Heart of Darkness (King Sombra x Reader)

A Crystal Clear Warning

Sombra smirks as he watches the drained mare collapse onto the floor, a satisfied look on his face as he turns to me. "Indeed, a mere shell of a pony. But you certainly enjoyed seeing that, didn't you, my pet?"

I watch as the guards carry her off to the dungeon. Sombra also watches them drag away the unconscious mare, a satisfied smile on his face. He turns his attention back to me, his gaze roaming over me with a hint of affection. "You are quite the sadist, aren't you, my pet? Enjoying watching others suffer under my power?"

I giggle again and put my chain around my neck willingly as you attach the other end to your armor and lead me to the balcony. He watches me do so, once again taking great delight in my eagerness to serve him. He gives the chain a firm tug, pulling me closer to him as he leads me to the balcony.

"Such a good, obedient pet," he says, his voice filled with possessive praise. He wraps a hoof around me as he leans against the balcony, looking out over his kingdom.

"You said you're making an announcement to the public today, right?" I ask.

Sombra nods, his gaze fixed on the city below as he speaks. "Yes. They already know their beloved empire is doomed, but I still have to make an official announcement declaring my rule over the Crystal Empire once again." 

He gives my chain a gentle tug. "And of course, you will be by my side during this announcement. You are a rather prominent part of my rule, after all."

I nod. "And I'll do it in chains without argument, my king," I say as I bow to him.

Sombra grins down at me, clearly pleased with my submission to him. He reaches down and runs a hand gently through my mane, like a pet owner would their favorite pet.

"Very good," he says, his voice soft but still commanding. "This is what I want to hear from you, my pet. You will wear your chains proudly and accept your place beside me without question."

He then steps forward to address the Crystal Empire, his voice loud and commanding as he gazes out across the crowd of ponies below. "My loyal crystal slaves, gather round and listen well," he booms. "For today is a day of great importance. The Crystal Empire is mine at last, its rightful ruler."

His gaze flicks down to me, his grip on my chain tightening ever so slightly. "As you all know, I have returned to reclaim my throne and restore the empire to its former glory," he continues. "And under my rule, this city will thrive, like never before."

The ponies below murmur, many of them clearly wary and afraid of Sombra's presence. A few murmur about the presence of me attached to him by a chain. Sombra glances at them, his gaze flickering with irritation. He pulls my chain, yanking me closer to him possessively.

"And yes, I understand that some of you may have opinions about my return and how I have returned," he says, emphasizing the word 'how' as he glances down at me again. "But let me assure you, my crystal slaves... my rule will be absolute. Unchallenged. Unquestionable."

"I will rule over you all with an iron hoof, just as I always have. And I will not tolerate any dissent or rebellion," he continues. "Anypony who opposes me will be dealt with harshly and swiftly." His grip on my chain tightens slightly, as if to emphasize his point about dealing with opposition.

I wince in pain slightly but don't complain.

Sombra grins down at me as he feels me wince in pain, enjoying the feeling of having me under his complete control. He gives the chain another gentle tug, pulling me even closer to him. "And fear not, my crystal slaves," he says, his voice taking on a slightly mocking tone. "For I have a very special enforcer to keep order and discipline in check." He glances down at me, his gaze sharp and possessive.

I smile up at him, and he returns my smile with a sly grin, clearly enjoying having me by his side as he addresses the empire. He keeps his grip on my chain tight and firm as he continues his speech. "This pet of mine..." he says, gesturing to me with his free hoof. "...has proven to be a very useful and efficient tool in keeping you all in line."

I bow in submission to him, helping create a sense of control for him. His grin widens as I bow, happy with my display of loyalty and obedience. He runs a hand through my mane once again like a pet owner.

"See that, crystal ponies?" he says, addressing the crowd. "That is the kind of obedience and submission I demand from all of you. My pet here is a prime example of what happens when you serve your king without question. She has no will of her own, no desire or opinions that are not my own," he continues, his tone becoming more excited. "She exists only to serve and obey, and she is happy to do so. Isn't that right, pet?" he glances down at me, his eyes glinting with an almost sinister gleam as he waits for my response.

"Yes, my king," I smile up at him. "Autumn Rose at your service," I say intentionally so the ponies below will know my name. 

Sombra doesn't catch my small eagerness for power. He smiles back down at me, pleased by my response. He gives my chain a gentle tug, pulling me closer to him as he speaks to the crowd once again. "And there you have it, my subjects. A perfect model of loyalty and obedience. She lives to serve and has no will of her own, except to do as I command," he states.

The ponies below murmur, clearly wary of my presence and the amount of control Sombra seems to have over me.

"So, crystal slaves," he continues, his voice growing stern. "Let that be a lesson to you. For those who obey and serve me without question, they shall prosper under my rule. But those who oppose me, whether out of fear or defiance..." He glances down at me, a sinister gleam in his eyes as he tightens his grip on my chain slightly. "...Shall suffer the consequences."

As we go back inside I whisper to him. "Except me, right? No consequences?" I giggle, knowing that's not right.

Sombra grins at my giggle, his grip on my waist tightening as he leans in close to me. His voice drops to a low whisper, tinged with a hint of darkness. "Oh, dont be so naïve, my pet," he murmurs, his gaze flickering over me. "You know there will always be consequences for your behavior. But as long as you remain mine and obey me without question, you shall be spared the worst of the punishments."

"I'll always obey you," I reassure him smoothly.

He grins again at my declaration of obedience. He pulls me close again, almost pinning me against him as he speaks. "That is exactly what I want to hear, my pet." He runs a hand through my mane, his touch possessive and firm.

"But make no mistake. I shall never hesitate to punish you if you step out of line," he warns. "Always remember, you are mine. Body, mind, and soul."