Discordant Past

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.