Agony in Equestria

"... No... No!"

Twilight stopped right in front of the door, gazing down at what was entangled around her legs.

"Ah yes! I can't forget my new pet!" she grinned, using her magic to drag the pony to her hooves, "Of course, if I bring you with, I have to make sure you won't spoil the fun."

Pinkie Pie gasped as she felt something wrap tightly around her neck. She looked down and saw what seemed to be a pet's collar.

"Now... This here is not just any leash. This one is rather special."

Special?

Pinkie pulled against the material, using all the force she had inside her damaged body, but to no avail. She then tried to cry out, to try to warn somepony about Twilights monstrous behavior, but all that came out of her throat was a dry gasp.

"Yay! There you go! See how special it is? Now you won't give away my plans!Also..." She kicked open the door, galloping out into the open. The green glow in her eyes disappeared, and she looked like the regular Twilight. Pinkie felt a tug on her neck, yelping as she was forced by the unicorn's side.

"No one else can see that collar... Except for us." The creature mused, irises briefly glowing green before she started trotting again.

Pinkie expected to feel a burning pain in her leg, but it was gone. Somehow, her leg was healed. She gazed up at the princess, whimpering as soon as they met eyes. It was magic. It had to be.

Ponies in the area waved to the two as they passed by, noticing almost nothing wrong. There were a few curious glances as they made eye contact with pinkie, who was for once looking extremely glum. Some ponies even came up, concerned voices asking what's wrong.

Twilight answered for her, repeating the same excuse over and over, saying that she was feeling a little under the weather. It seemed to work, and they continued down the path with little to no bother.

'Where are we going?' Pinkie asked herself, since she was unable to speak.

"To visit a friend."

A booming voice leaked into her head, and she inwardly yelped. It was distorted, but inherently female in nature.

"Isn't this great? the collar enables me to see into your mind. So don't get any smart ideas. Or else..."

The ominous message caused the mare to shiver, and a small laugh came from Twilight as they trotted.

"What friend?" Pinkie whispered, suddenly concerned about the statement made before. Who were they going to visit?

"Oh... Hello."

The small whisper alerted her, bringing her back to her senses.

No.

"Hey Fluttershy!" Exclaimed Twilight, stopping in front of the Pegasus.

No. Not her.

She had to warn her. Fluttershy was completely innocent. Hurting her would just completely destroy the Pegasus.

"Oh... Hello there Twilight. And the energetic one is here too, I see."

Hovering above Fluttershy was Discord, his yellow eyes gazing down as the pair curiously, "And what brings you to our humble abode?"

Fluttershy shook her head, ignoring the "our" when mentioning her house, "Are you here to practice your magic again? Just... Be careful...." She looked over to where a few of her animal friends sat, and they all gazed back, excited for another flying session.

Twilight ignored the animals, turning her attention to the floating being above, "Discord.  How long I've wanted to see you..."

Pinkie couldn't see her face, but something about it seemed to shock the Draconequus enough to push Fluttershy back behind him.

"What is this? Are you seriously protecting a mere pony? I saw you in this bodies thoughts, but I never actually believed it to be true."

For once, there was not a devious grin on Discord's face. His expression was one of pure hatred.

"I remember when that glare terrified me. Oh, how you've gotten soft."

Pinkie took a step back, the aura so intense that she feared just being in the same area as the two.

Twilight's head turned back towards me, her eyes once again that same emerald hue.

"Don't try to run now..." She warned.

The collar pulled harshly to the ground, slamming the ponies face against the rock path.

"S... Stop it!" Fluttershy exclaimed, jumping out from behind discord in order to get to her friend.

"Fluttershy!"

she was stopped by Discords talon, and brought back behind him once again. He wrapped his tail around her,

"She's under a spell. You can't help her." Discord exclaimed.

"But- She's... " Fluttershy started to sob, burying her face in her hooves in shame, "I want to help..."

"I know... She's my friend too. But..."

"I can't believe this! This is just too hard to believe!" interrupted Twilight, who was presently breaking down in laughter, "The great Discord, who had control of these lands, shrouding them in chaos for so long, has been tamed by a little mare! Ha Ha Ha!" the last bits of laughter disappeared, and the alicorn glared at him, stepping closer, "I came here to recruit you, to retake equestria together. But... It looks like you're just another lost cause."

"I wouldn't join you even if I didn't have friends here..." discord spat, "Don't you remember what happened? What you did?"

"... I suppose you're right. I was just hoping you'd forget the past... Let bygones be bygones." she sighed, closing her eyes as her horn radiated red, "I mean... How could anypony reject such an enticing offer? Ah well. I can fare off perfectly well without the likes of you."

As she was connected to the monster mentally, Pinkie knew what she was about to do. She pulled her head up, trying to warn the Draconequus, but the collar strangled her, leaving her breathless.

Her head fell to the ground again as a bright light burst through the area, followed by a blood curdling screech,

"DISCORD!!!!!"