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// Chapter 15: A Stallion of Shadows 
// Story: Spacebound Equestria 
// by TheMajorTechie 
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Ok, so to recap the previous story arc, Sunset Shimmer returned to "Equestria", Twilight's freakin' out in the library (and still is), and Sombra has taken possession of the body of a guard. What's gonna happen next? 



Sombra stood up in his new body. Though he had already been used to walking on all fours, walking by controlling the mind of another pony was entirely new to him. Step after shaky step, he trudged out of the hallway.


~~~{A look into Sombra's life as a "normal" stallion}~~~


Huh, weird... I seriously thought that doing something like this would be a bit... easier...

I took another step, and fell flat on my face. At least now, with the body I'm in at least, it's not as hard as a fall with a lighter body. I began walking in circles to get used to controlling my new body. After a while, I felt confident enough to confront the world. Hopefully, the wretch Celestia and her sister won't recognize me.


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It has been about half a day now, and I've managed to completely change my language style to "fit in" with my new "family". Though however hard it may be, I've managed to convince them that I am indeed the stallion that I now possess.

On the topic of my magic, well, this particular stallion happens to be a pegasus, so as of now, I have absolutely no idea whether or not I can use my powers, and going into my "shadow form" as they call it, is also likely out of the question, as it requires me to release my grasp on the body.


~~~{Twilight Sparkle, Equestrian Archives Royal Library}~~~


Twilight peacefully sat in the corner of the air-conditioned study room, her face buried within an enticing compilation of the various methods of space travel. Suddenly, her HUD filled her vision with a video call from Sunset Shimmer, of whom Twilight now knew of as Celestia's "Daughter".

Hey, Twi, whatcha doing?

Me? Oh, I'm just studying up on space travel. How about you?

Not much, other than finding out that we're on a friggin' spaceship, and that we're likely... never... going... home...

Aww, that's alright, Sunset, there's still a chance that we might go back... eventually.

Yeah, eventually. So, what exactly are you planning on doi---

The call was swiftly cut off my a strong shudder of the ship. Twilight blankly stared into the distance, ignoring the loud fizz coming from her headset. She continued staring, clearly dazed by such a strong jolt. After a few seconds, she shook it off, and ran towards the window.

Outside, several houses lay in pieces, the crackling fragments of the items inside burning in a massive blaze. At the center of it all, a single stallion.