I remember it like it was yesterday...

His eye's gazing through me like sharp glass, his fist clenched, his voice sour. Pain in his heart, It wasn't him, nor was it me.. I remember calling his name, but it was a quick flash of light, I was struck into the wall.. his magic had thrown me across the room, it was a quick pain. Before I could even speak, I use my powers back at him, what had gotten over me? Since when did I use violence as an answer? Since when did he use violence as an answer?

"Celestia!-" His tone quickly changed, he actually for a quick moment was confused as to why he did such a thing, but I blasted him. Obviously he would be fine, but at the moment it was the worst pain he seemed to ever encounter. We both regretted our actions.

"D-d-dissy? I don't know what came over us-"

"Leave me be! How about get your head out of the clouds for once.. I shouldn't have used my magic, but YOU.. wouldn't stop would you? Had to make me snap.. I'm tired of acting like nothing is wrong.. nothing will fix this marriage, our friendship, NOTHING! You act so perfect, yet you're not Celestia!-"

"Discord I'm sorry-"

"Sorry won't cut the years I have spent reforming, changing everything for this family! I'm tired of it.. If I didn't have my children and my friends, this place would be my chaotic lands, but I'm not like that anymore.. But you, are the one who has changed, you're a good ruler, but NOT a good sister, wife, or MOTHER!" He huffed turning his back.

"Discord let me explain-"

"What is there to explain?"

"Just go!"

"What?..."

"I said go!"

I ran off, feeling so much guilt, padding into my room tearing up. I wish I had never been so foolish, I miss my old life. I miss my family..

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"Celestia! You in there? The gala is about to start!" Twilight's voice ringed through my ear's, as I snapped back into reality.

"Ah, yes! Just give me a moment, getting ready.."

"Alright, though you better hurry." I smiled as my student trotted off, all the wonderful colts and mares I can greet there. I don't believe Harmony or Illusion has been to one before, I remember them as fillies, they where the most adorable thing. Back then.. I didn't understand this mother thing, and I still son't fully, Twilight was different.. She as a filly was rather easy to take care of.. She enjoyed learning, and she was only one filly. I try to be, but it's hard you know? My parents where always sending us to schools to learn magic and taught us how to be proper rulers, they rarely spent any real time with us. Maybe, I should stop worrying about my kingdom so much, because.. my family is more important, I've ruled for over a thousand years, it's time I be happy for once.

As I finished brushing my mane, and putting on my gown I headed out to the gala.

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I finally entered, as it was about to start in a few minutes. I sighed, eyeing the guest, many very well.. normal as a matter a fact. I always smile, I always try to be my best.. But it's never enough, is it not? I wish I could be any pony else, I love protecting my kingdom and my family but... If I just.. Had one moment with them, I could finally see their smiles. I remember my mother ruling the kingdom, I was so young. No struggles, no worries.. And Discord, he made it even lighter than it already was! Oh I miss those days. But here I am, shaking hooves. It's an honor to do this, it really is.. But is it terrible I want more out of life? But I was dragged from my thoughts at the arrival of my sister.

" Sister? You seem rather gloomy.. Is everything alright?.... Is this about Discord? " Her voice soft and calming which made me softly look into her eye's that shined with desire and hope.

" I would hate to lie to you Luna, so yes... I miss being myself, this is me but I feel like there is so much more to my life.. Than this.. " Luna softly smiled, and wrapped her hoof around me. Her blink slow, she always comforted me in hard times, " I remember how lonely it was so many years ago and now.. wait.. I have a family and so many who not only respect me but care for me. " .. Luna chuckled a bit.

" I'll take it from here, how about you my dear sister go have fun for once? "

" No Luna I could never do that to- " Luna shoved me lightly a bit, I tried to stand still. I would never let my dearest sister take my role just to let me have fun, she matters more than my fun.. " Sister, you mean the world to me.. I'm fine with staying here... "

" Sister this is your chance... I won't stop you.. " Luna perked her ear's to me, as I brushed my flowing mane out of my eye's.

" My chance for what?... "

" To make things right.. "

" How do I do that? "

"... It's your choice sister, shake hooves or.. go make things right.. long ago this choice wasn't seen to you, but now it is. Family or royalty? " Luna's eye's where soft, as she looked up at me. I teared up a bit and I embraced her softly, making sure she knew how greatful I was.

" Thank you.. - "

" Now everypony! Get a partner it's time to slow dance! " The announcer loudly announced as Luna weakly smiled and sorta pushed me forward.

" Go on.. " I gave her one last loving glance and went on my way. Still feeling guilt for her doing this.

Before I could even scan my area, a brown colt with a shiny tux greeted himself. " Good evening Princess, would you like to dance? " My eye's brightened, how great it would be to spend some time with my subjects!

" Of course sir.. " I chuckled, and it was simple. Well not really... Weirdly I wasn't the best at dancing, I would step on hooves and such but I try my best. I didn't fail, only a few times..

" Uh.. I suppose not even the most graceful are the best at everything.. " The colt wasn't amused by my dancing skills, that's why I never got married before Discord. As princess Mortals would go by so quick and I would feel so much pain it would kill me plus some of the more interested colts would never accept me for who I was.. But then Discord came back, I remember how he use to make me laugh. How when we danced he just laughed and tried to guide me through it. Oddly he was never a bad dancer and enjoyed it.. The chaos would always enjoy a nice tune.

My eye's captured that ponies where switching partners, I smiled at the colt one last time and made my way to the next colt.. Every single colt different and interesting yet the same, I felt it was needed to dance. After all, maybe.. Just maybe I would find someone who understands me. I almost prayed in my head the next colt I would run into would understand and guide me. Without looking, as I switched partners once again I just gracefully fell into the music and switched with the nearest colt.

Though to my surprise, I glanced at him and almost was startled, it was Discord! Why would he be dancing at the gala? I knew he was invited, but why dancing? He loves to dance but he usually causes chaos, even if it maybe a bit enjoyable it's not normal for him.. " Ah look who it is.. " His tone was very amused by how I was so quick to be startled by his sudden appearance.

" Discord this was a mistake I'm sorry.. Uhm, I was just into the music and didn't know you where dancing.. I should go. " I just felt uncomfortable after our last encounter, I didn't want to be rude to my friend but.. I just didn't know..

" My dear, just enjoy the music. No need to apologize, after all this is the night of chaos.. " I was slightly confused as I glanced up at him once more, as he noticed I did have slight trouble following his lead. " Amusing at it is to see you try to dance my dear, if you are able to remember anything it's that you follow the music and don't focus just relax. Some cotton candy relaxes me but it's quite different for everypony.. "

" Oh right.. Heh.. " I tried to remain silent as deep inside I really did want to embrace him and tell him how much I miss him I just tried to dance.

" Quite boring this gala is..... Some life is needed.. Maybe I can make the punch into- Nah.. Or I can line the walls with cheese! That isn't cheesy is it? " I laughed a bit, his bad puns always made me chuckle and smile. Oddly he pulled me closer as I laughed a bit. " It's good to hear your laugher again Tia.. "

" And it's good to hear your loving voice.. " He didn't reply for a minute, just glanced at me softly a few times. I haven't seen him like this in ages, all of this aggression was slowly being put to rest.

" Remember how as fillies I was so naïve and thought the world was so accepting? Yeah.. those where the days. Cotton candy clouds and pigs with wings! " I smirked a bit as I continued.

" Or when you changed my parent's castle to cheese! Yeah, they weren't very happy.. " Discord just chuckled and continued to lead me in the dance.

" At least it made you laugh. " He muttered, but I could hear him..

" I was so stupid then to Discord, at one point I was so scared for you but I ended up- " I stopped speaking turning my gaze away. " I just ended up seeing the real you I suppose, we were good friends! "

" Tia.. Don't say that.. " Suddenly, I could feel the other side of Discord slowly coming out, the one I loved so dearly. " You where always more than just a simple friend, I have a strange appreciation for beauty.. "

" And I have a strange appreciation for chaos, imbalance can be a bit fun.. As long as it gives out a good laugh, and no harm done.. " I finally admitted to him I enjoyed his chaos, which didn't shock him but he was surprised at the least.

" Tia you understand me more than any pony else... " He huffed, staring at me deeply.

" And you get me more than any pony in this world, along with Luna of course.. " I added, it was quick but we just stared at one other deeply before we locked lips, it was quick but powerful. I pulled away as fast as possible a blushing red. " Dissy I'm sorry I shouldn't have, it's very inappropriate of me to do so.. "

" Tia... " He turned away. He muttered something I couldn't catch but we stared at one another one last time before I found myself in a dance with a different colt.

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( Tomorrow )

" Dad?... "' Harmony has been quite silent lately, not taking in any of the drama, her flowy mane and white coat like her mother's, as she walked in surprising her father. He was holding something, a picture of Tia, Luna, and him.. She was laughing, he grasped it and barely put it in the suitcase. " Why can't we just teleport our stuff back home? "

" In no rush dear.. " His tone mournful, almost depressed.

" I don't want to leave dad.. I like studying with Aunt Twilight... "

" We have to go dear.. "

" Why? "

" We just have to! I'm sorry dear.. I can't stay your mother and I don't belong together thus I have no place in this castle.. "

" Of course you do, you love mom don't you? "

" Of course I always deep inside will, but I'm doing what's best.. " He never made eye contact with his daughter, he just finished packing each time it getting slower. " Let's go say goodbye to everyone, then we'll be off.. "

He headed out into the main room, everyone especially Fluttershy and Celestia seeming to be very upset. Discord snapped in a picture of Discord and Fluttershy saying ' Best pals! ' In bold letters and gave it to her. Twilight he gave a simple book, but not any book. The history of his species, a rare book and not usually found. " Keep that safe book horse. " He weakly chuckled, as he glanced at Pax saying goodbye to his siblings. " Son? " Pax turned to him.

Pax quickly embraced him, tears strolling down as Discord returned the hug. " DAD please don't go! P-p-please.. Mom will let you stay I promise.. I promise.. " Discord just weakly smiled.

" Pax my boy, you're better off without me my boy. " He laughed just popping in a necklace that said ' 1# Son! ' On it, Pax weakly chuckled and gave his father one last hug.

" Celestia?.... "

" Discord?..."

" I love you my dear. " He huffed, not even turning to glance me as I returned the love in a huge embrace.

" I- I-.. I wish you good travels.. "

" And to you to darling.. "

He just made his way out of the front door, seeming to not be in a rush at all. Not even WANTING to leave, he just left anf continued to fly off a bit with his children.

" I'm going to miss him so much.. " Luna laughed a bit, I turned to her. " What's so funny sister? "

" If you love him then why are you standing here? "

" WHY am I standing here? "

" Go after him! Hurry! " Everyone stood in shock as I flew off, not another word came out of me. Discord was already far off.

" DISCORD! D-DISCORD! " I was so loud, my guards oddly stared at me but I continued to fly. Discord didn't seem to hear. " DISCORD! " Finally he stopped, glancing behind him. Once they all stopped in their tracks I could catch up.

" Cele- " Before he could say a peep I kissed him, wrapping my hooves around him not wanting to let go, he was in pure shock and my children just smiled.

" Discord! I can't take it anymore, I love you... so much.. I want you, my kids.. All of us, I won't shatter a family for my royal title.. Please.. "

" Are you kidding me Tia? Of course my dear! I have been nuts to refuse staying.. " He was the happiest he has ever been as we just stared at another for a minute.

" Celestia.. will you marry me? Again?.... " It was sudden but I knew the answer...

" YES! "

Author's Notes:

That's a wrap, It was a happy ending but we need those once in a while. Hope you enjoyed!