Hate is only a word

Discord's PoV

Discord rose as Celestia's sun began its ascend into the partly cloudy sky. As Discord began to stretch and smack his lips careful not to cut himself on his fang and not to fall off the branch. He sighed at the audible cracks of his joints coming from his back, a tree branch was not the most comfortable place to nap.

With a snap of his talons a nice tall cold glass of chocolate milk appeared in his paw. With a very content sigh he brought the smooth glass to his lips and drank what he could only describe as ambrosia. As he finished his drink he began to munch on the glass as if it were rock candy. Now that his hunger was put off for a time he scanned the surrounding area making sure that their were no predators in the area that would dare harm Fluttershy as she rested.

"So far so good which means something bad is just right around the corner." he mumbled dramatically.

When his yellow eyes fell on Fluttershy's cottage he noticed movement through the windows and assumed she had awoken as well most likely attending to her animals. He could not help but smile at her dedication to her beloved animals.

"There goes a mare worth protecting." he said to nobody in particular but smiled all the same.

His train of thought was again derailed these past few days as Fluttershy stepped out of her quaint cottage. She immediately began to attend to her animals that stayed outside and did any chores that needed to be done. He especially took notice on how kind he was to her animals. She treated them as if they were family, it was adorable Discord had to admit. As Discord watched the kind mare care for animals he noticed somepony approaching the cottage and relaxed as he realized it was only the Element of Generosity, Rarity.

Discord relaxed and simply watched the two mares chat. He could perfectly hear what they were saying and noted that the Elements were going to have a get together tomorrow around noon.

"Definitely would be easier to watch over them if they're together." he quietly sad to himself.

The only problem would be detection and Discord had an idea for that. He watched as Rarity begin to trot off while waving and couldn't help but notice that she was wearing a nice looking evening dress. A playful smile made its way onto his face and with a snap and a pop an almost invisible puddle of mud appeared just out of Fluttershy's view and far enough were she would not here and girly screams. He smothered his laugh as his sensitive ears caught an overly dramatic shriek.

As Discord calmed down he noticed that Fluttershy had finished her activities for the day and was looking around. Discord grew a little uncomfortable as he noticed how intense her stare was. It was like she was looking for something and he hoped she found it before her line of sight came near the tree he was currently resting. As fate would have it her eyes met with his.

"Fuck you too lady luck." he muttered darkly.

He hoped she wouldn't notice him and ceased moving even a inch. What happened next shocked Discord and worried him. Fluttershy looked straight at him and mouthed the words "Thank you".

Discord layed there shocked before a smile creeped on his face and slowly shook his head while quietly laughing. All he could think was that Fluttershy was probably the nicest mare he has ever met. He watched her smile and slowly turn as she made her way to her cottage probably to eat some dinner and head off to sleep. For Discord he had to watch over her now that she knew she was being protected. Discord swore he wouldn't let any harm befall her as long as she was under his watch.

As Celestia's warming sun began to descend Luna's always calming beautiful moon began to ascend. Soon the land was embraced in Luna's moonlight embrace and Discord felt a sense of calmness wash over him. He stroked his goatee and began to contemplate on his disguise for tomorrows event. He decided on going as a unicorn so he could still use his powers when needed in case something were to happen he could still so something about it. He would have to be careful around Twilight and Pinkie Pie. The rest should be a breeze to fool but Fluttershy wouldn't be much of a trouble.

He sighed as he looked up to Luna's dark jeweled night and began to ponder about his future and past. He missed the days when things were so much simpler and when the Princesses weren't always after him. He remembered why he was seen as a monster and who made him into the monster. He had forgiven her as much as he would like to keep the grudge he just couldn't. He loved her too much to do that. He sighed and chuckled at the thought of him trying to rekindle their relationship. Discord did not hear the beat of wings and jumped when a voice he had not heard in a while say his name.

"Greetings Discord, has it not been a long time since we last spoke?" said a strangely calm Luna.

"Ah Luna my dear i see your speech has gotten better and indeed it has been a long time since we have spoken well if you want to count the time when you and your dear sister turned me to stone." he said just as calmly.

"Yes and I wish it did not have to come to that but enough chit chat why are you here? Is it to wreak havoc upon Equestria once again because if so i will stop you." she emphasized her words by pointing her horn at him.

Discord held up his mismatched limbs trying to show that he meant no harm.

"Parlay Luna i do not wish to harm anypony and in fact i seek to protect them. I truly wish to just protect the ponies of Equestria as you and your sister do."

Luna slowly lowered her horn before giving Discord a suspicious look.
"
Why should i trust you?"

"Do you notice anything strange?" Discord asked.
Now that Luna thought about it the night was going as should always be.

"No I in fact do not notice anything strange which is also strange."
Luna now had sat down on her haunches with her head slightly tilted with eyes that demanded an answer.

"Simple really, i am just not evil as you ponies like to portray me. In fact I have saved the Element of Kindness, Fluttershy's life just last night from a group of Timber wolves. Look Luna I know it's hard to believe but please believe me when i say i mean no harm to you or anypony." Discord said with calm voice that held no ill intent what so ever.

Luna stared into Discords eyes searching for any sign of deceit but alas did not find any,

"Very well Discord I will believe you but pray tell how did you escape your stone prison?"

"I was released my dear Lulu by a Pegasus who is older than me, you, and your sister. Luna there is evil, a real pure evil that threatens all of Equestria and i have been chosen to fight it and its ever growing army."

"Then why are you here by kind Fluttershy's home?

"The Pegasus, Galewing said it was important that the Elements were safe. They're supposed to be a back up plan in case I fail and I wont."

"Why is that Discord?"

"A certain mare has convinced me that we all need something to protect."

"And what is it exactly that your protecting?"

"Why the ponies of Equestria that's what."

Luna was silent wondering if Discord had really changed. His answer on what he was protecting finally convinced her that Discord was indeed on their side.

"Celestia will be happy to hear that you have finally come around. She has really missed you Discord."

"What are you talking about Luna? I was pretty sure that Sunshine didn't care, don't you remember what she called me?" asked Discord bitterly.

Luna could only nod somberly as she did in fact remember.

"You know she didn't mean that Discord. It was just stress from being practically forced to rule Equestria."

"That may be but she didn't hesitate to banish you to the moon when you were deemed a threat Luna."

"I would of done the same if i were in her hoof guards." Luna retorted.

Discord sighed and looked up at the moon as did Luna. He couldn't help but feel slightly betrayed by Celestia but knew it was the stress in the end but it still hurt.

"Very well Luna but don't tell Celestia just yet. We have a month before the "Mangled" arrive."

"The Mangled?" asked a confused Luna.

"The name of the army that wishes the destruction of all of Equestria."

"I will have to tell Celestia soon so we can prepare for war Discord. I am sorry buy we need time to prepare are soldiers for the battle."

With a small sigh Discord nodded his head and looked at Luna.

"One week is all I ask Luna. I can probably stall the Mangled for another month with a little help from Galewing but first i need to gain the trust of the Elements first. I have gained the Elements of Kindness's trust and the other fives I should gain within the week."
Luna nodded with understanding before stretching her wings for flight.

"Very well Discord and please hurry. Now if you will please excuse me but i have night court to attend to."

"Wait Luna before you go can you at least tell me how you found me?"

Luna smiled and replied "Do you not remember what I am the princess of?" and with that she was off soaring towards Canterlot.

Discord began to chuckle at his ignorance and sat down pondering on how to gain the trust of the five other Elements.

"Hey Discord are you sure you want to stall the Mangled for another month?"
Discord quickly identified the voice as Galewing's.

"Yeah I am sure because honestly most of the royal guard hasn't seen a real war since the Griffin war. They're gonna need all the training they can get."

"I'll be honest Discord but it's gonna be pain in the flank to stall them another month. We're gonna have to kill their portal masters."

"Uh what exactly are the "Portal masters"?

"A real nasty bunch really. Tall skinny fellas completely void of emotions with dark tendrils on their backs and hard to kill too. You have to charge them with magic and make them implode."

"What do they look like exactly?"

"For some odd reason they like to wear a suit almost like a tailor."

"Why are they with the Mangled?"

"The Evil has promised them that they can harvest all the Unicorns magic. That's all they crave. That's all they want."

"Well go in a few days than."

Discord yawned and since Fluttershy knew he was here he might as well get comfy. With a small snap a fairly large beanbag winked into existence on the branch barely fitting. With a tired sigh Discord curled up on it and slowly closed his eyes and falling into a dream filled with a cotton candy cloud that had the colors of the Aurora lights.

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