Anon in Equestria: Chapter 8 (Peak of Chaos)

>The door slams shut behind you, echoes flowing through the tower.

>You regroup with the ponies as dread begins to take you.

>Discord is definitely here. You can feel it.

>He said he’d be here and give you a fair fight.

>It’s not like Discord to go back on his word.

>A slight tingle arises in your head, and you quickly shield your mind.

>Yep, he’s here.

 

>”What’s wrong Anon? Didn’t you have fun last time?”

>He calls that shit fun?

“I guess if you call having your brain eviscerated fun, then I it was yes.”

>He lets out another hearty laugh. All it does is piss you off.

“We got all got here Discord,” you shout drawing your sword, “So come out!”

>”Tsk tsk tsk tsk, Oh Anon, don’t you remember the rules?”

>You think back and try to remember what he meant.

>Make it to the tower, all of you together, come by hoof.

“We didn’t do anything wrong, now uphold your end!”

 

>”I don’t think so. I told you no cheating, and you broke that rule.”

>You got here entirely by foot, he’s bluffing.

“Bullshit! I never broke any rule.” Right?

>You don’t know what you could have done wrong.

>”It was when you were fighting that delicious marshmallow man if that helps you remember.”

“How did I cheat? All I did was…”

>Dammit.

“Teleport.”

 

>”There you go. It’s sad really, coming so far only to fail at the last moments.”

>He is practically bubbly at your defeat.

“Sorry everyone.” Pointing your head down.

>”Now don’t feel so bad, you only let down all of those people you claim to be your friends.”

>Another mind game, but poor execution on his part.

>”Why didn’t Celestia just pull you back in? Or Rarity? Or Twilight?”

“Save it, it’s not going to work.”

>He pauses, acknowledging your statement.

>”So it would seem.”

>You can feel him circling you, his unformed eyes stalking you.

>”How about I give you another chance?”

>Another chance?

“What do you have in mind?”

 

>Celestia speaks up, “We can find another way…”

“No we can’t. Discord is holding all the cards now.”

>”Listen to the poor man Celestia. He knows the stakes.”

“It’ll be ok princess,” though you know it won’t, “so what’s the catch?”

>”Just a simple rule change really,” his voice engulfing you, “I’ll overlook your mistake…”

>”…if you let me add another player.”

>You take a step back; he could pull anything out of your mind again. It’s too big of a risk.

>He senses your hesitation.

>”Nothing from your mind, rest assured. Just another, acquaintance… in Equestria.”

>You regroup with everyone to discuss this.

 

>“I’m not so sure about this y’all.”

>”Me neither,” Fluttershy agrees.

“Discord has us… well me at least, by the balls. We don’t have any other choice.”

>”Classy Anon,” Rarity snuffs, “but correct.”

>”Let’s just buck‘em up. We’ve done it before.” Rainbow blurts out.

“What do you think Twilight?”

>”I don’t like it, but we can’t do much about it. We won’t get another chance.”

“Princess?”

>”Twilight is correct. We must agree to his terms.”

 

>You all eventually come to a consensus.

“We agree Discord.”

>”How delightful.” *snap*

>Discord appears in a blaze of fire, his grin disheartening.

>”Now let me present a new friend of mine…”

>He points to a window which creaks open allowing some sort of mist inside.

>It slithers towards Discord, purple and starry in appearance.

>The mist explodes in light, taking the form of a large female alicorn her hide as dark as night.

>”Nightmare Moon.”

 

>Nightmare fucking Moon. You have got to be shitting me.

>It took the elements to take her down before, and now she’s teaming up with Discord.

>”Sister!” Celestia yells taking a few steps forward.

>Nightmare Moon gawks at the princess, “Stay back vixen!”

>She releases a small wheel of fire at her sister, Celestia quickly dispersing the flames harmlessly.

>”What have you done to my sister Discord!?”

“The same thing he tried to do to me.”

>You step back to Celestia, trying to comfort her.

“He tried to turn my pain and anger against me, twisting my views to fit his needs.”

>You look over the corrupted Luna attempting to understand her.

>How much pain does she hold to do this…?

“She was overcome by her feelings, corrupting her into Nightmare Moon once more. She isn’t your sister anymore Celestia, just a puppet of Discord.”

 

>”Bravo Anon. Though I had hoped it would be you standing beside me, but it appears that Ms. Luna will have to do.”

>This bastard fails at turning you, so he corrupts someone else…

>Unacceptable.

>You raise your sword and take stance.

“I’ll die before I join you,” you say taking a few lessons from heroes past.

>Discord chuckles, “So be it.”

 

>You charge at Discord, tackling him to the floor.

>First Strike!

>Raising your sword, you plunge down at him.

>A pair of hooves pounds your ribs, forcing you off Discord.

>You look over at the group, who are staring in disbelief.

“Any help?”

>”CHARGE!” Rainbow Dash screams as she bolts into the fray.

>The others holler and enter the combat to your aid.

 

>You stand up, Discord and Luna busy with the others.

>You wince in pain as you breathe; Luna probably broke a few ribs with that hit.

>Discord notices you and leaves Nightmare Moon to the others.

>”Hello Anon, need a hand!?”

>He strikes you with the back of his paw. Your body is launched across the room at his sheer power.

>It’s going to be one of those days isn’t it?

>You get up in time to see him slithering back towards you.

>Sword ready and mind focused.

>Time to fight back.

 

>You toss a few blasts of energy at him, each fizzling away at impact.

>Discord closes in, simply absorbing every attack you use.

>You slash at him, Discord dodging them merrily.

>Fuck, I hope the others are faring better than me.

>Slash at him again, dodged.

>Chaos ball, fizzle.

>”Having fun Anon?”

>He grabs you by the throat and picks you up.

>”I thought you had learned to use your magic by now.”

>You’re thrown into air, grasping for something to hold.

>”Apparently not…”

 

>You land on a chandelier as you swing to and fro.

>Damn him, you only trained a couple weeks with Twilight. How could he expect you to have mastered the art of magic?

>Peering down, the battle rages.

>Celestia and the others are steadily advancing on Nightmare Moon.

>Even in that form she can’t take on all of them.

>”Enjoying the view?”

>You hear a quick snap and gravity does the rest.

 

>He’s just toying with you.

“Asshole.”

>”Now now, I know you can do better than that,” he replies, pulling you to your feet.

>”I’ve seen you do better than this.”

>Discord slashes you across the chest with his talon.

>Fuck!

>Blood soaking through your shirt.

>You clench your chest in desperation.

>”That was just a scratch, now fight me!” *snap*

 

>A shortsword appears in Discord’s hands, mimicking your own.

>”En garde!” Discord yells as he takes a stab at you.

>You barely manage to block his attack before he comes in for another.

>Retreating is the only option you have; you never fenced in your life.

>Shuffling your feet you back away from Discord, his attacks still spiraling towards you.

>”Going so soon?” He asks casually.

“How do-“ You’re interrupted as you clash swords with his.

“How are you so good at this?”

>”I’m not, you just suck worse than me.”

 

>That dick!

>Taste my chaos blast!

>You lower your sword and unload your magic on him.

>The explosion sends Discord stumbling backwards.

>Finally, one of your attacks works.

>Discord snickers at this little surprise.

>”Good, give in to your anger.”

>Fucking Emperor Discord.

 

>Another blast is sent at him, striking his upper body.

>*cough cough* “Keep it up Anon and you might live till daybreak.”

>Why won’t he fucking die!

>Lightning courses from your sword and engulfs Discord.

>And all he does is laugh.

“Stop laughing and DIE!!!”

>You sprint at him, only for him to catch you by the neck again.

>He looks over you, assessing your damage.

>He crooks another smile and throws you back down.

 

>”Do you see now?”

>You rise to your knee, this fight not going very well.

“See what? I know you’re not even trying.”

>”See the power within you. Only by releasing your emotions will you even hope to defeat me.”

>His words puzzle you; magic is mastered through focus not emotion. Unless…

>You rethink your past, the cloud, the diamond dogs, and even here. The emotions gave you strength….

>He’s right, your magic, unlike those of unicorns, relies on the strength of your feelings as opposed to your mind.

>Your rage, fear, love, hate… It empowers you.

>Another shit-eating grin, “Now you get it…”

>He pulls you back to your feet, readying his sword.

>”Again!”

 

>You raise your sword, allowing your anger guide you.

>Discord lets loose another flurry of strikes catching you off-guard.

>”Release it Anon, show me what you can do.”

>Fuck him.

>You kick Discord’s lower half knocking him back.

>You look him dead in the eye.

“Hello, my name is Anon Ymous. You killed my father. Prepare to die!”

>You would’ve made Mr. Patinkin proud today…

 

>You tighten your grip on the handle.

“Suck it Trebek!”

>Your blade jolts at Discord, now barely able to block.

>You smile as your sword cuts towards him.

>Discord backs away as he is unable to go back on the offensive.

>He should have thought of this beforehand.

>With a swipe of your sword, you mange to disarm him, leaving him defenseless.

>You have him right where you want him. One chop and he’d be out like a light.

>Discord looks slightly worried now, his odds falling rapidly.

>You look back over to Nightmare Moon, who’s cornered by your friends.

>The battle won’t last much longer.

>But for now, let’s savor the moment.

>*clang* Your sword hits the floor.

>You ready your fists, Discord confounded.

“No sport,” cracking your knuckles and returning to your stance, “Come on.”

 

>The two of you face off, each ready to strike at the first sign of weakness.

>You grin at Discord who’s gotten fairly serious.

“Hey Discord, what has two eyes but can’t see?”

>”Hmm-“

“You. Solar Flare!”

>Discord brings his hands to his burning eyes, opening himself up.

>Works like a charm.

>You leap at Discord, landing a blow on his head, and slide down his back.

>Taking his tail, you swing him around, gaining momentum.

>Vigor courses through your veins, augmenting your sheer strength.

>This is incredible, you feel amazing!

>You release Discord sending him flying into a nearby wall.

>Why haven’t you done this sooner?

 

>You walk over to Discord, your muscles twitching in anticipation.

>You grab him by the wings and toss him around.

>This guy isn’t even a threat.

>You kick him in the ribs trying to get a reaction.

“Get up! I’m tired of waiting on you.”

>Another kick, no reaction.

“I said get up damn you!”

>You bring down your fist, Discord catching it in one swipe.

>He looks at you and laughs.

>He played you…

 

>Discord pins you against the wall, helpless.

>”Poor Anon. So tough, but so arrogant.”

>He tightens his grip on your throat.

>”Did you really think you could defeat me with the power I gave you!?”

>You attempt to fire a blast of energy, but he digs his talons into your stomach, siphoning your power.

>You clutch at his hands trying to loosen them from you.

>But to no avail.

>”I brought you into this world, and I can take you out!”

>Can’t… breathe…

>You look to Celestia, who’s keeping Nightmare Moon trapped for now.

>The mane 6 gather behind Discord to prepare the Elements.

>Just have… to last… a little longer…

 

>”I gave you a chance to join me…”

>He slams you against the wall repeatedly.

>”To be by my side...”

>Again.

>”But I’m done asking…”

>He locks his talons atop your head.

>”Now you’re mine!”

>He tightens his grip again, cutting off your flow of oxygen completely.

>Hurry up girls…

>You can feel him trying to invade your mind.

>His claws tearing through your defenses.

>You have to buy the girls more time…

 

>You made a promise to your friends.

>You told them you wouldn’t rest until Discord was defeated.

>It appears you’re not going to make good on that promise.

>Discord continues to penetrate your mind.

>Images flash in your mind.

>You see your home that you left behind.

>The ponies you now call your friends.

>Your night with Rainbow Dash.

>The power of your rage.

>The betrayal you felt when they left you.

 

>You will stop Discord, if not for them, then for you.

>He needs to learn a valuable lesson.

>A lesson only you can teach.

>No one fucks with Anon.

>No one…