Hey you guys, I am so thrilled that I got so many reviews; it makes me feel really appreciated! So, I opened the anonymous reviews, so you unknown people can comment if you want to. So, I think I'll throw Spike into the fray, along with the other five; but they probably won't show up all at once. Meanwhile, Celestia will be getting suspicious because Twilight will be so busy caring for the new housemate that she hasn't had time to send any letters for a long time. But I won't ruin it for you; I sincerely hope you enjoy chapter three.
The Games Begin
It had been almost a month since Twilight had taken in the new Alicorn in and introduced him to her friends and Spike; they had all said that there was something off setting and slightly ominous about the newcomer and that she should be careful around him; but the only thing she felt she had to be careful about was Chocolate's (she just started calling him Chocolate instead of his full name) troublesome behavior.
His powers and magic may have been substantially weakened by whatever he had been through, but he was quickly gaining them back by practicing them on her home and wreaking havoc in general. And what made things worse is that he would not only blatantly refuse to answer any of her questions about himself or Discord, but he would also tease her about it and laugh when she got mad. The one time she tried to retaliate, he had lost his own temper slightly and looked almost murderous. He had backed her against one of her bookshelves and growled lowly and very menacingly; it was a threat. She was beginning to understand what her friends meant about being cautious around him. She still had no idea what he was capable and nor did she know him that well. Not only that, but these mood swings had been happening more frequently the longer he stayed.
"Hey, Chocolate, I'm going to go out and see my friends today, so please be good and listen to Spike." She pleaded gently; not wanting another one of those mood plummets from the other pony again. He looked over at her and got up, walking over to her and nosing her against the door. "Pf, what do you think I am, a dog; or maybe you think I'm a harmless little foal that will just sit back and listen to everything I'm told. I will tell you right now that I am neither of those things and if I were at my full power and completely recovered, I probably would have killed you the moment I saw you, or made you into a lovely little pet." He hissed into her ear and before she could even blink, he was lounging back on the couch, leaving her to wonder if she had imagined the whole ordeal. She wordlessly ran from the house and out to the park where Rarity and Fluttershy were waiting for her.
Meanwhile back at the Canterlot Castle, the princess was pacing back and forth in front of her throne, still awaiting a letter from her ever faithful student. It had been a little more than a whole month since she had last received a letter or seen the small purple pony and she was beginning to wonder if she had indeed found Discord. "Do not worry, sister, I am sure that Twilight Sparkle is fairing just fine. She is a very strong unicorn." Luna tried to reassure her older sister, but to no avail. "I know she is strong and extremely resilient, but even that alone would never be a match against Discord. If she really did find him, he could have easily brought harm upon her." Celestia said, anxiety taking her voice as she huffed in unrest. Sister, take over for me, I must prepare to take leave; I am going to pay a visit to Ponyville and make sure that all is well." She said before trotting out of the royal throne room and into her own room to gather a few of her belongings that she would need for the trip, leaving her sister to her own devices as the older princess summoned the carriage pullers.
Back in Ponyville, Twilight was out with the other five, sitting in a sun-dappled clearing in the park. "I just don't know what to do about it; his moods are getting worse every time. I mean, one minute he's calm and kind of just hanging around, half listening to what I'm saying, and the next, I manage to say or do something that offends him and he gets all up in my face. He doesn't really blow up and get loud or anything, he just gets me in a corner or up against a wall and he growls and uses a quiet tone, but it's almost scarier than if he was raising his voice." Twilight finishes and looks back to the five other ponies who give her varied expressions.
Rainbow Dash and Apple Jack looked positively enraged, Fluttershy was practically trembling and looked like she could run and hide and never come out again, Rarity looked absolutely disdainful, and Pinkie Pie actually looked serious and concerned for once. "Darling, that pony may be an Alicorn, but he is a complete brute! He's working you to the bone even when his powers are coming back and it seems as though he is perfectly healed. I do believe it's time you sent him packing!" Rarity said, stomping her hoof on the ground, crushing the tender green grass below her. "Well, I know I should make him leave, but I really can't bring myself to do it; there's really no way I can put it to him gently so I don't hurt his feelings." Twilight said as she continued to look around at her friends.
"Then don't; just give him the boot, cut him the slip, show him to the door! The sooner he's out of your house, the better." Rainbow Dash yelled and jumped up into the air to rake at it with her hooves. "I can't do that Rainbow, that could be his breaking point and it could trigger physical violence from him, not just threats. There has to be a better way than to just bluntly tell him to leave." The purple pony argued ruefully as she looked to the other three with pleading eyes; they settled on Fluttershy as she stepped forward. The yellow and pink pegasus fluttered over and landed just in front of her desperate friend. She leaned forward just enough to reach Twilight's ear and whisper something to her. Twilight's head shot up as a grin spread across her muzzle. "That's a great idea, Fluttershy, thank you so much!" She exclaimed as she raced from the clearing and leaving her friends behind yet again, leaving four out of five of them to call out after her. But it was too late to call her back; she had a plan and she was prepared to use it. It was really the only thing she had to try.
When she pulled up to her house, she actually slid past the door and had to double back a bit she was going so fast; and when she got around to opening the door, she slammed it open so hard, it flew back and shut in her face, sending her stumbling back into the ground. Chocolate slowly opened the door and peaked out around it, looking around for a moment before his unusual gaze fell over her. "Well, well, didn't expect you back so soon; did you miss me that much, or did you just get sick of your dear little friends?" Chocolate Rain said snidely with ice and venom dripping into his voice along with some slight sarcasm. Twilight didn't answer as she got up and walked into her house.
"Hey Chocolate, can I talk to you about something?" the small pony asked as nicely as she could, motioning the larger pony to sit down on the couch next to her. She was surprised when she felt a dip in the cushions from his weight. "Alright, tell me what you want; and make it quick, I have some more magic that I gained that I want to test. I'm sure it will create something… Chaotic~" He said with a smirk and a prideful huff.
"Listen, Chocolate Rain, I was thinking that maybe you would be happier if you went home. You always complain that you're bored and you always get mad at me, so it might be best if you went back to your family; your own kind, y'know." Twilight said carefully, watching as the smirk fell from the gray Alicorn's muzzle, letting his snout point downwards and the light left his eyes. "So, in other words, you want me to leave." He said sullenly, never looking back at the other. "No that's not what I meant! I'm just saying that your family must be-" "What family; I'm the last of my kind and the last time I saw my home, it was in ruins with every living thing being brutally murdered, so I'm the only one left! I don't have anything or anyone left to go back to!" Chocolate yelled as he leapt from his seat and turned to see a stunned looking Twilight Sparkle, but that face turned into a cheery smile. "No, you're not the last of your kind, there are two others; the two princesses, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna." She said but her face warped with confusion when the large gray pony shook his head.
"You don't get it; I'm not an Alicorn, heck, I'm not even a pony; and my name isn't Chocolate Rain, either, I am-" "DISCORD!" Just then, none other than Princess Celestia came barging through the door, completely blowing it off of its rusty hinges. Twilight jumped about a foot into the air and swiftly turned her head to the princess. She turned in time to see the smirk, watching as the disguise of the Alicorn melted away to reveal the mismatched body of the Draconequus.
I got it done! I really hope I'm not going too fast, and I really hope you enjoyed this chapter. I'm sad, because my spring break is almost over and it seems like it just started. So, again, if you have any suggestions, then please PM and give me lots of comments and reviews; I love 'em all~ Just remember, no flames please! Also a big thank you to all my reviewers thus far and don't be shy; if you see any mistakes, it would be helpful if you mentioned them so they could be fixed. I love constructive criticism! Thanks again and be looking out for the next chapter as well as some of my other stories!
