Enigmatic Exploit and Undeserved Gratitude

by IllFatedSurvivor

Rating: teen
Tags: Tragedy
Length: 3893

Even the most colourful places have grey stories.

''Life would be too smooth if it had no rubs in it,'' Twilight Sparkle would say.
I would beg to differ. ''Life would be too rough if it had no smooth lines,'' I would say.
Name's Donnie, Decent Donnie.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2013-10-11 07:32:22 UTC

Chapter 4: Monday

I got out of bed and had a shower. After my shower, I put together myself a hay sandwich. Thereafter, I head out to Canterlot. Normally, after an hour and a half, I proceed into the castle.

I stand before Princess Celestia, I ask her ''Who shall I serve today, Your Excellency?''

''Before I inform you about who you'll assist today,'' she responded. ''You'll be taking a short break this week,'' she revealed. ''All days, bar today, you won't have to work or socialize this Sunday,'' she announced.

I forgot to mention that I've to hang out with the one I didn't work with during the week.

''But, for today, the mare that you have to work with is Twilight Sparkle,'' she answered.

''What about my bits?'' I asked.

''I'll provide you with enough bits for you to last the week,'' she explained

''Thank you, Your Majesty,'' I thanked her.

I, now, was on my way to Twilight's house, when I got there, I knocked on the door. I was greeted by Twilight. ''Good morning, Donnie,'' Twilight said, genially.

''Good morning, Twilight,'' I replied, happily. She welcomed me in. ''Where's Spike?'' I asked Twilight, because the first thing I noticed was a certain purple and green dragon was missing.

''He's at Chocolate Melt's,'' she explained, ''Testing out Chocolate Melt's chocolate gems, he won't be back until next week.''

''So,'' trying to change the subject, '' What work do you have planned for me?'' I inquired.

''Well,'' Twilight began, ''For the first four hours you can tidy away all the books scattered around the place,'' she said, ''And for the last four hours you can gain some knowledge from reading books.''

''Okay, I'll get started,'' I said, determinately. So, I spent four hours, tidying the books, what didn't help was when Twilight was finished with a book, she would throw it over her shoulder, creating more mess for me to clean up.

Eventually, four hours elapsed, ''I'm off to make lunch,'' Twilight said. She disappeared before I could say anything. I, finally, finished tidying away the books, then, I saw a letter on a table. I approached the table and began reading the letter:

My Dearest Twilight,

Discord has escaped from his imprisonment and has remained in Hoofington Cave. This Sunday, you and your friends must stop Discord, once and for all.

Yours Hopefully, Princess Celestia.

I was overwhelmed with shock, I moved away from the table just as Twilight brought in the hay sandwiches. I went to the table and sat myself down. I tucked into my hay sandwich that within a matter of seconds, it was gone.

''You must have been famished,'' Twilight commented. I nodded in agreement. ''So, how are things?'' Twilight asked.

Now if there's one thing I dislike, it's talking about myself. ''Same old, same old,'' I answered. ''What about you?'' I asked with much interest.

''Besides reading and studying, nothing incredibly eventful has happened,'' she replied.

''Okay,'' I said. Not long after, I was reading for the duration of my working hours, Twilight kept informing of what she was reading, giving the definitions of words that I ''supposedly'' don't know.

Because she's seen my grades, she thinks that I'm not up to standard. So, that's why she's extremely condescending.

Soon enough, I was galloping back to Canterlot to get my bits to last the week. As soon as I got my lead bits, I hit the market and got all the necessary foods.

While I was galloping home, I was still thinking about how Discord escaped from his limestone captivity and why is he at Hoofington Cave?

Time must have passed quicker than I thought because I was home before I knew it.

I entered into my house, ate my dinner, brushed my teeth, then I hit the hay for a good night's sleep.

Because I've got plans for the next five days.

Chapter 5: Tuesday

I awoke later than normal, since I've got no work for the remainder of the week, I decided that for all the days leading up to Sunday. I'm going to hone on the 'Red Streak' and how I'm going to do it is there are five unowned fields with a lone in the center. The trees can be Discord.

So, after shower and breakfast, I headed to the nearest field, these fields weren't far from my house, as soon as I got there, I faced the tree, about fifty metres away, started pretending it was Discord, the fury was intensifying throughout my body.

Then, my sight turned light red, I targeted the tree, then, I charged headfirst.

Next thing I felt was searing pain in my head and on my forehead. I opened my eyes to see medium-sized cracks on the trunk of the tree.

''That's enough for one day,'' I said to myself.

Soon, I was back home consuming lunch, then, I lounged about until dinner. While I was eating dinner, I realized that I can visualize the progression of damage.

After dinner, I brushed my teeth, then, I went to bed to rest my aching head, because the anguish is only going to just deteriorate further.

Chapter 6: Wednesday

Cleansed and fed, I proceeded to the second-nearest field. Once I arrived there, I confronted the tree, began depicting a vivid image of Discord, my eyes turned light red again, felt my anger building up inside me, then, I bolted forward.

What followed was me being on the ground and my head feeling what it would be like to have a dagger stabbed in my forehead.

I observed the trunk to spot large cracks on it. ''Well, as they say, 'No pain, no gain','' I quoted.

A while later, I was back home, eating dinner, brushing teeth and heading to bed.

I hope I can break through the bark.

Chapter 7: Thursday

After being purified and nourished, I ventured out to the field that was neither near or far.

When I entered the grassland, I encountered the tree, started illustrating a picture of Discord, my eyes turned light red, sensed my wrath escalating, I shot onward.

When I collided into the tree, I swear my head was on fire, it burned so intensely that I thought I cracked my head open. But, I noticed that I broke through the trunk, because, there was no tree in front of me. I glanced behind me to see a small arch in the tree.

''So, I made a breakthrough discovery,'' I remarked.

In no time, I was back eating dinner, immediately after, I brushed my teeth and got ten hours of shuteye.

Tomorrow, I hope to do some tree felling.

Chapter 8: Friday

Washed and catered, I advanced to the second-furthest field.

When I emerged onto the green, I met the tree, started generating a replica of Discord, my eyes transformed light red, underwent extreme vexation, I rushed ahead.

When I slammed into the tree, I was unconscious for about five seconds, when I came to, I peered behind me to inspect the tree.

The tree had fallen down, leaving two planks of what used to be the trunk.

''The tree is as thick as two planks,'' I stated.

Satisfied and teeth brushed, I retired to bed.

Chapter 9: Saturday

After being scoured and nurtured, I journeyed to the furthest field.

When I accessed the meadow, I met face to face with the last tree, started developing a photograph of Discord, my eyes switched back to being light red, my hatred for Discord aggravated quickly, I stormed forward.

When I smashed into the tree, I was unconscious for a full minute, when I, finally, came to, I gazed behind me.

The tree had fallen down fallen down, bottom-half of the trunk was completely gone.

Soon I was back home, eating one of Applejack's apple pie and brushing teeth. I went to bed to get plenty of rest.

Because, tomorrow will be the day of days.

Chapter 10: Sunday

Today's the day, the day of days.

After I showered and digested, I made my lunch and dinner, then, I gathered the rope from under the sink. It was fifty metres long, I'm planning on using it to tie up Discord, when he's been defeated.

I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth. After that, I travelled to Hoofington Cave.

As soon as I got there, my strategy was to let the ''Mane'' 6 fight Discord and if they failed, then, I'll go in and fight Discord.

I ate my lunch and dinner before the ''Mane'' 6 turned up. I think it was eight when they showed up, I hid myself in the bushes at the edge of the cave. I watched them go in, I heard them talking to Discord, about how he won't get away with this and Discord saying that he will get away with this.

Stereotypical villain, as usual, I thought.

Then, there was physical conflict and, then, there was the collapsing of six ponies.

Chapter 12: The Elements of HARM

There's a respected witticism concerning pride, ''Pride feels no pain,'' whereas, ''Modesty feels nothing, but pain,'' that is what I will experience, very soon.

Discord used his magic to make these black clouds that covered up the ''Mane'' 6. After about a minute, the clouds disappeared to leave the, now, satanic ponies who were now waking up and what a sight!

What was once Twilight Sparkle, was now a demonic version of her. She had a blood-trickling smile, her eyes were bright white and her various royalty accessories were oozing dark-red blood.

What was once Applejack, was now a deceitful version of her. She had scars all over her body, one across her eye and she had a distrustful look in her eyes.

What was once Rainbow Dash was now a horrific version of her. She had handcuffs on her front and hind legs, her wings looked tattered and had holes in them, but, worst of all, she had two vacant holes for where her eyes should have been.

What was once Rarity, was an anorexic version of her. She looked, dangerously, thin, she had a very gaunt face and she had black eyes with red centres.

What was once Fluttershy, was now a vicious version of her. She had a terrifying snarl, she had two nose rings, she had blood-shot eyes, she had a black headband with a skull imprinted on it, wrapped around her tail, she had two leather straps strapped around her legs with spikes all around it.

What was once Pinkie Pie, was now a sadistic version of her. Her eyes were red, as if, someone had sprayed lemon juice in them. She was smiling like she was normally, then I saw the nails nailed in to make her look like she's always smiling. But, worst of all, what was on her legs. On her front legs, she had two metal contraptions with razor-sharp claws. On her hind legs, she had two cleavers strapped on.

It was a ghastly sight.

''Elements of HARM, dispose of this pathetic excuse for a pony,'' Discord commanded.

Then, The Elements of HARM ran towards me.

Chapter 14: The Power of an Individual

There's a proverb refering to strength, ''A stallion can do no more than he can,'' and that's what it looked like for me; for now.

Almost immediately, Discord and The Elements of HARM started saying blunt, malicious insults at me.

''Look, it appears he's wallowing in his own blood, he's not getting any pity from me,'' Discord said.

''He's a useless waste of skin,'' Midnight Shadow jeered.

''To tell you the truth, which I, normally, don't do, but, you're a talentless nopony,'' Rotten Apple mocked.

''Your teeth would make a nice necklace,'' Avaricious remarked.

''Who would care for an insipid pony, like you?,'' Bruiserfly ridiculed.

''It's funny when you're in pain,'' Pinkeye Punisher teased.

''If you can't do anything, why aren't you dead yet?,'' Acid Rain asked.

That last one blew my fuse.

I changed, instantly, my wounds healed up, rapidly, and I bolted onwards.

There were seven thumps, then, silence.

Chapter 15: The Finale has ceased

There's a proverb that applies to hope, ''Hope for the best,'' but also, ''Prepare for the worst,'' I didn't think much of the latter.

I ran outside to fetch the rope, when I came back, I began tying up Discord, when I finished doing that, I hid myself in the bushes beside the cave and waited. The ''Mane'' 6 had returned to their normal selves.

After three hours passed, I heard all sorts of commotion.

''Who tied him up?'' I heard Twilight say.

'' And who knew this was happening?'' Rarity added.

I was about to show myself, then I saw an alicorn coming.

Chapter 16: A Dubious Assumption

There's a proverb concerning deceit, ''A false tongue will hardly speak truth,'' yet, ''A true tongue will hardly speak lies,'' and that's what Princess Celestia had done.

I ducked down to avoid being seen. She went into the cave. I popped my head above the foilage to listen better.

''Well done, my little ponies,'' Princess Celestia said.

''We didn't do it,'' Twilight insisted, ''Discord defeated us and we don't remember tying him up.''

''Then, who did it?'' Celestia questioned.

No answer came back and I knew Discord wouldn't say anything.

''Then, I declare,'' Celestia began, ''All of you, the ones who tied up Discord.''

I submerged my head underneath the leafage.

They were gone and took Discord with them.

I should mention that whatever Princess Celestia says is concrete and even if I told the truth, the Princess's words are always correct, even if they're dead wrong.

I walked home, gutted.

Prologue: Accommodation and Occupation

There's a saying out there that regards the self: ''Yourself first, others afterward.'' Well, in my case, it's the opposite: ''Others first, yourself afterward.'' I work for just three basic needs: Food,water and shelter, there are no luxuries. I reside in a two-room house beside Clyde's and Sue's ( now retired ) Rock Farm.

To make sure I get my daily bits, I exert myself for eight hours to the likes of Applejack and Pinkie Pie; just to name two. I'm a full-time delegated worker for the ''Mane'' 6, by Princess Celestia. If I lose this job, I'll have no other employment. Then I'll be broke.

I don't mind my job, there is one exception, What I do mind is that I have to gallop for an hour and a half to and from. And by the time I get to Canterlot, I've used up all my energy. Which I'll have to starve for up to four hours, then I get lunch from whom I'm working for.

After that I head back up to Canterlot to get my essential bits, next I hit the market to get foodstuffs for dinner and breakfast the next day.

Later, after dinner, I hit the sack. Hoping I'll be ready for the hard slog tomorrow.

Chapter 1: Background

There's a dated proverb which relates to beginnings: ''If the beginning is good, the end must be perfect.'' Which I would answer disapprovingly,''Au contraire, if the beginning is bad, the end must be imperfect,'' my longevity has been evermore flawed.

I was born in Las Pegasus. I dwelled in a house with my mother, father and my little sister, Chocolate Melt. I attended Las Pegasus Elementary, Middle and High School. I earned bottom grades in Middle and High School, you can't repeat exams to get better grades, you can only do it once.

I had one activity in my colthood, colt-scouts. I've been told that I'm extremely helpful. I've got a reference form them saying,''Extremely helpful, obedient and reliable,'' and that's how I got my profession.

Speaking about business, my sister is only eleven years old, and yet, she runs a very successful chocolate business that could easily rival Sugarcube Corner. On top of that, she owns a magnificent mansion near the summit of Dragon Mountain - where the ''Mane'' 6 made the dragon depart from his cave - it's got: a queen-size bed, a jaccuzi, a gargantuan fridge and an indoor swimming pool. I'm overshadowed by her, to be honest, better life. She was treated by our parents much more nicely and more caring, than to me.

My parents still live in Las Pegasus, they were told that at sixteen, the children of their parents should, rightfully, fend for themselves. They say that I can contact them, when I get my own house. I was eventually kicked out to fend for myself.

I bought my aforementioned house, paid the mortgage, it was surprisingly cheap, using all the money I saved in the bank and settled in. There's a telephone in the house, I could call my parents, so they could visit me, but they want to be proud of me and where I live, well, when you compare it to a mansion, it looks pretty pathetic.

So, I don't think I will call them.

Chapter 2: Desires and Wishes

There's a interesting maxim out there on the subject of ambition, ''Seek mickle, and get something,'' or the reverse, ''Seek little, and get nothing.'' The latter is me. I've got unexpressed wants. I am in love. I know that's immensely hackneyed, but, it just works so well. Though it's not a special someone, it's a special twosome. They're Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy.

Twilight's voice and her warm smile, especially the twinkle in her eyes, makes her so attractive.

Fluttershy's cuteness, hair and the way how she hides her adorable face makes me want to reassure her, remind her that I'll protect her from the cruelty of others.

I want to tell them how much I cherish them and how I don't want anything bad to happen to them. I never told them about my fondness for them.

What the buck am I talking about?! I'm a helper, not an amorist.

Chapter 3: Torments, Insults and Belittlements

There's a saying about those who speak ill about others: ''It is a good tongue that says no ill, and a better heart that thinks none.'' On the other hand: ''It is a bad tongue that says only ill, and a worse heart that thinks only of that.''

Rainbow Dash. The very bane of my existence. Her bright colours always make me feel grey. I detest her for one main reason: She insults and belittles me. Using her infamous phrase, ''The Forever Blank Flank.'' It's not only what she says, it's what she does when I have to work for her. I usually help her by being her test dummy, minus the safety restraints. Sometimes, when I'm hanging onto a ledge, she, literally, leaves me hanging there.

So, I come home, covered in cuts and bruises.

Sometimes, we have races. They, generally, end with me abashed by Rainbow Dash. Frequently, with her saying: ''You're so slow, that Tank could beat you without his propeller hat.'' Oh, if she only knew.

Unbeknownst to Rainbow Dash, I possess a special ability I call ''Red Streak'' which makes me: gallop five times faster, have eyes that are very bright with a red tint, defy all biological functions and knocks out anyone I collide with for up to three hours. But, I'm not going to broadcast it. I prefer to have a element of surprise.

I bucking hate Rainbow Dash!

Chapter 11: Success Incomplete

There's a well-liked proverb regarding success, ''Stallion learns little from success,'' and that's what Discord is, hopefully, going to realise. Right after the sounds of ponies hitting the stony ground.

Discord said with a voice, seeping with overconfidence, ''Now, since those wretched ponies are out for the count, I'll descend Equestria into chaos,'' it was at that point in time, that I needed to act.

''I hardly think so!'' I shouted.

Discord, quite startled, asked, nervously, ''Who's out there?'' I ran inside.

When Discord saw me he burst into fits of laughter, ''But . . . I mean, you're just the blandest pony I've ever seen,'' Discord said, finally catching his breath.

''My appearance is irrelevant to why I'm here,'' I began. ''I'm here, in case, they couldn't stop you.''

''And what makes you think you can?'' Discord asked, sneeringly.

''There's more than meets the eye,'' I said.

''Oh please, I've heard enough trivial phrases, for all the other ways you could've put it-''

''Let's just get on with it!'' I demanded.

''Oh dear, sorry about that,'' Discord said, who had taken it, confusingly, well.

''But before you have the honor of fighting me, I'm going to put you to the test,'' Discord said.

A test, I thought, what type of test?

''Because now, I would like to introduce you to my little fiends,'' Discord concluded.

And before I could ask, he started using his diabolical magic on the six ponies lying on the cave floor.

Chapter 13: The Battle for Justice

There's a proverb about justice, ''Though the sword of justice is sharp, it will not slay the innocent,'' on the other hand, ''Though the bat of injustice is blunt, it will slay the innocent,'' and I think you knew who the innocent is.

I tried to outrun them, but, my attempts were futile. Rainbow Dash grabbed me, even though, she had no eyes, but, my inquiry was cut short by somepony taking a bite into my shoulder. I screamed in anguish to recognize it was Twilight who had done that. When she had let go, I turned to inspect what was left of my shoulder.

The skin was ripped out to reveal the juicy bright-red flesh with blood streaming out, forming a small puddle on the floor.

''Well done, Midnight Shadow. You deserve that, bon appetit,'' I heard Discord say.

I witnessed Midnight consuming the skin of my shoulder.

Then, Applejack advanced towards me and she said, ''I'm gonna buck you up.'' First, my body, then, my head.

I was out for a minute, when I came to, I picked up Discord saying, ''Most impressive, Rotten Apple and he, most certainly, is bucked up.''

Next it was Rarity and I was wondering what she was going to do to me. Once I knew, I readied for it.

She utilized her martial arts skills on me. Eventually, she stopped, I was taken aback. I assumed she couldn't use her martial arts, because of how skinny she was.

I was, now, spitting teeth and blood.

''Outstanding, Avaricious. You've shown him who's boss or, rather, master,'' Discord praised.

Fluttershy, then, lunged towards me and proceeded to take bites out of me.

''Don't worry,'' Discord said to me, ''She 'won't' bite.''

I already knew it was sarcasm.

Finally, she was done with torturing me, I saw bite marks all over my body.

However, my distress wasn't even close to finishing. It was now Pinkie's opportunity, she used her contraptions and cleavers to slash me to bits.

She, at last, ended her butchering.

''Excellent, Pinkeye Punisher, for dealing with that meatbag,'' Discord congratulated.

Now, I was bleeding, heavily.

''Acid Rain, finish him off,'' Discord ordered.

What followed was Acid Rain hitting my head off the cave ceiling, then, I made impact with the ground.

I lay as still as death.