Malice
The helpless forest animals scattered as a bag of bird seed was flung at them. Several of the birds settled on a windowsill while rodents huddled by the entrance to a mouse hole. Some of the larger animals had no choice but to remain in full view of a furious Fluttershy as she panted and glared at the animals, deciding on her next target.
"If you're all so hungry, why don't you go feed yourselves?" she hissed. When the animals didn't respond with anything other than dismayed expressions, she groaned. Turning to a wildcat, fox and badger, she added: "Why don't you eat those mice? I hear they're very tasty."
With a unified squeak of horror, the rodents all rushed through Fluttershy's open front door. The birds, probably aware that they were the next item on the menu, fled as well. A few more harsh words sent the rest of the animals scurrying, leaving Fluttershy alone in peace.
"Angel!" she called out sweetly. "Angel bunny! Where are you?" When she didn't get a reply, she reached for a bowl of carrots she happened to have on the dining table. "I have your favourite carrots," she added through clenched teeth. "If you don't come out you just might have to starve."
A small white face peeked from behind a chair and looked warily at Fluttershy. Angel tentatively hopped towards her, his little body trembling the whole time. Fluttershy caressed his head with her hoof over and over, smiling to herself. She was probably petting Angel too harshly because when she was done, Angel's ears were slicked against his back. As Angel leaned forward to snatch a carrot from the bowl, Fluttershy pulled it away.
"Oh, you thought I was actually going to feed you? How pathetic." Fluttershy snickered as Angel threw a tantrum and placed the bowl on the top of a shelf way too high for a short rabbit to reach. She landed next to Angel and folded her wings neatly to her side. "Come to think of it, I actually need to stock up at the market," she said thoughtfully to herself, her belly rumbling.
"Bye, Angel," Fluttershy cooed as she trotted towards the door. "Don't miss me too much." She slammed the door shut.
Birdseed, grains… Wait. No, no, no. Hay. Yes. Celery, beetroot, tomatoes…
"Would you keep it down?"
Fluttershy looked up to see Rainbow Dash sprawled out lazily on a cloud. Her sleepy face gave away that she had been resting there for a long time.
"Tch." Fluttershy ignored the complacent pegasus although she would have loved to send her flying back to Cloudsdale. Her hunger was so immense that it subdued her impatience.
As she cantered through Ponyville, Fluttershy received dark glares from many of the residents whose pets were currently in her custody. She let out a soft huff, refusing to be distracted as floating beach balls lazily drifted towards her. Subconsciously, she wondered what it would be like if Discord were gone; maybe she would have more animals to tease, more ponies to ridicule. It was all extremely amusing, really. Her sadistic mind found glee in thinking up absurd schemes. The next target would be Rainbow Dash, of course, if she were still there when Fluttershy returned.
As if on cue, an aggravating high-pitched squeal pierced the pegasus' thoughts. Pinkie Pie. Fluttershy snorted and contemplated ignoring her nagging desire to eavesdrop, but decided against it. Pressing her back against a tartan rock, Fluttershy raised her ears and pulled her mane and tail closer to her body.
"Mighty fine job fixing up the place," came a monotone reply. Applejack.
"My greatest work, don't you think?" Discord's voice was like honey for a sore throat. Fluttershy peeped around the rock in time to see the draconequus snap his fingers and a top hat appeared in his claw.
"But you know, I'm not alone," Discord insisted. "I'm not the only one who finds this fun."
Pinkie's defiant reply was hushed in a matter of split seconds by the spontaneous appearance of a zipper over her mouth. Discord's eyes met with Fluttershy's for a split second and he smiled charismatically. He tapped a wand against the side of the hat and the two earth ponies disappeared without a trace.
Afraid of being targeted herself, Fluttershy quickly dashed away. But a small voice in her head said that Discord would not harm her. And her heart fluttered.
Author's note: Hey, everyone! Just wanna say thanks for making it this far, it really means a lot to me. I've had this idea for a long time and a friend finally convinced me to put it up, so here it is! Please leave a review if you have the time, even if it's just a sentence or even a few words! I'd love your support.
Suggestions are also welcome since I'm working with a pretty flexible plot. And, of course, it'd be VERY inspiring. Happy reading, guys. c: