Twilight was putting away books happily, her wings at her side. She had chosen after her coronation to stay in Ponyville for a year or two, just to try and get used to her wings. Princess Celestia and her sister, Princess Luna, had agreed completely. Twilight smiled, thinking of her new Princess Hood. It would be tough going, she knew, but she was certain she could do it.

There was a soft knock at the door. She walked to the door and opened it, and there stood an old foe and new friend. “Hello, Twilight. Or, should I call you Princess now?”

She chuckled at the pony in front of her. He looked so calm and orderly, but there was no mistaking that voice. “Discord, what’s brought you here? Come to eat more of my books?”

Discord chuckled slightly, making a pained face. “That was ages ago, Princess. Besides, back then, I was still trying to destroy friendship.”

She chuckled and let him in. “Please, Discord, we’re friends now. Call me Twilight.”

He smiled at her. “Alright, Twilight. Why are you all alone here in the library? Where did that little dragon of yours go?”

Twilight chuckled. “He’s off to see his little phoenix friend. He won’t be back for a few weeks.”

Discord smiled lightly. “I’d be happy to help you sort out these books if you need. Seems you have quite a lot to put away.”

Twilight smiled at him, knowing this was a sign of their friendship. He never would have done something like this, way back when. “I’d appreciate the help, thanks.”

He smiled and began to work on sorting through the old books, levitating them to their shelves. Twilight moved to another area of the library, leaving Discord alone with the books. He smiled to himself and poofed up an old book, leather bound and worn by time. The book had notes written all throughout the inside, all written in what looked to be Celestias writing.

He made his face confused and troubled, walking over to Twilight with the book. “Twilight, what book is this? There’s no note on where it goes.”

Twilight looked at the book, confused. “Well, that’s strange… I don’t remember ever having this one…” Just as he had expected, Twilights first action was to flip open the book and look through it. “Wait… this is Princess Celestia’s hoof writing! Why on earth would I have this?”

Discord shrugged. “Maybe Spike got the book from her and forgot to mention it?”

Twilight nodded half mindedly, already ingrained into her book. “Yeah, maybe…” Discord smiled as she sat with the book. “I suppose I can resort the books tomorrow… I want to get to the bottom of this.”

Discord smiled happily. “Well, I’ll leave you to your book, Twilight. Have fun reading it.”

Twilight nodded. “Yeah-huh…”

Discord walked outside and laughed to himself. Today was the day his game finally kicked up, and he couldn’t be more excited. He had been planning this game for years now, ever since Celestia and Luna had dethroned him. He had carefully maneuvered his game pieces, at one point making his own to play. Now that they had all fallen into place, it was time to start.

Walking through the town, nopony was outside. It was early yet, and most were enjoying their breakfast or just waking up. He poofed up 8 small figurines, levitating them. Celestia, Luna, Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Rarity. All 6 of the Elements of Harmony and the sun and moon princesses rested in his hoof.

He smiled. “Time for round 1.”