Spike, Celestia and Dim Sum all walked through the large and beautifully decorated corridors.
"Spike, how exactly did you become so enraged enough to allow yourself to be taken over by Sombra?" Celestia asked.
"It's kinda hard to explain."
"Well do your best, after all we have a bit of a distance before we get to our destination."
"Well Dim Sum said something to me." He glanced over to her. "She thought I was being mistreated by my friends. At first I ignored her but once I really thought about it, I realized she was right and it made feel like I was worthless." He looked towards the ground. "I felt as if I was some joke. That sadness just turned into anger and I felt it just blow over." He sighed. "Then, everything went black."
"I see." Celestia shook her head. "This is not good Spike." She scoffed. "Only he would stoop so low as to use somepony as close as you against me."
"Against?" Dim Sum asked.
"Yes Dim Sum. With Spike in his control who knows what he could do with Spike's body. Having full control over Spike means he has control over his fire and his growth."
"What would happen if he gains full control over my body?" Spike asked with fear in his voice.
"To simply put it, you will die."
Spike's eyes widened. Dim Sum grabbed his hand.
"You'll be fine Spike, nopony is going to die." She hugged him. "I promise."
"As much as I wish it was true, Sombra is a horrible and evil no doubt once he takes over Spike, he will attack the ponies responsible for his defeat. Cadence, Shining Armor and the Elements of Harmony are on his kill list. Unfortunatly Luna and I are in danger as well."
"Why can't the elements know of this?" Spike asked.
"Spike it's for your own safety, if they find out you have Sombra inside of you they would attempt to use their newfound powers to rip him out of you, it could leave you horribly injured. I can't take the risk, you're far too important to me." She stopped in front of a large door. "Looks like we're here."
She walked up to the door and used her magic on the large locking mechanism. Sound of metal clanking and turning come from the door. After a few seconds the door opened by itself. "Follow me inside."
"Woah," Spike muttered under his breath. He glanced around the room and saw different antiques placed on shelves. They ranged from battle-scarred armor to regal swords. "What is this place?" Spike asked with his eyes glued to the walls.
"My personal armory, well nowadays it's a memoriam of a less than peaceful time. All these tools of war I once used." She glanced down to the pair of young dragons. "Now it seems that this metal shall serve a purpose once again."
"Serve a purpose again?" Dim Sum asked with a curious stare.
"Oh, I forgot to mention that didn't I?" Princess Celestia shook her head. "In order to rid Sombra from Spike's body, you have to find a special gem."
"A gem?" Spike asked.
"Yes, a gem. But this gem is no ordinary gem. If you retrieve it and bring it back to me I can guarantee you will have your normal life back."
"We have to find a gem which will take Sombra out of me?" Spike asked. Celestia nodded.
"This is why I brought you here to my armory, the way to the gem is perilous and long. Which is why you two will need protection." She took a sword out from one of the shelves. She smiled and lower the sword's belt over Spike's shoulder. Spike slowly pulled the weapon from out of its scabbard. His eyes scanned the silver blade and golden tipped crossguard which resembled Princess Celestia's cutiemark.
"Amazing," Spike said as he stared at the sword almost as if he were in a trance.
"Now, Dim Sum," Princess Celestia glanced over at the other dragon. "You will need a weapon as well." Celestia lit her horn and and pulled out twin daggers from the shelf. She levitated the dagger's belt around Dim Sum's waist. Using her magic she tightened the belt. Dim Sum pulled out one of the daggers from the belt. This dagger was a dark blue and its crossguard was white and resembled a crescent moon.
"These are very special to me Dim Sum, these are Princess Luna's daggers that she used when she sparred against me when we were young." She smiled. "I hope you two don't have to use these weapons but I want you to be safe." Her horn lit once again and in a flash a map appeared. "This map will show you where to find the gem." She lowered the map into Spike's hands. "You have a long way to go. Dim Sum if you don't want to come with him on the journey you don't have to."
Dim Sum smiled confidently and placed the dagger into its scabbard. "I will go with Spike on this journey, using these weapons is a great honor princess." Dim Sum bowed. Princess Celestia grinned.
"I'm happy to hear that Dim Sum. You seem to be more than meets the eye." Celestia took a glance at the pair. "Please be careful," she turned to Spike. "Try your best to control your anger. The last thing you need is to accidentally lose control of yourself on this journey."
"I'll do my best Princess." Spike saluted as if he was a guard. Celestia grinned.
"I have no doubt you'll do your best," she kissed his cheek which made the drake's cheeks to turn red. "I love you son." Spike stared at her shocked, Princess Celestia hasn't called him son in a very long time.
"I-I love you too mother." Spike wrapped his arms around Celestia's neck. They embraced for a few seconds before they parted.
"Good luck Spike and Dim Sum." Celestia said. "I would like to stay in this room and go over my collection. Goodbye you two."
Spike and Dim Sum walked out of the room. They both glanced at each other and smirked.
"Ready?" Spike asked.
"Ready," Dim Sum answered. The door closed behind them and after a few seconds Spike could of sworn he heard a flash of teleportation. He shook his head. Maybe I'm just hearing things Spike thought.
They both began to walk down the corridor not knowing what the next few days had in store, all they knew is that they'll have a very busy week.