Shattering a Heart of Darkness

by MisterEdd
What if King Sombra conquered the Crystal Empire? Only one mare can stop him...and maybe save him?

It is over. King Sombra, the Umbrum Lord of Shadows, has taken over the Crystal Empire and has imprisoned five of the six Elements of Harmony along with Shining Armor and Cadence. In exchange for their freedom, Sombra demands something nopony would've thought he'd ever ask for: a queen! Twilight Sparkle, who managed to escape Sombra's clutches, has been chosen to fill the position and none is unhappier about it than her. Can she find a way to destroy the King of Darkness once and for all or is there more to her mysterious captor? Is there truly room in his black heart for love?

Sequel: The Ballad of the Prince-Formerly-Known-As-King-Sombra

Note: This takes place in an alternate timeline and not in my head canon universe

EXTRA NOTE: Please ignore this one as it's one of my earlier fics and is quite cringe-inducing

Complete
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Dark
Alternate Universe
Romance
Sex
Profanity
 
TMSKP

91039 words: Estimated about 8 hours to read
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50 Chapters:

  1. Chapter 1-The Last Stand 2018-10-01 01:45:16 UTC
    2416
  2. Chapter 2-Filling the Void 2018-10-01 15:37:06 UTC
    1249
  3. Chapter 3-Ultimatum 2018-10-01 19:22:12 UTC
    1778
  4. Chapter 4-Phantasm 2018-10-02 01:23:50 UTC
    1526
  5. Chapter 5-Twilight's Choice 2018-10-03 01:43:13 UTC
    2216
  6. Chapter 6-The Exchange 2018-10-04 00:35:26 UTC
    2472
  7. Chapter 7-Private Tour 2018-10-07 00:25:47 UTC
    2078
  8. Chapter 8-The Dinner 2018-10-07 21:41:13 UTC
    2165
  9. Chapter 9-The Dinner Part II 2018-10-08 04:35:31 UTC
    1466
  10. Chapter 10-Research 2018-10-11 00:47:07 UTC
    2066
  11. Chapter 11-Fatherly Advice 2018-10-12 00:49:00 UTC
    1945
  12. Chapter 12-Puzzle 2018-10-13 00:39:00 UTC
    1326
  13. Chapter 13-The Mare Who Laughs 2018-10-14 17:10:36 UTC
    1307
  14. Chapter 14-Feelin' Rotten 2018-10-20 20:35:33 UTC
    1332
  15. Chapter 15-Kindly Leave Me Be 2018-10-25 01:21:01 UTC
    1571
  16. Chapter 16-Sew What?/Little Dragon Blue 2018-10-30 00:45:09 UTC
    1704
  17. Chapter 17-A Sister-Shaped Hole 2018-11-05 01:58:49 UTC
    1211
  18. Chapter 18-Rain On My Parade 2018-11-05 05:31:52 UTC
    1301
  19. Chapter 19-The Star Garden 2018-11-05 16:07:53 UTC
    1810
  20. Chapter 20-Shadow Theatre 2018-11-05 18:47:23 UTC
    2191
  21. Chapter 21-Memory Intrusion 2018-11-06 02:28:03 UTC
    1604
  22. Chapter 22-Stalkers in the Snow 2018-11-07 21:56:45 UTC
    2122
  23. Chapter 23-I Dream of Luna 2018-11-08 03:06:08 UTC
    1735
  24. Chapter 24-Awake 2018-11-09 01:26:27 UTC
    1748
  25. Chapter 25-On The Same Page 2018-11-10 22:36:58 UTC
    1829
  26. Chapter 26-Twilight Phone Home 2018-11-11 03:04:06 UTC
    2078
  27. Chapter 27-The Plan 2018-11-12 00:47:56 UTC
    1367
  28. Chapter 28-The Royal Announcement 2018-11-13 22:03:36 UTC
    2217
  29. Chapter 29-The Crystal Faire 2018-11-15 02:28:31 UTC
    1351
  30. Chapter 30-Meeting with the Queen 2018-11-16 02:19:01 UTC
    2052
  31. Chapter 31-Collect Call From the Crystal Empire 2018-11-17 00:31:49 UTC
    1718
  32. Chapter 32-Defense Against the Dark Arts 2018-11-18 19:48:57 UTC
    2115
  33. Chapter 33-A Proper First Date 2018-11-20 03:08:28 UTC
    1878
  34. Chapter 34-The King Is Dead, Long Live The King 2018-11-21 02:26:55 UTC
    2212
  35. Chapter 35-Confessions 2018-11-21 23:55:16 UTC
    1827
  36. Chapter 36-Passion 2018-11-22 04:01:09 UTC
    2163
  37. Chapter 37-The Darkness 2018-11-24 01:53:41 UTC
  38. Chapter 38-Bath Time 2018-11-26 03:53:19 UTC
    1601
  39. Chapter 39-The Crystal Gala 2018-11-27 22:07:20 UTC
    2623
  40. Chapter 40-Welcome Home 2018-12-03 04:10:50 UTC
    2645
  41. Chapter 41-The Gambit 2018-12-04 02:06:20 UTC
    2454
  42. Chapter 42-Sombra's Wrath 2018-12-05 02:38:06 UTC
    1582
  43. Chapter 43-Conflict 2018-12-05 23:30:03 UTC
    1715
  44. Chapter 44-Son Vs. Father 2018-12-06 04:00:15 UTC
    1582
  45. Chapter 45-Mater ex Machina 2018-12-07 23:05:31 UTC
    2211
  46. Chapter 46-The Charge of the Light Brigade 2018-12-10 03:11:51 UTC
    1847
  47. Chapter 47-Power of Love 2018-12-10 15:34:42 UTC
    1622
  48. Chapter 48-A Tale of Remorse 2018-12-10 18:53:40 UTC
    2424
  49. Chapter 49-The Right of Rule 2018-12-10 20:20:35 UTC
    1663
  50. Epilogue: Settling In/Vendetta 2018-12-10 23:05:17 UTC
    1924