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p style="max-height: 999999px;"Chapter XXIX/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"strongWelcome, peoples of the fanfiction realm. Today, I bring glad tidings of a new chapter in this fic. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. THE FIC IS THE THING!/strong/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Fluttershy walked out of the garden, a two spherical fruit in her hands. But what she did not expect was to see that Tristan, Joseph, Fleet, and Aerial were all on the ground, lying as if in shock. "Wh-what happened?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul turned to her with a pained look. "I was forced to disable them. They attacked Sombra, who ordered me to dispose of them."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""You…. You killed them?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Luckily, they are just unconscious." His gaze shifted from her eyes to her hand. "But we can worry about them later. Give me the fruit, Fluttershy."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"But it was as if she had been nailed to the ground. She made no motions towards or away from him for a moment. Then, she raised her eyes to his. "No."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""I'm sorry, what?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""I said no, Paul. I can't let Sombra have this fruit."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul took a step towards her, causing her to take a step back. "We don't have a choice. Hand me the fruit." She made absolutely no motions to move towards him. "I said, hand over the fruit." Again, no movements. "GIVE ME THE FRUIT!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Sombra's patience was worn too thin. "I've had enough of this." He strutted up and smacked Fluttershy across the face, taking the fruit as she fell. "Now, was that so hard?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul turned to his grandfather. "Excellent. Now, let's eat and finally achieve immortality!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""A lovely idea, Paul. But… there is simply one problem."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul's face changed to one of confusion. "What would that be, Grandfather?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"With a quick smirk, Sombra devoured the whole fruit in a matter of seconds. "There is only enough for one of us."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul had taken on a horrified expression. "But… I thought…"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""However, you planned to end that statement, you were incorrect. You infidel. You truly believed that you were to gain this gift with me? I thought I trained you better than this."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul immediately knelt before Sombra, his head turned down. "I've served you with as much loyalty as I could manage. What did I do wrong?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""In honesty, nothing. I couldn't be more proud of you, Paul. If this hadn't of worked to plan, I would have taken you as my heir to my throne. But it appears that will no longer be needed of you. I shall rein Equestria with an immortal iron hoof."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""But… But…"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""What? Afraid of the wrath of your old friends? You are more powerful than all of them combined. I believe that you are more than capable of taking care of yourself." Sombra let out a hard laugh before lifting his hand, causing Paul to float into the air. Sombra then reached for the pendant that held Marshall's heart. "This is what you've become, Paul." This said, Sombra crushed the stone. "This is what I made you to be." He released Paul before turning behind him and holding his hands out. Before him, a portal began to open. A length to the world of Equestria. "So long, Paul. Remember what I have taught you, and you might live to see me again."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul got off the ground slowly and began to move towards the portal. But he didn't get far before he felt something latch to his legs and drag him to the ground. The portal closed, which would force Paul to create his own once he took care of what was around his legs./p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"It was Tristan, holding onto him as if for dear life. "You aren't going anywhere!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Let go of me, peasant! I need to get to Grandfather." Tristan wouldn't budge. "I said let go of me!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Though as he tried to struggle, he felt something climb onto his back. Two something actually. Fluttershy and Fleet Fire were pinning him to the ground as well./p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Everyone, off of me! I can't breathe!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Aerial stepped in front of him. "Good. Then we won't have to put up with your antics anymore."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Joseph stepped next to Aerial and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Whatever he has done, he's still my son. All of you, get off of him." Once they had done that, Joseph helped him to his feet. "Are you okay, Paul?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul held his arm and glared at them. "What do you care? I could have killed any and all of you at any time."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""But you didn't." Walker stepped from the shadows, biding his time until Sombra had left the world. "That's because you remember who you are. Fluttershy did her job."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""What are you talking about? You sent her to us so that she could get the fruit to Sombra?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""No… that was a bit extra. What she did was remind you of yourself. Deep down, those memories are alive. I saw that you had access to them through Fluttershy's eyes."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""You are all insane! I'll admit that I felt like something was being reawakened in my mind, but it was insignificant. You can't possibly expect me to go off of your whim!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"At that moment, Fluttershy stepped in front of Paul and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Paul… forgive me for this…" She leaned in and planted her lips firmly on his./p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"strongMeanwhile…/strong/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Sombra almost waltzed up to the castle gates of Canterlot, his men in tow behind him. The guards of the castle began quaking in their armor at the very sight of them. That was a sight that forced a laugh out of the Stallion. The fear that meant he had already won./p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"The doors opened almost of their own accord as he stepped through the halls and eventually into the throne room. Several of Celestia's guards were standing before her, but his newfound immortality gave him the sure feeling that they couldn't touch him. They could do nothing to him./p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Tia, I'm home! Did you miss me, Princess?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Celestia looked appalled at the question. "What are you doing here?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""I'm here to claim my place on that throne of yours, Tia. But I'm also here to make you an offer you cannot refuse."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""And what offer is that?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Sombra chuckled at the question. "Have you ever felt that your title has ever kept you from receiving the respect you feel you deserve?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""What do you mean?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Princess is not the highest female title there in the hierarchy. What if I could make you 'Queen' Celestia?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Are you proposing to me?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""More like forcing you to marry me, for the protection of your citizens. What do you say?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Celestia looked around the room. She knew what Sombra was capable of, and would likely do if she refused. Goddess she may be, she sensed something different about Sombra now. Something she couldn't best. Bowing her head, she sighed, "I accept to your terms."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"strongChapter Complete. Well, here you be. Your next chapter is up and ready for you to read. RR AND ADIOS!/strong/p
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p style="max-height: 999999px;"Chapter XXIX/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"strongWelcome, peoples of the fanfiction realm. Today, I bring glad tidings of a new chapter in this fic. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. THE FIC IS THE THING!/strong/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Fluttershy walked out of the garden, a two spherical fruit in her hands. But what she did not expect was to see that Tristan, Joseph, Fleet, and Aerial were all on the ground, lying as if in shock. "Wh-what happened?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul turned to her with a pained look. "I was forced to disable them. They attacked Sombra, who ordered me to dispose of them."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""You…. You killed them?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Luckily, they are just unconscious." His gaze shifted from her eyes to her hand. "But we can worry about them later. Give me the fruit, Fluttershy."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"But it was as if she had been nailed to the ground. She made no motions towards or away from him for a moment. Then, she raised her eyes to his. "No."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""I'm sorry, what?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""I said no, Paul. I can't let Sombra have this fruit."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul took a step towards her, causing her to take a step back. "We don't have a choice. Hand me the fruit." She made absolutely no motions to move towards him. "I said, hand over the fruit." Again, no movements. "GIVE ME THE FRUIT!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Sombra's patience was worn too thin. "I've had enough of this." He strutted up and smacked Fluttershy across the face, taking the fruit as she fell. "Now, was that so hard?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul turned to his grandfather. "Excellent. Now, let's eat and finally achieve immortality!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""A lovely idea, Paul. But… there is simply one problem."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul's face changed to one of confusion. "What would that be, Grandfather?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"With a quick smirk, Sombra devoured the whole fruit in a matter of seconds. "There is only enough for one of us."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul had taken on a horrified expression. "But… I thought…"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""However, you planned to end that statement, you were incorrect. You infidel. You truly believed that you were to gain this gift with me? I thought I trained you better than this."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul immediately knelt before Sombra, his head turned down. "I've served you with as much loyalty as I could manage. What did I do wrong?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""In honesty, nothing. I couldn't be more proud of you, Paul. If this hadn't of worked to plan, I would have taken you as my heir to my throne. But it appears that will no longer be needed of you. I shall rein Equestria with an immortal iron hoof."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""But… But…"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""What? Afraid of the wrath of your old friends? You are more powerful than all of them combined. I believe that you are more than capable of taking care of yourself." Sombra let out a hard laugh before lifting his hand, causing Paul to float into the air. Sombra then reached for the pendant that held Marshall's heart. "This is what you've become, Paul." This said, Sombra crushed the stone. "This is what I made you to be." He released Paul before turning behind him and holding his hands out. Before him, a portal began to open. A length to the world of Equestria. "So long, Paul. Remember what I have taught you, and you might live to see me again."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul got off the ground slowly and began to move towards the portal. But he didn't get far before he felt something latch to his legs and drag him to the ground. The portal closed, which would force Paul to create his own once he took care of what was around his legs./p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"It was Tristan, holding onto him as if for dear life. "You aren't going anywhere!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Let go of me, peasant! I need to get to Grandfather." Tristan wouldn't budge. "I said let go of me!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Though as he tried to struggle, he felt something climb onto his back. Two something actually. Fluttershy and Fleet Fire were pinning him to the ground as well./p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Everyone, off of me! I can't breathe!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Aerial stepped in front of him. "Good. Then we won't have to put up with your antics anymore."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Joseph stepped next to Aerial and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Whatever he has done, he's still my son. All of you, get off of him." Once they had done that, Joseph helped him to his feet. "Are you okay, Paul?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Paul held his arm and glared at them. "What do you care? I could have killed any and all of you at any time."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""But you didn't." Walker stepped from the shadows, biding his time until Sombra had left the world. "That's because you remember who you are. Fluttershy did her job."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""What are you talking about? You sent her to us so that she could get the fruit to Sombra?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""No… that was a bit extra. What she did was remind you of yourself. Deep down, those memories are alive. I saw that you had access to them through Fluttershy's eyes."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""You are all insane! I'll admit that I felt like something was being reawakened in my mind, but it was insignificant. You can't possibly expect me to go off of your whim!"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"At that moment, Fluttershy stepped in front of Paul and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Paul… forgive me for this…" She leaned in and planted her lips firmly on his./p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"strongMeanwhile…/strong/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Sombra almost waltzed up to the castle gates of Canterlot, his men in tow behind him. The guards of the castle began quaking in their armor at the very sight of them. That was a sight that forced a laugh out of the Stallion. The fear that meant he had already won./p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"The doors opened almost of their own accord as he stepped through the halls and eventually into the throne room. Several of Celestia's guards were standing before her, but his newfound immortality gave him the sure feeling that they couldn't touch him. They could do nothing to him./p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Tia, I'm home! Did you miss me, Princess?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Celestia looked appalled at the question. "What are you doing here?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""I'm here to claim my place on that throne of yours, Tia. But I'm also here to make you an offer you cannot refuse."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""And what offer is that?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Sombra chuckled at the question. "Have you ever felt that your title has ever kept you from receiving the respect you feel you deserve?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""What do you mean?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Princess is not the highest female title there in the hierarchy. What if I could make you 'Queen' Celestia?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""Are you proposing to me?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;""More like forcing you to marry me, for the protection of your citizens. What do you say?"/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"Celestia looked around the room. She knew what Sombra was capable of, and would likely do if she refused. Goddess she may be, she sensed something different about Sombra now. Something she couldn't best. Bowing her head, she sighed, "I accept to your terms."/p
p style="max-height: 999999px;"strongChapter Complete. Well, here you be. Your next chapter is up and ready for you to read. RR AND ADIOS!/strong/p
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