Fluttercord Adventure

The next day, Fluttershy awoke to the noise of a knock on the door. Her eyes snapped open, and she frantically smoothed down her messy mane, while flying to the door. She opened it, and appeared Discord. Fluttershy frowned.

"Discord?" said Fluttershy quietly, unable to act.

"Fluttershy," replied Discord. "Though I did leave you the flowers and note, I have to apologize for my actions." Fluttershy hid behind her mane. She saw Discord's eyes flash in sadness. "I'm sorry for my betrayal. He... Tirek... Tricked me into it. But, it isn't his fault. I had one job, to capture him. I neglected it, for an option for power. My old self was still in me then, but now, the idea of taking over the world, sounds terrible."  Fluttershy opened her mouth, but Discord raised a paw.

"Let me finish," said Discord. "I know you probably never want anything to do with me again, but, I'm going to try to be your friend again. I will make it up to you, until the day my magic is lost permanently. Your friendship means a lot more to me than I realized before. Please, will you find it in your heart to give me a second, no, third chance?" Fluttershy stayed silent, and Discord took this as a 'no'. "I understand." He turned to leave, but Fluttershy surprised herself when she put a hoof on his shoulder.

"No, Discord, wait," said Fluttershy. "I will forgive you, with time. But, I will let you have a chance. How about you come in for some tea?" Discord's face lit up a bit, but he remained solemn.

"Might as well," said Discord. "My only plan was to feel guilty while I lock myself in my pocket dimension." Fluttershy looked sadly to him.

"Sugar in your tea?" asked Fluttershy.

"Here, I'll make tea today," said Discord, snapping his talons, a full set with a kettle and cups, appeared. "It can be a small start." Fluttershy gave him a small smile.

"Thank you," said Fluttershy.

"Are you doing alright?" asked Discord, as he poured the two of them tea. Fluttershy looked away.

"I'm doing... fine," said Fluttershy, and Discord looked down.

"I know, I'm making you feel worse by being here," said Discord. "I'll leave shortly. I just wanted to talk."

"About what?" asked Fluttershy. Her eyes wandered to his arms. Gashes lined up on his lion arm. Her eyes widened in realization. "Disc-"

"Do you think I'm a monster?" asked Discord. Fluttershy was silent. Discord's gaze wavered, and a tear ran down his face. "It's alright. I kind of knew."

"No, I don't think you're a monster, but, what have you done to yourself?" asked Fluttershy, pointing her hoof at his lion paw. Discord's eyes followed her hoof, and he gasped when he saw what she was pointing at. He covered his paw quickly.

"It's nothing, really," said Discord. Fluttershy crossed her hooves.

"Hurting yourself is nothing?!" exclaimed Fluttershy. "I know you feel bad, but this bad? At least make yourself heal!" Discord stood up.

"This has been nice, but I really have to go now," before Fluttershy could do anything, he was gone.