Bit By Bit

Two Weeks Later

Shining Armor didn’t expect for the Princesses above to actually approve of his request from King Sombra. Considering how badly the Crystal Ponies reacted to their former Tyrant residing in their very Empire (let alone below the castle where he ruled with an iron hoof), Shining would’ve guessed that they’d laugh in his face and refuse such a notion in an instant. But much to the Prince’s shock, and especially his wife Cadance's, Celestia and Luna were able to talk over their concerns with Twilight Sparkle before agreeing with his unusual request. He could only assume that the information he purchased from Sombra in previous interviews was enough to show some level of “Trust” between the two stallions; of course, if his sister had actually followed through with placing recording devices in the Interrogation Room, there was no doubt that he would’ve been in deep trouble for his method of camaraderie that morphed into something much more sinister.

If anything though, Shining was grateful that Sombra had to be placed under even stricter surveillance from the Princesses before he could be allowed above ground. In a form of “quarantine” of sorts, Sombra had to be interviewed by the Alicorns individually to hear his testimonies and determine his fate. But unlike previous interrogations the Princesses held, Sombra was willing to speak freely enough to prove his case during those weeks of isolation. Shining was left a near-total wreck during that time, mostly because of how worried he was about him revealing how much money he spent to get on Sombra’s “good” graces. But in the end, it seemed that the prospect of being able to roam the castle freely was more gratifying than putting the Crystal Empire’s resident pay-pig on a skewer just yet.

In the days leading up to the Princesses’ decision, over half of the castle staff quit without notice due to fear or resounding anger. Shining and Cadance couldn’t even blame them, and worked their flanks off to ensure most of the ponies were given good references or compensation packages to move if they wished. In the end, the Crystal Castle felt nearly abandoned at times due to the skeleton crew who remained with large bonuses. Shining hoped that the silence and solitude would help to clear his head, especially when he was left by himself and away from Sombra’s manipulative clutches.

Unfortunately, despite how grateful he may have been to be left alone for a while, it also intensified those newfound feelings that left him ungodly anxious and needy.

“Nnnnnnghhhh…” Despite how effectively he was able to hide his flustered nature from his wife, Shining felt like a total wreck the longer he was away from that treacherous stallion. After that final “deposit” he unloaded into Sombra’s personal commissary account -- which honestly should’ve rung several red flags if anypony ever investigated it -- Shining was left unable to spend any more bits to sate the villain’s ever-increasing greed. All things considered, he knew he should’ve been fortunate to keep his bank account in check during those weeks; in fact, by the time Sombra was approved for his limited probation inside the Crystal Castle, the income Shining had amassed from the Royal Commissary and Guard G.I. Funding was more than enough to cover up the thousands of bits he had wasted earlier. Unless Cadance was ever curious enough to inspect his bank records, Shining was basically in the clear for his frivolous spending binge.

… But at the same time, the temporary state of his financial hardship was brief enough to leave him hungry for more.

His head poked out from the corner of a hallway, his muzzle trembling the slightest bit to stifle a faint whimper. The castle was nearly empty this late at night, but he still darted his eyes back and forth like a hawk for any staff ponies on graveyard shift. He wasn’t too worried about any of his Guards seeing him roaming the hallways by himself, since most of them had been assigned to patrol the outside of the castle in case of any ponies protesting outside. He also made sure to wait until Cadance went to sleep upstairs, just to ensure that his reunion would remain between himself and that particular stallion.

It took him a while to figure out where the former King may have gone, which left him wandering aimlessly across several halls. His hooves echoed off the walls, while the dark shadows and limited lighting added a sinister vibe to the usually cheerful castle. He knew that Sombra was bound to the castle grounds, not able to even step outside without breaking his strict House Arrest. But even after their numerous paid conversations in private, Shining ended up wasting a good twenty minutes walking around the castle for any places he’d assume Sombra trotted off to.

Eventually, Shining Armor entered one of the more secluded private libraries on the ground floor. Due to the rich history contained in the hundreds of books across the crystal shelves, only certain select ponies were allowed to access the room in private. Shining was almost surprised to see anypony inside at that time of night, as evidenced by the roaring fire inside of its crystal fireplace. However, his tail instinctively tucked between his legs when he caught sight of the familiar black, luscious mane sticking out from the back of a plush reading chair.

“Hello there~”

“GNGHHH!!!” Shining only stuck his head through the open doorway to inspect the fireplace, but he barely lept back out into the hallway when Sombra spoke up. It was only through sheer compulsion that he was able to break from his instinctual need to back away from the room. He was frozen briefly enough to dart his eyes back and forth, scanning both ends of the hallway to ensure he wasn’t seen by anypony else. After closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, the stallion shuddered to himself before entering the library, and using his magic to close the door behind him.

Sombra didn’t say anything, but he sat with a cocky grin when he heard Shining lock the door with a metallic click. There may have been another plush armchair next to his own, but a large stack of books had been pulled from the shelves and placed atop the seat. Because of that, Shining Armor was left standing when he finally made himself seen in Sombra’s line of vision. The Prince awkwardly stood between Sombra and the fireplace, the illuminating glow flickering to reveal his blushing face.

“Uhhhh… H-Hello there, Sombra…” He wasn’t sure what else he could say, which left him smiling feebly in the Ex-King’s presence. Sombra was holding a thick, leather-bound novel when he glanced up at him in silence. Shining tried to keep his smile, but he was sure that Sombra knew what compelled him to come visit this late at night. But alas, with the Tyrant remaining silent behind his lecherous smile, Shining was forced to breathe out shakily through his nostrils before speaking any further. “I, uhhh… I-I wanted to, errrr… congratulate you on making parole…”

Sombra tilted his head slightly, and narrowed his eyes on Shining without saying a word. Shining’s heart began to race when he saw how brightly those blood-red eyes were peering at him, with the aid of the flames nearby illuminating them in a ghastly glow. It took everything in the Prince not to freeze up in a panic, but his smile appeared a bit more forced while he stood before him. Eventually, Sombra placed a bookmark on his open page before closing the book shut, and placing it on the small end-table beside his chair.

He took a moment to stare up at Shining in disappointment, his smile deflating just enough to make the Prince wince. He crossed his legs before asking the nervous stallion, “You wanted to congratulate… who, Shining Armor?”

It took a second or two, but Shining’s eyes widened in an instant when he realized his grave mistake. Instead of cringing in dread, the Prince closed his eyes for a second before taking a breath and readdressing himself. “I-I mean, I… I wanted to congratulate you for making parole… Sir.”

Shining tried his best not to shiver from addressing the Tyrant in such a way out-loud, especially above ground when somepony could’ve easily been listening outside the door. But at the same time, his blush deepened when he tried to convince himself the fireplace was what made him feel so hot. All the while, Sombra just stared back at him with his grin as wide and intimidating as could be.

“Aaaahhhhhh… I see that my time spent in isolation wasn’t long enough to make you forget your place~”

Shining’s ears slumped to the sides of his head, and his tail once again tried to tuck itself between his hind-legs. He averted his eyes from that menacing grin, since the light from the fireplace was bouncing off Sombra’s fangs to make them practically glow in his presence. While he was looking away from him, he didn’t notice when Sombra’s gaze veered down towards Shining’s side. Even though he hadn’t said anything about it yet, it was obvious that Shining Armor was wearing a small satchel hanging by his hip for some reason.

“I… I-I was just wanting to check up on you after your talks with the Princesses…” Shining kept his eyes pointed away from Sombra for another moment, before breathing out and turning back to him with a more pronounced blush. “... S-Sir.”

“Aww, isn’t that nice?” Sombra’s smile was just as saccharine as his “cheery” tone of voice as he tilted his head the other direction. “I must say, it’s quite admirable for a stallion of your Royal status to make sure I’m alright. I must have left quite an impression on you after our last encounter~”

Sombra’s grin remained as wide and smug as could be, which caused Shining’s muzzle to purse up tightly in intimidation. But before he could think to say anything in response, Sombra continued to speak with a more cavalier shrug of his shoulders. “But with that being said, I do appreciate your concerns greatly. I’m happy to say that I’ve been quite comfortable with my new accommodations, and I have you to thank for that, Shining.”

Shining blinked a couple times, mostly from his slight puzzlement at how… sincere that sounded from Sombra’s muzzle. He wasn’t sure if he was just trying to psyche him out, or if he was genuinely gracious for being moved out of the dungeons below. Even though there was a slight veil of uncertainty looming over his head, Shining nodded meekly to his praise and said with a smile, “W-Well, ummm… you’re welcome, Sombra. I just, uhhh… well…”

His words began to trail off, and his muzzle skewed a bit as he looked away from Sombra briefly. The Ex-King didn’t say much, but his courteous smile slowly morphed to a more devious looking smirk. Shining had to close his eyes for a moment, mostly so he could think over the rehearsed words that started to jumble in his head. Sombra only waited a couple seconds before interrupting his thoughts with a sharp huff. “Hmph! You just what, Shining Armor? It must be something significant if you’re willing to find me in the middle of the night to see how I’m doing~”

Shining couldn’t hide his flustered wince that time around. Sombra leaned back in his chair, quite enjoying the sight of his “Prince” acting so fidgety. Shining tried rubbing one of his forelegs with a hoof, but that just made him look even meeker in Sombra’s eyes. “I just, uhhh… Well, I was… k-kinda curious what you were… p… planning…”

He sighed hoarsely and hung his head in shame, clearly upset with himself for his lack of self-control. Sombra kept his devious grin, but he didn’t dare try to help Shining with his little predicament. Both of them knew exactly why he came to seek Sombra this late at night when nopony else was around. And after the weeks spent apart, Sombra was eager to see how tightly the Prince was wrapped around his hoof.

“Hmmmm… What exactly do you mean, your Highness?~” Sombra added just enough malice in his voice when he addressed Shining by his title, matching the intensifying stare he was giving him. “I was supposed to undergo my ‘reformation,’ correct? Wasn’t that why you campaigned for me to be released?~”

Shining lifted his head back up, his blush even more pronounced as he stared back at his grinning King. He shuffled a little between hooves, but he tightened up his muzzle before muttering weakly, “Y-You… You told me to do that for you, Sir…”

“Indeed I did,” he stated rather smugly. “But now that I’m here, there isn’t exactly much for me to ask for, is there? What more could I possibly need?~”

Even with Shining’s muzzle tightened up, the briefest whimper could still be heard to make Sombra’s ears flick with interest. The Prince let out a quivering exhale, and he struggled not to look away from that menacing gaze. But despite how badly he tried to stand tall before Sombra, his voice still came out pathetically faint.

“Mmnnnghhh… P… P-Please, Sir…”

Sombra slowly uncrossed his legs, and he splayed back in his seat with his semi-flaccid sheath hanging lewdly between his thighs. Shining instinctively tried to look upward to avoid staring, but his fur could be seen standing on end across his back. Sombra chuckled a little in amusement, feeling like a housecat that just cornered its little mouse. He had the Prince where he wanted him, but he couldn’t help teasing him a little more. “Please what, Shining? I don’t have all night, so you better tell me what’s on your mind before I decide to leave you be.”

The sharp inhale he made almost sounded like a panicked gasp, but Shining kept his resolve just enough to remain standing solid. He closed his eyes once again, and he cringed while trying to speak somewhat firmly. “Please! I… I know what you… w-what you want me to say…”

“Oh, do I?~” Sombra reached down with one of his hooves, and he shamelessly began to rub his sheath in front of him. “To be fair, it’s been a while since we last talked like this. Perhaps my memory got a little hazy since then--”

“S-SOMBRA, PLEASE!!”

Shining’s outburst caused Sombra’s brows to perk up in surprise, and he was left staring up at the flustered stallion in wait. Meanwhile, Shining was looking increasingly anxious as his winced expression appeared more overwhelmed. It was clear that he was feeling more than a little conflicted, which made his shaky words all the more satisfying for Sombra to hear. “S… Sir, I can’t… I can’t stop thinking about it… E-Ever since that day I just… I-I wanted to see you again… a-and…”

Shining took a deep breath, but kept his eyes closed as he lit up his horn. He used his magic to open the front flap of his satchel, and levitated out a couple of small items that Sombra couldn’t see in the limited light. Nevertheless, the Ex-King was still smiling lewdly while continuing to rub himself in front of Shining. “Theeerrrrrrreeeee you go… Be direct with your King~”

That cunningly deep voice caused Shining to gasp and reopen his eyes in an instant. The moment he saw Sombra’s malicious smile, as well as that thick stallionhood that was already slipping out from his twitching sheath, he was frozen in place while holding the items in his aura. Before he could try to do anything, Sombra narrowed his eyes on him and said, “Whatever it is you have in your possession, present them and yourself to me now. And that’s a Direct Order.”

Shining had no idea what came over him, but that intimidating tone seemed to hit a trigger he never would’ve imagined existed a couple weeks ago. He breathed out in a weak shudder, but his body complied on its own accord to Sombra’s command. After a meek nod, Shining stepped towards Sombra with his horn brightly lit. He hung his head in a mixture of shame and guilty arousal, and he lowered himself in a solemn bow between Sombra’s legs. He used his magic to place both of his items on the ground before his King as an offering:

One of them was a sleek black wallet, while the other appeared to be his personal checkbook.

“P… Please, Sir…” Shining kept his head bowed to avoid staring up at him, but he was fully aware of how badly he was sealing his fate while speaking feebly. “I… I can’t help myself… I want to… I-I-I need to pay you more, please!”

His muzzle trembled while tightly clenched, and he waited for Sombra to respond as he bowed at his hooves. His King took that moment to close his eyes, and breathed out in a deeply satisfied sigh. Sombra was rock-hard by the time he stared back down at his claimed Prince, with his rigid cock throbbing quite antsily against the light of the fireplace. He hummed to himself in a deep and sinister voice, and he reached down to pick up the wallet and checkbook with his free hoof.

“Oh my…” Sombra took his time while rifling through Shining’s belongings, leaving the little bitch wilting on the floor in wait. He didn’t pay much notice to the more personal items in Shining’s wallet, but he made sure to pull out his bank and credit cards to place on the chair’s armrest. He then flipped through the blank pages of Shining’s checkbook, and smirked in approval at the fact that a pen was already tucked inside. “Shining, Shining, Shining… How in Equestria did you ever become a Prince?~”

Shining Armor breathed out sharply, but he refrained from giving an answer to such a disparaging question. Sombra didn’t wait too long for a response, and tossed the wallet back in Shining’s face. “Well, I suppose that doesn’t matter now… Since you so graciously offered yourself for my personal use, I’ll make sure you get exactly what you need~”

The lowly “Prince” was shivering in dread when he finally lifted up his head. Shining peered up at Sombra’s menacing grin, but he could mostly just see that thick, rigid cock standing in his line of vision. Since he already allowed himself to slip off the deep end once more, Shining only let out the softest sigh before saying in a feeble voice, “Th… T-Thank you, Sir…”

“Ohhhh, don’t go thanking me just yet…” Sombra grabbed hold of the base of his cock, and he began to stroke himself at a teasingly slow rate. Shining gulped as he watched the stallion playing with himself right in front of him, but he managed to pull himself back up to his hooves. Sombra kept his lecherous smile as he groaned through his fangs, with each harsh throb of his erection making it twitch hard enough for Shining to see clear as day. He motioned his head towards one of nearby tables, where a large duffle bag was waiting for Shining to notice. “Nnnnffff… just so you know, I had a feeling you’d be desperate enough to grovel at my hooves tonight… That’s why I brought you a little gift to show my appreciation~”

It was hard for Shining to look away from Sombra stroking that fat cock, but he breathed out shakily before managing to pull away in compliance. He slowly walked over to the duffle bag, and used his magic to pull the large zipper. Sombra huffed when he looked back down at the floor, where Shining’s wallet remained forgotten. Meanwhile, Shining reeled back with a shocked look when he saw the two high-tech devices Sombra bought with his bits.

“Don’t be too shy, Shining…” Sombra leered over at him as he stopped rubbing himself briefly. “Nnnghh… Go ahead, pull them out~”

Shining complied with a nervous nod, and he lit up his horn to float out the two items carefully. One of them was a large, brand-new video camera that was already loaded and ready for use; it also included a folded tricord stand, which was easy to disassemble and place on the ground between himself and Sombra. The other device in the bag was something Shining couldn’t recognize at first, but it looked like a weird calculator of sorts; however, he was able to quickly figure out that Sombra had somehow gained access to a professional-grade credit card scanner.

“Plug that in and place it on my armrest.” Sombra picked up Shining’s bank and credit cards to free up room on his chair. He then motioned towards the tricorder and added, “And be sure to set up that camera as well. If you truly wish to resume our previous arrangement, I don’t expect you to ask any questions.”

Shining was already growing worried about what the sadistic Tyrant was planning. But at the same time, he obeyed his King’s devious whims by plugging up the scanner and placing it by Sombra’s chair. He used his magic to attach the video camera to the tripod, making sure that the lens was pointed right at Sombra in his seat. The villain leaned back with a sickly satisfied smile, absolutely loving how the Crystal Empire’s Prince was obeying his orders without complaint. He was still rock-hard by the time Shining was finished, and standing back before him with a nervous blush.

“Excellent work.” Sombra splayed out his legs even wider, making sure to fully present his stallionhood as it stood in its full thirteen inch glory. Shining’s eyes were wide-open and staring straight at that intimidating piece of cockmeat. Sombra was tempted to just order his Prince to get to work with his tongue and prove his worth. But instead, he pointed back at that camera while speaking to Shining directly. “Now then… I’m going to offer you a very exclusive, and very expensive opportunity to prove yourself to me. But before we begin, you need to promise to do whatever I say, no matter what~”

Despite how scared he may have felt about agreeing, he barely hesitated to nod his head while his eyes were closed. “Ummm… I… I-I understand, Sir… I promise to do what you say…”

Sombra showed a grin that was truly as evil as the one he sported during his rule. “Turn on the camera.”

Shining Armor shuddered greatly, but he still nodded as he walked up beside Sombra’s chair. He made sure to face the camera beside his King and that daunting cock, before he lit up his horn to press the record button on the video camera. He gulped when he heard the beep of the device being activated, and saw the red light turn on at the top.

“Ahh, that’s better…” Sombra sat in his chair like it was his impromptu throne, and he grinned straight at the camera with Shining by his side. The Prince was blushing hard, and his knees were wobbling badly from the panic of that moment settling in. But before he could try to process his thoughts, Sombra’s booming voice spoke up for the camera’s mic. “Greetings to whomever is fortunate enough to see this video! If you’re watching this, that means that you’re already aware of what I’ve been doing underneath your noses~”

Shining’s pupils shrunk immensely, and he slowly glanced over at Sombra in newfound fear.

“As you can see, I have your precious little “Prince” here beside me! Shining Armor, address yourself properly for the camera to prove it’s really you~”

He shot a venomous stare up at Shining, which compelled the stallion to jolt slightly in place. The Prince closed his eyes for a second to take a deep breath, but soon stared back at the camera to follow Sombra’s command. “M… M-My name is Shining Armor… I-I’m the Prince and Co-Ruler of the Crystal Empire, as well as Captain of the Equestrian Royal Guard.”

Shining tried not to cringe from identifying himself, thus validating Sombra’s little video as being authentic. Unfortunately, he had no time to react before Sombra spoke once more.

“As you may already know, Shining here helped me quite a bit to ensure I’d be allowed in my castle again. However… I believe he failed to mention how much it cost him to be by my side…”

Shining clenched his eyes shut with a pained wince. Sombra had to nudge him with a hoof to keep him in focus. “For example! Shining Armor, please tell the camera how many bits you’ve spent to stay on my good graces behind your wife’s back~”

He let out a hoarse breath, but he could feel his muzzle opening up before his eyes to address the device truthfully. “Ummm… I… I-I believe I spent about… t… t-twelvethousandsevenhundredbits…”

Just saying that number out-loud was bad enough to make his heart shoot down to his stomach. He knew if Cadance ever learned that, she’d have a total conniption and lay into him like he was Grogar incarnate. But at the same time, he could feel his member twitching hard and smacking against the underside of his barrel. He almost didn’t realize how hard he had gotten from Sombra’s cruel treatment, but he felt another sharp nudge from Sombra’s side before he jeered, “Now, Shining! That’s no way to show your loyalty to me! Look directly at the camera with a smile, and proudly proclaim how much money you’ve given me~”

His eyes reopened wide with a clear look of fear on his face. Nevertheless, his throbbing erection helped to guide his submissive side, and he exhaled weakly before forcing a smile on his face. Sombra grinned at the camera as well, and sat in unmitigated glee when he made his bitch speak more to his liking.

“I… I’ve…” Shining breathed out before giving a more shameless smile, and proclaimed firmly, “I’ve given Sombra t… twelve thousand, seven hundred bits of my own money during his interrogations.”

That secondary admission still made his heart ache, like he just slapped all of his beliefs and ethics right in the face. But as he kept his smile for the camera recording them, each passing second following his words helped to make him feel less apprehensive about continuing on.

“Yes, that is indeed correct! And you can look through the deposits in my commissary account as proof of your ‘Prince’s’ generous deeds. Speaking of which…” That was when Sombra turned his focus back to the “Prince” in question, and narrowed his eyes on him menacingly. “Since you’re showing so much promise already, how about this…”

Sombra reached up with a hoof, and made Shining yelp out when he grabbed hold of his blue mane. The Prince was yanked down by force, but was frozen in place when Sombra whispered something into his ear. Even if the camera couldn’t hear it, Shining’s face paled in terror when he heard what was being ordered of him. Shining’s smile had instantly dropped, and he stared back at Sombra in utter shock when his fanged muzzle pulled away. “W… W-Wait, you… you want me to…t-to…”

Sombra merely nodded his head, and didn’t break eye contact when he pointed to the ground in front of his chair. “That’s a Direct Order, Shining Armor. Either do it right now, or I’ll show this video to your wife~”

Shining jolted in a panic, and his hooves moved on their own accord to pull away from Sombra’s side. When he positioned himself in front of Sombra’s chair again, Shining whimpered a little as he lit up his horn to pick up the camera and tripod. He floated the device to the side of the room, positioning it so it could get a proper shot of himself and Sombra together. He took the briefest moment to stare at that lens, gulping from the realization of how badly he was signing his own death warrant. But alas, as soon as he turned back towards Sombra and that meaty cock between his legs, Shining knew he had already gone past the point of no return. So instead of hesitating, he only breathed out through his nostrils before lowering his head.

With the camera recording every second, he bowed before Sombra’s hooves a second time and spoke in a firm, albeit flustered tone of voice. “I… I, P-Prince Shining Armor… Co-Ruler of the Crystal Empire and Captain of the Royal Guard… hereby pledge my alliance and eternal servitude to my… t-to my glorious King Sombra…”

Shining winced while his head was lowered so pathetically, and his ears twitched when he heard the deep and gratifying groan Sombra let out in response. The King went back to stroking his cock again, and he readjusted himself in his seat while grinning down at Shining evilly. “And?~”

“A-And…” After gulping nervously, Shining tried his best to keep speaking without sounding too overwhelmed. “... a-and to prove myself as such, I have… g-given King Sombra permission to take any and all of my wealth in… in exchange for his attention and dominance.”

“That’s right!” Sombra leaned back in his chair, and threw up his hind-legs so they were propped on top of the Prince’s back. Shining groaned from the hooves harshly digging into his fur, but he was forced to remain bowed when Sombra spoke on his behalf. “And you know what the best part of this is, Princesses? By the time you receive this video, I’ll have already acquired every single bit that I could from your worthless, pathetic little grub of a ‘Prince.’ It might be a year from now, or just a couple of months. But rest assured… Shining Armor will end up bankrupt and in crippling debt if this recording ever sees the light of day~”

As the Prince’s eyes widened immensely, his pupils were practically unseen as he reeled from the shock of that truthful statement. But at the same time, the prospect of encountering such a dangerous outcome was enough to make his cock twitch between his legs, and a couple spurts of precum to shoot out. Those small strands hit the crystal floor beneath him, clearly visible on the camera after Sombra made that promise.

“Mmmmm… nice to see you’re not speaking out against such a thing, Shining Armor~” Sombra peered down at his bitch while using him as a hoof-rest, and asked through his menacing grin. “In fact… It seems like you want me to take all your money behind Cadance’s back. Don’t you?~”

He may have known he was being recorded, but he couldn’t help shuddering guiltily to that thought that plagued his mind. Even as he remained bowed beneath Sombra’s hooves, he nodded his head and said in a weak moan, “Mnnnnghhh… Y… Y-Yes I do, Sir…”

“Say it~”

“Nnnnffff… P… P-Please take my money, Sir…” Shining felt absolutely pathetic, but he couldn’t stop while his cock throbbed eagerly for more torment. “P-Please, Sir! I… I want to give you more!~”

“Mmmmm, such a lousy excuse for a Prince you turned out to be…” Sombra slowly lifted his hooves off Shining’s back, but only rested one of them on the ground beside the stallion’s head. His other hoof remained extended outward, perfectly at level with Shining’s face when he sheepishly lifted his head up. Meanwhile, Sombra made sure to tap on the credit card scanner sitting on the armrest, mostly for the camera’s sake so any viewer would take notice. He then held up both of Shining’s credit cards, while the bank card remained untouched on the other armrest. “Before we begin, can you please read out the numbers of these cards for authenticity?~”

Sombra held the cards out with both hooves, with the stallion exhaling shakily when he saw them up-close. He knew how high the interest rates were for both of those cards, which were meant for emergencies before he became a Prince. But even with his massive wealth at Sombra’s disposal, he knew that using those cards would cost him greatly in the long run. Nevertheless, he tried not to moan as he began to recite the numbers for the camera. “Y-Yes, Sir… The Ponex one is three, seven, eight, two…”

Shining took his time as he stated the information of both cards, speaking loudly enough for the camera to pick up each individual number. He even made sure to specify the expiration dates of both, as well as the three-digit security codes on the backs. By the time he finished revealing so much personal info, he quivered like a fallen leaf with his head hung low. However, a light tap to the side of his head by Sombra’s hoof prompted him to keep his face pointed up at the grinning King.

“Excellent work! Now tell me, how much is included on both of these cards you gifted me?~”

Shining didn’t try to refute that last point, and merely nodded before closing his eyes. “W-Well, ummm… the Ponex card has a t… t-ten thousand bit limit… A-And the Equestrian Express has twelve thousand to spend…” Just saying those numbers was enough to make his cock throb again, since it was nearly twice as much as what he spent on Sombra already. And when he looked up at him with a nervous, albeit hopeful smile on his face, he shuddered at the sight of Sombra narrowing his eyes evilly.

“Well then… I suppose you need to work to spend all that money~” Sombra leaned back in his chair, and kept his hoof held out mere inches from Shining’s muzzle. “As my personal cash-cow, I’m ordering you to lick my hooves clean to show your dedication! Every time you give my hoof a lick, I’ll swipe one of your cards for a one hundred bit charge…”

Shining’s eyes darted between the King’s grin and that extended hoof, which was close enough for him to smell the faint hint of soap and sweat wafting from the smooth keratin. But before he could start, he heard Sombra add more maliciously, “And each time you proclaim me as your King between licks, I’ll charge three hundred bits to your cards~”

That number was enough to make him moan out like the desperate slut he was. He closed his eyes to take a breath, before nodding his head silently in understanding. Of course, Sombra made sure to ask while hovering one of the cards over the scanner. “So, little ‘Prince’... what do you say for the camera?~”

Shining didn’t even glance back at that looming device, and kept his eyes focused on the stallion above him when he reopened his eyes. “I… I say…” After one last exhale, Shining sat upright so he could grab hold of Sombra’s hoof with both forelegs. He trembled beneath him as he said with a shaky smile, “... l… l-long live King Sombra~”

“Mmmmmm…” Sombra grinned like a madpony as he gave the Ponex card a swipe through the scanner. Shining’s whole body twitched when he heard the distinct beep of the machine, approving that transaction from his card. “Well, that’s three hundred bits you just spent! And I already programmed it to be sent to my personal account, so thank you very much for your contribution~”

Shining knew that it would cost well over three hundred to clear that debt from his card. But alas, the bitch couldn’t help moaning out as he said eagerly, “Y… Y-You’re welcome, Sir…”

Shining Armor then lunged in with his eyes closed, completely ignoring the camera as he dragged his tongue across the bottom of Sombra’s hoof. He let out a soft, enticed moan as he tasted the underside of his King’s keratin, which was surprisingly salty with a hint of sweaty musk. Sombra closed his eyes and groaned through his fangs, reeling his head back in approval of the Prince’s soft tongue gliding up his hoof. But even with how tantalizing that sensation felt, Sombra made sure to give another hard swipe of Shining’s credit card to add another charge. “Nnnfffff… That’s another hundred, you worthless little slut~”

Shining didn’t mind that insult in the slightest, nor did he hesitate as he gave that hoof another deep lap of his tongue. He kept his eyes closed while moaning in guilty pleasure, savoring the unique taste and flavor of that hoof against his tastebuds. His ears twitched when he heard another swipe and beep from the machine, which caused his own member to leak more precum from his flaring head. He readjusted himself so he was kneeling before Sombra, with his rigid cock swinging freely between his knees with every harsh throb. Thick droplets of his precum began to leave a small puddle on the floor, while Sombra’s hoof began to glisten with Shining’s saliva.

“Aaaaaaahhhhh~” The Prince’s eyes closed blissfully as he heard the constant swipes with every lick he provided to his King’s hoof. He began to flick his muscle more fervently, and his cock began to smack against the underside of his barrel as the beeps increased as well. He tried counting the swipes in his head, but he quickly lost count after wasting over a thousand bits from licking alone. He had to pull back for a moment to wipe the drool from his chin, and he made sure to moan out with a deep breath, “Th-Thank you, King Sombra!”

“You’re welcome~” Sombra cackled maniacally from the Prince’s praises, and used his other credit card to add a three hundred bit transaction.

Shining moaned out from hearing that beep, and he lunged back in to devour his hoof more ravenously. His tongue swirled around the outline of Sombra’s keratin, with the bitter flavor of his King’s remnant sweat and soap making him drool uncontrollably. Each time his tongue broke contact from that steady hoof, another spurt of precum shot out when he heard Sombra swiping one of his credit cards at a rapid pace. Hundreds of bits worth of transactions quickly morphed to thousands, with Shining unable to keep track of how much Sombra was spending. Of course, his intensifying moans made it clear that he wanted more.

“Yeeessssss… Keep licking my hooves like the groveling peasant you are~” Sombra groaned as he pulled up his other leg, presenting both of his hooves for Shining to ravage. The Prince moaned out deeply as he grabbed hold of both of Sombra’s ankles, and began to alternate between them so he could hungrily lick both hooves at the same time. His tongue was drooling all over Sombra’s hooves and trickling to the floor, but it wasn’t nearly as prevalent as all his precum dribbling between his legs. Meanwhile, Sombra was grunting through his fangs as he stroked himself with his free hoof, with copious amounts of pre gushing down the underside of his shaft. “Aaaaaahhhh… You pathetic little paypig! Oink for me!”

“Mmmfffff!!” Shining reeled his head back while his tongue was still sticking out, and he needed to take a breath before saying in a slobbering moan, “O-Oink oink!~”

“That’s another five hundred.” Sombra gave one of the credit cards a hard swipe, while Shining’s eyes widened with a soft gasp. He gave a flustered, almost pleading look up at Sombra while his cock remained untouched and twitching readily. Sombra’s grin widened while he stroked himself slowly, his eyes narrowing on the needy “Prince” he had claimed so effectively. “Hmmmm… Just so you know, every ‘Oink’ you give will be five hundred individually~”

“Aaaaahhhh!!~” Shining hung his head with a pent-up and shivering moan, but he remained right before Sombra’s saliva-slickened hooves. When he stared up at his King, his bottom lip was bitten for a second before he blurted out, “P… P-Please, Sir!”

“Please what?~”

“Mnnnnghhh…” Shining groaned from his intimidating voice, causing another thick string of precum to splatter on the floor. “Please, Sir! Let… L-Let me oink some more…”

“Mmmmmm…” Sombra’s grin widened to Cheshire levels, and he held one of Shining’s credit cards right at the top of the sliding groove of the scanner. “You want it to cost you that badly, huh?~”

Shining closed his eyes with a guilty wince, but his throbbing erection prompted him to nod his head readily. “Aaaaaahhhh… Oh Goddess… Goddess, yes! I… I wanna do it, P-PLEASE!”

“Oh, alright then, you disgusting little piggy!” Sombra brought his hooves back down for a moment, mostly so he could admire Shining’s pathetic state behind his rigidly standing cock. “As your King, I’m ordering you to show just how much of a paypig you are! NOW!!~”

“Aaaahhhh!!~” With another hungry moan, Shining Armor dropped down so his chin was touching the floor. With his backside raised, the camera got a clear shot of his twitching cock swinging back and forth while he barked out obediently: “O-OINK!! OINK, OINK, OINK, OINK!!”

“Aaaaahhhhhh…” Sombra let out a long, satisfied hiss that made his forked tongue flick out between his fangs. He gave several swipes of Shining’s credit card through the machine, each one depositing another five hundred bits without hesitance or shame. Shining paused his oinking long enough to moan when he heard those rapid beeps. Without even thinking, he reached down with a hoof so he could tug at his stallionhood before he resumed.

“O-OINK! OINK!”

A couple more swipes and beeps could be heard over Sombra’s menacing groan, while Shining’s credit card debt went up another thousand bits. “MORE, you pathetic little pervert!!~”

“OINKOINKOINKOINK!!!” Shining had no idea how much was even left on the card, but he kept oinking like a broken child’s toy as he jerked himself off shamefully. Sombra gave another four swipes to the card, gifting himself another two thousand on Shining’s behalf. He sighed deeply once more, while the fetlocks of his hoof became matted with the precum oozing down his cock with every stroke. The thick, heady musk wafting off Sombra’s cock was strong enough for Shining to smell while he was still bowing at his hooves. Each breath he took made his fur stand on end, and he couldn’t stop moaning to himself while touching himself like a pervert. “AaaAAAaaahhh!!~ Mnnnghhh… O-OINK OINK OINK!!!”

Sombra gave another couple swipes to the credit card, which made Shining groan like a bitch each time it beeped. However, when Sombra tried swiping a third time, he was met with a different noise from the scanner.

‘BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!’

Sombra and Shining both stared over at the scanner on the armrest, which was now flashing a red light in the middle. Sombra leaned in to inspect the problem, while Shining shuddered with a deep blush of realization. “Oooooohhhh…” The King slowly turned back towards Shining with his wicked smile unchanged, before turning the scanner so Shining could see the error message on screen. “Won’t you look at that, Mister Armor? It seems that you have Insufficient Funds~”

Shining was still tugging his little member when he moaned at the message plastered clear as day on the electronic screen. He closed his eyes to take a deep breath, before blurting out mindlessly, “T… T-Try a smaller amount, Sir!”

“Ooh, excellent idea!” Sombra tried swiping the card with a hundred bit charge instead, which thankfully went through with a simple beep. However, he wasn’t able to swipe a second time before another error message popped up. “Ooh boy… It seems you have less than a hundred left on this card. I guess I have to charge by the individual bit…”

Considering how much was previously on that card, Shining Armor was stunned by how quickly Sombra managed to squeeze most it out without any effort. But at the same time, the Prince could only watch with his drooling muzzle agape as Sombra kept swiping the card over and over. Each beep deposited another individual bit, not that Sombra seemed to mind the additional effort to get himself paid. He didn’t even have to look at the machine as he kept scanning the card repeatedly; instead, he stared down at Shining and grinned more evilly. “Thaaaaaat’s right… Keep stroking that puny little thing you call a cock. I’m willing to bet this gets you off better than your own wife~”

“Aaaaaahhhh!” He clenched his eyes shut as he groaned guiltily, both from the mockery of his member and that sorta-false claim regarding Cadance. Even though he wasn’t willing to confirm either detail as being true, he was too lost in pleasure to say much while he jerked himself furiously. He kept hearing that credit card being scanned through the device, draining every bit to leave him with nothing but a mountain of debt. He wasn’t sure how many times Sombra had to swipe his card, but Shining was very close to edging himself by the time he heard those beeps once more:

‘BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!’

“Aaaaahhhhh, now it’s empty~” Sombra tossed the credit card like it was a piece of garbage, hitting Shining’s face and pausing his shameful stroke-session. Shining reopened his eyes to look down at the card, which turned out to be the one with a twelve thousand bit limit. His muzzle hung agape for a moment as he stared at the now useless piece of plastic in awe. Meanwhile, Sombra took the other credit card which was likely over half-drained already. But instead of letting his little bitch oink some more, Sombra pulled his hooves back up and commanded, “Now get back to licking your King’s hooves! If you want me to drain your other credit card, I expect you to earn it!”

Shining pulled his head back up without hesitation, and grabbed hold of Sombra’s ankles with both hooves while shouting, “T-Thank you, my King!~”

Sombra grinned approvingly and swiped the remaining card with a simple beep. “Three hundred for knowing your place~”

“Aaaaahhhh~” His elated moan was cut off when he got back to licking. Shining closed his eyes as he slobbered all over those hooves, almost as if he had completely forgotten he was being recorded on camera. Much like before, every hungry drag of his tongue across the smooth pucks of keratin rewarded Sombra with another hundred bits from the card. The King and his bitch were both stroking themselves as the mood grew hotter, and the price for Shining’s indulgences became more expensive. He even swirled his tongue across both of Sombra’s hooves after pushing them together, doubling the surface area and adding to the titillation his King was experiencing.

“OooooOOOOHHHH!!~” Sombra leaned back in his seat while Shining was devouring his hooves, his eyes tightly clenched in tantalizing pleasure. He had to let go of his cock to keep from shooting his load too soon, but it was still throbbing hard and spasming as it towered between his writhing legs. Shining was still stroking himself profusely, as he was too enamored with the taste of his King’s hooves to notice how pent up Sombra was getting. Given how deeply he was moaning above Shining’s head, it was surprising that Sombra was still able to swipe his credit card and add charge after charge alongside those licks. Of course, Sombra was still grinning wide when he peered down at him with a half-lidded, but still malicious gaze. “Nnnnnffff… Ohhhhh, Shining! You… Y-You sure know how to show your true place where it matters…”

All that Shining gave in response was a shaky moan, while still slathering his tongue across both of Sombra’s hooves like the little bitch he was. He knew that Sombra was going to max out his credit card sooner than later, but the thought of him doing that was far too tantalizing to make him stop. Not to mention, since Sombra already ran through his first credit card without pause, Shining was almost eager to have him do it again. Even though his tongue wasn’t breaking away, and continuously lapping across both pucks to leave Sombra’s legs tensed, Shining’s ears twitched when he heard the constant swiping and beeps of the scanner draining his balance away. It was undoubtedly one of the most lowly things Shining Armor could’ve imagined doing, especially for a villain as treacherous and manipulative as King Sombra; however, hearing his enamored moans between the countless transactions was more than enough to keep him going obediently.

“Nnnnnnffffffff~” Sombra wasn’t even timing his swipes with Shining’s tongue anymore, since he was basically making out with the King’s hooves like a teenager on his first date. Because of that, Sombra cleared his throat while trying not to cum prematurely. Despite his cock throbbing hard enough to nearly have its own pulse, he refrained from touching himself when he caught his bitch’s attention. “S-Shining! Mnnnnghhh… G… G-Get your muzzle up here! NOW!!”

“Huuuhhhhh?~” Shining still had his tongue sliding up one of Sombra’s hooves when he paused his efforts, staring up at his King with a lustfully half-lidded gaze. If it wasn’t for that massive cock standing erect between them, he likely would’ve been able to see how riled-up and blushy Sombra’s face had gotten. Of course, as soon as his eyes made contact with that thick, meaty scepter standing untouched, his head pulled away from Sombra’s hooves slowly. His muzzle remained wide-open when he crawled up from the floor, and he let go of his own cock as his attention went solely towards Sombra’s. Due to how much precum was coating the King’s veiny shaft, as well as over the entirety of his crowned and flaring cockhead, Shining was already drooling with every breath of the potent musk that he inhaled through his open maw.

“Mmmmmmm…” Sombra was grinning wide when he saw his “Prince’s” hungry stare on his cock, which prompted him to set the credit card scanner to the appropriate number to ensure a full draining. Shining could hear the clacks of the device well enough to make his ears twitch, but his eyes remained transfixed on that cock overshadowing his face. His hooves rested atop Sombra’s thighs, and he got himself in position while the camera got a perfect shot of the two together. Sombra held the credit card right over the scanner, and said with a lustful growl, “Drain your King’s balls, and I’ll drain your second card in full~”

Shining didn’t even hesitate as he moaned out rapturously, and lunged in muzzle-first. His lips wrapped tightly around the King’s plump cockhead, nearly dislodging his jaw due to how thick and girthy the appendage was. Nevertheless, the Prince persevered as he pushed down as hard as he could, and shoved the entirety of Sombra’s head into his muzzle. Sombra immediately moaned out with his eyes clenched shut, and used his free hoof to cling to the back of Shining’s mane. Meanwhile, the hoof holding Shining’s credit card went to work in an instant, repeatedly swiping it through the scanner to make it beep like a cash register on Black Friday.

‘BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!’

“Mmmmmnnnfffffff…” As he sucked on his King’s cock like a common harlot, Shining Armor groaned around the girth of that meaty shaft as he heard those beeps ringing right beside his head. He had no idea how much money was being drained with each transaction, but it was doubtful he cared in the slightest. The ripe flavor of Sombra’s musk and creamy precum was more than enough to make his heart race, and his own cock to spurt thick strands of pre that littered the ground between them. His eyes were clenched shut, and his blush was as deep as it could be as he sucked Sombra off without pause. As far as he was concerned, every bit that Sombra was taking from his accounts was rightfully his by that point.

“Aaaahhhh!!~” Even while swiping Shining’s card furiously, intentionally making it the smallest amount to ensure that every bit was drained, his hips were reeling up from his seat so he could shove his cock deeper down that tight muzzle. Shining’s cocksucking skills were surprisingly decent, leaving Sombra’s drool-coated hooves curling up as they reeled off the floor in titillation. Sombra’s whole body was tensed up greatly, but he didn’t let up on the bitch’s mane as he pushed him further down his throbbing shaft. “Mnnnnnghhhhh!!! Yeah, take it!! Aaaaahhhhh… Worship your King!!!~”

‘BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!’

Shining Armor tried his best to bob his head up and down that intimidating shaft, despite how thick and unwieldy it was inside of his drooling muzzle. The cockhead was plump enough to completely clog the Prince’s throat, with the crowned ridges grinding against every inch of his sensitive gullet. Every drop of Sombra’s load was gushing down his throat, while tears began to bulb at the corners of Shining’s eyes from his inability to breathe. He could tell that Sombra was getting close, since every throb of his shaft was intensifying between his slutty lips. But when it came to who was going to empty out first, Shining’s entire body convulsed when he heard his own limits being reached:

‘BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEE--BEEP BEEP BEEP!’

“AAAAAHHHHHH!!!” Sombra could hear the muffled groan Shining belted out around his shaft, as well as the intense tightness that constricted his cock the instant his scanner reached ‘Insufficient Funds’ on the second card. Shining Armor couldn’t contain himself, as his raging erection finally met its match with the prospect of both his credit cards maxing out for his King. Without even needing to touch himself, Shining’s eyes rolled back as his hind-legs tensed up greatly, and his cock twitched hard with every rope of cum that erupted out. His orgasm was one of the most intense he had ever felt, and he felt like he was hit by a cattle prod from how harshly it struck his nerves in a flowing wave of intensity. His lips wrapped as tightly as they could around Sombra’s shaft, but a shivering whimper could still be heard through his nostrils as he came all over the floor.

Luckily for Sombra, who was reaching his peak by the time he glanced over at the corner, the camera recording them got a perfect shot of Shining shooting his load for his King.

“NNNNGHHHHH!!!” Sombra’s hips reeled up from the chair, and he tossed that now-useless card aside so he could grab hold of Shining’s head tightly. With a strenuous push, Shining’s eyes shot open when he felt that massive cock stuffing more of his throat. The constriction and suffocation were nearly too overwhelming for even a Prince like himself to handle; but even with the tears streaming down his face, his eyes rolled back in perverted bliss when he felt those distinct throbs of Sombra’s cock making proper use of his gullet. “AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!~”

Even with the Crystal Empire’s soundproof architecture and skeleton crew, it was nothing short of a miracle that nopony heard the deep and ravenous roar that shook the walls of the library with Sombra’s orgasm. The King had a death-grip on Shining’s head, while multiple ropes of his thick and creamy load shot directly into the Prince’s stomach. Shining was squirming from the intensity of his King’s loads flooding him without warning, especially when his stomach began to swell out from the sheer volume that was unloaded. Due to how long he had gone without breathing, every second felt like a minute spent latched around Sombra’s girthy cock; luckily for the little bitch, just as he was about to see spots from the corners of his eyes, Sombra grabbed hold of his shoulders and yanked him off with a wet pop.

“NNNNGHHHH!!!~” Sombra pushed him off the chair, causing Shining to stumble right atop the puddle of cum he had left on the floor. The King sprawled back in his seat with sweat beading his brow, and he panted heavily like he just endured a strenuous workout. Shining was breathing heavily as well, while his wallet and credit cards laid beside him in the aftermath of his financially straining session. It was difficult enough for him to keep his eyes open, let alone process the ramifications of what he just did with the villain above him. But alas, Shining Armor still shivered antsy when he heard his King’s deep and satisfied tone of voice. “Mmmmmmm… Be… Before you leave this room, I expect you to clean up your mess for the camera…”

Shining nodded his head tiredly, already having a good idea how Sombra would want such a task to be performed. As soon as he lifted his head to scan around the room, his guess was basically confirmed when he saw no cleaning materials or tools around the enclosed space. Not to mention, Sombra was grinning down at him excitedly while splayed in his seat. As soon as the King lifted his hooves out of the way, Shining mustered up all his strength to get back on all fours, before bringing his head down with his eyes closed. “Aaaaaaaahhhhh…”

Without even needing to be ordered, the “Prince” kept Sombra smiling evilly when he began to lick up the thick puddle of cum he had left on the floor. The camera kept rolling for several minutes, recording every second Shining spent cleaning up his mess with tentative swallows. His muzzle could be seen grimacing the longer he spent licking up his own cum, since the crystal floors made them ice-cold less than a few seconds after he started. Nevertheless, he knew he couldn’t stop when Sombra had just recorded a mountain’s worth of blackmail to use against him.

“Theeeerrrreeee you go… Lick it allllll up like the worthless pup you are~” Sombra may have been fully spent, but he still teased his flaccid sheath at the sight of Shining Armor’s mindless compliance. He shuddered when he stared back down at the credit cards he wasted in Shining’s name, which were left completely unnoticed by the cum-licking bitch on the floor. Of course, as soon as Shining was about to finish his muzzle-cringing task in full, Sombra cleared his throat and ordered, “Oh, and when you finish that task, I’m ordering you to dispose of those cards I used.”

Shining looked up at him tiredly, but he complied with a nod before lapping up the last few drops from the floor. He trembled a little when he finally relit his horn, and held up the two cards he begged Sombra to empty out. He could only imagine how badly the statements for both cards would look next month, let alone how difficult it’d be to hide those expenses from Cadance. But alas, the Prince only needed a moment to breathe out before staring back at Sombra’s menacing grin.

“Toss them in the fireplace,” he commanded with a hoof pointed at the roaring fire behind Shining. “NOW~”

Shining closed his eyes with a soft exhale, but he complied as his magic floated both credit cards towards the fireplace. The useless hunks of plastic fell atop the logs inside, and ignited in unnaturally green plumes of flame for a moment before melting against the charred wood. Shining had to look away from those cards, already accepting them as lost causes after Sombra drained them entirely. When he turned back to his King, he saw him motion his head towards the door so he could leave. “Go.”

“Th… Thank you, my King…” Shining bowed his head with a heavy blush, his muzzle clenched in trepidation by how naturally he was able to say that. Sombra grinned a bit wider, and watched as his “Prince” began to leave in silence. Shining lit up his horn as he walked around Sombra’s chair, and he picked up his wallet from the freshly-licked floor. But just as he was about to open the door, he froze when he heard his King state coldly:

“Leave that wallet, Shining Armor. It’s mine now~”

Shining breathed out shakily, but he still had the slightest hint of a guilty smile as he nodded to himself. He floated the wallet towards him, placing it atop the armrest of the chair. “T-Thank you again, Sir…” Without any complaint, Shining Armor exited the library without his wallet, checkbook, or even his bank card on him. But even after being basically robbed by the former villain, he seemed to look shamefully content as he walked down the hallway by himself in the dark.

“Aaaaahhhhh…” King Sombra settled comfortably in his chair, and picked up the wallet he just snatched from his little bitch. Without an ounce of shame, he tossed it into the fireplace with the now-destroyed credit cards. As the wallet went up in flames, ruining all the pictures and forms of identification Shining Armor once owned, Sombra paid no heed to them as he held up the bank card with his hooves. After taking a moment to examine the personal details of the card, Sombra peered back at the camera still recording him. “Oh, you better believe me, Princesses… I’ve only just started~”