Chapter 4: Preparations

"So, that's your plan?" Spike asked, unsure if Applejack's plan was going to work.

"Eeyup, just trust me" Applejack said confidently, making Rainbow Dash sigh loudly.

"How are you so confident about this, if it goes wrong they're going to make it impossible for us to get out, ever" Rainbow said, putting emphasis on ever. Everypony sighed because of it, knowing that she was right about it. If they failed to get out without being caught then they were going to be put under even heavier guard, and Spike would be thrown in there with them. Spike growled to make them all calm down, and ended up getting the attention of the guard that was standing watch outside the door.

"Everything ok in there?" the guard asked, poking his head through the door, making Spike gasp quickly.

"Y-Yeah, it's fine" Spike said nervously, hoping the guard wouldn't see through his lie. After the guard nodded and shut the door, allowing Spike to let out a relaxed sigh, signalling to everypony else that the coast was clear.

"So, you ready to do it?" Applejack asked, making Spike look at her door in confusion.

"Right now?" Spike asked, "Can't I have time to get ready for it?"

"But Spike..." Rarity whined, making Spike grunt angrily. No matter how big he got he would still be weak to Rarity's pouting, and he whining to him now wasn't going to help. He started walking towards the door, pausing to turn around before he opened it.

"I'll be back in two days, be ready to go as soon as I show up" Spike said seriously, sending a chill down Rarity's spine. She has never seen Spike act so serious, so tough, so, stallion like. She liked this new Spike...

"I'll be waiting here Spikey Wikey!" Rarity said happily, her mind ablaze with images of a heroic looking Spike busting in through the door to save her, carrying her away in his arms as the guards attempted to catch them. She ended up letting out a loving sigh just after Spike left, being met by gagging noises from Rainbow Dash, who did not care for the lovey dovey atmosphere Rarity was creating. Applejack and Pinkie Pie giggled as the two mares began to fight with each other, throwing harsh words across the room at one another. Eventually Cadance shouted at them to shut up, and they did, knowing that it would not be a good idea to cause a real fight down there, not when they were so close to getting out.

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"All done my dear Twilight?" Sombra asked as he reentered the dining hall, the table nearly devoid of any food. He was quite surprised that she had managed to eat as much as she did, considering that amount of food could have fed the entire Empire for a few days, but also knew how tiring it was for her to use dark magic.

"I think I'm done eating for the rest of my life..." Twilight moaned, rubbing her belly contently as Sombra walked over, a fake smile plastered on his face. Twilight made an attempt to grab another plate, this one being a sweet chocolate mousse, and Sombra saw his opening. Using his powerful dark magic he grabbed hold of Twilight's thoughts, planting one of his own inside. As soon as the memory was placed securely Twilight spun around, accidentally throwing the mousse into Sombra's face, which she quickly cleaned off with her tongue.

"Is there something you need?" Twilight asked dreamily, still lapping at a small bit of mousse that was in Somba's crown.

"You, Twilight, I want you" Sombra answered passionately, "I want your power to be my power, I want to conquer the world with you"

"Anything for you..." Twilight said seductively, walking away while swaying her hips, "My love"

"Perfect..." Sombra whispered quietly to himself as he followed after Twilight, knowing where she was taking him. The thought he had planted into her head worked perfectly, making it so she loved him above all else, and now they were going to perform the one needed act for their love to be seem truly real. Sombra could hear Twilight running around her room, probably preparing for the act they were about to preform.

"Oh Sombra~" Twilight sung from her room, making Sombra smile devilishly as he continued up the stairs. His plan worked, and it worked just as he had hoped. Now her power was his, and nopony would be able to stop him.

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The next morning Sombra awoke, laying next to Twilight, who was still fast asleep. As Sombra attempted to get out of the bed she awoke.

"Morning Sommy" Twilight said sleepily, looking over at Sombra with loving eyes. Sombra tried to get off the bed before Twilight was fully awake, but she pulled him back with her magic, locking him in a kiss. He tried to pull away, but her magic was too strong, so he finally gave up, giving her the kiss she had been waiting for. With a quiet moan from Twilight he was released, and she simply stared at him, her mind thinking of nothing but him.

"I need to go prepare for our wedding now Twilight" Sombra said, leaning in to give her a kiss on the cheek despite his urge to gag, "Now please be a good mare and-"

"WE'RE GETTING MARRIED?!" Twilight shouted happily, Sombra's words finally clicking in her head. She quickly jumped off the bed, repeatedly saying yes as she hopped around Sombra, much to his annoyance. The things I do for power... Sombra thought as he turned around, using his magic to throw Twilight onto the bed so he could exit the room. When he looked back at her before closing the door he saw her rolling around on her bed, hugging the pillow Sombra had slept on like it would explode if she didn't. Now there was no way his plan could fail. Sombra was about to become the most powerful Unicorn in history...