Faust after ripping Sombra's soul out of his body now could see what it was.
One side was devoted to good with all of the strength it could muster. The other was twisted with hatred that nothing could rival. Each piece of Sombra's soul tore at each other seeking control over the other. Faust could see the darker side was beyond any hope, it was bent on death, destruction, and conquest. While the side good was pure and just. Without any reason to continue this conflict, Faust lulled both to sleep.
"Both are true opposites in every way. Hmmm, to see where his soul will go I will do something that should never be done ever again." Said Faust as her hands slowly put both halves of Sombra back together piece by piece. His body would still be his but with a little plan. Whichever side gained control over the body would be the deciding factor for his afterlife. With great effort she cleared his mind of the encounter with her, while healing his body back on the mortal plane of existence. A small smile formed as she could only guess which side would win.
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"Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!" The sound jolted each of the young mares and the two princesses out of their depressed moods, Heavenly Pencil fell backwards in fright landing in a bush.
"Sombra!" Celestia screamed with delight at his sudden resurrection. "Thank goodness you're okay."
"Oww! Please don't squeeze me right now, I feel like I went through a grinder." Sombra groaned from the sun princess' grip. She instantly let her grip ease up to accommodate his wishes. Slowly his breathing became a regular pattern. Sombra sat up with a questioning look on his face.
"Did that shade get away? Did it hurt you?"
"No I'm fine, you saved my life. You were the one who... died..." A single tear rolled away from Celestia's kind and loving eyes. "I thought I lost you again..."
This time Sombra wrapped his sore arms around her with a promising warmth. "Shh I'm here. I'm not going anywhere."
"Um mister Sombra can I ask you something?" Heavenly Pencil chimed into the conversation. "You died, we checked and you were gone. When you were dead what was it like?"
"I don't remember much. There was white floors and something else I just can't remember what." Sombra's hand moved to his chin showing all he was indeed in deep thought. His train of thought crashed as Celestia's lips met his. She held him in her power now until the kiss was broken by a throat clearing.
"Sombra... Today you saved my sister from that thing... and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart." Came the voice of Luna who up until now stayed quiet.
"Uh, thank you? Listen everyone I am glad for this praise but only Celestia's safety is what really matters to me, I would never forgive myself if she was hurt." His words nearly honey now went well with a somewhat goofy grin.
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"The darkness will drown all light."
"The light shall never be covered by your filth!"
"Tremble in my darkness!"
The two pieces of the soul clashed with both magnificent blades respectfully. One that shown utterly brilliant blue lights, the second bled sickly dark red. Each clash bursting with new sparks, both matched perfectly with grace and brutality. The red blade struck at the legs of its owner's opposition, taking a bite out of the floor beneath. The dark weilder's blade stuck fast to the floor, it looked up in time to dodge the blue sword.
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"Celestia are you sure you must go?"
"Yes Sombra I must, without my sister and I, those ponies who live in Canterlot would tear each other apart. For now please stay here in Ponyvile. Would anyone be willing to take him in?"
A few murmers rose from the group. Celestia felt a pang of disappointment at this new development. Fluttershy could see the great regal princess's features.
"Heavenly and I will... I am if that is okay with Sombra and Heavenly that is." Her soft voice came like a great announced summer dance.
"Are you sure you would allow me to stay with you?" Asked a Sombra in clear hesitation about staying with the kindest one of the group.
"Yeah we got room for you, though you will have to pull the couch out to make your bed. Once we get there we'll show you how." Heavenly spoke up. "Don't worry about the animals though they're really nice, except for Angel." His voice dipped off so Fluttershy couldn't hear what was to be said about her bunny.
"Then I shall stay with these two. They saved me from the snowy grave so if I can do anything to help them I will."