The definition of 'normality'.
Normality (also known as normalcy) is the state of being normal. Behavior can be normal for an individual (interpersonal normality) when it is consistent with the most common behavior for that person. Normal is also used to describe individual behavior that conforms to the most common behavior in society.
This is the definition of 'normality' according to Wikipedia. For the citizens of Ponyville, the definition of 'normality' is a little bit different, more or less involving parasprite swarms, masses of pink ponies, the never-ending antics of three particular fillies that sometimes leave the town close to ruin, the Everfree Forest coming to life and attacking civilians, and the occasional spontaneous bursting into random song now and then.
Today was going to be another one of these normal(?) days for the ponies of Ponyville.
The peace and quiet that had previously been present that day in the town of Ponyville was shattered abruptly by the sound of constant giggling and childish squealing that echoed from within the establishment of Sugarcube Corner. The ponies out and about today who passed by the place would shoot strange looks or stand and stare as the building literally bounced up and down, even somehow uprooting itself and doing a huge flip in the air, shaking the ground as it landed back in place, very surprisingly without so much as an indication of any structural damage. At least on the outside, anyway.
Suddenly, the front doors of Sugarcube Corner flung open, with force near enough to part the doors from their hinges. The onlooking mares and stallions, fillies and colts, all let their jaws drop to the ground as from out of the establishment a pinkish blur zoomed straight out and hovered above the ground, allowing everypony to gaze upon a most bizarre creature. It's shape and form and design at first led the bystanders to mistake 'it' for Discord, but the pinkish coloration along with the candy floss mane, coupled together with a pair of large blue eyes, had them quite baffled, to say the least.
"WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! That was super duper fun! Don't you think so, guys?", the draconequus Pinkie Pie (yes, Pinkie Pie's a draconequus now, as a side effect of receiving Discord's powers, surprise twist!), looking over her shoulder at the five ponies, as they stumbled out of Sugarcube Corner in a daze. Their only response was a groan as they collapsed into a pile. Another groan, albeit a louder and pained one, sounded from the pile as Discord fell out into the street as well, landing right on top of the five friends, his eyes rolling and stars spinning around his head, an impish grin plastered on his face.
"Let's go again! Let's go again! Let's go again!", he chanted in his gleeful daze.
"NO!", cried the ponies underneath him in unison.
The (currently former) spirit of Chaos frowned and stuck his tongue out. "Fun-killing party-poopers," he muttered.
"Hee hee! Why're you on the floor, silly fillies? There's no fun to be had down there!"
The sound of giggling got the ponies attention, as they all looked up to see the pink draconequus snapping her new lion-paw fingers, making various items appear from out of thin air, mostly an assortment of confectioneries and sweets. By the time the friends had gotten up onto their hooves, there were about ten piles of sweeties and candies towering as high as Sugarcube Corner. Discord looked at the piles and nodded his head. "Well, she certainly seems to have learned how to control her new powers rather quickly, though personally I'd have summoned something a little more than a year's worth of cavities." He strolled up to one of the piles and picked out one of the candies, popping it in his mouth. "Oooh! Snozzlewozzleberry! One of my favorites!", he exclaimed.
He turned back to the Mane Six (well, Mane Five rather, seeing how Pinkie Pie isn't exactly a pony for the duration of this story, so I'll be referring to them as such, reader. Yes, the author breaks fourth walls too), holding a handful of candy. "Would anypony like to try some of -?". He stopped as Rainbow Dash was suddenly right in his face.
"PINKIE PIE!?!", the cyan pegasus yelled as she pushed her muzzle against Discord's face. "Of ALL the ponies to give your stupid powers to, you chose Pinkie Pie? Are you INSANE!?!"
Discord was about to reply, when Rainbow shoved a hoof in his mouth. "Forget it, Discord. I already know the answer."
"Oh come now, Dashie. There's no need to be such a sour puss just because it wasn't yourself getting my powers," Discord remarked, putting his hands on his hips and tut-tut-tutting. Rainbow Dash scoffed and turned her head away. "That...that has nothing to do with anything!", she answered defensively.
Discord narrowed his eyes and smirked. "Hmm, I bet it's not."
The rest of the Mane Five trotted towards Discord and Rainbow Dash at this point. Fluttershy approached Discord, who suddenly looked a little worried. "Discord," the usually-shy-pegasus started sternly, "I want the truth from you, mister. Is this all some kind of mean trick you're playing on poor Pinkie Pie?". She narrowed her eyes and gave the mad creature a hard look.
Discord threw his hands up in front of himself. "Kind Fluttershy, I give you my word that there were no ill intentions in what I have done. Honestly, I wished only to give Pinkie Pie a very special gift to make today her best day ever!"
Fluttershy's stern expression slightly loosened up.
Discord continued. "Might I also add, Fluttershy, that not everypony here has been totally convinced by my reformation? Say, your friends, for instance. So long as a former villain as handsome and witty as I is free to roam, these ponies" - he gestured to all the ponies gathering around Pinkie Pie, watching in awe and bewilderment as she began to juggle her head and eyeballs - "will never truly trust me. So, what better way to earn their trust than to show them all that I am willing to part with my magic for a day, and coexist with the civilians of this town as a harmless and totally trustworthy member of its community?"
"But why do so today? Why not any other day?", Rarity asked, stepping forward.
Discord shrugged. "I dunno, it's what the author of this story decided."
Please don't actually publish draft chapters.
I read the chapter once it comes out, not after it's been edited.
Therefore, if you publish the draft, I'll only get to read the unpolished work, and my experience will be greatly lessened
5141168 Sorry. Like I said, I don't really do long stories. I just want the second chapter to, you know, be decent for everyone. I'll take that information down then, so sorry. I just wanted people to understand what was going on.
Points for breaking the 4th wall in a funny way, author.
Short chapter but still good chapter.
5153342 you mean 'sane' right. it doesn't matter the length of the chapter but the quality. i laughed to tears.
5153342 locks provide little defense from a Pinkonequus (did I spell it okay? )
Discord...Please don't tap on the forth wall. It upsets the fish.
5152963 I have confessed multiple times before that I am not good at doing very long stories or chapters, but so long as even a few people like what has been given, that's fine by me. Thanks for viewing. (bows politely hits head on desk)
Ow...
Haven't read the chapter yet --- just a heads up to the author;
Apparently publishing and then unpublishing the chapter a few days ago, then publishing it again today has left the chapter with the October 15th date as its release-date.
I only caught the update by chance, because I happened to scroll down too far in my "favourites sorted by last updated" list. It also didn't make a blip on the "unread chapters" counter, so ... Ooops.
5158566 Yeah, that's my bad. But it's my fault and it's my problem. I apologize for that cock-up on my part.
Loved the update keep it up!
5159269 Third chapter will come soon, probably after Halloween is over.
5160126 Okay
On a side note, can you imagine with the power of 4 Alicorns coursing through her?
5160175 I'd rather not. I'd REALLY rather not. That kind of thinking is what will lead to our eventual demise but sooner, friend.
XD
5160252 at Least i didn't suggest the power of 4 Alicorns AND the power if Discord running through her XD
5160309 SHUT UP! DON'T PUT ANY IDEAS IN HASBRO'S HEADS OR IT MIGHT HAPPEN! YOU WANT PINKIE PIE LITERALLY BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL AND INVADING OUR WORLD!?!
Actually, keep them coming...
5160558 You speak as if Pinkie pie invading our world would be a bad thing
I personally would welcome our cute new world leader(s)
5160596 Trust me. I live with insanity. People think I joke about being mad but I swear the truth that I am. Its not always great.
Oh who am I kidding? IT'S AWESOME BEING NUTS!!! I VOTE PINKIE FOR PRESIDENT OF AMERICA AND QUEEN OF ENGLAND!
And there GOES the town.
5160676 ALL HAIL The Queen of PIE!
5160987 Heil, Pinkie Hitler! PINKLER!
5160987 On second thoughts, let's go with yours. Mine was a tad too...awful...
5161869 LOL
i like where this is going
5166972 And I like that you like it. :)
Next chapter to come along soon. Maybe not this week, but it will come.
If someone new speak, skip a line:
5173870 Yeah...but, if UniqueSKD, do not apply logic.
this story :
I am deeply affronted that my Favorites window didn't let me know this was updated till today. Also what's a letterbomb?
I'll never understand how this got featured
I think a better final line for Discord in this chapter would have been, "Because this way I could also give Pinkie Pie a special present for her birthday. Isn't giving gifts like that a part of Friendship, too?"
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At this point the fourth wall is little more than a suggested illusion. We will destroy it outright soon enough!