Sombra makes friends

by Honest Wisdom


Apologies

Sombra caught the ball in his magic again. He hadn't left his room in days and had no plans to do so. Applebloom was probably out there and he had no intentions of dying again. He sighed and jumped off the bed and began pacing. He could apologize, but that would mean conforming to Wisdom's reformation. He wasn't that eager to leave the castle. Twilight didn't seem to want to force him to go out again but then again throwing books was a good way to keep eggheads away.

Then again, he could gain a powerful ally in the long run if he befriended the Earth pony and Pegasus. He wasn't sure about the Unicorn but it couldn't hurt to get her on his side. Maybe then he could get close to the Gryphon hen.

"Hey Sombra," He stiffened. "How's life?"

At the question he felt unbridled rage bubble up in him and spill over. The events of the past year were too much to hold back any more. He grabbed a book in his magic and flung it at the mirror. "I hate it!" He bucked the bed post before continuing. "First I'm defeated by a baby dragon and an idiot princess, then when I come back to wreak my horrible revenge I'm fooled by some Gryphon who turns me into a foal and then makes me wear humiliating outfits to fulfill a motherly urge by coddling me constantly, then I find that Pegasi and Earth ponies' can use magic in a far more potent form than Unicorns. Now you show up to rub it in my face." He finished and collapsed in a heap.

Wisdom watched him calmly, taking in his short rant with grace. "Are you done?"

Really? That's all she has to say? "Yeah" he mumbled.

"Well if I didn't know any better I'd think life was out to get you," She brushed some imaginary dust off her shoulder. "But I happen to know that's not the case. It seems like life has given you more than enough chances to get your plot in shape." She narrowed her eyes at him. "Three times, you died twice. I think whatever deity is in charge of this universe has a vested interest in you shaping up and learning the Magic of Friendship. so stop sulking and tell my what in tartarus is up with you and Applebloom."

Her words struck home and he flinched. "Well, you see I may have insulted you and your philosophies."

She stared at him for a few minutes before bursting out laughing. The large gryphon thrashed and fell over and out of view of the mirror. she crawled back to her seat still chuckling. "Ahh... wow."

"What's so funny?" He growled.

"J-just the idea of you insulting somepony. I bet you looked all adorable and fluffy and your cheeks got pink from raising your voice." She gasped. "I bet your voice started squeaking!"

He blushed. "you're not mad?"

"'course not, believe it or not you have the mind of a foal right now. Memories of being an adult sure but you lack maturity and the darkness that dwells in someponies hearts. sure there's a tiny seed, but that'll only grow if we nurture it, you're feeble and easy to mold." She grinned, "I may not have Fluttershy's kindness to reform you but I know a lot about child development, I was studying to be a teacher. You're a kid you do bad stuff, Twilight gave you a punishment and you learn from the experience... hopefully."

"Soooo... what do I do about Applebloom?"

"Apologise." Wisdom started to examine her talons. "Get her some tools or something, she likes that kind of stuff."

"WHAT!!!???" he exclaimed. "She tried to destroy me using Earth magic."

Wisdom perked up at that. "Wait, she did?" She chuckled. "That crazy kid. Hey, just do it, She'll forgive you like that." She snapped her talons. "Don't forget the tools." the Mirror went cloudy and then returned to it's previous form.

Sombra gulped. "Right, I can do this. It's just one pony, and it's not like I'll loose a limb or something." He trotted out of his room, unaware of the jinx he'd just placed on himself.