Twisted Chaos

The train ride to Canterlot felt like it went way to fast. Moonlight's stomach was literally being twisted into knots. How would Discord react when he saw her. Everypony already knew she was married to him. How would Celestia and Luna react! These thoughts were flooding through her mind and were making her sick. By the time they reached the Canterlot train station Moonlight felt as if she would hiccup butterflies. When they entered Canterlot all of her friends looked at her with worry. "Are you gonna be okay sugar?" Crazed Candy asked. Moonlight closed her eyes for a moment when she opened them she calmly replied. "I'm fine Crazed. You don't need to worry about me." Slowly the six of them trotted up towards the castle. When they got inside they could hear laughter. It sounded like Discord. "Split up and see what you can find." Moonlight said with a serious expression on her face. While the other five split and went different ways, she followed the laughter. She found Discord in a large room along with Celestia and Luna. When the two sisters left Moonlight slowly walked in. Even though he had his back turned towards her, he knew she was there. He had a sly smile on his face. He quickly turned around and looked at Moonlight. "Well, well, look who's come to visit!" Moonlight's eyes got bigger as Discord approached her. Discord pulled her closer and gave her a gentle kiss. "I was wondering when you'd come around. I missed you." The Draconequus said as his smile got bigger. Moonlight frowned. "It didn't seem like it. Are you really a traitor?" Discord rolled his eyes. "Oh come on, you and I both know you don't really mean that." Moonlight grit her teeth. "Yes, I don't believe that! Because I know this is not who you are. Since when do you enjoy seeing everything in harmony, the great and powerful Spirit of Chaos. Even though I don't believe any of this, tell me......why would you betray me?" Discord wrapped his paw around the blue Alicorn. "I didn't betray you, I did what was meant to happen. You betrayed me, many times..........." Moonlight stared at the ground. "That's a LIE Discord, you know well enough that I would NEVER betray you." Discord put his paw under her chin. "Then tell me Moonlight, why did you leave me? Yes I freed Celestia and Luna, but even if I did would you leave me? Even after one 'mistake' that I made? Why don't you trust me anymore?" Moonlight snapped at the last one. She didn't want to yell, she wasn't going to hurt him either. So she leaned towards him and shared a deep kiss with him. When she pulled away her face was a dark red. "Come back to me Moonlight, we can still have Equestria. You and I can be together again. I promise." Moonlight sighed. "Don't even bother Discord. I'm sorry, I promised I wouldn't doubt you, I wouldn't ever resist you. And I'm going to keep that promise." Moonlight pulled away from his grasp and began to walk out the door. "I look forward to our next 'visit', maybe things will be different........" Discord looked confused, but acted as if nothing odd had happened. "Very well, I'll see you again darling." Moonlight turned away from him and found her friends in the next room. "Well, where's Discord?" Cotton Feathers asked. Moonlight simply pointed towards the entrance. "Let's go, we're leaving." Discorded Swirls looked towards her. "What are you talking about? Discord's not here, and we haven't found anything yet so..........." Moonlight stomped her hoof. "I SAID WE'RE LEAVING!" The five ponies looked surprised but didn't argue and made their way to the front of the castle. "What's with Moonlight?" Discorded Swirls asked. Crazed Candy looked at their friend. "I don't know, but judging by the way she's acting; it can't be good." Just as they left Princess Celestia walked by, she noticed Moonlight and called out to her. "Moonlight dear, are you alright?" Moonlight turned to the sun princess. "Shut it Celestia! Haven't you done enough? Leave me alone!" Suddenly a bright light appeared blinding everyone.

Moonlight looked around the area she was in. It was filled with pink, yellow, purple, and orange colors. In the distance she could see Discord. "Moonlight!" He called out to her. The Alicorn ran towards the Draconequus. And was welcomed to a big warm hug. "What happened to you!" Moonlight said with worry. Discord was about to explain when a pink Unicorn appeared in front of them along with Silverpants, Raspberry Pie, Butterscotch, Bitter Tart, and Blazing Dash. "Silverpants!" Star Dim called out to her husband. The pink Unicorn gave them a bright smile. "Hello everyone, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Eternal Rays, I am not after magic nor am I looking forward to splitting you all apart. That's not how I work, I am simply here to say that what you have been doing isn't the right way to go about things." Eternal Rays could hear all of them groaning. They didn't like the fact that she was acting WAY too nice and was making too much sense. But she continued anyways. "When you all fell asleep last night I simply took you to another 'world' of Equestria where Discord actually did the right thing. He released Celestia and Luna and allowed Harmony to thrive. Creating happiness and order, I took Discord and your husbands and kept them with me. So you could see what was going on and everything would make more sense. Now because I am a fair pony and respect that you have your ways I will make a deal with you. Moonlight Chaos and her friends will go though a small test. They will be placed in a large labyrinth that will test their skills and their weaknesses. If they make it to the end of the labyrinth then I will release Discord and the others and you may continue your reign of chaos undisturbed. Fail and what you saw will become a reality and everything will be as it must be." Moonlight looked at her friends and then at Discord. They didn't really have a choice. Moonlight let go of Discord and walked towards Eternal Rays. "I accept your challenge." Cotton Feathers stepped forward. "I accept your challenge." Crazed Candy joined. "So do I." Discorded Swirls nodded. "Me too!" Chocolate Pie giggled. "And me!" Star Dim sighed and said, "I suppose I do too." Eternal Rays smiled. "Great! You can have a minute with your husbands then the challenge will start."

Star Dim rushed towards Silverpants. "Oh! I thought I wouldn't be able to see you again!" Silverpants smiled. "Don't worry dear, I would never leave you on purpose." Star Dim sighed. "Where is Shimmering Star, Diamond Ring, and Midnight?" Silverpants gave his wife a concerned look. "I'm afraid their still at the old castle we were taken to. Along with Moonlight's, Discorded Swirls', Crazed Candy's, Chocolate Pie's, and Cotton Feathers' sons and daughters." Star Dim snuggled against Silverpants. "Don't worry, we'll complete the challenge and we'll make sure everypony gets home." Meanwhile Discorded Swirls and Blazing Dash were busy arguing over each other. "I was so worried about you! Do you have any idea how nervous I was?" Discorded Swirls asked. Blazing Dash sighed. "How do you think I felt when Rainbow Swirls and Chaotic Blaze were with me and you weren't? You were all nervous, you're going to face challenges. And I know your good at challenges." Discorded gasped. "You think I'm good?" Blazing Dash nodded. "You're awesome Discorded Swirls." The two shared one last hug, which is what Cotton Feathers and Butterscotch were doing. "Why do I always get dragged into these things?" Butterscotch asked. Cotton Feathers smirked. "Because you love me and know I'm worth it." Butterscotch laughed. "Right Miss Mean Queen." Cotton Feathers nodded. "And don't you forget it!" The two of them laughed and looked over towards Chocolate and Raspberry Pie who laughing up a storm. "So what do you think will happen, and should I bring chocolate cake or vanilla pie?" Chocolate asked. Raspberry just smiled. "I have no idea, and why choose? Bring both!" Chocolate laughed. "You're right!" Then she reached into her mane and pulled out a small cake. "Want some?" She asked. Raspberry smiled. "Don't mind if I do!" He grabbed the cake and stuffed it down his mouth. Once again the two started laughing. Meanwhile Crazed Candy and Bitter Tart were sitting close together in each others embraces. "I'm a little nervous Bitter Tart, what if I don't see you again?" The blue Earth Pony shook his head. "C'mon Crazed Candy! You're the one that spreads the bad luck, you don't give yourself bad luck! Now show me that beautiful smile of yours." Crazed Candy looked at her husband and gave him a small smile. Bitter Tart beamed, "That's my strong, confusing, beautiful mare." Crazed Candy began to speak in her confusing language. Bitter Tart sighed. "I love you too." Lastly Discord was keeping his claw around Moonlight and talking softly to her. "I want you to create as much chaos as possible. Labyrinths are our playground." Discord explained in a low voice. Moonlight nodded. "I know Discord. She may like making sense but that doesn't mean you have to." Discord smirked. "Believe me Im already getting a headache from it!" From out of nowhere Moonlight made a glass of chocolate milk appear, she drank the glass and tossed the liquid away it created a small explosion followed by fireworks. "That's my favorite pony." Discord said with pride. He pulled Moonlight closer, and whispered in her ear. "I love you, remember that." Moonlight sighed dreamily. "I will, I always have." Moonlight savored Discord's touch because it would be a while before she would hear his voice or feel his touch again. Moonlight dug herself into his fur and gently sniffed it. It was filled with pleasant aromas that made her want to fall asleep in his grasp right then and there. But Eternal Rays had other plans, once she saw that they were about ready she said in a strong voice, "It's time to begin."