Tree of Harmony
Chapter 3
Flame Striker flew off towards the palace. Even though she hadn't flown for a long time, flying was one of things that you never forgot. As she arrived at the Canterlot, she reared up and pounded on the ground. At her feet King Sombra's beloved black crystals appeared. Erants. With their appearance he appeared as well. Flame Striker reared and struck the ground again causing the crystals to disappear. King Sombra looked disappointed but then he looked up and finally noticed the Alicorn he feared so much.
Flame Striker. She had been there right after the draconequus had been defeated. She was the one that told the two Princesses not to worry and the one that had banished him. He recalled his first battle with her. He had been trying to take over the Crystal Empire. His friendsLuna and Celestia fought him. He did not care. But then a golden blaze colored mare interrupted his fight. The mare had flown and also had a red horn. His eyes had widened in shock. The book... It mentioned this mare. The book had called her "the mare of the sun. Forever loyal if you gain her trust. She will not stop if you anger her... Do not challenge her if you have a choice. She is the one who guards the sun from the darker spirits as does her sister..." The book called this mare powerful. But Sombra would not give in. Sombra did NOT give in just because the book warned of her.
However between the two Princesses and the 'mare of the sun' he stood no chance. He fought hard, incredibly so, but with the 'mare of the sun' on the two princesses side...the odds of winning were low. Fortunately for him, the mare's ears had pricked up and she ran off. With her gone, he had been able to beat both of the princesses. He knew though...if that mare hadn't left for her duty...he would've lost the battle. He was able to grow errant crystals but then the princesses made a comeback. He was defeated. He would come back...and hopefully the 'mare of the sun' wouldn't be there. He had been banished again.
Later, while in exile, the golden mare visited him. She fought him again, warning him to never come back to Equestria ever. He hadn't listened. But she wasn't there to stop him. Instead a young mare and her dragon stopped him. He was disappointed. He had hoped she would show up again. He wished to impress her with how strong he had become. Later he learned her name. Luna had visited him. She had asked why. He had asked the name of the mare that had interrupted their fight. He, hesitantly, explained his obsession. She informed, reluctantly, that the mare was her Aunt. Flame Striker, Queen of the Sun. The one who used protect the sun from dark spirits, while Celestia and Luna's parents, as well as themselves, raised and lowered the celestial objects. Flame Striker's family had created and protected the sun and moon. They were the original Alicorns and the most powerful.
Now he was facing the most powerful Alicorn in existence. She was stronger than both of the princesses. And from the looks of it she finally took her place as the Queen of Equestria. He looked at her in fear, but then she spoke,
"Sombra." She grinned wryly, "It's been a while." Her face grew serious, "I would like you to become one of my combat partners. You provide an excellent opponent." Sombra's eyes widened. She, the one that had defeated him in the beginning, was asking to be his sparring partner? The one that had nearly lost to her? Sombra slowly nodded. She grinned at him and directed him to what used to be Luna's quarters. When he questioned her she replied, "I thought you'd be more comfortable here in the dark." Sombra merely nodded. Flame Striker frowned, "You may be having a roommate. Have you ever heard of Queen Chrysalis?" Sombra shook his head, while Flame Striker informed him of who she was.
"I'm considering making her one of my other sparring partners." Sombra nodded.