Dear [Insert],

My Dear Fluttershy,

Again, I had a lovely time at our weekly Tuesday tea party and social get-together. The next time you come over to my dimension I'll make sure to whip the best batch of apple fritters again you asked me to that could rival Applejack's products.

Your Friendly Neighbourhood,
Discord

At Fluttershy's cottage, she lowered the letter down and smiled dreamily as she pinned it on her board on the wall filled with other letters sent by her best friend.

Angel hopped over towards her and snatched the newest letter so he could read it himself. When he lowered it down, a devious grin formed on his face, and smirked at his owner, his paws rubbing together in absolute mischievous delight that could rival Discord's.

''So you like him now, huh?'' Angel squeaked in his way of speaking.

''Oh, Angel.'' Fluttershy sighed as she lay on her couch, her belly facing upwards. ''I think I have for a while now. But I don't know how anyone would take it that I fell in love with the Lord of Chaos that took over Equestria several times.''

Angel rolled his eyes. ''I thought you didn't care what other ponies thought.''

''I don't, but...'' Fluttershy tried to say, but all she could do was sigh. ''I don't know, Angel. I really don't know.''

''Then maybe you should tell him,'' he told her. ''Discord probably might not understand love but I can tell he speaks very fond of you. You can even ask Cadence — I heard she was the one that brought Rarijack together.''

Fluttershy hummed and thought about it for a moment. ''You know what? Maybe I should.''

She fluttered over to a nearby table in the corner where a paper and pencil were laid out. She picked up the pencil with her wing and started writing a letter to the Princess of Love.

Dear Princess Cadence,

I'm sorry to interrupt — I know you are probably really busy with whatever you need to do, but I feel this is a big emergency for me. A love emergency.

She turned to Angel, who peeked over to see what she was writing down.

...I think I'm in love with Discord, but I don't know how to tell him or anyone in fact. What if they make fun of us? I see the way ponies and creatures still treat him as if he's still a monster. But to me, he's a big softie.

I hope you find time to reply.

Twilight's Friend,
Fluttershy

Meanwhile, back at the Crystal Empire, the Princess of Love was sitting on her throne with guards posted on each side of the big double doors. An exhaustive sigh escaped from her lips as if tired of her royal life.

Why doesn't her Aunt give her anything to do, and instead give her sister-in-law?

While she's proud of how Twilight declined the offer of taking Equestria to rule, she couldn't help but feel jealous of her. Everyone depends on her, and not the Princess of Love herself.

That was until she received a letter just about now. In front of her, a pony came up to her with an envelope and Princess Cadence took it with her magic to take the letter out of its envelope and read through its contents. When she read through it, a sense of feeling that she really was useful filled her heart.

But another sense of feeling of 'it's finally time' excited her.

And so, she levitated over a quill and paper into view so she could begin writing down her reply.

Dear Fluttershy,

I'm so glad you asked!

You may not know this but I've waited for this for so long. I'm speaking of this with utmost certainty that Discord, in fact, would like you back. Seeing how fond he speaks of you. He's always there to save you from danger and would always try his best just to hear one of your gracious laughs.

I have, in fact, helped many ponies and creatures with their love lives, for example, your friends Applejack and Rarity.

But I don't think the advice I've given Applejack would be similar to the advice I would give you.

So let's get started.

You shouldn't be worrying about what ponies or creatures would think about you or the love of your life. If you really love that pony or creature, then you wouldn't be embarrassed or ashamed. I'm surprised how Rarity wasn't with Applejack considering how she is.

From our time we knew Discord, we can tell that he has come a long way despite his constant mistakes. And that's all because of you, Fluttershy — he would never think of ever hurting or losing you even when he has betrayed. I can just tell by the look in his eyes; the hurt and regret. He cares for you dearly and no one else.

Despite your gentle nature, I would recommend for you make the first move. How about when the next time you have a tea party you can tell him how much he means to you and slowly tell him of your feelings growing into something more.

I highly doubt Discord would make the first move due to his playfulness and which is why I'm asking you.

Be confident, that's my advice to you.

If it works out, please be free to write back or visit me in pony.

Your Friend,
Cadence

Cadence lifted up her quill away from the end of the letter and brought a smile to her lips.

When she was about to send it to her sister-in-law so it would be an easier way to send it to her friend, another letter magically came into view. Raising an eyebrow, she levitated it and started reading through it, the smile on her face becoming broader.

''Well, well, well.'' Cadence grinned. ''One on one.''

The next Tuesday, Fluttershy landed in front of Discord's house in his dimension before knocking on the door.

''Who is it~'' Discord asked in a singsong voice, his head popping out of the window with a long blonde wig that could rival Reponyzel's.

Fluttershy giggled. ''Hi, Discord. Mind if you open the door for me?''

''Why of course, my dear!'' Discord said as he clicked his fingers and the door opened which allowed the yellow pegasus to enter in.

Fluttershy glanced around to see the place looking the same; chaotically free. Objects were flying around and elsewhere and she sat down on a couch where Discord teleported next to her with a plate of apple fritters.

''Apple fritters as I promised!'' he said with a grin, placing it on the floating table in front of them.

She gasped, feeling her heart jump. ''You remembered...''

''Why of course I did,'' Discord said. ''You know how much you mean to me.''

Her eyes softened and looked at Discord in the eyes. ''Discord...''

''Yes...?'' he pushed on, leaning forward to see what she had to say.

''I... never mind,'' she said afterward and leaned forward to grab an apple fritter for herself. She took a bite and chewed it, finding herself to enjoy it more than she enjoyed her friend Applejack's. And so, she ate the rest in one whole.

Discord clutched his stomach as he burst into laughter. ''Hungry, are we now?''

Fluttershy swallowed and frowned as she looked at the plate and then at him having none.

''Oh, I'm sorry. They were just too good.''

''It's perfectly all right, my dear!'' Discord said. ''Remember, I can just conjure up another!''

With a simple snap of his talons, another batch of apple fritters materialized on the plate.

''Oh,'' Fluttershy said as she blushed when she forgot his special powers.

For the next hour, they had been sharing what had happened and even cracked some jokes. Fluttershy took this as an opportunity to move closer to him so that their skin was touching, and the warmth from his body was radiating to hers.

''Oh.'' She laughed further. ''Discord, have I ever told you how funny you are?''

''About a million times, yes, because that is the truth.'' Discord grinned with pride, absentmindedly twirling his fingers around in Fluttershy's mane but she didn't say anything as she didn't want him to stop.

She sighed and buried her face inside his fur, not noticing Discord's surprised reaction.

''Discord...'' she said quietly, looking up.

However, Discord didn't look at her back and instead continued looking forward and stopped twirling his fingers in her mane. ''Yes?'' he asked.

''Um, you know you're my best friend, right?'' she started.

Discord froze for a while before replying: ''Why of course I do.''

Fluttershy noticed the change of voice and stance. ''Well, I don't want to be.''

And then did he freeze. ''What?!'' he shouted, sharply looking her way. ''What do you mean you don't want to be? You found another best friend, haven't you? Or somepony told you to stop being friends with me. Isn't that right?'' There was no response and he was starting to feel worried. ''Say something, Fluttershy!''

That's when Fluttershy exploded. ''No, Discord! I don't want to be your best friend because... because I want us to be something more!''

There was silence between the two and Discord immediately regretted what he had just said, but overall, his hands fell to his sides and his mouth closed back down.

''You what?'' he finally asked quietly.

Fluttershy sighed and closed her eyes, readying herself to see his reaction when she nodded.

''But Fluttershy...'' he tried to say. ''You can't...''

''Why can't I?'' she snapped as well as her eyes. ''I've waited long enough, Discord! I can't take it, my heart... I love you, Discord. I always have.''

Discord's eyes melted but he stood up and looked down at her. ''You can't! What would ponies think of us? Of you?! Don't you care, Fluttershy? Don't you care about your pride?''

''What pride?'' she asked.

Discord didn't want to do this but she left him no choice. ''You can't be with me! There are plenty of ponies who will treat you well and not betray you as I did! What's so good that you see in me?!''

And then did Fluttershy stand up, eye to eye with him. ''I don't care! The reason I love you is the same reason why you're my best friend! You're sweet, caring, and gentle... You always make up for your mistakes and makeup to me. That's the kind of stallion I've always wanted. So what if there are other stallions interested in me? I pick you and I will always pick you!''

When she finished, Discord was left speechless on his behalf. His heart was beating faster than ever.

''I'm no stallion,'' was all he could say.

''You are to me, though,'' Fluttershy whispered, smiling. She went ahead and wrapped her forehooves around him.

Discord sighed and went along with it. He brought her up to meet her gaze.

''Are you sure you want this?'' he asked her gently. ''I don't know if I'm exactly good at this; I've never done it before.''

''Neither have I,'' Fluttershy said, nuzzling against him. ''It's just like friendship. We'll get through times together.''

Discord examined her face to see no sense of trickery with her but then again he should know her by now that her feelings are always sincere.

Fluttershy looked at his arms as they were bringing over to her face, Discord's lips a mere inches away from hers, and so she decided to connect them as Cadence's request.

A variety of fluttering emotions filled both of them as they lengthened their kiss. It worked out beautifully.

Dear Cadence,

Mission complete. Thank you so much!

Your Friend,
Fluttershy

Dear Cady,

WOOHOO! IT WORKED! LET'S GO, BABY!

• The Lord of Chaos

Standing on her balcony, Cadence smiled and breathed in the fresh night air that things were going as swift as she wanted them to be. She went inside so she could doze off for her Aunt's night, a part of her longing to see her beautiful night sky.

But when she noticed her husband standing by the door, he came onto the balcony with her and watched the stars twinkle as he leaned against the rail. Instead of doing the same, Cadence watched her husband and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek which alerted him.

''I love you,'' she told him. ''Did you put Flurry to bed?''

Shining smiled. ''I have and I love you too.''

He brought her forward so she could nuzzle affectionately into his neck, Cadence slowly closing her eyes.