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Chapter Twenty Nine: Captured
Sombra sat in his new castle having just gained new slaves yet Abyssia had been bothering him about the yellow pegasus who ruined her plans. She wanted to control her for vengeance. He opened his red eyes watching Fluttershy through the mirror a bored expression on his face. She was readying herself for bed and he knew the time was now to strike. Princess Luna was weakened from her time with the Tantabus trying to protect Ponyville. His horn glowed before turning into a mist and flying to the village of the newest princess. Fluttershy was sleeping in the castle for the night for some reason yet the mirror would not show him. He landed in one of the many guest rooms in the castle once he was sure that the residents were asleep.
The pink maned pegasus slumbered in the bed having a room made just for her. Vines grew upon the walls with white flowers providing light. The ground had moss on it and Sombra stared down at it for a bit before approaching the bed softly. He tilted his head to the side before levitating Fluttershy into the air with the blanket uncovering a filly by her side. The dark king froze as he stared at the young unicorn who looked like she was having a nightmare. The corrupted unicorn shook his head before turning the pegasus and himself into shadows. They took off through the open window vanishing into the night.
When he returned to the castle he placed Fluttershy in front of Abyssia's mirror and walked to his throne to sit on it.
"There." he told her and the dragon's silhouette chuckled as she responded. "Excellent work King Sombra. She will do quite nicely. So weak in the mind, so terrified of the unknown."
Shadows exited the mirror overlapping the animal caretaker in the form of a dragon claw. Sombra turned his head to stare out the window at the darkened sky of the Crystal Empire. There was a shout of pain as the claw recoiled back into the mirror. Fluttershy was in the air her entire body glowing before she was placed on to the ground.
"Having fun just yet?" sneered the Unicorn King looking towards the mirror where six red eyes narrowed at him.
"Do not use that tone with me!" the shade dragon snapped before glaring down at Fluttershy. "I cannot even touch her mind let alone control it! She may have been turned by Discord but it only affected her outside personality. She is far too kind for even me to control. Discard of this eyesore."
"No." replied the dark grey unicorn earning a growl from Abyssia. "If I do that it will launch the war. No, we shall keep her until the end of the allotted time. Only then will I decide what to do with her, not before. Remember Abyssia, I am the one who found both you and DurgUa. I am the one that will keep our end of the bargain. And only I am the one who will release you when I wish. Do you understand me?"
"...Understood King Sombra." growled Abyssia before fading from the mirror. Sombra sighed before lifting Fluttershy up with his magic and walking down the hall. Diamond Tiara shied away as she cleaned a wall as did Snips and Snail. The corrupted unicorn ignored them as he walked to a room that was sealed by thick chains up a long staircase. The dark magic surrounded the lock and it clicked up and landed on the ground the door opening. The room was a dark bedroom and quiet. As he moved dust flew up into the air. Growling the king used his magic to gather the dust up into a ball and seal it within crystal. Setting the mare on the bed Sombra walked out of the room shutting the doors and sealing it with the chains. He walked back into the throne room where he looked to his right at a pale silver head floating in a case.
"There was nothing you could do." he told it before heading to his throne as the head turned to watch him. Across from the Other's head was the Crystal Heart, no magic resided within, dead.
"And there is nothing you can do."
Moonlight Wisp woke up screaming pawing at her face her eyes wide. Spike rushed into the room looking panicked.
"What's wrong?" he asked before looking around. "Where's Fluttershy? I thought she was supposed to be helping you with your nightmares!"
"I-I saw her. She's... she's with a stallion. I couldn't help her! I couldn't!" cried the cream colored filly as the young dragon ran up and gave her a hug. The young unicorn sobbed holding him close, it was her worst dream yet. She didn't even notice when Twilight rushed into the room with Flash Sentry by her side. The assistant motioned for them to back away until he calmed the filly down as a barrier surrounded them. The princess nodded her head before leaving the two in the empty room where Fluttershy was staying.
"How could anyone slip in during the night?" asked Flash looking concerned. "Princess Luna was keeping watch with the night guard."
"I don't know." the purple alicorn replied with a sigh before leaning on him tiredly. "Though Princess Luna is still recovering from overusing her magic from the time with the Tantabus. Perhaps they snuck in knowing this."
"Get some rest Princess Twilight." ordered the yellow-orange pegasus softly reaching up a hoof and brushing her mane gently. "You have been staying up for the past few nights with your research. You need sleep."
"I will." the Princess of Friendship said her shoulders drooping tiredly. "Thank you."
With that Twilight headed to her room and Flash gathered the guards for patrol. They knew that they couldn't let this happen again.
Fluttershy opened her eyes feeling cold. The pegasus sat up watching the blanket fall forward and knew she was in trouble. In front of her was walls made from black crystal and the room barely had any light within it. She shivered before heading over to the window where thick drapes covered the light. Spreading them open she found herself looking through bars at the Crystal Empire. A sound of a flap opening caused her to let out a frightened squeak before she turned around to see a tray of food sitting in front of the door. The caretaker walked over to it and sniffed it before taking a bite. 'This isn't too bad.' she thought taking another bite, it didn't seem poisoned either. Picking the tray up with her teeth she turned around and brought it over to a desk. She sighed before looking around taking another bite.
The room was spacious like most rooms in the castle. There was a bed, vanity, desk, and the coloring was dark blues and browns. There was no fire place but instead crystals with a red hue to them was placed on the corners. An empty wardrobe stood in the corner with two bookshelves against the walls next to the bed. There was also a bowl on the vanity with water in it. Walking over to the bowl Fluttershy cleaned her face and her hair watching the murky water clear up instantly. Humming to herself the yellow pegasus cleaned the dishes the best she could and the dirty water vanished. Leaving the dishes by the door the pink maned mare looked through the drawers finding a hairbrush and hair ties.
"Who's room was this?" she mumbled out loud as she began to brush her hair humming softly again. The song her mother used to sing to her popped into her head so she sang it.
"Oh moon you have seen
many things in your life.
Tell me moon, what you've seen.
So I can share what I've learned.
Tell me moon about a king
So powerfu-l and strong.
Was he great?
Was he kind?
Was any-thing like you?
One who watches.
One who sleeps.
One who do anything
for ones he loves.
Oh moon you have seen
many things in your life.
Tell me moon, what you've seen.
So I can share what I've learned.
Tell me moon
about the sun.
Is she beautiful like you?
Is she kind?
Is she strong?
Is she looking after you?
Oh sun, you have seen
many things in your life.
Tell me sun, what you've seen.
So I can share, what I've learned.
About hope.
About life.
About being kind..."
Fluttershy was cut off when she heard the latch open again and a thick black mist flowed into the room taking form. The caretaker shrank back as Sombra stood in the room looking at her with his red eyes. At first he didn't say anything until she asked. "Um, King Sombra? Sir? Why am I here?"
"You are here because there was a dragon who wanted vengeance on you for ruining her plan." he explained coldly as he moved passed her. "Since I do not wish to start the war just yet you will be my captive here. You are not allowed to starve. You are not allowed to escape. And you are not allowed to perish. Do I make myself clear?"
Fluttershy nodded her head quickly as he glared down at her. The king sighed before saying. "Any questions?"
"Yes, just one... who's room was this?" inquired the yellow mare, Sombra glared down at her before leaving. "You don't have to tell me! I was just curious! Please don't be mad!"
"This room has always been empty." he told her as chain fell from the door. "Did you expect me to throw you in the dungeon? You have done nothing against me yet Fluttershy."
The pegasus blinked as she tried to wrap her head around what had just happened. Sombra, by all means was said to be cruel and a tyrant. He seemed to be all those things, but from what she had just witnessed he was a horrible stallion. Yes he did kidnap her so a dragon could have her revenge but instead of choosing to kill her he kept her alive. Put her in a locked room and didn't threaten her with violence. By all means he seemed fair, but with how he went about things reminded her of so many ponies who went down the wrong path.
'Perhaps with this month I can teach him something. I just hope that Twilight and the others will be fine without me.' thought Fluttershy before walking over to the desk as a bird flew up to her window watching quietly.
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