Anger, frustration, that seemed to always be the result. He hid in the shadows for so long and the days grew longer. It didn't seem to matter anymore. King Sombra was lost in the labyrinth of his mind and had given up, or was convincing himself he had just stopped to rest.
After almost seizing Crystal Empire, the Crystal Heart had been retrieved and the ponies gained their spirit. The empire was, or it seemed, unobtainable. The days of his dictatorship were over.
Power, once you have a taste, you'll do anything for a second bite.
It was an eventful day for him at least, hiding in the cavern he had made with the last bit of his strength, it had been two years since his last attempt to takeover. There had always been daring teen ponies looking for his ghost, legend has it. But he'd spooked them off, leaving them to rant about their 'survival' stories. However, it wasn't some pesky stallions looking for an adrenaline rush, it was the coastal guard searching for him. Turns out suspicions had risen enough for them to come and settle the residents' nerves.
Shining Armor was leading five other white and gray stallions through the forest. Stumbling upon his cave, their confidence dropped to an all time low.
King Sombra had as much power as Discord, and could easily escape or kill them in seconds. Knowing his brutal nature, it was likely he'd hold Princess Cadance's dear husband for ransom, but the mind is a powerful object. Within this time frame, Sombra had lost all hope, lucky timing.
"King Sombra, you are under arrest for .." He drowned them out. Prison? He thought gazing down at the cold floor. He rose and the stallions drew back, then he stood patiently as they cautiously hoofcuffed him.
At least I won't be so alone.