Discord sat down at the piano. He glanced over at the window, then the door. No pony could be in earshot. He
played one note, then checked for ponies again. Gradually he relaxed and began. He was a little rusty at first,
solely because he had not practiced in aeons, but soon he played perfectly. Well, almost perfect. Eventually
he was completely lost in the music, his fingers flying over the keys. In fact, he was so caught up in it he did
not notice it when Fluttershy walked in. She did not question the fact there was a piano in the middle of the
house, but she had never known Discord could play the piano. Fluttershy simply stood there and listened to
the enchanting music. "Discord?" She asked timidly. "Your playi-" Her words were cut off when Discord jumped
up, enraged.
"How long have you been there?" He yelled. Fluttershy was grabbed by the neck and pulled up to
eye level with Discord. "Don't ever mention it to anypony. Never!" He was almost screaming. "If you say a
word about it, I will tear the limbs from your body one by one, and throw you to the Timberwolves!" He was
breathing very heavily, fire dancing in his eyes.
"Discord!" Fluttershy cried out, puzzled over his anger. "I won't say anything! P-please, just put me down!"
Discord calmed down slightly, and lowered her to the floor. He snapped his fingers and the piano
disappeared. "I won't say anything." Discord seemed to suddenly come to his senses.
"Oh God, are you hurt? I didn't realise who you were, and I panicked! Just don't say anything about it, please?"
Fluttershy was still a bit dazed."I'm sorry. I shouldn't have sneaked up on you like that."
"That's complete sense, you shouldn't be sorry! I was the one who yelled." He looked away. "Sorry."
"don't you mean nonse-"
"I meant sense."
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"Where is Fluttershy? I did send her a letter, didn't I?" Twilight Sparkle paced up and down the library.
"Ah'm sure you did." Applejack said. "Ah remember you writing it.""Well, I do hope darling Fluttershy gets here soon." Rarity remarked. "I wouldn't like to plan it without her."
"What are we planning? Ooh, I know! A party!" Pinkie squealed. Twilight sighed.
"How many times must I say? We are not planning a party, Pinkie!" Fluttershy burst in
"So sorry I'm late!" She gasped. "I had to umm... Feed the animals! That's it, feed the animals! Applejack
raised an eyebrow but said nothing. She knew Fluttershy was lying.
"Fluttershy, we need to talk about something, or, I guess, someone. Discord."
"What about him?" Fluttershy asked, slightly nervous. "He hasn't done anything bad since he was reformed."Twilight looked at the floor.
"That's where you are wrong. We had a pony spy on him and,
let's say he has been a bit mean.
"How?" Fluttershy asked, starting to get worried.
"He's a liar and a murderer!" Rainbow Dash burst out.
"What?!"
"Fluttershy, we're sorry to tell you, but Discord is a liar. He is not the only draconequus out there. In fact,
there are millions. He has been hosting a show for them, kidnapping innocent ponies and torturing them
the most horrendous ways possible, all for the draconequi's amusement. He was the one who took the
CMC." This, of course, was shocking news for Fluttershy.
A few weeks ago, the Cutie Mark Crusaders had gone missing. At first people simply thought they were
off on some adventure, but soon it started to get worrying. They did not come back and Rarity had been
sent Sweetie Belles tail, dirty and mangled. The police had eventually given up searching, clIming they
we're dead. A funeral was held for them four days ago. They did not have the bodies.
"I don't believe it."
Twilight tried to calm the frightened Fluttershy down.
"We know this is difficult news for you to take, but you have to know. Don't be alone with Discord. Oh,
and you cannot let him know about this."
"We have to get him to leave Equestria. Forever. Turning him to stone is no good this time." Twilight
proposed.
"Well, that can be planned tomorrow, can't it? Fluttershy, just try to keep an eye on him.
"Alright girls, meeting over! I guess." Rainbow said.
A miserable Fluttershy left the library. Applejack followed, intent on finding out why Fluttershy had
lied. As Fluttershy turned into an alleyway Applejack saw here chance.
"Hey there, Fluttershy!" She called out. "Can we talk for a second, hon?"
"Applejack!" Fluttershy yelped. "Please don't creep up on me like that."
"Sorry, SugarCube. Ah just wanna talk."
"What about?"
"SugarCube, Ah know you lied about feeding the animals. Did something happen?"
"Um..."
"Ah just wanna make sure you're alright, SugarCube."
"I'm sorry, I promised I wouldn't say anything."
"Is it Discord? Is he botherin' you?"
"No. Not exactly."
"Anything you want to tell me?"
"I'm sorry, I don't want to."
Applejack sighed. "Alright, SugarCube. Just make sure you tell me if something happens, okay?"
"Okay."
As Applejack walked away, Fluttershy had a sudden idea. She needed help with all this Discord stuff,
and who better to ask than Zecora? Fluttershy smiled inwardly as she trotted off to Zecoras hut.
Meeting Zecora and Dreaming
Zecora smiled as Fluttershy entered the hut. "Good afternoon, dear Fluttershy. What brings you here, might I pry?"
Fluttershy smiled back, then sighed. "I don't know where to start."
"Start with Discord. Why are you concerned about the chaotic lord?"
"Well..."
"Don't worry, dear. Discord cannot see you here."
"I don't know what's wrong with him. I walked in to my house and he had conjured up a piano.
I don't think he noticed me walk in, because when I tried to compliment on his playing, he went mad and
started yelling."
"Oh." Was all Zecora said.
Fluttershy continued, "I then remembered that I had to go to meet Twilight. And... And they told me he was a
murderer!" She sobbed. "He killed the Cutie Mark Crusaders!"
"Ah" Zecora said. "Maybe these killings are not all they seem. I can help you see what happened, in a dream.
Or I could give you this vial. It will help you see Discords past for a while."
Fluttershy was confused. "His past? Why would I want to see his past?"
Zecora smiled. "For answers." Was all she said. Fluttershy frowned. Zecora hadn't rhymed.
Then she mentally shrugged. Who cares? It wasn't important for Zecora to rhyme.
"Could I... Could I take the vial and see what happened?"
Zecora nodded and handed her the vial. "You will dream of the murder tonight. Be careful though, it may give
you a fright. Drink the vial after the dream."
Fluttershy nodded. "Thank you, Zecora." She said, then she walked out of the hut.
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Fluttershy went into her house, trying to sneak past Discord unseen. Of course he still saw her.
He was lying on a couch reading the Ponyville Times. "Hello there, Fluttershy!" He smiled. You've been out for
hours!"
"Hi, Discord." She said. The time was quarter past seven. "Goodness, I must feed the animals!" She
cried, alarmed. "They must be starving!" And with that, she rushed out the house.
It was eight when she came back from feeding. She had hoped to have time to set up some sort of security,
but fatigue overwhelmed her. She cantered up the stairs and flopped onto her bed, forgetting the fact she was
going to dream tonight. Fluttershy fell asleep instantly, and the dream started.
There was a stage. Thousands of draconequi were talking, waiting eagerly for the show to start. Theme music
began to play and a very familiar draconequus stepped out onto the stage. The crowd went wild. "Welcome,
ladies and gents, to our new show, Vengeance! We will take revenge on those disgusting
ponies tonight, using our very very special guests, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, and Apple Bloom!
Come on in here, girls!" The trio were pushed into the room.
"What to ya want with us?" Apple Bloom asked.
"We haven't done anything to you!" Sweetie Belle chimed in
"We'll kick your flank!" Scootaloo threatened. Discord simply laughed.
"Oh, you're so funny! To bad you won't be able to tell jokes after this!" He turned to the crowd. "Who wants to help
with our vengeance?" The crowd screamed, yelling things like "ME! ME!" Discord smiled at the crowd, then
pointed at someone. "Come on out here! You like like you could do the job!" A female draconequus walked on to
the stage. "What's your name?" He asked.
"Eris." She replied.
"Alright, Eris! Who do you want to get first?"
Eris studied the three vigorously. "That one." She said, pointing at Sweetie Belle. She began crying. "No, please,
no!" She begged. "I'll do anything, but please, no!" Discord simply laughed and snapped his fingers. Sweetie
Belle was strapped onto an operating table, gagged. The others were bound to a post and also gagged. He
snapped his fingers again and a needle appeared. He whispered something in Eris' ear, handing her the needle.
She smiled widely and stuck it in Sweetie Belle's eye. Her muffled screams were lost in the crowds cheers. Eris
began twisting the needle, and with horror Sweetie Belle realised her eye was turning with it. Her optical nerves
tangled up and sent Sweetie Belle into agony. Tears were gushing out her other eye as Eris finally pulled the
needle out, and one side of Sweetie Belle's world darkened forever. She passed out. Discord, disappointed,
shot her with an adrenaline needle and woke her up. "Don't just fall asleep!" He said, frowning. "You've got an
audience to please. The audience howled with laughter. Discord then snapped his fingers and all the skin melted
off one side of Sweetie Belle's face. She was to weak to cry or scream, so she whimpered in pain. Eris snapped
her fingers and all the skin on the same side of her body melted off, revealing her innards. The others watched
in horror as their friend was mutilated. The pain was too much for Sweetie Belle an she passed away.
Fluttershy had been screaming in her sleep. Discord had tried to wakes her up but she had pushed him away.
Frowning, Discord decided to leave her be and wait till she woke up. He couldn't see her dream.
