Empire of Darkness

As Cozy Glow continued packing her things, she didn't notice a letter being left for her by someone who had heard her confess some things. Still, Cozy Glow managed to find the letter anyways.

"It's from Scootaloo? I wonder what she's writing about." Cozy Glow asked. "Something doesn't feel right now that I think about it though. How did anyone know me, Tirek, and Chrysalis were even here. Though maybe Grogar managed to intercept these letters. I mean, I suppose if the dude can make Tirek get muscles and revive that King Sombra guy, he can do anything he wants." Cozy Glow said and opened up the letter.

Hey Cozy Glow, listen...if you at least care somewhat...me and the crusaders were talking and we got Princess Twilight to consider releasing you from tartarus under her supervision as me and the crusaders would really like to be your friends for real. That is, if you promise not to try and conquer equestria anymore.

Princess Twilight somehow managed to find your parents and they wanted nothing to do with you and it really made her upset at them. She even gave them an hour long lecture if Rainbow Dash is to be believed. I've also somehow managed to be able to fly now. So I really want to show that off to you. Another reason why I hope you'll agree to this whole thing.

Besides, do you REALLY want to be an empress? From what Princess Twilight said about Princess Celesta, she's constantly swamped with paperwork, and I don't think you want that sort of thing for yourself. And even Princess Twilight herself has her own paperwork to work through and it's insane how much there is. So I think your better off not going for being a ruler of any kind.

I Hope you'll consider everything and hope to see you soon. -Scootaloo

"Bleh...I think I would hate paperwork. So maybe just chilling and being with the CMC would be better for me anyways. At least then I'll have SOME friends." Cozy Glow said. "Still, something doesn't feel right about this whole thing but meh. I think she's serious." She added and started flying off.

However, just as she left, Grogar came back. And he was not looking happy. "...Dammit...I got here too late." He said. It was not really Grogar but rather Discord disguised as the ram in question. "...There's no hope left..." 'Grogar' said.

Cozy Glow proceeded to head for Ponyville, not really aware of what would be awaiting her. Meanwhile...

"Are you sure this is the way you want to play things?" Twilight asked Scootaloo.

"Trust me, this is the way I think we have the best chance." Scootaloo said.

"Well I trust you." Twilight said.

Right now, Scootaloo and the Cutie Mark Crusaders looked as they did before Sombra turned them into Dark Alicorns, but also with fake bruises and a damaged ribbon on Apple Bloom's head. They made sure it was one of Apple Bloom's own though.

"Are you really sure yer fine with losing that ribbon after this?" Applejack asked her sister.

"I have a whole drawer full of the things big sis; losing one for this is a worthwhile exchange." Apple Bloom said. Rainbow Dash showed up.

"She was just spotted coming this way. Places." Rainbow Dash said.

"Now or never." Scootaloo said and laid down, feigning being heavily injured. The other two cutie mark crusaders joined her where as everyone else hid.

"Gonna have to admit, if this works, it's the most clever plan I've ever seen." Diamond Tiara said.

"Too true." Silver Spoon said.

"Now where is Discord at? Queen Twilight is going to want his powers all to the royal couple." Fluttershy said, as she was flying places with the rest of the Shadowbolts keeping an eye on her.

"You seriously want that Draconiques alive?" Soarin asked. "After everything evil he's done?" He asked.

"Are you questioning her, Soarin?" Spitfire asked.

"N-no captain." Soarin said.

"Good. Because you should know better. Do you want her to give you The Stare?" Spitfire asked. Soarin gulped when he realized what his captain was referring to.

"Thought you didn't believe in that though?" Soarin said.

"Didn't use to believe in it, until I upset Fluttershy something fierce with her animals which she has brainwashed into serving King Sombra. I questioned her about them and...well...let's just say when we get back to Ponyville, I owe Dash an apology for not believing her when she said to not mess with Fluttershy and her animals." Spitfire said.

"Wait...you mean you...?" Soarin asked.

"Yep. I got The Stare from her while you were helping Dash get the CMC's plan for Cozy Glow ready." Spitfire said. "It's real as anything else out there, that's for sure." She added. Soarin gulped.

"Hey wait, what's this up ahead?" Fluttershy asked.

"That's Death Vally; not a lot of ponies come out this way." Spitfire asked.

"Hey wait a second..." Fluttershy flew up a bit. "I see it! I see the cave his majesty mentioned!" She added.

"Wow." Spitfire said.

Though when they all got in there, they saw a sight that made them all scream. Fluttershy the loudest of all.

Meanwhile, Sombra's ears started ringing out of nowhere and he had to hold his hooves to his ears.

"What is it Sombra?" Twilight asked.

"I dunno...I think I just felt like someone screamed so load, it was enough to pierce my eardrums." Sombra said.

Cozy Glow was flying and came across the Cutie Mark Crusaders doing their act. Cozy Glow gasped and flew down to them.

"Scootaloo? What the heck happened to you guys?" Cozy Glow asked.

"It was...Sombra...he...came out of nowhere...he's after Twilight..." Scootaloo said, voice strained.

Fucking Cheater...he's already failed. Cozy Glow thought to herself. Now was not the time for that though. "Just tell me where he's going, I'll try and slow him down..." Cozy Glow said. Suddenly she was blasted.

"I think not..." Sombra said. He then proceeded to brainwash Cozy Glow and turn her into a Dark Alicorn.

Later, it would be told via Fluttershy that Discord was found to have committed suicide. Everything seemed to have turned out in Sombra's victory.