Discord, Twilight, and Pinkie sat in silence as they ate breakfast. After his dreams last night, Discord was content with the quiet. The opposite was true for Pinkie.
She looked from Discord to Twilight and back. "What's with the silence? Aren't we going to talk about anything?"
Twilight gave a look that said 'be quiet', but the pink pony didn't take the hint.
"What about you Discord? How are things with you and Derpy?"
Discord glared at Pinkie. He had heard that a unicorn had once made her mouth disappear. He was tempted to do it to her now.
'Knock Knock Knock'
Three sets of eyes turned to the door. Who could be here so early in the morning? Pinkie smiled at the prospect of somepony who would actually talk with her, so she jumped up to answer the door. She pulled it open and gasped in surprise.
Discord froze in his seat as he spotted Derpy standing in the doorway. What was she doing here?
Her eyes were focused as she looked at Pinkie. "Can I see Discord?"
"Sure!" Pinkie stepped aside for her and Derpy walked in.
It was a moment before anypony could move. Twilight slowly stood. "Pinkie, could you help me in the kitchen?"
"Right! We've got cupcakes to bake!"
Twilight was ready to correct her, but Pinkie was already in the kitchen. She gave one last glance to Discord before walking away.
Discord turned his head to find Derpy in the same spot. She was staring at him. He smiled. "What can I help you with?"
"What was she like?"
What? Was she talking about... No. She couldn't be!
"Who?"
"My mom."
Discord felt his heart skip a beat. She remembered! "You... You remember your mother?"
She nodded and stepped closer. "She showed me some pictures. They were of you and her."
He had guessed as much. Startail wouldn't have thrown those cheesy photos out. They were good memories.
"What was she like?"
Discord stared down at the mare for a moment. How could he answer her? Where would he even start?
He motioned to the couch. Derpy went over and sat down.
He sat in his own chair and sighed. "You look just like her. Just as beautiful. Yes. I knew your mother. A long time ago."
Derpy narrowed her eyes. "How long?"
"Long enough. I met her before I was imprisoned by Celestia."
She tipped her head to the side. "Wasn't that like, a thousand years ago?"
He nodded. "A little more than that, but close enough. She got caught in one of my pranks. She thought it was funny. Nopony ever thinks my jokes are funny."
"What about the pictures? You two looked....happy."
Was it possible for a heart to split in two? Discord decided it must be. That's what it felt like right now. "Yes. We were happy. We... We loved each other."
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Loved each other? Discord and her mother? Derpy tried to wrap her head around the concept. She felt like she should be shocked, angry even. She closed her eyes for a moment.
And that's all it took.
She was back in the old house. There was her mother. She held up the photo strip and smiled.
"I know I've never told you much about your father. I thought it was time you knew. This is him."
Derpy shook her head of its own accord. She realized that she was reliving her memory. This must be what she had actually done. "Who is he?"
"His name... His name was Discord."
A scream caught in Derpy's throat. Her voice cracked. "But he's the one that did so many horrible things! Princess Celestia and Luna turned him into stone! I've heard ponies in the village say how evil he was! How can he be my..."
She couldn't say it. Her mother put a hoof under her chin. "You must understand my dear, he wasn't like that when he was with me. He was kind. He was gentle."
Derpy found herself stepping backwards. "How do you know he wasn't pretending?! What if it was all a trick?!"
"It wasn't honey. He loved me. And I loved him back. We would have been together if he hadn't been discovered."
Derpy could feel the anger that was boiling in her mind. She had never been so angry before! "How could you choose to be with a...a.... A monster?"
Something was sparking in the back of her head. It felt foreign. It felt powerful.
"Please, try to understand. I knew what he was and still loved him."
The new feeling filled her entire being. "How?! How could you love him?!"
"Because I saw what lies beneath."
Everything faded to white as Derpy felt her entire body explode. Her vision cleared and she was on a grassy hill overlooking a town. Her eyes rolled up and she collapsed.
Derpy opened her eyes. She was looking at Discord. How long had it been? A minute? A second? It didn't matter. She felt the tears coming to her eyes.
"Dad."
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Discord felt a tear roll down his cheek as he heard Derpy, his daughter, call him that. He wanted to embrace her, but she beat him to it. She flew up into his arms and held on tight.
"I'm sorry."
Discord put his arms around her. "What for?"
"I called you a monster. I yelled at Mom. I never got to tell her I was sorry!"
She cried into his shoulder. Discord smiled as another tear appeared. "She would have forgiven you. Just like me."
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Twilight peeked out from the kitchen door to see Derpy hugging Discord. What had they talked about? Why was Derpy crying? Why was Discord crying?
"Oh my...."
She smiled as her head connected the dots. It had finally happened. And they were both happier because of it.
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Discord set Derpy down and smiled at her. "Are you angry with me?"
The tears were still flowing, but she shook her head. "I don't know. I just found out I have a dad. But...it's you. I'm just happy right now to have a family."
He sat down next to her. "I am too."
Derpy smiled at him. "The last thing Mom said was that she had seen what lies beneath. I guess she saw something besides the Spirit of Chaos."
Discord thought for a moment.
Is it true Startail? Is there something in me that's good?
Yes. There had to be. He wouldn't be sitting with his daughter otherwise. There was good in him somewhere. And it was starting to show.
Of course a few jokes now and then wouldn't hurt.
Nawww this is a lovely story
Can't wait to see where this goes.
...wait for it.
Waaaaait for it....
SUDDENLY DINKY.
D'AAAWWWWWWWWW damn this story's good.
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So... much... d'aww...
Have a ... Derpy in... A DISCORD SUIT!!!! *dies of d'aww*
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This is very well written and very-well characterized. You took liberties but I think from reading this series, they definitely paid off. Great Job!
D'aaaawwwww!
I about cried, I am loving this story so much.
It's so cute I'm gonna diiiie!!!
"Clapping roar from a lone blue house on a side street." what cause it. Derpy saying "Dad." i love it. a little to much. i fell out of my computer chair clapping. hit my head pretty good. ice patch for me.
MY FEELS!
Wait until Dinky meets grandpa
JEEZ. You weren't kidding when you put your name as Speedy Quill!
2179198 Well with all the positive feedback I've been getting, I've been writing more. But I do pride myself on producing quick quality.
You MUST have a few good jokes in life otherwise it would be boring and bland.
2179060 Well.....when a God and mortal love each other...... I'll give you the whole damn talk if you want but I'll be a smart ass about it
Awwww
Now I wonder how everypony else shall react.
I believe it's "pink" not pik.
Capitalization error.
Other than that...THE FEELZ!!!!!!
Lol "pik" pony. Made my day. Great fanfic
The feels! They burn!
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I beg you...!
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2179123 Celestia: Ugh... why did I revive Discord again?
"And I loved I'm back."
Good story, very touching ^_^
I'm a man....I'm not crying....oh buck it. BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW SO MUCH FEEEL\
Great chapter, keep goin and stay golden^^
P.S. FRAGGLE TOOTH
Nothing better than when a daughter loves her father.
Dawww
GREAT CHAPTER
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Take my manly tears. Take them all!
too bad the obvious reference didn't come but..... YES, finally a story that didn't circle the bush like 23 times before actually proceeding.
It's just bad that each chapter is SO short.... oh well, daily updates.
Such beauty and joy. I love this! I can't wait for more.
Quick, somebody read it. We're in the triple 6 views!!!
Never mind, false alarm!
Ow, I just had a heart attack. I think it's time for me to go visit the hospital. Hopefully they let me keep reading this while I'm there.
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Why does this chapter's title make me think of the Lion King?
MOAR!!!!
I love derpy even more now. And that's saying somthing
Dinky... She must BE IN IT!
Derpy: oh by the way Dad, you're a granddad
Discord: WHAT!?
Heart warming.
MMMMMOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
So sweet.
i... i can't hold them back
you want tears have them!!
who else thought derpy's reaction was going to be something like this?
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Yeah, and you'r Son-In-Law's a TimeStallion.
WHAAATTTT!?!?!?
ocular secretions keep coming out and won't stop!!! I feel torn as well this chapter felt shorter but it was physically longer then the previous two chapters odd isn't it?
Well this is interesting...I like.
Clearly, Discord or Dr Whooves needs to yank Startail into the present. Family reunions are obviously more important than the timestream.
Huh.....not bad, a bit cheezy though, that's for sure
Rather touching chapter. Very cute. This is definitely an interesting story and I am enjoying my time reading it.
By the way I think that I'm is supposed to be him.
Other then that good work. If I had feels this would of hit them a bit.
I'm really hoping that Doctor Whooves learns about his companion's father.