Gods and their games

"Why are we visiting the vault again Ladies? I can't seem to remember."

Celestia came in with her motherly tone. "That's because we haven't told you Discord. We want it to be a surprise."

"And for the love of the moon will you please stop asking. That was the sixth time and we've only been walking for five minutes!" Ah Luna always short in temper. Maybe she has a complex? Something to do with being smaller than Celestia? Sounds incredibly likely, I mean we know about the tantabus so why not pile on more issues? The more the merrier I always say... actually I think I coined that phrase some time ago. Wait had these two been talking this whole time?

How rude of me! Just floating along ignoring my temporary hosts. Even if they are being sour pusses. Fluttershy would be ashamed, can't have that now can we? "I apologize ladies but i was too preoccupied with my own thoughts and got distracted. Did you say anything important? No? Great!"

I went back to just floating along but this time I paid attention to their conversation. It seemed odd that they forgot how good my hearing is. Luna spoke in a harsh voice laced with more anger than before, it was odd. That tone sounded eerily familiar. "Sister we should not be doing this, he will not remember. Actually knowing him he will find a way to mock us and his memory after seeing the artifacts."

Celestia replied in a slightly... choked up tone? "I, we, have to try Luna he might and even if he doesn't we will know for certain that there is no hope. Just please bear with me."

This was getting interesting, the sisters did not have positive feelings about this at all. Quite the opposite in fact yet they still try. What could be in this vault that they need to show me? Whatever it was there was very little chance it would be pleasant. As we entered the basement they quickened their pace and I effortlessly increased my own speed.

"This may sound odd but I am slightly worried by the way you two are acting. This is obviously unpleasant yet you still push through for my sake. If I need to remind you, the both of you, that I'm not your favorite creature by a long shot."

"Yes we know." Replied Luna, her tone laced with more sadness than anger now. "Discord could you make us a promise?"

"I can if it is reasonable enough."

"Do not make a jest at what you see... it means a lot to us." Her voice spoke volumes of the truth behind that statement. She made it rather difficult to decline.

"I swear on chaos itself I will take this seriously."

I could practically hear Celestia smile. "Thank you Discord that means a lot to us."

You couldn't help but roll your eyes. "Lets get this over with so I can go back to have tea with Fluttershy."

As we approached the barrier I could already feel the magic that protected it. These spells were only slightly younger than me and that gave me pause. That would mean that they were created directly after or sometime during my reign. As the two joined their magic together to create the key needed I couldn't help but feel uneasy. The magic field in front of us dissipated and we continued on. Inside of the vault were relics of great power and possible destruction... so tempting but no. What would Fluttershy think? Deeper in were near countless scrolls written in various languages used throughout history. Most of which are now dead. Even deeper in there was a second barrier, one even more powerful than the first. As the sisters moved to unlock it I couldn't help but ponder what lie behind it. What could be so important to them that it needs this level of protection? For goodness sake the Elements weren't nearly as well guarded as this.

After the second barrier fell the two sisters stepped out of the way. Celestia spoke in a strained tone. "Go ahead Discord lead the way, you should know what we came for when you see it." Moving past them you look around the room and find... personal belongings? The room was divided into what looked like different sections. Each devoted to an individual person complete with a painting and everything. So... who's stuff was I supposed to find?

After walking for a few moments my eyes settled on a chest in the back. It seemed different from the rest. All it had was a plaque, no painting, only a name 'Grim' etched into it. Moving closer I felt a little nostalgic. Where had i heard that name before? While pondering that I opened the chest and found... something. In the chest were three items, a vest, a rifle, and a pistol. Wait... how did I know what to call these? I've never seen anything like them before. While standing there the sisters came up behind me.

"Those were yours when you first came here." Celestia spoke. "Do you remember the day you came into existence?"

"Yes I do, you two were there and kept calling me by... Grim." Looking up at the name things start to fall into place but no memories of that time come back. Suddenly a wave of grief came over me, almost drowning me in the process. Closing the chest I turn to the sisters and snap my talons. Removing the seals I placed on them so long ago.

"The key that you two never found was me. The original plan was for you to stay away for a while then come back, love the new look of the world, and get your power back so we could all have fun together. Although that fell through when you attacked me again and again. Looking back I could see why. I still don't remember anything from before but one thing I do know is I came into this world with many feelings that weren't mine. By far the strongest was the feeling of friendship towards the two of you. I didn't know this Grim and I am not him. I never even talked to him... yet I know he cared for the two of you deeply. He trusted you." I looked up to the tear filled faces of the sisters and felt a sting in my heart. Bringing the two in for a hug they started to cry for their lost friend and I could only stand there.

"Tia, Lulu, I would like us to start over. I can't replace him but I have known you two all of my life. And... I want what you had." They looked up at me with tear stained faces and nodded. These two lost someone important because of me it's only right to fix the problems I caused.