//------------------------------// // Prelude to Doomsday: The Trial of King Sombra // Story: The Revenge of Tirek // by Matthew Stone //------------------------------// As the main six ponies, Spike, Celestia, Luna, Discord, Tails, TJ, Shining Armor, Cadence, Storm, Chrysalis, and Ian settle in their secured rail podium seats, the guards bring Sombra into the courtroom, having a metal muzzle over his mouth and masking his face. The look makes Tails wince. It’s no wonder William, Mokuba, Fluffle Puff, Skull, Fireblaze, Gilda, or Kaiba might not be here. They would wet themselves easily by this horrific look. Besides, the four of them are still helping with repairs on the pony villages and cities. “King Sombra…” Celestia scowls at him, “I’ll let everyone know about the procedure of the trial before we get started.” She stands tall on her throne seat, that’s in the middle of the room. By that, is a judge seat, made for the discussion of the proof and verdict to be decided by her agreement. “We have all been brought her because of your dangerous return, and vicious attack against my loving ponies.” Celestia summarizes in the room, “Since the gnome named Leo won over the position as judge against Prince Blueblood months ago, he’ll be standing by me to view this case and call the sentence!” Leo the gnome then walks into the room, passing by the guards and Sombra. He wears a blue robe, sighing at what he’s wearing in ire. He lives with it though, just as he sits himself on the judge’s seat that’s by Celestia. “King Sombra, you are here because of your crimes against the Allies of Equestrian Ponies and the whole world of Equestria itself. Turning anyone into vampires, attacking the Crystal Empire, making the crystal ponies as slaves, killing your own wife, aligning yourself with Tirek, and brainwashing the great and powerful Trixie during Discord’s brainwashed control to do suicide. Trixie couldn’t be here, but I’m sure she’s pretty upset at your actions too” Judge Leo says. He then leans from his seat and looks at Sombra’s eyes, green of envy and mixed with red of hate, not blood, just hate. “How do you plead?” Leo asks him. “Not guilty.” Sombra said slowly. “We’ll see about that.” Leo said, leaning back, “Since Twilight Sparkle and her friends are appointed as the jury, they’ll decide.” He then looks at them, seeing the rage in their faces when they look at Sombra. Twilight even cries in fear and anger when looking at the horrible king. “Jury…. do you… have the verdict?” Leo asks his friends, “I know we been through a lot to decide, so be brief if you wish.” Applejack stands up, prepared to say the verdict. “Leo…” Applejack sniffs, “We find Sombra GUILTY for his crimes.” Leo then turns to Sombra. “Given the crimes we all witnessed you doing, you’ll be imprisoned in Tatarus for a long period of time, if her majesty approves that is.” Leo said, looking at Celestia. “That’s fair for me.” the princess nods, “Guards…” The guards nod, realizing her command and guide Sombra out of the room. “YOU think you got rid of all of the us? HA! There is another one, and it will be Skull’s Father! Find and see if he is coming Celesita! He’s the one you banished to the frozen lands. He’s got one mind on his revenge since you are still ruling this trash land! He will strike on the day that Twilight gets more romance an royalty!” Sombra cackles. “How do YOU know if I’ll get married?” Twilight sneers at him. “I know a lot about you Twilight Sparkle, and Flash Sentry!” Sombra laughs. “Flash?” Twilight gasps. Tails looks at her, and understands. Though he’s enraged of the way Sombra is addressing to her. “Skull’s certain father will return, and he plans to give you a wedding gift, Twilight. You don’t know where he will strike! SO… be warned, because he plans to bring the dead on this surface! THE DEAD! And he will take over Equestria. HAHAHAHAHA!” Sombra finishes, as the royal guards drag him out of the courtroom. Celestia and Twilight all together fell insulted of Sombra’s insolence. Yet, his warning sounds vengeful and sincere. Can it be true? Discord then turns down to see Skull in shock. The words about his father coming back are too good to be true. It’s hard to believe. And the fact that if his dad strikes Celestia would only make things more disastrous. Celestia also looks down at him, considering his anxiety of this. “Is what…. could Sombra be telling the truth?” Skull asks Celestia. “What’s your father’s name?” Celestia sighs out the question. “Nucor.” Skull answers. “It’s possible your father might come. Be we must not jump to conclusions, not yet at least.” she huffs. As she rises from her throne to leave the room, Discord hugs Skull to calm him down. Twilight even grows stressed of the possible warning, but Pinkie, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow, and Fluttershy come around her to calm her down. “Don’t worry.” Fluttershy assures, “It’s possible that Sombra is lying to scare us.” “And if this ‘Nucor’ guy comes for us, we’ll be ready for him!” Rainbow Dash promises, flexing her muscles to show bravery. Twilight smiles at her friends, lucky to be reassured. Now that the trial is over, there’s one more thing she has to do. Twilight was walking around the castle, looking for Flash to have a word with him. Tails even follows her, along with TJ. The two foxes felt like hanging out with her to make sure she’s okay. Then, just by coincidence, she bumps into Flash, still on guard duty. “Oh, hello.” he says to her. “Hello Flash.” Twilight says. “So… this is Flash.” Tails says, approaching him, “Good to see you.” “Thanks.” Flash says to him. Tails then extends his hand, and the two of them shake. TJ also waves to Flash, as Flash turns back to Twilight. “So, what’s happening?” he asks her. “I was just on my jury, casting a verdict on Sombra for his crimes.” Twilight sums up to him, “He told me that… there would be a day we might get… oh this awkward….” Flash blushes, along with Tails. The fox wasn’t expecting this, but in the least, whatever goes on in Twilight’s life, he’ll be happy for her. And he’ll be her best friend no matter what. Tails smiles, and supporting Twilight on her choice of romance looks at Flash. “She’s… just worried that after…. you know… that there will be a guy named Nucor coming back for revenge. She’s just hoping everything will be prepared.” Tails explains. Flash nods, and hangs in head down in concern. Nucor. He heard that name somewhere. “I see.” Flash said, “If I know better, there was a legend of Nucor, explaining that he casts the dead open from the underworld. He carries a book called ‘THE DEAD’ with him when ever he curses anypony. If he DOES come…” He then looks up back to Twilight. “Do you think… you want to come to my place for a picnic tomorrow?” Flash asks her, “Maybe we can discuss this subject to understand it more.” Twilight nods. “That sounds good to me.” she agrees. “I better get going.” Flash said, walking away, “I have more construction to help out with.” As he walks off, Tails looks at her. “I want you to be happy with whoever you decide to be with.” he says. “You’re so sweet.” Twilight smiles, kissing him on the cheek. Blade then comes up to meet the three characters, finally rested. “Your friends have set up a party to celebrate our victory.” Blade tells her, “You want to go with me to join?” “Sure!” Twilight smiles. “As for us, we should get going.” Tails said, turning around with TJ. “Are you sure you don’t want to join?” she asks the foxes. “Nah...we have more missions to handle.” Tails tells her, “Besides, we want to find Whistler and check on him, just to see if he’s okay.” That, and I need some time by myself to think. Twilight smiles. “That’s a nice thing to do.” she said, “Thanks once again.” “We’ll meet again soon.” TJ promises with Tails. The two foxes walk down the hall, leaving the castle. “Pinkie has made a pumpkin spice cake, just to let you know.” Blade tells Twilight. “Really?” Twilight beams, “She must have got inspired from Applejack. Blade and Twilight then walk down the hall, ready to celebrate.