Double Chaos

Chapter 3

Honey Dew and Apple Core were playing hide and seek at a park when a shorter filly walked over to them. She had a pure white coat and a light purple and dark blue mane. She also had light blue eyes. "Jewel! Where were you? We got worried?" Honey Dew exclaimed as her friend walked over to them. "Mother needed my help. What are you two doing?" Jewel asked. She had a British accent, even though neither Rarity nor Fancy Pants possessed one. "Ya see those two colts?" Apple Core said, pointing at two colts playing. Jewel nodded. "They won't let us play with them." Honey Dew commented.

Jewel was confused. "Why do you want to play with boys? They so dirty and unruly." she said, shaking her head in disgust. "Not them. They play the same games we do." Honey dew said. "They won't play Pretend with us." Apple Core said. Jewel started to walk over to the two colts. "Jewel, what are ya doin'?" AC asked in a hushed voice as she and Honey Dew followed. "If they're going to be rude brutes and exclude us from the same game, then, I'll make them see reason." she said confidently. Honey Dew always admired how confident Jewel was. even though she was much shorter than her friends, she didn't let get her down.

"You two!" Jewel called to the colts. One turned towards her. He had a light orange coat and a short deep indigo mane. He also had purple eyes. "Yeah? What do you want?" he asked in an annoyed tone. Jewel stomped her hoof to the ground. "How dare you get annoyed with me when I haven't even made my argument yet! Now, my friends have told me that you and your... lackey won't let them play with you." she said. The light orange colt glared at her. "Do you even know who I am? I'm Flash Jr., son of Flash Sentry and Twilight Sparkle." he said. Jewel stomped her hoof again. "Well, I'm Jewel, daughter of Fancy Pants and Rarity, the Element of Generosity!" she smirked triumphantly at Flash Jr.

"Well, you can play with us... but, not them!" he pointed at Apple Core and Honey Dew. "Why not?" Apple Core asked, offended. "I only play with important kids, like Jewel here. Her mother is the Element of Generosity." he stated. "My mother's the Element of Honesty." Apple Core said. "Yeah? But, your dad burps up paper. Plus you're a weirdo." Flash Jr.'s friend, Gearshift, said. "I am not!" Apple Core shouted.

"Are so! Just listen to your voice! 'My mother's the Element of Honesty! I'm a stupid little filly who can't fight my own battles, so I ask my friends to help me! Yuk, yuk, yuk!'" Flash Jr. mocked in a fake country accent. Apple Core blushed and pulled her light blue cowboy hat over her face to hide herself from the two colts mocking her. "I do not..." she whispered, ashamed of her voice and on the verge of tears. Honey Dew frowned and walked right up to Flash Jr. "That's mean! You wouldn't want somepony to make fun of your voice! Apple Core can't help the way she talks. She was born that way! You should apologize." she said. Although she wasn't ashamed of it, inheriting her mother's soft voice didn't help her in this situation.

Flash Jr. and Gearshift laughed. "Listen to her! Are you whispering so you won't scare the ants?!" Gearshift asked through laughter. "She's the weirdest one and she's trying to be a hero!" Flash Jr. commented as he fell to the ground laughing. Honey Dew glared at him. "What's so weird about me?" she asked angrily. "Your eyes, for one. You don't have pupils. That's not normal. And, that paw thing where your other hoof should be. I mean, what, is one of your parents a draconeqqus or something?" he chuckled. "As a matter of fact, yes. My mother is Fluttershy, the Element of Kindness. My dad is Discord, the Spirit of Chaos and Disharmony. You think that makes me weird? That makes me special. So, next time you want to make fun of me... you should find some better ammo than that!" she shouted. Gearshift and Flash Jr. stopped laughing and looked scared. "Yeah, whatever. See ya around, Weird-Eyes." Flash Jr. called as he and Gearshift left. "My eyes aren't weird... are they?" she asked Jewel and Apple Core. "No, Honey Dew. They're unique! Like, the rarest diamond in a cave full of gems." she said. "Or the reddest apple in the tree." Apple Core added. Honey Dew looked at her two friends and smiled. "You're right. Anyway, let's play!"

Fluttershy sat on the couch while Discord paced the floor. "Do you think she'll be okay out there by herself?" he asked nervously. "Apple Core is at the park with her. They also invited Jewel." she reassured him. Then, Honey Dew walked in through the front door with her head hung low. "Honey Dew, there you are!" Discord said happily as he scooped her up for a hug. "Hi, Papa. Hi, Mommy." she said sadly. "What's wrong, dear?" Fluttershy asked, concerned. Honey Dew looked down at her paw. "What's wrong with me? I always thought I was special... but, now..." she stopped. Discord followed his daughter's eyes and sighed. "Honey Dew, there's always going to be ponies who will make fun of you because of your paw. But, you can't let them get to you." he said. Honey Dew shook her head. "That's not what bothers me. It's... my eyes." she whispered. Fluttershy went over and hugged her daughter. "There's nothing wrong with your eyes, Honey Dew. Who told you that?" she asked. Honey Dew hesitated. She didn't want Flash Jr. to get in trouble. "Somepony at the park." she said. Discord could tell that Honey Dew wasn't telling the whole story. But, he decided to let her tell them when she was ready.

The next few days were always the same. Honey Dew would argue with Flash Jr., then go home depressed. One day when Honey Dew, Apple Core, and Jewel went to the park, Gearshift wasn't there. It was just Flash Jr., who was crying. "Are you okay?" Honey Dew asked. Flash Jr. scowled at her. "What do you care? You should be glad I'm crying! Now, you can make fun of me, or something, without me getting back at you!" he shouted tearfully. Honey Dew sat down next to him. "That wouldn't be right. You're upset, I shouldn't try to make you feel worse. What's the matter?" she asked him. Flash Jr. wanted to be angry at her... but she was being so nice to him. He sighed. "Gearshift went back to Canterlot. That's where he lives. I asked Mom if I could go with him, but she said I had to stay here." he explained. Jewel and Apple Core watched them from a few feet away. "Why is she always so nice to him?" Jewel asked quietly. "She is the daughter of the Element of Kindness." Apple Core said.

"So, you sad because he left?" Honey Dew asked. Flash Jr. shook his head. "I'm sad 'cause he's not coming back!" he cried. Then, he stood up and glared at her. "And, it's your fault! We told our parents about you and Gearshift's mom said that your eyes don't have pupils because they steal ponies' souls!" Honey Dew stood up, offended. "No, they don't!" she said. Flash Jr. looked at the ground while he spoke to her. "Yes, they do! Now, my best friend is gone and it's all because of you!" he screamed. Flash Jr. shot one more glare at Honey Dew, and then he left the park. Jewel went over to Honey Dew and tapped her shoulder. "Are you okay, Honey Dew?" she asked gently. "I'll see you guys later..." was all Honey Dew said as she walked home.