Chapter 7: Discord's Deal

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As Arceus, Giratina, the Mane Six, and Pikachu flew to save the princesses, a certain Spirit of Chaos and Disharmony was having second thoughts about the whole kidnapping thing. The draconequus wasn't truely evil, his sense of humor was just rather twisted. However, he did believe that the princesses did not derserve being their prisoners, as he had one difference then Darkrai and Sombra. His heart wasn't as black as night.

He truely understood the princesses's reasons for turning him to stone. Back then, he was a huge jerk, he freely admitted that. Dangling ponies over fire was a actual act of evil, not just a practical joke. Discord looked down at his mismatched hands, one a lion's paw, and the other a eagle's claw. His mind processed the new thoughts at a incredible speed, before the draconequus raised his head. He was going to help the princesses... but at a price.

"Discord!" A sudden voice shouted from the nearby room. The spirit raised his head in shock. "Yes?" He shouted back. "Why don't you come here for some wine and celebrate that we have finally kidnapped those foolish princesses? Soon the three kingdoms shall be ours to rule!" Darkrai's voice cackled with glee.

"Alright! Heading over!" He replied. The spirit then snapped his fingers and teleported to the dining hall. He saw Darkrai and Sombra already seated there, Darkrai tearing hungrily into a pile of berries, while Sombra sipped a glass of pure red liquid with a amused grin on his fanged mouth.

The Pitch Black Pokemon, his mouth filled with Pecha berries. "Ah! Discord! Just the God of Chaos I wanted to see! Come here!" The spirit sat down on a chair next to Sombra, who grinned and continued sipping his wine.

"We have finally kidnapped those mares! With their release, we shall gain ultimate power! Arceus and Giratina love those princesses too much to watch them die... so no doubt they'll hand over their kingdoms!" Darkrai cackled with malicious glee. Sombra gave a amused smile back. "Now now, Darkrai. Calm down. Those two lords are very crafty, as are the princesses. If we don't keep our guard up, no doubt they'll find a way out of this."

Darkrai slammed down a mug of ale onto the table, before taking another sip and lashing out in a drunken state. "Nonsense! We shall crush those foolish lords in battle! Glory! Riches! Onward I say-..." The Bringer of Nightmares fell unconscious, his mug slipping from his limp claws and shattering on the floor. Sombra rolled his eyes and sighed.

"Crystal Slaves!" The King of Shadows shouted. The door opened and two crystal ponies, their coats covered in dust came in. "Yes King Sombra?" They asked timidly, before cringing as the Crystal King smashed his ironbound hoof onto the table.

"Clean up Lord Darkrai and get him into one of his bedrooms!" He ordered. "Yes king!" They responded, before one of them grabbed Darkrai by the shoulders and used her magic to clean him, sweeping away ale and food bits. She then left the room with the unconscious Darkrai held in her magical grasp.

The other pony proceeded to clean the mess the drunken Bringer of Nightmares had made, using his magic to grasp a broom and a dustpan. He sweeped the mug and food bits into the dustpan, before bowing and leaving as well.

Sombra then turned to Discord, a amused grin on his fang-lined mouth. "Excuse those two. They're a couple. Rose and Blade are their names, though from where those exotic names had come from, I have no idea. They are rarely seperated... even has a small foal at home. But subjects needs to know the meaning of true fear to build a strong empire. Those two, along with the rest of the Crystal Ponies in this empire, are scared to Tartarus of me, and for good reason too."

Discord nodded, not really paying attention to the Crystal King. He had spotted a small Crystal filly at the door, anxiously waiting for her parents, which the Spirit of Chaos guessed were the two that had just left. Sombra caught the filly in his sights, and at once left his chair and stomped up to the small foal.

Discord watched with horror as the King glared down at the innocent filly, who stared up at him with wide, frightened eyes. "You... what are you doing here in the dining room? This room is for royalty only..." The filly stared back at him with fear in her eyes. "I'm sorry King Sombra, but I am looking for my parents..."

Sombra's forked tongue slowly licked across his fangs as he grinned. "Your parents huh? Well... unfortunately for you... your parents will not be your last sight..." The filly's eyes widened at the sudden choice of words as she screamed and attempted to run, but Sombra grabbed her by the neck and brought her close to his maw.

He then turned to Discord and gave him a forgiving smile. "Forgive me for what your about to see right Discord, but I am always hungry... and the precious crimson liquid that runs through pony's veins is the only thing that can sastify my hunger..." With that, he bared his fangs and lunged.

Discord covered his eyes and ears, blocking out the horrid sounds of the filly's screams as th Crystal King commenced his feeding. Thats it. He had made his choice. With a snap of his fingers, he teleported back to the prison which held Celestia and Luna.

The two princesses, by now throughly broken, both in mind and spirit, lay there. Suddenly, a flash of light and the draconequus appeared in front of them. At the sight of him, Luna snarled as she got up and attempted to lunge at the Spirit of Chaos, but the chains wrapped around her neck stopped her short.

"Calm yourself Luna. I am not here to hurt or taunt you. I am here to help you." The draconequus ordered. Luna gave a bitter laugh. "Thats one of the biggest lies I have ever heard Discord... you only do things for yourself. Your one of the most selfish individuals I have ever had the misfortune to see."

Discord winced at the sharp insult, but otherwise ignored it. "King Sombra has gone too far... I have seen him drain all the blood from a helpless filly... I cannot stand that kind of villany. Sure, I'm a villain, but even villains have certain rules when it comes to this. I cannot stand idly by and watch the same happen to you. I must take action."

"And how do you exactly propose to do that, Discord?" Celestia asked grimly, as she walked up next to her sister. Both alicorns were now staring profusely at the Spirit of Chaos. Discord scratched his neck awkwardly, but began to recite his plan.

"I will help you escape, but for a price." Luna scowled at the word "price". "What kind of price Discord?" Celestia asked. "You'll see..." was the curt response. The two princesses looked at each other, before nodding and placing their hooves out.

"Its a deal."

Hey! Sorry for the long wait! I was busy with personal life and other "things"... lol! Hope you enjoy!