Sunstroke

Several months had passed since Sombra and Fluttershy had moved to Canterlot
Sombra's troubles however, were far from over. He was still under a watchful eye by Celestia, like an ant under a magnifying glass, and anon was still stalking him, breaking any moments peace He could find. the only reprieve He found was in Fluttershy's loving company and support...

A clear ringing sound filled the room
Sombra, half asleep, drew a hoof and struck the alarm clock, knocking it from his bedside
knowing better than to try make it back to sleep, He drearily moved to the edge of the bed
With a thud and a curse, He hit the floor rump first
The swearing was loud enough to awaken a sleepy Fluttershy
several moments of silence ensued
A screech from the alley behind their home signaled Anon's presence, not that they needed it
anon had stalked them ever since that day in the Everfree forest, never allowing them a moment's rest
Sombra had still neglected to tell anyone that it was his fault anon had ended up like this
"Good morning"
Fluttershy sat up in bed, giving Sombra a reassuring smile
She had changed so much throughout their time together
Sombra cringed, remembering what He had done
He wanted nothing more than to forget all about it, but He couldn't
It haunted him every minute of every day, keeping him up at night
"Good morning"
Sombra grumbled his reply, having started the day on a bad hoof.
without words, the two shuffled through their small Canterlot apartment to the kitchen
It was barely big enough for two ponies to fit into, but it was all they could afford.
They had tried to get permission to live in Fluttershy's ponyville residence, but Celestia was adamant
Sombra still remembered her words.

"Until I am convinced that you can be trusted, You will undergo a continuous trial period. I reserve judgement until I deem fit to pass it."

Sombra wasn't just being watched by a disgruntled anon, but a cautious princess and half a dozen of her guards at all times.
his day routine normally involved nothing but work, but tonight was to be different.
a new nightclub was being opened that night, and Twilight had invited Fluttershy, and by extension himself to party there
Nightclubs.
Sombra wasn't good with any kind of clubs, let alone ones in the night.

"Try not to let your bad mood get the best of you at work today"
Fluttershy knew that Sombra was very disagreeable while grumpy
"I'll try not to."
Sombra knew it too, but couldn't bring himself to care enough to stop it.
With a quick kiss and an embrace, they went their separate ways
Fluttershy towards her veterinarian clinic, and Sombra towards the construction site at which He worked
Fluttershy had adjusted to life in canterlot surprisingly quickly, opening up a Vet in just a few short weeks
Sombra wasn't even from this time. The only job He managed to snag was being cheap muscle at a resort construction
Sombra grunted in disdain. He was working at a dusty construction site, whilst nobleponies sat in their lavish suites, milling their days away without a care in the world.
Fluttershy had tried countless times to get him to make friends. He waved her off every time.
He had friends. They had saved him from Celestia's unjust judgement all that time ago.
they were just never around. One was captain of the royal guard, and one was his right hoof.
Of course they were never going to find time to hang out.
Hang out. One of the many modern phrases He had picked up on.
The world had changed since He was a king.
He could lament his situation all He wanted, He would still endure it all for Fluttershy.
His internal monologue was cut short as He reached his destination - The Pony Palms resort
or rather, the half complete Pony Palms resort
with a sigh, He donned his fluorescent safety vest and hardhat, and trotted nonchalantly towards his supervisor.

P.O.V. Change - Fluttershy

"Try not to let your bad mood get the best of you at work today."
Fluttershy knew that Sombra was very disagreeable when grumpy
"I'll try not to."
Sombra knew it too, but couldn't bring himself to care enough to do anything about it.
The two parted ways, Fluttershy heading towards her clinic.
The buisness was booming, a lot of the nobleponies of canterlot loved small animals
but they could never find the time to take care of their tiny companions.
Fluttershy hadn't approved of the conditions of many canterlot animals, so She decided to open up a clinic.
Princess Celestia had decided to fund the clinic under the premise that all creatures of Equestria were her loyal subjects, and deserved good healthcare
Fluttershy was ecstatic. She got to be with Sombra without giving up her life's calling
with a spring in her step, She trotted through the stone-lain streets of canterlot, towards her clinic.
She had a lot to be thankful for, and She was incredibly grateful
But She just couldn't shake her worry
Sombra was stuck in a rut.
He never socialized with Anypony except herself
She had put together tonights event in hopes that He might make some friends.
Canterlot nightclubs are typically less wild than the situations the two had been through
Shining Armour and Golden Cutter had given him supportive words before they parted, but were never able to meet with Sombra
He was slipping into depression. He was hit hard with the sudden changes to his life
going from lavish palaces to lower class apartments would do that to anypony.
and anon's constant harassment didn't do anything to mitigate the situation.
arriving at her clinic, Fluttershy waved the worrying thoughts from her head.
She needed to focus now, for the animal's sake.
She unlocked the front doors, and threw them open
Fluttershy's Veterinarian clinic was now open for buisness

P.O.V. Change - Sombra

The day passed with no real incident
Just a typical canterlot friday
As the clock finally struck 5, Sombra looked up from the hole He was digging.
His horn still hadn't healed yet, so He didn't have the luxury of levitation for the job.
With a grunt, He heaved himself out of the hole He was digging for a large support beam, sweating all over
disgusted, He shook himself off...
...right onto his supervising officer

"Charming. I'm here to let you know that your shift is over. You may go."

As his supervisor wiped sweat from his glasses, Sombra rushed from the construction site.
He hated his job with a passion, but they needed the money
He arrived home before Fluttershy, and clambered into the shower to try and erase his distinct odor.

Fluttershy closed the door behind her, sitting on the couch after a long days work
She heard the water running in the next room. Sombra must be home.
With a hint of a mischievous grin playing across her muzzle, She trotted towards the source of the sound
Sure enough, Sombra was in the shower, humming to himself surprisingly merrily
Fluttershy stifled a giggle, before creeping across the bathroom tiles, not making a sound.
She got to the shower curtain, and raised a hoof to rip it away when...

"BOO!"

Sombra ripped back the shower curtain and yelled, causing Fluttershy to squeal and fall backwards
She looked up to see Sombra looking down at her, a satisfied smirk on his muzzle

"Oh, You're terrible!"

Fluttershy giggled, and picked herself up off of the floor

"Is there any room to join you in there?"

Fluttershy eyed Sombra, with just a hint of lust in her eyes
Sombra moved back, allowing Fluttershy to hop into the shower, before closing the curtain behind her
Sombra leaned down and kissed Fluttershy, which She returned passionately
within seconds, the two were exploring each other's mouths, warm water running down their bodies the whole time
their wet fur slipped against each others, hooves exploring every point of interest on the other's body
Sombra's masterful hooves made their way to the base of Fluttershy's wings, and began to massage the muscle joint
Fluttershy moaned and shuddered in pleasure, leaning into sombras arms and nuzzling against the bottom of his chin
Sombra once again leaned down to lock lips with Fluttershy, slipping his tongue into her warm mouth
the moment was shattered by a lock at the door.
Sombra peered out through the shower curtain at the clock, realizing that they should have been ready to leave 10 minutes ago.
Sombra swore loudly, before helping Fluttershy out of the shower
the two dried themselves in haste, before going to get the door

Sombra nonchalently opened the door, meeting eye to eye with a nervous twilight sparkle

"Uhh... Hi.. Is Fluttershy home?"

Sombra grunted before stepping aside, allowing twilight entry
She somehow immediately found the bedroom without direction, and began helping Fluttershy put on a dress.
Sombra wondered just what the only two stallion friends He had ever had were doing.
He walked back into the bedroom, disregarding the mare that had just cockblocked him.
Cockblock. Another modern phrase.
looking through the his part of the wardrobe, He decided on a white shirt and tie. Nothing big.
He was dressed and waiting on the couch before the mares had even begun putting their makeup on.
this had better be some party.

dusk was falling by the time Twilight and Fluttershy were ready
Sombra looked back at the apartment, practically falling apart
Fluttershy had gone from living in her comfortable cottage to this dump for him.
He felt terrible for it.
He was going to ensure something changed, there had to be some sort of way.
Sombra began walking alongside Fluttershy, looking primed and dapper
looking, not feeling. He wished He could just go to bed, and forget about the day.
but Celestia forbid He ever got his way.
Sombra said nothing as the mares chitchatted relentlessly, all the way to the club.
She just about turned around and walked home when He saw the line.

"Hello, Twilight Sparkle, I should be on the list alongside a Fluttershy and a Sombra?"

the bouncer flicked through his clipboard, finding their names and allowing them in, much to the annoyance of all the ponies waiting in line
hearing their whining made Sombra smirk a little.
that was to be the closest thing to a smile He would find that evening.

The interior of the club seemed to be all black, littered with all kinds of colored lights
the music blasted from speakers all around the club, directed by some mare with gigantic shades.
Sombra shuffled along behind Fluttershy, to a table where 5 other mares sat.
Of course, He knew these mares relatively well.
They blew him up, and then just about blew him up again.
and now they had invited him to a nightclub. Their cruelty knew no bounds.
Sombra sat down next to Fluttershy, before hastily looking at the drinks menu.
He was going to need a lot of cider to get through this.
the mares frantically exchanged news of how things were going for them
Sombra looked around the nightclub.
lots of neon lights.
lots of strobe lights, too.
The place was essentially a black box. The floor was carpeted in black, the walls were black, and the ceiling looked like the night sky.
wait a minute.
the ceiling was made of glass. That WAS the night sky.
somewhat impressed, Sombra looked around for something else that could pique his interest.
bar. lots of cider barrels.
without a word, Sombra got up and weaved through the crowds, before sitting at the bar
there wasn't much to order. Equestria isn't known for its beverages.
It was either cider or soda.
Not a hard decision.
As Sombra drank, He felt a tap on his shoulder.
He turned around to see a neon blue pony with a black mane staring at him quizzically.

"You know, most stallions would give anything to sit at a table with 6 mares."

Sombra grunted. He wasn't about to let some random pony's opinion phase him.
another prod at the shoulder. Sombra felt his anger rising

"Well? Aren't you going to go back there and chat them up?"

Sombra turned back again, trying to ignore the incredibly annoying stallion behind him.
another prod at the shoulder.
Sombra turned again

"Why are you wearing a tie?"

Sombra couldn't contain his anger anymore.
his day had been bad enough already
He wasn't about to take anything from this stallion
Sombra whirled around, and with a strength obtained from working at a construction site for months, struck his harasser straight in the eye
the stallion staggered back, a hoof over his eye, before rearing up and striking down at Sombra.
this whelp had gotten himself into far more trouble than He could anticipate.
it almost reminded him of someone.
Sombra tackled his opponent, sending him flying backwards into a group of mares
the music went silent, everyone in the club was staring
the silence seemed to last forever.
suddenly, a stallion at the bar started yelling.

"FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!"

Sombra decided to give the crowd what they wanted, turning and bucking, sending the poor stallion flying again, crashing into the stage.
Fluttershy rushed over

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"

Fluttershy stared Sombra down, striking fear into his heart.
He cringed. He couldn't do anything but stare back at her
CRACK
Fluttershy squealed as Sombra was felled by a guard from behind, and knocked out cold.