"I don't think he's happy here," Shining Armor said to his wife that night. "He said he doesn't fit in. The others are still scared of him."
"Well, I did receive a few letters about how they didn't feel safe with him here. Entitled ponies, y'know," Cadence chuckled, looking at the night sky from the balcony.
"Isn't there anything we can do?"
"This is his home, surely he doesn't want to move out?" Cadence looked at her husband. "He grew up here."
"I don't know, he doesn't seem too happy here," Shining Armor thought for a bit. "What if we send him to Ponyville?"
"I don't think Ponyville is a therapy town," said the alicorn.
"Think about it, hon! He can start afresh. From what Twily told me, they're really friendly there," said the stallion.
Cadence bit her lips, eyes looking around in thought. Shining Armor found it adorable. Finally, she sighed and said, "Well, if you say so,"
"Great! I'll go write to," the stallion got up.
"Hold your horses, we should tell Princesses Celestia and Luna first," Cadence got up and went to the bedroom together with her husband, who was smiling sheepishly.
"I don't know, sister," Luna said, sitting next to her sister on the soft, large rug, a pile of paperwork in front of them. She was helping her sister with it. Putting aside a sheet, she levitated another paper and said, "You think it wise to bring him to Ponyville?"
"I do. He is remorseful from what Twilight have told me," Celestia said, putting a pile of paper to the side. There was only one more pile, then they can rest.
"Well, if you say so, sister," Luna said. "What about the Ponyville residents?"
"What about them?"
"They'd be terrified, wouldn't they?"
"I'm sure they'll understand the fact that Sombra has reformed."
"I do not think it is that simple," Luna put down the quill, look at anywhere but her sister. "When I went there, they were terrified of me, thinking I was still Nightmare Moon. Only Twilight wasn't scared of me. She was the only one who tried to help me fit in this modern world."
"Exactly! I'm sure Twilight and her friends can help Sombra fit in and find a place there at Ponyville," Celestia said. "Now, why don't you go get some rest while I finish off the rest of these."
"Nay, I'd rather stay here with you," Luna insisted. Both of them have been trying to reform their bond and spend more time with each other.
"Well, if you say so." the white alicorn chuckled, glancing at her determined little sister. Nopony said anything afterwards, the sounds of scribbling quills being the only source of sound.
Sombra was glad to be leaving the train. Ponies were staring at him, some curiously (especially the foals), some fearfully and some angrily. Princess Cadence had told him that Twilight and a few of her friends are waiting at Ponyville's train station, and it didn't take long for him to spot Twilight, who was with Spike and Fluttershy, who looked terrified. As he approached them, ignoring the stares and whispers, he heard the lavender unicorn assuring the yellow pegasus.
"It'll be fine, Fluttershy! He's reformed remember?" Twilight said.
"Oh, I know but... But what if -" Fluttershy had spooted him. She let out a terrified squeak and half - hid behind Twilight which made the unicorn turn.
"Oh, there you are! Over here!" Twilight waved. "It's nice to meet you again!"
"Likewise, Twilight Sparkle," Sombra nodded. "I thank you for having me."
"Oh, it's nothing! I heard from Shining Armor that you were having trouble fitting in," Twilight started walking to the main town, Sombra following.
"Yes, they still fear me, unfortunately. I have tried everything to make it up to them," said Sombra sadly.
"I mean, you did try to make them all slaves," Spike said.
"Spike!" Twilight exclaimed.
"What?" Spike said. After an awkward pause, he said, "By the way, sorry for almost blowing you to pieces."
"Quite alright, I wouldn't have realized my mistakes if you had not," Sombra said. "I should be thanking you."
"Aw, it's nothing," Spike said, looking a bit smug and embarrassed at the same time.
"If it's not too troublesome, uhh, where will I be staying?" Sombra asked.
"There's a small apartment in Ponyville. Don't worry, the rent is being payed so you don't have to worry about it," Twilight said.
"Who is paying for it? Perhaps if I have enough money I can repay them," Sombra said, already feeling guilty.
"Don't worry about, that somepony told me to keep it a secret," Twilight said.
"Well, I do not want to be any trouble,"
"W-Well," Fluttershy spoke to him for the first time since he arrived. "I'm sure you won't be any trouble."
"Well," Sombra sighed. "If you insist."
"You know, there is a way for you to repay them," Twilight said.
"There is? Do tell," Sombra said.
"Well, Princess Celestia wanted you to spend time with my friends so that you could learn about friendship. What do you say?" Twilight said.
"If it's not much trouble, then I will accept." Sombra said.
"Great! We'll start tomorrow."
Sombra had put his luggage down at the living room of his apartment and decided that he could unpack later, deciding to wandering around and left his apartment. The mare at the front desk looked terrified of him, but she made an effort to greet him and it didn't take long for them to have a conversation, which ended with the mare saying, "If you need anything, feel free to ask!"
"Will do, Meadows." Sombra bowed his head slightly and left the building.
"Was he scary?" a staff asked Meadows.
"No, he was quite friendly. Polite, too!" Meadows giggled.
"Well, he sounds like a gentlecolt," said another worker, the three of them giggling away. The bell rang and a pink, hyperactive pony bounced in. Meadows and the staff immediately resumed their work.
"Hi, there, Meadows!" Pinkie greeted, approaching her.
"Hello, Pinkie!" Meadows greeted back.
"Is Sombra here? Twilight said he's staying here." Pinkie looked around.
"Well, if you're looking for him, he just left," Meadows informed the pink earth pony.
"Perfect! I was planning to throw him a welcoming party!" Pinkie said.
"Well, I'd be glad to help, as long as you don't disturb the other residents, of course."
"Don't worry, Meadows! It won't be very loud!" Pinkie promised and went further into the building, only to return to the front desk and ask, "Where is his room again?"