Twilight slowly began to wake up from her peaceful slumber, she felt as if she hadn't slept that well in years, her covers felt so much softer now than ever before as she cuddled up against them even more, that was when the young mare heard a quiet grown, she could tell it wasn't from herself and it didn't really sound like Spike.

Twilight reluctantly opened her eyes slightly to investigate however to her surprise instead of seeing her ordinary purple covers she found herself snuggling against something....grey...and black.. It didn't take Twilight long to realise she wasn't alone as she heard Sombra's quiet and soft snores. Twilight began to wonder how this happened, as she began to retrace yesterday however she realised the last thing she could remember was...drinking with....Sombra.

"AHHH" Twilight gasped as the realisation of what may of happened last night began to dawn on her as she scrambled off of the bed. Surprisingly Sombra didn't awake from the princesses outburst, he seemed to be tired, very tired. Therefore Twilight didn't see any problem in letting him sleep, after all there was a chance nothing happened last night at all and Sombra was quite possibly the only one who could confirm of deconfirm that so getting him annoyed wouldn't be the best idea. Twilight smiled at the sleeping stallion, he seemed like he was perfectly at piece... That piece only lasted a few more moments however as the unicorn King began to twitch, his once calm relaxed body began to toss and turn frantically, his soft snores began to turn into violent growls "no...n-no!" He begged as he continued to lay there completely hopeless.

Twilight quickly rushed to the unicorn Kings side, shaking him lightly in hopes of waking him from what Twilight could only imagine was a terrifying nightmare "Sombra! Sombra please you have to wake up! It's me Twilight! I'm here for you! Please!" She pleaded to the unicorn King, however it didn't seem to work as one of his flaying hooves kicked the young Pegasus away from him. Twilight was now definitely worried, Sombra wouldn't wake up, he wasn't calming down, if anything he was getting worse, it was as if he was trapped, in a nightmare he could never wake up from.

That was when Twilight heard a flash of magic coming from downstairs. The young alicorn had a good idea on who it was, it must of been Celestia, it had to be Celestia, Celestia would know what to do and if Luna was there then surely they could help, Luna does know more about dreams then anyone after all. Twilight took off as fast as could, almost tripping over herself as she rushed to the two princesses.

Luckily for Twilight her assumptions were right, standing before her in the throne room were now the two Royal sisters Celestia and Luna who both seemed confused and concerned at Twilight's frantic nature "Sombra is in trouble! He-he needs help!" Twilight gasped. The two Royal sisters traded looks of worry before nodding to the young alicorn who quickly led them upstairs. Once the two sisters reached the top of the stairs they could hear Sombra's groans of pain coming from Twilight's room, Luna quickly rushed in and went to Sombra's side who was now on the floor instead of on the bed, in Luna's eyes anyone having a nightmare was her responsibility, Sombra was no different. Luna lowered her horn to Sombra's forehead and began to release her dream magic while Celestia held Twilight close for comfort who was currently worried sick for the unicorn King.

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Luna found herself in a dark castle, the walls smeared with blood and the cries and groans of the unicorn King still echoed loud and clear "damn you!" He barked in anger, Luna almost winced at his harsh tone, but this was no time for fear, Sombra needed her help and even though he was a monster no pony deserved to be tortured by their own mind. Luna followed the sound of the unicorn Kings voice, she was growing closer she could tell, however once she made it she was staring at a sight she never ever expected.

A dream manifestation of Celestia and Luna bother stood over a chained and bloody Sombra, only being held up by the chains tightly wrapped around his neck and his front hooves, meanwhile he was forced to kneel before the nightmare Royal sisters who grinned at the helpless King who growled with eyes filled with hatred "BEGONE FOUL BEATS" Luna demanded, blasting the two nightmare princesses out of the Kings mind as the chains also faded away, leaving a now unscratched Sombra standing face to face with the princess of the night "is this what you think of us?" Luna asked, raising an eyebrow slightly.

Sombra turned away from her, letting out another low growl "it isn't what I think, but what I know, I know you and your sister all too well, I know you plan of stripping me of everything I worked for, my title my crown my everything! After all it wouldn't be the first time you tried to wipe me from history, I heard about how you changed the events of what happened before you and your damn sister ruled, Starswirl gets credit but I don't? Probably cause he helped you is that it? He was useful was he? You use and manipulate that's all you ever do! That's why I see you in my dreams like this...the way you truly are."

Luna glanced away slightly, as if trying to shield herself from the barage of hard facts thrown at her "I'm...sorry Sombra...however what you must understand that you spread false accusations about us as well, you claimed that we were dangerous, that we only helped with the sun and the moon out of convenie-" "I'll stop making those claims once I actually hear why it took you so long to help us princess! however until then I am going to wake up now. Leave me..."

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The unicorn King shot awake gasping for air, his head quickly jerked left and right to check his surroundings till he noticed the two sisters, Sombra scrambled to his feet and got into a defensive position, letting out a threatening growl "Twilight, why the hell are they here!" Sombra spat in anger. Twilight backed away slightly in fear at the towering unicorn King in front of her.

Celestia stood guard in front of Twilight, scowling at the unicorn King "if you must know Sombra, I was curious on your progress thus far and decided to come down and see for myself, conveniently if you didn't know normally around this time of year Luna Twilight and I come together for what I guess you could call a sort of princess night, so I thought this would be the perfect chance to also see your improvements...so far I don't see anything"

Sombra growled, raising his frame as he stomped towards Celestia, looking her dead in the eye "let's make this clear princess...I am not! Your test subject! So don't you dare go on about my progess now if you excuse me I'm going to get dressed" Sombra then took his attire and left the room to head to his own, shouldering Celestia as he did so.

Celestia and Luna then turned to Twilight who let out a deep sigh "why didn't you too give me some notice! You know Sombra hates you both! Now he'll be angry all day! Errr" Twilight then slammed her head into her pillow before letting out a deep sigh "why is this so annoying" Twilight sighed, trying to relax herself.

Celestia rested a wing over her young student to comfort her "I know Twilight and I'm sorry..I was just worried about you so I felt like I needed to come down to see how you are doing, he hasn't hurt you has he?" Celestia asked.

Twilight quickly backed away out of Celestia's wing "n-no! Of course not, he's grumpy sure but he also tries to care at least and yes we did actually make progress" Twilight seemed to be getting very frustrated causing a surprised look to come to the faces of the Royal sisters, Twilight then sighed once again "I'm..sorry, I was just so worried.. And then seeing the way Sombra acted and how you two reacted I... I thought you'd see him as a lost cause and...send him away" Twilight gulped slightly, not even wanting to think about the possibility.

Celestia and Luna traded surprised looks, but then Celestia smiled and held Twilight close "I'm so sorry Twilight, I didn't think this would have such an impact on you..though from your reaction it is clear to me that you and Sombra ave made a connection and for that I am definitely proud of you" Celestia said calmly as she smiled warmly.

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After the princesses all relaxed they decided to go downstairs to have breakfast, when they got downstairs however they were surprised to see Sombra already preparing breakfast for everyone, Spike already enjoying his meal "wow you were right! How'd you know when they'd come in down to the second?" Spike said in amazement while eating a cheese and lettuce sandwich.

Sombra smirked as he got a plate of croissants and placed them on the table "oh please, it's very easy to predict patterns in how ponies think once you get used to them, perhaps I can teach you some time, anyways I didn't have much to work with ladies not to mention more time so I simply made 20 sandwiches each, and 20 croissants each, I hope you enjoy and no they're not poisoned, that wasn't an option with Spike here" Sombra chuckled before sitting down and beginning his meal.

The three royals looked wide eyed at all the food on the long table, they were upstairs for 5 minutes after Sombra left Twilight's room...where did he get the time to make all this? The princesses decided to to question this strange phenomenon and just decided it was a secret talent of Sombra's, so they all sat down and enjoyed their meals.

Celestia smiled, clearly enjoying her food "this is truly delicious Sombra, I'm very impressed, so I'm assuming Twilight has been treating you well thus far? You definitely seem to be in good condition" Celestia commented, everything at this point had seemed to relax, helping Twilight feel far better about the situation.

Luna agreed as she wiped her lips with a napkin "agreed, I never knew you had such a talent, perhaps at some point to repay you we can invite you for dinner at canterlot castle at some point" Luna nodded before taking a bight out of another sandwich.

Sombra shrugged slightly before eating a croissant "perhaps, though I kind of feel like that isn't too necessary, mostly due to the fact I'm not sure I'll ever go to Canterlot again, in fact I'm surprised you two have even came to ponyvill, I would have thought you would focus on your own land and yet from what I've heard you two are worshipped here more than Twilight herself, what a shame indeed"

Celestia and Luna went quiet and back to their food, while Twilight began to think about what Sombra said, he was definitely right but it felt like that shouldn't be the way it is...she was princess of ponyvill after all, why were Celestia and Luna still seen as more important in ponyvill then she was, that's not how it's supposed to work.

As Celestia finished her meal she stood up and turned to Sombra "King Sombra, once you are done would you please come outside? I would like to speak with you privately" Celestia asked before leaving the room, that annoyed the unicorn King, she didn't even wait for a response, as if he had no choice but to go talk to her, however he truly couldn't help but wonder what the princess of the sun would want to speak to a tyrant about.

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Once Sombra finished his meal he left the room without a word, no one needed to ask where he was going, they already knew. The unicorn King shouldered the front door open before looking around, eventually he spotted Celestia, who was sitting on top of a hill looking at the bright yellow sun in the sky "my my princess, if I knew you took so much pride in your work I would have took the sun hostage all those years ago" Sombra joked with a chuckle before sitting down beside the alicorn "so, what does the princess of canterlot want to do with me?" Sombra asked, raising an eyebrow slightly.

Celestia smiled and spoke without yet turning to Sombra "I'd like to ask you for a favour Sombra...it's about Twilight, you see, I'm worried about her..I feel like she doesn't fully understand the importance of being a princess, she focuses on her studies but has not even attempted to rule ponyvill. I can't just tell her to start now she'll freak out...but I also can't teach her cause like you said yourself I have responsibilities in Canterlot, you may have been a tyrant but you were a kind ruler once, you inspired your citizens in ways that amazed me and if you do this...I'll begin research into finding how to restore your magic" Celestia took in a deep breath before continuing "I know it's a lot to ask b-" "consider it done" Celestia's eyes widened slightly as she turned to the unicorn King in surprise, he sat up with pride, the light from the sun making him shine like never before "I have already begun teaching her, she'll learn, she'll progress and she'll get better. However in order to do this you must take that damn leash off of her, metaphorically speaking of course, you treat her like your child Celestia, remember she is an equal, not your student anymore, you made that decision the day you gave her her wings". Sombra scolded in a stern tone.

Celestia smiled and nodded before turning back to the sun "yes, perhaps you are right, though there is one more thing we must discuss "Celestia with a burst of magic summoned the letter Sombra had sent her, along with a newspaper with the headline of 'The Tyrant falls for the Princess' "why would you do that Sombra? What are you truly planning?" Celestia scowled, clearly not in the mood for games while Sombra just gave her a wicked smirk "come now Celestia, I already heard the rumours of you and Discord, so I decided why don't I start some rumours of my own and I knew you'd freak out from it of course" Sombra chuckled and Celestia couldn't help but laugh as well.

Celestia managed to calm down and looked up to the blue sky "I don't think you are pure evil Sombra, that's why I made this offer, however...that doesn't mean I amn't..afraid of what could happen, I know I can't just ask you not to hurt Twilight and expect you to comply...however I ask that you help Twilight, I can't bare losing her...not ever"

Sombra looked down as he began to think "fine..the only one I'll allow hurt Twilight will be me, that's the most I will promise" Sombra explained sternly.

Celestia nuzzled Sombra and smiled "I suppose I can take that, thank you so much Sombra, I'm very grateful". Celestia smiled.

Sombra chuckled and smirked as he looked down at the princess of the sun "I hate you Celestia..however after gaining your perspective, I understand you, I am your enemy and you are mine, though perhaps we shouldn't let that hinder our young Twilight and so.....I...offer you my friendship" Sombra reluctantly said "as long as I'm stuck here of course" he made sure to add.

Celestia nodded in agreement "I think I'd like that, very well Sombra, I accept your friendship...even if it turns out to be temporary" Celestia let out a peaceful sigh before the two looked back towards the sun "we should head back inside, the others may worry we have begun a battle of some sort" Celestia giggled.

Sombra laughed "oh if we entertained that sort of idea while I'm in this condition I think you'd have my head on a stick" the two laughed as they began to head back to the castle.

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Before the two headed back into the castle Sombra and Celestia made sure to calm their laughter and turn to a more Royal state of mind, it was Sombra who suggested it, saying he 'didn't want to look like some fool' and so they strolled into the castle with their heads held high, Celestia's wings slightly spread out in Royal fashion. Luna and Twilight seemed rather confused, Celestia was usually the 'casual princess' and now it felt like she was doing a very accurate impression of Luna.

That was until she spoke "oh, hello everypony, so now that we have this chance why don't we all head up stairs, catch up and have fun!" Celestia said enthusiasticly before heading upstairs, a go lucky smile on her face.

Luna and Twilight both turned to Sombra as if looking for an answer on what they were talking about, however Sombra just smirked as he began to walk past them "what can I say, I know how to please a woman~" Sombra chuckled as he began to head upstairs.

Twilight thought for a moment till what Sombra was insinuating stuck with her, leaving an ever lasting mark in her mind "eye! Eye! Eye! Eye!" Luna couldn't help but laugh at the young mares reaction.

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