>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…