Fluttershy tries to re-form Discord by revealing her true feelings for the man of Chaos, but will Discord return the feeling or believe it is simply a ploy?
Ever since she first saw Discord, Fluttershy couldn’t help feel a strange attraction to the man of chaos. When Princess Celestia reveals her plan to reform Discord and asks her to oversee it, she sees a chance not only to make a new friend, but to possibly make a lover.
But can Discord truly see that she has feelings towards him, or does he think it’s just a ploy to get him to re-form. Can the master of chaos truly accept another person loves him and can he return the love? Or will the heart of an innocent be broken?
Humanised ponies and a Discoshy/Fluttercord fanfic. (Thank you to Cirrus_Brony for editing.)
It was another normal day in Ponyville; everyone was going about their usual business as they would normally do. The market sellers were in the market selling their various wares of produce or knick knacks, the children were in school and Fluttershy was walking into the town to meet up with Rarity for their weekly get together over at the spa. She was wearing a yellow summer dress that stopped just before her ankles and hugged her figure perfectly, and she was wearing a pair of white slip on shoes. She took a seat at a nearby café where she was going to first meet with Rarity, and a waiter with slick grey hair and a neatly trimmed moustache came over to her a smile on his face.
“Good morning Miss Fluttershy, would you like your usual herbal tea?” He asked her.
“Good morning Java, and yes please Rarity will be here soon so could you bring her some tea as well please…if that’s ok with you that is.” She replied with a smile.
“Of course Miss Fluttershy, won’t be long.” He replied with a grin.
The waiter gave a small bow and headed back inside the café; Fluttershy turned her gaze over the town and began to let her mind wander with a smile whilst she waited for Rarity to show up, in her trance like state she didn’t realise she was staring at Caramel who was manning a nearby stall filled with caramel apples, his specialty. He saw her staring and smirked and straightened his hair and dusted his shirt, happy with his quick smartening up he quickly walked over to Fluttershy with confidence in his walk.
‘Play it smooth Caramel, nice and smooth’ He thought to himself.
“Well hello there Fluttershy.” He said leaning on the table with a smile.
“Hmm? Oh H-hello Caramel.” Fluttershy replied snapping out of her trance.
“So how are you today then?” He started to lean in slowly.
“F-fine…and y-yourself?” She leant away from him slowly blushing lightly.
“Well I’m fine thank you.” He purred. “I couldn’t help but notice you staring…at me…at my stall.”
“W-was I? Oh I-I’m so sorry I didn’t m-mean to.” She quickly apologised.
‘Cute, so very cute.’ Caramel thought internally smirking.
“Please, there no need to apologise, just answer me one question.”
“W-what’s that?”
“Would you like to maybe go out for dinner tonight?”
“O-oh that does sound lovely b-but I’m afraid I’m rather busy…” She said rubbing her arm.
‘Damn, try again Caramel you got this.’
“Oh…well how about some other time?” He asked hopefully leaning in.
Before he could answer Java returned and placed the two cups of tea, he raised his eyebrow at Caramel who nervously smiled.
“Can I help you sir?” He asked him.
“U-uh no, no thank you.” Caramel replied.
“Is he bothering you at all-” He was interrupted as Rarity sat down at the table wearing a large sun hat and a white summer dress. “Ah Miss Rarity good morning to you.” He smiled.
“Why hello Java, how are you this fine morning?”
“I can’t complain, the wife will be home from visiting her sister this evening so I have that to look forward to if you know what I mean.” He gave a cheeky waggle of his eye brows that made Fluttershy and Rarity giggle.
“Oh Java, not in front of two young ladies.” She giggled. “And I’m so sorry I’m late Fluttershy darling I just couldn’t decide which hat to wear!”
“O-oh that’s ok Rarity, I like it it’s very pretty.” Fluttershy smiled at her.
As the girls continued talking Caramel stood there blinking and with his mouth agape slightly unsure as to what to really say now, Rarity say this and pressed a finger into his chin closing his mouth.
“Can we help you Caramel?” she asked him batting her eyelids.
“U-uhm no I mean yes I mean…I was going to ask Fluttershy…you know what, I think I hear my cart calling for me. I’ll see you two later on bye!” He quickly bowed and briskly walked back to his cart.
Rarity paid Java two bits for the drinks and thanked him; she gave a coy smirk before turning back to Fluttershy resting her chin on her hands.
The two begun to have a conversation as normal with Rarity being the one who was taking the most, she would talk about her clients and new ideas she had for outfit designs and how Sweetie Belle was doing at school and Fluttershy politely smiled and listening, occasionally answering a question Rarity would ask about her animals and how she was. In recent meet ups, Rarity tried to help Fluttershy as she put it ‘hook a man’ but Fluttershy was never really up to it. Making excuses or politely declining, Caramel was the fifth man she had turned down and Rarity wanted to know why.
“So Fluttershy dear, yet another handsome young man turned down.” She idly stirred her tea with a spoon. “Why is that?”
“I just…I mean I…I’m just waiting for the right guy that’s all.” Fluttershy replied taking a sip from her cup.
“But darling how will you know if you don’t give anyone a chance?” Rarity asked as she leant back in her chair.
“I’ll just know when I know.” She replied with a smile.
“Oh Fluttershy, that sounds like it should belong in a romantic novel and-“She looked at her friends innocent smile and smiled back. “It sounds…wonderful.”
The two finished their teas and thanked Java when he came to collect the cups, departing from the café the two girls walked down the main road in Ponyville and headed towards the spa for an afternoon of pampering, all expenses paid for by Rarity. Along the way Rarity continued to talk about her ideas and new clothes whilst Fluttershy’s mind wandered once more into her own thoughts.
‘I already have feelings for someone…but it’s never going to be…’ she thought to herself and sighed.
“Is something wrong Fluttershy?
Fluttershy snapped out of her trance to find that the two were outside of the spa and blinked, she turned to Rarity and rubbed her hands out of embarrassment.
“Sorry Rarity, I was just thinking…”
“That’s ok Fluttershy; now let’s get on with being pampered!” Rarity declared pulling Fluttershy into the spa. “Aloe, the usual please!”
A woman behind the desk smiled and opened a door for the two as Fluttershy was dragged by Rarity into the next room.
“Spike have you seen my alchemy book?” Twilight called from the basement followed by the sound of something crashing. “Uh…no gimme a sec and I’ll look for it.” Spike replied.
Spike began to go through the book shelves trying to find Twilight’s alchemy book but kept getting distracted every so often by the sounds of Twilight frantically trying to find something, he eventually found one of the five books on alchemy Twilight owned and scratched his head trying to figure out where the other ones where, or if Twilight wanted the other ones instead of the one he had.
“Hey Twi…which one do you need exactly?”
“You know which one Spike! It’s the one I’ve been reading all week!” Twilight shouted from the basement.
“Yeah reeeeeal helpful Twilight, you’ve been in the basement all week so how…would I know…” He paused for a moment. “Twilight, is the book in the basement?”
“Of course it isn’t, I would have noticed.”
Twilight suddenly stopped talking and Spike heard another series of sounds of rustling paper, then it stopped and there was a short pause before Twilight spoke up again.
“…Found it.”
Spike slapped his face and sighed grumbling to himself as he headed to the kitchen putting his hands into his purple hoody.
“Sometimes Twilight, you’d lose your head if it wasn’t-“Spike was interrupted as he belched up a scroll and caught it in his hand. “Hey Twilight, Princess Celestia’s sent you a scroll!”
“Really?” Twilight eagerly shouted as she ran up from the basement, her glasses were slightly askew and her white shirt and purple jacket were covered in dust.
Spike handed her the scroll and she eagerly tore of the seal and began to read it. Spike, uninterested in the contents decided it was high time for a mid-afternoon snack and licked his lips, remembering he had some cupcakes with emeralds in them in the kitchen. As he entered the kitchen he heard Twilight let out a loud gasp before she burst into the kitchen nearly sending the door of its hinges and startling the young dragon. Her eyes were wide and she was gritting her teeth almost as if she had seen a ghost.
“What is it Twilight, what’s wrong?” Spike asked concernedly.
“Oh it’s the worst thing ever Spike!” She replied.
“What is?”
“Just the most awful thing!” She continued.
“What is?” Spike asked with a hint of annoyance.
“And of all the worst things that could happen.” As she continued Spike walked round behind her. “This is the! Worst! Possible! Thing!-OWCH!!
Twilight jumped and rubbed her rear where Spike had pinched her, his face showing his annoyance.
“Twilight calm down, your sounding like Rarity now what’s the matter?”
Still rubbing her rear she gave him an annoyed glare before handing him the scroll and he gave it a glance over, muttering under his breath as he read it to himself.
“Dear Twilight Sparkle…yadda yadda…coming to visit…yadda yadda…will be bringing a special guest…yadda yadda…hope to see the seven of you all well tomorrow…yadda yadda…Yours, Princess Celestia.” Spike finished reading and cocked his eyebrow at her. “So…what’s the big deal?”
“Don’t you get it Spike?! Princess Celestia is coming. Tomorrow!”
“…And?”
“And? AND?! We have so much to do! We need to inform the Mayor, set out a welcoming committee and and-OWCH!” Twilight jumped again as Spike pinched her rear again. “SPIKE DON’T DO THAT!”
“Sorry Twilight but you’re freaking out, I’m sure the Princess won’t mind if there isn’t a massive welcoming committee. She didn’t seem to care the last few times she visited.”
Spike had a point, the last few times the Princess had come to visit Twilight she hadn’t cared there was no welcoming committee of the townsfolk to welcome her. She sighed and flopped into a chair and smiled.
“You’re right Spike…but we still need to inform the others.”
“I can go tell Rarity personally!” He grinned and turned to leave.
“Ok Spike you do that.” She giggled. “Can you also tell the others? Oh and Spike?”
Spike stopped in his tracks and turned around.
“Don’t think I have forgotten you pinching my butt like that…” She said almost coldly and glared at him.
Spike gulped and quickly excused himself from the house, Twilight waited till he had closed the door before giggling to herself.
“Thank you for coming, same time next week Miss Rarity?” Aloe asked.
“Yes please darling, until next week!” Rarity replied smiling.
Fluttershy and Rarity gave Aloe a wave goodbye before leaving the spa, both of them feeling more refreshed. “Well Fluttershy dear, I need to head back home. I have some work to do, same time next week at the café?” she asked giving Fluttershy a hug.
“Ok Rarity, thank you again.” Fluttershy replied.
“Think nothing of it, take care-“She stopped as she turned her head catching something out of the corner of her eye. “Oh hello Spike.”
Fluttershy turned round to see Spike approaching them; his cheeks were a little red from where he had been jogging. When he caught up to them he stopped and bent over resting his hands on his knees and began to catch his breath, the girls patiently waited for the young boy to catch his breath giggling softly.
“H-hey Rarity, Fluttershy, I got a message from Twilight.”
“And what’s that Spikey-Wikey.” Rarity cooed pinching his cheeks causing him to blush.
“W-well…Princess Celestia is coming tomorrow and s-she’s brining a guest with her and she wants us to be there.” Spike grinned goofily staring dreamily at Rarity.
Fluttershy looked between Spike and Rarity who were both smiling at one another and coughed softly, seeing that they hadn’t heard her she tried again. But once again they hadn’t heard her, she sighed and took a deep inhale before coughing as loud as she could, this time they heard her.
“Uhm...d-didn’t you say you had some work you wanted to do Rarity?”
“Hmm? Why yes that’s right darling! I nearly forgot.” She gave Spike a kiss on his cheek making him blush more still grinning with a goofy expression. “Goodbye Spikey-Wikey, goodbye Fluttershy.”
Rarity gave them both a wave and headed off towards the carousel boutique slightly swaying her hips leaving Spike to stare after her happily sighing to himself, Fluttershy giggled and poked his head.
“Spike, it’s not nice to…stare at a lady like that…”
Spike blinked and snapped out of it and his entire face went red, he shook his head and bowed to Fluttershy.
“I-I’m sorry I wasn’t staring at her…you know I-I was just.” He stopped when he heard Fluttershy giggling again. “You were just teasing weren’t you?” he asked raising a brow.
Fluttershy giggled and nodded to him, he sighed and rolled his eyes before joining in with her giggling. He said his goodbyes to Fluttershy and went on his way to go tell the others, Fluttershy watched him go with a smile before turning round and headed towards her cottage.
Luna wondered through the orchards of Ponyville her dark blue regal dress blowing behind her like her hair, she was doing her duty as the Princess of the night and watching over the dreams of her and Celestia’s subjects. Although it was morning the person’s dream she was in currently was still asleep and Luna could feel that something was off about it, something that she hadn’t noticed in other dreams and wanted to investigate it before she retired for the day. As she came to the edge of the orchard and to some fields she heard a man chuckle, one she thought she would never hear again.
“My my…you seem to be more…assertive then I last remembered.” Discord purred.
‘Discord!’ Luna thought and began to charge up her magic running to where she heard the chuckle.
“And I don’t remember you being this…gentlemanly before.” A female voice giggled.
‘Wait…that voice.’
Luna came to a halt and blinked, she used her powers to turn herself invisible and crept closer to the two voices. As she came closer and closer she had to stop herself from gasping loudly when she saw who it was, there in the middle of the field on a picnic blanket, was Discord and Fluttershy…in each other’s arms.
‘What is this trickery? This can’t be… She thought as she watched them. ‘It is…its Fluttershy’s dream! But why is she dreaming about Discord in such a way?’
She watched them for a while more trying to come to a conclusion why she would be dreaming this, her eyes widened as Discord and Fluttershy leant in slowly to one another their lips just inches apart. But before they could kiss there was a loud knocking sound that echoed throughout the dream world, the dream Fluttershy shot up and instantly the world was thrown into darkness as the real Fluttershy awoke with a blush to the knocking on her front door, realising she had slept in.
Luna’s eyes snapped open as she gasped and panting softly after being evicted from the dream, she leant on a nearby wall wiping her brow of the sweat that had formed as she stared at the ground.
‘Why…why would she dream about something like that?’ she wondered internally.
She decided she would ask her sister to see what she made of it but remembered her sister was out for the day and wouldn’t be back until the afternoon. Luna didn’t know what she was doing their but assumed she was paying a visit to her student Twilight. She decided to head to her room and wait till Celestia arrived back.
The girls, save for Fluttershy and Applejack, were waiting for the arrival of Celestia in Twilight’s home and Spike was in the kitchen making everyone a drink with Pinkie Pie. Meanwhile Rainbow Dash lazed on the sofa with her eyes closed and arms behind her head as Rarity watched Twilight pace back and forth nervously.
“Twilight dear, please calm down everything will be alright.” She said calmly.
“Calm down? CALM DOWN?! How can I calm down when the Princess will be here ANY SECOND now, and Fluttershy and Applejack aren’t even here yet!” Twilight cried.
“I’m sure there is a perfectly reasonable excuse to why there not here Twilight.” Rarity tried to suggest.
“Yeah Twi you need to chill out, I can go get them of you want.” Rainbow Dash said standing up
Twilight frantically nodded as Rainbow stretched her body and flexed her wings before opening the door; she stopped as she came face to face with Celestia who had her hand raised up ready to knock.
“Oh, hello Rainbow Dash.” She smiled at the Pegasus.
“Hey Princess how are you doing-ACK!”
Rainbow was interrupted by Twilight who barged Rainbow out of the way grinning almost manically at Celestia; she gave a curtsey to her as Celestia blinked at her.
“Morning Princess, I hope you’re doing ok and-ACK!”
Twilight was barged out of the way by Pinkie who was holding a tray of cupcakes and like Twilight was grinning, she thrust the tray up to Celestia’s face.
“HEYTHEREPRINCESSCELESTIAHOWAREYOUTODAYI’MGREATWANNACUPCAKETHEREFRESHLYMADE!” She screeched at her.
Pinkie was pulled back by a combination of Rarity and Spike as Celestia tried to digest what she just heard before coughing and addressing the girls and Spike.
“Hello my dear friends, I’m happy you were able to see me at short notice. If you follow me to the hill outside of town I’ll be able to tell you what plans I have involving our special guest.” She said with a smile. “But where’s Applejack and Fluttershy?”
“No sweat Princess, I’ll go get them!” Rainbow said.
She walked past Celestia taking off towards Sweet Apple Acres; Celestia smiled to the others and led them out of Twilight’s house and out of the town. As they past other people they all bowed to the Princess after getting over the initial shock of suddenly seeing the Princess in Ponyville. As they left the town they came to a hill just on the outskirts where several guards were waiting for the Princess beside her chariot and one other. The girls were a little confused at the armed presence and then noticed why. There in the middle of the guards was a statue, the statue of the one man who threatened to bring Equestria under chaos, Discord.
He stood at the height of an average man but just a bit higher, his attire would of caused Rarity to faint if she wasn’t shocked that he was here. He was wearing black trousers that tucked into black boots and a brown duster coat over his bare chest, on his chest was the word ‘Chaos; tattooed in black ink. Even in stone Discord didn’t show his remorse, a mad grin etched on his face even with his arms up in defence, the girls were shocked as to why he was even here in Ponyville of all places. Getting over her shock Twilight turned to Celestia, she walked over and politely coughed.
“Forgive me Princess but…WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING BRINGING DISCORD HERE?!” she screamed.
Celestia blinked at her, shocked by her sudden outburst before raising her hand up and placing it on Twilights shoulder reassuringly, she smiled to her and the others who were equally chocked by her outburst.
“I understand you are upset Twilight, but I have a specific reason for brining Discord here, but I can’t tell you until the others have arrived. I ask you to trust me and be patient.” She said with a smile.
“Your right Princess.” Twilight sighed and nodded returning the smile. “I’m sorry I shouted at you.”
“It’s quite ok my faithful student, your anger wasn’t without reason.” She turned to look at the statue. “Let’s hope the others get here quickly.”
“Now Mr Beaverton, I know you’re mad but you need to understand where my friend Applejack is coming from.” Fluttershy said softly.
Fluttershy looked down at the beaver with her hands on her knees smiling sweetly; to her side was slightly irritated looking Applejack who was resting her hands on her hips glaring at the beaver. The beaver was copying Applejack's pose and was looking up at her glaring. Fluttershy had been woken up at midday by Applejack who had come round to ask her a favour, a beaver had decided to make a dam in a stream that ran though the farm and has caused some flooding.
For the past hour or so she has been trying to calmly negotiate between the beaver, acting as its translator, and Applejack, who true to her nature was being stubborn. She had tried to get Applejack to understand that the dam was important to the beaver but was reminded that the farm was waterlogged; she then tried to convince the beaver to remove the dam but by then the beaver was too angry with how Applejack was treating it and refused to move just to annoy the blonde haired woman.
“It’s no use Fluttershy; the stubborn critter ain’t gunna budge!” Applejack said crossing her arms.
“Please Mr Beaverton, what will it take for you to move?” Fluttershy asked sweetly.
The beaver tapped its chin as it gave the question some thought, he then squeaked to Fluttershy moving his arms in different directions before finally point at Applejack.
“Oh I see, yes that’s fine and she will do that.” Fluttershy smiled.
“What he say there Fluttershy?”
“Mr Beaverton says he will move.” As she said this Applejack gave a victory fist pump. “But.”
“But? But what?” Applejack said with a little annoyance.
“Only if you apologise.” Fluttershy giggled as the beaver smirked.
“ME? APOLOGISE!?” Applejack cried out.
“Yes.” Fluttershy simply said.
The beaver crossed his arms and smirked up at Applejack; Applejack returned the glare for what seemed like an eternity, she eventually sighed and lowered her head and crossed her arms.
“Fine, ahm sorry ah was stubborn beaver-“Fluttershy coughed and Applejack sighed. “MR Beaverton.” Applejack shot a look to Fluttershy.
The beaver nodded with a smirk and offered his paw out to which Applejack shook, he then turned round looking at the dam for something. He picked up a small twig which caused the dam to break apart and the flow of the stream returned to normal, slowly but surely the waterlogged area around the stream began to disappear and Applejack smiled. She turned to the beaver and tipped her hat to him in appreciation and the beaver nodded in return before heading off on its way. “Thanks for helping out Shy, ah appreciate it.” Applejack said to Fluttershy.
“Oh it’s no problem Applejack.” She replied with a smile.
“HEY YOU TWO!” A voice cried out above them.
The two girls looked up to see Rainbow Dash hovering in the air looking down at them, she shot down and came to a halt in front of Fluttershy and Applejack.
“The Princess is here! Get your butts over to the hill by Twi’s house pronto!” Rainbow said.
Before either of them could reply Rainbow shot off again back in the direction she originally came from, they gave each other a glance and Applejack shrugged her shoulders.
“Well, bets be headin’ on over there now, shouldn’t keep the Princess waitin’ any longer.”
Fluttershy nodded and the two girls headed off towards the hill by Twilight’s house.
Celestia cringed as Twilight shouted at her once more, Pinkie Pie and Rarity both shared Twilight’s shocked and angered expressions. Rainbow Dash had returned shortly before hand and was shocked as well to see Discord’s statue and was told to wait for Fluttershy and Applejack to join them. When they had arrived shortly after Rainbow had Applejack immediately began to demand answers to why Discord was there, Fluttershy however had a different reaction.
As she and Applejack had approached the top of the hill, Applejack was the first one to notice the statue and demanded her answers. Fluttershy had caught sight of the statue and her eyes had widened but not from fear or shock, cut of curiosity, curiosity as to why he was here. With every step she took closer to the group her heart beats had gotten more and more intense, she felt her chest tightening and she butterflies in her stomach. Out of the group she had not said a word but instead stared at the statue and she couldn’t help but gaze at his face and bare chest and felt her face redden as she came closer, she nearly missed Celestia explaining what she wanted to do with Discord.
Celestia had calmly stated she wished for Discord to be released from stone but was quickly interrupted by Twilight’s second outburst.
“Twilight please let me finish.” Celestia said sternly.
Twilight gritted her teeth but soon sighed and nodded her head, Celestia looked around at each other the girls and Spike who all nodded as well, still not happy but willing to listen to what the Princess had to say.
“I know what I have said must be a shock given Discord’s nature, but I have a need for his magic in the future if he can be reformed to serve good rather than evil. I have brought two things to assist you all in this, The Elements of Harmony.” She nodded and two guards came forward with a chest that they knew contained the Elements. “Don’t worry about Discord; I’ve cast a spell on them so he cannot make them disappear again. And I have brought this.”
The girls watched as she lifted her hands up with the palms facing to the sky and a bright ball of light formed between the two hands, as it faded there was a ring floating in the air, she levitated it over to Twilight who grasped it and inspected it carefully.
“Princess…what is this?”
“It’s a ring Twilight.” Celestia replied with a smirk.
“Yes I can see that.” Twilight rolled her eyes. “But what is it for?”
“It’s a magic supressing ring; I created it a few days ago when I decided to allow Discord to be free again. It’s enchanted to automatically remain on Discord until certain…” She gave a quick glance to Fluttershy before turning her gaze back to Twilight. “Requirements are met.”
“Requirements? What kind of Requirements? Like him turning to good?” Twilight asked her with a tilt of her head.
“Yes Twilight…when he renounces evil for good, then the supressing ring can be removed.” Celestia said.
Celestia was only being half honest with Twilight; Applejack gave the Princess a sceptical look as she scratched her chin. To try and put her off her half lie she turned her attention to Fluttershy.
“And this is why I wanted you here especially Fluttershy.”
“M-me your highness?” Fluttershy asked.
“Yes, I believe you are the right person for this task I have.” Celestia smiled at her.
“Uhm Princess? Sorry to interrupt but…Fluttershy isn’t exactly the uh…assertive person around.” Rainbow Dash said quickly giving Fluttershy a glance. “No offense Shy.”
“None taken.” Fluttershy replied softly.
“I’m well aware of Fluttershy’s personality Rainbow Dash, but I know in my heart she is the right person to oversee the reforming of Discord.” She gave Fluttershy a reassuring smile before turning to the other girls. “Was it not Fluttershy who convinced a fully grown Dragon to move away from Ponyville?”
“I understand Princess; I’m just looking out for her that’s all. You can’t trust Discord as far as you could throw him.” Rainbow said.
“Element of loyalty through and through.” Celestia chuckled before placing a hand on Fluttershy’s shoulder. “Can you do this Fluttershy? I know it’s a lot to ask for but I have utter faith you can do this.”
“I’ll try Princess…” She replied quietly.
She looked back at the statue and blushed softly.
‘Me? Reform Discord?’ She thought to herself. ‘I can…spend time with him? Oh my…’
“This is where I take my leave my friends, I have faith in all of you and I wish you the best of luck.” Celestia said as she got onto her chariot.
The girls all watched as she and the guards left leaving behind Discord and the Elements, there was a long silence as the girls looked at the statue. Twilight rolled the ring in her fingers looking at before turning to her friends; they all looked at her each sharing the same expression of uncertainty, after the long pause Spike who had remained silent up until now spoke up.
“I don’t know about you guys…but can’t we just leave him here?”
“As much as ah would love to do more than just leave him here.” Applejack said punching her fist into her hand to emphasise what she meant. “Ah don’t want to let down the Princess.”
“Neither do I darling, I’m willing to give it a try if you girls are.” Rarity said.
“Who knows, if it does work out in the end we can have a massive ‘Welcome to the good side Discord!’ party!” Pinkie Pie giggled.
“Fluttershy, are you certain you’re up to the challenge?” Twilight asked her.
“I am Twilight, I won’t let you guys or the Princess down.” Fluttershy replied with a tone of confidence.
The others nodded and Spike retrieved the Elements and gave them to their respective wielders, when everyone had their elements they all formed a circle around Discord and waited for Twilight’s approval. She first levitated the ring Celestia had given her over to Discords right hand holding it just above his index finger, she nodded to the girls and all of their elements began to glow with power levitating them into the air slightly.
As the rainbow beam connected all of them together a single beam shot from Twilight and hit the statue, as the beam continued the stone began to crack around him revealing his feet first followed by his hands, at this moment Twilight quickly placed the ring onto his finger before Discord could clench his hand. As the stone began to crack more and more the girls and Spike could hear Discord’s chuckle slowly getting louder and louder, as the beam disappeared and the last of the stone had been removed Discord was chuckling loudly.
He panted as he rested his hands on his knees before pushing into the base of his back and cracking his spine, the noise caused Rarity to flinch as she never liked the sound of bones crackling like that. Discord smacked his lips and let out a contented sigh as he observed the girls.
“Well isn’t this…interesting.” He smirked stepping down from the podium he was on.
Rainbow Dash immediately shot forwards face to face with him and glared at him.
“Don’t try anything Discord, or you’ll regret it.” She threatened.
“Me? Try anything?” Discord asked raising his hands up in protest. “Perish the thought!”
He stretched his body once more and snapped his fingers, he opened his eyes and blinked. He snapped his fingers again and realised his spell wasn’t working, Twilight smirked as she stood beside Rainbow Dash.
“You can’t hide the elements Discord; Princess Celestia cast a spell on them preventing you.”
“I know, you think I can’t hear anything being trapped in stone?” Discord sighed and shrugged his shoulders giving her a grin and admired the ring on his finger. “Can’t blame me for trying though can you?”
“Wait…you could hear everything?” Spike said emerging from behind the Elements chest where he had been hiding.
Discord disappeared and reappeared behind Spike and gave his hair a ruffle chuckling again.
“Of course my dear boy, I may have been trapped in stone but my magic allowed me to at least see and hear things outside my stone prison.” He looked at the girls and leant down to Spike’s ear. “The things I could tell you about what I’ve heard…”
Spikes face reddened and Rarity quickly pulled Spike away from Discord and held onto him protectively, giving him a glare in the process. Discord merely chuckled as he scratched the back of his head.
“So then, what’s first on the agenda of my ‘reformation’” he said making air quotations. “A trip to the home for the elderly? Feeding the ducks?”
As he laughed and continued to mock them Fluttershy couldn’t help just stare at him, she nervously rung her hands over one another and her blush got deeper. Discord noticed this and couldn’t help grin; he appeared in front of her and bent over slightly so he was face to face with her. Fluttershy stared into his face her eyes wide; he heart was rapidly beating, so much so she could have sworn she could hear its very beating. Her chest began to tighten as she stared into his dark yellow and crimson eyes, there was a silence that hung over the group as Discord stared into Fluttershy’s blue eyes and smirked.
“And you’re going to be the one to reform me…this is going to be fun.” He purred.
“Hey leave her alone!” Rainbow growled and clenched her fist. “Or I’m going to knock you on your ass so fast you’re going to think a train hit you!”
Fluttershy snapped out of her trance like stare and swallowed her nervousness; she turned to Rainbow and smiled at her.
“Please Rainbow Dash, I know your trying to look out for me but threatening Discord isn’t going to help his reformation is it? Please can you apologise to him?”
Everyone’s jaws dropped at what Fluttershy said, Even Discord looked slightly shocked by this and curiously raised his eyebrow up.
“Why the hell should I apologise to him!? He was the one being mean to you!” She snapped.
“Uhm Actually Rainbow, he wasn’t. All he did was look at me and that didn’t make me feel upset.” Fluttershy calmly replied.
“But your face!” Twilight added. “Your eyes were wide and you looked like you were going to faint.”
“Oh that’s just because Discord startled me by appearing suddenly in front of me, that’s all.” Fluttershy reassured her and turned back to Rainbow. “Please Rainbow Dash?”
“Fine, I’m sorry I threatened you.” She said sarcastically to Discord.
“Oh I’m touched.” He replied sarcastically back. “But for the sake of my ‘reformation’.” He paused to have another chuckle at the word. “I forgive you.” He finished by giving Rainbow an overly dramatic bow.
“Thank you Rainbow Dash.” Fluttershy smiled at her.
“So, if you’re going to be reforming me dear Fluttershy, does that mean I’m going to be living with you?” Discord asked.
Fluttershy struggled to let another blush form across her face; she closed her eyes and smiled to him with a nod.
“Wonderful! Now I don’t know about you my dear but I am famished! Being inside stone tends to give one a large appetite.”
He put his arm around Fluttershy causing her to squeak and began to lead her away before Twilight stood in front of him with the others, she glared up at him.
“You can’t just go wondering around Ponyville looking like that! Everyone will panic.”
“What’s wrong with the way I look?” Discord said hurtfully.
“Can it Discord, no one’s buying it.” Applejack said.
“Oh you’re no fun.” He glared at her. “Fine then, I suppose it will be more fun to cause chaos without people truly recognising me.”
He snapped his fingers and his body was enveloped in a quick white flash of light, when the flash of light vanished he was no longer wearing his original attire. Instead he was sporting a brown turtleneck and casual smart black trousers, instead of his boots he was wearing some smart formal shoes and he had hidden his wings and horns, he also had combed his hair back slightly.
“How’s this then?” He asked crossing his arms. “Good enough for the fashion police?”
The group had to admit he did look better, he could easily be passed off as a regular person without his horns and wings, even Rarity had to admit to herself his choice of attire was casual but stylish. Fluttershy tried to hide the blush she felt forming on her face as she gazed over the new look he was sporting.
“I have to admit.” Twilight said. “That will make everything easier.”
“WONDERFULL!” He cried out. “Now onto your house my dear, and then we feast!”
He put his arm around Fluttershy’s shoulder and began to briskly walk down the hill with her, Twilight and the others watched them go before Applejack spoke up.
“Ah don’t like this one bit.”
“Me either…I’m worried about Shy.” Dash added.
“Me to.” Pinkie said.
“We just have to trust her and the Princess…besides we still have the elements right?” Twilight glanced to Discord who was looking over his shoulder with a mischievous smirk on his face. “Celestia knows I think we will have to use them soon…”
As Fluttershy and Discord made their way through the streets, Fluttershy couldn't help feel slightly nervous as they went by the townsfolk. Some would wave to her in a friendly manner and others would smirks and whisper to one another about how the mysterious man with her had his arm around her, and others would simply stare.
As they went through the marketplace she saw a couple of the men who had asked her out before glare at Discord with envy, Discord smirked and stuck his own tongue out at them and behind his back snapped his fingers. One of the men, who was drinking a soda in the cafe, went to drink it only to drink the actual cup. Crying out in surprise he stumbled backwards and fell of his chair and onto his back, he looked to see that his cup was back to normal and the other patrons couldn’t help but snicker at his predicament.
‘Seems my powers aren’t full restricted…good to know I can still have some fun.’ Discord thought with a chuckle.
Fluttershy was oblivious to this and was focusing all of her efforts to contain her excitement, she let her mind wander about all the different things she could do with Discord to help him on his path to reform, as well as ways to try and open up to him about how she felt.
‘Ok Fluttershy.’ she thought to herself. ‘You need to keep a level head; everyone is counting on you to do this. You can’t just tell him you feelings just yet as he won’t take you seriously; you need to wait it out just a little bit more.’
As they came to the end of the road towards the bridge that connected the road that led to Fluttershy’s cottage to the town, Fluttershy noticed a man coming over to her, she recognised him as being Caramel.
“Hey there Fluttershy.” He raised his eyebrow at Discord. “Who’s this guy?”
“O-oh hello Caramel, h-him? Why h-he’s-“
“Good to meet you good sir, the names Silver Tongue.” Discord interrupted her and gave a mock salute. “Just moved here from Detrot and my good friend Fluttershy is putting me up with a place to stay.”
“Y-yes that’s right; he’s a dear friend of mine Caramel.” Fluttershy added with a smile as Discord offered his hand to shake it.
Caramel eyed Discord suspiciously then shrugged and shook his hand.
“Well nice to meet you Silver.” Caramel said. “Is it ok if I have a quick word with him Fluttershy? You know man to man?” “I guess that’s ok…” Fluttershy said.
“Don’t worry.” He reassured her. “It’s just a quick friendly welcome greeting between guys that’s all won’t be too long!”
Caramel and Discord moved away from Fluttershy just enough to be out of ear shot before Caramel turned his back to her and glared at him.
“Look Silver.” He said in a hushed tone. “I don’t care if you’re new in town; I’m trying to…get in with Fluttershy if you catch my drift.”
Discord looked over Caramel’s shoulder at Fluttershy who was looking at them curiously, he gave a wave and she waved back. He then looked to Caramel and placed a hand on his shoulder.
“I getcha you Caramel, don’t worry.” Discord nodded.
“Well…good, just don’t get any ideas and we will get along-“
“I’ll try not to give you too much competition, like you could ever beat me.” Discord interrupted and walked past him, a cheerful grin on his face. “Well it was nice meeting you Caramel, but me and Fluttershy have some cooking to do. See you soon my friend!”
Caramel stared at him and his jaw dropped, he watched Discord walk back to Fluttershy and wrap his arm around her shoulder and led her away over the bridge glancing over his shoulder with a smirk at Caramel. Discord watched as Caramel’s face went red with anger and stormed off towards the market.
‘Mortals…even without magic they are so easy to mess with.’
The rest of the journey went uninterrupted as the two silently made their way to Fluttershy’s cottage, as they approached it Discord gave it a glance over.
“So this is your house then? Eh it’s not a castle but I suppose it’ll do” Discord said about to open the door before Fluttershy dipped out from his arm and stood in front of the door.
“Before you c-come in Discord…I need to make s-sure everyone is ready.”
“What do you mean everyone?” He smirked raising an eyebrow. “How many people you got in their?”
“N-no it’s n-nothing like that!” Fluttershy blushed. “It’s my animals…they may not take too kindly to you and I just want to prepare them.”
Discord nodded and folded his arms as Fluttershy went inside; he waited for a moment listening to her talk to her animals.
“Ok everyone, I know this is a bit sudden but we will be having a guest stay with us for a while and I want you all to give him a warm welcome ok?” He heard her say.
He gave a smirk and snapped his fingers and disappeared just as Fluttershy opened the door.
“Ok Discord, were…ready?” She said looking left and right for him.
“I must say.” Discord called from inside. “I do have to admit I like the interior, much better than my last home.”
Fluttershy spun round to see Discord laying on his back on a sofa his arms crossed behind his back and a happy smile on his face, the animals, startled by the sudden noise began to run around the house in panic. Fluttershy gasped and ran inside chasing after the animals trying to calm each of the down; Discord watched her with a smirk.
“Easily frightened things aren’t they?” He chuckled.
The animals began to calm down and some shot glares at Discord, Fluttershy stroked the heads of a couple of ferrets before turning to Discord with a glare of her own.
“That wasn’t very nice Discord.”
“I know, but I just couldn’t wait to see your wondrous home.” He gave her his best forced pity face and let his bottom lip quiver. “I’m sorry…can you ever forgive me?”
Fluttershy smiled and nodded to him.
“It’s ok Discord, now is there anything you-“
She was interrupted as a book shot past her and smacked Discord square on the nose, he let out a startled yelp and put a hand over his nose in pain, he looked around the room with a glare trying to find the source of the book.
“ANGEL! That’s no way to treat a guest, especially after they just apologised!” Fluttershy said placing her hands on her hips and looking down at a small white rabbit; the rabbit was glaring at Discord and ignoring Fluttershy. “Now say you’re sorry mister!”
Angel ignored her and pointed at Discord then tapped his foot impatiently, after seeing Discord do nothing but raise an eyebrow at him curiously, Angel slapped his forehead and leapt onto Discord’s foot and glared down at him. He pointed to where Discord was laying his legs and then to himself before resting his paws on his hips, Fluttershy picked him up and held him so he was forced to look at her.
“I won’t ask you again mister, say sorry!” Her eyes widened as she glared.
Discord watched amused as the rabbits own eyes went wide and nodded frantically, Fluttershy let him go and he gave a hug to one of Discords shoes in apology before resuming his scowl. She turned to Discord with a smile and rubbed her arm.
“I’m sorry about angel Discord; he can be a bit rude sometimes. I think he was upset you’ve taken his favourite seat on the sofa.”
“Oh it’s quite alright my dear.” Discord said with a smile. “It’s in the past; all I want to do is move on.”
Discord picked Angel up and held the rabbit close to his chest much to Angel’s protesting, Fluttershy smiled and headed towards the kitchen to make the pair some food. As soon as she was in the kitchen Discord’s smile turned into a frown as he held the rabbit in on hand.
“Listen you little flea ridden pest.” He growled as his eyes glowed. “I may have limited powers right now, but I swear on all that is chaos I will make your life a misery if you EVER try anything like that again. You understand me?”
Angel’s eyes narrowed as he glared at him, Discord smirked as the door opened and Fluttershy walked back in. Quickly, Discord pulled Angel close to his chest again and smiled at Fluttershy.
“I’m sorry Discord…I’ve kind of run out of ingredients and I need to go get some more…would you like to come with me or?” She asked hopefully.
“As much as I’d like to do that, I think it might be best to stay here and get…acquainted with the animals. After all If I’m staying here so I might as well make an effort.” He replied giving Angel a slightly forceful pat on his head.
Fluttershy frowned slightly and rubbed her arm again, she wanted Discord to come with her so she can try and get him used to socialising normally in town but had to admit that the animals getting used to him would be a good idea, seeing as he was going to live with her. She decided that the best way to start off his reformation was to show she was willing to trust him, she noticed Angel give her a look of annoyance as he tried to break out of Discord’s grip, before she could do anything Discord snapped his fingers and a shopping basket appeared in her hand followed by a hat on her head that was a bit smaller than the one Rarity had worn to their meet up and she felt herself being pushed out of the door.
“Now don’t be too long my dear! And don’t worry everything will be ok.”
“O-oh ok, I’ll be back in a little while. Take care everyone and be nice to Discord!” She called out to the animals as Discord closed the door.
Fluttershy blinked and started to make her way slowly towards town, every so often giving a glance back to her house.
‘I hope everyone will be ok…maybe I should go back and just double check...’ she shook her head quickly. ‘No…I have to show Discord I am willing to trust him, and the Princess reassured us his magic was weakened by that ring...still I can’t help feel a little worried, I better be quick.’
She quickly increased her pace towards the town turning round a corner and disappearing from view of the cottage. The house was eerily silent as the animals slowly turned from looking at the front door to Discord; he waited until he was certain Fluttershy was out of hearing range before a smirk formed on his face. He leant forward towards the animals and let Angel go who immediately leapt away from him and spun on the spot to face him, a scowl on his face and grabbed another book, ready to throw at the man. Discord slowly opened his mouth and the animals eyes widened in terror waiting for whatever cruel thing was about to befall them.
“Boo.” Discord whispered before vanishing.
The animals suddenly went crazy running around in fear and confusion, Angel quickly and cautiously scanned the room trying to locate the man amidst the chaos. As the animals ran amok in blind panic Discord slowly emerged from his hiding spot which was in the air above the animals, he had shrunk himself to a smaller size as to avoid detection and chuckled softly to himself. He moved to the right quickly as the book Angel had been holding shot up and hit the ceiling, looking down Discord saw Angel glaring back up at him.
‘Clever little thing…oh this is going to be FUN!’ he cackled to himself.
He snapped his fingers and the animals suddenly vanished leaving angel and Discord in the room alone, Angel did a double take as soon as the noise of frantic animal’s disappeared. Looking back up to the ceiling he saw Discord had vanished once more, he heard the sound of fingers snapping followed by the sound of several things locking. Slowly he turned around to see Discord standing by the front door, a demented grin on his face.
“There…no more interruptions.” He chuckled.
Angel glared and slowly stretched out to grab another book as Discord cracked his knuckles.
Luna paced back and forwards in the throne room impatiently; she had been in her room waiting for Celestia to return but had grown bored and decided to go for a walk. It was short lived as she was forced to go to the throne room upon hearing form a guard that Blueblood, her nephew, was once AGAIN causing trouble. She had entered to find him shouting and screaming bloody murder at a poor maid who, from Luna could see, had only spilt a small amount of tea onto the table.
Blueblood was shouting at the guards to arrest her for crimes against the crown, the guards, who were blessed with more intelligence then the Prince, had sent someone to fetch Luna to calm the Prince down. Upon seeing his aunt Blueblood froze and his eyes widened with slight fear, Luna bellowed at him using her Royal Canterlot voice berating him for his actions and forced him to apologise to the maid, after he had done so she had grounded him to his room for the rest of the day.
As she watched him scarper off to his room she couldn’t help give a soft giggle, she loved her nephew but he could be a royal pain in her backside the majority of the time, she helped the maid with cleaning the stain and apologised herself for Bluebloods behaviour before being told by one of the guards Celestia was on her way back and decided to wait for her in the throne room. It was during this time she had overheard one of the guards talk about why Celestia had gone to Ponyville…and who she had taken with her.
‘It’s been an hour, why is she taking so long? And why didn’t she tell me she was taking Discord with her?’ she thought to herself.
Just then a trumpet sounded announcing the arrival of the Princess, turning round she saw her sister walk into the throne room with a smile on her face, Luna however had a scowl on hers and stomped over to her. Celestia raised her eyebrow curiously and raised a hand to dismiss the guards leaving the two siblings in the room.
“Greetings Lu-Lu, how are you-“
“Tia! What in all of creation do you think you are doing taking Discord to Ponyville? And why didn’t you tell me!?” Luna interrupted.
“Easy Lu-Lu easy…I only decided upon this today, yes this idea has been in my mind for a while now but it wasn’t until today I decided to do it. If it makes you feel better, Twilight and her friends only found out about my plan to release Discord and reform-“
“REALEASE HIM?! ARE YOU CRAZY?” Luna bellowed in her Royal Canterlot voice.
Celestia put her hands over her ears and cringed at the volume of her voice, upon seeing this Luna winced slightly and rubbed the back of her head.
“Sorry Tia…but seriously, are you crazy!?”
“I know it sounds crazy Lu-Lu but trust me, I see a use for Discord’s powers in the future but only if he was on the side of good. I trust Twilight and her friends to see over his reformation AND they have the Elements with them, please trust me.” Celestia replied with a smile.
Luna raised her hand to protest but sighed and lowered it; Celestia usually had a good reason for doing something like this and knew she would have thought it over carefully before deciding whether or not to do it.
“Ok Tia…I trust you, but there is something I must tell you about…”
“Oh, and what is that?” Celestia asked.
“I was in Fluttershy’s dream last night, she was still asleep when everyone else was awake and I felt a strange feeling from within it, as I entered I found her and Discord…seemingly on a date?” She paused to look at Celestia. “What do you think it mean? Why do you think she would dream of him that way?”
Celestia blinked at her before a smile crept on her face, she began to giggle softly before laughing nearly uncontrollably, Luna on the other hand was not amused.
“Tia what’s so funny?”
“Oh Lu-Lu…how can you NOT see it? I’ve always had the feeling it was this but you’ve confirmed it for me.” Celestia said as her laughter settled down.
“See what?!” Luna asked impatiently.
“Fluttershy is in love with Discord.” Celestia simply said.
There was a long silence as Luna’s jaw simply dropped at this, as she began to make random noises to try and form a sentence it all became clear in her mind. Why else would Fluttershy dream of someone like that? It made sense to her now that Fluttershy must have feelings for Discord, but one question still puzzled her.
“Why would she have feelings for HIM?!” She asked perplexed.
“I wouldn’t know, but love is a mysterious power that can easily rival the power of friendship. That’s why I asked her to oversee his reformation, if Discord can truly accept someone loves him for who he is then he can truly be good.” Celestia replied.
Luna had to agree with Celestia, whilst love could be dangerous; it was also a very powerful thing. Just with the power of love her niece and now nephew were able to summon enough power to repel the Changeling invaders form Canterlot earlier that year.
“Then…let us hope Fluttershy is up to the challenge.” Luna said looking out of the window.
“Careful there Angel, it nearly got you that time!” Discord said as he roared with laughter.
Discord was lying on the sofa which was levitating in the air; below him was angel, or something that was angel. He had changed the rabbits head into a carrot and then changed all of the furniture, aside from the sofa he was on, into rabbit sized pieces of furniture with sharp teeth and were chasing Angel around the room trying to eat him.
Angel narrowly dodged the bookcase as it lunged with its mouth wide open its fangs dripping with saliva and landed on top of it, only to immediately roll out of the way of the coffee table that tried to pounce him but missed. Discord just watched roaring with laughter at the rabbits peril, he was laughing so hard tears where forming in the corners of his eyes, he hadn’t had this much fun since he was released and tormented the elements.
Then he stopped laughing, he paused for a moment as he began to think of the elements, mainly Fluttershy. He remembered how out of all six of them she was the one who resisted the most, she was the one who he had gotten impatient with. He always did wonder why, and he began to wonder why she was being nice to him as well, given who he was and what he did. He shrugged and put it down to simply her wanting to reform him and carried on watching the spectacle, he frowned though when he saw the lampshade happily chewing on a flailing Angel.
“Oh come now Angel, best two out of three?”
And with that he snapped his fingers rescuing the poor rabbit and starting the whole process again.
“Thank you very much for the food.” Fluttershy said with a smile.
“Not a problem Miss Fluttershy, hope you have a good meal with…you know who.” The woman behind the stall winked. Fluttershy blushed and excused herself and hurried along the road, it was the third time someone had made a comment about the fact she had been walking with Discord, his arm around her shoulder and could feel the heat from her cheeks.
She couldn’t help but smile though, the thought of having dinner with the man she loved was too much for her and she felt giddy with excitement. As she headed towards the bridge she heard the voice of Twilight calling her out of her thoughts behind her.
“Hey Fluttershy!”
“Hmm? Oh hello Twilight.” She replied.
“Are you ok, what are you doing. And where’s you know who?” Twilight asked looking around.
“Oh you mean Silver Tongue?” Twilight was about to ask who she meant but realised she meant Discord.
“Yeah…Silver Tongue, anyway where is he?” She asked.
Before Fluttershy could answer, they were joined by Applejack and Pinkie. Applejack was pulling a now empty applecart behind her and Pinkie had been conversing with her when they had both spotted Fluttershy and Twilight, but no Discord.
“Well howdy you two, say where the heck is that slippery snake hiding at?” Applejack asked looking around.
“Yeah where is the meanie pants?” Pinkie added.
“Girls please…if we are going to do you know what to you know who then you need to stop treating him like well…a bad guy.” Fluttershy whispered quickly.
“She has a point you two.” Twilight said. “It would be easier if we didn’t act so suspiciously of Silver Tongue.”
“Uh…who?” Applejack asked?
“OH MY GOSH YOU MEAN THERE’S A NEW PERSON IN TOWN WHO I HAVEN’T MET YET?!” Pinkie screeched loudly.
“Pinkie! Calm down, Silver Tongue is…you know who, it’s his cover name. According to Fluttershy anyway.”
“Ooooh, I get it. Quite clever really given its meaning and it’s you know who.” Pinkie giggled.
“What do you mean it’s clever?” Twilight asked.
“Never mind.” Pinkie giggled again.
Twilight sighed and decided not to pursue it; it was Pinkie Pie after all. By now, Rainbow Dash had joined the group landing beside Applejack having been flying about above clearing clouds. Soon followed by Rarity who had noticed them from the marketplace and once more the explanation of who Silver Tongue was had to be made, by now Fluttershy was getting slightly nervous, she wanted to get back to her house and see how Discord was doing.
“So…if were done here girls? I kinda need to get dinner ready for me and Silver Tongue.” She said backing up slightly.
“Wait…you mean he’s not in the town?” Rainbow Dash asked.
“Uhm…well….no.”
The girls stared at Fluttershy with wide eyes and just blinked, Fluttershy backed up some more towards the bridge in an attempt to leave.
“So…where is he?” Rarity asked her.
“Uhm...at my house…alone.” Fluttershy squeaked.
The girls again just stared at her in shock, their jaws dropping in perfect synchronisation. Fluttershy closed her eyes and braced herself for what she knew was coming.
“HE’S WHAT?!” They all screamed at her.
A large crowd of people had stopped what they were doing at the outburst and turned in surprise to the girls wondering what the heck was going on, Fluttershy squeaked again as the girls took off for her house dragging her along, shouting about all the horrid things that must be going on at her home.
As they came closer they could hear the sounds of laughter and crashing coming from within the building which only served to add more to their worries. Twilight was the first nearest to the door and used her magic to quickly slam it open and the girls rushed inside, they all gasped at what they saw.
Discord stopped laughing the instant he sensed something was off, he then heard the sounds of running coming from outside of the house and the voices of the girls. Quickly, he snapped his fingers and the furniture returned to normal and to where they originally were, any bumps and scratches they had received were now gone. The room was suddenly spotless again and Angel’s head returned to normal, leaving the rabbit slightly disoriented. The animals that had vanished reappeared looking oddly happy with some wearing summery hats and others holding ice cream cones, he snapped his fingers again and a couple of arm chairs and a table appeared in the room with Angel in one and himself in the other, each holding a hand of cards with more cards on the table.
The door burst open as Twilight and the girls rushed in and gasped at what they saw, Discord pretended not to notice they had come back and simply looked over at the rabbit.
“Got any…fours?” He asked.
Angel didn’t reply but simply shook his head and saw Fluttershy and immediately ran over to her embracing her leg, Discord looked over and gave a smile and a wave.
“Oh hello girls, have you come to join us for dinner?”
“But…you…alone…house…chaos…playing go fish?” Twilight babbled incoherently.
Fluttershy giggled as she cuddled Angel close to her, the rabbit unsure as to why he felt funny but was glad she was back. She turned to the girls with a smile as she placed her basket on the table.
“See girls, nothing bad happened. I trusted Discord and he was polite enough to not break that trust.”
The girls glared at Discord, not buying he didn’t do anything given some of the animals had hats and ice cream. Discord kept his fake smile up ignoring the suspicious glares as he stood up and picked the basket up.
“If you’d like to stay for dinner, I know a recipe for pasta that’s to DIE for.”
“That sounds wonderful Discord, would you like to stay girls.”
The girls each made their own excuses and politely left the room, Twilight being the last to leave.
“Are you sure you’re going to be ok Fluttershy? I know I keep asking but I’m just worried about you.”
“I will be Twilight; I need to show him I am willing to trust him. It will be easier for me to befriend him that way and maybe-“she stopped herself from carrying on a light blush forming on her cheeks. “Anyway, I’ll be fine.”
“Well…ok then, but if you ever need us, we will be here for you in a heartbeat.”
Fluttershy smiled and hugged Twilight before waving her and the others off, behind her Discord gave a smirk and realised he was sweating slightly.
‘Hmm…seems I’ve reached my limit with what I can do with my powers. Damn this ring, and damn you Celestia you sly old fox.’ He thought to himself before chuckling.
“Now Fluttershy dear, you go and have a seat and you let old Discord here fix us up some dinner. The old fashioned way.” He said to her as he entered the kitchen.
Well, it’s been one day and already the girls and I are feeling exhausted chasing after Discord. Fluttershy is the only one who still appears to be calm and collected over the whole affair, surprising given her nature.
Yesterday she trusted Discord to be alone in her house with her animals; I mean she must have been crazy to do that! But even though it was Discord, when we got there everything was well, normal. Except for Discord playing go fish with Angel, that’s Fluttershy’s rabbit, and some of the other animals had ice creams and sun hats and looked quite contented.’
Celestia paused to let out a chuckle at this, she knew Discord had probably done something wrong but from the sounds of it there was no physical harm done to anyone, given the animals had looked contented.
‘We’re still suspicious of Discord but Fluttershy seems to be doing well it seems, apparently he is calling himself Silver Tongue when he is in the town so the townsfolk will see him as another member of the town.’
‘I’ve told Fluttershy if she ever needs us that we will be there in a heartbeat for her, I will send another report on Discord’s reformation the next time something major develops.
Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle.’
Celestia smiled and rolled up the scroll and placed it into a drawer next to another one where she kept Twilight and her friends reports on friendship, she then turned round and headed out of her room and towards Luna’s. It was getting late and Luna was preparing herself for her night duties in the night court as well as mentally prepping herself to cast her dream walker spell over the kingdom, Celestia knocked on the door and waited.
“Come in.” Luna called from the other side of the door.
Celestia opened the door and walked in, Luna was on the floor cross legged and had her eyes closed. Her breathing was slow and long as her horn glowed and a few objects levitated in the room, Celestia closed the door gently and stood waiting for Luna to finish, she knew Luna’s preparation for the dream walker spell should be finished first.
She waited a few more moments before the objects carefully landed back in their respective places and Luna opened her eyes, she smiled at her sister and rose to her feet.
“Had it not been your magic I sensed Tia I wouldn’t have let you in.” She smiled.
“Well aren’t I the lucky one?” Celestia said sarcastically with a teasing grin.
Luna giggled and threw a pillow with her magic at Celestia who allowed it to hit her and they both shared a giggle, Luna placed her tiara on her head before turning to Celestia.
“Is something on your mind Tia?” She asked.
“Yes there is, I was wondering if I can ask you a favour.”
“Oh? And what is that?”
“I know we said you wouldn’t and would look out for all our subjects’ dreams equally, but I would like you to monitor Fluttershy’s dreams, for obvious reasons.”
Luna nodded and was about to say something but Celestia interrupted.
“But under no circumstances must you enter Discord’s dreams, he knows you can walk in dreams and most likely will show you things that will mess with your mind. And you know as well as I do you are just as vulnerable as you are in a dream as you are out of it.” Celestia warned.
Luna didn’t need to be told twice, it was during the time before Nightmare Moon. She had been monitoring the dream of one of her guards who had been suffering from a severe case of paranoia and dementia and had nearly been fatally stabbed in the dream world, had it not been for Celestia waking her up she would have died in the real world. They two sisters may have been immortal, but that only applied to never dying from old age, they could however die from other means such as a stab wound or poison.
“I know Tia, and I’ll keep an eye out on her dreams as well.” Luna then gave a grin to her. “I’ll give you a scroll each night with my findings on the magic of dream walking.” She teased,
This time Celestia threw a pillow at Luna both Princesses sharing another giggle, Celestia then turned to leave with a smile on her face.
“Then I’ll leave it to you Lu-Lu, good luck!”
“Please Tia, I’m the dream walker, I don’t need luck.” Luna replied sticking her tongue out.
Celestia giggled as she closed the door and went towards her room to retire for the evening, confident in Luna and in Fluttershy.
‘Still…it would be interesting to see what Discord dreams about.’ She thought to herself as she walked down the corridor.
Fluttershy wiped her mouth daintily with her napkin and smiled up to Discord who had just done the same, they were sitting at her dining table with three candlesticks lighting the room, granted they were floating around and speaking in an odd language.
“Why are we candles?” One said.
“How the heck should I know? I’m more interested in how we can talk!” Another replied.
“Will you two shut up, you’re ruining their moment!” The last one whispered angrily.
Fluttershy stood up to clean he plates but Discord raised his hand up, he snapped his fingers but nothing happened and he groaned in frustration realising not enough time had passed for his powers to return to its limited strength.
‘’Crap, my powers are still drained; I knew the candles were a bad idea. Guess I’ll have to do it the…normal way.’ He groaned internally.
As he picked up his late he had it taken out of his hand by Fluttershy, she was smiling sweetly at him and had her own plate in her other hand.
“Please, let me Discord. After all you did make our wonderful dinner, which may I add, was simply delicious.” She said.
“Well…ok then, thanks.” Discord replied.
He watched as she walked into the kitchen, a happy sway in her hips and leant on the table resting his chin on his hand, a slight pout on his face.
‘I was sure the candles would of made her uneasy, she’s as stubborn to annoy as she was back then…and with my limited powers…’ He thought and then let out an irritated sigh. ‘This isn’t going to be as easy as I thought…’
Shortly afterwards the enchantment on the candles began to fail and Discord quickly leapt to grab them as the fell, he let out a relived sigh catching two of the candle sticks. Fluttershy walked back in and blinked at discord who was sitting on the floor, a candle stick in each hand. Before either of them could say anything, the last candle stick fell and hit Discord on the head and clattered onto the floor. He gave a yelp of surprise and growled at the candle stick, he was about to take revenge on the inanimate object but stopped hearing Fluttershy giggle.
He looked up at her and she was smiling from ear to ear and had her hand out to him, offering to help him up. Discord looked at her face for a moment in a near trance like state, something was different about her. He quickly shook it off and got himself up ignoring her hand; he dusted himself down and coughed.
“I uh…meant to do that.”
Fluttershy crossed her arms and raised her eyebrow, Discord mimicked her and the two stared at each other for a fair amount of time, each one with a serious expression. Soon though Fluttershy’s bottom lip quivered and her stare turned into a grin before she burst out into another set of giggles, Discord tried to remain serious but he couldn’t help chuckle himself, after all laughter can be very contagious.
“Well anyway, I need to feed and put my animals to bed now. Would you like to join me Discord?”
“I’m good; I think I just want to have some shut eye if that’s fine by you.” He replied.
“O-oh…”Fluttershy’s heart sank slightly; she still wanted to spend some more bonding time with him. “That’s ok…I can show you to your room if you want.”
“A room for moi?” Discord placed his hand on his chest in fake surprise. “Why, here I thought I was going to share your bed with you.” Discord smirked as Fluttershy went a shade of red.
“Y-yes I t-thought you would l-like to sleep on there r-rather than the sofa…” she murmured twiddling her hair in her hands.
‘So…that’s how I can get to you…good to know.’ Discord thought to himself observing her blush at his comment.
“Very well then, lead on my dear!”
He followed her out of the dining hall and through the living room into another room; inside were a simple bed and few other bits of furniture. There was a bookcase that contained several books, most of which he assumed were animal related. An armchair in the corner with a lampshade next to it and a dresser, he walked over to it and opened it up and inside was several clothes.
“When did you get me clothes?” He asked her.
“I…didn’t.” Fluttershy replied walking up next to him.
He noticed a note on top of the clothing and opened it up and they both read it.
‘Dear Discord,
I thought you may like some spare clothing. Even a meanie pants needs to have more than one set of clothes! Don’t worry they aren’t stolen and they’re all paid for.
Love, Pinkie Pie.’
Discord looked confused, he looked between Fluttershy and the note, one thing was on his mind.
“When did she do this?” Discord asked.
“Oh, that’s just Pinkie being Pinkie.” Fluttershy giggled.
‘…I must learn the secret to this power, my chaos needs it!’ He declared internally.
Fluttershy excused herself and left to go and feed her animals, leaving him alone to his thoughts. He paced back and forth in the room, every now and again glancing at the ring and sighing with irritation.
“So…you won’t come off until a certain thing has happened eh? And this…thing being my reformation?” He questioned it. Naturally the ring gave no response to his questions.
“Well know this ring; I am the master of chaos. And I WILL find a way to get you off, without reforming!”
Again, no response came from the ring, only a little glow from the emblem of Celestia that was engraved on it.
“STOP MOCKING ME!” Discord growled at it.
From outside he could hear the sounds of animals making noise and walked to the window, he pulled the curtain back and watched as Fluttershy walked back and forth with different animals putting them into their respective homes. She looked up seeing Discord and gave him a friendly smile and a wave; he smiled and waved back to her.
“Such a lovely girl you are Fluttershy…shame you gave me the means to exploit how I can get to you.” He chuckled to himself and headed to his bed to sleep.
Luna once again walked through the fields outside of Ponyville, true to her word she was inside Fluttershy’s dream again. Though there was something about it she wasn’t happy about, the last dream she had been in it was happy and full of life, she could sense how a dream was affecting the dreamer and in that dream Fluttershy was extremely happy.
As she walked closer and closer to the last spot she had seen Discord and Fluttershy she heard the raising of voices, around her the trees began to lose their leaves, the grass began to turn a shade of brown and the sky began to darken as dark clouds rolled in from nowhere. Luna’s eyes widened and she hurried to the source of the noise; the dream was starting to become a nightmare.
“Don’t so stupid Fluttershy! You can’t be with him!” A voice shouted.
Luna didn’t recognise the voice and quickened her pace; she once again cast a spell to make her invisible so she could assess the situation first. She didn’t want Fluttershy to know at this point that she was aware of how she felt about Discord; she also didn’t want to hurt her friend by seemingly spying on her in her dreams afraid it might make Fluttershy think the Princesses didn’t have faith in her.
She hid behind a tree and peeked round and had to stifle her gasp of surprise at what she saw, Fluttershy was standing in front of the body of Discord, he was covered in blood and wounds and appeared not to be moving and Luna wasn’t sure if he was still alive or not. Fluttershy had tears streaming down her face and several cuts on her face, her clothing was ripped to the point where her bra was partially viewable despite her efforts to hide it and her dress was ripped off just below her waist. She was staring into an angry mob who Luna assumed must be the citizens of Ponyville, some of them were brandishing makeshift weapons and all had faces etched with pure hatred and anger.
“P-please s-stop this! H-he didn’t do anything!” Fluttershy pleaded.
“Didn’t do anything?! It’s Discord you stupid bitch! He turned out town into the chaos capital of Equestria!” A voice shouted back.
There was a chorus of agreements throughout the crowd, Fluttershy gasped when she felt something grab her leg and looked down to see Discord looking up at her.
“R…run….don’t w…worry about me.” He coughed quietly.
“Discord…” Fluttershy whispered.
“He has this coming Fluttershy, he always has!”
The voice resonated loudly and Luna recognised it immediately, her eyes widened as the crowd parted and the remaining elements stepped forwards, their eyes red and glaring with malice. Fluttershy shook her head and kneeled beside Discord putting her arms around him protectively.
“No! You can’t do this! He’s reformed!” She screamed at them.
A dark chuckle echoed throughout the dream world as the mob began to laugh, Twilight stepped forwards with a smirk on her face.
“Reformed? Oh Fluttershy…he will never be reformed.”
Twilights horn glowed and Discord began to choke, his eyes widening as Twilight’s magic began crushing his neck, Fluttershy charged at Twilight tears falling from her face.
“TWILIGHT STOP IT! PLEASE DON’T DO THIS-“
Fluttershy was smacked across the cheek by Twilight and landed on the ground with a hard thud, she shakily propped herself up to see Discord dangling in the ait almost lifeless, he looked to her a tear in his eye and gave her a smile before closing his eyes.
Fluttershy screamed in pain and Luna growled, she had waited too long and seen enough. She summoned every inch of her power and shot a barrier of blue energy that shot across the dream world separating the dream from the nightmare, once again the dream world began to close in on itself as Fluttershy woke up, and Luna closed her own eyes and began to vanish from the dream.
‘I’m sorry Fluttershy…you shouldn’t of been made to see that…I was to slow...’ Luna thought as she vanished.
Fluttershy woke up with a scream, her face was coated in tears and she panted rapidly her eyes wide with fear. She looked around to see she was no longer in her nightmare, she then had a flash back of it and tears began to well up in her eyes and she broke down sobbing hard into her hands.
‘What if there right? What if I can’t reform Discord? What if….I can’t be with him?’
The door to her room burst open and Discord stood there wearing a pair of black pyjama trousers and no top, he had a look of irritation on his face, he had happily been dreaming of the time he had managed to turn Ponyville into his little chaos playground when he heard her scream. No one to like being awoken rudely he went to go have words with her.
He stopped himself form saying anything as he watched her sob hard into her hands, he frowned and scratched his chin and leant on the door frame.
“Uh hey…you ok?” He asked.
Fluttershy sniffled and looked up, her blue eyes now red from crying and tears staining her face, she laid down and hid her face from him and sniffled again.
“I-I’m fine…I’m sorry f-for waking you up.” She whispered.
Discord sighed, as much as he liked to mess with people, he didn’t like seeing people this upset. It bothered him, he walked into the room silently and got into the bed beside her cross legged and rested a hand on her shoulder. Fluttershy gasped and looked up to see him looking down at her, the moonlight shone through the window behind him and illuminated his body, and she stared into his eyes that seemed to glow softly.
“Want to talk about it?” He asked softly.
Fluttershy didn’t answer, she felt her lip quiver and she let herself go. She got up and buried her face into his chest wrapping her arms around him and gently sobbed into his chest, Discord’s eyes widened in surprise. He hadn’t been hugged before and wasn’t one hundred percent sure what he was meant to do in this kind of situation, he blinked and decided to go with the flow.
He wrapped his own arms around her and leant back into the backboard of her bed and stretched his legs, he stroked her back softly and let her cry her heart out thinking it was the best thing to do.
‘Never let it be said I’m not heartless…’ He thought to himself.
Soon Fluttershy’s crying had stopped and he looked down at her, she was still awake but clung onto him. He tried to move but she held on tighter and looked up at him.
“Please stay...” She whispered.
Discord looked into her eyes and something inside of him clicked, he smiled to her and pulled the covers over her tucking her in as best he could letting her rest her head on his chest.
“Alright…I’ll stay, as repayment for letting me stay here.” He chuckled.
She smiled and closed her eyes; Discord looked out of the window and began to let his mind wonder.
‘Why am I being this nice to her? Granted I don’t like people crying, but I usually just offer them a tissue for their tears…then laugh as it explodes into confetti in their face. So…why am I doing this?’ He questioned himself.
He soon pushed the thoughts out of his head and looked down at her again; he smiled at the sight of her sleeping, from her facial expression she seemed to be dreaming peacefully. He leant his head on the backboard staring up at the ceiling and closed his eyes, listening to the sounds of her gentle breathing before finally falling asleep himself.
Twilight paced back and forth in the library, a look of worry on her face and a scroll from Celestia in her hand. The other girls and Spike were sat down watching her go back and forth but all had a look of worry on their own faces.
“I’m sure she just overslept dear, she will be along anytime soon.” Rarity tried to say.
“She was supposed to meet us here and bring Discord with her half an hour ago!” Twilight replied. “Spike are you absolutely certain you gave her the letter yesterday?”
“I’m pretty certain I did…I mean I put the letters to everyone else in my pocket and after I gave Rarity hers I-“He put his hand in his pocket and his eyes widened. “Went….straight…to Fluttershy’s” He finished pulling out the letter addressed to Fluttershy. “Oops...”
“Spike!” Twilight groaned in frustration.
“No sweat Twi, I’ll go over and get the two, besides, I kinda want to see if Discord puts up a resistance.” Rainbow said with a grin and cracked her knuckles.
“Oh don’t DO that, I hate that noise!” Rarity winced.
“I’ll go with ya Dash, just in case you need…back up.” Applejack grinned and punched her palm.
“Alrighty, we won’t take long.” Rainbow said.
The two exited the library and began to walk briskly towards Fluttershy’s cottage, leaving the others behind. As the two came to the bridge that led to the house Applejack nudged Rainbow Dash gently in the side and whispered to her.
“Say…in all honesty, yer reckon you know who has tried something?” She asked.
“Nah, even though it’s him he’s not that stupid besides, were the elements. We’d just kick his ass again.” Rainbow returned smugly.
Applejack smirked as they crossed over the bridge and carried on walking in silence, as the approached the looked around shocked to see that the animals Fluttershy usually had outside her home running around weren’t out. A little concerned Applejack went to the front door and knocked on the door.
“Fluttershy? Y’all alright in there?” Applejack called out.
“I’ll check the windows.” Rainbow said.
Rainbow’s wings appeared and she shot off to the other side of the house as quickly as she could and began to peer in the individual windows one by one.
“I can’t see anyone in the living room or kitchen.” She called out to Applejack. “I’ll try her bedroom.”
She landed by the window and her wings disappeared as she peeked in, her eyes widened and her jaw dropped. It took her a few seconds to try and work out what she was actually seeing; there in Fluttershy’s bed was a topless Discord. She couldn’t see that he was wearing pyjama trousers as he had his legs under the duvet, beside him was Fluttershy still laying her head on his chest. Rainbow’s face began to redden with rage as she noticed Discords smile on his face and shot off with stopped to the front of the house; she pushed Applejack to the side and kicked the door in an attempt to break it down.
“What in tarnation you doing Dash!?”
“Discord’s in Fluttershy’s fucking bed! What do you think I’m doing?!” She shouted kicking the door again.
Applejack blinked before connecting the dots and gritted her teeth; she shoved Dash out of the way and brought her leg up. Using all her strength from her many hours working on the farm, she kicked the door down in one fell swoop nearly disintegrating it in the process, she stomped as she marched in followed by an equally angry Rainbow Dash.
Discord murmured as the sun shone in through the windows and into his eyes, he blinked rapidly and looked around. He remembered the events of the night and looked down at Fluttershy who was still on his chest and smiling peacefully, he leant back and closed his eyes with a smile, letting his mind have a wonder in his thoughts. He was brought out of his train of thought when a loud bang resonated around the room, Fluttershy shot up startled and blinked rubbing her eyes and looked at her alarm clock realising the time.
“O-oh my goodness! I-I slept in.” She gasped as another bang echoed.
“I’d be more concerned with what the hell that noise is.” Discord said.
Before Fluttershy could answer an even louder bang resonated startling them both, with an ‘eep’ she clung to Discord out of reaction who without realising it suddenly clung to her almost protectively and watched her bedroom door with squinted eyes. The bedroom door slammed open and cracked the wall as it made contact and broke, there standing in the doorway was Applejack and behind her Rainbow Dash, both wearing expressions of anger.
“Ah it’s just you two, I trust your morning-“
Discord was interrupted as Applejack suddenly ran at him and backhanded him with all her might, sending the man out of Fluttershy’s grip and on to the floor crying out in pain.
“WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT FOR?” Discord groaned in pain holding his red cheek and stood up glaring at them and baring his teeth.
“WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YER DOING DISCORD?! YOU THINK WERE GUNNA JUST SIT HERE WHILST YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FLUTTERS?!” She shouted at him.
“YEAH, WE’RE GUNNA KICK YOUR ASS!” Rainbow joined in clenching her fists.
“I’D LIKE TO SEE YOU TRY THAT AGAIN YOU BITCH!” Discord roared at her clenching his own fist, his hand still on his cheek.
“ENOUGH!” Fluttershy shouted.
The shout nearly rivalled that of the royal Canterlot voice and made the other three cringe at the sheer volume, Rainbow Dash and Applejack watched as Fluttershy calmly got out of the bed and stood in front of Discord.
“Let me look…” She said softly.
Discord mumbled and moved his hand; on his cheek was a deep red mark. Applejack smirked and Rainbow patted her back with an equally smug smirk, Fluttershy turned her head and glared wide eyed at her friends, there eyes widened and their pupils shrank, it was the stare.
“THAT wasn’t nice you two! Now apologise to him!” She said.
“B-but Fluttershy.” Applejack started, her brow sweating from the effect of the stare.. “W-we was p-protecting you f-from this p-pervert!”
“Pervert? You think I’m a pervert?!” Discord shouted, for once being genuinely insulted.
“Well yeah, y-your half naked and I-in her bed!” Rainbow countered, unable to avoid Fluttershy’s stare.
Fluttershy sighed and sat Discord on the bed, she took a cloth that was in a small bowl of water on her bedside which she used to give her face a quick wash in the mornings and dabbed Discords face. He winced slightly and mumbled something about hurting like a bitch, Fluttershy smiled as she let him take the cloth for himself. She then turned to face the other two and stared at them once more.
“For your information Rainbow Dash, He came in here last night because I had a horrific nightmare. He sat in the bed with me and comforted me like a true gentleman would, he could have just ignored my crying or not stayed the whole night and do you know why he did?”
She paused as the other two shook their heads.
“Because he cares Rainbow, he cares about me. He’s proven that, he made a lovely dinner last night and offered to wash up as well. You would have known this if you had simply asked me and not jumped to conclusions!” She finished. Discord stared at her shocked; she was referring to him like he was her friend. Friend…that was a word Discord hadn’t bothered with in many years. He was the Lord of Chaos! He didn’t need any friends. He could just turn someone crazy and enjoy their company, but what Fluttershy had said surprised him, does she consider him a friend? He was confused at that thought.
‘She’s only known me a day…well maybe more than a day if you count the time I was freed, but still…does she?’
Whilst he was in his thoughts, Fluttershy was still glaring at her friends, her hands on her hips. Rainbow rubbed her arm and looked down apologetically.
“S-sorry Fluttershy…I just thought…” Rainbow started.
“We thought he was taking advantage of you sugarcube…ahm sorry…” Applejack finished.
“I forgive you two, but you shouldn’t be apologising to me.”
Fluttershy took a step to her side so they could see Discord; they both refused to make eye contact with him and had blushes of embarrassment and annoyance.
“Were sorry fer jumpin’ to conclusions.” Applejack said.
“Yeah…sorry Discord.” Rainbow finished.
“I don’t care, that was really uncalled for, even against me!” Discord glared at them.
“Please Discord…for me?” Fluttershy asked him resting a hand on his,
Discord looked up at her face ready to remain with his choice but stopped, he looked into her eyes for a few moments mesmerised.
‘There it is again…that annoying feeling, what the hell does it mean? Urgh…she’s not going to let this go if I don’t forgive them.’ He thought.
“Fine, I forgive you, this time.” He said looking at the other two girls.
“Now girls if you don’t mind, we would like to have some breakfast.” Fluttershy shooed them out of the room.
“Ok Fluttershy, just make sure you come to Twilight’s when you’re done. She said she got a scroll from the Princess and wants us all there, even him.” Rainbow indicated Discord as she left.
“Ah’ll have Big Mac come round later and fix yer door for you Fluttershy…sorry about that again.” Applejack said.
“Ok, see you girls in a bit.” Fluttershy waved them off.
She watched them leave before turning to Discord who was still muttering under his breath and rubbing his cheek; she took a deep breath and smiled.
‘Ok Fluttershy…try it and see how he reacts.’
She then sat next to him and smiled; he looked at her and raised his eyebrow.
“What?”
“Thank you.” She said.
“It’s fine, I only did that for you even though I still feel-“
Discord was interrupted as Fluttershy gave him a soft kiss on his cheek before heading out of the room.
“What was THAT for?” He asked his eyes wide in surprise.
“For last night.” She smiled softly and left.
Discord simply blinked watching her leave; he felt something on his cheeks burning and looked around. He saw a hand mirror on the vanity and picked it up to see he was blushing; he stared at his reflection and scratched his chin.
‘What the hell is wrong with me? Why am I blushing? And why did she…kiss me? Is that what you do as friends or something?’
He let out an irritated sigh, placing the mirror down her left the room and headed to his own. He took off his pyjama trousers and rummaged through the drawers, he took out some black jeans and a fresh pair of boxers. Putting them both on he then pulled out a white formal button shirt and put it on leaving the top button undone, he sat on the bed and slipped some socks on followed by his shoes and headed out to the kitchen downstairs, assuming that’s where Fluttershy had gone. Not finding her there he heard her footsteps coming from upstairs; he headed up the stairs and towards her room his stomach growling. He poked his head through the now broken doorway looking down the hallway towards the stairs.
“Hey Fluttershy…you want any break-“
He stopped when he turned his head and looked into the room, his eyes widened and his jaw dropped. Fluttershy stared back at him her own eyes wide in surprise; she was holding a dress in one hand about to put it on. She was currently wearing a pair of white lace panties with a matching bra, he stared at her figure. Her curves were all in the right areas and her chest was a very ample size, he wondered how he hadn’t really noticed it before and felt the blush come back to his cheeks as he stared.
“-Fast…uh…is it hot in here?” He said tugging the collar of his shirt.
Fluttershy’s face went a complete dark red as she shrieked and grabbed one of the pillows throwing it at Discord; he was too distracted with his ogling to notice and was hit point black in the face. He may have been a spirit of chaos, but he knew when to make himself scarce. He quickly turned around and walked briskly down the hallway.
He went straight to the kitchen and sat down, his mind betraying him and making him think on what he just saw. He waited a while before Fluttershy joined him wearing a white knee length dress, she didn’t say a word and her face was still red. She took a seat opposite him avoiding eye contact with him; Discord looked up at her and rubbed the back of his head.
“Hey Fluttershy…I’m sorry you know? I didn’t know…you were changing.” Discord muttered looking away.
“I-its fine D-Discord…S-sorry for throwing the p-pillow at y-you…” She replied quietly.
“I had it coming…”
There was an awkward silence, he looked back at her to see she was still blushing, but had a smile on her face. He smiled to himself and coughed, she looked up at him and he smiled again.
“I have to say though…you have a beautiful body.” He admitted.
Fluttershy’s eyes went wide and her face went even redder, something Discord wouldn’t have though possible. She began to mutter incoherently and began to furiously played with her hair looking down nervously, he let a soft chuckle out and got up to make them breakfast.
‘He….he said my body was beautiful…does that mean he likes me? Or is he just teasing me…oh my…’ She thought to herself.
The smell of eggs and toast filled her nose and she turned to see Discord cooking, a smile on his face. She watched him cook as he hummed a tune to himself and placed the eggs onto two plates followed by the toast; he placed her plate in front of her and then sat in his chair. He felt a tingle in his fingers and raised an eyebrow, he clicked his fingers and a teapot and two cups appeared on the table giving Fluttershy a quick startle, he grinned and poured them both a cup of tea.
“Seems my powers are finally starting to return, finally.” He chuckled taking a sip.
Fluttershy smiled and began to eat her breakfast, the awkward tension starting to fade away. They conversed over breakfast about small things, mainly Discord asking her questions regarding what the Princess could want. After they finished they both washed up their plates and the cooking utensils and brushed their teeth before heading out, Fluttershy wanted to feed the animals quickly and picked up a bucket full of chicken feed but stopped.
“Discord…do you want to help me?” She asked hopefully.
Discord thought about it for a moment and scratched his chin, he sighed and shrugged.
“Sure, guess it will get us to the library quicker.” He replied.
He wasn’t sure but he could have sworn he heard Fluttershy make a small happy squeak sound, they made their way over to the chicken coop and Fluttershy opened the door to let them out. She smiled as they made their way through the enclosure clucking and generally investigating the area, they wandered over to Discord and pecked his feet gently inspecting him, Fluttershy giggled and smiled at him.
“I think they like you.”
“Annoying little devils aren’t they.” Discord replied having to lift his feet up one after the other as they pecked him. “Can you feed them please before they try to eat my feet?”
Fluttershy giggled again and took a handful of seed and tossed it onto the ground, the chickens immediately stopped pecking his feet and raced over to the seed to eat it. Discord walked beside her and took his own handful and threw it on the ground, he wanted so badly to jinx the seed with some form of chaotic spell but didn’t want to run the risk of draining his powers before they fully came back, even in their limited state.
After feeding the chickens he helped Fluttershy with the other animals, her ducks and the other various critters she took care of. When they had finished they started to make their way to Twilight’s house before Discord stopped them.
“Almost forgot.” He turned and clicked his fingers, the front door fixing itself.
“Thank you Discord.” Fluttershy said.
“Well I kinda had to, I DO live here to.”
They started on their way once more to Twilight’s house, Discord put his hands in his pockets and began to whistle a tune to himself and Fluttershy let her mind race with thoughts as she smiled happily.
‘I can’t believe how well this is going…I mean I know it might be a joke or some form of ploy, but I can’t help feeling that somewhere deep inside of him. He is actually starting to open up to me.’
She giggled quietly to herself as they made their way into the town, once again people gave her looks as she and Discord made their way through the marketplace. He saw Caramel and a bunch of other males standing near a stall who looked over to them and glared at Discord, in response Discord smirked and locked his arm around Fluttershy. She blushed softly and held onto his arm with both her hands going with the impulse, people around them giggled and smiled to her as Caramel was held back by his friends his face red with anger.
‘I may not be at my full power, but damn does Caramel make it so easy to mess with him. Think I’ll vent my need to be chaotic on him, him and the little white devil rabbit.’ Discord chuckled to himself.
They approached Twilight’s house and knocked on the door, Spike answered it and gave a startled yelp when he saw Discord and ran back inside. They entered to see the girls waiting and Spike hiding behind Twilight.
“What a charming welcome.” Discord said sarcastically.
“Uh…Discord…why are you linking arms with Fluttershy?” Rarity asked.
Discord raised an eyebrow before remembering he was in fact linking his arm with her, he let go of it and chuckled as Fluttershy smiled and fiddled with her hair.
“Oh, I had completely forgotten about that. Anyway let’s get on with this, what does the Princess command of me?” He asked crossing his arms.
“We’ll get to that in a moment.” Twilight replied.
She nodded to Rarity and Pinkie who nodded back and stood up, Pinkie headed into the kitchen as Rarity pulled on Fluttershy’s arm gently and headed towards the kitchen.
“Darling I need your help, Twilight says she can’t see it but I think there is something wrong with Owlicious, can you give me your opinion? He’s in the kitchen.”
“W-well ok…if you really think it’s important.”
They reaming girls waited till Fluttershy and Rarity had entered the kitchen, Discord felt his shirt tighten as a purple aura engulfed a small part of it and he was pulled forwards suddenly face to face with Twilight, Rainbow and Applejack, all three of them had angry expressions.
“They told me what happened earlier Discord.” Twilight said in a hushed tone. “You may not have done anything last night but we will tell you this now.
“You so much as hurt Fluttershy, hurt her feelings or betray her trust.” Rainbow added.
“We will break every single bone in your body and turn ya into stone before tossing your sorry ass into the lake.” Applejack finished coldly.
Discord chuckled and raised his hands up with a confident smirk on his face, which only served to annoy the girls even more.
“I’ll try my best then.” He chuckled.
“I am so sorry that I wasted your time Fluttershy." Rarity said as she, Pinkie and Fluttershy re-entered the room.
Discord was immediately released form Twilight’s grip and Fluttershy looked over, confused as to why he was so close to the other three.
“Is…everything ok?” She asked.
“Sure is Fluttershy.” Rainbow replied.
“Right Discord?” Twilight added.
“Hmm? Oh yes everything is just…peachy.” He said through clenched teeth.
“Oh…ok.” Fluttershy said, not entirely convinced.
Rarity looked over to Twilight who nodded back and smiled, they all took a seat as Twilight opened the scroll and began to read.
The room was completely silent; the girls just stared at Twilight their mouths open and Twilight stared at the scroll. Fluttershy was smiling next to Discord who himself was trying very hard not to laugh at their faces, Twilight had just finished reading the scroll Celestia had sent her and couldn’t believe what it said, nor did she really want to do what it said.
“So let me get this straight.” Rainbow started. “Princess Celestia…wants us…as part of his reformation…to spend TIME with him?!” She finished.
Twilight only nodded her eyes still on the scroll, in the scroll Princess Celestia had not ordered but asked Twilight and her friends, if they will spend some time with Discord alone. Just to help his reformation and help him make more friends, she was confident that they could do this as Fluttershy had done it and not only that, she wanted them to write to her with their findings and how they felt about Discord after their time with him.
Fluttershy had thought it was a wonderful idea; it gave them all a chance to see Discord in a new light like she had done and maybe help reassure her that her nightmare wouldn’t become a reality. Discord on the other hand had mixed feelings, on one hand he hated to admit that the idea was a good one; it would at least tone down the essential death threats the girls had promised him. But on the other hand he found it to be somewhat a chore, he didn’t mind spending time with Fluttershy, after all he was living with her and she was somewhat bearable, not to mention she was his link to torment Caramel and Angel. For now though he was mainly focusing on not laughing at the girls faces, Spike saw he was stifling a chuckle and at first glared at him but couldn’t help himself and snickered as he glanced at the girls gaping mouths.
“Well…I think it’s a great idea.” Fluttershy said.
They all looked at her and she simply smiled back at them.
“I think so to if I’m honest.” Spike added. “I mean, you guys need to reform Discord so what better way than to help him learn about friendship and such then by spending time with him?”
“But…but.” Twilight started.
“Oh come now dear Twilight, surely you don’t want to disappoint the Princess?” Discord asked her. “Besides, I kinda like the idea as well.”
Twilight and the other girls frowned looking at Discord, he smiled back at them with Fluttershy smiling as well by his side and Spike at his other side, crossed arms and looking at them expectantly.
“Fine…I suppose we can try this idea…” Twilight looked over the scroll again and saw she had missed a part of it. “Hang on there’s some more here.”
‘P.S. Could you please inform Discord that I forgot to mention when he uses up the limited magic he can do it will take him at least a full day to fully recover. Please tell him I’m sorry I didn’t mention that.
Discord chuckled to himself leaning back on the sofa.
And please give him my best wishes and I’d like him to also record his findings for me and send them along with yours.’
“Typical Celestia, always the prankster.”
Twilight and the girls felt relived somewhat at this, feeling a bit better knowing that if Discord used up all his powers there would be a large gap in the window for when the powers would return.
“Well then, best get started on this. Who wants to spend the day with Discord first?” Twilight asked the girls
There was a short pause before Pinkie began to jump and down excitedly.
“OH ME PICK ME!” she frantically waved her arm back and forth.
“Actually, I was wondering if I could spend the rest of the morning and early afternoon with Applejack.” Discord said. The girls looked at him slightly curious as Pinkie gave a frown and sat down.
“And why is that?” Twilight asked him.
“Well, I think it may be best if we both start over again, given this mornings…interesting wake up call.” He chuckled.
“Just what are ya up to?” Applejack asked suspiciously.
“Nothing, I simply think it’s the best thing to do. I also think it would mean a lot to Fluttershy if we were able to start over anew as it were.” He replied honestly.
Applejack squinted her eyes at him and gave him a looking over, Discord calmly sat there as the others all gave nervous looks to one another. Applejack then smirked, satisfied he was speaking the truth.
“Well alrighty then, I think we can find sum work for ya on the farm.” She smiled.
“Wonderful, oh Pinkie don’t look so glum. I can come round in the late afternoon at…” He leant towards Fluttershy “What is the shop called again?” He whispered to her.
“Sugarcube corner.” Fluttershy replied with a whisper.
“Thank you.” He whispered back. “Sugarcube corner, does that sound fun?”
“Weeeeeeeell?” Pinkie replied tapping her chin.
“I’ll teach you how to make chocolate cupcakes that explode in your mouth and fill it with chocolate ice cream.” He grinned at her.
“OHMYGOSHTHATSOUNDSAMAZING!” Pinkie giggled and bounced up and down in the room.
Fluttershy couldn’t help but smile somewhat proud, Discord was actually trying to be nice to her friends on what she was hoping to be for her benefit just as much as the Princesses wish for him to reform.
‘If the days with my friends goes well…maybe I can trust him to do other things, like interact with the town…and maybe…maybe I can tell the girls how I feel about him, when the time is right.’
Fluttershy giggled to herself closing her eyes in happiness, Discord saw in the corner of his eyes and couldn’t help smile at it. Unbeknownst to him or Fluttershy, Spike had noticed the reactions of the two and raised his eyebrows curiously; he walked over to the bookshelf and began to look for a book.
“Looking for anything in particular there half pint?” Rainbow asked him, noticing his sudden move.
“No not really just…ah here we are.” He picked up a book and quickly went up the stairs before Rainbow could see what the book was.
Rainbow shrugged and stretched herself before letting out a loud yawn.
“Well, I better get back to work. I’ll see you guys later.”
They all said their goodbyes and she walked out of the door, not before giving Discord a quick look that said ‘watch yourself’ and took off. The girls all said their own goodbyes as they left to do their own things leaving Discord outside of the tree house with Fluttershy and Applejack.
“Are you going to be ok?” Fluttershy asked him.
“I’ll be fine Fluttershy, what’s the worst that could happen.” Discord grinned back at her.
“Don’t you worry nothing sugarcube, I won’t try to break him that much.” Applejack smirked.
“Ok…well, I hope you have fun.” Fluttershy smiled and gave him a hug.
Discord paused for a moment before turning the hug, despite the look of surprise Applejack was giving them. She said good bye to them both and headed back to her cottage, Discord then started to walk to Sweet Apple acres with Applejack.
The two walked in silence for the most part of the journey, Applejack saying hello to passers-by who greeted her and as they now had heard, Silver Tongue. As they came to the dirt road that led to the farm Applejack spoke up.
“So…what was with that hug back there then?” She asked.
“Not sure, I thought it was something friends do.” He replied.
“We meant what we said Discord…you hurt her and-“
“Yes yes I know you’ll tear me a new one I get it, besides. I don’t want to hurt her…” He interrupted.
Applejack looked at him in surprise at the sincerity of his words; he saw this and quickly coughed.
“Because you know, I uhm…don’t want to hurt the person who helps me annoy that Caramel fellow.” He quickly added.
“Uhuh,” Applejack smirked. “Wait…what do ya mean by annoy?”
Discord decided to tell her about how Caramel reacted to what he would do with Fluttershy when he saw them in the streets, she couldn’t help but laugh at how easily wound up Caramel could get. She then gave him a pat on the back.
“Ah think it’s a good thing what you’re doing.”
“…What.” he deadpanned.
“Well…most folk don’t know bout it but, Caramel is good pals with mah brother Big Mac and Big Mac told me that he’s been tryin’ to stop what Caramel does.”
“Which is?” Discord asked.
“He has a habit of sleeping and not calling back if you know what ah mean.” She replied.
“No I don’t…” Discord said.
“Seriously?” She deadpanned at him.
“I know what you meant I was just teasing, and who’d of thought.” Discord chuckled.
“Exactly, but still.” She gave him a punch to his arm.
“Ow what was that for?” He rubbed his arm rapidly.
“For using Fluttershy to annoy Caramel.” She shot him a smirk.
“I’ll try not to in the future.” He gave a mock salute and a grin.
She was about to reply when he was tackled to the ground by three small blurs that fell out of the tree above him.
“We got him girls!”
“Quick tie his legs!
“With what?”
“Applebloom don’t tell me you forgot the rope!”
“…Oops.”
Applejack burst out laughing as Discord lay there dazed and confused, three children sitting on his body trying to pin him down.
“Girls, what in the heck do ya think you’re doing?”
“…Cutie mark crusader Chaos hunters?” Applebloom said with a sheepish grin.
“Can you please get off me?” Discord groaned.
“Oh…sorry Discord.” Scootaloo said getting off him.
“Wait…rewind a second, how do you know who I am?” He looked up to Applejack for answers.
“Well, we decided to tell our families who you were so they would be prepared for you should something like this ever happen.”
“So…just exactly who knows about me?”
“Well, these three, Mr and Mrs Cake, Granny Smith and Big Mac. That’s it.”
Discord thought for a moment before shrugging, he had to admit it would make things easier. Although it was a little disappointing he wouldn’t have the same kind of fun for the mischief he had planned. The three girls apologised again to him before Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo then said good bye to Applebloom and took off , the three made their way towards the farm with Discord listening to Applejack and Applebloom talking to one another. As they approached the main part of the farm Discord saw their house and an elderly lady on the front porch, he naturally assumed she was Granny Smith.
“Howdy Granny Smith!” Applejack called out.
“Well howdy Applejack, who’s the handsome young man?” Granny Smith replied.
“Granny…remember what I said happened yesterday? With the Princess and all that?”
Granny Smith thought for a moment and stroked her chin before remembering.
“Oh yes ah remember, you must be that Discord fellah!” She glared at him.
“Yes…pleasure to meet you?” Discord asked nervously, uneasy at the glare she was giving.
“Come here…ah wants to look at yer.” Granny said.
Discord gulped and carefully walked over to her, she grabbed his neck with her walking stick causing him to yelp as she squinted into his eyes. What seemed like an eternity passed and he knew what an eternity felt like, before she released him and gave a grin.
“Ah like him, he’s got ah good heart!” She cackled.
Applejack stared at her with a blank face and blinked.
“…Are you serious?” She asked.
“Well course ah am! Ah may be old but ahm not crazy!” She cackled once more. “This boy here is going to surprise us all, ahm telling you.”
Discord simply looked at Applejack with a confused expression; she shrugged to him as Applebloom giggled.
“Now Discord, we got one rule on the farm here.” Granny continued.
“And that is?” He asked.
“We look out for one another, and we all pitch in to help.”
“…That’s two rules.”
“Why so it is.” She cackled again.
Discord gave up with a sigh, soon he and Applejack along with Applebloom headed out to the orchards to meet up with Big Mac to collect the apples from the west orchard. The last time Discord was in Ponyville he never really got to see the Farm properly for what it was and had to admit he was impressed with the size of it.
“So where are the other workers?” He asked.
“Yer looking at ‘them.” Applejack replied.
“Yeah right, come on now where are the others. You can’t honestly expect me to believe that you three, by yourselves, collect all this fruit during the harvest.”
“Well yeah…why is that hard to believe?” Applebloom asked looking up at him.
“Well…look at this place, its HUGE!” He emphasised the word with a dramatic sweep of his arm.
“And?” Applebloom raised her eyebrow.
“Well…you’re a stubborn kid you know that?” Discord sighed
Applebloom giggled as Applejack smiled watching the two banter, as they carried on walking, he wasn’t sure how it had happened but along the way Applebloom had managed to convince Discord to let her sit on his shoulders.
“So your club, its aim is to find your special talent right?” He asked.
“Mhm, that’s right.” Applebloom replied.
“And you say you’ve tried practically everything?”
“That’s right.”
“Have you considered trying to get one for chaos? I could help.” He suggested.
Applebloom let out a gasp of happiness as she contemplated the idea, Discord yelped again as Applejack gave his arm another punch and gave him a glare.
“Ok forget that idea.” He grumbled as Applebloom groaned in disappointment.
“We’re here.” Applejack announced.
Discord whistled in amazement looking over the west orchard, about three quarters of it from what he could see had apples still on their branches. Near a tree ahead of them he spotted a strapping male with visible muscles collecting apples, he was wearing a white polo shirt and blue overalls and large brown work boots. He assumed this was Big Mac.
“HEY BIG MAC!” Applejack shouted.
Big Mac looked up from his work and smiled, he gave a wave and placed the bucket he was carrying and walked over to greet them.
“Howdy sis, what brings you three out here?”
“We come to help big brother!” Applebloom grinned.
“Is that so, and who’s the guy?” Big Mac nodded to Discord.
“Discord…” Applejack replied slightly nervous.
“So…it is true then, you were released.” He crossed his arms looking him over.
“Uhm…yes?” Discord said raising his eyebrow at him.
Big Mac gave him a squinted stare, just like with Granny which again made Discord feel a little uncomfortable.
“Why do your relatives keep giving me odd looks?” Discord asked Applejack.
After a while big Mac grinned and clapped him on the back, nearly knocking Discord off balance.
“Well…I’ll think yer all right, but can ya work?"
“I think you’ll find I can probably get the hang of it.” Discord grinned.
“Well, we’ll see.” Applejack smirked and rolled up her sleeves.
Celestia and Luna were in the dining room taking a break from royal duties and enjoying some late morning tea, Celestia had finally managed to calm Luna down after the Princess of the night had a near emotional breakdown following Fluttershy’s nightmare. Celestia had reassured her it wasn’t her fault and in fact actually helped, when she asked why she had told how she had sensed a change in Discord’s aura and could only think it meant he was beginning to change.
“Now Lu-Lu…there is something I wish to discuss with you.” Celestia said as she sipped her tea.
“And what is that Tia?” Luna asked.
Before she could answer the doors to the dining room burst open and in walked an angry looking man, he was wearing a white suit with a blue flower on the lapel and his blonde hair seemed messy.
“Auntie! The guards told me I’m not allowed to leave the castle!” He whined.
“Well Blueblood, after what Luna told me you tried to do to that maid the other day I decided to extend your punishment for the rest of the week.” Celestia calmly replied.
“But auntie that’s so unfair!” He shouted and stomped his foot.
Celestia gave him a sharp stare and he gulped audibly.
“Behave yourself Blueblood, you’re a prince now act like one. Or would you prefer the dungeons for the week…” Celestia smirked at him.
“N-No It’s ok…I-I’ll go to my r-room for a bit.” Blueblood replied and hurriedly left the room.
Luna couldn’t help but giggle uncontrollably the second she was sure Blueblood was out of earshot.
“Was that really necessary Tia, seemed a tad cruel for you.”
“I know, I do love him but…sometimes he just….urgh” Celestia replied rubbing her temples.
“It’s fine Tia, now this thing you wish to discuss?” Luna said.
“That’s right, I know I told you not to enter his dreams but…tonight I’d like you to enter Discord’s dreams, and I’m going to come with you.”
Luna was shocked by this; she sipped her tea softly before replying.
“I see…any reason for this?” She asked.
“I just want to see something…do you think you can project me into the dream walker spell as well?”
“I should be able to, are you certain about this? You said it yourself we are still vulnerable inside a dream as we are out of it.”
“Come on Discord, yah can work faster than that!” Applejack laughed.
Discord groaned and glared at her in response, he was leaning on a tree gasping for air. He had been working nonstop for the past two hours, climbing ladders and picking apples then carrying buckets full of the damn things to the trailer where the others were. And he was completely knackered.
“Five more minutes, I just need to catch my breath.” He said.
“Ahm afraid not mister, now get working!” Applebloom said pushing Discord with a giggle.
He grumbled as he returned to his work, he lifted a bucket of apples and carried them over to the cart and placed them down gently. Applejack watched him for a moment and smiled, he seemed to be getting along fine with Applebloom as she watched the two exchange banter. Even Big Mac had made a comment to her about how despite who he was; he seemed to be doing a good job. She began to wonder if she had been wrong about him, Fluttershy seemed to trust him one hundred per cent. Maybe she had been too quick to judge him again? She was brought out of her thoughts by a bop on the nose from Big Mac.
“Now sis, don’t be ah hypocrite and not work when you just told Discord to work himself.” He said with a smirk.
“Yeah yeah.” She muttered and resumed her work.
Discord smirked and knelt down to Applebloom, he had an idea.
“Say Applebloom…wanna play a prank on your sis?” He asked.
“What kinda prank?” She asked suspiciously.
He whispered into her ear what he intended to do and she began to grin from ear to ear before giggling, she then nodded her head eager to see the results of the prank. Discord looked over to see where Applejack was and saw she was carrying a bucket that was filled to the top with apples; grinning manically he clicked his fingers and waited for the fun to begin.
Suddenly, the apples shot out of the bucket startling her, they suddenly produced small legs and landed with a soft thud. Applejack stared dumbstruck as they suddenly sported tiny faces; they all looked up at her and then took off.
“Quick lads, make a break for it!” One apple cried.
“Faith and begorra! She’s a biggun!” Another cried.
“Run for it lads!” One cried as it ran through her legs.
“What in tarnation?!” Applejack cried.
She heard the sounds of laughing and looked over to see Discord laughing heartily and Applebloom giggling like mad at her confusion, she glared at him.
“When ah get all these apples back in the bucket your gunna pay Discord! Big Mac gimme a hand!”
Instead of a reply, she saw Big Mac laughing as well leaning on a tree.
“Oh no sis, ah think yer fine.” He replied between laughs.
Applejack groaned in frustration as she began to chase the apples around, the other three laughed as she kept missing them or they simply dodged her. Eventually she managed to get the majority of them inside of the bucket and laid gently across them so they couldn’t get out; letting out a sigh of relief she saw one last apple looking back at her nearby.
“Ahm gunna count to three…and you better be in the bucket.” She growled.
“Catch me if ya can!” The Apple declared and took off again.
“Oh for the love of…” Applejack groaned.
Discord wiped a tear away and clicked his fingers, the apples returned to normal and the last one appeared in the bucket. Applejack scowled at him as he offered her a hand up, she took it then clenched her fist ready to punch him. Discord closed his eyes ready for it and Applebloom gasped, there was a silence before Applejack began to chuckle softly and lightly punched his arm.
“Alright…I admit that was a good one Discord, ya got me real good.” She smirked.
“Applejack? Complementing Moi?” Discord faked a gasp making Applebloom giggle some more.
“Don’t get used to it.” She chuckled.
“Ah reckon that’s enough work for now.” Big Mac said coming over. “Let’s head back to get some lunch, would you like to join us Discord?” He asked him.
Discord looked at the two before looking at Applebloom who looked up at him with big sad eyes, he chuckled ruffling her hair.
“Sure alright then, I got some time to kill before I have to meet Pinkie anyway.”
The three of them made their way towards the farm house, Applebloom once again on Discord’s shoulders and giggling as she reminded her sister about the apples. Applejack chuckled along with the other two and smiled to herself.
‘Maybe…I was wrong about him, he does seem to be trying his best…I think Fluttershy was right, he does care about her if he’s making this much of an effort with me after I struck him.’
“Hey slowpoke, come on!” Discord called out.
“Yeah slowpoke!” Applebloom added.
Applejack blinked realising she had slowed down when she had been thinking to herself, she smiled and quickly re-joined them as they came close to the house.
Discord groaned as he walked down the road leading out of Sweet Apple Acres and towards Ponyville, he clutched his stomach and let out a sigh.
“Shouldn’t have eaten all those apple dishes...never been so full in all my life.” He muttered.
He leant on a wall of a random building to rest a moment and sighed again, the lunch wasn’t all that bad. They had all sat around the family table and conversed politely, Discord made some jokes and did a few simple tricks as to not drain his limited powers and overall it was nice. The only problem was he kept being given dish after dish after dish by a very insistent Granny smith; he had to get Applejack to stop her after chomping down on his tenth slice of apple pie. He hadn’t really wanted to eat that much originally because of where he was going to after he had spent time with Applejack which was Sugarcube corner, he groaned again as he started off.
He made his way through Ponyville being greeted now and again by some of the townsfolk, he replied back with a grunt or a small wave as he trudged his way over to Sugarcube Corner. Caramel watched him go by past his stall, Discord looked over and stopped.
“Afternoon Caramel and how are you this fine day?” He asked.
“I’m ok, yourself Silver?” Caramel said crossing his arms.
“Oh you know, I’m doing pretty good, had a very enjoyable night last night. “Discord smirked hoping he would rise up.
“Well…that’s….nice…to hear.” Caramel replied through gritted teeth, Discord merely grinned at him.
“Mhm, well can’t spend all day chatting, I need to head over to sugarcube corner.” Discord smiled at him.
‘If Silver is out by himself…that means Fluttershy is on her own, Hehe alright.’ He thought.
“Ok then Silver, see you around then?” Caramel said.
Discord said bye and walked past another man with light black hair, he took a turn into the alley nearby to get there quicker but stopped, he decided to turn back and taunt Caramel a little bit more. As he got to the end of the alley he heard Caramel’s voice and hid himself to eavesdrop.
“Watch my stall for me will you Baritone? I’m gunna go win our bet.”
“Niiiiice, remember what you need to do.” Baritone smirked.
“You’d think I’d forget to take one? Especially of her?” Caramel smirked back.
“So you reckon you can get her in bed tonight? Just like that?”
“Yeah shouldn’t be too hard, I’m sure she can make an excuse to Silver or something. Besides, once she’s had a go with me she isn’t gunna ever touch Silver again.” Caramel laughed.
“So you gunna call her after you’re done?” Baritone asked.
“Dunno, depends on how good she is I suppose. Or if I’m in the mood for a quick fuck.” Caramel replied.
The two shared a laugh before Caramel headed off towards Fluttershy’s cottage; Discord stood there his fists clenched tightly, his whole body shaking with rage. He had never felt like this before, he growled loudly and quickly made after Caramel. He stuck to the alley ways and waited for Caramel to appear, he carefully lent his head round the wall to see Caramel approaching holding a bouquet of flowers. He closed his eyes and listened for him, as he heard the sounds of footsteps getting closer her snarled and shot his arm out and grabbed Caramel by his shirt and yanked him into the alley way, pushing him into the wall hard. Caramel cried out in surprise and looked down at Discord.
“OW WHAT THE FUCK-“
Discord interrupted him by slamming him into the wall again; Caramel gritted his teeth with a wince.
“Hey Caramel, sorry about that…so I couldn’t help but over hear your conversation with Baritone…” Discord said calmly, a grin on his face.
“Y-yeah? A-and?” Caramel gulped, Discord’s grin making him nervous.
“And I was just wondering…what was all that about a, what did you say now?” He looked away and tapped his chin.” Ah yes…a bet.”
Caramel gulped again squirming in Discord’s grip as he continued.
“Now…be a good chap and tell me what that bet was...”
“W-we made a b-bet to see if I c-could sleep w-with Fluttershy.” He replied stuttering.
“And what did Baritone remind you to do?” Discord said, still with his eerie grin.
Caramel gulped again, he didn’t want to tell him what the deal of the bet was, and he remained silent but winced when Discord applied pressure on him pressing his back into the wall more.
“T-that….I t-take a p-p-photo of h-h-her…” He swallowed once more. N-naked t-to s-show the g-guys…” He finished with a whisper.
Discord was silent, his mind raced through images of Fluttershy enjoying a normal day and then her face. Innocent and happy, a little smile on her face. His grin faded and was replaced with a snarl. He dropped Caramel and grabbed him by the throat and tightened his grip, all Discord could see was red. Caramel chocked and tried to break free of his grasp but was unable, he whimpered as a growl rumbled from Discord’s throat.
“Listen closely Caramel because I am only going to say this once…if you EVER so much as go near her with that intention, I will personally make your life a fucking misery until the day you die…Understand?”
Caramel whimpered and Discord slammed him against the wall again.
“I SAID DO YOU UNDERSTAND?!” He growled.
“YES I UNDERSTAND PLEASE STOP!” Caramel choked out.
Discord dropped him to the floor and Caramel gasped for air as he coughed, Discord took a step back his breathing rapid and looked down at the man. His rage had subsided and he stared down at Caramel, Caramel scrambled to his feet and took off for his home quite happy not to do the bet. As he disappeared Discord slumped against the wall and slid down suddenly realising what he just did.
‘What….why did I just do that?’
“Because you are weak Discord…” A voice rumbled around him sounding like his own.
Discord eye’s widened as he looked around trying to find the source of the voice, he couldn’t see anyone else in the alleyway with him.
“Who said that? Show yourself!” He shouted into the alleyway.
He received no answer and slowly made his way back out of the alleyway holding his head in one hand, he briskly made his way towards the location of Sugarcube corner.
‘What the hell was that all about? And why did they sound like…me?’
His thoughts were interrupted as he walked straight into the closed door of the shop and promptly fell onto his backside; he rubbed his nose and cursed the door for being in his way. He stopped when he heard the door open and looked up to see Pinkie giggling down at him.
“Whatcha doing down there silly?”
“Enjoying the comfortable ground.” Discord replied with sarcasm.
“Yeah it can get comfy.” She giggled ignoring his sarcasm. ”But were burning daylight here! And you promised me cupcakes!”
She helped him up and led him into the store, when he entered he was greeted by Mr and Mrs Cake.
“Hello there...’Silver’.” Mrs Cake said with a raised brow.
“Silver.” Mr Cake nodded.
“Silver, meet Mr and Mrs Cake. They own the shop!” Pinkie giggled introducing him to them.
“Pleasure to meet you.” Discord replied.
“So, you two ready to leave?” Pinkie asked.
“Wait leave, where are they going?” Discord asked.
“Well there going to take the twins out for the afternoon and let us run the shop.” Pinkie giggled.
“Well we didn’t have much of a choice, Pinkie said that you were going to come round and wanted to run the place with you. And to be honest, no offence, we don’t really want to leave our children around a man who once threatened to turn Equestria into a world of chaos.” Mr Cake said.
“Ah none taken Mr Cake, can’t blame me for trying though right?” Discord shrugged.
Pinkie and Discord said their goodbyes to the Cakes and got to work, it was rather slow that day with only a couple of customers coming in. At one point Baritone and Caramel came in but upon seeing Discord who gave Caramel a death glare they immediately left, Pinkie had tried to get Discord to tell her why they left but he kept giving her excuses or teased her by saying they smelt her cooking at it put them off.
“This is sooooo boring!” Pinkie groaned.
It had been about an hour since Caramel and Baritone had entered and no one else had been in since, Pinkie was leaning on the counter bored out of her mind as Discord sat in a chair, his eyes struggling to stay open.
“Agreed…anything you want to do?” He yawned with a stretch.
“Weeeeeell….OH I know….no wait….uhm…OH! You can show me how to make those cupcakes you promised!”
“Uhm…I can’t.” Discord chuckled and rubbed the back of his head nervously.
“But…but why?” Pinkie said her lib wobbling.
“Well, I said that to stop you from getting upset earlier. That and you need to be able to do magic to get the enchantment right.”
He raised his eyebrow as her hair flattened and she slumped onto the floor visible upset, he sighed to himself and closed his eyes.
‘Do…do it for her.’ He thought.
“Well if you want…we can do it together?” He suggested.
“How?” Pinkie asked with a sniffle.
“If we make the cupcakes, I’ll provide the enchantment at the end how does that sound?”
Pinkies face lit up and her hair returned to normal as she suddenly grabbed him dragging him into the kitchen behind the counter with a manic grin.
They quickly got everything set up and Pinkie insisted on Discord wearing a white apron and a tall chef’s hat, he had protested but eventually gave up when Pinkie kept producing them from thin air. He didn’t question it, not after the clothes incident but instead chuckled. The two began to prepare to bake the cupcakes when Discord had an idea and a mischievous grin formed on his face, he quietly snapped his fingers and the bag of flour Pinkie was using disappeared, thankfully she didn’t notice it. He snapped his fingers and it reappeared above her floating, he grinned as she began to look around for it.
“Hey Discy have you seen the flour? I was sure I got it out…” She asked.
“Can’t say I have Pinkie, and I…wait…Discy?” He asked curiously.
“What? It’s a nickname silly!” She giggled at him.
Discord smiled to himself, no one had given him a nickname before, well, not a nice one anyway. He shuddered before he could relive that memory and focused back on preparing, he gave a grin leaning on the counter.
“Hey Pinkie, I know where your flour is.”
“Where?”
Disocrd snapped his fingers and the flour tipped over and poured all over Pinkie, she gave a startled squeak of surprise as she became covered head to toe in white flour. Discord couldn’t help but burst out laughing at her shocked expression.
“All over you!” He chuckled.
Pinkie looked at her reflection in a frying pan and began to laugh uncontrollably, snorting now and again as she leant on the counter for support.
“Hehe good one Discy! I look like a ghost!” She giggled, waving her arms around in a spooky fashion.
“Pinkie the friendly ghost.” Discord added with a chuckle.
Suddenly Discord was hit square in the face by a ball of flour and coughed, spluttering as some of it went in his mouth. He looked over to see Pinkie giving him a determined grin holding a bag of flour in one hand and was standing in a battle pose.
“But…you are going to regret pranking me! Prepare yourself for battle!” She declared grabbing another handful of flour. Discord cracked his knuckled grinning madly, he went to click his fingers but another ball of flour hit is hands.
“Ah ah ah! No magic Discy, or are you too much of a chicken to not use it?” Pinkie grinned making chicken noises.
Mr and Mrs Cake were strolling back to Sugarcube corner having enjoyed the afternoon out, any worries they had about Discord and Pinkie being alone in the shop had since faded and had enjoyed spending some time with their children. The children were fast asleep in their pushchairs and the parents were looking forward to closing up and enjoying a nice evening together watching a few of their favourite shows.
They entered the shop and their jaws dropped at the scene before them, Discord and Pinkie where both behind their own makeshift barricades each wearing a cooking pot on their heads for ‘protection’. The whole shop was nearly covered in pastry dough, flour, icing and pretty much everything that would be used in baking. Discord and Pinkie looked up from their hiding spots both covered in flour and various other ingredients, Mr and Mrs Cake tried to form a sentence but all that came out was incoherent babbling.
Pinkie and Discord looked at each other, then themselves, then the kitchen and burst into laughter at what they had done.
‘I knew he wasn’t such a meanie-pants after all.’ Pinkie thought as she tried to control her giggling.
She didn’t even care they hadn’t made anything in the end.
The two princesses were in Celestia’s bedroom, Luna had been preparing for hours on being able to project Celestia into the dream walker spell. Because it would take more magical energy to project someone who wasn’t able to do the spell themselves, all of Luna’s time inside the dream state would be on keeping the spell going so Celestia would be in charge of protecting them in case anything went wrong. In the room with them were two guards of whom the Princess trusted with their lives, they were ordered to wake them both up if they looked like they were in serious distress.
“Then let us begin…”
Luna closed her eyes as her horn appeared and began to glow, She and Celestia were overtaken by darkness and appeared in a large area that had nothing in it and was pure black, Luna re opened her eyes and as she did the area changed and formed a long corridor with different doors on each side. She turned to her sister and smiled.
“Welcome to the dream state Tia.” She said.
Celestia looked down the hallway in wonder as they preceded each of the doors and a picture of a different person, Luna explained that each of these doors led to the dream or nightmare of that particular subject and if the eyes were open, they were awake. They walked down the hallway for what seemed like hours before coming to another hallway, Luna led her down it and Celestia noticed that the walls of the hallway darkened as they walked further into it. She saw several pictures of the kingdom’s foes including Chrysalis; eventually they came to a stop by a door that had the image of Discord on it with his eyes closed indicating he was asleep.
Luna looked to her sister and she nodded in reply and she opened the door stepping inside, Celestia followed her and closed the door behind her. Once inside Luna’s horn glowed again covering them in an invisibility spell that would hide them from dream Discord, they walked further into the dream, slightly confused as to why it was nothing but a vast space of blackness.
They eventually stopped seeing a table slowly appear a bit in front of them, followed by two chairs. Slowly, a white mist formed around them both and suddenly disappeared, leaving two copies of Discord. The one on the right of the Princesses was in the form they both recognised, his coat, horns and wings present and he had a mischievous grin on his face. In front of him was a different looking Discord, from the scroll they had gotten from Twilight they could tell he was in the form that he used for Silver Tongue.
“What the hell?” Silver Tongue asked.
“Oh come now, face to face with yourself and that’s the first thing you say? For shame Discord.” Chaos Discord smirked.
“No I mean what the hell am I doing dreaming about you, about me for?” Silver glared.
“Well…I represent the side of you that is still…normal…still pure.” Chaos purred.
“I’m still myself you idiot, I have to be in this form otherwise-“
“Otherwise what?” Chaos interrupted. “You’ll be drained of your powers? Boo hoo fucking hoo, we are fucking Discord! The Lord of Chaos! You know how to get rid of that ring…they know how.” Chaos smirked at him. “But you won’t do it, and as yourself I have to wonder why I would do that. It’s very rude and hurtful to yourself Discord.” Chaos sniffled forcefully.
“Shut up! I can’t take it off, thanks to that stupid requirement.” Silver shouted back.
Chaos laughed and appeared beside Silver giving his shoulders a little shake.
“Yes you keep telling yourself that Discord baby.” He said pinching Silver’s cheek.
“Get off me!” Silver growled shoving Chaos of him.
“Tch…I’m just trying to be friendly.” He summoned two glasses of chocolate milk and offered one to Silver. “Drink?”
“Pass, now just get to the point as to why I’m dreaming of you.” Silver demanded with clear irritation.
“I’ve already said it my boy, about how you refuse to go to them and get the ring removed.” Chaos gave him a toothy grin.
“Because, they will want something in return. And I am not going to bow down to her.” Silver growled.
“Ah but that’s not the reason is it? I am you Discord, I know what goes on in our head…you won’t do it because of…her.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Silver lied.
“It’s…Fluttershy…she’s the reason you won’t do it.”
“Shut up! It’s not that, why the in the hell would I, Discord, Lord of Chaos refuse to help himself be free for the sake of some girl?” Silver declared.
“You’re a terrible liar Discord, even worse than that Apple bitch.”
“Applejack.” Silver growled at him.
“Whatever.” Chaos said with a shrug of his shoulders. “But it’s true isn’t it…you’re having conflicts with yourself about her, aren’t you. Just look at that incident with Caramel earlier.”
Chaos held his hand up and a large ball of energy appeared, it then began to replay the events of the market from the viewpoint of Discord the moment he started eavesdropping. Celestia and Luna nearly gasped as they watched Discord assault Caramel over what he planned to do with Fluttershy.
“What about it? He had it coming.” Silver leant back in his chair.
“Did he? One thousand years ago you would of lept at the fucking chance to pull that kinda stunt off!” Chaos shouted. “Stop kidding yourself Discord! You honestly think these people want to be your friend? From the moment we were born we were treated like scum, just because of what we are. We are unique Discord, and so everyone feared us, called us freak, unnatural. We have no friends Discord, we have never needed them. No one truly cares about us except us…you need to get that into your fucking head Discord.”
“You're…wrong times have changed, people have changed. Fluttershy trusts me so why the fucking hell shouldn’t I trust her!?” Silver shouted back.
“Because of the first…and last person we opened ourselves up to…” Chaos replied coldly and looked in the direction of Celestia. “And you know how that ended…”
Celestia’s eyes widened, Silver hadn’t moved his head and was still unaware of their presence but the dream Discord looked directly at her and she felt herself go cold. She had put that day into the furthest part of her mind and that’s where she wanted it to remain, she never wanted to remember that again. Silver clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, that was a day he would never forget in his life.
“So I’ll ask again…why don’t you just help yourself and go to them?” Chaos continued turning his gaze back to Silver.
“You know why!” Silver slammed his fist into the table.
“NO I DON’T! GO TO THEM AND GET HER TO TAKE THE FUCKING RING OFF!” Chaos roared.
“ENOUGH!” Silver roared and threw a ball of magic at Chaos.
Chaos merely smirked and batted it away and tutted, Silver growled at him and clenched his fists as Chaos chuckled once more.
“No matter what you say Discord…that feeling in the back of your head? The feeling when you use magic? The feeling when you commit a chaotic deed? That feeling of malice and rage? That’s me, I’m a part of you and nothing is going to change that Discord, we are what we are…you need to remember that…trust no one…”
Chaos chuckled darkly as he slowly faded out of the area, Silver shook with anger and roared out in frustration tossing the table aside and crushing the chair s to one another. He fell to his knees and gripped his hair and roared out in frustration again, and then the Princesses saw something they never thought they would ever see.
Discord woke with a start, his brow covered in sweat and his breathing was rapid. He gasped softly and rubbed his eyes roughly with his hand before looking around the room; he sighed and used his right index finger and thumb to rub his eyes again.
‘Just a dream…it was just a dream…’ He thought to himself.
He looked at the clock on the table beside him; it read two thirty in the morning. He groaned and laid back down on his pillow and tried to get some sleep, after what seemed forever he groaned again and glanced at the clock once more, this time it read two forty five.
With a grunt Discord pulled himself out of his bed and sat on the edge, he rubbed his eyes again before standing up and slowly making his way to the bathroom. He stopped when he came to Fluttershy’s room and opened the door to peek inside; he smiled seeing her asleep wrapped up in her duvet, a smile on her face. He quietly closed the door as to not disturb her but unbeknownst to him the soft click of the door closing did wake her up, she murmured softly sitting up hearing the shuffling footsteps become more distant.
“Discord?” she murmured.
Discord made his way to the bathroom and silently turned the taps on; he let the cold water splash onto his hands before splashing his face and rubbing them. He looked up in the mirror and jumped back; staring back at him was Chaos, a mischievous grin on his face. Discord shook his head in surprise and looked again, seeing his Silver face staring back, he sighed and left the bathroom heading down the stairs and into the kitchen. He poured some water into the kettle and set it down letting it boil, he leant on the counter and stared into the wall lazily letting his thoughts drift through his mind, he didn’t hear the soft footsteps coming from the stairs as Fluttershy came down. She was wearing a white dressing gown over her pyjamas and carefully made her way into the kitchen, she saw Discord leaning and the kettle boiling and placed a hand on his bare back gently.
“Discord…is everything alright?” She asked softly.
Discord snapped out of his thoughts just as the kettle came to a boil, he looked behind him to see Fluttershy a worried expression her face and couldn’t help but smile at her.
“Hey Fluttershy…sorry I woke you, I couldn’t sleep.” He replied.
“Bad dream?” She asked him.
“Yeah…something like that.” He said with a soft voice.
They were both silent for a moment as he poured the boiling water into a cup with a teabag in it, he offered one to Fluttershy and she nodded with a smile. They took their teas and made their way into the sitting room and took a seat on the sofa, there was a pause before Fluttershy smiled up at him.
“Do you…want to talk about it?” She asked him.
“Not really no…sorry Fluttershy it just…” He let out a sigh. “Something about the past nothing more, I appreciate the offer though. Thank you.” He smiled back at her.
“Well…if you ever need to talk to me Discord, day or night, you can always come to me. My door is always open to my friends.”
There was that word again, the word he found himself being conflicted over when it came to her, and he smiled at her and did something he hadn’t done for a long time. He pulled her closer to him and cuddled her warmly; she let out a surprised squeak and blushed red but smiled to herself at the sudden closeness. They sat there in silence for a few more minutes and sipped their teas enjoying the warmth, when they both finished Fluttershy got up to leave to let Discord get some rest but what he said next surprised her as well as himself.
“Can…can you stay for a bit longer?” He asked rubbing his arm.
She smiled and cuddled closer to him once more, he snapped his fingers and a duvet appeared around them locking in the warmth. Fluttershy wrapped her arms around him and rested her head on his chest and closed her eyes as he closed his and wrapped his own arms around her, letting out a soft yawn as he slowly drifted off to sleep once more.
Celestia and Luna gasped as they came out of Discord’s dream and fell to the floor, the two guards rushed to their sides with worried expressions.
“Princesses are you alight?!” One asked.
“We’re fine Sergeant…please leave us.” Celestia replied.
“As you wish.” The guard nodded.
The two guards left the room as the Princesses took a seat on the nearby bed; Luna was the first one to speak up. “Tia…what did he mean by ‘how it ended’?” She asked her.
Celestia was silent, she stared at the floor her eyes wide and her bottom lip quivered slightly. In that split second when the dream Discord had looked at her, she instantly remembered that day, the day she did the one thing she vowed never to do after for the rest of her life.
“Tia?” Luna asked again.
“It…it’s something I haven’t thought about in many years…not since…” she trailed off as she looked out of the window. “That day…”
“What day?” Luna asked with growing concern.
“…I don’t want to talk about it Lu-Lu…not now anyway…” Celestia said softly.
“Ok Tia…perhaps you should get some rest…I still have the night court to attend to.” Luna said and embraced her sister softly.
Celestia nodded and quietly exited the room; she walked down the hallways of the castle in utter silence an expression of sadness on her face. She walked until she came to her chamber door and entered her room, she walked over to the bed and laid down on her front, grabbing the nearest pillow and gently sobbed into it.
Discord awoke to the sound of the birds and murmured; he stretched out with a loud yawn and looked down but frowned when he saw Fluttershy wasn’t there. He then caught the smell of eggs filling his nose and he slowly got up and made his way to the kitchen, he leant on the door and smiled as he watched Fluttershy make breakfast. She was wearing a light pink skirt with a low cut yellow jumper. He wasn’t entirely sure why the sight was so mesmerising to him and he felt warm inside, he lazily cast his eyes down and blushed when his eyes came to fix on her rear and promptly turned his head coughing from embarrassment. Fluttershy turned round and smiled to him, behind her was two cups of tea and two plates of toast with butter on them.
“Good morning Discord.” She said with a cheerful tone.
“Morning Fluttershy.” He replied with a grin and then nodded at the food she was cooking. “Smells good.”
“O-oh well thank you, I thought I’d make breakfast today seeing as you made it for us yesterday…” She trailed off with a blush and a smile.
“I’ll be back in a moment then, I’ll just get some clothes on.” He said as he turned to head back upstairs.
“Don’t be too long!” She called after him.
Fluttershy watched as he left and went up the stairs before turning back around and giggled to herself and wiggled on the spot.
‘I can’t believe what happened last night, I think he’s starting to understand how I feel about him…all I need to do now really is find a way to tell the girls…’ She thought to herself as she placed the eggs on their plates.
Discord returned a few minutes later wearing a white formal shirt with a red tie and a black waist coat, on his feet were the formal shoes he wore the previous day and he was wearing a pair of black formal trousers. Fluttershy blushed as he entered the kitchen and took a seat; he looked up at her and raised an eyebrow at her.
“Everything ok Fluttershy?” he asked.
“N-nothing j-just…” She trailed off placing his plate in front of him followed by his cup.
“Just what?” He pressed.
“Y-you look…handsome…” She blushed with a smile fiddling with her hair.
Discord blinked and felt his cheeks blush slightly at the compliment; he hadn’t been complimented in such a way since before Celestia and Luna came into power, he smiled and began to cut up his egg.
“Thank you…you look rather…beautiful yourself today.” He replied with sincerity.
Fluttershy giggled to herself and began to cut her own food up and hid slightly behind her hair, the two ate in a happy silence and Discord cleaned up the dishes when they were done. They both brushed their teeth and said their goodbyes as Discord made his way to spend the day with Rarity, Rainbow and Twilight. As he walked he couldn’t help feel the need to add a little bounce in his step as he made his way towards the town, he suddenly stopped when he though he saw something in the corner of his eye at the border of the Everfree.
He scanned the area thoroughly trying to see what he thought he had seen, he was greeted back by the trees and the darkness that came from within the forest, shrugging it off he then carried on his way towards the town and was unaware of the eyes that were watching him from the forest.
He cheerfully resumed his walk across the town happily greeting people as he went by, he saw that Caramel wasn’t at his stand and chuckled to himself before heading in the direction of the Carousel Boutique. As he approached he saw the cutie mark crusaders heading there themselves, when they saw him Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo froze but Applebloom happily ran over to him and greeted him with a high five.
“Howdy Silver!” She beamed at him.
“Hey kid, what’re you three up to?” He replied.
A bit more relaxed, the other two joined Applebloom each with a smile on their faces.
“We’re just heading over to Rarity’s.” Scootaloo said.
“Yeah, she’s letting the girls spend the night.” Sweetie Belle added.
“Well it seems I’ll be joining you then, todays the day I spend the morning with your sister.” He replied.
Discord and the three girls made their way towards the shop, Discord bantered once more with Applebloom as they reminisced over their prank on Applejack which the other two still found hilarious. As they came nearer the shop they heard the voice of another girl shout at them.
“Morning losers!” Diamond said.
“Urgh…what do ya want Diamond?” Applebloom asked.
“Just came by to annoy you freaks.” Silver Spoon replied.
Discord hung back and crossed his arms watching the ‘standoff’ between the five girls, a mischievous grin on his face as his eyes carefully looked around at his surroundings.
“Just back off you two, leave us alone!” Scootaloo shouted.
“Why should we? You blank hips make it to easier to wind you up!” Diamond retorted.
As the girls continued to argue with Diamond and Silver Spoon calling the cutie mark crusaders names, Discord spotted a drainpipe near one of the buildings and closed his eyes sensing the water within it. He clicked his fingers behind his back quietly and the water rose up, slowly making its way over to the group high above them, he smirked as he heard Diamonds voice.
“Hey, what’s your loser friend smirking at?” She asked.
“Yeah!” Silver Spoon added.
“Hey you leave Silver alone!” Sweetie Belle growled clenching her fists.
“Or what?” Diamond and Silver Spoon said in unison.
“Or this.” Discord chuckled.
As he finished, the collected water from the drainpipe fell and splashed the two causing them to scream from the coldness. The cutie mark crusaders burst into fits of giggles at the sight of the drenched girls who ran off swearing their revenge.
“That was ah good one Silver!” Applebloom said between giggles.
“Yeah, the looks on their faces was priceless!” Scootaloo added.
They four made their way to the shop they noticed the door was open and standing in the doorway was an unimpressed looking Rarity.
“That wasn’t very nice Silver.” She said to him raising her eyebrow.
“But sis! Diamond and Silver Spoon where being mean to us, Silver was just trying to help!” Sweetie Belle said in his defence.
Rarity held her hand up and pointed inside the shop to the girls, they all groaned and made their way inside feeling bad about Discord and the inevitable trouble he was going to be in. Making sure they were out of earshot Rarity turned her attention to Discord and let a coy smirk etch on her face.
“As much as disapprove of what you just did Silver…those little toe rags have been causing enough trouble for my sister and her friends and frankly they had that coming so…thank you.”
“Why…anytime m'lady.” Discord gave a mock bow.
“None of that.” She bopped him on the head. “Now do come inside, there are things I need to be getting on with.”
And with that she ushered Discord inside and closed the door, once inside Discord was greeted by dozens of mannequins, some of which were bare but the majority of them had stunning design on them. He looked around and gave a whistle of impressment, Rarity walked past him a smirk on her face.
“Marvellous aren’t they? Designed them all myself for the next fashion line in spring.” She said with pride.
“Got to admit…they are nice.” Discord said. “But…”
“But what?” Rarity asked him and raised her eyebrow again.
“I don’t know there is something amiss…” Discord tapped his chin. “How do you model the clothes exactly?”
“Well…I use my magic to animate the mannequins to make movements such as bending and such.” Rarity replied.
“Ever thought about a real model?” He asked.
“I have darling but they are terribly fussy and expensive, not to mention rude at times.” She said with a sniff.
“Well…how about this, I can model your clothes for you for free and-“
No sooner had Discord offered; a dozen pieces of clothing flung themselves at him as Rarity squealed in excitement.
“Oh Discord darling you are a star!” She quickly shoved him into a changing room nearby. “Now be quick, these need to be ready for shipment first thing tomorrow morning!”
A good couple of hours passed by as Discord modelled the various outfits, by the end of it he had lost count at how many he had actually worn. Without warning the cutie mark crusaders had somehow gotten involved and modelled Rarity’s new children’s line of clothing, which made Discord chuckle.
As he put his old outfit back on he remembered Pinkie’s note she had left for him on his first day with the clothes, he figured it must have been Rarity who had made them.
“Say Rarity…you were the one who made the clothing for me right?” He asked.
“Hmm? Oh why yes darling, as much as I didn’t want to Pinkie Pie had persuaded me by reminding me you are after all, a powerful magic user. It’s not every day I get to make clothing for a powerful being is it?” She replied with a titter.
“I suppose not…I just wanted to say…thank you.” He smiled to her.
“No need to thank me dear, it was a favour to a friend.” Rarity replied.
“No I mean it…thank you…Fluttershy liked it and…” He stopped seeing Rarity’s eyebrow raise again and a coy smirk appeared on her face. “You know what; it’s nothing, thank you for the clothes again.”
“I see, well you are most welcome Discord.” Rarity smiled and went back to getting the orders ready.
“I’d like to repay you though…for her sake.” He said walking over to the clothes.
“Discord?” She asked watching him with curiosity.
“Trust me…you’ll like this.” He grinned at her.
He clicked his fingers and the dresses and suits that Rarity had made that all bore various gems levitated into the air, watching with curiosity Rarity sat down on her sofa followed by the three girls who were curious as to what Discord was doing as well. Grinning, he clicked his fingers again and the room’s curtains were drawn suddenly dimming the overall light within the shop, with another click Rarity and the Cutie Mark Crusaders all gasped at what happened next.
All the gemstones that were on the dresses and tuxedoes began to glow faintly; a visible flame matching the colour of the gem was dancing gently inside each gem, giving off a warm glow. Discord snapped his fingers again and the clothes reappeared on their respective mannequins the glowing slowly fading as the light grew in the room, he dusted his hands turning his body round at the four whose mouths were open and he let out a chuckle.
“Really Rarity, a lady like yourself looking so...unladylike.” Discord tutted which caused the girls who had snapped out of it to giggle. “Disgraceful.”
“But what…how…what did…huh?” Rarity babbled.
“It’s a charm I learned many years ago, it creates a small flame that appears within the gem that glows at night faintly. I figured you’d like that for your clothing given, and this is just an assumption, no other clothes manufacture in Equestria knows how to do this trick.” He smirked at her.
“It’s…amazing…but how do you do it?” She asked him. “Could you teach me, so I can use it on future clothing?”
“I was going to.” He smiled. “Think of it as my payment for your help.”
“Thank you Discord…Truly…” Rarity replied with a smile.
Discord spent the next hour teaching Rarity how to harness the magic inside a gem to ignite the flames, after he was finished she thanked him again for all his help and waved goodbye to him as he set off to meet up with Rainbow Dash.
“I like him sis…” Sweetie Belle said with a smile.
“Me too!” Applebloom giggled.
“He is pretty awesome, not as awesome as Rainbow Dash but still awesome.” Scootaloo added.
Rarity smiled down at the girls as she watched Discord walk off into the distance.
‘Maybe I have been too hard on him, it does seem like he is trying to change…and I wonder what’s going on between him and Fluttershy…’ She thought with a giggle. ‘I think I need to have a girly chat with Fluttershy soon.’
Celestia sat on her throne looking down with a tired expression on her face; she hadn’t had a peaceful night and had barely slept a wink. She kept having nightmares about her past and eventually had given up on trying to sleep, instead she kept her mind busy be re-reading the scrolls she had received from Discord, Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie.
She sighed as she got up to go for another walk around the castle, the exercise would eventually tire her down making it easier to sleep at night. As she was about to leave the throne room however the door opened and Luna walked in, an angry and upset expression on her face.
“Lu-Lu what’s wrong?” Celestia asked her.
“Leave us…” Luna said to the guards in the room.
She waited till she was alone with Celestia and walked over to her silently; she looked up into the face of her sister.
“Tia, I visited your nightmare last night…we need to talk…” She said softly.
“About what Lu-Lu?” Celestia replied leading the two over to a pair of nearby armchairs.
They both sat down and there was an uncomfortable silence that hung over them, Celestia dared not ask Luna what she wanted to talk about for fear of sounding impatient. As a few minutes passed, Luna finally spoke up.
“About what happened one thousand years ago…” she turned to look at Celestia, her face angry and hurt. “About what you did to Discord…”
Discord happily made his way across the town, enjoying the warm sun on his skin. As he walked through the market again he noticed Caramel was back at his stall, in the need to vent his chaotic nature and to generally annoy him he approached the man a mischievous grin on his face.
“Well hello there Caramel!” He greeted cheerfully.
“Afternoon Silver, how are you?” Caramel replied equally cheerfully.
Discord raised his eyebrow curiously; he didn’t expect his response to be so happy.
“It goes well, so last night I had some tea with Fluttershy…” He began “And then we both fell asleep on her sofa, was very warm for the both of us.”
“Oh, well I’m glad to hear that, so how do you like our town so far?” Caramel replied back.
Discord frowned slightly, that was not the response he wanted.
“Uhm…I like it, it’s a nice town to be in.”
Discord looked at his face carefully, something seemed…off about Caramel, he was standing there e a cheerful smile on his face. Discord thought he saw Caramel’s eyes flicker for a brief moment, he shook his head and blinked.
“Uh yeah everything is…fine…well I best be off, got a lot of things to do.”
“Ok then Silver you take care now you here?”
Caramel smiled as he went on serving a customer who had turned up, Discord walked away confused and slightly suspicious. After he was a fair bit away from him he turned round and watched the man for a moment, he could definitely feel something was off about him but he couldn’t place his finger on it. Sighing to himself in irritation he put the line of thought to one side he looked at his watch and realised he was fifteen minutes late meeting Rainbow Dash at the library, cursing to himself he increased his walking speed and hurried over to the library. As he came closer to the library he saw Rainbow outside it talking with Twilight, they both glared at him as he approached.
“You’re late.” Rainbow said flatly.
“Yes I know, my apologies I was having fun with Rarity.” Discord smirked back.
Rainbow glared at him more and clenched a fist, but Twilight who saw it as a wind up rolled her eyes and placed a reassuring hand on Rainbow’s shoulder and smiled.
“Well…whatever, we going or what?” She asked.
“Sure, what did you want to do?” Discord replied.
“Dunno.” Rainbow shrugged.
“Helpful.” Discord said sarcastically.
“Well, I got things to be getting on with my book sorting.” Twilight said. “I’ll leave you two to get on with…whatever it is you decide to do.”
“Alright Twi catch ya later.” Rainbow replied.
“I’ll see you this evening then.” Discord added.
“Can’t wait.” Twilight replied with sarcasm.
“Charming.” He smirked back.
Twilight gave a fake laugh and closed the door on the two; Discord looked at Rainbow who looked back at him. There was an awkward silence as the two just stood there, looking around and trying to say something.
“So…” Discord started. “Want to walk?”
“Sure why the hell not.” Rainbow shrugged.
They both set off and began to walk around the edge of the town; again they were both in silence until Rainbow finally said something.
“So AJ told me about her time with you, and how she thinks you are honestly trying to be a friend to Fluttershy.” She said.
“Yeah…I don’t know why but I feel better around her, it’s been a while since someone was nice to me.” He replied.
“Can you blame anyone? After what you did do to Ponyville.” She smirked back at him.
“Fair point.” Discord chuckled. “But…I wasn’t talking about that…I was.” He stopped and shook his head. “Never mind it’s not important.”
“No come on.” Rainbow grinned elbowing his side. “Spill.”
“I said never mind Rainbow.” Discord replied a little more forcibly.
“Ah come on.” Rainbow pressured. “Just tell-“
“I said never mind Rainbow!” He snapped at her suddenly.
“Jeez…alright man calm down I was just winding you up.” Rainbow scoffed.
“Sorry…it’s something I don’t want to talk about…with anyone.” Discord sighed.
“It’s cool.” Rainbow shrugged.
The two carried on their walk again in silence; it wasn’t too long before Rainbow spoke up again.
“As I was saying Silver…I’m glad you’re at least trying but, you still need to convince me. I’m Fluttershy’s oldest friend and I’m very protective of her, and you know what I’m gunna do to you if you hurt her.” She looked at him sternly.
“Yeah I know, relax I don’t intend to do that…something about her makes me not want to be chaotic…you on the other hand.”
Discord clicked his fingers behind his back quietly and a tree root appeared in front of Rainbow’s feet suddenly, she got caught on it and promptly fell over with a startled yelp. Discord smirked down at her as she got up and glared at him.
“THAT was not funny.”
“I beg to differ.” Discord chuckled.
“Alright then Silver.” Rainbow smirked. “I’ll admit it was a good one.”
Rainbow stroked her chin as an idea came to her mind; Discord raised his eyebrow in curiosity as she formed a grin on her face.
“Get yer apples right here!” Applejack cried out to the passers-by.
Applejack was very busy, she had been selling apples for the past few hours and business had been great as she had sold more than she needed to in order to make the days quota. She wasn’t the only vendor in the market, there was Daisy selling her herbs, Red Bartlett was selling his pears and Tinker Tailor was selling his various wares on his stall along with his wife and many others. Discord and Rainbow smirked as they entered the marketplace, they looked at each other and nodded before they separated, Rainbow walked over to Applejack as Discord went around and behind her stall.
“Fresh apples! Get your-“Applejack stopped seeing Rainbow. “Well howdy Dash, how goes it?”
“Pretty good AJ, you?” Rainbow asked.
“Not bad, say…aren’t ya supposed to be with Silver today?” She asked her.
“Was that today? I completely forgot I was meant to be with Silver today.”
Rainbow then coughed signalling Discord to begin, whilst Applejack talked with Rainbow who was pretending to play dumb he snapped his fingers. The apple sign on her stall suddenly changed to show a pear and the apples all became pears, likewise on Red Bartlett’s stall the picture of a pear changed to an apple and his pears also became apples, neither one noticed. Rainbow snickered at the change suddenly; Applejack raised her eyebrow curiously at her friends’ sudden outburst.
“Whatcha snickering at Dash?”
“Oh nothing, well I gotta go I’ll see you later AJ!” Rainbow replied before heading off.
“What is going on with that girl?” She sighed to herself. “Apples get yer fresh apples here!” She continued to cry out. She was confused as to why people were looking over at her and snickering; she shrugged it off and continued to call out about her product only getting more looks and snickers back. She scratched her head and noticed people point at Red Bartlett’s stall snickering as he tried to sell his pears, she gasped seeing his stall covered in apples and was confused. She looked at her own stall and her eyes widened see it filled with pears; she looked back at Red and scratched her head again.
“How did he get all of mah apples?” Applejack said aloud.
At the same time Red noticed his stall had apples on it and looked over to Applejack’s stall seeing it filled with pears, his eyebrow raised up as he walked over to Applejack who in turn began to walk over to him.
“Why…does your stall have pears?” He asked.
“Ah could say the same sugarcube bout them apples.” She replied.
“Odd…well I’d say best thing is to swap stalls I guess and figure out what happened later.” Red suggested.
“Sounds good to me, I’ll just-“
She turned seeing her stall back to normal and both her jaw and Red’s dropped, they looked over to Red’s stall to see his stall was back to normal. They silently went back to their respective stalls confused at what just happened, Applejack scratched her head and jumped when one apple jumped up, bearing the same features as the previous day. It gave her a cocky bow and smirked at her.
“Yah just been pranked me dear.” It cried before suddenly taking off.
Applejack watched it surprised then her face changed to a look of annoyance and anger as she saw the apple jump into the hand of Discord who smirked at her, Rainbow next to him laughing so hard she was using a wall to keep herself upright.
“Oh they are so gunna get it later…” Applejack glared.
“Oh man her face was priceless!” Rainbow said between laughs. “So who we gunna prank next?”
Discord smirked and cracked his knuckles, glad to have a way to vent his inner need to cause chaos. As the day progressed Rainbow and Discord were laying on a cloud looking up the sky contented, they had spent the last couple of hours running all around Ponyville pranking random people, but nothing to serious.
The one prank other than the one they pulled on Applejack that she found to be her favourite was the one they pulled on Quick Scoop, the old man who ran the local newsagent. He had two boxes delivered to his shop containing several magazines he was going to put on the shelves the next day; he picked one up and went inside with it. At that moment Discord snapped his fingers and an identical box appeared in Dash’s hands who then placed it in the original spot before hiding again, when Quick Scoop came out he was surprised to see two boxes there, he shrugged and carried the one Dash had placed inside.
The pair did this another couple of times before Discord upped the ante, when Quick Scoop came out again he was startled at the sight of twenty boxes all sitting outside his shop, he quickly ran inside and slammed the door shut as the two pranksters howled with laughter and removed the extra boxes.
“You know…you’re not a bad prankster, well not as good as me or Pinkie but still not bad.” Rainbow said. “Gee I’m flattered.” Discord said with a snicker.
“That doesn’t mean I like you though.” Rainbow replied. “Not fully anyway, I’m still concerned about Fluttershy’s well-being you know.”
“I know, can see why you are the element of loyalty.” Discord chuckled. “Well, I best be off, I assume Twilight is the kind of girl who gets pissy when people are late.”
Rainbow snorted with a chuckle at that, she gave Discord a light punch on the arm and smirked.
“Nah, but she will get pissy if you re-arrange her books. You know if you fancied pranking her.”
“I see…I might just do that but Tartarus hath no fury then a woman scorned at her books being moved.” Discord replied. Rainbow snickered again and nodded in agreement, Discord gave her a good bye and lept from the cloud gently landing on the ground and dusting himself down. Rainbow leant over and watched him as he headed towards the library.
‘I suppose he’s not as bad as he was last time, I’m still gunna keep my eye on him but…maybe he IS trying to reform himself, either way I found myself another prankster to prank people with.’ Rainbow thought with a chuckle.
Spike grumbled as he headed for the front door, he had been enjoying a nice gemstone sandwich when the door knocked and Twilight had asked him to go see who it was. He opened the door and was greeted by Discord standing there waiting, he rolled his eyes and turned to let him in.
“Twilight! It’s Silver!” He shouted up.
“Ok Spike, get him a drink will you? I’ll be down there in a second.
Spike looked over to Discord who in return looked back at him.
“So…drink?” Spike asked.
“I’m fine thanks Spike.” Discord replied taking a seat on the sofa.
Spike shrugged and went back to the kitchen to finish his sandwich; Discord tapped his fingers on the edge of the sofa looking around the library. It was clean and tidy and the books appeared to be well organized, he stared at them and a mischievous grin formed on his face. He tried to resist at first but Rainbow Dash’s words rang like a sirens alluring music.
‘Nah, but she will get pissy if you re-arrange her books. You know if you fancied pranking her…’
He grinned and snapped his fingers; at once the books began to quickly re-arrange themselves in a random order with some of them have the spine facing inwards rather than outwards. He snickered to himself as Spike came in again, oblivious to the change.
“She still not down yet?” He asked Discord.
Discord shook his head trying not to snicker; Spike sighed and sat next to him leaning back on the sofa, he let his gaze cast upwards as he decided to ask Discord a question.
“Hey Discord…does Fluttershy have a crush on you?” He asked.
Discord was taking back a bit by the question, it wasn’t something he thought a young man would say and he thought about it.
“I…I wouldn’t know, love and relationships isn’t my strong point…” Discord replied scratching his chin. “Why do you ask?”
“Well…don’t tell anyone it’s kind of a secret but…I have a crush on Rarity so I can kinda tell if someone else is crushing on someone.”
“I suppose she could…but why me…it doesn’t make sense…I mean…I don’t think.” He muttered to himself.
“Hey Discord…do you have a crush on Fluttershy?” Spike asked not hearing Discord mumble to himself.
“Wait what who told you that?!” Discord blurted out.
“No one did…” Spike grinned. “You do don’t you?”
“No I mean I don’t think…” Discord pointed to the books. “You realise they are all disorganized.”
“Ah man Twilights gunna flip her lid if she sees that!”
Discord let out a sigh of relief as Spike forgot the conversation and dashed to sort out the books; he heard footsteps coming from the stairs and looked over seeing Twilight walking down the stairs. She looked at Spike who hadn’t noticed her and was franticly sorting the books before glaring at Discord who merely shrugged at her.
“What did you do?” She asked.
“Me? Nothing of the kind.” Discord replied crossing his arms.
“Uhuh…”
“So what do you want to do then Twilight?” He asked.
“Well for a start you’re going to help me and Spike fix these books.” She replied.
“Ok then, let me just-“
“And no magic.” She interrupted with a smirk.
“Fine, gives us something to do I suppose.” Discord shrugged, not entirely bothered.
The three began to sort out the books occasionally exchanging words and playful banter, mostly Spike and Discord winding up Twilight by talking about guy stuff, catching worms, mud wrestling the usual stuff. Discord has no real interest in the topics but it was funny to watch Twilight squirm as Spike vividly describe finding a worm with its guts out, after half an hour the books had been sorted back to normal and the three let out a sigh of relief, Spike went off to get the three a drink as Twilight and Discord took a seat.
“Well that was fun.” Discord said sarcastically.
“Your fault for mixing up my books in the first place.” Twilight replied.
“Fair enough, honestly regret it now I think the last bit of my power has been drained.” He grumbled.
“I’ve been meaning to as you about that…everyone has magic energy within themselves that the use to do whatever, such as Unicorn magic, pegasi magic that allows them to move clouds and fly and then people like Applejack who have a strong affiliation with the earth” Twilight began adjusting her glasses.
“Yes I know that.” Discord said.
“But what about you?” She asked him. “Being a draconequus do you harness magic in a different way?”
“I harness the raw energy in the air, nothing big really.” Discord scratched his chin casually.
“Wait you do what?” Twilight asked looking at him.
“Harness raw energy, I wasn’t born with my own personal magical energy like others are. I was able to take the energy from the air though and channel it into magic; it was one of the reasons for….actually never mind on that last part.” He looked up at the celling as he lent back. “It’s an old form of magic put it that way, it helps when your own natural reserve has diminished.”
“I wonder why the Princess never told me about that…” She wondered to herself.
“Beats me, back in the day I was one of the few who knew how to do it.” Discord shrugged.
He was lying to her, he knew exactly why Celestia hadn’t told her and it further angered him that Celestia had kept the art of his magic secret from everyone.
“Could…you show me how to do it?” Twilight asked him.
Spike returned with the drinks and gave them to Twilight and Discord before sitting himself down on a chair and reading his comic book, Discord paused to sip his drink thinking over Twilight’s question. There was no real reason not to show her how to do it, and besides it would be entertaining to see how Celestia reacted when she found out what he had taught her, something even she couldn’t do.
“I don’t see why not, but it’s not an easy feat Twilight, and Celestia might not approve. What with you being taught old magic by myself.” He smirked at her.
“I think she’ll be ok…I’ll say it’s for research purposes and besides, knowing how your magic works helps us if you ever go chaotic again.” Twilight giggled back at him.
“Learning how the enemy works, clever Miss Sparkle.” Discord chuckled back.
Celestia and Luna sat in the formers bed room sitting at a table that had a tea set upon it; they were both quiet and gently sipped their teas. Luna was waiting for her sister to start the conversation patiently; after ten minutes had passed Celestia sighed and placed her cup down as she looked to Luna.
“Ok Lu-Lu…I’ll tell you, but you have to promise you won’t interrupt me, and any questions you’ll save them for the end ok?”
“Yes Tia, I promise.” Luna replied.
Celestia sighed again and stood up; she walked over to the window and looked out of it crossing her arms behind her. She stared down into the Canterlot gardens at the spot where Discord’s statue once stood; she closed her eyes and sighed once more.
“One thousand years ago…one thousand and three months ago if you want to be precise…” Celestia chuckled softly. “That’s when I first met him…”
Ever since he was a child it had been like this, he was a Draconequus after all. His race was rare and not a lot was known about them, most of the other races would look down at his kind simply for being too different. Unlike the others, Draconequuses were not born with their own magical energy; instead they relied on an old type of magic from the air itself.
This type of magic was often seen as ‘uncivilised’ or ‘barbaric’ to the snobbish upper classes, Discord never really let it bother him anymore. When he was a child he wondered why the other children would pick on him but was always reassured by his mother who would tell him that he was unique, and that was something no one could ever take from him. He adored his parents, his father was a well built and tall man, he always had a smile on his face and was a proud man and proud of his race’s heritage. He worked as a cleaner for the royal family for bad pay because of what he was but he was contented, he knew he would go home to a loving wife and a son he was proud of. Discord’s mother was a beautiful woman, she was the envy of other women for her beauty but she didn’t care about spending time on her appearance, she cared more for her husband and her son Discord more than anything. Discord always felt safe around them, like nothing could ever go wrong as long as he had those two at the end of the day.
This changed however as he came close to his twelfth birthday…
It was the news that everyone was talking about, Discord’s father Entropy had been arrested. His crime was that he had used his magic to attack another maid in the castle, he was innocent of this as he wasn’t even at the castle at the time but the other servants had always been envious of how he was always so happy and cheerful despite how he was treated and wanted him out, and the local baron was more than happy to throw him in the dungeon. With their sole income gone, Discord’s mother had no choice but to take up odd jobs for the residents of the small town they lived in, and she hated it. She would be sneered down on by women and lusted over by men, who saw her as nothing as a bit of meat, but she just smiled and kept on going, she had a son who needed her.
Then one day, she got sick. The doctor said he was unable to determine what had caused her illness and she was forced to stay in bed, Discord stopped going to school to take care of her and was eventually expelled despite his mother’s pleas, he didn’t care though, he’d much rather be at home with his mother anyway. After a week had passed since her illness, she had begun to deteriorate. The doctor gave her a couple weeks to live, the illness being new and strange to him. He on her request had sat Discord down to explain what was going on, Discord liked the doctor, he was one of the few people who didn’t judge him because of his race.
Discord remembered the day she passed away; it was raining heavily which felt appropriate. He had woken up and gone to make her breakfast and found her on her bed dead, He didn’t speak a word when the doctor came to check up on her and then took her body away to prepare it for burial. Shortly after Discord was admitted to an orphanage as he had no adult to look after him, he didn’t speak much after his mother’s death or tried to make friends at the orphanage. He didn’t see any point, they were rude and nasty to him anyway but he simply shrugged it off, he was better than they were and he knew it. He was unique after all.
When he turned fifteen, after two years of teaching himself and remembering what his mother and father had taught him, he had finally managed to harness the magic around him. He was so pleased with himself, Discord kept it hidden from the others in the orphanage for the time being not wanting to get himself into trouble. However one day, he was in the garden minding his own business by himself with his thoughts when two of the children that bullied him came over.
“Hey freak!” One of them called out.
“What do you guys want?” Discord replied not looking at them.
“Who said you could talk back without permission you freak!” The other one said shoving him.
The other children saw this and began to gather round in a circle chanting ‘fight’, Discord got up and dusted himself down.
“Just leave me alone.” He said began to walk away from them.
“Awww what’s the matter, gunna cry?”
“You’re such a baby Discord, no wonder your mummy hated you.”
Discord stopped in his tracks, he slowly clenched his fists.
“What…did you just say?” He replied.
“About being a baby? Or how your mummy didn’t love you enough.”
The two boys high fived each other as the other children began to laugh, Discord felt his anger burning up within him as he turned to face the two his teeth gritted.
“Shut up.” Discord said through his teeth.
“What was that? Speak up little baby.” One of the boys replied.
“I said shut up!” Discord shouted.
“Or what? You gunna cry to mummy, oh wait that’s right she’s dead!” The boy laughed again.
Discord snapped, with a cry he lunged for the two and swung his fist, his punch connected with one of the boy’s face sending him to the ground out cold a small pool of blood pouring from where he had bitten his tongue from the force of the punch. He turned to the other one who was stunned along with the crowd and snapped his fingers, from the ground tree roots sprung up and wrapped themselves around the boy squeezing him tightly, the other children began to scream and run away as the carers of the orphanage came running out to see what was happening.
“Take it back.” Discord said coldly.
“I-I’m s-sorry I-I t-take it b-back!” He boy choked as the roots tightened.
“DISCORD NO!” One of the carers shouted.
Discord was pulled away snapping him back out of his anger and another carer used his magic to make the roots disappear, Discord was given a beating that night with a cane, it was forbidden to use magic on each other at the orphanage and didn’t care why he had done it. Discord sat in his room sniffling as he wiped the tears from his eyes and looked out at the night sky, it was a beautiful night and he saw a shooting star go by. He remembered what his mother had told him about a shooting star and knelt down on the floor; he then looked up at the sky and whispered.
“Please…I wish there was someone I can be friends with…someone who won’t judge me…please…just one…”
Later on in the night he was laying on his bed looking up at the ceiling unable to fall asleep, he rolled over and got up. He pulled a bag from under his bed and began to fill it with what possessions and clothing he had left, when he had finished he slowly crept out of the room and headed for the exit. Looking around to see if he had woken anyone up he then exited the building carefully closing the door on his way out.
He spent the next five years roaming the land making a living by scavenging and petty theft, he began to practise his magic in secret out of anyone’s view in order to survive. He soon learned he could make things such as food and water appear but not money as that drained him of his energy completely just creating one bit. He soon took to pickpocketing or selling his summoned food in order to use the money to buy himself clothing and a place to stay, after he turned twenty he had found a stable if badly paid job helping out in a shop in the capital of the kingdom of Equestria, Canterlot. It wasn’t a glamorous lifestyle but it was a life none the less, he didn’t feel too bad about it after all. He got on fine with a few of his co-workers and he wasn’t treated differently in the local tavern so he just accepted it.
He glared behind him at the man who had walked into him, he didn’t know his name but it wasn’t the first time the man had done it. He muttered to himself as he walked to his private spot in the park, it was a home away from home where he would sit and relax on his days off and read a book or two, listening to the sounds of the birds and he was contented there. However on this day something happened, after spending an hour reading he heard footsteps approaching, he was shocked that someone had found his special spot and waited to see who it was. His jaw dropped as the person stepped into the clearing; it was the last person he ever expected to see.
“And that’s when I first met him.” Celestia giggled to herself. “His face was priceless, like he wasn’t expecting me of all people to appear in that clearing…”
Celestia hadn’t noticed Luna staring at her, her own jaw was dropped and her eyes were wide. Why didn’t she remember any of this? Surely she would have remembered how the Draconequuses were treated, what was preventing her to remember. She pushed the line of thought to allow Celestia to continue.
“He was sweet at first, stuttering and stammering over his words trying to fathom why the Princess was there…”
“P-p-princess C-Celestia?” Discord stuttered out startled.
“Oh hello…I didn’t expect to see anyone else here…who are you?” Celestia replied.
“I-I’m Discord…I c-come here at the w-weekend to you know…get away from it all and relax…” He said rubbing his arm.
“Really?” Celestia giggled “I’ve been coming here now and again since I was little.”
“Oh…”
Discord pouted, now knowing his secret place wasn’t his to begin with. He watched as Princess Celestia took a seat next to him with a smile, he blushed slightly admiring her beauty. Her hair moved as if under an enchantment and her curves were all in the right places, she wore a long beautiful white dress and her eyes seemed to sparkle. She noticed he was blushing and giggled again poking him on the nose.
“So…what are you exactly? I don’t think I’ve seen your kind before…” She pointed to his two different horns.
“I’m…a Draconequus.” He replied ready to hear the verbal bashing he was used to.
“Really? I thought they were all extinct, this is amazing!” Celestia gasped.
Discord was taken aback by this and blinked, she was the first person who reacted this way and he was shocked by it. Celestia saw his shocked face and tilted her head in confusion.
“Are you ok?” She asked him.
“Hmm? Oh yeah I’m fine it’s just…well you’re the first person to react like that.”
“What do you mean?”
“Well if you didn’t know my people aren’t exactly well liked…” He trailed off.
“Why?” she asked.
He let out a sigh and explained about his race, how they use magic and why it made others treat them differently; Celestia was shocked by all of this.
“Oh...I’m so sorry to hear that Discord…I didn’t know.”
“S’fine.” Discord shrugged. “I’m used to it now, you thirsty at all?”
“A little bit.” Celestia replied.
Discord gave a grin and clicked his fingers, instantly making two glasses of ice cold water appear, he handed one to her and took the other. They spent a good hour talking about themselves and enjoying each other’s company and jokes, soon it was time for Celestia to go back and before she did she gave him a hug which startled him.
“What was that for?” He asked.
“Well I always give my friends hugs.” She replied with a giggle.
“Wait…you see me as a friend?” He asked.
“Sure, what else would I see you as?”
“Freak, abomination, scum?” He suggested.
“Hey I’m not like those bigots!” she replied in defence and playfully punched him.
Discord chuckled as they both said good bye and arranged to meet up in the same spot again the following week, Discord headed back to his home a smile on his face. For the first time since his mother died he was feeling happy.
“Mhm, he was a charming young man when I met him.” Celestia replied. “I think the main reason I was pulled towards him was because he was like us, an immortal. He was a friend I could have that would never die from old age…”
“But why didn’t you tell me about him?” Luna asked a little hurt.
“I was only thinking of him, I mean I knew father didn’t really like his kind and wasn’t to happy one was living in the city but I dreaded to think what he would say if he found out his daughter was hanging around with one.” Celestia sighed.
“I…guess that makes sense, what happened next Tia?”
“Well…after the first met up we spent every weekend in our special spot to talk and enjoy each other’s company, he was a funny man and had I felt great when I was with him.”
It had been three months since Discord had first met Celestia, and during that time his mood had changed rapidly. He no longer dreaded getting up during the week to go to work in a town where the majority of the population hated his guts; he no longer dreaded not being able to talk to anyone other than the alcohol he would occasionally drink by himself.
He had something to look forward to in his life, Celestia. His meet ups with her truly gave him hope that the days would get better, that maybe with her as his friend she can convince others his kind were not abominations and he could finally live in complete peace. He also found himself feeling different about her; every time she spoke he would feel warm inside of him and feel at ease. Something about her made him just smile at the mere thought of her and the same was with Celestia, she couldn’t understand why she would truly long for the weekend to come and meet up with Discord. She decided to go a talk to the one person she could trust with her feelings, her sister Luna.
Ever since their mother passed away when they were children, she and Luna had become very close to one another and were each other’s best friends. One evening Celestia knocked on her sister’s door, ready to ask her advice.
“Come in!” Luna called out hearing the knock.
Celestia opened the door and entered a smile on her face. Upon seeing her sister Luna got up from her bed and bounded over hugging Celestia in a tight hug.
“Tia!” She giggled. “What brings you to my humble abode?”
“A serious matter.” Celestia giggled playfully pushing her sister gently. “I need advice.”
“Advice from me? Whatever for?”
Celestia and Luna sat down on her bed crossed legged, she began to tell Luna all about a young man she had met of her age, leaving out who and what he was, and how she had become fond of him. Luna giggled and squealed learning about this mysterious man.
“So is he handsome?” She asked.
“Well…yeah he is.” Celestia blushed with a smile.
“Awww, Tia has a crush on her friend!” Luna giggled.
“I-I do not!” Celestia replied blushing.
“Liar liar pants on fire!” Luna sang with giggles.
Celestia took a pillow and bopped Luna with it who gasped, she then grinned and grabbed her own one and the two began to fight each other with pillows giggling madly. But Celestia couldn’t help but think, did she have a crush on Discord? It seemed to be a bit odd but she had to admit, she did find him attractive and funny and charming. So maybe she did like him?
“So Lu-Lu…do you think I should tell him how I feel?” Celestia asked her.
“Only if you’re sure it’s what you want, do you know if he likes you back?” Luna replied.
“Not yet…but I can find out I think.”
Luna nodded and the two continued chatting about other things until they noticed how late it was, Celestia quietly left her sisters room and silently made her way back to her own bedroom and settled down for the night, a silly smile on her face.
“Tia…you’re not telling me that the young man you liked was…Discord?” Luna asked her eyes widening.
“…Yes…I was in love with Discord.” Celestia admitted.
Luna stared at her; she hadn’t expected that at all. She tried to think why on earth her own sister or even Fluttershy would fall for Discord, a creature of chaotic evil. But she had to admit listening to her sister tell her story made her begin to doubt Discord’s true nature, but she was still far from knowing what caused him to become the man known as the bringer of chaos.
“And that was when my first mistake was made…” Celestia said looking out of the window.
King Terra sat on his throne reading over some documents and discussing things with his advisors, it was going to be a busy day filled with meetings from dignitaries of other nations to discuss trade rights and other various things. He looked up when Luna and Celestia entered the room and stopped his conversation with his advisors to go and greet his daughters with a smile and open arms.
“Good morning my daughters.” He smiled with a hug.
“Good morning father.” The two replied hugging him.
“And what are you two planning to do today hmm?”
The King was very fond of his daughters, ever since their mother died he had done his best to be there for him as well as run the kingdom and for the most part he had done it well, he had made time for them during the week to spend quality time with them and they were pretty happy. It bothered the two a little about how overly protective he was given that Celestia was now twenty and Luna eighteen and considered themselves adults, but they didn’t mind too much. It was just his way of showing he cared about them and trying to be there for them.
“Well…” Luna started. “I was thinking about doing some studying on my moon raising technique.”
“That’s my girl.” Terra smiled. “And you Celestia?”
“I’m meeting up with…a friend today.” Celestia replied.
“Oh? And who might his friend be eh, he a young noble suitor hmm?” He teased.
“Father please.” She giggled. “He’s just a friend.”
“Ok then my dear, you two have fun whilst your poor old father is left with politics.” He chuckled.
He said goodbye to the two as they headed out, his smile dropped as he snapped his fingers and one of the guards came over.
“Your highness?” He asked.
“Follow my daughter please Captain, I want to know who this ‘friend’ of hers is and I want to know now.”
“Yes your highness.” The Captain saluted and left the room.
She stepped into the clearing and looked around trying to find him; he snuck up behind her from his hiding spot behind a tree and grabbed her shoulders suddenly.
“Boo!”
“AAAH! DON’T DO THAT!” She glared at him as he cackled.
She soon joined in with his laughter and the two sat down as Discord snapped his fingers and made a picnic set appear, they set it up and began to enjoy the food, drink and the company. Unknown to them watching from the bushes was the Captain, shocked at what he was seeing.
‘A Draconequus? Didn’t know she would befriend him of all people…’ He thought.
“So Discord…can I ask you a question?” Celestia asked twiddling her hair in her fingers.
“Sure.” He replied.
“H-have you got a girlfriend?”
Discord blinked and looked at her; she was looking at him her face expressing her hope for the answer she wanted to hear.
“W-well n-no I don’t I m-mean remember I-it’s me you’re talking about.” He replied blushing softly.
“W-would you…like to be…you know.” Celestia began.
“B-be what?”
“Discord…do you like me?” She asked.
“W-well y-yeah course I do.”
“I meant…like like me…” she whispered.
Discord gulped, he was feeling rather hot and flustered now but it then clicked in his head. The feeling he got around Celestia...he had feelings for her, and she had feelings for him. He, a freak in the eyes of the majority of people had feelings for the Princess, and she for him.
“Yeah…I-I do…” He whispered back.
Celestia slowly leaned in to him and he leant to her, both blushing and breathing heavily. Gently they locked their lips together gently kissing each other, the Captain had seen enough and quietly left to go inform the King. Discord and Celestia broke the kiss looking at one another before quickly kissing again moaning into each other’s mouths as Celestia climbed into Discord’s lap, she wrapped her arms around the back of his neck as he held her waist, their tongue’s rolling in each other’s mouths fighting for dominance.
They only broke the kiss in order to catch their breaths, a strand of saliva connecting their tongues. The blushed as they looked into each other’s eyes panting softly before locking lips once more and falling to the ground, Celestia rolling on top of him as they fondled each other’s body whilst they kissed.
Her leg wrapped around his and she began to grind softly against him receiving a moan from him in response, to counter he firmly grabbed Celestia’s ass and squeezed making her squeak and let out a soft moan blushing softly.
“T-tease …” she panted.
“You s-started it.” Discord smirked back.
“And I’m g-going to finish it.” She purred back as she let part of her dress slip off her shoulders revealing her bare chest to him.
“Yes…we did.” Celestia blushed but couldn’t help smile at the memory. “He was so…gentle…so passionate, the way he used his-”
“I don’t want to know Tia!” Luna interrupted with embarrassment.
Celestia let out a chuckle as she carried on her tale.
“When I got back to the castle, father wasn’t too pleased. You wouldn’t remember this Lu-Lu because he took me aside in private to…talk about what the Captain had seen.”
Celestia and her father walked side by side through the castle hallways, when she had gotten home he had dismissed his advisors and asked her to come with him to the study as there was something he wanted to talk about. As they walked he hadn’t uttered another word and Celestia began to worry slightly.
“Father what’s wrong? You’ve said nothing since we began walking.”
Terra remained silent as they came to the study; he opened the door and gestured for her to enter.
“Get in.” He said sternly.
Celestia began to get more and more worried as she entered, when she did she heard the sound of the door being closed and she turned around and was about to speak before he spoke first.
“So…tell me about this lad you’re seeing.” He said as he walked around to his chair.
“O-oh w-what lad father?”
“Don’t play dumb Celestia, I had Captain Long Strike follow you and-“
“Wait you had me followed?!” Celestia shouted angrily. “I’m twenty years old father don’t you trust me!?”
“I do Celestia now still your tongue!” He shouted back.
Celestia sat in the chair in front of his desk and crossed her arms, clearly angry at what her father had done.
“Now…” He continued. “I have no problem with you dating boys, you are as you said twenty but I will NOT have you seeing his kind.”
“What do you mean his kind?” She asked.
“You damn well know what I mean! A filthy Draconequus!” He spat out the last word.
“He is not filthy!” Celestia snapped back. “Why do you and everyone else seem to have a problem with his kind?”
“BECAUSE YOU CAN’T TRUST THEM!” He shouted suddenly in his royal Canterlot voice standing up. “THEY CHEAT AND THEY LIE AND THEY DESTROY!”
“HOW DARE YOU! DISCORD IS A GENTLEMAN AND A REAL SWEET HEART!” Celestia shouted back at him in her own voice and stood up to match his height.
“HIS KIND KILLED YOUR MOTHER!” He roared.
Celestia’s eyes widened in shock, she had been told her mother had died when she was five and Luna was three.
“What…” She whispered falling back into her seat.
Terra sighed and sat back down, he rubbed his head and there was a long silence that hanged in the air.
“When you were young…an assassin broke into the castle…and killed your mother as she slept, the bastard got away but not before the guards got a description of him…he was a Draconequus and matched the description of the one you call Discord.”
“But…but that’s impossible, Discord is only twenty he wasn’t even in Canterlot at the time!” Celestia protested her eyes tearing up.
Terra sighed; this wasn’t going the way he planned it to.
“Celestia…I know it’s hard but…Draconequuses are tricky beings…Discord could very well be lying about his age.”
Celestia chocked back a sob, on one hand she loved Discord and wanted to believe he was honest about who he was, but on the other hand she knew her father wouldn’t lie about something like this.
“Celestia?” He asked softly.
“I…I want to believe he is innocent father…I love him.” She said with silent tears falling down her cheeks.
“I know my dear…look.” He started and leant on his elbows. “Can I ask you to do something for me?”
“What?”
“Can you convince him to come to the palace? If he is innocent then I will let him go and you two can be together, I’ll have the guards who are still around identify him as the attacker or not…”
Celestia gasped and placed a hand over her mouth, how could he even suggest that. He was asking her to betray the man she had fallen in love with, but…she felt like she needed to know if Discord was truly who he was. Hours seemed to pass with the two in silence, finally Celestia spoke up.
“Ok father…I will, but you have to promise me you won’t hurt him or arrest him.
“So where are we going Tia?” Discord asked for what seemed to be the hundredth time.
“It’s a surprise Discord, be patient.” Celestia giggled.
She was leading him through the palace gardens blindfolded; she had told him she had wanted to show him something special. He didn’t care what, as long as he got to be with the one he loved he was all for it. Eventually she stopped him and he could hear the hesitation and nervousness in her voice, he heard her take a few steps away from him and stop.
“Discord…please know I love you and I trust you…”
“What do you mean?” Discord replied removing the blindfold.
No sooner did he remove it he jumped in surprise and panic, he was standing in the courtyard of the palace with hundreds of guards surrounding him. Ahead was Celestia looking down on the brink of tears and beside her was her father, King Terra.
“Seize him.” He pointed at Discord.
Without time to react Discord was grabbed by half a dozen guards who firmly held him in place, he cried out as one of them punched his stomach causing him to buckle over.
“FATHER NO YOU SAID YOU WOULDN’T-“
Celestia was interrupted by her father back handing her.
“Be quiet you foolish girl!” He growled. “Take her to her room and keep her there.”
Two guards began to take her away despite her sobbing and protests, Discord watched in disbelief. The one person he had opened up to, he had trusted, he had loved…had betrayed him, she had stabbed him in the back as well as his heart. At that moment he felt numb, like all the warmth had forcibly been removed from his body, he clenched his fists and closed his eyes tightly gritting his teeth.
“Sir it’s not him, the attacker was definitely a unicorn.”
“I don’t care, throw that scum in the dungeons.”
“What?” Celestia cried break out of the grip of the guards. “You lied to me!”
“Of course I did, you honestly think I was going to allow you to be with this…thing?!” Terra shouted at her.
Whilst they were arguing Discord was staring at the floor, he hadn’t heard her plea as she was being dragged away before; his mind was racing with thoughts. He had been betrayed…he had his love ripped out of him and for what? Because he was a draconequus.
He felt a sudden new burst of energy in him; he growled out and fought against the guards who tried their best to hold onto him. Everyone watched in shock as Discord roared out and a blast wave sent the six guards flying, two large wings shot from his back one of a bat the other of a Pegasus. He growled as his powers began to escalate and he roared out again.
“YOU LIED TO ME CELESTIA! I TRUSTED YOU! I FUCKING LOVED YOU AND YOU STABBED ME IN THE BACK!”
“N-no please...” Celestia sobbed.
“I’LL GET YOU FOR THIS TERRA! I’LL GET YOU ALL BACK! I’LL TURN YOUR FUCKING KINGDOM INTO A CHAOTIC WASTELAND!”
“DON’T JUST STAND THERE, SEIZE HIM!” Terra cried out.
The guards hesitantly began to approach Discord but he suddenly took off into the sky and fled, Terra ordered the Pegasus guards to hunt him down whilst he headed back inside to begin preparations for a possible new threat. Celestia fell to her knees, her tears falling down her face as she watched Discord slowly disappear into the distance.
Celestia sobbed softly as she sat on her bed, her face in her hands. Luna stared at her, tears in her own eyes as she slowly made her way over and placed an arm around her sister.
“I never meant for it to happen…I trusted father and he lied to me, just so he could get to him…”
Luna let her sob into her shoulder, after that incident there father had suddenly been taken ill and passed away with a week of becoming ill. No one knew how or why he suddenly died; she and Celestia were made the new rulers and took over form their father. When they were in a different part of the kingdom on a royal visit a few months later, word had arrived that Discord had returned and was causing complete chaos to Canterlot and no one was able to stop him, at the time she didn’t know who he was and only knew him as a villain who needed to be stopped. Celestia and Luna battled with him before using the elements to turn him into stone; Luna had noticed Celestia’s reluctance during the fight but hadn’t paid much attention to it.
But now she knew why, why Celestia never wanted to speak about him, why she would frequently visit his statue. She hated her father for what he did; he had used his daughter for his own gain.
“On that day…Discord lost his mind…” Celestia said between sobs. “He fell into the madness that was Chaos…changing him forever…”
Luna stoked her back for a while as Celestia’s sobs became shorter; soon she had stopped and stood up.
“But…if all that happened, why didn’t he get his revenge on you when he broke out of his stone prison?” Luna asked.
“Because…he was practically insane by that point, any rage he had probably burnt out and in its wake was the need to be chaotic and unbalance things.”
She started and walked to the window, she looked out of it before carrying on.
“That’s why I want Fluttershy to succeed…that’s why I want them to be together, to repair the damage I caused and so he can understand he CAN be loved…”
“Hurry Discord there going to be here soon!” Fluttershy giggled as she raced around the house cleaning.
Discord grumbled as he helped get everything all set up, after his time with Twilight, Fluttershy had suggested to the girls they all come over for a sleepover to chat and discuss about Discord. Fluttershy was also planning on using the sleepover as the time to tell the girls how she truly felt about Discord, once he fell asleep that is.
Discord didn’t really enjoy the idea but gave up after a cute plea from Fluttershy and agreed to help, as long as he was left alone in his room when they arrived to have some rest. So far the house was practically spotless and the kitchen was filled with various arrays of snacks and food ready for the evening, Discord had gotten over his first initial annoyance of house work when he decided to use Angel as a brush by turning him into one when Fluttershy wasn’t looking.
At about half past seven there was a knock on the door and the sounds of people chattering outside of it, Fluttershy squealed in happiness running to the door. She opened it to be greeted by the other girls and they all giggled with happiness and greeted one another, Fluttershy took a step to her side to allow them to enter the house. As they past Discord they all gave him different greetings, Pinkie gave him a hug, Twilight smiled polite as did Rarity, Rainbow gave him a high five and Applejack gave him a strong handshake. Not before punching him in the arm as revenge for the market incident with Rainbow earlier, Fluttershy scowled at her but giggled when Rainbow told her of the actual prank.
As the evening grew later and dinner had been eaten, the girls bid Discord good night as he decided to retire early that night, mainly to get away from all the girly talk. He settled on his bed and opened up one of the few books he had borrowed from Twilight and began to read, the book he started was a history book that detailed the most major events of the last one thousand years, a book Twilight suggested to him so he may catch up with everything since his first imprisonment.
“So Fluttershy…has Discy really been ok to live with?” Pinkie asked.
“Oh he has been a real gentleman; he helps with cooking and cleaning and is very polite to me. Angel seems to still be having problems with him but Angel is stubborn.” Fluttershy replied.
“Seriously? I still can’t believe he has been that. No offence Flutters.” Rainbow Dash added.
The girls giggled as they continued their talk, the girls began to have a few apple ciders from Sweet Apple Acres and began to feel lightly buzzed. It was then that the girls decided to play a game of truth or dare and Fluttershy saw an opportunity to reveal her feelings, when the time was right. Pinkie was about to start the game off but Rarity interrupted.
“As a lady I believe I should be the one to be given the first challenge.” Rarity said.
“Okie Dokie Lokie, truth or dare?” Pinkie giggled.
“Hmm…I suppose I better start the evening off with the first dare.” Rarity replied.
“Ok uhm…uhm…oh I know!” Pinkie giggled grinning with mischief. “I dare you to wear your panties on your head for the rest of the night!”
The girls began to giggle as Rarity blushed a bright red, groaning she complied and stood up, she bent forwards towards the girls grumbling as she slipped from under her nightdress her black panties and reluctantly placed them on her head crossing her arms in a huff. The girls stared at her before bursting out in laughter once more; Rarity raised her head up blushing even more and a scowl on her face.
“Ok my turn, I choose Applejack. Truth or Dare?”
“Hehe, ah choose dare!” She grinned.
“I dare you to admit something embarrassing about yourself!” Rarity said.
Rainbow Dash gave Rarity a high five as Applejack glared at the pair, Pinkie and Twilight giggled as Fluttershy tried her best not to giggle as well.
“Alright then…when ah was a teen….ah kindah wanted to be…an actress in a drama…” She blushed with embarrassment.
There was a brief pause before Rainbow and Pinkie burst into a fit of laughter and fell onto their backs, Rarity let out a snort of laughter before composing herself with a smile, Twilight giggled along with Fluttershy as Applejack fumed.
“Yeah yeah real funny, I choose Rainbow Dash.” Applejack glared.
“Why the hell not? I choose dare!” Rainbow said between laughs.
“I dare you to reveal a secret as well that’s just as embarrassing!” Twilight suddenly said with a grin.
Everyone’s eyes were on Rainbow in anticipation as she gritted her teeth and let out a sigh.
“When I was twelve my mum made me do…ballet classes.” She crossed her arms looking away.
Once again there was a brief pause before Pinkie and Applejack were on the floor again laughing their butts off, Rarity’s composure failed her and she burst out laughing along with Twilight, Fluttershy giggled behind her hair trying her best not to burst out laughing. Rainbow just glared at them all as she tried her best not to storm off in a strop.
“Ok Twilight…truth or dare?” Rainbow glared.
Twilight was having a good time and her mind wasn’t thinking correctly and she giggled to herself.
“Dare!” She giggled.
“I dare you to reveal your secret crush!” Rainbow grinned evilly.
Twilight went bright red, the girls stopped laughing as a chorus of ‘ooo’ sounded around the room and they all looked at her.
“I….I have a crush on….Big Mac…” Twilight muttered rubbing her arm.
Everyone stared at her with open mouths; they weren’t expecting Twilight to say that. Applejack felt strangely happy at this, but at the same time confused and didn’t know why. Rainbow Dash put her arm around Twilight and congratulated her as she laughed and Pinkie demanded the have a party to celebrate it, Twilight blushed as she groaned in annoyance. Fluttershy merely played with her hair blushing as her heart began to race.
“Fluttershy? It’s your turn now dear.” Rarity said.
“O-oh ok…w-well seeing a-as everyone is choosing dare…I chose d-dare.” She said.
“Now Flutters.” Rainbow started. “If you’re not comfortable, you can always choose truth.”
“N-no it’s ok…I want to.” Fluttershy smiled.
“Ok then…hmm, I dare you to…” Rarity had an idea and smiled, she knew Fluttershy had a crush on someone. Her women’s instinct told her. “To tell us if you have a man you love in your life.”
Everyone went silent as they looked at Fluttershy awaiting the response.
‘Ok Fluttershy…this is it, it’s now or never…’ She thought with a gulp.
“I…l-love Discord…” She whispered.
“Say what sugarcube? Speak up.” Applejack said.
Fluttershy swallowed and made a whimper before speaking up.
“I love Discord…”
“Flutters you gotta speak up we can’t hear you!” Pinkie giggled.
“I said I love Discord.” Fluttershy replied louder.
The room went a deathly silent as the girls all stared at her in shock; Fluttershy whimpered and began to play with her hair.
‘Oh no…they don’t approve…oh no what am I going to do?’ She began to panic in her head.
“I knew it.” Rarity chuckled.
Fluttershy blinked as she stared at her wide eyed, Rarity smiled to her as did the others. She had known all along?
“You…knew?” Fluttershy asked.
“Of course darling, we all knew. We’ve seen how you have been treating him and how you act when he’s around you.” Rarity smiled.
“You…don’t disapprove or hate me?” Fluttershy asked softly.
“Heck of course not Flutters.” Rainbow grinned. “We may find it a tiny bit odd but we’re your friends and we’ll support you with whatever you want to do, course if he does anything…” Rainbow and Applejack cracked their knuckles.
“Please don’t do that! I hate the noise!” Rarity winced.
The girls giggled as Rarity glared at them, Fluttershy’s eyes began to water up as she smiled. She couldn’t believe her friends supported her. The night progressed and eventually the girls settled down for the night in Fluttershy’s room and drifted off to sleep.
Discord tossed and turned in his bed, he was groaning and his face was contorted with agony, his entire body was covered in sweat. As he thrashed about he knocked over the lamp on the bedside table and it fell to the floor with a crash, across the hallway in Fluttershy’s room Fluttershy woke up suddenly with a gasp in her bedroom hearing the crash; she turned the lamp on in her room and slowly got out of bed putting on her dressing gown as the others all woke up from the crash.
“That came from Discord’s room…we should go see if he’s ok.” She said to herself.
The others soon got up with a yawn and began to follow Fluttershy out of the room.
He looked back with his arm extended out, his eyes were wide and he was panting heavily. He was calling out to Fluttershy who was on the floor and had a look of terror on her face, she stumbled to her feet and ran after to catch him up, he grabbed her outstretched hand and they carried on running. In the distance there was a mob of angry people running after them each branding some form of weapon, there eyes were completely red and all of them had faces of pure rage and malice.
Discord and Fluttershy ran over the bridge as quick as they could, they were going to try and reach Zecora’s hut to escape the mob chasing them. It was found out by the townsfolk that Silver was actually Discord and was furious, the mob had been formed up by Caramel who had seen a chance to get revenge on Discord and they had quickly amassed outside Twilight’s library where he was currently at with the girls.
Seeing this Twilight and the others had tried to calm the mob down as Fluttershy and Discord made it out the back, things escalated however when the mob got more angry and threatened violence on the girls if they did not let them pass. When Caramel noticed Discord making a break for it the mob blew up and a stray makeshift Molotov was thrown into the library setting it on fire, looking back Fluttershy’s feet tripped over one another and she fell over in pain. Discord had stopped in order to call out to her and give her a hand; they rushed past her cottage both panting heavily as they entered the forest.
They took a moment to stop and looked back panting; they couldn’t see the mob behind them and breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly there was a series of cries all around them as the mob slowly emerged from the shadows in a circle surrounding them, Fluttershy cried out and clung to Discord in fear. He growled and put one arm around her protectively, his eyes scanned around the crowd looking for a way to break out.
“How long did you think you could keep this up Discord?” Caramel said.
“You think we would accept your kind, after what you did?” Another man said slowly dissolving into a copy of King Terra.
“SHUT UP!” Discord shouted.
He made a break for it and barged his way past some of the clones gripping tightly onto Fluttershy, they ran for what seemed like hours having to keep changing direction to avoid the sudden appearances of more clones. Eventually they were cornered against a large oak tree with nowhere to go; they slowly backed up until their bodies were touching the bark itself.
All around him the people began to form into more various people from his past, Caramel, King Terra, the bullies from the orphanage, Princess Luna and the elements. Discord’s eyes went wide in fear as the last one formed into that of his chaotic form and smirked.
“I told you Discord…they won’t accept us, not even the one who you loved could…” Chaos chuckled.
The world around them distorted, Fluttershy suddenly disappeared as the area changed to Canterlot castle, and Discord gasped seeing hundreds of guards surrounding him with King Terra up to a small tower looking down with disgust. He suddenly heard Fluttershy cry out for him and turned round to see her tied up to a stake, her face was stained from a combination blood were she had been struck and tears.
“FLUTTERSHY!” Discord cried.
“So…” Chaos materialized beside him.” Do you really care about her? Or would you rather get your revenge, were stronger than all these guards combined and Terra is a weak old fool. Think about it Discord, we could get revenge for all he has put our kind through!”
He ignored Chaos and immediately charged to where Fluttershy was, as he got closer the area changed again and he was running at Terra. Terra had his sword drawn but looked exhausted and was breathing heavily, Discord scoffed and turned round and headed to where Fluttershy was now.
“All those years…treated differently… the rage we kept under wraps…could all be released now on the ones who caused it all.” Chaos purred floating beside him as he ran to Fluttershy.
“FUCK OFF!” He roared swiping at Chaos.
Chaos vanished with a laugh has the area changed again and this time he saw Terra, Celestia, the ones who picked on him in his childhood as well as several others who caused his life misery in front of him. They were all chained to a pole each and looked up at him with a mixture of fear and utter disgust, Discord’s hands shook as he realised he could very well inflict his revenge, the built up rage of a thousand years. He began to advance on them almost in a trance like state grinning manically, but was snapped out of it by Fluttershy’s scream.
He turned to see the stake she was at being set alight and immediately took off towards her, cutting down the apparitions of guards and people who got in his way getting wounded several times in the process. As he reached her he shot and arm out to grab and pull her off but was stopped by sharp stabbing pain to his stomach, he looked behind him to see Chaos holding a blade looking irritated.
“Forget her she’s nothing! Go get our revenge!” He hissed.
“N-no she's different!” Discord groaned as he slowly pulled himself of the blade.
He looked up to see he was back in the room with the chained tormentors and stared at them, his eyes slowly started to turn to their original yellow and red and a psychotic grin formed on his face, Chaos watched with glee as Discord slowly advanced towards his captives and slowly began to laugh.
“Yes…unleash our rage Discord…let them feel our pain!” Chaos grinned.
“DISCORD PLEASE! I KNOW THERE IS GOOD INSIDE YOU, PLEASE DISCORD!” Fluttershy screamed.
Discord heard her scream and began to cry out in in agony as he struggled to turn around away from the captives, Chaos watched this with a look of concern on his face, and he growled once more grabbing Discord’s shoulder.
“Don’t fight it! Release your-“
Discord delivered a punch suddenly into Chaos’s face catching him off guard and sending him flying and to the ground, Discord panted as he suddenly shot off towards Fluttershy. He could see her as the flames became wilder and Fluttershy struggling to free herself, he roared and pulled her from the stake in one mighty pull and held her softly as she cried form the minor burns she had already received.
“It’s ok…I’ve got you your safe now.”
“I doubt that.”
Chaos suddenly grabbed Discord’s throat and slammed him into the wall hard, Discord tried to struggle against his grip but couldn’t. He cried put in pain as the blade sunk into his chest and into the wall behind him, he coughed up blood as he winced and watched Chaos grab Fluttershy by her hair and start to back away.
“WE WILL NEVER BE FUCKING FREE OF THIS DISCORD! OF ANY OF THIS! SHE DOESN’T CARE ABOUT US NO ONE EVER HAS! YOU NEED TO WAKE THE FUCK UP AND FULLY EMBRACE WHAT WE ARE AGAIN, WHAT MADE US STRONG!” Chaos roared.
Discord coughed again as the world began to darken, he saw Fluttershy being dragged away by Chaos, screaming for him tears flowing down her face. The last thing he saw was Chaos and Fluttershy faded out before he blacked out.
“NO!” Discord screamed as he bolted upright in a cold sweat.
The door to his room burst open and Fluttershy stood there with a look of panic and concern on her face, Discord was panting heavily looking forward his eyes wide in utter shock. Fluttershy quickly raced round and pulled him into a gentle hug.
“Shh…it’s ok Discord it was just a bad dream-“
She was interrupted as Discord pulled her into a tight hug burying his face into her chest and suddenly breaking down in tears; Fluttershy wrapped her arms around him and held him tightly as he sobbed into her heavily. The girls soon joined them in the room all watching in shock as he clung to her, Fluttershy stoked his back and gently rocked him back and forth as Discord continued to sob.
“I’m so sorry Fluttershy, I’m so sorry!” Discord said between his sobs.
“You have nothing to be sorry for…” Fluttershy replied holding him tighter.
The girls watched unsure as to what was happening, they watched as the man of chaos, a man that was evil and on the road to being reformed wept like a loved one had died. Pinkie’s hair deflated slightly as her lip trembled and she got onto the bed as well hugging Discord and Fluttershy in comfort, she was soon joined by the others one by one as they offered their comfort to him as he sobbed letting out one thousand years of bottled emotions.
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“Hey Silver you coming for a coffee?” Red Bartlett asked.
“Sure, Applejack you coming?” Discord replied looking over to Applejack.
“Nah, ahm gunna clean up here then head on home seeing as we’re nearly outta apples. I’ll see yah tomorrow Silver.” Applejack replied picking an empty bucket up.
“Alright I’ll catch you later then.” Discord replied.
The two said their goodbyes and Silver left with Red Bartlett, Applejack smiled as she watched the two leave. It had been six months since Discord was freed from his stone prison to be reformed, in that time he had managed to integrate himself successfully into Ponyville under the alias of Silver Tongue, Fluttershy’s friend from Detrot. During most days he would assist Applejack or Applebloom in selling apples in the marketplace and on others he would help the other five girls.
From time to time Applejack would have to chase Discord in a fit of rage as he insisted on turning some of the left over apples into animated creatures, causing a good laugh for the other members of the Apple family.
He and Applejack would also go off with Red Bartlett for lunch breaks and today was no different, aside from Applejack not joining them of course. Red had come to enjoy Discord’s company finding his wit and sometimes childlike maturity when it came to pranking people around the town fun and Discord had come to enjoy Red’s in return, finding him to be a good trustworthy friend as with Big Mac.
The two came to the café just as Fluttershy was coming out, she saw them both and waved to them and came over. She embraced Discord with a warm hug to which he happily returned.
“Hello Red, how are you doing this afternoon?” She asked.
“I’m fine thank you Miss Fluttershy, yourself?” He replied.
“I’m fine thank you, well I must be off I need to see Twilight about something. I’ll see you later Silver.”
Fluttershy smiled and gave him a kiss on his cheek, Discord smiled happily as he watched her walk off. Red chuckled and nudged him in the side with a goofy grin on his face.
“When you going to ask her out Silver?”
“W-wait what do you mean I mean were just friends.” Discord replied quickly.
“Uhuh.” Red said unconvinced.
Red kept teasing him as they sat down to order their drinks much to the annoyance of Discord, Fluttershy happily walked through the town and couldn’t help but hum to herself as she walked to Twilight’s home.
However Fluttershy was not all too happy, in the six months since he was released Discord had begun to have nightmares that ranged from minor ones to ones where we would wake up screaming in cold sweat panicking. Fluttershy was growing more and more concerned for Discord’s well-being as he would sometimes spend nights staying awake and refused to sleep. Fluttershy had offered to help him and asked him if he wanted to talk about his nightmares but each time he said it was nothing and just being there for him was enough. Last night Discord was an especially nasty nightmare it seemed and the pair had stayed up for a large portion of the night, Fluttershy silently holding him in her arms comforting him.
To Fluttershy this was the final straw, she had had enough though and decided to ask Twilight if she would be willing to contact the Princesses to see if there was any way they could help her. She knocked on the door and waited for an answer patiently, the door was opened by Spike.
“Oh hey Fluttershy come on in.” He said before turning his head and yelling. “TWILIGHT! FLUTTERSHYS HERE!”
“Ok Spike thank you.” Twilight replied from the top of the stairs.
Fluttershy entered the library and took a seat on the sofa; she politely declined a drink from Spike as she waited. It wasn’t too long until Twilight descended down the stairs with a smile on her face.
“Afternoon Fluttershy, how are you?” She asked giving Fluttershy a friendly hug.
“Oh I’m fine thank you Twilight, yourself?” She replied and returned the hug.
“I’m fine thanks, so what can I do for you?” Twilight asked as they both sat down the sofa.
“Well…you remember that night you girls came over and Discord…well…broke down as it were.” Fluttershy started. “Yeah…that was really strange seeing him like that if I’m honest and no offence but back then I didn’t think he could express those kinds of emotions.” Twilight replied.
“I understand.” Fluttershy said unoffended. “But ever since that night, he has been having on and off nightmares about something but won’t open up, claiming its nothing and I shouldn’t worry about it.”
She paused and fiddled with her hair her eyes watering up slightly as she sniffled.
“But I am worried Twilight.” She continued. “I see him some nights suffering in silence and there’s nothing I can do about it!” She chocked back a sob.
Twilight put her arm around Fluttershy and gently rubbed her arm to comfort her, she allowed Fluttershy the time to calm herself before Fluttershy continued.
“And I was wondering…would you send a scroll to Princess Celestia? To see if she can help?” Fluttershy asked.
Twilight sighed and stroked her chin.
“I don’t think they can Fluttershy, not that she wouldn’t want to help because of course she would want to help you. But I’m guessing she would say that you need to be patient and wait for Discord to open up to you, he needs to truly trust you one hundred per cent if he is truly to be reformed enough.”
“But he is reformed though…” Fluttershy whispered.
“If he was Fluttershy…that ring would come off wouldn’t it.” Twilight replied stroking Fluttershy’s back. “You need to give these things time.”
Fluttershy knew Twilight was right, if she was going to prove herself to Celestia and to Discord she would have to be more patient. It would be tough to see the one she loved go through this pain with no way to truly vent it out, but she knew it would be worth it in the long run.
“I know Twilight…thank you.” Fluttershy smiled at her.
“It’s what friends are for.” Twilight hugged her.
Fluttershy said her goodbyes and thanked her once more; she headed back through the town thoughts raced through her mind. She wanted to help Discord but didn’t want to push him into telling her what was wrong, it was at that moment she had an idea. What if she told him how she felt, would that be enough for him to understand he could tell her anything? She decided that when Discord got home that evening she was going to make him a nice dinner, settle down with him in the living room and open her heart to him and take the risk.
As she came out of her thoughts she found herself outside of her home, she opened the door and went inside taking a seat in her armchair. She sighed to herself trying to figure out just how to exactly tell Discord and felt her eyes growing weary from the lack of rest and slowly drifted off to sleep.
“So come on Silver, why haven’t you asked her yet?” Red insisted.
“Asked her what?” Discord replied.
Red gave him a deadpanned look as he sipped his coffee.
“Don’t play dumb with me, you have feelings for Fluttershy.” Red grinned.
Discord remained silently as he sipped his coffee and looked away, this only served to make Red’s grin bigger.
“I knew it!” He chuckled as he slapped the table triumphantly. “So when you going to tell her?”
“I…don’t know…I mean sure I like her she’s a great friend but…” Discord sighed. “The last woman I loved well….it didn’t end well.”
“Come on man, we’ve all had that happen to ourselves at one point in our lives. Heck me and Applejack dated for a while.” Red shrugged.
“Really? You and her?” Discord asked raising his eyebrow.
“Yeah well…it didn’t last too long, we had a few dates and…other things but it wasn’t going anywhere and we decided to remain friends.”
“Interesting.” Discord started. “Must use that info later…” he muttered.
“Getting back on track, you should tell her how you feel Silver.” Red continued.
“I know I know but…there are things I need to be sure of first…with myself.”
Discord gave Red a look and Red understood it as a sign of ‘please don’t ask’ and nodded, respecting his request and finished his coffee.
“Well I’d best be getting back to work then, same time tomorrow?” Red grunted as he got up.
“Alright take care Red, I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Discord got up and made his way to Fluttershy’s house, he sighed as he began to race thoughts through is mind, Red did have a point. He did have some feelings for Fluttershy, but he didn’t know exactly how he felt, did he just have a crush on her? Did her love her? He wasn’t sure; his past kept coming up each time he tried to think about his feelings for Fluttershy and it drove him to the brink of despair, he let out a groan of frustration as he crossed over the bridge that led out of the town.
The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end suddenly as Discord crossed past the border of the forest, he stopped and squinted into the trees again and saw something move, growling he clenched his fist and slowly advanced to the edge of the forest. He stopped when he heard the sounds of hushed whispers and the sudden sound of wings taking off; Discord stood still waiting for any other sound.
A few minutes passed and no other sounds could be heard other than the usual sounds of the forest, cautiously Discord backed up and turned around heading to Fluttershy’s house.
Fluttershy let out a sigh of happiness as she exited the shower, grabbing her towel and humming to herself as she wrapped it around her body. She picked a second towel up and wrapped her hair up in it before exiting the bathroom, as she left accompanied by the steam from her hot shower and she entered her bed room walking over to her drawers to look for some clothes. She was going to choose a special outfit to help her when she would tell Discord that evening how she felt, as she picked up a dress she heard the door suddenly close.
She let out a gasp and spun around on the spot to see Discord, he was wearing nothing but a pair of loose trousers. He stood there leaning on the wall smirking at her with his arms crossed; he slowly started to walk over to her with a low purr rumbling from his chest.
“D-Discord what are y-you doing?” She stuttered with a blush.
“Oh nothing really…thought I’d come by and let you know that…well…I know.” He chuckled.
“K-know what?” She asked.
He stopped as he came face to face with her and leant down slightly, his face inches away from hers. She felt her heart beginning to beat faster and faster as her breathing became rapid; her chest began to tighten as she felt his breath gently flow onto her face.
“That….” He whispered leaning closer to her head. “You…” He purred into her ear. “Love me…”
Fluttershy’s face went bright red as her eyes widened; her legs began to quiver as her stomach felt as if it was tying itself in knots.
“You see Fluttershy…the thing is.” Discord purred into her ear. “I…love you too.” He smiled pulling his head back.
Fluttershy stared at him her eyes wide, she felt her eyes tearing up slightly and her lip began to quiver. Without warning she threw herself at him wrapping her arms around his neck and locking her lips with his, the force of it sent Discord stumbling backwards onto her bed and he wrapped his arms around her waist as he rolled his tongue with hers. Fluttershy was in utter bliss as her hands began to ram over his body, she moaned into his mouth as his hands explored her switching from her neck to her lower back. She broke the kiss and let out a gasp as his hands firmly grasped her ass and she blushed looking down at him, he looked back up at her panting softly staring into her eyes waiting for her approval.
With trembling hands she slowly raised herself up so she was sitting on top of his waist and she brought her hands up to the towel on her head discarding it to the floor letting her wet hair flop down over her face, Discord let out a rumble from his chest as she brought her hands to the other towel and she began to pull it down when he placed his hands on hers.
“Only if you want to…” He said softly to her.
“Only...for you.” She replied almost with a whisper.
Discord lowered his hands placing them on her hips lightly as she in one quick movement slipped the towel off and blushed redder, her ample breasts bounced gently as they were freed from the towel's grasp and she hid her face behind her hair as Discord’s eyes widened slightly.
“I-I hope t-that you d-don’t f-find me-“
She was interrupted as he pulled her down pressing her chest into his and locked his lips with hers causing her to yelp in surprise. His hands grabbed her ass once more as he began to fondle her cheeks, making Fluttershy whimper and moan as she began to grind her body against Discord's. Discord groaned inside of Fluttershy’s mouth as he felt his shaft begin to harden in his pants, Fluttershy felt this as well and blushed. She shifted herself to give herself access to his waistline, biting her lip as she began to stroke him through the fabric of his trousers receiving a moan of pleasure from Discord.
She shakily gripped the top of his waistband and pulled his trousers down past his knees blushing even more seeing the bulge struggling against the fabric of his boxers. Discord felt his own cheeks redden as he swallowed, watching Fluttershy slowly pulled down his boxers and releasing his shaft.
“O-oh m-my…” she whispered.
She gaped at it as its size as it stood pointing up proudly. Without realising it she licked her lips and leant down breathing gently onto it, Discord shivered at the feeling as he looked down at her. Fluttershy looked back up at him, her eyes almost glistening as she blushed. She swallowed her nervousness she leant down again and gave the head a cautious lick. Discord let out a groan as he tilted his head back propping his body up on his elbows. She focused her attention on his shaft and began to take the head into her mouth, Discord moaned out in pleasure as she rolled her tongue around the head.
Slowly, she started to take more and more into her mouth until she was roughly halfway down the shaft and gagged, she slid up again till her lips were ghosting over the head and coughed lightly, placing another kiss on his head she took his shaft into her mouth and gripped the base with her free hand and began to gently pump. Discord gritted his teeth as he gently bucked his hips up into her mouth gripping the sheets and let his tongue lop out in pleasure. Her tongue rolling on the underside of his shaft combined with the warmth of her mouth was heaven.
Fluttershy moaned around his shaft as she sucked and pumped him feeling her own area becoming wetter by the second, with a new found confidence she pulled her head off his shaft with a light pop, a strand of saliva connecting her tongue to the head. Discord panted softly as he watched her curiously but smirked seeing what she did.
Fluttershy laid down on the bed and blushed spreading her legs to him revealing her glistening sex, nervously she looked at him with lust filled eyes and bit her lip. Discord slowly climbed over her and kissed from her stomach up to her breasts, giving each nipple a teasing lick before kissing up to her neck and to her lips. Fluttershy moaned softly feeling him kiss her body and wrapped her arms around his neck looking down to where his shaft was resting on her pussy. The warm hardness of his shaft sent pleasurable shivers down her spine and she whimpered with anticipation.
Discord lined himself up holding his shaft’s head and gently teased her lips earning whimpers and moans from Fluttershy who arched herself of the bed slightly.
“P-please D-Discord…d-don’t tease me…” she whispered.
He smirked as he leant down and locked his lips with hers again moaning into her mouth. He slowly pushed the head of his shaft into her and she moaned deeply into his mouth. Suddenly though, she felt a slap across her cheek and blinked looking up, Discord was gone and she was alone in her bed fully clothed, she felt another slap and cried out in surprise as the world around her suddenly disappeared.
Fluttershy’s eyes snapped open and she grabbed her red cheek wincing slightly, looking to her lap she saw Angel looking up at her annoyed and tapping his foot on her leg. She looked around to see she was in her armchair in the living room and sighed.
“It was just another dream…” She said with a blush.
Angel poked her stomach again to get her attention and tapped his leg once more, Fluttershy let out a gasp in realisation.
“Oh my goodness I haven’t given you or the animals their lunches!”
She quickly stood up sending Angel to the floor with a thud as she quickly dashed into the kitchen to make their food. She screeched to a halt seeing Discord standing in front of the oven humming happily to himself, she went bright red and made a squeak sound causing him to turn around.
“Evening Fluttershy, you hungry?”
“O-oh hello D-Discord…wait did y-you say evening?” She replied.
“I did I-“
“Oh my goodness I haven’t fed my animals yet!” Fluttershy interrupted in a panic.
“Fluttershy relax.” Discord smiled “I got home and found you peacefully asleep so I didn’t disturb you, me and Angel fed the animals and I spent a couple hours reading some books before deciding to make dinner for us.”
Fluttershy let out a sigh of relief and smiled at him, Discord smiled back before rubbing the back of his head nervously. ”I also kinda need to talk to you about something…”
Fluttershy’s blush deepened as her heart skipped a beat, had she heard that right? Could he possibly be saying he wanted to tell her how he felt? She couldn’t believe what she had heard and struggled to find her words.
“O-oh ok…w-well I have something I want to tell you too…Discord.” She replied nervously.
“Shall we have dinner first?” Discord suggested.
“T-that sounds lovely.” Fluttershy smiled.
The two settled into their dinners happily, Discord had cooked a rice dish in a sauce with assorted vegetables and herbs and it tasted wonderful. Fluttershy insisted on doing the washing up and they both soon found themselves in the sitting room cuddled up on the sofa enjoying each other’s company, they sat in silence for a while waiting for the other to say something. Fluttershy was the first to speak up.
“Look D-Discord…I need to-“
“I’d like…to say what I need to first…if that’s ok with you Fluttershy.” Discord interrupted.
“O-ok…” Fluttershy gulped. “What about?”
Discord sighed and took a deep breath; he was ready to trust someone with his past.
“It’s about who I was…what happened to me in the past.”
Fluttershy stormed though the town quickly, her fists were clenched and she was breathing rapidly with anger. She approached the door to the library and began to bang her fist against the door hard; she saw the lights turn on and stopped hearing the sounds of footsteps approaching the door.
“The library is closed!” She heard Twilight shout and open the door. “Fluttershy? What are you doing here? Where’s Silver”
“He's sleeping, I’m sorry Twilight.” She tried to say as calmly as she could. “But this is important.”
“What’s so important you have to come round at this time of night?” She asked with a yawn.
“I need Spike to send a scroll to Princess Celestia immediately; I need to speak with her.”
Spike grumbled as he came down the stairs in his purple pyjamas rubbing his eye, he let out a yawn and blinked.
“Fluttershy?” He mumbled.
“What’s so urgent it can’t wait till morning?” Twilight asked ignoring that Spike had come downstairs.
“I need to have a word with her about Discord’s past….” Fluttershy replied sternly, her fists shaking slightly.
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As Fluttershy closed the door to her home and began to make her way to Twilight’s house, she was unaware of the shadows in the forest watching her every move. She disappeared into the distance and there was silence one more before a low chitter came from the shadows, it was replied by another and they shuffled out of the forest line heading for her house.
The creatures stopped by the door and chittered to one another again before one of them crouched down and began to pick the lock whilst the other kept watch, they heard a click as the door slowly opened and they slipped inside. They ignored everything and headed straight for the bedroom where Discord was sleeping. They stood in the room watching him as his chest rose up and down softly as he slept.
One of them slowly approached and he scanned Discord’s body using its magic, he looked to his cohort and nodded and they both left silently as they entered taking great care to not knock over anything and close the door quietly, they then quickly headed back into the forest.
“He is weaker than we thought; we need to tell the Captain that the time to act is now if the plan is ever to succeed.” One said.
“Agreed, we’d better be quick.” The other replied.
“You go; I shall remain here to monitor the situation.”
“Very well, take care my brother.”
The creature nodded as the other’s wings appeared and it took off with a quiet buzz into the darkness of the forest, the one who remained behind watched as the other flew off before silently making his way through the forest hugging the edge and headed towards Ponyville. As he came closer he quickly darted out to a nearby house and entered it quietly closing the door behind him.
Celestia shot up with a startled yelp as the bright light quickly filled her room; she blinked and let out a loud yawn as she noticed the scroll on her bed. She picked it up curiously and began to open it.
“Strange…wonder why Twilight is sending me a scroll this time of night.” She said softly to herself.
As she opened it she began to read the contents and her eyes widened.
‘Dear Princess Celestia,
I’m sorry for sending you this scroll so late but I’m afraid it’s important, Fluttershy turned up at my house just a few moments ago demanding that I send you a scroll. I asked her why and she said she wanted to have a word with you regarding Discord’s past, she seems a little upset and angry so if you would be willing to come by tonight or tomorrow then maybe all of this can be sorted.
Again I’m sorry for the lateness of this scroll.
Your faithful Student,
Twilight Sparkle.
“I was afraid of this…” Celestia sighed deeply, she realised Discord must of opened up to her about his past.
She got out of her bed and quickly dressed herself; she opened the door to her room startling the guard by her door. “I’m going out for a while; please tell my sister she’s in charge of any and all duties while I’m gone.” She said to him.
“Yes your Majesty. “ He replied with a salute.
Celestia closed her doors and summoned a scroll and some ink, she quickly scribbled out a reply to Twilight before sending it off and she walked over to the door that led on to the small balcony that overlooked the gardens, she pushed the doors open and stepped outside and closed her eyes. Her horn began to glow brightly and she vanished in a sudden burst of yellow light.
The library was silent as Fluttershy sat on the sofa her hands resting on her lap, her eyes were closed and her breathing slow. Spike had since gone back to bed complaining about being woken up and Twilight was sitting opposite to Fluttershy, she was nervously twiddling her thumbs as she waited for the arrival of Princess Celestia.
The room was suddenly filled with a burst of light that startled Twilight causing her to yelp but Fluttershy remained as she was, when the light vanished Princess Celestia was standing in the library. She smiled to Twilight who quickly came over and gave her a warm hug to which Celestia returned it.
“Good evening Princess, I’m sorry about all this.”
“That’s quite alright Twilight, now.” She turned to Fluttershy. “What is you wish to-“
She was interrupted as Fluttershy slapped her across the face hard, the sound echoing in the room. Twilight gasped loudly shocked at what she saw, Fluttershy gritted her teeth as she glared at Celestia with anger in her eyes. Celestia remained silent and slowly rubbed her cheek with her hand avoiding eye contact with Fluttershy, the room was silent again as the three stood there.
“F-FLUTTERSHY WHAT DO YOU THINK-“ Twilight cried.
“It’s ok Twilight…I deserved that…and more.” Celestia interrupted.
“B-but Princess she slapped you!” Twilight replied.
“Leave us Twilight….please; this is between Discord, Fluttershy and myself.” Celestia said sternly.
“But-“
“Now.” Celestia spoke coldly.
“O-ok Princess…” Twilight quietly said.
Celestia watched as Twilight slowly left the room and headed upstairs, she then turned her attention to Fluttershy who was breathing heavily and rose her hand up again ready to slap Celestia again, Celestia closed her eyes and braced herself for the hit but it never came. When she opened her eyes Fluttershy’s arm was shaking and she was on the verge of tears.
“Fluttershy…” Celestia started.
“HOW COULD YOU?!” Fluttershy screamed. “HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO HIM?!”
Fluttershy broke down sobbing as she grabbed Celestia’s shoulders and gripped her as the tears flowed down her cheeks, Celestia closed her eyes and pulled Fluttershy into a hug who at first struggled against her but gave up and buried her face into her chest sobbing, Celestia felt her own eyes welling up as she choked back her own sob as the guilt of what she had done came flowing back into her mind.
“I’m sorry Fluttershy…I truly am…will you allow me to tell you my side of the story?” She sniffled.
Fluttershy didn’t reply with words and only gave a slight nod of her head; the two took a seat on the sofa as Fluttershy wiped her eyes with her hands and sniffled, avoiding eye contact with Celestia.
“I know what Discord has told you…that I betrayed his trust and worse…his love.”
Again Fluttershy didn’t reply just simply nodded.
“And it’s a decision I have always regretted my entire life, but please know this Fluttershy…I take responsibility for what happened but I too was a victim in this.”
“How? How are the victim in this!?” Fluttershy replied staring forwards her face etched in anger and sadness.
Celestia took a deep breath and sighed; she leant forwards resting her hands on her legs and closed her eyes.
“Let me tell you about my past and about the man who was my father, King Terra…”
Discord walked through the house mumbling to himself, he scratched his stomach as he let out a loud yawn. He had woken up after dreaming about eating a tub of marshmallows, only to find out he was chewing on his pillow. He grumbled and decided to go and find some food for himself. He wondered into the kitchen and opened the fridge and groaned in frustration, there was nothing in the fridge at all to eat which was strange given he knew there was defiantly food in there, after all he did make dinner earlier that evening. Standing up he stretched then remembered something quite important about himself, he rolled his eyes and chuckled to himself for forgetting.
“I still have some energy left, I could just bloody summon myself a snack.”
“Why would you want a snack…when you could have a nice dessert?”
He heard Fluttershy call from the living room; curiously he entered the living room and stopped staring at her his eyes wide and his jaw dropped.
“What’s the matter Discord…something got your tongue?” She giggled.
Discord simply stared his mouth still open; Fluttershy was lying on the coffee table. She was completely naked and blushing heavily a seductive smile on her lips, her nipples were covered in whip cream as was her pussy and a cherry rested on each breast. She giggled at Discord’s facial expression and lifted a spoon up and waggled it teasingly, Discord tried to speak but all that came out was stutters.
“Well Discord…are you going to come and get some?”
Discord felt the blood rushing to his crotch and gulped, he wasn’t sure what was going on but something inside him stirred. Was it his primal instincts? Or was it because…no…she couldn’t…could she?
“Fluttershy…” He started finding his voice. “Why are you doing this?”
“Because…” She blushed. “I…I…I love you…” She finished with a soft whisper.
Discord’s heart skipped a beat and he suddenly couldn’t help smiling, she said that she loved him. He believed it, he knew that Fluttershy wasn’t lying; it wasn’t in her nature at all, it was strange how she was being this confident but he brushed that off for the moment. It was just her and him.
“Fluttershy I…I” Discord stammered. “Think I-”
“Then come show me…” Fluttershy interrupted.
Fluttershy smiled and beckoned him over with a finger, he happily complied grinning. He slipped off his trousers followed quickly by his boxers letting his shaft out. Fluttershy eyed his length and purred to herself with a grin, she watched as he slowly walked over to her and carefully placed his hands by her head leaning down at her with a grin.
He leant down slowly and kissed her gently, he let his tongue push into her mouth as both tongues rolled around in and out of each other’s mouth. Fluttershy wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in closer kissing him more firmly moaning into his mouth, Discord closed his eyes as his tongue wrestled hers his hands snaking down her body stroking her softly. She shivered at his touch and broke the kiss panting heavily looking up at him with lust in her eyes, he purred and grinned before he started to kiss down her neck slowly to her chest.
Fluttershy bit her lip watching him as he kissed over to her left breast; his tongue circled her nipple licking up the whipped cream before he latched on taking the cherry in his mouth in one quick motion. Fluttershy moaned as his tongue cleaned her nipple of the cream and arched her back softly as she felt his tongue make its way up her chest and over to the other breast, he repeated the action gently nipping at her erect nipple, Fluttershy gasped at this and moaned out loudly.
Discord smirked up at her as he cleaned the last of the cream from her nipple and gently began to kiss down her stomach. As he came to her crotch he gently kissed the insides of her thighs starting from her knees and slowly kissing upwards, each kiss sending a jolt of shivers up Fluttershy’s spine. She whimpered as Discord continued to tease her by licking in circles around her pussy, in one movement his tongue swiped over the cherry and he promptly swallowed it.
“P-Please…” Fluttershy panted looking down at him.
He smirked as he placed a kiss on her pussy, swiping up the cream that covered it before suddenly plunging his tongue deep inside her. She let out a cry of surprise at the invasion of his tongue and her back arched in a quick jolt as she cried out in pleasure, she closed her eyes as she panted her breathing short her chest expanding rapidly as Discord’s tongue moved inside of her. He moved his head back so his nose was an inch away from her skin, he breathed heavily over her as he slowly pulled his tongue out twirling it inside her as he removed it, and he looked at her with a smirk as he licked his lips.
“Delicious…” He smirked.
Fluttershy blushed as he leant over her kissing back up her body to her lips locking them once more and positioning the tip of his shaft by her entrance, he looked down at her and she nodded biting her lip as he began to push in. Just as he got the head in and Fluttershy let out a moan of pleasure he was suddenly thrown backwards and slammed into the wall, he heard the sound of two males each with his voice arguing and the sounds of fighting. He blinked in confusion before blacking out.
Discord murmured as he stood up, he rubbed his head and winced softly. Looking around he noticed he was fully clothed but not in his bed, he looked to the coffee table and didn’t see any sign of his activity with Fluttershy on it and scratched his head lightly. There was no signs either of the two men he heard fighting and shouting that had his voice.
“Was that…a dream?” He said aloud to himself.
“Yes it was.”
The voice echoed around him and he quickly scanned the area trying to find it, he recognised it as his own voice and growled expecting his chaotic form to appear. Instead the form that did appear, he saw himself exactly as he was the first day he was released from stone, after he had changed his appearance except for his horns which remained, the form of Silver Tongue.
“Who are you?” Discord asked.
“Well I’m you Discord, just the side of you that you forgot, the side that was taken over by chaos all those years ago.” He replied.
“What are you doing here? Was it you who threw me against the wall?”
“No that was our Chaotic side; he was trying to stop us from…” Silver chuckled. “Engaging in some fun, don’t worry I was able to shut him away.”
“But that makes no sense, why would he stop that?” Discord asked raising his brow.
“Because you were close to understanding something.” Silver Replied
“Understand what?”
“Are you being serious Discord? How have you not realised what we feel?” Silver asked crossing his arms.
Discord looked at him as he tried to think, what was he trying to say to him? What feelings? It was then he realised what he meant.
“That…I love her?” He asked.
“Bingo.” Silver smiled.
Discord slowly smiled realising it fully himself, he loved Fluttershy, he truly loved her. The odd feelings he had been having for the past six months was his love for her, the reason he hadn’t picked up on it soon was because Chaos would cause him nightmares in order to suppress his good feelings and let his chaotic side rule his psyche. Discord gasped in happiness as his legs gave way, it was real. They both loved each other.
“Now…” Silver continued. “I think it’s best to wake up now and go tell her, don’t you think?”
Before Discord could answer the world around him began to fade into black as he blacked out again.
Discord shot up out of bed panting, he looked around to see he was in his room and blinked trying to focus, he then remembered what he dreamt about and quickly got out of bed and ran to Fluttershy’s room and knocked on the door.
“Fluttershy? I need to tell you something!” He called out.
When he received no response he opened the door to find her room empty, the bed was neatly made and looked as if no one had disturbed it. He left the room and headed downstairs to see if she was up still, he searched in all the rooms unable to find her. Scratching his head on confusion he caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye a note on the coffee table addressed to him, curiously he picked it up.
‘Discord,
If you wake up and I’m still not here, I’m over at Twilight’s house. I needed to speak to her urgently,
Fluttershy xo.’
Discord smiled and headed upstairs and quickly got changed, he wasn’t going to wait a minute longer and took off out of the house straight for Twilight’s, as he quickly strode through the town he failed to notice someone watching him from a darkened window then slip out of the house and follow him.
“…And that’s what happened…I hope you know I’m speaking the truth, we both are.”
Celestia let out a sigh as she finished explaining to Fluttershy her side as to what happened to Discord, at first Fluttershy had been angry for her going along with her father’s plan but had slowly come to understand Celestia’s pain in the whole affair, understanding that it was a mistake she had truly regretted making.
The room was quiet again as Celestia waited for Fluttershy to respond, Twilight came downstairs when she heard the silence and had made the three some tea, after a while Fluttershy finally responded.
“…I’m still angry for what you did and I don’t know if I can forgive you now…” she started. “But I believe you that you truly regret it and didn’t want it to go down as it did.”
Celestia smiled as tears formed in her eyes, she went to hug Fluttershy but hesitated, Fluttershy pulled her into a hug as Celestia sniffled clinging to her gently.
“Thank you Fluttershy…”
Twilight smiled as she watched the two hug, Celestia broke the hug and sniffed as she stood up.
“I must go now…thank you for listening to me Fluttershy, and good luck with your task.” She smiled to her.
Fluttershy smiled back as the room was filled with another burst of light as Celestia disappeared from the library. Twilight stood up and smiled to Fluttershy.
“I’m glad everything was sorted out.” She said.
“As am I.” Fluttershy replied.
“You know, I think this will work. His re-formation that is.” Twilight suddenly said.
“You really think so?”
“Well yes, you’re making good progress and I think Discord hasn’t even realised what’s been going on.” Twilight giggled.
“What do you mean going on?” Fluttershy asked her.
“That you know, your feelings for him is the prime reason why this is going so well.” Twilight giggled again.
Fluttershy blushed and rubbed her arm, she looked away with a smile on her face.
“I still haven’t told him yet…”
“Well shouldn’t you go and fix that? Right now?” Twilight grinned at her.
“B-but I couldn’t I mean he’s still asleep!” Fluttershy said.
“And? Go wake him up, or do I have to get Pinkie Pie to make you do it.” Twilight said with a smirk.
Fluttershy’s eyes widened in panic, she wanted to tell Discord but wanted to tell him herself and not through someone else.
“Ok Twilight…I’ll do it, thanks for your help tonight.” Fluttershy said as she opened the door.
“It’s what friends are for, good night!” She said with a wink.
Fluttershy smiled again with a blush as she closed the door and began her walk back to her home.
As Discord reached the door he heard the sound of voices, one he recognised as Celestia, quietly he crept to the door and tried to hear what was going on, he couldn’t make out everything and tried his best to hear.
“…I hope you know I’m speaking the truth…” He heard Celestia say.
“…I can forgive you…” Fluttershy replied.
Discord blinked, what was she forgiving Celestia for? Was she talking about…no…they wouldn’t…Fluttershy wouldn’t do that to him, he tried again to listen as the voices continued.
“I must go now…good luck with your task.” He heard Celestia say again.
Task what task? His re-formation? There was a sudden bright light that leaked from under the door and windows; he understood Celestia had now gone.
“…I think this will work…” He recognised the voice as Twilight’s.
“…You really think so?”
“…You’re making good progress and I think Discord hasn’t even realised what’s been going on….”
As Twilight giggled Discord’s heart sank as he took a few steps back; his body went numb as a voice whispered in his head.
“I told you she didn’t care about you…this is all a trick!”
“No…she wouldn’t” He whispered.
“Yes Discord she would…she lied to you, just like Celestia did. She never cared about you no one did! The only one who does care is you!” Chaos continued in his head.
Discord felt his body burning up in anger; he had been played for the fool. Why would Fluttershy care for him? After all Celestia must have been feeding her lies about him, about his kind all along!
He growled lightly and snapped his fingers disappearing and reappearing in his room, just moments before Fluttershy opened the door. As she walked back to her house smiling and humming a soft tune, the person that had followed Discord watched her leave before darting off and making for the Everfree forest.
Discord appeared in his room and clenched his fists, his breathing became quicker and quicker and he roared out in anger grabbing the nearest thing which was the dresser and throwing it violently into the wall, shattering it on impact. He let out another cry of anger as he threw the chair into the wall which also shattered instantly, he could feel tears forming in his eyes and he began to cry as he fell to his knees holding his head.
“I tried to tell you, but you refused to listen to me.” Chaos chuckled.
Discord looked up to see the mirror in his room with the image of Chaos looking back at him smirking; he got to his feet and growled at him.
“Bite me.”
“Oh come now there’s no need for that? After all who is the one who looks out for us? The one who always has.” Chaos chuckled. “Me…”
“That’s…true.”
“Think about it Discord, all this time you’ve been alone. Your friends aren’t really your friends, there just part of this plan to get us to become good! And you were played for a fool by that bitch Fluttershy!”
“S-shut up!” Discord shouted.
“YOU KNOW I AM SPEAKING THE TRUTH DISCORD! WAKE THE FUCK UP AND REALISE IT!”
“SHUT UP!”
Discord slammed his fist into the mirror shattering it, he panted as he looked at where the mirror once was as blood trickled down his hand and onto the ground. He fell to his knees and began to sob, Chaos was right. He had been played for again; he felt something stir within him. Like the anger he felt when he was betrayed by Celestia to Terra all those years ago but greater, he growled and began to breathe heavily as his eyes flickered between his ice blue eyes that he used as his disguise to his chaotic red and yellow eyes, he roared in pain as his wings sprouted from his back and his horns appeared thrashing violently as he struggled to keep control.
Fluttershy was almost to her house when she heard the roar, the ground shook and she quickly ran to the door and opened it to see what was going on and gasped at what she saw. Discord sat in the living room, what was left of it. The majority of furniture had been destroyed or damaged as he sat there looking to the floor, she noticed his horns and his low growling.
“D-Discord…are you ok what happened?”
Discord didn’t reply, he slowly rose up and then raised his head, she gasped again her eyes widening in fear as she saw his eyes.
“No…I’m not ok, I don’t really like it when I’m fucking played for a fool!” He replied with a snarl.
“W-what do you mean?” she asked slightly scared.
“I fucking heard your little talk with that bitch Celestia and Twilight; I heard how all of this is just a fucking ploy to get me to reform!”
Fluttershy backed against the wall getting more terrified by the second.
“You think I don’t have feelings?! YOU USED ME! USED ME FOR CELESTIA’S FUCKING SELFISH NEEDS!”
“N-no Discord please!” Fluttershy begged.
“I AM NOT GOING TO FALL FOR IT AGAIN! CELESTIA MAY HAVE TRICKED ME BEFORE AND CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD BUT THIS TIME I WON’T BE TAKEN DOWN SO EASILY!” He roared.
Fluttershy felt tears build up as she fled the house as quickly as she could sobbing as she ran, Discord started to go after her in his fury but he was held back as he grabbed his head in pain.
“FIGHT IT DISCORD!” He heard Silver shout in his mind. “CALM YOUR ANGER!”
“DON’T LISTEN TO HIM! UNLEASH YOUR HATRED, IT WILL DESTROY THE RING!” Chaos shouted back
Discord roared in pain that shook the whole house as he fell on his back crying out, his horns receded into his head as his wings receded into his body, he panted as he struggled to his knees and knelt there. The house was silent for what seemed like an eternity as he simply knelt there, looking down as tears rolled down his cheeks.
“What in Celestia’s name happened. Where’s Fluttershy!?” Twilight cried.
Discord looked up to see Twilight, Pinkie, Rarity, Rainbow and Applejack standing there in the house a look of disbelief and confusion on their faces, they had all heard the rumble and . Discord growled as he stood up his eyes flickering again along with his horns and wings.
“GET OUT! YOU THINK YOU CAN FUCKING TRICK ME? GETTING FLUTTERSHY TO PRETEND SHE IS IN LOVE WITH ME JUST TO REFORM ME?!” he roared out at them.
“What are you talking about Discord? Fluttershy loves you!” Twilight replied.
“She does darling what are you on about?!” Rarity added.
“I FUCKING HEARD YOU TWILIGHT; I HEARD YOU AND FLUTTERSHY TALKING TO CELESTIA ABOUT YOUR PLAN!” “What plan?! Please Discord calm down!” Twilight pleaded.
“ENOUGH!” He bellowed.
The girls took a step back in fear as the sound of cracking echoed through the room, the ring on Discord’s finger strained as his anger soared again.”
“IF CELESTIA WANTS TO PLAY DIRTY THEN SO WILL-“
He was interrupted as a book slammed into his face; he growled and looked down to see Angel glaring back at him.
“Why you-“
Again he was interrupted as Angel smacked him with another book, this time though he opened it up and tapped his paw against it rapidly. Discord picked it up and read the text, his eyes widened as his horns and wings began to recede again, as he kept flicking through the book his eyes returned to normal and he stumbled back dropping the book his hands shaking.
“Discord what’s wrong?” Pinkie asked.
“She wasn’t lying….” He muttered. “It was true…”
Rainbow picked up the book and began to read it, she turned to the others.
“It’s Fluttershy’s diary.”
Discord stared at the floor wide eyed; the entries had begun over two years ago. Right when he first broke out of his stone prison, all of the entries, the ones that were bout him detailed Fluttershy’s attraction to him as she came to the conclusion she was in love with him and wanted to be with him. Everything she had done for him in the past six months was genuine, she truly was in love with him and he had made a huge mistake. He realised that when he heard the conversation earlier, Chaos was manipulating his mind into thinking the worst had happened.
“What have I done…?” He whispered.
He stood up and pushed past the girls running outside, the all followed him slightly confused as to what was going on.
“FLUTTERSHY!?” He shouted.
“Discord, what in the hay is going on?!” Applejack asked him.
He panted as he turned to them with a look of fear and worry on his face, tears formed in his eyes.
Fluttershy ran and ran, her tears flowing down her cheeks as she sobbed hard. She didn’t know what went wrong, why Discord was acting like he did. It was if he was possessed or something, she kept running until she was a fair way into the Everfree forest, she didn’t care where she was she just needed to be alone to think.
She leant against a tree and slid down to the floor pulling her knees up and buried her face in her hands as she wept, she failed to hear the rustles coming closer as she sobbed.
“Are you ok?”
She looked up with a gasp, recognising the voice. She saw Caramel standing there looking concerned.
“O-oh I-it’s you Caramel…I-I’m fine.” She replied with a sniff.
“You sure? You don’t look it.” He said as he came closer.
“I-It’s nothing….what are y-you doing out here?” She asked.
“Oh you know, this and that.” He replied. “I was actually following you.”
“W-why?”
“Because I’ve come to kidnap you.” He replied with a smirk.
As soon as he said that, three figures emerged from behind him, one was Baritone and the other was a male she didn’t recognise, they all were smirking at her.
“B-But why?” She whispered as she rose up pressing herself against the tree.
“Because…our Queen demands it…you are the bait for her plan to use the powers of chaos to take over Equestria.” Caramel replied.
Fluttershy’s eyes widened as all three glowed a dull green and changed form, they all had dark black skin and matching hair and features, she recognised them instantly for what they were.
“Now come along Fluttershy.” The one who was caramel said with a buzz in his voice. “We mustn’t keep Queen Chrysalis waiting…”
[There will be a link to YouTube in this, feel free to listen to it at the part it’s linked.]
“LEMME GO I’LL FUCKING KILL HIM!” Rainbow screamed.
She was being held back by Pinkie and Applejack, she had struck Discord with a right hook to the face when he told the girls what had happened between him and Fluttershy and she lost it.
“Calm down Dash!” Applejack grunted as she held her back.
“LEMME GO HE HAS IT COMING!”
“Rainbow Dash stop it! I’m sure there’s a reason for all this!” Twilight said.
“She’s right Twilight, I have it coming. But if it’s all the same with you Rainbow can it wait till we find Fluttershy?” Discord said as he got up from the floor holding his cheek.
“Fine, but you better pray she’s ok or you’re going to regret it.” Rainbow replied.
Applejack and Pinkie let go of her, Applejack had wanted to join Rainbow in attacking Discord but because she saw him as a friend now she was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and hear his side of the story.
“Thank you, now Discord what happened?” Twilight asked him.
Discord sighed and told them what had happened, how he had overheard snippets of the conversation at Twilight’s house and his inner Chaos twisted his thoughts into believing they had all been lying to him for the past six months. Applejack walked up to him and punched his head lightly with sigh.
“You dolt Discord! How could ya even think that?!”
“I have my reasons…” Discord muttered. “Something that happened long ago.”
“There you go again!” Rainbow started. “Every time you seem to be about to tell us something, you just clam up. Just tell us what the fuck is your problem!”
“I…can’t” He replied.
“I have to agree with Rainbow Discord, knowing why you reacted like that would help.” Rarity added.
“Yeah Discy, we’re your friends we won’t judge you.” Pinkie said.
Discord looked at them and was about to protest but stopped and sighed, he looked to his left deep in thought before turning back.
Fluttershy awoke to the sounds of voices talking to each other quietly, murmuring to herself as she tried to focus her vision and tried to move, finding herself bound.
“Don’t bother struggling; we tied you up nice and tight for the trip.” One of the voices said.
She looked up and saw two Changelings sitting beside one another, they were all in a cart that was being pulled by a large creature that was slightly larger than a timberwolf, and it had black skin that was protected by dark green armour like shell, similar to that of a changeling. From the look of it, it reminded her of a large armadillo.
Fluttershy looked to see a third Changeling; the one she thought had spoken, sitting beside her holding a spear. Like the other two they were wearing dark green armour, he looked down at her with a glare and she whimpered averting her gaze.
“W-why are you d-doing this?” She asked softly.
“Because our Queen wishes to control the power of Chaos.” He replied. “And to do that she needs you.”
“What d-do you mean?”
“It’s like I said, you are the bait to lure Discord to our Queen, and she plans to use his feelings for you to get what she wants from him.”
“B-but-“
“Can it private!” One of the Changelings at the front barked interrupting. “And I thought I told you to blindfold her!
“Yes sir, sorry sir.” He replied.
He turned his attention away from Fluttershy grabbing some cloth; she whimpered softly as she looked away as she was blindfolded. She struggled to hold back crying out in panic and fear, what seemed like forever passed before she felt the carriage come to a stop and she dared not open her eyes. She could hear others around her, it was then that Fluttershy was pulled from the cart and dragged along the ground, a cry of pain escaping her lips. She came to a stop and the blindfold was pulled from her eyes, she blinked rapidly as she got used to the new brightness of the area she was in, given she had been in darkness and then suddenly the sound of a female’s voice boomed over the others, it echoed slightly with a buzz that had a sense of superiority in it. Fluttershy instantly recognised who the voice belonged to.
Queen Chrysalis.
As her vision returned to her she heard footsteps approach her and she looked up to meet the eyes of the Queen, she was wearing a dark green royal gown that had a few holes within it. On top of her head rested her crown, unlike Luna’s or Celestia’s it was completely black reminding her of Obsidian. Fluttershy’s eyes widened when she noticed the blade in her hand and closed her eyes as she felt the cold blade touch her chin and lift her head up.
“Welcome Fluttershy…” Chrysalis purred.
Fluttershy didn’t reply, only letting out another whimper. Chrysalis chuckled as she pulled the blade away and handed it to a changeling nearby.
“Why would he fall for something as pathetic as you?” She asked. “No matter…I won’t harm you; you’re still useful to me…for now.”
She turned around and began to walk towards a throne of stone nearby, Fluttershy then realised she was in what appeared to be an old looking stone building. Upon inspecting some of the banners that were on the walls tattered she recognised it as the castle where she and her friends had defeated Nightmare Moon.
“Tie her up and gag her.” Chrysalis ordered with a wave of her hand.
“Yes your highness.” A changeling saluted.
Fluttershy whimpered as she was dragged to a stake near the throne and tied to it before being gagged, she struggled to hold her tears back and closed her eyes.
Twilight and the others stood there in silence, Discord had just finished telling them about his past, not once meeting their gaze. They all struggled to find words, Pinkie’s hair had flattened and she and Rarity had tears in their eyes. Rainbow was looking away slightly ashamed of how she had reacted and Applejack was holding her hat by her side looking at the ground.
“How…could Celestia do that?” Applejack said, her body beginning to shake with anger.
Out of all of them she was the one who could easily tell when someone was lying, and throughout the entire time Discord had been talking, not once had he lied.
“I’m sure there was a reason…there has to be…” Twilight whispered, unsure what to think.
“Look, if it’s all the same to you it’s in the past, right now I just want to find Fluttershy and apologise alright?” Discord said finally meeting their gaze.
“No hun it’s not alright, we all assumed you were just plain evil…we didn’t know all that stuff had happened.” Rarity replied.
“I’m sorry Discord…” Rainbow spoke up rubbing her arm.
“I said its fine!” Discord said a little irritated. “Can we please just focus on Fluttershy?”
“Discord’s right, there’ll be time to talk to the Princess about this later on.” Twilight agree. “Rarity, Pinkie, myself and Applejack will split up and look around town to see if she is there, Discord you and Rainbow go to the Everfree on the off chance she ran in there. We’ll meet back in the town centre in two hours, if we can’t find her I’ll contact Princess Luna to see if she can offer some help.”
They all agreed and headed off in different directions, as Discord and Rainbow headed to the Everfree Rainbow’s wings appeared.
“I’ll look from the sky ok?” She told him.
“Got it.” Discord replied with a nod.
She launched up and began to fly towards the left over the tree tops as Discord entered the forest in the opposite direction to where she had flown off; he tried to use his magic to lock onto Fluttershy’s energy but struggled to summon it cursing the ring.
‘Damn this ring!”
He began to walk carefully trying to hear anything out of the ordinary whilst scanning the ground for a clue; he eventually came to small clearing and noticed that the ground had marks on it indicating a scuffle. He knew this from when he was a child and the numerous times he had gotten into fights, kneeling down on one knee to inspect it further he felt two sudden waves of energy fill him, one he immediately knew belonged to Fluttershy but the other he couldn’t place.
It was definitely human and not an animal’s energy, that much he was definitely certain of. But to who it was or even what it was he couldn’t tell, cursing to himself again he instead focused on honing in on Fluttershy’s energy and closed his eyes. He opened them again shortly after but they were now glowing a light blue, the surroundings had gone completely pitch black and all that could be seen was a light blue line that headed deeper into the forest. With a smirk he began to run after the line dodging all the fallen trees and upturned roots with ease as he followed the line of energy.
Suddenly the line wavered as the ring tried to suppress his magic, he grunted in pain as he caught his foot on a root and fell over tumbling to the ground. He groaned as he stood up and tried to hone in again on the energy but to no avail, he let out a growl of frustration and punched nearby tree.
‘Please Discord…help me!’
Discord shot up in surprise as the words echoed in his mind, they were Fluttershy’s. He looked around trying to figure out what caused that when he felt her energy again and he heard the words again only this time he was able to lock onto where they were coming from because of the energy that had suddenly filled him, was it…her love for him?
He decided to debate it later and once more took off heading in the direction of the energy once more, he thought about alerting the others to his find but decided that it would waste time and for all they knew Fluttershy was in real danger and any time wasted could be disastrous.
Discord ran and ran, he began to feel the exhaustion creep over him. From his earlier outburst with Fluttershy coupled with the ring depleting his powers he was run down, several times as he carried on he nearly collapsed or tripped over something but his determination to find Fluttershy was driving him onwards. Suddenly he felt his legs give way and he fell once more to the ground hard crying out in pain as he rolled into a heap and lay on his back in the dirt.
He tried to move but his limbs weren’t responding and he let out a growl of frustration again, he let out a sigh and closed his eyes as he tried to catch his breath has well as his strength, cursing the ring for a second time.
“No…I refuse to quit now!” He suddenly declared.
Using every ounce of his will he forced himself up slowly but surely, panting as he got to his feet he began to slowly hobble to the direction the energy was coming from. Having nearly no energy left he was unable to trace it and was walking on pure instinct, his eyes grew heavy and his mind began to get hazy as he slowly made his way through the forest. Anyone else would of collapsed from exhaustion or sat down to try and catch their breath but Discord had something within him that was keeping him going, something he had to tell Fluttershy, his love for her.
Twilight panted as she bent over and rested her hands on her knees, she had been running all over the town trying to find Fluttershy and she was tired, not too far behind her was Rarity who looked equally tired and she quickly joined up with Twilight. Soon after the two were joined by Pinkie and Applejack who had been looking on the far side of the town, as they approached Applejack took off her hat and wiped her brow.
“Any luck Twi?” She asked.
“No nothing…” Twilight replied.
“Any ideas what we should do then?” Pinkie asked.
“I think we should contact the Princess.” Rarity replied looking at Twilight.
“I think your right…” She nodded.
Twilight led the girls across the town silently as to not disturb the residents; they had discussed the idea of waking the town up to form a search party but they had quickly decided it would have been a bad idea, mainly due to the possibility of Discord’s identity being exposed. They soon came to the library where Twilight let them in and quietly went to her desk pulling out a quill from the inkpot and tapping it gently before she began to write out a scroll addressed to Luna.
‘Dear Princess Luna
Something has happened between Fluttershy and Discord; we rushed to their house to find that Fluttershy had run away after falling into an argument with Discord about a conversation she had with Princess Celestia earlier this evening. Discord and Rainbow Dash are looking in the Everfree forest and our searches in the town have drawn a blank and we humbly request for your assistance in the matter as we are worried for the safety of Fluttershy, you may be wondering why I am asking you as opposed to Princess Celestia.
The reason is that Discord told us of his past and I felt it would be better if you were the one to handle the situation, as well as the night being your domain, I wait patiently for your reply.
Your faithful citizen,
Twilight Sparkle.’
She placed the quill back into the inkpot and quietly headed upstairs to where Spike was sleeping, she gently gave him a shake and he groaned as he began to wake up.
“Twilight? What is it….I’m trying to sleep…” He murmured.
“I need you to send this scroll to Princess Luna.” She replied.
“Why Luna? Can’t this wait till morning?” He grumbled rolling back and closing his eyes.
“No it can’t Spike! This is serious!” Twilight said.
Spike didn’t reply as he tried to fall back asleep, Twilight groaned in frustration and was about to reason with Spike again before she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned round to see Rarity, a smile on her face.
“Let me Twilight dear.” She whispered. “Oh if there was a handsome young man who could help us in a time of need? It’s quite a shame there isn’t anyone here though that could.”
Spike shot up instantly hearing Rarity’s voice and grinned up at her, he waved his arm rapidly as he jumped up and down in his bed.
“Oh I can, I can!”
“Can you Spikey-Wikey?” she cooed at him.
“I sure can!” Spike replied.
He grabbed the scroll land quickly blew green fire on it sending it away, He grinned up at Rarity who smiled and gave him a long kiss on his cheek.
“Thank you darling, that was very kind of you.”
“Anything for you Rarity…” Spike murmured happily.
Twilight and the others couldn’t help giggled at the spectacle as they awaited the reply from Princess Luna.
Discord came to a stop as he rested against a tree and panted; in front of him was the old castle that once housed the royal family before they moved the capital of Equestria to the city of Canterlot. He growled when he saw the armoured beings dotting around it, he know knew what the second energy had been.
“Changelings…what are they doing here?” He said to himself softly.
Squinting his eyes he noticed that there didn’t seem to be a large number of them, taking his chances he crept slowly and carefully towards the castle, deducing that Fluttershy must be in the castle. He came to a small hill that led down to a small river that separated the land from where he was standing and the castle and began to slide down it, trying his best not to draw attention to himself, sadly though he had failed to notice the charms that had been placed on the trees nearby that suddenly began to glow as he went past them.
Fluttershy jerked her head up as an orb that rested near the throne began to glow brightly, Chrysalis smirked and chuckled lightly.
“The fool…he’s walked right into my trap…” She purred. “Guards! Go and apprehend him and warn him what will happen if he refuses.”
“Yes your highness.”
There was a buzz of movement as Changelings left right and centre began to move, readying themselves for the arrival of Discord. Chrysalis’s horn glowed and Fluttershy was released from the stake but with her hands still bound behind her back and levitated towards the throne.
“I wouldn’t want you to miss a front row seat to the fall of Equestria now would I?” She purred into Fluttershy’s ear. Fluttershy moved her head away trying to look away and closed her eyes again as her bottom lip quivered.
The girls were sitting in the library when there was a sudden flash of light that engulfed the entire library, when it had subsided Princess Luna and Celestia stood in the centre of the room.
“You requested my presence Twilight Sparkled?” Luna asked.
Before Twilight could answer, the others had all risen from their seats glaring at Celestia.
“Yeah she did, but what in the hay is she doing here?” Applejack asked looking at Celestia, somewhat demanding an explanation with her tone.
“Yeah! Why is the meanie pants here after what she did to Discy?” Pinkie added.
Twilight looked between her friends and the Princesses somewhat fearful, but was shocked when Celestia lowered her head.
“I know Discord has told you of his past…and I know how you must fee l about me-“
“Like you can’t be trusted?” Rarity interrupted crossing her arms.
“Yes…but I ask you that you listen to my side of the story, as did Fluttershy before you truly decide on the outcome. But first to the matter at hand, we should concentrate on finding her first.” Celestia replied.
They reluctantly agreed with a mixture of murmurs and Twilight let out a sigh of relief as Luna took a step forwards.
“Ok, so can you girls please start from the beginning and tell us exactly what happened?” She asked.
“Alright stop shoving I’m moving as fast as I can!” Discord grumbled.
He was being pushed by a Changeling solider and was following another, he had been quickly grabbed a he came to the bottom of the hill and looked up, he saw the charms and cursed himself for not noticing then cursed himself again for how much he had been cursing things that evening. He had been led away in bonds towards the castle, feeling the eyes of the changelings on him with every step. He chuckled to himself softly, even though he had limited powers which were nearly drained it was comforting to him that the looks on the soldiers showed slight fear in his presence.
Eventually they led him inside the castle walls and he growled upon seeing what he saw, Chrysalis was sitting on her throne with Fluttershy tied to a stake nearby and looking down with a smirk at Discord.
“Welcome Discord…I hope you are well?” she asked.
“Cut the pleasantries Chrysalis, what do you want?” Discord replied back.
“So rude Discord.” She tutted. “Is that how you address royalty?”
Discord scoffed and brought up his bound hands to his face and scratched his chin.
“Sorry Chrysie dear, from the look of your ‘castle.’” Discord made air quotation marks with his fingers. “I assumed I was just talking to a common insect.”
Chrysalis let out a low growl as she stood up and quickly walked to Fluttershy and gripped her throat who chocked in her grip, Discord growled as he was held back by two guards.
“I didn’t quite catch your apology Discord.” She growled at him.
“My apologies…Queen…Chrysalis.” Discord said through gritted teeth.
“Better…now shall we get down to business?” She smirked letting go of Fluttershy’s neck.
Discord just glared at her as the guards held onto him, he quickly looked to Fluttershy who whimpered softly holding her tears back. He then glanced back to the Queen as she continued.
“I think you know what I want.”
“And that is?” Discord said raising his eyebrow.
“I know how to break that ring on your finger.” She said pointing her finger at his hand. “All I ask in return is your undying loyalty to me.”
Discord raised an eyebrow; he shook his head and smirked.
“And what makes you think I’ll do that?” He asked.
Chrysalis let out a low chuckle as she clicked her fingers; a soldier drew his blade and placed it to Fluttershy’s neck who whimpered through her gag. Discord growled as he was held back by two guards.
“Do we have an understanding?” Chrysalis asked.
Discord growled again before letting out a defeated sigh.
“Fine…I’ll do as you say, as long as you promise to release her!” He replied.
Fluttershy protested through her gag and struggled against her bonds; Chrysalis chuckled and walked over to her.
“Awww such a touching request, let’s see what Fluttershy has to say about it hmmm?” She chuckled removing her gag.
“No Discord! Don’t do it” Fluttershy cried out.
“I’m sorry Fluttershy…I’ll do anything to make sure you’re safe.” He replied. “I can’t lose you…”
Chrysalis let out a long laugh as he spoke; wiping a tear from her eye she smirked at the man of Chaos.
“How pathetic that you, the God of all that is Chaos…reduced to pitiful waste on the aspect of love.” Chrysalis chuckled. She beckoned a nearby soldier who came over and undid her bounds; Fluttershy fell to her knees and rubbed her hands.
“Discord…I want you to know, I love you!” Fluttershy said looking down at him.
Discord struggled against the guards, his eyes never leaving Fluttershy’s. He smiled at her chuckling softly.
“I know….I’m sorry it’s taken me so long but…I love you to.” He replied.
No sooner had the words left his mouth; a bright light engulfed his hand. The soldiers holding him let go in surprise as Queen Chrysalis gasped as her vision was temporarily blinded, her sight quickly returned to her to see the ring on Discord’s finger shatter.
Discord growled as his power began to return to him, glaring at Chrysalis with a hatred that could send anyone into a fear driven state. In desperation she grabbed Fluttershy and held her blade to her neck.
“Stay where you are! Or I will cut her throat!” She barked.
Discord growled and he advanced, his powers growing by the second.
“I SAID STAY THERE!”
As Chrysalis Barked her demand, Fluttershy broke free of her and tried to run to Discord but was chased by the Queen, before he could react he saw a blade slice into her side from a startled Changeling solider.
“NO!” he cried out.
Discord watched as his eyes widened, everything seemed to slow down as he watched Fluttershy slowly fall to the ground in silence, the only sound he heard was the beating of his heart; he stared at her and felt something snap Insides of him. The whole room was in silence as the eyes of the soldiers went from the body of Fluttershy and slowly turned to Discord, he simply stood there staring at her body with his eyes wide and unblinking.
“Guards seize him now!” Chrysalis barked in slight panic.
As the soldiers ran to Discord they were suddenly shot back with a wave of energy as Discord let out a deep primal roar that caused the castle to shake and fell to his hands and knees, Chrysalis could only watch in shock as he slowly raised his head. His eyes had changed to a deep shade of crimson red and he was snarling loudly, all of his teeth changing to long sharp fangs.
As soon as the explanation was finished, the Princesses felt a wave of energy flow over them and Celestia herself took a step backwards, a small smile forming on her face. She looked to Luna who looked back with her own smile.
“It’s happened…” Celestia said.
“What has?” Applejack asked her.
“The enchantment on the ring…it’s broken!” Celestia smiled.
“But how?” Twilight said.
“Because Discord has realised what the requirement was…to accept love and to show it to one he truly loves.” There was a slight pause as the girls suddenly realised.
“He’s with Fluttershy?!” Pinkie asked bouncing in place with a grin.
“That’s right, we should go-“
Celestia was interrupted by a loud roar that echoed throughout the town shaking the foundations of buildings and the library, Celestia, Luna and Twilight cried out in pain grabbing their heads as a sudden wave of energy overwhelmed them.
“What’s wrong?” Applejack asked.
Twilight whimpered as she held her head, Luna and Celestia’s eyes widened in fear as the opened the door of the library and stepped outside looking towards the forest.
“No….no…how though? I felt his ring break but at the same time…” Celestia began.
“His anger is rising; he’s going to turn into…that thing again.” Luna added.
“What do you mean that thing Princess?” Pinkie asked.
“You never had to see it….but the first time we fought Discord…he was being driven by his anger and he had transformed…into a monster.” Celestia replied.
As the girls came out of the library the wind began to pick up violently, the direction being that of the Everfree. The other residents of the town were outside looking into the Everfree with concern as a black light began to shoot into the sky coming from deep within the forest almost dancing in the sky.
“And now…he’s turning into it again…” She whispered.
The Changelings and Chrysalis watched in fear as Discord was slowly enveloped in a black energy which within it they felt malice and hatred that sent a chill down their spines, Discord let out a deep and dark animalistic roar that shook the very earth, his skin began to tear as his body changed and shifted to a size that started to resembled a long serpent and his horns and wings suddenly burst out as his clothes began to rip as his size grew. As he continued to change, a second large wave of energy burst from within him as he arched back roaring out, the wave blasting the walls and ceiling of the castle apart in a large explosion that echoed throughout the forest.
Chrysalis and some of the other Changelings that were nearby were thrown backwards and rolled on the ground Fluttershy staying where she was, protected by some debris that was unaffected by the blast. Chrysalis groaned and looked up her eyes wide as Discord’s left arm slowly changed to that of an eagles and his right arm changed to that of a lions. His back legs ripped into the form of a lizard and a goat as a tail formed and lashed out violently, slamming into the ground sending rubble and dust into the air roaring loudly.
His body suddenly grew in size again as he continued to growl deeply until his body was rivalling the size of an Ursa Minor, Chrysalis could only watch in horror never before having witnessed something so terrifying. She could feel the rage that emitted from the creature, it rose up on its back legs and slammed its front ones down hard into the ground shaking it and sending more rubble into the air. He let out a roar that made the area rumble, he then roared out in a deep voice that echoed itself.
The town had quickly rushed to Celestia demanding an explanation out of concern and terror upon what was happening in the forest, Princess Celestia sighed and decided it was finally time to tell them.
“It’s Discord…” She started.
“WHAT HE ESCAPED?!” One person cried out.
“But how?!” Another said.
“Please…I’ll tell you everything."
Celestia took a deep breath and then started to speak again, telling the townsfolk about her plan to reform Discord, how he was actually Silver Tongue the whole time and how the ring worked and what he had transformed into. The looks on the faces of the townsfolk ranged from surprise to anger to fear.
“HOW COULD YOU DO THAT?!” One yelled out.
“Please my subjects calm down-“
“HOW CAN WE BE CALM?! DISCORD IS FREE!” Someone interrupted her.
“THAT FILTHY MONSTER WILL KILL US ALL!” Another yelled.
“WE SHOULD HUNT HIM DOWN!” Someone else yelled.
They all began to shout accusations at her becoming angrier; they were interrupted by a sudden outburst from Pinkie Pie, silencing them.
“ENOUGH! How dare you insult my friend Discy! He’s a calm and gentle person now and there HAS to be a reason for his sudden rage!”
“Yeah, you start on him and ya’ll have to go through me!” Applejack added.
They began to shout again before a whistle interrupted them for a second time, they looked to see it was Red Bartlett in the crowd.
“I have to admit.” He started. “Even though Silver was Discord, he was actually a cool guy. And I agree with the Elements.”
He walked forwards and stood next to Applejack before continuing.
“If you want to hurt my FRIEND Discord, you’ll have to go through me to.”
The crowd shouted again in out roar only to be interrupted for a third time by the arrival of Shining Armour and several heavily armed Solar and Luna guards.
“Princess we saw the commotion all the way in Canterlot and got here as fast as we could, what in Equestria is going on?” He asked.
“It’s Discord; something has triggered him to go into a rage like state, something at the old castle.”
Shining Armours eyes went wide before he growled looking to the forest.
“I knew this plan was a stupid one…” He muttered under his breath. “Orders Princess?”
You will all accompany me and my sister to the castle and try to calm Discord, Lieutenant Tail Claw, you and a small group remain here in case anything else happens.
“Ma’am.” Tail Claw saluted.
“Twilight, go get the Elements, we may need them.” Twilight nodded and went to get them from her home, Celestia sighed looking towards the forest. “And pray we don’t need them.”
Discord swung his tail once more, slamming into the changeling soldiers that had tried to rush him from the side, they cried out in pain as their armour shattered upon impact and their bodies slammed into the trees and carried on, a sickening crunch following as their bones shattered. In a matter of minutes Discord had destroyed half of the soldiers Chrysalis had brought with her, they lay either unconscious or dead. He growled before launching himself forwards at the charging wave of soldiers, swinging his arms and smacking them away, his target being Chrysalis.
Chrysalis gritted her teeth as her horn glowed and armour formed around her, her sword began to crackle with green lightning as she raised it up ready. Alongside of her was five of her personal guard ready to fight to the death. Just as she was about to charge, a large group of soldiers suddenly launched themselves at Discord landing on him and successfully forcing him to the ground in surprise, one of them turned his head to look at her.
“RUN YOUR HIGHNESS, WE’LL HOLD HIM OFF!” He shouted.
Chrysalis was about to object when she was grabbed by one of the guard who began to lead her away, as they turned to leave Discord let out a loud roar and the soldiers on him were sent flying crying out as they slammed into the ground. Discord roared and charged Chrysalis and swung his hand at her, she jumped up out of the way but her guard were caught in the swing, she watched in anger as Discord clenched his fist around them hearing their cries end suddenly as he snapped their spines and tossed the bodies aside like rag dolls. She landed and growled at him, Discord snarled as the two watched each other waiting for the other to make the first move.
“One way or another Discord, I will crush you and claim your power!” She shouted.
He roared back and charged her again; she focused her magic and shot a large beam at him. It connected with him and threw Discord back out of the ruined castle and into the trees levelling them. She brought her sword up cautiously as the dust and smoke filled the air, there was a sudden roar and a blast wave shot through the smoke parting it sending earth and rubble into the air as it shot across the ground. Before she could react it smacked her directly sending the Queen backwards at speed, smashing through some of the remaining wall and out into the forest. She bounced on the ground several times each bounce causing a small crater and sending earth into the air, she came to a stop and groaned getting to her feet, spitting out the blood from her mouth.
She quickly brought her sword up ready for the next attack and looked back at the castle; some soldiers soon joined her and formed a circle around her waiting. The silence was disturbing to them, as they scanned the area there was a rumble that came from the ground, as they looked down the ground just in front of the Queen began to crumble.
“LOOK OUT!” A soldier cried.
He threw himself at Chrysalis knocking her out of the way just as the ground gave way and Discord shot upwards, taking the soldier into his mouth and clamping down. He cried out as the fangs tore through his armour and into his skin, Discord hovered in the air snarling down at the group and violently shook his head, ripping the body in half and dropping the half in his mouth. Chrysalis watched gritting her teeth in anger as the two halves fell to the ground, the organs falling out in pile of blood, he landed on the ground with a rumble and growled at the group, Chrysalis raised her sword up pointing it directly at him.
“You’ll pay for that Discord!”
Discord let out a deep and dark chuckle that rumbled from his chest, it sent shivers down the spines of the surviving soldiers that had rallied to the Queen again.
“I’M GOING TO ENJOY RIPPING YOUR MIND APART BUG…IT WILL BE GLORIOUS.”
Chrysalis snarled as he spoke, she knew they were outmatched with his power. She could have a chance against him she reckoned if she used the full extent of her power but that would attract attention from the Princess, more so than she imagined already with his transformation. They were a good few hours from the borders of the forest as well were the rest of her army was waiting, if she could somehow get a message to them if they weren’t already coming, and then maybe she could defeat him.
“Captain, fall back to the main camp and regroup.” Chrysalis suddenly aid.
“My lady?” The captain replied.
“I’ll hold him off; he’s too powerful for you.”
“But your majesty-“
“That’s an order!” Chrysalis barked.
The captain looked down and then to the other soldiers, they nodded to him and he looked back to the Queen “I’m sorry…your highness, we’ll hold him off it’s our duty.” He reluctantly replied.
Before she could answer the soldiers launched into the air using their wings for speed and charged at Discord, beams of magic shooting from their horns as they came closer and closer. Chrysalis tried to stop them by pulling them back with her magic, but it was too late.
“NO YOU FOOLS!”
Discord rose up onto his back and arched his head before bringing his arms down hard followed by his head shooting out another blast of energy that exploded, blasting the nearby trees apart as the soldiers cried out in pain before being silenced as some were disintegrated from the raw energy, a large pillar of white light illuminating the forest.
The group stopped as the large white blast filled the skies, their eyes wide. They were close to what was left of the castle when they saw the blast, Celestia gritted her teeth.
“He’s losing control…we need to hurry!” She shouted.
She took off followed closely by the remaining elements, her sister, Shining Armour and several guards and along the way they had caught up with Rainbow Dash who had fled back to the town after the castle exploded. Celestia was beginning to worry, if Discord fully lost control then the girls would have no choice but to turn him to stone again to subdue him, she prayed Fluttershy had gotten out of the castle and was hiding safely. She had difficulty trying to hone in on her energy, it kept disappearing and reappearing every so often.
As they came closer and closer to the remains of the castle they began to see the bodies of Changelings everywhere, some missing limbs and others missing either their top or lower halves. The girls became slightly disturbed at the sight of the dead, Rarity bending over and vomited when one of the guards gently moved a body only for the internal organs to fall out with a splat into the ground.
“Changelings…what are they doing here?” Luna asked looking around.
“My guess, another plot at a takeover” Shining replied.
“Princess.” Twilight said realising something. “I think I know what they want-“
“I NEED A MEDIC!” A voice shouted interrupting her.
The group ran to where the voice came from and found a Luna guard gently holding Fluttershy’s body, the girls gasped as Celestia and Luna rushed past them and to Fluttershy.
“Her wound isn’t too deep, she’s unconscious most likely from shock but she’ll be ok.” The guard said as Luna began using her magic to heal the wound.
“I think I know what set him off…” Twilight whispered.
There was another roar that came from behind them, Celestia looked to Fluttershy and then to the girls.
“Captain, you and the girls stay here and make sure Fluttershy is alright as well and be ready with the elements just in case. Luna, we’ll go and deal with Discord and try to calm him down and-“
“Uhm Princess are you sure that’s wise?” Rarity interrupted. “If Discord is angry at you still for his past then surely in his rage like state seeing you would make it worse.”
“She’s right sister, I think you should stay here and the Elements and myself will deal with trying to calm Discord.” Celestia wanted to argue but it was a valid point, she sighed and nodded before taking over Luna and using her magic to continue healing Fluttershy. Luna turned to the girls and nodded.
“Let’s go.”
They all headed out of the castle leaving Celestia, Shining and the guards behind who were a bit anxious about it wanting to assist Luna. Celestia watched them leave before returning her attention to Fluttershy again.
“I hope they can calm him down…I don’t know what this will do to Fluttershy if they can’t…”
Chrysalis roared out in anger, she was the only one left now. Her advanced guard and personal guard dead and reinforcements were coming but wouldn’t arrive in time. She cursed under her breath. Discord lunged for her pushing himself off the ground; she dodged him and brought her sword round slicing into his side as he shot past. He roared out in pain as blood leaked form the wound, she smirked spinning on the spot and firing a powerful blast of magic at him.
It caught Discord off guard and it propelled him backwards through the trees demolishing them, she charged after her wings appearing and let out a cry, her horn shooting beam after beam at him. Discord roared in pain as the beams met their target and launched into the air narrowly missing her blade once more, he quickly spun mid-air looking down and roared loudly blasting a large blue fireball at Chrysalis.
It exploded as it came into contact with the ground causing the area to be illuminated once more and trees were sent flying being incinerated before they fell, Discord growled and waited for any sign of movement. Suddenly Chrysalis burst from the smoke her horn launching a large ball of magic at him; he swung his tail and changed its direction away from him, it exploding nearby harmlessly.
Chrysalis kept coming at him in speed her fist glowing a dark green and clenched as she struck him in the jaw with it, knocking his head backwards sharply. As his head arched back she let out a scream as a second head shot morphed from his body and grabbing her around the waist with its mouth crushing her, she gasped for air and cried out again as the fangs crunched down on her and her body went limp. The second head reared up and threw her to the floor where it slammed into the ground causing a small crater, Discord looked down with a smirk on his face but growled when Chrysalis slowly got up her arms and head hanging, she cracked her neck as her body glowed green and she looked up at him with a smirk as her wounds stopped bleeding.
“You’re not the only one with powerful magic Discord!”
Discord let out a roar and the second head retracted itself, he began to lightly shake as his body glowed a dark red. As his body glowed Luna and the others arrived shocked at the scene.
“We should help him!” Pinkie cried.
“No we can’t, not yet.” Luna replied.
“But why not?” Rainbow asked.
“In this state he doesn’t know who is friend or foe, he will most likely attack us even if we do help him with Chrysalis.”
They looked back to Discord with worried expressions as he snarled softly as visible red energy began to envelop around him.
“What’s he doing though Princess?” Applejack asked.
“No…he can’t be.” Luna whispered.
Twilight’s eyes went wide I realisation, she was taught this a while ago but not by Celestia, it was something she had learned from Discord.
Chrysalis was more than aware of the arrival of the Elements and Luna, she could feel their aura but she was focusing more on the energy Discord had in his mouth.
‘How do you plan to use that raw magic? No one on Equestria can.’ She thought to herself with a smirk.
Suddenly, the energy warped itself into Discord’s mouth where it changed colour to blue and he arched his head as his cheeks bulged. Chrysalis’s yes widened in shock before she smirked again.
‘That’s how…’ She thought to herself.
Her horn glowed as she closed her eyes and summoned as much magic as she possibly could and created a shield around her.
“GIRLS WATCH OUT!” Luna cried casting a shield over.
As they did Discord’s head thrashed and bent over looking at the ground, he opened his mouth as a ring of energy formed around his mouth and a ball of brilliant blue energy blasted from his mouth, the sound echoing like a cannon going off. The ball of energy screamed as it speed towards the ground; Luna closed her eyes and braced herself.
Fluttershy murmured as she slowly opened her eyes, Celestia gasped and smiled and gently hugged her.
“Welcome back Fluttershy.” She said
Fluttershy’s eyes shot open as she came to her senses, she shot up and looked around at the ruined castle in a panic.
“Where’s Discord?!” She asked.
Celestia frowned and looked to where Luna and the others had gone, seeing Discord in the air looking down. Her eyes widened seeing the magic forming in his mouth and instantly shielded her and the others.
“GET DOWN!” She shouted.
Shining Armour and the other guards dropped to the floor as Discord blasted the ball of magic from his mouth.
The explosion was deafening, the residents of Ponyville screamed and fell to the floor as the sound rang throughout the town and the ground violently shook, trees near the impact zone were uprooted and blasted away being sent flying in all directions at great speed some disintegrating on impact. The brilliant blue light illuminated the entire forest effectively turning the night sky in today, the sheer brightness temporarily blinding anyone who was unfortunate enough to look.
As the shaking began to stop and the smoke and fire filled the sky, Luna opened her eyes panting heavily, her shield barely standing. She cast over to where the blast hit and her eyes went wide, the girls all looked over as well and they followed suit.
All that remained of the area where the blast had struck was a crater almost half a mile deep, all of the trees nearby had gone and the land was scorched, dotted with individual small fires. Chrysalis lay in the centre of the crater, her shield gone just barely protecting her and her armour had broken, she lay in a heap as smoke lightly rose form her. Luna couldn’t tell if she was dead or simply unconscious, all she knew was she need to get Discord under control.
She heard Discord roar out loudly as he landed on the ground in the crater, snarling at her body and began to slowly advance on it.
“IT’S…OVER…YOUR MIND BELONGS TO ME!” He roared.
Luna darted out and blasted his side with a powerful beam of magic sending Discord flying into the side of the crater.
“Discord stop! It’s over you don’t need to do this, please calm down!” She cried.
“NOT UNTILL SHE PAYS IN BLOOD FOR MURDERING MY LOVE!” He roared back.
“Fluttershy is alive Discord, she’s with my sister and-“
“LIAR!”
Luna was dragged into the sky by Rainbow as Discord suddenly pushed off the ground towards where she was once standing and slammed into the ground missing her by inches, Rainbow shot up as fast as she could and landed the Princess down gently.
“You’re in no condition to fight Princess, let us handle it.” Twilight said.
“No you aren’t powerful enough!” Luna protested.
“And your too weak at the moment from defending us from that blast, please Princess…trust us.”
Luna looked at them for a moment before letting out a sigh.
“Very well…but you are to follow my plan, Twilight and Rainbow Dash, you two distract Discord long enough for me to charge a spell that can temporarily trap him. I need time to focus it due to his size, Applejack and Pinkie Pie, while he is distracted I want you to move Chrysalis, she doesn’t deserve to be killed in the way he plans to but she will be brought to justice now go!”
The girls nodded and took off heading to Discord who was advancing once more on the body of Chrysalis.
Celestia slowly opened her eyes feeling the shaking come to a stop; she looked over to see Discord flying downwards into a large plume of smoke. The worst came to her mind and she shook her head in disbelief.
“No…please…don’t say that-“She stopped mid-sentence feeling Luna and the other Elements energies and let out a sigh of relief. “Thank the ancestors…Fluttershy are you all right?”
She turned back to see Fluttershy was gone; quickly she scanned the area trying to find her only to see her running to where the fighting was.
“FLUTTERSHY NO IT’S DANGEROUS!” Celestia cried.
Shining Armour groaned as he and the other guards finally got up rubbing their heads and looking around. “Princess?” He asked.
Celestia started to run after Fluttershy looking back over her shoulder at him.
“Hurry Captain!”
Shining and the guards nodded and took off after her; Celestia closed her eyes and concentrated.
Rainbow narrowly avoided a swipe from Discords claws as she swung low and under him before shooting back up. Just as he was about to destroy the body of the Queen, Rainbow Dash had swooped in at great speed and slammed her fists into his cheek sending him flying, only for him to bring his claw at her suddenly which she just missed.
He roared and chased after her taking off from the ground, at this point Pinkie and Applejack ran over to Chrysalis’s body and she checked her pulse, it was faint. Carefully, the two picked her up and began to make their way out of the crater with Twilight behind them keeping her eye on Discord.
Rainbow veered to the left quickly as a blast of blue fire screamed past her and exploded, she let out a yelp and closed her wings suddenly dropping as another ball of fire exploded directly in front of her. She cast her eyes over her shoulder to see Discord right behind her snarling.
‘Wait for it…wait for it…’
She thought to herself as she came closer and closer to the ground, dodging another fire blast that exploded on the ground sending more trees and earth into the air.
‘Wait for it…wait for it… NOW!’
She opened her wings just before hitting the ground and took off her body just inches from the ground, her smaller size and agility preventing her from slamming into the ground. Discord however was unable to stop in time, he tried to use his wings to push downwards to slow his speed but it was too late, he crashed into the ground with a roar sending earth into the air as the ground shook. Rainbow looked back with a smirk and hovered by a tree waiting to see what would happen, she quickly shot up as Discord’s claws to snake out from the smoke and swipe at the tree, crushing it in one movement.
Fluttershy panted as she came closer to the battle, she was on the verge of tears after seeing the monster floating in the air she realised it was Discord and she was scared, not for herself but for him. Luna turned her head away from the body of Chrysalis, her healing aura still glowing, to see Fluttershy, having heard Celestia’s voice in her head alerting her to Fluttershy’s arrival. She got up and gently hugged her along with Pinkie and Applejack.
“Fluttershy we’re glad to see you are ok but this is no place for you.” She said.
“Yeah sugarcube…Discord is way more dangerous than he was before.” Applejack added.
“Thank you but with respect you three.” She said in a tone that hinted with determination. “I am an Element of harmony.” She stepped past her as she continued.
“But more importantly I am the only one who can stop Discord and turn him back…”
Luna went to grab her but hesitated before Applejack gently held her arm stopping her, she looked at the farmer who gave her a reassuring smile before looking to Pinkie who also gave her the same smile. She clenched her outstretched hand and lowered it.
“I know…be careful.” Luna replied.
Fluttershy nodded as Rainbow Dash shot out from the trees followed by Discord closely, just avoiding a fireball and heading back to the crater. Discord roared and a shock wave of energy struck Rainbow Dash and her wings suddenly vanished causing her to rapidly fall to the ground.
“RAINBOW HANG ON!” Twilight cried.
Twilight began charging her magic ready to catch Rainbow when a blur shot past her; she blinked and smiled seeing who it was. Fluttershy raced towards Rainbow Dash’s falling body, her yellow wings beating as fast as they could. She caught Rainbow just before she crashed and arched back to the others and placed Rainbow down.
“Thanks Flutters, that blast interfered with my wings.”
Before anyone could answer, there was a loud crash near them as Discord landed, dust and earth being sent up as Celestia and the guards arrived. He ignored them but stared at Fluttershy snarling, his eyes however were wide with surprise.
“WHAT…WHAT IS THIS TRICKERY?” He roared.
“It is no trick Discord…” Celestia said
She stood behind Fluttershy placing a hand on her shoulder, soon being joined by the others who looked up at him with glares, ready for anything, he merely roared at them brining a hand up and slamming it into the ground.
“THIS IS A TRICK! YOU WERE SLAIN! I SAW IT WITH MY OWN EYES, THIS HAS TO BE A TRICK…YOU MUST BE A CHANGELING IT IS THE ONLY REASON WHY YOU ARE HERE! HOW DARE YOU VIOLATE MY LOVE BY PRETENDING TO BE HER!”
Discord roared and launched at the group, they began to brace themselves but Fluttershy suddenly ran out from them and to Discord, before they could react she stood there with her arms outstretched and looking up at him with determination.
‘I’m not afraid…I’m not afraid…’ She thought to herself as he came closer.
“I’LL CRUSH YOU LIKE THE INSECT YOU ARE!”
“FLUTTERSHY!” Twilight screamed.
Time slowed down as Twilight, Luna, Celestia and Shining shot beams of magic at her trying to grab her and pull her back. As the beams reached her they suddenly vanished, they looked on in horror as Rainbow prepared to rush to her aide. She stopped though as she watched in surprise, Discord stood mere inches away from Fluttershy his head near hers snarling.
“It’s ok Discord…it’s me…I promise.” Fluttershy said softly.
She slowly moved her hand over his cheek and gently stroked him; he closed his eyes leaning into her hand. Everyone stared completely shocked and surprised but it was not to last as Discord suddenly roared out moving backwards and flailing his body.
Discord looked around, he was in complete and utter darkness, and he walked forwards his footsteps echoing in the vast nothingness that surrounded him. For what seemed like an eternity passed before a growl echoed all around him.
“You fool Discord…why did you hesitate?! She’s a Changeling and they took away your precious love!” Chaos growled.
“SHOW YOURSELF!” Discord roared. “ENOUGH OF YOUR GAMES!”
“Your no fun anymore Discord…your just weak.” Chaos sneered.
Discord growled and snapped his fingers, the darkness suddenly vanished and he was standing in the ruined house of Fluttershy. In front of him was Chaos, surprised that his illusion was dispelled.
“Surprised? I have my powers back.” Discord chuckled.
“And yet…you are under my control…” Chaos chuckled.
“What do you mean?”
“When your precious Fluttershy died, you gave in don’t you remember? You LET me take over our body.”
“No…she’s not dead I heard her speak!” Discord snarled.
“You heard a Changeling speak! And I will not let your petty feelings screw this up for me this time!”
Chaos lunged for Discord but was grabbed and thrown into the wall hard, he hissed as he fell to the floor and got up, and several pieces of furniture levitated in the air and were flung at Discord.
‘DISCORD!’
He heard Fluttershy’s voice and roared out; the furniture disintegrating suddenly, Chaos’s eyes went wide as he backed up, Discord smirked as his body began to glow white as his power increased.
“N-No! How can this be! Y-your power-“
“Is stronger than yours Chaos! You cannot win!” Discord smirked.
“I WILL KILL YOU AND TAKE OUR BODY IF IT’S THE LAST THING I-“
Chaos was interrupted as Discord lunged forwards and grabbed him by the throat tightly; Chaos choked and struggled against his grip.
“For too long I have listened to you! You are the reason why this has all happened! AND I AM GOING TO END IT NOW!” He bellowed.
“D-Discord wait, you c-can’t kill me if you k-kill me your killing a p-part of you!” Chaos chocked.
“A part…I won’t be missing…” Discord replied.
Chaos choked one last time as his neck snapped and his body went limp, Discord dropped the body to the floor as the room began to change again. He smiled to himself and closed his eyes as he disappeared.
Everyone watched as Discord roared out once more and a bright light engulfed him, they shielded their eyes as a great wave of energy burst from him the trees shaking as the wind picked up. As the wind settled and the light faded they all opened their eyes and gasped at what they saw. Discord was in his normal form kneeling on the ground as smoke rose from him, he groaned and began to sway and fell to his right but was caught by Fluttershy. He looked up to her murmuring as she smiled down at him, tears in her eyes.
“It’s ok Discord…I’ve got you…” She whispered.
“Fluttershy…I’m sorry…” He replied.
“You have nothing to be sorry for…” She giggled.
Discord smiled and pulled her into an embrace, he broke it suddenly as he held her face in his hands gently looking into her eyes, and she looked back into his blushing softly. Her eyes glistened as she closed them half way as Discord moved his head closer to hers; before they could kiss they were interrupted by a cough.
“Uhm…sugarcube…Discord…you ah…might wanna put something on…” Applejack said with a blush.
Discord looked down as did Fluttershy who immediately went bright red staring at the naked man.
“O-oh…m-my…” She whispered.
Discord could have sworn he heard her purr but shrugged it off and snapped his fingers, the clothes he first wore as his Silver persona appearing on his body. He helped Fluttershy up who was still blushing as the rustling of leaves caught their attention. Everyone turned round to see several Changeling soldiers emerge from the bush, Chrysalis’s reinforcements. Immediately Shining and the guards approached them weapons drawn, but they stopped when the lead Changeling threw his blade at their feet.
“Please…I am not foolish to engage you in combat.” He said.
“Then why are you here?” Shining asked.
“We wish to take our Queen, our wounded and dead…then leave…” He simply replied.
“Unacceptable!” Luna cried out walking over.
“Please…have we not suffered enough at this foolish plan?” He asked, sweeping his arm over the bodies of the dead Changelings.
As the soldiers and guards argued along with Luna, Discord looked to Fluttershy who nodded, understanding what he was thinking. He calmly walked past the group and to the soldiers, silencing everyone.
“Go…take them and never return, or I will finish what I started…” He said coldly.
“Discord what are you?-“
Discord snapped his head to Twilight interrupting her with a glare; she quickly fell silent as he returned his gaze to the Changelings.
“Very well…thank you.” He replied.
Luna was about to protest when Celestia placed her hand on her shoulder and shook her head. Smiling at Discord as the Changelings quickly gathered as many of the dead as they could as well as Queen Chrysalis, who was now groaning in pain, and the surviving Changelings. Their horns glowed and they all vanished, leaving the group alone.
“Let us return to Ponyville.” Celestia said with a smile.
Discord nodded as he held Fluttershy close to him.
“Allow me.”
He snapped his fingers and the group was teleported out of the forest and back into Ponyville. ----------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------
It had taken a while to calm the angry townsfolk when they had returned, they were still furious about being lied to by the Princess. When she had made it clear however about the involvement of the Changelings and how Discord had defeated them, coupled with the testimony of the Element and the Captain of the guard. They had reluctantly dispersed returning to their homes; Twilight said her goodbyes to Celestia and Luna as they departed with the guard. Not before Celestia had taken Fluttershy aside and hugged her tightly, tears in her eyes and thanked her for what she had accomplished. As the girls watched them leave they smiled to one another.
“So you guys fancy a sleepover? To celebrate?” Twilight suggested.
“That sounds pretty damn good Twi.” Rainbow grinned.
“YESYESYESYESYES!” Pinkie giggled.
“Ah can go get some Cider as well.” Applejack added.
“And I shall provide the sleeping bags.
“Uhm…as much as that sounds good girls, I’ll pass.” Fluttershy said.
“But why?” Twilight asked.
Fluttershy blushed and fiddled with her hair, the image of Discord running through her mind.
“Uhm...I just want to spend some time…alone…with Discord.” She murmured.
“But why not spend time with him round my house?”
“Uh Twi…” Rainbow coughed.
“What?” Twilight asked turning round.
She raised her eyebrow seeing Rarity blush, Pinkie giggle along with Rainbow and Applejack shaking her head.
“What?” She asked again.
“It’s ok darling…I hope you have a….fun…night.” Rarity winked.
Fluttershy blushed more as Discord chuckled, he picked her up bridal style and they both vanished.
“I still don’t get what-“Twilight stopped as Rainbow whispered into her ear and she went a bright red. “O-oh my…” “Hey Twilight sounded like Fluttershy!” Pinkie giggled.
The girls broke into laughter as Twilight fumed blushing even more.
Discord and Fluttershy reappeared inside her home; he quickly snapped his fingers and everything he had destroyed in his outburst was fixed. She then suddenly pushed him against the wall and grinned through her blush.
“I have been waiting so long for this…” She said.
Discord replied with a smirk and pulled her into a tight embrace, pressing his lips to hers and closing his eyes, Fluttershy closed hers in happiness as she kissed him deeply back, throwing her arms around his neck.
“I love you Discord…” She said breaking the kiss with a happy sigh.
“I love you Fluttershy.” He replied with a smile.
She leaned in again kissing him deeply their tongues rolling around each other, moaning into their mouths as she led him to the bedroom bumping into things and then slamming the door shut.
[This chapter is entirely 18+, if you don not wish to read content of that rating then please skip this chapter.]
As soon as the bedroom door slammed shut, Fluttershy squeaked as Discord suddenly picked her up by her ass and pushed her against the vanity and assaulted her lips with his own. She let out a happy moan as his tongue forced itself into her mouth and began to play with hers, rolling around trying to dominate it. She closed her eyes as she moaned into his mouth her hand gripping his hair tightly whilst the other wrapped around his neck. Discord closed his own eyes as his hands caressed her back going up and down as Fluttershy’s legs wrapped around his waist, she broke the kiss and they both panted catching their breaths looking into each other’s eyes with a half open gaze.
She leant back and pulled at Discords jumper trying to pull it up and over his head to which he helped her, the second his jumper and shirt had been remove Fluttershy pounced him pushing herself from the vanity and sending the pair onto the bed, his legs dangling off the. She began to kiss over his chest and up to his neck nibbling on it, Discord murred as he watched her, surprised by her forwardness. He grinned and caused her to squeak again as his hands grabbed her ass and firmly squeezed it emitting a moan from Fluttershy, she arched her back and pressed herself further into his hands. Seizing the opening, Discord leaned his head up as his hands continued to play with her ass through her dress and gently started to bite on her neck, Fluttershy let out a gasp and blushed as she tilted her neck giving him more room. His right hand slid under her dress pulling it up slightly and began to play with her bare flesh causing her to gasp again and blush a deeper shade of red. Discord started to nibble up her neck and suddenly began to nibble on her ear lobe.
“AAAH!” Fluttershy cried out biting her lip.
Discord smirked as he continued to nibble and suckle on it whilst his hands continued to play with her ass; she moaned out and began to grind against his body as her breathing increased. Discord pulled away as Fluttershy arched herself again and blushed, bringing her hands to the top of her dress and sliding down the straps. Discord watched with a light blush on his own face a rumble in his chest as Fluttershy slowly pulled the dress down just below her breasts, bouncing gently as they were freed. She blushed as Discord slowly leaned closer and gently blew onto her left nipple, making her whimper as the warmth sent a tingle down her spine.
He flicked his tongue lazily over it before circling around it as his other hand grabbed her right breast and began to fondle it roughly, Fluttershy let out another cry of pleasure as she sat his lap pushing her chest into him more her arms wrapping around his head gripping his hair. Discord let out a purr as he latched onto her nipple suckling it and gently nibbling at it. He tugged the nipple with his teeth, and Fluttershy let out a pleasure filled groan, gripping his hair tighter. Her hands gripping his hair tighter. Discord kissed her nipple and flicked it with his tongue, changing the speed and roughness he would do it his hand pinching her other nipple tugging and tweaking it.
“O-Oh my D-Discord!” She moaned.
She bit her lip and shut her eyes tight groaning happily, Discord smirked and pulled his mouth away licking his lips. Suddenly he pulled his hand back and smacked her ass with it, her cheek rippling gently as the sound echoed in the room; she let out a gasp from the slap and whimpered in pleasure, arching her ass out slightly. Discord smirked as he began to tease the other nipple with his tongue his hands rubbing and caressing her body, Fluttershy whimpered as she felt herself getting wetter from the attention and dug her nails into his shoulders. She blushed feeling his bulge press against her and she slowly lowered her hand down and began to rub it softly, receiving a deep groan from Discord.
Slowly she pushed herself off Discord and stood up, blushing she wiggled her body letting her dress fall to the ground, leaving her in her panties. Discord smirked watching her, she was wearing white lacy panties and he could see a light damp patch covering her crotch, she blushed and smirked back at him. He raised an eyebrow curiously as she slowly turned her back to him but his grin grew wide as she slowly raised her hands to the waistband of her panties and slowly began to bend forwards, raising her ass up at him. His shaft began to strain against his boxers and trousers as he watched her slowly lower her panties revealing her ass, sliding them down to her feet and removing them.
Kicking her underwear aside, she turned back around and smiled at him. He went to take his belt off but was stopped as she placed a hand on his; she bit her lip as she knelt down undoing his belt and sliding his trousers down, he raised himself up slightly giving her help as she slid them down to his feet and pulled them off. She swallowed the lump in her throat as she stared at his crotch, blushing at his shaft that was straining against the cloth of his boxers. Biting her lip again she slowly grabbed the waistband of his boxers and pulled them down in one sudden movement down to his knees, her eyes went wide and she blushed more as his shaft bounced free of his cloth prison and stood to attention, throbbing slightly.
‘It’s bigger than I thought…’ She thought to herself.
Discord groaned happily as she gripped his shaft with her hand and gently began to stroke it, she pumped it from base to tip, rubbing her thumb gently over the head. He moaned in pleasure as he arched his head back and closed his eyes, she smiled hearing him moan, happy she was pleasuring him. She leant down and placed a soft kiss on the head receiving a groan from him; she inhaled deeply taking in his scent and sighed happily. She kissed down the shaft slowly till she reached his ball sack and began to places kisses over them, licking them one at a time lightly with her tongue, teasing him.
Discord gripped the bed sharply inhaling through his teeth as he moaned, his eyes clenched shut as she continued to lick and kiss his balls. Giggling at his response, she slowly licked his shaft from base to top and circled her tongue over his head; she then gently took the head into her mouth rolling her tongue around it and closed her eyes. Slowly, she took his shaft deeper into her mouth flattening her tongue on the underside of it, he moaned loudly as he gripped the sheets of the bed and looked down at her. She reached halfway and gagged lightly as the tip of the head poked at the back of her throat, pulling herself up back to the head she removed her mouth with a slurp and licked her lips.
She looked up at him with half closed eyes and blushed smiling, she moved herself closer and wrapped her ample breasts around his shaft and gently squeezed them into it, sandwiching it nicely in her cleavage. Discord groaned as he watched her, a grin on his lips as he leant back slightly.
Fluttershy gently started to pump his shaft with her breasts, a squelching sound filling the room from the saliva on his shaft. He closed his eyes as he took deep and slow breaths as she pumped him, murring softly, she kissed the head each time it poked its head up and began to move her breasts differently to one another, raising one as the other lowers squeezing them around his shaft.
“Oh f-fuck Fluttershy…” He groaned.
She felt herself become wetter and moaned as she let go of her breasts and took him back into her mouth and began to bob her head rapidly, her right hand pumping the parts of his shaft she couldn’t take into her mouth and the other trailed down her body finding itself at her pussy. She pushed two fingers inside her and gently pushed them in, moaning around his shaft as she twisted her hand around it. Discord moaned loudly and bucked his hips in a spasm as she worked her tongue around his shaft; he gritted his teeth and looked down at her gasping softly.
“F-Fluttershy I’m-!”
His words were drowned out as he arched his head back and moaned, Fluttershy blushed and let go of his shaft with her hand and forced her head down to the hilt gagging loudly as his shaft sunk deeper into her throat. She bobbed her head faster moaning loudly around his shaft as her fingers continued to play with her pussy, pinching her clit. Discord gripped the bed sheets and violently arched his body forwards and let out a loud moan as he suddenly came into her mouth, shooting down into her throat. She gagged and choked suddenly as she kept her mouth on his shaft, swallowing as much as she could. Saliva and cum trickled out of the sides of her mouth and down onto her heaving chest as she swallowed his seed, Discord let out a groan as he finished panting heavily.
She slowly slipped his shaft out of her mouth with a wet pop, a stand of saliva and cum connecting her mouth to his shaft’s head. She licked her lips and blushed up at Discord who was panting. Without warning he suddenly bent down and picked her up pressing her against the vanity again startling her, he began to kiss over her neck and down her chest slowly, his teeth nipping and tugging on her nipples before kissing down her stomach. He circled his tongue over it slowly before dragging it down to her crotch circling her pussy and leaving long rough licks up and down her thighs, stopping just before he reached her lips.
“D-Discord d-don’t tease m-me please…” She whimpered out in a hushed whisper.
“But it’s so fun listening to your whimpers…” He leant into her ear and whispered.
She whimpered as he nibbled again on her earlobe as his fingers ghosted over her pussy, sliding up and teasingly, she let out a gasp and arched her back biting hip lip. Discord suckled on her earlobe before kissing back down her body, Fluttershy gripped his hair and pushed him down with slight force wanting his tongue inside of her. He chuckled and pushed back resting his chin on her breasts looking up with a smirk.
“Shh shh…” He placed a finger on her lips. “Don’t rush me Fluttershy…” He purred kissing her lips softly.
She whimpered and gently bit her finger as Discord placed a kiss on her nipples again and smirked, he trailed his tongue down her stomach, circling over her belly button. Slowly, he kissed his way down to her pussy lips and blew gently onto them before planting a soft kiss. Fluttershy whimpered as she scrunched her toes up and leant back against the vanity mirror, Discord closed his eyes murring as he circled around her lips before slowly pushing his tongue inside of her. She let out a gasp and moaned arching her back and grabbing her left breast with her hand and groping herself as Discord began to slowly circle his tongue inside of her. She cried out again as his tongue kept advancing more and more inside of her seemingly never slowing or stopping.
Discord started to pull his tongue out much to her whimpers and moans of protest but suddenly began to thrust his tongue in and out rapidly gaining in speed, Fluttershy griped his hair pushing him more into her crotch moaning and biting her lip looking down at him. He gripped onto her hips as he chuckled on her clit whilst rolling his tongue inside of her, she moaned and arched herself her grip tightening as she gasped and wrapped her legs around his head.
“O-Oh Discord!” She cried.
The feeling she was having was completely knew to her, his tongue was driving her insane. Each time it darted in a new direction or increased and decreased its speed send a pleasurable shiver through her whole body, she had played with herself before but this was something else. As Discord’s tongue continued to move about insider her, she cried out again as he pulled his head back slightly and pinched her clit between his thumb and finger, his other hand reaching around and gripping her ass firmly. She could feel her orgasm building as she jerked on the vanity gripping his hair tighter and buckling over with a blush, moaning out louder then she had done yet and her toes curled themselves.
“DISCORD!” She moaned out as she climaxed.
Discord purred as he lapped up her juices as they flowed into his mouth, making sure not to spill a drop. When her orgasm had subsided and she was panting heavily her chest heaving. He licked his lips and smirked snaking his way up wards meeting her lips with his.
“Delicious…” He whispered before locking his lips with hers.
She blushed but smiled into his kiss wrapping her arms around his neck, rolling her tongue with his once more, he cupped her ass in his hands and gently picked her up from the vanity. Fluttershy wrapped her legs around his waist blushing and moaning softly feeling his still erect shaft press against her stomach, feeling its overwhelming warmth. He crept onto the bed holding her and gently laid her down, her head resting on the pillow. She spread her legs either side of him hugging her arms close to her chest and biting her lip blushing more as Discord rested his cock on her pussy lips, the warmth unbearable.
He moaned softly as he grinded his shaft over her lips feeling the wetness coat his shaft, she gasped and arched herself and closed her eyes tightly. Discord leant down and nibbled on her lower lip tugging on it as he placed the head against her lips; she whimpered and wrapped her arms around his back clinging tightly.
“P-please be gentle…” She whispered.
“Of course my love…” He replied back with a warm smile.
She braced herself and her breathing became slow and heavy as Discord slowly pushed himself forwards, she whimpered ad the head pushed into her pussy followed by some of the shaft. She cried out in pain as blood trickled from her as her hymen broke, he stopped and looked down at her concernedly.
“Are you ok Fluttershy?” He asked worried he had hurt her.
“I-I’m fine…j-just give me a minute.” She said.
A few moments passed as Fluttershy got adjusted to his size, gripping his neck tighter she smiled and gave him a nod. Discord grunted slightly as he pushed more and more of his shaft into her moaning at her tightness, she let out a gasp and a whimper as more of him entered her, the feeling unlike any other. He slowly hilted himself in her and waited a few seconds before slowly pulling back out both moaning in unison, she wrapped her legs around his waist and blushed.
“F-faster, please D-Discord!”
He let out a low growl and smirked as he began to quicken his pace, placing his hands either side of her head he moaned and closed his eyes. She gasped and moaned tightening her legs around his waist as he slapped into her, her breasts bouncing gently as he thrust into her. Discord grunted as his thrusting became faster and faster, the tight walls of her pussy clenching his cock and hugging it, as if it was pulling him in deeper. His breathing became quicker as his balls slapped against her ass lightly, his hands digging into the sheets.
“O-Oh y-yes! Harder D-Discord please!” She begged.
She didn’t care what she was saying; she was in heaven, moaning in absolute bliss. She never thought it would feel this good. She gripped his hair and let out moan after moan not caring how loudly she did, her pussy clenched around his cock trying to pull him in each time he pulled out of her. He moaned as he began to increase his thrusts leaving her no time to get used to it as he changed his tempo. He gritted his teeth as the bed began to creak loudly its sound rivalling the slap of his skin against hers.
Fluttershy dug her nails into his neck and back crying out as his shaft assaulted her insides, crying out in short gasps as his shaft pushed deeper and deeper inside of her, she began to roll her hips slightly to try and increases the pleasure for both of them receiving a loud moan from Discord. He slowly began to come to a stop and pulled himself out till just the head remained inside of her, much to her protest.
“D-Discord?” She panted softly.
He simply smirked at her and pulled her legs from his waist, pulling himself out fully he suddenly rolled her over onto her front, leaning over and pressing her front down making her ass raise up. She blushed as her breasts pressed into the softness of her mattress and looked back over her shoulder at him, he positioned his head at her lips again slowly teasing her by stroking it up and down her, causing her to whimper impatiently.
He smirked as she tried to push herself onto his shaft, holding her hip with one hand he suddenly slammed himself into her in one swift movement. She screamed out in pleasure as he hilted inside her, the head of his shaft pressing against the entrance to her womb as he suddenly began to relentlessly pound into her, his hands squeezing her ass. Fluttershy propped herself on her elbows before gripping the back board of the bed lowering her head, her breasts now free of being pressed into the mattress began to bounce wildly.
Discord leaned over her and firmly gripped both breasts in his hands firmly groping her as he pounded harder into her, the slaps echoing above the creaking of the bed as his hips began to blur from his speed. Her tongue lopped out of her mouth as her eyes opened half way letting out a hushed moan, her pussy clenching again around his shaft. He gritted his teeth as he felt his balls tightening and his shaft throbbing inside of her, he leant his head back as he groaned, tweaking her nipples roughly.
“Fluttershy…” His words were drowned out again by his low moans.
Fluttershy knew what he meant, feeling her second orgasm rapidly approaching; she began to slam herself back into his thrusts hard and panting in rapid succession as she gripped the backboard tighter. Discord suddenly arched his head back and let out a roar as he came, shooting his seed deep within her. Fluttershy screamed in pleasure, louder then she had done that evening as she climaxed with him, coating his shaft with her juices as she felt his seed fill her up, the warmth indescribable.
Discord’s thrusting became slower and slower before he slumped into the bed sideways, wrapping his arms around her waist holding him close to her, his shaft still inside of her. The room was quiet save for the panting’s that came from the two, Discord kissed Fluttershy’s neck gently as she moaned happily.
“Discord…can we stay this way? For a while at least…” She asked him.
“Of course.” He replied.
He pulled the covers over them and wrapped his arms around her pulling her closer, she sighed in absolute contentment and closed her eyes, feeling his soft breathing o her neck.
“Discord?”
“Yes Fluttershy?”
“I love you so much…”
“And I love you Fluttershy…more than you could ever imagine…”
Fluttershy smiled to herself as she slowly drifted off to sleep in Discord’s arms, feeling completely safe and secure.
“Ok girls we’re ready!” Rarity said behind Fluttershy’s bedroom door.
Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Applejack and Pinkie Pie were sitting in Fluttershy’s living room waiting for her, she and Rarity had been in her bedroom for the past twenty minutes getting ready. It would have been quicker but Rarity kept bawling her eyes out every two minutes from joy.
“Bout time Rarity!” Applejack said.
They all stood up watching the stairs, Applejack and Rainbow fiddling with their dresses not used to wearing them. They all gasped as Rarity came to the bottom of the stairs and motioned to Fluttershy who soon joined her.
“Fluttershy…you look so beautiful!” Twilight smiled.
Fluttershy blushed softly as she stepped into view; she was wearing a tight fitting strapless snow white dress, the train flowing behind her. In her hand was a small bouquet of white lilies, her hair its usual straightness with the tips curled upwards. Pinkie’s lip quivered as her eyes watered up happily, Rainbow grinned and rose up the camera and took a photo with it. Rarity soon following Pinkie as she burst into heavy sobs as Applejack sighed and shook her head.
“I-I can’t help it! She looks beautiful in that dress.” Rarity cried.
Applejack would have argued had it not been the truth; Fluttershy really did look amazing in her wedding gown. She smiled as Twilight handed Pinkie a tissue into which she blew her nose.
“I just can’t believe it’s been a year already…” Twilight smiled.
“I still can’t believe Fluttershy’s getting married, to Discord of all people.” Rainbow chuckled.
“Yeah, and before Rarity.” Applejack added.
They all giggled as Rarity shot them all a glare and crossed her arms, turning her nose up in a huff.
“I’m just waiting for the right person!” She said.
Their giggles were interrupted by a knock on the door; Twilight opened it to reveal Shining Armour waiting for them with a grin.
“Hey Twily, Fluttershy’s carriage is here.”
“A c-carriage, I can walk it’s really no trouble…” Fluttershy squeaked.
“Oh no, it’s your big day and there is no way in Tartarus I’m let you walk that distance in that dress!” Rarity said in protest, pushing Fluttershy gently to the door.
As the all headed out of the house one by one, Twilight couldn’t help but look a little bit sad. It was something that Fluttershy had said to her a few months back that was nagging her.
Twilight had taken Fluttershy aside from the group, she had just announced to them all that Discord had proposed to her over a candle lit meal that previous night and they were all ecstatic. Save for Twilight, she obviously was thrilled beyond belief for her friend but there was something she immediately remembered about Discord and needed to ask her a question.
“What’s the matter Twilight?” She asked.
“Fluttershy…I know your happy and all that but…are you sure? I mean…he’s immortal.” Twilight said.
“I know.” Fluttershy replied.
“And it doesn’t bother you that…you know…you’re going to grow old and he isn’t, and he will live on for thousands of years after you’ve…gone?”
“I thought long and hard about this Twilight…I don’t mind at all, as long as I can even share just one day with him…I’ll be ok.”
Twilight was left deep in thought as the girls began to converse with one another, Pinkie declaring the need for a party.
‘I know I should feel happy for her…’ Twilight thought to herself. ‘But I’m worried that she won’t be able to cope in later years…and I’m worried about Discord.’
“Twi you coming?” Rainbow called.
Twilight snapped out of her thoughts, pushing it to the back of her mind and leaving the house. The others had all clambered into a royal chariot which Princess Celestia and Luna themselves had personally requested pick them up, much to Fluttershy’s protests. She clambered into it as the door closed and Shining took a seat on the front and the enchanted chariot began to head off.
Discord was panicking; he paced back and forth trying to think if he had forgotten anything. For what seemed like the twelfth time checked to make sure he was wearing his correct outfit, it was a slim charcoal tuxedo with a snow white shirt, a dark blood red tie and black shoes. Sitting in a chair nearby was Caramel who was flicking through a magazine idly.
When the Changelings had been defeated the year previous, they found Baritone and Caramel in a coma like state inside two Changeling cocoon’s within Caramel’s basement. Even odder still was over the course of the few months that followed; Discord had become good friends with Baritone and Caramel if not occasionally pranking them along with Rainbow Dash or Pinkie Pie, or even both of them.
Leaning on the wall behind Caramel was Red Bartlett, happily eating a pear ignoring the frantic man of chaos and sitting on a chair opposite them was Big Mac, his eyes closed as he relaxed in the chair.
“Discord chill man, everything is going to be just fine.” Baritone said as he came out from the kitchen with a bottle of water.
“I can’t ‘chill’ it’s my bloody wedding day and I’m nervous! What if I mess up? What if I say the wrong lines what if?-“
“What if Celestia stripped naked and did the chicken dance?” Caramel interrupted. “It’s all just ‘ifs’, you’re a God Discord, everything will be fine. You’re marrying a beautiful woman who loves you and won’t care if you make a silly mistake anyway.”
“I suppose your right…” Discord said with a smile.
“Trust me Discord, you’ll be fine.” Big Mac said reassuringly.
“Besides, the only way you could truly fuck up is if you said the wrong name.” Red Smirked.
“Oh that would be priceless to see!” Baritone snickered.
“Well, we better get a move on over to the church.” Red chuckled.
They all exited Caramel’s house making jokes about Discord messing up, which was making him grumpier and headed off towards the church. As they headed towards the church, Red dropped back slightly so he could talk to the other three without Discord overhearing them.
“Hey guys…there’s something that’s been bugging me…” He whispered to them.
“What’s that?” Baritone replied in a hushed voice.
“Discord’s immortal right? Meaning he can’t die from age.”
“Yeah…” Caramel replied.
“Does…he know that…you know…he’s going to outlive Fluttershy?” Red asked.
Caramel, Baritone and Big Mac looked at one another; they hadn’t actually given it much thought. They had forgotten that Discord could live for eternity and therefore would outlive Fluttershy several times over; a grim frown appeared on their faces.
“I wonder if Fluttershy knows?” Caramel asked.
“Know what?”
They looked up to see Discord standing there looking at them with a confused expression.
“That uhm…uh…” Caramel started.
“You are uhm…” Baritone added.
“A terrible dancer!” Red finished.
“Eeyup!” Big Mac said.
“Pfft, me a terrible dancer? I’m insulted Red.” Discord chuckled pretending to be hurt.
They all shared a laugh before carrying on towards the church, the four men giving each other concerned looks now and again.
The church was not as tightly packed as you would imagine, only those close to the bride and groom, as well as some exceptions, had been invited. In the front rows were Shining Armour and his wife Princess Cadence along with Princess Luna, Princess Celestia was standing up at the top of the isle conversing with Discord who was also standing there.
Several other members of the town were also present, chatting amongst themselves quietly waiting for the ceremony to begin. Big Mac was talking with Granny Smith who was sitting at the front, so she was able to see and hear everything whilst Caramel, Baritone and Red Bartlett were arguing quietly over who got to present the rings.
“So Discord…are you ready?” Celestia asked him quietly.
“Yes…I don’t think I have ever been more ready for anything.” He replied.
“Discord…you do know that even though this is a joyous occasion…you’re still going to outlive her for a long time, are you sure you can deal with that?” Celestia said concernedly.
“I’ve thought about that Princess, don’t worry I have a plan up my sleeve.” He said.
“And what plan is that?” Celestia said raising her eyebrow.
“You’ll see.” Discord replied sticking out his tongue.
“Yes I win!” Red cheered.
“Yeah yeah best two out of three.” Caramel muttered.
Discord and Celestia turned to see Caramel Baritone and Red huddled in a circle playing rock paper scissors, Discord sighed and rested his face in his hand and rubbed his eyes as Celestia giggled. He walked over to them and raised his brow, crossing his arms.
“What are you three doing?”
“Deciding who gets to hold the rings for you bud.” Baritone replied.
“Is that so?”
“Yeah, and so far Red’s winning.” Caramel grumbled.
“Well…I’m afraid it’s not going to be you Caramel.” Discord said.
Baritone and Red gave a silent fist pump as Caramel looked at Discord in disbelief.
“But…but.”
“In fact neither of you are, Big Mac’s going to be holding them.”
They three stared at him as Big Mac appeared behind them, holding a pillow that hand the two rings on it. He gave them a smirk as Discord returned back to where Celestia was followed by the four.
The crowd died down as the music began to play, the all looked down the aisle to the door of the church, the Cutie Mark Crusaders who were wearing matching white dresses and carrying small baskets that contained flower petals were the first to enter, tossing the petals as they slowly made their way forwards. Behind them followed the bride and the bridesmaids, some people gasped as Fluttershy entered the church, she had Rainbow and Applejack linking her arms with theirs as Twilight and Rarity followed close behind and Pinkie holding the train of her dress up.
Discord’s grin grew bigger and bigger as he watched her walk down the aisle slowly, she smiled back at him with a blush. As they came closer, the Cutie Mark Crusaders took their seats next to Granny Smith as Fluttershy stood beside Discord, looking into each other’s eyes for a moment before turning to face Celestia. Twilight and the other girls took their places beside Fluttershy opposite form where Discord’s best men were standing as Celestia began.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, we are gathered here today on this beautiful day to celebrate the union of the Element of Kindness, Fluttershy, and the God of Chaos Discord.”
She paused as a chuckle filled the room from everyone, including Discord. Celestia chuckled herself, saying something she thought she may never of said before continuing.
“The bond these two individuals share is clear to us all, although different in so many ways. Their love for one another is pure and true, before the bride and groom speak their vows. They both have requested that they each say a special message to one another. Fluttershy, would you like to start off?”
Fluttershy smiled and nodded before turning to Discord, she took his hands and blushed softly looking up into his eyes. “Discord, when we first met…Everyone was against you, thinking you were nothing more than just an embodiment of chaotic evil, even though you used your powers on me and my friends something about you struck me differently. Even after you were imprisoned in stone a second time I couldn’t stop thinking about you, eventually I came to the conclusion that…I love you. And every day from there after I regretted ever being a part of turning you into stone because I thought that if one person, just one…was able to get to know you then people could accept you.”
She paused as the room filled with a mixture of ‘awws’ and camera flashes, Rarity dabbed her eyes with a tissue as she and the others watched with smiles on their faces.
“When you opened up to me about what happened in your past I truly knew there and then, you were never truly evil. And I would be willing to do anything to protect you against anything bad that could happen to you…Discord…I love you.” She finished her own eyes watering.
Discord smiled down at her, his eyes watering up as Celestia turned to him and smiled.
“Discord, would you like to speak?”
Discord nodded to her and turned his attention to Fluttershy, he gently stroked her hand before chuckling.
“Bet no one ever thought they see this day huh?” He said, looking out to the crowd.
The room was filled with chuckles as Discord smiled and returned to look at her.
“But in all seriousness Fluttershy, I have been alive for thousands of years…granted a fair amount of it was in stone but still hundreds of years.”
Again the room filled with chuckles.
“Before…I fell into chaos and anger because there wasn’t much going for me in life, I was treated different because of my race and was shunned by nearly everyone. Because of that anger, I believed that I was truly despised and could never be truly happy, costing me the love and friendship of the first person who ever saw me differently.”
Celestia smiled as Discord nodded to her.
“When I broke free, I was determined not to let myself be fooled by false feelings and trust. But even I have to admit when I battled against you and your friends, you were the hardest to beat, something about you made the chaotic magic inside of me unstable with how you managed to resist me. When we spent those six months together, I felt a confliction within me which was always about you and how I felt about you. I tried to tell myself it was just a phase or a ploy by Celestia and the Elements to get me to reform, but it was always there. This feeling of doubt that you would ever hurt me.”
He paused and looked down ashamedly.
“Even when I lost my temper and accused you of all sorts when I misheard that conversation with Celestia, you never stopped believing in me. When you disappeared I thought the worst had happened and I was scared for your life, when the Changelings had captured you I was willing to do anything within my power to make sure you were safe. Even if it meant giving myself to them…It had been a long time since I had felt like that….felt like I truly loved someone and was loved back…Fluttershy, I love you with all my heart.”
The crowd made sounds of ‘awing’ once more as Pinkie took Rarity’s tissue and blew into it, Celestia was about to continue but Discord raised his hand up stopping her.
“Before we make it official…I have one last gift I can give to you…to truly show I want to be with you forever…”
He slowly smiled softly as Fluttershy looked at him in confusion.
“Fluttershy…In front of everyone here today as a witness…I willingly surrender my immortality, so I can live a mortal’s life with you.”
There was a loud collective gasp from everyone in the room including the Princesses; it was indeed possible to take away a power like immortality but only if the person was willing. The gasps turned into hushed chatter as Fluttershy stared into his eyes. He smiled down at her as her eyes began to water up and her lip quivered, trying to truly comprehend what she just heard him say.
“Discord…do you truly wish that?” Celestia asked.
“Yes…I do.” He replied with a smile.
Celestia smiled and nodded.
“Then so be it.” She said with a smile.
The room watched as her horn glowed and Discord began to glow a pure white, Discord then closed his eyes as he disappeared in a blinding light that caused everyone to shield their eyes. As the light died down, Discord stood there smiling down at Fluttershy.
“Discord…I do not think there is now a single doubt that you truly love Fluttershy.” Celestia said smiling. “And I doubt there is anyone here who sees a reason to not marry these two.”
The room was silent, no one speaking up at all as they all watched with smiles on their faces.
“Can we have the rings please?”
Big Mac presented the rings to Discord and Fluttershy who slipped them onto each other’s fingers as Celestia continued.
“And now…by the power of the Sun-“
“And Moon!” Luna interrupted grinning causing more chuckles.”
“And the Moon.” Celestia giggled. “I pronounce you…husband and wife, you may kiss the bride.”
The room burst into loud cheers as Discord and Fluttershy locked lips together, his arms wrapping around her waist and hers around his neck. Twilight, Rarity and Pinkie began to cry tears of joy as Applejack whooped and cheered, Rainbow secretly wiping away a few tears.
The rest of the evening went on with no trouble, the party was hosted in the town hall and naturally planned by Pinkie Pie and was a big success. The alcohol was provided and served by Berry Punch who insisted on sampling every drink at least once, just to make sure it was up to good standards. The music was provided by both the Royal Canterlot Orchestra as well as Dj-Pon3, Fluttershy and Discord shared the first dance together enjoying each other’s embrace as the crowd watched.
Soon everyone was dancing; Discord was encircled by the Elements as they all began to dance like mad men to Dj-Pon3’s music. Celestia and Luna were giggling like mad as they danced together, each having a little too much to drink themselves. It had gotten the combined efforts of Twilight and Cadence to get Shining Armour to relax and have a drink and they now saw why it was a bad idea, albeit a funny one.
Shining was trying to dance to the music but only seemed to be flailing his limbs like he was in the middle of a fit, singing along badly to the lyrics as his wife and sister watched in absolute hysterics.
The evening came to an end as Fluttershy and Discord left the town hall, being pelted with more confetti and rice. They got into the chariot that awaited them and were soon heading off into the distance, Fluttershy leaned into Discord who wrapped his arms around her and held her close, a smile on both of their faces.
“Fluttershy?”
“Yes Discord?”
“I’m glad that you’re my wife…” He said softly to her.
“And I’m glad you’re my husband…” She replied softly.
They both kissed each other deeply on the lips as the chariot disappeared into the distance, taking the two newlyweds into the night and onto their future together.
As the sun slowly began to emerge, chasing away the darkness of the night, the birds began to wake up and chirp, the chickens in their coup awoke and began clucking as they moved about waiting to be let out. Some people began to stir and wake up whilst others were already awake and doing their jobs, weather it was delivering milk or preparing a shop for a busy day.
Discord murmured in his sleep as Fluttershy wrapped her arms around him tighter, all was quiet in the house, save for a pair of hushed whispers coming from outside their bedroom door.
“You ready?” One said.
“You bet, he won’t see it coming.” The other replied.
The door was slowly pushed open as the two mysterious figures entered, snickering to one another and shushing each other. The leader snapped his fingers quietly and an old fashioned loud speaker appeared in his hand and they crept round to the side Discord was sleeping at, snickering once more. As they came into the light more, the sun shone on them gently. They were two young boys who looked identical, save for one boy had a blue left eye and a yellow right eye and the other had the opposite, they each had matching brown hair and goat horn and a deer antler; both had mischievous grins on their face.
“Ready?”
“On the count of three.”
The one holding the loudspeaker took a deep breath as the other began to count down.
“Three…two…-“
“One.”
Discord interrupted them by squirting a water pistol into the loudspeaker, blasting the one holding it with water, who spluttered and let out a shriek.
“DAD, THAT’S FREEZING!” He cried.
Discord chuckled as he sat up, Fluttershy following suite yawning, the one who didn’t get wet burst out laughing and fell to the floor.
“Nice try Entropy, but you two need to get up earlier than that to prank your old man.” Discord chuckled looking to the young lad on the floor laughing. “And as for you Panda…”
Discord snapped his fingers and Pandemonium looked up as a bucket of water splashed onto his head making him scream from the coldness.
“AAAAAAH!” Pandemonium cried.
“Now Discord sweetheart, be nice to the boys.” Fluttershy said trying to hide a giggle.
The two boys grumbled as they ran off to get changed, figuring it was best to get up now, given the twins were up. Fluttershy and Discord got out of bed and dressed, Discord sporting a white button shirt with black trousers and shoes and Fluttershy a yellow knee length dress. They made their way downstairs and could smell the aroma of freshly made herbal tea, toast and eggs fill their nostrils, as they came to the kitchen they both smiled at the scene.
A young girl wearing white pyjamas with several bunny rabbit faces on them was standing on a stool spreading butter on some toast, like the other two she had a goat horn and a deer antler. Unlike the other two however she had long pink hair that came halfway down her back, she was humming a little tune but gasped hearing a noise and turned round. Her eyes were ice blue and she grinned seeing Discord and Fluttershy, she hoped of the stool and came over hugging the two.
“Morning Mummy and Daddy, I made you breakfast!” She beamed at them. “I heard Entropy and Pandemonium planning to prank you Daddy so I thought you’d like something to cheer you up…but I knew they couldn’t prank you!” she giggled.
“It smells lovely Songflower, thank you.” Discord chuckled as he picked her up.
Songflower giggled as the three sat down to eat, shortly joined by the twins who had changed into black shorts and white shirts. After finishing breakfast Discord cleaned up the plates and went about washing the dishes, he had decided long ago that he would do certain things normally such as cleaning the dishes and other household chores as it allowed him to experience a nice normal life, now and again though he would use his powers to help Fluttershy or to cause some mischief to his friends. He also kept his horns on display at all times now, not needing to disguise himself in town as everyone knew who he was.
Fluttershy took Songflower upstairs and both girls did their teeth before returning to Songflower’s bed room and doing each other’s hair, Songflower was in many ways like her mother. She was kind and caring and got on great with the animals especially angel whereas her brothers didn’t, she also showed signs of shyness especially around new people but was extremely confident when she was in a pace she was comfortable in. After getting into a white knee length skirt and a yellow shirt, the two came back downstairs just as Discord left the kitchen.
The morning carried on as it normally did in the household, Fluttershy and Songflower would tend to the animals whilst Discord would give the twins lessons on controlling their magic. They found out pretty early on the Songflower didn’t need any tutorage as she was able to grasp her powers from an early age, something the twins complained about continuously.
“Come on Entropy, concentrate.” Discord said.
“I’m trying!” Entropy grumbled.
The lesson today was trying to turn a cloud into a pink one that rained chocolate milk, Pandemonium had gotten the hang of it after a few minutes of trying but Entropy was struggling a bit.
“You can’t do it ‘cos you suck.” Pandemonium teased.
“Shut up!” Entropy shot back.
“Make me!”
Discord stepped in-between the two just as they went to fight each other and sighed.
“Boys enough, can we please go one lesson without you squabbling? Or do I have to get your mother involved?”
Discord smirked as the two boys gulped loudly, he didn’t like threatening them this way but he knew that mentioning their mother to stop them fighting was a sure way to get them to behave. Even Discord had to admit the stare was an effective way to control a wild child.
“Yes Dad…” they muttered in unison.
Fluttershy called over to Discord excitedly waving her arms, he smiled and turned back to the twins.
“Keep practicing, I’ll be back in a moment.”
Discord left them and headed over to Fluttershy, as soon as he was far enough Entropy clicked his fingers and concentrated, a pink cloud appeared over Pandemonium and a downpour of chocolate milk rained over him.
“DUDE!” Pandemonium cried.
“Payback Panda!” Entropy grinned.
“Oh yeah? Two can play at that game!”
Pandemonium snapped his fingers and a cloud appeared over Entropy and covered him in chocolate milk, he cried out as Pandemonium laughed before being tackled by Entropy and the two began fighting. As Discord approached Fluttershy he could see Songflower jumping up and down in joy giggling madly to herself with Fluttershy beaming proudly, he raised his eyebrow curiously.
“So what’s all the giggling about?” He asked.
“I got my cutie mark!” Songflower replied grinning.
“She was helping me with the chickens and it just appeared.” Fluttershy said proudly.
“That’s fantastic!” Discord grinned as he gave Songflower a tight hug,
She returned it and continued to giggle, when he put her down she pulled part of her skirt down slightly to reveal a single butterfly mark, almost the same as her mothers.
“I think this calls for a little celebration.” Discord said. “I’ll just go tell the-“
He paused seeing the twins fighting in a chocolate milk puddle as chocolate milk rained on them, he sighed and shook his head.
The family made its way through the streets of Ponyville, Songflower sat on Discords shoulders holding onto his horns for support and Entropy and Pandemonium were running ahead, playing a game of tag as they walked. They were greeted by people as they walked, ranging from quick hellos to a short chat, each chat Songflower declaring proudly about her cutie mark. Each time she said the words Discord would anxiously look around, just waiting for the moment for Pinkie Pie to pop out of nowhere like she would. As they came to the centre of town, Fluttershy gently nudged Discord’s side.
“So dear, where are we going to go to celebrate?” She asked him.
Discord thought for a moment before smiling.
“Well I was thinking we could go to the café, and have a big lunch or something.” He replied.
“Oh! Oh! Oh!” Songflower said, leaning down to look at his face. “Can we go to Sugarcube corner Daddy?”
“Sweetie, if we go there-“
“Yeah Dad!” Entropy interrupted.
“Pleeeeeease?” Pandemonium finished.
Discord sighed and looked to Fluttershy who only giggled, he kinda wanted to avoid going to Sugarcube corner so he didn’t have to be stuck with Pinkie Pie throwing them a party, it wasn’t that he hated the parties they were quite fun. It gave him a chance to prank a couple of his friends, it was because he didn’t really want to be stuck at the shop all day long, and he did have things he wanted to get on with today. But it was his daughter’s special moment and he couldn’t say no to her after how hard she had worked lately, he sighed before smiling to his children.
“Alright, we’ll go over to Sugarcube corner,” He said.
All three children cheered and the twins raced off to the shop, Discord let Songflower down who soon joined her brothers as Fluttershy giggled smiling. She took his hand in her and the two made their way after their children.
Pinkie smiled as the customer thanked her and left the shop, it had been a quiet day but she knew something was going to change that, the second she had woken up she had a major Pinkie sense moment and began to make preparations for whatever it was. Even though she didn’t know what it was exactly she was preparing for she knew whatever it was, it could be celebrated with a party.
The bell above the door rang as it was opened; she smiled when the three siblings entered the shop with excited looks on their faces.
“Hey there kids, what brings you here today?” She asked.
“Dads treating us to a celebration!” Entropy grinned.
Pinkie blinked for a moment before her face began to smile, the smile increasing slowly.
“Oh, and what are we celebrating?” She asked eagerly.
“I got my cutie mark!” Songflower grinned.
Pinkie didn’t reply, her smile was more than enough to tell how she was feeling. As Discord and Fluttershy approached the shop they cringed as a high pitched squeal came from the shop.
“OHMYGOSHTHATISSOCOOLWESONEEDTOTHROWYOUAPARTY!”
“Looks like they told Pinkie.” Fluttershy giggled.
Discord shook his head chuckling as he entered the shop with Fluttershy.
“Good afternoon Pinkie.” Fluttershy greeted her.
“Hey Pinkie.” Discord said.
Like a shot Pinkie appeared in front of the two startling them as she bounced up and down on the spot.
“OH MY GOSH THIS SO COOL! WHEN DID SHE GET IT? IS IT LIKE FLUTTERSHY’S? WHAT WAS SHE DOING WHEN-“
Discord put his hand over her mouth to stop her talking, which didn’t exactly work as she continued to muffle into his hand.
“I’m sure that Songflower would love to tell you all about it Pinkie.” Fluttershy said.
“Your right!” Pinkie said pulling away from his hand. “Songflower, you can help yourself to anything you want today, on the house!”
Songflower grinned and made a fist pumping motion as Pinkie continued.
“Now you let your Auntie Pinkie sort out a party, won’t be a moment!”
And with that she shot out of the shop leaving the family in the shop with some other customers.
“Isn’t…she meant to be manning the shop?” Discord asked.
Discord was the lord of chaos, granted he was mortal but he still had a lot of power under his command. But even with all this power, he could never truly comprehend how Pinkie was able to do things she did. Within fifteen minutes of arriving in the store, she had rushed out saying something about gathering up her friends. Discord was surprised to see that she had already set up a whole bunch of food and other party goods, he simply shrugged it off and sat down near Fluttershy, watching as his kids began to play and eat having a good time.
Soon after Pinkie had returned, being followed by the other Elements and others including the Cutie Mark Crusaders, who had become close friends with the three siblings despite being a few years older than them. Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake also joined them, having been upstairs when they heard the commotion and soon had joined in the game of tag that was being played around the shop by the three siblings, the CMC and oddly enough Pinkie.
After a few more minutes had passed, it seemed like more of the town had joined in on the celebration. Discord was having a conversation with Red Bartlett who had stopped by on his lunch break as Fluttershy conversed with her friends. The party went on for a few hours before Pinkie brought out a large chocolate cake for Songflower and the others to devour, as the afternoon turned into earlier evening, people began leaving having fully enjoyed themselves. Discord stood up from the chair he was sat in and stretched his back.
“Ok kids time to go, nearly bed time and you have school tomorrow.” Discord said.
“Awww but Dad!” Entropy and Pandemonium whined in unison.
“No buts.” Fluttershy said. “It’s time to go.”
“Fiiiiiine.” They grumbled and headed for the door.
“Uhm excuse me?” Fluttershy said her hands on her hips.
They looked at her as she raised an eyebrow at them and realised, the turned to Pinkie Pie and grinned.
“Thanks for the party!” They said in unison.
The two headed out of the shop as Songflower gave Pinkie a hug thanking her and following after her siblings, Discord and Fluttershy said goodbye following their children as they headed for home.
Discord and Fluttershy smiled as they looked into the room, it was fairly late now and the two were heading to bed themselves and decided to check in on the kids. The first room they went to was the twin’s bedroom and smiled, even though they were wild and mischievous, they always looked peaceful as they slept. They then checked in on Songflower who was sleeping softly cuddling a plush cat toy Rarity had made for her years ago, Fluttershy giggled softly as she caught Discord smiling fondly at the sight of his daughter asleep.
“What?” He whispered hearing her giggle.
“Going soft are we?” She smirked.
He grinned and leaned down close to her ear.
“When the kids are at school tomorrow…I’ll show you I’m not as soft as you claim.” He purred.
Fluttershy giggled as they headed to their bedroom, Discord sneaking a pinch on her ass making her squeak and playfully push him. They quickly changed into their pyjamas and settled into their bed, Fluttershy resting her head on his chest and Discord wrapping an arm around her waist.
“Good night sweetheart.” Fluttershy said.
“Good night.” He replied smiling.
The two slowly drifted off to sleep, a warm smile on their lips as the house fell silent, save for the soft breathing of the family as they slept.
