MLP Beauty and the Beast
Chapter 9-Something There
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The next day Moon Dancer went on walk through the castle with Discord who was feeling much better. "Love looks not with the eyes but with the eyes, and therefore…,"the draconequus declared grandly to nopony in particular. "…and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind,"Moon finished with a smile, then asked,"You know Shakespony?" "I had a very expensive education,"Discord smirked. Moon rolled her eyes. "Actually, my favourite play's Rodeo and Julifetlock,"the unicorn informed him. "Why is that not a surprise?,"the draconequus chuckled. "I'm sorry?,"the mare asked in confusion. "Well, all that heartache and pining and…"Discord trailed off, then added,"So many better things to read." "Like what?"Moon asked curiously. They had reached a pair of gigantic powder blue doors. The draconequus grinned. "Well, there are a couple of things in here you could start with,"he smiled and flung open the doors with a flourish. The unicorn stepped inside…and nearly fainted. Hundreds, no, thousands, maybe even millions of books stood in row upon row of shelves. Moon had never seen so many books in her life. The library itself was the most beautiful thing she had ever laid eyes on. The finest oak and clever architectural design was amazing. She began to hyperventilate and squeal with joy at just the sight of it. "Are you alright?"Discord asked in concern watching Moon dance around and heave for breath. "It's…wonderful,"she panted her eyes shimmering and sparkling in delight. "Yes. I suppose it is,"the draconequus murmured thoughtfully, then seeing how happy she was he decided to do the most generous thing he had ever done in his life. "Well, if you like it so much…then it's yours,"he smiled. The unicorn gaped at him in wonder, then she beamed and then, almost crying with gratitude, she flung her hooves around the draconequus. Discord was taken aback but also, strangely enough, happy. He sighed and hugged her back. The unicorn then proceeded to explore every nook and cranny of the library, she levitated tonnes books out of shelves and squealed when she saw the title of one. "Wow! A first edition of 'Principals of Magic'!"she gasped. She dove into a massive pile of books and wasn't seen for the next six hours. Occasionally she would find a book and shout something like,"Ooh, 'A Brief History Of The Wagon Harness'!" or "Oh my gosh it's, 'The Life And Times Of Morari The Maneless'!" or "Can you believe you have 'Canterlot Cantabiles Volume Thirty-One'! You heard me. Thirty-one! Discord, that's when it gets goooooood!" or "Over here! An original 'Windigo Weather Warning' from the pre-Equestrian era! Oh my goodness! I can't! I just can't!" Finally she calmed down a bit and levitated all the books back to their respective shelves. Then she trotted over to Discord who had been watching her over the past six hours with growing amusement and fondness. "Soooo, have you really read all these books?"Moon asked. "Well, not all of them,"the draconequus admitted sheepishly then cracked a grin,"Some of them are in Gryph." (For all you clueless little ponies Gryph is the griffon language and writing system) "Was that a joke?"the unicorn smiled playfully,"Are you making jokes now?" "Maybe,"Discord mumbled, slightly embarrassed. Moon Dancer giggled at this.
A few hours later they were both outside into the front lawn. Moon was dressed in a simple but pretty crimson dress and a matching cloak with a white faux fur trimmed hood. This was one of Madame Rarity's much better outfits the unicorn noted gratefully. Lunch had been slightly disastrous as Moon Dancer was more then a little off put by Discord's appalling table manners, and his weird paper fetish. But now the mare gazed at the draconequus fondly from the castle steps as he looked around at the snow and ice in wonder, as if he was seeing it for the first time, for Discord hadn't been outside in decades. A snowflake landed on his nose and he sneezed sending a bunch of singing teabags flying into the sky. Then Discord tried to show his compassionate side by feeding the birds. Unfortunately the birds where absolutely terrified of him and wouldn't of eaten the candy floss he was offering them anyway. The mare laughed and revelled in this new side of the draconequus she hadn't seen before.
Moon Dancer,
"THERE'S SOMETHING SWEET, AND ALMOST KIND
BUT HE WAS MEAN AND HE WAS COARSE AND UNREFINED
AND NOW HE'S DEAR AND SO UNSURE
I WONDER WHY I DIDN'T SEE IT THERE BEFORE."
She wandered down the steps and magicked forth some corn then showed the draconequus how to feed the birds properly. Eventually the birds got over their original fright and dozens landed on him. The unicorn laid a hoof on his lion paw then walked over to a tree. Discord stared after her.
Discord,
"SHE GLANCED THIS WAY, I THOUGHT I SAW
AND WHEN WE TOUCHED SHE DIDN'T SHUDDER AT MY PAW.
NO, IT CAN'T BE TRUE, I'LL JUST IGNORE
BUT THEN SHE'S NEVER LOOKED AT ME THAT WAY BEFORE."
The unicorn ducked behind the tree. A tumult of strange, overwhelming emotions for the draconequus churned inside her.
Moon,
"NEW, AND A BIT ALARMING
TRUE THAT HE'S NO PRINCE CHARMING,
BUT THERE'S SOMETHING IN HIM I SIMPLY DIDN'T SEE."
That evening the pair were curled up together by the enormous hearth, reading a book. The castle objects watched them in delight.
Cheese Sandwich,"WELL, WHO'D HAVE THOUGHT?"
Hoity Toity,"Well, bless my soul! WELL, WHO'D HAVE KNOWN!"
Cheese Sandwich,"AND WHO'D OF GUESSED THEY'D COME TOGETHER ON THEIR OWN."
Castle Objects,
"WE'LL WAIT AND SEE, A FEW DAYS MORE
THERE MAY BE SOMETHING THERE THAT WASN'T THERE BEFORE."
Mrs Cake,
"AND HERE'S A THOUGHT…
PERHAPS THERE'S SOMETHING THERE THAT WASN'T THERE BEFORE."
"What Mama?"asked Scootaloo.
Mrs Cake,
"PERHAPS THERE'S SOMETHING THERE
THAT WASN'T THERE BEFORE…"
"What is it? What's there?"cried the teacup impatiently hopping up and down. "I'll tell you when you're older Scoots,"her mother smiled. "Okay,"Scootaloo shrugged. Two seconds passed. "I'm older!"the teacup declared. "Oh Scootaloo...you are a one,"the teapot sighed lovingly.