Morning Report

I awoke with a start before realising that I was still in Discord's bed. The sunlight drifted in through a turret window and my blue orbs slowly took in the sight. I felt really well rested and looked over to Discord, who slept like a dragon around me. I watched him for a bit, his scaled leg twitching slightly in his sleep.

What a complex creature. My muzzle twitched to one side, lips pursing. Twilight would be upset if she knew, but it might let her trust him a little more. Probably not. She was a bit of a Worry McWorrier Pants. Either way, it was done now.

I started to rise, thinking I could go make breakfast, when a paw clenched my back hoof. My eyes found his, now slit open, and we watched each other. He mumbled something and released my leg. I didn't hear him, but I figured it was just sleepy talk.

I wandered down the circular staircase, mind on the day ahead. One of the princesses, or both, would be coming for a check up. The idea was a little odd, but they probably just wanted to make sure everything was fine.

No villagers turned to stone. But then... "I don't turn ponies into stone!" He seemed adamant that no one else endure what he did. The Princesses - Celestia, at least - didn't see the fun in chaos. Luna perhaps thought it was too much at times but...

I shook my head, there was bouncing to do in the kitchen.

I could feel her eyes on me, not bothered in the least. Pinkie was allowed to stare, because she was genuinely curious, because she didn't think terrible things when she did. I was barely aware of these facts, caught between sleeping and wakefulness. I knew when she was leaving, and my body reacted instinctively, my paw grasping her leg. Her leg remained there a moment before I came to my senses and released her.

"I'm sorry... sleepy." I mumbled, hoping it was enough. Moments later and she was gone. I came fully awake then, realizing the implications of what we had done. Pinkie would consider it a 'sleepover' but... I rubbed my eyes. Things are a lot less complicated when you're on your own. I grimaced at the ceiling, but who else would have gotten me out of stone? Luna perhaps, but probably not. I personally wouldn't want to consider the idea of being banished to the moon. Especially after knowing what it was like. No, I couldn't blame Luna, not really. It was her sister.

That beautiful, vile, white mare. I shook my head, it was in the past. And I, unlike somepony, can leave it there. I growled, hoping that the white wonder wouldn't make an appearance. Ah well, there was Pinkie. She was always looking out for me. Always doing things to... I frowned.

The unmistakable sounds of cereal being poured made it to my ears. Which would be 'normal' if there wasn't the sound yet again moments after.

Was she... making us breakfast?

This was not good, she was being too kind. Her and her magnificent cotton candy hair and her bubble gum pink coat... and the way she looked up at me when I called her name.

I shook my head, surely I was imagining things. I couldn't possibly be thinking of Pinkie Pie in any other capacity than friend. I didn't even like the idea of friendship... right?

And any mare who discovered my affection would be sure to run for the hills. I had... a crush. Yes. She was the first pony to care about me in a looooong time. The feeling would pass.

Oh boy, wouldn't Discord be surprised! I giggled, carefully balancing the tray with cereal bowls in my mouth. I got out of the kitchen and trotted up the stairs. What a sleepy head! I wondered, would he remember that today was the day? He would need a good breakfast if he was going to make a good impression.

I tottered into the bedroom, and Discord sat up straight, taking the tray from me and balancing it on his bed.

"You didn't have to do that." He said softly.

I smiled, "I know that! But today is super important and you want to make a good impression andtheysaythatbreakfastisthe mostimportantmealoftheday!"

I grinned at him and he smiled, murmuring a thanks. He probably wasn't a morning person. And boy oh boy this was a scary morning.

"It'll be okay Dis-"

"You don't know that." His face was devoid of his everyday glee and I could tell he wasn't in the best of places.

"I sure don't. But with a sad face it can never be okay. You have to try to see that it will be okay."

He looked back up at me, gaze finally leaving the rainbow coloured cereal. He nodded and laid back down, levitating the cereal out of the bowl and above his head. A few pieces floated away from the surprisingly undrippy mass and into his mouth.

"Why isn't the milk falling?"

"I've messed up the gravity." He said between bites.

"Oh. It must be hard keeping up a spell like that." I mused out loud.

"It's not quite a spell... and this isn't hard. But something like making my house needs my full attention." Another bunch flew into his open mouth. Crunch, crunch, crunch.

I brought my spoon up to take a bite of my own cereal.

DingDong!

Discord's cereal cloud fell onto his face and he spluttered. He vanished the offending grains and glowered in the general direction of the front door.

"They're early." He growled.

"Ummm... yeah. I'll go get it." That would hopefully give Discord some time to cool off. I trotted down the stairs quickly, and made it to the front door just as it rang again.

"Hold your hooves, I'm here!" I said before opening the door. Princess Celestia smiled down at me, and I noticed Luna behind her.

"You're early Princesses."

"Hello Pinkie. Luna wanted to be here, but she needs her rest too. This is her bedtime and my time to wake." As her multi hued mane flowed in a non-existent wind, Luna nodded softly, obviously tired.

"Well come on in! We were just having breakfast." I bounced inside, giving them room to pass.

"You are here rather early yourself." Celestia pointed out, smile still lightly tugging at her mouth.

"Oh yeah... I couldn't sleep and decided to have a sleepover." I was telling the truth, just like I promised the girls, but couldn't shake the feeling of guilt. Perhaps it was the way the white mare's smiled faded and the way her eyes looked into mine.

"That sounds lovely." Luna smiled sleepily, "I remember when we used to make forts with pillows."

"He always made the pillows into something else." Celestia mused.

I couldn't tell if she was thinking good or bad things - she was hiding her emotions and it was weird.

"Um..." I started, "Maybe I should go get Disco-"

I felt a claw on my shoulder, "No need Pinkie Pie."

I smiled at Discord before turning back to the Princesses. Silence reigned. I was really uncomfortable.

"Shall we get this over with? Surely you have some trouble makers to turn to stone." The Draconequus drawled.

Luna nodded as Celestia huffed. We brought them into the kitchen, the only non-chaotic place in the house. If Discord realised, he didn't say anything.

"We need to see how you have been living and interacting with the citizens of Ponyville. Obviously Pinkie Pie finds your company suitable."

"Yes well..." Discord looked flustered, unsure about how to proceed. "I allow Pinkie to use my kitchen, I've... ugh... been nice to the other Five elements and generally kept to myself."

"Really?" Celestia asked, "Why does Pinkie Pie seem to enjoy your company so much?"

I smiled, "Well that's easy! He's a good friend!"

Discord shifted uncomfortably before Celestia chuckled.

"Really now? What has he done to be a good friend?" Her tone was happy enough but...

"Well he lets me use his kitchen, talks to me when I'm sad, and we just had a sleepover. That's a lot of friend stuff."

"Luna, a moment?" The Alicorns left the table, and I heard the front door swing closed.

"Did I say something wrong?" My eyes found Discord's and he shook his head.

"They think I've done something to you, no doubt." He arched an eyebrow at me, as if it were obvious, "A kind of spell or something."

"That's silly." I laughed at the idea, I wasn't grey. I was me, wasn't I? "I can't be forced to like you. That's the magic of friendship. You either you do or you don't."

"Perhaps you might inform your dear royalty of that fact?" He growled, tail flicking in irritation. His cruel gaze was fixed on the duck curtains. A couple of the yellow birds ruffled their wings uneasily.

The front door opened again, and I listened to the two Princesses trot past the fountain. They entered the room, Luna looking pleased despite her obvious lack of sleep.

"We're done here." Celestia nodded at me sharply before turning to leave. Luna lingered, giving Discord and I a wink.

Then they were gone.

"That wasn't so bad. Looks like Luna still likes you Dizzy."

Silence reigned.

"...Dizzy?" he questioned.

I shifted under his questioning gaze. His eyes were very intense. He wasn't angry but...

"I... I don't like the name Pinkimena. It reminds me of before I got my cutie mark. Grey and rocks and more grey. I felt you were more of a Dizzy than a Discord is all. Now, anyway."

He stared at me for a bit longer than decent before nodding.

"I expected something like that from you... but Dizzy?"

"I was considering Disco but-"

"Dizzy is fine. For you to say. I still want some respect, even if it does come from fear of gingerbread houses." His chest had puffed up, and he looked like a disgruntled bat.

We looked at each other a moment before bursting with laughter, remembering the time when he threw chaotic influence on everypony. Oh the school! And poor Cheerilee trying to shoo away animals! While Sugar Cube Corner looked like a gingerbread house, but it would totally melt if it was one for real, and the school house wasn't like that for long... Delicious melty goodness...

"I'm happy Luna helped out. Not that there was anything wrong to see." I smiled, Discord finally looking like himself again.

"What are we doing today?" The chaotic spirit chimed.

"Whatever we want!"

"Ooo... Don't say that to me Pinkie." He grinned mischievously, "I might think you mean it."

"But I do mean it!" I bounced in place, "What do you want to do?"

"...Leave here."

"And go where?" I asked, knowing that I might not appreciate the answer.

"That... is a good question." He said softly.

I looked at him a moment, before deciding he only needed some cheering up.

"Come on Dizzy, we'll go have a picnic!"

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