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// Chapter 1 
// Story: Hero 
// by NalaxSimba 
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The moon shone down on the city of Canterlot, capturing it in all of its glory. The Castle of the Two Pony Sisters stood proud and tall under the moon light, the stars in awe at the beauty of the moon. Princess Luna watched in satisfaction, a small smile gracing her delicate features. She watched her beloved city with careful eyes, looking for danger. There were still a few ponies out, some finishing their dates, some rushing home before their parents realised that they were gone.

Luna smiled, when a sharp laugh caught her attention. She turned around and heard laughter and yelling from a nearby group. Her eyes widened when she realised that there was a fight going on. She spread her wings and flew off the balcony, her smile washed by concern and worry. The ponies were stood in a circle, cheering for a colt with a red coat and an orange mane. He smirked and continued to attack his victim. Luna landed behind the group of ponies. She looked over the group to see exactly who was fighting. Her eyes widened when she saw Boxer, how fitting, the princess of the night thought to herself, attacking a younger creature. She gasped as she heard her subjects taunt their victim.

"Freak!"

"You don't belong here!"

"No one will ever accept you!"

Luna could not stand it anymore; spreading her wings, she flew in front of the ponies, a look of disappointment on her face.

"Princess Luna!"

Luna stared down at them, her eyes narrowed. Boxer quickly removed himself from his victim and bowed to the princess, his friends following his lead.

"Is this the way you would like to be treated, young Boxer?" Luna asked, watching him with narrowed eyes. Boxer gulped, and the princess resumed her speech. "This creature is a lot younger than you are, Boxer. It is not acceptable for you to behave in such a manner!"

"But Princess...he started the fight..."

"Don't try and lie to me, Boxer." Luna glared at the colt, anger evident on her face. "The creature is but a child; why would he start a fight with someone obviously older than him?"

"I'm sorry, Princess Luna." Boxer mumbled, not looking up to meet the eyes of the princess.

"Saying sorry won't help the situation, Boxer. You deliberately harmed the child, and for what? Nopony is impressed with you. I am ashamed of you, and I know my sister will be too." Luna turned to face the other colts and fillies, "Don't think you will get away with this. Tomorrow afternoon, you all will come to the Castle. I'm sure Celestia and I can think of a fitting punishment for you all. Now, leave."

The group of ponies scurried off; the Pegasi flew in different directions, the earth and unicorn ponies scrambled away.

Luna looked down at the creature, frowning as she saw he was unconscious. Her eyes began to well up with tears as she took in his bloodied appearance. Kneeling down next to the baby, she nuzzled him affectionately. Gently picking the creature up in her mouth, Luna began to fly carefully to her chambers.




Princess Celestia stood on the balcony, watching her kingdom from above. A smile graced her features as she watched her subjects. Fillies were playing with their parents, while couples were walking down the street, looking sweetly into each other's eyes. It seemed to be a perfect day. "Celestia! Celestia, quick!"

All that changed when the younger alicorn princess rushed to her sister's side. Celestia turned to face her sister, her smile remaining on her face. However, Celestia's smile faded when she saw the worry on her younger sister's face.

"Luna, what is it?"

"I...I found...I found a draconequus baby."

"What?" Celestia gasped. "Where? Show me."




Luna led her sister to her room and motioned to her bed. Celestia gasped as she saw a sleeping draconequus baby. The young creature was curled up asleep. Despite his sleeping position not allowing her to see the full extent of his injuries, Celestia could not keep her eyes off the injury she did see, a large gash on his side.

"Luna, how did you find him?" Celestia asked her sister, focusing on the draconequus baby out of the corner of her eyes.

"I saw him last night." Luna admitted, also watching the baby. "I was watching the city last night, when I saw a fight." Luna frowned as she remembered the events. "Boxer was attacking the creature, while a few other colts and fillies laughed and taunted him. By the time I reached him, he was unconscious."

Celestia nodded in understanding. "I see."

Luna turned to face the baby, her eyes softening. "I couldn't leave him there, all alone. I fear somepony else might hurt him if they see him. To prevent this, I wish to keep him."

Celestia frowned, "Luna, don't you know what will happen if you keep him? You know as well as I do, these creatures are evil. They cause disharmony and chaos! I cannot allow you to keep him."

Luna's eyes widened, "But Celestia..."

"No, Luna!" Celestia yelled. Seeing her sister flinch back, Celestia sighed. "I'm sorry, but we cannot trust him. He will grow up to be evil and there is nothing we can do to stop it."

"Celestia, I know how to stop him turning evil!" Luna exclaimed. "The draconequus tribe has never been accepted in Equestria because of their looks. Everypony judges him based on his appearance. Nopony has shown him kindness before! That was evident in last night's accident! If we show him love and affection, we can stop him growing up to be evil! Celestia, if we can change one draconequus, we may be able to stop the reputation they get." Luna continued. "They may work with us. Draconequus magic can be very helpful to us. But to achieve this goal, we must start with this one."

Celestia sighed. "Oh, Luna. If it will make you happy, you may keep him."

Luna smiled and nuzzled her sister. "Thank you Celestia."

Celestia smiled and nuzzled her sister back. "You're welcome, Luna." The two pulled away from the hug and turned to face the baby. "Have you decided on a name, Luna?"

Luna nodded. "Discord. I shall name him Discord."

Celestia was still wary of the draconequus, but she knew if anypony could raise the baby, it was Luna. Looking down at the sleeping baby, she smiled. "Welcome to the family, Discord."