A few days later Sombra found himself still in the hospital after the attack. His strength already returned to him and in some ways he felt even better than normal. That didn't stop Celestia from telling him he needed to stay in the hospital until the necessary time. Sombra had very little choice but to obey the ruling unless he wanted to get on more thin ice. It didn't bother him too much, but even Sombra had to admit to himself under these conditions-- boredom kicked his butt up and down the street. At least when he had been in jail his rage and anger kept him from thinking about it, but now? He rather be fighting that Ursa Major and losing all together. Thankfully, before that thought process came to life Sombra heard the door open and locked afterwards. The footsteps coming his way sounded very familiar.

"Sombra, are you awake?" Fluttershy asked curiously.

"Yeah" Sombra replied. When Fluttershy saw Sombra she meant him with a caring smile. Before Sombra could say anything else Fluttershy hugged him tightly like she missed one of her favorite animals. Sombra let the hug happen in the peace and quiet until Fluttershy spoke again.

"I'm glad to see you all well and good," Fluttershy stated softly.

"You missed me didn't you?" Sombra replied with a cheeky tone. Fluttershy looked at him with her soft eyes and nodded.

"I apologize for not being here the past few days. After you passed out I worked with Princess Celestia to find a way to speed up your recovery process. I say it worked out well because you look less angry than normal" Fluttershy said with a cheeky grin on her face.

Sombra rolled his eyes "That's my normal expression, Child. You can't change that."

"Who said I wanted to?" Fluttershy asked curiously.

"The length of this hug" Sombra smartly responded, looking down at Fluttershy's arms. With a blush across her face Fluttershy let Sombra go and sat down next to him.

"I hope things haven't been too boring for you. I know how boring things can get when you're recovering from pain like that."

"It wasn't that bad at first. Until I realized I still have at least another few days in here before I walk out."

"Actually, I spoke with the Princess about that. You can get out today as long as I'm with you."

"I'm not surprised in the slightest," Sombra replied flatly. "Fine. If that's the case then let's go. I'm sick of lying in here."

Fluttershy smiled "I made Doughnuts. Wanna eat them on the roof?"

Sombra shrugged "Let's go"

*****

A few minutes later Sombra and Fluttershy were eating Doughnuts and drinking coffee on the roof of the hospital. The clear sky, chill wind completed the setting especially with the busy city below them and the sun entering its high point.

"Thanks by the way."

Fluttershy suddenly stopped an incoming bite of a Doughnut to look at Sombra who looked forward.

"Oh? No problem. Guess this means you own one right?" Fluttershy asked tilting her head with a grin on her face. She knew Sombra could see it out of the corner of his eye.

"Let me guess, you want me to stop calling you 'Child' right?" Fluttershy happily nodded which made Sombra groan. "Fine! You win, C… Fluttershy. That's gonna take getting used to.." Fluttershy's jump for victory and joy brought some flash of regret for giving up that battle line. Although seeing Fluttershy as happy as she showed did bring some enjoyment.

"Um, sorry about that," Fluttershy said with an embarrassed expression. Sombra shrugged and went back to sipping his coffee. "By the way I've been thinking about how to help with your magic problem."

Sombra finished his coffee before speaking "Oh really? What dangerous idea do you have this time?"

"We sneak into your old castle and find something there???" Fluttershy said. She wore her unconfidence on her face like she didn't think past the first stage of the plan. Sombra raised his eyebrow at Fluttershy then he got serious.

"You know that's pure tension right?" Fluttershy slightly jumped when Sombra harshly said the word 'tension'. She knew the consequences of the act for anyone who did it anywhere.

"Y-yeah, but I'm sure I've been doing it anyway under the blanket of my mission to help you. Besides, I believe you won't do anything after you get your magic back." The air between them got quiet for a bit. Fluttershy knew what words were coming next and she had to prepare herself for her reply.

"What made you think I won't immediately betray you?" Sombra asked. He took some pleasure in the question because he knew it hurt Fluttershy to think about the possibility. Fluttershy stayed silent before answering his question. She really tried to find the right words for her answer.

"In that moment, King Sombra, will you say our short time together has meant nothing to you? Am I not a friend in your eyes? Have I truly made no progress this time? Will I have to watch you die after all of this?" Fluttershy sadly asked with one tear coming out of her eye. Sombra stayed silent for a moment. Then in a surprise move Fluttershy didn't see coming, Sombra pulled her onto his lap and wiped away the tear.

"You're a headache, you know that right? Did the draconequus have to go through this same problem with you?" Sombra questioned, slightly annoyed.

"In a way, yes. Although, Discord and I's relationship wasn't this complicated."

Sombra tilted his head at Fluttershy's words "And that means what exactly?"

Fluttershy reached up grabbing Sombra's shirt and pulling him down into a quick kiss she desperately wanted to do since the beginning. Before Sombra could reply Fluttershy kissed him again. Then Fluttershy got greedy, she pushed Sombra to the floor and started a full makeout session. When the session ended Fluttershy laid on top of Sombra looking down into his red eyes with a single string connecting their lips.

"I never been so conflicted about wanting something I'm not supposed to have" Fluttershy said clearly. She tried to roll off Sombra, but he pushed her down to his chest making her stay there. Sombra was as solid as a rock which made Fluttershy blush a heavy shade of red and Sombra wasn't helping with hand stroking her head. "W-what's this for?" Sombra didn't say anything and continued. It didn't take long for Fluttershy to fall asleep.

Author's Note

Sorry for the short chapter. I know this has been gone for a while, but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. Hopefully you enjoyed it. I'm sure you'll let me know if you didn't 👍