The next morning, Spike groaned in his sleep as he slowly woke up, "Oh, what a night," he looked upon his right side and to his surprise laid Rarity still asleep. The more shocking discovery of this was that she was completely naked. He stammered in shock before rolling away from her only to see on his other side was Twilight who like Rarity was also fast asleep and in the buff as well. He let out shocked gasp, before speaking, "Jackpot!"

The two girls groaned, before waking up. They rubbed their eyes and smiled at Spike, as Twilight spoke, "Good morning, Spike."

Rarity continued, "Good morning, darling. Did you sleep well?"

"Yeah, but what's going on here? Why're you two suddenly in the buff?" he asked, while knowing it's become Twilight's habit, but wondered why Rarity did it.

Rarity spoke up, "Well, after we had gone to bed I soon woke up suddenly feeling a wee bit hot. Twilight was also awake and suggested we remove our sleepwear and everything else. She explained to me some of the greater perks of sleeping while wearing nothing."

"Right. I remember now." Spike replied, while surprised Twilight suggested Rarity get naked along with her in his bed.

"After that we both used you as a hug pillow through the night." Twilight finished.

"You're very comfy to cuddle with." Rarity said with a bat of her eyes.

"Thanks. I'm glad I could be that for you." Spike answered, as his eyes gazed down to Rarity's exposed rack, and thought, 'Damn, they look even better when they're not covered up.'

Rarity smirked, "Got a good enough look at them, Spike?"

Spike snapped out of it and stammered, "Uh, look at what? I didn't see anything."

"You don't have to be so shy about the subject, Spike. I know about your little breast obsession. In fact it's obvious the others know as well."

"And you don't find me a perverted creep because of that?" he asked in confusion.

"Heaven's no, Spike. It is only natural for men to take pleasure in such aspects. And since I am part of your harem now, I take it as a compliment you find mine such a joy to behold. And really, wouldn't you want all of this?" she put her right hand underneath her enormous right breast and hefted it up a bit, while smiling flirtatiously.

Spike was nervous remembering about Twilight, but recalled she was ok with it, so he gave her an answer, "Yes I would."

Rarity smiled and embraced him while pressing her breasts into his chest and nuzzling his cheek, "I'm so happy to hear that."

Spike smiled with excitement, 'Oh, man. If I wasn't wearing a shirt this would be a hundred times better!'

Twilight suddenly spoke up, "Ok, Rarity. There will be plenty of time to dote on Spike later. Right now we need to get ready."

"Oh, right of course," Rarity giggled. Spike couldn't help but feel down that the sensual moment was interrupted, until Rarity put a finger under his chin making him look at her, "Don't worry. We'll have plenty of time for this soon enough."

Spike smiled at that assurance, as he watched the two get out of his bed and get changed back into their pajamas before leaving the room. When they were gone he thought with joy, 'This developing harem is going to be hardcore awesome!'

Afterward, when Twilight and Rarity had finished in getting ready along with Spike were on their way to the club. As they walked, Spike spoke up, "After that incident with Nightmare's return I'm hoping we don't have to deal with anything crazy for awhile."

"Quite so." Rarity agreed.

"Same here." Twilight nodded, as they arrived at the club.

Upon entering the meeting room they saw Rainbow, Fluttershy, Pinkie pie, Sunset Shimmer, and Applejack there waiting. Along with them included Celestia, Luna, Discord, Shining Armor, Cadence, and Stone who arrived their hours before Spike, Twilight, and Rarity.

"Hey, guys." Spike greeted.

"And how're all of you this morning?" Rarity inquired.

"We're super!" Pinkie beamed.

"So how was last night with you three?" Rainbow winked.

Twilight and Rarity looked sheepish, while Spike spoke up, "Everything was fine. Nothing out of the ordinary." he looked seeing Shining Armor and Cadence smiling amusingly.

Twilight took notice of their superiors, "I wasn't expecting all of you here. Is something wrong?"

"I'm afraid there is something we need to bring to topic." Celestia began.

"What is that?" Rarity wondered.

"You all heard what Nightmare said about being restored thanks to the work of Sombra," Luna began, and the girls and Spike nodded in remembrance, "Then it's time we told you exactly about Sombra, because if he's involved in this we're going to have to be extra careful."

"Who is Sombra?" Spike wondered, as the girls listened in.

Celestia began while using her magic to display a kingdom that looked to be made of crystal, "Behold the Crystal Empire."

"Crystal Empire?" Spike asked before turning to Twilight, "Isn't that the kingdom your brother and Cadence rule over?"

"That's right." Twilight confirmed.

Celestia continued, "It was once one of Equestria's most beautiful and noble kingdoms, home to the Crystal ponies."

Spike looked at the magical hologram seeing the Crystal ponies, "Whoa. How do they get their coats like that?" nobody answered, and the Princes proceeded.

"They were ruled by their kind and majestic leader Princess Amore." Celestia said, as they saw the mentioned Princess who was a unicorn standing before her subjects.

Spike looked in awe at the princess and thought, 'That pony's bangin' hot. I want one of those in my harem.'

Celestia continued on, "Under Amore's rule the crystal ponies lived in peace and prosperity. Until one day the Princess was overthrown and the kingdom was usurped by Sombra, a unicorn whose heart was as black as night," an image of Sombra appeared shocking Spike and the girls, "He turned the Crystal empire into his own dark kingdom and enslaved all the crystal ponies.

The group watched seeing Sombra overlook the many inhabitants with shackles around their necks connected by chain links being forced to work in crystal mines. While other crystal ponies were outfitted in dark crystallized armor and once their helmets were placed upon them, their eyes glowed green as if they were possessed.

"For a long time Sombra had ruled the empire and punished any pony who tried to stand up to him," Luna said, "It was then we were warned about this and Celestia and I went to right what Sombra had wronged."

Celestia spoke, "Using our combined magic we managed to defeat Sombra turning him into shadow and banished him to the frozen north. However before doing that Sombra pulled off one last trick. He used his own magic to make the Crystal Empire and all of it's inhabitant vanish into thin air. For over a thousand years there was nothing out their in the North. And in time ponies forgot all about it and even history books neglected it."

"So what happened then?" Spike inquired.

"Well some time ago the kingdom resurfaced, but that also meant Sombra had returned as well," Celestia explained, "I sent Cadence and Shining Armor there to protect it from Sombra who aimed to take the empire back."

Cadence spoke up, "I was able to protect the empire and keep Sombra from entering using my magic, but it wouldn't last forever."

Shining Armor continued, "After checking out the history books we discovered the protect the empire we needed the crystal heart. The only thing that could protect the empire from dark forces and defeat Sombra. Before he was defeated he hid it away so that no pony would find it and use it against him. Me and some of the guards uncovered it's hiding place and brought it back to place. With it restored Sombra was defeated, or so we thought."

"Since then Shining Armor and I assumed leadership of the empire." Cadence finished.

"So it looks like Sombra has returned again and is stirring up trouble." Rainbow noted.

Luna nodded, "Yes. For I recall he was one of the others I was conspiring with as Nightmare Moon."

"You really knew how to pick partners back then." Pinkie told Luna.

"I advise you all to take warning," Celestia warned them, "Sombra is unlike any enemy you've encountered."

Discord spoke, "Indeed. He's even worse than Chrysalis. Plus he has no sense of humor."

Twilight spoke, "We'll take extra care, Princess."

"See that you all do." Luna said.

Soon afterward, Spike left the club needing to take care of something while Twilight stayed behind to talk to the others.

As Spike was walking back he spoke to himself, "Sombra. That guy looked straight up crazy and evil. If we do face him and without a doubt we will, I hope we can defeat him. Every enemy we keep facing turns out to be stronger and even harder to fight. But still together we always stand a chance no matter how dangerous the enemy is."

As he walked on, he was unaware of a pair of green glowing eyes watching him from the shadows. A soft laugh was let out before the glowing eyes faded into the shadows.

Author's Notes:

Don't miss next time where Spike comes face to face with the next evil, and learns of another side to the story of Sombra and the Crystal Empire.