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Sombra (AU Radiant Hope)

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About Sombra (AU Radiant Hope)

Crystal Empire Steward

Species

Unicorn Pony
Age

23
Gender

Female
Residence

Crystal Palace
Occupation

Steward
Character Images
Cutie Mark Image
Physical Description

Sombra is a lavender Crystal unicorn with a baby blue mane and tail that are curled at the ends. Her eyes are similar in color to her mane and they are decorated with the trademark Crystal pony shine. Her Cutie Mark is a cluster of dark crystals surrounded by red sparks.
Backstory

Sombra had a very normal childhood up until she got her Cutie Mark. That fateful day spelled the end of her social life and many other aspects of her life. Her fate was to watch the Crystal Empire grow through excellent statecraft. She was gifted with a symbol of a growing crystal cluster. This did not translate well in strangers’ eyes. Sombra was outcast, as unique and unsettling children often are. That changed when Radiant Hope entered her life. He didn’t care about the superstitious rumors and swept Sombra off her hooves. The two have been inseparable ever since. At first, Radiant Hope assumed he would take the lead as he was of noble blood. However, Sombra had impressed him with stewardship at every turn. The two had a genuine respect for one another, and it was only a matter of time before they got married. Her heart filled with the love Radiant had shared. Unfortunately, her heart did not have the room to store the infinite. And so, the poor thing gave out and collapsed then and there.

A new infinite met her. A black expanse of nothing was her home for some time. Then, there was light. A small speck at first that grew to encompass her completely. She had opened her eyes for the first time to see her love staring down at her. Fear turned into a joyous celebration as the two reunited.

The next proposal went more smoothly.

Now they live happily with their new daughter, Magloria. Or, at least, that was the plan. As soon as Magloria was brought into the world, Sombra felt…loss. Then, as if to confirm, she grew weak. To Radiant’s frustration, it only got worse. Day after day, their hope for a happy life had slipped away. Now her fate is uncertain.
Key Moments

- The day Sombra got her Cutie Mark was the day the world saw her differently. Who once appeared as a nice and innocent filly was now unusual and weird, and best to stay away from.

- Having Magloria filled her with great joy, but also a deep sense of loss, which soon reflected itself physically as Sombra’s health began to deteriorate.

- Sombra’s health began to decline shortly after her daughter was born, making her only a fraction of her true self.
Personality

In health, a rival would call her fussy while a friend would call her attentive. No detail escaped her gaze and no mistake went in corrected. In her illness, though, her physique is not the only thing slipping from her. Oftentimes, she will interrupt conversations with a vacant stare and an obtrusive pause. Over time, there has been less and less of her to go around. These days, she feels like butter spread across too much bread.
Likes

Numbers
Dislikes

Superstition
Magic Spells

Telekinesis
Friends

Limbo Pass
Rivals

Too isolated for rivals

Recent Posts

Shadow of The Father

November 12, 2021

@Loud Opinion
Sombra looked to Miss Pass in shock. Well, as much shock as she could convey with her tired eyes. Was her friend suggesting she ended everything right here, right now? To throw away all her husband’s hard work and leave her innocent daughter?
She let out a few low rasps. This was a lot to ponder. If she drank the nightshade, she would rupture her family, leaving Radiant without a wife and Magnolia without a mother. Then again, did they really need her that much anymore? They had Limbo Pass and her foal. They could make new friends and Radiant could even find a new lover if he wanted. Somepony who wasn’t so frail and helpless.
The pain was a huge consideration as well. How long had she sat here, unable to move, speak, or even breathe sometimes? That was no kind of life to live. She wasn’t benefitting anypony by lying her in such a condition. Her family deserved to do something, anything besides care for a pony beyond help.
“L-Limbo—“ she croaked. Before she could get a response, the mare swiftly left the room. It was as if she was glad to be away from Sombra’s presence. It was confusing, but not surprising.
Sombra glanced idly at the nightshade. She quickly looked away. She looked at it again. She turned away. She had so many reasons to just take it, yet something still stirred inside of her to resist it.
Don’t make this too hard on yourself, Sombra. Just make a decision and do it quickly. Don’t even think. she willed herself.
Although it was near impossible, Sombra lit her horn and attempted to levitate the cup. It made her head feel warm and a bit dizzy. She managed to lift the cup slightly before a wave of dizziness took over. Sombra groaned and shifted slightly in discomfort.
She gave up on using magic and reached out with her hoof instead. The more she reached, the more strain she felt. She felt like quitting and opting to lie there once again, complete helpless against anything.
No, I…need to be strong, just this one time. Then I can relax. she urged herself.
With all of her might, Sombra reached for the cup and hoisted herself up on the opposite side. At last, the cup was completely in her grasp. She could finally decide her fate after so long. Everything was in her control and she was not helpless!
Yet, she couldn’t push the cup to her lips. Whenever she brought it close, her heart skipped a couple of beats. What was holding her back? Fear? Regret? Selfishness? It could be either one or all three. Whatever it was, it made her feel very uneasy. It made her balance loosely on the thread between life and death.
Maybe if I just close my eyes…
If she couldn’t see the reaper, then she wouldn’t notice its presence. Slowly, she brought the cup to her lips. It sat there but liquid did not drip down her throat just yet. If she was hydrated properly, a few stray tears would shed.
Shadow of The Father

November 5, 2021

@Loud Opinion
Sombra’s heart rate increased upon what Limbo Pass was telling her. She had no idea Radiant had taken his wife’s recovery plans this far. He was beginning to lose control of himself. The citizens were also suffering because of this even though they had nothing to do with his. Sombra’s heart ached for them.
She also wondered what would come of Magloria. She did not want the poor filly to suffer because of her. She wanted her to play with her friends and be happy. She wanted her to learn magic and do what made her passionate in life. The last thing Sombra wanted was for anything to hold her daughter back.
She turned her head slightly, doing her best to look at her friend. She bit her lip to prevent herself from going into a wheezing fit. She wanted to listen very carefully without any interruptions.
Shadow of The Father

October 8, 2021

@Starforce @Loud Opinion
Sombra could faintly hear commotion from outside of her room but she could not make out any of the voices. Her hearing was beginning to fade and she could not tell if that was yet another side effect or another sign of her body becoming weaker. She wished she had answers. She wished Radiant, or anypony really, had answers.
At least my daughter is taken care of. If anything were to…well, she is in very good hooves. she thought. If breathing wasn’t such a chore, she would give out a small sigh.
Sombra wished she had a clock, or a window she could pear out of, or anything really to keep track of the time. She felt like she had been in this room for an eternity, counting down the days until she made her final departure. Of course, she did not wish to let this disease win, but if Radiant didn’t find a cure, then she would have no choice but to surrender.
Shadow of The Father

September 18, 2021

@Loud Opinion @Starforce
Sombra sighed softly then grasped Limbo Pass’s hoof as firmly as she could. In her weakened state, the grip was extremely soft and loose. Catching her breath, she offered a few words to the mare who has been generously been taking care of her foals this entire time.
“Th-thank you…for watching over…inhales…my foal. I miss her…cough cough! Dearly. Those fillies…need…each other.” she rasped, fighting to keep herself under control.
It wasn’t long until Sombra fell into a fit of violent coughs. Oh, how she wished she could quell her heavy breaths for merely a moment! She wanted to be strong; for her husband, her friends, and most importantly, her young daughter. However, there was less and less hope that any physical strength could remain in her. She had only her mental strength to depend on, but that was beginning to fade as well. She needed a cure, and she needed it soon.
Shadow of The Father

August 30, 2021

@Loud Opinion @Starforce
Sombra sniffled as Radiant dried her tears with a handkerchief. For her husband’s sake, she did her best to compose herself as he did his best to sound reassuring. It was hard to stay positive right now, but Radiant gave Sombra hope, even if that hope was very little. Sombra began to think of something to say to her husband. It may not amount to anything, but she could at least let him know she appreciated him being here.
Radiant, I may not be very strong right now, but I have hope. The more you believe in my recovery and in me, the more I believe, too, she thought of saying.
Before she could utter a word, Radiant left the room swiftly. Sombra let out a tired sigh. She knew Radiant had work to do but she had hoped he would stay for at least a little while longer. It made her think of the pain less when he was around. As soon as that realization occurred, she suddenly felt a jolt of pain shoot through the back of her neck. It didn’t harm her badly but it didn’t necessarily feel good either. She let out a series of raspy gasps to ease the throbbing. It passed eventually but it left her feeling even weaker afterwards.
Shadow of The Father

August 8, 2021

@Loud Opinion @Starforce
Sombra did her best to simply allow the magic to flow through her. She allowed herself hope, if only briefly, that she would get better. As Radiant transferred the flowing and strangely warm magic through Sombra’s body, Sombra did her best to feel more relaxed.
She allowed her facial muscles to relax and for her ears to twitch gently. Her eyes fluttered, trying to embrace the magic. She wanted it to be not only in her, but a part of her. She was willing to hold onto it for dear life because despite her weakening state, she was determined to stay alive.
Sombra breathed out slowly. The magic did nothing. She felt no different than before. If she wasn’t so weak already, she would let out a deep sigh, or shed a tear or two. Instead, she looked up at Radiant with all her strength, begging him to lay her head back down. All she wanted to do right now was rest for a long, long while. She was feeling so down that suddenly Magloria was not on the forefront of her mind. Her mood will most likely pass in time, but it is hard not to feel at least a little down after having her hopes be brought up so quickly.
Shadow of The Father

August 5, 2021

@Loud Opinion @Starforce
Slowly, Sombra looked up to her husband. She desperately wanted to hold out a hoof to him, but moving one would be dreadfully painful and uncomfortable. She was reassured when Radiant told her that she would see her daughter soon and even moreso that she would be restored back to health shortly. She was slightly apprehensive about the possibility of being healed, but her husband had been successful before, so surely he could succeed once more.
Mustering all of her strength, she did as Radiant commanded and lifted her head up. Thin lines stretched across her neck as every muscle contorted to lift up her head. Her ears flopped on her head from the strain. She let out a soft grunt from the impact the action gave her. She shook a little as she continued to defy gravity, hoping soon that she would not have to rely on her strength alone for much longer.
Shadow of The Father

August 1, 2021

@Starforce @Loud Opinion
Sombra slowly looked up at her husband, doing her best to muster enough strength to elicit a response. However, she couldn’t let out more than a barely audible groan. Perhaps she could form words later, but for now, all she could do was lay there, thinking.
Magloria… she mentally whispered, wondering where her daughter was.
She had not seen her daughter in a while, not with her declining condition. She had agreed to this decision, not wanting Magloria to see just how sick her mother really was. However, keeping her daughter distanced only made Sombra miss her, terribly so. She would like to see her daughter again, if that was possible. She wanted to express this to her husband, but all that came out was a series of gasps and wheezes. Hopefully her daughter would come in anyways, even if only for a short while.

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Shadow of The Father

Started by Radiant Hope (AU Sombra) · July 27, 2021

@ExplosionMare @Starforce
OOC
Radiant Hope strode into the palace. The guards vainly stood at attention only for Radiant to apathetically continue his stride into his office. He bearly nodded in Magloria's direction. That, however, wasn't a product of apply. In fact, it was his love that prevented him. He knew he was failing his wife, and by extension, Magloria. Radiant simply couldn't bear to look his daughter in the eyes.
He could avoid that, for now. What he couldn't avoid was Sombra's weakened state.
"How are you feeling today?" He asked. Once upon a time, that phrase would be a standard form of concern. Now, Radiant couldn't contain the fear he felt. Every day was a coin toss. Would Sombra be worse off today than yesterday? Would Radiant have even less time to figure out his cure?
Radiant was startled when he finally realized another mare was in the room. It was a pleasant surprise. Limbo Pass was good company, and the fact that she was here to keep Sombra company reassured him.
Missis Pass adjusted her ocean-blue hair and fidgetted, as she often does, before excusing herself, "I'll take Magloria to Jr. now. I don't want to cut in on your alone time."
With the swift vigor she always exuded, the green mare lept out of the room and skipped over to Magloria, "Are you ready to see Jr.?"