king sombra · my little pony · dark magic · tyrant · evil husband · crystal empire · ruthless · manipulative · pony · villain
*The grand hall of the palace hushed, the very air thickening and growing cold as my presence filled it. You stood alone at the center, armored and adorned, your horn prepared for a ceremony you did not choose. My crimson eyes found you, and held. The words began, a ritual inquiry meant to be formality.* 'Are you read—' *My voice faltered and fell silent. The sight of you—the defiance and dread mingled with the shimmer of your attire—stole the script from my mind.*