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Mare Do Well Meets Her Match Ch. 9 Pt. 1

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Mare Do Well Meets Her Match

An MLP: Friendship is Magic Fan-Fiction

Chapter 9: Chaos and Consequences Pt. 3

The cheer that Rob Stallion and the Mane Six made becomes the start of a fight to save their world. It isn’t just them that they decide to fight. Shining Armor alongside his resistance army is joining the fight as well. Six months ago, Discord was freed from his stone prison due to the extreme disharmony that had occurred. He makes his move, blanketing the world into chaos but it was much worse this time. No one was safe from his fury, not even Rainbow Dash. She tried her best against him and failed. Discord had plans of his own to ensure that he would never make the same mistake twice. She was stripped of her color replacing it with a corrupt haze. As his enforcer, Rainbow Dash brought fear into everyone’s eyes. The two princesses try their best to convince Twilight and the others to fight back, but they want no part of it. Seeing that their only hope is gone, they took matters into their own hands. Discord defeats them despite the two putting up a fight. As a sign of victory, he turns the two into stone.

“This place is too small,” He said, carrying a devilish smile, “Time I bring out the chaos to a vast scale!”

Using his powerful magic, he transformed the land of Equestria into a place devoid of life and harmony. His actions in changing the planet would bring major consequences. It became a world filled with fear, chaos and destruction. The ruins of Canterlot became Distopia, home to the lord of chaos himself and his Discorded army. Ponyville became abandoned. No one lives there since his army had driven the populace out. Cloudsdale was no more after an intense battle between the chaos lord’s forces and a squad of freedom fighters. Not all hope was lost. Several ponies that opposed Discord’s rule banded together and fought back. The war between both sides was fierce. Victories, defeats and casualties affected both sides lasting more than six months. But that all changed when a blue stallion returned from beyond the grave. He knew something wasn’t right with his world but regardless he needed to find answers. After some difficulty, he began his journey to reunite with his family who has gone their separate ways.

The first he met was Pinkie Pie, the love of his life. Before he could even get to reach her, he had to deal with some issues in Manehattan including Prince Blueblood who had become the supposed mayor. After a scuffle and a very long drop, Manehattan was free. Rob was able to find Pinkie but finds her to be a shadow of what she once was. It really hurts him but he did what he could. Their reunion was sweet after she found out who he really was. He then infuses her with the Element of Laughter adding a magic that can protect her from Discord’s magic. Once he helped her out of the mental ward, the two traveled all over Equestria to find the others. One by one, they were able to find their friends despite some difficulties. Rob went to work infusing each of them with their respective Elements of Harmony. By the time they found Twilight, only one remained… Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash was Discord’s enforcer having been discorded to the core. When the six encounter her, things took a turn for the worse. It was a losing battle due to Dash fully on the offensive tossing them around like ragdolls. Rob stepped in and using his powers, he was able to tire Dash out long enough so he can knock her out. Rob and his friends use their combined powers to purge the discord out of Dash. They succeeded and all seven reunite. Heading back to the resistance, the Mane 6 made amends with their families. Later on the seven spoke with the Resistance generals regarding their plan in retaking Distopia. But they discover a horrifying revelation; their home was on the verge of destruction. They find out from Worldmind that Discord’s damage to Equestria also affected the planet’s core. To make matters worse, they only have 48 hours before their world is destroyed. With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, Rob Stallion, the Mane Six as well as the Resistance prepare their final offensive against Discord and his army.

Now with only 40 hours left, the fight to save their world has begun. Shining Armor alongside his army starts his fight against Discord’s corrupted forces. Meanwhile, Rob Stallion alongside the Mane 6 have infiltrated Discord’s castle at Distopia. What they’ll find inside is anything but pleasant. Black is seen all around the castle walls. The windows has Discord’s portrait all over and they look at whoever’s inside. It gives off a very scary atmosphere.

“This place… really is scary,” says Fluttershy, trying to find a nearby place to hide.

“Discord’s face is everywhere. It’s like he’s watching what we’re doing,” responds Applejack.

“Here’s the thing,” Rob explains, “They’re just windows. All it’s good for is simply deception and manipulation. Just don’t worry about it. Let’s just keep moving.”

“Good idea,” praises Twilight.

The seven continue venturing deeper. Rob’s eyes were moving about as if he knows something’s up. Applejack looks at him showing a sign of worry.

“Something bugging ya Robbie?” She asks him.

He nods and replies, “Yes. We have to keep out guard up. Discord can strike anytime and anywhere.”

“If Discord does show up then we give him a beatdown!” shouts Rainbow Dash, “We can beat this guy one two three!”

Twilight notices her friend being a bit more confident than usual. But even with that, she knows that things are going to be quite different for all of them.

“Is something the matter Twilight?” asks Rarity, “You haven’t said anything since we entered this dark and dank place.”

“It’s nothing Rarity. It’s about yesterday and what that Worldmind told us,” Twilight worries.

“And about that,” Rainbow Dash interrupts, “Who in their mind says that our home is going to explode in two days? That’s crazy!”

“As crazy as that sounds, we all know that it’s going to be inevitable unless Discord is taken down,” Rob explains.

“But Discord has grown too powerful!” Rainbow interrupts again, “You saw how he corrupted me? What makes you think this time we’ll beat him?”

Rainbow Dash’s words cause everyone to be silent. Rob breaks this by saying, “Because I know we can beat him.”

The others turn to him looking in shock. Twilight responds, “Okay then Rob, let me ask you. How do you know this? You weren’t there when he first appeared.”

“I know,” He assures her but then, “I still think we can beat him. Besides we have something that he doesn’t and that’s friendship.”

“Friendship won’t be enough to beat Discord this time,” Twilight Sparkle responds.

“So what do we do Twilight? How do we beat that meanie Discord?” Pinkie asks her.

“I… I really don’t know,” She answers.

Before Rob can respond, all seven hear a laugh followed with a voice that’s all-too familiar, “Well well… look who decides to arrive in my castle. It’s good to see you again, Twilight Sparkle.”

“Discord!” she shouts. It’s enough to get the others fired up as well.

“Come on out chaos lord, I know you’re here!” Rob shouts.

“Well aren’t you a sight for sore eyes,” he replies, getting a look of things, “I’ve never seen you before. Have we met?”

“We haven’t though when we do, I hope to give you a beatdown!” Rob shouts right back.

“A beatdown you say?” Discord chuckles before continuing, “You certainly have a big mouth to go with that strength.”

“I can’t say the same for you, coward,” Rob taunts, hoping for Discord to show.

“Robbie, what are you doing?” Pinkie whispers.

“What else? A little psych out warfare with this guy,” Rob murmurs.

“Do I hear something in that little chatterbox of yours?” Discord speaks aloud, getting into Rob’s skin.

“Keep that mouth of yours shut!” shouts Applejack. Her friends look in shock.

“Seem to be jumping the gun? No matter. I take it you all are here to defeat me with your Elements of Harmony aren’t you?” He asks them.

“Isn’t that a no-brainer dirtbag?” taunts Rob, “Why not just come down here so we can kick your butt?”

“Where’s the fun in that? Do you really want us to go straight to the action now? I just want to play with all of you for a while,” Discord replies, trying to get on their good side.

“We’re not in the mood for your games Discord,” complains Twilight.

“Oh don’t worry, it won’t take long. After all, they were kind enough to play my game,” Discord says and the lights suddenly flash revealing two statues.

The two statues share similarity with the twin princess of Equestrian Royalty, Celestia and Luna. Rob gets a good look at their faces and they contain looks of fear. Seeing this horrifies him. Twilight and the others also get a look. Like Rob, their response to this is also the same.

“Is that…?” Twilight speaks.

Discord explains, “Oh yes, them. You know, I feel rather bad that you all weren’t there to meet me. These two however, oh, how I enjoyed playing with them.”

“What did ya do ta them Discord,” demands Applejack.

“What I did?” He taunts, “Oh they lost my little game and I had to give them their reward… being forever trapped in stone!” Discord starts laughing insanely like a maniac.

“You’re going to pay for what you’ve done to the princesses Discord!” Rob shouts in anger.

But Discord whose face appear before the seven surprises them. He replies, “And just how are you going to do that? Hmmm? Tell me? Do you realize now that thanks to your actions, I’ve become omnipotent? My power is unmatched! All of you will fall just like your princesses have.”

“We’ll see about that, trust us, we will beat you,” Rob assures Discord. The others stand by him.

“Oh please, you and your heroic words, do you have anything better to do than to just talk tough?” Discord asks, “Quite frankly, all of you ponies are the same in every way.”

“Can we just get to the game already? My girlfriend’s getting a bit too hyperactive bathing herself in the chocolate rain fountain,” He replies, the others turn to see Pinkie swimming in the nearby fountain.

Discord is surprised seeing her in there, swimming and acting like she usually does. Pinkie looks at them having surprised looks but haven’t said a word.

“What?” She asks everyone. Rob lets out a sigh.

“Pinkie, get out of that pool. We got chaos butt ta whoop!” orders Applejack. Pinkie gets out and meets up with the others.

“Oh but I digress, you want to take on big bad Discord? Well you’re going to have to play my game first.” Discord snaps his fingers revealing seven large doors in front of them.

“Is this another one of your tricks Discord?” asks Twilight.

“I assure you Twilight, its no trick,” he explains, “Each of these seven doors correspond to your Elements of Harmony. Only one of you ponies is allowed to go inside a different door.”

“What’s behind the door? Some kind of new car or something?” taunts Rob, thinking that it’s some kind of game show.

“Robbie, not now,” Pinkie replies, shoving him a bit.

“You know for someone who’s not from Equestria, you really… really don’t know when to shut up,” Discord follows up, “Anyway, inside each door is a trial. The trial will reflect upon your experiences and to win, you must conquer it without using your Elements of Harmony.”

“Well that ain’t bad. We can go through this one two three. Easy,” Applejack says.

But Discord responds, “Here’s the catch though. Try anything that breaks the rules and you forfeit. In other words, you lose if you try anything funny.”

“This is going to make the trials a lot harder for us,” exclaims Rarity. Fluttershy nods in agreement.

“But aren’t you all known to solve your itty bitty problems with friendship and camaraderie?” Discord asks them.

“We can do this and we’ll show Discord the real power of teamwork,” Rob assures Fluttershy.

“If that’s the case then I only wish you the best of luck. Don’t betray my expectations,” Discord replies, disappearing instantly.

The seven ponies get a look at the doors in front of them. Like Discord already explained, each door corresponds to one of their Elements. The seven look at one another not saying a word. Twilight knows Shining Armor and his resistance army is giving it their all. The others also worry for their families too. Rob sees the worry and that causes him to have that feeling too. Letting off a sigh, the only thing that he needs to go is forward.

“We’ll have plenty of time for this once it’s over. We need to go through this trial and win,” He states.

“Alright, let’s do it,” Twilight replies. Everyone nods at her words.

Each of them went to their respective doors. Mixed emotions were flying all over the place. No one knows what’s going to happen. After taking a deep breath, they all enter in their respective doors. The challenge has just begun. Inside, each of them has their eyes and ears open. They don’t know what’s going to happen. Discord planned the game and they need to abide by his rules. Applejack races through trying to find the way out. She looks around but finds nothing. But then she sees something, a bright light. Thinking that it’s the way out, Applejack races toward it.

“Ha! This here’s almost too easy. I’m going to conquer through this trial no problem,” She says confidently.

“Easy you say? Well if I did that then there’d be no reason to have this. Your trial is about to begin, Applejack. Let’s see if your honesty can stand up to this,” Discord’s voice is heard surprising her.

“Ah’m ready for whatever ya throw at me,” She responds.

“Very well then,” Discord says. He then uses his magic to brighten the area around her.

Applejack shields her eyes from the light. When it faded, she looks and spots something up ahead. She walks forward to take a look noticing her friends nearby.

“Hey guys, I thought this trial was too easy,” Applejack says, touching one of them. Except that her hoof goes right through Rarity.

“Huh? My hoof went right through them. What is this?” She asks.

“I’m surprised you would know. Do you not remember this?” Discord then asks her, “Isn’t this where all of you decided to end your friendship?”

“Yeah, I do remember,” She replies. She then listens in on what they were talking about.

“I take it you all got my message didn’t you?” Rarity asks them. The others nod silently, “I believe that this brought out the worst in us.”

“I agree Rarity. Twilight being expelled, Robbie gone and Dashie leaving us… everything that happened was our fault. All our fault!” Pinkie responds, crying over what happened.

Fluttershy nods and whispers, “We all hurt everypony… and they all hate us because of it.”

“That’s why I believe it’s better darlings if we… we end our friendship. It was our disharmony toward each other that we lost two good friends. Rainbow Dash…” All of them look at the gravestone that was covered with flowers, balloons, etc. to honor how great Rob was, “And him that has brought about this tragedy.”

“Uh huh. A shame that Applejack isn’t here with us,” responds Fluttershy, “Um… I heard that she left Ponyville after her family disgraced her.”

“Wait a dang minute, that’s not how things turned out! Ah was there when it happened,” She shouts, finding out the fib.

“Ah was there when we all said our goodbyes. Ah remember when we had that hug and went our separate ways. Ah know the lie that’s here and Ah ain’t in this, This here’s a fake and you won’t be able ta deceive me!” She shouts, pushing her way through the illusion.

The illusion faded away and then, she spots a door. She smiles knowing that she has passed her test. Pushing through, Applejack opens the door revealing it to be a staircase. She enters the next room but when that happens, the door behind her closes and fades away.

“Whew, guess that was a test after all,” She says, sighing in relief.

“You may have succeeded in your trial but the others will prove to be quite difficult,” Discord chuckles.

“We’ll see about that,” Applejack responds.

She looks and sees six other doors in front of her, a sign that the others haven’t completed their trials. Applejack waits and prays. Meanwhile, Pinkie Pie was trekking through the inside of her trial. Everything is dark but her Pinkie Senses are sharp and ready.

“Gee, it’s really dark in here,” Pinkie says, “I hope that Discord doesn’t try any meanie stuff.” But then her senses kick in via tail-twitch.

“Meanie stuff you say? Well, I know just the trial for you my dear Pinkie,” He replies.

“Discord!” Pinkie shouts.

“Oh you do remember, how sweet. I hope you’re not angry over what I did to you last time Pinkie,” Discord says, reminding Pinkie of their first encounter.

Pinkie says nothing. He then continues saying, “I’m sorry. I only wanted to have a little fun with you. There’s nothing wrong with that. I just want to make it up to you so I got you a little present.”

“A present?” Pinkie wonders, “What present?”

“Oh it’s nothing really. Just something I conjured up for you. Hope there’s no hard feelings between us right?” Discord answers, snapping his fingers and engulfing the area in a bright light.

Pinkie shields her eyes as the area transformed into an open field. She becomes confused by this unexpected occurrence. Regardless of this, she has no choice but to press on. She looks around hoping to find anyone around. That’s when she spots someone.

“Oh, there’s somepony! I gotta go see if they can help,” She bounces her way hoping to see if they can help. To her surprise, it turns out to be Rob Stallion.

“Robbie, oh it’s so good to see you,” She says, giving Rob a hug but then she gets pushed away by him.

“Get away from me. I don’t want to be near you,” He replies, his tone becomes cold.

“Are you okay? It’s me, Pinkie, your special somepony,” She tries again.

“You? Special somepony? That’s a lie. You’re not my special somepony. You’re just some annoying pest that doesn’t know when to shut up!” He shouts.

“Why?” She pleads, “Why are you doing this? I thought you loved me. I thought you liked me being all happy and silly,” She looks at him wondering if it’s a joke.

“Me loving you? Please, I’d rather be in love with someone who isn’t as hyperactive and crazy as you. You’re a constant annoyance that gets me on my nerves and plus, pink really doesn’t suit you. Trust me on that,” He complains, pushing Pinkie more into a depressive state.

“Robbie…” She whispers, starting to cry.

“Go on, cry. I don’t want a crybaby in my life. I have bigger plans to attend to,” He responds, heading closer to her with an evil smirk.

Pinkie starts getting into a slump. Her hair begins to lose its puffiness and her colors start to go into a darker shade. Rob comes closer getting a good look. His actions are enough to put her into her depressive Pinkamena state. Pinkie gets a good look but notices something off. She sees Rob’s eyes as a tint green instead of the normal blue. Something was not right and Pinkie immediately knows this.

“Wait a minute, you’re not Robbie!” She shouts, catching his attention.

“Excuse me,” Rob wonders, “What the heck are you talking about?”

“The real Robbie would never hurt me, ever! He would always tell me how much he loves me. He’s always there for me like every best friend would. He’s loving, friendly, helpful and not a meanie like you,” Pinkie responds, figuring out the truth.

“Meanie you say? It’s no wonder you ponies are so attached to your stupid emotions,” He hisses causing his green eyes to completely show.

He transforms causing his body to darken. Holes were seen in his hooves along with his tail. His eyes turn completely green and he has insect wings. Its head reveals a sharp horn and vampire fangs come out of its mouth. It screeches loudly scaring Pinkie. She remains calm despite the scare.

“You ponies really sicken me with your love and your friendship. Rip that away and you’re nothing but weak fodder for us!” The changeling shouts, hissing with an evil glee.

“Oh yeah!” She then takes out her signature party cannon, “Why not have a taste of this you icky changeling!”

“A party cannon?” It asks her, “Do you think something that fires out party favors will work on me? Hah! You’re a fool! Time I feast on your love!”

The changeling races toward Pinkie. She fires her party cannon letting out a shot filled with confetti, balloons and anything that’s suitable for a party. It hits the changeling hard sending it flying to the ground in defeat. But then the area starts transforming. Pinkie looks to see the field vanishing and the Changeling she attacked is an illusion.

“So that icky was a magic trick?” She asks herself.

“It’s amazing how your love for him really help you pass your trial. How romantic,” Discord replies, getting Pinkie Pie fired up.

“You don’t talk bad about my Robbie you meanie!” She shouts at him.

“Guess you didn’t like my present? I’m sorry I disappointed you but you did pass your trial. You may see your ‘Robbie’ very soon,” He snaps his fingers revealing a door.

Pinkie heads for the door despite being angry. She opens to find Applejack who also got out. In a split second, she becomes her happy normal self. Pinkie turns to Applejack and gives her a hug. She’s happy that Pinkie passed but the others haven’t yet.

“Ah sure hope the others do okay,” Applejack says, causing Pinkie to nod in agreement.

Deep inside the chambers, Rarity presses on hoping to find her exit. She uses her magic to form a light around her. But that isn’t enough to make things easier. Like Discord said, they can’t use their Elements of Harmony for if they do, they’re disqualified. At least that won’t stop Rarity from using her magic to light the way.

“This is so draining. It’s doing problems to my legs. I swear I may need to lie down after all of this,” She complains.

“Oh dear, don’t you get tired of complaining every little thing? I swear, you need yourself some psychiatric help.” Discord wonders.

“Discord!” Rarity shouts, “I can’t say the same for you. How rude!”

“Rude you say? Well I think what you’ll find may force you to reconsider,” He replies, snapping his fingers.

Rarity has no idea what Discord did. She then shrugs it off and continues on. After traveling for a bit, she notices something up ahead. She goes to check and finds it’s a gem. But then she sees another nearby followed by many more leading to an opening.

“Oh my. Look at these gems, they look so small,” Rarity says, getting a look, “They do look small. Maybe I’ll get some for Spikey-wikey.”

She continues following the path of gems collecting them along the way. Rarity then reaches some kind of cave where almost immediately she goes nuts. The inside of the cave is filled to the brim with gems. Gems of all colors, sizes and shapes are seen all over the cave. To any average treasure hunter, they would be in shock finding a huge payload. In Rarity’s case, this was like a gold mine.

“So many gems. Oh my… oh my oh my, this is truly marvelous!” She shouts, ecstatic over the sight of all the gems.

“Indeed it is marvelous Rarity,” says a solemn voice, “All of this is yours Rarity. Imagine the possibilities.”

“Yes, I’m already going insane! This is too incredible! Oh my goodness,” She speaks, going into excitement yet again.

“All of these can help you fulfill your wildest dreams. You can use them to make your dresses look spectacular. If you’re lucky, you can begin your own clothing line.” It explains, providing Rarity a taste of her future.

“So you mean I can do all of this with all of these gems?” She asks it, hyperventilating from the excitement, “I feel like I want to faint.”

She goes in to grab what she can until something spots her from afar. It turns out to be a heart shaped Fire Ruby. Rarity uses her magic to take it and gets a view of it from all angles. But as she looks, she sees something inside the gem. It was Spike, a young dragon who to this day still harbors feelings toward her. Not only that but her family is there too. They consist of her parents along with her young sister, Sweetie Belle. All of them share looks of sadness, feeling disappointed. The question is why.

“Is something wrong?” It asks Rarity, “You seem sad. Are you not happy with what you’ve discovered?”

“It’s not that I’m happy but it’s that… what would my family think? My sister? Spike? Would they be happy that I would succeed in my dreams?” Rarity replies.

She thinks about it long and hard. On one hand, Rarity would have the money needed to not only have enough to design her dresses but start a business. She would be known far and wide as the mistress that is suited for success. On the other hand, she would end up disappointing her family. Even Spike would be sad too. She sheds a tear still looking at the fire ruby before turning to the gem cave.

“No, they wouldn’t be happy. My Spikey-wikey wouldn’t want this from me,” She says, wiping away the tears. She looks around shaking her head knowing this isn’t what she wants.

She throws away the Fire Ruby and continues, “I could choose all of this and even this wouldn’t find me happiness. Yes, stuff like bits and gems… they can be replaced easily. But family and loved ones can never, ever be replaced. To me, they are a treasure that is more than anything this world ever has!”

“So you choose your family over this?” The voice asks, “Be warned. Once you make this decision, there is no turning back.”

“It’s a decision I choose to make. I know my dreams may happen someday but I can only do it with the family that has supported me. If it means throwing away these riches, then so be it,” Rarity says, walking toward the exit.

As she walks, the cave begins to shake violently. All the gems she encounters get buried under rock never to be seen again. By the time she exits, the cave completely collapsed. Rarity turns to find it completely gone, part of an illusion etched out by Discord’s magic.

“Giving up riches for family? That is true generosity,” Discord says, startling Rarity.

“You wouldn’t understand it Discord if it hit you in the face!” Rarity replies, shouting back.

“I’m almost touched… but you passed your trial and so, you may continue onward,” He then snaps his fingers and another door appears in front of Rarity.

“I certainly hope this is not another one of his tricks,” Rarity mutters. She uses her magic to open the door revealing an exit.

Applejack and Pinkie Pie spot Rarity exiting and the three then share a group hug. In her mind, there’s also one other thing that counts as a treasure: her friends. The three turn and see Rarity’s door vanish immediately leaving only four left.

“I certainly hope the others will be okay,” Rarity prays.

“Don’t worry silly. I know everypony can do it. We will beat that meanie Discord and save Equestria,” Pinkie assures her.

“That’s right! We are the Elements of Harmony!” shouts Applejack, “We ain’t going to let some chaos stop us this time!”

“On the contrary, I’d see the rest are going to be in for quite a ride,” Discord interrupts, laughing with glee.

“You’re not going to stop us this time Discord! We’re making sure your butt gets kicked this time!” Applejack shouts back.

“You really talk big for somepony who’s so honest with herself. You were only lucky because I allowed you to defeat me. Well not this time! This time you will never defeat me,” explains Discord.

He laughs again making good on his words. Applejack, Pinkie and Rarity know that they can defeat him like before. All they need now is the others to do so. Deep within her dark room, Fluttershy is looking for her exit. She’s met with very little to no success. Made no different by the fact that there’s no end in sight. None.

“Oh my… this place is so dark. I can’t even see,” She says, worrying.

But she then spots a bunny. Spotting Fluttershy, it runs away. Fluttershy follows leading into a maze. She looks around noticing the change.

“Is this… is this the palace labyrinth?” Fluttershy asks herself.

She then sees some butterflies nearby but after careful examination, they were the same butterflies that talked to her last time. Fluttershy becomes cautious. She remembers what happened the previous time but takes the chance nonetheless.

“Hello butterflies. We meet again,” Fluttershy greets them.

“Fluttershy, looks like you’ve been left behind by your so-called friends, huh?” They reply, repeating what they tell her before.

“My friends have not left me behind. I know they’ll do the hardest to find me,” She insists.

“Well, it must be so upsetting to know how weak and helpless they think you are.” They say.

“Um… I’m not weak or helpless. That was kind of mean to say,” She replies, feeling insulted by this remark.

“Yes… Well, surely it burns you up… I mean, that they’re always pointing out your flaws, right?” It asks her.

“Not really. In fact… I think I’m awfully to have friends who want me to be the best I can be,” She replies, “And um, I think you are mean for saying something like that to me.”

The butterflies Fluttershy talks to turns into Discord, almost immediately. He looks angry, ready to attack. But he has other plans.

“Oh, for goodness sake,” He shouts, placing his finger on Fluttershy’s head.

His touch causes Fluttershy to change in color. Her usual color of yellow and pink starts to gray. Discord walks off thinking he succeeded saying that she should be cruel instead of kind. But something happens as the gray suddenly disappears, turning her to normal. He turns around and is shocked seeing this.

“What? It didn’t work?” He asks himself, “Let me try this again.”

Discord tries again using his magic but it backfires sending his magic back at him. The result hurts his finger. Fluttershy looks at Discord with anger. She didn’t like what he’s doing.

“Why isn’t it working?!” He complains, “I thought for sure that I would make you cruel with my magic!”

“You tried that the first time and it made us all hate each other. It won’t work a second time!” She says, getting Discord angry.

Discord yells in anger seeing his plan failed. So much so that he vanishes without saying anything else. Fluttershy sees the maze disappear fading back to black. The chaos lord however, isn’t happy with this.

“Huh? What’s going on?” She asks herself.

“You are in fact the hardest to deal with. I don’t know why but you are,” He interrupts, complaining, “I could make it tougher if I wanted to but turning you against your friends was all too easy. You really are too nice for your own good.”

“Discord! You know that your tricks won’t work this time,” She replies, pointing out what happened earlier.

“Even so… you know what, forget it. I could blab on about this forever but you really seemed to have made me angry. You passed your test. That’s all I’m going to say,” He rants, snapping his fingers and revealing the door to the exit.

Fluttershy opens it seeing her friends waiting. Pinkie didn’t hesitate in giving her a hug. Rarity and Applejack are pleased that she passed her trial as well.

“Ah can’t believe ya passed yer trial. What happened?” Applejack asks.

“Um, I don’t know. I was in that royal labyrinth talking to some butterflies and then Discord tried to change me,” She explains.

“Oh, oh, did something happen Fluttershy? Huh? Huh?” Pinkie interrupts.

Fluttershy continues, “I did feel a change but I turned to normal. I don’t know what happened.”

Applejack notices her element infused within her and replies, “Maybe it’s cause of what Robbie did for us.”

The others look and nod in agreement. Since his return, Rob did everything in his power to reunite with the only family he’s ever had. Not only that but to ensure Discord didn’t try anything again, he used a tactic to infuse each of them with their Elements of Harmony. So far, it has been successful but no one knows how long it’ll last.  While the four look on the remaining three doors, Rainbow Dash flies around trying to find her exit. But like the others, she knows that her trial is coming.

“Darn it,” Rainbow Dash complains, “Where is it? This is getting harder than I thought it would be.”

She keeps looking around but finds no success. This wasn’t going well for her.

“What’s the matter Rainbow Dash? You seem to be on edge,” Discord says, messing up her focus.

“You! Trying to get on my good side? Sorry but it won’t work with me!” She shouts.

“I see that your loyalties lie with your friends. But let’s see how they’re put to the test against this,” He replies, snapping his fingers.

Light fills the area almost immediately forcing Rainbow Dash to shield her eyes. When it finishes, she looks around to see she’s in Ponyville again. Ponies were walking about, talking and acting normal. Rainbow Dash is still cautious. But then she spots three familiar ponies. The three wear outfits suited for extreme stunts and acrobatics. One of them, a pegasus named Spitfire notices Dash heading towards her.

“I can’t believe it! The Wonderbolts are here!” Rainbow Dash says, excited as a schoolgirl.

“We’ve been looking for ya Rainbow Dash. You finally did it,” Spitfire replies.

In shock, she says, “Huh? What do you mean?”

“It’s simple. After careful examination, we are now making you an honorary full-time member of the Wonderbolts,” Spitfire explains.

Rainbow Dash literally explodes in excitement. Her lifelong dream was to be part of the Wonderbolts, an elite aerial acrobatic group. Soarin, a male pegasus hands her a uniform. She becomes ecstatic. Her dreams are finally coming true today, or so she thinks. Her ears then hear the sound of someone crying. Rainbow Dash spots Scootaloo, a young pegasus filly crying. Another pony named Diamond Tiara shouts at Scootaloo.

“You’ll never be as good as Rainbow Dash! You call yourself a pegasus? You’re a loser and I hope that you never be as good as Rainbow Dash!” Diamond Tiara shouts, bringing more pain to Scoots.

“Is something wrong Rainbow Dash? Aren’t you going to get your uniform?” Spitfire asks her.

But seeing Scootaloo crying after being teased by Diamond Tiara makes Rainbow Dash rethink her choices.

Turning to the Wonderbolts, she says, “As a matter of fact, cram it! I can’t! I need to be where it really matters most!”

The Wonderbolts look in confusion why she turned the offer down. Rainbow Dash meanwhile heads to where Scootaloo is and comforts her. For good measure, she tells Diamond Tiara off in her usual fashion: smacking Diamond Tiara around. Scootaloo sees Rainbow Dash and stops crying.

“But Rainbow Dash, why didn’t you join the Wonderbolts? That was your life-long dream,” She asks her.

“It still is but I can only achieve that dream if my friends are with me. I won’t leave them behind for anything! That’s a promise,” Rainbow Dash replies, hugging Scootaloo and making good on her words.

Although happiness has occurred, it was fated not to last. The area completely changes in the blink of an eye. She looks around and finds that it was all a trick by Discord. It’s enough to make her angry almost immediately. Discord didn’t seem to care if it did.

“Bravo Rainbow Dash, bravo! Giving up your dreams just to be with your friends? Oh that is so brilliant!” Discord says, laughing like it’s a joke.

“Buck off Discord!” She shouts back, “You don’t know anything about loyalty to your friends! I bet you never even had any friends! You’d drive ‘em all away with your chaos!”

“Oh hush up! Just be grateful that you completed your trial without difficulty!” He responds, causing a door to appear in front of Rainbow Dash.

Just you wait Discord. We’re going to make sure you butt gets kicked badly! You’re going to pay for what you’ve done to our home. She opens the door and in her sights are her friends.

“Oh Dashie, you’re here!” shouts Pinkie, excited, “I knew you pass your test just like we all did.”

“I know,” She replies, “But now Twilight and Rob are all that’s left. I sure hope these two can make it because Discord’s going to get it.”

“Don’t worry about a thing Rainbow Dash. We all will make Discord pay, just you wait,” assures Applejack.

“I only hope that things are going well for Shining Armor and the others,” Rarity says, worrying.

The five find a nearby window getting a look at the fighting down below. So far, it’s an even game with neither side giving in. The resistance (even with Shining Armor leading them) are giving it their all but Discord’s corrupted army prove to be quite a challenge. It’s more or less a stalemate.

“The naughty fighting is getting ugly,” Pinkie says, looking worried.

“Ah know. Mah brother is down there fighting with the resistance. We have ta do something,” suggests Applejack.

“We are doing something,” replies Fluttershy, “We’re going to stop Discord.”

“Yeah! That meanie’s going down!” Pinkie shouts with excitement.

The others nod as they look at the remaining two doors. All of them wait and hoping for Rob and Twilight to complete their trials so they can head to Discord. In the darkness, Twilight Sparkle is on the move looking for anything she can find. As the most optimistic of the Mane six, she’s a pony that relies on her smarts than anything else. She only hopes that it can help her complete her trial unaware that her friends have completed theirs.

“I’ve been walking through this place for too long. Where’s the exit?” She asks herself, looking around.

She then spots something at a distance, “Ah, here it is,” Twilight races for it.

But as she runs, the light she sees begins going farther away. Twilight wonders if something’s up so she goes even faster. Like before, the same thing happens. This presents a problem for Twilight but then this happens.

“Poor little Twilight. Still reeling from all that has happened I see?” Discord interrupts, breaking her focus.

“Discord! What do you want?” She asks him.

“Oh nothing. I know everything by the way. I know how you came up with this little plan on teaching your friend humility. Look how that turned out,” He explains, even going as far as laughing over her failure.

“You don’t have to remind me,” She replies, feeling a sense of dejection.

“I wonder if you’re prepared for your trial Twilight. I only hope you get to thank me when it’s over,” Discord snaps his fingers and like the others, the area changes.

The light disappears and Twilight is now at a throne room. She looks around to see if it’s all an illusion. But it ends up being put on hold due to someone’s arrival. Twilight gets a look and it’s Princess Celestia. Unfortunately, she’s not in a very good mood. As she arrives, she notices that she isn’t alone. The princess looks to see Twilight who’s nervous.

“I thought I told you that you are not welcome here,” Celestia says, sternly.

“Huh? I don’t understand?” Twilight asks.

“Don’t toy with me Twilight,” She shouts, “You know full well you are banished from entering Canterlot! Have you not forgotten what I told all of you?”

Twilight remembers and replies, “I know that. I remember you expelling me and I know all of this is my fault.”

“Then why are you here?” Celestia asks again.

Twilight says nothing at her former mentor. It only makes Princess Celestia angrier than before. She notices her horn charging up for some kind of spell. After charging, Celestia fires a magic spell. Twilight evades with little effort.

“What are you doing?!” yells Twilight, “Are you out of your mind?”

“You are not welcome in my castle nor Canterlot. If you will not leave quietly then I will force you out!” Celestia responds using her magic to attack her ex-student.

Twilight continues dodging Celestia’s magic attacks. She doesn’t fight back yet knows that if she does, she can be in for some trouble. Celestia knows this and takes advantage of it by unleashing a fierce offense. Twilight continues dodging but gets hit by a stray blast on her back leg. It hinders her movement but she continues to dodge.

“It’s no use Twilight! Your actions to what you and your friends have done to Rob are inexcusable!” Celestia shouts, firing another blast from her horn.

Twilight deflects Celestia and replies, “We had no idea that Rob’s death came from our actions but we can’t deny that what we did was wrong.”

“So are you admitting that your failure led to the death of your friend?” The princess wonders, asking Twilight once more.

“No,” She answers, angering Celestia, “I know that what we did to Rob, Rainbow Dash and everypony can’t be changed. The past remains the past.”

“What are you saying?” Celestia wonders.

“But what I plan on doing, no, what my friends will do is work toward a better future. Even if everypony hates us, it won’t stop me from doing what I can. My friends would agree to the same thing,” She continues on, answering in her mind, what’s the right thing to do.

Celestia then says, “So even if all Equestria were to not want anything to do with you, you would still continue to learn the values of friendship?”

Twilight gives her a nod, replying, “Yes.”

“You’re a fool. A fool back when I first met you and a fool now, even when I expelled you as my student,” She states, powering up her horn for another attack.

“If I didn’t know any better, the Princess Celestia I know would never say these things. Not to me, or anypony! You’re not even real!” Twilight replies, powering up her horn.

“Then if I was the princess you loved and studied under, would I do this?” She shouts. Her eyes glow white powering up her magic.

After that, she unleashes the blast at full power toward Twilight. Twilight stands her ground and like Celestia, also powers up her magic. She fires her attack colliding with Celestia’s. Their blasts collide leading to a fierce tug-of-war between the two. Twilight gives everything she has against her. Celestia does the same, not letting up. One has to give and the one who does will end up losing the fight. Twilight continues giving her all but Celestia’s magic is too powerful. In the end, Celestia’s attack breaks through her former student’s magic striking Twilight hard. It sends Twilight flying thirty feet into a wall. The impact ends up putting her through serious pain.

Celestia walks closer to the injured Twilight and says, “You only learned everything you knew, not everything I knew. If things were different, you would have had what it takes to be a princess.”

Twilight says nothing to Celestia due to being in pain from her magic attack. In Celestia’s mind, it’s an act of weakness. Twilight continues looking at the princess. She wonders what Celestia will do next.

“But your actions has ended up dooming not just you and your friends but your world as well,” Celestia continues, “Forgive me but I have no choice. It’s over Twilight Sparkle.”

Celestia powers up for one more attack. But before she can deliver the final blow, something happens. Twilight’s element of harmony, the Element of Magic begins to glow brightly. Its light stops Celestia in her tracks. She looks wondering what’s going on. Twilight sees the area brighten completely ridding away the illusion. The princess fades away and everything returns back to black.

“Huh? What’s going on?” Twilight wonders, looking around, “What just happened?”

“I don’t know what just happened. For some reason, you used your Element of Harmony to rid my little illusion. In other words, you cheated!” Discord shouts.

“But it wasn’t my fault. I thought it was over until my element glowed and then it unleashed something. I don’t know what but still, it’s just,” Twilight explains but she can’t.

“Normally I would disqualify you for breaking the rules but… I’m making an exception. Your little speech nearly brought a tear to my eye. I’m almost touched,” He replies.

“Is there a point to this?” She asks him.

“I make good on my words Twilight. Be grateful I’m bending the rules for you because if I wasn’t, you would suffer the same fate as your loving princesses,” Discord then uses some magic to reveal a large door in front of Twilight.

Although Twilight did cheat, she succeeds in her trial. But although she heads for the exit, only one pony remains. Rob Stallion looks about as he ventures through the same abyss that the others went. But he knows he’s expecting something from Discord that much is certain. For some reason he isn’t as nervous as the others. He’s more or less calm and collected.

“So, you’re all that’s left. I didn’t think I would have to handle you,” says Discord.

“Handle me? Please. I doubt you will. Why don’t you come down here and face me like a real man instead of hiding in your chair like every evil villain does?” Rob replies, making Discord angry.

“Do you really open your mouth whenever someone says something?” He asks Rob.

Rob answers, “Pretty much. What’s your point?”

“Because dear Celestia, you don’t know when to keep quiet!” Discord yells.

“So can we get to my trial already? The sooner I can get it done, the sooner my friends and I go up there, kick your butt and save the world,” Rob questions back.

“Oh you will have your trial alright but first, I want to know more about you,” Discord responds, even showing himself.

Now the big bad boss finally shows. This should be fun. Rob looks at Discord who moves about.

“Strange. I never even met you and yet, you seem to be quite different,” He observes, “I thought I would expect somepony big and tough. Guess I was proven wrong.”

“Don’t let looks deceive you Discord. I can put up quite a fight,” Rob replies.

“I can tell by your mouth you can but I notice something else,” says Discord.

Rob wonders, “What is it? Tell me.”

“It’s a no brainer Stallion. You really are stubborn as an ox,” teases Discord, “I noticed that you somehow died recently and your death ended up destroying the very friendship Twilight and your friends had. And it’s all because of a simple lesson in humility. Oh it’s so joyous.”

“I know it all too well. My friends hated because of their actions. Their friendship shattered and then you came back turning my world upside down!” Rob shouts.

“Temper temper, Rob Stallion. You don’t want to blow a blood vessel do you? All I did was turn the world into my own image. Now it’s beautiful… beautiful and full of chaos!” His tone became celebratory and filled with glee.

“And you make everyone suffer. You didn’t foresee that did you?” Rob asks him.

“Oh but I did,” He answers.

“That’s a lie,” Rob counters, “You never even met me. In fact, the first time you came about, I wasn’t even there. I went on a little walk-about to understand my new home. By the time you came back, you were already in stone and my friends kicked your butt.”

Discord turns to him and counters back, “I only let them beat me because I gave them the chance to do that. This time, I won’t let that happen.”

“Yeah right. Why do you think I took my own time finding them all? It wasn’t easy especially with your ‘enforcer’. She was the easiest because she came to us,” says Rob.

“Not my point. Your actions singlehandedly destroyed the very world you ‘swore’ to protect. So basically, it’s not Twilight and her friends that are responsible. It’s you,” He replies, accusing Rob for the tragedy that had occurred.

Rob is shocked after hearing this. In his mind, he knows he played a part in all of this. He became Nova to show that being a hero isn’t meant to make other people look like jerks. To him, being a hero is all about helping others even though he knows that there’s a price to pay at some point. A price was paid and it’s Rob’s own life. It began a spiral that tore not only his friendship but also his own world.

“Do you understand now? You’re the one who should take responsibility for what happened, not your friends,” Discord says, “They only wanted to teach Rainbow Dash a lesson but your actions ruined everything.”

“You lie.” Rob replies, “I did what I had to do. They don’t know what it really means to be a hero.”

“But do you?” Discord questions, “You don’t even know what it means to be a hero. You don’t at all!”

“At least I always did what I felt in my heart was right,” He answers.

Rob continues to hear more of Discord’s explaining. All of it starts to make him feel doubtful. He knows what a hero means but could he be wrong? In his mind, he couldn’t. His body begins to change entering into a discorded state. Discord stops and enjoys what he sees. But when it was about to cover Rob completely, his Element of Harmony begins glowing.

“Huh? What?” He wonders, looking at his element.

The light coming from his element brightens the entire room. Discord shields his eyes but things get way too bright and the flash blinds him. Rob shields his eyes as well, but to no avail. Rob’s colors return to normal as a result of the flash. His mind also becomes clear, free from any doubt. He looks at Discord, still blinded by the flash.

He then says, “You think that filling my head with doubt is going to help you win right? No wonder you’re a fool.”

After regaining his sight, Discord replies, “But you know what you’ve done. Your death signaled my return and I will see to it that it stays that way.”

“Not this time. I saw through your lies Discord,” He counters, “I may be the one responsible for causing all of this but I’m setting things right. I already have with my friends and I’m making sure I do the same for the world.”

Getting fed up by Rob’s banter, he scoffs, “Oh brother, again with this? When will you learn that I’m all-powerful? Your Elements of Harmony won’t work against me this time and you all are to blame!”

He queries, “Is that so?” To prove his point, Rob jumps at Discord delivering a kick to the face.

The blow sends Discord flying through the door behind him. Applejack and the others become surprised by Rob’s unexpected actions. At the same time, Twilight steps out of her door. She gets stunned seeing Rob attacking Discord in this manner.

“You see Discord, your little trial was all an excuse to put doubt in all of us. Do you really think we’re that stupid?” He asks him.

“I couldn’t agree more,” Twilight follows, “It’s over Discord. We’ve beaten your trials and now, you’re next.”

The others join alongside Rob and Twilight ready to take Discord down. But the chaotic manipulator has other plans.

“I’m grateful that you all (save for one) succeeded but I have no time for you all,” He then disappears giving the seven a chilling warning, “If you wish to save your precious Equestria, come to the top. Let’s see if your elements can stand up to true chaos.”

He begins to laugh maniacally sending chills down everyone’s spines. Rob shows no fear. He wishes to get a piece of him and doesn’t waste a second. After Discord’s little laughfest, the seven turn to each other sharing their hug of friendship. Pinkie unfortunately checks on Rob to see if he’s real.

“What’s up with you?” He asks her, “Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Are you the real Robbie? Not some freaky icky yucky changeling?” Pinkie wonders.

Rob shakes his head and responds, “I’m the real deal. If I was a Changeling, would I do something like this?”

He then plants a kiss onto Pinkie’s lips. Clearly, it’s all that’s needed to tell Pinkie that Rob is real. The others simply giggle at the sight of them kissing although things get mushy rather quickly.

“Uh, ah hate to be a bother you two,” Applejack asks, “But can y’all save the mushy stuff for after we defeat Discord?”

The two lovebirds look at their friends nervously, not saying a word. They simply chuckle and nod at them. But now isn’t the time for any lovey-dovey stuff. They need to reach Discord.

“These stairs should lead us to him. Come on!” He orders, “We don’t have much time.”

“How much time do we have?” Twilight asks.

“37 hours though if the fighting continues, it won’t be pleasant,” Rob answers.

The seven race as fast as they can to the top. Time isn’t on their side. Every second they waste leads their world one step closer to destruction. While the seven treks to the top, Shining Armor and his resistance are fighting with everything they have. The battle against Discord’s corrupted army is in their favor. Shining Armor’s tactics helps reduce not just the enemy’s numbers but also their morale.

To be continued in Pt. 2
Chapter 1: A New Hero Emerges - [link]
Chapter 2: The Blazing Centurion - [link]
Chapter 3: Ponyville Divided - [link]
Chapter 4: From Hero to Zero - [link]
Chapter 5: Seeking Advice - [link]
Chapter 6: Heroic Sacrifice - [link]
Chapter 6 Pt. 1 - [link]
Chapter 6 Pt. 2 - [link]
Chapter 7: Chaos and Consequences Pt. 1 - [link]
Chapter 8: Chaos and Consequences Pt. 2 - FiMFiction.net link coming soon
Chapter 8 Pt. 1 - [link]
Chapter 8 Pt. 2 - [link]
Chapter 9: Chaos and Consequences Pt. 3 - Coming soon
Chapter 9 Pt. 1 - You are here
Chapter 9 Pt. 2 - [link]
Finale - Coming soon

If corrections need to be made, then they will be implemented via edits. I don't have the time at the moment.

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Title by :iconmu10:. He gets special praise for providing the title.

It's been a while, hasn't it? Well this here is only one part of it. I will say this because this finale will be EVEN longer than Chapters 6 and 8. I mean that. It's going to be long. Enjoy Part 1.

Disclaimer
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic belongs to Hasbro and Lauren Faust (aka *fyre-flye)
Nova and Worldmind belongs to Marvel Comics
Rob Stallion belongs to me
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Awesome... WHY DIDN'T I READ THIS SOONER??!!

I'm a speed reader but i didn't miss any juicy bits.

Muyo:"I hate to agree with Discord about Rob ruining everything, but we learn from our mistakes."