//------------------------------// // Regrets and Spa Day // Story: The Softness Of Her Heart // by KingSombraTheTyrantRuler //------------------------------// Twilight Sparkle's P.O.V: As I walked back from the hospital with my head hung down in shame for what I had done, I pondered over his words. "You took my magic away, saying that your precious mentor told you to." He scoffs in disgust. "You lied to me and Fluttershy. You lied using the name of your Princess. I- I honestly don't know how Fluttershy is friends with you." "Sombra, it-" "No, Fluttershy, you can't just say it's fine! You can't say it's ok! I nearly died because of her. Sure, it was more of my fault for going into that cursed forest without knowing about it, but- I could've at least done something. And to think I've been living like a bucking mud pony for months, just because of a lie! This is just unacceptable." Sombra wasn't wrong in the slightest. I had indirectly brought him into danger, while also risking my friend’s trust. What a good friend I was… As soon as I reached the Castle, I ran to the Map Room, too exhausted to teleport to my room. I remained there for a few hours, alone in my misery, and then the doors opened. Fluttershy came in, looking sad. "Twilight...?" I mumble something incoherent and then look up at her. "Why did you come?" "I...Sombra...Sombra said-" She hesitates for a few minutes, and then her face hardens. "Twilight, Sombra gave me a choice, to either stay with you and leave him, or the other way around. I chose him. I'm sorry, but..." I sit up, and I feel a pang in my heart, knowing what she's going to say. "It's fine, I did hurt him after all. Taking his magic away like that without his consent... He may be a villain but he's still a pony. I should have asked..." She turns around, and then faces me again. "Before I leave, I need you to give me Sombra's magic back." I levitate it to her and slump back as she runs out, never to come again. A few days passed, with me mostly lying in the bed, crying over my stupidity. Spike was busy, so I was alone for the most part. Alone...like I should be... I stood up. Sitting around moping wouldn't do anything. It wouldn't get Fluttershy to forgive me. It wouldn't make Sombra forgive me. I should probably go and pay them a visit. My mane was a mess, and my eyes were red from crying, but I didn’t care. Upon venturing out of the Castle, I was grateful that it was still early in the morning, so nopony was outside. If anyone saw me in this state...I shuddered at the mere thought. I quickened my pace, not wanting to waste any time. As soon as I reached Fluttershy's cottage, I knocked on the door, hoping that Sombra wouldn't be the one to open it. He was. As soon as Sombra saw me, his expression became upset and disgusted in contrast to the smile he had been bearing half a second ago. “What do you want? Haven't you caused enough damage already?” His tone was hostile, causing me to tremble. “P-please…I just want…to apo-” My voice cracked as his eyes started to glow purple-green in anger. “Apologise?! After all that you've done? What good would that do now? Apologies don't solve everything, " he continued in a calmer tone. "Some Princess of Friendship you are," the former King sneered. I could feel the tears building up, threatening to fall. He was right. Apologising wouldn't fix the damage. Sobbing, I ran out. Spike's been worried about me, despite how much I tell him that I'm fine. He says I need to eat something. Go outside and get some sunlight. I don't want to. What's the point of doing either of those things? It won't fix my mistake. I've lost a close friend and almost killed somepony. Nothing will fix this...Nothing will… Fluttershy's P.O.V: Sombra slams the door shut and returns to the living room. Concerned as to what could've put him in a bad mood this early in the morning, I ask, "Sombra? Who was it?" " Her, " he spits, and I immediately understand who he meant. "Oh…" I falter, a little bit of pain surfacing. I look around, desperate to change the topic, and say, "It's a nice sunny day today. Let's have a picnic with all my animal friends." He nods but doesn't smile. "Ok." Sombra's mood remains down throughout the picnic, and I get another idea. Today's Spa Day with Rarity...Perhaps she wouldn't mind if Sombra tagged along? "Sombra? Let's go to the spa." "The spa? " "Yes, we both need to relax, and the spa is the perfect place for that." He shrugs and stands up. "Even though that's not my thing, I'll do it because you want me to." Sombra's P.O.V: Once we reach the spa, I magically open the door and walk inside. Fluttershy smiles and waves at some mare with a purple mane and white fur, who I'm sure I've seen before. Ah yes, the fashionista, Rarity. "Darling," says the marshmallow unicorn, "it's been quite a while since I've last seen you. And I see you've brought Sombra along as well? " "Yes, I thought it might help him to relax,” she replies and it makes me feel nervous. Back in the Crystal Empire, spas didn't exist, so I didn't have any experience with it. Both mares seemed to notice my nervousness as my hoof trembled slightly. “Don’t worry, Sombra, I am sure you will enjoy it,” Rarity assured me, before her expression became one of dismay. “Perhaps we can give your mane a new look. To be honest, it looks absolutely dreadful. No offence.” “No thank you, I prefer my mane the way it is, loving how it flows. I dare say it might be way better than yours,” I tried to sound polite but it made her gasp. “How dare you?! My mane is as stylish as can be! I have the best coiffure in all of Equestria! The flowing looks nice, yes, but the mane needs a new design to fit it and I know this better than anypony else! I am a-” “Then you should also know when not to bother other ponies with it! Yes, you may be a fashion expert, but-” my voice was raised, just before Fluttershy stepped between us with a hoof in the air. “Please don't fight in the spa. Let's relax and enjoy it, okay?” My marefriend's meek voice had some traces of fear in it, and not wanting her to be scared, I sighed and nodded. "Okay."