When Twilight saw the ginormous mansion that she imagined was Discord's him she gasped. It wasn't a mansion, more like a castle. The soft pitter-patter of chocolate rain could be heard from around the corner. Howls from Timberwolves were echoing in the distance, and the soft grass felt like cotton. When they approached the upside down door Twilight felt nervous, what was inside was probably going to blow her mind. Discord opened the doors and began walking upside down on the ceiling! But the giant hall looked like it was upside down too!

"Well, are you coming in?" Discord asked.

"I don't know how to walk upside down Discord..." Twilight answered.

"You don't need to know how, just tip your body a little."

Twilight slowly put her hoof against the wall and found herself instantly sticking to it. Then she stepped towards the ceiling. She was now upside down! But now everything looked right side up!

"See, told you it wasn't hard." Discord snickered.

Twilight was guided down a large hall until they came into a room that was right side up, but the same couldn't be said for the furniture. There was floating tables and chairs, storming cotton candy clouds rushed through the room made Twilight's mane twist up.

"Woah! They're fast!" Twilight remarked.

"Yup, Fluffy and Boomer are the fastest in the whole house. But they can be a little troublesome at times you know?"

"Wait, you NAMED the clouds?"

"What? You don't?" Discord replied when Fluffy and Boomer came zooming by towards Discord.

"Unbelievable..." Twilight whispered.

Discord began to pet the two clouds. "Have you two been having any fun today? I heard earlier this morning you scared Harry the Bear, is that so?"

The clouds shook in a way to say yes. Twilight now knew why they were called Fluffy and Boomer. Fluffy was a very big and thick cotton candy cloud giving him a very soft appearance, while Boomer was long and skinny and apparently rained more the Fluffy did. Discord then showed the two clouds what looked like two large glasses of chocolate milk.

"Well, I think you two deserve a treat then." Discord said as he placed the drinks down.

The two clouds stopped raining for a moment and placed themselves up against the straw. Strangely the liquid began to disappear. As if they actually were DRINKING it. When the glasses were empty you could hear Fluffy give out a small belch and the two clouds spun around Discord and raced away.

"Well that should keep them happy for a while."

"Discord, where exactly are we going to talk?" Twilight interrupted.

"Oh! Right, in here...." Discord pushed a sideways door open and flew into the room.

There was a giant table that was supported by a giant weed looking plant. It had little thorns sprouting out of it and some points had tiny black flowers beginning to bloom. There were three chairs, the biggest one looked like it beloved to Discord. You could tell because of the giant antlers sticking out from the top. The second one was smaller and was decorated in blues, purples, and blacks. Two bat wings stuck out from the side and flared out widely. The smallest one was what looked like a giant drawing. The background was black and there were little swirls and designs that were enought to give Twilight a headache, but it looked like it had been done by a child. The chair was supported by two of the large black weeds growing in the floor.

"You can take Moonlight's seat, the Plundervines probably won't trust you." Discord told her.

So Twilight walked towards the blue seat and sat down. It was extremely comfortable surprisingly. Discord sat down in his seat.

"Moonlight!" He called.

Suddenly a wind of blue burst in through the hallway firs. If cam upside down but the it reversed itself so Twilight Sparkle could see it was a pony. Yes this was definitely the pony who worked for Discord. She looked a little tired though.

"Yes.... Discord?" She asked.

"Look who I found in the forest..." Discord said pointing to Twilight.

As soon as Moonlight saw Twilight she hid behind Discord's seat and mumbling could be heard. Twilight didn't know what the two were whispering but she decided to keep her mouth shut. Eventually she heard Moonlight sigh.

"Boomer! Fluffy!" She called.

The two cotton candy clouds burst in through the door and followed Moonlight out another one. When the door was shut Discord sighed.

"Sorry you had to see that, she's not having the best of night's."

"Oh, what happened?" Twilight asked. But then she stopped. "No wait, you don't have to tell me, it's not my business."

"But I think you'll enjoy it..." Discord stated. "Basically I woke her up after spending almost half the night with her. Now Moonlight being Moonlight hates getting up early, so of course she started acting like a child and told me she wasn't going to get up. Eventually I threatened her and she finally moved her lazy flank and now she's a little angry at me. And all because I heard you...."

"Oh, I'm sorry..." Twilight apologized.

"Don't be, she can never stay angry at me for any longer then half an hour which should be ending in about fifteen minutes! You'll see.... Only if she's REALLY angry will she not talk to me for an hour and a half, but that rarely ever happens."

"Don't you think your working her a bit too hard? I mean if she's already in a bad mood why push her anger farther?"

"Because she want's too! And besides I've already threatened her, she can't go to sleep until I tell her too."

"Isn't that a bit cruel? I mean, to your own wife?"

You fail to forget little Princess that she's put up with me for years... She knows how to obey orders, besides if I do push her too hard she stops me, trust me she's tougher then you think."

"I know she is..." Twilight said thinking about her mother who was killed because of the blue Alicorn. She clutched the necklace that allowed her to see her mother but only for a few moments and a time. "And by the way Discord, I'm not a Princess anymore. I'm a Queen, like my mother and aunt were."

"Oh yes that's right. Well I'm still going to call you 'Princess' because it reminds me of who you were when I first laid my eyes on you.

That statement caused Twilight's face to burn with embarrassment and fear. Suddenly Moonlight came back out and had a large crystal tea kettle place on the table near Twilight. Then she placed a glass of chocolate milk at Discord's side.

"Thank you Moonlight!" Discord said cheerfully.

"I still don't see why she has to sit in MY spot..." The Alicorn mumbled.

"Oh my! Are you becoming jealous?" Discord asked with a playful smirk on his face.

That made the Alicorn growl loudly. "Argh! I give up!" Then she stormed out of the room.

Discord then snapped his talons, Twilight waited for something to happen but nothing did until she heard another growl.

"Disthcord!" A muffled voice yelled. It sound like something was in Moonlight's mouth.

"I told you to stop acting like a baby!" Discord hollered back as he chuckled.

Twilight raised an eyebrow. "What did you do?"

"Oh you'll see in a minute..." Discord said softly. "Go upstairs Moonlight! I'll call you down in a minute!"

Twilight heard stomping, a loud flash then flapping wings. Then it was quiet.

Discord snapped his talons and Twilight saw what looked like a pacifier in his talons.

"I have got to save this for later..." He said to himself as the childish object disappeared.

"Wait, did you put that in her mouth?!" Twilight asked in shock. "A...a pacifier!"

"Mmhm," Discord said. "It may not look like it, but I found out a while ago it calms her down. Just like paper clips and Cockatrice's do, but this is the easiest and quickest solution. Like I said she's not having the best night. Especially because your here, I think she's getting jealous."

"Jealous!"

"Yeah, of all the attention your getting. Because Moonlight's the only one besides Disarray that lives here she usually receives my undivided attention. Especially because we both haven't had the best past with you and your family...." Discord explained with a sigh.

"I suppose. But do your really have to treat her that way?"

"Need so remind you of the way I once treated you? I may be playing nice right now little Princess but I am NOT a friendly soul."

The Queen bit her lip in anxiety. Discord could clearly see she wasn't comfortable around him, even after all the years that went by. He pushed one of the tea cups towards her.

"Now, let's get you some tea my dear. And tell me exactly what happened...."

Moonlight could not believe the way Discord was treating her right now! He was taking advantage of all the things she did for him, he had forced her out of bed, and now to serve the prissy little Princess who had ruined everything! Maybe she should have kept Twilight around, maybe Discord should have married her instead. At least she would still be second in command with the Discord she remembered! And why was she doing this? Why was she torturing herself by not going to sleep or ignoring the ignorant Draconequus? Because she was keeping the promise of never disobeying an order. And now she was being humiliated and forced to suck on pacifiers like a little foal because it amused him! All because Sombra was trying to prevent Discord and herself from getting into the kingdom. Yes, she knew what was happening. All of it...

"Why?" Moonlight whispered. "We hadn't attacked since he wanted the Princess. We stayed in the Everfree and did nothing to disturb the kingdom...."

Had she made a mistake, had she been serving the wrong master? Was she in love with someone fate hadn't chose? Anger began to stir up inside Moonlight Chaos. But she took a deep breath and turned towards the window where a faint view of the Sun Kingdom could be seen.

"Sombra, tell me; will you accept me if I come?"

"Of course my dear, Twilight has betrayed me. And Discord has betrayed you, let us show them what it feels like to live with all this pain. Perhaps you are right, perhaps they were meant to be together after all. And I promise you I will never take you for granted, why be by his side when you can be one with me? I promise...

Moonlight's coat turned a pitch black, her red eyes and yellow scelras changed to match Sombra's purple auras flowed off the tips and her mane turned a deep purple.

"Tell me Moonlight Chaos, has he ever laughed at you, called you names, and used you to get what wants?"

"Yes, he has." Moonlight answered. He basically described everything that had happened to her in one day. "Does Twilight ever find you monstrous, terrifying, and doesn't accept you because of it?"

"Yes.... She has....but not for much longer. You know where to find me..."

"I'm coming, My Lord."

"I will be looking forward to your arrival, my Moonlight Shadow."

Just then Moonlight heard Discord calling her.

"Moonlight!"

The Alicorn made herself look like her normal self and growled.

"Go to him, then leave quickly. Find me before the sun rises, now go...."

Discord watched as Moonlight appeared with a frown still on her face.

"What?" She asked in annoyed tone.

"It seems a little something has come up, and I'm going to be gone for a few days. You can take care of Disarray for just a few days right? Or am I going to have to have her watch you because your not letting go of the foal attitude?" Discord said with a smirk.

Moonlight started to grind her teeth, but she stayed calm.

"No, I'm perfectly sure I can watch her for a few days. Why? Do you not trust me? Am I just that same little pony you met when we were younger? A crybaby? A weak, little filly who still needs to sleep with a nightlight on?!"

"Oh, come now you know I didn't mean you were acting THAT young. Your just a bit tired, and very VERY cranky. Just like all little ponies are when they have too much fun and excitement. Speaking of, you can go to bed now. I'm leaving now..."

"Oh so you ARE my father! NOT my husband! Why don't you take Disarray with you since I'm too immature to do it myself!"

"You know what? That's actually not a bad idea! Oh think of all the trouble she could make!" Discord said with a grin.

Moonlight stomped her hoof but she was stopped as Discord snapped his talons and sent her back into their room. Once again the pacifier was in her mouth, Moonlight spit the foalish item out and changed into her new form once again. She dashed out of the window after she heard the door lock shut.

Discord and Twilight were now back outside. Twilight breathed in some of the fresh air.

"Ah, so quiet and peaceful."

"You know I almost forgot how adorable you were when nopony was around." Discord purred.

Twilight's face burned again. "I was just enjoying the fresh air! You know once we finish this, you should go apologize to her. She looked very mad, and she certainly didn't sound like she was going to cool off anytime soon."

"Oh no! She knows I didn't really mean what I said, well most of it anyways..."

"Discord!"

"Okay, okay! Sheesh, your no fun. At least Moonlight let's me joke around."

"Discord I know part of this is my fault, but I think you really hurt her. Someday you'll wake up and she won't be there when you want her, or need her if you continue to joke about her like that!"

"Pffft! Yeah, like that'll happen! I do it with other ponies all the time!" Discord answered.

"I'm not saying I'm okay with this but that's because they don't care about you the way she does! So it doesn't seem like a problem, but who else has been as respectful and loyal towards you as much as she has?"

"Nopony, I guess." Discord answered with a sigh.

As the two walked through the forest, Discord considered what Twilight had said. Maybe she was right, Moonlight did look upset, she did sound hurt. And all because he had gotten her out of her bed just so he could take advantage of all the things she did. He had been sweet to her all evening and now he was treating her like a little filly. Talking to her like she could only understand small words, putting a pacifier in her mouth! The more he thought about it the more guilty he felt. How did Twilight know so much about feelings like that? Once again Discord stared at her with hopeful eyes maybe he could help her, and show her he really wasn't the way he seemed. The one that Moonlight had loved.

"Oh, we're here!" Twilight said.

Twilight walked past the large crystal columns with the protection shield. Discord tried to follow but something stopped him. He laughed.

"What's so funny?" Twilight asked.

"The shield tickled me!" Discord said with a sigh. "I can get through that! Easy as cotton candy pie! Which reminds me I'll have to ask Moonlight to try and make some."

"Discord! What was I just talking about?"

The Draconequus sighed. "Right, right..."

Slowly he began to pull apart a small section of the shield. He climbed through and the shield closed up. But little did he know that by doing that he had made the shield stronger. Now he wouldn't be able to get out. Twilight guided him towards the castle. Luckily everypony was asleep so no one could notice Discord walking through the center of the Sun Kingdom.

"Hmmph, I liked it better when the roofs were made out of chocolate." He said staring at the new decor.

Twilight finally got inside the castle and showed him a room where he could sleep. It had a second bed for Disarray to sleep in.

"I promise when tomorrow comes nopony will panic about you or your daughter being here." Twilight whispered.

Discord smiled and when Twilight closed the door, he snapped his talons and Disarray appeared in the second bed, sound asleep. Surprisingly Moonlight's yelling hadn't woken her up. Discord gently stroked her mane.

"Maybe you are more like Moonlight...."

He stared out of the nearby window and saw the Everfree Forest. He sighed and turned towards the room. He was lonely, he was homesick. He missed Moonlight, but he would never admit it to himself. He crawled into the empty bed next to his sleeping daughter and shut his eyes slowly. Who was he supposed to be, the good guy or the bad guy? Next Chapter: The Search for a King Estimated time remaining: 7 Minutes