((Heh, so I'm now officially a 5th Year student. Back to exams and homework in September... no more fun trips and craziness. Back to real life and choosing my future. Oh, dear Luna...))

A/N: Just so you know, I'm open to suggestions for story ideas! Fluff or chaos; it's your choice! Only one detail- keep it suitable to the rating, please! :)

The Butterfly Effect

Oh good, you know the alternate name to the Chaos Theory. You were listening to me, then.

Well, since last time was Chaotic Fluff, I decided it was time for some Fluffy Chaos. By the way...

Yes, yes, yes. I know. My - urgh - feelings . Must I really talk in front of all these readers?

That sentence... um. And yes. You promised.

Please just don't summon Pinkie Pie again. Don't mention the p-word. Well, the double-p-word.

Fiiiine. But I have no control over her, remember? Did you ever find out how she did that, by the way?

Nope, not even an inkling. This is Pinkie we're talking about, remember?

...Right. Um, I'm just gonna start, so yeah.

((I think you forgot something, Me...))

Ponyville was upside down. Literally. Miscellaneous items tumbled from the ground up into the air, down to the- uh- ground. Flowerpots, dirt, rocks and other random items fell up. Or down, depending which ground you were standing on. Buildings had been reduced to gingerbread and icing. Some of them were multicoloured, and each was slightly different. The only building that was the wrong way up in relation to Ponyville was Twilight's tree-castle-thing.
Just outside of Ponyville, the trees of the Everfree were purple and luminous yellow. Hovering above those trees were two thrones, fit for royalty.

One throne was large and intimidating, bearing a simple crown design on the back. The second throne was slightly smaller, but followed a similar design. Instead of a crown, however, there was a carving of a butterfly.
The two thrones were currently occupied by their owners and respective creators, Discord and Fluttershy. The draconequus-pegasus duo were laughing over the state of Ponyville. All over the upside down town, some ponies were clinging to buildings, trying to hang on and not fall. On the flip side, other ponies were trotting around on the upside down ground with ease.
Fluttershy clopped her hooves together twice, and the roads of Ponyville were turned to apple cider. Somehow, that too defied gravity. The yellow pegasus giggled into her hoof. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie would certainly approve. In fact, Fluttershy was sure she saw the pink earth pony sail down one street in a barrel, using a giant candycane as an oar.

"You really do have a knack for chaos, my dear!" Discord grinned from his throne, watching as Fluttershy wreaked havoc on the little town. "I don't know why I thought you'd disapprove."
Fluttershy beamed at him, a glint in her green eyes he'd never seen before.
"I might have disapproved before, but now that I know what it's like..!" The mare half-squealed in excitement. "It's just so much fun! Besides, chaos never hurt anypony."
"Hahah, now you're getting it, my Queen of Chaos!" Discord chuckled, reaching over to pat her mane gently. Fluttershy would've purred, had she been a feline. "Oh, that reminds me!"
Discord withdrew his paw and seemed to dip his claw into a pocket, even if he had none. When his claw re-emerged, it held a little silver semicircular thing with a small pink gem in the centre. He picked it up carefully and tucked it into Fluttershy's pink mane. The pegasus glanced up and noticed what she'd thought was just a gem was actually shaped like a butterfly.
"A new crown for my new Queen." Discord sighed contentedly at the sight.
"It's wonderful! I love it, Discord!" Fluttershy's eyes gleamed in admiration. Her wide gaze took in the surrounding area, the slight weight on her head reminding her of her new position. Queen of Chaos. She liked that.

Suddenly, a thought struck the small yellow pegasus as she turned Town Hall into a bouncy castle.
"Oh, but what about the Princesses?" Fluttershy exclaimed, worry ringing in her voice.
"What about them, my dear?" Discord stretched lazily on his throne, turning every tree into cotton candy and chocolate individually.
"Well, when they find out, won't they be upset? After all, you were only supposed to use your powers for good, right?"
Discord thought for a moment, wondering how he could phrase his answer.
"But darling, I am using them for good. Why else would you be taking part?" The Lord of Disharmony responded.
"I know that, of course. It might not be so obvious to the Princesses, however." Fluttershy suddenly gasped. "What if they turn us into stone?"

Discord blinked, a little surprised at her fear.
"Don't you remember what happened to the Elements of Harmony?" He asked softly. "They were the only things that could turn me to stone, and they are long gone. Besides..." Discord's voice turned threatening. "If anypony lays so much as a hoof on you, I will personally make them pay."
Fluttershy hid behind her mane to hide her blush. The sight almost made Discord's heart stop.

After Ponyville had been sufficiently turned upside down, both figuratively and literally, the Chaotic Duo decided Manehattan would be a fun place to visit next. They teleported to the city in a flash. Fluttershy was getting used to Discord's brand of magic quickly, like a duck to water, despite never being a unicorn. It was as though she'd been born to cause chaos, or something. Despite her natural ability to cause havoc, something was bothering Fluttershy.
It was how she felt while turning things topsy-turvy. It felt way too normal. If she were still a filly, she might've said it was her special talent. However, Fluttershy already had her cutie mark. She couldn't have another special talent, could she?
As they went from town to town, spreading chaos across Equestria, the feeling just intensified. She was supposed to do this. But that wasn't right. Her cutie mark - three butterflies - represented her ability to care for animals, not chaos. After all, what was chaotic about butterflies?

Discord must have picked up on Fluttershy's growing confusion, since he'd been watching her with concern while they turned the Crystal Empire into rocks and cardboard.
"Is everything alright, Fluttershy?" Discord asked, finally voicing his worry. "You seem distracted."
"Oh, it's nothing. R-really." Fluttershy sighed. "Well, it's just that my special talent is caring for animals, not chaos."
Discord waited for an explanation.
"Yes? What's the issue?" He prompted, when the pegasus didn't reply.
"Um, chaos just feels... so right. Why does chaos feel more important all of a sudden? It's the same feeling I got when I realised I loved animals. When I got my cutie mark." Fluttershy explained slowly, letting her words sink in.
"Hmm... from the sounds of it, you're expecting your cutie mark to change, or something." Discord stroked his chin, and in turn, his 'goat'ee. "I'm afraid that's not going to happen, my dear. Once a cutie mark has appeared, nopony can change it."

"Oh." Fluttershy's voice betrayed her disappointment. She lowered her head and glanced at her butterflies. She loved her talent. But she also loved chaos. How could she feel so torn?
Discord frowned. He couldn't stand seeing his favourite mare saddened by anything. Suddenly, an idea came into his mind.
"My dear, I do believe I have a solution. Or, rather, an explanation." Discord smiled, summoning a book into his paw. The title said simply, 'The Chaos Theory'. A pair of half-moon reading glasses appeared on the end of Discord's snout as he examined the contents of the book.
"Um, sorry to interrupt, but I don't see how a book like that could help..." Fluttershy trailed off, watching the reading Discord.
"Aha!" The draconequus exclaimed, pointing to something in the book that Fluttershy couldn't see. In response, the pegasus teleported herself with a flash to Discord's shoulder. It only took a glance to see what Discord was pointing to.
The Chaos Theory, A.K.A. 'The Butterfly Effect'. Beside the heading on the page was a black-and-white sketch of three little butterflies.

"So, my dear. Your cutie mark represents both a love of animals and an aptitude for chaos. I'm so proud!" Discord sniffed dramatically, pretending to wipe away a tear.
"Thank you so much, Discord!" Fluttershy beamed, floating in the air without the use of her wings.
"It was no problem! You were worried, and I never want to see you worried again." Discord plucked the pegasus from the air, holding her at arm's length to admire her. To him, she was the most beautiful thing in existance. To top it all off, she loved chaos. The silver-and-pink crown atop her head shone in Luna's moonlight- no, wait, it was Celestia's sun.
"Come now, my Queen. It's back to Ponyville we go! I'm sure you're tired after a day of chaos." Discord pulled the little yellow pegasus close to him, cradling her as she yawned widely.

"In the morning, we'll start on repairs." He cooed softly.

Honestly, that was cute.

Really?

Well, yes. Though pretty inaccurate. For one, there're no books on 'The Chaos Theory' in Equestria at the moment. There won't be for another hundred years or so.

Okay. Oh, by the way...

What?

You've forgotten something.

Oh Celestia. I thought you'd forgotten.

Oh, right! Um, did. I was going to remind you to stop canonizing all your talents, like time-travel. Thanks for reminding me, though!

Wonderful. Okay, so where should I start?

You sound utterly defeated. I love it!

And you look like you were dragged through a hedge backwards. Just get this over with, will you?

Fine. Okay, Discord. Please outline your exact feelings toward Fluttershy as of today.

*Sigh* Can't I just play you the theme song from 'My 'Neigh'bour Totoro'?

Firstly, no. Secondly, *Facepalm*. Thirdly, just use a few words. It'll all be over soon, I promise.

...Can't I explain next chapter?

No. You've put it off long enough. Spit it out.

Oh please! I need lots of space to express... things.

...I'm feeling charitable. I suppose that's what I get for writing so much Fluttershy.

So, is that a 'yes' to next chapter?

Surprisingly, yes. But! You must explain before the story. Okay?

Fine, fine. Now get some sleep.

A/N: I'm being way too kind. I need to stop writing so much Fluttershy! Oh well.

((Meh, I hate using so many horse-puns, but I couldn't resist with the Totoro one. :P See you next time!))