//------------------------------// // Chapter 5: Visitors are overrated... // Story: Flame of Courage. // by shattered_sky //------------------------------// Chapter 5: Visitors are overrated... ---POV: NATHAN--- 0o0o0o0o0 "L-luna" Before me stood Luna herself, she was wearing a blue toga along with her royal regalia. Her ethereal mane flowed in a nonexistent breeze, her mane is like a sea of stars. "Nathan, it is a pleasure to see you again." She said as she smiled. I began to sniff and rub my eyes. "Thou aren't happy to see us?" She tilted her head and frowned. "Wooooonaaaa~!" I then ran towards her. She flinched and her eyes widened. "I mished uuuuuuu!" I then jumped. She stepped aside and I hit something. "Ow!" She stood over me and giggled. Man that's so kawaii. "I conclude that thou hast missed us." This a dream... Why does it hurt? I rubbed my head and looked around. The space field thingy place was replaced by a hill under the beauty of a full moon. I bumped into a tree? I then lay down and rested against the gnarled oak. I gestured to her to sit down beside me. We sat there which seemed like hours. I decided to break the silence. "Soooo... How are you Luna?" I inquired. "We have some difficulty in adjusting to these modern times, but we take delight in these so called video games!" Ow my ears our ringing. Wait. Gamer Luna? "Me and Tia have been reconciled and are putting what has been behind us!" It's like Luna has a loudspeaker in her chest. "Please lower your voice a bit..." I asked Luna while scratching my head. "Oh. We apologize for that, we were merely enthusiastic in meeting you." That's... Better... "Oh I'm fine. Just some nightmares." I lied to Luna. She didn't look convinced though. "In our absence... What hast transpired?" I looked away. "Please tell me." I returned my gaze to Luna. She looked concerned. "We haven't seen you at the palace and Tia refuses to talk about you." I sighed and took of my shades. "I got imprisoned in stone, Clover got killed, Starswirl disappeared. Stuff happened." My usual cheery tone slipped into a depressed tone. "Oh. You have my sincerest apologies..." Here it comes. "Wait. What happened!" Ow. "Yeah I know, I wanted to be roomies with you on the moon, why didn't Molly send me to the moon?" I tried to divert the topic, I don't want to talk about it, please don't press Luna. "I think I reserved a seat on the moon, instead I got a place in the gardens." I would act as if everything is fine even when it's not. I would joke and encourage my men to fight. Heck, I was referred to by Princess Platinum once as a flaming hairless monkey jester. I don't want to break down in front of other people, I don't need pity. "Do not jest! Tell us!" She really has a temper at times. "Please..." "*Sigh* Okay fine... I fucked up, lost control, became a genocidal maniac. Your happy?" I don't have a long patience either. "I do not believe it!" Luna stood up. "You are not a pony who would do meaningless slaughter!" "It was not meaningless, the changelings broke the treaty and killed many. Tia didn't believe me, she believed that I was blinded by rage and went bloodthirsty. But it is not like that, I will tell you everything soon but not now." "Nathan..." She began. And I shook my head. "I understand. But I shall plead to our sister your case." What's with the royal 'we' and 'our'? "Luna..." It's hard to stop her once she gets going. "A thousand years is enough punishment for your crimes." For me it isn't but that is not the point. "Luna, wait I'm..." Damnit Luna, stop cutting me off! "The Elements have new bearers, don't worry they shall set you free, I will be able to convince our sister." Ok that's enough. "Luna!" I shouted at her. "Yes?" "I'm already free." I told her. "Huzzah! Why hast thou hasn't informed us!" I stood up and stepped back. "Well..." I scratched my head and shifted uncomfortably. "Celestia doesn't know." "...." "...." Where does the chirping of crickets come from anyway? I should be called bringer of awkward situations. "Thou hast escaped!?" She shouted. "Accidentally actually..." I said as I held my chin. "But still, thou needs to converse with our sister!" Volume... I don't wanna talk to sunbut right now. "No. Maybe soon but not now. Don't tell Tia yet." I need some more time. "I have mixed feelings about her right now. I would not want to 'accidentally' blow her up." I marked accidentally with air quotes. "Besides... I don't have a script." I joked. "We... I understand but I will have to tell her eventually." Her tone then lightened. "A script? Thou art serious?" She asked jokingly. I put my hands on my hip and declared... "Behind every great man, is a great secretary who writes his speeches!" She giggled but then went serious again. "Where art thou hidest?" She isn't going to like this. "Ummm... I ended up in a hospital." I sheepishly offered. I guess... I covered my ears. "HOW!? And more importantly... WHOM DO WE HAST TO SMITE!?" My poor ears. "No one no one!" I said quickly as I waved my hands in dismissal. She glared at me. "... The Elements of... Insanity..." My voice became tiny as I said those words. Her eyes widened. "I'll handle them, please don't tell her about me and the EoI yet. Just secure Jared's gauntlet and be prepared, increasing security will accomplish nothing." "Where are they!? I shall smite them! They shall face my wrath!" She declared. "Actually... You can't." She then looked at me with the 'are you serious' look. "THOU OF ALL PEOPLE DOUBT OUR COMBAT PROWESS! We have trained on the moon for..." I then covered her mouth with my hand. If it was anyone else they would lose a hand. "About that... I have a perfect explanation..." I then proceeded to tell Luna how I escaped leaving out Discord. Up to my encounter with 3 of the elements, the discovery of the magic circle and our temporary truce. "That fiend! He is craftier than we once thought." She then frowned in thought. "Now Luna don't think about it.Boop!" I then booped her, her muzzle scrunched, she then pouted. Enough with the pouts. "If you think so much you will look old." "Who art calling old! We are as beautiful, nay, more beautiful than the night sky and our beauty is rare and is more precious than any gem." Did Luna get Rd's ego? "You should be humbled in our presence!" She declared playfully. "Oh my sincerest apologies." And I did an exaggerated bow. "Your majesty. Wait a minute! Where is my therapy session!?" I raised my hands in exaggeration. "I demand a refund!" This earned another giggle from her. "You have not settled your account yet." But she then went serious. "You might never obtain forgiveness from the people you've wronged." I looked down as she spoke. "Nathan look at me. You may throw away your life in servitude of others and commit yourself to good deeds, or be punished for your crimes and only hope it is enough." Something doesn't click with that advice... "Yep, coming from Madame Luna, here is advice from the stars but our destiny is on our own hands." For some reason her advice didn't help me but I appreciate it. "But in all seriousness. Thank you." I then hugged her. She stiffened but soon returned the hug. We then broke the hug. "You were there for me, I will be here for you also." A door than appeared behind her. "I shall take my leave now, my subjects need me." She declared. "Luna wait." I stopped her. "Am I... A monster?" Luna looked at me with a pitying expression and said, "Thou feel guilty of thy actions?" She asked me. I looked down and then after a while I nodded. "Thou hast a consciousness." She then pointed to my chest. "Thou hast a heart that cares for others. As long as thou care about others, you're still a pony... Or human." I then looked at her. "Thank you Luna... And I'm sorry..." I knew it was going to happen. Yet I couldn't stop it. "No. I'm sorry. Goodbye Nathan, may the stars guide you and the moon light your path." She then opened the door and disappeared to another part of the dreamscape. "Bye bye wooooona! Visit in person sometime after things have settled!" I called out to her before she completely disappeared. I was then left alone. The world in my dream faded as a bright light blinded me. 0o0o0o0o0 Beep Beep Beep Yep I'm in the hospital. I tuned out the beeping of the monitor and groaned. My body feels sore... Pain is a good thing, at least I know I'm still alive. I opened my eyes... "HOLY CRAP MY EYES!" ...and immediately closed my eyes. My eyes felt like they were burning. I thrashed around but was held down by the restraints and the pain in my abdomen. "Sir please calm down!" What I could assume is a female nurse. I did as she said and I calmed down. "Can you... Please get my shades?" I assumed she was confused. I heard the clopping of hooves and the opening and closing of the door. After a few moments she returned and she handed my shades. I put it on and I took a look at my surroundings. I was in a hospital gown and striped of my belongings. The nurse is white earth pony with a pink mane done in a cute bun. "I am Nurse Redheart. A pony rushed you to the hospital late at night. Are you... Feeling better?" "Nurse Redheart... Am I... Dead?" I asked. She looked confused. "Just ask 'why'." I told her. "...Why?" She asked slowly. "Because you look like an angel." Boom! The moves! I guess I hit my head too hard, I just woke up and I'm flirting with the first girl I see. She giggled then spoke. "Sorry sir I already have a coltfriend." She shook her head and smiled while scribbling something down. "Patient shows signs of suffering from a concussion." She mumbled. "So... Where my stuff?" I asked Nurse Redheart. "Y-your clothes were covered in blood so we washed them. I placed the rest of your belongings are on the bedside table." She then gestured to the table at my right. "You were lucky. If nopony brought you to the hospital you would have bled to death." That bad? "Can you... Please get my clothes?" I asked the nurse. After wearing my pants and T-shirt. (with some pain and difficulty.) I hung my coat on the rack. My armor and sword was confiscated. I then had some breakfast. They concluded I was omnivorous and they brought me breakfast- a raw squirrel, some kind of unidentifiable mush and a glass of water. I know that griffons eat meat raw most of the time, but come on! I didn't touch the squirrel, I ate the mush and drank the water. The doctor came in soon after and told me that I have to stay in the hospital for a few weeks. He also said I was lucky that somepony brought me to the hospital. I would have bled to death. He said I broke a few ribs and I am fortunate that my vital organs were not pierced, my right shoulder is dislocated and I have a concussion. He also asked me where I got so many scars, I said I was a soldier, he commented that I look like the athletic type. He also took notes on my anatomy and the like. And now I'm doing nothing. I reached into my pouch and I pulled out my cellphone. The smartphone wasn't working, maybe I should have asked Discord to give me unlimited battery. I then sighed and put it back in the pouch. I then froze as my hand touched something else. Pulled it out and frowned. A trinket. The Equestrian Badge of Honour. Two alicorns flew in circles, one of the moon and one of the sun. I remember what Tia said. 'The Equestrian Badge of Honour is a medal gifted to our bravest soldiers. It is also the highest honour a soldier can receive.' I felt sick. Like I wanted to toss the damn trinket out of the window. I deserved it once but not anymore. I was about to get up and chuck the damn thing out of the window when I was interrupted by a knock to the door. Nurse Redheart came in informed me that I have visitors. I told her to just let whoever they are in. 4 mares entered the room. Rarity, Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash and Applejack. Where is Pinkie and Fluttershy? Rarity eyed my current attire, probably thinking of a way to make me fabulous. I couldn't read Applejack's expression (hmm... She's good.). RD was alert, like she would jump on me if I tried anything. Twilight looked... Excited... She was holding a quill and parchment. RD then visibly relaxed. "Uhh... Twi, is it awake?" I am slightly offended. "He." Applejack corrected. "Applebloom said he got beat up protecting her. Show some respect." Applejack hissed. Rainbow walked up to the bed and snapped her fingers in front of my face. "Helloooo!" Wow. So mature. I rolled my eyes. "Rainbow Dash! What are you doing." Rarity whispered. "Waking him up, duh." Hehehe, she then started to make funny faces. If Jared was in my place RD would have no head left. "Rainbow! We don't know what he's capable of!" Twily hissed. "I-I don't think you should do that..." A timid voice came from behind Applejack. "Um.. That is if you don't mind... What if he gets angry..." Applejack stepped aside to reveal a shaking fluttershy. "I can take him on anyways..." She said dismissively. Just a little closer... She then leaned forward. "Wow he sleeps..." "Boop!" I booped her muzzle. "Wah!" She then fell back on her rump. "Hahahahaha! Oh that's gold." I then stretched my arms. "Ahhh... Owowowow!" Fuck! My right shoulder!" I pulled down the afflicted appendage and rubbed my right shoulder. "Why you little..." Bring it on skittles! "Rainbow that's enough." Twilight said firmly. RD got up and simply glared at me. Before Twilight. "Uhh.. Sir? Are you okay?" Sir!? I'm 22! Or 1537 years old... "Yeah. I'm only twenty two. Oh! Where are my manners?" I said as I clapped my hands together. "My name is Nathaniel A. Garcia, at your service. It is a pleasure to meet you all." Twilight stepped forward and introduced herself. "My name Twilight Sparkle. This here is Rainbow Dash." She gestured to the cyan pegasus who merely snorted. "Umm... Hehehe." The lavender unicorn laughed nervously. Rarity introduced herself next. "My name is Rarity, pleasure to meet you Nathaniel." Marshmallow! Nah. She'd go Kung-Fu-Rarity on me if that thought escaped my lips. She held out her hand. "The pleasure is mine, to meet such a Rarity." I said as I took her hand and kissed it. "Oh my such a gentlecolt." She said as she pulled back. "And mah name's Applejack. Thanks for saving mah sister." She held out her hand and I shook it. "Actually it's kinda like you saved my life." I said while scratching the back of my head. "Ah wouldn't leave a pony in need." She paused for a few moments as she connected the dots. "Say... How did ya know it was me?" Crap. Making Excuse... "Applebloom said that she would get in trouble with her older sister. I merely assumed and put two and two together." That and a population of warlike hairless monkeys watch a TV show based on your lives. She looked at me for a few moments before nodding. "Uh huh... If ya say so." Damn, I think she's a walking lie detector. "I-I'm fluttershy..." She said weakly. "It's nice to meet you Fluttershy." I told the timid pegasus. All of the others stared at me. "What?" "You... Heard her?" Twilight asked. No I already know her name because I am a Technicolor Equine Enthusiast. "Yeah, why?" The truth is, I actually heard her. Twilight then began to scribble notes furiously. "So... You like animals Fluttershy?" I asked the butter yellow pegasus. She immediately beamed at the question. "Oh yes I love animals. How did you guess?" Like just right on cue a pissed looking bunny came out of her mane. "Oh! This here is Angel bunny." She said as she showed me Angel. "Say hello Angel." The bunny then hopped off her hands and walked up my chest. He looked me up and down like he was sizing me up. He held his chin in thought then he offered his hand, I shook his hand with my index finger. He then turned to fluttershy and lifted a thumbs up he the scurried up fluttershy's arm and returned to her mane. That was... Awkward. But not the most awkward I've experienced. "Oh. He likes you." Fluttershy said while smiling. In all honestly I want to punt Angel bunny like a soccer ball. "Sooo... Nathan? Can I ask you a few questions?" Twilight asked. "Can it be when I get out of the Hospital?" She then pouted, please enough with the pouts! "If you can wait, I will tell you everything I know." I am going to regret this someday. "And I will teach you magic in exchange for magic." Her eyes then shined. "Really!? But what kind of magic you can do?" Great. Her eyes then sparkled with curiosity along with a smile. I really need to discipline myself. I give in too easily. "Sure."A demonstration, hope I don't set of the l sprinklers. "I suggest you stand back." The 5 mares the stepped back. I lifted my hand and set it ablaze. "I can create and manipulate esoteric flames." They all stared in awe as I made the flame dance around my hand. The flame then turned purple. "I can also manipulate the properties of fire." The flame turned into a hand, I then grabbed the piece of parchment Twilight was holding with my flame. Control takes more out of me than medium sized fireballs. I then folded the paper with my flame. "Doesn't burn objects..." I gave the stunned Twilight the parchment back. "...and can be as solid as a rock." I then blasted the wall, a small crater appeared where I fired. "Whoa." "Eep!" "Wow!" "That's awesome!" "...." Applejack was shocked, and Rarity and RD was impressed, Fluttershy hid behind the cowpony and Twilight was stunned. Oh fuck. I think I broke her. "Umm... I think I broke her..." I said. "She'll... Be alright darling. I think..." That's really convincing Rarity. "H-how did you do that? It's..." Twilight then went on a rant like it supposed to be impossible, and I broke many laws of science and magic and demanding an explanation. Okaaaaaay... This is frightening. "Twilight." I tried to cut her off. She continued her ramble of magic theories and this and that. "Twilight." It's actually kind of cute and frightening at the same time... More frightening though. "Snap out of it!" I shouted at her. "Huh? Oh I'm so sorry I got carried away!" She sheepishly said while blushing. I'm not the only one who agrees with that. I thought as I looked at the other mares. "Nah. That's just fine. Just don't..." "Hiya!" An energetic voice said. My vision was then filled with pink and blue. "WHOA!" Holy crap! Where the fuck did she come from!? Oh wait, it's just Pinkie Pie... I thought I got used to getting heart attacks from Suprise. "Pinkamena Diane Pie! Oh I'm so sorry darling, she gets carried away sometimes." Yeah... Sometimes... "Hi! My name is Pinkamena Diane Pie but you can call me Pinkie, all of my friends do! Do you like parties!? Do you like cake!? Everybody likes cake!" She then gasped and grabbed me by the shoulders and began to shake me. "Oh my gosh! You're new here! That means you have no friends! And if you have no friends..." Oh fuck my ribs! My shoulder! "Owowowow!" "Pinkie! Your hurting him!" Twilight shouted. The pink mare then let go and stepped back. "Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry, are you okay!" The hyperactive mare apologized and her mane went down a bit. It hurts... "I like cake. I like parties. My name is Nathaniel A. Garcia. I'm perfectly fine." I managed to groan out with a thumbs up. Damn that hurt... Earth ponies and their strength... I then turned to Twilight who was just hit by realization. "Wait. How? How did... She was... But... Huh?" Twilight.exe has stopped working. Hehehe, kinda like that. Pity I didn't master the sound altering spell. "Don't sweat it Twilight. She's just..." Rainbow stated. "...being Pinkie Pie." I finished for her. The rainbow maned pegasus just stared at me in shock. The words plucked out of her mouth. "How did you know that?" The pegasus demanded. "Magic!" I said with a large grin. I'm a brony, so of course I know. "You know magicians? I can read minds." She just raised her eyebrow. "Okay, I can't read minds your just predictable." She scowled at that. As she opened her mouth again Pinkie interrupted her. "Oh! You can read minds!? Do me! Do me!" She said while bouncing up and down. Didn't I just say I can't read minds? I'll do a wild guess anyway. "You want to throw me a party because I'm new and you want to be my friend. And you want me to meet your friend Lyra because she's been telling you about humans." She stopped bouncing for a few minutes and put a finger to her chin in thought. She then nodded rapidly and smiled. "Yeperoni! Your good..." She then paused. "Wait a minute! Did you read the script?" Pinkie demanded. Script? Pinkie is a fourth wall breaker, but this is real. "Script?" I asked anyways. "Nevermind! Oh! Igottagonowseeyoulaterguysbye!" She then disappeared in a puff of pink smoke. Probably to plan or something. I looked over to the mane six (minus one). All of whom just blinked. I guess they're not used to her antics yet. "She was nice, a tiny bit hyperactive but nice." I said truthfully. What? It's my honest opinion! "So..." I stopped what I was about to say as I felt the glyph on my chest throb. I can only guess they are trying to remove the seal. Damn they should be more careful, we are all going to Tartarus at this rate. I held my chest and groaned. This drawed looks of concern from the 5 mares. "Oh. Are you okay?" The timid pegasus asked. "I think I just need some... Ughh... Rest." What the hell is Brutalight doing? Is she trying to get us killed? I gritted my teeth and clutched my chest. "Come on y'all, you heard im. He needs his rest, thanks again sir." I'm only 22... Sorta. Applejack then led the mares outside. All showed worried glances except RD who was still glaring at me. I only spoke to a few people during the millennium. Discord, random passing souls, lost kids, and sometimes the seasoned explorer. Heck, I even met Daring Do a few months back. She wasn't really the chatty type. Even though I was excited for new company, I haven't had good sleep in ages, maybe I should hit the hay early. Thanks to Luna I feel a bit better. I then closed my eyes and slowly drifted into sleep. 0o0o0o0o0 I was relieved when I entered my dream that is is different from the usual nightmare. But what puzzled me is that it is identical to my room. What surprised me is a certain Draconequus was sitting in front of my computer, he wearing a headset and a black T-shirt. He was absorbed in whatever he was doing. "That's how you penta noobs!" Dafaq? I could only wonder if he is the real Discord or just a part of my dreams. "Ha! GGWP!" He then spun around and faced me. I noticed that there was 'ANARCHY IS CHAOS' written on his shirt. "I must say, you humans have created many wonderful, chaotic things! Soda?" He then handed me a Mountain Dew in a can. I took the soda and took a sip. It tastes just like Mountain Dew. "Discord?" When? How? How did he enter my dreams? "The Internet! Video games! Soda!" He went on. "Discord." "Hmmm?" "Why are you here?" I asked him, even though I know he doesn't give straight answers. "Oh I don't know... Can I not visit my favorite human? Especially when he hurting inside and outside." Damn it! Does he know what privacy means? "First off. I told you never mess with my mind! Secondly. You only know two humans. And..." "Isn't reading the mind of your friend the way you know how they feel?" He actually looked hurt. He then put his talon on his chin. "I know I should have eavesdropped..." "I'm fine!" I'm not but I don't appreciate people forcing help on me. "I appreciate your concern but I don't need help." "Nonsense. I may not be a licensed psychiatrist but I can be." He then snapped his fingers and my dreamscape changed into a psychotherapist's office. I found myself lying down on a couch an Discord was sitting down donning a long sleeved shirt, a tie and slacks. "Hello my name is Dr. Discord, and I am here to hell you." Hell? He then coughed and spoke again. "Oh did I say hell? Must be a typo." Typo? With all of his fourth wall jokes it's getting lame. I decided just to roll with him. He is kinda entertaining. "Your name is Courage..." "Nathan." "...but you prefer your human name Nathaniel A. Garcia. You are technically a prince, currently seventh in line to the throne. You were formerly a lieutenant in the EPU army. Formerly the captain of the Royal Equestrian Guard." "You enjoy tormenting me." I stated flatly. "You were also adopted by King Platinum. You managed to accomplish a lot in seven years. Accomplishments are and not limited to... You ended my reign of chaos, defeated Jared and his army of freaks, you were awarded the Equestrian Badge of Honour and you made sliced bread and a large variety of swear words." What swear words? "I didn't create sliced bread, I made banana bread. And I certainly did not introduce swear words. I introduced new combat strategies and the art of sarcasm." Okay. Copied things I saw from movies... "Oh, and basketball. Don't forget basketball!" I quickly added. "Yes yes... However, it didn't become famous." Awww man. I practiced a lot. "You were accused of the murder of King Metamorphasis of the Changelings..." I gritted my teeth and clenched my fists. Celestia didn't even get my side... Oh wait. I became an irrational destruction bent battle mage, I to so pissed to be reasoned with. But still! "Which was outrageous and fucked up, I was innocent." I didn't kill him. Celestia didn't even give me a chance... She was my friend... "Yes. I'm well aware you're innocent, I did read your mind." The Draconequus stated. "However you did almost drive the changelings to extinction." Ah. That I did. And I'm not exactly proud of it. "You do seem to have anger management issues. You lost all control and ended up more effective than insecticide." He then snapped his paws and a can of insecticide appeared in his paw. It had a portrait of me breathing fire and three changelings trying to escape. "Baygon... Anti-Changeling spray... Chili scent!?" I read the inscriptions on the can out loud. Behind my shades were flat eyes. "Really Discord? The Lord of Chaos is dry with lame jokes." Of all of the things he could possibly think of. He was spraying the contents of the can on his tongue. "Well excuse me! I don't want to waste the good jokes on you." Ouch. Go fuck yourself science project. "Since you read my mind you know that I want you to fuck off, right?" "I can only read your surface thoughts. Because you are connected to me in a way when I gave you Chaos magic." What. This is ridiculous! "I assure you, I'm not lying. Think of something and I'll guess it. "Fine." One billion five hundred forty two million seven hundred thirty six. "One billion five hundred forty two million seven hundred thirty six." He replied while holding a abacus. Dumb luck. "Nope. I think it would be very dumb luck." I sighed then concentrated again. Ahri, mid or AFK. "Ahri, mid or AFK." He replied. I groaned then thought again. I think this isn't a psychiatric evaluation anymore. "It wasn't from the start." Discord stated. Sunbut doesn't know I'm running around yet and she doesn't now you are technically running around. "Oh hahahhaha! Should I be worried about it?" He asked while sipping a glass of chocolate milk. "Nice nickname by the way." Fine I get it. "Oh, I'd knew you'd come around! But what are your plans for Celestia?" Plans? Spin, ???, win and profit? I have no idea actually. "No plans!? My oh my. It is very unlike you." He said as he held a talon to his forehead and a paw to his chest in a mock faint. He then chuckled darkly. "But whatever you do, don't kill Celly, I have my plans for her. But still, I wonder what's she's going to do to you." He pondered as he held a talon to his chin. "Knowing her, she has reserved a spot in the gardens for you." I smiled and got up. "Then I'll be ready for her. I have no plan of killing her... Making her life miserable, probably." I then altered the landscape to a field of flowers, Discord frowned at the change. "Plus, without the Elements Celestia is no match for me, even in my current state." I then lay down on the field of flowers. "But what is your goal?" Discord asked me. "You have strived to undo the chaos I have done." "I will be never forgiven for my sins, but I want to make p for them." Discord then frowned. "Celestia will probably just enlist me for community service." In reality I have no idea what she plans for me. Discord was... Well, not always the way he is now. He used to be a kind soul. As unbelievable it is, I was there. The Draconequus glared at me obviously picking up my thoughts. "That was in the past. You dwell too much on the past, you fail to see what you can become." His glare softened and he shook his head. "We have power, and those who have power use it. After all..." He then struck a pose and declared, "With great power comes great irresponsibility!" "Really?" I asked. Of all of the references... A door then appeared behind him. "Yes." As he turned around he said, "Do not waste your power, use it. Tata ~!" He then jumped through the door while shouting, "To infinity and beyond!" The door then disappeared. I then blinked. "What the fuck was that?"