Twilight's P.O.V.

After finishing telling Sombra everything about myself from when I was born to present day, I expected his expression to change. Mostly, he just remained stoic throughout.

"...I am glad that you are letting my friends see me." I said. "So, am I like a hostage?" I asked.

"In one way, yes. Yes you are. But I want to train you in Dark Magic. Your ability to use it without sacrificing what makes you, you is of great interest to me." Sombra said. "But we can focus on that another time. Aren't you hungry?" He asked. Suddenly my belly growled at me, reminding me that I yet to really eat anything.

"Food sounds good..." I said with a sheepish smile.

Ironically Sombra managed to whip up a Hayburger for me to eat. Which was nice. Over the course of the meal, I decided to admit something.

"You know Sombra, Radiant Hope was right about one thing: You shouldn't have been treated the way you were." I said. This took Sombra by surprise.

"Your not upset that I'm a hybrid?" Sombra asked. I shook my head no.

"Not even for a second. Even then, it's a part of what makes you, you. And I wouldn't dare want that to change about you." I said. Suddenly I blushed. "Oh...oh my..." I said and shook my head. "My apologies...that came out as if I was flirting with you. It's a bit too soon for anything like that. Way too soon." I said. Sombra couldn't help but agree.

"Perhaps it's fate then. In some ways, you remind me of Radiant Hope: Kind, caring, and very open to new things." Sombra said. He suddenly chuckled. "You know, it'd be funny if by some miracle, that you; Twilight Sparkle; were a reincarnation of Radiant Hope. It'd be as if fate would be giving us another chance." He said. I couldn't help but join in on the laughter.

"That would be funny, but at the same time, I wouldn't mind if that was the case. I don't know if Reincarnation is even a thing, but I do know one thing for certain: Let's say that I am Radiant Hope reincarnated and don't even realize that yet; what's to stop me from getting to know you on my terms anyways?" I asked, smiling.

"Nothing. Except someone breaking the ceasefire." Sombra said. "That cyan Pegasus friend of yours...she was not too keen on letting you stay here." He added.

"Then maybe it'd be best if she and she alone came over so that I could have a one on one chat with her." I said with a smile.

"That would be for the best." Sombra said.

Well it was quite literally the next day when Rainbow Dash was informed that I wanted to see her for a one on one chat.

"Guess the tyrant was right that you'd be well taken care off..." Rainbow Dash said, eying me. "You look no different then when I last saw you." She said.

"Listen Rainbow..." I said. "Call me crazy if you must, but I feel like there's a chance I can stop Sombra from being evil without the need of the Crystal Heart." I said.

"Twilight...are you crazy in the head?" Rainbow Dash asked me.

"He's told me some things in regards to his past you'd relate to. I Pinkie Pie Promised him I wouldn't tell anyone about it though. Suffice it to say however, there is one thing the two of you overlap in." I said and noticed Rainbow Dash going wide eyed. "Crazy, I know. But that's what's got me so sure about this. Maybe, just maybe, I can convince him to use his dark magic for the good of Equestria rather then for his own personal gains. All I need is time." Twilight said.

"Well...I trust you Twilight. I turned my back on you once. Not gonna do that again." Rainbow Dash said. "Sorry for that by the way." She added.

"You can stop saying that now..." I said with a sigh. "I've been over this already: You learnt your lesson. That's the important thing. You all did." I said. "And there's no point in dwelling on it. Am I still upset about it? A little. But I am willing to let it go." I added.

"Alright Twilight. Just promise me you won't go overboard with this okay? I don't want to see you get hurt." Rainbow Dash said.

"So long as the ceasefire exists, and no one attacks the Crystal Empire, my plan should go off without a hitch." I said. "So, I'm counting on you to let the others know that I have a plan. If it works, then we can count King Sombra amongst our ranks. Besides, if Fluttershy can convince Discord to use his chaos magic for the good of equestria, then I can do the same with Sombra." I explained.

"I called reforming Discord crazy because I thought it could never be done. But I'm not gonna lie, the dude is starting to grow on me. Celestia's managed to figure out how to do the stone spell without the elements, so he's still gotta keep himself in check." Rainbow Dash said.

"I figured she would research that as soon as she could on the off chance something happened that prevented us from using the elements for some reason." I said. "Anyways, spread the word. Save Celestia for last if you can." I added.

"Sure thing Twi. I'll be coming over for a visit with the others later on this month. Who knows? Maybe there will be some progress." Rainbow Dash said and flew off. I smiled.

"Well...there needs to exist a building block somewhere..." I said and started heading to the throne room. "And I think I may already have one in mind..." I said as I started to climb the stairs.

Sombra's P.O.V.

Why did I bring up that possibility? Could it really be that Twilight Sparkle is the reincarnation of Radiant Hope? I don't know what came over me, suggesting it seemed so natural. What's more, she is like Radiant hope in more ways then I initially thought. In fact, the only difference is that unlike Radiant Hope, Twilight has friends that support her. Maybe I'm right. Maybe in some weird way, I'm right and Twilight Sparkle is Radiant Hope reborn. If this is the case, then I can't afford to lose Twilight. Not again. Which means I will most likely need the support of her friends. And if that means I have to lower my tyrant façade around them as well...then so be it. I'm willing to make that sacrifice. Hell, I would give up being King of the Crystal Empire just to make sure I could forever be by Twilight's side and watch over her; make sure what happened to Radiant Hope doesn't happen to Twilight.

...

Stars above...

It's been a long time since I've felt that strongly towards a mare before. I thought for certain that my heart turned cold the moment Radiant Hope died. And here Twilight Sparkle is, thawing out the ice that encases my heart.

Twilight Sparkle...

Fate has drawn us together; for what reason I know not and care not.

I will do whatever I can to make sure you are never hurt. Not even emotionally if I can help it. I swear on that.

Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.

Author's Note

Already, development is coming to Sombra. Yeah this is what my big plan for redeeming King Sombra was: Doing a Twibra ship fic where King Sombra starts to realize that Twilight means more to him then he realizes.

And that feeling is only going to get stronger from here.