Heart of Darkness (King Sombra x Reader)

Power Hungry

One day, I walk through the Crystal Empire alone, wishing in my head that I had more power that came from something more than being King Sombra's pet. I walk up to a group of trembling ponies. Bakers.

"How's the work going?" I ask fiercely.

The ponies look up at me with fear in their eyes, clearly intimidated by my harshness and stern expression. They try to speak, but they're too spooked to form proper sentences.

"It-it's good, miss," one of them manages to stammer out. They keep working, avoiding eye contact with me and trying to look as small and non-threatening as possible.

I bask in the power I feel. "Well... King Sombra orders that you make me a cake," I lie.

The ponies exchange nervous glances among themselves, sensing that something is off, but they're too terrified to argue with me, especially after I mention Sombra. They can't risk his anger.

"Uh... a cake?" they manage to squeak out, looking incredibly intimidated by my simple demand.

"Mhm. With my face on it," I affirm, getting greedy.

The group of crystal slaves look at each other, taken aback. They whisper frantically among themselves but ultimately nod in agreement, too afraid to refuse me.

"We-we'll get right on it, miss," one of them says, his voice trembling.

I laugh evilly, consumed with the power I can wield by invoking Sombra's name. The ponies scurry around, working quickly and diligently to make me the cake I demanded. They work feverishly, their eyes flicking up to me every few moments to make sure they're appeasing me. A few of them even sweat from the pressure of my demand, their hooves trembling as they decorate the cake with my face on it.

As I watch them work with delight in my eyes, I hear Sombra walk up behind me, making me wipe the grin off my face. He looks at me with suspicion and asks the ponies harshly why they aren't doing their jobs. They look up at him in fear and tell him they're making a cake with my face on it just like he asked. He turns to me, and I gulp.

Sombra raises an eyebrow at me, a flicker of irritation crossing his face. He turns to me, his gaze sharp and accusing. "And what is this I hear about a cake?" he asks, his voice low and stern. He eyes me with anger, clearly annoyed by the situation.

I laugh nervously. "They're making my cake... l-like you said?" I say hopefully.

Sombra glares at me, clearly not buying it. "I never gave such an order... or any order that required a cake with your face on it," he snaps, his voice sharp and harsh. "What are you up to, my pet?"

"I-I... I just wanted a cake..." I whimper, hanging my head as he scolds me.

Sombra grabs my chin, yanking me forward forcefully. "Do not write off your behavior," he growls, his eyes flashing with anger. "You have been disobedient, manipulating my crystal slaves to fulfill your own desires and gain more power for yourself than I have allotted you. That is unacceptable behavior. You know the consequences you face for disobeying your king."

I gulp. "I-I just invoked your name to get them t-to do what I want... it keeps the damn ponies in line!" I argue.

Sombra's grip on my rightens, his eyes flashing with both anger and a hint of dark satisfaction. "You have crossed a line here, my pet," he says, his voice low and menacing. "You thought it wise to manipulate my subjects without my explicit orders? That is a direct violation of the trust we had between us. And for that, you will be punished."

The threat in Sombra's voice makes a shiver run down my spine, clearly feeling the weight of his anger and the consequences it could bring.

"Now, my pet, it's time to face the consequences of your... disobedience," he purrs menacingly. "I will not be letting this transgression go unpunished."

He reattaches my chain to me and starts dragging me to the castle.

"NOOO!" I scream, kicking and struggling.

Sombra ignores my protesting and pleading, pulling me along with the iron chain practically choking me, his anger still palpable as he drags me inside the palace.

"You have brought this upon yourself, my pet," he growls. "I warned you of the consequences of your disobedience."

I whimper and cling to my chain to prevent it from choking me as you drag me and make a scene. "I-I've done so much for you!" I cry out.

Sombra glances down at me, his gaze cold and unforgiving. "And yet you still defied me. Do you not understand the gravity of your actions?" 

He keeps dragging me forward, clearly unconcerned with my discomfort. "You shall be punished for your disobedience. And once you have learned to behave, then we might consider forgiveness."

"I-it didn't affect anything!" I whimper. "I-I just wanted to make them do what I want..."

Sombra scoffs, his expression one of disdain. "You thought my crystal slaves would simply obey your every whim now, did you? Simply because you invoked my name?" He gives my chain another rough tug, forcing me to keep up with him. "Your arrogance is astounding, my pet. You are not the ruler of the Crystal Empire. I am. And it is my orders they must obey. Not yours."

"You let me punish them all the time!" I point out desperately.

"That is different, my pet," he growls. "You know very well that I have granted you some privilege in ruling over my subjects. I gave you permission to punish them as you saw fit, but that is because you obey me. You still serve me, and you act as I command," he continues coldly. "This situation is different, and you know it. You defied me and manipulated my subjects without permission, and that is unacceptable."

Sombra continues dragging me in silence until we reach the castle, where he drags me down to the dungeons. The damp, dark cells have an ominous feel. Sombra glances down at me. "this will be your new living quarters, my pet. Perhaps some time in here will give you some perspective. A reminder of who is in charge here... but do not worry. I will still pay you visits. After all, you have to be punished for your disobedience." He tugs my chains and forces me down the stairs.

"No! NO PLEASE!" I beg.

Sombra smiles smugly as he gazes down at me. "Oh, is that how it is, hm? Begging for mercy now?" he asks, his voice dripping with dark amusement. "You've been a very bad girl, my pet. You shall have to pay the consequences for your rebellion. Maybe some time locked up and deprived of my presence will help you learn your lesson."