The Plan

Twilight took a step back. "Save the Princess? Why would you want me to do that? You hate her."

Sombra frowned, "Twilight, what makes you believe I hate her? My defeat? Old news, Sparkle. I tried once and failed. I tried again and failed again. It's obvious I can't win, so if I can't beat her, I'll join her. I may not have been able to talk when we first met, but I'm certainly not stupid, I assure you."

Twilight was still unsure of Sombra. She didn't say anything for awhile, just stared at Sombra. Then she asked, "Why the sudden change of heart?"

"Because I'm no fool. I've tried twice now. I failed twice, too. I'm not about to waste eternity trying to take over a thriving oasis in the middle of a frozen wasteland. I don't wan the crystal kingdom. All I want is power."

Things were clear now. Sombra was still the same as when Twilight had battled him. His desires had not changed, just his methods. But, in all fairness, he was a good guy now, so Twilight could at least hear him out. "I'm listening. Tell me about the princess."

"I thought you'd come around. After all, you are one of the most sane ponies I know. Equestria may have tagged you as crazy, but I'm sure you won't be surprised that they're the one that need to be locked up. You and me, we're the kind that know what's what. Unfortunately, we are outnumbered by those outside, so we're tagged as the insane ones."

"Really?"

"Of course. Would I lie to you?"

"You would, and you are." convicted another voice, once more familiar.

Twilight looked around for the source of the voice, finally spotting a materializing figure. Discord.

"Twilight here is not crazy, you're right in that aspect. But you, Sombra, are lying to the both of us if you say you don't see yourself on Celestia's throne. That's your plan."

"I would never-"

"But you did. Twice. You know the Crystal Empire's importance. You want to control it, just so you can control the rest of the world."

"Fine, let's let Twilight pick a side. Just remember the truth Twilight."

"He's lying Twilight! Which one of us is reformed here?"

Twilight didn't know what to do. Discord was reformed, she knew that. But Sombra seemed so sincere. She just wished she knew who was a friendly face and who was not. Meanwhile, Sombra and Discord were still bickering over which side Twilight should join. "ENOUGH!" She shouted, causing the two spirits to calm down, "This is my choice, and I choose..."