The Elements of Chaos

by CroakerGamer

Chapter Eight: The Super Speedy Chase 6000: Screw Ball

When Screw Ball woke up she was on Discord’s back. He was flying at a slow speed so Screw Ball could sleep.

“Where are we going, Dad?” Screw Ball asked.

“Ah, some pony woke up. I decided to get an early start on the hunt for the Brothers since you were so eager last night.” Discord replied. Screw Ball remember last night far too well. After regaining consciousness she didn’t feel normal. She felt like she could keep going, like she had to do more. The excess power had filled her lungs and heart, making her think and breath at a rapid pace. She didn’t want to feel that way again, uncontrolled power taking a mind of its own. If only she could control it…

“You did excellently yesterday, Sour Pop!” Discord continued, as if he read Screw Ball’s mind. “With a little more training you’ll be just as good at Chaos as your Daddy, Discord.” So it was me who materialized the anvil, Screw Ball thought. Training sounded perfect. Without it, she stood no chance against Twilight and her friends. But, she wasn’t worried. She had Discord on her side. Nothing could stop them.

Discord took a sharp dive. “I see them, Screw Ball. Can you?” Sure enough the odd contraption was driving on an old dirt and gravel path.

“I sure can.” Screw Ball replied. She looked closer at the two sales ponies. They looked straight at her with scrunched faces. “Um, but I don’t think they’ll sell us any cider.”

“Well then, its time for the assertive approach.” Discord said. He picked up speed, Screw Ball could tell by the added wind in her face. But the sales ponies picked up speed, too. Their contraption puffed black smoke into the air. “So it’s a race they want.” Discord observed. “What fun is that? I’d prefer ice skating.” With a snap of his fingers, Discord changed the path into a frozen lake.

The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 started losing traction. But, with the press of a button, spikes sprouted on the wheels, and the chase continued. “Drat. Screw Ball, can you handle this situation. This could be good for your training.” Screw Ball didn’t see how stopping a super fast cider maker was training, but she had the perfect plan.

She agreed with a giggle and turned the wheels of steel and rubber into wheels of cheese. The S.S.C.S 6000 lost traction, spun out, and crashed into a nearby tree. Watching the spill, she felt sorry for her actions. But it had to be done. It was all worth it to redeem Discord and become Princess of Chaos. She checked Flim and Flam, they seemed to be fine, no broken bones, no scrapes. The were dazed from the crash, the perfect time to cast the spell. With hast she used a sliver of Zinc for the Element of Deception.

“How does my little abomination feel? Are you going to pass out?” Discord asked gingerly.

“I’m fine, Dad. I think I am getting better at controlling Chaos. Let’s take inventory on what we have right now.” Screw Ball looked at her haul: the Elements of Greed, Hatred, and Deception along with a piece of Nickel and Titanium. The only elements left to counter were Loyalty and Laughter.

A chill went down Screw Ball’s spine. She couldn’t believe the risk she was about to take to make these Elements. A grin spread across her face from ear to ear. Discord couldn’t help but ask, “What’s so funny?”

Screw Ball turned to face him, her pupils were tiny, like an insane pony. “We’ll have to go to the Crystal Empire now, Father.”

End of Chapter Eight