A Day with Discord

by Shippofan2k

Part Five

Author's Note:

I'm back with another chapter! X3 and news!

So I have decided I might be putting out two more parts for this before going into making The sequel for this called "An Adventure With Discord" Where we will have our heroes getting into the quest of finding Prince Emerald!

I also come bearing art! That's right I've got designs for some of the characters!

King Obsidian: http://fav.me/dchfcx4

Queen Opal Song (a New character appearing in this Part): http://fav.me/dciyhkz

Asher: http://fav.me/dchssc1

Talon: http://fav.me/dcijjan

I will be figuring out a look for Prince Emerald as well but that might take me a little more time lol

I hope you all enjoy this part and leave a like if you enjoyed it X3

Have a Good Day/Night!

“Well… now that you have agreed, let's get you three ready for the journey.”Obsidian said, steering away from what had just happened.“I will have rooms ready for you, in the morning we can meet again.”
“Sounds like a plan!” Discord applauded. “Now I get to have a sleepover with my new friends!”

Discord snapped his fingers, now holding a pillow under one of his arms while wearing full body pajama suit with a strange pattern, a white base with scattered black squiggly lines all over, with multi-colored shapes over the squiggle lines. (Something like this: https://image.shutterstock.com/image-vector/seamless-geometric-pattern-retro-80s-260nw-257202067.jpg )

Discord reached down pulling Sketch Melody and Talon from the floor and held them with his Lion's arm. “We can have the best Bonding moment in the history of the universe!”
Sketch Melody allowed a small smile to come to her lips. “Sure Discord.”
King Obsidian clapped his hands with a smile. “Allow me to show you to your rooms,”
“You Highness allow me to do that.” Asher insisted. “I am sure your wife is expecting your presence.”
“Nonsense.” Obsidian objected. “She will understand if I am a little late to prepare for bed.”
“If you say so.” Asher sighed.
“Good.” Obsidian grinned. “You’re relieved, for now, See you in the morning, my friend!”
“Yes, your Highness.” Asher bowed slightly, walking past Sketch, Lightly brushing past her as he left.

The king using his magic transformed back into his earth pony disguise, as not to scare his staff since they are still in the dark about his true species, took the lead while Discord, Sketch Melody, and Talon followed the king down the many long halls of the castle, stopping at a pair of doors using his hoofs the king pushed the double doors open, revealing what looked like a small lobby like area a coffee table and a few chairs and a couple of couches, in the corner of the room, was a set of stairs leading up to a small upper level where three doors stood, most likely where the bedrooms were. Feeling like he was in a private area, transformed back into his original form while our heroes took a moment to settle in.

“Wow, this place is big!” Talon said in awe.
“You can say that again.” Sketch replied, her eyes drawn to the details and the decor.
“The bedrooms are just up those stairs, one for each of you,” the king informed them.
“I think I speak for all of us when I say, Thank you, your highness.” Sketch smiled.
“You’re Very welcome.” Obsidian chuckled. “Before I go, I do have one question.”
“And that would be?” Talon inquired.
“How did Discord open that portal?” Obsidian inquired. “I didn’t know people of our kind could do that.”

“Wait really?” Discord asked, his mouth hanging.
“Did I say something offensive?” Obsidian inquired, looking confused.
“No-no, not at all.” Discord replied, snapping out of his shock. “But You’ve really never opened portals or crossed dimensions?”
“Never,” Obsidian answered.
“No, no this won’t do.” Discord ranted, a fun-loving smirk on his face. “I must teach you this at once!”
“You can?” King obsidian asked with wide happy eyes.
“Oh yes, I can!” Discord grinned, snapping his fingers, opening up another portal and grabbing a glass of Chocolate milk before closing it. “Someone like you will be able to catch on to this in no time!”

The two agreed to have a small lesson in the morning before the meeting to discuss the quest and where to go from there before the king bid the group good night. Sketch Melody sat down on one of the couches Talon sitting beside her while the lord of chaos took the other couch. Since it was now quiet and a time where the three of them could belong Talon decided to speak.

“Hey, Sketch?” Talon asked.
“Yes?” Sketch Melody responded.
“Are you ok?” Talon inquired. “That scene with Flare Spark seemed pretty tense.”
“Yeah, I’m fine.” Sketch replied with a small smile.
“Are you sure?” Talon question. “Its ok if you're not.”
“I’m ok, upset, but ok.” Sketch nodded. “I’ll admit, it wasn’t the best way to discuss things, but stuff like that happens.”

Discord who had not spoken yet about this was thinking about the feelings Sketch Melody might be feeling and trying to understand them. Even though he was new to friendship and he was starting to get a real hang of it, he couldn't imagine what would happen if he and Fluttershy had got into an argument only for it to end like how Sketch Melody and Flare Spark’s argument had back in the throne room. Perhaps he could use one of Fluttershy’s comfort methods to help make it better. It was then, that was when an idea had popped into Discord’s head, one that he knew from experience with Fluttershy that would be likely to at least lighten the mood.

“I might have a small remedy to this Situation.” Discord grinned, snapping his fingers.

Out of nowhere, between Sketch Melody and Talon, Antonio appeared, looking confused until his brown eyes landed on Sketch, his tail wagging as the small dog jumped into her arms and began attacking her face with plenty of kisses.

“Antonio!” Sketch squealed, cuddling the dog close her expression brighter than it had been moments ago.
“Better?” Discord asked with a smug grin.
Sketch settled Antonio next to her with a grin as the small dog cuddled up next to her. “Much better.”
“I figured the little tail biter would do the trick.” Discord explained. “Whenever Fluttershy is down, she has Angel for comfort,”
“Either way, thank you Discord.” Sketch smiled.
“Tail biter?” Talon asked, looking confused.
“When Discord appeared in my house, Antonio attacked his tail.” Sketch explained with a snicker.

The three of them stayed up for a few more hours before retiring for the night.

Talon was sleeping peacefully in his bed, it was quiet and relaxing dreaming soundly, unaware of the shadow coming up next to him. When he turned over, his eyes cracking to open slightly, catching a glimpse of a thin shadow, once saw the figure Talon’s eyes grew wide, about to shout for help.

“Wakey wakey bird boy!” Discord Grinned. “Time to get up!”
“Discord.” Talon let out a breath of relief. “You scared me!”
“I know!” Discord laughed. “You should have seen the look on your face, wait, I can show you!”

Discord snapped his fingers, his face changing to look like Talon’s and gave off a terrified expression, as much as Talon wanted to feel mad he couldn’t help but join the draconequus in his laughter, There were very few creatures that could show you your own face when you’ve been spooked by them.

“Let's get going Sketch Melody probably is waiting for us,” Talon suggested.
“Oh, All right.” Discord agreed.

The Two of them left Talon’s room, leaving the quarters that King Obsidian had given them, walking out to see that Asher had waited for them.
“Hello, general grumpy beak!” Discord greeted with a grin.
“My name is Asher.” Asher pointed out, not looking amused by Discord’s nickname for him. “Sketch Melody told me you had yet to leave your rooms, she asked me to lead you to the dining room.”
“So she was up before us.” Talon laughed lightly.
“Lead the way!” Discord chimed.

It took no time at all for them to reach the dining room; Sketch was already seated at the table, King Obsidian at the head of the table, in his earth pony form, with a white unicorn mare next to him, her wavy golden mane the outer edge of it outlined in orange, bringing out her soft pink colored eyes, a silver crown on her head behind her horn, there were three more places set at the table, one next to Sketch Melody and two across from her. Talon took a seat across from Sketch Melody, Discord sitting next to him while Asher took the spot next to Sketch.

From what Talon could see, Sketch Melody looked better than she looked last night, she was more cheerful and bright, her light blue eyes sparkling while she was conversing With the Queen, the unicorn next to the king at the head of the table.

The white unicorn mare turned to look at discord and Talon, a smile on her lips. “You two are Discord and Talon, right? I am Opal Song, queen of this kingdom.”
“A pleasure to meet you!” discord grinned, conjuring up a bouquet of flowers. “For you!”
“Thank you.” Opal smiled, sniffing the flowers before placing them in a vase that was sitting in the middle of the table.
“Thank you for fetching them, Asher,” Obsidian told the griffon.
“You are welcome, Your Highness,” Asher replied with a small bow of his head.
“Let's eat, before we begin discussing our plans shall we?” Obsidian smiled.

Everyone agreed, digging into the breakfast in front of them. Pancakes, muffins, bowls full of fruit and pitchers full of various juices.

Talon looked around. “So where did Antonio go?”
“I asked Discord to teleport him home.” Sketch replied, taking a moment to wipe her mouth with a napkin. “Along with a note for Everyone back home as well.”
“When did that happen?” Talon inquired looking confused.
“If I had to make a guess, I would say it happened an hour ago.” Discord answered after taking a gulp of chocolate milk. “I had just gotten up when she had asked.”
“I see.” Talon nodded, turning to the lord of Chaos. “You seem to be really powerful discord.”
“Of course I am!” Discord boasted. “It’s what us Draconequui do, and we are very talented!”
“What can you do discord?” Opal Song inquired.
“Many things.” Discord replied, snapping his fingers and produced a teapot with wings. “Like this!”

The teapot flutter out of Discord’s hand Flying around the room before refilling the Queen’s Morning tea, only getting a bit of tea on the tablecloth before the lord of chaos made it disappear.

“He’s even made it rain chocolate milk before,” Sketch Added, watching the queen get an amused look on her face.
“That sounds like fun!” Opal giggled.
“Could you teach me that as well?” King Obsidian inquired. “ I’m afraid the only thing I can make rain is cats and Dogs.”
“Of course!” Discord gleamed a small smirk on his lips. “But you must teach me how to make it rain cats and dogs in return.”
“Deal.” Obsidian nodded.
“Your Highness, we have other stuff to discuss,” Asher pointed out. “Like mission details.”
“Oh, yes, you’re right.” Obsidian cleared his throat. “We can Talk about magic lessons later.”

As Obsidian began to speak, the temperature in the room dropped, Black shadowy smoke began to flood the room and pour up into space over the table, two violet colored eyes appearing in its inky black depths. Everyone frozen in their place’s unable to move, whether it be from fear or shock nobody had dared to try.

Talon’s gaze shifted over to Sketch Melody who seemed to have some sort shakiness to her as she was the first to move, slowly trying to get away from the table, The shadow monster’s gaze wasn’t on her so it seemed only logical to her that she needed to move, she had almost succeeded in doing so until her leg knocked into her chair, causing the shadowy creature to turn it gaze at Sketch and dart towards her everyone in the room looking on with fear in their eyes. The mint green unicorn mare flinched screwing her eyes shut waiting for the creature to come in to contact with her.

But it never did.