Rarity's heart pounded, having experienced a large amount of shock from witnessing Coco Pommel perform an act of sex not just in front of her but also in front of several dozen other ponies eager and unabashed. The unicorn could even hear the girl's loud, lewd sucking sounds from behind her as she stared down the other things causing her heart rate to rise.

One of those was Suri, the earth pony that Rarity believed without a doubt was the one responsible for making Coco do what she was doing on the stage. It was obvious to her that Suri had orchestrated this by the look of smugness she had at Rarity's expense. Whether she had done it out of revenge, towards Rarity, Coco or both of them, or because of some other petty reason the unicorn couldn't be sure, but that was her fault was certain.

The other two issues were the other pony and the minotaur sitting with the pink mare. If not for them Rarity would've already relieved some of her stress by doing something less than lady-like to Suri which would forcibly wipe the smirk off the mare's face. The minotaur alone prevented her from enacting her swift justice. Being roughly the same size and build as the only other minotaur she had ever encountered, Iron Will, she could assume this one had a similar level of pure power. Should he come to Suri's aid it wouldn't bode well for Rarity as she could tell her magic, being not quite up to par when it came to combat spells, would hardly scratch his muscular body, if it would even do that.

Then there was the crystal pony that sat between the two. Her sparkling, dark purple form carried an ominous feel about her. In all of her visits to the Crystal Empire she had never seen another pony of her kind quite like this mare. That notion was felt further as Rarity spotted the horn poking out of the crystal pony's mane, making her a bit unique as up to this point Rarity had never encountered a crystal unicorn.

"Miss Rarity, are you alright?" The crystal pony asked, showing actual concern for the unicorn. "You look like you've seen a ghost."

The question wasn't well received. "Alright?! You're sitting there like there aren't two ponies that are...!" Rarity hesitated on the last bit, her own modesty interfering with the sentence's completion. It wasn't that she was a prude or inexperienced with sex, she had plenty of stallion partners in her life, either in serious relations or small flings which involved both tradition and more creative forms of sexual activities. She just didn't like the idea of having several other ponies glaring and gawking at you while you showed your affections to a pony you cared about.

"See, I told you that she wouldn't have the stomach for it." Said Suri. "She's too much of a goodie two hooves to enjoy this."

"Your opinion has been noted Miss Suri." Said the crystal mare. "Now please, allow me and Miss Rarity to speak." Without further prompt the minotaur rose out of his seat to allow the crystal mare out of the booth. Once out she went over to Rarity, standing face to face with her. "Excuse her, she forgets that even she had her doubts her first time here."

Rarity took a step back, not trusting the pony in front of her. "Schorl, was it?" She said to clarify to herself and find a point where she could take charge of the conversation. "I don't know what you did to force Coco to go up there in front of everypony here, but I'm putting a stop to it right now."

"I think you might have a poor impression of me Miss Rarity." The crystal pony said as she took a few steps past the unicorn to better admire the scene playing out on stage. "I'll admit that I played some small part in showing Coco Pommel her 'true self', but it was her decision in the end to accept it."

"That is most certainly not how she really is!" Rarity shouted, irritation getting the better of her. The patrons of the club turned to look at the mare who was disturbing the show, her loud voice attracting their attention. At first Rarity didn't even care, since Schorl seemed to be the one in charge, but as her eyes were drawn to their movement she begun to notice that everyone in the room was someone she could identify as being a high standing member of high society.

Sitting right next to her was Jet Set, a male unicorn who Rarity had encountered during her time with Fancy Pants in Canterlot, drinking a refreshing looking red beverage. Across the room she could see Photo Finish who was accompanied by her theater friend, the stallion who made costumes for "Hinny of the Hills" and Rarity had set up a job for Coco with, Silk Styles. Even near the stage she could spot a very pleased looking Filthy Rich still watching the mare and stallion on stage continue to have at each other, Coco Pommel now laying on her back as Crusoe slid his shaft inside her tight pussy.

Seeing so many influential ponies she knew around her, giving her odd looks for interrupting or ignoring her and the crystal pony to watch the earth ponies fuck each other lovingly was very off putting and it made Rarity become a bit nervous. As she recalled even Fancy Pants, a stallion she admired and respected, was part of this group. The conflict in her mind made her feel a woozy and she grabbed hold of an empty chair to keep from falling over.

Turning away from the lovely sight on the stage Schorl went back to Rarity. "If you would give me a moment to explain exactly what it is we do here I'm sure we can come to an understanding. All we need to do is calmly discuss the matter." The crystal pony wanted very much for the unicorn to speak one on one with her, believing that she could convince her if they could just talk rationally.

Rarity on the other hand didn't feel there was anything to talk about and that she had to get out of the building. With her anxiety building it began to interfere with her rationality and was even affecting her perception. "I need... I need some air." Pushing off her chair she hastily stumbled towards the door trying to back to the building's exit, forgetting that Heavy Hitter had locked it before leading her inside. It didn't matter though as Sartek got up and stood at the lounge's exit, not going to allow the unicorn to leave.

"How do you want to handle this Schorl?" The minotaur asked, ready to take Rarity by force if need be.

Schorl took a moment to think about it before replying. "Please escort Miss Rarity to one of the private rooms to get her bearings,"

Not liking the sound of that the unicorn searched around the room, looking for any other method of escape. There was another door in the room as well as a backstage area behind Coco and Crusoe, but to get to them she would have to get past Schorl while avoiding Sartek. While Rarity wasn't against a fight if it was absolutely necessary, this required a bit more tact. "Fine... I'll go, but you can't keep me here."

"I have no intention to, I just want you to be more comfortable." With that the minotaur took the unicorn by the shoulder and led her out of the lounge, keeping a firm grip on her as he took her deeper into the the depths of the Society headquarters.

Rarity was brought to a room after being forced down a ridiculous amount of corridors and she assumed it was just to make sure that she didn't have the ability to find her way back out. "At least the accommodations are nice." She thought, having been alone for enough time to recover from the disturbing scene she had watched and take in her surroundings. The room echoed the same sophistication and class that the halls had displayed, but that did little to help change her opinion of the club's owner.

Eventually the door to the room opened and two ponies came into Rarity's view, Schorl Tourmaline and Coco Pommel. Coco had been redressed in the clothing she wore when she walked to the club with Suri, which the unicorn was grateful for as she didn't feel she could tolerate the mare being paraded around before her naked. However she still wore the collar she has on during her performance and attached to it was a leash that lead from her neck into Schorl's hand.

This wasn't unexpected though, Rarity figured that the dark mare was going to do something to further throw her off and tilt this supposedly peaceful conversation in her favor. If anything the unicorn wondered why she went for something so tame in comparison.

"Thank you for not trying to run away Miss Rarity." Schorl said as she sat herself down at the table that Rarity had placed herself next to for this talk. Once seated she gave Coco a nod, signalling to the girl to grab a chair and sit as well. "Firstly let me apologize for my tone earlier. I deal with the members of my facility so often I forget how to speak with those not used to my way of life sometimes. I'm sure I came off as egotistical and presumptuous and for that I'm sorry."

"That is the least of your worries." Said Rarity, her anger evident. "I care much less about how you acted than what you have done and are still doing."

"Right, you're worried about Coco here." Schorl said looking at the small mare, bringing a hand up to stroke her hair. "Again I must apologize for bringing her here and in this manner, knowing that it would upset you further. I felt it was necessary to get across what I wanted to express though."

Rarity gritted her teeth. She didn't like that the crystal pony felt she had the right to touch her friend however she pleased, despite how accepting Coco seemed in the situation. "And what is that exactly?"

"That I'm not the monster that you might think I am." Schorl replied, moving on to scratch the Coco behind the ears which got a very pleasant reaction out of the earth pony. "Usually I greet potential members to the Society before they ever get a taste of what we do here. It helps most become better acclimated when they take in the Society in small doses rather than taking it full on like you just did."

There wasn't much that Rarity could respond with. She could just continue to show her disapproval to what was going on, but it was hard to justify that when Coco was happily accepting what the crystal pony was doing to her. Then again it was apparent where Schorl wanted to lead this conversation and going along with it would only give her more control. Taking the bait a little though might get her a little more information on what exactly was going on.

"And what is it that you think you're doing here besides demeaning ponies for the amusement of others?" Rarity asked, wanting to see what the arrogant pony would say back.

"Demean... What an odd choice of word for the liberation we offer." Schorl replied.

"Liberation?!" Rarity said aghast. "You say that when you are treating Coco like some sort of... pet!"

"Again Miss Rarity, I think you misunderstand." Schorl rebuffed. "You seem to believe me treating Coco like this is doing her harm, as if I don't respect her and I'm treating her like a creature of less importance. This idea is wrong however. We at the Society understand that there is a place for everypony and that makes our... pets as you put it, very important."

Schorl unclipped the leash from Coco's collar and placed it on the table. "Coco Pommel here is a valued addition to the Society. She was brought here at Miss Suri's request after she joined our ranks and was slowly shown her 'true self'." The crystal mare finally removed herself from the earth pony and looked Rarity in the eye. "Can you not say you have seen it too? Coco is dependent on a strong mare to guide her life, to tell her how to act, make sure she doesn't make poor decisions and reward her when she does what is best for her. She only left Miss Suri's employment because a mare of stronger will and character showed her another way. That mare is of course you."

"Then why did she go back to Suri then if I showed her the right way?" Rarity replied.

"You are hearing what you want to hear Miss Rarity. I said 'another' way, not that either your or her methods are right or wrong." Schorl clasped her hands and placed them on the table. "As for why Coco returned to Miss Suri that should be simple to understand. Coco is a submissive, which means that she needs a dominant personality to balance her own with to cope with the world around her. She only left Miss Suri to begin with because you were there to be, in her eyes, a more positive role model. With you having gone back to Ponyville the only option she had was to go back to the only dominant she knew."

Rarity's defiant expression suddenly turned to self doubt. What the crystal pony said did make a bit of sense. If she had never come along Coco would've just continued working for Suri without question. The fact that she left her could've sent the poor mare back into Suri's arms. "Is this true Coco?" Rarity asked the earth mare.

Coco looked to Schorl, unsure if she should answer. The crystal pony nodded, allowing her to speak. "It's... it's true..." Coco said hanging her head a slightly in shame. "It didn't happen all at once... but after a while I decided to go back to my mistress-"

"Your Mistress!?" Rarity shouted, startling Coco.

"Miss Rarity, please. Let the filly speak." Said Schorl.

Now a little teary eyed Coco continued where she left off. "I went back to her and we talked about how much I needed someone to guide me, like how Lady tourmaline said. At first I was skeptical, but then she brought me here and I started to learn how wonderful it could be to serve someone else's wants and needs. To give yourself to them completely and ask for nothing in return. To become a willing..." Coco hesitated for a moment before wiping her eyes and giving a bright smile. "A willing slave."

"Slave?" The word struck Rarity to her core.

"I know it sounds bad." Said Schorl. "But here that word is a term of endearment. A term for those who have given themselves mind, body and soul to another. A role that is highly respected."

"Do you think that I'm stupid?" Rarity got up and stared down the crystal mare. "I've had to help an entire kingdom escape from the bonds of slavery, crystal ponies like yourself. I've spent a brief time at the mercy of others. I doubt that you can say the same, so what gives you the right to say that slavery can be a 'good thing'?"

Schorl closed her eyes, bringing her clasped hands to her muzzle. "Coco, please go to your mistress. I don't wish for you to see this." Without any objection Coco left the two, grabbing the leash off the table on her way out.

The moment the door clicked closed Schorl sprung to her hooves, prompting Rarity to make what she felt was an appropriate defensive stance. Without the minotaur around Rarity was sure she could handle Schorl, despite not knowing the extent of her powers. The crystal pony hardly looked like a rival for creatures Rarity had dealt with in the past like Discord or the changelings.

Schorl however didn't ready her horn or prepare herself for a fight. Instead she turned her back to Rarity and reached for the zipper on her dress. Grabbing hold of it the mare pulled it down to allow herself to slip out of the article of clothing, making Rarity let out a gasp when she saw what was underneath.

The crystal pony's back was a mess, covered in scar marks. The marks varied from long, deep ones to small shallow ones. Whoever did this to her didn't make any effort to go easy.

"As you can see I too have suffered at the hands of a cruel being who claimed me as his property." Said Schorl.

"Then why are you doing this?" Rarity questioned.

"Because even though my master was a sadist I still loved him. He pushed me to be the mare I am today." The crystal pony grabbed her dress from off the ground and faces Rarity fully exposed. "He showed me exactly who I was... correction, Who I am."

Rarity didn't know what to say. Schorl had proved her wrong about never seeing slavery from the other side, but the way she spoke made her sound crazy. There was no way she could go through what it seems she had and believe what she was saying.

"Now that we understand each other a little more let's continue our conversation." Schorl said, putting her dress back on. "We have much to discuss about your future in the Society."

Rarity shook her head. "Schorl, I can tolerate your... fetishes, but I couldn't possible be part of this."

Schorl let out a troubled sigh. "Pity. I had plans for you. The Society has been watching you for some time. When I learned of how well you took control of your your friends the last time you were in Manehattan I was certain you would be ecstatic to join"

Rarity grimaced a little at that comment. She didn't know how Schorl found out, but she knew the crystal mare was talking about how she had selfishly made her friends make dresses fashion show that she was competing in at the time. "I really think that you've gotten the wrong impression of me. That was most certainly one of my off days."

Schorl's expression shifted a little, becoming darker. "I see, then I'm sorry for the mistake in character. I suppose that our discussion is over then. You may leave if you wish. I won't stop you."

Rarity didn't have to be told twice, Immediately heading for the room's exit. Reaching the door she grabbed its handle, turning it and opening it slightly before shutting it. "Before I forget, I'm taking Coco with me. I don't know what kind of stuff you've been feeding her, but this isn't where she belongs. If you would have her meet me up front I'll take my leave." Rarity looked back at Schorl with determination. "I'm sure the members of your club would hate for others to learn about what they do in their spare time."

"Hmph, a threat.... When I've been nothing but polite." Schorl said. "You could go ahead and tell. We aren't really doing anything wrong and when the members learn it was Miss Rarity that exposed their dirty laundry I'm sure they will not be too pleased. Aren't many of them your friends and peers" The white unicorn's eyes widened as her attempt to intimidate the crystal pony was turned back at her. It was true, if Rarity exposed the Society it would most likely lead to a loss of customers and perhaps even get her ostracized from high society all together. "Also I told you before its not up to me. It is up to her and her mistress." The crystal pony smirked a little, an idea popping in her head. "Rarity... are you a betting mare?"

"What? Why would you ask?" Said Rarity, not really wanting to play around with the mare.

"Well like I said, its up to a owner to determine when to dismiss a slave." Said Schorl as she went up to the unicorn. "However, I do have a bit off pull being the pony in charge here and perhaps I could convince Miss Suri to let her go. A slave without an owner has no reason of being here after all."

"And I assume you want me to do something in return." Rarity didn't like where this was going, but if it could get Coco out of her service to Suri then she would at least listen.

"I want you to come here for the next two weeks and experience what it is like being a part of the Society." Schorl replied. "To see that what we are doing here isn't as terrible as you would think. If you do that and are still not satisfied then I'll find a way to get what you want done."

Schorl's offer didn't seem too difficult. Two weeks and Coco would be freed from Suri. "What would I have to do?"

"Simply indulge yourself a bit in some of the activities that we do here. I'll set up a bit of a list of things for you to do. After that if you still aren't convinced then Coco is free to go, even if she doesn't want to be." The crystal pony extended her hand to the unicorn. "Do we have a deal?"

Rarity thought it over. Two weeks where she would have to do what this crystal pony wanted and then refuse to join at the end of it. Seemed easy enough since Rarity knew that she wasn't into humiliation and domination. Taking Schorl's hand in her own she shook it once hard. "Deal! But I'll tell you that I won't be joining no matter what."

"We shall see." Taking her hand back Schorl opened the door and walked out with Rarity.

As the two entered the hall they were greeted to the sight of the minotaur, Sartek, who was leaning up against the walk right across the door. "Everything go well?" He asked.

"We have come to an understanding for now," Schorl explained. "But I'm going to allow Miss Rarity to go home for the day before we begin tomorrow."

Sartek snorted. "Then I'll lead her out. Follow me unicorn." Pushing off the wall Sartek headed down the halls back towards the exit to the club, Rarity following closely behind.

"Have a pleasant evening Miss Rarity, I eagerly await your return." Schorl called out to the unicorn walking away from her. She had no intention of releasing Coco, but she wanted the element of generosity to join her. If there was any chance to get her to join the Society the crystal pony was going to take it. It would also give her enough time to plan for the alternative if the unicorn couldn't be converted. Turning around and going to deeper into the facility Schorl headed towards the kennels so she could prepare a space for Rarity, just in case.

Author's Note

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