Chapter 7: Royal Reaction

As another busy day in the court came to a close Celestia sat up off her throne and prepared to head up to her tower, still awaiting a friendship report from Twilight, who hadn't handed one in in over a month. Celestia knew that Twilight and her friends had already learned quite a bit about friendship, but a report every now and then would be-

*POP*

"Oh, a letter from Twilight!" Celestia said happily as she grabbed the letter with her magic. Seeing the letter had managed to brighten Celestia's day more than a roll of paper should, but it did, and she was more than excited to sit down and read what was inside. As Celestia opened the letter she could feel an odd sensation wash over her, a sensation she eventually placed as hatred. As she began to read the letter she felt the hatred turn to anger, surprising herself.

Dear Princess Celestia,

As you faithful student and most trusted subject I know that I must tell you of what has happened to Pinkie Pie, the Element of Laughter. Six months ago Discord managed to break out of his stone prison, and during his night of freedom he met up with Pinkie Pie, effectively seducing her. Afterwards the two parties involved performed the act of intercourse, and as such Pinkie has become pregnant. We have only recently learned of this development, and I felt that it was my duty as your faithful student to inform you about what has transpired.

Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle

Celestia froze instantly as she got to the end of the letter, reading it over a few more times to make sure she wasn't hallucinating. Not only had Discord somehow broken out of his prison, but he had also managed to impregnate on of the Elements of Harmony, and has tricked her into believing that he loves her. She has known Discord for longer than she can imagine, and this news only made her hatred for him grow, her thoughts of him becoming strong enough for him to appear in her mirror.

"Hello Tia" Discord said with a happy smile. When she heard his voice she just about shot her mirror with a bolt of magic, but she had managed to calm herself down fast enough to avoid it. She carefully trotted over to the mirror, Discord's image being the only thing inside.

"What, no hello?" Discord asked, sounding disappointed.

"Discord, why did you do it, what did you hope to gain from this?" Celestia asked firmly, making Discord cringe. She knew what had happened, and it scared him.

"Originally it was so that I could escape my prison for good, but afterwards, after what we did..." Discord trailed off, his ancient face turning a shade of pink, "The plan backfired and in the end, I had fallen for her" Celestia's watchful eyes scanned every inch of Discord's face, and when she found no proof of him lying she let out a loud sigh.

"How did you manage to fall for one of the very ponies that sealed you away..." Celestia muttered as she want to go lay down, tired from a days work, but Discord had other plans.

"My dear sweet princess, had you forgotten that I am but a creature as well, and any creature is susceptible to the charms of a female?" Discord asked, making Celestia look back at him, "Pinkie Pie is just as chaotic as me, the only thing she lacks that would make her trouble is true power like mine"

"Why are you telling me this?" Celestia asked, giving Discord a very confused look.

"Because you asked why I fell for her" Discord said honestly, "I thought it would be good of me to let you know the truth, as it is not something you can't prevent anymore" Celestia knew he was right, but his honesty did give her an idea. Once Discord had disappeared from her mirror Celestia flew off from her balcony, heading straight towards Ponyville.

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"Pinkamena Diane Pie" Celestia said as she trotted over to Pinkie, who had been having some fun with the Cakes before she arrived, "Please, come with me" Pinkie's eyes shot open with fear when she realized why Celestia was there, and all she wanted to do was run, but she wasn't stupid, she knew she wouldn't get very far. Without saying anything Pinkie followed Celestia upstairs and into her bedroom, where Celestia quickly ordered Pinkie to go over by her bed.

"Pinkie, I am going to check the foal now, please stay as still as you can" Celestia ordered as her horn began to glow, a white golden light shining from it and onto Pinkie's stomach. The scanning tickled Pinkie a little bit, but she managed to stay still, only a small giggle escaping her lips. As Celestia went over the results of the scan Pinkie hopped onto her bed, wanting to be sitting down when Celestia told her the results.

"Well Pinkie, you are in luck" Celestia said with a sigh, "The foal is completely healthy, and as far as I can tell, it is entirely normal as well, earning little to no traits from Discord's DNA"

"So, are you not angry at me?" Pinkie asked, Celestia's actions being far different from what she had been expecting.

"On the contrary, I am extremely angry and disappointed in you, but..." Celestia paused to look at Pinkie's stomach, "I cannot in my right mind bring harm to a foal that has not yet been born, nor it's mother. Along with that with all that you have done for me and Equestria, it would be wrong of me to imprison you for doing as you wished"

"But Discord is an enemy of Equestria, and he got me pregnant with my consent" Pinkie said, her voice sounding shaky, "Isn't there some kind of law against this or something?"

"Pinkie, there will be no punishment for you, you have already brought it upon yourself" Celestia explained, "You have forced yourself to raise a foal entirely by yourself, even after carrying it to term. Your punishment is to see to the well being of this unborn foal as it's mother and only parent" Pinkie looked down slowly and gave a small nod, letting Celestia know that she knew what she had to do. Once Celestia was sure Pinkie knew what she was going to have to do, Celestia left, waving goodbye to the Cakes and any other ponies that had happened to be around at the time. Now all Celestia could do, was hope for the best, for the foal, and for Pinkie.