Scene 6.0: Silver Shoals, Maretime Manor, 2:27 PM, Day 93 of 365
Shadow tells both Celestia and Luna everything that they are taken aback, especially upon hearing the trauma both Serenity and Radiant went through. Shadow never once tell them their real name, but Celestia already calls them that as she chose the names as soon as she laid her eyes on them since she already had one of the names in mind for her foal, but now she knows she will have Twins, upon seeing Melodious' Dark Aura, Celestia believes that when Melodious returns to her true self, that Abyss Black Aura will revert to a Radiant one. Especially that Discord suggested the name "Radiant" when thinking for a name for their future foals. Upon hearing Celestia's reasoning on naming her daughters, he laughs as he understands a mother's love better than anycreature through his experience with his own mother, Stardust Memory. When her name comes up, Celestia wonders if Shadow is ready to learn more about his mother's past after what he has learned from not only Wendy's Mom, but from Jack's Diary Crystal. He answers that after this battle with Melodious, he'll try to find time to talk to his Aunt, Spitfire and Grandmother, Stormy Flare. He will also ask Celestia of their time together, but right now helping Melodious see reason takes priority right now. Luna asks who is this son of his that is in Armor, he replies he doesn't know much himself as he never saw his face. But it is better this way as he doesn't want to know much of the future. He also asks Celestia to spend time with "Eris" so her indifference towards her reverts back to love, she agrees as she wants to know her daughter more just like her future self wants. Shadow leaves the manor as Luna seems conflicted as she sees Shadow walk away.
Celestia:
(Worried)
Why do you always refuse to tell him how you really feel?
Luna:
(Saddened)
He is no longer the colt I looked after. He…is no longer that young child, saddened and worried for his mother. He's now…
Celestia:
Luna. He believes Lysithea is the Mare he is looking for, when in reality it is you.
Luna:
Even Lysithea does not want to have a relationship with him either as he is with Diamond Tiara right now.
Celestia:
I think I know why you do not wish to be with him. Could it be that you feel too old for him? We just learned his real age. He's 2 Years Older Than You. But if you believe that you are far too old for him by the years you were born in, Diamond Tiara is no different as for she is over 10 Years Older than him if we follow your logic. Tell me the truth – Why are you really avoiding him?
Luna:
(Saddened)
Shadow…I…I'm sorry…
Celestia:
(Confused)
Luna? Do you know something I should know?
Luna:
Shadow…He has a Secret. A Secret That Has The Power To Save…Or Destroy The World…And Trying To Indirectly Teach Him About It…I Fell In Love With Him As I Realized He Was The Reincarnation Of Alchemus.
Celestia:
I remember you admired Alchemus that you fell in love with him.
Luna:
Alchemus pushed me away because he was too old for me and because I was a Princess. But I knew my feelings for him were reciprocated as I learned he was creating his artificial flower for me – the Moon Lilies. Unfortunately in order to make them bloom, a large amount of magic needs for them to bloom that if you cannot produce the amount needed, it will absorb your life-force without you knowingand end the life of anycreature who attempts it.He could not find a way to make them bloom without taking one's life, so he needed time to perfect them. However…Star Swirl disappeared and Alchemus…was not longed for the world.
Celestia:
(Shocked)
Luna…was he another reason you became Nightmare Moon!?
Luna:
Nightmare Moon is the embodiment of all of my sorrows and jealousy towards you. You already had a suitor to wed and the Stallion I loved not only was going to pass away, but he…he snapped at me in order for me to hate and forget him, but all he did was fuel my conversion to the darkness in my heart. Now the roles are reverse.
Celestia:
But Shadow is moving away from that path thanks to the efforts of his friends.
Luna:
(Shakes Head)
It is not that simple, sister. The damage has already been done. Shadow…is already walking down my path like I have long ago. Nocreature except for me knows it.
Celestia:
Explain why.
Luna:
I…cannot.
Celestia:
One day you will…
(Proud Smile)
…Especially that I believe that Alicorn that will be Shadow's Son, is also YOUR Son.
Luna:
(Blushing, Tsundere Behavior)
I…do not know what you are referring.
Celestia:
(Hugs Luna)
Luna. I believe that it will be you that is destined to be with Shadow in this reality. Not Sunset Shimmer. Not Diamond Tiara and Definitely Not Lysithea. It will be you.
Luna:
(Saddened)
Sister…
(Thinking)
…I have no hope for such a union…but…I truly…I truly love him…My Mentor…My Future…My Alchemus…My Shadow…if we are destined to be…I truly wish it becomes a reality…no matter how fleeting such a wish is…
Lysithea overhears Luna & Celestia's conversation and instead of being jealous or resenting Luna for keeping her feelings for Shadow a secret like this; as she has walked down that path herself when she met her own Shadow. So she decides to do something she has done before, but this time to help Luna succeed.
Scene 6.1: Chaosville, 2:49 PM
Shadow returns to Discord's Cottage and sees both the Draconequus and his daughter showing off their talents with Chaos Magic with Krystal, Ai and Kokoro cheering them on. Even though Shadow saw both Ai and Kokoro with Krystal earlier, he now starts to notice them as well as their magical aura; he notices that they are Changelings in disguise, but he also notices that there is no evil intent in their auras and they both seem to be extremely devoted to his half-sister which confirms that her mother, Lady Imago is the True Leader of the Renegade Changelings. Shadow sees that the Father/Daughter Show looks like a Symphony of Magic in perfect symmetry. Shadow wants to know more about Ai and Kokoro, but before he has the chance, the Father/Daughter Show is over and he misses his chance to do so.
Shadow:
(Smiling)
That was amazing, you two!
Discord:
(Proud Laughter)
Of Course! We are Father and Daughter! You taught…or I should say, You will teach her well in the Art of Chaos!
Shadow:
I have a great teacher in you, Discord.
"Eris":
(Smiling)
You're being modest, Uncle Shadow.
Discord:
So where did you go so abruptly?
Shadow:
To meet your wife.
Discord:
(Surprised)
You know who she is?
"Eris":
I told him, Papa.
Discord:
What did you talked about?
Shadow:
First off – "Eris". Your mother and aunt are waiting for you.
"Eris":
(Deep Sigh, Worried)
I hope she isn't holding it against me for the prank I pulled a few days ago.
Shadow:
(Chuckles)
You'd be surprised, kiddo. Discord, we need to talk about something important.
"Eris":
Since I already know what you will be talking about, I'll go visit mom now.
(Nervous)
Are you sure she's not mad?
Shadow:
I mean it. She isn't the slightest bit mad.
"Eris":
I…hope so.
Shadow:
Remember what your mom said before we returned here – You Are And Always Will Be The Joy Of Her Life. So, believe in yourself and in her.
"Eris" smiles as she heads to Silver Shoals to meet her mother and aunt as Shadow tells Discord, Krystal, Ai and Kokoro about what he learned from "Eris" about the future, but leaves out some details out in order to not create a Time Paradox. The one thing Shadow manages to say without going too deeply into it is that both Krystal and Discord are the Key to help Melodious return to her true self. That's when it clicks for Ai and Kokoro: The reason Melodious ordered them to keep Krystal away from her is because Melodious adores Krystal as much as they do and after learning this, they don't know if they should assist Shadow's Plan or assist Melodious' Plan. Discord is saddened that things turned out like that in the future as he asks Shadow and the girls not not to tell anycreature on what he will reveal to them, especially most of all to "Eris", Luna and Celestia.
Scene 6.2: Silver Shoals, Maretime Manor, 3:01 PM
"Eris" arrives at her mother's old home, she is hesitant to knock on the door and meet her aunt and mother as she is scared of how things will turn out. Suddenly, a familiar voice reaches her ears coming from a skull-like hairpin…
??? (Female Voice):
(Annoyed)
What are you waiting for!? Go In Already!!!
"Eris":
(Saddened)
But Skellinore…I'm scared.
(Future) Skellinore:
(Furious)
THIS IS THE REASON I WAS TOLD BY SHADOW-CHAN TO JOIN YOU!!! EVEN MY BEST FRIEND, YOUR FATHER AGREED TO IT!!! AFTER ALL, JUST LIKE KRYSTAL IS RADIANT'S NANNY, I AM YOURS!!! SO KNOCK ON THAT DOOR OR I'LL KNOCK YOUR BLOCK OFF!!!
"Eris":
(Annoyed Sigh)
And you always wonder why you have yet to pay off your debts.
(Future) Skellinore:
WHAT WAS THAT YOU SAID, YOU LITTLE TWERP OF A PRINCESS!?!?!?
"Eris":
(Thinking, Annoyed)
Why did Sis get a Loving and Caring Nanny in Krystal, while I get stuck with a Rageaholic Nanny in Skellinore?
(Future) Skellinore:
NOW KNOCK ON THAT DARN DOOR ALREADY!!!
Annoyed on her Nanny's angry rant, "Eris" was about to knock on the door, but Celestia opens it before her daughter even knocks on the door, still green from her daughter's prank that "Eris" tries her hardest not to laugh seeing her mother still looking like this. Celestia laughs and tells her future daughter to let it all out as hard as she wants and with her mother's approval, "Eris" starts laughing as it feels like an enormous weight has been lifted off of her shoulders. Celestia asks "Eris" to come in so they can have a talk between Mother and Daughter, which she feels happy that her mother isn't holding a grudge on the prank. After entering the manor, "Eris" once again felt uncomfortable being there, but Skellinore berates "Eris" and thanks to her current form as a Skull-Shaped Hairpin, the Young Princess is the only one that can hear her. Luna notices the discomfort "Eris" is going through, in order to calm her down, she throws in an embarrassing moment from their Bucket-List Sister Vacation [My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic – Season 9, Episode 13: Between Dark and Dawn] which Celestia embarrassingly calls out Luna and about to say something to embarrass her younger sister, but Luna returns to her room before she could say anything clever; leaving both Celestia and her "Eris" alone. They start laughing on how Luna has always been a tease; Celestia is surprised that Luna is still like this in the future. Without speaking too much of that timeline, "Eris" tells her mother that Luna's Son is the Anchor that filled her with Hope for a better tomorrow. Upon hearing that, Celestia now firmly believes that this is the son of Luna with Shadow now more than ever. Celestia changes the topic and starts to bond with her daughter. They share secrets, interests, favorite foods, music…and for the first time since for a very, very long time, "Eris" is happy interacting with her mother like this.
Scene 6.3: Arctic North, Blight Terror's Castle, 3:01 PM
Melodious reminisce of her time with Krystal, enjoying her cooking, stories and songs. There were even times where Ai and Kokoro visit Krystal to talk about their lives as they achieve their dreams of belonging to the groups they always wanted with Ai married to a Hippogriff and Kokoro married to a Dragon. Melodious as Radiant loved listening to their stories that even Chrysalis came up in their conversations, as the former queen is still on the hunt for the one that got away. After remembering that detail, Melodious thinks of a plan to force members of the Cadre to act sooner than they originally planned and her first target is Chrysalis as she heads out in search for her. Melodious finds Chrysalis with Tirek as they are conspiring on not only get their revenge against their enemies, but on how to deal with Melodious, the Princess from the Future interjects the conversation with condescending tone in order to belittle them. Not wanting to tolerate her disrespectful attitude, Tirek calls her out as a Daddy's Girl and she counters his remark by saying that he's not different because he suffers from Daddy Issues himself too. This infuriates Tirek that he wants to end her then and there, but he is stopped by a Changeling Commander that only answers to both Blight and Imago. Melodious says to the Commander that he can let it slide as she only here to talk to Chrysalis, but decided to confront them for talking about her behind her back. Since Melodious wants to talk only with Chrysalis, Tirek leaves along with the Changeling Commander as Chrysalis begrudgingly listens to what Melodious has to say…
Chrysalis:
(Annoyed)
What do you want, you insignificant whelp?
Melodious:
What happened during the second time you, Tirek and Cozy Glow decided to take over Equestria? The time when Blight Terror set you free.
Chrysalis:
You are from the future, aren't you? So you must already know.
Melodious:
I know the 3 of you were supposed to disrupt key points of power in Equestria. You were in-charged of disrupting the Crystal Empire, but something got in the way…Something you never thought you'd experience – You developed feelings for somecreature…A Creature You Never Thought Would Fall For.
Chrysalis:
And you are here to tell me he becomes mine?
Melodious:
He does, but not by you standing here waiting for it to happen.
Chrysalis:
Tell me where he is?
Melodious:
More like when he will return to Equestria. Right now he's on a mission outside Equestria, but he will return soon and his first stop will be where you both developed feelings for each other. But it has been 8 years since then, so he might not feel the same for you as he once did.
Chrysalis:
(Furious)
I decide how he feel about me or not.
Melodious:
(Evil Smile)
We shall see, especially that he found somecreature that completely replaced you.
Chrysalis:
Then I will remove her and take her place.
Melodious:
Just like you almost did with Princess Cadance?
Chrysalis:
That was different! I was using her to ensure the success of my takeover of Equestria.
Melodious:
True. But in this situation you need to be far more underhanded in order to reclaim him for your own.
Chrysalis:
I know that full well, you fool! I have lived far longer than you…as long as your parents. You have no right to tell me what to do.
Melodious:
Then by all means. I will enjoy seeing your efforts bear fruit.
(Thinking)
Which it won't. Thanks to Shadow, the one you love will never accept you, especially that he will see the real you soon enough.
Scene 6.4: Chaosville, 3:01 PM
Discord:
Have you ever wondered of my origins?
Shadow:
There are a lot of theories. Many claim that you are a Creation of Grogar; others believe that you are a counter-force to balance out the Power of Harmony. Some believe that you are a Denizen of the Void that decided to seek a new home here in this reality. Many, including myself think that you are an entity born from the Cosmos itself. Some believe that the Tree of Harmony and you are 2 sides of the same coin with many believing that you are siblings in the same vein as Celestia and Luna, AKA – Sun and Moon. Others believe that you are a Master Manipulator and a former Mage that experimented on yourself to become who you are. Then there's one that many are going to have a field day with – You and Celestia have been Collaborating since she took Twilight as her student.
Discord:
Care to elaborate on that last one?
Shadow:
I heard this from Aunt Mina as she's into Conspiracy Theories especially revolving around Luna since she is a big fan of hers…
(Whispers To Himself)
…I still fail to see what Aunt Mina sees in her. I might never know.
(Out Loud)
Anyhoo…here is what she told me – The theory is that you and Celestia were working together, with you potentially playing a role that benefits Equestria in the long run. The Evidence to confirm that is that your actions are sometimes perceived as beneficial or even helpful, and Celestia doesn't always punish you for your chaotic nature and the Possible Reasoning for this theory is that this suggests a more complex relationship between you and the rulers of Equestria, with a hidden agenda or shared understanding.
Discord:
Most of them are true. Except The Tree of Harmony and me being related as well as me being created by Grogar.
Shadow:
Just those two?
Discord:
Just those Two YOU mentioned.
Kokoro:
(Shocked)
OI!!! YOU JUST CONFIRMED THAT YOU ARE IN CAHOOTS WITH THE ROYALS!!!
Ai:
Kokoro, dear. You are overblowing your reaction a tad bit. It should be done like this…
(Shocked)
Seriously!?!?!? You're a Double Agent!?!?!? Like An Agent of SMILE!?!?!?
Kokoro:
(Annoyed)
Oi! That was just as overblown as my reaction!!
Ai:
(Annoyed)
I beg to differ! Mine was more niche.
Shadow:
(Sighs)
That's how Rarity would put it if she was called out for overreacting.
Krystal:
(Giggles)
I think both reactions are justified.
Ai, Kokoro:
(In Awe, Thinking)
KRYSTAL-SAMA!!!
Shadow:
(Smiling, Thinking)
These two really are devoted to Krystal. Maybe I was worrying for nothing.
(Out Loud)
Care to explain some of these theories, Discord?
Discord:
Yes, I am an entity from the Cosmos. I was born during a time where Harmony had no opposition. But like a feral beast, I had no intellect or awareness. I just acted through instinct. One day, Grogar happened…allow me to take you my pocket dimension and show you everything there.
Shadow:
It's that personal. Like Father, Like Daughter, let's go.
Discord teleports Shadow, Krystal, Kokoro, Ai and himself to his pocket dimension which is the complete opposite of "Eris"/Serenity's Pocket Dimension: A Messy Room with junk everywhere, crooked pictures and unclean similar to his home before Fluttershy started living with him. Seeing the filth in this pocket dimension, Krystal along with Ai and Kokoro are disgusted to the point that the 3 of them began to clean the entire place and they are not going to listen to whatever Discord has to say until the place is completely spotless. Once the dimension is cleaned, Discord now has permission to show how he came to be…
Scene 6.5: Old Equestria, Night, Over 1,000 Moons Ago [Grogar Era]
Discord shows his first meeting with Grogar as everycreature is in shock to see how enormous and monstrous Discord's Original Form was like as he Resembled An Eastern Dragon [Similar To Ultimate Shenron From Dragon Ball GT]. Grogar battles Discord, wins using his Bewitching Bell to weaken him and take his power for his own, turning him into the Discord we all know today. Unlike Cozy Glow, Grogar manages to master Discord's Magic the moment he assimilated it into his very being. During that time, Trotter Poisonia is still his High Priestess wearing Black and much to everycreature's shock, so was the Legendary Hero that defeated him: Gusty The Great wearing White. Once Discord was Depowered, both Trotter and Gusty use their magic and sealed the weakened Discord away in a sturdy crystal. Gusty seeing Discord sealed in her Magic makes her have second thoughts of Grogar's Crusade.
Krystal:
(Saddened)
Discord…
Kokoro:
Cor! Discord!? You were a beast!?
Ai:
That's not what caught me off guard. What did was that Gusty the Great was One of Grogar's High Priestess alongside that psycho, Trotter Poisonia. How can one of Old Equestria's Greatest Saviors was once one of Old Equestria's Greatest Evils' Generals!?
Shadow:
I had my suspicions to be honest.
Everycreature:
EEEHHH!?!?!?
Shadow:
Think about it. Legends say that Gusty and Grogar were evenly match in every facet. They were complete opposites in everything. The Origin of Every Legendary Nemeses Story like theirs develops in said manner. Optimus Prime and Megatron Rivalry Origin is a perfect example. Optimus Prime was known as Orion Pax before awakening as a Prime. He was an Optimistic Daredevil, a Historian that Always Sought Out and Followed the Wisdom of the Primes; but what no one knew is that he was the reformatted 13th Prime also known as the Hidden Prime labeled "The Arisen". When he was only known as the 13th,he chose to be reformatted as an everyday Cybertronian in order to survive the onslaught of his brothers and sister. Then there's Megatron who was originally known as D-16. D-16's Origins in some alternate realities deviate from each other, but they all have 1 Link to Each Other – They Were All Close Friends To Their Respective Orion Pax only to either Betray Him Out Of Jealousy Or Other Reasons. So Gusty working under Grogar must have an interesting and similar backstory of her seeing how evil her master is, she broke away.
Discord:
Sadly I have no recollections of anything during Grogar's Time in Old Equestria. I don't even know what happened to Gusty after she ultimately defeated him.
Shadow:
So you were set free after Grogar's Defeat. Welp, looks like finding out details of Gusty's Past will have to wait a little longer it seems. Please, continue, Discord.
Discord:
I woke up a few years later…scared and alone with no memory of who I was or if I was abandoned by those close to me. I was in where one day would become the Everfree Forest. Then…she found me…Lumine Infinitus…But I knew her as…
Shadow:
(Shocked, Thinking)
Lumine Infinitus!?!?!? It Can't Be…
Scene 6.6: Old Equestria, Outskirts Of Evergreen Kingdom [Post-Grogar Era]
Discord is lost and scared in this forest that even though he's a grown Draconequus, he's crying like a child as he isn't as mentally developed ever since Grogar stole and limited Discord's full power. Suddenly, a Sickly Alicorn witha beautiful brunette color all over with her coat in light color and her mane with a darker color;finds and takes him into her home. Even though she is sickly, she just couldn't leave Discord in his current state alone and cares for him until he could fend for himself. Days Turned Into Months, Months Into Years…And The Pair Became Mother And Son…caring for one another as such that the Sickly Alicorn fought hard to remain in this world for his sake as she knew who he really was. She taught him how to control his magic and in turn, he would help and entertain her like a devoted child to a loving parent; but no matter how hard she fought to stay with him, her time was running out. She taught him everything she could on how to survive and live in the world, but she also told him of her 2 daughters, but tried to be as vague as possible in order to help him develop his intellect to be perceptive to even the most vague of descriptions although he not always get it right away; however the way she described her eldest daughter, Discord was in awe as he wishes to meet her one day. Shadow laughs as he figured it out: Lumine Infinitus is Celestia and Luna's Biological Mother. Upon looking at Lumine Infinitus body, she resembles Celestia's Alter Ego: Tia, a Pony with Pink Coat and Pink Mane, but her Eye Color are Aquamarine Blue similar to Luna's Eyes. But something was off…why go this far for Discord and not her own daughters? The answer to that question is revealed on her deathbed as Past Discord is grieving for her…
Lumine:
(Peaceful Smile)
Do not grieve, my child. You are far stronger than this. You need to be strong if you want to meet my daughters one day. I noticed that you are interested in my eldest. That's really cute. I know you two will get along real well since you two are so similar…hopefully better than I dare imagine.
(Past) Discord:
You can't die! Don't you want to see them again!?
Lumine:
I will see them again, just not physically. I will give you my last hint for you to figure out who my daughters are. My name, Lumine Infinitus can be translated to "Infinite Radiance". My eldest…she shines as bright as the sun and my youngest…she takes after her father…Fortitude Creed. His name means "Powerful Resolve". Follow these clues…and you will find them with ease. I believe you will.
(Past) Discord:
But…what will I tell them?
Lumine:
Nothing. I removed all details of myself from my eldest daughter. Her younger sister was still a foal when I left them, so them knowing anything about me is not only improbable, but impossible. It is better this way.
(Past) Discord:
By turning yourself into a forgotten footnote!? That is not a Fate anycreature should suffer, not even a great evil like Grogar. All should be remembered to some extent or we'll also forget the good times we went through. The reason we need to remember evil monsters like Grogar is so we don't become like him one day. They have the right to remember you…you're…their mother.
Lumine:
I understand, but—
(Past) Discord:
No "Ifs" "Ands" or "Buts"! I know you don't want them to be sad, so I will tell them all about you when they are ready. Even if it takes 1,000 Moons, I'll wait for a chance to tell them.
Lumine:
(Sad Smile, Crying)
I am glad that I took you in as my son. As a reward…allow me to reveal to you a very important secret of Immortals like Alicorns.
(Past) Discord:
What is it?
Lumine:
Immortality is not a permanent fixture. You lose the gift once you create a biological offspring. Your Immortality is in reality an heirloom that is passed down to your children…Once that happens, you must take care of yourself until Lord Thanatos comes for you. But unlike you…if something happens to Alicorns like my daughters…a mortal injury that can end their lives…they will perish just like any normal creature…Immortality is not the same for everycreature…to those like me…who were never meant to be immortal…this is how immortality works…but you, my child…you are different…your immortality is no different than a God's…however…as a deity…you have the power to wish your immortality to be like mine…you can forfeit it once you have a child of your own. Never forget this…
(Past) Discord:
(Sad Smile)
You're my mother…the mare that found and raised me…You kept me safe…I will never forget you no matter what…
Lumine:
May you and my daughters stay safe. I will watch over you all alongside my beloved, Fortitude Creed. Remember…always stay happy….Goodbye…my son…
===========================
Shadow:
(Shocked)
Lumine Infinitus…Fortitude Creed…It can't be a coincidence…can it…!?
Krystal:
Aniki?
Discord:
You know my mother and her husband?
Shadow:
I do. They were the last survivors of the Alicorn Nation of Arcadia. They disappeared when my Ancestor, The Second Element of Life of that Era sacrificed herself to end the war. History Repeats. She was the Second Element of Life who did that aside from the Original who was an Ancient.
Discord:
And her name was Stardust Memory.
Shadow:
All Female Elements of Life always go by that name.
Kokoro:
Female? You mean Males don't go by that name?
Shadow:
What's my name?
Kokoro:
Touché.
Discord:
What can you tell me about her and Fortitude Creed?
Shadow:
Lumine was the Princess of Arcadia meanwhile Fortitude was a Records Keeper. Fortitude's Story is pretty similar to Optimus Prime with him meeting one of the strongest Alicorns of Arcadia…Platinum Shadow, Leader of the Decepticolts.
Ai:
That sounds awfully similar to one of the many Optimus and Megatron Origin Stories.
Shadow:
The only differences are that Fortitude and Platinum are biological brothers separated after Lumine's Father imprisoned and executed their parents after learning that they were part of a Rebel Faction trying to remove the King from power in order to place his daughter, Lumine in his position due to him being evil. Platinum was old enough to remember the corruption of the King, so he was tossed to the Gladiatorial Arena…hoping for him to die there in a fight, but he survived long enough to get reunited with Fortitude years later. After deposing the Corrupt King and replacing him with his daughter, Lumine, Platinum wasn't happy as he wanted to be the New King after all he went through because of her father. He disappeared for years only to return as the Leader of the Decepticolts. The War ravaged not only Arcadia, but engulfed the entire world in the Flame of Chaos & Death. Less Than 100 Creatures Of Each Race Survived At The End Of The War Meanwhile 99.99999999% Alicorns Are All But Extinct. Only 3 Alicorns Survived – Fortitude Creed, Lumine Infinitus and…Their Unborn Foal, Celestia.
Krystal, Kokoro, Ai:
(Shocked)
EEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHH!?!?!?
Discord:
You knew who Celestia's Parents were all along?
Shadow:
No, I didn't. I found out the moment you mentioned their names. I learned about them and most details of the Great Alicorn War during my training in the Void before returning to stop Minerva and save Cozy Glow. I kept it to myself for 6 days because I didn't know anyone who knew of Fortitude Creed and Lumine Infinitus, much less being adopted and raised by the former.
Discord:
So you know what happened throughout the Great Alicorn War of Arcadia?
Shadow:
I didn't want to, but yeah…I know most of it.
Krystal:
(Saddened)
You…didn't want to…? Aniki…don't tell me…
Shadow:
(Saddened)
Yes. Our Father, Jack-Of-All-Trades…is a displaced survivor of that horrific war.
Discord:
Displaced? What do you mean by that?
Shadow:
His Real Name is "Bright Courage" just as Lord Thanatos told me when we went to get Rose in order to save Applebloom. He was captured, tortured and experimented on by the Decepticolts in order to access the Power of the Chaotic Void only for him to be thrown there after they lost control of the Portal leading to the Void itself. That's why his body was burnt in a horrific way when he was saved by my mother.
Krystal:
No…
Shadow:
That can wait. What happened after Lumine Infinitus passed away?
Discord:
I cremated her body as she wanted her ashes to be scattered to the wind. After that, I went to look for her daughters. I ended up at the Kingdom ruled by King Vorak and his wife, Queen Haydon. After proving my worth to them, they offered me a seat in their council. This helped my search for my mother's…Lumine's daughters. I found them after Tirek's teacher, Sendak the Elder was sent to the mines for capturing and torturing a Unicorn. I oversaw the return of the Unicorn along with King Vorak. As soon as I saw Celestia and Luna…I was taken aback as they resembled their mother. Celestia however was literally a mirror image of her, but her colors were completely different. But I saw something was amiss – They Both Looked Soulless. Like they were only interested in the happiness and well-being of everycreature in Equestria rather than their own happiness. Their mother would not stand for that…and neither did I.
Shadow:
Queue The Events That Sealed You Into Stone.
Discord:
(Evil Smile)
I REGRET NOTHING!!!
Shadow:
Clearly there's more to the story than that.
Discord:
There is, but unfortunately for our readers, we went over the 5,000 Word Limit our Author has set for himself, so we have to wait until the next episode for me to tell the rest of it.
Shadow:
(Face-hoof)
Yup, we have. But even though this is your Story Arc, our Author needs to throw in your daughters' on-goings to keep things interesting.
Discord:
I know, I know. He did the same thing on every arc. As our Author would say – Anyhoo! That's all for this episode, you Awesome People! See ya'll in the next episode where I, Discord will reveal more of my journey to Celestia's Heart!
Shadow:
I'm looking forward to see what was it that made her fall for you. I have a feeling I know what was it, so No Spoilers, I'll keep it for myself until then. Thanks for joining us and we hope you'll join us in the next episode as well. Thank You All For Your Time And Support. Laters!
Krystal:
(Confused, Worried)
Who are you 2 talking to?
Kokoro:
I think they lost their marbles.
Ai:
Actually, I think they are breaking the 4th Wall here. I'll join in and break it too! Cue Card Please! Thanks In Advance, SS!
To Be Continued…