Every citizen of the Crystal Empire seemed to go through memory loss after the 1,000 years banishment. What if King Sombra did as well?

History is a funny thing--so easily twisted to fit the one pony's opinion, and then that opinion can become widespread, now viewed as unchangeable fact.
The Crystal Empire is one prime example of that. It is very different from what everypony thinks to this day...

(Part of the Eponaverse)

Inspired by the Symphonic Metal Opera by L-Train

Many thanks to my (very patient ) proofreader, The Sound of Loneliness!

Princess Luna's daughter, Dawn, has one simple wish for her birthday that is anything but simple to grant. She wants to see her father. Problem is, he was banished for 1,000 years and despite her insisting he is not a bad pony and that there is still good in him, she may never get the chance to find out. How can a mother who is also a demi-Goddess and Princess of Equestria bear the weight of refusing her child's deepest, most fervent wish, especially when she was the one who had to destroy him in the first place?

Cover art by Oriana-jua. Thank you for letting me use the beautiful piece of artwork that inspired this story.

Searching for any records King Sombra may have left behind, Twilight learned of the shadowy king's tragic past. However, she also discovered his horn, in which his mind and remaining power were contained. Determined to learn how to use his Dark Magic for Good, Twilight brought Sombra back to Ponyville with her. After all, what could he possibly do as a horn? ...Or will he stay that way?

Edited by Darth Vendar and Myrkur
Inspired by Issue #1 of FIENDship is Magic
Gore tag just to be safe.

Edit 06/15/23: Now in the top 2K stories on the site, by rating! Thank you all!

Marik develops an evil and needlessly complex scheme to send all of the main characters (and Tristan) to a new show, but it backfires when he is sent there with them. Now the heroes must save Equestria from Marik's evil and get back home. Come on! There aren't even any trading cards in Equestria!

There is a Tropes page for this fic here: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/FanFic/ScrewTheMagicIHaveFriendship

Yugioh Characters appearing in this fan fiction (in order of whatever I feel like):
-Seto Kaiba
-Mokuba
-Shadi
-Unnamed hair guy
-Yugi Moto and Yami
-Joey Wheeler
-Tea Gardner
-Tristan Timothy Taylor
-Marik Ishtar and Melvin
-Duke Devlin

With guest appearances from:
-Yugi's Grandfather
-The Dark Master Zorc
-Bakura and Florence
-Maximillion Pegasus
-The Great and Powerful Dartz
-Rafael
-Valon
-Alister

This story is a sequel to Luna's Tryst

Celestia fears she is losing her sister and worries how she could defend Equestria should a combined attack come from Sombra and Nightmare Moon.

It is time to build an alliance and one trusted pony comes to mind above all others, but does her longing for Twilight run deeper than just protecting Equestria?

This story can be continued further to its conclusion at Catharsis.

This story is a sequel to Celestia's Alliance

Sombra and Luna are settled in the Castle of the Two Sisters and Celestia, mistrustful of her former enemy's motives has allied herself with Twilight, preparing for the worst.

Then, one morning the moon won't set ...

This is the final episode in the five part Luna's Bump series.

This story is a sequel to Luna's Foal

Luna’s filly was taking more of her mother’s time and Celestia’s reluctance to accept the father was driving a wedge between the Royal sisters.

When Equestria finds itself under attack the sisters must act, but can they pull together or will bitterness divide them?

This story can be continued further to Celestia's Alliance.

This story is a sequel to Luna's Bump

Princess Luna is having her foal.

The best medical staff are at hoof to ensure a safe delivery that can be celebrated across Equestria, but there is one more surprise left.

This story can be continued further to Luna's Tryst.

Princess Luna is going to have a foal, and the big day isn’t far away.

With little time left before the young one arrives, she finds herself having to cope with the realities of carrying a foal inside her as well as confronting all those issues that only an expectant alicorn can ever fully understand.

Now a brilliant dramatic reading by the wonderful Agent Fluffy!
Thank you so very much!

This can be read as a stand-alone story or continued to its sequel Luna's Foal.

Please note: The artwork is not mine, but one of my favorite ever pictures of Luna. It was created by the very talented Adlynh and I will take it down if the artist requests.