Rainy Day Wonderings

Discord didn't have anything to do with the queen Decoria's death… did he?

He couldn't have. We would have known… Even if it did happen so long ago… right? I paced for a little, concerned with what my little research was telling me. Discord wasn't an evil guy, he couldn't help that he loved chaos. No more than I could help loving parties and making people laugh. Right? I mean if he had a cutie mark it would be… all… chaotic. He was good at it anyhow. I needed to know more.

I gasped, "Luna said a few people might have gotten hurt, but she never mentioned anypony dying, right? But then…"

He did injure a few ponies in his work apparently… which could have helped with the queen's eventual demise…

"AH! This is driving me crazy! I need someone who knows more about this. Twilight would know more, but I don't want her to think I'm crazy for helping him. She was the one who wanted him gone for so long…"

What Pinkie really needed was to talk about this without being laughed at. Someone who would keep things quiet until she got them sorted out. Someone like…

"Hay Fluttershy!"

"Oh my goodness, Pinkie, you're all wet…" She said, looking at me from the doorframe.

"Yup, it's raining outside silly!" I giggled, hair poofing back into curls throwing rain droplets everywhere before sauntering inside. Her house was nice and cozy, a small fire was going - which a couple of her animal friends huddled around.

"Um, do you want some tea? How are you?" She asked, closing the door behind me, sealing out the frigid air.

"Do I ever! I'm good Fluttershy, I actually came by to talk a little. I have something on my mind that's been bugging me and I hoped you could listen…"

"Oh of course Pinkie - let me just put on the kettle and we can talk."

Walking over to some cushions I seated myself on the squishiest looking one, glancing over at my friend wondering how to approach the situation. The beginning would be best of course… The yellow mare walked over, seating herself across from me.

"Alright Pinkie, what did you want to talk about?"

"Well… It's about Discord."

Her eyes narrowed a moment and I second guessed my logic for coming here before her expression softened and she bid me to continue. So I did. I told her all about my thoughts of the draconequus and his imprisonment. After a few minutes the kettle whistled shrilly, but she didn't say anything, just made the tea and settled back down on the cushions to listen. I was thankful, taking small sips of tea in between my explaining.

"And he never did anything that couldn't be reversed!"

"…Are you done now?"

I nodded, waiting for Fluttershy's input. What she said would be the nicest side of what my friends would think about my ideas. If she didn't get it, none of them would.

"Okay. Um… He changed us into bad versions. I know you said he did it in defence. That - while I might believe it - was still very bad. He didn't have to do that to us. Not like that."

I nodded, I felt that way sometimes too.

"He's not a nice man."

"No. But does being mean mean you should be in prison. Hmm 'mean mean'… weird."

"No, it doesn't. Maybe he just…" the pegasi trailed off, not sure if she should use her regular values on the draconequus.

"I'm trying to show him a little kindness," I said before she could decide, "because no one else is."

Fluttershy smiled, "Well I guess… um. I mean if Princess Luna thinks we're not being fair then we should probably see what we can do about learning the truth."

"You'll help me tell the others?"

"I… um…"

"You don't have to, I can. I just… I need back up I guess. I don't want them to be mad at me."

"Darling, they won't be mad at you. They might not understand at first but they'll see the truth of it soon enough. I expect an apology from him once he's out though."

"I do too! I mean, he did change me back but he was the reason I went grey in the first place!" I nodded resolutely, glad to finally be sure I was on the right track. He might not deserve our friendship, but he was going to get some help. Nopony should be stuck in stone! That would be the worst.

"So, um, can we clean our cups first please?"

"Of course! Just like in the bakery you've gotta clean what you make a mess of!" I carried my cup into the sink idly rinsing it out. What would the other girls say?

"I'll talk to them tomorrow, if you're free."

"Glad you could make it." I said from the floor of the library. I could hear the wind rustling in the tree's limbs every once in awhile, but it died down considerably since yesterday. How did Twilight sleep with the wind crashing her house around?

"What's this about Pinkie?" Rainbow Dash asked irritably, "Those clouds need to be cleared by tonight!"

"Come one Rainbow Dash," Applejack chastised, "If Pinkie has som'in important to say, yer clouds can wait. Now what's this about? Ye never did say."

"I wanted to make sure what I was going to say had proof before I came to you guys." I said, watching as my words really caught their attention. Fluttershy was on my side, quiet as usual, pawing the library's wooden floor lightly.

"Well come on dear," Rarity smiled, "we're listening."

"I don't think… Discord is not evil."

You'd think I said something ridiculous or something! Everypony yelled, trying to talk over each other. Twilight was angry and disbelieving, Rainbow Dash livid, Applejack was trying to calm RD down, Rarity was in shock - though irritation coloured that - and Spike was clinging to the railing looking down on us from the bedroom.

"Guys?" I ventured, voice drowned out from the noise.

"HOLD ON just a DARN minute!" Applejack finally boomed, quieting the mares, "If Pinkie here thinks she's got reasons we should stop and listen to em."

She nodded to me and I was grateful to the orange pony.

"I'll tell you! I pinkie promise, just let me say it all at once." I said, and the others nodded - some reluctantly. So I retold the story I'd told Fluttershy. My ideas and research and my talk with Luna.

"And if Luna doesn't think-"

"Princess Luna, Pinkie."

"Who else? If she doesn't think he's evil… then why is he trapped in stone again?"

"Princess Celestia would have her reasons Pinkie." Twilight Sparkle said, a slight waver in her voice. Celestia was her teacher and anything she said was law. Literally in most cases. I saw the struggle Twilight was having.

"It's just… If fashion was outlawed-" Rarity gasped and I nodded, getting my desired effect, "Rarity would not stop making beautiful dresses, right? It's what she does. And if someone put her in prison we would do everything to get her out, right?"

"I see where you're going with this Pinkie, but it's different." Twilight said, stepping forward.

"How? He can't help but do chaotic things. He just doesn't have anypony to help him."

"His chaos could hurt somepony!"

"But he didn't!" I said, frustrated, "Did anypony get hurt? He didn't even want to hurt us. He… He told me."

"…Pinkie, when did he tell you?" Applejack asked, with Fluttershy shifting uncomfortably beside me. She was the only one I'd told.

"He stopped me from being grey. He didn't want to turn us grey girls. He… I would hate to be stuck in that place. He was there so long, I would do anything to make sure I was free too…"

The girls were quiet a moment, thinking.

"I think I hear ya," Applejack said, "It's not right. Maybe Discord did some bad things, but… he needs a chance. I'm still not happy with him. I expect an apology for all that he put us through."

"I agree. If that ruffian is getting out, I demand an apology... I called it Tom for goodness sake…"

"He's gunna have to apologise to all of us, but even so," Rainbow Dash interjected from her flying position, "I don't really like the idea of him being loose."

"I understand Rainbow Dash," I said, "Truly, but there is something to be said about second chances. Who knows, maybe we'll all be friends."

The multi-coloured mare snorted, but said nothing.

"Maybe. But Pinkie," Twilight said, "Even if the Princesses let him out… If something goes wrong…"

"Oh I know Twilight," I had already given this quite a lot of thought, "People will think it's my fault. It will be. But I'd rather chance it. I think this is the right thing to do."

"Well… Somepony else can take care of the clouds. Let's talk to the Princesses!" The cyan pony decided, "If you think it's right Pinkie, I'm right here with you. And if he goes bad, we'll be ready!"

She punched the air a few times, before flying out the door. I smiled, I really did have good friends. Rarity and Applejack left the library, Fluttershy following behind.

Twilight and Spike were the only ones left.

"Why did you even start this Pinkie?"

"He doesn't have any friends Twi… I just thought that even though he turned me grey, he turned me back. He couldn't be all bad."

Twilight nodded, still unsure before leaving the tree and I looked up to see Spike smiling at me.

"You're a good friend, Pinkie Pie. Even if Discord isn't what you think he is."

"Thanks Spike. You coming with?"

"Naw, I've got chores to do. And Twilight didn't lock the freezer. I'm having ice cream for dinner!"

I giggled, warning him that one bowl was more than enough for his non-Pinkie Pie stomach before leaving. We'd talk to the Princesses and see what was going on.

Day 10

Raining today. I couldn't feel it but it was certainly a nice reprieve from all the boring sunshine. There was a distinct downside to the pelting rain though. No one appeared all day. No sign of any life, just wind-blown bushes and dark skies. Which also meant I was bereft of visitors. Meaning…

No Pinkie Pie.

How boring. I found myself trying to make a song out of the pelting drops, but it was too uniform, I had nothing to go on. A very boring day that made me think of what I would do if I got out. Firstly I'd take a bath… a nice hot chocolate bath. Then lay low and disappear so the Princesses wouldn't find me. I would have snorted if I could. They would have found me.

Day 11

Still overcast. Some birds roosted on the Music statue, fluffing out their feathers. Nothing interesting happened until evening when Celestia came into view. Her pastel mane flowing like a wind swept cloud even with the calm weather. She came up to my statue, looking my form up and down before looking at the sky. She sighed and left without saying a word. How very odd. Was the Princess having a change of heart? Was she looking up at the moon and thinking of her sister just then? I had no way of knowing of course, but the idea was intriguing. What would she want if not to gaze upon my handsome face then? She certainly didn't find me alluring… And she obviously hadn't come to gloat. If anything she looked… She looked tired.

A guard came by late in the night, but that was all. I doubt anypony noticed the bird poop on the Music statue.

I had though. I notice everything that happens in this garden.

I'm almost friends with it.

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