Return of Disharmony

Chapter 9

The End…The End…The End…The End. Over and over these two words plagued Twilight’s mind as she sat motionless and silent within the cell she had been put in. The End… of your life, your friends lives, and of Equestria itself and you’re to blame. Deep down Twilight knew that last accusation wasn’t true but the pain and stress she had been put through the past few days meant she wasn’t thinking straight. She hadn’t eaten in a while, she had no idea what time it was, she also didn’t know about how the rest of Equestria was doing; nor did she care. She had been defeated. As she began to cry a new voice appeared in her head that only made her cry more. It was the voice of Discord.

“Awwww, poor Twilight Sparkle, it began so hopeless and weak.Hahaha, you’re pathetic. Thinking you could stop me; well I proved you wrong I didn’t even need to capture all of your friends to take over… just you. Just as suddenly as it came, the voice left leaving her once again alone with her thoughts.

Discord’s last statement brought back that one thought she had tucked away, that one hope, that one speck of light she still held on to. Fluttershy...

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For what seemed like hours the five and the princesses sat in their cells and mourned in their hearts. They heard the occasional shriek of a passing changeling or the squeak of a rat in the corner but other than that the world around them stayed quiet. That was the first indicator that changed when something was wrong. Not too long after the guards had left them there was frantic shouting and the clanking of metal coming towards their cell. Another thing that rarely changed was that there were never more than two guards that stayed near their cell for guarding purposes. When Discord, Chrysalis, and Slash came down the stairs they brought at least ten to their side. The cell door flung open bathing the room with light. As Twilight closed her eyes to block the light she was grabbed by Discord and brought closer.

“Where is she?!” Discord shouted, grabbing Twilight by the neck.

“W-*cough*-who?” Twilight asked, gasping for air.

“You’re meaningless friend, the one that got away, FLUTTERSHY.” Discord spat out in anger.

“She’s safe and out of harm’s way, no thanks to you!” Rarity shouted angrily at Discord.

Discord snapped his fingers and a muzzle instantly appeared over Rarity’s face. She cursed out at him, muffled by the muzzle, but everyone could tell she was furious.

“I was talking to her.” Discord said motioning to Twilight.

“She…ran away.” Twilight said defeated.

Twilight thought Discord was there only to mock her until he continued.

“No…she didn't. I have heard that some of the changelings have seen her around the castle and I think she’s coming to break you guys out.” Discord said quickly.

“She…came back?” Twilight said hopefully.

“Unlucky for her.” Chrysalis began “My changelings will bring that poor, worthless, timid pony to our darkest dungeo-”

“NOW STOP THERE!!!!” Twilight shouted cutting Chrysalis off. “I know Fluttershy can be timid at times but she is not worthless. I know that if she is here she would stop you both!”

“Oh you would like that wouldn’t you?” Discord said.

Suddenly the ground shook a little catching Discord off guard.

“What…was that?” Chrysalis said a little confused and annoyed.

The ground shook once more and the wind began to howl outside.

“I’ll check just calm down.” Discord said as he walked over to the wall.

“How dare you.” Said a voice faintly from outside the cell wall.

Discord put his face against the wall.

“How dare you!” Said the voice a little louder.

Discord snapped his fingers and made a small window in front of his face.

“HOW DARE YOU!!!!!” The large voice shouted.

Just as Discord looked through the window his eyes widened and a look of pure terror came across his face.

“Uh oh.” He muttered.

It all happened so fast and Discord just couldn't move in time. The walls came crashing in and large bricks crushed
Discord and all of the changelings except Queen Chrysalis and Slash. Also some very large bricks came toppling down on the chains and shackles breaking them off allowing Twilight and her friends to escape.

“FLUTTERSHY!!!” They all shouted with joy.

Fluttershy blushed for a moment at her recognition then continued her mission. “Climb aboard.” she shouted extending her wing to the ground. The friends and the princesses climbed on and Fluttershy began her escape just as Discord reappeared. He looked disheveled from the bricks but he was alright.

“GET THEM!!!!!!!!” He boomed magnifying his voice to reach the entire castle.

Just then thousands of changelings flew down from the top of the castle but they were too late; Fluttershy extended her gargantuan wings and they were off lost over the horizon.

“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Discord shouted. “We had them how could we let this happen?” He said as he tugged on his beard in frustration.

“Oh so now it’s we?” Chrysalis said annoyed.

“What do you mean by that?” Discord rebuked.

“Oh, I think you know what I mean Mr. I did this all on my own.” She replied.

“Oh well see here-”

“No you see here-”

As they continued to argue and walk out of the room with the few changelings present, Slash slowly walked to the edge and his horn began to glow an eerie green. “Remember your highnesses life would have been better if you stayed captured.” He said walking back with an evil grin on his face.

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“Fluttershy you came back for us!!!” Pinkie Pie said, giving the back of her head a hug.

“Of course,” Fluttershy said softly. “I would never leave you girls.”

“That was positively heroic.” Rarity said after removing her muzzle.

“Plus smashin’ Discord,” Applejack added. “That was a nice touch. Wasn’t she amazing Dash?”

“Are you kidding? Amazing doesn’t even cover it!!! You’d need a word that’s at least 20% cooler.” Dash said, enthusiastically.

“I want to formerly thank you for rescuing my sister and I.” Luna began. “Also how did you get this…um…big?”

“I was wondering the same thing.” Celestia stated. “Did Discord do this to you?”

“Somewhat.” Fluttershy said sheepishly.

“What do you mean by that?” Celestia asked.

“Allow me to explain,” Twilight began. “Discord planted a patch of poison joke which we accidentally ran through. These were effects it had on her. The same thing happened to my horn, and Rainbow Dash's wings, and to Rarity and Applejack's body swap.”

“Oh, I am sorry Twilight. I am sure we can get the cure; and thank you again for saving us Fluttershy. I am somewhat glad you had the size advantage on Discord. Although I’m sure you could have still saved us at your normal height Fluttershy.” Celestia said with a smile.

“T-thank you princess.” Fluttershy said with a blush.

Twilight looked around at her friends talking to the princesses and she walked over to Fluttershy’s shoulder.

“Fluttershy, why did you walk off when the changeling’s attacked?” Twilight whispered to Fluttershy.

“Well…I…uh…I was scared.” She began. “I was scared about what the changelings were going to do to you so I ran. Then I realized that I had to save you guys and with my size it wouldn't have been trouble. I searched for a window I could see you guys through but then I heard Discord shouting so I flew into the wall I thought he was at. I’m just glad none of you are hurt.”

“I’m glad you weren’t hurt.” Twilight said. “I thought that when you didn’t come for us that something had happened to you.”

“I was only gone for 20 minutes.” Fluttershy replied.

“Right, now where are you taking us?” Twilight said.

“I don’t know there are changelings all over Equestria. Where should we go?” Fluttershy asked, looking around the horizon.

Twilight thought for a moment then came up with an idea.

“I think I know of a place; one where the changelings would have to take it over the prince’s dead body.” She said pointing off into the distance.

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“Sir!!!! Sir!!!!” Said an overworked guard running toward his general. Shortly followed by his partner.

“Yes, what is it?” Asked his general.

“Changelings, Sir, they overran Equestria.”

“What?!” The general replied.

“Changelings, the shape shifting demon pony from beyond the Everfree forest, they have taken over Canterlot; and I think we know where they’ll head next.” The guard continued.

“That’s not all. There is also something large heading this way; something very large.” The other guard added.

The general paused for a moment to determine their next course of action.

“Prepare the troops for battle.” The leader said. “We are not letting our home get conquered.”

The guard left his general to go prepare the troops. The general then slowly walked over to a nearby window and looked over the calm peaceful city. Then his gaze shifted to the horizon in the direction of Canterlot.

“Not today.”