//------------------------------// // Chapter Five: A Pesky Little Bugger // Story: Sombra and Flurry Heart’s Weird Adventure // by Badguy400 //------------------------------// The sun started to rise above the heavens; shining ever so brightly across the morning sky. The light from the sun shone across and above the windows of the school; bringing light, and brightness into the once dark; yet not so empty dorm rooms of the school. Flurry Heart and King Sombra were still asleep; having just been wiped out from Cozy’s trials the day before. Meanwhile, Discord and Cozy Glow were just about to wake up the two for themselves, when suddenly they see a being that they thought they would never have to see again until now... . “Mmm. So much love from those two”, Chrysalis thought to herself; “I can’t wait to salvage this moment.” But just as she was about to feed, Flurry Heart woke up, and started screaming at what she saw. This made King Sombra become jolted awake, and was looking around; unaware at first of the threat before them. As soon as he regained his composure; he saw that the queen of changelings was just about to pounce on them, and feed off of them of their love. But; just before the two were attacked; Discord and Cozy Glow tackled Chrysalis, and binded her with one of the blankets from the top of the bunk bed that Sombra and Flurry Heart were sleeping in. Sombra got up and approached the queen with a magic dagger in his shadow like arm. As soon as he approached the Queen; he demanded; “so; Chrysalis; we meet again. I have a few questions for you, and you’re gonna answer them truthfully; got it?” Chrysalis attempted to break free, but it was no use; as the blanket that binded her was too strong to be broken out of. Sombra then got up close to her face, and asked her the first question. “So.. tell me; what are you doing here?” Chrysalis thought for a moment, before replying; “I was hungry, and looking for something to eat. So when I saw a pink like aura near the school; I knew that there’s love to be fed off of from someone... . But I never knew that it would be you two that I’m gonna feed off of.” He was glaring at her for a moment, before backing off of her, but still keeping an eye on her for just in case. “Second question: how did you get free?” Sombra demanded. Chrysalis thought for another second, before replying once more; “I don’t know. Last time I remembered, I was set in stone with Tirek and Cozy Glow. But when I was freed, I saw that Cozy was freed too, but not Tirek.” Sombra glared at her again, but then stopped afterwards. He then asked; “final question. Who freed you?” Chrysalis got a bit nervous, and said; “I don’t know about that either. I just know that I was freed, and that’s it. Honest.” This made Sombra get angry, and he raised his voice saying; “yeah right. Likely story. I bet that it was you that freed yourself somehow.” Chrysalis shook her head in anticipation, but then paused and asked; “well what about you? How did you get back to normal? Like; how did you reform yourself back into Equestria?” All eyes are now on King Sombra. He took a breath, then replied; “I’m King Sombra: King of Shadows. When I’m defeated, I’m never really gone. After all; Sombra is just pony Latin for shadow you know. Which means that I’m part shadow; as well as being part pony. Does that answer your question?” Chrysalis gulped in nervousness, and silently nodded in agreement. All three; even Flurry; were looking at King Sombra with slight shock and horror; not knowing that he can reform himself anytime he wants to; mainly because he’s part shadow. They all didn’t know it, but now they do. The room was eerily silent; until Flurry Heart broke the silence, and said; “I’m hungry”, while clutching her belly. Sombra sighed, and then said; “cmon kid. Let’s go to the cafeteria, and see if there’s anything for you to eat. After all; eating only cookies is not good for you; okay?” Flurry Heart nodded, and then Sombra continued by saying; “I’m hungry too. So let’s go. However..” he turned to Chrysalis, and said; “you’re coming with us, and staying with us until further notice. In the meantime; you need to eat too, so let’s go. Oh and if you do anything rash, then I’ll personally imprison you into stone myself; got it?” She nodded, and he continued again; “alright. Now that that’s in order, let’s go eat some breakfast. But first we need to get ready for the day.” They all agreed, and then went to their respective bathrooms to tidy themselves up, and get ready for the day. Discord and Cozy Glow went into their bathroom to brush their teeth, and fix their manes. Discord however, was filing his horns since he doesn’t seem to have a mane of his own; just horns. Flurry Heart was in the bathroom with Sombra and Chrysalis; attempting to brush her teeth on her own; since she was only four, and was also being trained for proper hygiene; as well as potty training. Meanwhile, Sombra was trying to help Chrysalis get ready for the day by helping her brush her teeth. Chrysalis was moving her head away each time, and then stopped and started saying; “I’ve already gotten ready back in the Everfree Forest, so I’m good.” Sombra stopped, and then shrugged as he then cleaned up the toothbrush that he was using to try and help Chrysalis get ready for the day. After all three were finished, they went to the cafeteria to go and get something for breakfast. Meanwhile, Sombra was brushing his teeth, and looking at the mirror so that he can see Chrysalis’s reflection so that way he can keep an eye on her. Chrysalis frowned in slight annoyance, and asked; “do you really have to keep me here? I mean, we’re all villains; except Flurry Heart. So why don’t we just ditch her, and try going to the empire ourselves?” Sombra paused, spitted out the toothpaste in the sink, and then said; “We can’t. Because firstly, I have a job to do, and it’s to protect my enemy: Princess Flurry Heart. Secondly, she’s just a toddler you know? So not a chance. Thirdly, if I succeed, then everypony will trust me, and then I will no longer be hunted and captured. Lastly, even if we could, we still can’t; albiet the possibility that not only Flurry Heart will be attacked by yetis from out of nowhere, but us as well.” Chrysalis then blinked, and said; “alright”, before looking down at the ground to wait for Sombra to move on. Once Sombra was finished, he picked up Chrysalis, and carried her to the cafeteria to join the others while she was still binded by the blanket she was wrapped in. Discord and Cozy Glow were eating some toast and eggs because they cooked their own food. Meanwhile, Flurry Heart was hungry, and was busy fighting her urges to spoil breakfast by eating one of her cookies. Just then, she saw Sombra carrying Chrysalis, and flew towards him to ask impatiently; “where were you? I was hungry. And... I don’t know how to cook.“ Sombra sighed, patted Flurry on the head, and said; “sorry kid, but I was making sure that I too get ready for the day. And to keep an eye on this villainous queen over here”, he gestured to Chrysalis; which made her hiss and scoff at him. He then continued; “so kid, what’re you hungry for? We have orange juice, hay hash browns, eggs, and some toast. What would you like?” Before Flurry Heart could answer, Chrysalis interrupted her, and said; “I would like some toast please.” Sombra gave Chrysalis a scowl before turning back to Flurry Heart, sighed, and then asked; “and you, kid? What do you like to eat?” Flurry Heart thought for a minute, then said; “orange juice and toast, please.” Sombra nodded, and said; “coming right up”, before setting Chrysalis down at a distant table so she won’t interfere with the others’ breakfast time, or try to sneak in some bites from the others’ food. While Sombra was busy cooking some food for himself, Chrysalis, and Flurry Heart, Flurry walked up to Chrysalis, sat next to her, and asked; “so, you’re back huh? Why do you like to feed off of love from us? Can’t you share it?” This made Chrysalis get a little angry, and raised her voice by saying; “I would if my hive haven’t betrayed me thanks to your excuse of an aunt.” Flurry Heart got teary eyed of that statement, which made Chrysalis sigh, and then lowered her voice by saying; “look kid. Your aunt seemed nice as a villain, but since she made my hive betray me as a hero of sorts, I’ve decided to hate your aunt and loathe her as a result, understand?” Flurry nodded, and wiped the tears from her eyes. “Owkay”, said Flurry while shuffling in her seat from herself almost crying. Chrysalis sighed again, and then said; “relax kid. At least you have my old friend; or should I say, ‘old ally’ to protect you, right?” Flurry Heart nodded, and then Chrysalis continued; “right. So if you’re feeling down, or if you’re in danger, then I’m sure that he can help you. Okay?” Flurry nodded again, and then smiled. Chrysalis smiled also, and then whispered into Flurry’s ear; “if it makes you feel any better, I kinda wanted in on this quest too. But I don’t know how to break it to him.” Just then, Sombra placed all three of their plates in front of them, and said; “you’re in. But you have to gain my trust first before I can allow you to join us, okay?” Chrysalis blushed, and nodded in agreement. “Alright”, Sombra said before sitting down next to Flurry Heart; “let’s dig in.” After all five of them finished their breakfast, they went back to their dorms to gather up their stuff. But before they can leave, Flurry turned to Sombra, and asked him; “wait, is she really coming with us? Cuz I don’t know if it’s a good idea. I mean, what if she were to betray us, and kidnap me for herself?” Sombra blinked, and then said while petting Flurry’s head; “relax buddy, Chrysalis isn’t gonna hurt you. And if she does, or escapes with you, then I will keep you safe, and imprison Chrysalis into stone as I’ve stated before, okay?” Flurry Heart nodded, and said; “okay”, before going to their bunk, and gathering up her stuff. Meanwhile, Sombra turned to Chrysalis while gathering his stuff, and asked; “so, since you’re coming with us, aren’t you gonna get ready?” Before she can answer, Flurry tugged on Sombra’s cape, and said; “I need to go potty.” Sombra stopped for a minute, then said; “alright. Let me take you to the bathroom, and then I’ll get my stuff ready, okay? Let me know when you’re done, and I’ll help you out, alright?” Flurry Heart nodded, and raised her hooves. Sombra picked her up, and carried her to the bathroom. He then sat Flurry down to where the bathroom was, (also known as “the potty”,) and turned to leave. But before he did, he turned back and asked; “need anything else before I leave you be?” Flurry nodded and gestured him to leave. Sombra laughed for a bit, and said; “alright then, just let me know when you’re done.” Flurry nodded, and then waited for Sombra to leave. He then closed the door so Flurry can have some privacy. Once that was taken care of, he then turned to Chrysalis, and asked again; “aren’t you gonna get ready?” She thought for a minute, then frowned, and said; “I don’t have any stuff to bring for the trip. And even if I did, they wouldn’t be useful anyways. I used to have a lot of food, drinks, and weapons for my trip. But when I was at the edge of the Everfree Forest, I was ambushed by the yetis, and then had my stuff demolished by them. After that, they left, and now all my stuff was gone; even my plush teddy bear.” This made Sombra blink in surprise, and he asked; “you had a plush teddy bear?” Chrysalis nodded with a blush of embarrassment. He then continued by asking; “why? Why did you need a teddy bear? Aren’t you a little old for that?” Chrysalis blushed, and then said; “yeah. But it keeps me calm through all the tough times you know? I mean, you used to have one before you decided to take on the Crystal Empire by yourself; remember?” Sombra blinked again, and then said; “yeah.. I did. But that was a long time ago. I don’t need it anymore.” Chrysalis nodded in content, and then said; “well, if you want, we can get a new one for ourselves after this quest, right?” Sombra nodded, but said; “maybe. But I don’t think I will. I’ll be fine, I promise.” Chrysalis asked; “you sure?” Sombra replied; “I will, don’t worry. I mean cmon, I’m a villain too you know? I can’t just keep myself occupied with anything soft and plushy, am I right?” Chrysalis nodded again in agreement, and then said; “alright”, before turning away to look out the window. “Just, let me know okay? I could use a partner in this quest, alright?” Sombra nodded, then said; “alright, but we’re technically all partners here. So I wouldn’t worry about it, it’s okay.” Sombra then approached Chrysalis and smiled at her. He then said; “if you want, we can have a family together one day you know? If you want to that is. I’m not rushing you.” Chrysalis nodded again with a smile, and then said; “okay”, before looking back at the window. Sombra was gonna go back to get his stuff prepared, when he heard Flurry say something from the bathroom; “I’m finished. You can help me out now.” Sombra turned to the bathroom door, and said; “okay, one minute.” Before he can open the door, Chrysalis stopped him in his tracks, and said; “you know what? I think I can hold you up on that offer, if you’re up to it that is, you know?” Chrysalis said with a smile. Sombra then smiled back, and said; “I am. I’ll be sure to let you know, okay? But first, we gotta get this little princess back to her homeland, alright?” Chrysalis smiled again, and said; “okay”, before stepping aside to let Sombra into the bathroom so he can help Flurry Heart out of there, and for her to wash her hooves before getting prepared to leave with them. After all five successfully gotten everything ready, Flurry Heart was smiling that she went to the bathroom like a big filly, and that she was glad that Sombra helped her out; albeit to his disgust, and slight uncomfortableness. Regardless, he was proud also that his archenemy was growing up, and of course learning all the basics; including personal hygiene, and what to do in potty training; which also includes, flushing the toilet when finished, and washing her hooves afterwards. Discord and Cozy Glow were also smiling; since not only did they get ready for the trip ahead, but also that they were starting to become best friends too. And not to mention that Cozy also went to the bathroom like a big filly; since after all, even though she’s villainous, she is also a little filly who has basic needs too, and or training as well. As soon as all five of them went to meet at the front door, Sombra went up and asked; “so, since everyone is ready, are we missing anything? Or do any of y’all need to use the restroom as well before leaving?” Everyone shook their heads, but Discord raised his claw and asked; “can I go before leaving? I forgot to when I was helping Cozy Glow with going to the bathroom herself.” Sombra sighed, and says; “alright, but make it quick. And no funny business, got it?” Discord nodded, and flew himself back to his original dorm to do his business. After a few minutes, he was back and sighed with relief whilst saying; “whew that was tough. I wouldn’t recommend going in there for a while.” All four groaned, and then Sombra asked; “next time; keep that stuff to yourself, okay? We really don’t need anymore problems than what we have right now, alright?” Discord nodded again, and then Sombra continued; “alright then. Let’s go to the Crystal Empire.” However, as soon as he turned to open the doors, Flurry Heart asked; “are we gonna be okay?” Sombra smiled, and said; “yes we are. After all, you have all four of us to defend you. And besides..” he said with a nervous grin while facing the front door. “What’s the worst that can happen?”... .