The two princesses hurried to reach their old castle before Butterfly or Perfection did, hoping that they both lost time in meeting each other while they set their plan in motion.

“I can’t believe we are putting all our eggs in one basket. Are you sure this will work?” asked Luna as they set up their base in the old library, with Discord helping out by not constantly destroying the tent and defenses.

“Just get into Ponyville and get those three out of there. I will get Shining and Maud.” Celestia responded, as Luna changed her appearance into that of the friendly clumsy mailmare.

“First one that came to mind?” Discord teased, knowing fully that Luna had found a very close friend in Derpy from her dreams.

“Shut up Discord, you know full well us losing does not suit you as well.” Luna hissed back, but with the new appearance, she seemed a tad less intimidating.

“Fine, fine, I’ll stop. Have to admit, the crazy plan you two have does make for great theater. Encore I say! Encore!” Discord replied, with a full tuxedo and monocle in tow.

Luna did not reply at all this time, but simply flew away towards Ponyville, hoping the town would be standing after Butterfly had taken over.

The town square was full, with trembling ponies looking on at the stage. Signs of a fight were evident on the buildings nearby, but with Viper and Deceit controlling the masses now, the scared Mayor began her speech.

“My dear ponies, today is a day of... Celebration... For we are now under the guidance of our new savior, our protector and liberator of our true selves... I give to you... Mistress Butterfly!” she cried, getting a kiss from the Mistress for her troubles, as Butterfly took the stage, the ever present gravitas she oozed intimidating her audience.

“Thank you Mayor. Now my dear servants, as we have shown you, our way can be either trough violence and fear...” Butterfly pointed at the destroyed homes. “... Or by submission and liberation. We have shown our chaotic and powerful side, which is more Viper’s forte. Now, I’d like to show what Deceit can do for you, with my help. Viper, bring in that brat please.”

The enforcer obliged, by dragging a cyan unicorn on the stage.

“Let Trixie go you imbecile!” the mare growled, tied on the floor.

“My, my. I am not sure are you an idiot or unhealthy brave, or both. Either way, Deceit, would you kindly pick the brain of this individual?” Butterfly smiled, never losing her cool, savoring the control she had over Trixie.

Deceit nodded smiling, and moved over to Trixie, her latex squeaking all the way, making Butterfly enjoy the moment even more.

Her gloved hands danced over Trixie, magic released every second. Then a giggle, and a whisper to Butterfly, and Deceit was done, leaving the tied up mare flustered and confused, not to mention the onlooking audience, who by now was half there because of Viper, and half because curiosity had taken the place of fear.

“Ah, so you like to perform Trixie, to be the center of attention. Sadly, you magical skills are not up to par to your desires.” concluded Butterfly, the information that Deceit provided proving to be very much to her liking.

“Lies, Trixie is a master magician, and the greatest showpony in Equestria, you worthless freak!” Trixie roared back, hurt by the fact that Butterfly was speaking the truth.

“Oh you are a treat, so ignorant of your own shortcomings. What would you say if I gave you the power that every audience will be mesmerized by you?”

“M...Mesmerized?”

“Oh yes, all will look on in awe, you’d be the star of the show. All you have to do is give Mistress Butterfly a chance. So what do you say?”

”It seems your bravado is simply a mask, as expected. Time to remove it dear, and show these ponies what you really are, and what they will soon get to experience. But first, bring the mare a cup of water mayor, I am sure she is most perched.” Butterfly teased, as Trixie began to sweat, knowing fully what Deceit had unearthed.

Eagerly Deceit obliged, a a nice cool glass of water was in Butterfly’s gloved hand, the audience becoming uneasy, as Trixie was sweating profusely right now.

“What have you done to Trixie?” Trixie asked, feeling the sweat run all over her.

“Nothing yet, you are simply feeling the burn of being next to me, and the true power I possess.” replied Butterfly, taking a sip from the cold glass of water.

Butterfly continued on, savoring both the freshness of the water, and the fact that Trixie was so eager to get a sip.

“I see you are quite parched... Would you like a gulp?” Butterfly asked and gave the cup, who somehow remained full to Trixie, as the now drenched mare eagerly took, and drank whole.

The crowd was murmuring now, restless and looking on, full of blinding curiosity as to what Butterfly was planing to do with Trixie.

The mare in question was feeling every drop of the cool liquid, as it trickled down her throat and into her stomach. In fact, she never felt cooler, more relaxed in a very long time. The look of desire for more was evident, as she finished the seemingly infinite cup, making Butterfly clap with conviction.

“So it is true, under that armor of vanity you are a simple mare, who has basic needs that need to be taken care of.” Butterfly explained, but it was as if she was speaking to her audience and not just Trixie. She stepped towards the now sitting mare, and looked deep into her glazed eyes, and then kissing her, making even Viper whisper some jealous statement.

“Now, shall we try this introduction to your fans once more?” Butterfly teased, as Trixie turned to the flock of ponies. Only now, she saw them differently. Gasping, she realized that Butterfly had indeed given her new magic. She could not only see the ponies, but also the image of their perfect mate.

”Amazing...” she whispered, standing up, as she felt a numbing sensation in her throat one again. The use of such magic made her thirsty again.

“Trixie would like more water.” she said, trying her best to maintain her image of a commanding star, but that effort was by this point truly in vain.

“That is not the way to ask your superior.” Butterfly replied, who teleported a glass this time, only to spill it. Trixie began to feel a deep pain for this event, but why was a mystery to her. Regardless, she had stop it somehow, and the only way was seemingly to do the impossible, to show humility and obedience.

“May Trixie have some water, please... Mistress Butterfly?” she said and clutched her fist. Trixie could hear the crowd getting agitated again. She had just admitted that Butterfly was her Mistress, or at least implied. This unease was quickly drowned though, as a cup of the fresh goodness was in her hands, and she chugged it like it was the essence of life.

The freshness returned, only this time, it stayed in her hands, even if the rest of her body was getting back to a normal temperature. She looked at her hands, and saw they became clear, her flesh and bones dissolving, leaving only see-trough goo with a cyan tint. Screams were now evident in the crowd, and the one coming from Trixie did not help to calm the others down.

“Easy dear, you are simply becoming a true star.” Butterfly hugged the screaming mare, making her stop. The hug provided the same cooling sensation that Trixie was now slowly addicted to.

“What are you doing to Trixie...” she whispered in tears, the hands becoming goo as well now.

“I am only giving you the chance to be the ultimate star.”

It sounded like a ruse, but Trixie felt that Butterfly was telling the truth, and being a star was what she wanted.

“But how...” she asked, only to cough. She feared the notion she was feeling. She was thirsty again, only this time, it was even worse. Butterfly did not ask for anything special this time, she simply gave her a cup, which Trixie gulped, as the cool sensastion was now in her legs and tail as well. She knew what it meant, and hugged Butterfly back, much to her mistress’s surprise.

“Please, don’t lie to me... Is Trixie... Will I really be a star?” Trixie asked teary eyed, giving Butterfly a feeling she had not felt in a long while, that of compassion.

“You will dear, in my own perverted way. You will please every member of your fanbase, as you will be the perfect form of entertainment for each one, I promise you that.”

Trixie knew that this meant by going all the way, and that whatever she became, much like Viper and Deceit, was going to be a lustful, evil being. She realized the obvious truth. Be it because of the magic that was already inside her now, the intoxicating words by Butterfly, or by her own nature, she did not care. Everything she ever did was to be the star, and why stop now? Because of fear, pride, or the sense of goodness? No, that was the job of a hero, and she never was one.

A familiar smirk appeared on Trixie’s face, one she would always have when she was about to go for her big finale. The same look appeared on Butterfly’s face too, but this one was for a job well done. As the goo was advancing, leaving her midriff and head still that of a normal mare, she turned to the crowd.

“Ladies and gentlecolts, I, The Great and Powerful Trixie, am about to show you my biggest trick of all time!” she roared, never with such fervor and conviction. She would fake it before, but this time, the magic was truly powerful, that of her new Mistress.

“I am about to make The Great and Powerful Trixie... Disappear!” she exclaimed once more, as the crowd began to gasp.

As she said it, Butterfly provided the prop. A large cup of the same corrupted water, right above Trixie.

“Goodbye, my audience, it is time for a new main event!” Trixie said, in tears as the cup flipped, and she disappeared in a shower of the blue liquid.

The stage was empty, as Trixie indeed vanished. The ponies in the first did however notice a bubbling puddle on the bottom of it. Then, slowly and seductively, strains of the goo danced, creating legs, hips, breasts, hands and finally a head of a mare. Her neon cyan eyes and smirk were familiar, but everything else was new.

“Slate, at your service.” she said, her voice almost synthetic. She slithered to the first stallion she saw, and scanned him with her new improved eye-sight.

Quickly, she morphed into an exact copy of his wife, who was standing next to him. Only she had a bigger ass, was wearing a maid outfit.

“Why yes hun, you can do me in the ass!” she proclaimed, her voice the same of the stallion's wife, as the crowd gasped, and the pair blushed at the same time.

“Easy Slate, no need to do personal requests just now.” Butterfly said smiling, as the new goo-pony slithered to her, becoming a kitten in the process. Butterfly snapped her gloved finger, and a throne appeared on the stage, as she sat down, petting her kitty, she asked the ponies again.

“So, who is next?”

As the Ponyville folk began to become a unique perversion of themselves, and those of Canterlot a identity-stricken drone, Celestia ran, a screaming bag in her mouth. Only once she entered the security of the old castle did she stop, and drop the bag, revealing Maud Pie and Shining Armor inside, the latter growling, only to realize it was his dear friend Celestia that had kidnapped them.

“What are you doing Princess? You could have asked you know!” he yelled, but more in frustration than anger now.

“I am sorry, but I had not time for explanations, at least not in Canterlot.” she said, gasping for air. Luna, Applebloom, Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle and Discord were waiting, sitting all nest to the fireplace, and enjoying the one part of the old structure that was not cold as ice.

“Where were you sister?! The flight to Canterlot and back is 20 minutes!” Luna screamed in anger, but the fear and happiness her sister was still okay still managed to be heard.

“I got our candidates, and somehow managed to escape.” she replied, as Shining and Maud waved and hugged, each in their own time, with the others.

“Escape?” Luna asked slowly.

“Sit down everyone, I think you will want to know what the situation is like in our, or rather her capitol.” Celestia said, and sat next to the rest of the group. Planing had to wait it seemed, for Perfection was very busy herself, much like Butterfly.

Author's Note

Yes, this story is back from the grave. Yes, we are visiting Canterlot next. And yes, all you robot fans will love that town now.