I Am Labyrinther!

We are refreshed. We have rested, and my physical self has been invigorated by a delectable glass Starbucks hot chocolate and I have had a cup of rainbow's and a zap apple. I needed something peppery. From here were going to follow Discord a bit. I bet he's  awful curious about his strange visitor. I'm sure he prides himself on his extensive knowledge of Equestria. Besides, what with him being the practical joker and all I'm sure he couldn't resist the bait of getting the last laugh on who'ever it was who pelted him with meat stuffs. Its in his nature.

(Discord)

"Labyrinther ha, a strange one that. So he thinks he can prank the lord of chaos and get away with it. Well two can play at that game. Ah haha this is going to be so much fun. I rub my hands together and, with a grin, take off. "I think I've finally found a playmate that understands me! Now to make him miserable." I say to my self deviously. I take off, searching for the strange source of magic. I start with Ponyville of course. Any thing interesting always happens in Ponyville. I search high and low, turning over pony's, searching under bridges. I rummage through Twilight's new castle. It is rather lacking in secret passage ways. Still a rather new castle after all. Why I remember when Celestia created that barn she calls a palace. It started out as little more than a tower keep and a court room. She added on a bit since then, and it will no doubt be the same for Twibright Speckle or whatever her name is. History repeats iteself. I should know I've been there for most of it. These poor pony's, they'd surely have fallen to entropy long ago if it wasn't for me. Turn me to stone indeed. Celestia should have saw things my way. Things could have been so different. Bleh im getting sentimental in my young age. And what's this..

Looking out the window of Twilight's castle I oversee the Everfree Forest. There's something strange going on out there. It's the magic. It's twisting and coiling around. Its even more chaotic than it was when the tree ran out of harmony juice. Good times, good times. Still, I being tasked as a protector of Equestria should investigate. Also it could be fun to watch. I fly out there to see what the cause is. All the creatures of the Everfree seem to be fleeing from the...whatever it is. I approach and low and behold what do I sense but none other than that strange banana musk magic from earlier that day. What do I see as I aproach, why none other that that strange floating face. What is it doing even. Certainly nothing directly destructive, but certainly suspicious. I cushion my magic so that he can't sense it, and I shrink down to my minuscule form. I get closer and closer till I'm right behind him. Then I shoot up to my normal size. I grab him, and I turn him around to face me. There's a startled expression on its face. Oooh this is to good. I just love being intimidating.

(Labyrinther)

Well if you've been following me this adventure you know that I'm not the least bit surprised by him. For his sake though I'm acting the part. As for what I was doing with the magic, well that was actually four fold. First I was adding to the word count. Secondly I was drawing Discord's attention. Thirdly I was beginning the setup for my little equestrian campaign. Fourthly I was playing with the magic. It's a lot of fun and gooey like silly puddy. Now though I suppose ill give the spotlight back to Discord. This really is his chapter after all.

(Discord)

"Oh my what do we have here." I said in my most villain-esq voice. "Oh, hehe hello Discord. I was just enjoying this beautiful Everfree weather. The cloud formations in this forest are some of the most unique on Equis you know." The little mask said, cowering slightly. "That's all well and good, but you still haven't answered my question. You told me who but not what you are. That rather distresses me and I get al fidgety when I'm distressed. No fun for anybody you see. I haven't forgotten your little prank either. I don't know what game your getting at, but I'll find out. I'm quite good at games you know." I said with my usually gusto and confidence. "No doubt, Oh wise and powerful master of chaos. Alright, since you seem to have me at a disadvantage I'll give you an answer to your first question. I am object of immense power." I raise my eyebrow quizzically. "That's right you heard me. An honest to true powerful magical artifact. Good for you too, your my owner now too since your the one holding me." said the mask with renewed confidence. "Interesting." I replied to it. "That however raises a couple of more questions. Where did you come from and, more importantly, what do you do." "Where do I come from? Well I'm glad you asked. Actually, you summoned me. Ah fiddle dee dee," It giggled bemusedly. "Well it was all that magic you poured into Celestia's little hedge garden that did it. You opened a rift and out I popped. Thanks Dad!" "What, that?!" That did it? I wasn't even trying to summon anything at the time. It's a completely different magic conjugation for purposeful summoning. How could you have come from that?" "Dad, don't you think I'm a little old for the birds and the bee'z talk. I'm more mature than I look you know." The mask rudely retorted. "Well, I'm not saying I completely believe you but I'll move it into the plausible range. Some where between Celestia giving up cake, and the Everfree Forest turning to swiss cheese. Now then, what do you do?" I asked. "Well, I bet your going to like this one. Twists and turns are what I do. Summon me and get lost anew! I create mazes, labyrinth's, mesmorize, disorientate, and confuse anyone and anything my holder wishes. Im brilliant! Its true." The mask said. I pondered for a second. "Well..?" It said with Impatience. Aren't you going to test me out?" "Ooh yes, that does sound like a good Idea. Lets see. What shall I use you on. Rarity recently remodeled Ponyville. Hmm...Redecorating the town would probably arise the the ire of our resident princess. Her castle however....

(Labyrinther)

OK so I'ma say this right now. What I told discord was a total fib. I seem to be an object of immense power because that's the way I represented myself. Beings of Discord and Celestia's power have a certain sense about these things. They can detect the flow of an object. All objects in Equestria have magic to some extent ya see. It's what there, or shall I say my, universe is based on. That's what I appear to be for now. The really odd thing that Discord failed to point out, but not failed to notice, was that I'm not acting like a magical object. Also It may seem a little out of character for Discord to suddenly take the word of a being of immense power for granted. He knows that, he's not stupid. What he's doing is familiarizing himself with me in the only avenue that I've given him to explore. He figures that if he sticks around me he's going to figure out the extent of my power and intent. Right now though he's thinks hes accomplishing all those things efficiently by doing what he loves to do, creating chaos! He figures he has a good excuse this time so why not. Of course he's totally wrong about all this, but I'd say he's tackling the problem exactly as he should. Good for you ya crazy guy!

(Discord)

"Oh what fun, Twilight will be so PLEASED to see the modifications I've made to her castle." I said. "She really did need a few good secret passages and traps doors and what not. I wonder how long it will take her to discover all these new passageways." Of course I could have done this without this silly mask creature. What exactly is up with this thing "I for one couldn't agree more. I'd say you've really out done yourself Discord. Where to next?" Said the mask with enthusiam. "Oh I hadn't really given it much thought. I'm actually getting a little bored of these little mazes. --Yawn-- What else can you do Labby. I can call you Labby right?" I asked. "Oh lots and lots. Confusion, illusion, dyslexia, you name it. If you have a synonym for scrambled I'm your floating mask." It said. "Really, do you have any suggestions then?" "No." Said the mask simply, smiling. "Well, I've got an idea." I say smirking right back. "How bout we play mask on the moon." I said "Ooh how do u play?" The mask asked, naively. "Well.." I reply. "We play on the moon of course." With that I snapped my fingers and transported us both to the dark side of the moon. Here would be the real test of this things magical potential. "What I want you to do is make the whole dark side of the moon one big complicated maze. Can ya do it?" I know sooner ask the question than the lunar surface begins shaking. All around me I see massive wall's raising up from the ground like great monoliths coming to life. It's incredible even by my standards. "Done." Said the Mask. "Ya know Discord, we've played one of your games so now lets play one of mine. Only fair right?" Said the mask in a falsely innocent way. "Oh, what game is that?" I asked, using all my bravado. "Escape. It's a personal favorite of mine. I'll accompany you of course but don't think I'll give you any advice. Actually ask a way, but I can't guaranty it will help you any. Even I don't know every thing in this maze. I'snt it great!" It said enthusiastically. I shuddered slightly. Discord old pal, what have you gotten yourself into.

(Labyrinther)

Ok so now I've set up Discords stage. I thought the maze entrapment bit was a nice touch. Luckily for you all I can be in many places at once. So while Discord and I are up there, I'm also down in Ponyville watching the girls and narrating for my lucky audience. Isn't this turning out to be a swell adventure. I thought so anyway, so buck all you haters out there. It's my world fillies and gentle colts. Discord was right when he said everything interesting happens in Ponyville too. I'm down here for a reason ya know. As I waste time speaking are villain is approaching Ponyville. I want to say something about cartoon villainy before I continue too. (OH NO, he's activating his philosophy cannon!) Cartoon villainy and real world villainy are not quite the same thing. In a cartoon, villainy is usually more of a heightened sense of narcissism. I'm too beautiful, too powerful, I deserve more! While this is one of the faces of evil, this is only one band of a very full spectrum. It's based, like all evil, on a lie. In the case of cartoon evil the lie is that the  antagonist is better than the rest of the world. He is more deserving, and therefore justified in doing whatever it is he wants to do. Tirek, Nightmare Moon, Chrysalis, and Discord were all good examples of this type of evil. However, my villain is no narcissist. No, he'll have his own special brand of evil. Keep reading and you'l see what I mean.

A loan Griffon wizard fly's over the green hill's. The weather improves as he gets closer to his destination. The borders of Equestria are not far off. Even here on the borders of Eagleland the pony's sway of influence over the weather is felt. This does not bother him. It fill's him with neither with joy or dread. It is, like so many things, just a fact. His cold and calculating, mind registers it and logs it away. He feels the magic. Right now it is all that compels him. Perhaps this artifact will be the last he needs to complete his goal. He is so close now..so very close.