Shattered Twilight

Twilight sat in the deep tub, hugging her knees to her chest as she tried not to cry. Here she was, trapped in an alien world with no way to get home, and that wasn't even the worst of the bad news she'd been given. If she could perhaps study the portal there was a chance she could figure out how it works and maybe get home. That is if it was possible to do much as she didn’t have any magic tools to work with and if Sunset was right, magic did not work in this world. Without her magic, or access to any tools that could help her get readings on said magic, there may not even be anything she can do to get home until it opens on itself.

If it was just that, maybe she could have handled it a bit better as she was angry with her friends and Princess Celestia. Her brother was a whole other story as she may have been hurt by the others’ actions, but what Shining Armor had done was far worse. A two and a half year vacation from them all may have been somewhat nice as maybe it would teach them to appreciate her more or let Twilight see that they didn’t need or want her depending on what happened.

If that was all of the news, she could live with it and make a temporary life here. She would dive into studying the culture of these people and learn everything she could about humans. This was after all a once in a lifetime experience. An experience that she would love to actually have in a more controlled situation where she could go back and forth between home and here.

Instead the bad news had kept coming as Sunset quickly pointed out the small, golden, ring like collar around her neck, ,and warned Twilight not to even try getting out of the building, even if she thought she had a chance to do so. Not that she would as the underground dormitory where they were kept at was sealed from the upstairs bar where they were expected to work in the evenings. If she tried to escape the collar would cause a high voltage shock and hurt her. At first Twilight had scoffed at the notion of such a device existing without magic until she saw the woman who had come to deliver a message to Sunset.

“Take a good look Twilight, this is what happens when you disobey our masters.” Sunset said, anger in her voice as she gently pulled the collar up of the black haired woman who was wearing a baggy covering that went to her knees. Twilight covered her mouth in horror upon seeing the scaring that traveled all the way around the woman’s neck from where something had burned into it.

“That’s not all honey.” The dark haired woman who was introduced as Scar said as she pulled the covering up, turning to show Twilight her back. A sob escaped as Twilight dropped to her knees, trying to turn away though she couldn’t tear her eyes off of the horror before her. The woman’s back was a criss-cross mess of scars where she had been beaten with a whip and it was making Twilight nauseous thinking that some pony could do this to someone else.

“How can some pony do this?” Twilight cried as Scar lowered the covering back down, breaking the view from the horrible mess.

“Somebody, Twilight. Remember, we’re humans.” Sunset said getting a strange look from the older woman, though the fiery haired girl didn’t pay much attention to it.

“Lotus dear, I’m sorry, but I didn’t just come down here to help explain things to the new girl.” Scar said, “Master Tirek has summoned you to his office.”

“Damn, I don’t want to leave Twilight right now.” Sunset hissed out making Twilight a little confused. After being told that it was partly her fault that Sunset ended up here, Twilight really didn’t expect the girl would really want to help her.

“I can stay with her until you get back if you like, Lotus.” Scar said, bowing her head a little.

“Thank you Scar, if any of the girls give you a problem, make sure to tell them you are taking care of some errands for me.” Sunset said as she hugged Twilight. “In fact, take her to my room and make her a bath. Use some of my good beads and if I’m not back, get her into something nice from my closet until Master Tirek sends her stuff.”

“Of course.” Scar said, nodding her head. She almost acted as if she was just as scared of offending Sunset as she was of whoever this Master Tirek was.

“I’ll be back as soon as I can, Twilight. Scar will make sure that you are taken care of until I get back.” Sunset said, turning and sweeping out of the door, her sheer red robe flowing behind her almost like a cape.

Scar had taken Twilight down the hall to another room which had the same kind of bed as the room they were in previously, though the sheets on this one were made up of colors that matched Sunset’s hair. There was more in the new room as well, not a lot more really, but there was a vanity with makeup scattered across it as well as well as a few other pieces of furniture that was missing from the one she came up such as a desk and a few chairs.

As the older woman prepared Twilight’s bath and started washing her mane and back, she had explained what was expected of them here. During the evenings they were to walk around the small common area upstairs and serve drinks, food and provide conversation to the patrons. They were prohibited from ever wearing anything other than the lingerie provided with the exception of Scar, as she had to stay downstairs and wear an oversized t-shirt to hide most of her scars. The few men who wore black rings though were considered very important customers and if the asked, they had to discreetly lead them to their rooms downstairs and do whatever they asked. Including mating if she wanted to or not.

Twilight was glad that Scar had finally left Twilight alone to soak, saying she’d be in the other room if needed. It let her draw her knees to her chest and cry about how hopeless her fate looked to be.

“Master Tirek, you wanted to see me Sir?” Sunset asked, slowly opening the door to his office to see him sitting at his desk going over some kind of folder.

“Come in, Lotus. I have some things to discuss.” Tirek said as he got up and walked around the desk as she stepped into the room, closing the door behind her. She stayed silent, arms hanging at her sides and head lowered a little as they were taught to do when in his presence. She shivered a little as he walked behind her, trailing his fingers softly across her back making her gasp out.

She hated to admit it, but the touch had felt good instead of the revulsion she normally felt from any contact with them. It helped to confirm her theory that what little magic she had inside of her was helping her resist the drugs that were administered through weekly shots to help control the girls. It left them able to function and actually have free will to an extent, but it appeared to dim their intelligence as well as make them actually want to do the things expected of them. It made them enjoy everything that was done to them.

Remembering the entries in Starswirl’s journal that she read in the forbidden section of the Royal Library though, Sunset knew that her magic was sealed upon becoming human. He had created the mirror to send the worst criminals through to a world where they couldn’t use magic to hurt any pony else. It was supposedly a kinder way to deal with them than putting them to death. It sealed their magic inside of them in a way that couldn’t be drawn on and let it slowly seep out of them over their time here. For those that truly repented and reformed, they were allowed back through the mirror the next time it opens, but if they stay too long they would lose all of their magic and become fully human, thus locking them here forever as normal humans could not travel through the portal. Or at least until they grew old and died.

Sunset had been one of the most powerful unicorns in Equestria and she could feel that power surging through her body when she first came through, though nothing she could do would let her draw upon it as she no longer had her horn as a conduit for it. It had a side effect; at least she believed it was what caused it, of letting her resist the drugs. She knew they realized the birth control drugs given to them didn’t work at first, as the Doctor had to experiment with them over her first couple years when she was too young to pass off as being of age until they found a combination powerful enough to work on her. She was sure they didn’t know that the more controlling drugs were ineffective on her as they never changed the dosage or anything.

Now though her magic was almost gone and she had been slowly realizing that the feeling of revulsion she usually felt from being touched was instead becoming one of pleasure, which worried her. She wasn’t sure how much longer she had where she would be able to resist their effects and actually become what she thought of as Tirek’s drones.

“You liked that, didn’t you?” Tirek asked as he came back into view and leaned back against his desk.

“Yes, Sir. Why wouldn’t I like your touch?” Sunset asked, feeling a little fear at his smirk. As if he knew some secret that spelled trouble for her as he drummed his fingers on the desk on either side of him.

“Do you take me for an idiot?” Tirek finally asked with a sneer, “I know that you have been faking it. I honestly don’t know why, unless you are as smart as you pretend to be.”

“What do you mean, Sir?” Sunset asked fighting the urge to fidget or whimper. He could be talking about a lot of different things, each one an offense that could actually end up getting her punished.

“I mean Lotus, that I know you have been faking everything. I know the drugs don’t effect you, or hasn’t until recently. The good Doctor has informed me what ever that deformity in your blood is, is almost gone now. And in just a few short weeks you will be nothing other but a brainless little slut wanting nothing more than to please her betters.” Tirek chuckled, smirking at seeing the fear and anger in her eyes.

“Yes, Sir.” Sunset said, trying her best not to cry or hit him. It had confirmed her worst fears as she balled up her fist, she would soon be losing herself and she wasn’t sure if it was reversible or not once it started. It was administered once a week so she was sure that if it stopped she would eventually return to normal, but she had no guarantees.

“Tell me, Lotus, what would it be worth if I offered to have the Doctor stop giving you anything but the birth control?” Tirek asked, his grin growing wider at seeing Sunset’s eyes open in surprise.

“Anything, I’ll do anything if you do that.” Sunset said softly, almost not able to believe that he would do something like that. It didn’t make sense to her.

“You are a very smart girl, Lotus. You know what will happen to you if you don’t do what’s expected. At first I was looking forward to not having to worry about you maybe trying to pull something stupid like Scar did. The poor dear shouldn’t have pissed me off.” Tirek said, ignoring the heated glare Sunset couldn’t help giving at the cold hearted gloating of what he did to the scarred woman who was now doing what Sunset had when she first arrived. “After a lot of thought though, I have to ask myself if you would still be as popular as you are now with our non VIP members. You make more than the others combined on a good night, and you also bring in those lonely shmucks who just want to talk and have a pretty thing like yourself comfort them in their time of need. It’s pathetic.”

“So you don’t want me to change?” Sunset asked, hoping that he would just stop the drugs before they got to her anymore than they were starting to.

“Oh, don’t even think you are getting away with this for nothing. Lotus, what do you know about the new girl?” Tirek asked, moving over to roughly grab her chin and force her to look straight up into his eyes. “And don’t lie to me, she has the same mutation, deformity, or whatever the hell it is in your blood screwing with my drugs!”

“She comes from the same place I did.” Sunset whimpered, fearing Tirek’s anger and hating herself for it. She wasn’t stupid, she knew what he was capable of and he wouldn’t even bat at eye at doing it.

“You know what, I don’t care.” Tirek said roughly pushing her back making Sunset stumble a few steps before regaining balance. “If you agree to take responsibility for her and make sure she knows her place as you do, I’ll stop the drugs for you both. It’s a waste on her anyways if it takes as long to tear down her defenses as it did for you. If you do this though she will be your pet, I’ll keep the girls away from her and keep my guys from bothering her too much, but in exchange you take full responsibility. If she causes any trouble at all, you will take her punishment. Am I clear?”

“Yes, Sir!” Sunset said, more confidence filling her voice as real happiness filled her for the first time in a long time. She wouldn’t have to worry about losing herself anymore, though she wasn’t sure what to do about Twilight. She didn’t want to have to make Twilight do anything, but if they girl didn’t behave they could end up like Scar or worse.

“Good, now get out of my office. Silver Shot will deliver her ID and lingerie later. Her new name is Violet by the way, make sure she remembers it.” Tirek said as Sunset turned and hurried from the office. After she got halfway back to her room, she couldn’t keep from collapsing to her knees sobbing in relief that she may actually be okay for awhile longer. She wasn’t stupid though, she knew that she wouldn’t escape that fate forever and would eventually end up like Scar or dead if something didn’t happen. She just didn’t know what, despite having some knowledge of this world with the books she had on her tablet that Iron Will had given her, she didn’t know how to escape this place.

The rest of the day was a little uneventful other than being forced to go to the small dining room where all of the girls were gathered for their meal. Apparently they got three full meals a day, each one given carefully measured portions that kept them fed while not being overfed. They were expected to eat every single bite though, no matter if they liked it or not.

Twilight had stayed close to Sunset the whole time, feeling safest with her though she was also comfortable around Scar as well. The other girls admittedly freaked her out a little, each of them having their own personality though they all seemed to be a little air headed. They all seemed to giggle at every little thing and seemed to talk about things that while Twilight didn't fully understand what they were talking about specifically, she did understand that the topics themselves were about sex, which left her feeling extremely embarrassed.

“You know, I can still remember when I first came here. I was a lot like you are now, though I didn’t have anybody to take me under their wing. The girls are a little too competitive to actually want to really help each other.” Sunset explained as she brushed her hair, getting ready for work. Twilight was still on edge, walking the line of wanting to break down and cry more or scream and beg to be let go. After seeing Scar though she managed to keep herself from doing so in fear of what they would do to her if she did.

“What do I do while you are working?” Twilight asked, huddled up on Sunset’s bed.

“You can stay here tonight, nobody will bother you. If I have a client tonight, I’ll take them to your room.” Sunset sighed, “I’ll show you something, but you have to put it back when you finish with it and not let anybody see it.”

“What is it? Is it something that can help us get away?” Twilight asked, sitting up a little straighter, having to fix the strap on her ‘bra’ once again. She still wasn’t used to the thing, despite Sunset explaining that everyone wore clothing here. Though she also explained that what they wore was usually either underwear or intimate clothing that should only be worn with somebody you loved. What they did, what they were forced to do, was not something normal in this world. Yet there was no way to escape, at least not from what Sunset knew as the clients all knew what they were paying for and wouldn’t lift a finger to change it. Even if a few of them were nicer than others or seemed sweet.

“Iron Will, he’s one of the nicer guys here, gave me what is called a tablet in this world. He keeps bringing me new cards with new books he downloads from something he calls the internet that I can copy onto it. So far I have over a hundred thousand different books on it.” Sunset explained, going to her closet and reaching up top behind a box and pulled down a flat looking piece of black plastic looking material. Looking closer she noticed there was a piece of glass on the front that had a crack running across the front. “We aren’t allowed to keep things like this here normally, but Iron Will snuck it in and gave it to me as a birthday gift.”

“How can there be so many books on this?” Twilight asked, unable to help being curious to the claim. She was shocked when Sunset pushed a button on it which caused something to flash across the front. Not even a half hour later, Twilight found herself immersed in studying the different books and magazines about the human culture while Sunset bid her a good night before heading to work.

Sunset couldn’t help smiling a little as she saw one of her regulars come through the door. He was actually kind of cute, and if she had any attraction from males anymore, she may have been able to do more than like him if not in this environment. Several years of being forced to do things she would give anything to forget left her with a bitter outlook to men and now she didn’t really enjoy the thought of ever settling down with one if she ever escaped this hell of a place.

Still this one was somebody she wouldn’t mind calling a friend as she did view him as one. He was never cruel to her and if he was to be believed, she was the only one he had ever been with. She felt a little bad every time he told her that as she felt she was taking advantage of him, yet that was what she was supposed to do. It was what they were all expected to do in order to bring in more money. He was the type of man that Tirek hated and looked down on while at the same time happily taking his money.

Of course she knew the money he spent here wasn’t his money. Sunset couldn’t remember the exact specifics, as back then she didn’t really care much about listening to him as she thought he was a bastard just there to use her. After seeing him one or two times a week since her very first night, her opinion had changed of him. He was a virgin and saved some rich man’s life by pulling him out of a limo before it fell off a bridge the driver had crashed into it. The rich man had tried rewarding the younger man, who refused to take any rewards. Instead, the older man had finally convinced the younger man to at least go out for drinks and had come here during Sunset’s auction. The rich man had noticed the younger man’s embarrassed infatuation and purchased Sunset’s first night, paying a lot more than any other had brought in for their auction. Since then the rich man had set up a prepaid account that the younger man could use to be able to spend time with her giving him his black ring, symbol of the elite.

It was something Tirek didn’t know, but the young man had admitted to her. Thankfully the rooms weren’t bugged as most of their VIP clients were political and could get in a lot of trouble if everything wasn’t kept discreet. As far as anyone who came in knew, it was young woman skimpily dressed in lingerie that served drinks and food and offered up conversation. For those in the know, it was a high end brothel who offered up only the most beautiful and willing girls, auctioning off their virginity when possible. Still, as far as she knew, this young man would let Tirek know if she didn’t do what was expected so never even bothered trying knowing what would happen if she was caught trying. Scar was a reminder for all of them of what happens when you try to escape or anger Tirek.

“Good evening, Mac. I hope you are doing well.” Sunset said, sliding up to him at his table. He smiled down at her as he wrapped an arm around her pulling her close. His shaggy blonde hair and freckles made him look out of place, even with the old suit he was wearing. Most others were wearing new and expensive suits, their hair immaculately kept.

“Eyup, as well as can be expected. Just a long week Lotus.” Big Mac sighed, “I’ve been looking forward to talking to you again.”

“I’ve missed you to.” Sunset said, giving him a smile. She had a feeling somewhere deep down he realized that she had to say things like this, to act like this, but he didn’t care. She knew he was infatuated with her and in a way it killed her that he even had a hope that they could be anything more than this. Maybe another time and in another place it could have happened, but Sunset had always been bi and after the years of abuse here, she couldn’t exactly claim that anymore. As she sat there though, she had what she hoped was a good idea. Maybe she could make sure Twilight’s auction went okay and she didn’t get a bastard to buy her first night. “Mac, can you maybe do me a favor?”

“You know I’d do anything for you.” Mac said smiling down at the girl next to him.

“Thank you.” Sunset said, feeling like crap when he said that. The look he gave her was one of what she suspected was love, or at least a crush, and it hurt to feel as if she was using him for this. “Let’s go and talk about it.”