There was a loud roar as the so-called car crested the top of the hill, soaring through the air for a second before crashing to the road, nearly bouncing its occupants out.

“Um, Discord?” Fluttershy asked with as nice of a tone as she could while clinging to dear life in the passenger seat of the strange contraption they were rocketing through Equestria in. “I know, um, that we’re all very hungry, and yes, Ivory Palace is very delicious, but I think that maybe going this far is, um, this is a teensy-weensy bit too extreme.”

“Very delicious?” Discord said, covering his heart with a claw in mock outrage while swerving to avoid a fallen log. “Ivory Palace is not merely delicious. They have the absolute best, the most wonderful, the most scrumptious hayburgers in all of Equestria! When you have a craving for them, absolutely nothing else will suffice.”

“He’s right, Shy,” Tree Hugger said from the back seat. “Their food has a type of energy to it, it’s hard to explain. Also they’re like, really tasty.”

Fluttershy bit her lip, glancing back at Tree Hugger before turning to Discord. “But, um, I know I don’t fully understand how a lot of your magic works, but couldn’t you just teleport us there, or summon the food instantly?”

“Oh, don’t be silly, Fluttershy” Discord cranked the wheel, sliding around a tight corner. “A late night food run like this is just as much about the experience as it the food. Who knows what kind of wacky misadventures we’ll have along the way?”

Tree Hugger nodded. “I don’t think I’ve ever traveled through the universe this fast before. I’m getting some great vibes from this ride.”

“I guess that makes sense,” Fluttershy said, sighing. “You said it’s close, right?”

Discord nodded. “That’s right. Not far at all. We’ll be there in a jiffy and get those delicious hayburgers, don’t you worry!”

As if on cue, there was a loud bang and the car lurched, twisting back and forth as Discord fought to keep it under control. When they finally managed to roll to a stop at the side of the road, he teleported behind the car.

“Oh dear. It looks like we’ve lost a tire. And I forgot to replace the spare!”

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Fluttershy slammed open the door to Ivory Palace.

A small filly took one look at her and screamed, running to hide behind her mother.

She limped her way towards the counter, bandages wrapped around one leg and her wings. Other ponies backed out of her way, letting her pass.

“Uh, can I help you, ma’am?” the pimply faced colt behind the counter asked.

Discord slinked into the building behind Fluttershy, his head bowed, wringing his hands together. “Look, Fluttershy, I—”

Fluttershy whipped her head around, snarling.

Discord shrunk back with a whimper.

“I’ll have eighty four mini hay-sliders, five large fries, and three cherry colas.”

“Um, can I have the same, but with diet colas instead? They have like, way less chemicals,” Tree Hugger said, sporting an eyepatch.

Some time later, the trio sat around the veritable mountain of food, and Fluttershy immediately dug in, stuffing her face with the hunger of a rabid beast.

“Look, Fluttershy,” Discord began, rubbing at the back of his head. “I’m really sorry for everything that happened. I just wanted us to have a fun little adventure, and I guess things got a little out of hand. Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?”

Fluttershy held up a hoof as she chewed, swallowed, then washed it down with her drink. “I think,” she said, looking over at Discord, tears streaming down her eyes, “you already have. Sweet Celestia, this is the tastiest thing I’ve ever eaten in my life.”

Discord perked up, grinning. “You mean it? So I was right all along, well that’s just wonderful, I—”

Fluttershy shot him a harsh glare, and he shrunk back again, zipping his mouth shut. “Don’t push it, Discord.”

She pushed a small plate of hayburgers towards the draconequus, stuffing another into her mouth.

“Shut up and eat.”