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Lopoddity — The Thinking Tree

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Published: 2014-11-10 03:35:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 163232; Favourites: 4155; Downloads: 0
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    “…It’s a tree.”

    Discord chuckled at his daughter’s disappointed face. Every afternoon, Pandora would bolt straight home from the Ponyville schoolhouse for their daily lessons in chaos. Last week, he had teleported the two of them to the bottom of the ocean to hunt for the lost kingdom of Marelantis. They hadn’t found the city, but they had found an angry kraken, and Twilight had been less than thrilled when Discord had finally brought their daughter home for dinner, the two of them giggling and covered in squid ink.

    Today, Discord had taken his young charge to the outskirts of Ponyville, where he had summoned an enormous purple tree that looked for all the world like it belonged in a Dr. HorseSheuss story-book.

    " My, my, what an astute observation. Perhaps if you do get a cutie mark someday, it’ll be in detective work. " He teased. Pandora’s face soured. Snickering, he ruffled her hair fondly.

    "This isn’t your average tree, my dear. It’s ancient, and imbued with the very cosmic force of chaos itself! Also, the bark is grape-flavored." He demonstrated by snapping off a bit of violet bark and proceeding to gnaw it.

    "What you are looking at, Panny, is my very own, private thinking tree." Discord said grandly, purple crumbs flying from his mouth.

    "Private? Nopony else is allowed up there? Not even Mom? Or Auntie Fluttershy? " Discord could see Pandora’s eyes starting to glitter with curiosity. So very much like her mother.

    "Nopony. Only draconequii." He whispered conspiratorially. Pandora barely restrained a little squeak of excitement. Discord grinned.

    "Race you to the top."

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How the heck did i forget to post this, i finished this like two weeks ago

Headcanon:
Discord’s thinking tree grew from a seed given to him by his old mentor, Starswirl the Bearded, so that “the boy would always have a quiet place to think. That boy could stand to do more thinking.”




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Comments: 182

nikuchanprime [2014-11-14 21:05:48 +0000 UTC]

D'aaaawwwwww. Look at Daddycord lookin' all stoic and awesome. And Panny! I just want to squeeze her and never let go.

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SonicMila [2014-11-14 18:10:18 +0000 UTC]

omg so awesome i am picturing my oc there 2 why u so awesome at drawing discord (but i think you forgot the tooth

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PonyDrawer22 In reply to ??? [2014-11-13 19:42:56 +0000 UTC]

awsomee!!!!

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Siansaar In reply to ??? [2014-11-13 03:29:38 +0000 UTC]

Ohh, this is really cool. I love the calming colours. And the composition. And the anatomical details on Discord (that lizard foot especially <3). And the way Pandora is squished up to her daddy. And...everything. Gah!
Edit: And the description! Haha damnit. Sorry, bit tired

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Lopoddity In reply to Siansaar [2014-11-13 04:05:00 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, thank you so much! <3

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SnivelGriffoon [2014-11-13 00:57:09 +0000 UTC]

I love Pandora's expression.

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E-M-E-R-L In reply to ??? [2014-11-12 19:13:49 +0000 UTC]

she is totally daddies little girl :3 so cute

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GUILLE832 In reply to ??? [2014-11-11 21:30:58 +0000 UTC]

Well, I couldn´t expect from the god of chaos to be a monotonous father. Here we have this piece of cuteness, then they´ll throw a tornado at the population, and possibly next Pandora will try to overthrow him. Discord will laugh and invite her to some milkshakes.

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Nun2artzy [2014-11-11 02:50:01 +0000 UTC]

"So....whatcha thinkin' about?"

"Iunno. Chaos stuff."

"Oh..."

"..."

"..."

"...Can I have another juice box?"

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XxDANIxX4 In reply to ??? [2014-11-11 01:00:00 +0000 UTC]

God damn you!,you've turned me!now i can't help but ship TwiCord,it's just so goddamn adorabru!!! /)*3*(\

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Lopoddity In reply to XxDANIxX4 [2014-11-11 01:33:08 +0000 UTC]

Give in to the ship!

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newflutterpie In reply to Lopoddity [2016-04-15 23:33:00 +0000 UTC]

Nah. Maybe later.

(I know this is old and wasn't for me but I wanted to respond anyway haha.)

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Bumpedjunk [2014-11-11 00:31:37 +0000 UTC]

Who's the kid's mother?


Nvm, found it in the sidebar.

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TooCliched In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 22:22:12 +0000 UTC]

Note to self: Buy extra hearts, my d'awwww meter broke!  

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Marie-Scalereader [2014-11-10 21:48:02 +0000 UTC]

I wonder what'll happen to Pandora and Discord once they outlive nearly everypony? Well taking in account Twilight doesn't get the long Alicorn lifespan. What I mean even though they are pretty Chaotic and wild, everyone has their moments. 

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Lopoddity In reply to Marie-Scalereader [2014-11-10 22:08:06 +0000 UTC]

Oofah. That's some sad stuff you're talking about. Especially since I haven't worked out if Pandora and Twilight are actually immortal, or just long-lived. Either way there's sad times ahead for everybody. I can see Pandora realizing one day that Cupcake won't live forever and desperately trying to cast an immortality spell on Cupcake and hysterically crying buckets and Cupcake would just roll her eyes

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Redfields In reply to Lopoddity [2014-11-11 12:22:35 +0000 UTC]

You could always make "Chaos need balance" theory and make only 1 avatar of chaos possible in Equestria. That way Discord would lose his immortality and give it to his first child. He didnt know that because he never had children and he didnt remmeber his parents when they gave him their chaos power. He would still had his powers but now he would slowly age, probably same way as alicorn Twilight. Of course this still leave Pandora alone as the new Discord until she get pregnant but at least it doesnt make a scenario where Draconequuses multiply for infinity. After few generations the results would be tragic not to mention they would overpopulate the planet in few generations xD

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Lopoddity In reply to Redfields [2014-11-11 16:46:09 +0000 UTC]

 That was actually my main theory-Discord is immortal because he is the avatar of Chaos, Pandora is not. He could, if he chose to, transfer ownership of his power and immortality to Pandora, guaranteeing his own eventual death. As an adult, Pandora challenges him to magic duels for the title "Master of Chaos", all the time, but she doesn't really understand what would happen if she won. I can see them having a long, sad conversation about this one day, with Pan realizing either she will outlive her father as the new avatar of Chaos, or he will outlive her.

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Marie-Scalereader In reply to Lopoddity [2014-11-10 23:10:32 +0000 UTC]

Take your time, she's your character. Curiosity always follows me.

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KuroNeko369 [2014-11-10 17:53:21 +0000 UTC]

AWW! Discord being a daddy!

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StormdancerGryphon In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 17:30:45 +0000 UTC]

That's a lovely piece of work, very nice.

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Discord73 In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 16:40:05 +0000 UTC]

OK THATS IT IM A DISCOLIGHT SHPPER NOW

because this I just way to beautiful  

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Siarnaq21 In reply to Discord73 [2014-11-12 02:45:51 +0000 UTC]

That... sounds so much better than Twicord.  I can't believe I never thought of that.

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Lopoddity In reply to Discord73 [2014-11-10 21:51:12 +0000 UTC]

 Yes, good! Search your feelings, you know Twicord is the truth!

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Discord73 In reply to Lopoddity [2014-11-12 18:28:04 +0000 UTC]

Because I usually ship fluttercord, but I like twicord is kinda better

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sixteen6stars In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 14:01:31 +0000 UTC]

look at her

and that little box of apple juice

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Lopoddity In reply to sixteen6stars [2014-11-10 21:52:16 +0000 UTC]

XD Quite a few people are pointing out the juicebox

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Redfields In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 12:47:26 +0000 UTC]

We see a lot of Discord/Pandora and Tiwlight/Pandora chemistry and bonding but theres very little of Discord/Twilight. Are they separated or something? They seem distant.

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Lopoddity In reply to Redfields [2014-11-10 15:21:30 +0000 UTC]

You're right, I should draw them together more. In the meantime, have this: chaostheoryandcookies.tumblr.c…

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Redfields In reply to Lopoddity [2014-11-10 15:46:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you xD
I would love to see Twilight express some love toward Discord and Discord toward Twilight, after all they managed to have a kid and im guessing it wasn't an accident xD

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Lopoddity In reply to Redfields [2014-11-10 21:48:18 +0000 UTC]

 Okay. I'll put "lovey-dovey twicord" on my to-draw list

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Redfields In reply to Lopoddity [2014-11-10 22:03:26 +0000 UTC]

That's sweet xD
Have you read that fanfiction based on your universe?
www.fimfiction.net/story/22651…

I thought it was very adorable and Twilight/Discord interaction was very cute. Discord taking care of Pandora and then giving Twilight a massage while she work on some papers and then flirting with her ;D

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Lopoddity In reply to Redfields [2014-11-10 22:27:26 +0000 UTC]

 Pfft, I've read that fic like a billion times. It's so funny and charming. XD

Oooh, I love the Twilight/Discord scene at the end. That's kinda how I depict them, with Discord being the big flirt and Twilight being the snarky one.

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Redfields In reply to Lopoddity [2014-11-11 02:18:44 +0000 UTC]

hehe yeah, like an old couple that would get snarky with eachother in public but also would get intimate and cute when alone xD

Its way different than fluttercord where Fluttershy is always nice and submissive or to shy to object and different than Dislestia where Celestia is always patronising him even when alone.
I imagine Twilight being dominating when she wants to while also often give Discord upper hand and freedom

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Lopoddity In reply to Redfields [2014-11-11 03:09:39 +0000 UTC]

Exactly. I am in agreement with all of those words you wrote. XD

People are reluctant to ship Twicord because their dynamic is pretty belligerent and full of conflict. It's really hard to write a relationship between them in a way that feels plausible. But I see the possibility for rivalry, snarky banter, terrible, clumsy flirting and just two dorks being dorks in love

Fluttercord and Dislestia are fun too, each have their own merit, and I ship them to a lesser degree.

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CastoroChiaro In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 09:54:30 +0000 UTC]

Agghhh I can't get over how peaceful this is, from how Discord is lazily draped over a branch to little Pandora just sippin' away on her juicebox. The little blurb just adds to the overwhelming cuteness.

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Lopoddity In reply to CastoroChiaro [2014-11-10 15:24:53 +0000 UTC]

XD Thanks! The weather where I live has been so gorgeous and tranquil, it inspired me to do this. Love me some cloudless blue skies.

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KisaraDoesArt16 In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 09:34:58 +0000 UTC]

i love this. this is so beautiful !

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Lopoddity In reply to KisaraDoesArt16 [2014-11-10 15:32:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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KisaraDoesArt16 In reply to Lopoddity [2014-11-10 15:42:40 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome ^^
i really really love it !
do you do point comisions maybe owo ?

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Lopoddity In reply to KisaraDoesArt16 [2014-11-10 21:49:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

Sorry, I don't do point commissions.

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KisaraDoesArt16 In reply to Lopoddity [2014-11-10 21:53:16 +0000 UTC]

awwww ok >.<
i really wanted a pic from you ;W;

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Greviouss In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 09:14:52 +0000 UTC]

She's super cute. 

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Egeskjold In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 09:03:25 +0000 UTC]

So sweet and beautiful and nice and calming and and and... just lovely! :3

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Lopoddity In reply to Egeskjold [2014-11-10 15:17:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Shochu-Tachi In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 07:57:56 +0000 UTC]

anyone reminded of that moment between simba and mufasa? you know that, "everything the light touches" scene? i am instantly reminded of that and i love this scene here. 

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Lopoddity In reply to Shochu-Tachi [2014-11-10 15:17:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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kyuubinaruto18 In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 07:29:11 +0000 UTC]

Pandora is just too cute in this pic!

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Sire-Sword In reply to ??? [2014-11-10 06:55:10 +0000 UTC]

Every time you somehow manage to make Pandora more adorable, I love it.

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Lopoddity In reply to Sire-Sword [2014-11-10 15:13:54 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks! XD

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