Board Thread:Stories/@comment-26186871-20191011124555/@comment-26186871-20191019130120

Twilight:..Now that I think about it, I was forgetting the true message of the Elements. Even as they were there to guide me to the power of friendship, they became a distraction to it. I felt like we needed the Elements.. When that was never the point at all. When the real magic was inside of all of us the whole time.

Discord:Which is precisely why we planned its destruction. They already served their purpose.

Twilight:So, what about Tirek, Crysalis, and Cozy Glow?

Discord:Well.. Those are a bit more complex. But I do think you're ready to hear it. Though.. Perhaps we should update your friends on the matter as well. They deserve to know. It's about time for your Friendship Counsil anyways..

Rarity:So the Tree of Harmony being destroyed was intentional?

Fluttershy:He did it because he cared..

Discord:Let us travel forward a few weeks. Where you can see me.. tinkering with the barrier that Gusty created.

Twilight:..You're clearly making it weaker.

Discord:Weakining, tinkering, who cares? All that matters is how I was setting it up.

Twilight:How did nopony else see you?

Discord:I was at the top of Mt. Everhoof. Also, I might have participated in a little bit of .. trickery...

Twilight:So, what was the deal with that bell anyway? Didn't you know that you would be betrayed?

Discord:Of course I knew that! That was the plan!

Rainbow:Wait, you WANTED to get yourself betrayed? SERIOUSLY?!

Discord:Now, now, Rainbow.. I'm not finished.