Return of the King

by jhukgbr

Rating: mature
Tags: Sex, King Sombra, Anthro, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Shining Armor
Length: 11692

All is good and well in the Crystal Empire until Sombra returns and shows his old subjects how powerful he really is. He even has a plan for the Prince. An anthro story containing stallionXstallion, BDSM, slavery, humiliation and light abuse.

King Sombra is back in the Crystal Empire, and in a swift and efficient day he's back in charge. A large majority of the guards have switched allegiance and now wear the new Kings colours over those they used to wear under Shining Armour and Princess Cadence.

Shining now finds himself in the dungeons of the castle he once ran, with no bright future to look forward to.

Set before the 'events' of Season 6

This is a sexual and slave orientated story between King Sombra and Shining Armour, including humiliation, BDSM and light abuse. Anthro.

Published 2016-05-10 20:20:01 UTC
Last updated 2016-10-04 21:55:28 UTC

The Fall

Shining woke with a jolt. The cold, dark dungeons weren't exactly the quietest of places, or the most comfortable either. He shuffled uncomfortably and squinted around his tiny cell, trying to make out as much as he could of his dark surroundings. Sombra had been the new King for a week now, but all Shining had seen of his reign was from the cell he was currently sat in, with the occasional visits from a less than pleasant guard. The day Sombra regained power Shining had been dragged to the dungeon, stripped, gagged and chained sat down with his arms stretched above him. The cold, heavy chains had begun to feel like a part of him, digging in to his tender wrists. His jaw had become numb from the gag a few days back, the only relief from it given when the guard force fed him some horrible grey slop. That was one of the things he missed from before his capture, other than his wife, was a well cooked meal and soft bed...

Shining's reminiscing was suddenly interrupted by a bright light shining into his eyes from above, making him close his eyes and twist his head to the side to avoid the sudden exposure. The light burned his eyes that had become accustomed to the darkness as his least favourite guard slowly approached, a wide and uncharacteristic grin spread across his smug face.

"Good morning!" he pinched the Princes cheek and forced him to look up at his captor "It's your lucky day, boy"

Shining snorted out of his nose and looked his eyes away. He was used to the guards attempts at getting him to react, and when he did it usually ended in a punch. He'd learnt that quick enough. He was interested in why it was his so called lucky day however, so he decided to humour him with a raise of his eyebrow.

The guard let out a low chuckle, looking down the toned and masculine body restrained infront of him, running a hand slowly down Shining's muscular chest, much to Shining's disapproval "unfortunately you're not going to be my little plaything anymore..." he pouts, his hand making its way to Shining's flaccid yet impressive penis and giving it a long stroke "But I have a feeling you'll wish you could come and visit me again, right?"

The gag and chains were the only thing holding the Prince back from kicking the shit out of the smaller stallion infront of him, instead yelling obscenities into the gag and flexing and writhing against the chains as his most private parts were clumsily fondled by the guard.

The squirms and protests of the once powerful stallion only make it better for the guard, squeezing Shining's shaft hard to elicit a cry of pain from his prisoner "You're lucky I got exact orders from his highness that you're not to be used... or else I'd have made a fortune from this body..." he lifted his hand away from the large penis and slapped the stallion a couple of times on the cheek "If you try to struggle, you'll be flogged publicly ok?" he chuckled. Part of him wanted his old ruler to be flogged, but knowing responsibility would fall on him for damage to the Kings property.

Shining took long, slow breathes and gave he guard a cold, steely glare as he playfully slapped his cheek. Being publicly flogged wasn't on his agenda, so he'd play along for now at least. Whatever was planned for him, somehow he knew it wouldn't be a warm bubble bath and nice meal.

The guard whistles and two more appear behind him, carrying chains over their shoulders and spears in their arms, pointing them at the Prince. He let himself chuckle a little. They must really fear him i it took this many guys just to get him from the ground to his feet...

The guard took a small key from his belt and removed the shackles holding Shining's wrists above his head, setting him free to rub his saw and raw wrists, groaning softly at the pain.

"Up" grunted the guard, his sword at the ready. They really were scared of the Prince they'd betrayed so quickly.

He slowly and shakily got to his feet, using the wall for support. His legs suddenly gave way, but he was quick to grab the bars to stay on his feet. The guard place a hand on his shoulder and the point of his sword on the small of his back. The sharpness and coldness of the blade made him skip a breath, his naked body making his cheeks burn lightly around the three other stallions as he was led to a small tiled room with a drain in the centre.

The guard pushed Shining hard in the back, sending him sprawling across the floor. "Stand with your palms against the wall, legs spread" he grunts, lifting shining by his hair and pushing him against the wall, kicking his legs wide.

The Prince shuddered softly, placing his palms flat against the cold tiles and spreading his legs. This position made him feel so exposed, his open legs allowing his cock and balls to hang freely with his arse cheeks spread slightly. As much as he hated it, it was easier to comply than to have a beating. Shining jolted and cried out as a stream of ice cold water smashed into his back, feeling like a million daggers stabbing him at once, up and down his back. He slowly turned his head, to see the guard manning a thick hose and spraying him down.

"Dirty whore, aren't you? presenting so openly to your betters~ Lets get you cleaned up" he steps closer, focusing the stream on specific areas and using a thick bristled brush to clean every inch of the stallion. When he's convinced the prisoner was spotless, he gave him a firm spank and chuckled "Stand, hands behind your back" he demands.

Shining shuddered. He would kill someone just to go back to his cell and be left alone. He never though he'd want that so much. However he definitely wasn't going to let them see too much submission, refusing to put his hands behind his back, instead growling at the guard next to him.

The guard looked at his two comrades, before all three of them burst into laughter at Shining's pathetic attempt at defiance. It was hard to take the stallion seriously, standing soaking, naked and gagged after willingly presenting himself to them. The guard slapped the prisoner hard over the back of the head, before forcing his hands behind his back and shackling them together. "Do that again, and I'll cut your horn off it and shove it where the sun don't shine"

Shining gulped and looked up at his already encased horn. They'd been quick to lock it up after he'd been captured. He decided to test the shackles, realising his wrists weren't parting anytime soon. He could do nothing as a thick, steel collar was placed around his neck and secured by a bolt at the back of his neck before being pushed again in the small of the back, this time towards the staircase up and out of the dungeon. He was suddenly filled with fear. Being marched naked and bound was humiliating, yes, but where was the destination? Was this it? Was he going to be executed?

The guard sensed his fear and prodded him in the back with his spear "Keep walking, scum"

Shining tensed and looked around. The corridors of his old castle were familiar, but unrecognisable too. Something about them seemed... Different... and not just the decorations. All around him was a chill and inbred natural fear, making him feel as if he should be running. He didn't know where, but he sure as hell shouldn't be here, his instincts were screaming. His blush grew as he passed guards and staff that used to be loyal, all of them taking a long look at their former ruler. It made him sick in his stomach to see these traitors around him, they were all so quick to abandon him and join Sombra.

The walk continued for a few minutes through the corridors and along staircases until the small group reached a large and extravagant wooden door with black metal features at the very top of the castle. A dark magic radiated from the room, a more powerful feeling Shining had sense walking through the castle. He really didn't want to be near this room, but he already knew what was on the other side of the door as the guards slowly opened the doors. Shining was lead in by a hand around the collar, before having the back of his knees kicked to sent him onto his knees on the floor.

"Kneel before your King!"

Author's Note

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The Proposition

Shining winced as the large wooden doors slammed shut behind him, his eyes fixated on the armour clad feet infront of him. However these boots weren't the normal ones worn by Guards, these were black and embellished with rich gold leaf curling its way from the ankle and up the shin. Shining's gaze followed the gold up the shin, eventually making eye contact with a grinning King Sombra.

The King had wasted no time making himself regal, draped head to toe in black steel armour with the gold leaf trim features, including an extravagant and over the top crown resting atop his head. As much as Shining hated the stallion and all that he had done, he couldn't help but feel impressed by his confidence and the power he radiated. This didn't stop him wanting to beat the confidence out of him, and he was sure he would be able to if not for the restraints.

The King only chuckled, looking at his muscular prisoner "Why don't we just calm down, and have a little discussion?" Sombra seemed calm, but Shining knew he had a ruthless and brutal streak should it rear its ugly head. It was probably best for him to keep Sombra happy until he had a chance to figure out an escape.

Sombra poured himself a glass of wine and stood infront of Shining, removing the gag and drinking his beverage and taking in every inch of the stallions handsome body before finally speaking "So. How has your stay been so far? Not too bad I hope"

Shining glared at the king "How do you think?" he grunted, not wanting to humour the King.

"Well, they once were your dungeons, no? That's poor design on your part, not mine. Perhaps you should have done a better job"

Shining could tell the king was toying with him, so decided to just ignore the comment, instead deciding to look away. In a flash Sombra was there, a vice grip on the Princes cheeks and forcing him to make eye contact "It is common courtesy to look your King in the eye and respond when he talks to you." he growled.

Shining glared back at the bigger stallion, before spitting into his face "You're no King. You're sick"

Sombra's past calmness was gone, and an air of anger and viciousness descended on the cold, dark room. Sombra squeezed tighter on the stallions cheeks, using his strength to lift him into the air, legs dangling limply below him. "I'm more than you'll ever be! Just you wait. You'll be begging me to let you be my little bitch"

Shining suddenly felt himself being thrown, landing in a heap on the cold stone floor hard. Winded, he tried to at least try to defend himself and get up, but before he could even think of doing so Sombra was atop him again, holding his head to the floor with the sole of one of the metal boots as a gloved hand reached down and pulled his entire rear end up, leaving Shining in an extremely exposed position. "Lets have our little talk like this then, shall we?" Sombra pushed down with his foot, squeezing Shinings face against the floor.

Shining stopped squirming, squeezing his eyes closed and sucking in air through clenched teeth.

"Good boy... Now... You're a family man, are you not? So you must be worried about how your wife is... and maybe even your sister..."

Shining's heart dropped. Sombra could do anything to him and he wouldn't care, but lay a finger on those two? He could never forgive himself if he let something happen to them. "You'd better not touch either!" He yelled "I'll kill you!". He began squirming again, getting nowhere fast.

Sombra only laughed. "Thats where you come in, Shining. If you're a good little boy, I'll make sure they're treated right. You may even get to see them occasionally. If not? Well... The guards are always begging me for a girl in the guard's quarters to have some fun with... Imagine their faces when I present them with two princesses"

Shining gritted his teeth and tried to look defiant, but he knew it wouldn't work. Sombra had him right where he wanted him, he knew Shining would never let anything happen to those two to the best of his ability. He sighed "W-what is it you want me to do..."

Sombra grinned. How perfect this had turned out for him. "I want a personal slave. Sure, I could have anyone of those lot out there, but you're special. The old Prince as my slave? Now theres a story" He grins, applying a little more pressure to his boot.

"A-Ah! O-ok! ....Fuck.... OK!" He hated himself, but it was for the girls. He'd tell himself that whenever he had doubts. For the girls.

"Now I hope you keep to your word" He chuckles, lifting his foot and moving behind his new slave, spreading his arse cheeks "I would hate to have to punish you"

Shining's face erupted as he felt his cheeks part, squeezing his eyes shut "I won't..." he grunted. As long as this was private and no-one found out... Somehow he doubted that would happen.

Sombra teased the stallions tight and apparently unused tail hole. "I thought you guards were all over each other? Theres no way I'm your first"

Shining ignored the embarrassment and whimpered softly to himself

"What did I say before?" Sombra bellowed, bringing his hand down firmly on Shining's rump as hard as possible, leaving a red mark and already starting to bruise "ANSWER ME"

Shining cried out and shook his head "N-No I was the Captain! I was top"

Sombra chuckled to himself "So you used your power to get stallions to let you use them? We're not so different you and I" He stopped his teasing and began to slide into the tight exit, moaning softly under his breath as he did so. "I rue the day you get too loose and I have to replace you..."

Shining bit his lip. His hole was on fire, the King way too big for him, but the feeling still a little pleasurable as it grinder against his prostate. He concentrated on his words. Replaced? What did he mean?

Sombra quickly bored of the slow start, gripping Shining's hips tightly and beginning a rough and brutal fucking, thrusting his entire length in and out of the poor stallion, not caring for his wellbeing. "Now" He says, not stopping his thrusting "I was going to put you in chastity but I don't want to reduce the humiliation of having you naked... So if you so much as touch yourself I'll geld you, understand?"

Shining cries out as the thrusting gets harder, the words cutting him deep. It seemed he was never going to get his clothes back, and even touching himself would cause him more discomfort. He squeezed his eyes shut and decided to just take it.

Sombra continued to use the once Prince like a common whore, eventually finishing inside him and patting his flanks "Congratulations on your first day as a slave"

Author's Note

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The Punishment

Shining had been in his position for three days now, but was nowhere near to being used to it. He was currently on his daily trek from Sombra's chambers to the kitchen to retrieve the King's breakfast, one of his many new jobs. He knew Sombra had maids and staff to do it for him, but Shining suspected the only reason he was made to do so was to humiliate him further, forcing the stallion to walk naked and in chains to the kitchens, past the hundreds of castle staff. His humiliation didn't end there, however, as he was forced to waddle with a thick butt plug firmly inside his anus and a thick brown leather collar around his neck. Many a time he had contemplated running away when he had the chance, but where could he go? Even if he could find a sympathiser, he knew he would almost certainly be condemning his wife, and maybe his sister if Sombra actually had her too.

The worst part of his position, surprisingly, wasn't Sombra. It was the way the guards, his former guards, treated him. He didn't know if Sombra had said something, or if they'd always felt this way about him, but the way they acted whenever he passed had led to him being terrified of meeting them in the corridors. But, again to Shinings dismay, they were everywhere and there was no escaping them.

As Shining was approaching the kitchens, a guard stopped him, grinning wide "9:02 Shining. You're late"

He groaned and nodded, wanting to just get past "Sorry Sir. It wont happen again"

"Mmhm" the guard nodded "Lets hope not" He took a firm and large grip of the stallions arse "But I would love a go on that whore of a wife of yours"

Shining gritted his teeth. There was only so much abuse he could take from such a traitor. "I can tell you she is enjoyable" He growled, trying to stay as civil as possible.

"I bet she begs for it in the arse like a proper whore"

That was it. Shining had tried to be civil but this guy obviously wanted to be hit. With all his might he brought his chained hands down hard on the top of the guards head, sending him straight to the ground "Don't you EVER talk about Cadence again" He stopped and looked down at the crippled guard, blood seeping from his head "o-oh shit..."

A small crowd of servants were forming around the two, muttering between themselves. Shining suddenly felt very exposed, starting to make his way away from the crowd as a squad of four guards, fully clad in armour arrived on the scene, spotting the injured comrade and grabbing a standerby "Who did this?" he barked in her face

"S-Shining Armour!" She whimpered, pointing at the stallion trying to sneak away.

The guard dropped the mare with little care, grabbing Shining's collar and yanking him backwards "you've done it now" he growls, punching him hard in the gut and sending him to a crippled and winded heap to the ground.

Before long Shining was blindfolded, gagged and bound, a rough hand on his shoulder leading him to his destiny. He had no idea where he was going, but he suspected it was back to Sombra before a cold breeze hit his naked body. "Mmpf?!" he struggled.

The guard jabbed him hard with the blunt part of his spear, urging him on "Walk, slave!'

He cried out and complied, walking forwards and being directed by his captor. He was suddenly stopped and his arms stretched out above him, chained that way as his legs were kicked open and those too restrained wide. The light from the day burned his eyes as the blindfold was ripped off, taking his eyes a few moments to adjust to the surrounding. When he did finally realise where he was, it terrified him. He had been chained to a tall wooden post that had been erected below the balcony of the castle, designed for public floggings. Shining had never actually seen it, but had overheard guards exchanging stories.

There was a substantial crowd around the platform he was on, obviously a big occasion for the population of the captured city. Shining thought there could be at least 75,000 out to see him publicly beaten and humiliated.

A voice from the balcony made him snap out of it, instantly recognising Sombra's harsh and dominant tone.

"Today, we are all gathered here to observe the stallion that you once called Prince be brought to justice for the assault of a member of the King's guard!"

The crowd, surprisingly, jeered and booed Shining

Sombra grinned "Now. He has already agreed to be my personal slave, and is eager to please"

Theres an eerie silence in the square, people looking between each other. Surely that was a lie?

"But no-one is above the law. To demonstrate my care and love for my wonderful citizens I will give you a display of force and punishment!" He nodded to the guard behind Shining, who quickly lashed at Shining's back with a long whip, eliciting a scream from the stallion.

Lash after lash landed on the back of the poor stallion as the crowd watched on, and Sombra grinned from his balcony.

Author's Note

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The Redemption

Shining cried quietly to himself. He was cold, wet and his back hurt like nothing had before. He'd been flogged, then left chained to the post overnight through a cold Crystal Empire winter night. He predicted it was about 7am by the position of the sun, but the courtyard was more or less empty, a few people passing by and entering the castle every now and then. He slowly rested his head against the rough wood, relaxing his wrists against the cuffs and closing his eyes. His naked figure on full display, but a squad of guards separating those that came to look from touching.

Shining felt a hand slowly run from the top of his mane, down the back of his neck and then repeating, gently stroking him. "I do hope you've learnt your lesson, Slave... Guards are your superiors now, not your lesser, and you are to do as they say... I don't care what they tell you to do, you do it"

Shining grunted with dissatisfaction "I'm not going to stand there and listen to him offend my wife in such a way!" He pulled hard on the chains, only making them dig in more.

Sombra only laughed, slapping him hard on the back of the head "Perhaps I'll force you to watch as he takes your wife. It's only fair, right?" He grabs his mane and pulls his head up "I wasn't expecting a perfect slave, but I was expecting you to care about your wife and sister. Shame they'll be executed by tomorrow"

"W-WHAT?! N-no, please! I'll do anything" He looks pleadingly up at the King

He shakes his head "You disobeyed, and they shall pay the price. That is how the law works" He grabbed his horn and held eye contact "Unless..."

"Unless what? I'll do it!"

He grins "I want you to declare yourself as my slave, and pledge allegiance to me infront of my court"

To Shining, pledging allegiance meant a lot. Doing so meant he would follow every order, and do everything in his power to serve and protect whomever he pledged to. It was an easier decision though, if it was what he had to do to protect his family he would. "Y-yes... I'll do it"

Sombra grinned. This was excellent. Having Shining as his own, and having him pledge allegiance was perfect. Shining was a stallion of his word and wouldn't break it before he died."Very good Shining. I trust you will keep to your word, or face death"

"Of course. As is the soldier's code"

Sombra uncuffed his pet and grinned "Lets go inside and get you warmed up, hmm? You must be hungry" He wrapped his arm around the stallion and led him inside and up to his chambers. "You're hungry, no? I'll get you something" His horn lit up for a brief instant before turning back and smiling at the nude stallion.

Shining frowned. This Sombra was scarier than the other, even though he was being... nice "uh... Thanks?" he could tell Sombra was planning something. "What is it you want? You're being nice"

He laughed "I can beat you if you want. But you're being good. So you get rewarded, and so does your family" Seeing Shining's curious look he decided to explain. "When you're bad, like earlier, both you and your family are punished. But being good? You can earn rewards" He chuckled, ruffling Shining's mane "Keep it up and I'll let Twilight and Cadence have a nice room in the castle"

He nodded. Shining was beginning to understand. Although it was extremely humiliating and degrading, he wanted the best for the two mares so he'd just have to play along "Ok... I get you"

"Good. Now lie face down"

Shining gulped. He knew what was coming, but decided to see how far he could get. If he was going to be forced into this, he may as well enjoy it... "Why don't we... y'know... Make love...?"

Sombra was flabbergasted. Had Shining really just said that? He grinned "What would your wife say"

"Thanks for the move out of the dungeon, I hope..." He sighed as Sombra's hand pushed him onto his back on the bed, the larger stallion clambering ontop and pinning him down.

"Perhaps..." He lifted Shinings leg, pushing his cock head to the stallions pucker "Or maybe she'd be annoyed you're enjoying being my slave..."

"N-Not true"

"Admit it" He pushes in, letting out a soft moan "No responsibility, simple tasks, live with the king. Compare that to your stressful life prior to me, and the work you had to do"

He wasn't wrong. Collecting meals for his Master was a lot easier than the strenuous and stressful work he used to do, but that didn't mean he enjoyed it...

Sombra chuckled "Whatever your mind says, pull officially be mine tomorrow"

Author's Note

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The Allegiance

The Allegiance

Shining had been rudely awoken at around 10Am by a pair of rough and very 'hands on' guards, dragging him by the ankles out of the bed he shared with the absent Sombra and onto the floor, grinning down at him and rolling him onto his front.

"Rise and shine Slave! Today's the big day" They chuckled

Big day? Shining had no idea what was going on, or who the guards were, but it seemed he was destine for something rather important today. He slowly got to his feet and covered his bare crotch with his hands, looking between the guards "W-what do you mean?"

The guards rolled their eyes and ignored him, only holding out a pair of heavy looking metal shackles for the prince.

Reluctantly he stretched out his wrists and sighed as they were clamped onto him. Since his little incident he hadn't been allowed out without some form of restraint, either way it was horribly embarrassing for the tough stallion. "I-I'm not going to break free... I've learnt my lesson"

The guard spanked him hard, taking a firm grip of the white stallions shapely arse cheek and squeezing "Oh really? Perhaps we should just take you now and claim you threw a punch? I've seen you walking around, and I'd love to hear those cute cries we hear from outside the door a few more times" He pressed his armoured crotch to the Princes rump, holding his hips so he couldn't move.

Shining closed his eyes "Im the property of King Sombra. He wouldn't take too kindly to a guard defiling his property"

"Mmm. No." He stroked his prisoners large and flaccid penis, rolling it in his hands "You're right... But I am going to make this very embarrassing for you..."

Shining let out a few unwelcome moans, his penis growing and becoming hard as the Guard fondled and played with his cock and balls. When he got to his full length, standing proud from between his legs, the guard tugged his chain leash.

"Lets get going~"

Shining opened his eyes and wanted to protest. It became obviously clear as he was escorted through the corridors what the guards plane was.

A few servants watched him pass, muttering between each other things like "He's enjoying this?" and "He wants to be the Kings whore..."

Eventually, the small group arrived at two large, extravagant wooden doors to the grand hall, making Shining tilt his head and try to think.

However, he wasn't left thinking long as the doors opened, revealing what looks like a court room, at the far end sat Sombra on a throne, and the sides leading up to it were full of lines of people there to spectate and contribute to whatever the days issues happened to be. Shining's heart sank as he was pushed in the back, encouraging him to step forwards. The entire room was silent as the naked stallion, the ex-prince, walked towards the now King of the Crystal Empire. The hundreds of people followed every step of the Princes embarrassment until he finally reached the bottom of the stairs to Sombras throne.

Sombra grinned, looking around the room and finally at his slave. "Approach, Shining Armour... Slave to the King"

Shining took a long breath and slowly ascended the steps to the foot of the throne, looking over the King with defeated eyes.

"Kneel before your king"

He gulped, dropping to his knees and bowing his head.

"Good." Sombra nodded "Now. We are all here today for one thing" He slowly looked down at the stallion on his knees before him "Your old Prince, Shining Armour, is here to pledge his allegiance to I, King Sombra, and accept his position as Slave to the King, devoting this day, and every other day to the servitude of myself" He grinned, bringing an armour clad boot to the stallions balls and resting them on it.

"Y-Yes my King..."

"Get on with it" He waved a hoof dismissively, keeping his foot in place.

Shining closed his eyes to prevent anyone seeing his tears, his body shuddering slightly "I... Shining Armour, pledge my allegiance to you, King Sombra of the Crystal Empire, until my very last breath"

Sombra suddenly had a wicked grin, his horn lighting up as he stood, removing Shinings old collar with magic and replacing it with a black and purple one tightly around his neck. "Excellent! Now that you have stated it, the collar will ensure you follow it" He grins mischievously. "Refuse an order and go against your king? then you'd better prepare yourself for more pain than you can ever have imagined" He laughs, slapping the stallion hard and pushing him backwards "Now show yourself to the court! Let them touch, feel, see what a Kings slave is! For that is all you are, Shining"

Shining cried openly as he made his way to the crowds, hands all over his body.

Author's Note

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The Visit

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!

The Stallions

There was a long, warm silence in the dark room. Sombra's chambers windows were closed and curtained, the black silk bed perfectly made and presented. Sombra himself sat on the end of the bed, taking a long, slow drink from his wine glass and glancing over the stallion lying on his bed.

Shining was face down, blindfolded, with a long red wax candle resting in his pucker. He lay still on the bed, the wax dripping down and sticking to his perfectly white fur. Occasionally he'd twitch and groan, gripping the sheets and biting his lip, grinding his hips gently against the sheets.

Sombra looked over his stallion, placing his hand on his rump, gliding it slowly down his thick and powerful thighs "Now that your wife is no longer here, we can work on our relationship..." He smiled and stroked the bottom of his perfectly tended to foot, holding it in his hand. "You see... As much as I enjoy breaking a stallion, I can do that when I want to who I want. I could pluck a farm stallion from his fields and parade him through the streets in panties if I wanted"

"U-huh?" Shining frowned, not really knowing where the King was going with this. He immediately knew he was up to something due to the care and lack of force he put into the way he was using Shining's body "I don't really see where - Ah! - This is going?" He flinched as a particularly large blob of wax burned his pucker.

"We both know you're not some common stallion. You're my predecessor to the throne, you used to be a well respected stallion. A stallion of power!" He smiled and puffed out his chest. "So you're not just a nobody. I want... More" He chuckles "So. You can either continue to be nothing, a slave, whore, whatever... Or you can get a little upgrade to be my little..." He coughed "We can sort out the official title later. But you understand what I mean?"

"I think so... Instead of being treated like dirt and having all the rough treatment... I'm more of a submissive in a relationship?" He questioned, relaxing his tensed muscles. After a month of being a no-rights slave and having to care for his wife it was a real relief to be able to relax and gain a more respectable position, even if that respect was still minimal. "Ok..." He blushed, groaning as more wax stuck into his arse fur.

"Well you'll still be mine" He wiggled the candle out of the stallions plot and poured the hot, red wax up his back "but we'll be more intimate. But don't think I'm going soft!" He grumbles "I'll put you in the dungeons in a flash if you mess me about"

Shining tensed and arched his back as the wax burnt up his back, matting his fur "A-ahhh! Y-yes Sir I understand... I'll be good, as per usual"

Sombra blew the candle out and rolled Shining onto his back, lifting his blindfold and smiling down at him "Ill warn you. The punishments will be much worse. But the rewards?" He slid his hand down Shiny's chest, and with an audible *click* his chastity belt fell apart, freeing the stallions large, meaty cock. "Shower, dress and meet me for dinner. You will be escorted by a guard when you are ready" He ruffles the stallions mane and slides his horn ring off, trotting out of his bed chamber.

Shining lay in a stunned silence. His hands quickly wandered to his free cock, he'd been locked away for a month and hadn't been allowed to touch them, moaning loudly as he stroked and groped. He quickly blinked and sat up, glancing around the room and feeling his free horn... He had his magic back too. He could teleport right out of this hell... But he didn't. Instead, he wandered into the Kings lavish purple and black en-suite, chuckling to himself. A simple thing such as a hot water shower was a luxury he hadn't had for four months. He'd been kept clean, but it was by 4 guards, an icy power hose and a section of intrusive devices. The Prince closed his eyes and let the hot water run down his face and over his body for a few minutes, before eventually picking up the expensive body soap and massaging it into his fur and mane.

After what felt like an eternity of pleasure, Shining walked back into the kings chamber wearing a towel that was so soft it felt like a cloud around his nether region, to find an outfit laid out on the immaculate bedding, with a small note:

"My dearest Shining,
Wear the laid out clothing on the bed, or nothing at all. Either suits me just fine. Once you have chosen your attire inform the guard outside my door that you are ready for dinner.
Your loving and merciful King and Master,
Sombra"

He chuckled lightly to himself at the note and folded it neatly, placing it aside and looking over the clothing that had been prepared. He'd been left a pair of purple boxers, black jeans, purple shirt and a pair of thick black leather cuffs, with simple small steel o-rings. The cuffs weren't attached, but more for a sign and reminder of his captivity. Pulling the boxers on, he found they were rather snug, leaving nothing to the imagination, his impressive penis' outline clear, with the rear tight to his firm buttocks. The shirt fit well to his muscular chest, the stallion leaving the top two buttons undone to show off the top of his chest. Both the jeans and boxers had a small and well hidden slit to allow his tail to hang through. The stallion looked at himself in a body length mirror whilst securing the leather cuffs to his wrists, impressed at the site and blushing. Sombra obviously wanted a fancy night with his slave, and he wasn't going to face the punishment for letting his King down. The outfit itself wasn't too bad, not far from something he'd wear before the Fall, except from the thin steel collar and cuffs of course.

Finally, he styled his mane to make it look spiky in a way that looked messy but intentional, then sprayed a tad of aftershave before taking a deep breath and exiting the chamber to be greeted by one of Sombra's elite guards, noticeable by their extravagant armour. "You look good for a sex slave" He teased, patting the stallions cheek before nodding "Let's go. The King is eager to see you"

Shining looked at the ground and followed silently. His confidence and self-worth were shattered at the guards words, making him feel like shit again. He tried to push that away as he reached the Grand Hall, the big wooden doors slowly opening to a long, well decorated table with just the one occupant.

Sombra smiled and stood, walking over in his royal gown and taking Shining's hand "You look even better than I expected..." He kissed his lips lightly, before escorting him to the table and puling his chair out "We both know you have manners. Use them" He nodded and sat next to his stallion.

"I... Wasn't expecting something like this... The clothes, treatment... Not eating slop from a dog bowl..." He ran a hand through his mane "I thought it was all a trick" He sipped his wine apprehensively.

"A trick? No no. This is an insight into what an evening with me could be like if you're a good boy. Compete obedience and submission shall be rewarded handsomely..." He gestured to the chef's arriving with platters of only the best quality food "I do hope I don't have to demonstrate the opposite day" He smiled.

Shining's mouth watered at the array of foods. Again, He'd been used to this a month ago, but after 4 weeks of maltreatment his old life seemed to be someone else's "N-no Sir. I understand. We both want a similar thing, I suppose. We both wish to enjoy this sort of thing together, me because I prefer this to prior arrangements, and you because you'd rather I was a good colt than a bad one"

"Spot on Shining" He smiled, loading the ex-prince's plate with food he wanted him to have "Now. You shall continue the way I see fit, your exercises and diets shall continue, as well as the chores you complete. However there will be a few changes that you will notice in your day to day life..." He filled the stallions wine glass.

Shining slowly ate and nodded "I understand..." He looked around the room "completely"

"Magic is free for you to use as long as it is not offensive to myself or someone in my employment, or against the rules. It is a luxury you have learnt but can also lose, so DO NOT take advantage of it" He stared down at him, rubbing his horn sensually.

The smaller stallion let out a long, staggered moan as his extremely sensitive horn was stimulated, his eyes heavy "I-I understand..." He moaned.

Sombra nodded. "I'm glad." He placed his knife and fork neatly on the table "As for your attire, you'll wear what you're given and you'll wear every piece with pride, or go naked. You have that choice"

Shining stared into his glass as he drank, gulping down the alcohol before nodding slowly "Yes Sir..." He slowly rubbed the heavily padded, thick leather cuffs wrapped around his wrists. They felt and looked expensive, with the ornate platinum and amethyst Sombra bust embellishments running the length of the cuff and collar. They felt heavy and looked smart, but thick and bulky.

"Do you like them?" Sombra smiled "Here" He placed a satin box infront of his pet.

The contents were of little surprise to the smaller stallion, lifting the lid to reveal a matching collar with a small O-ring on the front with a screaming Sombra pendant, made of silver with an amethyst eye. "These look expensive"

Sombra chuckled and stood, moving behind the stallion and replacing the silver collar for the new one, making sure it was tight to the pearly white neck "The perks of being a King is that I can afford it" He grinned, massaging his shoulders.

"A-ah I guess..." He bit his lip, looking dead ahead and relaxing at the massage.

"Hmm... If you're a good boy tonight I'll get us a massage" He chuckles and moved the stallion to his feet with a hand gently under his chin, wrapping a big arm around his shoulder and escorting him to his chambers. The room had been cleaned and the lighting changed to just a few low candles, setting an atmosphere. The King led the Prince to a big, padded chair and sat, patting his lap. "Sit"

Shining looked around the room, immediately sensing the tone of the atmosphere and taking a deep breath. Tonight he wasn't going to be tied to the bed and raped, he was going to be made love to, or so he thought. With Sombra you never knew. He obeyed his command, straddling Sombras lap, shuffling until his crotch pressed against the stallions stomach, faces inches apart.

"You can be such a good boy when you want to be" He smiled, slowly unbuttoning Shinings shirt, tossing it aside and running his big hand over the muscular chest. In his other hand he held a glass of brandy, taking a drink before pressing it to the white stallions lips.

Shining quite enjoyed a glass of brandy, so didn't protest at the offering, wrapping his lips around the glass and sharing the top quality beverage with his Master. "Can I ask a question...?"

Sombra smiled and nodded "Of course my pet. Ask away"

"Is this some sort of trick? If not... What do you want from me? I'm not saying I'm accepting all of this, but I do prefer the nicer treatment..."

He grinned and shook his head slowly "No Shining. I am not tricking you. I am simply expecting you to be more obedient and resourceful in return for rewards. As much as I love a slave, I want more from you. I want a relationship... And you ARE accepting this, You're agreeing to it and you will love it or return to your former position. Now drink" He tipped the glass back, emptying the strong alcohol into his mouth.

He blushed a little, gulping down the fluid and blinking hard "Woah... That's strong..." He chuckled as Sombras hand ran through his mane, the other resting on his pectoral muscles.

"You're going to enjoy your new life I think" He grinned, placing a refilled glass into Shining's hand and pushing a thick cigar between his lips, lighting it. "Who needs a wife when you have a sexy, powerful and kinky King as your master" Sombra lit his own, placing his big hand down onto Shining's thigh.

"Hmm~" He nodded and sucked the cigar, taking a drink "Perhaps"

Sombra grinned into his partners eyes "Say it. Say you want to be my little bitch~" He chuckled "Then I'll let the fun begin"

Shining was a little too tipsy to have a clear head, taking the cigar from his mouth and grinning "Sure... King Sombra~ I wanna be your little bitch" He unbuckled his trousers, sliding them off and throwing them aside, wearing just the collar, cuffs and ridiculously tight boxer shorts.

The King took a handful of Shiny's rump, taking the cigar from his lips and pressing it an inch above his nipple, pressing hard and holding him in place "Then let us begin our new relationship." He tossed the cigar aside and stood, standing behind the smaller stallion and taking a handful of his genitalia through the boxers. "You have such a beautiful cock..."

Shining arched his back and cried out, squirming to try and get away as it burnt his flesh. He panted softly and groaned as he was stood up, biting his lip at the sudden groping, the space above his nipple burning with pain. "Thank you Sir... I'm glad you like it..." He chuckled, but was cut short as a hand clamped over his mouth, being escorted to the bed, having his boxers ripped away and his stallion hood freed. With a firm push in the back he was on the bed, rolling over and looking up at the King.

"Soon enough you'll be craving a stallions meat. You may be apprehensive now, but you'll see. In your mouth, that sweet little pucker..." Sombra smiled, climbing ontop of the stallion and taking a small bottle from his drawer, emptying its contents into his palms and pushing the lube into, onto and around his stallions pucker, making it nice and wet. "I can't wait"

Shining's moans interrupted the Kings speech, wrapping his arms around the stallion above him as his pucker twitched and throbbed at the cold liquid being smothered onto his greedy hole "F-fuck~ Please Sombra don't tease me..."

Sombra flopped onto his side, spooning the other stallion and positioning his thick, flared cock against the Princes slippery tail hole, grunting as he pushed the head in, Shining's hole instantly clenching and beginning to milk his cock. He wasn't as tight as he was at the fall, after being fucked by Sombra frequently and roughly, but the exercises and drugs he'd been put on combatted the gaping of the fleshy ring. The King planted a few gentle kisses on the Princes' neck, tentatively sliding deeper and deeper until his cock prodded deep into Shining. After a few long breaths, a few more kisses and a couple of reassuring words, he began a slow, but firm thrusting in and out, making sure the Prince felt every inch.

The silence of the room was broken by a set of masculine grunts and moans, with the wet sounds of Sombra's cock pushing in and out of Shining's overly lubed plothole, sliding easily in and out as he picked up speed, pre-cum oozing into his rump. After a few minutes of rough, yet loving, thrusting Sombra hilted and gripped Shining's mane as he filled his arse with his thick, sticky cum. He collapsed down onto his pet, yanking him closer and burying his meat yet deeper into his rump. "Goodnight my stallion~ keep my cock warm will you?"

"Yes, my King" He smiles, arsehole oozing his Master's cum.

Author's Note

Thanks for reading! I'm trying to develop their relationship to open more doors and to try to prevent this being meaningless Master/Slave continuous stuff! Feedback is always helpful, would you enjoy slave only play or a more developed relationship?

Thanks, my readers are always great!

The Finale

Shining stood in silence, alone in the Royal Chamber and peering out of the window onto the crowds below. The King was performing another public exhibition of so called 'traitors' whom had committed crimes against the crown - of course the rules had changed under Sombra, some of which may have been seen as harsh pre-Sombra. The current pony was receiving a flogging for doodling a crude image on a flag of the King, making the ex-prince wince. It wasn't so long ago that he'd been in the same position. Despite his new status, there were still some things he wasn't invited to, seen as he was technically a traitor and could be seen as an inspiration for a revolt, even after so openly supporting the King in recent years.

He turned away as the guards moved on to another stallion who was facing a much tougher sentence. The white stallion helped himself to a drink and sat on the bed, staring into the glass. He was bored... Sombra had turned rather sour recently and barely paid him any attention, and he couldn't go out without permission or he'd just take one of the spots on the floggers list. More and more frequently the stallion had contemplated actually trying to run away, and day by day the thought was becoming more and more appealing. As much as Sombra tried to censor all outside communication and act as if his Empire was expanding by the day, he'd got word that he only really controlled a 50 mile radius around the Crystal Empire, and beyond that normal life commenced as Celestia held the Kings armies at a standstill. It wouldn't be hard for Shining to get away, he could trek 50 miles within two days maximum, and knew the castle better than anyone - his only issue was the frozen desert and guards that stood in the way of him and his freedom, not to mention his slaver, the King.

Shining took a deep breath and made up his mind. He'd be out of here tonight after his nightly session with the king. He always shared a few drinks and a rutting before falling into a deep sleep - that was his opportunity and when he was going to leave. The stallion got straight to work, stuffing one of Sombra's big coats into a compartment of the cupboard, followed by a large bottle of water and any food he could find... A map would have been good, but he wasn't afforded that luxury. The stallion didnt care about the shame of the collar or cuffs, he'd been humiliated enough not to care, and would be too happy to be safe and see Cadence again to mind.

An hour later, grinning to himself, Sombra pushed open the doors to the chamber, casting his gaze across the room and ending up on Shining "Nothing better than a morning of flogging" He laughed, placing his hand on the top of Shining's head and ruffling his mane before helping himself to a drink.

Shining chuckled softly, straightening his hair and nodding "Of course, my King" He watched Sombra, the King sitting on the bed next to the Prince

Sombra turned to look down at his slave and nodded "hmmm. You're eating alone, up here tonight. I have important guests, and nothing can go wrong" He stated, baring down on the pearly white stallion.

Shining tilted his head "Are you trying to say I'd cause an issue?" He tried to not sound too argumentative, quite relieved he didnt have any long night plans himself "When will you be returning?"

"Its going to be a late one" He grumbled, sliding a box from under the bed, opening it to reveal a dildo and slapping Shining's cheeks with it "If you get too lonely and miss our session just use this" He laughed, watching the ex-prince blush.

"Ill... uh... make sure to, Sir" He nodded, Sombra finally pulling the toy away only to grope at his crotch.

"Mmm. Such a good boy now, aren't you?" He teased, standing and laughing to himself "Maybe I'll send the guards up to keep you company~"

"N-no!" he yelped, before composing himself "I mean... Please don't... They get very rough and I don't want my body to be bruised and... loose... for you, my king"

Sombra looked at him, thinking. "Hmmm... True..." He looked over Shining's body "I would hate for my prized possession to be spoilt. Very well!" He pulled on a smarter looking outfit fit for a dinner and puffed out his chest "I'm looking forward to seeing my cute little colt snoring away tonight... Did you know you snore? It's rather funny" He chuckled and walked out, doors slamming behind him.

Shining checked the clock, then looked out of the window. The sky was dark, with only the small light from the town below splitting the pure black. In the distance faint search lights and flash lights could be seen as guards patrolled the borders of town, stopping people trying to get in, or out. Now was the time to leave... Sombra's dinner plans had scuppered his plans, reducing the time he had by at least 5 hours but he was prepared - grabbing his collection of items and stuffing them into a big white laundry bag, before sliding out of the chambers and down the spiral staircase.

The corridors were well lit but mostly empty, with the occasional pair of guards patrolling - Shining knew their routes off by heart of course. His bare feet made no sound on the cold, tiled floor, making him extra stealthy as he navigated the long corridors.

Muffled laughing could be heard as he passed close to the great hall, presumably where Sombra was holding his all important dinner...

Rounding the corner he began to run down the corridor, heading for the servants entrance at the back of the castle, used by the general ponies that came in and out for day to day work. It was of course guarded, all exits were, but the servants doors were much easier to use due to the vast amount of ponies that used them everyday, and the boredom of the guards checking papers. As Shining had thought, the guard looked more than disinterested as Shining passed, grunting and holding up the laundry bag as if it were his to clean for the castle.

He was out. He'd never been so happy in his life, but knew there was so much more for him to do to be able to relax, home was a long way away still. Arguably, the streets would be more dangerous, crime had skyrocketed and anyone would sell him out for the chance of reward or even peace for a day or so. Swiftly, he pulled on the coat and lifted the hood, covering his face and stuffing his few possessions into the pockets and discarding the bag. The only footwear he'd managed to grab were a pair of plimsoles, but they were better than barefoot.

Keeping his head low, he darted along the side streets of the town he once called home, not stopping for a moment to be sentimental or look back - he knew how the castle looked, draped in Sombra's banners and colours - he didn't need another look.

The town was dead - shutters closed and doors barred, the only life in the town were the small clusters of guards huddled around fires trying to stay warm in the cold nights - the scene was like one from a post-apocalyptic video game... The Prince found his way to the edge of town and took a breath of fresh air, looking out into the cold, dark snow desert lying before him. The next two days were going to be long, hard and painful, but worth the reward. He could already feel Cadence's lips - taking the first step onto the thick snow.

Suddenly the Prince felt a splitting pain coursing through his head, as if someone had poured acid onto his brain and it was slowly eating away at it - he was swiftly on his knees, the curled up on his side in a ball in the snow, blinking hard and crying out as the pain intensified, focusing behind his eyes, which went blurry, seeing double... triple... quadruple... The white stallion could just make out a tall, impending black figure above him before blacking out.

Shining woke as a bucket of ice water was thrown over him, the prince instantly awake and kicking. His chest rose and fell rapidly as he took in his surroundings - he was in a dark, cold brick room, what he recognised as the Crystal Empire dungeons. He was naked, suspended in the air by his wrists, shackled and chained to the roof, his legs held apart by similar chains. On his head was what made him freeze. Before him stood a grinning Sombra, flanked by two guards, one holding a mirror. In the reflection he saw himself, except his head was encased in a heavy iron mask, welded shut on one side - he could only see out of thin eye slits for now, but noticed a visor that was presumably to cut off his vision. There was no mouth hole on the mask, and his tongue was held down by a mouth full of metal, his teeth resting in a mould cast of his mouth.

Sombra took one step forward "I'm disappointed, honestly. However I always knew that no matter how hard I tried, you'd attempt to leave." He lifted the small bust of himself that had been attached to Shining's collar, the amethyst eye glowing "You should've appreciated what you had, not got greedy and gone looking for more" He sighed and nodded slowly, turning and leaving, the guards following on his flanks as the door closed and the room was returned to pitch black.

"Goodbye, Prince Shining Armour"

Author's Note

Thank you so much for reading!

I am so sorry to those that have followed this story for taking so long to write this chapter and the sudden finale, but I got back from holiday, then moved to uni! This means I'll either have loads of time to write or none at all, coming and going. I hope you've all enjoyed this 'story' as much as I have enjoyed writing it - however I cannot stress enough that I write because I enjoy doing so, and can only apologise if anyone wants otherwise.

I'm probably going to finish off Pegasi First, and have another idea in my mind focusing on Spike and Twi, and maybe even a sequel to this if I can!

Again, thanks so much, I look forward to writing more in the future x

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