Sombra sat alone in his temporary headquarters which used to be the mayor's office. Outside the office, Twilight sat in the former's secretary desk as his loyal follower. Her injuries where recovering and nopony could talk about it. Twilight was not happy that Sombra was angry with her and took it out on common soldiers.

"Twilight, come in her." boomed Sombra.

Twlight left the desk and entered Sombra's office.

"Close the door." demanded Sombra.

Twilight closed the door leaving her alone.

"What can I do for you, Master?" asked Twilight.

Twilight humbly bowed before Sombra.

"I want to know you fee." answered Sombra.

Twilight smiled, feeling joyed Sombra cared.

"I am fine Master." answered Twilight, suppressing a smile.

"I cannot have my slave being hurt." though Sombra.

"Um...sir." began Twilight.

"Please. Go ahead." said Sombra.

"How, is Sunset?" asked Twilight.

"I incapacitated her with my magic and she is currently in the jail." answered Sombra.

"That is exactly where she belongs." replied Twilight coldly.

"Indeed." said Sombra.

The dark ruler thought for a moment.

"I must thank you Twilight. Your use of dark magic to incapacitate the Element of Generosity bearer inspired me." said Sombra.

"It is an honor." said Twilight proudly.

Sombra was pleased Twilight was buying his lies so easily.

"Master, what will become of Sunset?" asked Twilight.

Sombra took a moment to decided on what he would say.

"She will be returned to the Crystal Empire and work the rest of her miserable days mining crystals." answered Sombra.

Twilight gave a concerned look at this answer.

"Does that upset you?" asked Sombra curiously.

"Of course not Master. I serve only you and any traitors deserve deaths." answered Twilight.

"Perfect." replied Sombra.

"Is there any chance she could escape?" asked Twilight.

"I have disabled her magic. Once we return and I am surrounded by my crystals, I will strip her of her magic." answered Sombra.

"As brilliant as always!"declared Twilight.

Twilight thought for a moment.

"Master, may I ask why you love crystals so much?" asked Twilight.

"Crystals help to strengthen my power." answered Sombra.

"Of course Master. That explains everything." said Twilight.

"She'll buy anything I tell her." thought Sombra pleased.

"I just wish I told you about Sunset." said Twilight mournfully.

"It is fine my dear. I will not hold it against you." said Sombra.

Sombra nuzzled Twilight gently.

"If you do this again I will kill you." thought Sombra bitterly.

"Master, I am not worthy." replied Twilight.

"Yes you are. You are an excellent unicorn and your magic is amazing. Also, your loyalty is admirable." said Sombra.

"Master, I will never betray you, but I want to show a way to prove my loyalty." said Twilight.

"Take a personal oath to me." said Sombra.

"I swear to Master this sacred oath to the leader of the Crystal Empire and ponies, King Sombra, supreme commander of the Crystal Imperial Army, I shall render unconditional obedience ans that as a brave pony I shall be prepared at all times to give my life for this oath." said Twilight.

"That was grand Twilight." said Sombra.

"Thank you Master." sad Twilight.

"Now we must prepare to attack Fillydelphia." said Sombra.

In Canterlot, ponies where growing more and more worried by the day as Sombra's forces here gaining constantly more ground. At the hospital, the rest of the Element of Harmony bearers where in the hospital room shared by Rarity and Trixie. Thanks to the incredible Canterlot doctors, Rarity was greatly improving. The others filled in Pinkie in on what she missed.

"What are we gonna do?" asked Applejack.

"We have to find a way to reach her." answered Spike.

"I agree." added Fluttershy.

"I'm still gonna slug her." said Rainbow.

"How exactly are we going to do that?" asked Pinkie.

"That is what we're trying to figure out." answered Applejack.

A laughing interrupted the.

"Just march to Sombra and say you want Twilight back." laughed Trixie.

"Nobody asked for your opinion." huffed Rainbow.

"The Great and Powerful Trixie has a grand opinion." stated Trixie.

"You know Trixie-" began Rainbow.

Rainbow began flying toward Trixie, but Fluttershy held her back.

"Rainbow, this is a hospital." noted Fluttershy.

"That's right. If you lay a hoof on me, you'll be sent to jail." said Trixie arrogantly.

Rainbow growled in anger.

"Look Trixie, once you're healed up ya go about ya life without us." said Applejack.

"I don't have anywhere to go.' mumbled Trixie.

"What?" asked Fluttershy surprised.

"You heard me." answered Trixie bitterly.

"What about your family?" asked Applejack, concerned.

"I...am not on good terms with my family. It's...complicated." answered Trixie uncomfortable.

"Do you want to talk?" asked Pinkie.

"Not really." answered Trixie.

"Sometimes talking to others can help." said Rarity weakly.

"Rarity!" exclaimed the ponies and Spike.

The Element of Harmony bearers and Spike raced over embracing Rarity.

"Where am I?" asked Rarity.

"Canterlot Hospital." answered Rainbow.

"Don't spend too much energy." warned Spike.

Rarity patted Spike on the head.

"My little Spikey Wikey. Don't worry, I am quite alright." said Rarity.

Rarity and Applejack then shared a kiss.

"I'm so glad you're okay. I was worried about ya." stated Applejack.

"So did I." said Rarity.

Rarity had a sudden thought come to her.

"Sweetie Bell." said Rarity, worried.

"We haven't told her." said Applejack.

"We didn't think there was a reason for her to worry." added Fluttershy.

"Good. That was the right decision." said Rarity.

Rarity was quickly informed what happened.

"I never would have thought Twilight would have done such a ghastly thing." said Rarity worried.

"You are lucky somepony was there to save you." said Trixie proudly.

Rarity rolled her eyes at this, but knew she owed Trixie.

"Thank you Trixie. You saved my life." said Rarity.

"The Great and Powerful Trixie accepts your praise." said Trixie.

The door to the hospital room suddenly opened.

"The royals need you." said Flash Sentry.

"Y'all go. I wanna stay." said Applejack.

"Please go. I will be fine." said Rarity.

"But-" began Applejack.

"No buts dear." replied Rarity.

"Okay." agreed Applejack.

The ponies left being lead by Flash Sentry. They arrived at the palace and went inside meeting the royals in the throne room. The map of Equestria they had showed more territory lost to the enemy. Manehattan had a red 'X' over it as did the other cities lost in the war. The four royals all had solemn looks on their faces.

"How is Rarity?" asked Luna.

"She's weak, but recovering." answered Applejack.

"She woke up." added Pinkie.

"Is it true Twily attacked you?" asked Shinning concerned.

"Yeah." answered Rainbow upset.

Applejack didn't speak, but had a disgusted look on her face.

"Applejack, I understand this hard. However, you must remember Twilight Sparkle had been corrupted by dark magic." replied Cadence.

"I understand." sighed Applejack.

"Manehattan has fallen now. There is nothing we can do about that." stated Celestia sadly.

"What about the Wonderbolts?" asked Rainbow.

"Spitfire, Soarin' and Fleetfoot went to Manehattan." answered Celestia.

Rainbow gulped with concern.

"What happened?" asked Fluttershy concerned.

"They where defeated and badly injured. They've been sent to the Crystal Empire." answered Celestia, with pain.

"They've become Sombra's biggest trophies." added Luna disgusted.

"No." said Rainbow, feeling sick.

Fluttershy saw Rainbow and embraced her.

"It's okay Rainbow. They'll be fine." said Fluttershy.

"Twilight..." began Spike.

"From the testimony refugees have given us, Twilight is one who defeated Spitfire and Soarin'." confirmed Luna.

"Sunset Shimmer is the one who defeated Fleetfoot." added Cadence.

"I wonder if Trixie saw anything?" asked Pinkie.

"Who is she?" asked Shinning.

The royals where quickly filled in.

"Maybe she can be helpful." proposed Shinning.

"Don't bother. She's a pain in the ass." spat Rainbow.

"She wasn't always like that." said Celestia sadly.

"Indeed. She fell down a dark path." added Cadence.

"I really don't buy it." said Rainbow.

"You mentioned she was your former student." noted Spike.

"Yes. However, she she succumb to darkness like Twilight." replied Celestia.

"Maybe you're not a good teacher." mused Spike.

The other ponies gasped in disbelief.

"Spike! She's a princess!" exclaimed Applejack.

"He might have a point." suggested Rainbow.

"Regardless, she's a still a princess and deserves respect." countered Applejack.

"You might be right Spike." confessed Celestia.

"Let's focus on Trixie." proposed Shinning.

The others agreed wanting to change the topic.

"Trixie is a bitch and always will be." stated Rainbow.

"There is more to her than she lets on." said Luna.

"I assume you've met this Trixie in the dream realm." said Celestia.

"I have not formally met her. But, I have observed her dreams." explained Luna.

"Um, didn't Trixie mention something about a troubled family life?" asked Fluttershy.

"Yeah. She did mention something like that." answered Pinkie.

"Trixe had a difficult foalhood." stated Luna.

"What happened?" asked Applejack, worry clear in her voice.

"I should not tell you. It is too personal." answered Luna.

Applejack sighed understanding.

"No offense, but that doesn't excuse the way she behaved." retorted Spike.

"I understand. She was in the wrong." agreed Luna.

"You've got that right." snorted Rainbow.

"However, if you knew her backstory you may understand." said Luna.

"Tell us what it is!" demanded Rainbow.

"It's best if she tells you." said Luna.

The doors suddenly flung open and Flash Sentry came in.

"What's wrong?" asked Cadence.

"You majesties, Fillydelphia has fallen." answered Flash.

All the ponies, plus Spike, gasped in horror.

"Was Twilight there?" asked Shining.

"She led the invading forces." answered Flash.

Shining Armor winced at this.

"I see." replied Shining hurt.

"Was Sunset Shimmer there?" asked Celestia.

"No ma'am." answered Flash.

Before he could finish, another unicorn trotted in.

"It can't be." said Celestia.

"Hello, your majesty." said Sunset Shimmer.

Author's Notes:

A/N: That is where we'll end this chapter with Sunset having somehow escaped. The personal oath Twilight recited with an altered version of the Hitler oath specifically the Wehrmacht version. I truly hope I didn't offend anyone as that was not my goal. Next time, we focus on Sunset. Please review.