Lock Light wasn't always an alicorn. He wasn't always King Sombra's son. He didn't always have White Lightning as a brother. But Lock Light was always true to himself.

Come dear reader, and step into a story of trust. A story of love. A story of betrayal, Step into the story of Lock Light, the Liberator of the Crystal Empire!

Long Description from Nanashi_Jones

Original artwork by Fantazyme from Devian Art

This story is a sequel to Son of Shadows

While celebrating their victory over the Umbrum, a mysterious enemy from the distant past returns and makes a declaration of war. This enemy, long forgotten by Ponykind, wields a disturbing power that even the element-bearers cannot withstand. The task thus falls to Midnight Shard, Flurry Heart and the children of harmony to take up their parents' mantle.

(Shout out to my friend, Eeveewhite - once again, for letting me use her OC's)

A new born foal causes an uproar in the Crystal Empire, when it is discovered that he bears the horn of King Sombra. Princess Cadence wants to raise the foal as her own, but Shining Armor is weary of the baby colt.

Sombra was not always the heartless ruler that ruled the Crystal empire with an iron hoof. He once had friends, a home, a lover...
But his thirst for knowledge and power led him down a dangerous road.

By chance or the powers that be, Sombra is deemed worthy of a second chance to correct a thousand year old mistake. History ignores intentions however, only recording actions. Can Sombra find a way to bring peace to his heart and those he cares for, or will the darkness from his past consume him?

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Inspired by StasySolitude's animation. (Watch to provide a bit of clarity/backstory!)
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Art by StasySolitude for this fic;
Chapter 8 Picture:
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After the Umbrum's defeat, Sombra and Radiant Hope set out to find the shards of Princess Amore, but the former King is still tormented by guilt. Along the way, he and Hope grow closer - even starting a family. Along the way, Sombra discovers that the journey of redemption is never easy, but that the destination makes it worth it.

(Picture belongs to Eeveewhite97 on DeviantArt, who gave me the inspiration for this.)

EDIT: Now with a sequel!