Black Fire's P.O.V:

I helped King Sombra, both a thousand years ago, and now. He trusted me the most out of the other ponies, so he had made me the captain of the crystal guard.

When he had first taken over, and declared himself King, and us as his slaves, I was the first to accept.

I had given myself up of my own free will, and had agreed to become his slave.

I had then sworn to serve him until my last breath. And I, like my King had a love for torturing ponies.

The smell and taste of blood were to me, delicious. I was a crystal blooded batpony, which was a very rare type of pony.

I looked like a pegasus, but at will I could change into my true form.

The advantages of being a crystal blooded batpony were that I could hear and see better than other ponies in the dark, and I was stronger and could fly faster than them.

I was currently flying to the Everfree forest to get the information from King Sombra's spy, Shadowlance.

He had light brown fur, and a dark brown mane. He was half pegasus, and half batpony which only I and King Sombra knew.

Shadowlance could transform at will, like myself. As a pegasus, he looked harmless and friendly. But as a batpony, he looked like a devil.

He was an equestrian by birth, but hated Celestia as she was the one who had killed his parents.

Years later, when he grew into a stallion, Celestia didn't recognize him and let him in the solar guard.

I landed quietly, which was a thing only batponies could do, and whispered, "Hey, Shadowlance."

He turned around, ready to fire when I said, "No need to attack. It's me, Black Fire."

Shadowlance put his spear down and said, "You really got me there, Fire."

"I was always good at sneaking up on ponies.", I laughed.

"You sure are, buddy.", he smiled.

"So, what's Sunbutt's plans?", I asked Shadowlance, using the name we made for that Tartarus be damned Celestia.

He smiled and then put a serious face on, signalling business. "She's planning to attack the crystal empire. She believes that her 'student' is waiting for her and is alive."

"I guess I'll need to prepare the guards for an attack then." I asked, "When's the attack going to happen?"

"Somewhere close to the 25th of this month.", he answered.

"That'll be in...", I counted in my mind. "...Two weeks. I think the guards will be more than ready at that time."

"Yeah.", said Shadowlance. "And before you ask, there's nothing that I can do to stop her. Stay safe buddy."

He hugged me, and I did the same. "You too.", I said before flying off.

King Sombra's P.O.V:

I was in the throne room, waiting for Black Fire to return with the news from Shadowlance. I heard a knock and said, "Enter."

Black Fire came in and bowed. "Your majesty.", he said. "I have news from the spy. Sunbutt is planning an attack on the empire, thinking her student is alive. She'll attack somewhere around the 25th of this month, which is in two weeks.", he informed me.

"She'll be in for a surprise then.", I laughed. "Get the guards ready to protect the empire, castle, and my pet."

"Pet?", asked Fire.

"Valiente needs to be trained before I make her my queen. So for now, she's my pet.", I explained and Fire nodded.

"Shall I start training the guards now?", he asked.

"Yes.", I replied, and Fire bowed before leaving.

I decided to teach my pet some new spells.

Author's Note

I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I decided to cut back on the horror and blood for a while. Don't worry, it'll be back soon! And if you did like this chapter, then leave a vote/like and a comment!