Dark Crystal Prince

I woke up with a yawn and stretched but I felt different my legs were still hooves. Guess it was real oh well time to get up. I felt something small stir next to me looking down it was the little colt Sombra my new little brother.

"Hey buddy time to get up it's morning" I said nudging him with my snout.

"No I don't wanna get up I'm comfy go back to bed" he said groggily.

"Well I at least have to get up I'm gonna need a job to support us both" I told him standing up and he flopped over since he was sleeping up against me.

"No fair I'm still sleepy" he said rubbing his eyes of sleep which was the cutest thing ever.

"Come on the early bird gets the worm you can come with me if you want" I said stretching a little popping some stiff limbs. Nothing like sleeping on wood and straw to help make it comfy, a bed and blanket is what I'm getting first if I get a job.

"Ok I'm ready let's go" he said full of energy all of a sudden. We walked out of the tree house and into the morning sun which hurt at first but my eyes adjusted.

"Can I ride on your back" he said a little excited. Leaning down I let him straddle my back as we continued on. Sombra pointed out his favorite places or landmarks as we walked around town while getting odd stares.

"Hey does this empire have a blacksmith around here" I asked as we turned down a street leading to what I guessed is town square.

"Yeah we do its down that road on the right you can't miss it" he said pointing to a smaller road up ahead. Turning down he wasnt lying on the right was a building with a big anvil for a sign. We walked up to the place and assuming its open to the public walked in.

"Hello is anyone here" I said getting to the counter.

"I'm coming" said a female voice from behind a curtain in the back. Out came a light grey crystal mare with a blue crystal mane.

"How may I help you"

"Are you looking for help by any chance" I said hopefully.

"Well not really but do you have any experience with smith work?" she asked

"Well no but I have plenty of ideas for weapons and machines that could make up for it" I said hoping she would accept.

"Prove it" she said as she placed a pencil and paper in front of me. Oh shit how and I suppose to do this I dont have hands anymore. Reaching out I placed a hood on the pencil and pretended I had a hands lifting my hoof the pencil went with me. The mare was giving me an odd look as I wrote the plans down. Sombra just stared in awe as I drew plans to build special spear tips and also a full drawing of a ballista and the ammunition for it. She took the paper starring at it in awe not sure what to say to a teenager who just drew weapons never seen to this world.

"Kid where did you come up with this its amazing" she asked jaw slightly open.

"It just came to me" I said lying rubbing my neck with a hoof.

"That is so cool Eclipse can you make more of those" Sombra asked in wonder of the amazing war machine.

"Kid if you can keep new ideas coming you have a job I will even show you the ropes so you can help make them" she said holding a hoof out I happily took it and shook.

"You can start tomorrow I will give you more details then" she said rolling the paper up and putting it away. I nodded and headed out the door continuing to walk around town getting a feel of the place.

"This is so cool my brothers a blacksmith making awesome machines" Sombra said on my back happy I got the job.

"I won't be home all the time since I have to work now you know that right but I will be right home and back right after work alright" I said turning to look at him.

"I understand and its ok there is plenty to do here while you work" he said with a mischievous smirk I only chuckled in reply.

"Dont be getting in to much trouble now" I said as we made it to a building with a stack of book for a sign. Walking in and looking around the place was huge with books of all kind everywhere. Sombra jumped off my back and trotted towards the back toward a whole wall titled magic.

"So you like magic huh" I asked walking up as he picked out a book titled 'adept level spells for gifted fillies and colts' and took it to a table to read.

"Yeah its amazing ive always wanted to be a strong and powerful unicorn so I can help others with my magic" he said with stars in his eyes. He continued reading his book and I walked over to find the librarian. I eventually found a older mare putting book back on there shelf. She dropped three of them and I caught two with my wing and the other in my hoof. I stared at the wing amazed it just shot out on its own like a reflex faster then I could see.

"Thank you young colt" said the old mare gaining my attention away from the wings. She was a pink unicorn mare with white and grey mane and old violet eyes.

"Oh um yes I would like to check a book out for my brother there" I said pointing at Sombra she looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

"You brother that child was and orphan last I checked I would know he is always in here reading when he can" she said walking back to the counter pushing a book cart I followed.

"Can I check the book he is reading out for him" I asked as she sat in a chair grabbing a book from her desk.

"Well since you seem responsible enough I will, just put your name and the book name here" she said sliding me a paper and pencil I put my new name down and thanked and walked back to Sombra. He was absorbed in the book so I came up and nudged with gaining his attention.

"Come on you can read it at home I checked the book out" I said getting low so he could hop on. He smiled from ear to ear grabbing the book and got on my back reading it as we made our way back to the tree.

"Did you know there is a spell that can let you walk on water" he told me as we walked home.

"So how much magic do you know now" I asked genuinely intrigued by the new concept of magic.

"I know all of the novice and most of the apprentice level one and a few adept spells" he said while he continued reading.

"Maybe you can show me when we get home I would love to see" I asked gaining his attention.

"Really you want to see" he said with excitement.

"Of course I would love to I can try and help you practice if I can" I said which made him overjoyed.

"Awesome I have one we can try now its a teleportation spell I learned" he said and his horn lit up a green and black color. Suddenly my buddy felt weightless and then heavy again with a head rush.

"Woah that felt tingly" I said chuckling we were standing near the tree in the park.

"It worked yes now can we try the water walking spell please" he said with puppy dog eyes he almost killed me with the sheer cuteness there so I nodded so he would stop. His horn charged up again and a aura covered my body then dissipated.

"Ok ok now try walking on the pond it should work" he said rushing towards the water I followed. He sat there waiting I nervously put one hoof on the water and it didnt go in. Getting a little brave I put both my front hooves in and then my whole body. I kinda felt like a show off trotting around in the water Sombra was giggling at my antics when suddenly I felt different. The spell wore off how would I know I dropped into the water. I came back up to find a little colt laughing his flank off at my misfortune. Swimming over I got out and shook off getting him wet.

"This is funny huh come and give your brother a big hug" I said chasing after him he stopped and bolted laughing the whole time. It was fun and I could tell by the look on his face it made me feel a warmth in my heart to know he was having a good time. I was still chasing him when he turned to look at me and slowed a bit giving me a chance to catch him.

"Gotcha" I said as I grabbed him up in a big hug making him wet from my drenched coat. He was giggling the whole time as he tried to get away.

"Hey you freaks" said a deep voice from behind us. Stopping and calming down we turned around to see a big white unicorn stallion with a slicked black mane. Behind him was quarts shot as he stared at us with a cocky smirk on his face.

"Are you the one who made fun of my son" asked the big unicorn walking up to us with his son.

"Whos asking" I told him as he stood in front of us almost a whole head taller then me.

"Diamond Cutter thats who" he said getting in my face.

"You son and his friends were harassing my brother so I said some words to make him leave" I said with a calm expression while setting Sombra down who got behind me.

"Brother ha dont make me laugh monsters like you and him dont have family now your going to apologize or I'm going to make you" he said laughing then getting even closer.

"Listen here bub if anyone is to apologize its you son and his friends and if your not then leave us alone or I will break that horn of yours off amd shove it up your ass" I said venom in my words getting in his face this time. He got scared for a second but mad the next.

"Your gonna regret threatening me" he said as he swung wildly at me I ducked under it and punched him in the face stunning him a little. He stumbled back and I didnt let up I tackled him to the ground and punched again and again.

"Leave and dont come back" I said getting off him and walking back grabbing Sombra and making out way home.

"Sombra how about you go to the library while I'm at work ok" he just nodded still stunned by what just happened. We made it back to the tree and went inside for the night we had both dried off over time.

"Am I really a monster" he asked me standing near the door. I was a little stunned by the question but answered him truthfully.

"No you are an amazing little colt who is just misunderstood and if they took the time they would see you are an friendly and gifted young colt. Dont ever let me hear something like this again you are not a monster" I said wrapping him in a gentle hug while he started to cry I sang a little tune and rocked him back and forth as my real mom did for me when I was young before she died. He eventually stopped crying and hugged back falling asleep as he did.

I finished the tune and picked Sombra up along with putting his book on a small shelf built into the tree. I put him down next to me to sleep as I also lay my head down nodding off with hope the next day would be better.

NEXT MORNING

We both woke up and headed out we were going towards the library so I could drop Sombra off while I work. Making our way there was uneventful Sombra was reading his book while I just trotted on. Turning left down the street we made it to the library and headed in.

"Ok I will pick you up after work ok have fun" I said ruffling his black mane he smiled and made his way to the magic section.

"Back so soon" said an old voice behind me making me jump. Spinning around I saw it was just the librarian.

"Do you mind him being here while I work I hate just have to leave him hear but we need the money" I said to her as she just stared at me making me worry.

"It is ok I will keep an eye on him for you he is a nice young gifted colt" she said smiling I thanked her and made my way over to the blacksmiths. It was odd not having Sombra with me but I will get used to it. Turning down the street from town square I made it to the blacksmiths and walked in.

"Welcome to your new job ready to get started by the way I'm Ember Alloy" she said walking into the back. There was smoke above going towards and opening above the forge. Tools were everywhere she just walked up and placed a hoof on the forge.

"This is my forge until I think your ready you are not to use it are we clear" she said I just nodded "good right now you will just be delivering what I make to the pony who ordered it or helping me around the forge and while helping around the forge watch me when you can to learn a little okay" I nodded again she just shook her head amd handed me a paper and bag that looked like it went on my back.

"Ok here is you first job a big one two that is the weapons you drew yesterday I need you to take it to the castle so the king can see it and try and get him to order some for his military for everyone he buys I will give you 30% since its your idea okay thats also your saddle bag dont lose it or your buying the replacement" she said holding a hold out I told her deal shaking her hoof and took off for the castle.

It wast hard to find the castle it was a giant and blue you would have to be blind or retarded to miss it. I started trotting toward the place with the plans inside the saddlebags on my bag. When I got to the door I was stopped by two guards holding spears.

"Halt and state you business" said the guard on my right.

"I seek an audience with the king I was sent by the blacksmith Ember Alloy" I told him.

"Make your way in than court is currently in session so you will have to wait" he said lifting the spear I nodded and headed in as the big crystal doors opened. Inside was a big open are with a few ponies in line talking to a mid aged looking black crystal unicorn stallion with even darker black mane he looks kinda like Sombra almost just the horn and eyes are different and hes a crystal pony. He was dressed in royal clothes and armor a blue tunic on his back while he had a golden like armor and crown on. He also looked powerful like a true king should but also very wise. I walked up and got in line with about two ponies in front of me.

"My king I ask that guards be sent to the park to stop those monsters from spreading chaos in you empire they have insulted my son and attacked me" a familiar voice said I looked forward and saw Diamond kneeling at the king trying to get me and Sombra arrested.

"And by monsters what do you mean" the king asked raising an eyebrow.

"That freak of a mistake Sombra and his night pony Guardian they call each other brothers" he said the kings seemed to change when he heard about Sombra. Trotting up I made my way to the king to clarify as guards ran to stop me.

"There it is now kill it before it tries to kill the king" Diamond shouted causing the guards to come at me I flinched waiting for the coming spear.

"STOP" shouted a voice it was the king he looked at me with curiosity.

"But your majesty he has assaulted me he must be punished" said Diamond getting angry

"You couldnt stop a mere teen from attacking you" said the king to Diamond making him shrink away.

"What is your name child" he asked me stepping off his throne and coming towards me.

"Origin Eclipse your highness" I said getting on one knee.

"I'm already married my boy use you other knee" he said chuckling I blushed and switched.

"I apologize my king" I said lowering my head.

"Tell me about Sombra child" he asked lifting my head I looked at him he look pleading to know about my adoptive brother.

"He is an amazing young colt very gifted in magic and smart he is kind, caring and very friendly when you get to know him. He found me a few days back I was lost and alone with amnesia he helped guide me and gave me shelter this young ten year old colt. We both knew we were orphans so we decided to stick together and become adoptive brothers your highness" I told him he pondered this and finally spoke.

"Where is he now"

"At a library studying to keep busy while I'm at work also why I'm here" I told him handing him the scroll.

"Ember has out done herself" he said looking in awe at the machine.

"It was my design you majesty ember sent me to bring it to you in hopes you would order some for your military" I said still down on one knee.

"Stand my young stallion I would like to speak with you privately on some matters follow me, DAY COURT IS OVER" he said shocking me and everyone in the room

"What this is outrageous I want justice" diamond screamed as guards escorted him out. The kind led me to a room that I can only guess is his bedchamber it was defiantly fit for a king. He walked over to a table and motioned me to come over.

"What are your intentions with Sombra" he asked with a dangerous glare. I gulped but answered none the less.

"I wish to protect him and always be there for him when he needs me and I'm sure he would say the same" I said gaining some courage.

"I though Sombra had died, the orphanage told me he had ran off and was found dead" he said sadly

"What do you mean why would the orphanage need to tell you about him" I asked getting confused.

"My dear night pony Sombra is no common unicorn he is my son"