2. Curtains (April Fools ending)
Celestia tensely glanced between Atlas and Discord, who were staring each other down with an odd look in their eyes. Atlas did probably not know yet that Discord had been reformed, so some kind of hostility on his part was to be expected, what confused her, though, was the fact that Discord seemed to know who Atlas was as well. No matter what the reason for their standoff was, Celestia felt the urgent need to step in and clarify some things for her father, before things started to escalate.
“Dear father, do not feel threatened by Discords presence here,” Celestia spoke up, grabbing everyponies attention. “He has been reformed and has sworn off from his evil ways, thanks to Twilight and her friends.”
“I know,” Atlas relied casually, much to Celestias confusion.
“Oh, who would have thought I’d seen the day,” Discord said, slowly floating to the ground. “Where Celestia is at a loss for words and is constantly being outplayed by one that is even better at the game of deception she oh so likes to play.”
“I’ve had more practice than her,” Atlas said. “I also know her pretty well, considering I’ve raised her. She’s like an open book to me.”
“Is that so…” Discord said, biting his lower lip.
“Don’t act like you haven’t been leading her on ever since you got released from stone,” Atlas said. “You might be the best at deception of all of us in this room.”
“I assure you, Discord has been completely reformed and has even helped to save Equestria recently,” Celestia commented, in an attempt to mediate between the two. She wasn’t sure what she was supposed to mediate, but she tried anyway. “He’s good friends with Fluttershy, and has been on his best behaviour… well, mostly.”
“Not exactly what I’m talking about, Celestia,” Atlas replied, not taking his eyes off Discord. “Now tell me, Mad King. Am I talking to the act, or am I talking to Discord?”
“I’d say a little bit of both,” Discord replied, his body coiling on the floor like a snake, until only his neck and head were sticking out of the pile. “Keepin up an act for a long time can cause the boundaries to blur, you know.”
“I understand perfectly well,” Atlas nodded. “Now then, Celestia. Luna. I think it’s time for you to lean about one more of the secrets I’ve kept from you.”
“Do you think he’s keeping a lot of secrets from even the princesses?” Rarity whispered towards Twilight, who was following the exchange with apathetic curiosity.
“Judging by their reactions,” Twilight replied while observing Celestia and Lunas facial expressions. They seemed to be interested, yet annoyed at the same time, as if this was a common occurance when dealing with their father. “I’d say, yes, definitely.”
“Element Bearers, this doesn’t concern you directly, but since it will probably clear up some things, I’ll allow you to listen in on this as well,” Atlas stated. “My dear daughters, do you remember the conversation we had before I left?”
Both princesses gave their consent, since they still clearly remembered the day they parted. A lot of important things were said in the week leading up to the event, and manyimportant hints dropped, that helped both of them through the ages, they couldn’t forget it that easily.
“I told you about how I’ve been playing a something akin to a game of chess, by moving pieces as I thought right, to manipulate the board in my, or rather, our favor,” Atlas said. “This might come as somewhat of a surprise and shock, but Discord here,” Discord gave a little wave, “was one of my pieces as well.”
“What does that mean, exactly?” Luna asked slowly after a few second of tense silence.
“It means probably exactly what you think it means,” Atlas said, bracing himself for the inevitable outrage. “The one who unleashed Discord upon Equestria was none other than me.”
“What?” Celestia whispered, a look of betrayal in her eyes.
Luna simply looked at her father as if he had grown a second head, her mouth slightly agape, while Twilight let out an audible gasp,which was mirrored by her firends. Something seemed to have changed about Atlas’ posture, although she couldn’t pinpoint what it was exactly. The fact that Discord was grinning like a madpony didn’t sit well with anypone either.
“It’s finally time to reveal what I’ve been doing and why I could never tell you before,” Atlas grinned, causing Luna to take a worried step away from her father. “I needed you two to become alicorns and make an Equestria a country thriving with magic, so I could ultimately usurp the whole thing, drying it empty of any and all magic. I’m sorry, but that’s the only way to power the spell I’ve been developing.”
“You… You can’t be serious!” Celestia cried out loudly while every guard along the walls assumed defensive positions.
“Father..?” Luna pleaded silently.
“I hate to break it to you, my dear princesses,” Discord said, coiling himself around Celestia and booping her nose. “But I’m afraid you’ve been played. And dare I say? YOu lost spectacularly!”
“Come Discord, it’s time for us to go, we don’t have any time to lose!” Atlas said, gettin up from the floor and dusting off his coat.
Discord teleported over to Atlas, but when he reappeared he had shrunk down considerable, almost looking like a young child that sat on Atlas back, similiar to how Spike would ride on Twilight. “It was a pleasure doing business with you,” Atlas said, making a deep bow.
“And thanks for all the fish!” Discord called out, instants before they both vanished in a bright flash, their manic laughter ringing in everyponies ears for a few more seconds.
Everypony in the room seemed to have frozen on the spot, staring at where the apparently criminal duo just stood. Luna had a thousand yard stare, a few tears already building up in her eyes, while Twilight and her friends, who already had problems keeping up before this, sat there slackjawed. Celestia blnkeda few times, a sinking feeling in her stomach before her thousand years as Equestrias lone princess caught up to her. It pianed her almost more than when Luna had turned into nightmare moon, but if nothing was done right now, Equestria would definitely fall.
“Guards!” Celestia barked, causing movements to explode around the whole room. “Atlas has turned against Equestria and our sole focus should be on stopping him as fast as possible. He is possible the most powerfu mage on the entire planet and he is supported by Discord, so taking them down will not be easy, if not, almost impossible. I want every guard to be mobilized immediately and his hideout to be found post haste. Knowing him, it will be protected by a plethora of wards, so send out scout parties with mages that can recognize them.
“Call a meeting between the highest ranking officers, I will recall Shining Armor and Princess Cadence as soon as I can. We’re going to need absolutely everypony that is willing to help, so go and draft as many as you can. Twilight,” Celestia smiled down at her former student. “I’m afraid Equestria will have to rely on you and your friends once more.”
“I don’t really get what is going on,” Twilight replied. “But you can count on us! Right girls?”
Twilight and her friends all gave their consent, all of them in various states of confusion, but still willing to help. “Then, guards! Move out!”
Celestia watched with trepidation as her guards ran out of the throne room at a break-neck pace, an uneasy feeling in her stomach. Atlas had always been an incredibly capable combat mage, and now that he had over a thousand years of constantly using his magic backing him up, his mana pool must have grown to unfathomable size, which would allow him to unleash devastating spells.
She still couldn't quite believe that her father would just do this, but if he was working together with Discord, anything was possible. Luna seemed to be in a similar position. She seemed to have entered an almost cathartic state, staring at where her father had just disappeared from. One way or the other, they had a trying time ahead of them, one, where Celestia wasn't too sure if they'd come out unscathed.
Stats
Page generated in 0.024 seconds
Total duration
778 users online
1,280,930 hits today, 2,571,732 yesterday
FIMFiction
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Fanfiction
Designed and coded by knighty & Xaquseg - © 2011-2024
Follow & Support Us
Support us
SubStar
Chat!
Discord
Follow us
Twitter
MLP: Friendship is Magic® - © 2024 Hasbro Inc.®
Fimfiction is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro Inc.®
April Fools? Or actually what is going to happen? Because there are quite a few spelling mistakes, indicating that this was rushed…
I have one thing so say about this chapter, what, why and how?
What possible reason can he have for making an enemy out of equestria, why the hell did he not try to explain his reasoning, how can he be so stupid!
OK . . . WHY lie?
Unless this is April Fools. In which case, BRILLIANT.
SON OF A BI
*Reads chapter*
What. The. Actual...
*Remembers what day it is*
Oh!
Well played, sir. Well played. 👏
Does anyone else think that Never Gonna Give You Up is actually a pretty good song, or am I just weird?
8833962
It's a pretty good song, always was. But that's just how it's used nowaday /shrug
8833949
8833940
Check out the song link, we've been rolled!
In before Atlas and Discord were doing an april fools joke on the entirety of equestria. (as in this is cannon to the story and they were just trolling.)
Happy Easter!
It's April Fools - the song confirms it.
8833947
yo dude you just got wooooooshed
8833968
Will we be getting an update tommorrow as Well? Pretty please?
Oh damn, i finished the chapter with ultimate wtf look on my face and noticed the date right after i finished. Good one.
Ouch.
*Reading the comment*
Oooooooh.....
8833987
Oh hell, I just noticed when I read your comment.
8833980
you'll have to wait until wednesday, as per usual.
8834015
Ah okay, but at least I know it's ready!
correct me if I'm wrong but you used part of the actual chapter in this haven't you? The part up until he actually goes evil all seems to be part of the actual chapter with the ending ripped off and replaced with the joke ending.
That was a whole new level of NOPE!
I. Hate. April Fools. Chapters.
Well done sir, well done. I actually thought this was a legit chapter and the reason he was doing this was to save the planet.
Am I the only one that's memorized the Youtube code for Never Gonna Give You Up?
8833979
What?
8833979
Oh what the hell, you Americans and your April fools nonsense. No one really does that here in Scotland, totally caught me off guard. Never heard someone say wooshed in that context either
You April fools Bastard! if this isnt a joke congrats on not explaining anything. If it is a prank then Im pissed
Well meme‘ed good sir. \.3./
The april fools joke is this is not an april fools joke.
This has to be an April Fool's chapter. I certainly hope it is. It makes sense how it was written that he actually needs the magic to power that spell he's working on to protect the world, but the way the whole thing plays out, without bothering to explain anything to Luna and Celestia strikes me as a bit of a trolling. If he DID need all the magic in Equestria at this point, I feel pretty certain he would explain to his two daughters WHY. It's not like his little notebook can predict the future anymore so he's free to do whatever. He's caught up with the show as he knew it. There is no longer any reason to hide anything from Celestia and Luna. Ergo this has got to be an April fool's chapter.
Well, at least you put effort into this. I found myself thinking "wait, this feels rushed," about halfway through, and then I remembered what day it was. Fucking April Fools.
8834236
I feel like this chapter is legit, but next chapter Discord and Atlas are going to suddenly pop out and scream "April Fools!" at everyone.
It does seem plausible for atlas to make himself the villain to muster Equestria’s forces. None of the ponies seem to realise the hints he is dropping though given how rushed it was they haven’t had time to reflect on his words. Was a bit fast paced though with not enough reaction to the facts revealed I my opinion. Interesting to see how you are going to develop this if you choose to keep it.
I don't know if it would be better if this was or was not an April fools chapter.
In some respect its interesting. In others, its a very limiting development. Kind of making the story predictable. It could work but might also become boring/annoying really fast.
On the other hand him simply revealing himself slowly/ forming a relationship with the main six/ rekindling his relationship with the two sisters over several weeks would be also possibly boring. Maybe he deals with threats?
Either way it could work.
Ah, curse your sudden and inevitable betrayal?
On one hand, I had a good laugh once I got to the end. On the other, this chapter reminded me of the cliffhanger you've still left us on. I just... God dammit, I think I'm going to hold off on reading anything else today...
Guys, he put extra emphasis on the song for this week. Check it out if you're still wondering if this is a ruse.
Yay I wake up and 2 of my most favorite fictions have updated
Oh it IS an April's Fools... of Atlas & Discord on the princesses and bearers. This little part?
Atlas & Discord didn't teleport, they became invisible to all but luna. And right now they're holding an also invisible plaque with "Just play along, we'll explain it all soon. Wink wink." (yes the winks are written), just for her. That cathartic state is her trying her best to hold the greatest guffaws since The Great Fillydelphia Seapony Parade of '443.
Do remember, Atlas did ask who he was speaking to
8834161
Not gonna lie, this retarded "holiday" has caused me to consider becoming a citizen somewhere else. That, and Trump.
8833962
Even if I get click-baited into a roll i’ll Let it play. I like the song.
How dare you revive dead memes!
8834592
That would be amazing.
Hmmmm.... Not sure if April Fools joke, or actual chapter....
My brain hurts now.
Dammit... Why must I always fall for the delusions of this day... It happens every year...
also joke or no, kinda cruel to hurt Luna like that. That's second only to hurting Shy I believe...
I just got Rick rolled
8834812
Is it still being rickrolled if you know what it is before you click the link?
8834845
I didn't read the comments so I didn't know, plus I forgot what day it is.
8834863
I knew simply because of what day it was.
kinda feel like this is just a excerpt from the next chapter and in the real one they just pop back in after it ends here and like ha ha April fools oh wait you dont know what that is ha ha but seriously discord my son
8834161
Can you blame them though? That's their tradition and stuff. And stop being so serious, just for a day, will ya?
P.s. Your name fits you perfectly ;)