Diary of King Sombra

By Debvin aplaca

I remember. Many decades ago, I created my empire of love and happiness, the Crystal Empire. It began as a place where any pony may become a citizen and build their own life. I cared for every pony of equestria, and even far beyond. But in pursuit to save my dying empire, my journey ended with me losing myself. Not long after my former empire stabilized, creatures of destruction began to attack. With very few soldiers, and limited magic, I pondered on what to do to fight off the monsters. I searched through ever book of the library, from destruction to conjuration. Each type of magic I read was too weak. I slowly made it to the Star Swirl the Bearded wing, losing hope at equal pace. As I open the door, I wonder how long my kingdom would have left after my pointless pursuit. I look up to see a book upon a podium in the middle of the room. I walk towards it to read the title, "definition of spells and magic, and how to use them". A small bit of hope sparked in my heart, knowing that the book seemed truly promising. I quickly skim through each page, hoping to find at least a mention of stronger magic. "Ah ha!" I exclaimed, finally finding what I needed. "Dark magic, the strongest but most dangerous of magic, is considered to many as a failsafe." I read through all the different castings, growing more hopeful with each word. That is until I got to the final sentence. "In order to cast any dark magic, the caster must be bound to a contract of no return. The caster must never use any other type of magic or they will be consumed by the evil of the magic". My heart sank, realizing that this might be the end of me. "No. I must save the empire, even it means giving up my own life". I began the contract, remembering all those who I will miss. I remembered my darling wife, symphony, whom stayed by my side through all of it. Ever since we were young, she helped me begin our wonder kingdom. I finish the painful contract to dark magic, and quickly head towards the herd of monsters. I destroy the eight to my right, and banish the 12 at my left. I cast black flame border in front of the remaining herd. I began a spell called "black thunder" when I heard someone yell. "Sombra!" symphony yelled, as she ran towards me. "Get back!" I yelled, casting a throw-back spell on her. She flew far back into a building. I cast shadow knights over the border, and run towards my beloved. "Symphony!" I yelled, kneeling next to her. "Forgive me, my love. I only meant to save you, not hurt you." I said, tears forming within my eyes. "It's alright, sombra, I'm not hurt too badly". I hear three of my shadow knights extinguish behind me. I turn back, seeing my barrier is destroyed. I cast a shield around symphony, then cast scythe of loathe and begin fighting the monsters. I quickly estimate how many there are around me, then those coming in the destroyed gate. 36 around me…..and thousands coming in. I search my thoughts for a strong enough spell that can stop all of them. I remember the book saying that if I become consumed by the dark magic, I will be unstoppable. No, I can't. I try to think of anything more rational. I cast shadow knights, banish creatures and black lighting. I only destroy 50. I look back at my wife, to see her with tears in her eyes.