Prequel: We have a chance
***In the Crystal Empire***
It had been a little over a year since Sombra's return, and with his return the darkness that consumed him also consumed all of Equestria destroying all that attempted to stop it. Those who joined Sombra however became powerful individuals who were feared by all, and the most feared of them all was Isaac the lone human of Equestria who acted as both Sombra's enforcer and bodyguard. Isaac was a ruthless individual who would crush any one that got in the way of him and his mission whether they were friend or foe. Twilight was running around the castle with a very large book under her wing as she searched for princess Cadence.
"Hey Twily, where are you going in such a hurry" Shining called out as Twilight ran past him. She would of replied if what she had wasn't of the up most importance to the survival and possibly revival of Equestria. She ran through the Shining Crystal halls at a speed that even Rainbow dash would be amazed at had she been there to witness it. Passing by door after door Twilight finally came to a large set of Wooden doors that lead to the war room and hopefully cadence would be there right now.
"CADENCE," Twilight yelled as she busted through the door in a rather overly dramatic manner if this wasn't for the greater good of course. When Twilight had burst in however Cadence was in the middle of planning the defense for the next attack upon her kingdom that would be within a few days. After realizing it was Twilight that had so rudely burst into the room without knocking Candace smiled as her sister-in-law always had something to assist with their preparations.
"Yes Twilight, What is it you have for me now" Twilight took a deep breath before beginning to explain her insane plan of summoning something to assist them.
"... After that we should be able to push Sombra back and help my friends." Twilight said gleefully as she opened the book to a specific page before continuing. "All we have to do is follow these instructions exactly. Normally Celestia and Luna would have to cast this spell, but I believe it only has to be two alicorns." Twilight said as she reached behind her to pet her wings only to realize they were no longer there after her most recent encounter with Isaac who tore them out.
"I hope your right Twilight, We don't even know what we're summoning"
"The spell is supposed to summon a group of heroes, What could possibly happen?"
***On a small islands beach***
Isaac was relaxing in the sand as Luca splashed around in the salty water of whatever the hell the ponies called this ocean. It has been four months since their contract to protect Twilight and her friends and the first thing that Isaac did with the money they made was buy a small island just off the coast of Equestria. Isaac just enjoyed finally being able to relax after pulling off so many contracts for the princesses of equestria since they couldn't risk their guard in many of these assignments. A shadow started to spread across Isaac which he took notice of before looking up being met with a smiling Sombra.
"Good to see you smiling for once Sombra, I started to think that frown of yours was permanent" Isaac said as he pulled himself up and dusted the sand off of his shorts. Sombra just continues smiling before explaining why he was so happy,
"Well I finally have something to smile about. Silver agreed to letting me court her" Isaac's eyes shot wide open as well as a huge grin formed on his face,
"You lucky son of a bitch, Congratulations on getting her to agree to date you" Isaac then looked toward Luca who had started to leave the water before he yelled, "HEY LUCA, I WAS RIGHT" The changeling's eyes shot open before darting toward them a fast as her legs could carry her so she could personally congratulate him.
"You're still not getting that twenty bits you know" Luca said as she walked up to them and patted Sombra on the back before saying, "I thought Silver was the one who was going to ask you out. Isaac said you'd ask her." Luca explained to him as she turned back to Isaac who was still sporting a grin that was not humanly possible.
"I told you he would work up the nerve first"
"Well maybe Silver was about to ask him. We'll never know now though" Luca said as she stuck her tongue out at the human before walking closer to him, "Besides they're happy. Now just to get Flim and Flam some marefriends and we're all set" Isaac groaned over having to set up two more of his friends so that they would stop complaining about him and Luca making so much noise at night, what checkers can be competitive between the two.
"Why do we have to. Sombra and Silver are now a thing let them handle it"
"You're right, they are. They are going to be a little busy with each other for awhile."
"Reminds me of when we first got together" Isaac said as he began to reminisce over his and Luca's first two months as a couple, it took Isaac a solid week of doing nothing to recover from the exertion. He just smiled dumbly to himself as Silver came from the path that lead to their little base at the center of the island. The zebra moved gracefully with each step before stopping next to Sombra and kissing his cheek. Blushing Sombra returned the kiss before speaking again,
"Silver and I are heading toward the waterfall for the evening If you'd like to join us"
"We are not going to switch partners Sombra" Isaac said using his hands to add extra emphasis on what he was saying.
"Why not Isaac? Afraid I'll fall for Sombra" Luca said as she playfully leaned against Sombra and acted as if she was in the deepest of love with him.
"No, I'm scared because I might steal Silver away from him with my huge-"
"Will you two stop, I meant join us for a swim not that" Sombra said in an aggravated tone when Silver tugged his face toward her and started to make some motions. "I know they were only joking I-" Silver started to make more motions, "Alright, we will talk to you two later" Sombra said as he and Silver started back down the path leading into the islands jungle.
"Want to go mess with Flim and Flam?" Luca asked before looking up to the man beside her,
"Do I!"
***Nightfall***
Everyone had gathered around the campfire at the center of their little camp site as they started to eat there primarily plant based dinner except for Isaac who was enjoying a nice fish. Flim and Flam were still having some trouble looking at each other even after Luca and Isaac revealed there prank to them which delighted both of the pranksters every time they saw the two look away embarrassed over what happened.
"So, anyone have anything they want to talk about?" Isaac asked to break the ice so that they wouldn't be so silent when s letter appeared in a puff of smoke in front of Isaac. This was pretty normal for their contracts since Celestia would require Luna to get them to him in his dreams and he is to far away from a post office for a mail courier to bring it to him. "Never mind, Let's read the contract. Please don't involve yaks"
Dear Isaac
It is of up most importance that you accept this contract as all of Equestria depends on you. I can not go into the detail, but you must know you and your friend are the only ones that can stop it. If you do accept the contract throw it into your fire.
"Well that was brief, Jesus sunny is getting sloppy she didn't even put her name on here this time" Isaac said as he re-read the message, "So we got a contract, but we have no idea on the pay or what we're doing, however it says all of Equestria is depending on us. Who wants to take the contract?" Isaac looked around the site to see three hooves go up and the other two stay down.
"If that's all the info we have it's better just to leave it" Luca said as she scooched next to Isaac.
"If Equestira needs us though we should help, besides I'd be good PR" Sombra said as he looked over to Luca, "Besides we don't use the info we get anyway"
"True, but it'd still be nice to have"
"So re-vote?" Isaac asked looking toward the group this time however with Luca raising her hoof along with them totaling the vote four to two.
"Alright, it said to burn this if we accept so..." With that Isaac tossed the parchment into the fire which quickly engulfed it. "Well that did-OH SHIT" Isaac yelled as the fire came to life and started grabbing him and his company and tossing them into itself. Isaac watched as each of his friends seemed to disappear into the fire before finally it started to pull him in. "FUCK MAGIC" Isaac yelled as he was soon engulfed in the flames.
***Back at the Crystal empire***
Twilight was pacing around in front of the portal she and Candace had created waiting for something to come out of it, but so far it's only been mocking her with its swirling, damn you swirling vortex. As she turned around to continue her pacing Twilight noticed that the portal now had a bit of fire coming out of it causing her to panic because the last thing they needed was a fire in the war room. Twilight then realized that maybe the heroes that Candace and her had summoned when all the blood drained out of her face as Sombra was tossed through followed by his two lieutenants and some other ponies. When the last one came through however Twilight screamed as she could see Isaac getting up from the pile of evil bodies that laid before her.
"Gah Twilight, do you have to scream so loud" Isaac said as he tried to clean out his ear in hopes of returning his hearing to normal or at least get the ringing to stop. Twilight didn't answer however as she sprinted out of the room calling for the guards to come and help her. Isaac began to realize he was back in what he assumed was the real Crystal Empire when he noticed that most of the walls were made of Crystal as well as some of the decorations. "Imagine if we could afford to buy this place, eh"
A few moments after mentioning that the door flew open to reveal multiple guards with spears pointing at Isaac who just looked at them with an unamused glare.
"I don't care if your on the princesses pay roll. You do NOT threaten me" Isaac said reaching back for his flintlock pistol.
"Put your hands up" One of the ponies said poking the spear at Isaac's chest.
"Listen I don't fucking care who you think you are, but I am here to pick up a contract from Celestia now FUCK OFF" The guard looked at Isaac confused as to why he said he was here to pick up a contract from their captured princess. That was when both Candace and Twilight came into the room seeming rather agitated as well as afraid. "Twilight can you please just stop this joke, I don't think these guards have a sense of humor"
"What joke? you are a threat to Equestria"
"Wow I thought we were finally friends Twilight" The everyone in the room Gasped and looked at Twilight,
"I would never befriend a monster like you!"