Mun finally saw the series premier

[strengthinkindness]

W-Well, it...might take a while before we can find those keys that will open the mysterious box...we don't even know where to look.

B-But we'll do all we can to help. We...always do.

...You're still thinking about how Discord's in my house in the redone opening, aren't you?

[A sigh.] He's my friend...even if he's still a little rough around the edges...of course he's welcome to drop by...

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[frostingfetish]

In his maid outfit!?

Fluttershy I had no idea!

[strengthinkindness]

......!

N-No, Pinkie, it's...i-it's not like that...!

[frostingfetish]

It's OK! You can be honest Fluttershy you know we'd never judge you!

Even if it IS Discord.

[strengthinkindness]

P-Pinkie...! Y-You're going to give everypony the wrong idea...!

[fruity_puppeteer]

I must thank you for giving me the new home, it is quite roomy~

You shouldn't have~

[strengthinkindness]

...It's still my house, Discord...But you're welcome to come by and visit...

[fruity_puppeteer]

So you don't mind if I make a few changes, do you?

[strengthinkindness]

W-Well...I guess not...? As long as you don't hurt anypony...or any of the creatures staying with me.

[magicoffriendship]

Has everything been okay with him around Fluttershy? He hasn't tried anything too chaotic, has he?

[Because after the whole 'plant evil vines' thing she certainly has a lot of mistrust in Discord, even more than before]

[strengthinkindness]

N-No...I mean, nothing more than usual...He is still mischievous, but we can't expect him to change everything about him...

[magicoffriendship]

[Sigh of relief] Good, and I know we can't... but after what happened in the premiere, I just want to make sure that he isn't trying anything.

[Even though she trusted Fluttershy to keep him under control, Twilight knew that without the Elements there was no way in stopping Discord. It was one of the downsides to all this.]

[strengthinkindness]

Don't worry, Twilight. Everything will be fine, you'll see. Even without the Elements, as long as we're all together, everything will turn out all right.

[elementofloyalty]

Forget the BOX, bring on the Daring Do episode! That's gonna be way cooler! That stupid box will probably just turn us all into alicorns anyway.

[myhatdisablestraps]

Hey, even I need to take breaks from escaping death traps.

[elementofloyalty]

There's a break, and then there's 'way too long a break because your next book has been delayed'.

[myhatdisablestraps]

It'd be nice if people didn't expect me to have my life constantly in danger. Y'know, I'd like to take a bubble bath without wondering if Ahui's practicing a new monologue for a new evil plan.

[strengthinkindness]

...Do you really think we could become alicorns?

[elementofloyalty]

Sure, why not? We've been by Twilight's side learning about the magic of friendship same as she's been. We've been through thick and thin with her! We're Element-bearers... or were. And we're all friends!

[strengthinkindness]

Well, when you put it that way, I guess it could be possible.

But would that make us princesses too? Wouldn't there be too many?

[bestofthebest]

Yeah yeah, we'll totally figure out something about the box with Twilight's Cutie Mark on it.

(But! Onto more important matters:) ...He's in your house?! Spike had it right the first time; Discord's reformed, but he's not that reformed!

[strengthinkindness]

Well, it's all right for him to drop by from time to time...

[bestofthebest]

(She just sighs while nodding; she's not too sure about Discord but she'll trust Fluttershy's judgment on this matter.)

...Things going okay with you, Fluttershy? In your game, I mean. I might finally get a chance to go!

[wizardofharmony]

[Let's assume that this little AU is past the HOLY CRAP YOU'RE ALL TALKING PONIES phase of her life.]

I have faith that you will be able to keep Discord under control. You can be quite the fearsome creature when you need to, Fluttershy. Even without the Elements. You embody the elements even if you do not bear them, o Kindness.

Good luck on your quest, and give my regards to the other Element-bearers. Particularly this world's reflection of me.

[strengthinkindness]

O-Oh...Th-Thank you.

Th-This world's-?...Do you mean Twilight? So you're a version of her? Is there...versions of us too, where you come from?

[wizardofharmony]

I am indeed Twilight Sparkle's reflection, my little pony. And as to the question of which of your friends I have seen...

Among you there is an enchantress, a weaver of silks, who cannot bear the thought of someone unclothed or unfed - am I wrong? And a warden, a watcher over orchards - always honest and with a titan's strength? Perhaps a gallant and loyal knight of unmatched speed or grace. And the wisest fool I have ever had the pleasure to meet, who can make the most fearsome monsters seem absurd.

And, of course, a woman of unmatched kindness and gentleness, with an anger seldom roused - but always justly. [She tilts her head and smiles at Fluttershy with this last.]