Chapters There is a doughnut shop in downtown Canterlot run by an Earth pony named Joe. He was giving a box of donuts to a customer when the front-door bell ring. Everyone was shocked when they saw who it was. The goat and lizard legs stepped in and got behind the line.
“Hey,” Discord greeted the ponies in the line.
Suddenly, the ponies made a path for Discord to the desk.
“Well, thanks, guys,” Discord said. “And ponies think I'm more feared than respected.” He walked down the path to the desk. “Hey, Joe.”
“Mr. Discord,” Joe shook in fear.
“Just Discord,” Discord greeted. “Mr. Discord was my father.” Discord chuckled for a minute. Then, he just frowned. “Dad.”
“Is something wrong, Discord,” Joe asked.
“What,” Discord asked. “Oh, uh, no. It's just that... uh... the princesses expect me to do a good deed without acting silly. The problem is, it's not who I am. What do you think I should do?”
“You could do what the princesses say,” Joe said.
“Whatcha talkin' about, Willis,” Discord said in a weird accent. “Don't use crazy-tongue on me; I invented the language.”
“Well, I don't know what to do about it,” Joe said. “Anyway, is there anything you want?”
“Oh, I'll just have a bag of doughnut holes and a cup of coffee, please,” Discord said.
“On it, Discord,” Joe said.
As Joe went to the kitchen, Discord dug into his fur. He pulled out a star-shaped locket. He opened it and saw a picture in it. In it, there was a female pegasus with a wind gust for a Cutie Mark. Her smile was hard for Discord to miss. And in front of the pegasus was a knee-high, baby draconequus. At the sight of it, Discord began to have a flashback.
“All right, my sweet boy,” the pegasus said. “It's time for your nap.”
“Can I go outside now,” the baby draconequus asked.
“Not until we know how to break the news to the world,” the pegasus said. “But don't worry. One day, you'll have the one thing you've wanted since your birth: friends.
“One of life's great lessons
When your day's full of rain
There's always someone there
To take away the pain
If you are alone
And low and sad and down
I can see someone there
Who'll always be around
Someone who's by your side
Until the very bitter end
If there is a heart
There's always a friend ”
At that moment, the baby draconequus materialized a handful of cotton candy and handed it to the pegasus. After the pegasus giggled, she continued singing.
“Building a tree house
Out in the field, playing ball
Going camping in the woods
Jumping in leaves in the fall
Making angels in the snow
Playing video games
Inventing handshakes
And giving each other nicknames
One day, it will come
One day, a new life will start
'Cause there's always a friend
If there is a heeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaart
If there is a heart
There's always a friiiiiieeeeeend ”
“Discord,” a familiar voice said.
In panic, Discord woke from his flashback, closed the locket, and stuffed it back in his fur. He turned and faced five ponies, including his first friend, the very pony who reformed him.
“Fluttershy,” Discord said. “I did not see you there. What are you doing here?”
“Well, Twilight is here,” Fluttershy said. “Me and the others have come here to support her. Is something wrong? I saw you space out.”
“I was just... in my own little world,” Discord said. “Hey, maybe you can help me out here. I've just noticed that everypony is scared of me. At first, I thought it was because of the whole Tirek thing.”
“You mean when Tirek tricked you into giving him the strengths of every pony in Equestria, then have him betray you and take your magic,” Applejack asked.
“Hey,” Discord exclaimed.
“I'm the Element of Honesty,” Applejack said.
“Anyhoo,” Discord said, “An hour ago, the princesses told me that I never take my good deeds seriously. What do you girls think?”
“Well, do you remember when you came to Cloudsdale to reconstruct the columns, but at the same time, you turned the clouds into floating glass,” Rainbow Dash asked. “The janitor's still picking the shards up.”
“It was just a joke,” Discord exclaimed. “I do it all the time. Watch this.” Suddenly, a water balloon appeared in his lion paw. He tossed it out the open door and it hit a pony. “See? Every pony does this.”
“Uh, Discord,” Rarity said with fear in her eyes.
“What,” Discord asked. “Is that pony giving me the stink-eye? Well, if he is, then he has no sense of humor.”
“Discord,” Rainbow Dash said with fear in her voice.
“If he doesn't like my jokes, then it's his problem,” Discord said. “I'm the very embodiment of humor. I may be a good guy now, but even I know when to act like what a 9-year-old would do. I'm Discord, the spirit of chaos! And I'm proud!”
“That's not a pony,” Fluttershy said.
Confused, Discord looked out the door. He gasped when he saw a soaking wet Changeling growling at him.
“CHANGELING,” Pinkie Pie screamed.
“THAT'S IT,” the Changeling shouted. “NO HOLDING BAAAAAACK!”
Suddenly, Discord began flinching. “Uh, oh,” he said.
“What,” Rarity asked.
“Do you girls remember how I can sense magical imbalances,” Discord asked. “I'm getting a truck-load of Changeling magic here in Canterlot! THEY'RE BACK!”
Suddenly, the Changelings flew in the sky and attacked every corner.
“WHAT IS GOING ON HERE,” Rainbow Dash screamed.
“Whatever this is, RUN,” Rarity panicked.
“Wait,” Applejack said looking outside. “Most of them are heading towards the castle!”
“THE PRINCESSES,” the ponies gasped.
“MY ROOM,” Discord gasped.
Meanwhile, in the castle throne room, the princesses blasted a lot of Changelings out of the room.
“They're coming from every direction,” Princess Cadence shouted.
“What's Chrysalis doing striking back,” Twilight Sparkle asked.
“We'll ask that later,” Princess Celestia said.
“I'm not sure, sister,” Princess Luna said. “I sense there's something else going on!”
“LOOK OUT,” Princess Cadence shouted.
A Changeling was zooming in their direction. Suddenly, Discord appeared out of nowhere in a baseball costume ready to bat.
“Hey, batter, batter, batter,” Discord chanted. When the Changeling came close to Discord, the draconequus swung the bat and the Changeling flew out of the room. Discord then changed into a football uniform. “GOOOOOOAAAAAAAL!”
The rest of the ponies came in and assisted in fighting the swarm. The fight went on for a few minutes. Suddenly, a familiar set of hooves stomped in the doorway. The Changeling queen grinned at them.
“It's wonderful to see you all,” Queen Chrysalis said in her hissing sound. “Although, I'm surprised you're letting Discord roam free after his betrayal.”
“At least I didn't get engaged to my mortal enemy's brother just to break through a magic shield,” Discord snapped.
“Nevertheless, I'm not here for revenge,” Chrysalis replied. “I'm here on business. By the way, have you met my benefactor?”
Suddenly, a black blur came out of nowhere and brushed past by.
“That was a cloaked pegasus,” Princess Celestia said. “Rainbow Dash, you're the fastest. Chase the pony down!”
But right when Rainbow Dash left the room in chase to the pegasus, Luna's scream was heard.
“HELP,” Luna shouted. She was carried and dragged by a bunch of Changelings.
“SISTER,” Princess Celestia shouted.
Then, Queen Chrysalis used her horn to tear a rip in the air. A portal materialized and the Changelings fell through with Princess Luna. Princess Celestia tried to rescue her, but Changelings kept getting in her way.
“Good bye, princess,” Queen Chrysalis shouted. “Don't worry. Your sister will be in good hooves.”
Queen Chrysalis jumped through the portal and the Changelings followed. Princess Celestia zoomed forward. Just then, the portal started to close.
“NO,” Princess Celestia shouted.
The princess was so close, but in a split second, the portal closed before she reached it. Both the Changelings and Luna was gone. Everyone saw Celestia bow her head with a frown. She lost her sister yet again.
Author's Note
Luna captured and a mysterious pony working with Chrysalis? What next?
Rainbow Dash landed in front of the gang in the front yard of Canterlot Castle.
Later on, Princess Celestia and Discord entered a room full of guards.
Author's Note
So Discord decided to recruit Twilight Sparkle and Flash Sentry. And Twilight Sparkle has a little crush on Flash Sentry. This is going to be interesting.
Discord slammed the door open and saw Twilight with her friends.
“I've got your supplies in this pack, Twilight,” Spike said. “It has your notebook, your textbooks, your utensils, and food.”
Suddenly, a banjo appeared out of nowhere and strummed itself.
“Have a stick of cotton candy ,” Discord sang,Make your life so dandy Seize the day and never make it plain Sit back and relax Even if there's no train tracks Come on and ride on the Chaos Train ”Discord got me in this ,” Twilight sang,It's going to go amiss I might as well smack him again Socializing is going to be hard When it comes to that guard I'm stuck with him on the Chaos Train ”Do I stay formal all day ,” Flash sang,Or relax all the way It's a strange conflict in my brain Discord is so laid background But the princess is staring at the track What to do here on the Chaos Train ”HERE, THERE'S ONLY ONE RULE ,” Discord sang,ALWAYS, ALWAYS SIT BACK COOL ”DISCORD, YOU'VE GONE INSANE ,” Twilight sang.WHAT DO I DO RIGHT NOW ,” Flash sang,IF I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW ”LET THE QUEST BEGIN ,” Discord sang.I'LL BASH YOU IN YOUR CHIN ,” Twilight sang.WHAT TO DO IIIIIIIIIIN ,” Flash sang.THE CHAOS TRAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIN ,” all three sang.
Meanwhile, in a large castle in the Outlands, Princess Luna woke up covered with chains. She struggled, but she couldn't break out. She then tried to illuminate her horn, but all she got was a dim glow.
Author's Note
DUN-DUN-DUUUUUUUN! By the way, I'm giving the Equestrian Flash Sentry a little backstory later to explain his verse in the song. And just so you know, during the song, Twilight and Flash have been singing to themselves. That's why I didn't write how the other reacted to their verses.
“YOU WANT ME TO TURN INTO NIGHTMARE MOON,” Princess Luna shouted. “Not in another thousand years!”
Later that night, the Chaos Train continued moving down the tracks. Twilight and Flash were still silent for a while. Suddenly, Discord barged in and set up a bunch of dishes full of food.
Later, at the castle in the Outlands, King Sombra appeared in front of Queen Chrysalis and the hooded pony.
“That was the worst place to teleport ever,” Twilight shouted when she walked out of the river soaking wet.
“Follow me to adventure Follow me to the edge of life Follow me, and you'll know for sure If we'll get through this alive The trail continues across the bend The trail goes further than the eye can see Come and keep an eye out, my friends All you have to do is follow me Follow me to the end of the road Follow me to see the future Follow me so you can rest your load So we can know you for sure The trail continues across the bend The trail goes further than the eye can see Come and keep an eye out, my friends All you have to do is follow me ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS FOLLOW ME ALL YOU HAVE TO DOOOOOO... IS FOOOOOLLOOOOOOW... MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ”
Later that night, Flash Sentry yawned. No pony noticed it except for Twilight.
Author's Note
In the next chapter, I'm going to write in the first person so that it will seem like Discord is telling the story.
Canterlot was just about to start getting built. The 3 pony races have just decided to work together to build the great city. While the ponies were building, my parents were inside our house with the midwife in the other room. My parents—Society Peace and Feather Gale—were waiting in one room while the midwife was with their son in the other.
Later on, my parents sneaked through the city and the prince's guards.
“Wait,” Flash Sentry interrupted. “The prince's guards? Don't you mean the princesses'?”
My parents went into the Everfree forest and found a cave in a mountain's side. When my parents entered, they found the oracle pony.
So, for the next seven years, I was raised in secret. Whenever my parents' families came to Canterlot, they hid me in the basement. On the bright side, it was a good place to practice my chaos powers. One day, I was practicing my magic in the living room when I accidentally blasted a firework out the window. The prince tracked me down and arrested me. Then, came the day of the trial.
“So, that's how I ended up in the Outlands,” Discord said. “I was taken from my loving parents, persecuted, and banished to the worst place on the planet. And the worst part is, I didn't do a thing to deserve any of that. Anyway, as soon as I grew old enough and powerful enough, I escaped the Outlands and invaded Canterlot. I confronted the prince and defeated him. But I still had some anger inside me, so I turned Equestria into my own image. Then, Celestia and Luna came out of nowhere with the Elements of Harmony and turned me to stone. Because of their achievement, they were named the new rulers of Equestria. That's why I was evil; because I wanted the worship my parents wanted.”
The next morning, Discord, Twilight, Flash, and Shade came across a line where grass died and there's a bleak wasteland on the other side.
Later, at sunset, the four found a large Changeling camp. They landed behind some crates and saw the Changelings coming across the aisles.
Thousands of years ago, the Equestrian prince was looking out the castle window and onto Canterlot.
“You expect me to see you with anger and hate But instead, I must thank you for my fate All those years in the Outlands outcast and alone Have given me a strong heart of stone Now, I can carry out this full-force attack Without any family or friends to hold me back So I'll take your throne with a prideful smile While you get to take my place in exile ”
With a snap of his claw, Prince Fallen disappeared and Discord saw Canterlot.
“That's the prince who took you from your parents,” Twilight asked. “That's the guy who made you what you were.”
Prince Fallen landed on the ground with his mane larger and more evil. He also had a black suit of armor.
“I'm supposed to play my part But I can't ignore what's in my heart When I have you here It's crystal clear My life was ready to start Shining eyes and graceful flight Suddenly, I know that this is rightfully Without you in my life I'm full of strife And I lost everything in sight I can't be me without yourselves You're the only one who can make me true Without you, I can't be me You're the source of my harmony If I'm not awake, then it would seem This is my most beautiful dream ”It all began when I was alone ,” Twilight sangAlways secluded in my home Yet, destiny Brought the best in me Now, I'm never on my own I'm a princess, I have a crown Yet, something always made me down But now, I know That all that woe Would end when you're around I can't be me without yourselves You can help me see it through Without you, I can't be me I see you better truly If I'm not awake, then it would seem This is my most beautiful dream ”
As Twilight and Flash leaned in slowly and kissed, Shade cried her eyes out. When Twilight and Flash finished, they went down the canyon and found Discord in the corner. When Discord saw Twilight and Flash holding hooves and smiling, he smiled also.
“I CAN'T BE ME WITHOUT YOU ,” everyone sang,THERE'S NOTHING ELSE I'D RATHER DO WITHOUT YOU, I CAN'T BE ME 'CAUSE YOU ALL SET ME FREE ”So when push comes to shove ,” Discord sang.And when there's meddling there ,” Twilight sang.Then it's all out of love ,” Flash sang.AND IT'S FULL OF CARE ,” everyone sang,IF WE'RE NOT AWAKE, IT WOULD SEEM THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL... DREEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAM ”
“I'm sorry I yelled at you, Discord,” Twilight said. “I realize now that you were just trying to help.”
Author's Note
I just had to put in a love song. And putting Discord in the song adds excitement and symbolizes forgiveness. Not to mention, I'm a HUGE FlashLight fan ever since the movie.
Canterlot was filled with worried ponies and Princess Celestia was pacing.
Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Flash Sentry, Shade, Spike, and Discord was sitting in a round table with dishes full of shawarma. They just stood still for a while. A minute later, Discord sighed.
Author's Note
You know I would've hated myself if I didn't make this. It's too funny to pass it up!
“Come and answer the call
This is a world for all
For both strong and meek
Nobody can see
How things can be
Both brave and weak
But if you're responsibility's
To see endless possibilities
You're welcome to come across
This is a world for all
For both order and chaos
Order and chaos
Order and chaos
Come to the land where yin and yang are rightful and needed
And a warning heeded
To see what's seeded
And know what we did
To deserve a great loss
But this is a world for all
For both order...
Order...
ORDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER...
AND CHAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS ”
Darkness surrounds the mysterious figure in the hood. He looked at a green crystal ball with the city of Canterlot revealed.
“Mine,” the hooded figure hissed. “This all used to be mine. The ponies of all kind bowed before my incomparable power. No magic in Equestria would be measured up against me. Then, I was taken down. They all thought I was dead. In fact, some even forgot I ever existed. But I'm still breathing and I've recently come across a great prophecy; one that foretells a power for me to take control of. All I needed was the right ponies willing to assist. And I found them. The Royal Four Prophecy will be fulfilled and no one will stop me; not even the noblest and bravest hero that ever stepped on the ground.”
In the Canterlot castle, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Princess Cadence, and Princess Twilight Sparkle came to their meeting table. They each sat simultaneously. Suddenly, when Twilight sat down, the four heard a sound. BBBLLLLRRRRRT! Twilight looked in her seat and found a whoopee cushion.
“Where did that come from,” Luna asked.
“Is it from Rainbow Dash or Pinkie Pie,” Cadence asked.
“Neither,” Twilight growled when she saw a picture of someone on the cushion. “DISCOOOOOOOOOOOORD!”
Suddenly, Discord appeared out of nowhere and laughed loudly.
“Discord, this is not funny,” Luna said.
“I know, but I can't stop,” Discord laughed.
“Not the laughing,” Luna said.
“Discord, you were brought out of your statue prison to make amends for the evil you've done in the past,” Celestia said.
“Now, hold on a minute,” Discord said after he calmed down. He snapped his fingers and a piece of paper appeared in his eagle claw. “There is nothing in this agreement that says I can't enjoy myself every once in a while. What's wrong with a guy like me wanting some fun out of life.”
“I'm sure you had plenty of fun even before you first took over Equestria,” Twilight Sparkle said.
“Not really,” Discord said. “The point is, I'm not going to just sit back while opportunities are knocking. Don't worry, it's only practical jokes and I'll still do a great amount of good, but in the meantime, I've got to enjoy life.”
“Don't ask why,” Twilight told everyone. “It's a trap.”
“Why,” Cadence asked.
“I'M GLAD YOU ASKED, PRINCESS CADENCE,” Discord answered.
“Oh, boy,” the princesses sighed.
“If you're looking for fun ,” Discord sang
“Well, I am the one
Who will provide you what you need
If you need to taste the sky
You can always count on I
Just follow my lead
'Cause I'm one of a kind
A little out of my mind
But I'll still seize the day
I am one of a kind
As you will find
I take every moment to play
I'm not evil nor am I bad
I'll fix every ill deed that I had
If I could, I'd like to rewind
And fix what I did
'Cause I'm one of a kind
Well, if you need a path
To help you laugh
Follow the road I walk
You've probably heard tales
'Bout my plans and their fails
Well, believe how they talk
But I'm one of a kind
So swift and refined
As you may have heeeeeeeaaaaaaard
I AM ONE OF A KIND
I DON'T CROSS THE LINE
I'M JUST A CHARACTER THEY'VE PREFERED
AS MUCH AS RAINBOW DASH SOARED OR RARITY WHINED
I PREFER TO BE OOOOOOOOOOONE...
OOOOOOF AAAAAA...
KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIND
WHAT FUN IS THERE IN MAKING SENSE ”
As soon as Discord finished his song, there was nothing but silence. Discord held up a dull, red neon sign that said “Applause”.
“As... logical as that sounds, Discord,” Celestia said, “You still have a job to do. Unless you can find a way to do fix your mistakes and make a few new ones at the same time, don't barge in on our meetings.”
“Oh, fine,” Discord grunted. He then disappeared.
“I thought we'd never get rid of him,” Cadence said. “Now, down to business.”
What they didn't know was that far from the window, a tall, hooded pony was looking through a telescope into their meeting.
“We've found what we need,” the pony said. “Queen Chrysalis, are you sure your Changelings can make it to the princess? We only get one shot.”
“Oh, do not worry, partner,” the pony-like insect beast said. “My Changelings will get in there and capture the target before anyone notices. Although, we've got to make sure they keep their disguises. After what happened last time we were in Canterlot, my hive can only have enough strength to keep their cover if they concentrate. They must have nothing distract them.”
“No excuses,” the hooded pony snapped. “If our plan is to be complete, we must have Princess Luna in our clutches! NOW, GO!”
The Changelings took the forms of different ponies and entered Canterlot grounds. The hooded pony chuckled with evil in his voice.
"I hope you enjoy this day, my little ponies," the hooded pony said. "It may be the last one you'll ever have before I reclaim what was taken from me."
Author's Note
Yes, these are original songs I put in. If you need a rhythm to it, just use your imagination. It's what I do. Now, if there's any questions about the story, just ask me in the comment box. I'll be waiting.
Discord's face was almost completely turned to stone. The doors slammed open and the Mane Six, princesses, Flash Sentry, and Shade entered and found Discord.
“One day, it will come One day, a new life will start 'Cause there's always a friendless If there it a heeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaart If there is a heart There's always a friiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeend ”
At that last note, Discord's face was completely turned to stone. The spell was complete and Discord stood on his stone pedestal completely petrified, yet happy. The ponies bowed their heads in sadness. It was over...
Far off, King Sombra was still battling Queen Chrysalis. Suddenly, King Sombra screamed in pain. He then dematerialized and fell to pieces. When Queen Chrysalis saw the light coming from Canterlot Castle, she panicked.
Later, behind a large, black, three-headed dog, Prince Fallen appeared inside of a cage without his horn and wings. He looked and saw a thin, weak centaur in the same cage.
A large parade was held and Discord was the center of attention. He kissed into the air and waved his arms. He met up with his friends and hugged them.
Suddenly, Discord opened his eyes when Shade shook him hard.
Later on, Discord and his friends began reconstructing Canterlot. Discord snapped his claw and a musical singer appeared.
“There's nothing wrong with looking strange Nothing wrong with being weird But when they get To know you, you can bet That the dirty looked will have disappeared It's not that they want to you to changeling Nothing they say makes it untrue Everyone can see It is better to be For you to be more like yourselves Why be different when you can be rare And let them see the real thing there Why be different when you can be rare That's when you show that you can care WHY BE DIFFERENT WHEN YOU CAN BE RARE TREATING OTHERS AS EQUALS IS ONLY FAIR WHY BE DIFFERENT WHEN YOU CAN BE RAAAAAARE THERE'S A WORLD ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE TO SHARE Why be diiiffereeeent... when you caaaaaan beeeeeeee... Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare ”
The last thing Discord did was take a picture with his friends. What nobody saw was that Discord put bunny ears over everyone's heads---actual bunny ears. Some ponies just can't change.
Author's Note
It's not over yet. There's still an epilogue.
