Hey guys, I've been thinking about potential season 2 ideas, and especially about the possiblity of an 'Elements of Discord' angle. And I think I've come up with a good reason for why they might be created.
The evil magic that corrupted Luna (I'll just call it The Corruption) realises that after suffering two defeats at the hooves of the weilders of the Elements of Harmony, it'll ever get anywhere while they still stand. So it forges the Elements of Discord, to try and break up and break down the Mane Cast, and over the course of the season, recruits suitable weilders to use them. And here they are:
The Element of Deceit (counterpart to
A Js Honesty). A master theif, conartist and catburgler wanted up and down Equestria for the theift of
millions. Has over a dozen different aliases, and is a
Magnificent Bastard and
Master of Disguise of the highest orders. Gentlestallion theif, possibly with an upper class british accent (in his true guise, as he is
very good at adopting different personas). Complusive lair. Is tasked with ruining Sweet Apple Acres (possibly by emptying the Apple family's bank account) to break AJ's spirit, but can't bring themselves to do it (maybe he develops feelings for AJ?) and suffers at the hands of the corruption for it. Eventually repents, and turns himself in so as to wipe the slate clean.
The Element of Treachery (counterpart to Dash's Loyality). It's Gilda! Works as the mole for the bad guys. Comes back, pretending to have changed, and wanting back in Rainbow Dash's good books, but is setting her and the rest of the main cast up for an ambush and showdown. But, in the end, her loyality to Dash makes her do a
Face Heal Turn.
The Element of Misery (counterpart to Pinkie's Laughter). A sad, lonely, miserable little emo mare who can reduce full grown stallions to tears just by reciting a
really sad story. Sucks the joy and fun out of
everything so much it could be considered a superpower. Is tasked with turning Pinkie Pie into Pinkimena permanantly, and almost succeeds. But it dosn't work out as planned, and instead, Pinkie succeeds in making them smile for the first time.
Crowning Moment Of Heartwarmingensues.
The Element Of Greed (counterpart to Rarity's Generosity). A greedy, amoral, tighthooved
corrupt corporate executive/ treasure hunter who treats his workers like dirt. Hoards things just so others can't have them. An uncouth, ill mannered
Corrupt Hick. Also,
very ugly. Tasked with running Rarity out of business with their own, very cheap, designer clothes (possibly made in a hellish sweatshop type factory). But Rarity eventually gets through to them, and he repents. Turns to charitable causes as a result.
The Element Of Malice (counterpart to Fluttershy's Kindness). A vicious, sadistic bully who scares the hell out of
everyone. To counter Fluttershy's meekness and love of nature, they are a gaint
Boisterous Brusier and
Mad Scientist, surrounded by machines and technology. They are tasked with utterly crushing Ponyville into dust, possibly with the use of a gaint death machine. Eventually hurts one of Fluttershy's friends, and well, you saw what happened to the dragon and the cockatrice.

Cue cowering in the corner, sucking front hoof like a baby under the glare of Pyschoshy. Then it turns out that they had a crappy childhood, and all it takes is for Fluttershy to show them the first real act of Kindness they ever experienced to turn them around.
And leading the team is...Trixie! Wants fame and glory as
The Dragon. Is eventually possessed by the Corruption, becoming Trixie Moon! Takes the Elements of Harmony to save her. And then she finially eats some of that humble pie!
Now, unlike the Mane Cast, who are all close friends, none of the Elements of Discord really get along with each other. Instead, they work as lone operatives, working their good counterpart to try and break them down.
What do think of this idea. And should I make this a fanfic maybe?
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