The sky was filled with ash, the crimson sky behind it was menacing; and the castle was overrun by evil forces that were at work. Eris stood out on the balcony overlooking the kingdom, she and Sombra had succeeded, and quicker than even she had expected. She looked around intently staring at the ponies who were now her slaves, earth ponies were allowed to live in peace; but pegasi and unicorns were to be imprisoned and put to slave work. Eris had read about the crystal chambers beneath the castle, there is where she had the ponies mining; she had figured out a way to generate power from the crystals a powerful energy source that could allow her to expand their rule. She took in a deep breath, she loved her job; after all she saw no greater joy than power and Sombra.

Speaking of the alicorns, she trotted happily back into the castle the room was held up by marble stone pillars; and red draperies hung from the ceiling. Stained glass windows portraying the elements, discord; Cadence and Shining armor, not to forget the sun and moon; were letting light through.

"Ugh "Eris said in disgust, she used her dark magic to shatter the windows replacing them with red tinted windows that portrayed gruesome images. She smiled devilishly; "that's better "she said. She walked over to the bed and plopped down on it, she pulled the covers over her with her magic and sighed, "ohhh being evil is tough "she said.

The door creaking open caught her attention, she looked to see Sombra appeared the door closed behind him, he glanced at her and smirked deviously.

"Hello my queen "he cooed, she smiled and chuckled.

"What's the news with the new guards? "She asked, they had found it in their best interest to exterminate the old guards they were imprisoned, now they have new ones.

"They are serving us well, they fully understand what we are going for in this pathetic kingdom of love and joy "he smugly replied. He ruffled his wings a bit, and gnawed on them a little.

"Still getting the hang of those wings huh? "She said leaping out of bed and making her way towards them.

"Yes "he said, he watched her come closer; she smiled at him making him become curious of her gesture. She knocked him down on his back and stood there, she put her hooves gently on his wings which were spread across the stone floor, and she massaged them. "Mmmm "he moaned with happiness and relief, the pain and aching in his wings subsided.

"Feeling better? "She purred nuzzling him, he nodded nuzzling her back. "Good "she smiled, "you know there are other things to do that are much more pleasing that a massage "she said.

He looked at her curiously and smirked as if he didn't know what she was talking about, "what do you mean? "He made a confused expression raising a brow.

"Why tell what I can show? "She said, she then placed a kiss firmly on his lips, he returned the kiss and smiled.

"Indeed "he said. Eris was going to make this a night to remember; she, but as she was about to start up again there was a knock at the door. Both the royals groaned in irritation; but Eris proceeded to the door.

"Your majesty the Princess and the other two ponies are nowhere to be found, we believe they are dead mad 'am "He said saluting her respectfully.

"Good, and what about the other royals? Are they still secured? "She asked, he nodded again.

"Yes your majesty "

"Good, now be gone "she ordered thrusting a hoof in the direction of the hallway door of the particular dorm. He nodded and left immediately; she turned and made her way over to the balcony brushing her tail under Sombra's chin as she walked by. She closed the doors and made her way to the bed, laying in it she smiled seductively, Sombra full of lust met up with her there.

When Twilight opened her eyes there was nothing but blurry shadows all around them; she was startled by this and stood up but she got dizzy and fell back to the ground. She gazed around her and saw Celestia just now beginning to wake up, and Sliver; they all were frantically getting to their feet; Celestia looked around panicking. But her horn began to glow a yellow light; preparing to use her magic. One voice called out over the group of ponies, a deep male voice; Celestia ceased her magic and looked on over the crowd. A dark blue horse came into view, he had silver eyes and a black mane and tail. He had wings too and a horn; Celestia was in shock that was three new alicorns in one day.

"We mean you no harm your highness, please come with me "he said motioning a wing towards the direction he came in. Celestia was poked on the shoulder looking down she noticed a little foal. She gazed up at Celestia with bright pink eyes.

"Hello little one "Celestia spoke her angelic voice echoing through the trees. The little foal gazed at her with a beaming smile.

"Hello "she answered back, Celestia looked to the male alicorn again.

"What is your name? "Celestia asked kindly with her kind smile.

"My name is Aristotle "He answered, Twilight's eyes went wide at the name, but to Celestia and Silver it was a mystery.

"Aristotle! Prince Aristotle, the keeper of time and magic! "She exclaimed excitedly dashing at an unnatural speed to his side.

He smiled, "yes, now I will finish introduction later, right now we must get to the palace "he said, they followed Celestia walking beside the dashing stallion, they chatted on the way. Twilight and Silver were beginning to realize their feelings for each other; they nuzzled each other affectionately.

When they reached the palace they were in awe, the palace was made out of marble and it mimicked ice, they looked at it fascinated by the architecture. It had various swirl symbols and, the windows had stained glass that held a depiction of the moon, an hourglass, and a star to symbolize magic. Celestia took in the breathtaking view to its fullest, she looked at Aristotle.

"It's beautiful "Celestia complimented his home, he smiled.

"It's not the only thing that's beautiful "he said as he gazed in her amethyst eyes she had a blush rise to her snow white cheeks. She looked into his silver eyes and smiled.

"Hmm, you're not bad yourself "She complimented back, he smiled again and opened the doors for her and the others. "Such a gentlecolt "Celestia cooed.

When they entered they saw midnight blue draperies, statues and up above rows of books floated around near the walls; some floating down to the unicorns below who were eager to read them. Twilight was in heaven, she looked to the prince and smiled childishly.

"Umm, may I "she said pointing upwards to the books, he chuckled his voice being a soft smooth and very fatherly tone.

"Knock yourself out "he said, she squealed with joy and dragged Silver off.

His attention was caught by Celestia's presence next to him she was chuckling softly, "you'll regret that later your highness "He said playfully.

He raised a brow playfully, "really? How so? "He asked.

"Well she has a fond love for books, a love so great that she will be in a trance as to speak "She explained, "it's actually fascinating and a very good hobby that she enjoys "she added, Aristotle and Celestia watched the love connection between the two ponies.

"I don't think the books are the only thing she's fond of "Aristotle commented, she giggled at that.

"Indeed, quite the observation "she commented.

"Why thank you "he replied, she smiled joyfully.

"Would you mind giving me a tour of this lovely castle? "She asked, he bowed slightly like a gentleman and put one wing in front of him and the other one out towards the staircase.

"It would be my pleasure milady "he said respectfully, as he led Celestia through the castle to show her around.

"Wow, I've never seen so many books and scrolls "Twilight was mesmerized by the books and scrolls before her, Silver couldn't take his eyes off of her. Twilight soon enough noticed this, she cocked her head slowly and smirked curiously. "What? "She asked, he smiled.

"Oh nothing, I just…can't get over how pretty and cute you are when you are in hypnosis with your books "he said.

Celestia and Aristotle were out in the garden, it was the last place on the tour of the palace; she had enjoyed all the sights and tapestries. She especially love Aristotle's kind nature; she looked up at her sisters stars; too bad she had to do it from the prison she was in.

"Aristotle I can't thank you enough for the delightful tour, "Celestia said, Aristotle smiled a thankful smile.

"Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it "He said, she smiled and nuzzled him; he nuzzled her back affectionately.

She decided to lie down with him in the soft grass and stargaze, he put a wing over her protectively. "You know this is the most peaceful moment I've had since I was thrown out of my own kingdom "Celestia said, Aristotle looked at her with a sorrow so deep that it could pass for an ocean.

"Yes, I heard of Eris and Sombra's takeover; it's tragic what's happened "He said, she looked at him with worry.

"You know about it? "She asked, he nodded.

"Yes, I have known about it since it happened; I was…well…even though we've just met, I was insanely worried about you "he said, she blushed and smiled sweetly and nuzzled him; and placed her head under his.

"Well I'm glad I met you "She said.

"Me too my dear "He said as he closed his eyes enjoying her company.