Celestia glanced to the clock. Five-thirty. She should have left for home by now.

She sighed, pinched the bridge of her nose, tried to focus on the cool of the air conditioner against her budding headache.

So much for a calmer year. Not two months in and already magic had returned, though in hindsight it was foolish to think Sunset’s event was a one-time thing. And they were regrettably now two-for-two for the magic involving brainwashing she-demons seeking a route to Equestria by corrupting her students, only to be defeated by rainbow lasers. At least there was less property destruction this time, but the paperwork had gone on for weeks with no end in sight.

Another late night. She sighed and grimaced, feeling the long tension from her forehead to her glutes. A cup of tea would… no, she had gone through two already. She really just needed some time to relax.

Relax.

Relax…

“Miss Celestia?”

Had she dozed off? When had Adagio come in?

Her expression grew stern. “Can I help you, Miss Adagio? If that is your real name.”

“It is. We were honest on that part.” Adagio raised her hand as though taking an oath. “I just wanted to tell you we’re clearing out. But thanks for offering to let us stay. Not many principals would turn a blind eye after… you know.”

Celestia gave a groaning sigh and looked back to her work. “I suppose with Sunset we set the precedent that magical calamity is not grounds for dismissal. I won’t be a hypocrite and deny you the same chance, though I admit I’m not sad to see you refuse. Be well.”

Adagio chuckled bashfully. “I’m guessing we’re the reason you’ve been so busy the last few days. Sorry, we really didn’t mean to get your professional life caught in the crossfire.”

“Apology accepted,” Celestia said in a tone which made it clear she was just forcing things to a close. “Now, Mistress Adagio, if there is nothing else…”

A glance up showed Adagio smirking, like there was an in-joked Celestia missed. “What if I helped?”

“I’m not letting you touch my paperwork,” Celestia said.

“Not with the papers, silly. With you.”

Adagio touched her hand. The cool fingers were at once a comfort. Celestia blinked twice, surprised at the sudden easing of her headache.

“You’re been working so hard,” Adagio said kindly. “You need to relax.”

“Relax?”

“Relax.”

“Relax,” Celestia said again. Her eyelids fluttered. Her lips smacked slowly.

“Relax,” Adagio coached. “Relax, and…”

She didn’t finish.

Celestia did. A familiar peace fell over her body. “Relax, and obey.”

Mistress Adagio smiled down at her. Celestia smiled back.

“I thought so,” Adagio clucked. “Our magic is gone, but all the lessons we put into you are still there. It’s you now, not us.”

She leaned over the desk and kissed Celestia on the lips. As she pulled back, Celestia stared after her with perfect love.

“What are you?” Adagio purred.

“Your slave,” Celestia said. It felt so good.

“And?”

Each word gave Celestia a surge of joy. “Slave. Slut. Toy. Pet. Servant. Ass-slut. Tickle-toy. Gimp. Whore. Deep, brainwashed slave.”

“What do you want?” Adagio growled with a widening grin.

It was all so right. “Hypnotize me. Fuck me. Degrade me. Brainwash me ever deeper under your control. Please, Mistress. Let me be your maid, your fuck toy. Plug my holes, make me fuck my sister, torment me with denial and lust. I love it, I love it so much.”

“Of course we will, my sweet, lovely slave.” Adagio stroked her cheek, drinking in Celestia’s adoring gaze. “It will be even better now that we know we’re staying for good. We’re wealthy, you know. Get ready to serve us in the Bahamas once your next vacation rolls around.”

The adoration turned to confusion. “You… want me to stay working? I, I don’t mind. Knowing I work to serve you makes it so much easier. But I thought you only wanted me here to help you use the portal home?”

“Plans change,” Adagio said dotingly, then smiled like a knife. “After all, sooner or later we’ll be back for revenge.”

“Now come,” she commanded, and Celestia obeyed. “The work can wait. Let’s see how Aria and Sonata are doing with your sister, hm?”

Author's Note

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