Dadonequus Discord (Book 2)

by CrazedLaughter

Chapter 259 - A Small Slice of Life at the Manor

Author's Note:

my apologies for the short chapter. It has been a busy few weeks.

…And so, the credits began to roll.

“Hm, not bad at all. I thought this was going to be a gory horror movie, but this was nice. Though, I feel the movie had some missed potential.” Chrysalis said.

Diamond, positioned between you and Chrysalis, looked up at her, with childish curiousness. “What’s that?”

“Well, I was very invested in the unintentional havoc Jack was wreaking. I was hoping it’d go on a little longer, maybe show a human child get eaten, or something.” Chrysalis said with a playful huff. “I know it’s just a movie, but I could only imagine the horror of your Nightmare Night fusing with Hearthwarming. But then we have that whole Wendigo thing to worry about, it might as well just be that.”

“That would have been kind of neat. But, personally, I liked Sally. You’d think Jack would have listened to her better. There was no way his plan was gonna work. But then I forget sometimes Anon is the same way.” Diamond then looks at you with a smile, and snuggles into you. “But I can’t help but find it totally cute.”

"I mean, I don't mess up that much. But, erm, opinions... opinions..." You began to blush, dammit. Your weakness, affection. “...I always loved this movie. The music, the characters. Eheh, but me reminding you of Jack? I, uh, guess I have my Nightmare Night costume for next year.”

“Well, then I’m gonna be Sally! Sure, nopony will know who we are, but what’s important is that we’ll be a pair, together.” Diamond said with excitement, giving you an adorably cheerful smile.

“I wouldn’t mind having a costume that looks like Oogie Boogie. I know he’s the bad guy, but he had a really jazzy bad guy song. I bet I could scare the girls real good if I can get the face just right.” Scootaloo said, before letting out in a sing song way. “Because Ponyville would be in for a scary scare, because I’d be the one and only Oogie Boogie mare!” Scootaloo giggled.

Well, that told you Scootaloo actually enjoyed the movie. “Liked it that much, huh?”

Scootaloo nodded. “Yeah! You don’t see movies like that here in Equestria. It was so different, but so cool! I dunno, sometimes musicals can be really boring. But like, every song was great, and I’ve never seen a story like that before. Jack was like, the good guy, but also the bad guy, but a good guy, only because he didn’t know any better. I thought the movie would be scary, but it really is that good. What did you think, Scrappy?”

“I like when bug go squish!” Scrappy said, mashing his paws together.

Scootaloo giggled at that. “No, Scrappy. I mean, what did you think of the movie?”

“Erm, I, erm, like when bug go squish?” Scrappy said, reluctantly clapping his paws together.

“Oh, well, that’s okay. What about you, Spike?” Scootaloo asked, turning over to Spike, who was at the end of the couch.

But the only answer she got was snores, as Spike was fast asleep at the edge of the arm of the sofa, oreo cream and crumbs all over his face.

“Why am I not surprised?” Chrysalis scoffed.

“Wow, I didn’t expect Spike to fall asleep during the movie. Should we wake him up?” Scootaloo asked, looking at you for an answer.

“I think we should. He fell asleep during ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’. How does that even happen?! The movie is amazing!” You were actually pretty astonished. How could anyone find the movie boring? It was damned god tier.

“I agree with Anon. I think we should make dragon go squish!” Scrappy said with a low growl, disgusted with Spike’s rudeness.

“Boys, boys, we will do nothing of the sort. Let the little dragon sleep, and send him home with a few packs of those cookies he seems to like so much.” Chrysalis said rather calmly, despite her previous disgust.

Both you and Scrappy looked at her with confusion. You didn’t want Chrysalis to kill Spike or anything, but after all the hospitality, you expected him to at least pretend he was having fun. And again, falling asleep during THIS movie? You felt insulted, at least.

“Ooooh, I get it.” Diamond gave Chrysalis a smirk. “Awesome as always, Big Sis.”

Chrysalis smirked back at her. “I’m glad somepony figured it out.”

“Well, I figured it out too. And, uh… I think you’re gonna need maybe a little more than a few. I don’t think Spike would be able to say no if he had a ton of those cookies to sandwich between his gems.” Scootaloo added, she too seemed to understand what was going on.

“Ah, glad we girls are all on the ball then.” Chrysalis said as she took a glance at Scootaloo. “So let me ask you something. Can I expect to be able to play with the likes of you without being told what a ‘good job’ I’m doing? This may sound strange to you, but I am only choosing to play to satisfy my own whims, and to have some minor social interaction. That’s it. Whatever happens, happens. But I am not Discord, I am not a slave to the good praises of friends. If you need to learn of what I mean, I’m sure Little Sister can explain it to you in a way you can understand.”

“I think I do get it. But, Chrysalis, you have to expect at least some of that. Friends always give their friends some praise when they do something good. Besides, how are we supposed to praise you for your roleplaying skills if it feels all patronizing and stuff to you?” Scootaloo asked, almost in a way that seemed rather cunning.

Chrysalis’s eyes went wide for a moment, before she began to ponder. “Hm, that’s almost a good point. I only meant in terms of friendship.”

“But aren’t we friends now? I want you to play because you’re our friend. And I want to say nice things about you because you deserve it.” Scootaloo said.

“Big Sis, she has a point. I like praising you because you’re totally, like, my big sister. And you always praise me, and that makes me feel like I’m your little sister. Wouldn’t it be okay to praise you because you’re amazing? Or when you do something really cool? It can just be like how we compliment each other, instead of it being just because.” Diamond added, in an attempt to ease Chrysalis’s feelings on the subject.

Chrysalis went silent for a moment, then began to grumble to herself. “I hate that you’re actually making some good points. But I’ll admit, heads would roll if anypony accused me of ‘killing the vibes’. Fine, I’ll do things your way up until it turns out I don't like it.” Chrysalis then looked towards Spike, then to you. “Anon, let me know when the dragon has changed his mind.”

You nodded towards her. “Got it. Hey, Chrysalis, actually… You know, since we have a much bigger group, what do you think of doing some video game playing sometime?”

“Ergh, no. I still remember those disgusting arcade machines. I won’t waste my time with those type of games.” Chrysalis said dismissively.

“Hm… What if I told you Princess Celestia and Luna have played those ‘type’ of games? Hm?” You say, giving her a bit of a sly smile.

“If you’re appealing to my lust of revenge by gaining it through crushing them in said games, then let me tell you this. Logically, it wouldn’t even be a challenge. I’d have all the time in the world to be better than them. It’d be like a master wizard stepping on a bunch of newborn foals. I appreciate the sentiment, but my feelings on Princess Celestia aren't going to completely change for quite some time. And I have a sense that she wouldn’t even let me have any satisfaction in crushing her anyway.” Chrysalis quickly changes into Celestia and says in a haughty voice. “You did well, Queen Chrysalis. I’ll need a little more practice to defeat you. Ah well, come, let us have cake!” Chrysalis then changes back to her original self with a groan. “Even acting it out feels humiliating.”

“Do not worry about it, my queen. One day, there will be no cake ever, and she will rue the day she ever offered you any.” Scrappy said in a comforting way as he wagged his tail, looking towards Chrysalis before saluting.

Chrysalis slightly smiled, and nodded. “Hm, thank you, Captain. However, me even saying those two words means visiting time is over. Anon, I assume you’re all out of charges?”

“Uhm, yeah.” You admitted in shame. “But, hey, I had to use one to get here, so you can’t fault me for that.”

“I suppose. Well, since it is all of you, and you need to keep that painting safe, do me a favor and head to Ponyville through your portal door. It’ll be more convenient for everypony that way.” Chrysalis said, which instantly excited Diamond.

“Oh! Can we do that?!” Suddenly Diamond yawned and laid against you. “Maybe I can take a nap with you, maybe? It’s been a really fun day and I’m all fun’d out.”

You let out a quick chuckle, blushing, and sighed. “You know what? Sure. I wouldn’t mind getting a chance to relax with my best gal.” You say, more as a sign of endearment rather than anything else.

“Wow, I didn’t know you could be so romantic, Anon.” Scootaloo said in surprise, before giggling. “Are you gonna do kissy stuff too?”

“Hm, are we, Anon?” Diamond said, giving you a sultry look.

You suddenly began to sweat profusely. “Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhm”

Diamond giggled, and gave you a gentle peck on the nose. “Nah, I’ll be happy with a nap, I’m too tired for anything else. Maaaaybe next time.”

…D-dammit. D-d-dammit. Why does she have to tease like that?! Even worse, and something you didn’t expect, Chrysalis looked at you with a vicious yet motherly look. It felt like she was threatening you that if you tried anything anyway, you might not like what comes out of it. N-not like you’d try anything.

“Ahrm, in any case. I’ve had enough with all this friendliness for one day.” Chrysalis said as she stood up and motioned towards Scrappy. “Captain, I've changed my mind since it seems Anon will be sleeping for the day, I instead want you to bring word to me that the dragon has agreed to let me join the game the moment he allows it.”

Scrappy salutes “Yes, my queen!” But then he begins to grumble to himself. “I don’t understand how anypony can deny my queen… Mnnn”

As you all prepared to leave the manor, Diamond couldn’t help but give a heartfelt goodbye to her ‘big sister’, even giving her a hug. Chrysalis, as usual, tries not to sound too enthused about it, but her words were not uncaring or aloof either. If anything, it just continues to show you that Chrysalis, even if she didn’t realize it herself, is willing to show a softer side to her towards Diamond, probably due to Diamond having a better understanding of her more queenly side than even you.

Either way, your business for the day was done. Everyone was returned to Ponyville, and for you, you got a good amount of rest for the rest of the day with Diamond. It really wasn’t much, but having a warm body to cuddle up with, who cared about you so deeply, was comforting. To the point that you were glad Discord never came to interrupt the moment, you enjoyed the feeling of just… Being loved and not having to worry about anything else.

But eventually, it was time to send Diamond home. And it was time to continue your investigation on Winter Krumb.

It was the next day, and once this day and tomorrow were over...

He’d be here.

Comments

[TheAbsoluteRadiance]

He’d be here.

Man, Cozy Glow is the best anti-trope character in a show that heavily use tropes.

[Hein des Nisseroi]

“Even acting it out feels humiliating”

Missing period.

“Hm, thank you, captain.

Lowercase ‘c’ should be uppercase. (?)

Chrysalis (...) is willing to show a softer side to her towards Diamond, (...)

of (?)

It was the next day, and once this day and tomorrow was over.

were (?)

Sorry that this came so late.

[Resu]

You know, this chapter being shorter might be better than forcing it into your standard length. It still feels satisfactory with how many interactions we get. It is so cute to see them all get along so nicely. Spike can go eat a dick.

[Walrusesarecute]

…And so, the credits began to roll.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Walrusesarecute]

“Boys, boys, we will do nothing of the sort. Let the little dragon sleep, and send him home with a few packs of those cookies he seems to like so much.” Chrysalis said rather calmly, despite her previous disgust.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT!