Heart of Darkness (King Sombra x Reader)

Chained, Yet Powerful

"Well well well... you've done well, my little pet. I'm quite pleased with you," Sombra says, his eyes glinting with sadistic glee as he looks over at the trapped ponies. "And you have them quite well in hand."

He holds out his hoof to me sternly as my horn blazes with magic but still watching with satisfaction as he commands me, expectantly waiting for my next move. "Release them," he growls, his tone leaving no room for disobedience.

"What?"

Sombra's eyes narrow as he glares at me, annoyed that I dare question him. "You heard me," he snaps. "Release them. And do not test my patience, my pet. You know the consequences if you defy me."

"But they-"

Sombra's expression darkens, his eyes flaring with irritation. "No buts," he interrupts, his voice cold and commanding. "You will do as I say and release them now. I have granted you much more freedom and privilege than any ordinary subject of mine, but do not mistake my kindness for weakness. You are still my property, and you will obey me."

I gulp and quckly release all six of them. "Y-yes, my king."

Twilight and the rest of the Mane 6 are freed from the cage, and Sombra quickly weakens them. They take a moment to shake off the after effects of me and Sombra's magic and then look up at the two of us, a mix of anger and confusion in their eyes.

"Why..." Twilight begins, her voice trembling slightly. "Why would you do this? How could you betray us?"

I ignore her pathetic questions that I've already answered a hundred time. "Bow to him," I command.

The six ponies glance at each other, hesitancy clear in their expressions. But after a moment, they all reluctantly bow down before Sombra, their heads lowered in submission. Sombra grins down at them, clearly enjoying the sight of them bowing before him.

"Good..." he says, a hint of satisfaction in his voice. "You see, my pet? Even the most stubborn and defiant ponies can be brought to heel when shown their place."

I walk up to him with puppy dog eyes. "Oh pleaseee, let me bet the one to send them away!" I beg.

He looks down at me, an amused smile on his face at my eagerness. He chuckles lowly, clearly entertained by my pleading. "Oh, my little pet... you certainly are eager to please me, aren't you?" he says, his voice low and teasing. 

Sombra then pauses for a moment, pretending to ponder my request. "Very well, my pet. You may have the honor of sending them away."

I grin and walk up to the six of them. "Twilight," I smirk.

Twilight lifts her head as I approach, her expression wary and uncertain. The rest of the Mane 6 watch me with guarded expressions, clearly distrustful of you intentions. "What... what do you want?" Twilight asks weakly.

"I know better than to try and destroy or imprison you because those rainbows and friendship cakes will always come back to bite me. But I'm sending you back, away from the Crystal Empire forever. Send Celestia my regards, and tell her that this is what she gets for underestimating me," I say darkly.

Twilight clenches her jaw, clearly not happy with my request but seeing no other choice. "Fine... I'll tell Princess Celestia what happened here. And I'll tell her that you've truly gone to the dark side."

"Bye bye, princess," I say sappily, zapping her back to Canterlot before turning back to Sombra. "The Crystal Empire is yours, my king."

Sombra grins down at me, his gaze filled with satisfaction and dark pleasure. "Yes, it is mine. And not even Celestia or her little ponies will be able to stop me now."

He reaches out and pats my head lightly, his touch a mix of affection and possessive ownership. "You have done well, my pet. I am pleased with your loyalty and devotion to me."

I bow deeply. "This is all I ever wanted when I came to find you."

Sombra looks down at me, his expression softening slightly as he takes in my bowed form. "And you have proved your worth, my pet," hey says, his voice low and quiet. "You have been my most loyal and willing subject. Far more than any of my other underlings."

He pauses for a moment, and I can almost sense a hint of genuine affection in his gaze as he studies me. "You have pleased me greatly, my pet," he repeats softly, his fingers tracing along my chin. "In more ways than one."

He then proceeds to take me outside to the balcony to show me all the crystal slaves. As Sombra takes me outside, I am greeted by the sight of several crystal ponies working diligently below, their expressions dull and lifeless as they perform their tasks under Sombra's rule.

"Behold, my pet," he says, a hint of pride in his voice as he gestures downward. "The fruits of my victories. Hundreds of loyal crystal ponies, reduced to my obedient slaves."

I look down at their chains and then look at my own, attached to his armor. Sombra notices my gaze leading back to myself and chuckles softly, giving the chain a slight tug to draw me closer to him. "Ah, my pet. You mustn't forget that you are mine, just as they are."

"I know but..." I speak carefully. "How am I supposed to do anything with these chains?"

Sombra grins, enjoying my expression of frustration and helplessness. "Oh, my pet, don't worry about that. I have no intention of letting you go roaming free without supervision." He gives the chain a sharper tug, pulling me closer until I'm pressed against him as he speaks in a low, commanding voice. "You are mine to control. Don't forget that. You will serve me, and do whatever I command."

"Please... let me work under you!" I plead.

Sombra raises an eyebrow at my request, clearly amused by my eagerness to serve him. "Oh, my dear pet... you do have a habit of putting on such a charming show of fealty, don't you? I must say, it is quite endearing." He considers my words, his gaze roaming over me as he mulls over his decision. "You wish to work under me, do you? To serve me and prove your loyalty in a more... productive manner?"

I nod desperately.

Sombra grins, clearly enjoying my eagerness and desperation to serve him. He runs his hoof through my mane, his touch both possessive and affectionate. "You truly are a devoted little minion, aren't you? Very well, my pet. I will allow you to serve me in whichever way you see fit."

He gives the chain attached to his armor another tug, pulling me even closer against him until my chest is pressed against his. "But remember... you are mine. You will do whatever I command, and you will obey me without question." He leans down so that his face is level with mine, his eyes glinting with a hint of cruelty. "And if you dare to defy me or betray me in any way, pet... I will not be as merciful as I have been with you before."

"I'll never betray you!" I affirm.

Sombra chuckles softly, amused by my declaration, but also pleased by my loyalty. He runs his hoof through my mane once more, his touch somewhat gentler than before. "You certainly seem convinced my pet. I hope you are not simply saying that to please me. I do not take kindly to dishonesty, or false loyalty."

I smirk and follow you outside as you monitor the crystal ponies while they work.