When Fire Meets Chaos

by Fiona Rose

Rating: everyone
Tags: Tragedy, Discord, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Dark, Sad, Romance, Tirek
Length: 2524

When a demonic centaur returns secretly to Equesria, Discord is faced with a difficult and dangerous relationship.

Discord, a reformed spirit of chaos is living a peaceful life of friendship in Ponyville until an old foe returns to ask for something that Discord does not expect. Tirek, a centaur who ruined his friends' lives and even his own in the past, seems to care for Discord....or maybe not.

Published 2015-05-08 16:30:03 UTC
Last updated 2015-06-06 00:26:49 UTC

Friendship Is Nice But Chaos Is Fun!

"I sometimes contemplate my new life. Friendship doesn't weaken me nor strengthens me. But it's does come important when I need it most. Fluttershy. She is the one true friend to me. Other ponies hardly matter to me. I am reformed. But that doesn't mean I can't have a little fun."

Discord rolled down a hill from the Sweet Apple Acres orchard. Going as fast as he could on his purple motorcycle, trying to leave a running orange mare behind.

"You come back here this instant, Discord!" The mare hollered while running as fast as she could. Her sweat made her face shine against the setting sun.

Discord turned back laughing. "Oh come on. It's a new improvement! Have a little fun, Applejack! Or shall I say.......Bananajack!" Discord joked, laughing even harder.

Applejack gritted her teeth still trying to catch up with the draconequus.

"Discord! You'd better clean up this mess pretty darn quick! Fluttershy wouldn't be too happy with you!" Applejack yelled as she finally lost her breath and stopped suddenly. Panting, she just angrily headed back towards the orchard that Discord had replaced the entirety of apples with bananas.

Discord still cackling, snapped his fingers creating a portal. He ran his motorcycle into the portal, entering Fluttershy's living room with a SMASH!!! Seeing the mess from the crash, Discord snapped his fingers to make it look the same it did before.
He turned his head and noticed the familiar white bunny crossing his arms while looking up angrily at Discord.

"What?! It's back to normal! Just chill, long ears," Discord snapped with a glare.

"Fixing things. What's the matter with me?" Discord mumbled to himself shaking his head. Then he perked when hearing the timid yellow pegasus humming as she trotted down the stairs.

Fluttershy noticed Discord and the motorcycle and stopped humming

"Discord, I hope you haven't been causing trouble for my friends..." Fluttershy warned narrowing her eyes.

"Oh, stop speaking nonsense, Fluttershy." Discord replied with a chuckle while taking off his helmet and then placing it on the motorcycle. He then snapped his fingers causing the vehicle to disappear.

Fluttershy peered at the beautiful sunset outside and then looked back at Discord.

"Well, anyway.....I'll fix supper. Why don't you sit down and join me for dinner. And feed Angel. The poor thing is probably hungry." Fluttershy mentioned as she trotted into the kitchen.

Discord clenched his teeth in annoyance.
Why do I have to feed the little brat! He doesn't deserve it! He thought. Then he had an idea.

"Carrots. Rabbits love carrots. But what if I make some improvements. Why not?" Discord said slyly.

He snapped his fingers and a carrot made of gold appeared in font of Angel. The rabbit was confused.

Since it looked like a carrot, Angel gave the carrot a big bite. Angel then suddenly realized that one of his front teeth was cracked. Angel finally realized the carrot to be made of 24-gold karrot. Discord started to snicker at the irony which led into hard laughter. Angel was furious at his embarrassment. His anger caused him to kick the gold carrot creating him more pain by stubbing his foot.

Discord laughed even harder at the sight of angel being his amusement. Discord ceased his giggling when he saw Fluttershy enter the room with a concerned look on her face.

"Are you being cruel to Angel again? I hope not," Fluttershy scowled.

"No." Discord replied hesitantly and gave her a look of innocence.

"Ok. Do you want to stay for the night? I wouldn't mind. I like having my friend's company," Fluttershy mentioned as she smiled gleefully.

"Of course, Flutters. I'll be glad to. I'll sleep on the sofa right here." Discord responded as he patted the burgundy colored couch next to him.

"Anyway, dinner's at the table. Come and sit down." Fluttershy smiled.

The Visit

Later that evening.

"Well, now it's time to hit the hay. I'm tired." Fluttershy yawned as she got up and headed toward the sofa following Discord.

"I agree. Today was quite chaotic." Discord replied while getting up on the couch and then lies down.

"Did you see the prank I did on Angel. Hilarious!" Discord laughed.

Fluttershy rolled her eyes and gave a slight glare at the comment but then went back to her gentle smile.

" *sigh* Goodnight, Discord." Fluttershy said softly. She turned the light off and left the room.
Discord laid his head and closed his eyes.

"Discord." A deep voice hissed. Discord awoke with confusion. His glowing eyes opened.
He sleepily got up from the sofa and he witnessed a orangish scarlet light coming from under the door and the windows of the cottage. Discord was puzzled as he walked cautiously to the door. As he opened it, he saw no sign of the light or anything unusual.

"Is somepony trying to prank me? Well, it's not scaring me." Discord harrumphed as he yawned and closed the door.
He turned around but was instantly blocked. Discord was baffled and a bit frightened to see that what was blocking his way stood a mysterious figure with glowing yellow eyes which Discord couldn't make out who or what it was.
"Why so frightened, old friend?" The figure spoke with a sly tone. Discord knew that voice. It was familiar. But he was unable to remember.
The figure edged toward the moonlight coming from the window, revealing Lord Tirek in his weakened form.
Discord looked straight at him with his jaw open in shock.

"T-Tirek?" Discord questioned.

Tirek leaned closer to Discord then he placed his hand under his chin.

"Yes, Discord." Tirek replied.

Discord changed his frightened look to a look of seriousness.

"What are you doing here?" Discord scowled as he pushed Tirek's hand away. "I'm guessing you're just gong to take over Equestria like you did last time."

"Oh no. I'm not really here for that." Tirek replied.

"For what then?" Discord asked with a confused look on his face.

Tirek gave a look of pity of face. "I came here for help. Your help." Tirek said slyly as he moved up closer to Discord.

Discord's face went sour. "My.....help?"

Tirek nodded. "Yes."

"With what?" Discord replied.

"How would you feel if you were trapped in a isolated place for all eternity?" Tirek growled.

"Well...I would know exactly how you felt because I was turned to stone!" Discord growled.

Tirek was sly and careful at his words of manipulation.

"No, Discord. I mean trapped in loneliness." Tirek urged as he walked by as he flicked his tail across Discord's tail. "Hint hint." Tirek implied.

Discord struck a red face of horror and disgust.

Discord turned his head away from Tirek's direction. "What?! No! I-." Discord didn't even know what to say. He was so confused.
Why?! Why would Tirek find such an idea appealing? Why is he doing this? Discord thought. Maybe he's just doing another one of his tricks.

"Come on, Discord." Tirek soothed. "This is a one time opportunity to be with someone who cares for you."

"But I have friends who care for me. Like Fluttershy." Discord implied.

Tirek ran his slim finger down Discord's spine, causing him a dreaded shudder.

"Not the same way that I care for you." Tirek grinned.

Tirek grabbed both of Discords arms and turned his head in Tirek's direction. Tirek leaned towards Discords face and closed into a forced kiss. Tirek seemed to grasp Discord pretty strongly even when he was at his weak state. Discord couldn't push him away. For he felt like he shouldn't but he wanted to.

There was something about his exciting kiss that made him strangely willing to put his arms around Tirek's neck and join the kiss. Then after a moment, they broke the kiss slowly.

Discord gazed upon Tirek's eyes.
He struck a feeling he never felt before for the centaur. He felt like he needed him.

Discord smiled and returned the kiss. Tirek tripped Discord causing both of them to fall back onto the sofa. As they ended the kiss, Discord grew very sleepy and comfortably put his arms around Tirek's waist and fell asleep.

The Conflict

Discord awoke with the sunrise leaking into the room. He remembered last night and got up to look around for Tirek. He wasn't anywhere. Discord, thinking it was a dream sat back down on the sofa.
"What a weird dream." Discord mumbled to himself as he yawned. Then he hears foot steps coming down from the the stairway. Fluttershy was slowly walking down the stairs with her pink robe on.
"Good morning, Discord." Fluttershy soothed. "You look really tired. Did you get enough sleep?"

Discord glanced at Fluttershy for a moment. "...Yes..." Discord stuttered.

She smiled softly and tilted her head to the side. "Well, I hope you are not too tired for the picnic we are having today."

Discord perked up. "A picnic?"

"Yes. Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Spike, Rarity, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie are all coming to the picnic for lunch. Would you like to join?" Fluttershy replied.

"Ummm....I'll think about...Oh, fine." Discord replied with a smile. He thought a nice picnic would sooth everything down and have him forget the dream he had last night. Or so he thought.

Later that morning the mane six and Spike gathered around a flowery hill by outside of Ponyville.

Applejack brought the food and Rarity brought the dishes and she actually remembered the plates.

"So, do we have everything?" Spike questioned.
Pinkie hopped in front of Spike. She reached her hoof in her mane and pulled out a long plaided red and white quilt.

"Got it!" Pinkie squealed as she laid it out on the ground. She set out all of the food and dishes as well.

"Who's hungry for potato salad and dandelion sandwiches!?" Applejack hollered.

"Wait. We should wait for Discord. He'll be here soon." Fluttershy mentioned.

"Ugh. Why? He's got magic anyway. He can teleport here quickly." Rainbow Dash groaned.

"I'm here!" Discord hollered as he appeared out of nowhere.

Fluttershy smiled. "That's great. Would you like something to eat?"

"Oh, great." Rainbow Dash mumbled loudly.

"Rainbow Dash! Don't be so rude!" Fluttershy glared.

"Well, well. Grumpy Miss Skittles." Discord taunted crossing his arms.

"Don't you call me Skittles! Look at you! You are just as colorful!" Rainbow Dash yelled.

"You don't want to be called names like that, then how about this." Discord replied. He snapped his fingers making Rainbow Dash's mane greyscale. Seeing this, she grew even more angry.

"Make it back to the way it was!" Rainbow Dash hollered.

"Discord, what's the deal? You heard her. Change it back." Rarity commanded.

"Why is there always trouble when you're around?" Applejack sneered.

"Meanie Beanie!!!" Pinkie shouted.

"Girls, stop!!" Twilight yelled. Then it went silent and Discord changed her mane back. "Thank you. Now I know Discord has given us a hard time through these past years," Her friends nodded in agreement except Fluttershy. "But that doesn't mean we have to give him a hard time as well." Twilight reasoned.

"What?" Applejack questioned.

"Are you ok, Twilight?" Rarity asked nervously.

"Here we go with the lecturing." Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes.

"Seriously, girls. He's helped us in the past. He's reformed, he bookmarked all the lessons we've learned, making it easy to find the keys,"

Twilight's words made Discord smile a bit.

"And he revealed the last key so that we could stop Tirek." Twilight reasoned.

"What about his betrayal?!" Rainbow Dash hollered.

The mention of the name Tirek and his betrayal made Discord lose his smile. He felt guilt. So much guilt, he left in a flash.

Fluttershy noticed Discord's disappearance. "Discord?"

Discord headed towards his own home. His house was a cluttered chaotic mess. Just the way he liked it. The setting sun and the breeze as he flew made Discord feel calm.

I should've never betrayed my friends. What was I thinking joining that centaur.
All of these words in Discord's mind made him a bit angry. "Stupid. Stupid." Discord grunted hitting his palm on his forehead.

What made him even angrier was the fact that his feelings have been taking advantage of him. He felt very weird and his stomach ached with embarrassment.

"Why in all Equestria did I have such a dream last night?!" Discord murmured loudly as he entered his chaotic bedroom.

He lied himself on his bed which was on the ceiling. The room was getting darker since the sun was disappearing from the distance.
Discord wanted to end this terrible day. He closed his eyes slowly and finally fell asleep.

The Truth Hurts

Author's Note

This chapter is short but the other ones will be much longer. :twilightsmile: Enjoy!

The Truth Hurts

"Discord..." A female voice echoed. Discord looked around for the owner of the voice. He then saw a dark blue figure floating towards his way.
He finally recognized the figure to be Princess Luna, the protector of dreams.
"Luna? What are you doing here?" Discord asked.
"I've heard there was an issue." Luna converted; her eyes went cold on the last word.
Discord twisted his face in a look of confusion. "What issue?" Discord questioned scratching his head. I think I'm dreaming. Discord thought, realizing his surroundings
"The event last night and how uneasy you were with your friends. I think you need some assistance with what you are dealing with right now." Luna reasoned as she lowered her head, raising her eyebrow.
"Wait. What! Last night wasn't a dream!? You know!? How?....stalker." Discord blushed bursting in frustration, confusion and embarrassment.
"Stalker? Says the one who would ease drop his friends." Luna remarked with a straight face.
"What do I need assistance with anyway? I got everything under control." Discord harrumphed. "Wait....where is Tirek anyway?"
"Out and about in the Everfree forest. Why are you concerned?" Luna questioned.
"Just curious." Discord said quietly turning his head away from Luna.
Luna smiled. "Do you love him?" She questioned with a light smile.
Discord spun back around and gave her a horrified look. "Well...it's hard to explain..." Discord implied. "Wait. Wouldn't you be angry? He has caused disaster in Equestria after all."
"Yes, I would but I feel that you can change his ways. And you said that you have it all under control. But don't tell anypony of this conversion and how you feel about Tirek. It might cause some conflict. Especially after the betrayal." Luna imputed.
"Ok." Discord assured. He felt guilt for falling in love with the creature who ruined his friends lives. Even his own. But Tirek seemed so caring. He didn't even mention anything about taking over Equestria. His thinking was interrupted by Luna.
"Now I must go." Luna spoke as she levitated herself up and started to disappear. Wait! She’s leaving already? Discord thought, biting his lip. There was so much more questions Discord wanted to ask. She disappeared in a white flash, causing Discord to put his arm across his face to shield the brightness from his eyes. Everything went white and silent.