Princess would be so late. I still don't get why the
an important visitor. She's bringing
That could be part of it.
important and slow. A visitor who's
Maybe it's somepony so terribly important she still had many
more terribly important things to do before she got here.
antler, a goat leg, a bat wing Maybe the visitor has a deer
and a snake tail.
That's Discord. Yeah, right.
world of Equestria would Why in the wide wide
Princess Celestia bring along someone like that?
M-maybe you should ask her.
* My little pony, My little pony *
* My little pony *
* I used to wonder what Friendship could be *
* My little pony *
* Until you all shared Its magic with me *
* Big adventure ♪ ♪ Tons of fun *
* Faithful and strong ♪ ♪ A beautiful heart *
* Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ It's an easy feat *
* And magic makes it All complete *
* You have my little ponies *
* Do you know you're all My very best friends? *
With all due respect, Princess Celestia,
how could you bring Discord here?
Your majesty.
last time Discord was here, I'm fully aware that the
he created serious havoc.
If by "serious havoc" you mean turning Ponyville
into the chaos capital of the world.
the opposite of our true selves. And tricking us all into being
chocolate milk rain all over And making yummy delicious
dollop of whipped cream to go the place without a single
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.
brought Discord here. This is why I've
Because I believe that you are the ponies
who can help him do just that.
This will never work! This is a disaster!
How will 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
if he gets out of hand. against him again
a volunteer to run away We probably need
from here right away to get them.
I'll do it!
No need, Spike.
I have them right here.
a spell so Discord can't And I've cast
take them and hide them again.
is Fluttershy? Now where
I believe she may know best how to begin reforming Discord.
Fluttershy? Really?
What's he goin' on about now?
Good news.
Mr. Beaverton Beaverteeth has agreed to take his dam apart
and move it.
Well, it's about time.
My apple trees are so waterlogged
I can practically hear 'em gargle.
But he says first you'll have to apologize
for calling him "a nuisance."
Apologize? He's lucky I didn't call him a varmint!
Mr. Beaverton Beaverteeth! Such language!
Fine. Fine.
I apologize.
Thanks, Fluttershy. Whew!
Don't know what I woulda done without ya.
Glad I could help.
Hey, slackers!
back to Ponyville, would ya? Double-time it on over
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.
I'll know best how to do that? And you really think
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.
releasing spell works. Let's just hope this
Or let's not.
We'd best keep our elements on at all times
till further notice.
Check!
Oof!
got me out of that prison block. Well, it's about time somepony
What a relief!
What do you think you're doing?
Oof!
Why, stretching of course!
When you're a creature of chaos,
typical go-to fashion choice. stone bodysuits aren't your
cute again. Now! Make that bunny
Oh, bah!
the way he is. He's adorable
You know what else is adorable?
You ponies truly believe you can reform me.
And that you're putting your faith in this one here
to make it happen.
your little horsie cheeks. Makes me wanna just pinch
How'd you know about that?
Being turned to stone doesn't keep me
from hearing every word Celestia says.
rolling my eyes a challenge. Although I'll admit it made
Well, unless you want us to turn you back to stone,
you'll zap those animals back to the way they were, pronto.
Oh, 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 defenseless animals like that
and get away with it?
You go, Fluttershy!
You best watch your step, buster, or I'll give you
the stare!
The stare? Oh no, please not that.
disapproving eyeballs! Anything but your
Oh no! No, no, stop!
No, no!
I can't!
Stop, I can't take it anymore!
you say because… I'll do whatever
You're hilarious!
If it turns out we need to use our elements against you,
I'm sure we can convince Princess Celestia
a good reason. it was for
that's correct. I suppose
Oopsie.
Well, it looks like I know where I'll be crashing while I'm being
"reformed."
With you, Fluttershy!
Oh dear.
but that doesn't mean we have He may be horrible,
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 all right?
Oh, yes. Thank you, Fluttershy, for your concern.
If only your pony friends could be as considerate.
to him, Fluttershy! Don't listen
He's just trying to drive a wedge between us
always does. like he
Now why in the world would I ever try
to do a thing like that?
So we can't unite and use
against you, that's why. the Elements of Harmony
I never thought of that.
You big liar!
Now look who's a liar.
Anyone can plainly see 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 going to be easy,
But Princess Celestia is 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 houseguest
best way to do that. is probably the
And you really think that will 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.
Wha… What?
Look at me, I'm practically reformed already.
She's really all right with him staying there?
That's what she said.
Personally, I think we should come up with a back-up plan
in case this whole befriending business doesn't work out.
Rainbow Dash is right.
This is Discord we're talking about, girls.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to have another trick
up our sleeves.
And I think I know just the trick.
Discord?
Oh, there you are.
Listen, Discord, I just want to make sure you know
that if there's anything I can do to…
Uh, um…
Are you eating paper?
Am I?
Huh. How odd of me.
Well, um, I'm just heading out,
so you just make yourself at home while I'm gone.
Bye-bye! Have a nice time!
Everything is fine here. Bye-bye!
You like carrots, Angel?
I'm playing your owner for a fool. Ha, ha.
How do you like them carrots?
That's weird. The spell I had in mind isn't in here.
Spike, where are the other books I asked you to pull?
Right here, Twilight.
I really want to have a reforming spell
up and running pronto.
the Elements of Harmony But what if he makes
disappear like he did last time?
Princess Celestia cast a spell protecting them, remember?
Uh-oh.
What's wrong?
Princess Celestia didn't cast a spell protecting our books!
Everywhere I thought I'd find the reforming spell…
Are you sure this isn't overdoing it?
You said to make myself at home while you were gone,
to overstep my bounds. but I wouldn't want
I did say that.
So, if this makes you more comfortable, by all means,
please feel free.
Oh, well, it does. Very much so.
You're so very kind, my dear Fluttershy.
I always knew you were the understanding one.
nasty friends of yours. Not like those
My friends aren't nasty.
Well, of course you'd say that.
understanding you truly are. It just goes to show how
You know, I think Princess Celestia is right when she
one who could reform me. singled you out as the
You're off to such a good start,
I'm seriously considering actually being reformed.
Fluttershy!
Fluttershy, can you hear me?
Goodness! I hear Twilight!
Fluttershy, what's going on? Are you okay?
Everything's going great. We're fine.
Isn't it, Angel?
We've come to get you away from Discord.
He's just terrible and, from the looks of it,
completely out of control.
We're making great progress. Oh but you're wrong.
Seriously?
by giving him a little space I'm earning his trust
to be himself.
Hate to break it to you, but he used that "space to be himself"
to tear out all the reforming spells from the library.
That does explain the paper eating.
He ate them?
But we aren't going to need a spell.
considering being reformed. He's already really
He said so.
And you believed him?
If I'm going to be his friend, I have to start by giving him
the benefit of the doubt.
Tell you what,
bring all the ponies over for a dinner party this evening,
and I'll bet his manners will have really improved by then.
I'll even get him to put the cottage back
on the ground first.
All right. Dinner it is.
I can't believe Ugh.
we're having a dinner party with Discord.
This evening is sure to be a disaster.
Glad I didn't bother wearing my fanciest outfit.
Fluttershy thinks this is the way to reform Discord
and asked us to give it a chance.
Oh, our pony guests.
We're so delighted that you've come.
Please do come in.
See what a beautiful job he did helping?
entire table himself. Discord set the
I'm so proud.
Ahem, hats, ladies? May I take your…
Elements, girls. Hang on to your
a bumpy night. It's gonna be
Celestia hoped we'd help Discord As you all know, Princess
for good instead of evil. use his magic
Pinkie Pie, care for some gravy?
You bet!
Allow me.
little gravy boat you are! Ooh, what a cute
Yes you are, yes you are!
That's one creepy little gravy boat if you ask me.
Oh come on now, Dashie, you're not even giving this a chance.
Hey, that's hot!
I'm so sorry. Oops! Well,
He did that on purpose!
Oh, well I don't know about that.
Mistakes happen.
Ooh, look, everypony. Dancing candles!
I'm not falling for that!
Discord's just trying to distract us from…
Hey! Knock it off!
another "mistake?" I suppose that's
No, I think you just made them mad.
There's something fishy going on.
Discord?
the soup tureen finds the term Well, it's hardly my fault if
"something fishy" to be offensive.
Not the dress, not the dress!
That tureen's only doin' what you're makin' it do!
Now let's not jump to any conclusions.
Fluttershy, can't you see what he's doing?
He's playing innocent with you so you'll never agree
of Harmony against him. to use the Elements
a bit harsh, isn't it? Oh, well that's
You see what I'm saying, right, Fluttershy?
Fluttershy?
You know what I see?
I see that Discord's far from perfect,
of you giving him a chance. but I also see none
Come on!
What's gotten into you?
Why do you keep cutting him so much slack?
what friends do. Because that's
We're friends?
Why, of course.
I can't remember my house ever being this lively
before you came along.
Oh…
Well, I've never really had a friend before.
Well, now you do.
Now is not a good time, Angel. We're having a dinner party.
Hold up. I think he's tryin' to tell us somethin'.
Apple! Applejack!
Sweet Apple Acres? Oh, oh, oh!
Sweet Apple Acres! Flooding at
behind that, now don't we. And we all know who's
Who, me?
Oh, give it a rest.
What do you think of your friend now, Fluttershy?
the floodin' this bad! I've never seen
They've built dams around here before, but never like this.
What's goin' on?
Such language!
Oh, it's no use! They won't listen to a word I say.
behind all this, right? You see Discord's
Well, of course I do.
a silly, gullible fool? Do you all think I'm
Oh, no, well, not exactly.
I've just been trying to gain his friendship any way I can
so he'd come to trust and listen to me.
Hey there, Fluttershy!
The water's great! You want a turn?
Time to see if it worked.
Fluttershy, oh, there you are.
for sore eyes. A sight
As you can see, there's a big mess down here
at Sweet Apple Acres
Oh yes, awful business that, mm-hm.
It is awful.
This is Applejack's home and it's being destroyed
by innocent creatures who would never be acting this way
if it weren't for your reckless behavior.
You need to fix this.
Well, yes. Very well, I will fix it.
I only ask one thing in return.
Yes?
Element of Harmony against me. I ask that you never use your
As a sign of our friendship.
I will never use my Element of Harmony against you.
Excellent!
There, much better!
to water skiing, don't you? I do prefer ice skating
La da da dee dee ta!
Discord!
That's not fixing it!
Why I ought to…
Where are you going?
What's wrong, pal?
Don't call me your pal!
Pshaw!
we'll let bygones be bygones! Come skating with me, and
Fluttershy. Game on! Here you go,
He fixes this, or he goes back to being stone.
Princess Celestia will understand.
I made a promise not to use my Element against him,
and I'm going to keep it.
Ha, ha!
You see? She wants to have fun with me because we're friends.
She can't use the elements against me
because we're friends!
I'm free forever, ha, ha, ha!
Not! Your! Friend!
Who cares? I can do whatever I want, whenever I want.
the Master of Chaos! I'm Discord,
You think you can boss Discord around?
You think I'm just going to turn all this back
because you say so?
Because if I don't, I'll lose the one friend I ever had?
Oh…
Well played, Fluttershy.
Well played.
All right, Fluttershy! Woo-hoo!
I liked it better my way,
but I guess when you're friends,
you can't always have things exactly your way
all the time, eh?
I'm ready to use my magic Yes, Princess.
for good instead of evil.
Most of the time.
on your success, ponies. Congratulations
a big change in Discord. I definitely sense
of Harmony with you, Twilight. I'll leave the Elements
Just in case.
You were right when you said Fluttershy would be
the one to find a way to reform Discord.
By treating Discord as a friend, she got him to realize
that friendship was actually important to him.
And something that, once he had, he didn't want to lose.
Go on, say it.
Oh, all right.
Friendship is magic.
See? He can be a real sweetheart once you get to know him.
* My little pony *
* Friends… *