After an exhausting walk from Sweet Apple acres all the way to Canterlot the Duo had run across many ponies along the way. Most fled in fear except for a very few who stopped to talk to them. Although somewhat intimidated by Discord the ponies in question did not flee as Midnight was right next to him. Midnight had asked the ponies that stopped to talk to, to advise Twilight in Ponyville that the two were currently on a trek into Canterlot and would like to have an audience with the princess. After hours walking and floating along, and countless words exchanged in conversation, the two had finally reached Canterlot.

"Alright Discord, We are in the home stretch." He stopped as Discord appeared in an old school baseball jersey and began running in place then sliding into a home plate. Jumping up and cheering for himself.

"Ok smart ass." Midnight began again, only for Discord to turn into a donkey in a white lab coat mixing several concoctions of unknown liquids then giving a smile as it exploded in his face. Midnight gave a loud sigh, face hoofing. "Time to be serious my friend. That is if you want to remain mobile and in play for any said period of time." He said finally catching the draconequus' attention, who reappeared at Midnights side giving an annoyed look as he walked along with his arms crossed.

"Being serious is so boring. I honestly don't see the point in it." Discord groaned as they entered through the entrance gate to Canterlot.

"Being serious is fun." Midnight chuckled.

"Really? Please go on." Discord gave a yawn waving a hand in front of his mouth.

"You would be surprised with the ideas you can come up with in order to prank someone by sitting down and really thinking of something to do. I honestly think I could out prank you." Midnight smiled causing the draconequus to gawk in disbelief.

"You out prank the embodiment of chaos? Perish the thought. I feel insulted." He spoke as if hurt.

"Boo hoo. Need a hug?" Midnight picked causing Discord to chuckle.

"You are an absolute riot my friend. I do believe I will enjoy hanging out with you." He laughed.

"Sure. I'll take ya to the bar this weekend if all goes well in the castle. My treat."

"How about that. Already on a friends basis and your offering to take me out on a date?! What kind of girl do you think I am?" He spoke in mock shock turning his nose up and away as if insulted.

"A really ugly one. Think I'll need a bag this time around." Midnight grinned causing them both to burst out laughing as they came up to the gate of the castle.

"One other thing." Midnight spoke out catching his attention.

"Yes?" Answered Discord.

"If you cast any spell what-so-ever onto Celestia for any reason. I'll kill you on the spot." Midnights voice went cold as he looked at the draconequus causing him to slightly shudder before Discord broke out in laughter, slowly coming to a halt as he looked to Midnight.

"You're serious aren't you?" He spoke in slight shock.

"She is carrying my foal. I won't think twice about taking off your head if you do anything to her or my foal." He snorted causing Discord to slightly cower. "Friends don't hurt friends in any form or fashion. Pranks regarding their loved ones are strictly off limits. Understood?" Midnight spoke out causing him to nod.

"Good." Midnight smiled as he walked ahead toward the gate of the castle.

"Wow, didn't see that one coming. Wait a sec, foal? YOU MEAN YOU KNOCKED UP CELESTIA!?" He shouted in complete shock causing Midnight to face hoof.

"Yes, now shut yer trap, we are about to." He was cut off as a Unicorn guard stepped forward wielding a spear and pointing it at the two.

"HALT! Midnight Flame, and Discord of Equestria. You have been charged with treason against the throne. You will be placed under arrest at this point in time and brought before the princess' of Equestria to face judgement. Failure to comply will result in immediate extermination. Will you comply?" The guard spoke out as a barrage of other guards came out of a side door from the entrance in force, all of their horns glowing.

"I will comply, as will my friend." Midnight spoke as a Unicorn guard trotted up holding two collars in his magical grasp.

"My apologies your majesty." The unicorn spoke as he placed the collar around midnights neck and a ring over his horn. A magical field quickly being brought around his mid section holding his wings in place.

Discord stood there in disbelief for a moment as he watched what they did to Midnight. The pony began to walk toward him but stopped as he looked at the anger in his face.

"Discord! Remember what I told you. This was a possibility. I won't leave your side. Trust me as your friend." Midnight smiled nervously to the draconequus who gave a heavy sigh moving forward as a pair of cuffs and collar was placed onto him.

"Let's get this over with." Midnight said as they were escorted into the castle.

The two had finally made it inside of the castle and into the throne room where Celestia and Luna stood at their thrones. The element's of harmony standing in front of them in a V shape heading down the stairs from them. Elements powered and ready to strike if necessary.

"Midnight Flame!" Celestia boomed out in the royal whee shaking the very room and surprising everypony within the vicinity.

"You have been charged with Treason against the throne for aiding a fugitive. How do you plea?" She leered at the two.

"Not guilty." Midnight shouted back.

"State your reasons for aiding Discord." Luna spoke out as she stepped to Celestia's side.

Midnight lowered his head giving a sigh before raising it again as he spoke.

"Your Majesties. My friends. Although I have known Discord for only a few hours now, I have spoken to him on a personal basis. For those few short hours I have come to the conclusion that he has been merely misunderstood in regards to his chaotic nature. We have become friends during this time. Although at first meeting him I was skeptical due to the history written about him. I have talked with him and taught him about how chaos works in the world, and can become harmonious with the elements already present." Midnight was about to continue but was interrupted as Celestia shouted forth again.

"Chaos can never be part of Harmony!" She shouted but was stunned as Midnight stepped forth.

"You're wrong!" He began as his voice boomed out shaking the very foundation of the castle. "Listen to me and heed my words. For your next action could not only hurt a friend, but possibly end a friendship before it could have ever began!" He sighed taking another breath as he spoke normally.

"Have you not noticed that even when Discord was imprisoned that chaos was still ever present. Ponies still got into trouble with daily tasks, ponies would still get into accidents, trouble or find that objects and items become misplaced and other such things. What I am trying to say is that no matter what. Chaos will ALWAYs be present. Having complete harmony without chaos would eventually become boring and all beings would lose the will to live. Forbidding chaos is in itself a death sentence to all living things. Would you sentence your kingdom to death just to get rid of Chaos?" Midnight spoke out causing everyone to look at Celestia. She stood there wide eyed for a moment before Discord spoke up.

"Pause for the dramatic effect." He spoke out causing a few ponies to giggle out, including Midnight."

"I would also like to add this one other piece of information. Discord has agreed to have part of his power sealed if you agree for him to stay and become a part of our culture. To live in harmony with not only the elements, but with society, to be able to be given the chance to make friends and ponies he can count on in his time of need and vice versa. Of course he may create a little chaos at times but he has agreed that it would only be in fun and would right any wrongs he had made. He cannot help what he was born to do and is going against his very nature in order to ask not only for forgiveness, but for a chance to redeem himself from his prior transgressions. As a pony who has lived for eons, for one who has had countless friends that she has loved and lost, for the countless experiences you have had. Could you not, even for this one time, give a former enemy a new chance to become a friend and possible asset to our world?"

Silence overtook the entire throne room as Celestia stepped back in shock at what she had just heard. Luna looked to her and nodded to the door behind the throne but stopped as hoofsteps were heard. Everyone stood in awe as Rarity walked down the stairs from the throne, to in front of Discord.

"Discord, although our previous encounter was not under better circumstances, and you took away my horn as well as threatened Equestria with a total rule of chaos. If Midnight has found it in his heart to have us give you a second chance, then I forgive you for what you have done in the past." She smiled as she stepped up next to Midnight facing the throne.

"Thank you Rarity, I do apologize for what I had done. Midnight is a brilliant being that with his logic, has taught me one thing. Chaos will always be present in the world no matter what, but it will be up to me to make it a tolerable level so that it will fall into harmony with the rest of the elements."

Celestia stood there in shock at what she had just heard. Twice she had imprisoned the draconequus with prejudice because he threatened total rule of chaos over the world, and now he seems humbled, and willingly surrendered himself in order to plea for not only his release from custody, but for a second chance at becoming a better being and to live in harmony with the elements and society. As the time passed while Celestia stood in thought, another set of hoofsteps was heard as Fluttershy stepped forward, quickly followed by the rest of the girls all stating that they have forgiven him and are willing to give him another chance. Celestia of course gave a heavy sigh lowering her head before raising it again as she spoke.

"It seems that my answer has been given for me." She began as everyone of the elements, Discord, and Midnight smiled to one another but stopping as she continued.

"However, your powers will be ninety percent sealed away until I see fit that you have adjusted to society, and vice versa. Should at anytime a pony within my kingdom come forward and have proof of your wrong doing Your powers will be completely sealed away until a time that I see fit for them to be released unto you once again. You will have three strikes. Nothing more, nothing less. Once they have been dealt, you will be sealed away within your stone prison once again. Is that understood?" She spoke out in a less hostile tone.

"Understood princess." Discord spoke out.

Celestia stepped forward as her horn began to glow, and aura of the same color wrapping around Discord as it began to seal away his power. He did not fight or struggle as it had been expected. After a few moments he was released and the shackles removed from him and Midnight.

Midnight released a breath he wasn't aware he had been holding.

"Oh God that was intense." He sighed getting a chuckle from Discord and the girls.

"Discord, be warned once again....." She stopped as Discord stepped forward giving her a hug, surprising everyone around.

"I will not fail you my lady." He smiled as he released her from the hug.

"It's nice to have you back my friend." She spoke softly as a tear left her eye falling to the floor.

"It's good to be back, and might I add that you are simply GLOWING." He chuckled as he snapped his fingers and the entire throne room had been decorated in party paraphernalia. A large banner spread across the room that read 'Welcome back Discord!'."

Yes, things were now starting to get far more interesting. In time, they will become even more so. However, you will have to wait to see those stories as they unfold. Time is a fickle thing. So sit back, relax, and watch the chaos ensue.