All Hail Lord Nebulae

Celestia stopped and sighed outside of the throne room. She tried not to show it, but she was scared to death of her uncle. His rage was something you never wanted to invoke, and what brought him pleasure was twisted and cruel.

"Tia, we must enter." The younger sister said. Tia shook her head a few times, trying to regain her posture. A few tears rolled down her face before she had her smiling face she was famous for. She entered the room with her sister and friend in tow.

"Hello, uncle!" She said with fake cheerfulness.

"Hello nieces, palace pet." He said barely glancing at them.

Discord ground his teeth in anger. "Actually, Lord Nebulae, my race is no longer a 'pet race' In fact, my awhile race are personal friends of Celestia and Luna."

"Hmm… how did they do that? You're the only draqueness to manage that, unless you're the only one left." He said. "But that doesn't matter, this window surprises me." The window that he refered to held the picture of Twilight and Friends defeating Nightmare Moon.

"What about it, Uncle" Celestia inquired.

"One, you allowed ponies that ate not Alicorns wield the elements of harmony. Even if the elements do little more than amplify your power slightly, they shouldn't be given to a lesser race. Two, you exchanged Princess Nightmare Moon for this…weaker pony. Nightmare Moon had POWER! Together, your rule could have extended beyond Equestria. Why, Celly?"

Tia resisted the urge to attack for using her nickname. "I was powerlessly trapped. These six were the only option. Nightmare Moon was not a princess of Equestria, nor my sister. Though I do wonder how you knew about her. This shows th picture, but how did you know that she used to control my sister?"

"I met her. We talked on the moon." He replied. He almost laughed at Celestia's face. " Yes, Celly, I could reach the sun and moon. The Earth was what rejected me. Try as I might, it took me over 1200 years to get through the atmosphere. Of course, since you're magic is so weak, you couldn't feel me attacking the Earth."

"TIA IS NOT WEAK!" Luna shouted with the royal voice.

"Ah… I knew that anger was really in your heart, even if you blame the Nightmare. Though, it is too bad you lack her strength." Lord Nebulae. This was one of the few times that Discord was at a lack for word.

"Uncle Nebulae, the reason we wanted to talk with you was partially to ask you to return to Ponyville with us. Much damage was caused in your return, and they could use our help." Celestia said.

"Hahahahahaha! Celly! Honestly, Nightmare told me that you used to be Laugher, but this is too good! Actually caring for those weaklings! Amazing joke." Nebulae chuckled.

"I'm serious Nebulae! Those ponies need our help! No wonder you were never an element bearer." Tia mumbled the last sentence under her breath, but not quiet enough.

"THOU DARE INSULT THY BETTER?" The furious Alicorn called out. "THOU SHALT BE PUNISHED!" Dark green magical aura surrounded Celestia's throat and she lifted off the ground. She cried out in pain. Suddenly, Tia flashed, and in her place stood a fern.

"Discord!" Luna cried, "what did you do to Tia?" Discord was in a fit of giggles.

"I just thought the look on your face would be priceless if I did it right then, and was right right! Totally worth it."

Nebulae himself chuckled. "Alright, I'll go prepare to leave for that village." He said and trotted off.

As soon as Lord Nebulae was out of sight, discord straightened up. He snapped his claw and there sat Celestia.

"Why did you turn me into a fern?" She asked him.

"Nebulae would have killed you. Luckily, it's impossible to strangle a fern." Discord replied. The expression on his face was a rare look of seriousness. "We have to do something about him."

"Let's go get in the chariots. He'll be waiting." Luna said. With low spirits, the trio walked to the stables.