Grogar's ancient machinations finally come together as he leads the Legion of Doom against Canterlot. Chrysalis, Tirek, and Cozy Glow want to rule for themselves, however, and intend to betray him as soon as it's convenient. Can Applejack, Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash save Equestria?

Other significant characters: Spike, Starlight Glimmer, Sunburst, Trixie, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Princess Cadance, Shining Armor, Student/Young Six. Spoiler characters: Windigos, Mean Twilight Sparkle, King Sombra.

Author's note: I decided to rewrite episodes S9E24 and S9E25 as if Grogar were real and the finale were a four-parter. This story takes everything up to and including S9E23 as canon, and took inspiration from a huge variety of sources, including the finale trailer (though it does not strictly hold canon to the trailer).

I give my deep, heartfelt thanks my kind editors and prereaders, as well as the lovely anons on /mlp/ where I've been posting the first draft. My deepest thanks of all go to triq267, who's been helping me at every stage of the story with ideas and advice.

Featured 1/6/2020, and again 1/14/2020, 8/3/2020, 9/17/2020, 10/3/2021, and 10/25/221! Thank you guys!

King Sombra has been defeated once again. Once Grogar resurrects him the second time, Sombra is forced to be a permanent member of the Legion of Doom. Although Chrysalis, Tirek, and Cozy Glow do not quite like Sombra, they do what they can to make Sombra a member due to Grogar’s forceful biddings. However, as Sombra starts to know the three villains personally, his perspective starts to somewhat change.

(This is set after “The Beginning of the End” part 2 MLP:FIM Season 9 episode 2)

Twilight and her friends have been defeated, Friendship has been forgotten, and the trio of Tirek, Chrysalis, and Cozy Glow are the undisputed rulers of Equestria...with the exception of the Windigos.

As the war drags on, and tyranny begins to lose it's appeal, the three tyrants begin wonder: Was it really worth it? And if it wasn't, what can we do to make things right?

Equestria is at War.

The remnants of an Enemy once thought vanquished returns and has brought all of Equestria to it's knees. After two years of fighting, the battle to decide the fate of Ponyville will soon begin.

As she mentally prepares herself for upcoming assault. Rainbow Dash decides to have a conversation with a pony whom just a few years ago was the sworn enemy of Equestria.

It was a Question that has been burning in her mind for a very long time.

"Sombra, Why did you join the Royal Guard?"

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Well here is my second story. This idea has been brewing within my mind for a long time. I have searched all over but I've never seen a story that had King Sombra with this concept so I decided I would try my hand at it. Hope you all enjoy!

Also this is NOT related to my previous story 'Just Close you Eyes' in anyway. This story is completely separate.

Artwork by the awesome AiriniBlock