Crystal Starship

“Sit down,” Hollow ordered, her gun aimed at the group. “To your positions!”

Sour eyed her crew and nodded, each of them returning to their assigned posts as Sour made her way towards the captain’s chair, where the space pirate sat.

“Oh, you must be the captain,” Hollow cooed, lowering her weapon as the golden mare approached. “On your knees,” she ordered. Sour did as told and got to her knees in front of the grey mare. “Now, that’s better,” Hollow said as she looked around the room. “Everyone i knows where they should be...” Her gaze then went back to Sour. “Especially you. You captained your ship into my territory and now I’m going to do whatever I want to you. Understood?”

Sour was about to say something but ended up just nodding instead. This mare didn’t seem stable and she definitely didn’t want to argue.

“Good,” Hollow sighed, slipping her jacket off and draping behind her over the back of the seat. She now sat in her black tube top, black panties, and boots. “What’s your name, captain?” Hollow asked, crossing her legs.

The golden pegasus began to sweat nervously. “U-Uh...” She stammered. “Sour Sweet...”

Hollow smiled and stuck her foot out towards the mare. “Take my boot off.” She then looked over her shoulder at Sunny. “And, you. Take us up.”

Sunny hesitated before turning to face her controls. Working the panel, she made the ship rise up vertically. “Going up...”

“Good, you all know how to follow orders," the gray mare chuckled.
"Hollow, huh?" Sour asked as she removed the mare's boot, the gray toes wiggling once free. “As in Hollow DeVoid?”

Hollow smirked. "Damn right I am. I see my name's getting around. Probably, because I've spared a few here and there to tell my story... Though, I hear they're all in institutions right now, thinking I'm still coming after them..." She trailed off with an evil chuckle. "Other boot."

Sour did as told and removed boot number two. "Are you going to kill us?" She asked plainly.

The gray mare grinned and pressed her foot to Sour's cheek. "Probably. But, I like not telling my victims when I'm going to kill them. Seeing them beg and cry is... a turn-on for me..." She then looked around the room and smiled. "An all-female crew... I love it. See, I have males on my team, and... I'm a bit of a nudist," she said, whispering that last part loudly. "So, having males around is a real pain in the ass. I wanna walk around naked, and they wanna fuck me." She then paused to think. "Maybe I'll just kill them. I do enjoy a good blood bath... Not a massacre, which I also love, but a literal blood... bath..."

Biting her lip, she looked down at Sour. "But, your crew is all mares. No harm for another mare to walk around naked, right?" She asked, her foot running down the mare's body to her crotch, before feeling the bulge. Chuckling, she poked the bulge with her big toe. "Whoo, what is that?"

Sour Sweet blushed and covered her crotch. "N-Nothing!"

Hollow smiled and licked her lips. "That thing real?" Her only response was a rapid series of head shakes. "Fake?" She asked, leaning forward in her chair. "Hmm... Amalga's Futa Drink?"

Sour let out a gasp. "How... Well, I guess it's popular..." she muttered.

"So, you have a dick that can't impregnate..." Hollow said, sounding very interested. "Sweet..." She then leaned back in her seat. "Take your clothes off."

Sour went wide-eyed and covered her body with her arms. "What?"

"Oh, don't be so dramatic," Hollow chuckled. "I've seen your shower. You all have been naked in front of each other. So, that means you're just nervous about being naked in front of me and Lacuna?" Sour Sweet hesitantly nodded, blushing heavily. "Then, I'll make it easy for you." With a snap of her fingers, Lacuna raised her gun to Lemon's head.

"No!" Sour yelled, Lemon Zest letting out a gasp and ducking in fear.

Lacuna kept her gun to the mare's head as tears fell from both Lemon's and Sour's eyes.

"Take it off," Hollow began. "or I'll have Lacuna blow a hole in that sweet mare's head. And, that'd be a real shame because she seems like a sweetheart."

Sour's eyes and Lemon's eyes met before the captain slowly stood up. Shaking nervously, she began undressing. Separating her suit at the seems, she slipped out of it and let it drop to the floor. When she was totally naked, her flaccid dick was on full display.

Smiling, Hollow exhaled deeply. Her eyes wandered over all the mare's curves, freckled tits and shoulders, and her cock. "Wow. Now, that... is a body worthy of captain." Sour wrapped her arms around herself to hide her breasts. Since her dick wasn't hers, she saw it as a cover for her pussy. "Sit on my leg," Hollow said, spreading her legs and patting her left knee. "First, you were kneeling. Now, standing. I'm sure you'd like to sit down..."

Sour didn't want to but she knew she had to. Slowly approaching the gray mare, she turned her back to her before sitting down on her leg.

"There we go..." Hollow cooed, putting her left arm around her. She then reached over with her right hand and grabbed Sour's dick. "One of the reasons I don't want to be fucked by males is because I don't want children. But, your dick won't do that to me..."

Sour Sweet gasped sharply at the touch and bit her lip. "E-Everyone wants my dick..." the mare moaned.

"Oh, I'm sure they do..." Hollow chuckled, feeling the rod grow hard and longer in her hand. "You know... you're pretty cute... I think I'll keep you as a pet."

"D-Do whatever you want with me, just... leave my crew alone."

"You're in no position to bargain," the space pirate sang as she stroked the cock faster. "I'll kill your friends in front of you, if I so wish. Gouge out their eyes and rip out their tongues while you watch. Whatever I want..."

Sour spun around on Hollow's leg to face her, tears in her eyes. "No, please, I'll--"

The gray mare put a finger on her lips to silence her. "The fuck did I just say?" The mare asked coldly.

Sour whimpered and closed her eyes. "I'm sorry..."

"Good..." Hollow then pulled her into her lap, back-to-chest, and wrapped her arms around her. "The only deal I'll make you is this... Behave, and you live to be my pet."

“Where, uh... would you like to go?” Sunny asked nervously, shaken up by what almost happened to Lemon.

Hollow tilted her head back and sighed. “Well, how about... you show me that big ol’ ship of yours.”

The crew went silent and eyed each other. “This is our ship,” Sour said, breaking the silence.

The gray mare nodded and slowly slid her right hand up Sour’s body towards her face, before shoving two fingers into her mouth and pulling her mouth open. “I know for a fact this small piece of shit isn’t the Crystal Dawn. Because the Crystal Dawn is a colony ship. And, I don’t see a fucking colony here. Now, tell me what I want to know or I’ll rip your jaw off!” She yelled, a supernova exploding in her hair. Sour could actually feel the heat from the exploding star.

“O’ay!” She gasped. “O’ay...” Hollow slowly pulled her fingers from the mare’s mouth. “Sunny... Take us back...”

The turquoise mare nodded hesitantly before setting the course. “Course set, Captain,” she said in a professional tone.

Hollow chuckled. “Ooo... That one sure knows how to keep her cool. Shame everyone else here can’t be like her, right?” Sour said nothing. The gray mare sighed and stood up, forcing the ship’s captain to stand as well. “Stay here,” she ordered, pointing at the chair.

Sour Sweet nodded and sat back down, crossing her legs. Hollow smirked at her before she made her way towards the pilot’s seat. The turquoise mare knew the intruder was right behind her, but did nothing.

“And, who might you be?” Hollow asked, resting her arms on the back of the mare’s seat and leaning in.

“Sunny Flare,” the turquoise mare replied. “Did you really have to threaten Lemon like that?”

The gray mare hesitated before leaning in close to the pilot’s ear. “I must punish those who disobey me. Luckily, your captain grew a brain and started following orders.”

“Did you have to make her strip?” Sunny asked.

Hollow smiled before letting out a chuckle. “Well, aren’t you the brave one. And, to answer your question... No. I didn’t have to. I just thought a pretty body like hers should be visible for all to see.”

Lacuna smirked and eyed Indigo Zap. “I’m more into Tits, over there...” she cooed, making Indigo slowly look over at her.

Hollow looked over at the amber-gray pegasus. “Of course you are. Because you like ‘em big.” Her eyes then fell on Sugarcoat, who was on her tablet. “Though, sometimes, size isn’t everything,” she added, leaving Indigo and making her way over to the Tactical Officer. “And, who... are you?”

The earth pony eyed her and then went back to her tablet. “Sugarcoat.”

“Ooo... sweet...” Hollow cooed, before she licked her lips. “Mmm... Do you taste as good as you sound?”

“That's highly improbable,” the earth pony replied. “Firstly, meat or flesh can never taste as sweet sugar. Not to mention that the sugar in question is actually a metaphor, as the action of the coating. It actually comes from the act of coating bitter-tasting pills to make them easier to swallow."

Hollow just stared at her for what seemed like forever, before she chuckled lightly. "That mean you sugarcoat what you say? Or that you're bitter on the inside and sweet on the outside?"

"Neither," the monotone mare replied.

"Well, good," Hollow sighed. "I'd hate for you taste bitter on the inside."

"Flirting doesn't really work on me," Sugarcoat said bluntly. "If you want sex, just ask. And, I'll just tell you yes or no."

The pirate captain crossed her arms with a smirk. "Really?" She asked. "Wanna fuck?"

"No," the amber-grey mare said. "You hijacked our ship, threatened my friend, and made our captain strip. You're going to have to rape me if you want any action."

Hollow tilted her head and inhaled sharply through her nose. She then grabbed Sugarcoat by the neck and slammed her up against the wall. The mare let out a grunt and dropped her tablet. "Well, because you asked so nicely..." she said, watching the mare grit her teeth and glare at her.

"Stop!" Sour shouted, standing up.

Hollow looked over Sugarcoat's body before looking over at the captain. "You say something?"

Sour Sweet took a deep breath and exhaled. "Leave her alone. Take me, instead."

The grey mare smiled and let go of Sugarcoat, turning her attention to the pale-gold pegasus. "Well... those who are willing tend to put in more effort," she cooed as she walked towards her. "Tell me... Can you eat pussy well?"

Sour blushed and broke eye contact. "U-Uh... Maybe? I dunno..."

Hollow chuckled and stepped up to her. "Well, let's find out together," she hummed, pulling her panties aside. "Get me ready."

"R-Right here?" Sour asked, a large blush appearing on her face. "i-In front of everyone?"

"Why not?" the gray mare asked as she placed her hands on the captain's shoulders and leaned in close. "Are you... embarrassed, or something?"

“Well, yeah...” the pegasus muttered. “C-Can’t we we do this in private?”

“Private?” Hollow chuckled. “I need to be here to watch your crew.”

“Ah, it’s fine,” Lacuna laughed, waving her hand for her friend to go. “I can handle them on my own.”

Hollow smiled and grabbed Sour’s arm. “Let’s go,” she said, leading the captain out of the bridge. “Let’s go to your room.”

When she left, Lacuna looked around the room. Her gun was still in her hand, ready to use it if she had to. “Looks like I’ve got you all to myself,” she said with a smirk. “Now, Sunny, how much further?”

The turquoise earth pony looked over at her before looking down at her console. “Just over an hour.”

“Well, then, let’s get comfy,” the green mare said as she plopped down into the captain’s seat.

Hollow pushed Sour onto her bed and climbed atop her. “I’ve waited a long time for this,” she moaned, before slamming her pussy down on the futa dick. No hesitation.

“Holy shit...” moaned Sour Sweet as she grabbed the bedsheets.

“No, sit up,” the dominant mare growled. She grabbed the pegasus’ waist and pulled her into a seated position, the golden face diving head first into the soft space between the big grey boobs. “Enjoy these,” Hollow moaned as she started moving up and down.

Due to the up and down movements of the pirate captain, Sour sometimes found her face in one of the tits, the hard nipple poking her. When her face was buried in the right breast, she opened her mouth and started sucking on the nub.

“Oh, fuck!” Hollow grunted, her hands on the mare’s shoulders.

Lemon watched Lacuna as she rubbed her shoulder, going slightly wide-eyed when she heard a beep in her headphones. Turning to her console, she grabbed a dial and started to slowly turn it. Every station she tried was nothing but static, until she found one with a looping prerecorded message.

“Help. If anyone’s out there, please res... Our ship has been... Something has... ...isn’t any time le... Please...

Lemon started messing with other dials and switches before she felt a hand on her injured shoulder. Wincing in pain, she looked back to see Lacuna standing beside her. The green mare said nothing. She just reached out and took the headphones by the headband part and pulled them off the mare’s head. Bringing the speakers to her ear, she listened.

“A distress call?” She asked, before looking down at Lemon. “It’s not live. Crew’s probably dead.”

“Could be hiding from whatever’s on their ship,” Lemon suggested. “Maybe they’ll join one of us.”

Lacuna’s eyes narrowed as she leaned in. “If there’s any females, Hollow will take them in. Any males are killed.”

“Could give the males to us,” the amaranth mare offered. “Anyways, we won’t know if anyone’s alive unless we investigate.”

The green mare kept glaring at Lemon before she stood up and crossed her arms. “I’ll need to discuss it with the captain.”

“Discuss what?” Hollow asked, entering the room with her tube top above her tits as she was currently fixing her panties. When Lacuna walked up to her, Sour slowly walked over to the wall beside Indigo’s station and leaned against it.

“How was it?” Indigo asked with a light smile.

Sour smiled back. “Actually, really hot...”

“This one’s picked up a distress signal,” Lacuna explained as she motioned towards Lemon. “We could investigate. If there’s any survivors, we can capture or kill them.”

Hollow smiled and leaned in. “Why am I feeling a but?”

“There could be something on the ship,” Lacuna continued. “May have killed the crew.”

The grey mare hesitated in thought for a moment, her eyes on the floor. She then let out a soft chuckle. “Whatever it is, I’m sure we can handle it.”

Lacuna looked over at Lemon, who was rubbing her shoulder with light groans. “How far away is the signal?”

“About an... hour away,” the slightly injured mare replied.

Hollow smirked and looked over at Sunny. “You heard her. Get moving.”

The pilot looked back at the pirate captain and sighed. “You got it...” She then turned the ship in the direction the signal was coming from.

Lacuna eyed Indigo with a smile. “An hour gives me enough time to play with this one...”

Indigo blushed but stood up. “I have a proposition.”

The green mare walked over to her and crossed her arms with a chuckle. “Yeah? What?”

The head of Security took a quick glance at Lemon. “Let me get an ice pack for Lemon’s shoulder and I’ll actually put in some effort,” she said with a light smile, adding a wink. “Oh, and, I’ll go the rest of the trip topless.”

A wide grin slowly spread across Lacuna’s face as she thought about this. “My, that is a tempting offer...” Tilting her head, she looked the mare up and down. “Take off your shirt first. Here and now. Then, we’ll go get an ice pack for your friend.”

Indigo simply shrugged and started removing her top. Hollow watched as she joined Sour by the captain’s chair. The amber-grey mare set her top down on her seat, followed by her bra.

Lacuna stepped up to get and looked over the D-cups. Copping both breasts, she smiled and looked Indigo in the eyes. “Let’s go get that ice pack. Lead the way,” she smirked. She gave the mare’s ass a slap when she walked past her, making her gasp in both shock and, maybe, delight.

Hollow watched them leave before she sat down in the captain’s chair, pulling Sour Sweet in front of her before burying her face in her balls.

“H-Here?!” Sour exclaimed. “Really? We just did that...”

“Yes, but it’s been so long,” Hollow sighed, pulling Sour into her lap so they were face-to-face. “I plan on getting as much of your dick as I can.”

Sugarcoat made her way around the outer pathway of the bridge, making her way towards Lemon while Hollow was distracted. She then turned towards the wall and continued using her tablet. Surprisingly, the device wasn't broken from the fall. She opened a text document and typed u no we cant let them kill the crew before showing it to Lemon.

The Communications Officer eyed it, reading it before she quickly took the device. When she handed it back, it read, of course but what can we do.

Sugarcoat quickly typed play along for now and showed the mare.

Hollow stood up and threw Sour into the chair. "Time to ride the fuck out of you," she said with a lustful look in her eyes. She grabbed Sour by the shoulders before she looked over at Lemon and Sugarcoat, her eyes narrowing.

Indigo and Lacuna entered the medical room which looked like a hospital room. There were three beds and there was a counter all along the left wall and cabinets all along the right. On the counter was a bunch of medical supplies and, on the far right of the counter, was a fridge-freezer combo. Indigo quickly ran over to it, opening the freezer section at the bottom, looking for an ice pack.

Lacuna smiled and crossed her arms, staring at the mare's ass. "I should've made you go nude like your captain..."

Indigo looked over her shoulder at the green mare and smiled lightly. She then went back to looking for the ice pack. "So, why attack us?"

Lacuna kept staring at the mare's ass as she chuckled. "Because, we're on a special mission. Any intruders must be dealt with. We kill the weak and hire the strong.”

“So, the rumors were right...” Indigo sighed, before she found an ice pack. “You two are assholes.”

The green mare smirked and stepped to to the mare. “We’re worse. You see, Hollow loves tormenting and torturing others. And, I get off watching.”

Indigo gasped softly. “You’re evil...”

“There, that’s better,” Lacuna said as she squatted down. She then slipped her hand into the mare’s pants, running it over the smooth butt cheeks until her fingers felt the pussy. Without hesitation, she pushed her fingers inside, making Indigo grind her teeth a little.

Hearing how messed up this mare actually was suddenly made Indigo afraid and regret her decision. As the green mare fingered her from behind, Indigo let out light grunts.

Sugarcoat was about to leave Lemon when she turned around to see Hollow standing there. The gray mare grabbed her by the throat and slammed her against the wall, holding her there. She looked pretty pissed, and her hair was doing something weird. It began moving as though it were on fire and a burning sun could be seen inside.

“What the fuck are you two plotting?” She growled, tightening her grip.

Sugarcoat gritted her teeth and glared at the space pirate before Lemon stood up. “No, we were just-“ She was silenced with a backhand to the face, making her fall to the floor with a grunt.

Hollow turned and threw Sugarcoat on top of her before pulling out her gun. “I tried being nice with all of you, but you just don’t seem to understand who I am.” She aimed her gun at the two mares and smirked. “I’m Hollow, bitch.”

“We’ve arrived!” Sunny yelled out, quickly standing up.

Hollow hesitated, still staring at Lemon and Sugarcoat. Sighing, she looked up at the pilot. “What?”

Sunny pointed at the window. “Look. That’s where the distress signal is coming from.”

The gray mare stared out the window at the derelict space station. Its center was special with 4 runs around it, making it look like a planet. “Place looks dead.”

Sunny shrugged. “Could be held up in the center. The rings act as layers and closes themselves off in case of a breach. The inner part could still have oxygen.” Hollow simply raised an eyebrow. “A good pilot familiarizes herself with a multitude of ships and space stations. I just got done reading up about this type.”

“Well, shit,” Hollow chuckled. “Color me impressed. Go on and park this thing. Let's suit up."

"Um..." Sunny muttered. "I don't think there's enough suits for everyone," she said as Lacuna and Indigo returned.

"Lemon!" Indigo gasped, rushing over to the downed mares. "Sugarcoat? What happened?"

"None of your concern," Hollow hissed, watching Indigo help her friends up and hand Lemon the ice pack. "Now, get back to your station," she snapped, grabbing the pegasus by the arm and shoving her away. "We have work to do."

"Didn't you hear what I said?" Sunny asked. "We don't have enough s..."

"Doesn't matter," the gray mare interrupted. "Lacuna is staying here with that pegasus bitch to make sure none of you try leaving without us. I'll have her suit."

"Ooo..." Lacuna cooed, looking at Indigo and licking her lips. "All to myself..."

The pegasus rubbed her arm nervously as Sour started heading out. "I'll go get my clothes on, then..." the captain said.

Hollow smirked and looked over at her. "Why?" She asked, Sour stopping in place. Hollow then walked up behind her. "Your space suit is all you'll need..."

Sour quickly spun around with a gasp. "But, I'll... I'll be cold!"

"Then, stay close to me," Hollow cooed, pulling the mare close before she licked up her mouth and nose. "I won't let you freeze.

Sour shuddered at the lick before she sighed heavily. "Fine..."

Once the ship was in place and everyone was suited up, the group made their way to the airlock. Sour hit the button and the inner door opened with a hiss. The six entered the room and the inner door closed. As the air pressurized to prevent them from being sucked out, Hollow pulled the captain close with a smirk. The pegasus weakly smiled back before the outer door opened with a hiss. Thanks to their GravBoots, the mares stayed attached to the floor. Good thing they had them as most of the walls of the ship were gone.

"Wow," Lemon said as she stepped out first. "This place is a wreck."

"Yeah," Hollow agreed as she dragged Sour onto the derelict ship. "Almost seems abandoned."

"They'd be at the center," Sour pointed out. "We should head there immediately."

The pirate captain eyed her before forcing her along. "Come on, then. And, no one try anything funny or stupid."

Sunny, Sugarcoat, and Lemon all eyed each other before following after the two captains.

Indigo stared at the screen that was monitoring her crew's vital signs and suit cams. As she did, Lacuna came up behind her and held her shoulders. "Need something?" The pegasus asked, not bothering to look back.

The green mare chuckled. "I think you know what I need."

Indigo knew that her friends were plotting something, just like she was. In the cams, she saw Sour with Hollow and Sunny and Sugarcoat walking together. They were planning something, and she had to act now. "Alright," she said, standing up and turning to face the green mare. "Let's go."

"Oh, goody," Lacuna cooed, reaching down to pull her top off.

Indigo took this opportunity to lunge at the mare with a yell.

As the others walked through the halls of the derelict ship, Sunny leaned in close to Sugarcoat. "Get Lemon and run," she whispered. "If you make it back before us, get Indigo and kick that other bitch's ass."

Sugarcoat gave her a concerned look. "You sure?"

Sunny nodded and whispered the plan to Lemon. Luckily, Hollow was too busy flirting with Sour to notice them.

"So, you sort of blew through the ranks, didn't you?" Hollow asked as she kept her arm around the Crystal Dawn captain's shoulders. "Such a badass."

"Oh, it was nothing," Sour chuckled nervously. "I just did my part and they saw potential."

"Cool..." the pirate captain cooed. "You know, I applied. I got in and got my training, but I was too reckless for them. So, I stole a ship and took off for the stars. Best decision of my life."

"I didn't know you were in the Academy," Sour said, actually interested in what this mare was saying.

"I was on my own for about a couple years before I was captured, and... altered," Hollow went on.

"Altered?" Sour asked. "That have to do with your hair?"

Hollow smirked and looked deep into her eyes. "That's part of it."

Before Sour could ask more questions, Sunny tackled Hollow to the floor as the two let out a grunt. "What the hell?"

"Run!" Sunny yelled. "Get back to the ship!"

"Shit," Sour muttered, noticing the other two were already at the end of the hall.

Hollow growled and knocked Sunny off. "Bitch!" She got to her feet and tried to stomp the mare's neck.

Sunny rolled away and got to her own feet. "You messed with the wrong crew, pirate."

Hollow glared at her before throwing a punch. Sunny blocked and tried to knee her. Hollow grabbed the knee and threw her back into the wall. Sunny let out a grunt of light pain before rolling to the side as Hollow's boot slammed the wall where she was standing. The pirate then swung with her left arm and Sunny ducked under the attack before backing up. Hollow used the lack of gravity to her advantage and kicked off the wall, launching herself at the mare with a kick. Sunny let out a yell of surprise as she stepped to the side but it was no use. Hollow figured she'd do that and stuck her arm out, clotheslining the mare and knocking her on her back.

Walking over to the downed mare, Hollow raised her foot again before Sour rammed into her and knocked her over. Sour then grabbed her friend's arm and helped her up before they both began running back for the ship. They could see the others at the ship doors, wondering why the were waiting. They were ripped from their thoughts when they heard rapidly approaching clunks. Looking over her shoulder, Sour saw Hollow gaining on them with a pissed off look on her face.

"Shit, run!" Sour yelled.

"You fuckers are so dead!" The pirate captain yelled. "And, I'll save you for last, my Sweet! SO YOU CAN WATCH!!!"

Indigo and Lacuna tumbled to the floor with a thud before Indigo managed to kick the mare off her. Both mares then stood up and took a fighting stance, staring each other down.

"You really fucked up," Lacuna growled. "We could've had fun together."

"I already have enough fun with my friends," Indigo replied. "I don't need you."

Lacuna snarled before charging the mare. Indigo tried to kick her but the green mare knocked her foot away before throwing a punch. Indigo blocked the attack before blocking another punch. Quickly grabbing the mare's wrists, she pulled her arms apart and tried to headbutt her. Lacuna was too quick and pulled her head back before swiping her leg at the pegasus', knocking her over.

Lacuna lifted her foot to stomp on the mare's head, but Indigo rolled out of the way and scrambled to her feet. After Lacuna slammed her foot down, she growled and took off after Indigo. Chasing her down the hall exiting the room, she saw the mare making her way towards the airlock.

Lacuna let out a gasp and her eyes fall on the airlock button. In the split second she had before Indigo hit it, she was able to assess that there was no escape from this. Her best bet was to rely on Hollow. She glared at the mare before taking in a deep breath. Indigo slammed the button and held it, causing it to go into emergency eject mode and bypass the pressurization process. The airlock doors slid open and Lacuna was sucked out, flying right by Sour and the others and colliding into Hollow.

Indigo, herself, also had to hold her breath as she watched her friend coming closer. If she let the doors close now, it would go into its reset phase and they’d be locked out. She could feel her lungs emptying and she started to feel lightheaded. When she was about to pass out, she heard a muffled yell.

Opening her eyes, she saw Sour in the doorway, yelling at her to close the doors. Indigo nodded weakly and let go of the button. The inner and outer airlock doors slid shut as the outer one locked. As the airlock doors closed, Indigo started to feel the oxygen returning to normal as she fell on her back and started breathing heavily.

As soon as the inner airlock doors opened, Sunny ran right for the flight controls while the others helped Indigo. Getting to the controls, Sunny un-docked from the derelict sip and took off full speed.

Sour quickly pulled off her helmet and put it on Indigo. It wasn’t airtight since it wasn’t attached to a suit but it was just enough to help the mare breathe normally again. "Dammit," Sour muttered. "This was too close."

"Do we think they're gone?" Lemon asked.

Sugarcoat pulled off her helmet and sighed. "The longest you can hold your breath in space is about 15 seconds before you pass out. It is statistically unlikely that they could possibly survive in the vacuum of space as we left them. Right now, they're probably a couple of frozen corpses, just floating in the vastness of space, never to harm anyone ever again."

Indigo, Sour, and Lemon all stared at her. "What the fuck?" Indigo wheezed.

Sunny looked at the monitors as she flew the ship in the direction of the distress signal. "We're comin' for ya."

Back aboard Hollow's ship, a brown mare with short white hair and a spiky white tail made her way to the captain's quarters. The gray mare was sitting at her desk, feet up and leaning back as she looked at data on a small tablet. "Report for you, ma'am."

Hollow looked through some files and let out a sigh. "Lacuna?"

The brown mare nodded. "She'll be fine. Just needs some rest. It's a really good thing you can..."

"VorTech," Hollow said, reading her tablet. "That bitch."

"Ma'am?" The brown mare asked, confused.

Hollow looked over her shoulder. "Nothing, Choco. You may leave."

The brown mare nodded and left as Hollow went back to her tablet. "What are you really up to, Vortex?"

To Be Continued...