Discord prepared to kill the three Diamond Dogs.

Damn these beasts...

He felt his conscious slipping away as he built up the energy to take their energy, and revive Trixie.

How else can I-

He stemmed the magic, and his energy returned to him, his amorphous form rippling as it was rejuvenated.

Where are they taking her...?

Discord looked to the West, where the Diamond Dog hideout was. He looked to the North, where the cave of one of his...friends, lie.

No...it can't be...after murdering him, she still attends to his trove?

Discord put a finger into the ear of the Diamond Dog in front, tasting the Thought as he removed it.

Mirrormare...my, oh, my...my pawns seem to be arranging themselves quite nicely...

He grinned in satisfaction, the Thought revealing that he now had everything he needed.

A pity...I was looking forwards to manipulating Mirrormare to kill Trixie...no matter...

He took off towards the dragon's cave, a crazy smile spreading over his invisible form.

While trapped in the Mirror World, I may as well speak to its only inhabitant...

He stepped into Mirrormare's large mirror, standing behind her as she hoofed the gold piles, grinning at the shiny artifacts.

She turned, and stopped dead in her tracks, staring up at Discord.

"D...Discord...you returned to see me, my love..."

"Yes, yes..."

She embraced him, and he, begrudgingly, embraced her.

Anything to cause some Chaos...

"It is wonderful to see you again, Mirrormare. Now, if I am not mistaken, your Diamond Dog accomplices have been finding able miners, hm?"

She nodded, smiling wistfully, her gold-tinged, platinum mane and tail bobbing as she did so, her silver coat rippling.

"Yes, Discord! Why? Have they failed me?"

"No. In fact, they've captured a new pawn of mine."

Mirrormare tilted her head, a loving glint in her eyes. Discord held back a retch of disgust.

Filthy, stupid tool...

"Oh? And who is that?"

"Trixie the 'Great and Powerful.'"

Discord allowed himself to laugh heartily.

"She can't even make a fire! And she calls herself...Great and Powerful!!"

He laughed boisterously, the old, fun-loving, Chaos-causing Discord breaking through.

Discord quickly snapped back to his feet, mentally and physically.

No time for laughs. No time for fun. Celestia has entrapped me twice...it is time I teach that alicorn some manners. How dare she raise her horn to me!?

He cleared his throat, and continued.

"Anyway, I think I've found a way for you to get your revenge on Celestia. But first, there are some things you must know about this new pawn of mine..."

"Okay, my love..."

Shut up, you uniwhore.

"Just as you want revenge on Celestia, Trixie wants revenge on Twilight Sparkle for ridiculing her in front of all of Ponyville. I've convinced her into thinking that, in order to kill Twilight, she must kill a foal and consume the magical core of that foal's horn. And then, I would dispose of Trixie. Simple as that. Enough Chaos to break me from my bonds.

"However, your Diamond Dogs have raised an...interesting, opportunity for the three of us.

"You see, I attempted to kill Rarity not long ago, but a new arrival in this Universe, Peter Roose, stopped me, and ruined my plans. I want revenge on him. You want revenge on Celestia. And Trixie wants revenge on the six Elements of Harmony.

"Have Trixie join you. And, with her by your side, lead the Diamond Dogs into war against Equestria. When their leader decides to go to war, it will allow for a massive outbreak of Skygger in the Realm of Dreams. The Door to Darkness will break down there, and I can bring the Skygger into this world, and join forces with you."

Mirrormare smiled, a dark shadow coming across her face, even as Trixie the 'Great and Powerful' was placed on the floor. The Diamond Dogs scurried in fear of Discord, staring up at him in the mirror.

"Sounds good, Discord...I shall hide in Shiny for now."

"Good. I am sorry, Mirrormare, but I must depart. Farewell. Oh, and..."

He smiled at her.

"Do not fail me. It wouldn't bode well for any of us."

With that, he departed.

Hmph...such a simple mind...I planted a seed in the topsoil of her mind, and already, it has taken root. She may be a filthy pony, but I can withstand her...'love' long enough to keep her as a pawn.

He smiled, knowing all too well that Mirrormare would succeed.

And now....I wait, for the wars to begin, and for Atonal to wake up...

Out of boredom, he dipped into the cave once more, taking care not to step into the mirror as the Diamond Dogs conversed with Mirrormare.

"Ah, yes, your pay. I shall decide at the end of the day. Oh, and do me a favor...leave her here."

"Why?"

"Because I say so!"

Discord chuckled.

Oh, my...she seems to be better at this than I thought...this will be easy...