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// Chapter 10: Beauty and Raricord 
// Story: Fluttercord In Equestria Girls 
// by vcjb242 
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THE NEXT DAY
Discord once again woke up early to clean the school. Another day where he had to support these nosy students in the school. Fortunatly, it was Friday

On the table next to his bed, there was a basket full of apples. This time, Discord wasn't impressed. He suspected it was the work of Applejack but what confused him was: how did she even enter without making 
noise? Without wasting anymore time, he ate one of the apples in the basket and he began his day.

He started his day just like all of the others, cleaning the classrooms, working in the kitchens and completing his duties.

Discord was curious as to why his duties were more simple this time. The students no longer bothered him like in the beginning and the duties were less. Discord thought that they had possibly had gotten used to his 

presence.

But Discord kept thinking about throwing in the towel and leaving.

It was already 3 in the afternoon, Discord was almost done with his working hours, he was cleaning the last classroom.

While he cleaned the floor with a mop, Celestia entered the room.

"Good afternoon, Discord." Said Celestia.

"Good afternoon Celestia." Said Discord lacking enthusiasm. "What brings you over here?"

Celestia was a bit annoyed by this question.

"Discord, you have things to do." Said Celestia.

"Yes, I know." Responded Discord. "Spend time with the girls to learn what is friendship and responsibility."

Celestia raised one of her brows.

"Before you go, you have a bit more work to do." Said Celestia.

"What? More work?" Asked Discord, annoyed. "Now what?"

"Discord." Said Celestia. "You will be a math tutor to the students who need it, this afternoon."

"Asssh!" Said Discord between his teeth.

"That's good news Discord." Said Celestia. "You'll be like a teacher."

Discord thought it over for a moment.

"Very well." Said Discord, smiling slightly. "Who am I going to tutor?"

Minutes later in the tutoring room....

"I can't believe it." Said Trixie sitting at a desk inside of the room. "The great and powerful Trixie will not be assisted by the likes of this horrendous being."

"You'll have to call me professor Discord." Said Discord, sitting at the desk. In front of him on the desk there were piles of paper and books. 

"And why this place?" Asked Trixie.

"Celestia assigned me to this place." Said Discord. "Then, I will be given an official office."

"Oh, alright. Said Trixie indifferently. "Help me with this math problem."

After helping out Trixie, he helped out another girl.

"It's not that I don't understand it." Said Sunset Shimmer. "And it can't be that you understand it."

"Well, that's life." Said Discord from his desk. "What can I help you with?"

After helping out Sunset Shimmer, he helped out another student.

"This is so humiliating." Said Flash Sentry. "And even more so being this close to you."

Discord began to laugh, hitting the desk from the laughter that was provoked by Flash.

"Forget this!" Said Flash Sentry getting up from the table and leaving the room.

"Ha! Adios!" Said Discord with much sarcasm.

"One more thing." Said Flash Sentry, now outside of the room and turning to look at Discord with anger in his gaze. "Stay away from her." 

Then Flash left.

Discord was confused. Stay away from her? Who was he referring to? Twilight, Pinkie, or Rainbow? 'Or maybe was he referring to Sunset Shimmer who was his girlfriend.'  thought Discord. Soon enough he lost interest 

and continued with his work.

Then Discord helped out Derpy Hooves.

"It's just that I don't know if I got it wrong or not." Said Derpy, handing Discord a piece of paper with an operation on it,

Discord saw that the operation read:

2+2= (drawing of a muffin)

Discord was annoyed and he let out a huge sigh of exasperation and he began to explain to Derpy how to solve the problem.

Then, he helped out 10 more students, including Snips and Snails. The students were wearing Discord's patience thin as he had to explain to them in great detail how the math problems were really easy to solve.

It was 5 in the afternoon, Celestia had told Discord that he would be helping out Rarity in her boutique.

Discord was very annoyed with this, another day of spending time with another silly girl. He had no other option but to accept. Celestia gave him the address and he left the school and made his way to the Rarity's boutique.

As he was walking, he began to talk to himself.

"Such foolishness, aside from having to clean the school like a slave" Said Discord "I have to be helping out these peabrains. It's not that they don't know math." Said Discord, kicking a can. "What kind of fu#$ing trash do 

they have in their brains? What bullsh%t are they teaching these kids, that they can't solve a simple math problem?"

After his monologue, he arrived at the right place, Rarity's boutique.

He knocked on the door and Rarity was the one to answer it.

"Hello Rarity." Said Discord, extending his hand for her to shake it. "It's been a while since I've last seen you."

"Ugh!"  Said Rarity looking at Discord in disgust. "Hello Discord."

"Celestia sent me to help you." Said Discord, taking notice of Rarity's disgust.

Rarity led Discord inside without being friendly.

"I'm sorry Discord." Said Rarity a bit annoyed. "But I'm working on some dresses."

Discord was a bit confused.

"But that's precisely why Celestia sent me." Said Discord. "To help you out with your problem."

"I asked for help from Principal Celestia." Said Rarity, picking up some colored fabrics. "I thought she was going to send me someone who would help me to design some new fashions."

"I can help you with that." Said Discord.

Rarity had no other option but to accept his help.

Discord helped her with finding colored ribbons, fabrics, threads, and decorations. 

When Discord would give an opinion, Rarity would take it with a bit of disgust. Discord was offended by this but he ignored it. 

Then, Discord observed the dresses that Rarity designed. They were dresses that were big and very complex, they were lovely but Discord didn't see them that way.

"Hey wicked!" Said Discord looking with detail at the dress that Rarity was creating.

Rarity was a bit annoyed by the insult.

"My name is Rarity and I will be adressed as such." Responded Rarity. "What do you want?"

"Why is the dress so big and so decorated?" Asked Discord.

Rarity frowned.

"It's a very elegant gown." Said Rarity annoyed. "It needs all those decorations, luxurious accents and lace to outline it in luxury."

"Why?" Discord kept asking.

"Because it's absolutely necessary." Responded Rarity even more annoyed. "It has to look good."

"For what?" Asked Discord.

"I'm going to get a visit from Photo Finish." Said Rarity. "Along with her coleagues, they are going to view and photograph my dresses."

"And?" Asked Discord.

"It's a once in a lifetime opportunity." Said Rarity. "I'll demonstrate to Photo Finish what true beauty is."

"But," Insisted Discord, holding up and observing the dress. "Where is the beauty?"

Rarity got mad and she had an outburst at the fact that Discord had just insulted her dress that she had worked so hard on.

"What are you talking about?" Said Rarity. "This dress is gorgeous."

"I still don't understand." Said Discord. "Where is the beauty?"

"You don't know anything about fashion." Said Rarity.

"Why don't you remove all of the excessive decorations and use harmonious colors." Said Discord.

"Whatever do you mean?" Asked Rarity.

"If you want to show with your little rags, the beauty expressed by a woman." Said Discord. "You don't need a great quantity of objects and insulting jewelry."

Rarity raised both her brows and opened her mouth in surprise because of the way that Discord was talking about beauty.

"You're falling in the 'kitsch'." Continued Discord. "Too much image not enough meaning."

Rarity observed her dress.

"I want to express the beauty of the modern woman, with this dress." Said Rarity.

"Use colors to express the feelings of women."

"What?" Asked Rarity.

"A woman is romantic, so you can begin by using  red." Said Discord. "Use it on the chest of the dress to represent the heart."

Rarity put her right hand on her chin, and thought about Discord's recomendation. 

"Women are dynamic, orange would go great on the arms to represent this, even though once you'd get closer you'd see the summer glow in the shoulders."

Quick as a wink, Rarity picked up a piece of paper and a pencil and began to design a new dress.

"You can use the movement of liberal feminism as a reference."

"Eh?" Asked Rarity. "How?"

"Demonstrate that the woman is stronger than a man without looking any less beautiful." Said Discord. "Your dress must be more than just fashion, it must be a motivating inspiration, to show off the security and union of 

women."

Rarity got an idea and began to draw some more on her paper.

Discord remained quiet. Silence took over the habitation. Rarity just had a spark of inspiration and did not stop drawing, then she used some colored pencils to color in the drawing.

Discord was bored so he bothered Opal, by taking away her toys and evading her cat claws.

"I've got it!" Said Rarity showing her drawing to Discord.

Discord looked at the drawing, smiled and approved of it by giving it a thumbs up.

Immediatly, Rarity and Discord began to sew, they had so much work to do and very little time.

Rarity needed a model for the dress and with no other option she called down Sweetiebelle.

Sweetie Belle entered and Rarity began to take her measurements with a measuring tape.

"Do you think she'll be the indicative one?" Asked Rarity.

Discord looked at Sweetie Belle.

"This little mauve will be perfect to model your dress." Said Discord. Then he began to laugh.

Rarity frowned and Sweetiebelle stifled her laughter.

Then without wasting time. Rarity and Discord finished the dress.

But, the boutique was disorganized and Discord began to clean it up while Rarity and Sweetie Belle went to do their makeup to look good.

The doorbell rang and it was Photo Finish, along with a great multitude of photographers and people dressed elegantly.

Discord went to open the door but was held back by Rarity and she locked him in her wardrobe.

Rarity opened the door and welcomed all of the elegantly dressed people.

Photo Finish entered and behind her were her big group of followers.

"I don't have much time." Said Photo Finish with preposition. "I have anozer event to attend at ze last minute so just show me your main piece."

Rarity was nervous and without wasting time she led the famous photographer to the main room with the modeling stage. Sweetie Belle was waiting behind the curtains.

Photo was impatient so Rarity opened the curtain.

Photo and her assistants looked at Sweetie Belle, Sweetie Belle was nervous but Rarity gave her the signal to start modeling for Photo Finish.

Immediatly, Sweetie Belle struck a pose before her public.

Photo remained quiet without making any sudden movements, she looked at Sweetie Belle with great detail. Rarity looked at Photo sadly, she thought that the design that Discord had suggested was a flop.

"Tell me Rarity," Said Photo Finish. "How did you become inspired to create zat masterpiece?"

Rarity was shocked that she remembered her name and that she was asking her a question.

"Well I," Began Rarity quickly remembering the comments from Discord. "I was inspired by the life of the modern woman."

Photo was crossing her arms.

"I don't like designs that are big and include a lot of excessive and insulting decorations." Said Rarity sweating and giving a nervous smile. "I didn't want to fall into the 'kitsch' and decided that my design would describe the 

feelings of the modern woman with colors."

Photo Finish nodded her head.

"Ok." Said Photo Finish. "What was included in your inspiration?"

"The liberation of feminism." Said Rarity nervously. "The woman who fought for her rights in a world run by men without looking any less beautiful."

Photo Finish applauded.

"I like it." Said Photo Finish happily. "Your ideas and your dress, I like."

Photo Finish's assistants quickly began to photograph Sweetie Belle.

Rarity was very excited.

"I would like to talk with your parents." Said Photo Finish. "I need their authorization to sign a contract with you."

Rarity was euphoric, but she tried to contain her emotion in front of Photo.

"Well, now I don't have time to stay und chat."  Said Photo passing her by along with her group of assistants. "But we will talk on Monday, have a wonderful evening."

Then Photo Finish and her assistants left the boutique.

Rarity screamed with joy and hugged Sweetiebelle, it was finally a dream come true.

Then Discord emerged from the wardrobe, pushing with great force.

"Hey!" Said Discord very annoyed. "You'll pay for that you wicked witch!"

Discord kept furiously walking towards Rarity.

Rarity looked at Discord and unconciously in the heat of the moment, lifted her arms and hugged Discord. Discord was stupefied, he remained immobile from Rarity's reaction.

"Thank you ever so much darling." Said Rarity through tears. "For the longest time ever I hoped to get a contract with Photo Finish and I've finally got it."

Discord remained not moving, recieving Rarity's hug.

"I've finally got it!" Said Rarity dramatically. "Through blood, sweat and tears."

"Rarity," Said Discord. "Have you always been such a drama queen?"

Rarity ignored his comment and continued hugging him. She felt his back, slim and well formed. Rarity breathed in his scent and noticed it was strong but not terrible.

"Wow Discord!" Said Rarity blushing a bit. "I didn't think you'd be muscular being so thin and all."

Discord began to blush and he was panicking once again. Rarity took his arm and began to feel his forearm. 

"Good..." Said Discord pulling his arm back. "I just helped you so now I have to go."

"What?" Said Rarity. "But I need you here Discord, you're very useful."

"You can do it on your own, friend." Said Discord backing away with caution. "Just follow my advice."

"But don't leave me alone." Said Rarity dramatically.

Discord got to the door and opened it. 

"I'm really sorry." Said Discord. "But I have to spend time with another one of your friends."

"Ok." Said Rarity pouting a little.

"Ok." Said Discord. "I'll see you later."

Discord left the boutique.

Rarity sighed dreamily but Sweetie Belle interrupted.

"You two would make an adorable couple." Said Sweetie Belle.

"You think so?"

"Yes."

"I wish there were more boys that attentive at school." Moaned Rarity.

TO BE CONTINUED.