Canterlot Castle

Statue Garden

(Discord's POV)

Darkness. That's all there is. It taunts me. It mocks me. I've been stuck in this prison for a about one month now, and the celebration of my defeat since ended. But I've been doing some thinking since I was put back in here. Not about revenge, mind you.

Perhaps I've been going a bit too easy on them. But it isn't just that. I had been too cocky. Too arrogant. I was certain that my position as ruler of Equestria had been secured when Twilight had turned grey. But I was wrong. I truly had underestimated the "magic of friendship". I honestly did feel bad when she shed that tear and it formed into a broken heart, but I couldn't let my emotions get in the way of my conquest. I was too smart to allow that.

But I guess that could be debated now, because towards the end I let my arrogance get the better of me, and well, here I am, a garden decoration once more. Was this it? Had that been my last stand? I don't know, but being immortal has its perks, and eventually, I may be free once more. But it will be different. I'll plan ahead. They won't get the best of me again, I won't allow it. I had been too cocky to notice the bearers represented their elements once again, and it cost me. Big time. Maybe I can get Alfred to lend me some ghost types?

What made her so special anyways? How had she so easily broken free of my influence. Nopony had ever succeeded at doing that until she did it. But I was too foolish to notice until it was far too late. So, once again, here I am. Trapped in stone. This sucks. I wish something would happen, but everypony is too scared to visit me. I can't really blame them. The last time my statue had been visited, I had broken free, so why would anypony want to risk that again?

But that's just it. If nopony visits me, then there's no risk of me breaking out again, problem solved. But that was when I heard a noise I hadn't heard in so long. Hoof-steps. Had somepony finally worked up the courage to face me, or is it just my mind playing tricks on me? I still couldn't see, though I could hear, and I was certain I heard somepony clearing their throat.

"Hello Discord."

Come again? I swear I recognize that voice. Summoning what little magic I had, I used it to enhance my statue's eyesight. Blinking, mentally, my eyes focused onto...Sarah?

Sarah gave a small smile, "Hey Dissy, why the long face?"

.....Oh Faust that was bad

Sarah frowned, "Well then, to think you actually had a sense of humor."

I do have a sense of humor-! Hold on you can hear me!?

"Of course I can Dissy, you were the one who created a physic link between us." Suddenly a pink blob had appeared in front of Discord, blocking his sight.

"HIYA DADDY!!!"

That voice, "Screwball?"

The pink blur jumped into the arms of Sarah and giggled, "Yup! It's me daddy, and you won't believe the day we just had!"

Screwball... my abomination, she was okay. She was still okay! Oh how I wish I wasn't bound to this stone imprisonment. Is she still talking? Guess I should be paying attention, I can wallow in misery later.

"And then he transformed into a draconequus, and became my new Uncle! Brother! Um.... Brocle!"

"Another draconequess?" If I wasn't still trapped in stone, I'm sure my jaw would've dropped from that piece of information.

Sarah smiled knowingly, "Perhaps this will clear things up." Reaching behind her, she took out a large purple flower, the flower appeared to be made up of crystals.

"A Time Flower!?" How is that possible, Time Flowers don't exist in Equestria, only in the Crystal Empire, and that's been gone for years.

As if reading my mind, she answered, "I picked it before the empire disappeared, I kept it just in case I wanted to remember something."

I already had a feeling of what the memory was, but I didn't want to embarrass my only means of freedom, "So are you going to show me..... what ever Screwy said about a Draconequess ?"

"And a little more......" Sarah's eyes begun to fill up with tears, my heart clenched.

"What happened?"

"I think it's better to show you...."

(Tomas P.O.V.)

"You want us to WHAT!?"

The two guards besides Celestia growled at my lack of respect towards Celestia, though I can care less. Raising a hoof, she silence the two guards, "Tomas I simply want you and your team to go back to Ponyville, right along with Luna."

I gritted my teeth in frustration, "Celestia, we've been there before, and in case you forgot we ATTACKED THE PLACE NOT EVEN THREE WEEKS AGO!!!"

"How dare you talk that way to the princess!-"

"Shinning Armor, if you can't keep calm in this meeting, then I suggest you leave."

Shinning growled in frustration, but settled to glaring at Tomas through out the meeting.

Ignoring Armor, I continued,  "Look Celestia, I doubt that the ponies will be so forgiving for our attacks,"  

Celestia nodded and looked outside, following her gaze, we watch Luna beginning to raise the moon, "She still blames herself for the what happened," Hearing my silence, she continued, "I figured that this trip could be the perfect time for you five to get reacquainted, especially with Nightmare Night coming,"

"Nightmare Night?"

"It's a holiday that sprang up during yours and Luna's imprisonment."

'What?' "Luna was imprisoned?"

Celestia nodded sadly, "It's a long story."

"*Sigh* Fine I'll go," getting up from the my seat, I turned around and plucked Meowth from the two maids, "We're leaving."

Meowth struggled, not wanting to leave, "*Groan* Fine but at least put me down!" Ignoring the two shocked maids, I dropped Meowth, creating a loud thud. "Hey! Ya jerk!"

(??????)

"DiScOrD......LuNa.....CeLeStIa.....

CeLeStIa

.....CeLeStIa!

.....CELESTIA!!!!"  

"Angel Bunny, what's wrong?"

Fluttershy stared down at the frightened bunny, who refused to meet her gaze, "Are you hurt?" hesitantly, she reached out a hoof to calm the bunny, however as soon as she was at arms length, the bunny bolted and ran towards the large crowd of animals, "What's wrong with all of you?" She cried, noticing that all of the animals were shivering in fear.

"RRRRAAAAGGHHHHH!!!!"

Snapping her attention towards the Everfree, she began to quiver, "W-What w-was that?" As if to answer her question, two large red eyes snapped opened behind the trees. Before she even had the chance to scream, a loud gurgled screech echoed form the forest.

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