"I'm so sorry, Discord! I was just focused on Hurricane these past few weeks," I said to his statue. It was two nights after the museum and I had just remembered the spirit of Chaos.

And you completely forgot that I was going to help you find him? Discord texted me.

I sighed and closed my eyes. "Discord, Celestia and Luna were killed on that day. You really expect that to be on my mind after that?" I looked back up at him. "I'm sorry I forgot about you and don't need you for that anymore, but I won't go back on my promise."

Discord was silent for a time before he said, Who.

"Don't get your granite in a wad, the bastard's been dead for two nights now," I said dismissively. "Now, since Celestia and Luna gave me their power, magic, and crowns and I got rid of that Parliament, I am the only one capable of making laws or repealing a criminal's sentence."

.... You're going to release me?

"No."

Come on! I freed you and put up with all your singing!

"You didn't let me finish," I floated up and laid down on his outstretched arms, putting my arms behind my head. "No, I won't be releasing you. But. I will make you a deal."

Go on.

"I would like you to protect this universe from outside influences, in return you'll be able to roam as far and wide as you wish. The downside to my offer is that you won't be able to go as wild with chaos as you would like," I said as I pulled a folder from my bag. "This contains instructions from another Discord on how to do what I ask."

.... That's it? Nothing else?

"Well, I don't want anyone panicking when they see you.... We'll have to... 'reform' you."

Oh really? And how do you expect to do that? he scoffed.

"I won't actually reform you. This is just a publicity stunt so you can come and go without being challenged or screamed at."

I thought you didn't care about your "public appearance"?

"Yeah well, you try taking apart a government from the inside and shaping it the way you want it to be," I pouted. "Still, the only ponies we really have to convince are the Element Bearers," I said as I put the folder back in my bag.

And you're going to send me to them so they can "witness my transformation"? he asked sarcastically.

"Actually, I was going to let them 'reform' you. It would be a big old farce, but it would help you with moving around."

.... I just have to pretend to be reformed?

"Yep. As long as you don't make any buildings float upside down afterwards, they won't question it. Much."

.... Okay, then.

"Great!" I said as I jumped down and started walking away.

And where do you think you're going?

"We do have to keep up appearances. I'll go to Ponyville with your statue and ask them if they'll 'reform' you, then they'l blast you free with the Elements once they agree." I opened the door and motioned for the guards to come in.

"I'm sorry, Grandmother, but... Have you lost your bucking mind?!" Spike asked, murmurs of agreement following. I was on top of a hill overlooking Ponyville with the main six in front of me and Discord's statue beside me.

"I assure you, everyone is insane," I said with a smile.

"What?"

"FINALLY somepony else gets it!" Pinkie said with one of her smiles.

I waved my hand dismissively and say, "It's something I believe. Everyone is insane in their own little way. Some more than others."

"So... Discord is just... thinking differently then us?" Twilight asked, preplexed by my way of thinking.

"Yep!" I frowned when they didn't respond. I sighed and knelt down, putting my hand on Twilight's shoulder. "Look, I know this will sound even more crazy, but he kept me from losing all sense while I was in stone. He reached out to me because he could sense something about me. He even freed me."

All but Fluttershy gasped and looked at his statue in shock. Soon though, they all agreed to give him a chance and released him.

"Ah, it feels so good to be out of there!" Discord said as he stretched a bit.

"It is indeed," I concurred as I stepped into the chariot. "Just send the usual updates, Twilight."

"Wait! How are we supposed to reform him?" Twilight asked.

"Don't know, you'll figure it out though," I called down as the chariot sped away. And there's my Twi-troll for the month, I thought, turning to face the front and folding my arms behind my head.

"Are you sure they can reform him?" One of the guards pulling the chariot asked.

I laughed and said, "Reform him? No, there's no chance it Tartarus for that. But becoming his friends? There's a high possibility."

Author's Notes:

The second intermission! I was going to have this be a chapter, but I couldn't think of anyway to lengthen it more.

Next time on dea- wait.... Wrong thing.