A Love That Lasts Forever

Posey opened the door to the cottage, and looked around. She was glad Fire Wheel hadn't tried to say anything else. Posey felt bad for having to decline his offer, but she wasn't comfortable. She suddenly realized the house was awfully quiet. There was no trace of any chaos, which was strange, considering who was living here. Posey looked around for Discord, who seemed to have completely vanished.

"Discord?" called Posey. She walked into the kitchen, which looked like it hadn't been used in years, with the large mess and dust covering everything. Posey coughed as some dust entered her nostrils. She left the kitchen, not wanting more dust to attack her. A chuckle sounded from above Posey. Posey squeaked, and jumped, running out of the room. Before she could reach the door, Discord swung down from his place on the ceiling, booping Posey on the nose with his own. Posey blushed.

"Hello, my dear, have a nice search?" asked Discord, still upside down. Posey gave Discord a bemused glare.

"That wasn't funny," said Posey. Discord laughed.

"Of course it was! That squeak was adorable," Discord insisted. Posey narrowed her eyes, tapping one hoof on the ground. Discord's eyes widened, and he grimaced as he waited for the lecture. Suddenly, Discord realized this was the same thing Fluttershy did.

"Discord, you know you shouldn't do things to other ponies that isn't nice," said Posey. She narrowed her eyes. "You shouldn't laugh about somepony else being upset or scared."

"You are exactly like Fluttershy," Discord blurted out. Posey dropped her angry stare, which was quickly replaced with a surprised one.

"What?" asked Posey. Discord took in a deep breath. No need hiding who she used to be, though Discord wouldn't tell her she was, in fact, Fluttershy.

"Fluttershy was a kind, caring pony, much like you," started Discord. Posey flushed pink, causing him to smirk. "And whenever I did something slightly bad, she would tap her hoof on the ground and gave me this glare like you did. And she started to lecture me, using my name as the first word, like you did." Posey was bright red.

"Do I remind you of her so much?" asked Posey. She hid behind her mane.

"Yes," said Discord, smiling. But, Posey looked a bit distant.

"I-I think I should go to my room," said Posey. She looked down at the ground, and walked away. Discord frowned.

"Are you alright, my dear?" asked Discord. Posey stopped, and turned her head.

"Oh, just a little tired," Posey replied, not meeting his eyes. Discord knew she was lying. Did he say something to upset her? He sighed, and plopped down on the couch. Discord closed his eyes.

They snapped right back open when he realized something. He was falling back in love with his Fluttershy.

Posey didn't know what to think. She reminded Discord of his deceased wife, and Posey felt horrible. Discord must be so upset, having to think about how much he loved Fluttershy. For some reason, Posey felt a little twinge in her heart when she thought about Discord loving another mare so much. Posey shook her head. She needed some rest to clear her mind.

Posey flopped on the bed, and her eyes caught onto one picture hanging on the wall. It was on somepony who looked awfully like her holding Discord's paw. They were both smiling, their eyes locked. That was Fluttershy, huh? Posey understood why she reminded Discord of Fluttershy. They certainly looked alike. Posey frowned, only feeling worse, and put a pillow over her head.

Fire Wheel couldn't believe it. The mare he had found attractive pretty much rejected him. Fire paced outside of Ponyville, beside the Everfree.

"Am I not hot enough?" asked Fire aloud. "Am I not cool enough? Why didn't she fall on her hooves when I asked her to lunch?"

"Having problems?" asked a cold voice. Fire's ears perked up, and he jumped.

"W-Who's there?!" shouted Fire, his eyes darting back and forth.

"Oh, don't mind me, I'm just someone passing by," said the voice. Out of the shadows, two violet eyes glowed. "Mind to tell me of your problems?" Fire huffed. He needed to rant to someone.

"Well, there is this really hot mare, and when I asked her to lunch, she rejected me!" Fire shouted. "I don't know why, because she appeared not to have a coltfriend. Also, I'm smoking hot, and every mare I was interested in before me practically begged me to take them out to lunch and love them."

"Sounds like quite the dilemma," said the violet-eyed pony. "Say, who is this pony, and what does she look like?"

"Posey," said Fire, his eyes softening. "She has the brightest green eyes, soft fur the color of the sunset, and a flowing pink mane..."

"Oh, I know who that is," said the pony, its voice intrigued. "She is very close to Discord... Maybe he is what stands in your way."

"That ugly beast?!" exclaimed Fire, appalled. That was his competition? Fire had seen Discord. No mare in their right mind would be attracted to him. Surely, Fire was the better pick. Maybe Posey could use a little push to see that.

"Maybe I can help you," said the pony. Fire tilted his head. "I can get you what you want." Fire liked what he was hearing.

"What's the catch?" asked Fire. He started walking to the shadow, completely willing to do anything just to bed this mare.

"Oh, just a little favor..."