Fluttershy hummed a gentle tune to herself as she watered her flower garden. She always found this activity relaxing; a way to unwind after feeding and caring for all her animals. With a gentle flap of her wings she flew to another part of her garden. It didn't take long for her to finish watering her garden. As she flew back to her cottage she began to hear a strange chanting. She quickly landed and began listening to the chanting. She could hear the sound of a drum beating along with the chanting; accompanied by the smell of a campfire. She shook her before setting down the watering can and taking to the sky once again. She flew in the direction where she heard the chanting and drumming coming from. Eventually she found the source; a friend of hers and Discords. The human-draconequus hybrid known only as Spirit.

Spirit soon stopped his chanting and drumming,”Fluttershy,” He spoke in a calm and soothing voice, “The spirits said you would come.” He finished.

Fluttershy grew worried when she hear him say that. Every time Spirit had talked to his ancestral spirits; they would give him glimpses into the future. It made her remember the last time when he spoke to them. It involved him, herself, Discord, and Freak entering the realm of nightmares. She shuddered and groaned as she remembered what she saw. Which makes her thankful for the dream spell she had Discord cast on her. So, obviously she was worried about what he was about to say.

“Wha-What did they say?” She asked.

Spirit motioned for her to come and sit beside him. She wanted to refuse but she also didn't want to seem rude. So, out of her unconditional kindness she sat beside him. In front of the two was a small campfire. Barely keeping its light for the wood was nearly burnt to ash. Before she could even say anything. Spirit, had grabbed some dirt and threw it into the fire. The shot up from the wood with a loud whooshing sound. Its color shifting from a beautiful blue; to mesmerizing purple. In the fire she saw Discord sitting on the ring of the Ponyville fountain. He was looking down into the water. A sad look was etched onto his face and tears feel from his eyes.

“Discord?” Fluttershy asked in a curious voice. Resisting the urge to reach out towards the image that hovered in the fire.

“Go to him.” Spirit said in a voice void of all emotion.

Fluttershy obeyed the command without hesitation. She flew through the sky gracefully and by the time she reached the town; it was already late in the afternoon. She walked the remainder of the way. So, that her wings could rest. She did eventually reach where he was. She saw him sitting on its ring looking down into the water. He seemed to be in deep though. Slowly, she walked up to him and gently touch his lion arm. He jumped a little after feeling her touch. When he turned to look at her; she could see the dried tear streaks on his face.

“Fluttershy?” He asked.

Discord,” She began before holding his lion pawn with both of her hooves, “Why are you crying?” She asked.

The first answer she received was a very sad sigh. He then looked back down into the water. Fluttershy, was going to ask him if he was okay. But, he stopped her by lifting up his talon hand. He sighed heavily again before he finally spoke.

“Fluttershy?” He asked.

“Yes.” She replied with a worried tone.

“Have you ever felt like a monster?” He asked his vision still cast down to the water below. Another tear escaping from his eye. It feel from his eyes and landed in the water below.

The question made Fluttershy gasp; while at the same time it made her worry grow even more. Did he find out what happened to her so long ago? Was he upset that she never told him? Was he mad at her? Or worse was he made at her friends. Shaking her head she moved to his right and stood next to him.

“No,” She uneasily lied, “Why do you ask?” She finished.

“Because I know what its like,” He answered with a loud growl, “I know what it's like to be a monster!” He finished before slashing the water with his talon hand. Causing his image to disappear.

Fluttershy had seen him made before. But, it was nothing like this. Gently she touch his lion paw again. He looked at her with anger in his eyes; making her instinctively back away. Almost immediately his look of anger changed to one of sorrow. Once she saw the look on his face; she quickly got to his side again. Gently hugging him as he hugged her in return.

“I'm sorry.” He quickly apologized.

“Don't be,” Fluttershy spoke in a voice barely above a whisper, “Discord, why would you call yourself a monster?” She asked.

Rather than telling her why he said that. He decided to show her. He gently pressed his forehead against her. Their eyes began to glow white; allowing Discord to share his memories with her. After a few short seconds they separated. Both of them were crying and soon they were hugging each other again.

“I'm sorry,” Fluttershy quietly sobbed into his shoulder, “I'm so sorry.” She apologized not because of the lie she had told him. But, because she was not there for him when he needed a friend the most.

“Don't be,” He spoke in a gentle voice as he pulled her closer to his chest. Using his lion paw to gentle rub the back of her head, “There was nothing you could have done.” He finished.

For the next few minutes they just held each close. Eventually they did manage to calm each other down. For now just simply holding the other provided comfort. Fluttershy gentle rubbed her head against his neck. While Discord continued to gentle rub the back of her head. It was then Discord heard her say something. But, it was muffled by his neck.

“What was that dear?” He asked.

Fluttershy moved away from him; just enough to look him in the eye. “I said that I know,” She spoke in a soft voice as one of her hooves moved to the back of his head, “Let me show you.” She then pulled his head down to hers. Touching their foreheads together once more.

Their eyes began to glow again and their memories were shared once more. But, Discord found himself quite surprised by this. Not by what she was showing him; but how she was showing him. For, he was not casting the spell. Somehow Fluttershy was the one casting it. They soon separated and were left staring at one another.

“You were.” He began before he was interrupted by her.

“A vampire-pony,” She interrupted him before casting her gaze downward. Not wanting to look him in the eyes, “I also know how it feels to be monster,” She then began to cry, “Because I was a monster.” She finished.

“No!” Discord said in a disgusted voice; which caused her to look up at him, “You are not like me,” He continued with tears in his eyes, “You're not a monster like me.” He finished.

Fluttershy felt a heaviness on her heart and voice climbing up her throat. Eventually her voice escaped her maw in the form of a loud, “No!” She almost screamed before hugging him tightly.

“You're not a monster! You're not a monster! You're....not....a....monster!” She spoke in a hurt voice.

Discord was already rubbing the back of her head again. Shushing her as he did his best to keep from breaking down himself. He hated seeing her like this. It would always bring him close to tears as well. When he looked to the sky he saw that the sun had already set. With a snap of his fingers he teleported them to her cottage.

Her cottage was dark and quiet; ideal for anypony who wanted a good-night's rest. Slowly he walked up the stairs to her bedroom. Holding her close as rested her head against his chest. When he entered her bedroom; he made his way to her bed. Using his magic to only pull the covers back. So, that he could tuck her in. Trying to be a gentle as he could; he layed her down onto her bed. But, before he could pull the covers over her. She had taken his paw in her hoof once more.

He looked to her eyes and saw a wanting look. Almost like he had read her mind; he joined her in the bed. Pulling the covers over both of them as they moved closer together. They stared into each others eyes. Slowly their heads began to move closer and closer together. They caught one last glimpse of each other; before their eyes closed. Then time for them stood still as they kissed each other for the very first time. The kiss felt like an eternity for them. They felt the spark of love ignite their fire of passion. Soon a moan escaped from both of them. Followed quickly by both of them deepening the kiss.

Eventually their kiss ended and they saw the position they were in. Fluttershy was underneath Discord; her wings draped over his back, and her hooves wrapped around his neck. Discord kept himself propped up on his hands. So, he would not crush her. In the moonlight the pegasus underneath him glowed. He couldn't stop himself and soon he found himself gently kissing her neck. He could hear a small gasp escape her maw once more. Soon he began to gently lick her neck. Once he was done he looked her in the eyes again. Their eyes seemed to shimmer.

Fluttershy then moved her head close to his ear and in a voice just above a whisper, “Please, be gentle.” She spoke.

Discord went still for a moment until he gently kissed her again. Once the broke the kiss; he intertwined her tail with his. He took one of her hooves in his hands. Before he told her three words he had longed to say, “I love you.”

Author's Note

Chapter 2 enjoy.