Chapter 3. Over The Hills Of Snow

Twilight stared out of the cave that she and Sombra had been residing in. Sombra had conjured up some haycakes with a chocolate strawberry on the side, which were siting nicely in her stomach. She hadn't realized how hungry she was until she and Sombra had started chatting and her stomach had rudely interrupted them. Sombra was kind enough to make breakfast. They had to head out soon...it was to risky to stay in that one location. They decided to head out as soon as they both finished. Twilight was gonna miss this cave, it was roomy and cozy...well, as cozy as a cave could get.

''Are you okay my dear?'' Sombra asked as he strolled toward her. Twilight nodded her head as she stared out the cave. Her mind was elsewhere. How where they supposed to take over Equestria with Celestia hunting her down like this? It wasn't gonna be easy, but she knew that she and Sombra were gonna accomplish this almost impossible task ahead of them. She was more then determined to conquer Equestria with Sombra. Sombra trotted over an planted kiss on Twilights cheek. Twilight whipped her head around, their muzzles touching. Twilight blushed a bright pink, eyes locked with Sombra's. ''You're obviously bothered by something my queen.'' He remarked. Twilight sat silently. It really was nothing he had to worry about.

''I'm just worried what's gonna happen to us is all.'' she responded to him. Taken aback, Sombra walked toward the entrance of the cave. He had no intention of letting any harm come to her and he was gonna keep that promise.

''The snow isn't TOO deep.'' he replied, he shook snow off his armor plate. Twilight joined him in the snow only to jump back in surprise at how cold it was.

''NOT deep but COLD!'' she replied to him as she shot him a glance. He shrugged as he gave her an innocent smirk as he waited or Twilight to join him in the snow. ''I'm gonna get you for that later!'' Twilight exclaimed, her tone softer much Sombra's to delight.

''I'd like to see you try.'' He stated as he raced out into the snow. ''Catch me I you can, Sparkle butt!'' he teased. Twilight raced after him; the two running playfully in the snow.

A Couple hours later

Twilight and Sombra had made it far from the cave they were in. It was colder now, and Twilight was having a hard time keeping up with Sombra. He was trekking through the snow as if it was nothing and was able to keep a constant speed. They were in the middle of a snowstorm for Irene's sake. They had been walking for hours on end and Twilight was beyond tired. She watched Sombra through the flurry of snow as he trotted ahead, constantly looking from side to side. She wondered what he was looing for; he did look tense after all. Twilight then thought of a funny idea to help Sombra ''chill out"; even if it was cold. Using her magic, Twilight engulfed a hooful of snow in her magic. It soon took the form of a snowball and she held it in the air.

''H-hey Sombra?'' Twilight called to Sombra. He turned around and Twilight threw the snowball at him with as much force as she could. He stared at her puzzled through the snow piled on his face. Twilight laughed at his reaction and at how accurate her aim was. Sombra slightly smiled at her, knowing her intentions were pure...just like her. He walked toward Twilight as she continued to laugh, wiping of the snow. Standing in front of her, he waited for her to settle down. She did and as she wiped away a tear Sombra (get yourselves mentally prepared shippers. You ready?) nuzzled her cheek (XD why did you trust me? Especially when they're in the open. In a snowstorm? Nah).

"I guess you got me back." He stated. Twilight blushed a bit as a frigid wind blew past. Twilight shivered viciously. Sombra, seeing her shake like that, quickly grabbed his cape and wrapped Twilight in it protectively. As he wrapped her in it he realized just how cold she was. She'd die if he couldn't get her to someplace warm, and soon. Twilight fell onto his shoulders.

"I'll carry you. Where not far." Sombra whispered lovingly into her ear. Using his magic, he levitated her onto his back and pushed threw the storm.

"Where are we going?" Twilight chiefly inquired, pressing herself closer to Sombra. How he was so warm was a mystery to her.

"Im bringing you somewhere safe and warm. I need to get you out of this weather." He replied. Twilight wrapped her hooves around his neck and nuzzled her muzzle into his mane. Twilight trusted him. He'd find someplace for them...at least she hoped.

Meanwhile the guards that had been stationed at Sombra's castle were on a special mission from Princess Luna. They were in search of Princess Twilight. Luna wanted her captured alive; she had the royal guard under strict orders to bring her back as unharmed as they could. And the guards were gonna do just that. They had been trudging through the snow for hours. They had discovered the cave Twilight had been in and were following her tracks. However, they were confused to why their were two different sets of tracks going in the same direction; but it was a clue as to where to start. The snowstorm had begun and it was hard for the 3 guards to walk or even see. The captain of the group, a tall brown pegasus stallion with navy blue hair. A silver blood-stained sword as his choice weapon hung on his belt. His golden armor scratched with scars and dried blood from many battles. The next one was a greyish-tan unicorn stallion with black hair. A sharp sword attached to his side. The last one, a very young earth pony colt with Indigo fur and a black mane w/ white streaks. His choice weapon a shield w/Celestia's symbol and sword. Thought very young, he had joined this job so he could help stop Twilight...even if it killed him...

"What do you think about this situation with the princess Taz? You to Maverick." The greyish stallion asked.

"She's nice and I was trained by her brother. But now...idk. Though I wanted to know what that snake did to deceive her like that. Princess Twilight is smart so he must have had to do something sinester to get to her." Taz huffed, the young colts mane blowing fiercely in the arctic winds.

"How about you Maverick?"

"I really didn't know her just heard stories of all of her good deeds." Maverick, the greyish stallion,answered back. His gaze drifted over to Taz, who's face held much confusion. "What's wrong Taz?" Maverick questioned. The small colt stayed quite.

"Speak!" The captain stated sternly. Maverick stared at the captain unapprovingly. The captain ignored this gesture.

"That! In the distance!" Taz asked, his voice trembling with fear as he pointed his hoof at a large figure moving through the snow; being blurred because of the blizzard. Maverick and the captain looked at the figure and at each other.

"Approach cautiously!" He called to them.

"Yes sir!" Taz responded proudly to his captain.

"Yes Nimble." Maverick said. The captain whipped around and started Maverick square in the eyes.

"I am your captain. Call me by my ranking name. Captain. Fucking. Flash." He scorned, his words hitting Maverick like many hooves surrounding him in a cold embrace. The captain walked away.

"But...........your my brother." Maverick mumbled underneath his breath. Maverick shared a quick glance with Taz and headed after their captain. The trio trudged through the snowstorm and finally got a better view of the figure. Captain Flash stopped dead in his tracks.

"Dear Celestia." Captain Flash stated. "Draw your weapons and prepare for battle." He growled to them. The two quickly drawing their weapons and standing strong.

"What is it?" Taz asked.

"Its some REALLY tall stallion? He could be hostile so be prepared!" Captain Flash replied. As they approached the figure, the snow calmed. They stood silently for a moment before charging forward, quickly advancing on the enemy. When they emerged all they were greeted with was a large pile of snow.

"What the-?" Flash whispered.

"Looking for us?" A dark voice spoke. The stallions whipped around to see a dark stallion.

"Sombra!" Taz yelped. Maverick stood his ground and started into Sombra's eyes.

"Don't forget the more then likely reason your out here." A feminine voice. Flash eyed at the source. His eyes sparked with determination as he started at a dark purple mare.

"Finally found you." Flash growled. Twilight eyed the captain in front of her. As the stallions were busy, deep in thought trying to plan their attack, they hadn't noticed Sombra viciously starting them down. His horn lighting up with magic as he began to cook up a spell. Maverick was the only one to notice as Sombra aimed it at Flash. Upon instinct he jumped in front of his brother and Taz. Everything seemed to slow in that moment. He closed his eyes knowing his sacrifice would at least give them a chance. I felt like hours until the magic came in contact with his side. He felt searing pain as the blast penetrated his armor and into his skin. He soon felt the cold earth underneath him as his body hit the ground. He could hear the horrified gasp of Flash and Taz. But only by the smallest bit. He couldn't more.....he couldn't hear.....he couldn't see.....he couldn't breath........he drew no breath as his eyes drifted shut.....

To be continued......

Author's Note

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