“...As in Discord Discord?” Applejack remarked incredulously upon hearing Twilight's explanation of the situation.

“Yes!” Twilight exasperated at the farm mare.

It was then that Fluttershy stepped forward and spoke with a soft smile. “I don't think it's that big of a surprise. He can be very helpful.” She said proudly as she looked to her friends.

Their expressions didn't seem to mirror the Pegasus's faith at all.

“He can sense when there's a magical imbalance. The next time Tirek steals magic, Discord will be able to track him down!” The Alicorn explained farther and waited for her friends to take in this information for a few moments.

“So what are you supposed to do in the meantime?” Rainbow Dash asked curiously as she hovered in place while asking this question.

Upon hearing this, Twilight let out a dejected sigh. “Nothing. Unless of course one of you needs me to smile and wave.” She replied making a fake smile and waving motion as she spoke before allowing it to fade back into a depressed frown and began to walk towards the Everfree forest.

“Where are you going?” Spike asked curiously.

“No where in life it seems...” Twilight thought to herself dismally before she spoke up. “To the Castle of the Two Sisters. I'm not really needed anywhere else. Might as well catch up on some of my reading.” She remarked depressingly before she turned around and continued to walk towards the Everfree forest.

Each of Twilight's friends exchanged looks of concern and worry for a time before Rainbow Dash leaped off the ground and hovered in the air as she spoke. “You want some company?” She asked curiously.

“It has been a while since we visited the castle. Might be fun!” Applejack chimed in.

Twilight noticed her five friends following her now and allowed a smile to appear on her otherwise depressed facial features. Times like these really made her treasure having such wonderful friends. “Maybe I could use a little company right now.” she replied as the six entered the Everfree forest.

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The six mares began to shuffle through numerous books now, each one reading a book at a time for anything that may give them some insight on Tirek and any possible weaknesses he may have.

“Ah hate to say it but Ah don't think we're gonna be findin' anythin' on this Tirek character Twi.” Applejack remarked after she put down her tenth book.

“Yeah, I've been through five books already and let me tell you, every single one of them sucked!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed as she tossed the book she had finished reading behind her which happened to collide with Rarity's neatly stacked pile of books as it sailed through the air which tumbled the stack of books down on impact with the rogue piece of literature. Rarity glared at the cyan blue Pegasus in annoyance though Rainbow Dash was unaware of this.

“Let me ask you something Rainbow Dash, did you bother to even read past the first ten pages of any of the books you claimed to have read?” The unicorn asked with a mild glare which caused the cyan blue Pegasus to turn around and look at her guiltily.

“Well, uh, you see...” Rainbow Dash replied as she stumbled over her words for a few moments before she jumped over the ground and hovered in place. “That's not the point! If the book was about this Tirek guy, it would have said so at the beginning of the book!” She exclaimed defensively as she pointed a hoof at the white unicorn.

“Not necessarily, Rainbow. A lot of these books are very old and even if they don't refer to Tirek directly, they may reference something somewhere that may lead us to a clue as to how to defeat him.” Twilight remarked wisely which caused the unicorn and Pegasus to look at her as she closed a book she had just finished and set it to the side before opening another.

“Yes, and don't forget that Discord is risking his own magic by searching for Tirek alone.” Fluttershy added before her expression became fearful as she clinched the book she was holding against her chest firmly. “I-I don't know what I'd do if s-something h-sappened to him.” She added moments later as tears began to streak down her cheeks.

This breakdown by the yellow Pegasus caused all five of her friends to stop what they were doing and look at her with concerned expressions. Applejack was the first to speak up however as she walked over to the sobbing Pegasus and placed a hoof on her shoulder. “Don't ya be worryin your little head over this. Ah'm willin to bet that he's already tracking down varmint as we speak.” Applejack replied with a reassuring smile.

A sudden laugh from the book Fluttershy was holding caused the meek Pegasus to give a startled squeak as she flung the book from her hooves only for it to float mid-air. “Oh, you're talking about me, I presume?” Discord remarked as his face appeared on the face of the book with a smirk.

“How'd you guess?” Applejack asked sarcastically with a mildly annoyed expression at the draconequus as the book disappeared in a flash of magic revealing the draconequus's full body now though for some strange reason his ears were on fire.

“My ears were burning.” He quipped with a smirk, conjured a glass of water, and splashed against his face which put out the flames on his ears.

The draconequus was immediately tackled with a loving hug from the yellow Pegasus as she rubbed her head against his chest affectionately. “Oh, I've been so worried about you!” She exclaimed as she continued to hug him tightly.

“What are you even doing here, Discord?” Rainbow Dash asked curiously though her tone had an air of annoyance to it.

Discord then disappeared in a flash of magic which left the yellow Pegasus hugging mid-air for a brief time before she realized that he had reappeared a short distance away with a book in hand as he flipped the pages with a pair of reading glasses on his face. “Oh, just a bit of light reading before I head off on my extremely important mission.” He replied, in a flash of magic appeared in an army uniform, and proceeded to conjure a pull down map which he promptly pulled down. I suppose you all know that I've been tasked to capture a certain escapee.” he remarked aloud as he stared at them while the lead pipe that was now in his mouth seemed to exhale bubbles.

Spike whom had been silent till now gave a huff as he glared at the draconequus. “Big Deal.” he remarked sarcastically.

“You're right, Spike. It is a big deal.” Discord replied in a serious tone before he blew hard into his lead pipe which somehow managed to capture the young drake in a large bubble which floated up several fear before it popped though Rainbow Dash managed to catch Spike before he fell to the ground.

“Seems I possess a magic that gives me quite an important role in Equestria. Maybe they should make me an Alicorn princess.” He jeered and in yet another flash of magic, conjured fake purple wings, a crown, and a horn.

The sounds of faint cheering seemingly filled the room now as the draconequus's eyes seemed to gloss over as he exclaimed “Mmwah! Mmwah!” with kissing gestures.

Twilight's expression became rather peeved as this fiasco continued the more she stared at him.

This went on for a few moments longer before Rainbow Dash promptly knocked the crown on Discord's head. “In your dreams!” She exclaimed aloud with an annoyed glare at the draconequus.

“Oh, I never dream of such things.” Discord replied simply as he seemingly pushed the fake purple horn into his skull and moments later both his normal horns popped out in its place. “Ask Princess Luna.” He added moments later with a dull expression.

“Don't you have a creepy magic-stealin' villain to track down?” Applejack remarked aloud with an equally annoyed expression now.

“Besides, we already know what you dream about it.” Rainbow Dash added coyly which caused Discord to shift in place uncomfortably for a few moments before he regained his composure.

“Yes, yes, yes, of course.” He replied casually as he grabbed all six mares plus spike in a hug before he teleported everypony in front of the tree of harmony. “It's just that I couldn't help but notice that Twilight hasn't yet opened this little chest of hers.” He continued as he walked over to the chest, knocked on it, and then sat on top of it as he continued.

“I-I-It got me thinking, what if what's locked inside is something that could help her prove her royal worth?” He said with a thoughtful expression before he stood off of the chest and began to walk over to Twilight. “I only bring it up because she said that she's been feeling like her role as a princess doesn't equate to much.” He finished as he reached out his claw hand, placed on Twilight's lower lip and seemed to force it to hang limply in a pouty fashion.

Upon hearing this, Pinkie Pie gave a thoughtful expression for a moment before she looked up at the draconequus and pointed an accusing hoof. “Wait a minute! How do you know how she was feeling?!” She exclaimed with a glare.

“Oh, my. Is eavesdropping not the way you're supposed to find out what your best pals are up to?” He replied feigning ignorance before he began to feign sadness as he continued to speak. “Woe is me. Will I ever learn the intricate nuances of being a good friend?” He said mockingly as he placed his lion's paw on one branch of the tree of harmony and hung from it as he spoke before he looked up at the smile with a smug smirk.

The five didn't even bother to make any motion to reply to this statement as they knew he was simply mocking them at this point.

Upon realizing that his obvious joke wasn't being met with laughter he cleared his throat with a mildly nervous expression. “Well in any case, I suppose now is as good a time as any for me to make my exit.” He said as he conjured up a mini-motorcycle, rode off, and disappeared in a flash of magic a few short feet later.

“And good riddance!” Applejack exclaimed with a glare.

“Hey! That wasn't very nice!” Fluttershy exclaimed with a glare at the farm pony whose glare instantaneously became one of guilt as she looked at the yellow Pegasus.

“Sorry, Fluttershy. It's just that he can get a might annoyin' at times.” The farm pony replied as her eyes darted to the corners of her eyes nervously.

Suddenly without warning, Discord reappeared in a flash of magic just behind the six. “ Oopsie-doopsie, I almost left with the little journal you've all been keeping. What a fascinating read. Haven't you girls just learned so much?” He stated simply as he flipped through the pages of the journal. “I've bookmarked a few of the more interesting passages. You really should take a look!” He added as he looked at Twilight and somehow managed to balance the book on her horn.

Discord then leaned down so that his face was just a few inches from Fluttershy's. “We're still on for that date later, aren't we, Fluttershy?” He asked in a whisper.

Fluttershy smiled warmly at her coltfriend as she gave him a quick peck on the cheek. “I wouldn't miss it.” she said softly much to Discord's joy as his facial expression seemed to look positively ecstatic at the moment he heard this.

“Well, I'll bring the cucumber sandwiches...!” He replied in a sing-song voice as he conjured a door, opened it, walked inside, and slammed it behind him which disappeared in a flash of magic moments later.

After she was sure that he was really gone this time, the farm pony let out a sigh. “Sometimes Ah think the reformed Discord is more obnoxious than the before-he-was-reformed Discord.” Applejack remarked with an annoyed expression as she looked to her five friends.

“Indeed.” Rarity added with an agreeable nod.

“But he could be right, couldn't he? What if there is something important in that chest?” Fluttershy asked curiously which got all six mares to each give a thoughtful expression.

“Well, we can figure this out later. It's already well past mid-day and I don't know about you fillies but I'm hungry.” Twilight remarked with a smile to which the other five agreed.

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After a short fifteen minutes of parting ways to get everything, the six mares met up with one another at the usual spot under the tree that they usually met and had a picnic together for a few hours.

“Well, I don't know about y'all but Ah'm plum stuffed! Ah think Ah'll head back home and work off these pounds Ah just shoved down my gullet in the orchard for a few hours before Ah spend the rest of the day relaxin.” Applejack remarked aloud with a soft pat on her belly.

“I don't know how you can be stuffed A-J, when Fluttershy ate half the food we brought over.” Rainbow Dash remarked with a mildly annoyed expression on her face only for the farm pony to slap her upside the back of the head with a glare. “What?!” She exclaimed as if she hadn't realized what she had said was rude as her other four friends glared at her while Fluttershy simply remained quiet as she hid behind her mane.

“That reminds me. Nurse Redheart wanted me to bring you to the hospital sometime for a pregnancy test.” The Alicorn remarked which caused all five mares to suddenly gawk at her in shock.

“Ya-ya mean that Discord really knocked her up?!” The farm mare sputtered out without thinking.

“Oh wowie! That's so awesome! Fluttershy's gonna be a mommy!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed joyfully as she hugged the yellow Pegasus in an airtight hug that seemed to cut off the mare's circulation to her head as he it began to turn blue before she let the Pegasus go at which point Fluttershy gave a few short but quick gasps to catch her breath.

“Lets not jump the fence fillies. We don't know if she's really pregnant or not yet.” Twilight replied calmly as she looked at her friends.

“Darling, while I'm no expert on pregnancy, our dear Fluttershy has, in the last week, had enough mood swings to give even Pinkie Pie a clear run for her bits, cleaned out her storage twice, and just yesterday asked me to make her a cucumber, mayonnaise, and peanut butter sandwich!” Rarity remarked though she gave a slight cringing expression as she mentioned the sandwich.

“Ya gotta admit, Twilight. That kinda really does scream pregnant.” Rainbow Dash remarked as she looked at Fluttershy now.

“We still can't make that assumption without proof though! I don't want to get Fluttershy's hopes up and then find out she's not.” Twilight retorted with a mildly annoyed expression at her friends now.

“Well, what the hay we waitin around here for then? Lets go get that test done!” Applejack said with a big grin to which the other four agreed while Fluttershy continued to remain silent and Twilight give a humored sigh.

“I'm not sure all six of us plowing into the hospital just for a simple pregnancy test is such a great idea though.” Twilight replied with a mildly concerned expression as she spoke now.

“Nonsense darling! We're her closest friends!” Rarity replied as she walked over to Fluttershy and placed a hoof on her head as she smiled down on her.

“Yeah! And if you think we're just going to sit around and wait for the news from you then you better clean out those cobwebs from that walking library you call a brain!” Rainbow Dash quipped with a big grin.

Upon hearing this, the Alicorn let out a lighthearted laugh as she rolled her eyes at them. “Fine. But we still need to know if Fluttershy wants to go and have the test done in the first place you know.” She said and then turned to look at Fluttershy.

All eyes were on Fluttershy now and this fact made the yellow Pegasus suddenly become very nervous. “N-Now?” She asked meekly as she stared at the five.

“Of course now! I can't wait to throw a 'Fluttershy is going to be a mommy' party!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed as she bounced up and down in place.

“We don't wish to pressure you darling but it would be prudent to find out as quickly as possible in order to prepare for the foal. Don't you think?” Rarity added as she looked at the quivering Pegasus.

Fluttershy remained silent for a little longer, the eyes of her five friends not making this any easier for her. Finally, she stood up, closed her eyes, and sighed. “Okay then. Lets go.” She said softly which was met with cheers from her five friends.

The six then quickly trotted over to the Ponyville hospital and walked through the front door much to Nurse Redheart's shock. “Sorry Nurse Redheart but the possibility of Fluttershy being pregnant sort of slipped out.” Twilight stated sheepishly to the nurse mare whom giggled softly in response to this statement.

“It's quite alright, Twilight.” Nurse Redheart replied as she walked over to the five and looked at Fluttershy with a warm smile. “So, shall we get the test underway?” She asked softly to which Fluttershy nodded nervously but silently.

The nurse pony then walked to the back room and came out with a needle in one hoof much to the shock and mild terror of the shy and meek Pegasus. “Withdrawing blood is the quickest way to get the results.” Nurse Redheart remarked wisely upon noticing the yellow Pegasus's scared expression.

“Is-Isn't there another way?” She asked softly, her voice quivering slightly as she spoke.

“Well, yes there is.” The earth pony replied.

“Oh? What is it?” Fluttershy asked as she felt relief wash over her.

“A urinary test.” She stated simply.

Upon hearing this, all six mares exchanged mildly disgusted glances at one another.

“Ewwww!” Pinkie Pie blurted out suddenly much to nurse Redheart's amusement as she gave a light laugh at the party mare's outburst.

“Though that type of test can take days to return a result and I'm under the impression that you want to know as quickly as possible, correct?” Nurse Redheart asked curiously.

“Just how quickly are we talking about?” Rainbow Dash asked curiously which caused the mare to look at the cyan blue Pegasus.

“A blood test can return results in as little as an hour.” The earth pony replied to Rainbow Dash before she looked back at the still nervous Pegasus. “It's up to you, Fluttershy.” She said softly as she looked at her.

Fluttershy glanced at the needle and felt her nerves get more tense, looked at her friends who were quietly and patiently awaiting her reply, then back to the needle once more.

Fluttershy then took a deep breath and steeled her nerves before letting out a long-winded sigh. “I'll take the needle.” She said finally.

“Very well, hold still if you would.” Nurse Redheart instructed as she tapped the tip of the needle with her hoof and began to move towards the quivering Pegasus with it.

“Uh, I'll hold her still for you. We don't need her suddenly jumping away no sooner you stick that thing in, right?” Rainbow Dash remarked taking note of how much Fluttershy was shaking at the moment along with her knowledge of how her friend tends to react to things that scare her.

Nurse Redheart paused in her approach the Pegasus's lower right leg and nodded. “If you think she may recoil from the sting, then by all means do so. The last thing we need is her unintentionally injuring herself.” Nurse Redheart remarked as she waited for the cyan blue Pegasus to step behind Fluttershy and brace herself against the shaking Pegasus for any recoil so she could hold her still.

Once the nurse was sure that Rainbow Dash had Fluttershy properly secured, she resumed her approach to the yellow Pegasus's right leg.

Just as Rainbow Dash had predicated, no sooner the needle had punctured the mare's leg, she suddenly attempted to recoil and hop backward but thanks to the cyan blue Pegasus, she held her firm as the nurse withdrew blood from the Pegasus whose eyes were tearing up at the moment.

Fluttershy slammed her eyes shut in an attempt to ignore the stinging sensation and mild throbbing in her right leg as blood was withdrawn. Yet as quickly as the pain came, it vanished mere seconds later.

“There. All finished.” Nurse Redheart's voice said at which point the Pegasus's edged one eye open to notice the mare placing a bandage on the spot where she had poked her with the needle moments before. She then let out a sigh of relief as the mare walked back towards the back room.

“It'll be an hour as I said. Feel free to wait around till then.” Nurse Redheart said warmly before she disappeared into the back room.

“See Fluttershy? It wasn't that bad.” Twilight said reassuringly as she patted the Pegasus on the shoulder.

“Y-Yeah. I guess you're-!” Fluttershy began to say until the sight of a small stain of blood where the nurse had placed the bandage formed. The next thing to happen was the sound of a goat seemingly ringing out as the Pegasus suddenly hopped up and fell squarely on her back with all four legs standing straight as flagpoles in the air.

ONE HOUR LATER...

The six mares waited in their respective chairs with the exception of Rainbow Dash whom hovered back and forth as if she were an expecting father of some sort. All six mares immediately turned to look at the earth pony as she returned with a wide smile on her face.

“Congratulations, Fluttershy! You're going to be a mother!” She exclaimed joyfully at which point Fluttershy's friends huddled around her and cheered for her.

“Oooh yeaaaah! This is so awesome!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed excitedly.

“Now I get to throw you a 'Fluttershy is going to be a mommy' party!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed as she hopped around the five.

“I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now, darling! Congratulations!” Rarity exclaimed as she hugged Fluttershy.

“I'm very excited but a little nervous.” Fluttershy admitted meekly as she smiled at the five.

“You're 'nervicited'! It's like you wanna jump up and down and yell 'YAY ME!!' But you also wanna curl up in a teeny-tiny ball and hide at the same time!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed with a big grin.

“You do realize that's not a real word, right?” Applejack remarked with a curious glance at the party mare.

“Thanks fillies. I can't wait to tell Discord though. He's going to be so happy.” Fluttershy remarked as she thought of her coltfriend though the thought of what he was doing at the present time made her feel worried though she made sure her friends couldn't tell.

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A lone unicorn stood motionless and paralyzed as a hooded figure seemingly began to drain him of his magic until he fell to the ground dazed but alive.

The hooded figure seemed to glow and grow in size now as his body tensed up due to the new source of magic he had absorbed. He then looked to his left and noticed yet another lone unicorn with a tornado cutiemark who didn't seem to have noticed what he had done.

As silent as a lion stalking its prey, the hooded figure sneaked up behind the lone unicorn and was about to drain his magic as well when suddenly the unicorn turned to face him with a familiar face that halted the hooded figure in his tracks.

“Tirek, I presume?” Discord greeted, rolling his tongue in his greeting of the hooded figure.

Tirek lowered his arms in shock as he realized just who it was that he was looking at. “Discord. You're free?” He asked with a look of mild disbelief at the draconequus.

In a flash of magic, the draconequus morphed into a birdlike form and spread his wings. “As a bird.” He said proudly.

Tirek then closed his eyes and bowed slightly to the draconequus as he spoke.”I commend you on your escape.” he said respectfully.

It was then that Discord morphed back into his normal appearance, however his expression suddenly became stern. “I'm afraid the feeling isn't mutual.” He said grudgingly as he snapped his fingers at which point a pair of hand-cuffs tied together by a chain appeared on Tirek's wrists.

Tirek gasped in shock at his chains and narrowed his eyes at the draconequus before attempting to fire a beam of magic at Discord yet the draconequus's head seemed to split in two, effectively dodging the attack. “Oh, I should have known you would want to have Equestria all to yourself.” He said with a scowl as he glared at Discord.

Discord stood in place now swirling a police baton in one hand as he sported an entire policeman ensemble as he stared at him. “Oh, I'm not doing this for me. I'm doing it for my friends.” He said in a lighthearted manner as he tossed the police baton in the air, leaned in so that he was face to face with the centaur. “Just between the two of us, it's mostly for Fluttershy.” He whispered followed by the sound of a squee leaving his mouth before he leaned back.

“Fluttershy? You're not saying you're friends with ponies?” Tirek asked in sheer disbelief of what he was hearing.

Suddenly, Discord conjured a cake and burst from within it as he shouted “Surprise!” An action that caused the centaur to shield his face from the oncoming cake and icing as it splattered against his robes.

He then narrowed his eyes at Discord. “I am surprised that someone with your intellect does not see this 'friendship' is but a new form of imprisonment. Clearly you've had to abandon your true nature to stay in their good graces.” Tirek said as he watched Discord play a harp for a few moments with a halo floating above his head before he tossed it behind himself.

“I've done nothing of the sort!” He denied only to realize that the halo still was floating above his head at which point he waved at it as if to cast it away which caused the halo to seemingly flap away from over his head.

“Oh, please, I've seen this before. But he was always weak minded. You are Discord, you are legend, you cannot fall into the same trap that claimed my brother! Help me to grow strong, and be rewarded with something far greater than friendship. Freedom.” He said simply as he attempted to shower the draconequus with praise.

“Oh, but I do have something greater than friendship already.” Discord remarked with a smirk.

“Oh?” Tirek asked curiously as he looked at draconequus.

“Yes, you see Tirek. I Discord, unlike you, have discovered love. Something that we both know you would never touch, even with a five foot pole.” Discord replied with a grin as he conjured a five foot pole for Tirek who found himself holding said pole. At the same time, Discord also conjured a beating pink heart a short few inches away from the tip of the pole as he grinned at him.

Sure enough, Tirek looked as if he was going to be sick to his stomach as she tossed the pole to the ground and narrowed his eyes at the draconequus once again. “Oh come now Discord. Do you truly believe that you have fallen in love with a... pony?”

“Do fish fly?” Discord replied as he crossed his arms and looked away from the centaur now.

Tirek gave a thoughtful glance at the draconequus now as though he was attempting to think of something to say. “You don’t mean to say…” Tirek began to say, all emotion draining from his face.“Y-You h-haven’t a-actully, b-been…” The centaur remarked aloud his expression of pure disbelief as he gawked at the draconequus seemingly unable to finish saying the obvious.

Discord then grinned deviously at him with a sneer. “Why yes, Tirek. I have.” He remarked aloud as he conjured a pull down screen, It showed a live action movie of him screwing Fluttershy in her bedroom.

Tirek’s jaw dropped as he stared slack-jawed as the movie continued to play. “Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh…” Tirek stuttered out, unable to say anything due to the sheer shock of the movie before him.

As if to further mock the centaur, the draconequus snapped his finger at which point a scoreboard appeared with Discord’s name and Tirek’s name displayed on it and as if in sync to each thrust he gave Fluttershy in the video, Discord’s score counter began to count upward, a loud dinging sound echoing out each time the number went up.

“What the buck is wrong with you?!” Tirek managed to blurted out as he continued to gawk at him.

Tirek was losing this mental battle and he knew it. If he wanted to convince this draconequus to aid him, he needed some kind of leverage. The trouble was finding such leverage. “So, this Fluttershy. She truly allows you to be yourself and makes you happy?” He asked curiously, once again looking for any uncertainty in the draconequus's expression.

“But of course she does! She has taught me that as long as I keep my chaos to a tame degree, it is perfectly okay to have fun.” He replied as he looked back at the centaur at which point Tirek found himself wearing a party hat along with a kazoo in his mouth.

The centaur quickly spit out the kazoo and tossed the party hat to the ground and growled. “You are as blind as my brother was Discord! Don't you see that she has tamed you?! Instead of allowing you to be the master of chaos that you are, she has reduced you to petty childish pranks yet she claims that she loves you? Don't make me laugh Discord!” Tirek exclaimed as he bawled up a fist at the draconequus.

“I expected such a response from you Tirek. After all, you do not know what love is.” Discord replied as he conjured a picture of Fluttershy in a frame and kissed it. “Besides, it's not as if I can not wreak major chaos whenever I want! I simply do not out of respect for Fluttershy and my friends!”

“Is that so? Then do so now then.” Tirek challenged with a sneer.

“N-Now?” Discord asked with a worried expression as he looked back at the centaur.

“Yes now, Discord. If you truly are free to wreak chaos when ever you wish, do so now. It does not even have to be that big. Simply turn a small portion of this town upside-down and I will believe you.” Tirek stated simply.

Discord gave a nervous glance around himself as if some kind of invisible eyes were upon him for a moment before he snapped his fingers and caused a small part of the town to turn upside-down only for him to almost immediately snap his fingers again and return the part of town to its normal state.

“What was that?! You didn't even leave it as it was for more than two seconds!” Tirek remarked looking unconvinced.

“I do not need to prove myself to you of all creatures!” He exclaimed as he crossed his arms and looked away from the centaur once again.

“You see? They have tamed you!” He pointed out as he made a motion with his hand at the draconequus.

Tirek could see it now, the hint of uncertainty in the draconequus expression though faint, was now apparent. He just needed one last big push to convenience him.

Tirek let a dejected sigh as he lowered his head towards the draconequus. “Poor Discord. Poor, deceived, Discord...” Tirek said aloud feigning pity for the draconequus.

“Deceived? What are you going on about now Tirek?” Discord inquired with a suspicious glance at the centaur.

“No, No. There's no point in saying anything more. It's become more than clear to me that you are more than happy living a lie. Send me back to Tartarus now. I know a lost cause when I see one.” Tirek continued doing his best to keep feigning his expression despite the sneer that threatened to form on his face.

Discord's eyes narrowed towards the centaur as he stared at him now. “A lost cause? Living a lie? Explain yourself!” Discord exclaimed with a glare.

“I only mean to say that this Fluttershy, has you wrapped around the tip of her hoof. She knows you would never do anything to defy her. I'd even go as far as to assume it was Celestia whom tasked her with 'taming you' even.” Tirek continued making sure to keep him expression sympathetic as he spoke.

Discord's expression became thoughtful for a moment. “Come to think of it, Celestia did ask my dear Fluttershy to reform me...” Discord remarked only for him to look up and glare at the centaur. “I see what you are trying to do Tirek! Did you really think you could pull one over on Discord?!” The draconequus exclaimed as he snapped his finger which opened the portal to Tartarus behind the centaur.

Tirek gave a fearful glance at the portal and immediately realized he needed to up the ante fast. “Oh come now, Discord. Your mind is already set on sending me back to my prison, what would I have to gain by saying such things now?”

“Your feeble last second attempts at changing my mind of course.” Discord replied confidently as he raised his claw hand. “Any last words, Tirek?” He asked with a sneer.

“Why yes. As a matter-of-fact I do.” He replied as he mind raced to think of a valid argument to make the draconequus further doubt himself. “Celestia was wise to have this Fluttershy 'reform you'. After all, if she was good enough to pull the wool over the eyes of even the great Discord, then I would have no chance against her.” Tirek remarked as he stared at the draconequus.

Discord stared at him intently for a time before he smirked, snapped his finger which caused the portal to disappear, conjured a bowl of popcorn, and a couch before he sat on it and looked at him. “Oh, I need to hear this little yarn your about to spin. Go ahead, tell me how my dear Fluttershy had managed to, how did you put it?” He asked as he feigned a thoughtful expression. “Pull the wool over the eyes of even the great Discord.” He remarked. “This should be an amusing tale in deed.” he added.

“Where to begin?” Tirek mused aloud with a thoughtful expression. He had bought himself time, now he just needed to convenience him to join his side. “It's more than obvious to me that you'd do just about anything for her right?” The centaur inquired curiously.

“Oh yes but I fail to see where you're going with this.” He replied still smirking at the centaur.

Tirek's mind once again raced to think of a follow-up to this. He needed something, anything to make him doubt Fluttershy's love. It was then something managed to creep its way into his racing thoughts. She wouldn't possibly... would she? It was a gamble but up till now, most of Tirek's statements have been gambles.

“J-Just a thought though as disgusting as it may be, has she by chance invited other mares over to your sexual escapades? “ He asked curiously.

Discord's expression suddenly went from smirking to uncertainty once again. “Well, yes but I fail to see your point.” he remarked with a curious look.

“Bingo!” Tirek thought to himself deviously as he cleared his throat to continue. “Oh my, that is some disturbing information indeed my friend.” Tirek replied as he once again feigned pity for the draconequus.

“Disturbing? How?” Discord inquired curiously as the couch and bowl of popcorn disappeared in a flash of magic as he stood looking at the centaur with a suspicious glance.

“Has it ever occurred to your keen mind that she may be inviting them over for more than simply your benefit?” Tirek asked as he bawled up a fist as if to say this very thought angered even him.

“D-Don't be absurd! She simply invites them over because she knows I enjoy watching two mares go at it while I have sex with her!” Discord exclaimed though he looked visibly shaken by this mere thought and Tirek knew he had the draconequus on the ropes now.

“Oh? Tell me Discord, if she truly loved you as much as you say, what need would she have for another mare in the room when you two are, making love?” Tirek asked fighting the urge to retch on the spot due to asking such a question.

“Th-That's not the point!” Discord stuttered out as he glared at the centaur now.

“But it is the point, my friend! While what you said earlier was true regarding my hatred for...ugh, love. I am not oblivious to the obvious facts that I am seeing that this mare has cleverly blinded you to! Tell me Discord, do you know what she does when you are not around and is in need of... sexual satisfaction?” Tirek asked as he pointed a finger at the draconequus.

“Of course I do! She... that is to say...” Discord almost immediately retorted only to feel his words falter as he realized in fact that he did not know what she did to relieve herself when he was not around. “You can't honestly be implying what I think you are...” The draconequus remarked as he narrowed his eyes at the centaur, growling as he said these words.

“I'm afraid I am, Discord. If you do not know what she's doing when you are not around, whose to say that she is not messing with mares when you are not around?” Tirek asked as he narrowed his eyes back at the draconequus.

“Fluttershy would never...” Discord began to say only to seemingly trail off as tears began to form in his eyes threatening to stream from them.

“Wouldn't she?! Pull the wool from over your eyes my friend and see the truth! She knows you would do anything for her, she has forced you to reject your true self, and as you, yourself have told me, has invited mares over on more than one occasion for your sexual ventures as if you alone weren't enough to satisfy her lust! How could a mare who claims to love you do such things? Ask yourself this, Discord!”

“S-Stop it!” Discord sputtered out as he struggled to keep himself from breaking down in front of the centuar.

“She's nothing more than a two-timing-”

“D-Don't say another word!”

“-Con-artist-”

“Sh-Shut up!”

“Who uses you as nothing more than a sex toy to satisfy herself when you are around!”

Discord roared at the top of his lungs as he snapped his fingers which caused Tirek to be trapped in a guillotine contraption with the blade hanging just above his head. “S-Say another word and I'll... I'll...” Discord exclaimed as he claw hand shook furiously.

“You'll do what, Discord? Cut off my head for speaking the truth?” Tirek asked as he looked at the draconequus whose eyes streamed with tears as he looked at the centaur. “I understand that hearing this must hurt you greatly. And what better way to extract your revenge against the mare who scorned you than by turning her world upside-down in a way that only the master of chaos can. Join me, Discord, and reclaim your greatness. Unless, of course, 'pony sextoy' is the role you've always wanted to play in this world.” Tirek asked with a sneer as he looked at Discord whom stared at the picture of Fluttershy as it floated mid-air next to him.

---------------------------------------------------

“Fluttershy,your next appointment is next month on the twelfth, don't forget it.” Nurse Redheart said with a smile as she finished filing the required paperwork and handed the appointment paper to the Pegasus.

“Thanks Nurse Redheart and I won't.” Fluttershy said and let out a blissful sigh as she and her five friends began to walk towards the front doors of the hospital.

“Ah still can't believe this happenin but we got proof now.” Applejack remarked with a smile as they approached the door.

“I know right?! This is beyond awesome!” Rainbow Dash chimed in.

“I can only imagine what Fluttershy must be feeling right now. Can you even put it into words?” Twilight asked as she looked at the yellow Pegasus.

“Well, um, it's makes me feel really-” Fluttershy began to say when suddenly three emotions struck her like a bolt of lightning and filled her entire being.

Fluttershy gave a started gasp as these three emotions struck her, fell to her rump, and began to hyperventilate much to the shock and horror of her friends.

“Fluttershy?! What's wrong! Say something!” Twilight exclaimed as Nurse Redheart whom had immediately noticed this turn of events came rushing over to her.

The quivering Pegasus however couldn't utter a single word in response as she continued to hyperventilate. Each emotion continued to surge through her being, rendering her unable to move or say anything. What terrified her the most however was the fact that at the center of these three emotions, she could see Discord's smiling face.

Fluttershy's vision began to blur and she soon began to feel herself lose consciousness. The very last thing she saw before she passed out was Nurse Redheart's mouth saying “Breathe, Fluttershy. Breathe!” though she couldn't hear it...

Author's Notes:

Ya know that sixth sense people sometimes have when they know something terrible has happened to their lover but they don't know what? They can't explain how they know but they "just know".

This just happened to Fluttershy.