"So this is how you wanna play this game?" Damocles asked remorsefully. He stared at the ever Expanding Cloud of Darkness and felt the Despair growing in the city. A Camerune Focused on him with a close up on his face the others focused on watching the progress of the Cloud. "Fine." Damocles watched directly into the Camerune to appear as if looking at the people of the Empire. "All of you This is where I require your help. Listen to my voice and heed my call. All that Fear, The Despair, Rage and Sorrow, That each and everyone one of feel. Those who have lost Loved ones. Those who had to bite their tongues, bare through the pain, take it all and Aim it directly at me, Every last ounce of it! To those who are dearly departed if you want one last chance to settle against Sombra ... Aide me here and now!" Damocles ordered with a Resolute glare as he stood his ground against the Dark King. The Princesses and Elements of Harmony all Kneeled one by one. The White Spirit Fires Began circle above Damocles.

"To Stand with one who risks Everything Every day Take my fear and Uncertainty away." Starlight said Suddenly her shadow shifted as the Crystal Heart Pulsed and it flew towards Damocles.

"To Bring about our Righteous Fury, let my Rage and Sorrow become your blades." Luna spoke. Her Shadow began to follow suit.

"For There to be justice I offer the Pain of my failure to stop him before, Let it form the balance you need to weigh the scales." Celestia pleaded.

"My Greed and Hatred shall be your armor." Spike promised resting a fist over his heart.

"My pride will give you sight." Shining Armor said as bowed completely.

"My envy will give you focus, and my weakness guide your Vision." Cadance committed.

Slowly more and more shadows began to shift and fly towards Damocles until the Dark Whirlwind he had became a Raging Tornado that Battered and beat away the Smoke. Growing Ever more until all of the Crystal Empires shadows came together just before it all collapsed on to Damocles His Coat now the purest of Black. Then Clear as a bell that every Voice heard to past the Dragon Lands.

"Solei, Diana, I bare no strength to move you nor the permission but in this moment I ask you both to Set the stage for me." Damocles' voice was heard by everyone. Then the Sun and Moon for the first time any creature could recall moved on their own. The Sun Set and the moon cast high its light shining directly onto Damocles. "Hear My call once again, Demons of my past Come forth and Obey. Stain the moon Black with your Shadow," Slowly the Full Moon darkened ever more as the head of Sombra appeared in the Mass of Darkness. As the Moon darkened The Spirit fires slowly began to pour into Damocles. "Paint the Sky red with The blood of my enemies and the countless who have fallen before my blades," Pulsing from the Moon the skies across the world suddenly filled with Blood Red Clouds coating the grounds in Crimson light as the last the moon was stained black. "And arise, Avatar of the First Nightmare, Black Dragon of the Abyss, Arise," Damocles' Form began to distort as the Shadows and Souls collected into him began to grow in size as if Damocles was transforming into something else entirely. "1st Guardian of my Darkness," A Pure black War Glaive formed Impaled into the earth between the two Darkened Forces as massive Metal talons form. Black armor with Pulsing Azure and Crimson Lines across the form. A Black Dragons Fist Forming Pressing onto the ground cracking the earth. "Phantom" Slowly the Monstrous creature Stood to as a pair of Razor sharp wings Spread from its back. "Blaster," its massive tail unfurls. "Dragon." The massive Dragon Reared its head towards the sky and Gave an ear Piercing Roar before snatching the glaive into its claws. Damocles was unseen to the world and only the Abyss Dragon was left in his place.

"Weak...Ness!" Sombra said as he fired multiple laser from multiple heads towards the Enormous Black dragon that stood as tall the Crystal Castle Spire. Using the Glaive the Dragon Spun and Took the Brunt of The attacks onto the Blades. The Blades being Covered in the Black Crystals as Sombra tried become a wave of Darkness and Shadows to crash Down upon it. The Dragon Smacking the Head of Darkness physically with the Black Crystal encrusted Blade sending the King of darkness reeling back. The Dragon Roared again as Spirit fires of white poured from the chest into the blades shattering the crystals, and having the blade glow with darkness that seemed to reflect the Crimson glow of the sky. Spinning and Swiping the Blade into a portion of the cloud of Darkness Sombra Screamed in Pain as a portion of it Dissipated.

"Not...Possible!" Growled Sombra Charging his Magic to strike at the Dragon who used his Blades to Cleave the attack in Half before Firing his Magic beam from the Blade to strike the Cloud. Which let an opening for the The sword strike pass through without hurting him. Sombra at the point rushed the Feet of the Dragon Before climbing upto the Neck and using his Fangs to pierce the Dragon Skin Making some blood pour from the wound. The dragon went and Grabbed Sombra by the horn Litterally ripping him off itself before flinging him into the Snow the Dragon Charging to follow suit. Striking the Cloud again and Again as if Sheering wool from sheep. In a final movement the The Dragon Drove the Tip of the Blade into the point underneath the Horn of the Cloud sombra's Head making it howl in pain as it dissipates away Leaving a bleeding and badly cut Sombra underneath the Black Dragon Roaring its victory before it quickly fades away to nothing like ash in the snow. Damocles Standing in its place.

"No... I refuse... I REFUSE TO LOSE TO UPSTART LIKE YOU!" Sombra said Before hitting Damocles Directly in the face with his magic. "Give into to your darkest Fears." Sombra's voice was Dripping with Venom as Damocles' vision changed. The Moon and Sky were back to normal as the Light of the moon shone on the Snow outside the Crystal Empire. Fear took over on his face as the tell tale signs of Purple and Green Haze was coming from Damocles' eyes. Sombra Walked Forward as he made a Black Crystal Lance with his magic. "The Strongest Dark Magic User I have ever seen, Capable of using it with out being a unicorn. And your greatest fear is something so simple." Sombra's voice was filled with abhor for what he was seeing with is magic. The Camerune Got in close on the Spear and Sombra.

"Equestria has finally Created a Fine warrior capable of Dark Divine Arts I have only dreamed of... Has fallen to I, King Sombra. As per our Agreement upon the Resurrection of Prince Damocles Prince of the Void. The Crystal Empire is mine, as well as his allegiance." Sombra said into the Camerune before starting to laugh. "Welcome to the Era Of Dark-" Sombra began as he slowly started to drive the Spear into Damocles stopping as it Pierced his skin. Suddenly his face was being twisted into one of fear.

"Hmmm Lonely Little Sombra... Such a greedy soul." Damocles Spoke as the Haze disappeared from his eyes. Looking down at the spear he shattered it completely with his wings. "It's time to finish this I think." Damocles said angrily. "Lets take a Dive and Find out all the Missing Details on You and that Heart!" A moment passed before Damocles roared in primal Anger grabbing A disorientated Sombra Bringing His Head down to be kneed before upper cutting him and Launching Him into the Air.

"You!" Damocles Flew up landing a rising Kick into Sombra's Stomach knocking loose some of his remaining Armor and Launching him further up into the air. "Ignorant!" Damocles flew faster and came around tackle him into his Side launching him flying into the Crystal Empire crashing into a few buildings as a Streak of White trails behind catching his skull with a fore hoof. "Childish!" Damocles Roared spinning and Launching Sombra from the Housing district to the shopping District. before flying above him and slamming down with both back hooves like he was bucking. "Brain Dead!" Making him crash into Ground of the Street before flying up and diving down to Grab him and drag him through destroying the street in the direction of the Castle. "GREEDY!" Lifting Him up and Round house kicking him. "FUCKER!" Breathing Deeply before grabbing Sombra by his hair and Dragging him through the crowd. "OUT OF THE FUCKING WAY! FLURRY HEART YOU ADORABLE LITTLE WONDER GET OVER HERE!" Damocles barked at the parting crowds. When Shining Armor attempted to step Forward his Shadow Punched him in the stomach winding him forcing The Prince Consort to gasp for air with a Glare from Damocles.

"No one is to interfere with this Duel and Trial..." Damocles ordered silent rage. Flurry Heart for her part struggled out of her mothers Grasp before flying onto Damocles' Back staying there as the 3 approached the Crystal Heart. Which floated and pulsed with a strong thrumming sound. Almost like a Heart Beat. Sombra for his part tried to use the last reserves of his magic to force the crystal heart to teleport until Damocles split his wings into 4 tail like things with which he impaled the legs of Sombra Making him howl in Pain. "Try any magic Sombra... I dare you." Damocles requested with a twisted smile. Flurry Heart put here ears down and poked Damocles with a hoof giving him a sad and pained Expression. Sighing Damocles Pulled the metal spikes out and let it reform wings. "Sombra Lucius Cull, You stand here accused of using Corrupted Dark magic in effort for Greed and personal Gain. How do you plead."

"Does... The Void... Think he can... put me... on Trial?" Sombra said panting between Each breathe. the response was met with Damocles Smashing His face into the Ground.

"How do you plead?!" Damocles Repeated. Sombra Coughed up blood grunting with pained laughter.

"Guilty." he strained.

"Let the Trial of Balance Begin... Flurry Heart... Please Let her speak to her subjects one last time?" Damocles turned his head to look at the little Alicorn filly who nodded jumping to the Crystal heart powering her magic into it. A flash of white followed by a rainbow as magic washed over the Crystal empire Giving everyone but Damocles and Sombra Crystal Coats as a New being stood atop the podium with the crystal heart gone. Instead a Unicorn mare with a Crystal silver coat and a Cutie mark of the Crystal Heart stood her eyes a hypnotic golden, and her mane done in the royal crystal empire hairstyle as she wore heavy regalia of white and gold. Sombra with Wide eyes filled with tears began to futilely try to push himself away from the being only to be held in place by Damocles.

"Who are you?" Celestia asked in confusion.

"Only those who are apart of the trial May speak. Any being else is only to speak when Spoken to." Damocles and the Mare said at same time their eyes never leaving each other.

"True Darkness, Purity before corruption the requiem after Destruction. Welcome to my home now that I am able to formally state it." She said with a smile. Flurry Heart began to walk back to Princess Cadance who quickly scooped her up. The Entire scene playing on screens due to the circling Camerunes.

"Purest light, Made after the first Corruption... Thank you for granting me sanctuary here in your domain. As those around us have no idea who you truly are perhaps you should introduce yourself properly. Queen Crystal Heart." Damocles kneeled before the mare who frowned at his action.

"It matter's not but if you so desire then I shall..." She says turning to address everyone. "As the one you all Wrongfully," She stresses, "Call Damocles has stated I am Queen Crystal Heart... The first Empress of the Crystal Empire. And whose heart joined by the love and will of each successive ruler afterwards has kept the Crystal Empire Safe for so many Ages." Her eyes go back to Damocles. "Thank you for honoring my Request. Please Rise so we may begin the formal event before I fade."

"Of course. I stand before you, who was wronged by the Corrupted Dark, As the Pure Dark, Instrument of your will, and official prosecutor. The accused has caused personal sin upon you in the greatest points that you yourself have given." Damocles said Solemnly. Crystal Heart turned her eyes towards Sombra who was doing everything to not look at the mare.

"Ex-King Sombra, One who has chosen the path of Corruption willingly..." She spoke softly. "You pleaded Guilty of your crimes... Why do you seek not to defend yourself?" She asked softly slowly Approaching the Unicorn. Sombra was stuttering and doing everything he could to get away until Crystal Heart used some magic to soothe him and Heal his injuries. "Please Stand and tell me why you hurt me so." Crystal said as she lowered to haunches and sat as if on a throne.

"I..I..took the path I walked so that I may Restore you... Your grace." Sombra's Voice was low as he stared at the floor. Gently he saw her hoof come into view and he flinched away until her hoof gently touched his chin raising it slowly lift his head. Making him look at her.

"He omits many things." Damocles Interrupted.

"Speak them all Sombra... As you see me Speak them all."

"I wanted to restore you so you may be with your people once more. So you can see them Laugh and Smile and love as you dreamed." In that moment Crystal's horn glowed with the colors of the aurora as a glare formed a pulse of light passed through everyone Sombra Wincing in great pain bit his lip as to not scream while other felt calmness wash over them.

"I am not to be lied to Sombra." She spoke turning her head to Damocles. "Purest Dark... Tell me that which he is afraid to if he will not tell me himself I'll have it known in ways more painful." Nodding Damocles began.

"King Sombra's Crime involve the enslavement of the people you love. And the deterioration of his ponies minds that you cherished. Robbing them of the Smiles and Joy that brought yours. The reason for it was his greed and desires. Many think it was his Greed for crystals that made him walk this path. His Desire for power. This is not the Case." Damocles paused as the surrounding Ponies all started to make an uproar of denials and shouts of monsters."

"SILENCE!" Crystal Heart's Voice roared in ways beyond anyone and Those who were speaking Suddenly found themselves without sound. Even the Alicorn Princesses. "Continue Darkness." She gestured with a hoof.

"His Greed is for that of your heart. Your Highness. He wanted to find a way replace the power your heart gave to stave off the bitter winters and protections from the Windigos. One that does not involve the process that you went through to get the desired Results. In hopes that he could do this he had hoped that it would earn him your Undivided and solely focused Love on him." Damocles said. "He bears the Foxes Sin of Greed for your heart."

"Sin... A word Whose meaning I have not heard in so long... And it is used by the first pure Darkness I have seen." She smiled Ruefully before giving a saddened, and longing frown towards Sombra."Is this True Sombra?" Sombra whose tears have begun to flow nodded slowly making everyone watch wide eyed. "I have made my judgement. King Sombra While I thank you For attempting something for my sake. Staying as the Crystal Heart, is my purpose. I Gave my life for my people because I loved them too much to not do so. It is why I never took on a lover. For it wouldn't have been fair to them. Your crimes have hurt not only the ponies of this kingdom and countless other Kingdoms, but they have scarred my very heart and the Hearts of all Previous Rulers who make up your Court." She turned to face Cadance and Flurry Heart. "Youngest Princess of Crystals, Flurry Heart... May I borrow just a bit more of your Magic?" She asked with sorrowful Smile. Cadance held her daughter closer confused and scared. "Ah.... I see your mother is here. Then you Princess Mia Amore Cadenza... May I Borrow some of your magic?" Cadance looked towards Damocles who nodded She in turn did so as Crystal Heart Smiled And spread her wings from under her regalia revealing her to be an alicorn cast her spell to show row upon row of ascension of every previous ruler until Sombra For a brief moment before Cadance Stumbled weakened. "Sombra, For your punishment. I have declared you are lost to all titals, land and personnel you have ever owned. Returned to the crown. And a curse similar to the purest of Darkness. Until you learn to Love as I have. You will Be forced to walk the lands. Incapable of rest." Her horn glowing as words in ancient Crystalline Language is written into the air and pushed towards Sombra. As her form started fade starting with the wings and tail. "With the last of my power I ask and beg of you Darkness... Guide the lost onto a path The people can hope to love him for." She asked as she faded back into nothingness leaving the Crystal Heart in her place infront of Sombra.

"You know as well as I do Your highness I Can't help someone atone for a Sin." Damocles Said as he guided it back towards its pedestal. "You know why Right Sombra?" Damocles said as he glared at him. Sombra nodded. "Then say it. Say it with the pride you had when you were ready to conquer the world and Break Her heart with the Deaths of those She loved!"

"A Sin is Something that can never be atoned for." Sombra said Solemnly.

"Right But I can at least point you in the right direction. You have a kingdom to Apologize to." Damocles looked towards the crowd before his Darkness whirled around him. "RELEASE!" He spoke in the RCV Suddenly sound was brought back to the world and everyone was able to move again. Just then Damocles began to pass out Unable to remain standing conscious from the toll his body just went through.

Author's Note

And Obligatory Vanguard Reference made (all hail the Shadow Paladin!)