Redemption of a Monster

by Raven Shadow


At the Gala part 1

Two Days Later
The Gala Canterlot Palace
Time 8:30 P.M.

"I say an announcement from Princess Celestia? This should be something of worth."

"I would be as to be so bold to say this may be the best Gala I have ever attended in years."

"What could be so important that one of the princesses would interrupt the festivities?"

"I hope she has wonderful new about the stocks of my company breaking the last year's highest records of income."

Every noble quieted when they saw Celestia being walked to the podium with a hulking figure. Some were baffled to who this was, others were more taken by his appearance.

"Good evening everypony. I stand before you today with wonderful news. I, Princess Celestia, am getting married to this stallion. Many of you do not know who he is. I used to believe he would be lost to me forever. It is my great pleasure to reintroduce Prince Sombra!" Celestia smiled as many in the crowd cheered at her grand news. One of those who did not cheer was the spoiled brat of nephew: Blueblood.

Blueblood couldn't stand this, he wasn't the center of attention. He scoffed at this supposed prince. Even his outfit was tacky. Sombra took notice of Blueblood, they shared a glare as the group cheered for Celestia. Blueblood showed clear hate at Sombra. Sombra shrugged it off and returned his attention back to Celestia.

She was a sight that would make lesser men weep at the sheer beauty and many would kill to have her. Sombra would at any point. Her pure white dress complemented her extraordinary curves and her waving hair that still flowed in some breeze. Sombra knew this was through sheer magical strength. That's why the princesses and his kept waving like it was a beautiful fall day. Celestia smiled at him, her kind violet eyes filling him him with pride.

"Many of you do not know this, Sombra was my special somepony for many long years and we decided we will be married. And everypony in Equestria is free to attend the ceremony!" Celestia excitedly spoke as Sombra wrapped her with one of his muscular arms. Many nobles cheered at the grand news, the mane six however stood dumbfounded.

Not just two days ago Sombra brutally slaughtered a hydra in front of Fluttershy. They knew the nobles hadn't seen who this prince was before, and many would tremble at the very sight of Sombra.

With the big announcement out of the way the festivities began again without any thing holding them back. Nobles conversed with commoners and the like. Many were having a great time... except for Blueblood. His cronies all stood at his side sharing nasty whispers about Blueblood' aunt. Even he was appalled by such a choice, surely she could do far better than this self proclaimed prince.

"How can she wed such trash like that? How could she forsake my inheritance like this?"

"Blueblood don't let this get to you, you'll still get what's coming to you. I have in place within the royal court many who side with you."

"But what if he surpasses my needs?! If he does I will end him myself."

"Now Prince Blueblood, don't get your hands dirty when you have ponies who will gladly do it for you." Blueblood smiled at this.

"Very well at midnight then, have some of the boys greet this prince, and I will see his end personally."

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9:45 P.M.


"Celestia I really feel out of place here I think I need a drink. Would you mind if I got some of the strong stuff, also would you like anything to drink, mi'lady?" Sombra spoke in a very uneasy tone, clearly nervous about something.

"No thank you Sombra, but yes you may. But remember stay sober until everypony leaves!" Celestia called as Sombra got the go ahead he so needed. His response was a low bow to her as a gesture of understanding. She giggled at the way Sombra bobbed and weaved his way to the bar, dodging a cane swinging in the air for dramatic effect in some noble's story, ducking under a tray filled with pastries, and slipping through a couple as they danced through the ballroom.

"Hello sir! Congrats wif the princess if I do say so myself. Better take real good care of 'er or we might get ya. What will be tonight?" The bartender asked with a somewhat speech impediment.

"The finest... no the hardest whiskey you have. Make it a double please." Sombra didn't want to look anything like these nobles sipping on the sweet nector of alcohol. No he wanted something to ease the night away but not so quickly he would have a hang over. Also not to anger Celestia.

"We have three of the "Hardest" liquor here in this bar sir! We have Everfree freedom, Thunderstorm, and I personally recommend wif Afterglow. Which one will it be sir?"

Each one sounded so alien to Sombra as he looked at each bottle. Everfree would have him too drunk before the night's end. Thunderstorm would have him puking because of some of the ingredients Sombra was alergic to. And with no other options left Sombra held Afterglow. "This will be my poison bar keep."

"Excellent choice sir! Don't worry won't knock you off your hooves but it'll make you feel real great, and 'er we are sir." Sombra downed the contents of the glass in one go making the bartender stare at him like he was mad. "I thought you'd be the rest of the sods 'er and sip like a pansy. Proved me wrong you did." The bartender smiled as Sombra cocked an eyebrow. His expression must have been hilarious if it got a rise out of the bartender. Sighing Sombra went back to Celestia. Or he was until he saw the entire band having a little argument with themselves.

"Well it seems we can't play the next song because are singer walked out. Now we can't play the song the Princess wanted us to make and play just for tonight!"

"Excuse me, I couldn't but over hear. Celestia paid you to create a song just for tonight and perform it?"

"Yes that is correct."

"Well miss I would be glad to help in any way I can. Miss?--"

"Octavia. Pleased to make your acquaintance sir. And that would be wonderful!"

"Okay what do you need?"

"A singer for this song." Octavia handed a paper to Sombra, searching the song was one thing but this song was something else altogether.

"When You're Evil? Strange name for a song I'll see what I can do." With that Sombra walked from the group to search for a singer hidden amongst the crowd.

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10:00 P.M.


"Well I am sorry I found not one soul willing to sing this song." Sombra stared downwards to avert their gazes.

"Well thank you for trying sir."

"I said I found not one soul, bit I would be willing to try out to sing once more. This may be the alcohol talking for me but why not?" Sombra smiled at the band, his fangs made few grow a little scared the others smiled back. Octavia nodded thinking she might have made a mistake. But maybe his deep voice could be the right decision for this song.

Without pause the band began to set the stage up for one last song for the night. Octavia grabbed the microphone. "May I have everypony's attention please? Thank you. Our singer left early so the Prince Sombra was so kind to fill in the spot, please give a round of applause for Sombra."

"Wow... um... Yeah I volunteered for this so please don't just boo me off the stage." Sombra gave a weak smile to the large crowd, seconds passed before the entire group began to play their instruments. Sombra took a deep breath before he began as well.

" When the Devil is too busy
And death's a bit too much
They call on me, by name you see,
For my special touch.
To the Gentlemen, I'm Misfortune
To the Ladies, I'm Surprise
But call me by any name
Anyway it's all the same

I'm the fly in your soup
I'm the pebble in your shoe
I'm the pea beneath your bed
I'm a bump on every head
I'm the peel on which you slip
I'm a pin in every hip
I'm the thorn in your side
Makes you wriggle and writhe

And it's so easy when you're evil
This is the life, you see
The Devil tips his hat to me
I do it all because I'm evil
And I do it all for free

Your tears are all the pay I'll ever need!

While there's children to make sad
While there's candy to be had
While there's pockets left to pick
While there's grannies left to trip
down the stairs, I'll be there, I'll be waiting 'round the corner
It's a game, I'm glad I'm in it
'Cause there's one born every minute

And it's so easy when you're evil
This is the life, you see
The Devil tips his hat to me
I do it all because I'm evil
And I do it all for free

Your tears are all the pay I'll ever need

I pledge my allegiance to all things dark
and I promise on my damned soul
To do as I am told, Lord Beelzebub
Has never seen a soldier quite like me
Not only does his job, but does it happily.

I'm the fear that keeps you wake
I'm the shadows on the wall
I'm the monsters they become
I'm the nightmare in your skull

I'm a dagger in your back
An extra turn upon the rack
I'm the quivering of your heart
A stabbing pain, a sudden start.

And it's so easy when you're evil
This is the life, you see
The Devil tips his hat to me
I do it all because I'm evil
And I do it all for free
Your tears are all the pay I'll ever need
And I do it all for free
Your tears are all the pay I'll ever need
And I do it all for free
Your tears are all the pay I'll ever need

It gets so lonely being evil
What I'd do to see a smile
Even for a little while
And no one loves you when you're evil."

The entire crowd was captivated by the words of this song meant for a whole other demographic. Once the song came to a close the entire Gala gave an uproar of cheers and complements. Celestia smiled as Sombra bowed to the group before him, had she known this would have been the highest point of the whole party she would have kept it for last.

Sombra stood proudly in the center of attention, his name was being praised. His blood red eyes now were glossy from such recognition.