12:30pm

Cherry got up from her desk as Salt and Pepper had Vinegar pinned to the floor and were licking her breasts. "I'm heading out to meet with a certain goddess of chaos. You three good?"

Pepper looked up at her. "We good. This one has much more to give." Vinegar just gave a thumbs up."

"Great to hear," Cherry said with a wave. "See ya later!"

1:00pm

Eris, the goddess of chaos, flew around her shop, straightening out objects on the shelves and making a mental note of things she needed to get. As she worked, she heard the front door open. Getting a bad feeling, her smile faded as she flew over to see who it was.

“Eris?” Cherry asked with a smile.

The draconequus looked around at the other shoppers and then landed in front of the mare. “What do you want?”

“I assume you know who I am.”

“Cherry Bomb.”

“And I’m wondering, if you know me, why haven’t you tried to stop me. You could just… snap your fuckin’ fingers and make me go poof.”

Eris sighed. “I am aware. But as a chaos goddess, I’m unable to interfere in the lives of mortals, unless the result is chaos. I bet stopping you would be the opposite of chaos.”

“No shit. And what would happen if you… did interfere?”

“I’ve already interfered enough. The next one would most likely be fatal.”

“Oh, so sad. Well, I have no intention of disturbing your business. Just thought I’d stop by and say hi.”

“Well you’ve said it. Now could you… go?”

Cherry gasped mockingly. “What? Is that any way to treat a fucking customer?”

“You gonna buy something?” Eris asked as she crossed her arms.

Cherry eyed her naked, featureless body. “Mmm… You for sale?”

“In your dreams.”

Cherry chuckled and nodded. “Got that right. Now you might not be able to interfere with us… but that doesn’t mean I can’t interfere with you.”

Eris’ eyes narrowed. “What are you talking about?”

Cherry shrugged. “Something like… if you don’t do what I say, I’ll kill Vapor next.”

Eris let out a gasp before her eyes narrowed and she let out a low growl. “You bitch.”

“Oh, don’t worry,” Cherry chuckled. “I’m not gonna make you fuckin’… murder anybody. That’d be too easy. No, I’m talking about… sex.”

Eris kept her scowl. “Really?”

“It’s not every day you get to control a goddess. So, what’ll it be? Wanna be my fuck pet? Or shall I have Vapor killed?”

The draconequus growled again before she let out an angry, deep sigh. “Fine, you pervert.”

“Pervert?” Cherry asked as she stepped up to the goddess. “You misunderstand. The sex is just a bonus. I like watching the hope and will leave my victims when they’ve realized there’s nothing they can do… except what I want. And I’m seeing that here with you and it’s fucking… beautiful.” She then reached out a gripped Eris nipple-less breasts. “Speaking of beautiful… Got a room?”

Eris continued to glare into her eyes. “Upstairs,” she said through clenched teeth.

Shrill brought some soup into the bedroom where Trill lay, staring up at the ceiling. "How's the leg?" Shrill asked as she approached the bed.

The orange unicorn sighed. "I wish you and Vinegar would let me walk. This forced hospitalization is absolutely and completely unnecessary."

"We only care about your health," Shrill said as she set the soup on the bedside table. "But don't worry. Soon you'll be walking around like your old self once again. Just hang in there a little longer. Meanwhile, I have brought you some soup. I figured you could use something warm to eat. Or, perhaps... sip."

Trill sighed and sat up as she scooted backwards against the pillow. "Alright."

Cherry sat up in Eris’ bed and stretched, her naked body glistening with sweat. “That was fuckin’ awesome.”

The draconequus stayed on her back as she kept her eyes fixated on the white mare. “I know why you’re doing all this. This won’t bring her back.”

Cherry’s smile faded and she looked over her shoulder. “I have to try. Vine was everything to me.”

“You can’t bring back the dead. Many have tried. It only causes problems.”

Cherry got up from the bed with an angry groan. “I honestly don’t give a flying fuck. I’ll kill thousands— millions, if I have to!”

Eris sighed and sat up. “Well, then… I can honestly say good luck. You’re gonna need it.”

Cherry eyed her again. “You know something. Tell me.”

The draconequus shrugged. “I can’t. But I do know what’s coming and I have already started preparations. Whether you win or lose here and now… makes absolutely no difference.”

Cherry scowled. “I will win. Your mind games won’t work on me.” She then gathered up her clothes and started to get dressed.

Eris watched her. “I truly hope, one day, you find happiness. And that when the time comes, you’ll make the right choice.”

Now dressed, Cherry stood up and sighed. “Could you…” she started to ask, remembering that Eris’ bedroom had no door.

Eris nodded and snapped her fingers. Cherry suddenly found herself outside on the sidewalk. “Stupid slut,” the white mare grumbled as she walked away.

3:00pm

Shrill and Trill lay on their bed, staring up at the ceiling and only wearing their bras and panties. "Think Coco's okay?" Trill asked.

The purple mare sighed. "I'm sure she's safe, but... probably scared."

"Cherry better hope I never get my hands on her."

Shrill eyed her. "She'll get what's coming."

Suddenly, Eris poofed above the bed. Shrill and Trill both let out a startled yell. "Wait wait wait, it's just me," Eris said quickly as she waved her hands. "Hello."

Shrill inhaled and exhaled deeply. "The hell do you want?"

"Well..." Eris began as she floated down to lay on her back between them. "I was visited by Cherry and it got me thinking."

"Cherry?" Shrill asked."

"Yes, and it got me thinking."

"Cherry Bomb?" Trill asked, wanting further confirmation.

"And it got me thinking... there's something much bigger coming. If you all manage to win this and defeat Cherry... Well... I need your help if we're to stand a chance."

"Something bigger?" Trill asked.

Eris nodded. "Mmm. Normally, I'd rope Soarin into it but they're busy at the moment."

Shrill and Trill eyed each other before Trill spoke. "So what do you need?"

"From you, nothing. I need someone who can walk, so... Shrill will have to go alone."

"Go?" The purple mare asked. "Go where?"

The draconequus chuckled and sighed. "I should've mentioned... The reason I've had to ask you mortals for help is because what I seek is in an alternate reality. And there can only be one me in each reality. You, however, can cross over."

"W..." Shrill stammered. "B... Alternate reality?"

Eris nodded quickly. "Mmm-hmm, yeah. I sent Soarin to a reality where the Six ruled. I'm honestly surprised he made it back. This time..."

"The Six?" Shrill asked.

"This time, I need something from..."

"The six of what?" Trill asked.

Eris sighed deeply. "The bearers of the Elements. The reason evil exists in the first place. May I continue?" Shrill and Trill just eyed each other and shrugged. "Anyways, the reality I need to send you is ruled by the Council of Chaos."

"Chaos?" The orange unicorn asked. "Isn't that your thing?"

"Yes, the... Council killed my brother in that reality and absorbed his power. I'm actually a crazy bitch in that world and have a good relationship with the Council. When you bump into them, tell them Eris sent you."

Shrill crossed her arms. "Let me get this straight. You want me to travel to an alternate reality that's ruled by chaos-wielding psychos to find something for you to help prevent a future disaster in this reality?"

Eris' eyes shifted back and forth. "Yeeeeeeeeeeesssssss. Sound good?"

The purple mare shrugged. "I don't..."

"What else can you do right now? Got five days left before you can attack Cherry, right?"

"I'm assuming this... future disaster of yours will ruin this city?"

Eris shrugged. "I don't have all the details. And I can't see the future. But it won't be good."

"If you can't see the future... how do you know what's coming?"

"I can see into other realities so I know what's coming. So, feel like helping stop a calamity?"

Shrill shrugged. "Sure. You can guarantee that they won't kill me?"

"Trust me. You'll be fine. Just fine."

"Alright. I'll do it. For the city," Shrill sighed as she sat up.

"I'm going, too," Trill said as she also sat up.

"But..." Eris started.

"Stuff it," the orange unicorn snapped. "I'm done laying around. Where my sister goes... I go."

The draconequus nodded. "Alright. Fair enough. Just remember to dress sexy."

"Dress... sexy?" Shrill asked.

Eris smiled. "Trust me."

3:45pm

Shrill and Trill looked around and found themselves in what appeared to be Manehattan, only it was covered in neon lights and every building was shiny and tall. It almost seemed like the future. They had both put on clothes before they were sent here. Shrill wore a one shoulder crop sport bra and a red mini skirt. Trill wore a rib knit halter crop top and a red tennis skirt with white knee-high socks. Both wore red platform open-toe high heels.

“What the hell is this?” Shrill asked. “Everything’s so… bright.”

Trill looked around at the few ponies that walked the streets. Some seemed neutral but most seemed afraid or sad. “The result of the Council, I take it.”

Shrill noticed a couple civilians eyeing them while on the phone. “Why am I getting a bad feeling right now?”

“Kind of like everyone’s watching you?”

“Keep your guard up, sister.”

They soon heard the sound of an approaching engine. Looking down the road, they saw a white limo with tinted dark blue windows approaching them. It had a giant purple diamond spray painted on the hood.

“Should we… run?” Trill asked.

Shrill shook her head. “Eris sent us. If we run, we look suspicious. Stay calm.”

“Right.”

The limo pulled up as the back windows rolled down, revealing Rarity with a strange tattoo around her right eye. It appeared to be a circle with six spikes sticking out from it, evenly spaced from one another.

“So,” the white unicorn began. “you are the orange unicorn and purple earth pony who appeared out of nowhere?”

Shrill nodded. “Eris sent us.”

“Eris, the sweetie,” Rarity cooed. “Now, what does she want, I wonder?”

TO BE CONTINUED...

Author's Note

The story will continue in the upcoming ELEMENTALS: SEASON 1