When Fluttershy awoke, she was in her own bed, snuggling a pillow that wasn't her's. Sniffing, it was Discord's.

She realized pretty quickly, her room didn't seem as lonely.

"This is dumb." She blushed, actually feeling the heat of the blood rushing to her cheeks.

As it was Sunday, she got to cleaning the more used areas of the mansion with vigor. She also went shopping for groceries and Angel's food. She got iron rich items as well for lunches.

The weather was warming, soon she'd have finals and school projects and then summer.

Walking back she had to wonder what she'd-and her friends old and new- would do. Well, she supposed her housemates would still work but she wondered what her other friends would do.

Applejack would most likely work on her family's farm. Twilight summer classes. Pinkie helping her aunt and uncle The Cakes. Rarity would most likely want to work more on her fashion line and getting big before graduation. Rainbow would probably be practicing to get into The Wonderbolts via scholarship to their college.

She slowly walked into the house. What would she do?

A couple weeks passed since and finals, along with PT conferences were approaching.

Fluttershy's back ached with a throb as she set the bags down. Last Chrysalis checked, when Fluttershy's back was acting up, she had knots against her shoulder blades, though no amount of massage had helped. They were all getting into a decent rhythm when it came to her feeding, though they did notice more often than not, she drank more and more often from Discord.

They were still no closer to finding out how or why she turned into a vampire, even with Fluttershy trying to remember. She tried thinking hard.

"It happened after I hit my head. But that makes no sense." She mumbled putting food away.

Things were going well. She still had her nightmares, but none as vivid and filled with memories like the last, or so the others believed. There were nights where she was plagued with memories and couldn't sleep for days.

She wasn't sure if Discord had noticed, but she did rotate what pillows of his she used. She did a test not long after and found she felt safest in her room if she had something that smelled of Discord.

At school, she could focus better when she had one of Sombra's hats or pencil cases. She only knew this because he wanted her to test it when she embarrassingly told him of that night and how it led to her snatching Discord's pillows. To Sombra, knowledge was power. So in turn for his secrecy, she made him snacks.

Same could be said for Chrysalis' scent. Except she found that out on accident when she wore one of Chrysalis' shirts to school when she was late. She wasn't as meek, she held her head higher and her voice was stronger. At first she thought that was a fluke, but again, Sombra wanted to test it.

Parent/Teacher conferences were coming up. Fluttershy held the slip of time and which teacher in her hand as she entered the home. Her situation was tricky. Derpy had informed her she was her legal guardian so the state couldn't take her away, but Derpy had work that day and couldn't make it.

She thought of asking Chrysalis, but she had an important appointment for a magazine shoot. Sombra was too young and he flat out said if that wasn't the case, he still wouldn't.

Stubborn, is what she called him, earning her a smile. She felt proud despite the news.

When she told Celestia, she frowned and said she had to have an adult she was living with show up. Fluttershy couldn't be the exception despite the unfortunate circumstances.

She glared at her slip. Unsure what to do. She was hit with a familiar scent as she heard the front door open.

Before she could open her mouth, Discord approached, leaning against the couch.

"What time is your conference thing? Derpy asked if I'd go since I'd be off."

He glanced at her and she sighed.

"It's a bit after 3pm but we'll be having half days all week to make up for conferences. It's in a few days. The appointment, I mean. Are you sure it's okay? I really don't want to trouble you."

He let out a laugh, eyes glinting. "You think I'll pass up a moment to see what our Dear Fluttershy is like at school or how she's doing in studies? If it's bad, Sombra will have your head. I don't care either way."

She smiled. "I guess you'd say that. There's no getting past your keen intellect." She giggled.

He scoffed playfully and pushed her shoulder. "You could only wish you had my smarts."

She smiled fondly. "I think I'd rather have Sombra's smarts thank you."

He looked offended but grinned big, showing off his teeth and the slight dimples. He looked her right in the eye, saying his next words slow. "But you'd rather have my body."

She blushed so fast she thought she'd get brain damage. She began spluttering.

Discord laughed loudly. "I meant to feed from, my dear."

She squeaked. "I-I knew that."

Discord simply chuckled in turn.

Fluttershy wasn't sure why she was nervous as the day of the conference was approaching.

Discord drove them on his motorcycle, she of course was terrified at first, but with his coaxing it turned out alright.

She realized she didn't tell him which teacher. Though it wasn't a teacher so much as Celestia directly. Why, she wasn't sure as she knew all her friends had a variety of their teachers and not the Dean.

The school was noisy, some parents and guardians waiting with their kids outside in the halls while others were already in their meetings.

"Come in." She heard the voice of Celestia.

"We're here, Discord." Fluttershy gripped his jacket sleeve.

Discord was looking around, taking in the halls and lockers. The ceiling and even class doors. He startled when she grabbed his sleeve. He looked down and nodded, opening the door for her to go in first. She thought his behavior odd, but that was normal.

Fluttershy sat first, seeing Celestia had some files on her desk.

When she looked to Discord to tell him to sit, he had frozen, looking ahead. Looking at Dean Celestia.

"Discord?" Fluttershy softly called.

He blinked, having to come to his senses. He flopped on the chair next to her.

Fluttershy saw Celestia looked just as shocked before she cleared her throat.

"Fluttershy. I thought your guardian was supposed to be here with you."

Fluttershy nodded. "She had work. So Discord was sent instead."

Celestia nodded slowly. "That's alright. Now, you're doing...not well in most your studies, especially falling behind in math and science, your teachers informed me. So, is there anyone who where you're staying that could help with those?"

She didn't even acknowledge Discord.

Fluttershy perked up. "Yes. I do...apologize for letting them fall behind."

That's when she heard Discord scoff, the first noise he made in awhile.

"Why should you be apologizing? Isn't it on the staff for not helping?"

Celestia looked to Discord, a look she'd never seen on the woman's face.

"Not that you would know, but we do what we can. It might simply be she needs to work a bit harder or stay after class. I understand she had been through a lot in the last couple months, but I cannot baby her even with her circumstances." She looked to Fluttershy. "Now, on to your home life. How are things? I still would prefer you had relatives or let the government handle this. It can't be healthy for you, living with strangers."

Fluttershy smiled, though forced. "Yes, things are fine. Everyone's nice and Derpy is a family friend so I feel safe."

Celestia didn't give a hint of her emotion on that, except for a small smile. "I understand."

Fluttershy smiled, but she froze at Discord's tone, his voice low, a growl, she saw his brows were furrowed, a chuckle leaving his lips, looking right at Celestia.

"That's hilarious. You don't understand. You acknowledge she had been through something. You acknowledge she's living with strangers. You know she won't complain or want to trouble anyone yet you don't intervene. You're just blowing fake concern out your ass and calling it understanding."

It was silent for a beat, until Celestia sighed and rubbed her temples. "I don't believe someone like you has any understanding of her studies or her experiences with family to know what she needs. That's all, Fluttershy. Just make sure to stay on your studies and don't fall behind."

Discord stood first, biting his lip to stop himself from saying more and put his hand on her back to usher her out. She could feel the tension from his hand as his body was ridged.

It was a silent ride back.

It was a silent few hours after, with him sitting on one end of the couch in silence. To her, the silence was more unnerving that if he'd chatted.

She could tell he was thinking, or brooding. At first she sat a bit away, then slowly got closer, wondering if he'd notice.

She got an idea as she sat on the cushion next to his.

"Discord?"

He hummed. She was about to speak when Chrysalis came down along with Sombra.

"We having a party?" Chrysalis joked then stopped at the tense silence.

"We had the conference today." Fluttershy spoke, reaching over and putting a hand on his. He was still tense.

"Ohh, those were the days. Right Discord?" Chrysalis laughed.

He ignored her. "Oi. Really? Why're you sulking you mutant?"

Sombra sighed. "I'm not sure what's gotten you so upset, but there's no need to suddenly be like this. You're being irrational."

That seemed to get his attention. He glared, standing. Fluttershy wasn't sure what to do.

"Of course I'm being irrational. What, am I supposed to be a robotic machine doing tit for tat in order to survive? No, Chrissy, those weren't-" he stopped.

They all stopped. Cracks began to distort the walls and flooring. Like peeling paint it revealed an oil spill of paint and colors. The colors leaking turning to bubbles.

"Wha-" Chrysalis stammered.

Sombra got up to touch it. None of them knew what to do. But as soon as it appeared, it began to fade, returning to normal.

"Well, that's just great. Way to go mutant." Chrysalis waved her hand around.

Discord looked to her, a glare replacing his shock. "What makes you think this is my doing?"

Chrysalis stomped her foot, glaring back. "Because it only happened when you were going on your tangent!" The other three saw green light go up Chrysalis' body, as it went up, her form began to change. Chrysalis seemed non the wiser as evident by her continuing rant, "Oh look at me, I'm the mutant bastard Discord!"

A silence fell as the other three gawked.

She crossed her arms, and Fluttershy saw her look down, surprised. "What just-" it was still her voice but coming from Not Discord's mouth.

Like the cracks before, the green light went up Chrysalis' feet and as it roamed her body, it returned her to herself.

The only thing that could be heard was breathing and the scribbling of Sombra's pen.