My brain switched tracks... · 4:38am Aug 2nd, 2016
Would any of you be interested in a King Sombra story? It's from King Sombra's perspective upon returning a third time:
"Release me this instant, purple alicorn!" I shouted, struggling against my frozen bindings to the floor.
"How about you stay awhile and listen, King Smokey?" The dragon snarked back to me, crossing his claws in front of his chest and looking smug.
I'm not going anywhere. I thought, At least they haven't blasted me back into oblivion like the last time I incarnated.
"Speak." I barked at them, annoyed.
The purple alicorn cleared her throat, using her magic to lift an official looking letter in front of my face as she read aloud from memory.
Dear Princess Twilight Sparkle,
It has come to my attention that dark magics are coalescing to the north of the Crystal Empire. I can only imagine the last time such magics were used, and immediately thought of King Sombra.
Really? Only me. What, is there some ban on dark magic?
I am requesting that you investigate this matter personally with the assistance of whomever you deem fit. However, as Sombra is known to possess powerful mind magics, you must bring only those absolutely crucial in dealing with him. We cannot risk losing all of the Elements of Harmony to him, were he to escape.
Hmmph. At least they're correct to worry. I would've already attempted such a thing were it not for these blasted bindings on my hooves and the magic null-ring on my horn.
Please keep this task a secret, as rumors spreading of King Sombra's return would only create a panic.
I trust you completely,
Princess Cadance of the Crystal Empire
There's another alicorn I didn't know about? What, are they breeding like rabbits now or something? Let me guess, I'll walk outside and all unicorns will have ascended into alicorns! The nerve of it.
"Hey, Crystal lover. You there?" The dragon asked, waving a claw too close to my face for comfort. I snarled in reply, and succeeded in startling it. "Well, he's all yours, Twilight." it shrugged after regaining its composure.
"I have an offer for you, King Sombra." She announced without any malice or sarcasm. This perked my interest. Certainly I was in no present position to overpower an Alicorn, but in my prime It had taken both Celestia and Luna to overthrow me.
This was still very irritating and demeaning however. With that at the forefront of my thoughts, I glowered and replied, "Fine. Speak your peace, Princess Twilight."
I can be perfectly nasty if I want to be. I've died twice and earned every right to be bitter.
"Learn how to be a nice pony and make friends, or be banished again." was her ultimatum.
I looked at her skeptically. Seriously? What are you, the Princess of Friendship?
"It is my duty as the Princess of Friendship to give everypony or otherwise a second chance for peace." She continued, quite proud of herself from the looks of it.
I rolled my eyes. Figures. I tempted fate with that one, didn't I? She was staring expectantly at me, and breaking my hooves free had proven fruitless. With an excellent ability for acting, I heaved a defeated sigh. "Very well, Sparkle. I will try this your way." If anything was going to go my way, this fool would instantly believe me and hop around like an escaped lunatic.
Sparkle then looked at me suspiciously, flicking her eyes between myself and my present situation. "I think you're lying."
Drat. I guess I can only tempt fate so many times, then. "Fine, Sparkle. I am serious this time."
The suspicious looks continued.
Then she pulled books from her saddlebags, still glancing at me in suspicion.
She also spoke in hushed tones with her dragon accomplice, still giving me looks. My hooves were starting to freeze.
"Listen, Sparkle Princess of Friendship and Happiness, my body is starting to remind me of its mortality. Can we proceed before the heat death of the universe?" I grumbled.
sounds like could be interesting.
Or a third… or a fourth.