Lunar madness

Discord flew away from the stadium, snickering all the way until he got to the ground.

"Ah, that was fun. So, who should I help next? Pinkie, i would but no. Fluttershy? No to shy. Twilight? No to boring. Aha! Rarity!"

With his object in mind he started off at a brisk trot, combing the streets for her home until he realized he was missing one important part of his plan.

"Where does she live?" He stopped and crossed his eyes trying to think.

"If I was a jewel obsessed diva where would I go?" He asked himself.

"Canterlot! Don't worry you walking marshmallow, I’m coming to help. One way or another, I will pay my dept."

He started to run towards the train station; fortunately for him het turned it into a rollercoaster/cheese delivery system when he was in power for those few hours.

"Heh, I still can't believe that guy let me have the train as long as i got it back in one piece. And i did!"

He passed many buildings, from twilight's library to Sugercube Corner until the station came into view. It was as boring as he remembered it, same old red brick buildings, same old cake looking trains and the same old ticket guy.

He was getting in line when he started to hear crying, curious as he usually is went to investigate.

What he found made his heart sink. It was a child crying, a little grey unicorn filly with blond hair. What almost nobody knew was that all Discord did want was the equivalent of Pinkie. To see a smile on your face, no matter who it is.

"Um, excuse me, why are you crying?" Discord asked not enjoying the fact he had to see a frown in his presence.

"Wha-what?" The little foal asked looking up at him.

"Why are you crying, is something wrong?"

"I-I can't find my mommy. C-Can you help me find her?"

He gave a tender smile showing off his snaggle tooth. "Of course, what does she look like?"

"She's grey like me, has blond hair, grey wings and her eyes go in different directions."

"Well, I guess, there’s no time to waste is there?" He said kneeling down. "Hop on, you'll see better."

She gave a small smile before climbing on. "What's your name mister?"

"Hm? Oh, I’m Discord, spirit of chaos at your service. And your name?"

"Dinky hooves, my momma calls me her little muffin. Hey are you that weird looking statue from the field trip?"

"Ah, I thought I recognized you. you were the one of four who was being picked on by those two little snobs. And yes, yes I was."

"Were you the one who made it rain muffins?"

"Why yes, that was one of my best works. Let me guess, you want to go because I’m some kind of monster?"

"What? No! That was the best day me and my momma had in our lives! You got all of them made right, even our favorite flavors."

"Really, you two actually liked me, and what I did?"

"Ya! It was great, especially the trampoline trees. We kept jumping off to land on the gelatin. It was the most fun ever."

"Thank you, you don't have any idea how much that means. The only other pony that liked what I did helped put me in stone, although I still see she cares for me in a way."

"Mr. Discord?"

"Yes, Dinky?"

"Can I be your friend?"

He stopped in his tracks eyes wide before looking up at the smiling filly looking down.

"Friends..." He murmured. "You want to be my friend?"

"Yep! I don't get why nopony doesn't, you didn't do anything wrong. You were just making more fun."

"Kid, you’re reading my mind. So, can you see your mom?"

"Hang on, let me check." She stood up on her back legs, and then a smile met her face again. "I see her! I see her! Over there!" She said pointing to the left.

He quickly hurried over to the frantic looking Pegasus. "Dinky! Dinky, where are you!"

"Ma’am I think i found your child." Said Discord smiling.

"You did, thank you!"

"Hello momma! This is Mr. Discord!" The cheery little child said popping up from the back of his head before running up to hug her mom.

The mother was crying out of happiness not out of sadness, and Discord was alright with those tears. "Thank you, Discord. I don't know what i would have done if you hadn't brought her to me. Is there anything I can do to repay you?"

"No, no my dear. Only your smiles are payment enough. Now, I’m afraid I must be heading back to Canterlot."

"That's where were going!" Dinky piped up. "We have an extra ticket if you want to come with us? Can he momma, he was the one who made it rain muffins."

"I thought I heard your name before. And if you like your very much welcome, to come along."

"It would be rude to go if I didn't know both of you."

"I'm Ditzy Do, but most ponies call me Derpy because of my eyes and clumsiness."

"Derpy?" He said almost sickly. "That is a horrible name; I think bananas would be better."

"Why would banana’s be better?"

"It's not rude and it's your favorite muffin flavor."

Her eyes widened in surprise. "How did you know that!?"

"I had to make extra banana muffin clouds near your house."

She blushed slightly. "Whoops, my bad."

"It's nothing to be ashamed of. I’m happy you and your daughter liked my work. It really means a lot; it helps fill a hole in my chest, but not completely."

"All aboard! Last call for Canterlot!" Yelled the colt by the train doors.

"Oh! We need to hurry!" Said Ditzy. Quickly dragging Dinky and Discord behind her.

On board the train, it still smelled like Swiss.

Discord started to chuckle, getting attention from Ditzy and Dinky.

"What's so funny?" Asked Ditzy.

"Just an old memory. I still remember watching from Ponyville when the train pulled up in Canterlot and let that giant tidal wave of Swiss cheese into the castle."

"That was you?"

"Yes, you could say I have a grudge against the princesses. Mainly Celestia."

"Why her?" Asked Dinky.

"Promise not to tell?"

They both recited a Pinkie promise in front of him.

"Good, well you see at one time I was dating her younger sister. Princess Luna, she was also in love with me. Until Celestia blinded her and turned her against me! Just because she didn't approve of our relationship, that's why I was turned to stone for a thousand years, and that's why I don't like her."

"You should talk to her."

"Are you serious? Talk to Celestia?"

"No, Luna. Tell her how you feel, that's if you still love her?"

"I-I don't know, to be frank. Do I still care for her?"

"You should talk to her; it might make you feel better. Can you two promise to keep my secret?" Dinky asked.

"Yes." Ditzy and Discord Replied in unison while doing the Pinkie promise.

"Well, I like somepony in my class." Dinky started. "His name is Feather Weight, but I don't know how to tell him how I feel."

"Maybe I can help." Said Discord. "I can ask the princesses if I can visit your school, and if they agree I can tell you all about my race."

"Wow, you would do that for me?"

"Hey, what are friends for?" He laughed and surprisingly the two grey fillies did too.

The rest of the ride was great for all three of them, they told stories, jokes and played games. As they saw Canterlot come into view two thoughts tugged at Discords mind.

As they were getting out at the station he decided to ask. "Hey, will it be alright if we send letters?"

"Sure! But i don't think it will be fast enough." Said Ditzy rubbing the back of her neck nervously.

"I think I can help with that." He said before touching both of their foreheads sending tiny vibrations down their body's.

"What did you do?"

"I made it that, if you want to send me a letter you can pop it in an oven and it will be sent directly to my person. Actually in it. By the way what are you two doing here anyway?"

"Were here for the annual muffin convention!"

"Ah that seems nice. Well see you later Banana’s, you too Dinky. It was a true pleasure, but before I go I leave you with a present." He said pulling out a paper bag in front of them.

"What's in it?" Asked Dinky.

"Muffin's, both of your favorites. Well, Areviderci!" He said sadly before teleporting to the princess’s throne room.

The princesses themselves were getting ready to switch positions before he popped in.

"Discord!" Celestia said angrily.

"What? I just came here to tell you two the good news!"

She seemed slightly confused hearing this from him. "What good news?"

"I saved three children, helped a mother find her daughter, saved an element of harmony, saved a town and made two new friends." He said smiling.

"What!?" She asked her eyes nearly bugging out of her head.

"I learned a very important lesson today, friends are great to have! I don't know why i didn't want any before!"

"That's a very nice improvement, I’m glad for you adjusting so quickly." She said smiling.

"Oh, and I want to go and teach history for a day at the children's school house in Ponyville." He finished.

"I can't see any harm in that, so you may." She said calmly before fainting.

"Huh, tough crowd." Discord whistles as he poked Celestia's unconscious body before pulling out a sharpie.

"What are you doing?" Asked Luna.

"Committing the biggest buck up of my life." He said admiring the new pirate Celestia. "But worth it as long as I get to be with my friends."