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Scales of Harmony

by xavex

Chapter 23: Tales of Harmony (part 1)

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After the three day mission, the team except Emerl and Simba had some down time by the Tree of Harmony. Merlina and Buttershe were tending to the chao(s)' and providing an health inspection as Omega stands guard against any intruders. The Mark Musketeers were laying around with boredom since they already complete their training for the day. Silent Dash was twirling his blade while staring at the ceiling, Onyx Gem was idling moving his gems around as he waited for some action, and Apple Crusher was thinking up a plan on what to do.

“Maybe we can go out and slay something?” Apple Crusher asked as he gave up on any safe activities.

“Like what? Last time, we went to slay something we were cornered by a magic boosted manticore.” Onyx replied as he gave his leader a lazy glare. “Besides the adults' have Omega watching us and Mephiles could be out there.”

“Oh yeah, I forgot about that.” Apple Crusher sheepishly grin as he forgot, yet a second idea came. “Maybe we could ask the guards if they have a mission for us?” He felt a rock hit his head as Silent Dash was irritated.

“Buck no! We are not wasting our free time on working for some rich snobs! No offense Onyx, but those guys abuse the guards by doing stupid chores.” Onyx waved his hoof for sympathy.

“I know what you mean Silent. Some of the rich are just too lazy to do anything on their own especially the mare ones.” The albino colt looked at the azure pegasus. “At least you were able to do something on the Discord adventure, since Apple and I had to stay in a comfortable, heavenly, relaxing, and luxurious rooms.” Onyx trailed off as he remembered the suit room during Discord's reign before being rescued. Despite lacking windows, the room was a delight as the beds were made from clouds of heaven, the room fitted any designs to the user's desire, the mini fridge contain any food the moment it opens, and the personal massager in each room knew the correct pressure points to push. Apple Crusher banged his hooves together to snap Onyx out of his fantasy as Silent glare at the two.

“Did you guys forget about the mission during that time?” Silent asked angrily as Onyx look down in shame while Apple deadpan at the assassin pegasus.

“You know I don't like those fancy shmancy stuff, yet it did help me get some strength to bust out.” Apple Crusher gave a disappointment stare at the Onyx. “However, this filly was hard to convince like bucking my first apple tree. If I hadn't broke his bed he would have slept through the whole battle.” Silent gave a shame look to the white unicorn.

“What it was forever since I've enjoyed my old favorite comfort.” Onyx object defensively as he tried to change the subject. “At least I didn't hid behind the others when we were free. You basically had to have help with the journey being near RD and Simba.” Silent went up to Onyx's face ready to punch him until they heard a voice behind them.

“I know you colts are behaving and not going to upset the chao(s), right?” The Mark Musketeers paused as they noticed Harmony laying on top of her tree with a sweet smile on her face. The colts paled as her coat began changing into a monstrous green. Thinking quickly, Apple Crusher grabbed the other two force to gave each other a fake hug.

“Nope we aren't angry enough to upset any chao(s)!” Apple Crusher exclaimed with a obvious deception grin. The other two began to follow his lead as Harmony revert back to normal. “See we are happy colts just enjoying our free time!”

“That's good, because I didn't need to stain my hooves after cleaning them.” Harmony said while keeping her smile as she jump down and walk to the the trio. “Now I heard you gentlecolts are bored?”

Um we were before true terror came. ” Silent muttered before he change his tone. “I mean we were ready to play a game before you came.” The two Musketeers were confused until he gesture the two for help.

“So what's the game almost involved a hoof to a face?” Harmony asked as she gave an raised eyebrow. This gave Silent a sinister idea as he demonstrate an example.

“This is a simple stallion game called 'Take it', which stallions punch each other in the face. Now to win, you must not cry from the hoof after it each hit or you are forever a wimp.” Silent went near Onyx with both hooves ready to hit his face. “Now my assistant here will demonstrate a sample punch unless he wants to be the wimp of the group.” Onyx was about to object until a blue hoof was shove to his face as he said. “Of course, he will agree unless the dragons enjoy some free gem snacks.” Onyx glared at the pegasus with extra hate

'Dang it, Silent we don't have time for yer darn grudges.' Apple crusher facehoof as Harmony gave a little interest. She transform into a filly with the same appearance.

“Alright, how about I take Onyx's place or are you scared of a wittle filly punch?” This gave Silent a paused as he lowered his hooves and look down in shame. “That's what I thought. Anyway colts, I want to tell you a story.”

“Um not to be rude, but we're kinda too old for storytelling.” Apple Crusher said trying to come up with a way to escape from being humiliated from the harmonic entity. This made Harmony gasped as she used her magic to force the Mark Musketeers to stay in place.

“Silly foals, there is always a good moment for a story.” Harmony popped a photo album as the colts' groan by the mare's or rather filly's enthusiasm. “Especially, a good moment to appreciate the past of others. So it can be pass down...” As Harmony explains, the colts had several thoughts over the event.

'We're going to hear some grandma telling us stories, aren't we?' All of them thought as they interpreted her explanations as 'blahs' and 'wah' in their minds.

'I blame you for making fun of me asshole!' Silent glared at Onyx wishing he could punch the heck out of him.

"Wah blah wah wah blah blah!" Harmony exclaims as her eyes beamed with excitement.

'We wouldn't be in this situation if the hooligan knew some manner and stop making fun of me.” Onyx imagines himself pelting the densest gems at the pegasus.

"Blah blah wah blah wah!! wah wah wah wah !!!!" She gave a couple of silly dances as she moved her arms for an explosion. She laugh by the gesture as she continued her explanation.

'I wonder if the family grew more stallions this year? Probably not, but I pray that none of my descendants pretends to be some filly wishing to be a princess.’ Apple Crusher stared at the ceiling as he thought about his life. “There are times I wish I was back during my silent colt days, but those prejudice freaks had to screw it up.' Apple Crusher gave a solemn look before he gave a sigh. 'Ma and Pa, I hope you're proud of the path I made.'

After a long hour

“..that is why sharing stories isn't consider a foal time.” Harmony paused expecting a response except she stared at the Mark Musketeers gone to sleep by her boring lecture. The entity had an annoyed as look picked up a large book and held it high. In less than a second, she slam it with excessive force to the ground as it startled the trio colts. They immediately entered a battle position: Silent ready to throw a kunai, Onyx about to summon a storm of gems from his scroll, and Apple Crusher with both of his front hooves ready to unleash a ball of energy. Harmony gave a sour look as the colts look down in shame while dropping their position. “So which story you guys feel like hearing: the time I went on my first date, when I had to babysit Discord, or do you want to hear Emerl's embarrassing moments in training.” The three looked at the mare cautiously as they could tell she would force them to hear one of them. The trio huddle up and discuss their choices knowing they can not escape the Harmonic entity.

“Maybe one of us can get her distracted?” Silent asked which Apple shook his head.

“No way, I can tell that she wants to do this. I say let's pick the Discord one.” he declared.

“Why that freak? We should get some blackmail material.” Silent said with a mischievous smile

“I want to hear how the first date went.” Onyx said in a mood to gain some mare tips.

“Of course, you will pick the romance crud. You remember being a stallion is to avoid filly stuff.” Silent mocked the ex-royal colt

“Hey romance is a factor in relationship, which I bet you’ll screw up on the first date. You know mares love stallions that pay attention.” Onyx declared which Silent rolled his eyes as went to a relax position.

“Nope, I'm good and sexy enough to charm any mare without some fufu crap . In fact, I bet I could get laid on the first date with the hottest mare.” This irritated the Onyx as he was about to up the ante until Apple smack both of them in the heads.

“Guys! Can we focus on the story choice or do you want miss Tree here beat us for taking so long?” The orange leader asked as his teammates stood down rubbing their injuries, yet they glared at each other with a thought. 'We not done yet, bucker/punk.'

“Fine! How do you suggest doing this?” The blue pegasus asked irritatedly to the leader who was about to respond until Harmony gave her suggestion.

“Hey boys, lets do it with a die roll. I will give you the following numbers: 1 and 6 for Apple, 2 and 5 for Onyx, and the rest for Silent. If it lands on the your number we will read the pony's suggestion. Fair?” Harmony explained as the colts paid attention and nods from the understanding. When the harmonic filly rolled the die, each colt waited with anticipation as the die stop.

“It rolled a 1, so I will be talking about my babysitting experience with Discord.” Onyx and Silent sigh by their luck. Harmony pulled out a photo of a young Discord and herself as they were fighting for a television remote. Discord had a short poofy hair with a innocent childlike eyes while Harmony seemed to have braces and a ponytail when she was young. She was about to begin until a cotton candy cloud appeared above her as it rain a flood of chocolate milk which soak her in the sticky contents.

“Greeting everyone, I'm sorry for the long wait, but I had to dirty the dishes, dirty the floor, and looking after the horrid abominations my sister kept. By the way sis, you look more coco for chocolate than I last remember.” Discord declared as he appeared in multiple of rocks forming to a statue of him. Without warning, Harmony pulled out a hammer and smash the fool flat like a pancake as she used her powers to clean herself.

“Dang it, Discord! I've told you not to prank me, if you don't want more punishment, jerk! By the way, why did you come out knowing I haven't fully explain you toward our younger siblings?” Harmony asked giving the draconequus a 'I will hurt you' glare. He used his talons to straighten himself out as he gave his sister a box of chocolate.

“Oh Mony, you don't need to worry about them. They are busy doing some paperwork or something.” Discord gave a wave to greet the colts who were cautious of him.

“Wait, why are you here?” Harmony asked while eating the chocolates as the draconequus was suddenly wearing a brown coat with a white button shirt underneath and a red bowtie while sitting on a chair.

“Simple I'm here to help you on giving storytime with the foals.” Discord poof bibs and pacifiers on the colts as he sat them on his lap. Silent took the pacifier out and tried to struggle out of the hold.

“Hey we're not-” Silent was cut off as the pacifier quickly attach itself onto his mouth. The pegasus began trying to take the persistent object off as his teammates glared at Discord.

“Mmmmm.” Harmony thought as she gobbled down the sweets. She responded after finishing the last chocolate. “Ok, but if you annoy me there will be hell to pay.” She put a hoof in his face as he gave a pity look.

“When have I ever been annoyance to you?” Harmony has an angry expression as she went up to his face and nagged off.

“When you dumped one of my boyfriend's gifts to the trash. After that, he broke up with me after finding his car in space, then mysteriously found his apartment flooded with chocolate milk.” Discord placed the colts down as he tries to recall one of the people who dated his sister. He snapped his talons when he remembered and accidentally made bomb appeared onto the colts. They panicked as they tried to get rid of it.

“Oh that guy, he had a fixation over you and told me he would have raped you.” Harmony kicked him the face. Apple threw the bomb far from the cave only for it to mysteriously appear behind him.

“You idiot! I read his mind and you were threatening to make his life a living hell!” Discord gave a pleading look on his face as he beg for forgiveness. Onyx tried to trap it in an anti explosive cage. However, the bomb broke through with an unknown force of power. The colts began running as the bomb gave chase.

“Can't we let bygones be bygones. Besides, he dated some superhero chick after the break up so he would have left you anyways.” Harmony's face began giving tears by the memory of the break up as Discord could sense a flood coming. “Um Mony, I’m going to get you a tub of ice cream...” It was too late for he was hosed by the tear cannon. Similar to a dam broke, her tears began to flood the cave as everyone prepared themselves. The colts thought they were doomed as the bomb was ready to explode as it grew bright red, until the flood came and stopped the bomb. Unfortunately, they were caught in the current as they curse at Discord.

The tear flood began to wash anything in it's way except Omega who was built as a tank. Luckily, Merlina teleported every chao out of the cave before it could get them. Buttershe thinking quickly ran from the flood as she reached the top stairs she pulled out a rope. She lasso threw it towards the colts as they grabbed onto it. The buttered mare pulled the rope against the rampage current as the colts were holding onto dear life. When she noticed the rope would snap by the current if it continues she decided to use her gift. She used a bit of natural energy as she channeled it into her hooves and pulled with enough strength to flung the three colts to the air. Luckily, they landed onto the cliff by the stairs as the mare went up to comfort them. Discord appeared beside the group as Buttershe glared at the draconequus.

“Why did you make her cry, idiot?” Discord was slightly fazed by the glare until he snapped out of it.

“Well excuse me butternag, but I thought my sister would have gone over it. By the way, my mother does worse glance than that.” Buttershe was about to attack the draconequus until Onyx interrupted.

“Wait, master don't kill him.” The Buttershe only gave a growl to signal her student has five minutes. Onyx turned his attention to Discord.“How do we calm her down?” Discord only pointed at the current as it was answered by a aquafied chao swimming to Harmony as he hugged her and began to soothe her. Eventually, it calmed her down when the tear flood lowered to regular tears as the group came back to see the aftermath. Omega was still standing as if nothing affected the robot which Onyx thought. 'I wonder if I could make an armor like Omega's metal suit?' The group noticed Harmony still had a depressed face as Chaos tried to calm her down.

“Hey Tikal don't cry, your best friend is here. Please Tikal you are making me sad by being sad.” Chaos said while his comfort had brought a small face to her face.

“Sorry Chaos, I just couldn't handle rejection well in this state.” Harmony hiccuped as Chaos gave a deeper hug by nuzzling to her face softly.

“That's alright, we all have those moments.” Discord appeared beside him as he congratulate the chao.

“Way to go, old me. I thought we would have to rename the place Harmony Lake. Maybe we can ha-” before he can continue he was whacked by a aquatic tentacle from behind him as Chaos glared at him.

“You're not off the hook, jackass!” He yelled only to receive a boop to the nose from Harmony as she gave a disapproval look.

“Hey, no swearing in front of the kids.” she said cheeky which caused Chaos to sigh as he promise to beat the tar out of the chaos spirit later.

“So we aren't going doing any story time today.” Silent asked as the adults only stare at the pegasus with a deadpan stare. Buttershe only smacked him on the back of his head .

2 hours later.

Discord was cleaning the cave as Harmony banned his ability to use Chaos magic for a week. In addition, she placed a inhibitor seals to prevent the chaos spirit from escaping his chores. He was annoyed that the mark musketeers came and decided to make things worse for him. They began to make a mess for payback on the bomb.

“Hey, I've just clean that mess, you brats!” Discord yelled as Silent toss mud onto the clean areas.

“Well you shouldn't mess with us to begin with!” Silent said with a dark tone. He grabbed a piece of it and threw it at the draconequus who on instinct tried to snap his talons. He realized it didn't work when the projectile hit him as he hide behind the tree from the assault. “Ha! Thats right coward! You know you can't touch this badass without your so called powers!” Apple hit Silent on the head as he look at his leader. “Hey! What was that for?”

“He is already being punished, so back off!” Apple Crusher said as he defended the chaos spirit. Silent got angry with the reason.

“Why are you defending this jerk? He caused trouble to all of us!”

“Ya can't punish a pony for doing something outside their control.”

“He caused trouble before being controlled, so I don't see why he should be off easy?”

“This guy is Harmony's brother and she missed him.” Apple gave an intense serious glare as Silent backed off. “Let her punish him anyway she sees fit.” Silent was about to retort until he noticed actual rage in Apple's eyes.

“Fine, but I still think he deserve something worse.” Silent gave up as Onyx decided to help Discord cleaning up the mess. “Why are you helping him?” The stealth pegasus asked while being confused by the albino unicorn’s action.

“Well you made a mess without cleaning it up. It will look bad for us, if we have a teammate who can't clean after himself.” Onyx said as he made a couple of trash seals to trap the mud in and vaporize it. “Besides Discords a good guy now or at least being nicer than earlier. So we might as well do the same for him and help him out.” Discord felt something in his heart that day that he could explain it.

“Ah’ll help to make sure he put his own share instead of letting ya do all the work.” Apple Crusher said as he pulled Discord out of his hiding place and pointed at the walls with a wash cloth on his hoof. Discord refused until he noticed Harmony staring at him predatory from a far distant watching. Giving a false smile, he took the cloth and began to scrub the walls.

“If you want to waste your time fine.” Silent said as he left flying somewhere. Onyx felt disappointed by his friend's departure.

“Do you think he is mad about us deserting him?” Onyx asked as Apple chuckled as he pulled out a piece of hay and stood by the wall.

“Nah, he's too prideful. Don't worry Onyx, he'll come back with something.” Apple assures the albino colt as he watched the two worked.

After several hours

“Oh mom! I don't know how you mortals can do these type of work without magic?” Discord whined as Apple Crusher shook his head.

“Oh Discord we do have magic, which Ah like to call them discipline and hardwork.” Apple replied as Discord gave a mean stare at the redhead. “Besides we're only halfway done and Onyx agreed to help with the floor. So you should be grateful fer the colt's generosity.” The albino unicorn was using a glass with a eradication seal on it as it sent a laser killing anything abnormal from the ground.

“We wasted most of the evening doing this and you expect me to finish it.” Discord continued to whine as Apple gave a deadpanned expression. “Can we at least take a break or hear some music.” He gave a sad attempt of a pitiful expression as the orange colt sigh.

“ Fine, but ya only have 15 mins.” Before the chaos spirit could argue, he notice Harmony from the outside giving a 'accept or else’ stare. Discord force himself to agree as Silent arrive back. The pegasus looked a bit ashamed as he walked to his team. “Hey Silent, what's wrong with you?” The chaos spirit decided to play a catchy song as the pegasus began talking.

“While I was flying, I took the time to think on what you'd said and you're right. I still think he should get a worse punishment, but he is Harmony's brother so she should know what he hates.” Apple gave Silent a stare that reads 'continue apologizing.' which Silent eye roll as he continued. “I'm sorry Discord for making your punishment worse by throwing mud at you.” Silent glance to Apple who still kept the same express which made Silent turn to his attention to Onyx. “Oi I apologize for mocking your appearance again.” Silent hoped it was last one until he notice Apple's expression was the same. “What else do you want for me?” The pegasus asked angrily which made the Apple gave a sly smile to the question.

“Nothing, I was expecting you would apologize more. I’m surprise you apologize to Discord before telling Onyx sorry.” Silent gave an irritated expression until he change it to a small smile.

“Heh well I've realize I made some mistake on taking my anger out on him, while he was weak.” Silent pulled out a tray of cookies as he asked. “How much does this payback for being mean to you guys.” Apple only shook his head as he grab one.

“Only you would go over the top for an apology.” he munched on the baked goods as Onyx and Discord grabbed a piece.

“Can you snatch me a glass of milk while you’re at it? ” Discord asked as Onyx gave a questionable look while he tastes the sweets. Silent shook his head to the chaos spirit's disappointment.

“Wait! These taste like the cookies that Buttershe's friend makes. Silent did you steal these from somepony.” Silent tried to hide his surprise reaction as Apple caught his sudden shift and glare at the pegasus.

“Oh no wonder these are so good! Nothing is better than stolen sweets from an old lady.” Discord exclaimed as Silent glare at the chaos spirit.

“Alright I stole it from one of her friend's, but I made sure she didn't notice me. Besides what's the worse that can happened?” Discord was smiling widely as Silent's teammates paled. “Don't tell me she is behind me.”

“Yes she is.” a soft voice behind him. He tried to make an escape before he found a rope around him as he was hogtied by his master. “You young stallion are going to help my friend by learning how to bake.” Silent gave an annoyed look as Discord waved goodbye and opened his mouth to voice out.

“Well that's what he get for stealing and Discord your break is over.” Apple said as the chaos spirit sigh by the ruined fun. He thought about turning good for the two colts as soon he gets his powers back. 'Nah as they say all for one and one for all. I'll pranked them the moment I get my powers back. It will be subtle, yet mockingly chaotic.' They continued to their hard work as the chaos spirit schemes of an interesting way of payback.


Later at Night

Everyone gathered as they huddle together to hear Harmony’s babysitting story. The whole place was designed as a movie theater, which they had a multi-function projector and laptop. The only ones that weren’t there was Omega, Merlina, and the Celestial sisters. The robot and magician were sparring in their training arena and the alicorns were occupied by their duty. The young chao(s) were moving endlessly anticipating for their caretaker to tell her tale. The Mark Musketeers and Discord were told to help Harmony before she can start.

“Can you young strong stallions help find my journal while I make some snacks for the chao(s)?” Harmony asked while pointing to a pile of boxes as she directed her eyes to her brother. “You mister, I need you to help make some good chocolate milk.” Discord looked at her with a deadpan expression as he pointed at his neck. “Oh yeah, I forgot about that, but if you start trouble I’ll be having a nice target practicing statue.” She gave a sharp glare indicating she was serious as her eyes glowed to remove the collar.

“Oh dear sister I would never do anything to cause you trouble.” Discord declared as he felt his powers returning. “I will be the best darn brother you ever have...” He snap his talons causing these chain of events. Silent release an enormous fart that rivaled the canterlot voice, Apple’s cutie mark was replace with several pears, and Onyx’s hair and coat was turned pink as ‘BADMARE’ was written on his side. All three colts gave a mouth gap which quickly turned to rage as they attempted to kill the draconequus. They tried to tackle him only to hit into the boxes. The siblings suddenly heard yelling and a blue glow before it gone dull and quiet. Harmony glared at her brother as he finish his sentence. “...starting now. So I hope you're not mad at me for time jumping the brats.” The chaos spirit gave an innocent look as his sister was strangely relax about it.

“Oh I’m not mad that you teleport them to our past.” Harmony calmly said as she took out a piko hammer. “I’m pissed that you didn’t let me do it!” She chase after Discord as he attempted to dodge all of her strikes until she toss the weapon. At first, he dodged the thrown weapon until it mysteriously hit his head and knocking him out. The chao(s) were confused on what they witness until their caretaker came out with snacks. They disregard the event while pigging out on rows of popcorn,candy, juice, and skittles.

Approximately 3000 years in the past

An angry 15 year old Harmony was busy watching Black Butler on her dell laptop in her room. She was bummed about her plans being cancelled because she had to babysit Discord. She would have made a plan to escape, yet her mom made some precautions with several security systems. ‘Who the heck installs multiple omnipotent security systems against their children. I just wanted try make some new mortal friends.’ She gave an annoyed snort as she focus on how it would have went. ‘So the idea involved going to some club, but I would have made it through and had a fun time.’ She smiled to the idea of enjoying a drink out until her rational side gave her doubt. ‘Then, some idiot probably ask me to get laid in a disgusting way.’ She scowled at the thought as she saw Sebastian fighting against some grunts. ‘I would kick him in the balls and accidently revealed myself as a goddess in some of their eyes.’ she rolled her eyes on the incoming part where the butler began beating them with kitchen utensils he picked up. ‘The old saying panic and run like idiots or retarded worship because they aren’t worthy. While the others call some dumbass to try and take me on which results to a country sized vacant lot.’

‘I guess being a Harmony spirit in a self crafted body, while living with a 10 year old lord of chaos as brother and an ancient alicorn mother has some benefits.’ At least benefits that she could mindwipe most mortal friend who would ran in fear or tries to brag about their status. ‘The ones I spared brought a bloody cult or lunatic coming after me. I’d to stop the idiots before they hurt anyone, but it doesn’t heal the betrayal from my so called friends has caused.’ She raised the volume as the scene switched to Sebastian confronting the boss as the scum grab ciel by the hair and pointed a gun at him. The butler was about to do something before being shot several times by three grunts.

‘I don’t know why I keep giving these guys a chance if they always screw it up one way or another.’ She gave a sigh as the leader took ciel’s eyepatch off. ‘Maybe I should stay in some place away from mortals?’ The entity thought as ciel told Sebastian to stop fooling around. She excited by the demon butler killing the grunts. ‘This is the good part when Sebastian saves his master before he gets shot.’ When Ciel opened his right eye she was ready to enjoy the scene until soda rained from the ceiling. The laptop circuited as her entire room and herself is soaked in the sweet drink. She stare at the one responsible who was by the door. “DISCORD!!!” She chase after the chaos prankster as he tried to teleport away. However, Harmony grabbed him by reverse warping him to the spot as she began to choke him.

“How many times have I told you not to mess with me when I’m not in the mood?” He pulled out a sign with 47 written on it while his head inflated as the mare's hooves tighten around his neck. Before things continued they both heard a “uh-um” which caused both of them to freeze. They turn to see their mother giving them a stern glare as they both stopped what they were doing. They tremble by the almighty alicorn’s glare which they rather battle a family of Cthulhu mythos than face her as she expect an explanation .

“Hi mother.” Harmony said nervously as Faust still waiting for an explanation. “I was relaxing in my room until this brat ruined it.”

“Nuh-uh, you were angry about not being able to go out, so I tried to cheer you up.” Discord objected as Harmony glared at her sibling.

“How does destroying my room cheers me up, you little mutant?” Harmony demanded as she was ready to kill the chaos spirit.

“It brought you out of the funk. Besides you’re too dull being mopey like a mule.” Discord casually answered as he thought. ‘I’m a point ahead of you.’ He was mentally doing a moonwalk victory dance

“Oh I’ll show you being mopey after I get my hands on you” Harmony grumbles as Faust decided to cut the argument.

“If you two insist of being little children, maybe I should call a babysitter for the night.” Faust declared as both children were worried on what drastic action she’ll do. “Now the real question would be who to call?” She turned around and found a yellow phone book listed with interdimensional babysitters. “mmmm there is a kitsune who has experience as a nanny, but she seems to be busy with a job.” both children eye rolled on that suggestion thinking that a magic fox wouldn’t handle them. “maybe a demon butler, but my soul isn’t worth for a single night.” Harmony looked sad by the denied choice as Discord gave her sister a questionable stare. “or maybe I can get one of the elder gods from the other realms.” Both children groan by the bored moments they had with them as the elder god tell tales what they did during their age.

“Come on mom!” Discord whined as his mother gave them a chance to get it out.“We could handle being by ourselves for at least one night.”

“Yeah! We or rather I’m responsible enough to manage the house while you're gone.” Harmony declared while Discord gave her a the stink eye. “If you keep sending someone to watch us it will stunt our growth as wise individuals of the immortal realm.” Harmony tried to give a pride and maturity into her voice as she continued. “Besides I challenge you to a bet.” The mother grew interested into her daughter’s idea as she waited for the young mare to continue. “If we can manage the night by ourselves without destroying any part of the house. I will have freedom to do what I want for my nights and Discord can get the mini planet kit he wanted.” The young draconequus felt bored as he dozed off thinking about something.

“I could find your argument touching if you weren’t immortal by default, so here is what I am going to do.” Faust said as she levitated the children into the living room onto the couch. “I will leave you two alone for several hours. Then I’m going to ask someone to come and check on you two per each hour.” Harmony understood what she said as Discord was thinking about a volcano shooting from the ground. He imagine it’ll shoot dancing gummy bears . Before he could think further his sister gave a quick slap as he glared her while hearing his mom continue. “Right now it’s 5:30pm, so I’ll be back at 11:00 or midnight. If I find the house in complete ruin when I come back you lose and both of you will be grounded for 5,000 years while performing your chores.” Both siblings gap at their mother’s condition as she gave a loving smile. She suddenly heard her phone beeped. “Whelp duty calls and I have to go.” She began walking out the door as she looked back. “Alright kids don’t open the doors for interdimensional strangers and Harmony the list is on the counter. Now play nice you two.” She closed the door and flew off to parts unknown.

“Alright brat, just sit there and do not move while I make dinner.” Harmony demanded as she got up and head to the kitchen. When her back was turned Discord made a replica of her face and mocked her word before she stared back as he acted normal. She gave Discord a warning glance as she slowly went into the kitchen.

The chaos spirit laid down with pure boredom as he heard his sister make some food. He swirled his talons as he made a mini galaxy formed and mess around with it. He made the stars form a cowboy as it lassoed the largest planet and twirled it around the solar system. The planet hit all the smaller planet as it bounce all over the mini galaxy until they all hit the sun. Discord wasn’t amuse as he summon a ps3 game system and Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and played Shuma-Gorath, Deadpool, and Raccoon Rocket.

‘Man I wish something exciting happens.’ Discord thought as he was thrashing a player online until a small wormhole opened above him. He looked up and noticed the hole as he stopped playing. ‘Oh I wonder what this is?’ He took a wiff of it as he smell a familiar scent. ‘Smell like something mom will make.’ He place his paw in the wormhole trying to get a feel of it. ‘Oh yeah definitely mom’s since it’s so wibbly wobbly timey whimy or dimey swirly worldly sparkly. I can’t tell since alternate universe and parallel timelines can be so crossing.’ He tried to take his paw out, yet it was stuck. At first he attempted to hammer the portal to make a bigger crack, yet it was too stubborn as he toss the hammer to a family portrait. Then, he attempted to use chaos magic to summon a jackhammer, but the wormhole sturdiness is proven too resilient as the jackhammer flew off and began thrashing the whole living room. He suddenly heard a yell coming from the kitchen.

“Discord! You better not be ruining my chance of freedom or I’ll be kicking your ass!” Harmony went to the living room and was gaping by the mess as the drill had destroyed the decoration, furniture, and their moms expensive china sets. The harmonic mare closed her eyes and took a breath before calmly asking. “Hey Discord what job did I give you?”

“You told me to mess around while you cook dinner for us.” He answered with a goofy grin. Harmony glared at him as she began walking threateningly towards him with a magic hoof ready to hit him. The chaos spirit gave an annoyed expression “Alright fine, you told me not to move. In retrospect, I’m a chaos spirit so that is like telling a taco’s not to be delicious or Super Discord to obey order. Anyway, I didn’t cause this-” the jackhammer destroyed another furniture and began hammering on the wall. Harmony with an annoyed expression instantly destroyed it before it could cause more damage. “-entirely. I got stuck by a wormhole with mom’s magic involved so can you help?” The mare gave the wormhole a look as she found a mix of their powers and something behind it holding onto her brother's paw.

“Apparently, the wormhole need both of our powers to manipulate it. By the way, I’ve told you to grow up from having imaginary friends.” Harmony commented as she began pulling on the paw. Discord eye rolled as she continued scolding him. “You remembered last time you accidently brought them to life and cause hell on our doorstep. Especially the pain in the ass that blew up the house.” She found no result from her effort as she stare at the chaos being. “Why aren’t you helping me pulling yourself out.” Discord gave the mare a glare.

“You insulted one of my friend who is completely real. He said so himself about being in the future filled with many of my kind.” Discord angrily exclaimed as he let out tar saliva raspberry at her face. “Now I will help you only if you apologize.”

“Are you serious about this? You do know you'll be grounded for 5,000 years doing nothing, but chores, right?” Harmony reminded the chaos spirit. He thought for a second before he summon a swarm of pig squids on her. They rub their nose at her as she tries to escape. Discord laugh before giving an answer.

“Yeah!” He simply stated before giving a taunt. “ I have been grounded before and you haven’t, so seeing your first grounded face will be worth it.” The Chaos User place more icing on the cake by morphing his face to his sisters and gave an 'The Scream' expression. Harmony having enough blasted the creatures off her while giving a deadpan expression. She summon a pair of earplugs and a music player. Discord was worried as played a annoying song. The draconequus at first tried to resist, yet the mare boosted its effect as the chaos spirit gave in. “Alright What’s your offer?!!” She turned the song off as she her demands.

“My offer is simple you clean up and I don’t leave you in a endless loop with this song.” Harmony sat on a chair as the chaos spirit snap his talons. Every damage has been repaired as the mare looked around to find everything spotless and complimented. “See was cleaning up so hard, you little pigord.” Discord gave a huff as he pointed at his paw. “Oh yeah.” she sheepishly rubbed her head as she held the chaos lord’s paw. They pulled the paw with great force as it freed the chaos spirit, yet three unconscious colts came out of the portal. The duo were confused by their appearance as they examine them.

“Who the heck are these three?” Harmony asked as she poked Silent Dash. The purple haired pegasus let out a fart that destroyed the house windows and damaged the mare’s eardrum. She felt like she was hit by a stun grenade as the beep lasted for awhile. She looked at Discord who had already placed soundproof headphone as she yelled out. “You knew this will happened!!” The chaos spirit held his talon out as he placed a cork in the pegasus’s butthole.

‘Nope, but had a feeling to wear these things. So what are these guys and how did they came here.’ Discord telepathically told his sister.

Harmony healed her ears as she notice the only normal looking one. The redhead orange coated colt seemed strong as she poked at his leg to feel his muscles. It felt like she touched a soft version of steel if she was a normal mare she would take this one as a mate. Before she could think about her options Discord snapped his talons for attention.

“Hey sis! I was asking if you knew what these two are and why does one of them looks like you?” Discord asked with an annoyance tone. He gave the redhead earth pony a quick glance of disdain.

“Oh um right.” She stammers as tried to divert her eyes from Apple Crusher’s body. “You remember mom’s talk about there being three tribe of ponies.” Discord shook his head as he showed a picture of himself sleeping and riding on his sister in a cowboy suite. Harmony smack the picture off as she continued. “Anyway, she told us these ponies are the three separate forms that make up an alicorn. Of course, alicorn are naturally born immortal beings with abnormal strength compare to their individual counterparts. Now the-” Before she could continue a pie hit her in the face as Discord was unamused.

“Sheesh I asked what they are not a beginning documentary ready to happen. So these three are nerfed versions of mom well except you since you're my weird sister.” Discord summed up as he thought about waking them up. His sister glared at her brother as she was ready to strangle him again. Suddenly, Onyx Gem woke up and stood to stare at Discord with hate in his eyes.

“You unsophisticated, inappreciative, scandalous cretin!!” The unicorn growled with teeth clenching as he brought out several gems as he aimed them at the chaos spirit. “We helped you and you dare ruin my image by transforming me into a harlot.” Discord was confused by the declaration as Harmony blocked the unicorn’s path.

“Excuse me kid.” Harmony demanded as Onyx paused before firing the chao spirit. “I’m sorry for whatever stupidity that my brother has done, but I can’t have you destroy my house.” The albino pony gave her a strange expression from her appearance while looking around his surrounding.

“Um Harmony where am I? Why do you two look young?” Onyx Gem asked as the mare was confused by the unicorn’s familiarization of her. Before she could respond the other two colts woke up and quickly apprehended Discord. The young chaos spirit suddenly found a blade near his neck as he stare at Silent Dash. The pegasus eyes emanates rage as he press the blade very close to draw blood if any sudden movements are made. He also felt pressure from his back as Apple Crusher’s hooves held the spirit’s arm talons behind him. The draconequus felt that the earth pony can break his arm if he made an attempt to move his body. He gave his sister a worried look as she gave a ‘don’t panic’ look to him.

“Alright you stupid bucker reverse what you did or you will find yourselves six hooves under!” Silent Dash yelled as Onyx facehoof by the situation as he realize where or rather when they are after staring at Discord and Harmony being inexperience to the situation.

‘Holy Buck, we’re in the past.’ Before anything can be said the cork in Silent's posterior release in rapid speed as a fart the size of a nuke exploded in the house. Every being were in the house covered their eyes and noses as the cork began ricocheting through the house as two body can be heard falling towards the ground.

Author's Notes:

Yes this is a mini-chapter. If you wondering about Harmony's younger days and lack of her past life, then consider this would you if you had the power to do it.
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Would you reincarnate a person who suffered from their family being completely wiped out for a new family. That means letting them restart with new memories to be built to cushion from their past life suffering. Now that’s what this Faust did for Tikal and Chaos, yet old lives will eventually be remembered.

By the way, any Displace wants to do a crossover to babysit a child version of a Chaos spirit and Harmony spirit, then PM me.

So in a way I gave another reason Harmony(Tikal) would keep that mask for memories of the past.

I've already done chapter 19, but I'll feel better if I put 20 along with it. So I will place 19 on hold.
I've notice some tumblr on displace characters and wonder should I go make one for now or wait until I have decent reasons to do it.

Next Chapter: Chapter 19- Blood, a Prank, and Someone is useful Estimated time remaining: 5 Hours, 4 Minutes
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