Earth

In the small town of Storybrooke, Maine a cold wind roamed through the streets as most of the citizens were soundly asleep in their homes. There were some who enjoying a nice, late night stroll through the community such as the town’s family therapist, Archie Hopper and his dog, Pongo. Everything seemed calm for the moment, but unbeknownst to Storybrooke, a dark force was slowly traveling along the cold wind of the night.

Oh yes, I can feel the presence of the one I am searching for. Just where could the self proclaimed “Dark One’ reside. King Sombra in his smoke form meticulously examined the town from above to pinpoint the location of the dark magic he was sensing. His crimson glowing eyes glanced all around until they fell on Mr. Gold Pawnbroker & Antiquities Dealer, the town’s pawnshop Aha, there it is. Now it’s time for me to persuade this Rumplestiltskin to join me. The dark unicorn prince slowly descended toward the shop.

Inside, Mr. Gold also known as Rumpelstiltskin was trying to convince the Evil Queen to join him in killing her sister, Zelena “Listen dearie, you know as good as I do that Zelena has gotten soft after spending time with the heroes.” He let out a chuckle as he looked at the queen with his brows furrowed “If she continues to listen to and aid Belle along with the others, this whole new beginning that we both want will just be a dream.” He turned his back as he leaned against one of his antique display cases.

The queen closed her eyes to take in a deep calming breath and exhaled “Yes, I am aware of that Gold, but that is why I’ve been doing my damndest to not allow that to happen!” She sauntered over to Mr. Gold also known as Rumplestiltskin and placed a hand on his shoulder “So let me talk with her instead of the whole death thing. I am positive I can get through to her.” A sly smirk crept across her face.

He shrugged off her hand and turned around with a sneer “I don’t think that would work dearie. Either you kill her or I will!” He walked past her over to the front desk “Also, if you haven’t heard or noticed, Zelena and my ever so darling wife tried to steal this!” He dug into his cashmere suit and pulled out a wand.

“What the hell is that?” The queen looked at the wand inquisitively “I see that it is a wand, but I never seen that one before.” She reached to touch it, but Rumple simply jerked it away from her.

He twirled it around in an opened hand “This your majesty, is the wand that once belonged the apprentice of the once great and powerful sorcerer. It has the power to take those who possess it to any land they want.” He stroked along the wand “And your ever so lovely sister and my wife planned to use it to leave Storybrooke for good. Belle tried to escape from me with my unborn child!” He gripped the wand tightly in his hand.

The queen placed her hand back on Rumple’s shoulder “Well, the good news is that you got the wand back so no worries.” She snickered as she turned him around and leaned into give him a slow, deep kiss.

“Well, well, well, it looks like I am interrupting a special moment.” A low voice caused the two to snap from the kiss and look around panicked.

“Who’s there?!” Rumpelstiltskin looked around for the source of the disruption “Reveal yourself or face a very sudden and unfortunate end!” His lips curved in anger.

Soon the smoke form of King Sombra appeared before the two “Easy there fella.” He let out a lowly chuckle as he stared at the two intensely.

“Who, or the better phrase is what the hell are you?” The queen huffed as she placed her hand on her hip and looked at Rumplestiltskin “Is this some sort of new magic you came up with? Talking smoke with eyeballs?” She scoffed.

“I don’t know what this is, but I am warning you if you don’t reveal your true self, I am going to do what I do best and that is make your life non-existent!” He snarled as he looked at the smoke.

“Alright, I’ll show myself.” Suddenly the smoke formed into the unicorn form of the dark king. He looked up at the two leggers “Allow me to introduce myself, my name is King Sombra, and I am here to make a deal with you.” A sly smirk crept across his muzzle.

“A talking horse?!” The Evil Queen gasped in shock at the stallion’s ability to speak “Haha… what is this a joke?” She snickered as suddenly a beam of red magic zoomed past her shoulder shattering a glass ornament into pieces “Oh!” A look of surprise and shock washed over her face.

Sombra cleared his throat “As I was saying, I am here to make a deal with you two that could be worth your while.” His smirk grew “I overheard you both talking about a new beginning?” His brows raised curiously.

Rumpelstiltskin looked at the pony with intrigue “Yes we were Sombra, but what does that have to do with you, and what is this deal you speak of? I have made plenty of deals with some interesting figures, but I have never dealt with a talking horse.” He chuckled “ Yet, I guess it would be disrespectful if we didn’t introduce ourselves. I am simply known as The Dark One, Rumplestiltskin.” He opened up his hand and in a poof of purple smoke, a dagger appeared in his hand.

The queen gave a curtsey “And I am the elegant Queen of Evil.” She smirked proudly as she looked at the unicorn “And I got to admit, that bit of stunt you done was impressive, but what do you think of this?” She opened up a hand and suddenly a ball of fire formed “Now do you want to try that trick on me again or do you want to be a roasted steed?”

Sombra simply nodded “Well, that is mighty impressive as well and that is why I would like to make the deal with you that I have. I believe with all three of us working together, we could achieve that new beginning and much, much more.” A lowly chuckle escaped his lips.

A thought started to circulate in Rumpelstiltskin’s head “Well, now you have my attention Sombra. What kind of deal would you like to propose?” An intent, curious express swept across his face.

Sombra smirked “Well, I see that you two possess powerful, dark magic as do I. How would you two feel if you could come with me to a land, my home that is crawling with magic?” He chuckled.

“Uh… been there, done that!” The queen simply sighed “But it would be nice to have a change of scenery so what land do you come from Somby?” An arrogant chuckle escaped her lips.

“First off, the name is Sombra, get it right!” He snorted, but calmed himself quickly “The land I come from is known as Equestria, the Land of Magic and…. Friendship.” He clenched his eyes at the word. He then looked up at the two “And as I like to think, with great magic comes great power.” He snickered.

“I must agree with that statement my four-legged guest.” Rumpelstiltskin looked over the queen “Well, your majesty what do you think of this proposition? I believe we could have that new beginning if we join forces with this stallion.”

“Hmm… a very tempting offer indeed, and one I shall agree with. It would be nice to rule a new kingdom and maybe garner the respect that I truly deserve.” She then looked at the dark king ‘You have yourself a deal Sombra, but how do we go about going to this land of yours?”

Rumpelstiltskin showed the apprentice’s wand “I believe this will aide us in getting to this Equestria that you speak of Sombra.” He smirked as he stared at the wand “But instead of just us going your majesty, how about we take the whole town with us?”

An evil grin grew on the queen’s face “Oh, you mean like putting Storybrooke under another curse? I like it!” She crossed her arms “In fact, how about we do this in the center of town? It is the right place for a spell like this.” With a twirl of her hand, the three disappeared in a cloud of purple smoke and reappeared in the center of the town.

Sombra looked up and around the area before looking up at the two villains “Well, Dark One when you’re ready, I’m very interested to see what this wand does.” A sinister grin formed on his muzzle.

Rumpelstiltskin held the wand aloft as he pointed it to the sky “Hold ladies and steeds, it’s time to leave this wretched town!” He chuckled as the dark clouds above started to shift around, turning into a dark, greyish-greenish hue. Soon the formation descended to blanket the whole community.

Oh Princess Celestia, your kingdom that you now rule will forever fall at the hooves of the true king and emperor of Equestria, King Sombra! The power of darkness will forever prevail over the power of light!

Equestria

As night fell upon the land, Princess Luna stood out on the balcony of Canterlot Castle and watched over her home. She looked up at the sky as her moon rose against the deep blue night sky It is such a peaceful night tonight. I know I should be at the Ponyville Hospital with Tia to welcome the new foal of my friend Fluttershy, but somepony does need to stay here to watch the castle. I will go in the morn…. Wait, what is that?

Something unnerving struck the alicron to her core as she felt a cold wind brushed against her fur. She looked up to see the clouds twirling in the sky with flashes of light appearing in them. A swallow of nervousness traveled down her throat What is that? Whatever it is, it doesn’t not feel good at all.

She hovered off the balcony and down to the front of the castle “Guards, go get my carriage. We need to go to Ponyville Hospital!” She looked at the two guard ponies at the door.

They saluted “Yes Your Majesty!” They then galloped to retrieve Luna’s carriage.

I got to warn Tia, but I just hope it won’t ruin the arrival of Fluttershy’s foal. Whatever this power I’m sensing, it certainly is something unsettling.

Author's Note

Well, the new journey of A New Home begins!