Scene 7.0: Ponyville, Twilight's Castle [Main Hall], 7:45 AM, Day 3 Of 365
After eating breakfast at the castle, every creature is heading towards the school; but knowing that Shadow is not himself, Blaze and Smolder are walking side by side with Shadow.
Starlight:
You three sure are close.
Blaze:
Shadow is my brother! Of course we are close!
Smolder:
And I'm his sister, so it's really obvious we're close!
Shadow:
(Thinking, Annoyed Sigh)
The reason they are being overprotective is because my power is sealed away and they think I'm weaker than a newly hatched dragon!
(Out Loud)
Yeah, we sure are close as siblings should be.
Every Creature:
(Doubtful Expression)
Rrriiiggghhhttt…
Shadow:
(Thinking)
Yeah! I wouldn't buy that explanation either.
Starlight:
Well anyways...Shadow. We all know you will only do 3 hours of Classes at School because of your Real World Experience, but the more I see how experienced you are in friendship, the more I think that your knowledge is too high for you to attend the normal classes your friends are attending. And I'll be the first to admit that Rainbow Dash, Apple Jack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Rarity as the Elements of Harmony, they can teach you everything you need to know. However...I can't ask them to be your personal teachers. You are Literally a Special Case and as a Special Case you need One-Of-A-Kind Teachers/Tutors to guide you to graduation.
Shadow:
Since you are telling me, that means you found the Teacher/Tutor.
Starlight:
Teachers/Tutors. Plural.
Shadow:
Plural? One for each hour?
Starlight:
No, actually. All 3 of them will be teaching you at the same time.
Shadow:
And who are they?
Starlight:
You will meet them as soon as we arrive at the school.
Shadow:
(Thinking)
I'm getting a bad feeling about this…
Scene 7.1: Ponyville, School Of Friendship [Main Entrance], 7:50 AM
Upon arriving at the school, they are greeted by the Cutie Mark Crusaders and Shadow instantly knew that these are the teachers Starlight was referring to.
Shadow:
(Face-Hoof, Annoyed)
Oy, Vey! I should have know!
Starlight:
I bet you are smart enough to figure out the reasons I chose them.
Shadow:
One: They are the sisters of Apple Jack, Rarity and Rainbow Dash; meaning that they are extremely qualified to do the job right. Two: I did promised them that they can study my unusual Circumstances. Three: I'm also their employee since they hired me on my first day here in Ponyville. Four: I hate to say it but...they really have the credentials to get me to graduate fully from this school.
Sweetie Belle:
I knew you would open up to us!
Shadow:
Don't push your luck, princess.
Sweetie Belle:
(Annoyed)
Why you little…!!!
Apple Bloom:
You better play nice, Shadow or we will penalize your grade scores.
Shadow:
(Defeated Sigh, Smiling, Chuckles)
Finally, you are speaking my language! Alright! I'll behave, Sensei!
Scootaloo:
(Surprised, Doubtful)
Just like that!? Is it really that easy with you!?
Shadow:
Fun Fact: Everyone is Easy! You just need to know what makes them tick. Some are easier to figure out than others. And I figured you three out as soon as we met! And to be honest, I have nothing to gain by teasing you if you are going to be my teachers and my bosses...and my psychologists since figuring the ins and outs of a predicament is technically a psychological study. But hey...to be honest...I want to know…I want to know the truth of my special talent. And who else to help me find the answer to that question than the World's Cutie Mark Professionals.
Apple Bloom:
Flattery will get you nowhere, but you are right. We all want to know why too, but we will never find out unless…
Shadow:
I get it. I look forward to having you as my "Harmony Teachers".
Smolder:
(Thinking)
That's new. Shadow has never labeled any creature a "Harmony Teacher" and he had countless teachers. Even A.K. Yearling AKA Daring Do is one of his teachers and I know he has never called her that. Out of all of his teachers...Why call the CMCs "Harmony Teachers"? Could it be...that his Harmony Magic got weakened too?
Shadow:
So...where is your classroom?
Sweetie Belle:
Actually...since we are technically your Private Teachers and your "Psychologists" as you call us, we won't be able to do our studies in this school. Since we are both your teachers and consultants, we need to keep many of your details private to protect your confidentiality.
Shadow:
So...where exactly do you have in mind?
Scene 7.2: Ponyville, CMC Tree-House, 8:27 AM
As Shadow enters the CMC Tree-House, he is impressed on the wall of pictures all of not only Ponies, but all kinds of creatures discover their place in life.
Shadow:
(Whistle)
I'm impressed! I mean I have heard all of the things you have done, but this is far more than I was expecting.
Sweetie Belle:
(Overjoy)
Really!?
Shadow:
Yeah, really! Now I am really hopeful you can help me.
Scootaloo:
Alright! So Shadow, tell us more about yourself.
Shadow:
Hmm...No!
CMCs:
(Angry)
WHY NOT!?
Shadow:
Before ME telling you about me, you should be teaching me first on the Ways of Princess Twilight's Schools of Friendship. I mean, you are my teachers after all.
Sweetie Belle:
Well...we…
Scootaloo:
But...we don't...I mean…
Shadow:
You didn't think this through, did you? Luckily I did and it was pretty simple to come up with the solution in a matter of minutes as soon as I found out.
Apple Bloom:
Don't keep us in suspense. Tell us!
Shadow:
I have 3 hours with you from Monday through Friday. So we should divide the 3 hours in half. 1.5 Hours for my classes and 1.5 Hours for your Cutie Mark Study.
Apple Bloom:
That does sound fair. Alright. Any objections?
Scootaloo:
I'm okay with it.
Sweetie Belle:
Fine by me!
Shadow:
So what's the first lesson?
Apple Bloom:
You applied for work in every corner in Ponyville, right Shadow?
Shadow:
Yeah, why you ask?
Apple Bloom:
Let's see how you behave when doing each of your jobs.
Shadow:
That will drain the time a little too fast.
Scootaloo:
Trust Us!
Sweetie Belle:
Depending on how you work, we will grade on how well you did your job.
Shadow:
Okay. Let me check my list on which job I'm suppose to work today.
As Shadow pulls a scroll from a small pocket dimension, the CMCs are surprised as well as happy to see that Shadow is as over-prepared as Twilight as he unroll the scroll that goes out the door of the Tree-House.
Shadow:
Today it's my first day at Barnyard Bargains.
CMCs:
(Surprised)
Diamond Tiara's Shop!?
Shadow:
Who!? I was hired by Mr. Rich. Of course he did say that he is putting his daughter in charge of the shop to see if she is ready to take over the family business. He said something that she couldn't do the interview the day he met me and Luster. Something about doing some philanthropy donation.
Sweetie Belle:
Yeah...we were with her during that donation.
Shadow:
Wait, What?
Scootaloo:
Diamond Tiara is a very close friend of ours...and she is also one of the many we have helped. We practically owe her everything.
Shadow:
What do you mean?
Apple Bloom:
When we were Fillies, Diamond Tiara...used to be such a bully. But we found out that the reason she was a bully is because she has a very demanding mother that tried to shape her into her image.
Shadow:
(Evil Glowing Eyes, Anger Rising)
She what!?
Apple Bloom:
Shadow? You Alright?
Shadow:
A parent...shaping their children to fit their needs...that ideology makes me sick beyond anything I have ever witnessed throughout all of my life.
Apple Bloom:
Hold On There! She's not like that anymore.
Sweetie Belle:
Yeah, that's right! The day she stood up to her, a lot of things changed.
Shadow:
(Calms Down, Normal Eyes, Sighs Deeply)
Sorry about that. When I hear about Parents taking advantage of their children, I usually lose it.
Scootaloo:
I'm not defending your dad, Shadow, but if you are comparing yourself with Diamond Tiara...you are dead wrong.
Shadow:
(Annoyed)
Why you say that?
Scootaloo:
Because I know what is like. My parents were never around because of their job. They do visit me...rarely. But they really--
Shadow:
Your situation is different than mine. Your Parents loves you...That deadbeat abandoned us.
Scootaloo:
If that's true...then why he wants you to play his "Game" for a full year that he has been deviously preparing for you? I think he feels guilty and wants to make it up to you.
Shadow:
.....................…
(Defeated Sigh)
Listen...I am not planning on attacking him as soon as I see him. I already decided on giving him a chance to explain himself. BUT...if he says something that I don't like, I'm tearing him apart.
Scootaloo:
I get it.
Sweetie Belle:
We better get to Barnyard Bargains. I want to see how Shadow behaves behind the counter.
Shadow:
(Face-Hoof)
Oh, Brother! Where Art Thou?
Scene 7.3: Ponyville, Barnyard Bargains, 9:00 AM
The CMCs and Shadow arrives at Barnyard Bargains and sees Diamond Tiara arranging a display of herself near the counter in order to tell all customers that she is the new owner of Barnyard Bargains and she hasn't noticed that neither the CMCs and Shadow is standing right behind her.
Diamond Tiara:
(Annoyed)
No...This STILL doesn't look right. What am I doing wrong here?
Shadow:
(Sighs)
You are missing a slogan.
Diamond Tiara:
???
As soon as Diamond Tiara lays her eyes on Shadow, she fell awestruck and as it is usual for Shadow, Diamond Tiara develops a crush on him.
Shadow:
Let me think...What is your most famous item?
Diamond Tiara:
(Blushing, Nervous)
Umm...Th-that would be...Zap Apple Jam.
Shadow:
So Aside of Sweet Apple Acres, Barnyard Bargains also sells Zap Apple Jam? Was your family one of the many Pony Settlers that help found Ponyville Along With the Apple Family?
Diamond Tiara:
Y-yes…
Shadow:
How about this? Barnyard Bargains, Around Since The Founding Of Ponyville. Most creatures want to know the history of a town, especially Ponyville; The Epicenter of Princess Twilight's Ascension Began. A Legacy Business like this one is a tourist attraction. It's like capturing the whole sale market, purchasing in bulk and slashing all the prices, we undermine not only every gift market in town, but we can also undermine every tourist spot in Ponyville too.
CMCs:
(Shocked, Jaw Dropped)
.....................…
Diamond Tiara:
(Skipping Heartbeats)
.....................…
Shadow:
What? Did I say something weird?
CMCs:
(About To Speak)
--
Diamond Tiara:
(Excited)
THAT WAS AMAZING!!! INSPIRATIONAL!!! I'M SO MOVED BY YOU WORDS!!!
Apple Bloom:
(Whispering To Sweetie Belle & Scootaloo)
Should we tell her that Shadow Unknowingly Plagiarized Her Dad?
Sweetie Belle:
(Whispering To Apple Bloom & Scootaloo)
I don't think she will hear us girls.
Scootaloo:
(Whispering To Sweetie Belle & Apple Bloom)
So I wasn't the only one that noticed that Diamond Tiara has a crush on Shadow.
CMCs:
(Sad Yet Annoyed Sigh)
For a full hour, the CMCs watched Shadow behave around every customer that enters the Barnyard Bargains and he always greeted them all with a smile, assisted them in their shopping, answered all of their questions kindly and answered questions like Cider being available in the store and he answered just as kind. When there were creatures causing trouble, he kindly asked them to leave and some of them actually did while others didn't; those he didn't leave kindly and decided to cause trouble, Shadow usually would resort to his Chaos Tactics and Scare Them Away, but he worries that if he resorts to that, he could ruin the reputation of Barnyard Bargains. Luckily Shadow notices Q perched just outside, which means he can telepathically link with him. He asks Q to bring Tempest to the store and he does bring her and it is revealed that these hoodlums are repeat offenders. After learning of this, Shadow didn't need to worry anymore about holding back too much. He subdues the hoodlums making sure no harm came to the store. Tempest and her Royal Guards takes the hoodlums away and at that moment, the CMCs and Diamond Tiara approach him…
CMCs, Diamond Tiara:
(Overjoyed)
WOW, SHADOW!! THAT WAS AWESOME!!!
Shadow:
I'm not the one you should be thanking. Isn't that right, Q?
Q:
(Flies Into The Store, Perch On Shadow's Back)
Kyu!
Diamond Tiara:
He's cute! I have never seen a Blue Phoenix Before.
Shadow:
Q is One-Of-A-Kind. I found him on an island filled with special kinds of birds. I went there looking for a legendary one which are extremely rare here in this reality. But instead I found this special little guy. And thanks to him, I am able to move around the world with a lot of ease.
Diamond Tiara:
What do you mean?
Shadow:
Well...I am pretty proficient with my magic, but there is one technique I have never managed to master and I don't think I will be able to no matter how hard I train. And that technique is Teleportation. You see...every Colored Phoenix have unique magical skills. White Phoenixes can heal any ailments and injuries; by sacrificing itself, a White Phoenix can bring the dead back to life. Black Phoenixes can make you stronger in the area you are skillful at. They can make you smarter, faster, stronger, better; But the Black Phoenix's lifespan is shortened if it grants you its gift. Blue Phoenixes like Q can grant you magical abilities that you don't posses. In my case is my lacking of Teleportation Skill. Using his feathers, I mark a certain location and I can teleport there so long as Q is with me. The downside for Q of doing that is that he, just like the Black Phoenixes is that he uses his lifespan per teleportation. Luckily since Q and I made a Master/Servant Pact, I can extend Q's lifespan by giving him enough of my magic. In other words, Q is in no danger of expiring so long as our Pact is intact.
Diamond Tiara:
So these Special Colored Phoenixes don't live long if they use their special talents, but if they are in a Pact, they will be fine.
Shadow:
Yeah, but unfortunately only Chaos Creatures like me knows how to create the Contract Pact. Another side-effect of this contract is the ability of telepathic communication. But we need to be in the same area of proximity...in other words we need to be at least 50 feet away from each other in order to telepathically communicate.
Diamond Tiara:
(Impressed)
Wow!
CMCs:
(Annoyed)
Yay…
Apple Bloom:
(Noticing The Time, Glad That She Doesn't Need To Witness Diamond Tiara Drooling Over Shadow Any Longer)
Wow, Look At The Time! Shadow, time's up! Time for you to work WITH US!
Shadow:
Yeah, I did promised you, didn't I? Sorry, Diamond Tiara, But I'm on School time at the moment.
Diamond Tiara:
(Saddened, Trying to Act Strong)
Really? Well...I understand. I--
Shadow:
Don't worry. After I'm done with my lessons today, I'm coming back. I mean, I am scheduled to work here today. I might be a temp, but I did offer my full services to your family as an employee.
Diamond Tiara:
(Overjoyed, Maintaining Composure, Smiling)
Oh! I'm glad to hear that.
Shadow:
Welp! Gotta fly! Laters!
As Shadow and the CMCs leave Barnyard Bargains, Silver Spoon who was hiding in the shop since Shadow and the CMCs got there, starts teasing Diamond Tiara…
Silver Spoon:
(Devious Smile)
Ooh! Somepony has a crush on the new guy!
Diamond Tiara:
(Blushing, Annoyed)
Where were you!? You were supposed to help me with the shop too, you know!
Silver Spoon:
You are right. I'm sorry...but as soon as saw you acting all flustered around the new guy, I just didn't want to rain on your parade.
Diamond Tiara:
It-It's Not Like That!
Silver Spoon:
How long have we have known each other? No Creature knows you better than me Diamond Tiara. I can easily point out what makes him attracting to you. Let see...he's literally Tall, Dark and Handsome. If I didn't have a boyfriend already, I would go for him too. Then he is also a savvy businesspony. I bet your dad would love to have him around. And he's quite Chivalrous and his level of Chivalry is pretty rare. Like I said, if I wasn't in a relationship, I would go for him.
Diamond Tiara:
Do you think I have a chance?
Silver Spoon:
I don't know. He seems to be a little reserved. He's like a closed book and I don't think he's willing to let any creature in that easily and if he does, I get the feeling he stick some of the pages together so no creature can see what's in them.
Diamond Tiara:
.....................…
Scene 7.4: Ponyville, CMC Tree-House, 11:00 AM
Upon returning to the Tree-House, the CMCs has been glaring at Shadow nonstop ever since they left Barnyard Bargains and all that time they haven't spoken to Shadow a single word since then.
Shadow:
Why So Serious?
CMCs:
Nothing!
Shadow:
(Raise Left Eyebrow In Doubt)
Oookay...Whatever you say...Well we have a full hour before I go to Discord for my first lesson. So let's get this session started.
Apple Bloom:
(Annoyed Sigh)
Alright, alright. Let's do this. The day we all met we learned that you like Quesadillas, Blue Balloons, Chocolate Ice Cream and you don't like to dance. Pinkie noted that is exactly the opposite of what Twilight likes. And I said that the reason for that is, is because Twilight is a Mare and you are a Stallion and whatever Twilight doesn't like you love it and Vice Versa.
Shadow:
It would appear so as you all claim.
Sweetie Belle:
So let us start asking questions to see how similar and opposite you are to Twilight. Do you often make long lists? And how often?
Shadow:
Not that often. Only when I need to remember important details like my schedules. Sometimes I overdo it on how long I make the list.
CMCs:
(Giggles)
Shadow:
Why are you--?
Scootaloo:
Are you into social events like "The Running Of The Leaves", "Sisterhooves Social" or "Winter Wrap Up"?
Shadow:
I don't like them, but I see them as community services. The Running Of The Leaves is to help to transition Autumn to Winter. Winter Wrap Up is to help bring about Spring. I really don't like to do them, but I do want to do my part in upholding Equestrian Tradition.
CMCs:
(Giggles Escalate To Laughter)
Shadow:
What did I say for you to--?
Apple Bloom:
How do you feel by academia?
Shadow:
It's a must, but hitting books and relying on schools is not enough. You need Real World Experience in order to excel. For example...Princess Twilight coming to Ponyville gave her the Real World Experience she needed in order to achieve her current status. Education is good and all, but nothing beats Real World Experience. With Real World Experience you get criticized, you learn and grow faster than actually being in a school.
CMCs:
(Curious Look At Shadow)
Shadow:
(Shivers)
You girls are creeping me out! What am I saying for you to--?
Sweetie Belle:
Last Question!
Scootaloo:
After this question, we will tell you what we think!
Shadow:
.....................…
Apple Bloom:
What do you think of every Alicorn Princesses?
Shadow:
You mean how I rank them? Twilight is #1, Celestia #2, Candace #3, Flurry #4 and the Luna-Tic…
(Clears Throat)
I mean, Luna is Dead Last.
CMCs:
(Worried Expression)
Shadow:
(Annoyed)
WHAT!?
Apple Bloom:
The first question we asked was about lists: Your similarities to Twilight is quite high, but there are certain differences here and there, but your ideas are very much alike. The second question was about Social Events. Just like before, your reasoning is highly similar to Twilight's except that your reasoning is a little more about duty than socializing and Twilight is all about socializing. The third question we asked about academia, this one show you and Twilight are different, before coming to Ponyville Twilight was a shut-in when it comes to her studies and believed that she doesn't need Real World Experience. That is until Princess Celestia intervened. After she convinced Twilight to come to Ponyville, she became more social and less of a Shut-In.
Shadow:
.....................…
Apple Bloom:
The last question was what did you think of the Alicorn Princesses. You deviated and didn't really answered the question. You just gave us a ranking system. A ranking system is not the right way to answer any question. But you did unwillingly admitted how you feel towards one of them. We know Twilight and she would never answer this question like you did. Why did you?
Shadow:
I...really can't tell. And when I say that, the reason for that is a personal matter. A Matter I refuse to share with you.
Scootaloo:
Well...from what we can determine it seems that you really are a Stallion Version of Twilight, but you are a Darker Version of her. But unlike Twilight...you really are trying to be a loner.
Shadow:
No...I like to see myself as trying to be independent. You are right...I am a Dark Pony and because I am a Dark Pony, I will be involve in dangerous situations. Situations I do NOT want other to be part of because I don't want anyone to get hurt because of me. I have made enemies that are far more dangerous than you think. Enemies that love to take advantages of every situation...including taking hostages and hitting me where it hurts. I don't want anyone in Equestria to suffer because of me.
Sweetie Belle:
(Thinking)
Whoa! We are right! Shadow IS a Darker Version of Twilight, but not in the Anti-Hero Type of Way. He's a Dark Hero…no...he's more of a Dark Knight! Just like "He" keeps telling me!
Scootaloo:
(Thinking)
I get what he's saying. My parents love taking risks and they want others to be more like them and take risks, but Shadow doesn't want others to get involve with his own risks. The difference between Shadow and my parents is that Shadow must be dealing with everyday criminals and not just magical creatures. Shadow must have met really scummy criminals if they are willing to hurt others just to get to him.
Apple Bloom:
(Thinking)
Shadow...how bizarre you are...Twilight was a Proud Mare when she lived here, but you...you are aware that you in fact need friends...you need help, but when the danger is too great, you want to take on it on your own. Are your enemies are really that dangerous you need to be a loner?
Shadow:
I bet you are thinking something about my enemies. Well...don't bother. Most of them are no longer around.
Sweetie Belle:
(Shocked)
Did You--?
Shadow:
Of Course Not! I Would Never Take A Life. What I mean is that their respective nations have already passed sentence on them. And all of them were too dangerous to be kept around. If it was up to me...I would have banished them to another dimension.
CMCs:
.....................…
Shadow:
Ya Know...this has gotten too dark for my taste. Can we change topics, please?
Sweetie Belle:
(Devilish Smile)
So...You And Diamond Tiara, Huh?
Apple Bloom, Scootaloo:
(Surprised, Annoyed)
SWEETIE BELLE!!!
Sweetie Belle:
What!? Are you telling me I'm the only one who is interested in what happened today?
Shadow:
You are way off base, Sweetie Belle. I will admit that Diamond Tiara is my type, but I already have someone in my heart.
Apple Bloom:
(Annoyed)
So you are stringing her along!?
Shadow:
No, I Am Not! You see...the one I am in love with might not be available when I find her, so I need to keep my options open.
Scootaloo:
And who is this mare you are in love with?
Shadow:
(Worried, Nervous)
I...um...don't remember.
CMCs:
(Furious)
YOU WHAT!?
Shadow:
Let me explain! When I was a Young Colt before my mom passed away, this mare was always there for me when I was always down in the dumps. She would always help me when I needed it the most. But after my mom passed away, I went to the Chaotic Void for over Many of a Millennia, but I had to use her memories to survive the horrors of the Void that said memories were fragmented to the point that I don't remember anything of her like on how she looked like or the sound of her voice. And she hasn't approached me since either.
Apple Bloom:
Wait a Gosh Darn Moment! Wouldn't that make this mare Older Than You!? By A Lot!?
Shadow:
Back then, Yes. Now, Not Anymore. Remember what I said a few moments ago? I have been in the Chaotic Void for Millennia and there is a time difference between. If I end up living for Eons in the Chaotic Void, only a month would pass here in Equestria. So technically speaking, I am way older than the Two Alicorn Sisters Combined. But know this: I might be older than them, that doesn't mean I am smarter than them. Old Age Doesn't Mean You Are Smarter Than Everyone.
CMCs:
You Can Say That Again!
Shadow:
Out of all of that, you only comment on the last sentence.
(Face-Hoof)
Oy, Vey!
At that moment Shadow notices that the clock shows that it is 11:50, meaning that Shadow has 10 minutes to get to Discord's home for his first lesson with him.
Shadow:
Well girls, time is running out and so am I. I need to get to Discord's home for my first lesson.
Apple Bloom:
You know how to get there?
Shadow:
No...but I am quite resourceful. I know I will find my way there.
Scootaloo:
Careful. Parcel Post got lost there for 2 years when he went to give Discord his invite for the Grand Galloping Gala.
Shadow:
That's not going to happen to me now. Remember! I lived in the Chaotic Void for Ages. If I could survive that Tartarus-Like Dimension, what makes you think I will have any trouble with a Downscale Version of it?
???:
I Take Offense To That!!!
At that moment Discord undo his invisibility and confronts Shadow on his comment.
Shadow:
That's all it took to get you to reveal yourself? You have gotten soft, Discord.
Discord:
You will be singing a different tune when I am done with you.
Shadow:
(Disappointed Sigh)
Playing the villain again? Alright...I'll play along.
Discord:
(Annoyed)
Excuse Us, girls. But Shadow and I have a lot to talk about!
At that moment, Discord snaps his fingers, teleporting himself and Shadow to his domain as the CMCs worry that Shadow might have overstepped a little too far this time. But from a distance, a mysterious pony the size of a filly wearing a cloak that resembles that of a Grim Reaper as her eyes glow dark pink as she stares at her target inside the Tree-House.
Scene 7.5: Chaosville, Discord & Fluttershy's Cottage, 11:56 AM
Upon arriving at Discord and Fluttershy's Cottage in Discord's dimension, he unfortunately noticed at that moment...he got played by Shadow.
Discord:
(Annoyed)
You Little--!!!
Shadow:
Wow! You finally noticed and a little too late too. Looks like I was right. You and my first teacher are too proud of yourselves. Everyone knows that Prideful Idiots are the most easily manipulated in all of history.
Discord:
(Facepalm)
Know this, Shadow. The next time you come here, do so on your own and don't use such cheap tactics to get a free ride.
Shadow:
Fine. I will. Is Fluttershy around?
Discord:
She's has School Duty and Sanctuary Duty after. She won't be here all day. Good thing too since I don't want her to hear what I need to tell you about Jack.
Shadow:
Does she look up to him too?
Discord:
Something like that. But that's not it. What I mean is that you already know that Jack confided everything about you to me. Including about your True Power.
Shadow:
My Power is Great, but it is also underdeveloped. There are certain skills I have yet to master. Aside from Teleportation, there is also Magic Sensing, Magical Overdrive Control and Chaos Evolution.
Discord:
Magic Sensing will be the first skill we will be tackling followed by Teleportation and then Magical Overdrive Control. Chaos Evolution is a Forbidden Skill here in Equestria, so that I cannot teach you. Every Creature is capable of Chaos Evolution, even those who do not have an affinity with Chaos Magic. Those who do can maintain their sanity after evolving, those who not become Out-Of-Control Monsters. Cozy Glow did maintain herself, but she is too young to control my magic.
Shadow:
She couldn't control it because she is incompatible. I learned last night that Chaos Magic has multiple alignments. If the Magical alignment is not compatible with your personality, you can't control it. Your alignment and Cozy Glows are not compatible in the least.
Discord:
I see. Well Anyhoo, Chaos Evolution is not allowed. I will teach you everything you need to know, even detail about Jack I am only allowed to tell.
Shadow:
Only allowed to tell? You mean he forbade you to tell certain things?
Discord:
That he did. So I really can't tell you everything.
Shadow:
Not even if I throw in a few of my Trademark Items like a crystal figurine of yourself as your Archer Character?
Discord:
(Proud Smile)
Already twisting my arm. You really are your Father's Son.
Shadow:
(Annoyed)
You…
(Defeated Sigh)
I need to get used to those types of comments. Well...can I ask you a few things now?
Discord:
Sorry but we need to get your lesson underway. We are getting late. But I will allow you to ask only 1 question with a simple and short answer. So choose wisely.
Shadow:
Who is really Jewel who happens to be my father's assistant?
To Be Continued...