I continued to sit on the bench for a short time , mentally reliving the Discord chat. I'm not in the mood for it. I got up and headed to my history class indoors. I saw Rarity and Applejack standing outside my history classroom, having a quiet talk as I got closer to the entrance.

“Hey,” I greeted, drawing their attention.

“Oh, darling! Good to see you,” Rarity said with a warm smile.

“Hey there,” Applejack added, tipping her hat slightly.

They both looked me up and down, as if silently assessing how I was holding up.

“So,” Rarity began, her tone gentle yet curious, “how does it feel to be back at school?”

“It’s… okay, I guess. I mean, I’m back to normal life, right? Or something close to it.”

Applejack chuckled. “Normal, huh? After all you’ve been through, I reckon normal feels a mite strange.”

“Yeah,” I admitted, rubbing the back of my neck. “I’ll have to talk to Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna soon. They already know half the story, so I don’t think there’ll be any issues with my absence. Plus, Sunset’s been tutoring me, so I’m not exactly falling behind in class.”

Rarity gave an approving nod. “That’s good to hear, darling. I must say, Sunset has been quite the diligent teacher, hasn’t she?”

“She has” I said with a small smile. “Though she can be a bit of a perfectionist.”

“She just wants the best for you,” Applejack said

I hesitated for a moment before asking, “Are you guys… bored? I mean, after everything that’s happened, doesn’t normal life feel a little… dull?”

Both of them looked at me, surprised.

“What in tarnation are you talkin’ about?” Applejack asked, raising an eyebrow.

“I mean” I continued, gesturing vaguely, “after all the magic and chaos, doesn’t this feel… I don’t know, underwhelming?”

Rarity and Applejack exchanged a glance before bursting into laughter.

“Oh, heavens, no!” Rarity said between giggles. “Normal is exactly what we’ve been longing for!”

“Sugarcube, we’ve had more than our fair share of excitement,” Applejack added, grinning. “Don’t go wishin’ for more trouble now. We’ve had enough magic shenanigans to last a lifetime.”

I chuckled, shaking my head. “Alright, alright. Point taken.”

Class began as soon as the bell rang. The three of us took our seats as we filed into the history classroom. Despite the clean rows of single-person workstations, we were able to sit close to one another, with me in the center.

The teacher, a balding man who loved historical dates and had a severe manner, started his talk. His speech was a dull hum that soon started to fade into the background of my mind as he babbled on about the origins of ancient civilizations.

I propped my chin on my hand, staring down at the blank notebook in front of me. My mind wandered, drifting back to the dream I’d had the night before.

Don’t doubt Sunset. Don’t let him absorb the magic of friendship. Don’t forget who you are.

I sighed quietly, tapping my pencil against the desk. The dream had felt so real, so vivid, and yet it left me with more questions than answers.

“Are you alright, darling?” Rarity whispered from her seat, noticing my distracted expression.

“Yeah, just tired.”

Applejack leaned over slightly. “Long night?”

“You could say that”

Rarity gave me a sympathetic look but didn’t press further, returning her attention to the lecture.

My eyes strayed out the window as the teacher went on talking. The sky was a vivid blue with fluffy white clouds scattered throughout it. I briefly allowed myself to lose myself in the scenery, the tranquility of which stood in sharp contrast to the tempest that was building within of me.

What does it mean to not forget who I am? I wondered. And why do I feel like something big is coming?

The teacher calling my name brought me back to the present.

“Uh… sorry, what was the question?” I stammered.

A few students chuckled, and the teacher gave me a disapproving look. “Pay attention, please. This will be on the exam.”

“Right. Got it,” I said, sinking a little lower in my seat.

"Don’t doubt Sunset. Don’t let him absorb the magic of friendship. Don’t forget who you are."

Death's warnings were unsettling enough, but now this enigmatic character—Discord—had suddenly materialized, saying he was aware of my narrative and had been keeping an eye on things. He spoke as though he knew every detail of my life, even though I had never seen him before. There was something weird about his aura, the way he carried himself. Is he a threat? I’d have to keep my guard up around him.

Applejack nudged me. “Here,” she whispered, sliding a piece of paper onto my desk.

“What’s this?”

Applejack raised an eyebrow. “The test, sugarcube. You weren’t payin’ attention again.”

Oh. Right. The test. I must have completely zoned out while the teacher was handing them out. “Oh, uh, thanks,” I said, taking the paper and grabbing my pencil. I looked down at the test. History wasn’t exactly my favorite subject, but thanks to Sunset’s relentless tutoring over the past few months, I had most of the material memorized. I worked through the questions quickly, my pencil flying across the page. By the time I finished, only ten minutes had passed.

I put my hands behind my head, leaned back in my chair, and sighed quietly. Except for the occasional cough and the scratching of pencils on paper, the room was quiet. The teacher looked at me from the other side of the room.

“Don’t give up so easily,” he said, his tone carrying a hint of disapproval.

“I’m done”

His brow furrowed as he got up from his desk and walked over to mine. “Finished already?” he asked, taking the test from me.

“Yeah,” I said, sitting up straighter.

He scanned the paper, his eyes narrowing as he went over my answers. “Were you cheating?”

“What? No!”

The teacher gave me a suspicious look, as if he didn’t quite believe me. “Alright,” he said finally.

"Can i go to Principal office, if im done? I need to talk with principal Celestia"

“If you’re so confident, you can go ahead and leave . But don’t think I won’t be checking to make sure you’re actually going where you say you’re going. And don’t even think about skipping out early for the day.”

“Got it” I said, grabbing my bag and standing up.

As I walked down the hallway toward the principal’s office, my phone buzzed in my pocket. Pulling it out, I saw a text from Sunset

We need to talk.

I frowned, typing out a quick reply:

Me: Okay, after school at your place?

She didn’t respond right away, and I slipped my phone back into my pocket. Reaching the principal’s office, I knocked on the door.

“Come in” came a familiar voice from inside.

I pushed the door open and stepped inside. Principal Celestia was seated at her desk, her usual warm smile greeting me. But it wasn’t her who caught my attention—it was Vice Principal Luna standing beside her, and next to Luna was…

“Welcome again,” Discord said, grinning widely as he spread his arms in a dramatic gesture.

I narrowed my eyes and froze at the doorway, taking him in. He had the same weird appearance as I had remembered from before. It appeared as though he had not combed his wild, disheveled hair in years, and his mismatched eyes were sparkling with mischief. The space seemed a little unbalanced because of the turmoil he emanated, and his suit somehow managed to look both magnificent and totally out of place.

“What are you doing here?” I asked, unable to hide my confusion.

Discord’s grin widened. “Oh, don’t look so surprised. I did say we’d be seeing more of each other, didn’t I?”

He extended his hand toward me. Hesitantly, I reached out to shake it, only for him to yank his hand away at the last second. “Too slow!” he said with a laugh, clearly amused by my confusion.

“Seriously?”

Principal Celestia cleared her throat, drawing my attention back to her. “It seems you’ve already met our newest staff member” she said, her tone light.

“Staff member?” I repeated, glancing between her and Discord.

Luna nodded “Discord will be joining the faculty as a special instructor. He has… unique qualifications that we believe will be beneficial to the students.”

“Unique is one way to put it” I muttered under my breath.

Discord chuckled, clearly hearing me. “Oh, don’t worry, my boy. I’m sure we’ll get along splendidly!”

“Uh-huh” I said skeptically.

Luna gave me a pointed look. “Do you know him?”

I hesitated, unsure how to answer. “i've… met him earlier today,” I said finally.

“And what did you think of him?” Luna asked, her tone curious.

I glanced at Discord, who was watching me with an expectant smile. “Honestly? He’s… a little weird.”

Discord clutched his chest dramatically, as if I’d wounded him. “Weird? Oh, you wound me, young man! I prefer the term ‘eccentric.’”

Luna’s lips twitched, as if she were fighting back a smile. “Well, eccentric or not, Discord is here to stay. I trust you’ll show him the same respect you show the rest of the staff.”

“Sure,” I said, though my tone wasn’t particularly convincing.

Discord clapped his hands together. “Marvelous! I’m sure this will be the start of a wonderful relationship.”

After Celestia gave him a subtle gesture, he saluted dramatically, muttered something about “answering the call of chaos,” and practically dashed out the door, leaving a trail of mismatched energy in his wake. For a moment, I just stared at the door, still ajar from his whirlwind exit.

“He’s really weird,” I muttered under my breath, leaning back in my chair.

Celestia rubbed her temple with one hand, sighing softly. “You’re not wrong about that.”

She quickly straightened her posture, her expression shifting to one of seriousness. “I’m glad you came by because I was planning to call you later.”

That got my attention. “Oh? What’s going on?”

Without answering, she pressed a button on her desk intercom. Her voice carried authority as she spoke into the microphone. “Sunset Shimmer, please report to the principal’s office immediately.”

“Sunset? What’s she got to do with this?”

“You’ll see in a moment,” she said. “Let’s just say… the situation is intriguing.”

In mere seconds, Sunset burst into the office. She was out of breath, her fiery hair disheveled from what must have been a full sprint through the halls.

Luna raised an eyebrow. “You’re aware there’s a rule against running in the hallways, correct?”

“Yes, Vice Principal Luna” Sunset panted, smoothing down on hair. “I’m sorry, but I wanted to get here as fast as I could.”

She finally glanced in my direction, a smile lighting up her face. “Hey, handsome.”

Heat rose to my cheeks, and I rubbed the back of my neck awkwardly. “Sunset… not in front of the principals.”

Celestia giggled, waving a hand dismissively. “Oh, don’t worry. I see students like this all the time. It’s refreshing to see such strong connections among you all.”

I wasn’t sure how to respond to that, so I just shifted uncomfortably in my seat.

“Alright” Celestia continued, her tone shifting again to something more official. “We need to discuss something important.”

Sunset’s smile faded as she turned serious. “Well… let’s say I might have mentioned our little… accident to Twilight.”

My eyes widened slightly. “You told Twilight?”

Sunset scratched the back of her head nervously. “You know… the whole ‘almost destroying the world’ thing?”

I raised an eyebrow. “Okay… and?”

“And…” Sunset hesitated, looking at Celestia as if hoping she’d take over.

Celestia leaned forward, folding her hands on the desk. “Twilight was understandably concerned. So, she decided to send someone to keep an eye on things.”

“Wait…” I started to piece it together. “You’re telling me Discord—that guy—is here because of Twilight?”

Sunset nodded, looking down at the floor. “Yeah. But it’s not like he’s here to interfere or anything! He’s just supposed to… observe. Make sure nothing like that happens again.”

Celestia added, “Twilight felt it was important to have someone with a deep understanding of magic nearby. Discord might be… eccentric, but sunset told me that he’s one of the most knowledgeable beings when it comes to the kind of magic you encountered.”

I stared at them both for a moment, processing everything. Then, to their surprise, I started laughing.

Sunset looked up, startled. “You’re… not mad?”

“Nah. Honestly, it’s better this way. If something goes wrong, at least there’s someone around who knows what they’re doing.”

Celestia chuckled softly, her expression relaxing. “I’ll admit, I expected this conversation to be much more difficult.”

Sunset still looked uncertain. “Are you sure? I mean, I should’ve told you first before mentioning anything to Twilight.”

“Don’t worry about it, If anything, it’s probably for the best. And hey, maybe Discord will turn out to be helpful.”

Sunset tilted her head, studying me. “You’re taking this a lot better than I thought you would.”

“What can I say? I’ve had to deal with a lot of crazy stuff lately. At this point, what’s one more thing?”

Celestia smiled warmly. “I’m glad to see you’re handling this so well. And for what it’s worth, I believe Discord will be an asset. He’s unconventional, yes, but his loyalty to Twilight is unwavering.”

Sunset added, “Plus, he’s close to Twilight. . He knows a lot about the magic of friendship .”

That caught my attention. “So he’s from Equestria?”

Sunset nodded. “Yep. He’s… well, let’s just say he’s one of a kind over there. He used to be, um, not so great. But Twilight and her friends helped him turn things around.”

“Huh,” I said, leaning back in my chair. “So he’s reformed, huh?”

“More or less,” Sunset said with a small smile.

“Alright, well, this should be interesting.”

Celestia stood, signaling the end of the meeting. “I think that’s enough for now. Thank you both for coming in. Sunset, I trust you’ll help ease him into things here?”

“Of course” Sunset said, smiling at Celestia before turning to me. “Come on, let’s get back to class.”

“Yeah,” I replied, falling into step beside her as we made our way to English

As we walked, I glanced at Sunset. “So,” I began, my tone serious. “Do we trust him, or do we get him out of the way?”

Sunset stopped in her tracks, looking at me with wide, terrified eyes. “Wha-what do you mean?”

I kept my expression serious for a moment, letting the tension build. Then, I slowly opened my clenched fist, revealing an orange rosebud, its petals perfectly bloomed. Without a word, I gently tucked it into her hair, just above her ear.

“Just joking, Sunny,” I said, a small smirk tugging at my lips.

She blinked in surprise before her cheeks flushed a deep red. “You—!” she sputtered before lightly punching me in the stomach. “Don’t do something like that ever again! I seriously thought you were going to—ugh, you scared me!”

I chuckled, rubbing the spot where she’d punched me. “Relax, Sunny. You should know by now I wouldn’t do something like that. Well, probably not.”

From the corner of my eye, I saw movement while I was laughing. I turned slightly and put my palm up between Sunset and myself out of habit. She was perplexed at first, but when she understood why I had reacted, her eyes widened.

My hand was firmly planted against Discord’s face. Somehow, he’d managed to sneak up on us without a sound, and now he was standing uncomfortably close, his mischievous grin half-obscured by my palm.

“Why should you get rid of good old me?” Discord’s muffled sad voice came from behind my hand.

“You talk a lot for someone who’s only supposed to be observing” I said flatly, pushing him back a step.

Discord stepped back, brushing himself off with exaggerated motions. “Blah, blah, blah. Observing, serving it’s all the same to me.” He swung one of his arms around dramatically, the motion almost cartoonish. “You know, I’m still getting used to this new body. Having limbs like this… well, human limbs, that’s a bit weird.”

To prove his point, he wiggled his fingers like they were sausages, earning a mix of confusion and unease from both Sunset and me.

He turned to Sunset, grinning. “Tell me, my dear, how did you manage to get used to this whole ‘human body’ thing when you came to this world? I must say, opposable thumbs are fascinating.”

Sunset chuckled, her earlier embarrassment fading as she answered. “It wasn’t easy, trust me. But after a while, you just… adapt. You’ll figure it out.”

Discord stroked his chin thoughtfully, though his hand movement seemed overly theatrical. “Adapt, you say? Hmm, we’ll see about that.”

“So, Discord, what exactly are you planning to do here? You said you’re just here to observe, but we both know that’s not the whole story.”

Discord clapped his hands together, the sound oddly echoing down the hallway. “Oh, you’re sharp! I like that about you.” He leaned in closer, as if about to share some grand secret. “After you unsealed the portal. Twilight told me all about it. She got… oh, what’s the word? Ah, yes—terrified of the power you displayed. So she decided to host a little meeting with the princesses back in Equestria, and voilà! Here I am.”

Sunset looked at him. “Twilight sent him here because of ” She glanced at me. “yours power”

Discord smirked, clearly enjoying the attention. “Precisely! The princesses, dear Twilight included, thought it wise to have someone of my caliber keeping an eye on things. You know, just in case things get a little… chaotic.”

I rolled my eyes. “Great. So you’re here to look after me, huh? Well, I hope we don’t end up bumping into each other too much.”

Discord’s grin widened. “Oh, but where’s the fun in that?” With a snap of his fingers, the hallway suddenly shifted. The floor tiles became a checkerboard of black and white, and the overhead lights began to blink in random, colorful patterns.

“What the—”

Sunset stared at him, her mouth agape. “Discord! You can use your magic here?”

He gave an exaggerated bow. “Why, of course! It’s a bit limited compared to what I can do back in Equestria, but I make do.”

“But how?” I demanded. “I thought magic only worked in this world with some kind of artifact or i can use it. How are you doing this without one?”

Discord winked. “Ah, that’s for me to know and for you to puzzle over.” With another snap of his fingers, everything returned to normal.

I clenched my fists, trying to keep my frustration in check. “You better not pull anything like that in class.”

Discord grinned. “Oh, don’t worry. I’ll behave. Probably.”

Sunset sighed, rubbing her temples. “This is going to be a long semester.”

“No kidding,” I muttered, watching as Discord sauntered off down the hallway, whistling a jaunty tune.

As we finally continued toward our classroom, I glanced at Sunset. “So, do we trust him, or do we get him out of the way?”

She groaned, giving me a light shove. “Not funny.”

“Just checking,” I said with a smirk.

When we eventually entered the classroom, Sunset rolled her eyes but couldn't help but smile. Students were either spacing out or getting ready for the class, and the room was already bustling with hushed conversation. Without really noticing the teacher, who was already writing something on the board, I located my seat and sank into it. Sunset waved at me briefly before sitting down on the other side of the room.

And… yeah, I was out within ten minutes. The lesson didn’t even register in my mind. Honestly, who could focus after a day like this? I had a literal magical being disguised as a teacher who claimed he was here to "observe" me, and now I had to sit through English? Not happening.

I was deep in some dream about, well, I don’t even remember what, when a loud BAM jolted me awake. My heart jumped, and I sat up quickly, blinking to find Rainbow Dash standing over me, her hand still on the desk next to my head.

“Class is over, sleepyhead”

“Ugh…” I rubbed my eyes, trying to shake off the grogginess. “Lunch?”

“Exactly!” Pinkie’s voice rang out from behind Dash.

I grabbed my bag and followed the group to the cafeteria. The line moved quickly, and soon I had a tray loaded with lasagna and roasted potatoes. Not bad. As usual, we found a table near the middle of the room. The girls were already chatting away as I sat down, taking my place among them.

Grabbing my plastic fork, I began eating, nibbling on some lasagna. It was unexpectedly good. The sound of utensils clinking on plates was the only sound to break the momentary hush at the table.

“So” Rarity finally said, her voice breaking the quiet. “The yard looks quite lovely now, doesn’t it? The renovations were just splendid.”

“Discord, get out” I said flatly, not even bothering to look up from my food.

“What?” The girls turned to me, their expressions confused.

And then, with a rustling noise, Discord crawled out from under the table we were sitting at. “Oh, there’s no hiding from you, is there?” he said, brushing off his jacket and straightening up.

The girls stared at him, wide-eyed. Pinkie looked intrigued, Fluttershy nervous, and Applejack downright suspicious. Rarity froze mid-sip of her drink, and Rainbow immediately set her tray down, already on alert.

“Who in tarnation are you?” Applejack demanded, her tone sharp. “And what’s your problem sneaking around like that?”

“Yeah!” Rainbow chimed in. “What’s your deal?”

Applejack crossed her arms. “If you don’t explain yourself, I’m callin’ the cops.”

Discord waved his hands dismissively, his expression one of exaggerated offense. “Oh, my dear Applejack, there’s no need for such hostility! I’m merely here as a humble observer. Nothing more, nothing less.”

“Observer?” Rainbow raised an eyebrow.

I sighed, setting down my fork. “He’s from Equestria,” I said bluntly. “And he’s here to keep an eye on me since, you know, I’m apparently even bigger deal now.”

The girls all turned to me in unison, their confusion deepening.

Discord bowed dramatically, flourishing his arms as he introduced himself. “Discord, at your service! A joker, a wild card, a what’s the word? safety measure. If anything big or chaotic comes this way, you can count on me to step in.”

As he spoke, his gaze shifted to Fluttershy. His expression softened, just for a moment, as he reached out and gently patted her head. Fluttershy froze, her cheeks turning pink as she looked up at him nervously.

“Ah, Fluttershy,” Discord said, his voice taking on a surprisingly warm tone. “You remind me of someone dear to me… back home.”

Fluttershy blinked, her nervousness giving way to a small, hesitant smile. “Oh… um, thank you?”

Discord straightened up and turned his attention back to the group. “But don’t worry, my dear Rainbooms. I’m not here to cause trouble. Think of me as a harmless little insurance policy.”

“Harmless, my foot,” Applejack muttered under her breath.

Rainbow leaned forward, her arms resting on the table. “And what happens if you decide to cause trouble, huh?”

Discord grinned. “Oh, I wouldn’t dream of it. Besides, I’m far more interested in your charming friend here.” He gestured toward me with a dramatic flair. “He’s quite the fascinating case, isn’t he?”

I took another bite of my lasagna, chewing slowly as I met Discord’s gaze. “What?”

Discord’s grin widened, and he wagged a finger at me. “Oh, nothing. Just admiring the way you handle all this newfound attention. Such poise! Such grace!”

“Cut the sarcasm” I said, swallowing my food.

Discord chuckled, clearly enjoying himself. “Oh, you’re no fun. But I suppose that’s to be expected. After all, the weight of responsibility can be such a burden.”

Sunset finally spoke up. “Discord, If you’re here to help, then help. Don’t make things harder than they already are.”

Discord placed a hand over his heart, feigning offense. “Why, Sunset Shimmer, you wound me! I’m here to make things easier, not harder. But where’s the fun in being too predictable?”

As he spoke, he flicked his fingers, and for a brief moment, the lasagna on my plate floated an inch off the tray before settling back down.

“Don’t” I warned, narrowing my eyes at him.

He held up his hands in mock surrender. “All right, all right. No need to get testy.”

As if the rules of physics had taken the day off, Discord swayed left and right, wriggling his body like one of those inflatable tube men you see at car dealerships. He started to make theatrical noises as he lowered himself toward the ground slowly and humorously. His slippery shape completely dissolved from view just when it appeared that he had completely disappeared.

“H-HES GONE!” Pinkie Pie shrieked, standing up so suddenly her tray nearly toppled over.

I sighed and pointed toward the nearest pillar. “He’s right there,” I said, voice flat. Sure enough, Discord was peeking out from behind the pillar like a cartoon villain, his mischievous grin plastered across his face. “He’s looking at us like a total creep.”

“Geez, I’ve had enough of him already. So what’s the deal? Is he, like, your… security dog or somethin’?”

I shrugged. “I don’t know, okay? I haven’t been using the ‘bad side’ for, like, three months now. I didn’t try, and I don’t plan to. I'm not going to try the world over.. again”

To emphasize my point, I swiped my hand through the air, and with a faint shimmer of light, a deck of photographs materialized in my hand. “Look,” I said, fanning them out across the table. Each photo was a snapshot of me and the girls during happy times. Pinkie throwing confetti during a party, Rarity modeling one of her designs, Rainbow grinning triumphantly with a soccer ball under her arm, and even Fluttershy holding a bunny with a shy smile.

The girls gasped in unison, leaning in closer to inspect the photos.

“Oh, my stars,” Rarity whispered, gently touching one of the photos as if it might vanish. “These are real, aren’t they?”

“They’re so vivid,” Fluttershy murmured. “I can’t even tell they’re not from a camera…”

“This one’s from the carnival last month!” Pinkie exclaimed, pointing to a picture of us all on the Ferris wheel.

Rainbow grabbed one with her face on it, grinning. “Hey, this one’s me scoring that winning goal! Nice!”

Applejack tilted her head, looking impressed. “Well, I’ll be. If this don’t prove you’ve been keepin’ yourself on the straight and narrow, I don’t know what does.”

As the girls admired the photos, I noticed Discord attempting to sneak past the group, his tall, lanky form inching toward the cafeteria doors like a thief in the night. Without even looking, I reached out and grabbed him by the shoulder.

“Where do you think you’re going?” I said, pulling him back with ease.

The girls eyes darted between me and Discord. I gave them a reassuring thumbs-up before guiding him out of the cafeteria and into the hallway.

Once we were alone, I turned to face him, crossing my arms. “Listen, Discord. I get it, you’re here on ‘duty’ or whatever. But what’s the deal with all this sneaking around?”

Discord’s usual playful demeanor faded for a moment, replaced by something… sharper. “You had a dream last night, didn’t you?”

I blinked, caught off guard. “Yeah. So what about it?”

He glanced down the hallway, as if checking for eavesdroppers, then leaned in slightly. “Something is coming,” he said quietly. “I can feel it. There’s an artifact here, somewhere in this school. But every time I try to track it, it vanishes, and I lose ten minutes of my memory. It’s like… like someone’s erasing my steps.”

“What?” I asked, my brows furrowing. “You’re serious?”

He nodded. “Deadly serious. Something big is brewing, and it’s happening right under our noses.”

“But it’s been quiet for three months,” I said. “Why would someone bother now?”

Discord pointed a finger directly at my chest, his eyes narrowing. “Because someone has a grudge against you.”

I froze. “A grudge?”

“Exactly,” he said. “I’ve checked everyone, the Sirens, your past enemies, but none of them match. Whoever it is, they’re either someone you don’t even know, or worse…” His voice dropped. “Someone you know very well.”

His words sent a chill down my spine. I swallowed hard, trying to process what he was saying. “So… can you find out who it is? And take care of it?”

Discord’s demeanor shifted instantly, his playful smirk returning. “Oh, absolutely. That’s what I’m here for, after all. No need to worry, dear boy. I won’t bother you again… unless it’s absolutely necessary.”

I chuckled dryly at his words. “That’s funny. Someone else once said that to me,my mom. And not long after, she died.” My tone grew bitter. “I haven’t forgiven her, and I won’t. That's how my last protector fate, remember in what you've got yourself in.”

Discord looked at me, uncharacteristically quiet. For once, he seemed unsure of what to say. I shook my head, ending the conversation, and turned back toward the cafeteria.

When I returned to the table, Applejack raised an eyebrow. “What was all that fuss about?”

“Oh, it’s nothing,” I said, brushing it off.

Fluttershy tilted her head. “That Discord fellow… he’s not as bad as he looks, is he?”

“You’d be surprised.”I sat down, glancing at my tray, and immediately frowned. “Where’s my lasagna?”

Pinkie snickered. “Gone. Poof. Discord probably took it.”

I groaned, shaking my head. “Of course he did.”

Before we finished lunch and left for our last classes of the day, the girls laughed and we continued to talk. We all assembled outside the school after the final bell rung and made the decision to go to Sugarcube Corner.

I stopped in front of the doorway as we passed past the schoolyard. I felt the familiar buzz of magic emanating from it as my hand touched its surface. How could I have sealed such a thing? The strength it possessed was tremendous.

“Come on!” Sunset called, grabbing me by the collar and pulling me along.

I glanced back at the portal one last time before following her and the others.

Author's Note

Yooo, welcome again, this time longer chapter, i've seen that first one was well, let's say wasn't invited well, if you have any bad thoughts on in, mail them to me i will take them in and try to change it, i was ultra hyped to write a sequel, but again i'm used to hm ,,mean'' mail but it anguished my enthusiasm a little, anyway i hope you had fun reading.