Heart of Darkness (King Sombra x Reader)

A Plea for Freedom

Night falls, and darkness envelops the dungeon once again. The nightmares and visions return once more, bringing back my worst fears and regrets. My memories and mistakes are played over again in my mind, each vision haunting me. Mocking me. The darkness surrounds me, a cold and lonely embrace, making me feel as if I'm drowning in a sea of despair.

"Make it stop..." I weep. My pleas for mercy go unanswered, my cries echoing in the empty dungeon. The darkness does not relent, seemingly enjoying my suffering and keeping me trapped in a nightmarish loop of my own mind. The visions play out in a never-ending cycle, amplifying my fears and regrets, forcing me to relive my mistakes time and time again. For hours, I remain trapped in darkness, my mind playing cruel tricks on me.

After what feels like an eternity, I am finally knocked out of the spell, the visions fading and the darkness retreating. However, the images that tormented me are still fresh in my mind, taunting and haunting me with each passing second. I awake in the dark cell, the cold air piercing through my coat, making me shiver.

"This is torture!" I yell to no one. Once again, my cries for mercy go unnoticed, my pleas falling on deaf ears and the empty darkness.

The cold air continues to bite at my skin, and the silence of the dungeon seems to mock me with its stillness. The visions still linger in my mind like a plague, taunting me with the same horrors and fears that have plagued me throughout the night. I am trapped, alone, with no one to help me, no one to comfort me. I cry in silence, wishing Sombra would show mercy.

Hours pass in the darkness, the visions haunting my thoughts. The dampness of the dungeon seeps into my bones, making me shiver and wrap my hooves around myself in a feeble attempt to find some comfort. The silence is a merciless remind of my isolation as my suffering goes unanswered. No one comes to my defense from the dark visions, no one comes to bring me comfort in my despair, and no one brings me release from my prison. I am truly alone, with no one to keep me company.

"K-king Sombra..." I whimper weakly. My pleading falls on deaf ears, the darkness relishing in my tears. Then, a familiar shadow appears at the bars of my cell, a figure I recognize well.

King Sombra.

He smirks down at me with a twisted amusement, seeing me in my weakened state, and my voice pleading to him. "Pleading for mercy, are we?" he asks in a taunting tone. "What a pathetic sight you are, my pet."

"Please... please let me out!"

Sombra lets out a dark chuckle, enjoying my pleas. "And why should I let you out?" he asks, his voice mocking. You disobeyed me, my pet. Disobeying me must have consequences, don't you think?"

"I-I learned!" I say quickly. "I-I won't misuse the power you give me again, I swear!" I bite the inside of my cheek nervously, gnawing at the skin to calm myself.

Sombra raises an eyebrow, not quite buying my words. "Oh really?" he asks, smirking down at me. "And how can I trust you won't be disobedient again, pet? How do I know you won't seek power once more?" He lets out a dark chuckle. "Actions have consequences. And you did disobey me, quite blatantly, in front of my crystal slaves. So, I think you deserve a bit more time in here to think about your actions."

I bow desperately to him. "I'm the one who freed you, making you able to take over the Crystal Empire. And I've been your loyal servant ever since, enforcing your rules," I say, trying to make him see that I've always been my his side.

Sombra glances down at my display of desperation, contemplating his decision. "Yes, yes, I do recall you freed me, but I also recall you seeking power. Without my permission, you attempted to manipulate my crystal slaves to obey and bow before you. This isn't just about cake. The thing about power-hungry ponies like you and I is that we always seek more. And that makes you a liability."

He lets out a dark chuckle. "That is the essence of disobedience, my pet. I can't let such a transgression go unpunished."

"I've been punished enough!" I plead. "Please!"

He lets out a long, drawn-out, dramatic sigh, enjoying the way I plead to him. "Hmm... I must admit, your cries are amusing. I might be persuaded to let you out under one condition." He leans in, his voice dropping to a low, serious tone. "Never... disobey or defy my orders again, my pet. Not in the open, not by manipulating others... never. Is that clear?"

"Crystal, my king," I whimper.

Sombra smirks, pleased by my compliance. "Wonderful," he says, a hint of sadistic satisfaction in his voice. "Now, how will we make it clear you've learned your lesson? How should we ensure you'll never disobey my orders ever again?" He taps his muzzle with one hoof, pretending to mull it over. Then, he looks down at me once more. Cruelty fills his blood-red eyes as he grins and speaks.

"I have an idea."