Bride of Discord

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Bride of Discord is an My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic audio drama created by DisneyFanatic2364 inspired by canon episode: Keep Calm and Flutter On, Beauty and the Beast (movie/story), The Bride of the Lindorm King and parts from unnamed fanfictions DF had read. The story focuses on Fluttershy when she accepted Discord's deal and slowly grows in love with him and he her.

## *Synopsis*

What if Discord had not been turned to stone by Mane 6? What if he had escaped? It is three years later and the mane 6 have moved on with their lives, all except Fluttershy who cannot get the draconequus out of her mind. The others are happy in their new and comfortable lives, until enemy returns and will only relieve Equestria of his havoc in exchange for a bride

## *Storyline*

*The series of Bride Of Discord begins with the mane 6 using the Elements of Harmony's power to turn Discord into stone, however when they floated to the ground and Ponyville was restored they soon realize that Discord is nowhere to be seen. When they traveled to Canterlot to explain the situation, Princess Celestia pulled Twilight Sparkle aside to talk to her privately and discusses Discord's escape, and advices that all the bearers to wear the Elements of Harmony at all times as a precaution for Discord's return.* When a year had passed on, the group assumed that Discord had left Equestria for good and began to feel more relaxed and deci*ded not to wear* their elements anymore. Being the saviors of Equestria, and the best friend of Twilight Sparkle an alicorn and newly crowned princess the group's popularity grew. Rarity's designs became more popular and had to hire help to keep up with orders, Rainbow Dash was recruited by The Wonderbolts and travelled across Equestria performing, Pinkie Pie, keeping her job at Sugarcube Corner had a party planning service in Canterlot whenever there was a special event the royals called on her, Applejack would sell her family's apples in Canterlot whenever she would visit Twilight and was admired for her athleticism and would donate whatever money she had left to Canterlot Orphanage, Fluttershy, however, would continue having nightmares about Discord and would reject all stallions who wanted to date her.

After two more years passed, Twilight called for Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Rarity and Fluttershy to help with the preparations for the gala that would be happening the next week. When the four arrived Shining Armor was there to greet them and lead them to the dining hall where the royal sisters Princess Celestia and Princess Luna were eating dinner along with their adoptive niece Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, (Princess Cadence) Twilight and Spike.

*Before the night of the Grand Galloping Gala, Princesses Celestia, Luna and Cadence (who is revealed to be with child) are summoned to Saddle Arabia to help with a crisis that happened to be a trap made by Discord. At the Gala, the Cutie Mark Crusaders (CMC for short) show and explain all the details on how they got their cutie marks, Scootaloo has a scooter cutie mark, Apple Bloom has a green apple painted red and Sweetie Belle's is a ringing pink bell with an 8th note / quaver. Rarity suggests to her friends that, Fluttershy could sing at the gala who had hesitated at first but agreed to perform at the gala with the help of the cutie mark crusaders sing confidently onstage (*Somepony to Love*) however, Discord reveals himself towards the end and causes panic after he shows the captured princesses without their horns. After removing Twilight's horn and a night of spreading chaos he returns for negotiations, in the safe return of the three princesses he requires 3 things. A promise to not use the Elements of Harmony against him, a piece of land where he can inflict his chaos undisturbed and after overhearing the CMC whispers, A Bride. To Discord and everypony's surprise Fluttershy agrees to be his bride, after saying their goodbyes and releasing the princesses Discord teleports away with Fluttershy in his arm to his chaos designed castle. At their first dinner, Discord strikes a deal with Fluttershy; each night he will ask her if she* *loves him and if she does decides the wedding day.*

*After a few failed attempts at making her happy, Discord (out of desperation) goes to Zecora for advice who reminds him that Fluttershy is the element of kindness and suggests to "Do Something For Her, Give Her A Gift." As Spike walks Applejack home he asks if she could prepare a spot for a picnic in Sweet Apple Acres for Rarity, that she hesitantly agrees but after Spike leaves she laments of her unrequited love in the rain. (On My Own) That next day, Spike tearfully tells Applejack that Rarity is going to lunch with Fancy Pants before he runs away upset. After walking past her bedroom and hear her crying, Discord gives her a mirror to see what her friends are up to (*Our Dear Friend Fluttershy*) with ends with her sobbing into her pillow. After spending more time together Fluttershy gathers the courage to ask Discord on his origins and it leads to Fluttershy revealing why she rejects every colt who ask her out. After a brief argument Discord takes Fluttershy out for a date in the Evergreen Forest (Chaos of the Night) and have their* *first kiss, which leads to Discord realizes that he has fallen in love with Fluttershy. On her birthday, Fluttershy announces the wedding is the next day to everyone's surprise and shock, leading to Discord using his magic on her and her friends. Once she breaks free of his spell, she scolds him which causes Discord to sing his feelings of heartbreak and anger. (*Discord's Lament*) In desperation to save her friends Fluttershy makes a pinkie promise to be his queen but he asks for proof and ask for a kiss. As he pulls Fluttershy in, Rainbow Dash flies towards Discord who prepares to attack her but Fluttershy intervenes and gets punched into the wall. Guilt-ridden, Discord reverses his magic and releases Fluttershy.*

*After few days have passed, Fluttershy agreed to go to Canterlot to take her mind off of what had happened the past month. When they arrived Fluttershy remained in her room until dinner, but when she couldn't bring herself to eat anything, she excused herself from the table to be alone. (*Element of Kindness*) Once Fluttershy* *finally admitted to Applejack she loves him the girls who overheard her decided to head to Discord's castle so that Fluttershy can confess her feelings. However, as they were walking through the Everfree Forest they were attacked by Timberwolves who were shrunk to the size of a chihuahuas thanks to Discord who heard Fluttershy's screams for help. When everypony was safe and healed at Discord's castle both he and Fluttershy confessed to one another and to officiate their relationship, they kissed causing Discord's magic create fireworks. A year later they were finally married and living happily ever after.*