The Ministry of Chaos
Disclaimer: Almost everything in this story belongs to Hasbro. I do not make any profit off this. This is a fan created story for fun.
Deep in the Everfree Forest, the former Queen Chrysalis was seething with anger. She paced, muttered, grumbled and cursed her fate. Not only did she fail to get rid of those ponies once again, but she also lost her loyal subjects and her beloved castle.
"ALL IN ONE DAY!" She screamed at the top of her lungs.
She took a deep breath and exhaled.
"No matter. I'll have my revenge soon enough." She said to herself. "Little do those preposterous ponies know that I have a plan B. I ALWAYS have a plan B."
She smirked and gave a low whistle. A changling suddenly appeared from deep in the forest.
"Sargent, are the troops ready?" She asked impatiently.
"Almost, my liege. We need another day or two to prepare."
She smiled and raised a dismissive hoof.
"No matter. We've got time. I'll make them think that I'm working alone. Then, when the time is right, I'll wipe them all out! Then, finally, Equestria will be mine!"
She cackled into the night with an unhinged laugh. The Sargent smiled uneasily, noticing that the queen was acting stranger than usual.
Unbeknownst to them, a tree had overheard the entire conversation.
"Hmmm…interesting." The tree thought to itself.
It was another hustle and bustle day in Ponyville. Everybody had things to do and not enough time to do them. However, due to it being Tuesday, there were two residents that were relaxing and enjoying each other's company.
A little out of Ponyville in a small, yet comfortable cottage lived Fluttershy, the shy Pegasus. Soft spoken, but with an enormous heart for all of Equestria's creatures, including her nearest and dearest friends. Today, she was having her Tuesday tea with Discord, the Lord of Chaos and former troublemaker. Well, almost former troublemaker. As usual, they were laughing, joking and enjoying each other's company.
"Oh Fluttershy, we should do this again sometime." Discord said, smiling.
"But, we do this every week." Fluttershy retorted.
Discord raised a paw to his head in a dramatic pose.
"Oh, but it's not enough! We should do this EVERYDAY!" He proclaimed.
"Um, but wouldn't that be overkill? It's our special time to be together, you know?" Fluttershy responded.
Discord thought about this for a few moments. He looked at Fluttershy and smiled.
"You know what? Tuesdays would be just fine, my dear Fluttershy." Discord said.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
"Oh my! Another guest at this time?" Fluttershy asked out loud.
She got up from her seat and went towards the door. She opened it and looked at the strange pony that stood before her.
"Salutations and good afternoon to you, my dear." The pony greeted.
Fluttershy looked at the unicorn pony standing before her. He was of a red color, with bright lavender eyes. His cutie mark was of the theater masks of Thalia and Melpomene, comedy and tragedy. On top of his head was a black top hat. He smiled an enticing yet sinister smile.
"Um, hello to you. How can I help you?" Fluttershy asked.
"Begging you pardon miss, but I was wondering if the Lord of Chaos is here." The pony stated.
Just then, a poof of smoke came up between the pony and Fluttershy. When the smoke cleared, Discord appeared.
"That would be me, my good sir. Discord, the master of disharmony. The weaver of confusion. The Lord of Chaos." He smiled and bowed to the pony.
The pony smiled, and chuckled.
"The Lord of Chaos. What a tale we weave." He stated.
"It's not a tale. It is the truth. I am the real deal." Discord retorted.
The pony's smile faded. He looked at Discord coldly.
"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ringling. I have traveled a far distance to meet you at last. For many years, I have heard of the legend of the chaotic spirit that took over Equestria not once, but twice. He single handedly changed our world as we know it into a unidentifiable fever dream."
"Yes yes, I know." Discord said, waving a paw dismissively.
Ringling sneered at Discord.
"But, within this, he was defeated by the Elements of Harmony, TWICE. The second time, by a bunch of ponies he thought he had in his back pocket, but took his eye of the prize."
"Well, when you say it that way…" Discord responded.
"Please, spare me your excuses. And then, to add insult to injury, Princess Celestia decides to release the Lord of Chaos from his statue prison to try to "reform" him."
Ringling gagged at the word "reform", making him clear his throat.
"However, one pony stepped up to the challenge. You, my dear, have successfully tamed the beast." Ringling pointed at Fluttershy.
"And now today, I see the former Lord of Chaos drinking tea, making merry and celebrating "Friendship". It's disgusting!" Ringling said, glaring at Discord, who was getting visibly annoyed.
"What's it to you what I do in my spare time?" Discord asked.
"What bugs me the most is that you have the nerve to call yourself the Lord of Chaos. You have stripped yourself of that honor. You are no longer the Lord of Chaos. You are now…one of them." He glanced at Fluttershy momentarily, making her step behind Discord.
"Strong words from someone who looks like a beet with a hat." Discord said. "Maybe I'll turn you into one, now that I think of it."
"Now Discord, be nice. He's just a little high strung. Ringling, would you like to join us for tea and talk about this?' Fluttershy asked.
"My dear, I must decline. I refuse to share any of your obviously wonderful tea with this imposter!" Ringling accused.
"Why you insipid…" Discord hissed.
"Discord, you still possess Chaos magic, do you not?" Ringling asked.
"Of course I do!" Discord responded.
"Well then, I challenge you to a duel. A Chaos magic duel!"
"You know Chaos magic?" Discord snorted.
"Of course I do! I've studied it all my life!" Ringling responded.
"Well then, you're on. I'll show you who's the Lord of Chaos. Spoiler alert: It's me." Discord said, smugly, pointing at Ringling.
Ringling smiled.
"Excellent. I look forward to it."
End of chapter 1