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// Chapter Eighteen: King Sombra's Proposal 
// Story: The Redemption of King Sombra 
// by DrewCarriker6231993 
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Chapter Eighteen: King Sombra's Proposal
Hospital
Celestia, Luna, Eclipse, Twilight Sparkle, Twilight Velvet, Night Light, Discord, and Sombra were in Cadance's room. Cadance was cradling her baby. Cadance told everypony what happened while Shining Armor was out and how Sombra came and helped her to the hospital. Shining Armor walked up to Sombra, "I.... I guess I owe you one...."
Sombra smiled, "No need. It's what's friends do for each other: help one another. I learned that from Twilight Sparkle, Luna, and the others...." he looked over to them who smiled back at him.
Discord got a good look at the foal, "He looks kinda like you, Shining Armor."
Cadance chuckled, "Like father, like son...." she kisses her baby.
Twilight Velvet wiped her eyes with a hanky, "Our little boy is a daddy...." she blew her nose. "Can I hold him?" she asked. Cadance nodded and handed her son over to the new grandmother. "So beautiful...." Velvet said holding the baby close.
Night Light wrapped an arm around his wife and looked at his new grandson. Discord flew over to them, "Awe, grandma and grandpa meeting their grandson for the first time...." he said. Twilight Velvet sobbed a little and kissed her grandson's head.
Night Light tickled the baby's belly, "Hello...."
"So cute, so innocent...." Eclipse whispered looking at the baby from where she was standing. She walked over to them and looked at the baby with her teal eyes. "I don't think I've ever seen a baby before...." just looking at the baby made her happy. Then she looked over to Twilight who approached her, "He's your nephew?" she asked. 
"That's right...." Twilight looked at him with teary eyes. Twilight Velvet handed her grandson over to his aunt. Twilight cradled the baby in her arm, "Hi nephew...." she whispered to him. 
Luna cried a little, "That's so sweet...." she leaned on Sombra's shoulder.
A doctor walked in, "It time for Princess Cadance to rest...." she said. 
Twilight handed her nephew back to his mother, "Bye, now...." she whispered and kissed him. After they all left Shining Armor and Cadance looked at one another and kissed.
Celestia and Discord were about to head home when Luna said, "Sombra said he wants to talk to me about something. I'll catch up later."
Celestia, smiling as if she knew what's about to happen, nodded. "Okay, see you later." she flew away.
Discord and Twilight Sparkle looked at each other, "You think he's going to do it?" Twilight asked.
"Maybe. Care to do a little eavesdropping?"
Twilight grinned, "Oh, alright. But just this once."
Crystal Empire Square
Luna was holding on to one of Sombra's arms with one arm while walking; some of the Crystal Ponies cowered in fear at the sight of Sombra, some ignored him, and others just watched happily. The Dark Couple paid no attention as they stopped at the Crystal Heart, "What did you want to talk about?" Luna asked.
Sombra wiped the sweat off his face, took a deep breath, and said, "Luna, you and I have known each other for centuries...." he began. "Way before my corruption I've grown rather fond of you. As the time we spent together, my feelings for you have grown. When I was corrupted I thought I could never be with you again, but then I came back thanks to the Crystal Heart. And after I came back you chose to trust me and help me despite all the horrible things I did; You helped me through my change and now my feelings for you have grown stronger. So strong that I don't want to leave you again...."
Luna smiled and nuzzled Sombra, "Oh, Sombra. I have feelings for you too...." some of the Crystal Ponies watched in awe, and some of them stopped others passing by and motioned them to watch too. Eclipse, Twilight, and Discord were watching in the small crowd.
"There is something I wanted to ask you before my corruption...." Sombra bent down and took a small box out from under his cape with his magic and opened it revealing a silver wedding ring with a sapphire stone, "Will you marry me?" Luna and the others watching gasped. "I.... I love you more than life itself. I love everything about you; I love being with you and I don't know where I would be without you. Please marry me...."
Luna's eyes began to water, "Oh, Sombra...." she sniffed, "I thought you would never ask me...." Those who were watching moved in a little closer, "YES!" then the small crowd cheered as Sombra and Luna embraced and kissed. Some of the Crystal Ponies, who have not yet forgiven Sombra yet, looked disgusted but were happy for Luna though. While embracing Sombra saw Discord, Twilight, and Eclipse. Discord gave both thumbs up, Twilight smiled at him, Eclipse began to cry a little. Twilight hands her a hanky with her magic. After Eclipse dried her eyes she smiled too.