Chapter 4.Paradox
Paradox laughed as he bounced around town, before growing a pair of wings and flying into the sky.
“This is perfect! I'll find out if Twilight loves Celestia, and then go tell Celestia! Perhaps I'll make a singing telegram out of it, or even better a parade. Yeah, that's it. Anyways after I assure Celestia that Twilight loves her back, she's sure to accept me as a friend, and then I don't need to worry about being turned into stone at all. Then I can become friends with the Mane 6 and enjoy an eternity of friendship and chaos. But wait, what if Twilight doesn't like her back? Celestia might blame me,” Paradox said, conjuring a floating mirror and staring into his reflection.
“Why would she do that? That doesn't make sense,” his reflection asked, raising an eyebrow.
“Love doesn't make sense. She'll blame me, because I'm an easy target to blame and it'll let her work out her hurt feelings,” Paradox countered, jabbing a finger at the mirror.
“Touche,” the reflection said. “But couldn't we let her down easy?”
“And how do you propose we do that? We were never exactly known for our grace and subtly,” Paradox replied.
“Touche again. Wait, I've got it! If we find out Twilight doesn't love Celestia, then we just won't tell her,” the reflection said, nodding in satisfaction at it's brilliance.
“That would only work until Twilight talked to her about it,” Paradox countered.
“But Twilight is trapped in that infinite library of knowledge. She'll never get to Celestia to talk to her about her feelings anyways,” the reflection protested.
“If you truly think that Twilight will be trapped in that library forever, then you are dumber then you look. Sure it might distract her for a while, perhaps even a long time, but she's not going to abandon her friends for books, no matter how many or interesting they might be,” Paradox said. The reflection frowned.
“How about....how about we learn what she thinks about Celestia, without her knowing about it? That way if it's bad we can just pretend to forget about it, and nopony will be the wiser.”
“That could work,” Paradox said, conceding the point with a nod. “But like I said, I'm not that subtle, so I don't think it will work.”
“Ah, but you're Paradox, Lord of Chaos, Change, and Growth. You say you aren't subtle, then become someone who is subtle,” the reflection declared, dramatically flinging it's arms in the air. Paradox smiled and nodded, declaring the plan to be perfect. With a snap of his fingers and a small pop, he appeared silently behind Twilight, whose attention was focused on the magical orb in front of her.
“BOO!” he shouted, watching her spring up in surprise with a smile on his face.
“Paradox! What do you think you're doing?” she shouted back.
“Oh, nothing much. I was bored and figured I'd drop in,” Paradox said, sitting down.
“Uh huh,” Twilight said, skeptically.
“Okay, I just had the most interesting conversation with Celestia and I decided to get your take on it,” Paradox said.
“Princess Celestia,” Twilight said, automatically.
“She's not my princess,” Paradox said, smirking.
“You will address her with respect, and that means using her title,” Twilight demanded That's a good sign. But it doesn't mean much. I already knew that Twilight considered Celestia an important pony who was worthy of respect. Paradox thought.
“Fine, Princess Celestia and I had an interesting conversation and I wanted to know what you thought about it,” Paradox said, prompting Twilight.
“So what were you talking about?” Twilight asked, sighing and giving up on trying to use the orb.
“About love, and if an immortal can truly have a loving relationship with a mortal so much longer then they are. Also if such a love was worth it, as they'd have to watch their lover grow old and die,” Paradox said.
“Of course they can and such a relationship is completely worth it. Now what does that have to do with me?” Twilight asked.
“Well, after Luna you are the pony closest to her heart,” Paradox said, winking.
“I'm glad to hear that Princess Celestia values my friendship so much,” Twilight said, her eyes drifting back to the orb. Paradox face palmed behind her. Alright, apparently I was a little too subtle. I guess I need to be tad more blunt, he thought.
“Oh? Are you really just friends?” Paradox asked.
“What do you mean?” Twilight asked, sighing and turning her attention back to Paradox.
“Well, wasn't your main goal for the Grand Galloping Gala was to just spend the night with Celes- I mean Princess Celestia?” Paradox asked.
“I hadn't seen her in a while, and I wanted to talk to her in private about everything I had learned and experienced since moving to Ponyville. Also, I did miss the conversations I used to have with her, when I was learning from her in Canterlot,” Twilight said.
“It still seems to be a little extreme. I mean every single thing Princess Celestia tells you to do, you do, no matter what it is. There's a dragon? You're on the job, despite her having enough power to deal with it easily. She coming by for a visit? You make sure everything is absolutely perfect. She tells you to organize a festival on the day you think there is going to be an invasion by a her evil sister, you focus so much on your work you don't get any research done. Don't you ever question on why she's giving you such weird and dangerous tasks?” Paradox asked.
“Princess Celestia knows what's best for me, and I trust her to make that choice. Now how did you even know all of that?” Twilight asked, narrowing her eyes in suspicion.
“Don't try and change the subject. I want to know why you follow Princess Celestia's orders to fanatically,” Paradox said, waving away her concerns.
“I have faith, and I'm not trying to change the subject. I want to know how you've been spying on me! Not even my friends know some of that stuff,” Twilight said, starting to get angry.
Well, I guess that's my answer. Twilight doesn't seem to be in love with Celestia, she's too busy worshipping her, Paradox thinks, sighing.
“Stop ignoring me!” Twilight yells.
“Geez, calm down. Now what were you saying?” Paradox asked.
“How do you know so much about my friends and I?” Twilight asked through gritted teeth.
“Oh that. Well to be honest I'm not sure how. I do know that your adventures, and that of your friends have been publicized, kinda like Daring Do. Except no one knows that it's actually real,” Paradox said.
“That...makes no sense at all,” Twilight said. “How can your dimension be capable of viewing other dimensions, and then not know about it? And why our adventures? Our lives aren't that interesting.”
“I disagree, but it's not the action that most people watch your adventures for, but for the lessons on friendship and how to be a better person. Peoples lives have changed from the lessons you've learned,” Paradox said, solemnly closing his eyes.
“Alright now I know you're lying,” Twilight said. “How do you really know?”
“I'm not lying! I don't understand it, but I'm not lying,” Paradox protested.
“You expect me to believe something as absurd as a species of aliens from another dimension watching the lives of my friends and I, while not realizing it's fictional, while at the same time taking life lessons from the fictional story? That's ridiculous,” Twilight said.
“Oh come on, I know it sounds absurd, but I'm proof that there our aliens from another dimension at least. How much weirder is it for us to have bizarre customs and traits? Why won't you believe me?” Paradox said.
“First off, I've only known you for a couple of days. Secondly, in those couple of days you abducted my friends and I and scattered us across time and space. Thirdly, you are the avatar of chaos and disharmony. Finally you've done nothing but cause problems since you've gotten here,” Twilight said, lecturing Paradox.
“That's not true! I'm not the avatar of disharmony and I've helped ponies,” Paradox said.
“Really? How so?” Twilight said, raising an eyebrow. When Paradox didn't immediately respond, she smirked. “That's what I thought,” Twilight said.
“Alright then, I'll prove it. Watch me closely Twilight, I'm going to show you exactly how much chaos can help ponies,” Paradox said, pointing at the crystal orb before vanishing.
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...You forgot an extra not.
Oh I'm looking forward to the next chapter
But... the Paradox chapters were my favorite....
Oh I can't wait for next chapter, oh maybe Paradox and Celestia could end up together, he seems to want to be friends with Celestia for more than just fear of turning into stone, if that was the case he would be complete focus on the main 6 yet he want Celestia and ONLY Celestia friendship, in that matter.
Also once he realized she was in love with Twilight he gently back off and change his plans so she will be happy, that its a true man, letting her go when he knew there was nothing for him. Do I detect a slight crush on Celestia? I really hope so I more than curious how Paradox try to win her heart.
Maybe starting with trying to break the news with Celestia, and offer himself as left overs, or perhaps tricking her into accepting a date with him? The possibilities are endless, oh please I really hope that happen
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The fragments are just a different style of telling Paradox chapters. You should end up with around the same (or more if I'm being honest ) amount of Paradox, just broken up instead of being one big chunk. .
Unless you start typing the thoughts of other characters in the Paradox chapters, you don't have to say "...thought Paradox" every time he thinks something. In some places it's okay, but for the most part it detracts flow from your story, therefore making it a less enjoyable read.
man, these chapters are coming out like the walking dead seasons
4517175 I don't see the need for another "not" in that sentence...
Twilight, what have you unleashed!? Looking forward to more.
Keep up the good work. Deus tecum.
Yet another person who doesn't know the real meaning of the word respect.
4518641 It infers that the events of MLP:FIM are fictional, which in this case, Twilight is trying to say that the events aren't and that we don't realize it. Read the line in the chapter again. You'll eventually get it...And put some clothes on, you look ridiculous...and tiny.
4519290 I accidentally read "Fictional" as "non-fiction"...
And it's hidden, how could you possibly tell my size?
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4519446 Hidden?! You're wearing no clothes! TINY IS TINY!
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I shall stay my wrath for now. But! If I find this statement untrue, then I shall smite you with the power of 1,000,000 Fluttershy squees.
A small taste of the torture known as "The Squee".
4519456 I have an enchanted desk that magically manages to barely cover anything so nobody can see it.
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4519573 Well, your magic desk isn't working then.
4519604 Well then, may I ask why you're staring at my crotch with such intensity that you can see it through solid wood?
4519610 I'm not.
4519615 Certainly could have fooled me.
4519645 I genuinely chuckled at these comments.
4519645 No, I'm not talking about your crotch.
Just a minor point, but it's something of a pet peeve of mine: you're over-correcting the 'my friends and I'. It is actually correct to say 'Mr. X abducted my friends and me', and 'Mr. X abducted my friends and I' is ...incorrect. It's not even a stylistic matter - hypercorrection tells everyone that you know of the rule, but don't understand it. Simply use I/me as you would if it were alone in the sentence. The 'and someone' doesn't change it either way.
But, like I said, a minor point. Entertaining, otherwise.
4519879 Then what are you talking about?
4519850 Why thank you good sir, you may have another... maybe.
4521038 If I don't, i'll just have to figure out where you live and paint your house pink.
4521263 Hah, I live in Pinkie Pie's tail.
4521268 Then I'll paint her tail so pure white it hurts your eyes when you look at it.
4521275 bah, I'd still have a lovely view.
4521552 Then I'll do the same for the inside of the tail, and you won't be able to see shit, because the moment you turn the lights on, you'll be blind!
4521600 I survived her Surprise transformation, you're gonna have to do better than that!
4521633 Then I'll have to start desperate measures! I'll cut off her tail and keep it in a bag full of water until you give me more!
4521684 You diabolical... fine. Thou shalt have more thou greedy knave.
4521749 Yes! Sweet, sweet victory!
4521767 Now stare into mine crotch; stare long and hard, for the secret of life shalt bring understanding onto thy face: all shalt be seen.
4521866 Sorry, not gay enough yet! Maybe in a few months!
4521873 pft, I could shorten that to a couple of hours.
IT'S ALIIIIVE!
Good story. A little heavy on the ship though.
4521928 Can you prove that?
4521035 You.
4522038 I, in my entirety, am tiny? Well shit, all hail my Jötnar overlords!
4521949 I shall send the porn through PM.
4522077 I'm a Glaceon.
4522154 Hrímþursar overlords then.
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4522252 This is it. This is the comment for the ages. My great grandchildren will tell tales of that comment. I will read it every Tuesday at 3AM in worship; all hail my Hrímþursar overlords!
4522276 Ok. It shall be done.
4522083 Me too?
Does anything make Paradox angry? If Twilight went that far into bitch mode around someone I would expect at least some sign of anger from them.
4522730 I guess since, like Discord, nothing short of the Elements of Harmony can stop him, he can ignore what others say. Or they just haven't found the right button to push
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A year and a half and you're still on chapter four, come on man.
Jk