A Hearth's Warming Carol

Later on that evening, Discord searched around using his candlelit holder.

Once he realized it was nothing to worry about he said to himself "Spirits? Bah, rubbish."

He got into his bed and blew out the candle.

At 1 o'clock in the morning, little hoofstep can towards Discord's bed.

The stranger used Discord's cane and hit one of the little bells on his alarm clock.

When Discord just responded with another "Bah," the stranger gave a small glare and hit it much harder.

That awoke Discord because it was hurting his poor ears.

"Ow! Who's doing that? IT HURTING MY EARS!" Discord complained, not noticing the stranger at first.

"Hello Discord!" Discord glanced down and saw a white unicorn filly, dressed in a beautiful white gown and wore a golden bonnet.

"AK! How'd you get into my house?!" Discord flew up and grabbed his bed curtains.

"I'm the Ghost of Hearth's Warming Past. But I prefer Sweetie Past personally." the filly gave a big smile.

"Oh, you're one of the ghosts that Flim-Flam brothers were talking about? I thought they were kidding!"

"Nope! Now c'mon! Let's go!" Sweetie Past threw the cane over her shoulder and opened the window.

"You want me to go out there? But, it's after midnight!"

"YOU HAVE WINGS! NOW HOLD ME!"

Discord did as he was told and grabbed the filly and with that, they were flying out the window without Discord even using his wings.

"Ahhh! The sky's so different after midnight!"

"Okay! You be quiet! At least you've got wings!" the ghost filly yelled.

As they flew, Sweetie yelled with glee while Discord was shaking with fear.

"There's our first stop! Sky, take us down there!" Sweetie Past yelled and they fell to the ground.

"Ow! Sweetie, that really hurt! Anyways, where are we?"

Discord glanced through the window in front of them and recognized what was in front of him.

It was the mane hall of the Christmas party that Discord went to in his 20's.

"Wow! It's the Christmas party with Ms. Pie. And all my old friends!" Discord pointed out.

"And look! There's me in the corner!"

It was true, 20 year old Discord was sitting all alone in the corner, watching all the party goers enjoying themselves.

"Oh, there's Fluttershy." a pale yellow Pegasus with a rosy pink mane stood nearby watching.

"Discord, we're standing under a mistletoe, meaning we're to kiss." Fluttershy pulled Discord up.

"You're also standing on my hoof."

Fluttershy shrugged and the two started dancing.

As they danced, Fluttershy kissed Discord's cheek and hearts surrounded him.

"I remember how deeply in love I was with her." Discord gave a dramatic sigh, Sweetie Past lifting an eyebrow.

"If you were so in love with her, explain this." the draconquus and the spirit were someplace else now, Discord's bank.

"Why are we at my office?" Sweetie Past pointed towards Discord's desk.

Fluttershy stood in front of the desk, wearing a beautiful turquoise cloak with a hood, wearing a sad expression on her face.

"One thousand ninety-one. One thousand ninety-two." Discord counted his bits.

"Discord? I need to know, are you going to marry me or not?"

Fluttershy gave a hopeful expression until Discord spoke.

"No! In fact, the wedding has been called off for quite some time now." Fluttershy's heart shattered and she started weeping.

"One thousand ninety...." Discord got interrupted by a slamming door.

"Three."

Discord turned to Sweetie Past whom wasn't giving a happy face.

"You chose wealth over love! What's the matter with you!" the spirit slapped him.

"Sweetie, I wish to see no more."

"Remember Discord, this only the beginning." Sweetie Past whispered before vanishing.