Shadowlance's P.O.V:

I was guarding the throne room as it was night. I used to be a solar guard, but became joined the lunar guard as it was better than listening to nobles arguing like school foals. Princess Celestia came and I moved to let her pass.

Once she was in, I used my batpony hearing to listen to what they were saying.

I heard the princess of the night's voice first. She asked, "Celestia? What brings you here at such a late hour?"

The princess of the sun replied, "I have something important to tell you."

"What is it?", asked Luna.

"I believe that Twilight Sparkle is alive.", Celestia told her.

"But it has been two years! And when her friends came, they said that they saw Twilight die in front of them. She was killed after the tower that she was in was destroyed.", said the princess of the night.

"Luna, you can visit anypony's dream in the dream world, am I right?", asked the princess of the sun.

"Yes, you are.", replied Luna.

"Did you find Twilight's dream in there?", asked Celestia.

"No. And what makes you think that she is alive? If I cannot find her in the dream world, then how can you find her in this world?", asked Luna.

"Because Luna, Sombra might have stopped her from dreaming.", explained Celestia.

"But why would he keep her?"

"He might have known that she was my student."

"Are you saying that he-"

"Yes, I am."

"Before we do anything, we should send somepony to the crystal empire to see if Twilight's there."

"Who should we send?"

"It must be somepony who is trained enough for the job."

"How about Flash Sentry? We could send him."

"We could."

"And if she is there?"

"Then we'll attack the empire on the 25th of this month."

After that, I waited for Princess Luna to enter the dream world. And then I left the castle, to tell Black Fire. I flew to the Everfree forest, and waited.

I was waiting when I heard somepony whisper, "Hey, Shadowlance."

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

I put my spear down and said, "You really got me there, Fire."

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

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

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

I 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." He asked, "When's the attack going to happen?"

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

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

"Yeah.", I said. "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.", he said before flying off.

After Black Fire left, I pulled a piece of parchment out of my armor and started writing, "To King Sombra, the ruler of the Crystal Empire.

I hope all is well for you. Sunbutt is sending a pegasus named Flash Sentry to the empire. He will be sent there to see if Twilight Sparkle is alive. He's a solar guard, and does whatever Celestia tells him to.

Signed, your spy."

Then I sent a bird with it. The reason that I didn't tell Fire was because he couldn't spend too long here.

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. I was about to go, when a bird flew in.

I took the letter off its leg and it flew away. I read, "To King Sombra, the ruler of the Crystal Empire.

I hope all is well for you. Sunbutt is sending a pegasus named Flash Sentry to the empire. He will be sent there to see if Twilight Sparkle is alive. He's a solar guard and does whatever Celestia tells him to.

Signed, your spy."

It was from Shadowlance. I decided that I would take care of this pegasus when he came.

He would live and return to Equestria, but in a very shattered state.

He would return broken. In both mind and body.

"You're getting better everyday, pet. You may rest now.", I smiled.

"Thank you, master.", she replied.

"Do you know somepony named Flash Sentry?", I asked her.

"Yes master, I do.", she replied. I grinned. Now I knew how to break him.

The next day, a pegasus came. Flash Sentry, as it said in the letter.

I let him in, and told Fire to bring him to my castle.

"So, what business do you have here, Sentry?", I asked him.

He looked surprised that I knew his name, and answered, "The princess has sent me here to check if Twilight Sparkle is alive."

"What makes you think that she's alive?", I asked. "How do you know that she's not dead?"

A little fear washed over him, and I grinned.

"The princess thinks that she's alive.", he told me.

"Maybe I'll let you see her.", I said. "Fire, bring Valiente."

Black Fire went and came with Valiente. Sentry saw her, and asked, "Twilight? Is that you?"

"I'm not Twilight.", she told him. "I'm Valiente."

"Twilight, I know it's you. You might have changed. But I can tell that you're still yourself.", he said.

"Twilight's dead. She's gone. She was weak, believing in friendship and things like that.", said Valiente. "It's best that you go now."

"Twilight..."

"Fire, take him out of the empire.", I ordered, and he did as I said.

Shadowlance's P.O.V:

I watched as Flash Sentry stood at the top of the castle, with his wings tied. He said to himself, "If Twilight's gone, then so am I."

And then he jumped off, falling to his death. I waited until he hit the ground, and then checked his pulse.

He had none. He was dead. I took his body to the Everfree forest where some wild beast would devour it.

And then I flew back to the castle after washing my hooves.

Author's Note

I finally updated!😄 Now you know what the suicide tag was for. I hope you enjoyed this. 😊 Don't forget to vote/like and comment! 😇