A Discorded Love (My Little Pony/Discord)

CH-27: Love Is In Bloom

"I guess," he sighed, appearing on the couch next to her. She rested her head on his shoulder and he pulled her close.

"You're not scared, are you?" he asked suddenly. Maria thought for a moment.

"A little," she admitted. "but I've got you to help me through it,"

"I'll always be here for you, Maria," he said. His voice was full with love and tenderness, it made her heart swell. She doubted she could be happier with anyone else. "I love you,"

She smiled. "I love you, too, Discord."

***

"Maria?" Rarity asked, waving a hoof in front of her face.

"Huh?" she said, snapping out of her daydream.

"I said, are you ready?"

"For what?"

"...Your wedding,"

"Oh...I think so..."

Rarity smiled. "It's okay to be nervous, darling, it's your big day! I've made you look absolutely marvelous!"

Maria looked into the mirror. Her hair was curled delicately, falling in perfect curves on her head. The purple highlights reminded her of a certain somepony, but she kept the idea to herself. She didn't want to think about any of that until later. That part was inevitable.

She smiled at the fashionista pony. Standing to her feet, she summoned her wedding dress. Rarity helped her with a few makeup touches, including some mascara and eyeliner, and soon enough, she found herself ready to walk down the aisle.

She vaguely wondered what Discord was doing.

***

"Don't tell me your scared now!"

"I can't help it!" Discord said, standing in front of the mirror. Fear was overwhelming him, and Discord felt as if he might pass out at any moment.

"You can. Maria is waiting for you. You wouldn't want to leave her at the alter, would you?"

Discord looked appalled at the thought of abandoning his fiancee. He gained a sudden boost of courage, starting towards the door. Fear quickly set in once more, and he padded back towards the mirror.

"Stop being so scared! You're the King Of Chaos, for crying out loud! Your Queen is out there, waiting to finally be yours forever, and your in here talking to your reflection in hopes that somehow you'll convince yourself to go back out there!" Discord stared into his reflection for a moment.

"You're absolutely right. I'm going out there!" he declared. He stepped towards the door, his eagle claw resting on the cold door knob. He filled his mind with visions of Maria.

She was finally his. Well, would be if he'd just walk out that door. He took a shakey breath to calm his nerves.

"For Maria," he whispered, opening the door.

****

Maria stood inside the main hall of Celestia's castle. She visibly shook with nervousness, knowing that the rest of her life was waiting outside for her. With her acute hearing, she could hear the quiet murmurs of the ponies who attended the wedding, most from Ponyville. In her mind, she pictured Twilight and the others sitting up front, chatting and giggling amongst themselves, not knowing that Maria was close to passing out.

She leaned against the wall, trying to take a few calm breaths. She had only a minute or so before Twilight or, Celestia forbid, Discord, come looking for her.