I love it when Princess Celestia comes to Ponyville!
I got my hooves shined just like Rarity for the occasion. Ya like?
I certainly do!
I'm surprised she's not here yet.
I wonder what's taking so long?
And where are Applejack and Fluttershy?
Fluttershy's detained helping Applejack with a mishap at Sweet Apple Acres.
They'll be along.
But, I still don't get why the Princess would be so late.
She's bringing an important visitor. That could be part of it.
A visitor who's important and slow.
Maybe it's somepony so terribly important,
she still had many more terribly important things to do before she got here.
Maybe the visitor has a deer antler, a goat leg, a bat wing, and a snake tail!
Yeah, right. That's Discord.
Why in the wide-wide world of Equestria would Princess Celestia bring along someone like that?
M-m-maybe you should ask... her!
With all due respect, Princess Celestia,
HOW COULD YOU BRING DISCORD HERE,
your Majesty.
I'm fully aware that the last time Discord was here
he created serious havoc.
If by "serious havoc" you mean turning Ponyville into the chaos capital of the world…
…and tricking us into being the opposite of our true selves…
…and making yummy delicious chocolate milk rain all over the place
without a single dollop of whipped cream to go with it anywhere in sight?
Not a single dollop!
Yes, I understand.
But I have use for Discord's magic if it can be reformed to serve good instead of evil.
This is why I've brought Discord here,
because I believe that you are the ponies who can help him do just that.
This will never work. This is a disaster! How do we ever control him?
WE'RE DOOMED!
Need I remind you that you are the ponies who turned him back
into stone like this in the first place?
I suppose we can just use the Elements of Harmony against him
if he gets out of hand.
W-we probably need a volunteer to run away from here right away to get them.
I'll do it!
No need, Spike.
I have them right here.
And I've cast the spell so Discord can't take them and hide them again.
Now, where is Fluttershy?
I believe she may know best how to begin reforming Discord.
Fluttershy? Really?
What's he going on about now?
Good news!
Mr. Beaverton Beaverteeth has agreed to take the dam apart and move it.
Well, it's about time.
My appletrees are so waterlogged I can practically hear them gargle!
But he says first you have to apologize for calling him a nuisance.
Apologize? He's lucky I don't call him varmint!
Mr. Beaverton Beaverteeth! Such a language!
Fine, fine.
I apologize.
Thanks, Fluttershy.
Don't know what I would've done without you.
Glad I could help.
Hey slackers!
Double-time it over to Ponyville, would ya?!
We're all waiting on you!
I realize that this is a tall order.
But I wouldn't ask if I weren't confident you could get
him to use magic obediently of his own free will.
And you really think I'll know best how to do that?
I do.
Now, I must return to Canterlot for Equestria's royal summit.
You may release Discord when ready.
Okay, ponies. Guess it's time to get started.
Let's just hope this releasing spell works.
Or let's not.
We best keep our elements on at all times until further notice.
Check!
Well, it's about time somepony got me out of this prison block.
What a relief!
What do you think you're doing?!
Why, stretching, of course.
When you're a creature of chaos stone body suits
aren't your typical go-to fashion choice.
Make that bunny cute again! Now!
He's adorable the way he is.
You know what else is adorable?
You ponies truly believe that you can reform me,
and that you're putting your faith in this one here to make it happen.
Makes me want to pinch your little horsy cheeks.
How'd you know about that?
Being turned to stone doesn't keep me from hearing every word Celestia says.
Although, I admit, it makes rolling my eyes a challenge.
Well, unless you want us to turn you back to stone,
you'll zap those animals back the way they were pronto!
You wouldn't dare turn me back to stone
and risk disappointing your precious princess.
Try us, "Dip-cord"!
You think you can treat poor defenceless animals like that and get away with it?!
You go, Fluttershy!
You best watch your steps, buster, or I'll give you…
The Stare!
The Stare? Oh no, please!
Not that! Anything but your disapproving eyeballs!
Oh no! No-no-no-no, stop! No-no!
I can't…
Stop! I can't take it anymore!
I'll do whatever you say! Because…
You're hilarious!
If it turns out we need to use our elements against you,
I'm sure we can convince Princess Celestia it was for a good reason.
I suppose that's correct!
Ooopsie…
Well, it looks like I know where I'll be crashing...
while I'm being "reformed"…
With you, Fluttershy!
Oh dear…
He may be horrible, but that doesn't mean we have to act the same way.
We should at least try to be hospitable.
You don't mind giving up your favorite spot on the couch, do you, Angel Bunny?
Oh, I'm sorry about Angel.
Are you alright?
Oh, yes. Thank you, Fluttershy, for your concern.
If only your pony friends could be as considerate...
Don't listen to him, Fluttershy!
He's just trying to drive a wedge between us, like he always does.
Now why in the world would I ever try to do a thing like that?
So we can't unite and use the Elements of Harmony against you, that's why!
I never thought of that…
You big liar!
Now, look who's a liar.
Anyone can plainly see that I'm not big at all.
Oops.
There, all better.
I can't watch...
We'll be outside.
You sure you're okay with this?
I know it's not gonna be easy,
but Princess Celestia's counting on me.
And... I think I actually know what to do.
You do?
I think the key is to befriend him.
Being kind to him and letting him be my house guest
is probably the best way to do that.
And you really think that'll work?
I think it's worth a try.
Okay, but if you need us,
all you need to do is whisper "help",
and we'll be back here with our Elements.
So watch that goat-legged step of yours, pal!
Wh-what?! Look at me!
I'm practically reformed already.
She's really alright with him staying there?
That's what she said.
Personally, I think we should come up with a backup plan
in case this whole "befriending" business doesn't work out.
Rainbow Dash is right. This is Discord we are talking about, girls.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to have another trick upon our sleeves.
And I think I know just the trick.
Discord?
Oh, there you are. Listen, Discord,
I just wanna make sure you know that if there's anything I can do, just…
Are you eating…
paper?
Am I? How odd of me.
Well, um…
I'm just heading out, so,
you just make yourself at home while I'm gone.
Goodbye and have a nice time!
Everything is fine here. Bye-bye. Bye-bye.
You like carrots, Angel?