Today Is Different

by Stormy Dawn

Canterlot Castle and Discord

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I let my dream's words sink in.

DiscordDiscordDiscordDiscordDiscordDiscordDiscord! That's Who that mysterious stallion was! How I couldn't see that sooner, I may never know, but at the moment, I was trying my hardest not to let my brain explode.

"Well, it's about time you figured out who I was." A familiar voice said. "I was afraid you'd forgotten one of your most valuable friends." Discord said as he wrapped his snake-like body around me, resting his front claw and paw on my head. He smirked.

"How the hay did you know what I was thinking?!" I questioned.

"Excuse me, don't I deserve a hello? It has been awhile." He said.

"You didn't give one to me." I said flatly.

"Psh, uh." He chuckled as he poofed to in front of me. "Never mind that, and back to the question at hoof." He smiled. "You do know who I am, right?"

"Yeah, you're Discord!" I smirked.

"Of course I am. I'm also the ex-spirit of chaos and disharmony." He said. "You'd think I'd have a little magic for mind reading, when I can make your mind turn against you from your own insecurities and desires." I shook my head.

"Whatever." I said as I opened the door, after seeing it was already morning. I closed the door behind me.

"Now, you wouldn't want me left behind in your hotel room alone, do you?" He asked as he appeared beside me. I giggled.

"I guess not," he frowned.

"If you don't mind me taking note of," he said. "I've noticed you've been lacking of your normal personality!" He said.

"What do you mean?" I asked, raising a brow.

"Well, knowing you, you'd be bouncing around Ponyville and singing random songs," he said. "Not hanging in Canterlot." I smirked.

"Why are you hanging in Canterlot?" I asked.

"I've just felt like it," he said, shrugging. "That's nothing of what I asked."

"Fine. I've been trying to get my friends back together." I said. "I'm in Canterlot to find Twi, I've already found Rares and gotten her to agree to my plan."

"Back together?" He chuckled. "I thought you girls stuck to each other like leeches!"

"Not at the moment." I simply replied.

"Why not?" Discord asked.

"Applejack's been really depressed lately 'cause of a death, Fluttershy hasn't been outside in ages, Rarity's a fashion star, Twilight moved back to Canterlot, and Dashie's a Wonderbolt." I said. "Is that a good example?"

"Twilight moved back to Canterlot?" He asked with surprise.

"You didn't know?" I asked.

"Oh, no. I don't waste my time seeing which princesses are where." He said.

"You don't are about the whereabouts of the princesses?"

"And dear Fluttershy?" He asked "she hasn't been outside in ages?"

"No." I responded.

"Is that why she hasn't been responding to my letters?" He asked.

"Yes," I said. "She's been too scared to go outside after Dashie and my other friends left." Discord stroked his white beard. I gasped.

"I just had a great idea!" I beamed as I jumped up to his head as hung my hooves around his long muzzle.

"And what, would that be?" He asked half-lidded.

"You can help me find Twilight!" I beamed.

"And how, do you think I'm going to do that?" Discord asked.

"Did you seriously just ask that question?" I said between little giggles.

"Fine, I'll help." He said while he rolled his eyes. "What do you want me to do?"

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Discord's pony form walked beside me as we made our way towards Canterlot Castle. The white and gold towers stretched out in front of us. As we neared the castle, we were stopped by a guard. I have a sideways glance to Discord.

He disappeared and reappeared beside the guard in his natural born form.

"White Streak, what ever are you doing here?" He asked as he put his lion paw around who I guessed was White Streak.

"This is my job." He said flatly as his wings flared and ducked under his arm. His eyes narrowed. "I should be asking you the same thing." Discord chuckled.

"Just hanging around Equestria's capital." He winked at me.

"And who's this mare you've came with?" He asked, eyeing me.

"Oh-!" Discord laughed. "Her-?!" He continued to laugh. "This mare here is-!" He laughed again. He cleared his throat. "This mare here is The Element Of Laughter!" He smiled. "Personal friend of princess Twilight Sparkle?" He asked. "Ringing any bells?"

He looked at me closely. "I guess she does seem to look similar to the stain glass image." I giggled. His blue eyes softened.

"Pinkie Pie, is it?" He asked.

"Yeah," I replied. He bowed slightly, making my mouth fall agape slightly.

"Why so surprised, Pinkie?" He asked.

"Oh," I giggled. "I've just never been bowed for!"

"That's quite alright." He said as he got back on his hooves.

"Well, this has been a lovely chat," Discord said, intervening with our small conversation. "But Laughter and I should really get going!"

"Yeah, we should," I said. "Got someone to see inside the castle." White Streak nodded.

"Go right ahead, Element Of Laughter." He responded.

I said thanks and walked inside the castle as Discord turned back into a pony and followed behind me.


Author's Note

DISSCOOORRD! Yays. Aaaannywaay, I hope this chapter was enjoyable for you people. I don't really have much to say, except that she might find Twi next chapter cuz she's Laughter and all, giving her excesses extra stuff in the castle. Plus, she's got Discord on her side. Have a fandiddlytastic day everyone!

~Stormy

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