It's Hero Time!

Down in the science lab Steel was busy making modifications to the current communications array. Discord popped into existence behind him, “How goes it Steel?”

“Tough, but I managed to keep the Chimerian Hammer from spying on us.”

“That’s good.” Discord said. “Now I can stop wasting magic to keep him from doing so.” Discord snapped his lion paw and suddenly looked invigorated. “Ah, much better.”

“I had no idea it was draining you that much.” Steel commented.

“Magic and Technology like to fight against each other with counterspells and countermeasures, and all that stuff.” Discord said. “It takes a lot more out of a person than you would like to think.”

“Sorry, born with wings. Not a horn.” Steel said. “There are a few questions I’d like to ask you though.”

“Go right ahead.” Discord said while drinking a glass of chocolate milk that he conjured.

“What was that whole deal with conquering Equestria?” Steel asked.

“Oh that. It was actually part of a deal that The King, Queen, and I worked out. I’d test the fortitude of their daughters and how effective they would be in leading a country. Their parents and I were very good friends, they helped me in a time of need so I helped them. I also promised to look over their daughters.” Discord said.

“So what would have happened if the princesses failed?” Steel asked stopping what he was doing.

“I’d continue to rule chaotically but I wouldn’t directly harm the ponies. Sure my chaos may be a nuisance but I never really hurt anyone.” Discord said. “After a certain amount of time their parents would step in and ‘defeat’ me.” Discord put air quotes around defeat.

“You’re not really a bad guy are you Discord?” Steel asked.

“Chaotic, definitely. Evil? Not a single evil bone in my body.” Discord said.

Back in the classroom I was reading about aliens on the data pad and sat next to Twilight while Trixie taught the girls. Rainbow was moved from the back of the classroom to the front and I couldn’t help but snicker at her situation. I was reading when Trixie walked by my seat. “How’s the studying going Spike?”

“It’s going well. Just learning about more about Cannonbolt.” I said.

“The Arburian Pelarota is a very distinct species. They are actually invulnerable when in their spherical form.” Trixie said. “But one of their main weaknesses is the laws of reflection and conservation of momentum.”

“Huh?” I asked.

“It means that they can be redirected easily and once they start spinning they can’t stop.” Twilight explained.

“Oh okay.” I said and looked back at the data pad. The girls started to talk about different things. Twilight was mostly silent. “What’s wrong Twilight?” I asked.

“I was just thinking of the past. About you.” Twilight sighed.

“Why?” I asked.

“Because I was the one that hatched you, I was supposed to be the one that was your mother. I failed.”

“What do you mean?”

Twilight looked around and then exited the class and I followed her all the way outside. Then she cast a spell and we were surrounded by a periwinkle dome. “That should keep sound out. I wanted to speak to you in private.”

“Why?”

“Lately, I feel like Celestia shouldn’t have made me a princess.” Twilight said.

“But you earned it.” I argued.

“Did I? Spike you were my oldest and closest friend, you were my son and I took you for granted. What does that make the princess of friendship if I can’t be a friend? Especially to my son! I’m going to talk to the princess, see if I can get this reversed.” She raised her wings.

“What about your destiny?” I asked.

“Destiny?” Twilight questioned. “I’ve been thinking about that. Was it truly my destiny? Or was it the destiny that Princess Celestia wanted for me?” Twilight looked down. “My own teacher didn’t trust me, she’s been sending me off and she doesn’t even do anything herself. The next time an alien attack, the next time ANYTHING happens let her deal with it.” Twilight’s eyes narrowed. “I’m done with it. Screw Destiny."

“Twilight, remember when I got you that new telescope?”

“Yes, the one that the princess helped you with?” Twilight sneered.

“She told me that she doesn’t mean to seem like she’s not doing anything, she just wants you to learn.” I said.

“Spike, I don’t care about that anymore.” Twilight said and I looked at her like she was replaced with another pony. “Princesses should lead by example. The only example she’s setting is that she’d rather send out other ponies to protect her own fat flank.”

“Twilight, this isn’t like you.” I said. “What happened?”

“Ditzy Doo.” Twilight said.

“Huh?” I asked.

“It was a few weeks back, I was walking around town and came across a mare, she was gray with a blonde mane. She was crying.” Twilight sniffled. “She lost everything, and you want to know who she kept blaming?” I nodded, Twilight continued. “Celestia. I went over to talk to her and I hugged her. She started to talk and I listened, she has esotropia. She has tried everything to fix her eyes. She even got an appointment with the princess and she told her no.” Twilight said. “That made me rethink what the princesses keep ‘planning’ for ponies. It’s wrong. In fact, I’m going up there to give her a piece of my mind.” Twilight said and deactivated the bubble and walked back inside and straight to Discord, while I followed behind her. “Discord, I need to get to Canterlot. Now!”

“Somepony is very pissed.” Discord noted.

“I need to give my ‘mentor’ a piece of my mind.” Twilight said.

Discord smirked and snapped his talon and Twilight disappeared in a pop.

“I have a bad feeling about this.” I said.