Corruption of Souls

Ch.2

Daring

“Another long pointless meeting just to get to this guy.” I sighed as I leaned against Runner, who was snoring. Said meeting was over and it was mostly paperwork and the assigning of seats. We were trying to meet with the leader of some group of Griffins so they could give us funding for a road from their land to the dragon lands to enable trade with the Griffin kingdom proper. So far we’ve walked into the red tape of shady bureaucrats holding us up “How are you holding up?”

“Could be better. I really just wanna barge into their offices.” Urta groaned with a soft facepalm.

“How about you, Collateral?” I asked the awake marine.

“I feel like they’re spying on us. Me, especially.” Collateral sighed and Runner was still snoring the day away.

“It would make sense, since those greedy bastards allowed Hell a proper breach into our world while they were preparing to annex nearby lands and have taken tons of islands in the ocean.” I groused angrily, remembering the sight of their planes out at sea well outside their territory.

“Right.” Collateral shook his head in disappointment.

“Please bear with us, we’ve honestly never had to try and make trade routes.” The stereotypical secretary griffin hen requested as she went over the documents with a magnifying glass.

“Okay. In that case, go ahead and find something fun to do, Col. We shouldn’t all have to suffer.” I told the giant black wolf and he hummed in relief.

“Thanks.” The black wolf leaned down from his towering 14-foot height and gave me a kiss before he left, possibly to go shoot something out of boredom. Hopefully not any griffins, even if they are communist-.

“Oh! We missed a signature!” I groaned and wished I was in Cynder’s place. The impression I’m getting from her is much more pleasant.

POV: Cynder

“Hm, it is so nice to just get work done. My other quarters are probably struggling with stubborn officials or laziness.” I crooned as I nuzzled Pillar, having done my work for the day.

“Why are you having a breeze?” Pillar chuckled as I rubbed his groin.

“I know how to relax. Unity is the Military Capital and while we are an Equestrian settlement, most of my work involves enforcement of new borders, laws and keeping the peace. Celestia and Luna are dealing with the reconstruction since they have more experience with it. Also, my dear Twilight is dealing with all the lawmakers and nobles. Willow has to corral Cadence and Shining while Daring is dealing with foreign officials. Also, I had plans of rebuilding the Everlasting Dragons if I won that war with Gwyn and most of those plans can still work today.”

“With the help of Berserker for the repopulation of Everlasting Dragons, since he is one.” Pillar added and I nodded with a naughty grin.

“Yes, that has been helping.” I chuckled and rubbed my hand against the armor of his groin even though we were in the throne room. Hot damn I love this throne and it’s illusion magic~.

“Why are you doing this?” The White Wolf of a Paladin asked, but he didn’t stop me from pawing at him.

“Well, we’re waiting for morning court and I’m hungry. Do you mind putting on a show for me?” I asked as I patted his thigh.

“If that’s what you want.” Pillar chuckled and used his Gravity powers to strip off his armor piece by piece, then the clothing underneath that until he was fully naked. Revealing his glorious body for my viewing pleasure and I cooed while groping my bust and lowering a hand into my lap.

“Mm~, you boys are so fine~." I licked my lips and then stood up since I’m normal sized right now and he’s 14 feet tall. I reached up and started kneading those beautiful baby batter bounties hanging from his groin.

“Your highness, Blueblood is here.” Saliva announced as she led in that handsome stallion that flirted with Willow so long ago when she was being introduced to the nobles of Canterlot.

“Ah, madam, pardon if I am off-guard. I had hoped to see Willow again.” The posh stallion said as he approached the throne. Said magic chair was hiding the naughty activity we were up to, making Blueblood see whatever he expected to see. Well, other than someone I’m not.

“Willow is currently in the Crystal Empire.” Pillar answered as he rubbed my head while his red rocket extended and I licked my lips eagerly while that giant veiny beast drew nearer.

“A shame, I was looking forward to speaking to her. Anyhow, I need funds to fix some old pipelines from the north. They provided a lot of the oil we use in our engineering, so the Lust Demons damaged them a while ago.” Blueblood bluntly stated and I hummed as I stroked Pillar’s monumental cock and then began sucking hungrily on his glans.

“I see. Is that all you ask?” Pillar questioned the Prince as he twitched from what I was doing.

“Well, that is my formal request. I came here instead of either of my aunts because this endeavor falls under military logistics since the pipes supply our oil for vehicles. As for why I am the one making said request, it is because I am nominally in charge of our logistics. My informal reason for being here was to finally get to know Willow better.” Blueblood admitted and I hummed around Pillar’s dick in interest. He is handsome after all.

“We will give you the loan to fix the piping problem, but Willow isn’t here.” Pillar declared and I nodded with an approving hum as I drank the pre-cum Pillar began feeding me. Mm~, so salty.

“That is good to hear. Well, I hope to get to know you too Princess Cynder, but I’m afraid I don’t have as much time as I’d like to linger. I’ve bought property here in Unity and plan to live here part-time to get away from the hustle of Canterlot, so I’ll be around.” Blueblood informed us and then he left, being escorted back out by Saliva.

After that, much of the day went similarly with me having sex with Pillar while nobody was any wiser and with absolutely no stress involved, the whole affair went much faster.

“Umph, that was fun and fast, two and a half hours instead of four!” I chuckled as I sat on Pillar’s lap with a big belly full of his cum, making me look pregnant.

“It certainly was fun~.” Pillar purred as he hugged me into his broad chest.

“However dear, the fun will be over soon. Feel free to keep busting your nuts in me while I do paperwork, but then I need to go to Canterlot for a meeting.” I sighed and enjoyed Pillar’s attention as I took up the first sheet of today’s paperwork, which, sadly in my lovely situation, wasn’t much. Curse Money Mover and Quibbler for their efficiency~.

POV: Svartr

“Are you doing alright?” I heard Hunter ask and I groaned as I sat up.

“Narrm?” I pulled my eyes open. “Sorry, I'm tired. Milly wouldn’t sleep last night.”

“So I’ve heard.” Hunter nodded. “What was the matter with her?”

“She wanted a story and for it to be told just right. I’m not good at stories.” I sighed.

“Told right? What sort of story did she want to hear?” Hunter blinked in confusion.

“Um, some story about a little rabbit and a farmer? It was like a Brothers Grimm story.” I huffed and scratched at my ears.

“...Now I’m worried about our children.” Hunter commented in concern and I rolled my eyes.

“Oh they’ll be fine, since Cocoa has been the one reading them stories.” I have full faith dear!

“Anything else I should know about the kids?” Hunter questioned, raising a brow in suspicion.

“Marcus is staring at girls.” I told him with melancholy. Curse this world, forcing the people to mature so quickly. At least, even if childhood is short, they still live long and healthy lives afterward.

“Hermy didn’t have anything to do with that, did he?” Hunter accused and I rolled my eyes.

“No, it’s their growth rate. We should explain sex to some of the older ones. Also puberty.” I grumbled at the unpleasant duty ahead of me. Daring is the best suited, but she’s me too and I don’t want to leave it all up to her. We are Wiatr together strong.

“Great.” Hunter’s face expressed his sadness. “There goes our luck with spending time with our kids. They’re already reaching adolescence.”

“Not all of them. Mostly Berserker's first and I’ve looked into it with Twilight. They’re growing so fast because of what I could guess is the Warp mixing with my genes when I just started merging with Willow. Blame me for their fast growth, but be prepared for most of the kids to reach adulthood at about 16.” I warned him and he rubbed his chin.

“Wouldn’t Argent Energy play a part in this as well?” Huh, that’s a good question Hunter.

“I think so, you could check. Twilight was only looking for what if any cause, listing off Argent too. Children of this world grow quickly already on top of it all.” I nodded and he huffed.

“So, on a Cosmetic level in this world. I’m guessing Rex is in the same boat?” Hunter inquired, sounding a little intrigued by this development.

“A little, yes, but only by a week. Rex will grow fairly normal to our standards.” He’s a lucky little guy in this world, getting to have a longer childhood.

“Bryan’s gonna have a full plate on his hands.” Hunter shook his head with an amused smile.

“Sorry, we only found this out recently. If I had known when we got together I would have told you. Also blame the Lust Demon for the aging rate.” I growled the last bit.

“Wait, their Corruption played a part in this?!” Hunter looked alarmed and I nodded.

“Yes, they slowly, over thousands of years, sped up the growth rate of children in this world. This has led to short childhoods and other issues and doctors are still trying to reverse the damage, but it’s pretty much coded in the genes of the remaining races of this world.” I told him solemnly.

“Damn, that bad, huh?” Hunter grumbled and I tiredly nodded, my exhaustion catching up.

“Yes, but they have made progress. Some species had the growth from birth to adults shortened to a day, now the average is sixteen years. Marcus and his particular sibling batch had a weird combo, at least it took four years.” I whined at realizing how little precious time we’ve had.

“Is he still doing okay?” Hunter asked as he pet me on the head. Mm~...so sleepy...

“Hm, yes, no issue there. His education is great and his aging is slowing, best guess they're going to be adults in three more years.” I told him as I closed my eyes while he gave scratchies.

“What about my children?” Hunter questioned as I leaned against him, letting his arm wrap around my back and keep rubbing my neck~...mm...

“They’re aging about the same as others, though they have a better grasp of mature concepts.” I mumbled and nuzzled under his chin as I snuggled against him on the couch.

“What about that little girl of mine? The one that lays traps?” Hunter gave a cheeky tone.

“She’s about seven I guess.” I muttered against his throat before I felt something snap on my tail! “Yeow!”

“Niobe.” Hunter chuckled and I groaned tiredly.

“This is not okay.” I grumbled as I broke the thing off. “This is still mild compared to the gauntlet yesterday. She said she was trying to capture a ghost with it.”

“With a trap like that? Doesn’t she know ghosts can phase through them?” Hunter asked in amusement as I snuggled back against him on the couch.

“She does now.” I grumbled and got back to cuddling.

“Well, everything is looking good so far.” Hunter said as he pulled me atop him to lie down. “Even with some of these unexpected outcomes, it wasn’t all that bad.”

“No, not at all.” I whispered and felt myself starting to drift off, at least before a ball bounced off my head and then Hunter’s. “So, I can say I understand why some parents would want time away once they’re kids are acting like this.”

“Indeed.” Hunter rolled his eyes, but I know deep down he’s proud of his girl.

“I never would just leave them.” I said, hoping to close my eyes again and keep them closed, only to hear Hunter huff and smell Niobe at our heads on this end of the couch.

“Hi Daddy!” The wonderful little kunoichi terror chuckled, the physically/mentally 7 year old was clearly enjoying messing with us when we’re clearly exhausted. Little terror, you already know the joys of schadenfreude huh? Wait until you’re older, I’ll teach you more, just go away now?

“Hi sweetie. How have you been?” Dang it Hunter, ugh, we were about to get a nap~!

“Good!” Niobe giggled as she played with his ears.

“Why do you like making traps so much? Honestly, I know I set traps, but not so often.” Aw, Hunter~! Please~! I’m so tired~!

“I think it's fun. I also like the challenge.” Niobe answered as she smiled evilly at me. Grr~!

“I wonder how your siblings and relatives are gonna survive against you.” Hunter joked, but Niobe laughed haughtily. Oh no~! She heard about Aventurine’s ‘Hime’ laugh!

“They won’t!” Niobe declared with a smirk and looked down her snout at us. She’s gonna grow up to be a living meme! No~!

“Great.” I grumbled before another trap snapped on my tail, but I’m too damn tired to care now.

“Honey, you need to stop doing that to your mother.” Hunter said, sternly. “Your fascination with traps is getting out of hand.”

“Aw.” Niobe whined, the superiority she was displaying suddenly shoved off a cliff.

“Yes, it hurts dear. I know I make funny reactions, but it hurts me.” I said and Niobe sniffled.

“Sorry Mama.” Niobe apologized and with a snap, her trap was taking a dirt nap. Uh-oh. I think we can blame Hermais and them for that one.

“And now Chaos.” I sighed as Niobe hugged my side, crying into the side of my boob. “So how are the other mongrels doing?” I asked before four balls hit me on the head.

“Kids, go play somewhere else! Your mother and I want to rest!” Hunter called out before grabbing one of the balls and chucked it back. Surprisingly, he got them all with just that one ball, as it kept bouncing from one head to another when they yelped.

“The balls weren’t traps, they’re the kids.” I groaned as another hit his head and Marcus slipped from view behind a mountain of pillows where they were playing ball, or something that involved throwing a ball at each other.

“When did that happen?” Really? You just realised it now? You’re losing your touch Hunter.

“Like an hour ago, have you been so focused on my pretty face?” I snorted and snuggled tighter against him.

“Well, you are alluring.” What a flatterer~. I was closing my eyes when more crying started.

“Anyway, I hear someone calling for food, keep disabling traps that I haven’t already set off.” I sighed as I got up and picked up, I think this is Nicolas, and brought him to my left breast to nurse. “So, what game are you all playing?” A nap is out of the question now~.

“Ball tag. Sorry that we kept hitting you.” Valkyr mewled as she scraped a paw on the floor.

“What version of tag has multiple taggers?” I asked tiredly and they looked confused.

“Wait, there’s only supposed to be one?” Ugh, so cute, but so exhausting.

“Yes. one who is ‘it’ and all the others that try to keep from being it. There is a game of tag that has even teams slowly eliminating each other until one is left standing.” I explained patiently.

“Sounds familiar.” Hunter hummed in amusement and I rolled my eyes at his dirty brain.

“Yeah, but you’re thinking of dodgeball.” I said with a naughty grin.

“I know, but don’t you think we’re spoiling the children too much? I mean, think about it.” Hunter said and I blinked. Really? But, we barely get to spend quality time with them! How are they spoiled?!

“Um, I know we pretty much give them everything, but it’s what they’re being taught that counts. Cocoa doesn’t go light on the punishments. She has made them clean up this castle from top to bottom after she had Twilight shut off the cleaning spell. That was because she had found them just throwing food to the ground in the market.” At least that we can blame on them thinking the ground would just clean up after them like they’re so used to at home.

“That’s good to know.” Hunter said with an approving nod.

“They’ve also been at least taught how to eat properly and recognize when they’re full. I don’t want them having these...eating disorders Willow remembers.” I shivered. So many unwanted memories of people so corpulent that they had curtains of fat hanging down to their knees! Being stuffed or swollen with child is one thing, but eugh~!

“Hm, would that also include eating very little?” Hunter queried and I nodded.

“Yes, overweight or underweight is something I don’t want for them, nor the worse case issues.” I sighed as I rubbed Valkyr’s head.

“I remember Bryan had a similar eating disorder, as in eating less. Trust me, he was the skinniest.” Hunter recalled and surprised me. I couldn’t imagine him not being buff.

“Oh, I’m happy he seems to have recovered from it.” I commented as Nicolas burped and I put him down.

“Yeah...let’s go with that.” Okay, that was weird. Why did he say it like that? Hunter said it like it didn’t happen that way.

“He’s still not eating right is he?” I asked as I focused on ensuring Willow would hear this.

“The body he has now was when we were all Displaced, not because he was watching his diet and working out at the gym.” Hunter explained, which made sense. “There was even a point where none of us had eaten anything, at all. We’ve never felt hungry. It freaked us out.”

“Oh, well you are modeled after...well Todd, the Doom Slayer, or something.” I suggested.

“The Doom Slayer, though Todd definitely takes that title. Well, in my opinion.” Hunter nodded.

“The other’s don’t think the same?” I asked as the kids went back to playing, so I went back to the couch and flumped down on a seat. Boy am I glad our magic dress can duplicate, which we wish we knew before, because I’m too tired to bother covering my boob back up myself.

“I’m not sure, but I can guess that Berserker and Runner wouldn’t give a shit about it, because why would they look or refer to Todd as just the Doom Slayer? Kinda makes him look too...one-dimensional.” Hunter said as he sat down next to me again.

“True. I don’t know him well enough to say though.” Todd’s an enigma to us compared to them.

“He’s a pretty good guy to hang around, have a conversation and such. He doesn’t say much, but he’ll hear you out. Sometimes he has asked me some questions and I answer them to the best of my ability.” Hunter shrugged and pulled me back into a snuggle, which I gladly followed.

“Like what?” I asked with my snout against his throat, closing my eyes. Please, I need rest. Children are infinitely more exhausting than battlefields.

“Kinda like a big brother asking how his little brothers’ lives have been.” Well, that was vague. “Honestly, he’s a man of few words.”

“Ah, well, I guess I can understand that a bit. I was like that before meeting my first love.” Oh no, here’s the melancholy. Ugh. I wish Hunter would just let me rest, but he seems insistent on keeping me up now.

“Which one?” That was a weird question. “I meant by that; is it your first, Willow’s first, Daring’s first, or Cynder’s first?” Oh. I guess it would be weird to think of us as separate people after all this time of being fused together into one entity.

“My first. Me. Svartr. He was this guy in Izalith, long before anyone else. I was an Undead Black Knight that haunted the armor before Willow grabbed me and slipped me on. You know most of the rest. Anyway, I think he turned into a Chaos Demon. I hope he’s up there in the Crystal Empire somewhere, living a better life than before.” I didn’t even get to know him by name either, such was our passion that we fucked like horny rabbits for days and-no. No. Stop.

“Oh, I see.” Hunter gently patted my back and I chuffed with amusement into his throat.

“What, you thought I only found love in this Era? Cynder's former husband is Midir and he’s still around.” Unf~! Cynder’s Love for him is so burning hot that I and the others took him into our hearts quickly! I hope we can see him again soon, arrange something, get him back in our life.

“Wait, where is he? I thought you girls found him sleeping in that cave back in Saddle Arabia?” Huh? Did we tell them about that? I don’t remember. Oh, right, that night of desperate passion with Urta, she must’ve mentioned why we were so eager when telling of our first time together.

“We did, but he left soon after. Then he came by and fucked us full of eggs before he flew off again. He’s dealing with his duty to safeguarding against the Dark. Not Luna’s tamed version, but the more lethal leftovers from the Age of Fire.” Maybe...can Luna help get him back?

“I wonder what he would think of Berserker? I mean, he’s an Everlasting Dragon himself now.” Hunter pondered and I shrugged as I pushed him down to lay down and let me use him as a body pillow.

“Aldin is one he’d remember. Even if he’s decided to fuse with Berserker, Midir would think Berserker was a bit of a loose cannon, but he’d remember his wife’s brother and treat him with respect unless he was challenged.” Now shut up~. I wanna nap.

“Berserker is...independent. He’s stubborn, headstrong, and full of testosterone and fury.” Ugh, Hunter, please~. I pegged you as the brother with more awareness than the others, or do you understand how tired I am and just want to keep me talking anyway?

“Okay, Hunter, I’m tired, so I’m not gonna mince words. Cynder thinks he’s a great lay, but dislikes his temper. Daring is neutral, Willow finds him grating on the nerves yet she loves him the hardest out of us while I find him perfect for me.” I shifted down and rest my cheek on his chest, fully intending to go to sleep like this.

“Really? Nothing about him rubs you the wrong way?” Oh by Aventurine.

“I’m a battle junky who loves defiant jackasses, but my patience for nosey interrogators is lacking. Shut up, or I’m punching you and slinking off to a locked bedroom.” I grumbled.

“...Alright then.” Hunter wrapped his arms around me. “...So…”

“Ugh, what?” I growled and then perked when I ran his hands down to my tail and tugged. “Ugh, finally!” I jumped to my paws, grabbing Hunter’s hand and ran through the chaos to my, er, our bedroom and practically tossed Hunter onto the bed before I pounced.

POV. Willow

“Well, it looks like we’re halfway done.” I huffed while my mates groaned while we all looked at the paperwork that was piled in front of us. A quarter of it was actually requisitions for somebody to do this for Cadence and Shiny in the future like I did.

“Too much~!” Cadence whined and I patted my wife’s back.

“I’ve dealt with worse.” I commiserated, remembering my days before the hiring of my clerks.

“I did have someone to help with this, but they retired and I haven’t found anyone to replace him~.” Cadence wailed in despair and I rubbed her back between her wings.

“You will, dear, this is work you have to deal with until then.” I told her soothingly.

“I really wish we could’ve pulled from Canterlot like you did Willow. There aren’t many ponies up here with a background in clerical work.” Shining commented as he rubbed his sore wrist and hand. Considering he has wives to pleasure him, I bet he’s not used to that hand being strained.

“Oh, suck it up you two. Just be glad that things didn’t get nearly as bad as they did for my world.” Visilia huffed, clearly annoyed at all the bellyaching. I’m sure she’s got experience with this, but unlike the tools she has now, we’re still stuck with scrolls and quills for the most part.

“Don’t worry Visi, they’ll get over it. Especially once we get those computers more widely available and reduce all the writing to typing.” Typing can suck too, but it’s much less stressful on the hands and wrists than writing.

“After we learn how to use them.” Cadence sighed and everyone nodded.

“It will take time even then, but you’ll learn and have tutors.” Visilia assured my wife.

“Yes, now get to doing this paperwork.” I chuckled as Cadence huffed and Shining Armor groaned, both going back to ready documents while I finished off the last few with some glances at the major print before reviewing the fine print. I had to reject only six suggestions for supply lines, two for humanitarian, or whatever we should call it, acts, along with some for new roads. Either for stipulations in the document that suggest ulterior motives, or things that could be people trying to cut corners. “I’m done.” I chuckled as the other two looked at me in shock.

“Oi! Get back to it!” Berserker growled at them. Honestly, as soon as we saw the amount of paperwork Cadence and Shining had to do, he started chewing them out for not doing it right away. Then again, he has a point; get it out of the way so you can do your own thing later on.

“Now Visilia, want to have some fun?” I questioned and Cadence whined while Visi smirked. “Not that kind of fun.” I snickered, causing Cadence to sigh in relief and Visi to pout in disappointment. “Also, remember that this is a month's worth of work.”

“It’s not like Emerald Inkwell told us his retirement was up. Er, actually, it might’ve gotten lost in all of this.” Cadence mumbled and looked over the piles curiously, likely wondering if his 2-week’s notice was in all of this. It was, but I’m not about to say~.

“Fucking Christ on a stick.” Berserker huffed in righteous frustration over the negligence.

“I’ll bet it is honey. Don’t worry, when we go through the sorted piles we can find it and apologize in case the castle staff didn’t give him his retirement party.” Shining sighed and she nodded.

“You’re lucky they didn’t start laws to send prisoners to the mines again or something.” I said and they balked at the very idea of someone doing that right under their snouts.

“Which led to Sombra’s disturbing obsession of crystals, and stairs, which the Empire has an abundance of. Adding more fuel to his madness and ambition, or someone else’s should you two get usurped for not being careful.” Berserker pointed out facts these two should have known.

“So we should keep a closer eye on things, we get it.” Cadence huffed and we nodded.

“Yes, do more background checks on future employees and don’t just ignore them after they’ve got the job. Everyone needs to be reminded that you can shit on them from such a height, they’ll think God himself crapped on them.” I stated, getting confused looks before I rolled my eyes.

“Anyway, we’ll leave you dumbasses to it.” Berserker told them, ushering both Visi and I out of the room and not caring to listen to their pitiful wails.

“Okay, so sparring? Walking about? Or sex?” I asked with a wink at the last bit and Visi perked.

“Sparring.” Berserker answered and Visi huffed, but smiled anyway. “What?”

“You always want to use your fists.” Visi teased with her tongue poking out at him.

“What’s wrong with that? I just want to keep in shape and be at my best.” Berserker retorted with a pout, which rang out to me from what Svartr relayed of what Hunter said.

“We know, but there is more. Also, we had training this morning, even if it was a half an hour less today.” I chuckled, knowing we’ve been at this for days now.

“Ugh! Fine, we’ll go for a walk.” Berserker grumbled.

“Okay.” I chuckled, the others giggling in my head. “Cynder’s fucking Pillar in the throne room again, ugh, I’m going to be horny sorry.”

“Well~, unlike Bryan, I could use some stress relief~.” Visi purred to me and I bit my lip but shook my head. “Oh, fine. You have two horny ladies on your arms Bryan, I hope you don’t mind.”

“I do mind, because now you’re gonna frustrate me.” Berserker huffed and let us take his arms in our bosoms and we began our walkabout for some fresh air and casual teasing.