The Twisted Music Box

Chapters

The First Test
The Frenzied Euphorie
Running Stream's Capture
Running Stream's Torment
A Closer Look
Setting Up

The First Test

The sounds of explosions, of panic. The smell of blood, and something worse filling the air. A painful drumming in my ears, my head feeling like it split. These things, and more whirled through my mind.

How long, have I been asleep?...

Opening my eyes slowly, I feel the dull pounding in my skull, my eyes aching and my hoofs hurting. I try to get up, but I feel a tense pain in my right forehoof. Flinching, I immediately look at my hoof, my eyes widening as I see a long, crooked cut along my hoof. It is coated in blood, the red liquid staining my hoof and the floor. Gingerly, I test it out, trying to balance on my wounded hoof. It holds, but with a sharp pain I give up putting pressure on it. My wound has long since healed, so I instead focus on my surroundings. Shaking my head clear of the dust in my mind, I see that I seem to be in a stone house, the walls made of a light tan rock. Blinking my eyes as I adjust to the darkness, I can make out a single window, above me. It reveals a dark, star ridden sky, the moon right above me. It also reveals to me, that I am in a cage.

Unsteadily thanks to my wounded hoof, I try standing on three legs, trying to take in the dark surroundings. From what I see, I am in a sort of large dome sunk into the ground, with a cage on the top of the dome to keep me in. In front of me is five doors, each with their own symbol. A Horseshoe, A Tree, A Moon inside of a Star, A Lightning Bolt with Wings, and a Jester Hat with a Smile. My eyes widen, looking at each of these doors, a sense of unease filling me.

Holding my head, I try to remember what happened before I blacked out. Not only that, but who I am.. I try to remember my name, but nothing comes up. All I know is that I am an earth stallion, just going into adulthood, and I did not have my cutie mark. Slowly, my mind begins to fill with images. Of me, in a place called Sunny Hills. I was.. Helping my mother as we tried to cross the border into New Ponyville, with a caravan of other earth ponies. Why couldn't I remember their faces? Sitting on my flank, my left hoof under my chin, I tried to remember more.

We were about to cross the border, when.. Something, rose through the sky. I remember someone shouting something about an "Airship", and suddenly there was shouting and firing. I remember my mother telling me to run, while several ponies began to run towards us from the direction of New Ponyville wearing armor. I remember hearing something explode near me, and seeing some freakish thing coming out of one of our caravans. It.. It was horrible.. Like from a nightmare. A strange box on mechanical legs with this sick, horrible worm coming from the box. I remember it smiling at me, and..

I stopped my musings as I felt a smile coming to my face. Wait, why was I smiling? Shaking my head, I returned to my memories. After the Grinning Worm smiled at me, I remember several ponies leap off the Airship using ropes, and fighting the other ponies. The ones who came from New Ponyville rushed into us, attacking both the ponies from the airship and these Grinning Worms that were popping up from the caravans.

" Wait.." I mumble, my voice quiet." Were we trying to smuggle those.. Things, into New Ponyville?"

" Who knows? I believe so, considering many of those others were of the Cult." answered a voice from the darkness, startling me. I turn around, looking above me towards where the voice came from. Lanterns were suddenly lit all around me, blinding me. Some laughter was heard while my eyes adjusted to the light. Looking above me, I saw that I was indeed in some kind of arena, surrounded by a large, tough looking cage. Around me were several seats and chairs and benches. It looked like I was in a mini gladiator arena/bar, and sitting in a kinda throne surrounded by a few other ponies, was a rather intimidating looking unicorn.

He had a dark green coat, with fiery red hair. He also had a rather impressive goatee and mane eloquently combed into a style that, with his rimed hat with a single feather, reminded me kinda of a pirate. He wore a dark vest with many pockets, and had two curved blades at his sides. Looking at his side, I saw his cutie mark was of three things. A golden pirate ship, two crossed swords, and a male and female sex symbal intertwining. It was then I was drawn to his eyes.

My heart nearly stopped when I saw his eyes. One eye was a vibrant, almost glowing yellow that burned with intensity. The other eye, was a gentle pink. For some reason, looking into the pink eye made me feel like he was observing me like one does a cute filly. I immediately felt embarrassed and nervous, crossing my legs reflexively.

The pony laughed, some of the others around him laughing as well.

" Don't take my gaze to heart lad, although I do like what I see." He chuckled, watching me blush.

" Who.. Who are you?" I asked, trying to recover from the unneeded flirt.

" I am known by many names." He replied, sitting up and smiling." Those I fight, know me as the Crimson Blade. Those I work for, know me as a the leader of the Blood Lust Ponies of Fortune. To those in the District of Delights, I am the Emerald Lover." The other Ponies of Fortune laughed, a Sapphire Siren giggling.

" But for my true name.. Call me, Regal Charmer." Regal Charmer stated, his crew stomping their hooves and hooting. I bite my lip, some memories of my past resurfacing. Regal Charmer was a very bloodthirsty, very sexual pony pirate. If I was in his clutches, I was fucked.. Probably in more then one way.

" So, now you are probably wondering why you are here." Regal Charmer spoke, catching my attention." Well, my mates here caught you, and a few other deserters under order of House WhiteGold. The fact you were mostly Cultists was a suprise, but easily dealt with." He glanced at his right blade, before continuing.

" Lady Rarity didn't need every deserter, so we kept a few for ourselves to, test a few things out." For some reason my heart begins to speed up and my eyes widen as he says these last few words.

" Test, out what?" I ask, worried for the answer. Smiling a sinister smile, Regal Charmer pressed a button on the right side of his throne. Out of the floor inside the cage with me, comes a strange music box. It seems familiar, but also different. I feel a weird sense of ease around it, then I noticed a special attachment connected to the crank.

" This," spoke Regal Charmer, drawing my attention.", Is a Macabre Music Machine. A toy of the Cult of Laughter. Me and my men captured this little gift on an earlier raid. After a bit of tweaking, some studying, and a little torture or two, we found out how to play it effectively, using its multiple effects to our will.

" We even managed to make a special type of enchantment that repels the magic of this music box, though the enchantment can only be used to enchant chains and cages so far."

I uneasily look at the cage I am currently trapped in, and Regal laughs.

" Exactly. Anything inside that cage is affected by the Macabre Music Box, while us outside are safe. In addition, we can make it so that the musical effect lasts and hone it, so that it can affect a mass of ponies or a single pony and everywhere in between. Unfortunately, this process is only usable in areas where the Cult has a good grip. Like, say," He spreads his arms open, obviously referring to where we were now.", Baltimare.

" Now, I intend to make a little addition to the District of Desires. A mixture, between a fighting arena, betting hall, and brothel." At his last word I blush, trying to keep my gaze centered on him, but nervously glancing at the Macabre Music Machine.

" To put it simply, depending on what button I push," he refers to the buttons on his throne." I can have two opponents fight to the death, see who loses their sanity first, or.." He presses a button, and I immediately tense up. I see the music box winding up, playing its twisted music. But I don't hear it? Why don't I hear it?

What I do hear, is one of the doors opening. Turning my eyes to the door, I see it is the one with the Jester Hat and Smile. From inside comes a mare. She is a Pegasus, and a rather cute one at that. Her eyes are a light orange color, her coat a light silver. Her mane is slightly poofy, done in pigtails. One half is colored blue, the other white. She is wearing a strange top, kinda like a Jester's outfit. But the most alarming features are the metal blades on her wings, her face upturned in a wild smile, and the intense look of lust in her eyes as she blushes at me, licking her lips.

" Have one of the gladiators rape the other." Finished Regal Charmer, smiling his demented smile.

Author's Note

Well, first chapter over all. Though I am still unsure about this site, I will see if I can fit in and let my stories go forth. ^^ Hope you enjoy this little cliffhanger.

The Frenzied Euphorie

' Oh Celestia..' I thought, seeing this Euphorie, this crazed mare advancing towards me with the widest smile I have ever seen a mare wear. Her wings twitched, her eager eyes locked onto my body as her cheeks flushed in desire. I could practically smell her desire, her flank shaking back and forth.

" Why hello, little pony? Don't you look cute~ But why the sad face?" said the Euphorie, stepping closer to me as the Music Machine descended back into the floor. I quickly stand on my good three legs, the Euphorie leaning her front close to the ground, wagging her rump in the air while her tail swung back and forth. She reminded me of a cat stretching, or a cat that was getting ready to pounce.

" I know a FUN way to make you smile~" Teased the manic mare, before leaping at me. Panicking, I leap to the side to evade her jump, trying to stay out of range of those deadly wingblades. Even if she lusted for me thanks to that damned music box, she was a Cultist. I could only imagine how freaky THAT bunch was. Still, my thoughts began to drift to my caravan. Was I a part of the Cult? Or just somepony who was traveling with the wrong batch?

The sound of hoofs pushing off the cage returned my attention to the danger at hand, a shadow forming above me. Looking over my shoulder, I saw the ecstatic Euphorie homing in on me, her wings now spread. She had the advantage with her flight, and this cage wasn't that very big. At most, I could probably imagine only twenty ponies fitting inside this cage. A rush of wind caught my attention, something brushing right against the top of my head. I picked it into hi gear, only to see the Euphorie land in front of me, her sexy flank shaking at me. Lifting her tail, she gave me a sweet glimpse of her wet, black-lipped sex winking at me. My face instantly burned red with embarrassment and desire, trying to stop myself from barreling into her.

Unfortunately, thanks to only having one usable foreleg, I ended up falling onto my front, skidding towards her. Coughing up a bit of dirt, I looked up to see I was face to flank with the Euphorie, her sweet sex right in front of me. Her lips parted and winked at me, her tantalizing scent reaching my nose as I saw her turn to smile at me, blowing a kiss. I could feel my body naturally react, my sheath warming as my length began to poke free.

" Right good sight eh lad!" yelled one of the Ponies of Fortune, more of them hooting and whistling. Hearing them speak reminded me of the position I was in, quickly lifting myself up and back peddling away from her.

" Aww, don't you wanna have some FUN?~" spoke the Euphorie, turning around to face me. Seeing my semi hard cock, she licked her lips." Looks like someone brought a party cannon~" She giggled and snorted, getting low to the ground as her wings rose high.

" What's the matter? Never been with a mare before?" taunted one of the Pirates as I took a step back. As soon as I did, she took a step forward. Taking another step back, she moved forward once more. Gulping, I realized if I wanted to get out of this with my head, and virginity, intact, I would have to subdue her.

" FUN INCOMING!" yelled the Euphorie, flapping her wings hard and making to take off. I quickly jump back against the cage to prevent her from flying above me. But as I see the smirk on her face, I realized she was bluffing.

Quick as a flash, with speed and precision only the Euphories possess, she quickly averted her wings so that she transformed her takeoff into forward momentum, charging me one all fours. I didn't even have time to react as she slammed into me. The side of her wing bashed against my head, leaving a cut down my cheek. Using her forehooves, she gripping my leg, pulling my so that I was on my back. Before I could recover from the wing hit, she stood above me. Her forehooves holding onto the cage, with one hoof on my chest, she stood above me. Smiling twistedly with that evil grin.

" So SORRY for the cut cutie~ But I had to get you into position. Now don't move, or I will use my hooves to break your other hoof!" she snarled, stepping on my good forehoof while smiling. Seeing that I wasn't going anywhere, she smiled twistedly, shaking her flank right above me while still holding onto the cage. I turned my head away, and she pressed her hoof against my good hoof again, telling me to watch. My face burning, I turn to the Euphorie above me, shaking her firm flank above my loins. I could see her dripping sex wink and twitch in expectancy as she slowly lowered herself, feel the heat from her loins as her folds were inches from my shaft. Against my will, I began to get excited, growing to full length so close to her cunt. Giggling, I blushed as she seemed to be happy at my reaction.

" Good pony~ Now, how do you want this to go?" she asks, earning a confused look from me." Do you want to warm up first? Or go ALL out~" I gulp, closing my eyes and moaning as I feel her hot sex pressing against my tip, her juices making my tip slick and hot. I shake, trying to block out the feeling, and she stops. Hesitantly I open my eyes, seeing an incredulous look on her face. Slowly, her smile returns even wider then before.

" You're a VIRGIN!" she realizes out loud, my cheeks blushing in renewed shame. I close my eyes, trying to escape the situation I find myself in. I soon feel a hoof on my cheek, and open my eyes. The Euphorie is mere inches from my face, her face no longer twisted with an insane grin, but a soothing, motherly smile." Don't worry little pony, Coral will be gentle~" I gasp as I feel her rubbing her entrance against the tip of my shaft, looking down to see my cock slick in her juices. Her black lipped sex is quivering from touch alone, Coral moaning appreciatively from just teasing me. Slowly, she lowers herself, her folds opening to accept my length. I bite my lip as I feel my tip enter her, her hot folds squeezing and flexing along my tip. I moan softly as I relish the feelings, enjoying the feelings. Then I feel Coral's forehooves on my chest. Her face is twisted into her insane smile, making me cower.

"I'M GONNA RAPE YA!~" she yells, dropping her flank on mine. I shout in pleasure as she forces me to impale her with my length in one thrust. Her hot, squeezing folds milk my length inside of her, every twitch of her cunt sending shivers down my length. Holding onto me, she lifts her flank up, letting the cool air brush my wet shaft briefly, before slamming her hips against mine again. I gasp and whine in pleasure, feeling these intense feelings for the first time. They rock my body as she bounces herself on me, her tongue hanging out as she laughs.

" Laughing Mare! My performance for you!~" Coral yells, our hips smacking against each other as she bounces on my length. Every time she bounces, I hear a wet schlicking sound of her pussy slicking up my shaft; I feel the intense pleasure of her folds squeezing my length and the friction of her bouncing on my cock. Slowly, but surely, I feel a smile coming onto my face, the Euphorie cackling wildly as she makes me violate her. All too soon, I feel a new feeling. A hot, bubbling in my loins. I can feel my balls tensing up, my shaft throbbing wildly inside of the Euphorie's cunt. Sensing this, she stops bouncing on me, keeping me inside her hot pussy. Instead, she begins to flap her wings, her muscles contracting and stroking my length inside of her.

" Help aid the Cult of Laughter! Lend me your seed, so that the Laughing Mare may hear more glee. Give me your children, so that our reach grows! CUM IN ME!~" Coral screams, her face inches from mine as she smiles. My cock throbs in desire, my endurance reaching its limit as my climax rocks my body beneath her. I can feel my seed spurting along my urethra, spurting deep inside the womb of this insane mare. My hips shake beneath her as I thrust inside of her, letting out a loud whinny of pleasure as I fill her with my load. I vaguely register the squishing sounds of me filling her, the Euphorie Carol smiling sweetly. I pant, exhausted as she leans forward, her face inches from mine.

My limbs feel like jelly after having my first orgasm ever, my cock still hard inside of her. I sigh, glad it is over. Looking up, I see Regal Charmer smiling down at me, the Sapphire Siren already at work on his own length. The other pirates seem to be busy either discussing the scene, cheering and hooting, or having their own fun with more whores. As I sigh in defeat, I feel Carol squeeze her cunt around my length. Looking up at her, I see she has her same twisted smile.

" The Laughing Mare, demands an encore~" she whispers, my pupils dilating. Slowy, my mouth forms into a worried grin.

It could be worse.

Author's Note

Part 2. Heh, well tell me what you guys think. Sorry if I disgusted anyone or made it too rough. ^^;

Running Stream's Capture

How did it all go so wrong?

A simple scouting mission. One to gauge and if needed to assault what was thought to be a Moon and Star outpost nearby Redheart's Refuge. We had received Intel that some of the mages from Moon and Star were planning to set up an advance camp there, and that they even had one of those monstrous Ursa Minors with them. That, is what the Buffalo Raiders were sent to scope out.

The Buffalo Raiders aren't known for their power. What they are known for is their speed, stealth, and tenacity. They could be in and out without any the wiser, and if needed, they could strike hard with hit-and-run tactics. That is whay they were chosen. No one could have seen how this battle turned out..

Running Stream was an exceptional Buffalo Raider, known for her extreme stamina and speed even to rival that of an airborne pegasus. She knew she was fast, and learned early on how to control her speed. With her slightly careful nature, combined with her easy to coax temper, made Running Stream learn early on about her physical limits. That, and how to keep her own in a quick fight. She knew that she could dodge a hundred attacks, provided she get the first hit. Those who looked at the river south of Ponyville would have seen a single brown figure, fighting the stream and practically racing through the water.

If Running Stream do anything better then running, it was swimming. She took the lead, swimming quickly across the water to see if anyone was keeping an eye on the river. She knew that if she was spotted, they couldn't hope to catch her on the river. After the brisk swim, she arrived on the other side of the river. Shaking her coat free of the cool water, she stayed low and sniffed the air. So far, no one had sighted her or made her known. It seemed like no one was around. Smiling, she turned back to the river, whistling on the wind. Quickly, the rest of her troop made it's way along the river, swimming past it. She and a few Buffalo Raiders made their way through the river, heading for Redheart's Refuge.

As they raced their way along the bank, a telescope glinted in the distance, a smirk appearing on the face of the pony who was gazing at these troops.

" Say, do we have any buffalo in the games?" this gruff, black maned pegasi asked the blue coated unicorn mare beside him.

" Some warriors and two juggernauts. Why?" she replied, looking over the shoulder of her comrade, the both of them hidden inside of their Airship, carefully cloaked to blend in with the air.

" Because I just spotted some Raiders." replied the Pegasi, fluffing his wings." Captain said to catch a multitude of different types, so why not some raiders?" The unicorn tapping his shoulder surprised him, pulling his gaze from the Buffalo Raiders to look at his comrade. The unicorn pointed out, in the direction they were running. A soft glint captured the pegasi's gaze, focusing his lens.

" Some Marksmages, Legionnaires, and some Slave Warriors. A Moon and Star outpost?" questioned the Pegasi, focusing his telescope." And they brought an Ursa Minor? Jeez.."

" Let us see how this turns out first.. If a fight breaks out, we might be able to get some scrabblers and runners. Those Marksmages might be fooled by our camo-spell, but they are still a threat." The unicorn replied, leaning in her seat. Shrugging, the Pegasi kept his eyes on the scene, a smirk returning to his face.

" If all goes well, we will have plenty of recruits."

Running Stream and her group pulled close to the camp, sneaking in the shade of the trees that were close by. It seemed that their info was right. Those stuck up religious zealots really did set up a forward camp. Granted it wasn't in Redheart Refuge, but it was close. Making sure they were a reasonable distance from the soldiers, Running Stream and her companion's began to regroup.

" Ok, from the looks of things they don't really have much in the way of offense." started Stream, looking over the bush." But they have plenty of numbers. That Ursa is going to be trouble too."

" Assuming they can catch us.." spoke one of the five Buffalo Raiders that accompanied Running Stream.

" The Marksmages will be trouble too.. We might have enough space between us to make it back to the river. We need to alert Applejack the Ever Vigilant." Said another, nervously looking at the Ursa that was currently asleep, being tended to by its mentors.

" Agreed.. Let us return post-haste." agreed Running Stream, making sure that the enemies were preoccupied. As the group turned tail and retreated, Running Stream looked down, sighing as they ran. They were silent and quick, making their way towards the river. Still, Running Stream could not shake this feeling of unease. Something made her fur stand up.

" What troubles you sister?" asked one of her brethren, tilting his head curiously. Running Stream did not answer immediately, seeming to gather her thoughts.

" I was, hoping to see if I could find my father.." she spoke slowly." He was said to have been lost near here." Running Stream glanced around, her sense of unease coming back even stronger. Something was wrong.

" Something isn't right." Running Stream spoke, stopping her group. The grass, the soil. It looked like something had changed. Digging her hoof into the soil, she looked around uneasily. Something had come through here, something had changed with the land. But what?

" Come on, we need to get back before the Moon and Star fanatics find us." spoke one of her group, moving forward in a dash.

" Wait!" Running Stream spoke, recognizing some of the grass was replaced. She spoke to late as her teammate stepped onto the new grass, falling into a pit that was recently dug. Rushing to the edge, Stream saw that her teammate was alright. The hole was dug to trap, not to kill.

" Ambush!" yelled another of the Buffalo Raiders, hearing what sounded like blow pipes. A dart embedding in the side of one of her fellow Raider's proved her feelings. Hidden in the nearby trees, a few Zebra Skirmishers were firing on the Buffalo Raiders. Running Stream guided the last four of her group towards the lake, but was hesitant on leaving her our brethren.

" Our mission is to alert Applejack!" yelled Running Stream." Make sure she knows at any cost!" Running Stream lifted her paralyzed companion on her back, running as well as she could with her group. The Zebra Skirmishers, only two of them thanks to a previous fight, continued to fire their darts. Running Stream dodged as fast as she could with the buffalo on her back, worried about the buffalo in the pit.

Her thoughts were cut short as she felt a dart pierce her flank, making her jump. Already she could feel the drowsiness and paralysis freeze her muscles and body, but she still tried to fight it. Thankfully the rest of her team were now rushing across the river. Her arms felt like jelly, her vision becoming hazy. Everything was going darker, and she couldn't hold onto her consciousness any longer. At least Applejack would know.

Running Stream fell, her companion and her both paralyzed. Sensing no more trouble, the two Zebra Skirmishers made their way towards her, one checking the pit.

" For a buffalo of plains and thatch, you certainly were easy to catch." Spoke one zebra, looking into the pit where the last buffalo was trapped. The Buffalo Raider merely looked up defiantly.

" Three Raiders have now fallen to thee, let us return to the Everfree. But do we kill or do we bring, these buffalo as our trophies?" The other zebra asked, poking Running Stream's unconscious form.

" How about, all of you can come with us?" spoke a voice, several Arquebi readying. The two Zebras looked up to see several Ponys of Fortune aimed at them, some of them close by.

" Goodnight, new contestants." spoke the black maned Unicorn, casting a Sleep Spell.

Running Stream's Torment

' Ooh.. My head..' Running Stream thought, her body still numb from the dart.' Damn Zebra's, and their damn darts.. Why can't they see the Everfree forest is like a plaque, devouring what land it can?' Her body felt warm slightly, like she was resting in a bed. It wasn't uncomfortable, resting in a bed. Wait, she was captured, wasn't she? Why was she in a bed? Did her troop come back to save her? Where there other ponies who were more lenient? Did the Skirmishers just pull back after stunning them?

So many questions, and Stream was just willing to try and forget all that mess and sleep in the bed. Still, she knew she had to try and wake and figure out where she was, so she grudgingly tried to move her body. Her body was a bit sluggish from the paralysis dart, but she was able to effectively move her body.

' Got all four limbs, my tail and my head.. Flank stings a bit though.' Running Stream thought, slowly opening her eyes. From what she could see, she was in a dim lit room. It had a sink, counter, restroom in a corner, the bed she was in, and bars? Opening her eyes a bit more, she took in the sights easier. She was in a jail cell, but it was made a little differently, the bars only on one wall, the other walls made of a kinda polished marble. Even more disrupting was the fact that it didn't feel like it was near the plains of her home. A worried look appeared on her face, Stream looking around a bit before spotting a bowl on the counter. It was filled with the familiar cooking of her people, yet how did it get here? She blushed as she felt her stomach rumble. Gingerly testing her feet, she slowly got onto the edge of the bed and stood on her legs.

She was still a bit wobbly, but she could stand. Considering how hungry she was, she wagered that it had been at least a day since she had eaten. An entire twenty-four hours since she had eaten, and she was feeling it. Stomach grumbling, she slowly made her way to the counter, sniffing the bowl. Still she was suspicious, prodding the soup with her hoof. It was fresh, and seemed to be made of the same ingredients of back home. Leaning close, she sniffed it testingly. It didn't smell poisoned, and her stomach was increasingly bothering her. Tentatively, she took a lick. Her eyes widened, a smile coming to her face. It was just as good as her family's brew. Eagerly, she took to eating and swallowing the delicious food. Barely she registered a glass of water beside her, only drinking from it when she needed to. Her stomach quickly thanked her as she burped, licking her lips of the tasty meal.

A scream from some distance away made her jump, reminding her of the situation she was in. She quickly examined the room again to see if she missed anything, before looking at the bars. They were sturdy, made with a special lock. Pressing her hoof against the bar, Running Stream tested the bars before looking around. She was in a single cell, at the end of a small hallway. All around her had other cells, but strangely she couldn't see or hear anypony else in the other cells. She could sense someone else, but couldn't see or hear them.

' The cells must have been enchanted.' Running Stream surmised, sighing.' Probably from some unicorn..' Shaking her head, she sat on her haunches as she tried to determine where she was. The stone and metal that her room was made of didn't seem to be made of any familiar clay or rock, meaning she was probably far from her home. Thinking on the magics enchanting the cells, she shivered at the thought of being in the territory of that insane alicorn. Twilight was a monster; a cruel and merciless monster for the deeds she had done. It was also proven that she thought all non-unicorns were nothing more then slaves, so if she really was held by Moon and Star forces then she was in trouble. The sound of her cage lock being fiddled with made Stream jump up, getting low to the ground and facing the door. She was intending to make a break for it, to bum rush past whoever was opening the door. As the door opened up, Running Stream rushed towards it, bursting through the other side. Already in a full gallop, she raced down the corridor before turning her head back to see.. Nopony?

Pressing her hooves down to stop herself, Stream turned to the opening to her door to see nopony was around. Who opened her cage door? Did they forget to lock it properly?

Not one to look a gift pony in the mouth, Running Stream continued her quick gait through the hallway, passing by even more cages. It didn't take long to reach the end of the hallway. It was a simple door, yet Running Stream froze. The wind coming from the door smelt strange. A mixture of blood, and sexual fluids? Stream crinkled her nose, a slight blush coming to her face as she peeked through the keyhole. From her position, she could see it led out into a big circular area with several doors of different sizes. Taking the knob of the door, she opened it slowly, stepping into the big room. It was built like a coliseum, the main part of it halfway sunken into the floor while the top was covered in a tough looking cage. On the other sides of the cage was several seats and benches, as well as several bars and food stands. But what surprised Running Stream most of all was all the ponies in the stands, drinking and watching her in the arena.

" Ladies and Gentlecolts! The next match will commence shortly! A testament to our buffalo brethren, a three way match!" came a loud voice over the crowd, spoken through a megaphone by a pony in an announcers box. Running Stream jumped, glancing around worriedly.

" All bets are in!" continued the announcer." In one corner, Running Stream!" The crowd cheered, though some booed as well. Stream didn't know what to make of this." Running Stream has been a strong leader of her Buffalo Raiders, using her extreme speed to raid and attack without fear! She is well known to attack caravans delivering from Whitetail Peak! Let us see how she uses her speed to outmatch two fellow buffaloes!"

Running Stream gulped. The caravans from Whitetail Peak; she was in Whitegold territory! They intended her to fight two fellow buffalo? Not on her life!

" I don't intend to give any of you cowards sport!" Running Stream yelled, met with boos from the crowd.

" Silly buffalo, you got no choice." The announcer retorted, before resuming his thundering voice." In this corner, Stone Crusher from the Galloping Giants tribe!"

One of the medium doors to the left of Running Stream opened up, Stream gasping as a Buffalo Juggernaut stormed in through the door. He seemed furious, glancing left and right in a frenzy, before cooling off enough to notice her. The crowd was ecstatic again, their cheers only seeming to agitate Stone Crusher. She had heard of the Galloping Giants tribe, how they donned their heavy armor and became forces of devastation. But this was the first time she had seen one in person. The way his armor was scratched and chipped, plus his temperament made Running Stream take a step back from him.

" Finally, our reigning champion in the Buffalo division! From the plains of Appleloosa! The Buffalo Warrior, Thundering Stream!" The crowd went wild, but Running Stream didn't hear them. Her gaze was focused on the door opening across from her, her eyes wide and hopeful. Stepping out from the doorway, dignified and powerful looking, was her father. Running Stream had heard that her father Thundering had gone missing during an attack made by House Whitegold. She was so worried that he was dead, but now. She rushed forward, Thundering Stream gasping as he saw his daughter racing towards him. He seemed shocked, and worried, but Running didn't care. She leapt at his side, putting her hooves around his arm.

" Daddy!" she said, her eyes getting watery." I-I thought you were gone. I am so happy to see you again!" Running Stream clung to his arm, holding on hard as if scared to lose him again. Tears were now streaming down her cheeks, Thundering Stream slowly smiling as he nuzzled his daughter. But slowly, his smile changed to one of worry.

" No.. No, you can't be here.." He said, Running Stream looking up at him with tears in her eyes." You shouldn't have been captured!"

At hearing Thundering exclaim this loudly, Running Stream jumped back, hurt from his tone. He seemed terrified of her, scared to death that she was there by his side. But what the announcer spoke next made her blood run cold.

" What's this?! Two of the buffalo that will soon be fighting to the death are related! What's more, the father is Thundering Stream, who has single-hoffidly ended the lives of countless buffalo brethren in this very arena!" The crowd was going nuts, stomping and cheering as Running Stream looked at her father in horror. He had killed other buffalo? In this sick game for the ponies? No, there had to be an explanation. Maybe it was to defend himself! But.. He would have to face her?! And she him! No, she wouldn't! But as Thundering began to cry, she felt her heart waver and unease coming to her.

" Running Stream.. I am sorry.." he spoke, Running Stream backing a bit from her father. It was then she heard a strange noise, turning her head to it. Anywhere away from her father. Her eyes landed on a strange music box coming from inside the floor, protected by a powerful shield. As she saw it, her pupils shrank in horror. Fresh memories of the twisted Cultists using this contraption to enslave the minds of others streamed through her mind, her brain sending warnings up wildly. Then, in a moment of clarity and cold understanding, she got it. Her father didn't kill anypony of his own free will.. They made him do it, like they were going to make him do to her.

The music box began to play, Running Stream immediately getting low to the ground and covering her ears. Strangely, she didn't hear the tune, or any music or sound at all except for the crowd. Opening her eyes, she saw the music box going back into the floor. Tilting her head curiously, she jumped as she heard hoof-beats rushing her way. She wasn't the target of the music... Stone and Thundering were.

She barely leapt out of the way as Stone slammed his horns into where she just was, shattering some of the rock of the floor. Before he could pull back, Thundering slammed his own horns into Stone's side, his horns scraping along Stone's armor. Skidding along the ground, Running Stream watched as her father leapt back from Stone, only to rush into his side again. The crowd oohed and cheered at this sick show, making Running feel ill. Stone lashed back with his horns, Thundering Stream using his agility to leap back away from Stone Crusher, now rushing to his side. Running Stream could only watch as Thundering ran around Stone, making him a bit dizzy before slamming his horns into Stone's back. Several ponies cheered at this feat of acrobatics, but Stone was infuriated, his armor holding on well. The sound of horn scraping armor echoed in the arena, Stone bucking Thundering in his mouth. Running Stream screamed as her father lurched back from the buck, his jaw seeming broken and bleeding profoundly. Several teeth were knocked out, Stone using this moment to whirl around. Running Stream noticed a tomahawk among the field, probably left from another fight. Rushing to it, she picked it up into her mouth and rushed towards Stone as he began to hoof at the ground, preparing a charge.

" It seems that Running Stream is now on the offensive! What will happen!" roared the announcer, the crowd cheering in anticipation. Thundering quickly leapt back as Stone lunged with his horns, Stone lurching back to hoof the ground. As Stone began his charge, Running Stream leapt at his side, striking her tomahawk against his side. He lurched in pain, her small tomahawk striking between the plates of his shoulder armor. Stone lashed at Running Stream, but she had already leapt away from him. Directing his charge at her, Running Stream feinted to the right, before leaping to the left to avoid Stone's rush. Her joy was short lived however as Thundering followed Stone's charge, instead aimed for Running. Running Stream ducked and rolled to the side, letting out a yell as one of Thundering's feet kicked at her flank. She winced, feeling his hoof kick her side hard, sending her spinning on the ground. Trying to regain her focus, Running Stream got up from her rolled position, gasping as pain lanced her flank. Seeing Thundering turn around to continue his charge however made her ignore the pain.

Thundering lurched his horns towards her, intending to gore her, but Running Stream leapt onto his head, running along his back. Running Stream leapt off his back as he rolled onto his back to get her off from him, gasping as Stone used this distraction to slam his horns and armor tusks into Thundering's side. Her let out a loud bellow as the metal and horn pierced his side, his blood spurting onto Stone's face from the impact. Stone pulled his face back, only to slam it into Thundering's side again. Thundering rolled to the side, trying not to flinch as blood poured down his left side.

Running Stream screamed, rushing at Stone with her tomahawk at the ready. Stone turned to see her, slamming his head towards her as he braced himself. His head slammed into Running's front, knocking the wind from her lungs, but not before she swung her tomahawk down. Flailing in the air, Running Stream landed on her side from the headbutt as Stone shouted in pain. Regaining her footing, Running saw what she had done. Her tomahawk was wedged in his eye, one of the few parts not covered by armor. Stone was flailing and bucking like crazy, trying to remove the tomahawk from his eye. He tried to grasp at it, his own blood now copiously spurting over his face plate and into his mouth. Now blind in one eye, Stone turned his furious gaze to Running Stream, snorting in anger before charging.

Running Stream was still catching her breath from the headbutt, trying to stagger to her feet. Falling back as Stone rushed close, she gasped as Thundering slammed his shoulder into Stone to knock him off course. Stone ended up ramming into the wall beside Running, his horns getting stuck in the wall. Thundering used this distraction to repeatedly slam and gore his horns into Stone's side, his horns digging into the armor and chain mail. Forcing his horns against the underside of Stone, Thundering forced Stone onto his side. Stone kicked and struggled to regain his footing, his head still stuck, but Thundering rammed his horns into the defenseless underside of Stone's body. The arena was filled with ripping and squishing sounds as Thundering gored Stone with his horns, ripping away at his stomach and chest. The crowd went wild, cheering at the sight while a few poor betters cursed their bad luck.

Running Stream could only stare in horror as her father pierced Stone's belly, using his horns to rip and tear his flesh and to pull out his internal organs. She gagged, watching as he used one horn to scoop up Stone's intestine, ripping it from the Buffalo Juggernaut's torn belly. Still Thundering did not stop, plunging his horns into Stone's stomach even as Stone stopped struggling, his breathing becoming ragged as life escaped from him. Tears stream down Running's eyes as she turned her gaze from the horrible sight. True, she had taken her own fair share of lives in this war, but seeing her own father brutally mutilating what was a fellow buffalo made her sick. Coughing, Running Stream lost her lunch there, her stomach unwilling to hold its contents anymore at the sight. The acrid taste stung her throat and nose, Running Stream vomiting. Soon however, she began to cough and pant, her stomach expelling all its contents. It was then she noticed that she couldn't hear the sound of goring anymore.

" Only two combatants left! The father daughter team! Both are damaged, but who will come out on top?!" yelled the announcer, the crowd going wild and stomping their hooves. Running Stream looked up at Thundering Stream, her eyes watery as she watched her father lower his head and rush her. Using her natural speed, Running Stream leapt to the side to avoid her father's rush, barely avoiding as he tilted his head at the last second. She rolled from the jump, landing near Stone's corpse. As she turned to look at Stone, she noticed his head was free. But not only that, but her tomahawk was still lodged in his eye. Turning her gaze towards Thundering, she saw him beginning to charge her again. Taking a ditch dodge, Running Stream leapt at the tomahawk as Thundering leapt at her.

" OH MY CELESTIA!" screamed the announcer as the crowd roared.

A dull, throbbing pain. The sounds of screaming and cheering. Dots popping in front of her eyes. Running Stream lurched back from the impact, slamming directly into the wall as she head the sound of a large body hitting the ground. Her eyes rung and her body shook, Running Stream clenching her eyes from the pain while spitting up some blood. She could barely hear the announcer and the ponies anymore, her bruised body just wanting to rest or black out to escape the pain. But she had to look...

Opening her eyes, Running Stream felt tears coming to them as she viewed Thundering, her father, dead in front of her. Her tomahawk was firmly lodged in his skull, deep into his head as his blood coated his face. She had swung out of instinct, her weapon hitting right on target. Even though her blow was a killing one, his momentum made his corpse slam into her. Running Stream gagged, feeling his blood on her body as the thoughts of what she did began to swirl in her mind. Looking up into the stands, her body paralyzed with the disbelief of what she just did, Running Stream looked up at a prominent figure in the stands. A unicorn, with a green coat and fiery red hair, was staring at her with a large, twisted grin.

Looking into his different colored eyes, eyes that screamed that this was only the beginning, Running Stream couldn't hold onto her consciousness anymore. Her eyes shut, her body being taken by sleep while the echoes of the crowd filled her ears.

She didn't know how long she was out, only that she was surrounded once again by the soft covers of a bed. Stirring softly, Running Stream began to awaken from her uneasy sleep, her dreams scarred by the images of her father dead before her. Hearing a cough, Running Stream's eyes immediately popped open, Running leaping up in the bed. Being that she was wrapped up snugly in the covers, her leaping had tied her more efficiently in the covers and sent her tumbling onto the floor.

" Ow.." Running growled, before opening her eyes and beholding the one who had coughed. It was that same unicorn, the dark grey coated one with the disturbing eyes. He was sitting in a chair across from her bed, with an earth pony in a white medical coat. The earth pony was just done sealing up his bag, looking at Running.

" I don't recommend moving around to much. I just closed those wounds of yours, and healed you to the best of my abilities. Still, don't horseplay too much, and they will heal fine." said the earth pony as he referred to her bandaged body, but Running's eyes were directly on the unicorn. The way he gazed at her frightened her, filling her with dread. Seeing her looking at him, the unicorn smiled. This sent a shiver down her spine.

" Quite a show out there Running Stream, the patrons enjoyed it greatly." said the unicorn. Shockingly, his voice was soothing to Running, and something else... Running felt his silky words sinking into her mind, even though the topic wasn't that desirable." I, am Regal Charmer. I am the owner of this estate, as well as the games being held here."

Running's attention was snapped out of her reverie as she heard Regal saying he owned these games. So HE was responsible for all this?! Gazing around the room, Running began to look for anything that she might use as a weapon to mutilate this, this, twisted unicorn! Regal didn't seem perturbed. Rather, he seemed excited as Running glared at him while trying to stand up.

Struggling in the covers, she gasped as the earth pony grabbed the covers and pulled her back into the bed. She fought as well as she could, the doctor telling her to not stress herself too much.

" I will kill you! You monster! Wait till I get free!" Running Stream growled, fighting in her bonds. It wasn't until the doctor held up a needle threateningly.

" Now don't make me sedate you. I am trying to help you heal." said the doctor, looking concerned.

" Why? You are just going to keep me locked her for your sick games!" Shouted Running, Regal still smiling. That smile pissed her off.

" While I do intend on keeping you here, I also intend to keep you healthy. If you are undamaged then you will do better in the games. That, and I can't bear to see such a beauty so hurt." Regal Charmer said, Running Stream beginning to blush angrily.

" I will end you.." Running said, before getting ready to spit at Regal. A sudden swishing through the air and one of Regal's blades was inches away from Running's face, Running freezing up as her eyes widened in fear.

" I wouldn't do that if I were you. I have a bit of a temper for certain things, and I would hate to do something we would both regret." Regal said, before moving his blade back into his scabbard with his magic." Now, I would like to give you a choice. Either you can continue in the Fighting Arena, like you did today. Or, you can participate in the arena's other games?"

Running Stream was uneasily staring at Regal Charmer. When he talked about the arena's other games, she felt a strange unease in her body. Especially as he gazed at her body. While she didn't want to go back into that horrid arena, she didn't know what the arena's OTHER games were like. Or.. Why she felt uncomfortable at the mention of them.

" What.. Other games?" Running asked, looking into Regal's eyes. Her stomach clenched as he began to smile.

A Closer Look

The Pegasi Hoplite hit the ground, her legs lassoed up by the Appleloosan Ranger, and began to flap her wings desperately. She wasn't going to be so easily beaten by a mere workhorse! As soon as she flapped her wings up and got a good lift, she was immediately tugged back down again. Her chin hit the floor, dazing her slightly even as she heard the Ranger running up to her. Before she could move anymore, she could feel the Ranger using her ropes to bind her wings and tieing her up, making it so her wings were bound to her sides and her legs tied together.

" D-Damn Ranger! Let me g-nnghgh!" She started to say, the Ranger gagging her with her rope as well.

" Don'tcha worry sugar flanks, I ain't gonna hurt ya~ Ah just got ta make sure ya don't give me any trouble." The Ranger said, making sure that the Hoplite was fully bound. Smiling at her work the red coated Ranger walked around the white coated Hoplite, admiring the supple curves of her flank and ass. Finding her prize, she reached out her hoof. The Hoplite struggle in her binds, trying to pull free even as the lust hungry Ranger began to prod her marehood. The crowd watched enraptured as the Ranger grabbed the lips of the bound Hoplite, spreading her sweet folds and showing her pink inside to the crowd.

" Get a good look pardners~" The Ranger murred, the crowd cheering appreciatively.

As the Ranger began to near her mouth towards the tied up Hoplite's slit, a purple coated unicorn walked towards one of the doors that led deeper into the Siren's Charm. The door she chose was coated gold, with a plaque that said "Private Dances". Walking inside, she looked around the main lobby. Ever since she was sent to make sure everything was proper according to regulations, Anora Scripture had found that this place was much bigger then what it seemed on the outside.

She guessed it made sense, since the proprietor of this establishment had also purchased the three properties next to this one as well. Looking over her notes, she began to recheck what she had already cataloged. In addition, she also found that there was only a few defects to regulations. These defects were easily repaired thanks to the generosity of the proprietor.

First off was the main building, the Siren's Charm. The main lobby itself was of course the bar, filled to the brim with many drinks and beverages for any palate. She was also surprised to see that the foods and drinks catered to not only ponies, but also zebras, griffons, buffalo, diamond dogs, and a plethora of other sentient species. Apparently many beings were welcome here. From the bar you could go upstairs to the bedrooms and rented rooms, effectively making this place just as much a hotel as a bar.

The building attached to the left of the Siren's Charm was used as a training and fighting arena; a gym to hone your skills and fight many others. When asked if it was a club for fighting, all Anora got was stern stares and replies saying " That goes against the first and second rules." Feeling uneasy, Anora left this area after making sure that everything was set to the rules and regulations.

The building connected to the back of the Siren's Charm was a massive arena, used for both pitting others to fight against each other as well as.. Sexual combat it seemed. Blushing, Anora thought back to the sight of the Ranger spreading the Hoplite's pussy for them to see. Here these battles and main events would take place to the betting and pleasure of the others. It was also explained that the speakers built into the actual arena delivered a special sound-wave that drove the combatants with lust, insanity, depression, or rage. She would need to talk with Regal Charmer about how this was done at the end of her tour.

The cellar of the Siren's Charm was a mystery, Anora having yet to explored it yet. For now, she was investigating the building formed to the right. From Regal's explanation, it was a mixture of a main brothel and 'special' brothel. When she asked what he meant about a 'special' brothel, Regal went to explain that if any of his patrons had a sexual itch for one of the ponies or beings in the war, even those of an opposite House, that they could set up a 'special' private room for them to satisfy themselves without worry of retribution or retaliation.

He even joked that even if she wanted to fuck an Earthborn Juggernaut without him attacking her, she could. Blushing, she looked around the lobby of the Private Dances building. Sitting at the front desk were two ponies, one a black coated pegasi and the other a blue coated unicorn. From their name-tags Anora saw the pegasi was named Storm Gale and the unicorn was named Aqua Gleam.

Walking up to the front desk, Storm Gale smiled at Anora as she sat in front of them on the soft cushions. It seems there were also many doors in this lobby, each one labeled with either the coat of one of the Houses or a simple heart.

" So what brings a sweet, cute mare like yourself to the Pleasure Halls? Wanting to find somepony to spend a little time or fun with?" spoke Storm Gale, before Aqua Gleam finished for him." Or do you have something special in mind~ Maybe a Pegasi Hoplite, Zebra Skirmisher, or even an Earthborn Juggernaut?~" Anora blushed again. What was with it, ponies thinking she wanted to fuck a Juggernaut?! Granted they were big, strong.. Handsome... Shaking her head to regain her thoughts, she held up her clipboard.

" I am here to make sure everything is up to the standards of Mistress Rarity. So as such I am going to have to see both types of 'dances' in action, as well as see if everything is tip top." Anora spoke, keeping her professional manner.

" Fair enough. Follow me and I will show you the standard brothel." Storm said, coming from the back of the counter and walking towards one of the heart doors. Following Storm, Anora kept a brisk pace as she followed into the heart doors. Inside she saw that it lead to a simply adorned hallway, made in a classical sense and properly cleaned. It was also well lit, with no flaws or problems. So far everything was up to the standards of the set regulations. Looking inside one of the rooms, she saw that it was also furnished nicely. Some rooms were outfitted to be simply a lavish bedroom, while others with whips and chains depending on their fetishes. She could find a room for every fetish and everything was in regulation.

" Now, for the next part of our tour, you need to view our 'special' brothel parts. Each door as you noticed as a symbol of a House. Inside we have units from each House of course, and by using the same sound technology from our arena we can make your, heehee, opponent fall in love, horny as hell, or submissive to you." Aqua spoke up as Anora and Storm walked back into the main lobby." But first, I have to ask. Which House do you wish to partake from?~"

Anora was flushed, but coughed softly. Looking at the doors, she began to decide which House she was better to observe. She was surprised to see a door representing every single House, including the Cult of Laughter and even House Whitegold?! Turning to demand what that was about, Aqua cut her off.

" The allies of House Whitegold are all volunteers from our House. They are here of their own free will to help assist in the pleasures of others. With the right price of course." Aqua explained, before looking hesitantly at the Cult of Laughter door.

" And.. them?" Anora was nervous at seeing the symbol.

" Those we have captured. Every enemy house has the highest of defenses and countermeasures, so everypony is completely safe. Even the Cult can be under our control, so any of our patrons with that kink can get them scratched safely." Storm spoke before leaning back." We don't judge."

" As for why we haven't alerted Mistress Rarity to the technology we have, we have yet to perfect this technology. Also we can only use it in small amounts. Otherwise we would have offered it directly to our Mistress for use in the war." Aqua spoke. Regardless, Anora would inform Mistress Rarity of this, but for now.. Looking at each of the doors, she began to ponder which one would be suitable to test out to her own preferences. Looking around, her eyes landed on the House Everfree door. She wanted to see if they had truly tamed such wild beasts, and it was a safer alternative to the Cult in her mind.

" House Everfree please." Anora spoke, Aqua smiling knowingly.

" Have a wild side huh? Never would have guessed~ Such a refined appearance but wanting the primal, base, feral lust of the wild~" Aqua teased, making Anora flush in embarrassment." Ok, here. This is a list of the units we have enlisted from House Everfree. Pick which one or ones you wish to enjoy~"

Anora huffed as she took the list, glancing at the choices she could pick. Her eyes widened immediately, seeing that they even had Timberwolves and Everfree Wraiths. Looking up in shock, she was met with Aqua shrugging.

" We don't judge. Whatever kink you have, you can scratch here." Aqua explained, Anora looking back down at the list. She wasn't too keen on getting near a Timberwolf. Instead, she opted for a safer choice.

" A Wildling Pony." Anora said, Aqua nodding.

" Final question. Male or female?" Aqua replied, looking over to Storm now dealing with some more patrons. Anora blinked in surprise, but then again the scene in the Main Arena replayed in her mind. They truly didn't judge on your sexual preference. Then...

" Um... Female.." Anora spoke softly. Aqua leaned forward while holding a hoof to her ear.

" Say again?"

" F.. Female please." Anora was now blushing deeper, nervously moving her hooves. Grabbing her own pony-tailed mane she began to stroke it in nervousness. Her blush grew even deeper as Aqua licked her lips. The feeling of her warm, wet tongue lapping against her soft lips drew a moan from Anora, Aqua smiling happily.

" As you wish. Follow me.~" Aqua murred teasingly, Anora following with a blush on her face. Walking into the large door with the House Everfree symbol, she was met with the sight of an elevator. Instead of floor numbers, it showed a console with pictures. Ones of each unit, and one of the lobby. Beside the units screen was also another screen, which held multitude of numbers. While smiling knowingly, Aqua pressed the Wildling symbol, the elevator moving. It didn't feel like it was moving up or down though. Tilting her head, Anora turned to ask Aqua what was going on but before she could speak the elevator stopped.

" Ok, I know that I said that last one was the last question, but this is the real last question." Aqua said, holding her own list." What kind of situation or scenario do you want to be in." Seeing Anora's confused look, Aqua explained." Like, do you want to be a POW captured by the horny Wildling pony~ Or, a traveler who finds a weak Wildling pony and takes care of her? Here, choose one of the situations from this list. Regal uses an Illusion Projector to make EVERY scenario as real as it can be."

Anora was impressed at the expenses and amount of work put into this, before looking down at the scenario list. It held many scenarios and situations, even one for meeting on the battlefield. Taking a look over of the list, Anora blushed as she picked one. A submissive slave Wildling Pony used as a pet but still holding onto her honor to a degree. Aqua knowingly typed on the screen, pressing a few numbers on it before the door opened. Beyond the elevator looked like a standard living room, complete with the furnishings and even with a view beyond the window. Turning to Aqua, Anora started.

" If you can generate something like this with the Illusion Projector, how do I know that the Wildling itself is real?" she asked, Aqua nodding.

" Well, the illusions our Generator make can't be brought outside the room it was made in. But these ponies can, and probably will try to escape. Still, if you need any proof, ask her." Aqua pointed forward, Anora's gaze returning to the room. She froze, seeing one of the Wildling Ponies currently walking into the room, her feral eyes darting back and forth.

It was a young mare, probably just reaching adulthood. Her mane was a golden color that reminded Anora of straw or flowers, her coat an off color white. Her eyes were a wild yellow shade, currently locked onto her. Anora was surprised to see that this Wildling Pony was still covered in her light armor, albeit without the thorns or weapons she might have normally had. Her face beheld a few dashes of war paint, around her eyes with a few lines down her nose to give her an exotic look. She held no piercings on her body, her cutie mark a symbol of a rose in a pile of snow.

As the Wildling Pony prepared to leap at Anora, Anora was aware of several speakers positioned around the room. While they were activated, Anora didn't hear any sound. The Wildling however seemed afraid, before glaring at Anora.

" I am not some common pet!" Said the Wildling, turning her gaze away from Anora." You can't keep me locked here forever." Anora turned to Aqua, who motioned that it was ok. Stepping slowly into the room, Anora smiled sweetly.

" But my dear pet, I don't mean you any harm. I just want to take care of you." Anora said hesitantly, taking confidence when the Wildling didn't attack. The Wildling did glare at Anora at the pet comment however.

" I don't need anypony to take care of me.. My capture was a fluke. Nothing more, and you aren't my master. Only Lady Fluttershy-"

" Quiet pet. Or I may have to punish you." Anora interrupted, the Wildling Pony flinching as if struck at. The Wildling bit her lip, looking away from Anora.' By Celestia!' Anora thought.' She really is controlled! This will be most interesting.' Anora walked up to the Wildling, The Wildling putting on a worried face as Anora got closer. She backed up, before pressing her back against the wall.

" I warn you, a beast is most dangerous when pinned!" the Wildling hissed, still not daring to look Anora in the eyes. She waited for the punishment to happen, to lash out in defense as she closed her eyes. What she felt however, was a hoof rubbing along her belly. Opening her eyes, she blushed as Anora spread her legs open, rubbing and scratching her belly. The Wildling had to admit it felt good, letting out a soft sigh.

" See pet? I just want to make you feel good." Anora said, a mischievous glint in her eyes. The Wildling Pony saw this, worry on her face. But her worry was replaced by a smile as she felt Anora tickling her belly.

" Heehee haha stop! Hahaha I! *giggle* Won't submit! Hahaha!" The Wildling struggled, laughing as Anora tickled her sides and belly. Anora was smiling happily, like a kid at Hearth's Warming. Slowly she eased up the tickling, the Wildling on the floor with Anora stroking her belly above her. The Wildling smiled up at Anora, before blushing and grimacing." This doesn't mean anything.. I am not your-"

" What is your name?" asked Anora, catching the Wildling off guard.

" What?"

" Your name? What is it?" Anora smiled, before resuming stroking the Wildling's belly.

" It's Spring... Spring Waking." The Wilding replied, before looking away. She loved the way that Anora was rubbing her belly. But.. No, she wasn't her pet! She moved to try and stand up, but froze as Anora raised her hoof.

" Well Spring, I bet my pet is hungry. Or thirsty. Am I right?" Anora was blushing, her desires rising inside of her. Spring noticed, blushing and nodding softly." Well, how about I get you a drink?" Anora rose up, walking over to the nearby couch. Touching it, she was pleased to feel that it was a real couch, before sitting back on it with her flank hanging over the edge." Well my pet, come and drink up~"

Spring's white face was burning red as Anora spread her legs, revealing her slighty moist, puffy pussy to her. Spring looked away, Anora tutting.

" Now now pet, you have a job to do. Come clean mistress up, and have your fill~" Anora murred. Her heart was hammering so fast, the mere thought of doing this turning her on. The way Spring blushed and glanced at her slit made her desire to dominate this Wildling as her pet fire up even more." Come now, else I will have to punish you."

Spring gulped at the mention of punishment, glancing left and right, before slowly getting up and trotting over to Anora. She was better then this, not somepony's pet! But.. She didn't want to be punished, and such a lewd order. Spring shivered, her own heartbeat getting faster as she trotted up to Anora. Anora could feel Spring's warm breath grazing across her slit, her folds winking out at Spring even as the Wildling began to inhale her scent. It was so degrading, but why did Spring feel so warm?

He body was betraying her, the rich scent of Anora's pussy making her own marehood twitch in expectancy. Inhaling a few more times, Spring then opened her mouth slowly, her tongue sliding free from her mouth. Reaching out with her tongue, she then pressed her tongue against Anora's slit. A soft moan came from Anora, Spring blushing as her soft tongue began to grace this pony's most private place.

Anora meanwhile was in bliss, her hips shaking in desire as she felt the slightly rough tongue of Spring tasting her folds, lapping at her entrance with soft delicate licks. Biting onto her hoof, she smiled down at the Wildling pet of hers. Spring felt Anora placing her hoof onto her head, stroking and rubbing her mane and behind her ears. She felt Anora pressing her forward, making her lick upwards along her dainty slit. Spring hissed softly, making Anora grip her mane roughly. Out of fear, Spring lashed her tongue out, lapping and tasting Anora's clitoral hood.

Anora let out a loud gasp of surprise, her hips shaking as she made Spring lick and taste her bud. Every lick sent shivers down her body, her pussy heating up in lust. Her folds were practically dripping with her desire, only for Spring to lap it up. She looked down at the normally wild and assertive Wildling being her submissive pet, and was filled with a naughty desire to dominate.

" Ooh, good girl~" Anora hissed through her teeth, smiling as she felt Spring lapping directly at her emerging bud. Her clit swelled with lust, currently shivering under the assault of Spring's tongue." Now suck on it~" Anora held Spring's head, Spring having no choice but to latch onto her pussy. Opening her mouth so that she could latch onto Anora's pussy, she began to suck on Anora's clit and pussy. Meanwhile her tongue began to lap inside of her sweet folds, diving in and lapping in circles all around inside of her slit.

Anora was driven with bliss, her hips and waist shaking in desire as she felt the way her pets tongue lapped and tasted her cunt.

" Ooooh very good! You are making mistress so happy~" She moaned, her legs wrapping around the Wildling's neck, rubbing against the furs that Spring wore. Spring looked up at Anora, her face burning red in embarrassment as she was forced to pleasure her mistress. No.. She tried to tug her head away, pressing her hooves against Anora's legs in an effort to free herself. But as she tugged she felt a hoof grab her ear, Anora tugging her ear sternly.

" Now pet, you are doing so well~ Don't stop now!~" Anora mewed, before gripping both of Spring's ears and forcing her to eat her out. She pulled the Wildling's mouth against her soaking pussy, forcing her tongue to dive into her deepest folds even as she began to buck her hips. Slight tears came to Spring's eyes as she was roughly treated, her tongue diving back into Anora's sweet honeypot. The only way she would get out of this is by making her mistress cum. Clenching her eyes, Spring dove her rough tongue inside of her mistresses slit, her tongue licking in circles all around her tender pink folds. Every lick was electric to Anora, especially when the Wildling began to lick up and curved inside of her. Her flanks quavered as she felt Spring lick her most sensitive spot, her legs tightening around her neck.

" YES! YEEESSS!~" Anora howled, tugging Spring's ears painfully. Spring could feel her pussy spasming, her folds clenching and milking her tongue as if to make sure every inch of her slit was well rubbed. Spring had only a few seconds before she felt a torrent of mare-cum spurting into her mouth and even on her face, marking her as this pony's pet. Despite how much it hurt her pride, despite how humiliating this situation was, Spring felt herself being turned on. The thought of being ruled and mated like an animal awoke a primal pleasure inside of her like no other.

Anora hung limply onto the couch, sighing in relaxation as waves of pleasure overtook her body. Every bit of her tingled in the afterglow, rubbing the head of her pet softly as a reward. What she didn't expect however was for the Wildling to continue licking her sensitive folds, her body shaking in desire. It seemed her pet wanted to pleasure her mistress more, and by Celestia she would enjoy every second of it~

About an hour passed, Anora stumbling out of the elevator with a pleased smirk on her face. Her hair was unkempt and messy, her glasses hanging half off her face as she reeked of sex. Tripping a bit walking into the main lobby of the Private Halls, she was met with the smiling gaze of Aqua Gleam.

" Showers are over there, complimentary to our patrons." Aqua pointed out, giggling at Anora's disheveled appearance." I am guessing you enjoyed yourself? Regal only goes for the best~" Anora nodded happily, before walking towards the showers. Her legs felt like jelly but she kept a good pace. As she passed Aqua the unicorn was pleased to see her folds constantly dripping, her flower winking for all to see as her tail rose up high. The smell of such primal lust was making her body heat up in desire. Grabbing Storm nearby, Aqua stroked his front.

" You better get ready for our break~" Aqua told Storm, the pegasis smiling widely.

Trying to keep her professional attitude, albeit diminished due to the multiple orgasms, Anora began to list off the main attributes in her report of the showers. Plenty of stalls and/or open areas to shower, meaning you could have privacy if you preferred it. Clean, well kept, good facilities and lavatories. Mixture between a shower and pool in some cases. Stepping into the nearby shower, she began to rinse off the accumulated leaves, dust, and sexual fluids that stained her body, relaxing in the warm waters. Her thoughts began to drift on making Spring her own personal pet, and resolved to ask Regal if it was possible for her to 'reserve' Spring Wake for herself~

Meanwhile, hidden among the ceiling of the main arena was a familiar Nighthoof. Her name was Silver Shadow, one of the many Nighthooves Mistress Rarity had hired to make sure things in the districts were up to her standards. She, along with Anora, were sent to make sure that the Siren's Charm wasn't a threat to Mistress Rarity and this Regal Charmer was proving to be such a threat. With all this technology and all these troops, he could have tried to attack her Mistress from inside the walls. Silver would not let this pass! Right now she was gathering proof that Regal had amassed an abundance of units from the other houses, her camera taking several pictures of them even in the midst of battle.

Mistress Rarity would see this information, and the threat to her life would be dealt with. Nopony would disagree that even in these times, Regal Charmer deserved to die. Sneaking among the ceiling, she clung to the shadows as she began to make her way towards the Pleasure Halls.

*Schling!*

Silver barely dodged a blade that had embedded itself in front of her, wrapped in a dark green and pink aura of magic. Swiveling her head to see what had thrown it, she had enough time to register several small daggers flying her way. Using her training she leapt from the ceiling, she twisted and spun her body in midair to avoid the daggers. Using her wings only when needed, she made sure that the thrown daggers didn't hit her body or her wings. Finally she spun as she neared the floor, landing neatly on her legs and swiveling to the threat to her life. Her eyes landed on a familiar green coated pony, his fiery eyes landing on her. His face was turned into a mixture between an amused grin, and a snarl.

" A Nighthoof scouting out my place of business? Now, I thought I had payed off the right ponies to make sure no invasive studies were done without my say so~" Regal said, his magic wrapping around one of his blades. From where Silver was, she could see that each of the small daggers were hidden in his outfit, as well as some in his hair. Clever.

" So," Regal Charmer continued, his blade twitching slightly as some of his guards began to move forward. With a motioning of his head, they stood back.", What brings a lovely assassin like you to my humble bar?" The air around him seemed chilling and warm at the same time, Silver quickly gazing along the group for a way out. Her first priority was to escape and deliver this information to Mistress Rarity. As for Regal, he could wait.

The guards weren't to tightly packed together, Silver seeing many ways past them that she could take. While she didn't gather a lot of information, she got enough to interest her mistress. The sound of a sword being drawn quickly pulled her attention back to Regal, his sword drawn and held at the ready.

" No answer? Well, I can think of a few ways we can make you talk." Regal spoke, before rushing at Silver Shadow. Silver smirked as she saw him rushing her. For having such a reputation, charging straight in like this was foolish. Wielding a hidden dagger attached to her hoof, she leapt over Regal, flipping in midair and intending to use her dagger to deflect his blade. What she didn't expect however was the feeling of magic gripping her wings, making her wings heavier by the second. Twisting her body and using her momentum, she landed behind Regal Charmer, only to realize that his blade was still in front of her. He had charged to make her leap upward, but his sword was in the same place! Suddenly the sword pulled towards Regal, Silver raising her dagger to catch the blade as it tried to fly back to its master.

Regal chuckled, his horn flaring a bit as his magic pull on his sword stood strong, Silver having to move her back legs to hold back the blade. She tried moving her wings, but found they still felt like they were stone. Twisting the blade with her dagger, she tried to force Regal's sword out of her way, only for it to focus on pushing against her dagger.

The sound of whooshing wind alerted Silver to Regal's second sword coming from behind her. With her wings out of commission, she was forced to duck under his blade and roll to the side. Regaining her footing she faced both blades rising back up and slashing at her. Raising her dagger, Silver began to bat and deflect the sword slashes directed at her. Every time she beat a blade back, the second one took its place, the blades never stopping their frenzied assault.

Rolling to the side, Silver saw the blades continued their assault even then. She was running out of options; she couldn't fly out of this, the guards were now blocking the exit, and Regal was slowly coming closer to her. Wielding her second hidden blade, she began to force the blades away from her before turning and running towards Regal. Her hidden blades at the ready, she leapt into the air, intending to stab into Regal even as the blades whirled after her.

Smirking, Regal's horn lit up as several small daggers flew from his coat, forming a wall of blades. Seeing herself about to be pierced on the wall of daggers, Silver tried to roll in midair, her wings still frozen by the spell. The next thing she felt was a surging of pain in her left wing, managing to roll to the side but not enough. Her left wing was still hit by the wall of daggers, the blades piercing her feathers and flesh. Hissing, Silver did not have much time to think on it as she felt one of Regal's swords pierce into her right wing, nailing her to the floor.

" Gaaaah!" She cried out, feeling the blade digging into her wing, holding it down as the daggers in her left wing were also forced into the floor." Nnngh! Bastard! AAANGH!" Regal viewed the fallen Nighthoof, taking a sadistic delight in twisting the blades in her wings so that her body twitched in pain. Yet still Silver tried to stand, even with her wings nailed to the floor. Suddenly, the second blade flew in front of her face.

Freezing, Silver felt several of the daggers pressing against her stomach and into the back of her neck, forcing her to keep her chest low but her back high. Taking in her current position, Silver realized that she was being forced to present herself to Regal. Grinding her teeth, she began to try and calculate a way out of this, her thinking interrupted by a surge of pain from her left wing. Regal was slowly walking behind her, admiring his prize. Silver hissed in pain, her tail covering up her marehood and trying to prevent Regal from viewing her in such a compromising position.

Laughing, Regal softly rubbed Silver's tail, moving it to the side. But as he moved her tail, Silver shot out her leg to buck Regal in his face. Quickly moving his face, Regal let out a bark of laughter as he began to move to Silver's front.

" As if you aren't the first mare to try that stunt!" He barked, his fellow Ponies of Fortune laughing as he moved to the front of Silver." If you are going to be like that, I suppose our fun can last another time then. Now.."

The daggers digging into Silver's left wing began to move in circles, cutting into her flesh and making her winch in pain.

" Why are you here?" Regal asked once again, looking down at the subdued Nighthoof. Glaring at Regal, Silver spat at him. His horn flared as he caught the spit in his magic, firing it back into Silver's face." Hmm.. Feisty." He smiled mischievously, rearing his forehoof back and backhoofing Silver across her face. Silver clenched her teeth and eyes at the stinging pain, glaring up at Regal.

" I will never talk." She growled, gritting her teeth and holding in a whimper as the blades dug into her sensitive wings.

" You just did." Regal said, seeming to think a bit before smiling." I admire your fortitude, but I am afraid it won't last. You see, I am going to delight in torturing you. In making you scream in pain, and pleasure. But all this can be avoided, if you just tell me why you are here."

Silver let out a gasp as she felt the cool, flat side of the second blade touch her ass. Her tail moved to cover her sex, while the blade continued to press against her. She couldn't see any options here, no means of escaping.. But she would not betray her mistress!

" Rot in Tartarus you perverted bastard!" She snarled, her eyes daggers as she bore into Regal's eyes. But the longer she stared into Regal's eyes, the more she could feel fear and.. Lust, creeping into her mind. Quickly she averted her eyes, realizing his eyes held enchantments. Suddenly the blade at her flank pulled back, before roughly spanking against her ass." Gah! You- Agh!"

She cried out as she felt the flat side of the blade spank her again, her cheeks flushed in embarrassment. She grit her teeth harder as she was being spanked in front of these ponies of fortune, Regal laughing.

" Naughty mares need to be punished. Anypony can agree with that." He said, smirking as Silver let out a yell as the blade spanked her particularly hard. The blade stopped after five spanks, a light red mark on her otherwise dark flank. Feeling the blade in her right wing twist, she let out a whimper of pain, tears of anger and pain welling in the corners of her eyes.

" So many fun ways I can make you talk.. Which one to use? Hmm.." Regal pondered, placing a hoof to his chin. Feigning thought for a bit, he lowered his hoof as the pommel of his second blade lowered to the back of Silver's head." Well, first things first.. To make sure you don't try to escape." Silver had enough time to see a cruel glimmer in Regal's eyes before the pommel of his sword hit her in the back of her head. Stars spun in her darkening vision, Silver trying desperately in vain to hold onto consciousness.

As Silver's head fell to the floor, Regal stepped up to her. Placing his hoof on her head, he began to focus his magic on her thoughts, before smiling as he realized she was truly out cold. Pulling his daggers and blade out of her wings, he used his magic to put every weapon back into its proper place.

" Such a lovely mare, it would be a shame for her to go to waste.. Bring her to my room, I wish to train her a bit." Regal spoke with authority, the guards saluting him before lifting Silver Shadow up, carrying her out of the Arena. Looking at the Arena, Regal was happy to see that the crowd was too focused on the fun happening in the arena to notice their little tussle. Humming a happy tune, he made his way towards his chambers, a pep in his step.

Meanwhile, stumbling outside of the Siren's Charm was Anora. She was currently dazed from her fun in the Private Rooms, so much so that she didn't even notice that her partner was not there. Right now, her only focus was delivering her notes and recordings to Lady Rarity, albeit her body was slightly wobbly from her fun.

Setting Up

The District of Desire was a raunchy place, no doubt about that. A place one could go to enjoy the niceties of life, provided they had the gold to enjoy this lavish lifestyle. Filled with brothels, gambling, brawling, and drinking; it truly was a place for Regal Charmer.

Smirking as he traveled down the road, his group pulling the rather large caravan, he caught several Sirens eyeing him, both mares AND colts smiling at him. Needless to say, he had made quite the reputation here, and he LOVED it! Shaking his mane, he strutted down the road to a rather large building. From appearance, it was a bar, let outfitted with special areas, rooms, and a very specialized cellar. In front of it was a attractive mare, her body slim and ravishing as her coat left little to the imagination. Bowing slightly, Regal acknowledged the mare.

" Ah, Regal~ How good it is to see you back in the District of Delights." Fleur de Lis spoke, hiding her blush behind her fan. Regal smirked, kissing Fleur's extended hoof.

" Good to be back, my dear Fleur~ Is the Siren's Charm up to your standards?" Regal asked, looking up at the building behind Fleur. Fleur smiled, looking at the building as well.

" It most certainly is, and everything is set up to your specifications." She turned to eye the caravan behind Regal, curiosity overcoming her." What is in the caravan? Another addition for the Charm?" Regal laughed and nodded.

" Ai. Just the last pieces needed to add to the Siren's Charm. This, will certainly bring in the gold." He replied, his men moving the caravan into the alley next to the building to unload its contents through the cellar door.

" Hmm, and speaking of gold." Fleur smiled, her smile growing wider as Regal handed her a rather hefty bag of gold.

" Every bit accounted for, and a bit more." Regal spoke, moving towards the alley. Fleur weighed the bag, smirking wildly, before turning to Regal.

" Rumor has it, that you have found something interesting. Something that might.. Interest Lady Rarity." she said, making sure nopony was nearby. Regal kept on walking, a smile on his face.

" Perhaps. But for the right price, we can find many interesting things." Fleur's eyes widened in suprise, before trotting away, smiling.

Across from the Siren's Charm, a single pony stayed still. Her body blended into the shadows of the building, her wings flexing slightly. Lady Rarity would find this information, interesting.

Author's Note

A semi-chapter, showing Regal setting up in the District of Delight.

What's that? A Nighthoof!