Chaos Theory: The Original Chapters

Chaos Theory

Chapter 4

"Yes..."

"Yes what, Celestia?"

"Yes Discord, I missed you..."

It makes me happy to see that even after all these years, she still wants to try and help me.

"Princess, can I ask you something?"

I watch as her eyes go wide and she suddenly, without warning, pulls me into a hug.

"OH GA-A-AG! WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT?!"

"It's been so long since you last called me that..."

I roll my eyes at her silly statement.

"Celestia, the last time I called you princess, I was being sarcastic since I had overthrown you."

"And then Luna and I turned you to stone, if I recall correctly."

"So Celestia, are you ready?"

"Ready for what?"

Listen Here

I watch as Celestia gives me a strange look before snapping my talons, loving the feeling of being able to do so again. Music is heard from all around, and it reverberates all the way to Ponyville, so that the bearers can hear.

"H-how are you doing that? Where is this music coming from?"

"From the heart, my dear Celestia."

I could feel despair all across Canterlot and Ponyville as I spoke, remembering that they could hear my voice.

"So now..."

"Don't tell me you're going to-"

I cut her off and begin to sing the tune I had been singing when she had first imprisoned me.

What cause have I to feel glad?

"He's not..."

Ah, so Luna has woken up finally. Nice to know.

I've built my life on judgement and causing pain.

"He is, Luna..."

I don't know those eyes I see in the bloodstained chrome.

"How is he even doing that with his voice? It's so... distorted."

Now everything that I've had

"I don't know, but we may as well let it run its course..."

and everything I've known have been thrown away.

And with time I've come to find this isn't my home.

I've stroked the fire, seen more pain than you can know.

The tears of the broken have washed away my soul.

Pushed by desire to change the way my stream will flow,

now I've awoken, and I'm taking back control.

I tried my best to block out the screams,

but they're haunting me in my dreams.

Please break my shackles,

I want it to stop.

I reach into my bag of tricks and listen in on the bearers as they hear my song all the way in Ponyville.

"Twilight, is that Discord?"

"Yes, Pinkie, but I still don't get why he's singing like this."

I let out a chuckle and let them know that I've heard them by giving a reply.

"Because, my dear Twilight, what better way for a chaotic mastermind to get his point across?"

Before I can hear them reply, I cut off the connection and go back to the song at hoof.

I man these wretched machines.

Day in, day out, the grinding wears on my brain.

Undermining my sanity, making me question my reality.

But life is not as it seems.

Should I take a chance of freedom and throw it all down the drain?

I've been imprisoned, please burn my transgressions away.

I've stroked the fire, seen more pain than you can know.

The tears of the broken have washed away my soul.

Pushed by desire to change the way my stream will flow,

now I've awoken, and I'm taking back control.

I tried my best to block out the screams,

but they're haunting me in my dreams.

Please break my shackles,

I want it to stop.

I decide to re-establish the connection with the bearers and see what they're thinking of my song.

"Twilight, I never knew he could sing this well."

"Well, remember, his statue used to be in a pose like he was singing, so maybe Celestia and Luna caught him off guard during a song session."

I chuckle, causing them all to seize up, and even though they can't see it, I nod my head.

"Ding ding ding, we have a winner! Your princess didn't beat me in an epic battle like she claimed. She just caught me with my back turned. The coward..."

I start to hear Twilight defend her mentor, so now is as good a time as ever to leave that conversation.

I've stroked the fire, seen more pain than you can know.

The tears of the broken have washed away my soul.

Pushed by desire to change the way my stream will flow,

now I've awoken, and I'm taking back control.

I'm sick of hurting, sick of thinking it's all I do.

I break those around me, those spared are very few.

But the bright sun is burning, and my sky shines ever blue.

Friendships surround me, I'm becoming a part of you.

I notice Celestia and Luna smile at that part, and I can't help but smile as well.

I tried my best to block out the screams,

but they're haunting me in my dreams.

Please break my shackles,

I want it to stop.

Before either of the royal sisters can say anything, I snap my talons, and I'm off to Ponyville to talk to a certain lavender mare.

As soon as I reappear, I notice seven sets of eyes laid upon me.

"Uh... hi?"

"Discord, what do you want, you... you jerk!"

"Why Rarity, that's no way for a lady to talk, is it?"

I chuckle as she lowers her head at that, but I'm still wary of six other sets of eyes staring at me intently.

I let out a nervous chuckle as I point at Twilight Sparkle.

"I'm actually just here to talk to her..."

"We aren't leaving, so whatever you have to say, you can say it in front of all of us."

Ah, Rainbow Dash, just as arrogant as ever...

I let out a sigh, but understand nothing I say will get them to leave.

"I just want to say that since you've put so much into giving me a chance, I'll give myself a chance as well."

I notice her perk up at this, and it makes me let out a light chuckle.

"You mean...?"

"Yes, Twilight Sparkle, I will try to give up chaos."

Everyone cheers at that, and I smile before hugging the mare, surprising everyone, but I give them an incredulous look before defending myself.

"What? She hugged me while I was in stone, so it's only fair I return the favor."

"YOU KNOW WHAT THIS CALLS FOR?!"

Oh crap, I forgot about Pinkie Pie...