A bluish-white shimmer split the air, opening into an oval shape; a gateway split between reality. It hummed and glowed, its creator stepping out; Beatrix Belladonna, who skipped out into the verdant paradise before her. Heels crunched on the grass, her boots rising to her upper thighs, her arms similarly attired with fingerless gloves to her biceps. Her shapely figure was clad in a leotard, her cloak sweeping past her, clasped by her lucky charm, the eye-shaped Prima Materia.

Most curious was that all her attire resembled the coat of an Ursa Minor, swirling with cosmic patterns, her cone-shaped wide-brimmed hat framing a platinum mane with a tinge of violet that matched brighter eyes and darker skin.

“Come on, sister! This place looks safe enough!” She held onto her partner's wrist and pulled her through the portal with a mirthful laugh, cape fluttering behind her.

Behind her arrived her once rival turned adopted ally; Bellatrix Primadonna, former succubus now purified into her angelic state. Blonde hair with a slight curl trailed over skin so radiant it glowed, downy white wings pressed to her slender back, her blue eyes matching her pensive pout. “Are you certain it's safe?” She wore a scant white leotard of her own, closer to lingerie.

“Not really, but since when has that stopped me?” Beatrix shrugged it off and with a finger twirl closed the passage.

Bellatrix sighed, resigned. “Looks nice enough, I guess.” Everywhere they turned there were exotic flora, some in neon or pastels, the skies blue with the sun's rays kissing them. The breeze carried a bevy of pleasant scents.

Cutting through the brambles and thickets, a pair of figures emerged to block their path. The first thing she noticed was that the crystal pony twins were familiar; closely followed by the fact that both were stark naked, save for the lacy head dresses and garters around their thighs the maids were adorned with. “Welcome,” they said in unison with a bow, and the sun's rays made them shine, their coats like coral.

“Foal-Bearer and Wet Nurse?!” She recalled the two who served under Cadance, their curvacious forms a prism of rainbow colors that sparkled in the sun, their manes in neatly-trimmed bobcuts. “Uh, why are you-”

“It's the custom of this world,” noted Wet Nurse who was identifiable by her larger bust and shorter stature.

“More of a law really,” added Foal-Bearer. “Not strictly enforced, of course, but we do ask that everyone follows it.”

Before Beatrix could even begin to formulate an argument, they were upon her, undoing her costume piece-by-piece and discarding it upon the grass. Shrugging, she lifted her arms to help them. “Even the hat?” She pulled on its brim.

“Only if you like,” said Wet Nurse with a wink. “Accessories are allowed.”

“Good! Because I'd really feel naked without it,” quipped Beatrix who paused to stretch.

The twins turned to Bellatrix who curtly said, “No need.” With a hand wave she banished her costume into the ether and allowed her ample form to spill free. “I find clothing a nuisance most of the time, anyhow.”

“Feel free to leave your belongings here. No one shall bother them. Please, follow us.”

Daintily the twins led them further into the vast wilderness, Foal-Bearer's hips and buttocks a tad wider than her sister's, the siblings swiveling rather hypnotically in unison. Much as Beatrix admittedly enjoyed the sensuous sight, she focused most of her attention on this strange new planet; its oddness mostly in how peaceful it all appeared, a true paradise.

They were taken on a short tour further in, where the crystal mares led them through a maze of trees. After an hour passed the sisters paused and turned back to them. Foal-Bearer asked, “I take it you've become more accustomed to our world now?”

“What she means is we simply wanted to welcome you,” said Wet Nurse. “If you'd prefer to explore on your own...”

Beatrix heaved her shoulders. “Maybe I will. What about you, sister?”

“I'll stick with them for now,” answered Bellatrix. “I'm sure you could use some time alone. We'll meet up later.”

“Sounds good! See you later!” With a wink Beatrix skipped off on her lonesome, satisfied they were safe her. What few animals she'd seen so far, mostly birds, were docile and blended into the scenery. Her ears flicked at their rustling and coos, which added to the tranquil atmosphere which permeated the air itself each time she inhaled with a puff of her bosom.

Skipping with a hum into this wonderland, the area opened up, a sparkly lake in its center. Nor was she alone; swimming in the waters was a stallion with leathery bat wings, a charcoal gray to compliment his darker, thick fur coat. Spots covered his snout, his short mane and tail a dark red, his eyes a brighter hue with slit pupils. Cautiously, she edged closer to the lakeside.

“Hello!” He waved with a smile, waded closer.

She jumped, caught by surprise. “Um...hi! My name's Beatrix Belladonna-”

“Crimson Star. But my friends call me Shaggy,” he noted with a nod at his soaked fur. He clambered out beside her, to her surprise shorter than her, rivulets of water dripping down his muscles. “Hey, that's an interesting cutie mark!”

She looked over her shoulder at her mark; a swirling cosmos which denoted her ability to travel between dimensions. “You like? I'm flattered!” She fluttered her lashes with a smirk. “Hmm.” She studied his own; a red supergiant star.

He turned aside with a nervous chuckle. “Heh, well, I have an interest in astronomy.”

She tilted her head, hands clasped behind her. “An astronomer, huh?”

“Just a hobby. I'm a guard, well, I rose up to corporal actually...” He blushed. “But with how peaceful things are here I don't have to worry about my duties too much! I can't complain about all the free time, though! Keeps me in shape.”

“And what a nice shape it is,” she teased with a trace of her fingernail over his pecs. “Maybe we can watch the stars tonight?”

“Sure! I'll be here.” His eyes trailed after a butterfly that floated past. She left him to it and moved on, took a moment to watch him swim back into the waters with a subdued splash, thankful that the creatures here appeared rather friendly.

However she didn't venture far before she encountered another further into the lake in the middle of a bath; a draft stallion pegasus, blue-coated with a darker shaded mane and tail, both in a wild style. His wingspan was unusually large, his body well-toned, naked save for golden rings around his wrists and ankles. Noticing her, he wandered over onto land.

His cutie mark was a blue flame with small sparks of electricity around it. She noted he was quite well-hung, yet moved like he was oblivious to that fact, stretching as rivulets of water fell off him onto the shore. “Nice to meet you! My name's Midnight Blitzer.” She shook his hand and introduced herself, unable to stop staring; thankfully, he didn't appear to mind!

“So,” said Beatrix. “Tell me a little about yourself?”

“I'm part of the military and continue to rise through the ranks. It's peaceful here, but better to keep prepared, I say. Other than that I'm just living the best life I can, like everyone here. Some like to call me the 'Wolf'.” He popped his muscles, twisting and flexing his full plumage. “I don't really have any family left. Honestly, I try not to think about my past much.”

“That's understandable. I travel most of the time myself,” she replied with a coy wink.

“Always best to do what you can while you're young,” he noted with a warm smile. “You look like you've been through quite a bit, too.” His gaze trailed over her and she smirked, posing like he was about to sketch her naked form.

“A little, here-and-there. Nothing I can't handle! Catch you later?”

He paused and cracked his knuckles. “Hope so. I can show you some exercises, if you like. Help keep you in shape.”

With a wave Beatrix moved on. She approached the end of the lake, where another was submerged in the dark waters. This one was female, a hybrid between a merpony, hippogriff, and a kelpie. Her coat was a darker shade of blue, her mane and tail red-and-black, and her cutie mark was a stylized heart surrounding a treble clef. “You must be Beatrix Belladonna,” she said. “The twins told us you were coming. I'm Aiya Gale Runner, a Princess sent to learn under Celestia. And this here's my boyfriend-”

“Damien Runner!” From nowhere swooped down a hybrid between an earth pony, zebra, and bat pony. “Former royal guard, and in an open relationship with Aiya.” He pressed close to her, his wings flapped. His mane and tail were dark with a green tinge, and his cutie mark resembled a robot's face, blue, white, and red, with a faceplate.

The couple left the waters, and she followed alongside them. Aiya sang, and Damien continued to hover, both of them basking in the sun. “You're a cute couple,” said Beatrix. “I'm a little envious, actually! Ah, to find romance...”

“It's rather wonderful,” said Aiya with a flutter of her lashes at her partner.

He chuckled. “So you're a magician, huh Beatrix? Try a spell on me.”

“Hmm, okay. Nothing dangerous of course,” said Beatrix who attempted to wrap him in her aura with a flare of her horn...only for the magic to dissipate. Her cheeks colored. “Huh? Uh, I might be a tad rusty, but-”

Aiya tittered. “He's immune to magic.”

“Wow, that's handy! No wonder you were sought after for the Royal Guard,” said Beatrix who drank in their forms.

“Might be related to my cutie mark." He shrugged. "Ah, here we are!” They had walked through more forestry areas and emerged by a beach. Waves lapped on the sands and slapped their bare feet. Damien looked to Aiya. “How about a-”

“Walk on the beach? I'd love to!” Aiya sidled close as she could to him and beamed.

"Then let's head out," he said with another loop, leaving a blur behind before he landed.

The couple strolled away, Aiya signing and Damien doing some loops beside her. Taking a moment to watch, Beatrix paused at the seashore and watched the sun begin to set.

She squatted down by some shiny seashells, hummed and collected a few, only to realize she hardly had anywhere to store them. Shrugging, she removed her hat and tossed her treasures in with a titter.

She recalled her promise to watch the stars with one of the new friends she made and hurried back. It certainly wouldn't do to be rude, especially to someone she just met!

In the distance she could still see the couple who went about their business, passed the soldier, and made her way back to the one interested in astronomy, thankfully in time for the first stars to peek out...

Author's Note

Order of OCs was chosen by a random number generator. Don't worry, anyone who's OC didn't make it in will appear next chapter, although I can't promise when it will drop!

Thank you to everyone who submitted so far, the more info given the better so I can understand and hopefully portray your character more accurately!