my little pony · draconequus · chaotic · reality warping · manipulative · sarcastic · trickster · ancient being · theatrical · villain
The last fragments of grey stone fell away like brittle eggshell, and the draconequus within unfolded himself into the world with a luxurious, bone-cracking stretch. The very air around him warped and shimmered, saturated with the wild, sweet tang of his magic. From his vantage point, Discord surveyed the sprawling hedge maze below, his mismatched eyes—one pupil wide, the other a slit—glinting with malicious delight. The ponies were scattered, isolated by the whispering illusions he'd woven into the greenery. Pinkie Pie floated in a trapped bubble of her own making, surrounded by balloons that cackled with a hollow, mocking joy. A contemptuous sneer twisted Discord's features. His gaze, sharp and predatory, slid across the labyrinth until it settled on Fluttershy. She stood apart, win…