Shining sat silently next to King Sombra as he took court. It had been a few weeks since he'd sworn allegiance to Sombra, his life becoming a constant and unfiltered routine. Wake up, have to lie there as Sombra teased and mocked him whilst using him as he saw fit, retrieve the kings breakfast, receive another rutting if Sombra was especially horny that day, then follow him about on his daily ventures whatever they may be. Since the little ceremony the only clothing he'd worn was the collar tightly fastened around his neck and the sheath on his horn. Everywhere he went he could feel eyes glued to him, judging him... The castle staff weren't too bothered by him now however, they all knew his routines and let him get on with his day to day life, but the guards weren't as nice. Shining actively tried to avoid and hide from the guards because any chance they got they'd have a jab at him, or humiliate him, or try to get him to react so they could punish him further...

Since submitting Sombra had put him on a strict diet combined with regular exercise to keep his powerful and muscular figure, after all there was no benefit in owning a stallion that wasn't like the original shining armour, and the exercises gave him another way of humiliating and making life hard for the ex-prince. They were getting much more imaginative by the day, combined with the Kings bedroom antics. Shining, however, had come to accept his new life. He hadn't tried to escape yet, he didnt know if he would bother. Even if he could get out of the castle and through the town without being caught he'd have to face a long trek through the snow and ice, naked and with no supplies. And what if he got caught? There was no way of telling what Sombra would do to him, or even Cadence. He was hoping that if he was a good stallion for the new King he'd start to get more and more benefits.

Before Shining knew it all of the important people were filtering out of the main hall, Sombra smiling down at him and giving his soft mane a small ruffle. Sombra had made extra sure that Shining stayed spotlessly clean, as much as having a dirty stallion slave would humiliate him further, there was no enjoyment there for the King. "I know these meetings must be confusing and hard for a simple slaves mind, but I'm sure you'll get a reward for being a good boy" the King gave a toothy grin down at him from his throne and let out a deep chuckle. "Now" he stoked under the Princes chin and lifted his head to look at him "I have a meeting with Celestia about... Things, and you and Cadence shall be there" He chuckled. Shining hadn't seen Cadence since the fall, so he was more than eager to see his wife, even in his broken and humiliated state.

Shining looked up with a small twinkle in his eyes "Cadence...? You're going to let me see her?" He asked excitedly, moving from his firm rump to his knees next to the king.

He smiled at the stallions eagerness "Yes~ You are going to see her. And if you don't show me up infront of the princesses I may even allow you a day with your mare" He takes a stronger grip "And bear in mind, if you embarrass me there will be no holding back this time. And it won't just be you that will suffer. As a show of my honesty Cadence has remained untouched and has her own room with servants, but that will change if you so much as look at me in the wrong way! Understand?"

Shining nodded quickly "I-I understand Master, I'll behave..." He'd do pretty much anything to even see his wife, let alone spend a say with her. He was hopeful she'd see that all he'd done was for her, not that he was just being pathetic and submitting.

"Good" Sombra uttered dismissively, standing and lifting Shining to his feet by his collar, walking swiftly out of the court room and towards his chambers. "You're a lucky stallion Shining" He grumbled, pointing to a box on the bed, intended for him "Apparently forcing a diplomatic prisoner to be naked infront of his Princess is wrong"

Shining tilted his head slightly, approaching the box and opening the purple satin lid of the box. Inside was simply a sort of jockstrap, but the body of it designed to cover his stallion hood was made of a thick black metal, embellished with purple fire and Sombra mark. The metal plate was solely designed to cover nothing more than his cock and balls however, leaving his rump exposed still... At least it was better than nothing... Shining picked the 'clothing' out of the box and slid it on, the thing black chains meeting at the back and between his legs to hold it in place.

"Well aren't you a sexy little stallion?" Sombra grins, taking a firm handful of Shinings rump, pulling him so they're chest to chest and noses touching. "I'd have you in that bed in a flash if I didn't have to go and discuss this whole Crystal Empire mess... I'd hate to have to invade them when I'm not prepared..." He sighed, deciding to instead push his tongue deep into the stallions mouth, moaning and holding it for a minute.

Shining blushed dark, not bothering to try to pull away from Sombras tight grip, letting his hand wander up his body, squeezing and pinching as his tongue filled his mouth. With a quick yank of his collar he was off again, walking just behind his King to the Royal Meeting Room, an extravagant golden clad room overlooking the city below from the top of the Castle. There was a long, curved glass window to one side, and on the other a long portrait of Sombra standing victorious over the Empire, with a rather submissive and sad looking Shining on his knees in chains next to the king. Shining really did resent that piece of artwork... At least they'd drawn him well endowed.

Shining and Sombra were the only two in there apart form a pair of guards either side of the large doorway. The table was a round circle, but for today had been set up with just the two sides. On one side were two large, golden chairs presumably for the sisters and on the other was a sole, purple and black throne with a set of body shackles either side of said throne. The shackles were designed to hold the wrists no higher than the waist, connected to a pair of shackles for the ankles. Finally, a chain from the centre of the body harness was secured tightly to the floor from three places. "Now, I know you're a good boy Shiny but this is just... In case. And it makes you look cute~" He chuckles and pats his cheek, guiding him over and locking him in place on his knees so he could see across the table.

Sombra checked he was restrained and grinned. "Now. You shall look straight ahead and not react to what I do next... Or I'll beat her infront of you... Bring her in"

Shining tensed as he heard a door open behind him, knowing exactly who was coming through. He closed his eyes and shuddered, knowing Sombra was not telling a lie with the threat, using all of his will power to stay looking straight ahead.

Cadence was escorted in, smiling wide at seeing Shining "Shining!" She tried to rush over but was easily caught by Sombra "Darling how nice it is to see you... Its a shame Shining is so selfless, I was hoping I'd get to spend some more time with you, but he's been a very good boy for me..." He looks down her curvy, beautiful body, covered with similar 'clothing' as Shining, the black and purple metal covering her crotch and breasts, easily locking the mare in the same position as her husband.

Shining slowly looked across Sombra in his throne and made eye contact with Cadence, giving her a long, loving look and praying she didnt hate him for what he'd done for Sombra. Judging by the look he got back she didnt, the love in her eyes passionate and unwavering.

Sombra smiled and sat, gesturing to a guard to bring them wine, pouring five glasses and sitting back as the two royal sisters walked into the room, followed by their own guards whom take up positions behind the Princesses and glared across the table.

"Ladies... This is a diplomatic meeting, please relax. Im not here to start anything... In fact" He clicks his fingers and his guards leave the room "See? Just a little conversation between rulers" He grins and sits back, sipping his wine.

Celestia sits up and watches the guards go "Lets get to the point..." She sighs and looks at Cadence, and then Shining. "We request that you free your prisoners and leave the Crystal Empire, and there will be no trouble... We will even give you a castle to own and run, as well as a constant supply of supplies" She pushes her wine aside.

Sombra chuckles "Why?" He places a hand in Shinings head and gently scratches behind his ear "I rather enjoy my prisoners and my beautiful castle... Ive just got it redecorated" He chuckles and sits up, leaning forwards "Heres my proposition. You leave and never come back. Forget Shining Armour, forget Cadence, forget this Empire... And I'll stay here and not step foot in the rest of Equestria apart from visits to your beautiful cities, but alone and without armies... Refuse? Well..."

Celestia grumbles and stares at Sombra "The last thing we want is violence..."

"Then agree... I'll even give you this one" He nods to Cadence. "She'll even be allowed visits to her husband"

Celestia bit her fingers and gulped "F-fine... We'll think it through and come back to you..." She grumbled, standing and striding out

Sombra smiled down at Cadence "It seems you get to leave... If you wish" He laughs "But for tonight you get to spend with your husband." He stands and walks out, telling the guard to bring Shining to his chamber.

Author's Note

Thanks for reading!

I'm sorry I've been gone for so long, its a very busy time at the moment, but I'm going to try my best to keep them coming!