Dangerous Love

I wondered to myself what was going on as we pulled up to the Fancy Ballroom. Owned by the rich multimedia mogul Fancy Pants, this was one of the most exclusive fancy places in the whole city, and I'm walking into as a plus one to my new girlfriend! Said girlfriend just being super giddy because of this Sombra guy. Who the hell is this Sombra dude? Why does Chrysalis care about him so much?

Wait, what am I doing? My thoughts rushed back to me a bit. We've been dating for like a day but she's had a crush on me for four years, as have I on her. Then again, four years ago she was just a Sex-Ed teacher, four years later, I find out she's a damn mob boss! So there might be some trust issues.

I took a deep breath and calmed myself down as I walked into the emasculate building. I've heard rumors of how amazing this place is by some of the students who work here as servants. Rumors don't do this place justice. It's massive, the pillars look like they are made of gold, embedded with jewels, the floor was super clean, it was it was never touched. The walls were spotless as well, even down to the finest marble, and on the walls was amazing artwork. I can barely describe them, each painting screamed out wealth and life and living free.

I heard a voice going "Chrysalis, how are you?" turning my heard I saw an off white man in a fancy black suit, purple bowtie, blue vest, and puffy dress shirt stood before us. I noticed his quaffed blue hair, that apparently was natural given that his mustache matched it. It took me a second to realize it, but looking around at the elegance, the way he dressed, the confidence, the way he walked, the stature, just everything about him. This was him, this was Fancy Pants. He owned this place, this guy must have money he uses as toilet paper, and he's across from me talking with my girlfriend. "How's the delivery business?"

Delivery Business? That didn't sound like code, I'm guessing Chrysalis is keeping Fancy in the dark about that. Chrysalis said "It's going wonderfully. Profits are up by 15% from last year, and my truckers are starting to get higher satisfaction rates."

"I'm so glad you took over," Fancy stated looking at Chrysalis "The old owner was such a fool." that's when his eyes spotted me as I paused realizing my arm was around Chrysalis's arm. I didn't even notice, it was just a natural thing. Fancy stated "And who is this young gentlemen?"

"This would be my new boyfriend." Chrysalis said looking at me. "Ace Steel, he's actually a packer in my company." She blushed a bit "And a former student of mine."

"Oh Chrysalis, you she-devil." Fancy joked, but if he only knew... that image I saw of Cozy practically peeing herself as she pulled the trigger, only to reveal it was blank. I shivered at the memory. "I can't argue though given my sweetheart. I'm guessing it's the same story with you as my sweet Fleur is to me?"

Fleur? Wasn't she one of the Crystal Prep students? She was dating Fancy Pants. She is still dating Fancy Pants. I hid a smile inside of myself. I admit that I was a little worried that Chrysalis and my relationship would fade once I graduated but, I'm glad to see that I was wrong about that.

Chrysalis said "Yes and no, the only thing we have in common is we started dating them in their senior year. Ace is still in Canterlot High. He's a former student of mine, and we just only recently started dating after he started working for me." leaving out some obvious parts but yeah that's more or less right. "He's great, a hard worker, kind hearted, and so handsome."

"Careful," Fancy said to me "I don't think you're ever going to leave this relationship." he patted my head "Not that I think you mind. Enjoy the night, don't worry I won't tell anyone if you drink a little. It's a party, after all, Sombra's back in town."

That name again? Who the hell is Sombra? Fancy must have noticed my reaction as he smirked "You seem off, my boy." I cringed at that sentence as Fancy continued "Sombra is a very unique individual. He's considered one of the nicest people in the country, and one of the most powerful. However, his influence was more in the Crystal Heights area, so I understand if you haven't heard of him."

Chrysalis looked at me quietly as she looked at Fancy Pants with a smile. Fancy looked behind him and said "Speak of the devil..."

So there was this mysterious Sombra, skin just as grey as Chrysalis, combed long black hair, red eyes...those eyes were staring at me. I felt this...pressure. Sombra, continued his walk as it just oozed power and influence, I heard the clacking of his boots...solid steel toe, all with a pitch black suit and red tie. He looked at Chrysalis, as his face softened. "Chrysalis, how is my favorite school teacher?"

Chrysalis chuckled saying "Not just teaching, I run a delivery business now."

"So I heard." Sombra said looking at me "And this is?"

Chrysalis smiled "My date, Ace. I know he's a bit young, but I feel like there's something there"

"If you say so." I felt the cold red eyes staring at me once again, a cold numbness started to grow inside of my body. I've never felt like this before, I feel like...like I'm staring at the devil.

"Fancy, do you mind if Chrysalis and I catch up?" Sombra said with a small smile "We go way back, you understand." Fancy nodded as Sombra looked at me quickly.

Chrysalis stated now that it was more private "Balcony?"

"How much does the boy know?" Sombra stated calmly.

"Balcony." was all Chrysalis said as she lead Sombra and myself to the Balcony. I watched Sombra leaned back as she said "He knows everything. Tirek attacked him last night, mistaking him for knowing more than he did."

A heavy sigh went from Sombra "You know how reckless that is Chrysalis." he took a deep breath "But fine, I'm not here to talk business anyways. I'm here to catch up."

"So you heard?" Chrysalis said with a somber sigh as Sombra looked out a bit. "Old Man Grogar isn't looking to good."

"I heard..." Sombra said clenching his fist around the rail way. I started to back away from the man, I just felt this anger....like he was going to explode.

"You should talk to him, Sombra, before it's to late" Chrysalis said as I just listened in at this point. Not much I could do about knowing absolutely nothing about any of this. "I know things didn't end well..."

"Chrysalis...he left me to die" was Sombra's steely cold response. "If I didn't escape to Crystal Heights, I'd be dead." he looked out and glared away "He was like a father to me, that weasel."

Chrysalis sighed "That whole job went south, we really thought you were dead. I only found out later that you were alive." Job? What job? What are they even talking about?

"Thank you for finding me." was Sombra's response to that. "I couldn't come and see you, Chrysalis. Where's Horn Hair?" I paled considerably knowing exactly who he was talking about. If "Horn Hair" is here, I'm going to get out of dodge as fast as possible.

"Please tell me you didn't..." Chrysalis said with a pointed glare. "You know damn well that he's..."

"We were family once" was Sombra's response. "I know he's a dick, but hopefully age brought wisdom."

"Last night told me otherwise" Chrysalis said looking at me quietly "Just ask, Ace here."

"Well when he shows up, play nice." Sombra said leaning back on the railing. "Just for tonight." he looked at me and said "I want to talk to the boy though, alone."

Chrysalis looked at Sombra and me, as terror froze on my face a bit. Talk to me? Talk to me about what?! What did I do?! I begged with my eyes not for Chrysalis to leave me alone with him, but she either didn't listen or didn't hear as she let a slow nod to Sombra leaving me alone with her fellow crime lord.

Sombra looked out from the railing saying in a tranquil calm, that still somehow gave me shivers "You're not in trouble, boy." he motioned as I reluctantly got closer to him, as he asked "How did you meet, Chrysalis? Be honest, kid."

"I met a few years ago. She was my Sex-Ed teacher. I've always had a massive crush on her, I even gave her flowers one day for Valentines day." talking about Chrysalis, and saying that seemed to soften the air a bit. "I care about her a lot. She's looked out for me, especially lately. She gave me a job when I needed it, the uh...legal side of things. She wanted me to just be happy. Every time I think about how good she treat me the more I realize how lucky I actually am."

He put his hand up as Sombra said "I'm guessing you can go all night, kid." Sombra looked out "Chrysalis seems happier to. She used to date that horned haired prick you met last night." I paused at that, Chrysalis left that part out. "She probably doesn't like to talk about it. However, they were close...real close. I tore my heart out to see Chrysalis treated like a toy. When she revealed that she broke away, and broke up with him in her letters, I openly cried tears of joy."

He turned his head and his face soured as he stated "This is just a long way of me saying something you should already know." Sombra adjusted his suit and kept his gaze as I started to feel smaller by the second "If you hurt Chrysalis in any way." I went to say something "Don't interupt me..." I froze at that as that command locked me up. "If you hurt Chrysalis, I will find you, and I will make the Reaper vomit after he sees what I do to you. Do we have an understanding?"

I visibly swallowed air as I said "Y...Yes sir." he patted my shoulder and started to walk inside as I exhaled panting like a mad man. Holy...shit.