Sombra’s Night Out (or is it?)

Shining Armor and Cadence are currently at Crystal Prep Academy; trying their hardest to juggle through their responsibilities, and getting them finished on time before they can leave, and get their daughter out of daycare. Why is Flurry Heart in daycare? Well; last time they brought their daughter to work with them, she basically just threw a tremendous tantrum because she wasn’t receiving any attention from her parents; not to mention that it was during her time with dealing with the terrible twos. And also having her teeth coming in as well. So with that; chewed up pencils, torn open backpacks, and many slick hallway floors due to lots and lots of baby drool; somehow.

So; after the two were done with their tasks, they gathered what was left of their belongings, took them to their respective classrooms, went to the front of the school to checkout from the office, and went to their car that they shared to go and pick up Flurry Heart from her daycare; since neither one of them has a car; while the other one does.

Unfortunately; once they got back home, Shining and Cadence both looked like that they were gonna collapse. And they did; with Flurry Heart being placed on the floor first before they did so. Because of that, Flurry Heart laughed, and got up to give both of her parent’s faces a hug; if albeit a little rough due to her having her baby finger nails growing in too; and not just her teeth as well.

“I’m so.. tired. Can.. barely... get up.” Cadence said whilst panting on the ground. Shining Armor looked up at his wife, and then says whilst panting also; “yeah.. me too. I don’t think we’d ever had this happen to us before... least not that much you know.” Both of the parents were basically running on fumes at this point, and were breathing very hard because of slight exhaustion. Flurry Heart started to look bad because not only are her parents exhausted, but she also wants some attention from them.

With that, she gets on all fours, starts crawling on top of them, and pats one of their heads to get their attention. “F-flurry, darling. I don’t think we can take care of you while we’re like this. I’m afraid that we just have to lay here until we’re done with being tired, okay? I’m sorry honey..” Cadence said with a slight pant and heavy breathing. This caused Flurry Heart to whine, and stomp one of her feet in anger. “Now now honey”, Shining gestured to his daughter, “it’s not like that we can’t care for you anymore. It’s just that we’re so tired, that basically we’re just about to pass out and fall asleep. I’m really sorry about this Flurry; I really am.” Flurry Heart whined, “nooo”, and sat down on the floor in anger. When she did so, there was a slight crinkle noise coming from under her white one piece dress; as she was still in diapers because she was just only two years old.

But, right as Flurry was about to throw another one of her massive tantrums; a door opened, and someone who has black and flowing hair, was wearing a king’s armor set, a crown, and a cape to match, has stepped into the house, and greeted the two parents that are lying down on the ground from near total exhaustion. “Uh.. hello there. Um.. is it alright if I came inside? I can come back another time if you wanted me to.”

With that, Cadence sprung up instantly, wiped off the dust from her dress, and cleared her throat before saying, “no no, it’s fine. We’re just so tired from our day that we’ve apparently just passed out on the floor, and decided to take a nap; that’s all. No biggie, hehe.” Cadence was smiling, whilst also blushing; trying her best to look professional and friendly. “Uuh, okay then”, the stranger said before continuing; “um, is it alright if I put your package on that table over there?” he pointed out.

Shining Armor got up as well, and says; “uh, sure. Just leave it in the middle of that table over there, it’s okay. And try to watch your step when doing so. Our daughter is right in front of you, and I don’t want you to accidentally trip over her, you know?” The stranger then looked to where Flurry Heart is, and says; “ooooh. So you do have a daughter now, huh?” he says in a slight surprised tone. Cadence nodded, and said; “yes we do. Now; if you can put that package on that table there; we really need to discuss something with you. Is that okay?” The stranger swept it off, and replies; “yeah; it’s no big deal; no worries.” he says as he walked around Flurry Heart, and placed the package on the table. “Thank you”, Cadence said. “Follow me.”

With that; the stranger followed the two parents, and sat down at a distant table with them; with Flurry Heart following close behind them; just so that way she’ll be able to keep an eye on this stranger, and so that way her curiosity will be satisfied.

“So”, began the stranger. “What is it that we’re discussing here. School profits, taxes? The fact that you guys have a daughter now, and didn’t even bother telling me about her?” Flurry Heart whined at that question, but kept it to a minimum; as she doesn’t wanna get caught snooping around and stuff. “Look; Sombra; we just wanted to ask you if you have any free time to look after our daughter. Is that alright with you? Or is this a bad time?”

Before Sombra could answer, Flurry Heart was whining, and bouncing up and down with her arms up; wanting to be picked up by her mother. With that; she was promptly picked up, and was sat down on her mother’s lap before she could throw a tantrum. Cadence then continued by asking; “so, will you do it?” Sombra thought long and hard for a minute or two about this question. After some time has passed, he came to his decision. “Deal”, he says. “But what’s in it for me?” Sombra started to question. “We’ll let you know.” Cadence says as she then sets her daughter back down on the floor, and walked with Sombra to the front door. Meanwhile, Shining Armor picked up his daughter, and walks with her to the front door also, so he too can give Sombra the information that he might need.

“Okay now, firstly: you have to make sure that Flurry Heart is happy, and healthy; got it?” Sombra nodded, and then Cadence continued; “secondly; under no circumstances are you to have anyone else over. I know that you’re a tutor/teacher from Canterlot High and all, but I don’t want my little daughter to be traumatized from having too many strangers in the house, okay?” Sombra sighs; despite him already having plans to have a tutoring session at his house for the students; because he planned on it.

Nevertheless, he nods again, and lets Cadence continue with the rules. “Thirdly; if Flurry Heart gets cranky, just give her this, and she’ll calm right down.” Cadence says as she hands Sombra Flurry Heart’s snail plushie. He inspects it, and tells Cadence; “go on.”

Cadence took a breath, before saying finally; “lastly; under no circumstances are you to yell at her, or treat her harshly. Last time we did that, she didn’t take it too well, and we‘ve had to redecorate because of her.” Flurry Heart got upset, and tries to hit Cadence, but with no success. With that, Shining Armor hands off Flurry Heart to Sombra, and waits for him to respond.

Sombra looks down at Flurry Heart, looks back up at the two parents, and responds with; “yes m’am. But wait. What am I supposed to do if she’s still crying; even with me giving her her plushie? Or what if she misbehaves even?”

Cadence sighs again, and then says; “just keep her calm, and try your best not to yell at her while doing so, okay? She doesn’t like it when you do that to her.” Sombra gets a little confused, and asks; “why?”

Cadence took another breath, before replying with; “because if you do that, then she’ll get upset, and get destructive again. Understand now?” Flurry Heart responded with; “yeah”, whilst looking up at Sombra. Sombra looks down at Flurry Heart again, looks back up, and replies with; “yeah. I think I get it now... . But wait; where are you two going?”

Shining Armor took a few steps forward, before saying; “we’re just gonna be out for the night; that’s all. We’ll be back at around 8 pm tonight, so I wouldn’t worry about being with her for the entire night, okay? Just a few hours, and we’ll be back before then, sounds fair?” Sombra blinked, looked at the ceiling for a few seconds with a sigh, looks back at the two parents, and sighs again before saying; “okay, I guess so... . But are you sure you can trust me with this task? I mean; I am y’all’s friend after all, and a great teacher back at Canterlot High.. . But I have no idea on how to babysit; like, at all. Are you sure that I can handle it?” Shining Armor and Cadence were just about to leave; when Shining Armor turned back to look at Sombra, and says; “yes, I’m sure. Besides; what’s the worst that can happen?” and leaves with his wife Cadence to go out somewhere.

Meanwhile; Sombra was beginning to sweat nervously while holding onto Flurry Heart, and says to himself; “oh I wish you hadn’t said that”, before beginning to hear Flurry Heart crying.