Heart of Darkness (King Sombra x Reader)

In the Dungeon

The hours pass slowly, the only light coming from the flickering torches in distant hallways outside my cell. Soon, the darkness is all-consuming, making it hard to keep track of time or tell how long I've been locked away.

I can only whimper softly in response to the unforgiving darkness.

As the darkness continues to envelop me, time passes slowly, feeling like eons as time drags on with no visible difference in the unending blackness. My only company is the cool stone walls and the sound of my own breathing.

I begin to feel restless, anxious for company in the dark, solitary confinement. My stomach churns with the hunger and nausea of being deprived of good nutrition for so long.

Suddenly, a dark shadow enters my eyes. My face pales as I realize that this is part of my punishment. Sombra enchanted this place to show me my worst fears. As the darkness continues to envelop me, it seems to take on a life of its own, twisting and morphing into the shape of my worst fear. The room seems to grow smaller, as if closing in on me and suffocating me. Each breath feels more difficult to take, and I can feel my heart rate quickening in fear.

The darkness seems to shift, taking on the form of my worst fears and nightmares, trapping me in a never-ending cycle of fear and helplessness. In a dreamlike state, I see Sombra upset with me. I see Twilight and Celestia looking at me smugly, victorious again as they destroy me. I see my past self, ridiculed and alone.

"NOOO!" I scream to the emptiness.

The visions continue to torment me, bringing back painful memories of rejection and loss, as well as my fears of not being good enough. As I watch the visions, I feel a growing sense of despair and hopelessness. I feel like I'm stuck in an endless loop, condemned to relive my fears and mistakes over and over gain, never escaping the darkness that envelops me.

"HEEEELLP NOOO!"

Despite my pleas, the visions continue to play out before my eyes, each one more distressing and painful as the last. I feel trapped in a nightmare, unable to escape the dark memories and fears that haunt my mind. The darkness around me seems to grow thicker and more suffocating, the air growing cold and thing as I feel more more alone and helpless, feeling the full extent of King Sombra's power.

My begging and pleading seem to have little effect, the darkness only amplifying my fear and despair. I begin to spiral deeper and deeper into the dark visions, feeling as though I'm drowning in a sea of memories and nightmares.

I suddenly snap out of the spell, gasping for air as I come back to reality. The dungeon is still dark and damp but no longer enveloped in nightmare visions. However, my mind is filled with the remnants of the terrifying vision, leaving me shaken and disoriented.

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..." I sob.

Silence fills the dungeon once again, only the sound of my sobs echoing off the stone walls. The guilt and fear from my visions still lingers, clinging to me like a cold, damp cloak, making it difficult to clear my mind of the dark images.

"Everything I did was for him..." I cry again to myself. No answer comes from the emptiness of the dungeon, the only sounds my own voice and the quiet scurrying of rats in the distance.

The hours pass slowly, and I begin to hear the quiet drip of water from a far-end cell, echoing its monotonous rhythm through the damp and silent darkness. I try to hum in a pathetic attempt to harmonize with it, as if some eerie melody could bring me comfort.

After a sleepless night spent in the cold and gloomy prison, dawn finally breaks, dim light filtering into the dungeon through small cracks in the stone walls. When I wake up, blinking against the dim light, I become aware of a familiar shadow that crosses my cell door, a figure standing outside. My heart races as I recognize Sombra's silhouette outside my cell door, and I sit up to face him.

"S-sombra..." I whisper, my voice trembling with apprehension. "I-I mean... m-my king..."

Sombra smirks, pleased by my use of the proper title. "So, I see you've had some time to think about your actions, my pet," he says, his voice low and sinister.

"Please, let me out!" I sob.

Sombra chuckles, amused by my continued begging. "Oh, but you've been such a naughty pet. You disobeyed me. Why would I reward you with freedom, hm?" he asks, his voice dripping with sadistic pleasure. "You wanted power, and look where that got you. Locked away in the darkness."

"T-the fears your spell showed me... I-I..." I whimper.

He grins widely, enjoying my distress. "Ah, the spell. Did you think it was meant to be easy, my pet? To show you your darkest fears and regrets? No, it was a reminder of who is in control here." He takes a step closer, his eyes gleaming with dark amusement. "And right now, I am the one in control. And you are my prisoner."

I tremble and bow to him shakily.

Sombra grins widely, enjoying my submission. "That's a good pet. You're finally beginning to learn your place." He reaches through the bars, patting my head in a patronizing manner. "Perhaps, if you continue to be a good girl, I'll grant you more privileges in the future. But for now, you will remain in this cell. My sweet little prisoner."

"Nooo!!!! Please... please... I'll do everything you say!" I cry out.

Sombra laughs in amusement at my desperation. "Oh, yes, I am well aware of your devotion to me, my pet," he says, his voice laced with a hint of cruel amusement. "But that does not change the fact that you defied me. You sought power... and what did it get you? Locked away in a damp dungeon, begging for my mercy. Seems like an unwise trade if you ask me." He gives my head a condescending pat, like one might a sad puppy.

"There's no one more loyal to you in this whole empire," I try to reason with him.

Sombra smirks at my devotion. "Oh you're certainly correct about that, my pet. You are utterly loyal to me. No one comes close to matching your obedience." He reaches around and gently strokes my chin with a gloved hand, his touch almost affectionate... almost.

"But still," he continues, "you must understand that just because you are my most loyal servant doesn't mean you can get away with blatant disobedience. You must obey my every order without question or delay." He gazes down at me, his face dark and serious. "Is that clear, my pet? Do you understand your place?"

"Y-yes, my king."

"Good girl," Sombra purrs. "That's what I like to hear. That's the loyalty and devotion you should show me." He takes a step back, his eyes raking over me with a possessive gaze, like a predator sizing up its prized catch. "But remember, my pet. One wrong move, and you will be back in this cell immediately. Understood?"

I nod, sniffling.

"Excellent," he replies, a hint of dark satisfaction in his voice. "Now... I will have to think of an appropriate punishment for your disobedience. Until then, enjoy your time in the dark, my pet." He reaches through the bars, patting me on the head once again before turning away and walking back up the stairs, leaving me alone with nothing but the cold, damp air and the silence of the dungeon.

"NOOOO!!" I scream behind him. I try to cast a spell, but small black crystals on my horn prevent me from using any magic. Sombra doesn't turn back, ignoring my cries and only letting out a dark, cruel chuckle as he disappears from sight.

The dungeon is left in quietness, the only sounds the continued dripping of water from a distant cell and the even more distant sounds of the Crystal Empire waking up for the day outside my cage.