Author's Notes:

In case if you get confused, then you might have to read through some of the MLP comics to get it.

Basically, according to the comics, (specifically, the one with the alternate Sombra) Celestia actually has a secret crush on Sombra.

Also, short chapter because I'm really busy with everything else right now...

"Sombra?"

Celestia squinted, the sudden light dimming as she glanced about the area.

"Celestia!"

The moment she saw Sombra, Celestia's eyes outshone all the stars put together. The two ponies embraced lovingly, reunited for the first time in many years.

"I missed you so much, Sombra."

Sombra nodded. "So did I."

Little did Celestia know that this Sombra wasn't the Sombra that she truly loved; the Sombra of the mirror. Hidden under the friendly shell was the same old king. Dark hearted, soul wrenching...

"I love you, Celestia."

...and stopping at nothing to get his way, even if it meant to love.

The two ponies parted, Celestia blushing mildly at the sudden intimacy. "Oh, Sombra," she began, "there's been so much that's happened since we'd last met..."

Chapter 25: Inseparable Lovers(?) - Part Two

"Like what?"

Celestia paused for a moment in thought. "Well, for one, your evil counterpart has returned, and as far as I know, he's bent on taking over the world."

Sombra nodded in agreement. "I understand."

My own actions, that is...

Celestia pranced to the window, gazing towards the vast number of luminescent stars.

"The sky is truly beautiful tonight, my dear."

Sombra silently sneered behind Celestia, content with his plan's progress.

"Heheheh... eeexxxccceeeelllleeennnt..."

Celestia turned to face Sombra.

"You were saying something?"

Immediately, Sombra replied, "Nothing, Celestia. I'm simply laughing at a thought."

Celestia nodded, turning back to the stars.

The two wallowed in the silence of the night for a while, until Luna suddenly burst into the room.

"SOMBRA, RELEASE MY SISTER FROM YOUR MANIPULATIVE HOLD!"

Sombra chuckled. "Manipulative hold? Where in the name of Celestia did you get that?"

Luna backed up, surprised from the reaction. "Um..."

"Indeed."

Luna awoke from her dreamwalk.

"What was it, Luna?"

The Princess shook her head slowly. "Celestia's lost to Sombra. She seems convinced that she's in love with the monster."

Turning Around

Twilight slammed a hoof into the ground.

"The only way to stop Sombra once and for all is the Crystal Heart! We have to turn back, for the good of Equestria!"

Luna nodded sadly, glancing back towards Celestia, who was now leaking a dangerous amount of dark magic.

The Elements of Harmony have failed where the Crystal Heart may succeed.

Sombra has merged with Celestia, feeding on her unseen love for his good counterpart.

Equestria, as we know it, may never be the same again.

Long Live the King...

Author's Notes:

The sequel will come around once I finish up the sidestory.