Fluttershy followed the glimmering lights until she exited into a massive cavern. A central dias rose from a massive amphitheater as a cloaked figure gave orders, sending Ratfolk scurrying off unto mysterious errands. The figure stood a full foot taller then Fluttershy, almost to the height of Discord, and wore a ceramic mask, the face featureless.

It's gurgling voice echoed out, shouting it's orders, "Yimt gsv klmb yvuliv nv!"

"I guess he means me, time to look the part of a Kirvhgvhh of the Dark Mother."

Pressing her hands first against her lower abdomen, then raising them to cover her eyes energies of foulest intent clothed her in her own robes, her clothing falling away leaving her breasts and stomach exposed.

"I thought you said-"

"Somethings are mandatory when you carry the progeny of the last of the Elder Races," Fluttershy interjected, cutting Ach'ri'oa off, "after all my Sfhyzmw is so devoted, it's such a small sacrifice to make."

Banishing the shy mare she was with a flip of her mane, to be required upon her leaving, Fluttershy strode forward.

"Zs, R Zn Tozw gszg z Kirvhgvhh lu gsv Wzip Nlgvi vcrhgh hgroo." It slurred politely, bowing its head slightly in respect.

Fluttershy tilted her head. "I thought all the worms that walked had been eradicated. To find such foulness here. What is thy purpose and name?"

A chuckling burbling was her answer, the thing raised a hand made of all that squirms in the dark and shook it back and forth, "Blf szgs ml hfxs zfgslirgb sviv, zhp ztzrm Kirvhgvh," the thing corrected.

Fluttershy smirked, "If you have no wish to tell me thy purpose or name that is thy issue. I was merely bidding thee a friendly welcome. You hath taken care of these little ones well. I wish only to have those that have no warren mothers or fathers to take them in. To raise them as I will. Surely such a thing is within thy power to grant, oh great filth."

The Worm That Walks snorted, "Uozggvrb droo tvg blf vevibdsviv."

Gesturing to a corner of the amphitheater, it made a coughing sound as several mewling pups tottered outwards towards the element of kindness. The oldest was merely a yearling and the youngest had yet to open her eyes. Fluttershy knelt, extending her hand. Smelling her they swarmed forward, helped along by the yearling.

"It's alright little ones, I shall be thine new mother. I shall teach thee the secret pathways of the wood, that even the Timberwolves don't know. You shall all learn of our Dark Mother Of The Wood and how she loves us. You shall grow strong," Taking a breath she shouted, "Discord I call thee, as Druv, as Nzgv, and as my Sfhyzmw you shall answer. Come and greet your new daughters and sons."

A silent loudness echoed over the cavern as Fluttershy's shout echoed out. The scurrying of the Ratkin fell silent as they all looked in random directions, for the first time their senses unsure of where the predator was coming from.

A low cheerful laugh echoed out into the cavern, directionless and from all directions, "Oh, my dearest Fluttershy, just couldn't wait to be a mommy eh? Well, whom am I to deny your desire. I will take our children home, they and dinner will be awaiting."

An echoing snap and the presence was gone, along with all of the little ones, taken while everyone's attention was elsewhere.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, The Lord Of Chaos Discord!" Ach'ri'oa's voice chortled, "And Maladious, stop speaking in code. The writer has a headache and doesn't wish to keep the gag going."

Shaking what could only broadly be called its head, Maladious answered, "Fine, even though I have no idea what you're talking about," Nodding his head to Flutters he continued, "I bid thee welcome again, Priestess. I wonder might I ask your assistance in a trivial matter? Those of the Dark Mother and we that worship the ones that dwelt here were friends once upon a time."

Flutters cocked her head, "I shall consider it. Know that I know full well the treachery that ended that friendship Maladious. Ask and we shall see."

The Slithering Monstrosity babbled humorously, "When one's master gives an order the slaves must obey! But the task is one that you would find pleasurable, me thinks. You do have such an affection for these little ones. As for me, they serve the purpose of this city and therefore mine, other than that I care not for them. However we have an infestation of tatzelworms that love to devour these vermin by the droves. I would love if you could send word to other Children of The Dark Mother. You all have such skill with the animals, one among you must surely be able to deal with my pest problem."

Fluttershy narrowed her eyes, "Indeed I will pass on that knowledge, and I am sure one or more among us has the solution. But if thee breaks trust, our roth will be great and the consequences to you will be dire."

The city interjected giggling, "He is bound to that spot Fluttershy, he is one of the living intelligences that help me maintain this city. He will behave, for Ach'rd'oa wishes it so and she is the master now."

"Then by the will of the Dark Mother it will be done!" Fluttershy vowed.

Turning, she ascended the steps. As she did so, her robes fell away and once more her clothes were her own as once more she retrieved the timid mare she had been. Smiling, she spoke unto the city, "If you don't mind would you lead me back to my cottage and inform the others were I have gone? I have so much to do now that Discord and I are Parents. Especially now that I must spread the word amongst the chosen. Pretty Please?"

"Oh stop, you'll give me DIabetes and I don't even have a spleen!" Ach'ri'oa shot back, "I thought Pinkie was the stupidly sweet one, but if you would just follow the lighted tunnels I shall guide you to your destination. After all that's what friends are for!"

As Rarity looked over all those Wyrwoods assembled, one of them broke off from the crowd and bowed low.

"This one has been selected for the purpose of bringing you to our master." It stated, "She that directs our purpose."

Rarity returned the bow and answered, "I would be honored if you would escort me Mr...?" Her implied question hung in the air a moment before the little wooden creature answered.

"This one is designated, Drone 1. If you would please follow this way it would please this one. Mustn't keep the master waiting." It hurried, it's voice rising shrilly towards the end.

Rarity bowed her head once more and gestured with her hand, "I follow as you lead," She replied.

"Excellent!" Drone 1 proclaimed, "The master will be most pleased!"

Turning promptly on it's heel, Drone 1 marched off, the rest of the Wyrwood parting before it. Rarity strolled after, her eyes glancing all around at the beauty of these people.

"Some of their clothes seem a little threadbare though." She thought, "I must make sure that I alleviate that."

Glancing around her surroundings she saw that she was heading towards a more rundown part of the city. The cobblestones were once more cracked, with moss and vines battling each other for the honor of climbing the walls of the ruins. Strange large footprints tracked through the filth, but seemed to turn aside from the path they were taking.

"Just a little farther, Ms. Belle." Drone 1 informed, "Soon we will see the -"

A putrid smell wafted through, stopping Drone 1 in his tracks. The little automaton stiffened, and then crouched, darting its head in every direction. Holding its finger to where its mouth would be it bade Rarity be quiet. A bellowing roar caused Drone 1 to shoot forward. Grabbing Rarity's arm, he dragged her into a small alcove, hidden from view. Silencing her once again he looked out. Rarity scrunched her nose as the smell gradually rose, the acrid foul stench sending tears down her eyes. She once more attempted to ask her guide for clarity but silenced herself when she felt the thud of approaching massive footfalls.

A dull witted slothful voice echoed out from above, "Now where did they go? I knowed I sniffed one of them wooden treats and a pony snack too."

Rarity lowered herself to the ground as a snuffling sound was heard, the light faded as something large moved to the entryway of the alcove. Her ears flattened as she realized what blocked the light.

"Oh Dear, that is a very large leg." was her only thought.

Rarity froze, Tirek at his biggest would have had a hard time with the foul smelling creature that currently blocked her and Drone 1's only escape. Barely able to see outside of the alcove, she shivered on the ground, her arms reached out and yanked Drone 1 tightly to herself.

A second voice, just as dull witted, echoed out, "You imagining things, where would they be hiding eh? You just smelling dinner from a week ago. Some of that pudding we had is still stuck up your nose."

Rarity squeezed the wooden automaton tighter, she had no desire to learn what pudding the twin creatures were discussing.

"None of those we've faced has ever wanted to eat us," Rarity silently mused, "Except for that greed growth incident with Spike, but I doubt I will enjoy what they are talking about as much I did that."

Keeping herself as still as she could, Rarity continued to muse. "When I get out of here I am going to make sure that Spike can't walk for a month. After all once you go Dragon all other Males are lagging."

Giggling to herself of the absurdity of her thoughts, she froze as she heard the voices again.

"Oi! You hear that? Sounded like a giggle of a tart." The one voice said.

Rarity's breath quickened, "I've really done it now!" she whined to herself.

"Yeah I did!" The second voice said, "Move our leg, I think theys hiding in that alcove we standing over."

The light reasserted itself on to be blocked again as a great hand came grasping forward. Drone 1 pushed out of Rarity's embrace, rushing forward he was enclosed in the hand. Look back Drone 1 pointed down the direction they were going, then was yanked out into daylight.

Rarity's eyes blazed, "Oh no! I will not allow one of my new friends to be eaten!"

Charging forward she beheld a Large two headed being, clad only in a foul smelling loin cloth and smeared with an abominable amount of foulness, it dangled the small wyrwood over its mouth.

Rarity's eyes narrowed, a snarl upon her face. Many had looked upon the Fabulous Fashionista with only eyes of lust. They all forgot one thing. Even Rainbow Dash refused to challenge her martial skills.

"Call me a tart and I'll laugh it off," She snarled, "Threaten to eat me and I may take you up on the offer. But no one treats my friends so shamefully!"

Her horn glowing as energy arced across her body, her practice of sparring with Starlight paying of as her mana enhanced her body. Tensing her legs, she propelled herself straight up. Ending her jump just above the twin heads, she spun and landed her spinning downward mule kick precisely between the twin heads. The beast roared in pain as it dropped the Wyrwood.

"It's all right I have you." she assured Drone 1, as she herself began to fall.

Landing gracefully, she felt fatigue set in, "I am not going to be able to fight that thing." She exclaimed, "I have nowhere near the power I need."

"Ms Belle, just up ahead is my lady, she will protect us!" Drone 1 squealed, "She hates the Ettin as much as we fear them!"

"Hold on Darling," Rarity commanded, shunting power once more to her legs, "We are about to accelerate rather rapidly."

Releasing the energy the Tantilizing Terror sped past the two headed buffon, her nose wrinkling in disgust as she noticed how little its filth covered loin cloth covered.

"It's good to be proud, but a little modesty goes a long way," The Purple Haired Helion thought.

Passing into the area Drone 1 indicated, she felt the ground vibrate as the Ettin thundered behind her. Easily outdistancing the foully unfashionable crettin, Rarity almost ran straight into the most beautiful being. Standing as large as the creature behind her, this being had a Flat nosed face of unsurpassing beauty, so very unlike her own pointed sharp features. Disheveled Raven black hair cascaded down it shoulders and framed the glorious breasts that were exposed to the air. A lions body, covered in golden fur extended back as dark brown eagle's wings with white tips nestled on the beings back. Green eyes, looked down as sharp teeth were bared in a disdainful snarl.

"Oh, I would so let you eat me." Rarity squeaked.

The being chuckled as it rose to greet the vile disgusting foulness that dared enter her presence.

A low throaty voice purred from the sphinx, "You have protected one that is mine. Allow me to deal with this and we can discuss what the city has asked you to do."

Charging forward, the Svelte Sphinx pounced upon the ettin. Pinning to the ground she was able to make short work of it, spitting the foulness out of her mouth she turned to Rarity and Drone 1.

"Ms Belle would you please put me down." Drone 1 Requested, his voice muffled from being pressed into her chest.

Rarity blushed, "Off course darling."

Lowering the small one to the ground she watched as it kneeled before its mistress. She herself curtsied as the predator approached, the Sphinx's mouth smeared with the disgusting blood of the Ettin.

"Now Ms. Belle, why don't we talk about how you can best assist my mistress." The Sphinx purred.

Shaking her head, Rarity smiled viciously as she replied, "Oh Darling, We are going to be the best of friends, I just know it."

Author's Note

I am going to be trying a new way to update. Please bear with me as I try to make this so that all my stories get set to a regular schedule. Or at least a regular order of Update. Till next time, I hope you enjoyed this and feel free to comment. I try to answer as many as I can.