*** I do not own any of these characters since this is based on the story of Disney Fanatic 2364's Bride of Discord. I know that this will show the same similarity as BOD, but is somewhat mixed between The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde and Beauty and the Beast. Hope you enjoy this tale of The Groom of Discordia. ***

Many years ago, since the beginning of time, there lived two evil twins named Cordelia and Delilah: the creatures of mischief and kindness. No matter how many times you try, they are ever together and creatures are unable to tell them. They both ruled the kingdom together, but their reign ended when two dragon-like creatures named Sean and Lucius froze them in time with the swords of destiny. The dragon rulers assumed that the power would be eternal, but the swords restored years thereafter by six young creatures: a wizard, an elf, a human, a faun, a centaur, and a hobbit. Though the sword's power were no longer the dragons connection, the twins escaped from their icy prison and went to attack the land. Unknowing the strength of friendship, the two creatures devised a plan to destroy the sword by removing the sword bearers elements. Since the six creatures' bond was strong, the twins were at a corner and fell towards defeat. It happened such like this:

"It's over, Discordia." the magician replied.
"Why would you say that . . ." one of the twins asked.
" . . . when we only just begun?" the other finished.

As ready to fight the magician, the magician drew his Dark Sword towards them. He knew that he would fight them with or without his friends, but as he prepared a duel, they noticed the other six were coming in a circle.

"No one . . ." the human stated as he drew the Water Sword.
" . . . will you . . ." the elf continued as he drew his Air Sword
" . . . ever torture. . ." the faun replied as he drew his Earth Sword
" . . . any other . . ." the apprentice stated as she drew the Light Sword.
" . . . creatures again." finished the hobbit as he drew the Metal Sword.
"Ever." the centaur said as he drew his Fire Sword.

As they have mentioned their statement, their swords started to form power within each other based on the wielder's element and light released towards them.

"What in the world?" one of the twins replied
"It's impossible." the other stated in disbelief.

The seven bearers placed their swords towards the ground and the magic started to form within their area, making it seem impossible for them to escape. The bearers held their swords tight as the magic started to freeze them in ice again. While the power formed towards light, the human looked towards the twins for a moment and noticed that they were defensive. He would've stopped, but knew that he had to hold on.

"No!' the twins called.

All hope started to fall for them both, but one of the twins winked at the other which states she had a plan of escape. As the sword's power started to grow and light formed all around the circle, the six blocked their eyes from the light. In a few moments, the light dimmed and the land was in full order.

"Did we win?" the faun asked as they looked.

When they looked at the center, they would expect the twins frozen in solid ice. However, there was nothing at all. No mark, no frozen statue, nothing.

"Where are they?" the hobbit asked curiously.
"Shouldn't their frozen statue be here?!" the centaur frustrated.
"It doesn't make sense." the wizard stated.

The elf entered the center of the circle to feel the earth's center since he and Nature were on. He looked at his friends and shook his head. No presence of the twins he couldn't feel anywhere. Many of them fell into shock. If the twins have escaped, they still hid in the presence. They asked for guidance from the guardian dragon, Sean without making an attack.

"Are you certain that the twins were unavailable?" Sean asked the elf.
"Indeed, your grace." the elf answered respectfully. "I felt no trace them. I have spoke with Nature and it was unable to tell me of what has happened to the creatures."
"I see. Leo, may I speak with you alone?"
"Yes, your grace." the wizard stated.

The other creatures deserted the area and stood near the temple entrance. Leo, the young wizard, stood there in front of the gracious dragon and he placed his hat and staff down and kneeled.

"Did we kill them, your grace?"
"No," Sean replied. "No magic could never kill mythical creatures."

Silence within the magician and the dragon remained in the presence. Sean walked towards the cave entrance where he viewed the entire land. Though Sean knew where they were hiding, he couldn't sense them enough.

"If I may," Leo asked a few moments later, "what does the swords' true purpose? From what we've learned, elach of us have different elements, but I do not know why we need to contain the sword's power."
"The power of the sword's purpose is to destroy evil and replace with good. From each of the elements that all of you contain, they replace it with the true element they intend."
"Could you give an example?"
"Absolutely, when you came across the Demonic Dragon when you first came across the swords the first time, light was able to destroy its dark power and replaced light within its soul."
"Then, what element caused the twin creatures to disappear?"
"None. The twins escaped the area when the lights sealed their fates."
"What?!"
"You have heard correctly."
"But how? I thought their power has no way to transform into any other creatures except their natural form?"
"They do, but since they are mischievous creatures, they could change into any form they would like. Especially the light."
"That must mean . . ."
"Yes, they used the light as their gateway and fled."
"Then, what do we do now? We need to find them immediately."
"No, if you find them, what good will it do? You would need to outsmart the creatures."
"Outsmart them?"
"Yes."
"How?"
"There are other ways to lure mischievous creatures like them."

As he was explaining this situation to Leo, the other dragon named Lucius came into the cave for a meeting with his brother. While the meeting came to a close, Leo agreed with the deal and abandoned the throne. The other creatures that waited for Sean's wisdom and guidance given to Leo.

"Not here. Let us go to my home."

They all entered the room, Leo and Sabrina, the apprentice of the wizard, placed a spell all over his home for sound proof. As they entered the home, Leo noticed that his friends were waiting for the news.

"What did the dragon leader ask?" the elf inquired.

Leo sighed and explained to the situation to his friends. Not much details were provided since no one else had no access to his soundproof home. After telling the decision the dragon, everyone became shocked.

"What?! Are you serious?" the centaur angrily stated.
"That is what our leader has provided us."
"If the twins are still alive," the human said, "then that must mean . . ."
". . . yes."
"No . . ."
"Flash, are you alright?" the elf replied.

"Flash" was a nickname he allowed his friends to call him. His real name was Shiloh. Flash came into this world the first time when he was just a young boy. Originally, he came into the world from a hidden cave by mistake, but he never knew how to return back. Ever since then, he lived his very life in the land, not knowing what happened to his family and his friends back from his world. He was known very well with his musical talent and was not afraid of new creatures. When the twins came to destroy the land, one of the twins tested him with their attitude, he mentioned that they are one with each other, but in all circumstances, the twin nymph transformed him in stone and allowed him to stay there until he was needed. Knowing that the twins would come back again, he would fear that they may cause their return and transform them back to where he was before. Instead of being afraid, he took a deep breath and calmed down for a moment.

"I'm fine." Flash replied.
"Very well, then." the faun consented. "we will keep the swords to see if we can outsmart these creatures."

Ever since that day, the six creatures kept their swords with them at all costs and the seventh creature intended to find the twins throughout the mirror, but no luck. Within that time frame, days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and months turned into an entire year. The seven young creatures could not keep up with their charade of outsmarting the twins any longer and decided unanimously to move on with their lives within the very fifth year. One of the seven bearers, knowing that they may return, held on to the sword as long as he could. The swords and the twins have long been forgotten.

The young hobbit named Peter continued being the entertainer throughout the land. Since he was interested with certain parties he had encountered, he would used their ideas and create it with his very own twist.

The centaur named Darren was promoted as captain of the centaur guards. Whenever he was needed to go, he would go to places. He would be able to protect not only the dragons, but also the other noble creatures.

Leo and Sabrina, being apprentice wizards, were now two of the most powerful creatures throughout the land apart of the dragons. Leo, being the most powerful wizard, moved out of the house near the dragons and towards the skies to view the lands beyond the mountains. Sabrina took an apprentice to train as a powerful wizard just as Leo has did before her. She taught her new apprentice the same way Leo trained her.

The elf named Alpha not only was a farmer in the fields throughout the entire land, but also was a caretaker of other creatures. Eventually, he was able to build his very own hospital for the wounded and injured and became a natural doctor and veterinarian.

The young faun named Raiden continued to become one of the most intelligent creatures who continued to design ideas from small homes to mansions. His ideas continued from being helpful throughout various amounts of events, especially parades.

"Flash", however, was able to travel the land from his music, but started having terrible dreams about the twins. It frightened him so much, he was unable to concentrate on his music, would be able to miss timing throughout the entire practice, or would sleep during performance. Almost all of the female creatures has noticed his beauty as he grew up as an adult and asked to go out with him, however, he was not interested of falling in love at this time. His belief was love was a distraction and if he fell in love, he will lose his ability to love his music.

One day, the dragons sent forth messages to each of the six wielders regarding of the finest festival throughout the land. Each of them had a duty to work on, but as they came together for a finer reunion, each of them had changed from when they first met. Raiden grew up by being a small young faun into a tall young mature satyr. Alpha grew up so young and beautiful as an elf that he was getting various amounts of ladies fall in his feet. He instead of accepting each and everyone of them, Alpha would allow various amounts of ladies find their own happy endings. Darren grew up as a strong muscular centaur which you could barely noticed him with his armor on. Peter, however, never changed as a hobbit since he was young. Leo grew tall and strong, grew a small beard and mustache, and wore the most fanciest robes ever. Sabrina and her young apprentice named Pike, wore the wizard outfits that has been passed down from many generations, but the robes have been updated by their magic. "Flash" grew up from being small, timid, and childlike into a tall, brave, beautiful, and mature human. No one knew how he grew to be as beautiful as a duckling into a swan. "Flash", Darren, Peter, and Alpha entered in Raiden's mansion.

"Wow! It's been a year since we have seen each other in a while." Darren stated as he removed his helmet.
"Indeed, it is, Darren." Peter replied as he removed his bag from the side.
"Hey, Alpha," Raiden jokingly asked, "how many women have you entertained since this year?"
"Very funny, Raiden." Alpha stated as he placed his arrows on the table.

As Alpha finished laughing, Sabrina, Leo, and Pike came inside the mansion. Alpha and Sabrina looked each other for a moment since they have not seen each other since last year. Alpha attempted to confess his undying love to Sabrina last year, but one of the ladies held him tight due to jealousy. Ever since, Sabrina and Alpha never made any contact.

"Alpha!" Pike shouted as he placed his staff down. "It's been a long time since I've seen you."
"Indeed, it has, Pike." Alpha replied as he hugged Pike.
"How are the animals?"
"They are fine, how's your training with your magic? I hear that you are going to learn some defensive and offensive magic."
"Yeah, but, I'm still a trainee at this time."
"Really? You know, Sabrina said the exact same thing when she was your age."
"Really? Master, you never told me that you were learning defensive and offensive magic when you were my age."
"I was," Sabrina replied, "At that time, I was smart and patient."

Sabrina only talked a little to Alpha and took Pike away from him. It seems as though that the relationship between them has not been fully recovered.

"Are you feeling alright, Alpha?" Leo asked as he noticed his reaction.
"Yes, Leo. Nature has blessed my people and has provided me gifts for each and every one of you from Nature himself."

Alpha grabbed hold of his bag, looked inside, and gave each item for each individual. Alpha gave Darren a shed of dragon scales for his armor, Peter a crystal from the cave, Raiden a set of sea shells from mermaids for his art work, Leo a book of charms from the dwarf library, "Flash" a baton created from the white stag's horn, Sabrina a wand created by the finest willow tree, and Pike a feather from the fire phoenix.

"I cannot believe that we are working for the dragons. It truly is an honor." Darren stated with respect.
"They allow us to handle the festival this year! I can't wait!" Peter shouted with joy.
"Does that mean I get to ride the rides, master?" Pike asked.
"Not this year," Sabrina replied to Pike, "we are responsible for the magic show for the younger siblings."
"Very well. Are you going to allow your music to perform this year, 'Flash'?"
" . . . yes."
"You okay, 'Flash'?" Alpha replied.
" . . . yes."

His words became so quiet that he never responded afterwards. Throughout the meeting, everyone decided to live in Peter's Inn until the festival has ended. Sabrina, Pike and Leo shared a room since they needed to talk about their magic, Darren and Peter shared a room, and Alpha and "Flash" shared a room. Since Raiden lived in his mansion, he mentioned that he will see them at the festival grounds for the evening. As each of them entered for the night to rest, Alpha noticed "Flash" carried his sword with him at all times.

"Why do you have the swords, "Flash"? Discordia is not coming back." Alpha replied.
"We need to be prepared." Shiloh replied. "You never know if they . . ."

Knowing that he may have said too much, he shook his head and mentioned to forget about what he was about to say and placed his sword away for a little while. Alpha had seen enough and wanted to get to the bottom of this charade he has played for.

"I know you are scared, "Flash". I noticed that you haven't been yourself lately."
"How so?"
"Well, you use to talk to me about everything, but now, it seems as if you are hiding something from me. Can you tell me what's up?"
"Well . . ."
"It's the nightmare, isn't it?"
". . . yeah."
"Are they getting worse?"

Shiloh nodded.

"Haven't you told anyone else about this besides me?"
"No."
"You see, if you keep the nightmares inside, then you will never recover. You need to let go of your fears."
"I tried, but whenever I bring it up, they tell me to forget about it. I just don't know how."
"Well, you need to release the power just as water. It needs to flow as the river, then you are one with nature."
"I just don't understand."
"Let me see if this helps: select one leaf I have collected."

Alpha placed every leaf he found throughout his journey on the table. Carefully, Shiloh noticed the leaves were in different shapes, sizes and colors. He picked up an orange leaf with an arrow-like shape.

"Let me see the leaf you have selected."

Shiloh gave the leaf to Alpha and he observed the leaf carefully.

"An orange leaf, preparing for the fall. When placed on the ground, it will die for the winter."
"Oh."
"But," he continued. "when Spring comes, this leaf will then transform into a new tree."
"But what does it mean?"
"What do you mean?"

"These images I fear to see
may cause my life to stop and flee.
When I try to play my music here
my mind goes off just like a steer.
Without a single thought will stay
as the sun that leaves within the day.
Many times I seem to fear, many nights there's not a tear like I could not find the cure
All these dreams have not been pure
What does it mean?
What does it mean?"

"Only time will tell, 'Flash' ."

"The life was fine when I came here
Until the twins one day appear
Even though that they are gone,
I just feel like they are not yet done.
I sense they're watching in the dark, just like stalking in the park though I don't know where they are.
Something's sticking like a tar
What does it mean?
What does it mean?
What does it mean?"

"The twins are gone for good. Why do you think they are coming back?"

"I heard that part so many times.
I know they're gone, I know the lines.
I've kept my promise: Cross my heart.
But all these dream's tears me apart
It seems so strange. I know it's wrong.
I didn't know it took so long.
Though for them that can attack and expect for us to use and lack our own swords that'll turn them ice.
I know you gave me your advice,
But I won't stop till they're here.
Both of them here.
I know it'll take a day, a week, a month, a year, but I won't peek even when all hope's an end.
"I know that I will always lend a helping hand to you, my friend."
Why does fear come in my dreams
And cause me to blow up in steams?
I know I want to do my job
Then why do I feel a blob
Not any blob in fact, a bear when it feels like it doesn't care
I want to prepare for a fight
It may be during the festive night
I don't even have the proof for you,
So I don't know what to do."

Shiloh sat down on the bed and started to cry in tears. Alpha noticed that this became so hard for him, especially keeping his promise of keeping the sword at all times in case if the twins ever came back. Ever since the disappearance of the twins, it caused him so much grief that he wanted them gone for good and out of his life forever. The young elf hugged him for comfort and calmed him down a moment. He promised him that he will not let them harm him in any way if they do come back. Shiloh calmed down for a moment and felt peace. What Alpha didn't know is that Shiloh was right the entire time. The twins were watching them from afar off with their magic, hidden inside the deepest part of the jungle within the past seven years.

"This seems too easy for us." one of the twins replied.

The twin which was watching the entire conversation had grown from stubborn into rebellious. The other looked up at her, which her stubbornness attitude hadn't changed a bit.

"Why would you say that?" the other questioned.
"I mean, look at them. None of them are now anxious to get us. The time is now right to attack."
"All but the boy."
"The mere human? Ha! He doesn't know how to use the sword without the others, let alone stop us."
"Then what is the plan this time? Doing the same thing again?"
"No. That one was too simple for them to fix. It's easy. We'll disguise ourselves as mere creatures as before and when they do not expect a surprise. We will attack right away."
"It seems too easy. Any fool can catch us right away."
"True, but only depending on how well you can hide."
"What about the swords of destiny?"
"What about it?"
"If you think about it, if the seven bearers use the swords of destiny, then we will meet our grave."
"True, but what happens when they don't use the swords of destiny?"
"What do you mean?"

As one of the twins explained, the twin showed the Metal Sword on her hands.

"Where did you get that?"
"You always know how to bargain a deal from the centaur."
"That must mean . . ."
"Now is the time."
"Very well. We will attack them during the festival night."
"That's more like it."