In the lady’s restroom of the Layla nightclub, Celestia splashed cold water on her face. Trying to cool down her head. But she remained startled by her experience. Almost panting from shock.

‘WHA…WHAT WAS THAT JUST NOW!!?’

She began to breath more steadily as her hands rested on the rim of the sink. She could feel her heart rate slowing down. To which she noticed, much to her confusion.

‘M-My heart was racing so fast! A-And it was hard to breathe!’

As she looked down at the sink full of water, seeing her reflection, her thoughts were on Lilithmon. But precisely on what kind of Digimon she was.

‘That Lilithmon. She’s… a Succubus Digimon!’

Back when she was Princess of Equestria, she had learnt about many creatures that lived in her world. Some she encountered in person. Some she only heard stories about. She wasn’t even sure if they existed at all. One of which were Succubi. She heard and read about them. Though it had been years since. But she knew that they’re demon-like creatures that attract victims to feed on their… essence. The Sirens that her mentor, Starswirl the Bearded, defeated were somewhat similar. But weren’t the same. Perhaps the legends of Succubi were spawned from the discovery of Sirens.

One thing Celestia remembered from her studies was that the reason Succubi attracted their victims was because of the power of their ‘allure’. A natural attraction they possessed that exceeds virtually all other creatures. She then paused for thought. Since Lilithmon was a Succubus Digimon, did that mean she had it too? Those odd sensations she felt when Lilithmon approached her, was that her reacting to the allure?

Then beyond her control, her mind went back to the moment during the song. When Lilithmon stroked her cheek. Despite the demon lord’s hand used seemingly being made of metal, the touch was so gentle. So… caring even. Before that moment, not a single soul had ever done that to her. They never dared to. The feeling was… strange. But she kept thinking about it. No matter how hard she tried to forget it.

Celestia used her own hand to trace where the Digimon touched. Trying to simulate the same feeling. She couldn’t quite get it right. Then her thoughts strayed to what happened moments after. When Lilithmon held her head with her finger. Almost forcing her to look at her in the eyes. It was also an action that never happened to her before. To have her head raised like that. Staring into her eyes.

‘N…No! Focus!’ She thought to herself while shaking her head. She wasn’t even sure what or why she was thinking about those moments.

Taking a moment to process her thoughts, Celestia tried to think straight.

‘I need to remember why I’m here in the first place. To find a way to solve my problem. I… can’t go back yet.’

The white Alicorn began to feel unnerved. The last thing she wanted was to experience the nightmare again. To have it in the Digital World, to which hadn’t happened before, had truly made her worried. She tried to think of any possible solution to not experience it again.

Then an answer came to her. It was right in front of her. There was only one person who could help her.

‘Wait! That’s it! Lilithmon! She can help me find an answer!’

She remembered all the things IceDevimon and Impmon said about the Lord of Lust. And the things she could do. Logically, there was no better person for the task than her.

But there was one fact about her that made Celestia worry.

‘But she’s one of the Seven Great Demon Lords. She could be very dangerous! What if things take a turn? I’ll be in danger!’

But then she thought about how the demoness reacted upon seeing her.

‘But… she didn’t seem to mind me. In fact, she looked happy to see me. Is it because I’m a visitor? But still…’

Celestia was forced to make a tough choice. One option was to give up and return to the surface. Being safe with her friends but run the risk of going through the nightmare again. Or risk it and confront the demon for a possible solution. But going it alone.

After giving herself a pat on her cheeks for self-encouragement, she reached a decision.

‘I’ve decided!’

Standing back at her full height, the anthro pony clenched her fists. Trying to be brave.

“I have to meet her.”

Leaving the restroom and going back into the main room, she eyed the stage. Just in time to see RedLadyDevimon making an announcement.

“Wow! I don’t know about the rest of you, but that last performance by our lustful demon has got me hot under the collar. We’ll be taking a fifteen-minute break and be right back with the rest of the show.”

Celestia eyed where RedLadyDevimon was going. Disappearing through the same curtain Lilithmon did. She began to remember what happened before the Lord of Lust vanished. She gave her a brief glance with a smile on her face. The former princess tried to understand the meaning behind that pause. In the end, that glare looked… inviting.

Without realising it, she blushed a little from the memory. But then focused on the present to think of a plan. Eyeing the curtain to which the red demoness vanished to.

‘They’re having a break. Good. I can get up there without being noticed.’

Her plan was fairly simple. Sneak on stage and explore the backstage without being spotted.

When the coast was clear, the other Digimon leaving their seats to get their drinks and snacks, Celestia was quick to cast an invisibility spell on herself. Being completely hidden form the naked eye, she reached up on stage and walked through the curtain without any problems.

But once through the curtains, Celestia was already lost. The backstage was quite big. With many doors that lead to all sorts of rooms. Furthermore, the Digimon there were very busy trying to get the next act together for the crowd. It seemed that despite the calming atmosphere from where she was, things were quite hectic behind the scenes.

Doing her best to avoid bumping into anyone, the invisible Celestia made it past most of the obstacles. But there was still a problem she was facing.

‘There’s so many doors. Where do I even go?’

After some exploring, she spotted a corridor guarded by a pair of BlueMeramons. A clear sign that they acted as security. Surely for something important. As Celestia approached them, she was unsure how to get pass them. She may be invisible, but she couldn’t pass through them like a ghost.

‘There isn’t a big enough gap for me to slip by. What do I do now?’

But to her surprise, one of the two blue fire demons glanced over to a clock on the wall.

“Woah. Hay, let’s go,” He said to his comrade.

“Oh yes. Let us go and… leave this corridor unguarded,” He said as he joined the other BlueMeramon. Walking away.

Hidden from view with her invisibility spell, Celestia paused as she looked at the two guards in confusion. The way the second BlueMeramon spoke was incredibly off. Like an amateur actor phoning in while performing. Trying to make his act convincing but making a very poor job doing so. Her suspicions rose further when she looked over to the clock on the wall. It read seven past. A rather strange time for a shift to end.

‘Strange. But at least I can now pass,’ Celestia thought to herself. Trying to keep a positive mindset. But ignoring the fact that the two BlueMeramon looked over their shoulders. Glancing at the corridor entrance.

Having passed through the corridor, Celestia found herself through one of many hallways. The one thing she noticed was that it was far less busy. Only a handful of Digimon were around her. Either out of doing nonessential tasks or because they were the only ones authorized to be there. The second thought made the invisible anthro Alicorn feel like she was being invasive. Being somewhere she shouldn’t. But she couldn’t just turn back. Not after coming so far. She had to go on.

She then came across a fork in the road. With no other Digimon around, she was unsure of which path to pick. The left corridor or the right. But then, she could just faintly feel a breeze washing over her. Strange, since there were no windows around. To her confusion, the faint breeze was traveling from the right corridor.

“I guess… this way?” She quietly said as she turned right to follow the breeze. Walking down her chosen corridor.

Celestia found herself among another corridor. Just like the others, it too possessed numerous doors. The Sun Princess felt like she was walking through a maze. A labyrinth even. She frowned. Feeling as if she would never find her way around.

‘What now? That strange breeze is gone,’ She thought to herself as she glanced down the left. Seeing nothing but doors.

But as she turned her head to the right, she was surprised to see only a single door along the wall. Overcome with curiosity, Celestia crept down the corridor towards the door. Trying not to make a loud footstep as she walked. She may not be seen, but she could be heard. As she drew closer, she could see that there was an image on the door.

After getting closer, she was surprised to see what the symbol on the door was. It was none other than the Crest of Lust.

‘That’s her crest! Does that mean… t-this… is her room?’

Celestia froze. Her body was unable to move a muscle as she faced the door. It was true that she believed she could use Lilithmon’s help. But there was one small detail she had overlooked. And that was to actually greet her. To introduce herself.

‘W-what do I do!? Do I just… go in there? No! Should I knock? Wait! Is she even in there? How do I go about this?’

Because of her rash decision to find Lilithmon, Celestia was not mentally prepared to think of even a greeting. But then her ears caught the sound of the doorknob turning. The princess almost let out a gasp of surprise as she backed away. Pressing her back against the opposite wall. When the door opened, RedLadyDevimon emerged. Her expression neutral as she held onto a clipboard.

“Hmm. Now let’s see,” She said as she glanced down at her clipboard. No doubt with the night schedule on it.

RedLadyDevimon appeared to be walking away. But she then paused just ahead of the open door. Then as the door began to swing itself shut. The red demoness held it open with the back of her heel.

Celestia felt the moment of choice had arrived. Despite being wary of the tall demon Digimon, the door was wide open. She could very easily just slip in without being noticed. But her mental conflict was still raging. Whether she should go in or not. But the door won’t stay open forever. It will close on her very soon. She had to make a decision. And fast.

Holding her breath, Celestia managed to get a grip on her nerves and went for it. Without making a sound, she managed to slip past RedLadyDevimon and into the dark room. As soon as the anthro princess entered, the red demoness Digimon moved her foot to let the door slowly swing shut. She began to move away, but not before a small smirk grew on her face.
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Within the dark room, Celestia found herself all alone. Seeing that the coast was clear, the former princess dropped her invisibility spell. Reappearing as she was. She then took a moment to look at her surroundings. It was too dark to see. All she could make out were the outlines of furniture.

‘No one’s here. But this has to be her room. It’s certainly has the makings of one.’

As Celestia slowly strolled in the darkness, she began to think back.

‘It certainly was quite a journey to get here. The wastelands. The lift station. The Lust Ring itself. And now here I am. After all those corridors, I could’ve easily gotten lost. Luckily finding this room was easy.’

Celestia’s eyes widened in uncertainty. The last part of her thoughts caused her to stop in her tracks.

‘In fact… it was too easy.’

She had every right to be cautious. She looked at the ground as she tried to comprehend the recent events. Thinking out loud.

“This is the home of one of the seven Demon Lord Digimon. This should be the most secure place around. It would’ve taken a lot more than an invisibility spell to get here. Then… why…!”

Her eyes widened from one possibility. It was improbable. But it made sense. Her first obstacle were the two BlueMeramon guards. Whom left their posts not only on an odd time, but just as she was there. Plus, one of them acting very suspiciously. As if it was all an act. After that, there were hardly any Digimon around. Which should have more guards by that point. Then was the strange breeze she felt earlier. Which lead her straight to where the door to Lilithmon’s room was. She still found it strange for there to be wind in a hallway with no windows. Then lastly was RedLadyDevimon. And the way she held the door open. The manner in the way she held the door with her heel. It was as if she… was holding the door for someone. And she released the door not long after. In fact, Celestia could’ve sworn it was just as she entered the room.

All what Celestia had on her mind felt like hints. Signs that she should’ve picked up. The improbable feeling she felt started to twist into the truth. To which she tried to deny.

“They… knew I was coming? It… can’t be! I was invisible! Surely, they couldn’t have known about me! But…! How…!?”

Celestia’s eyes went wider when a memory played in her mind. It was at the end of Lilithmon’s performance. The demon lord motioned to the curtains that lead to the backstage. But before she vanished through the curtains, she briefly paused. Her blue eyes glanced over to the white Alicorn.

It was there. The WAY she looked at her. While Celestia was still unaccustomed to flirting, she at least knew what that glare was. It was an invitation. To invite her over.

With that fact, as well as all the hints she uncovered, the answer became very clear. A trap was set…and she had walked right into it.

“They WANTED me to come here!”

To her shock, her ears caught the sound of low humming. It was low, but steadily grew louder. Starting to panic, Celestia darted her head round. Trying to see through the darkness to find the source of the sound. But then something else caught her attention. A faint green glow form below. Looking down, the white princess gasped in surprise. She found herself standing in the middle of a large magic circle. The source of both the light and sound showed that the magic within the circle had become active.

“W-What!?” Celestia exclaimed. Startled by the discovery.

Then a blinding white glow began to erupt from beneath her feet. The last thing the panicking Alicorn saw was the bright light consuming her. As well as strange objects flying at her.
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Elsewhere within the nightclub, the main show on stage resumed with no issues. Up on the balcony, hidden behind the curtains upon her throne was Lilithmon herself. The demon lord was watching over the show from above. Resting her face against the knuckles of her left hand. But plastered on her face was a smile. The Lord of Lust was in a very good mood.

Approaching from behind was one of the Candlemons. The floating Digimon bowing to the Succubus Digimon before speaking.

“My lady. Word from the bar says that sales doubled since your performance earlier. Though… we weren’t expecting you to be up there tonight.”

“I have my reasons. I didn’t do it for profit,” Lilithmon casually said. Surprising Candlemon from the fact that she wasn’t thinking about fame.

But as he looked at her, Candlemon noticed the smile on his master’s face. It was more noticeable than usual.

“Well… you seem to be in high spirits, my lady. Did something happen?”

Despite her sights being on the stage below, her mind was on another subject. Thinking back to what happened during climax of her performance.

As well as who she met.

“You could say that. If things go as planned.”

No sooner as she finished her sentence, her right eyebrow raised. Something had just got her attention. She could sense it. It didn’t took Lilithmon long to realise what had happened. She closed her eyes as her smile turned into a toothy grin.

To Candlemon’s surprise, his master rose up from her throne and began to make her way out of the back of the balcony.

“L-Lord Lilithmon? Is something the matter?”

“Something to attend to.”

It was all she said to Candlemon as she left him to make her way towards a corridor. As she strolled alone through the hallway, Lilithmon’s smile had never left her face. Her pace was steady. There was no need for her to rush. And she knew all too well why.

“Tonight is going to be very interesting indeed.”
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Within the silent darkness of Lilithmon’s room. The former Alicorn princess was starting to stir from her brief slumber. Groaning as her eyes tried to open.

“Mmm…”

‘W-What happened? T…There was a… magic circle. Then a… bright light.

As her vision started to become clear, she suddenly felt a little headache forming.

“Mmmh.”

‘Urgh. My head.’

Celestia attempted to move her hand to her head to sooth the headache. However, she was unable to do so.

“Mm…?”

‘Huh?’

She tried to move her arm again. And the same for her other arm. She even tried to use more force. But no matter what, she couldn’t move her arms. As more of her senses came back, she felt both her arms were… stuck behind her!

“Hmmph!?”

‘W-what!?’

Feeling her arms immobilized caused her to snap to full attention. Looking down at her front, Celestia was shocked to find her body being bound! Coils of red rope had been wrapped around her torso! Looking down at the ground and then back up above her head, she found that the same rope tied to her body was also attached to metal hoops attached to the ceiling. Not only was she tied, but she was also being suspended a couple of feet off the ground.

‘I’ve… I’ve been captured!!’

She attempted to shout out in surprise, but was then startled that no words could leave her mouth.

‘I…I can’t talk!?’

Averting her eyes down to her snout, she discovered the reason for her lack of speech.

“HMMMPH!!?”

‘A MUZZLE!!?’

She was correct. Aside from a breathing hole for her nostrils, her entire snout was encased in a black leather-like material. With a couple of straps that held snug around her head. Furthermore, she could feel an oval of firm rubber inside of her mouth. Making her speech all the more impossible to convey.

“Mmmmph! Hmmmmmppph!!” Celestia exclaimed as she swung her head to try and shake the muzzle gag off. But the straps were buckled together on the back of her head. Making it impossible for her to remove them without the aid of hands. With her attempt failed, the desperate Alicorn grunted as she tried to bite down hard on the rubber protrusion stuck between her jaws. But no matter how hard she bit down, she couldn’t break it. Nor was her teeth sharp enough to do the job.

Celestia briefly paused as she huffed for breath after her failed attempts to get her muzzle off. She may have been captured by foes before, but she was never silenced in such a way before. In a mixture of frustration and uncertainty, Celestia cried out as she began to thrash her body about. Trying to force her arms free. Trying with all her might to break her bonds. But after half a minute of futile struggles, she paused. Huffing for breath even more as fear began to seep in.

‘How could this be happening!? W-why trap me! I-I haven’t done anything wrong!’

Celestia hung her head low as she continued to get some air back. She was lucky that the muzzle gag had an airhole to breathe. Otherwise the lack of air would’ve made her pass out. But as she looked down at the ground, the former princess made a startling discovery.

‘Wait! My legs are still free!’

As it turned out, it was only the upper half of her body that was tied up. Her legs meanwhile were unbound. Feeling that she had found a chance to escape, Celestia began to thrash about again. Swinging her legs wildly for any momentum she could find. Swinging about as she struggled violently.

However, after a solid minute of squirming and wiggling, she found that despite her best efforts, she had made very little progress. In fact, she was still stuck in place. But she kept on flailing. Grunting into her gag as frustration again took hold.

“Mmmmphh!! Mmmh! HMMMMMMPPHHH!!!”

After one more grunt, Celestia gave out. Beathing heavily and sweating from the amount of struggling she had performed. Uncertainty began to grow on her face when she realised something. As it turned out, whoever trapped her had no need to tie her legs up at all. Being off the ground and with furniture out of reach, there was nothing for her legs to latch on to. Despite all her thrashing, she was still stuck in one spot. In fact, the discovery of her legs unbound had only given her a false sense of hope. That despite half of her body being free, she was still trapped.

“Hmmmph. Hmmmph.”

‘Nothing is working! I must get free! There must be a way!’

Seeing that brute force was getting her nowhere, Celestia tried to use her intellect instead. Despite the suspension bondage, she tried to look at the ropework that was done to her arms. She was startled at the apparent complexity of it all. Far more so than when the other villains trapped her before.

But thinking again made her realise that she had never been trapped by rope before.

From what she could see, her arms were held firmly to her back. Her wrists locked together with the elbow of the opposite arms. The said arms were held in place against her back by more rope that coiled around her chest. Trapped in a box tie. Even her white feathered wings weren’t spared. They too were tied together and held against her back and shoulders. But what’s more, was that her wings were partially pinned underneath her bound arms. Giving them even less wiggle room. To which the unfortunate princess found out as she tried to move them.

It then dawned on her again that she had never been held captive in such a way before. She almost felt helpless. But she was still not giving up.

‘Remain calm. I’ll just… undo the knots. Yes! I’ll be free soon.’

Celestia began to flex her arms again. Trying to get a little more wiggle room. Her hand then began to explore the ropework on her body. Or at least, as far as her bound limbs could reach. Which was in fact, not very far at all. But she still tried.

Celestia grunted in discomfort as she tried to find something with her hands. A very tricky task as she couldn’t see properly. But as seconds ticked by, the bound anthro Alicorn began to squeal with worry.

‘Wh…what’s going on!? S-Surely there must be a knot somewhere! Where’re the knots!?’

The Sun Princess began to panic again as she flailed her hand as far as they could reach. But again, no knots were found. She even began to thrash about again. Throwing her head back to try and see the knots for herself. But in suspension bondage, she could only see so much. But by throwing her whole body back, it caused the red ropes around her chest to constrict more. Much to her discomfort.

After one more attempt, she gave up. Reaching only one conclusion.

‘I can’t see or feel any knots! T-They have to be out of reach!’

She was correct. For the main knot she was after was positioned by her shoulders above her bound wings. She may have even felt it as she swung her head back. Feeling it with the back of her head. But it did very little to help her predicament.

Celestia began to worry even further. No matter what she tried, she found it physically impossible to escape. She wasn’t strong enough to break the red rope and couldn’t reach the knots.

But then, she realised that there was a solution the whole time.

‘Wait! That’s it!! MY MAGIC!!! I can use my magic to escape! Why didn’t I think of this before!!?’

It was a validquestion. She even felt a little silly for not realising it before. It would’ve saved her all the fruitless struggles she had gone through.

“Hmmph.”

‘Just a quick teleportation spell… and I’m out of here.’

Feeling confident again, Celestia began to use her magic. She closed her eyes to concentrate. Her horn giving off a golden glow of light. She could feel it. The build-up of her magical power. She was close to being ready. And with just one spell, she would be free from her bondage.

She felt the spell surging. Her magic just at the level of usage. And then………nothing?

“Hmm?”

Celestia looked perplexed. One minute, the spell was almost ready. Then the next, her magic suddenly dropped down to nil. Much to her confusion.

‘What?’

She then tried again. Trying to build up her magic for it to be useful. But just like before, the magic just fizzled out again.

“HMMMPHH!!!?”

‘WHHAAAATT!!!?’

Again and again she tried to channel her magic into a spell. But every time she tried it ended the same way. Celestia began to panic.

“What’s going on!!? Why isn’t my magic working!!?’

She began to scream into her gag as she tried again to use her magic. But it was there she noticed something off.

‘Wait! My magic is there! But it’s not flowing through! Is… is there something blocking it!?’

Trying out her magic again, it ended the same way. She felt her magic flowing through her horn, but it only reached a quarter of the way up before fading away. A horrible realisation dawned on Celestia when she remembered something. In the past, when her subjects participated in some games, the Unicorns had to wear an item to make the event fair for the Pegasi and the Earth Ponies. She remembered hearing them mention that when trying to use magic while wearing the item, they experienced the odd sensation. According to their descriptions, the odd sensation they felt… matched perfectly to what she herself was feeling!

Celestia’s eyes went wide in horror from figuring out the truth.

‘I… is…… IS THERE AN INHIBITOR RING!!!?’

Celestia tried to look up at her own horn to see for herself. But she just couldn’t. But it was there. Fastened near the base of her horn was a black inhibitor ring. A magical item than blocks the magical flow of whoever wears it. It explained perfectly why she couldn’t use her magic. Unlike the usual standard ring design, the ring upon her was hexagonal in design with the Crest of Lust symbol decorated around it.

But before she could panic, Celestia had a plan.

‘Wait! There’s always a failsafe!’

Despite never wearing such an item herself, she knew that the inhibitor ring had a safety feature. Something that very few besides herself knew about. When overflowed with a massive surge of focused, yet uncontrollable magic, the ring would self-destruct. A feature if one such as herself should find herself wearing one against her will.

Knowing that it was only chance, Celestia began to charge up as much magical power as she could muster. By not focusing the magic into any specific spell, the rapid flow of energy would transform into an uncontrollable force of pure power. She closed her eyes tight while grunting into her muzzle. The base part of her horn glowed brighter and brighter. Almost pitch white.

But to Celestia’s puzzlement, the process was taking much longer than she thought. She once again tried to pour even more of her magic. Going so far as to almost burn herself out.

However… to her dismay… that it did.

Unable to keep up the pressure, Celestia’s strength gave out. Letting out a heavy grunt as she slumped forward. She was huffing from overexertion. Her horn felt very sore, but the inhibitor ring remained intact. Much to her dismay.

‘Why!? Why didn’t it work!? The failsafe should kick in!’

But then a thought occurred to her.

‘Unless… that’s only for the ones from MY world!?’

The realisation struck her like a ton of bricks. Just because both Equestria and the Digital World possessed ring inhibitors, it didn’t mean that the two were exactly the same. She was thinking about the logic of her world. But the Digital World was very different.

It then dawned on the former princess. With no strength, no reach, and no magic… she truly was stuck. Her eyes went wide from the realisation of her helplessness.

“MMMMMMMMMPPHH!!! HHMMMMMMMMMMMPPPPPHHH!!!”

Celestia screamed into her muzzle gag as she tried everything to break free. Her free legs flailed wildly. She thrashed her body about to try and force her arms from their bonds. She flexed her wings to the best of her ability to try and wiggle them free. She swung her head about to try to loosen the muzzle. And her horn went to overdrive, all to try and break through the inhibitor ring. She was trying her absolute hardest to free herself. But no matter how valiant her struggles were, no matter how much strength she was putting out, it was all in vain. Hopeless. No matter what she could do, she just couldn’t break free.

After one more tug at her bound wrists, Celestia let out a heavy grunt-filled sigh as she began to calm. But all her struggles had only resulted in her body aching all over. Sweat dripping down her face. The heat from her struggles and her muzzle getting to her. She once more looked down at her body in near despair. It was very clear that she couldn’t get out on her own. Whoever set up the trap, they clearly knew how to trap her.

‘I… I can’t get out. It’s hopeless. I… I need help. Help!’

Celestia began another attempt of frantic struggling. All the while trying to call out for help.

“Hlmmph! Hllmmmmph Mmmph!! GRRRRRRMMPH!!!”

It only took her roughly twenty seconds of wiggling to realise that she was not getting help anytime soon. Her expression grew sadder from realisation.

‘That’s right. All my friends are back up on the surface. They have no idea I’m even down here. And I doubt anyone here would help me either. Or even hear me in here. Why did I have to come here all alone!?’

The white Alicorn began to feel fear from the sudden feeling of being all alone. She truly was isolated from all those she knew. And they had no idea where she was. To them, she just vanished from the face of the world. Probably, never going to find her.

As she tried to push away such saddening thoughts, she focused her attention back on her bonds. Especially the ones wrapped above and below her breasts.

‘These ropes. Are they… getting tighter? And…!’

Celestia twinged in pain as she felt her right wrist stinging. The rope starting to bite her.

‘I think this bit is too tight.’

But then, to her complete surprise, her ears caught the sound of the door handle turning. Darting her head towards the sound, all she saw was the light of the hallway partially illuminating the room. And a shadow of a person entering the room before the light faded away.

“Hmm,” Celestia quietly whimpered in uncertainty. Was the person who entered the room someone who could help her? Or was it the one who set up the trap?

However, her little whimper was enough to be heard by the visitor. Whom spoke aloud.

“Good. You’re awake. You saved me the wait.”

Celestia’s eyes went wide in shock from hearing the voice. She recognised it almost instantly.

‘Wait! I… is that… … HER!?’

Celestia’s answer revealed itself in the form of her visitor’s identity. Emerging from the darkness and into the dimly lit room, it was indeed her. The Lord of Lust herself.

‘LILITHMON!!!’

Celestia froze from the sight of the tall demoness Digimon eyeing over in her direction. Seeing the white anthro Alicorn bound, gagged, and suspended above the floor caused Lilithmon’s smile to grow into a toothy grin.

“There you are,” She said. Her voice cooed. Clearly liking what she was seeing.

“Hmm,” Celestia timidly replied. Unsure of what was in store for her.

‘She’s here. W-What’s going to happen to me now? What do I do!? And…!’

Her eyes suddenly went wide in absolute terror. Despite not being able to cast magic due to the inhibitor ring, Celestia was still able to sense the energy of others just fine. But what she was sensing from Lilithmon was something she never expected.

‘W…WHAT’S WITH ALL THIS ENERGY!!!? Is all that really coming from her!!? How can she have so much power!!? Just…how!?’

Whenever Celestia uses her magic to sense the energy of others, she could see an invisible aura around the individual. But what she was seeing from Lilithmon was comparable to an inferno. The energy literally surging from her body like a firestorm. She thought Azulongmon was powerful. Even if she was free and had her magic, she knew that she would be no match for her in battle.

In Celestia’s mind, in her current situation, Lilithmon was the most powerful being she had ever encountered.

Her expression grew fearful when she noticed Lilithmon walking towards her. Again, the demoness smirked from her timid reactions.

“Surprised by the situation you’re in? You shouldn’t be. After all, you did break into MY room.” Lilithmon said. Despite the words used, her tone was one of amusement.

Celestia’s mind became conflicted. For one thing, the demoness had a point. She did sneak into her room without permission. But at the same time, she could’ve sworn that the other Digimon were secretly leading her to her present location in the first place. Was it all orchestrated by Lilithmon and she was just having fun with her? Or had they done it all behind her back? She didn’t know which was the best outcome.

However, regardless of the reason, it was too late. She was trapped. Her magic disabled. Unable to escape. And furthermore, stuck in the same room with one of the Seven Great Demon Lord Digimon. Celestia tried to tug against the bonds holding her arms. But there was no slack in the ropes that held her. All the while not daring to tear her sights away from the approaching demon lord. Fearing what might happen to her.

It then dawned on her. Was trespassing into a demon lord’s room a crime? Punishable by imprisonment? Or worse…!?

Lilithmon paused just in front of the bound anthro Alicorn. Despite being suspended a couple of feet off the floor, Celestia was surprised to find herself eyelevel with the Mega level Digimon. Staring into her blue eyes that looked cold as ice. Lilithmon then spoke up.

“And now that I have you. I’ll get to do the one thing I wanted to do the moment I saw you,” She said as she began to move her hands towards Celestia’s face.

Fearing the worst, Celestia whimpered as she turned her head to face away. Her eyes clenched shut. Feeling that her life was at an end.

‘This is it! It’s all over!!’

Fearing for her life, Celestia could only freeze in place. Unsure of how she would be put to rest. For the moment, all she felt was the weightlessness of her feet and the tightening cords of rope around her chest, arms and wings. What came next… was the warm touch of a hand against the side of her right cheek. And after that… to her confusion… something rubbing against her left cheek.

“Hm?” She uttered underneath her gag. Her fearful expression changed to match the confusion she was feeling.

She opened her eyes to see what was going on, only to widen in complete surprise at what she was seeing.

“Hmmmph!?”

‘Is she… nuzzling me!?’

It was true. Going against all what she was expecting, Lilithmon, one of the Seven Great Demon Lords, one of the most feared Digimon in the Digital Underworld, was indeed nuzzling her. Rubbing her right cheek against Celestia’s left with an expression that showed joyful bliss. Almost cooing like a purring cat.

“I was right. You DO have soft fur.”

“Hmmph?” Celestia uttered. Still perplexed by what was happening.

Then with her golden right hand, Lilithmon stroked her fingers through the multi-coloured locks of Celestia’s hair. Her expression brightened as she looked at how the hair waved as if being blown in the wind.

“And your beautiful mane. Almost as soft as a cloud. Amazing.”

Lilithmon pulled back slightly to look at Celestia in the face.

“You truly are a fascinating creature.”

Despite being gagged, Celestia was so perplexed by what was going on that she tried to speak to her captor. But only letting out mumbling and incoherent sounds. Seeing that she was trying to talk to her, Lilithmon helped her.

“Hmm? Let me get that for you.”

With a snap of the fingers of Lilithmon’s golden right hand, Celestia felt the buckles of her muzzle gag coming undone. The straps falling to the sides. The demoness then pulled the gag away from the Alicorn’s snout. A stream of drool escaped her mouth before she coughed. Finally able to breathe properly, she took silent deep breaths. After getting sufficient amount of air back in her, but while still worn-out from all the struggling, Celestia confusingly but fearfully spoke up.

“You’re… not going to kill me?”

Silence filled the dark room as Lilithmon stared at Celestia. Only for the silence to be shattered by a burst of laughter from the demon lord. The Digimon holding her sides as her laughter grew louder. Celestia could only look on in complete bewilderment. Not understanding what was going on or what was so funny. She would soon get her answer when Lilithmon settled down. Wiping away a stray tear of joy from her eye even as she turned her attention back to the bound princess.

“Oh goodness no. Why would I do something like that? You’ve done nothing to offend me.”

It was a response Celestia was not expecting in the least. As it turned out, despite her fearsome aura and menacing gaze upon entering the room, Lilithmon meant her no harm. The thought that she was going to live eased away the fear that dwelled within her. But the thought that she was being spared by one of the seven sins still puzzled her.

But Lilithmon continued.

“Besides, I wouldn’t do such a thing after all the effort I pulled in getting you here.”

“Wha…!?”

Celestia stuttered form what Lilithmon had just told her. Confirming one of her previous suspicions.

“So you DID lure me here!” She said in an outburst of disbelief. It was indeed all Lilithmon’s doing. The thought that the demoness was actually able to pull it off made her quite intimidating.

Blinking in confusion, there was still an unanswered question the former princess had within her.

“But… why? Why lure me here? Why do all of this?”

Lilithmon chuckled in response to Celestia’s questions. The bound Alicorn felt a wave of uneasiness from both it and the sight of the tall demon walking towards her. She then surprised her by placing her golden index finger against Celestia’s closed lips. Almost as if trying to silence her. The anthro pony let out a quiet whimper as her eyes blinked in confusion. A tiny blush formed in her cheeks.

“Isn’t it obvious?” Lilithmon asked with a smile. Causing Celestia to blush more from the demon’s actions and the vagueness of the reply. The white Alicorn was unsure of what the Digimon was thinking or implying.

But after letting the silence linger long enough, Lilithmon gave a proper answer.

“So we can talk.”

Lilithmon pulled away. Leaving the bewildered Celestia to blink and stutter in confusion. She looked at the Lord of Lust in puzzlement.

“You… just want to talk?”

Closing her eyes in thought, Lilithmon turned her back to Celestia before revealing her reasons.

“News travels fast. Not long ago, I caught wind about creatures from another world arriving in this one. Creatures that are much different from Digimon. It peeked my curiosity. Especially how the two worlds became linked together. But none have yet to venture down here.”

She continued as she glanced over her shoulder to look at Celestia.

“Until you, of course.”

Celestia paused in response. She could tell the sincerity in Lilithmon’s words. She truly was curious about her and her world. In a way, she felt relieved that it was the case. Lilithmon continued on as she faced the Alicorn.

“In all my years, I have never met a creature like you before. But I was never going to have a proper talk with you with all the excitement going on back there. Which was why I believe it’s best for us to talk in private. Just you and me.”

Despite given her answer, Celestia still couldn’t believe the amount of strings Lilithmon pulled to get her where she wanted her. And through it all, it was all just to have a chat with her.

But there was still one more thing Celestia couldn’t understand.

“But if you just want to talk, then… why did you capture me?” She asked as she squirmed in her suspended bondage. Reminding the demoness of her predicament.

With her eyes closed and a smile on her face, Lilithmon answered the question.

“I like to make a good first impression.”

Celestia blinked in surprise and confusion. Was she supposed to be impressed by being trapped by the demoness? In awe that the demon lord had made plans in advance that went unhindered? In a way, she kind of was impressed. They had only just met, and Lilithmon had already found a way to render her helpless. If used on an enemy, it would resolve a conflict without a need for a needless battle.

But she was no enemy, she was a visitor that had stumbled into a trap laid out for her. And despite her initial fear, he was glad that the outcome was simply a chat. But feeling that Lilithmon’s ‘fun’ was at an end, Celestia squirmed a bit as she spoke.

“O-Ok. Umm… c-can you let me down?” She awkwardly asked. Not liking how helpless she sounded. As well as asking help from someone who trapped her in the first place.

Lilithmon paused as she pondered for a moment. Only to give her reply.

“As you wish,” She said with a smirk.

With a wave of her index finger, a spell was cast on the ropes that held Celestia to the ceiling. The knots undoing themselves, then gently lowering the bound princess towards the ground. However, because of all the exertion she went through, all the struggling caused her legs to tire to a point they felt numb. Celestia fell onto her side as a result. But she was surprised by something else. Looking up to Lilithmon in protest.

“Wait! A-Aren’t you going to untie me!?”

However, Lilithmon replied with a confused but clearly mocking expression.

“Oh? I thought you just wanted me to let you down?”

“But… that’s not…”

Feeling that Lilithmon was not going to help, Celestia tried to free herself. She briefly squirmed on the ground, but the ropes binding her arms and wings still wouldn’t give way. She tried to stand back up. But with the legs still numb from the suspension, as well as not having a free arm to hold herself up, she kept sliding and falling on her side. Lilithmon couldn’t help but smirk from seeing the anthro Alicorn struggle. Secretly complementing her grunts and squirming.

But after one more failed attempt to free herself, Celestia slumped to the ground in defeat. She then looked up at Lilithmon. Her expression showed exhaustion and desperation.

“P-Please?” She uttered. Almost pleading for help.

Lilithmon was almost taken back. Not expecting the former princess to look so cute. She then let out a smile of satisfaction. She had her fun. After all, she had done everything just so that she could have her chat. The last thing she wanted was to discourage her new guest.

“Very well.”

With another wave of a finger, Lilithmon used her own magic to undo all the knots on the ropes that held Celestia. Freeing her arms and wings. As the red cords fell to the ground, the Sun Princess wasted no time in stretching her feathered wings and tending to her arms. Her chest no longer felt so tight from the bondage.

“Pity. You actually looked good in ropes,” Lilithmon quietly said to herself. Commenting on how she watched the Alicorn squirmed.

As she sat up on her knees, Celestia then turned her attention to the inhibitor ring on her horn. Reaching up to pull it off. But to her surprise, the ring held firmly in place.

“Huh?”

She tried again with more effort. She then tried using both hands. Grunting loudly as she tried with all her might to pull the ring off her horn. But no matter how hard she pulled, the ring refused to budge.

“It… it won’t come off!”

“That’s because that ring is enchanted.”

Celestia looked up at the towering Lilithmon in surprise. Not expecting such a thing to reach her ears. Then the demon lord continued. Explaining the enchantment.

“It’s so that only the owner of the ring can remove it. Which would be me.”

Understanding how Lilithmon’s inhibitor ring worked, it left Celestia with only one option.

“Ok. C-Can you take it off?”

The demoness paused as she pondered for a moment. Then replied with a smirk on her face.

“I will. Eventually.”

Celestia felt an uncomfortable vibe from Lilithmon’s reply. Magic was her biggest asset. Without it, she felt vulnerable. The worry reinforced when in the same room with someone who was very powerful. And even further when that very person was the one who could free her whenever she wanted to. It was a very bizarre feeling that for the life of her, she had never experienced before.

Seeing that her new friend was feeling uneasy, Lilithmon eased the tension by reminding her of the reason she brought her to her room.

“Now. Let’s have that chat, shall we?” She said as she turned away from Celestia. Raising her left hand up towards the darkness.

Then with a mere flick of her finger, a large settee emerged from the darkness. Large enough for three people. Finally gaining the strength to stand back up, the cautious Celestia watched as Lilithmon walked over to sit down on the furniture. Facing at her, the Lord of Lust then patted her golden hand on an empty space next to her. The white anthro Alicorn knew what the gesture meant. Lilithmon wanted her to sit next to her. But she couldn’t help but feel the uneasiness within her gut. If she gave in to it, she would flee. However, she would still possess the inhibitor ring. One that only Lilithmon could remove. Which left her with very little choice but one. Again, she felt a strange feeling. Even when not tied up, she still felt that she was under Lilithmon’s mercy.

Never in her life had she experienced such a thing. To not be the one in control. Was this what her subjects felt when they first met her? Had Twilight felt like it when she was just a filly?

How could she describe the feeling?

She may be rendered powerless, but as it turned out, to which she just realised, her goal had been achieved. Which was to meet with Lilithmon. She got what she wanted in the end after all.

But she thought that they would talk over at a table. Not on a singular furniture that the two had to share.

Trying to put on a brave face, Celestia cautiously approached the awaiting Lilithmon. But as she sat down, she purposely chose a seat the furthest away. Not feeling comfortable being so close to the tall Mega. Lilithmon chuckled from the realisation. But not having it.

“Now that won’t do at all,” She said as, to Celestia’s surprise, one of Lilithmon’s golden tipped ribbons unfolded from her back and stretched over to the Alicorn. Showcasing her ability to manipulate her clothing.

Celestia stayed still as she watched the ribbon approach her. Then startled her by wrapping itself around her waist. The white Alicorn let out a surprised yelp as the ribbon pulled her closer to Lilithmon. The perplexed mare briefly froze before slowly glancing up to the demon Digimon. Who was sitting mere centimeters from her.

“Hmm, that’s better,” She said as her ribbon unravelled itself from Celestia and folded itself back over the Digimon’s shoulder. Going back to its original position close to her back.

Celestia was unable to utter a single word. Being so close to Lilithmon made her see her features up close and personal. The sight made her think back to when the demoness sang to her. It was quite an intimate moment. But it confused her as to why she was thinking about it. It made her shy, much to her uncertainty.

The silence was broken when Lilithmon spoke. Her tone showed that she had no such worries. Again, showing how she was in full control of what was around her.

“Now. Let’s start with formal introductions. I’m Lilithmon. One of the Seven Great Demon Lords and the Embodiment of Lust.”

Celestia silently listened as Lilithmon introduced herself. Despite already knowing her name, she still decided to be formal in her verbal greeting. Something which the Alicorn was already accustomed to. In fact, being reminded of such customs made her a little more comfortable. Her uneasiness slowly edging away as she worked up the courage to reply back in a manner almost similar.

“W-Well…I’m Celestia. P-Princess of the Sun.”

Discovering Celestia’s royal heritage had peeked Lilithmon’s interest.

“A princess? I figured that there was something regal about you.”

However, there was one detail that the Alicorn had to address.

“Well… former princess. Actually.”

“Oh? How so?” Lilithmon asked. Surprising Celestia by showing genuine interest.

“Well… it’s a long story.” She replied. Thinking that her story might bore the demon lord. But Lilithmon defied her expectations.

“It’s fine. The night is still young.”

Getting comfortable in her chair, Lilithmon stretched her wings. Celestia briefly flinched from seeing the demon’s large right wing flexing behind her. But seeing the grin on Lilithmon’s face, it was an action she did deliberately.

After recomposing herself, Lilithmon glanced down at Celestia as she spoke.

“Now then, Celestia. Tell me all about your world.”
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Given the green light to talk, Celestia began to tell her story. With Lilithmon hanging onto every word. About the world she came from. The land of Equestria. A place where she, alongside her younger sister Luna, ruled over. As well as all that she had learned from her numerous teachers. One of which was learning to master the arts of magic spell casting. When she brought up that she could move the sun and Luna could move the moon, the pair sharing the responsibility of bringing day and night, Lilithmon not only was surprised, but was genuinely impressed that the Alicorn’s had such an ability.

As Celestia spoke on about her world to Lilithmon, unbeknownst to her, she was subconsciously letting go of her worries. Getting used to being in the demoness’s presence. She began to realise this fact when she spoke about Luna’s descent to Nightmare Moon. She tried to stop herself, but to her surprise, Lilithmon wanted her to continue. Surprisingly invested in Celestia’s tales. To then she continued. Slowly building confidence before the demon lord.

As she spoke more about her past, Celestia noticed that a smile had never left Lilithmon’s face. What’s more, the smile grew as the Alicorn became more confident. Could it be that it was Lilithmon’s plan the whole time? To get Celestia to talk about her life to get her to warm up to the Mega? The question only passed her mind, however. The last thing she wanted was to displease the Digimon.

Her story then brought up to the fairly recent events.

“Oh, I see. It was all a test for this student of yours?” Lilithmon asked.

“It indeed was. In the end, she had proven herself ready to become an Alicorn princess. The Princess of Friendship.”

It was something Lilithmon caught on to. The more Celestia spoke about her former student, the calmer she became. The white Alicorn was even speaking her true self as she spoke about the tests she had given. At first, she was oblivious. But within her mind, Celestia began to figure out that she had in fact gotten used to Lilithmon. She was not as shy and timid as she was when they started.

“She eventually became my successor. Which is why both me and my sister decided to retire from our royal duties,” She continued. Explaining why she called herself a ‘former’ princess.

Lilithmon then spoke up.

“Twilight Sparkle, was it? I would very much like to meet her. Your sister Luna, too.”

Celestia looked at Lilithmon with surprise. Trying to imagine how the two Alicorns would even react to someone like her. A demon Digimon who was the living embodiment of one of the seven deadly sins. She was partially amused by such a thought. Letting out a little smile. Then listened as Lilithmon spoke.

“It all sounds interesting. This Equestria world of yours.”

As she glanced over to Celestia, her expression became inquisitive. Something on her mind.

“Though… it still puzzles me as to how both our worlds became connected.”

Celestia looked a little startled by the subject. But understood why the demon lord would be curious. To which she decided to explain.

“Well… there’s a bit of a story to that.”

Seeing that the white Alicorn already knew the answer, Lilithmon paid close attention.

“Well, I’m all ears.”

Given the go-ahead, Celestia explained what happened.

“To start with, my world was in turmoil by a group of villains who possessed a powerful artefact. But their misuse of it caused the magic of my world to rupture. Which was something that I’ve come to discover. Though the conflict has ended, the ruptures were still there. And… I fell in one. Which was what brought me to the Digital World.”

“So, you came here by accident?” Lilithmon mentioned. Seeing the picture of Celestia’s words. Celestia then continued.

“I was stranded here. But I was fortunate to meet the Digimon that live to help others in need. They agreed to help me find a way back home. Which lead us to Azulongmon.”

Lilithmon closed her eyes as she could already tell what came next.

“I see. So, the Eastern Guardian returned you to your world.”

She then grew the same inquisitive expression as before.

“And yet, you’re back.”

Celestia paused. She knew perfectly why that was the case. As she explained, she felt a little bashful.

“You see. Before he sent me back, I asked Azulongmon if there was a way for both our worlds to be connected. He then created a pair of special Destiny Stones that acted as a bridge to our worlds. So, the whole thing was… my idea.”

Lilithmon looked at the Alicorn with a smile.

“You enjoyed your time in the Digital World, didn’t you?”

Celestia gave her answer. Smiling in response.

“I-I did. Despite all the danger. I figured that it was the best way to spend my time since being free from my royal duties. It was the kind of adventure that I’ve craved for. I… I didn’t want to give that up.”

Celestia took a moment to pause. Reflecting on the times she spent in the Digital World. On how much she enjoyed being with her new friends. As well as helping them resolve several incidents. She came to care for them as much as she does for the citizens of Equestria.

As she paused, Celestia’s line of sight glanced over to the demoness sitting beside her. Eyeing up Lilithmon in thought. She was then surprised when she saw the Digimon extend her hand out. Only to then vanish into a purple mist that appeared from out of nowhere. Retracting her hand, Lilithmon pulled out a pair of glass water bottles.

“How did you…?” Celestia tried to ask. Not remembering seeing any type of pocket dimension spells before.

“I can imagine you’re thirsty right about now,” Lilithmon said as she handed her the small bottle with her right hand.

“Oh. T-Thank you,” Celestia replied as she reached for the bottle. Taking a moment to look at the Digimon’s golden hand.

As she was drinking the water, Celestia again glanced over to Lilithmon as she drank hers. As well as eyeing her right hand again. Curiosity began to plague the former princess’ mind. Questions forming. But flinched in surprise when the Mega opened her eye to look back at her. The Alicorn was quick to turn away. Feeling invasive.

“Hmm? Something the matter?” Lilithmon asked. Her expression showed a small smile of interest.

Not wanting to look like she was being rude, Celestia explained herself.

“S-Sorry. I-It’s just that… I spent all this time talking about me… that…”

Already knowing what Celestia was trying to say, Lilithmon cut her off.

“You want to know a little about me?”

Celestia looked at Lilithmon in surprise. Stunned that the demon lord was able to read her expressions so easily? Was she that much of an open book? But it was true. Despite the apparent bonding the two were sharing, Celestia still knew very little about Lilithmon. So yes. She was indeed curious about her. What she was like. What were her interests. How it felt being one of the Seven Great Demon Lords of the Digital World.

“Well… yes. I do,” She cautiously replied. Nervous as to what to ask her.

Lilithmon could easily read that the former princess was nervous and began to chuckle.

“There’s no need to be so shy. Go ahead. Ask away.”

Celestia was again surprised at how seemingly carefree Lilithmon was being. Even going so far as to allow her to ask her anything. She briefly struggled on knowing which question to ask first. But after a brief glance down at the Digimon’s hands, she thought of what might be a good way to start.

“Umm…I’m curious about… your… right hand.”

“What? This?” Lilithmon responded as she raised her golden hand. Flexing her fingers.

Seeing that the white Alicorn wanted to see if there was a meaning behind her right hand being different, Lilithmon explained herself.

“This is called Zazar Nail. Though it’s my right hand, it also possesses a dangerous power. You might even call it a curse item.”

“A… curse?” Celestia asked. Feeling a bad vibe from Lilithmon’s words.

But rather than explaining first, the Demon Lord Digimon decided to make an example. Using the same pocket dimension ability she used earlier, Lilithmon reached in with her right hand and pulled out an item. As she held it in her hand, Celestia could see that it was a fruit that greatly resembled an apple.

“Watch,” Lilithmon said to Celestia. The latter remained silent as she watched on.

At first, nothing seemed to happen. But after the hand gave off a brief purple glow, Celestia saw something that made her skin crawl. The fruit began to rapidly rot. The red fruit quickly being reduced to a pile of brown bubbly mush. Tilting her hand, Lilithmon let the rotting fruit fall to the floor.

Though Lilithmon didn’t need to explain what happened, she did so anyway.

“As you see, my right hand rots anything it touches. Even if you give me a piece of metal, I can corrode it into a pile of rust.”

But as she glanced over to Celestia, she noticed that the white Alicorn had a very intimidated look on her face while staring at Lilithmon’s golden hand. The frightened look that said, ‘why is she waving that thing around’. Lilithmon couldn’t help by lightly laugh at the sight before reassuring her.

“You don’t have to be so worried. I have complete mastery of this power long ago.”

To prove that she was right, Lilithmon placed her hand on the spot on the couch between her and Celestia. After several seconds upon contact, the couch remained intact.

“See?”

Celestia let out a silent sigh of relief. She couldn’t help but think how horrible it would be if such a power were uncontrolled. She then had a grim thought. When Lilithmon stroked the side of her face during her song. She used that very hand.

Not wanting herself to imagine suffering the same fate as the fruit, the Alicorn tried to think of something else. Possibly her next question for Lilithmon.

‘Now what to ask next?’

Then her mind went back to the stage again. Watching the demoness perform her song. Seeing the crowd go wild for her. Some were thrilled for Lilithmon to even lay her hand on them. Her thoughts then were on Lilithmon herself. More specifically, her role. What she does. While it was clear that she provides entertainment on stage, she couldn’t help but think if Lilithmon did… other things. Adult… things.

The hint of what she does was in her title. The Embodiment of Lust.

Upon receiving such thoughts, Celestia began to blush deeply. Immediately feeling bashful from thinking of such things. But what made it all the more embarrassing for her was that it was the only question she could think of next. She felt that it was invasive and completely inappropriate. But she couldn’t think of any other question. And she couldn’t be silent forever. She had to say something.

But was caught off-guard when Lilithmon broke the silence.

“Hmm? Something on your mind?”

Celestia let out a quiet yelp as she quickly glanced away. Not wanting her face to be seen. But Lilithmon saw how red the Alicorn’s face was. A small smile and a raised eyebrow showed that her suspicions on Celestia’s behaviour were slowly being confirmed.

But Celestia had to say something. So she did.

“Well… y-yes. It’s about… your… umm… duty.”

“My… duty?” Lilithmon asked as her smile grew. Her suspicions are being proven correct with every passing second. But being questioned had only risen Celestia’s embarrassment. Making her think that she needed to be clearer with her words.

“Umm… I mean… mm… y…you’re the…Lord of… L…Lust.”

Celestia truly struggled to talk. Especially with the last word she managed to utter. But knowing full well what the Alicorn was talking about, and the likelihood of what the upcoming question might be, Lilithmon began to toy with her.

“Yes. I know I am. But… what are you trying to say?” She asked. Her toothy grin on full display.

Unaware what she was being teased, Celestia struggled even more when the question appeared in her mind again. But then came the idea of actually asking the question came. Her face could not be any redder than it ever was before. Her embarrassment reaching new heights. But… she had to ask.

“W…W-Well…… does… that mean… t…th-that… you…y-you’ve…”

Her face burned when she realized that she had to finish her sentence. She gulped before speaking.

“…you’ve……d…done it?”

A small part of herself felt relief. She had finally got around to ask the question. However…

“Hmm? Done… it? Whatever do you mean?” Lilithmon teased as she gently leaned against Celestia’s shoulder. Sending a shiver of surprise up her spine.

Celestia couldn’t believe what was happening. Did she really need to say it? The word she never thought she would ever have to say. Did she have to be THAT direct. The white Alicorn was so embarrassed that she didn’t dare to look at Lilithmon in the face. But… seemingly that there was no other option. She had to say it. Her voice letting out a squeak of whimper before talking.

“Mmmm… y…you know. Umm. Urrgh. I-I mean… Y-You… h…had…”

Lilithmon grinned more from seeing Celestia struggle to finish her sentence. Even more so from being unable to say such a word out loud. But… seeing that the former princess was truly struggling to even speak, the demoness decided to help her finish her sentence. Her voice taking on a seductive tone.

“Now. Would you by any chance… be talking about…”

She then leaned down towards Celestia’s ear. Letting out a quiet whisper.

“…sex.”

The second Lilithmon whispered the word in Celestia’s ear, it caused her feathered wings to suddenly shudder as a jolting sensation travelled through her very being. It was a word that she wasn’t brought up to speak of so casually. It was considered improper for her as a princess. Something impure. Despite her long life, she herself used the word very rarely. She couldn’t even remember the last time she heard the word spoken out loud. All of it resulted in her being embarrassed of the word as a whole. Her face was incredibly red from feeling ashamed. But was surprised by an uproar of laughter from Lilithmon. The demoness amused by the Alicorn’s reactions.

“F-For you to act like that… from just the word! Haha! You’re such a child!”

Lilithmon eventually calmed down. Glancing down to see the confused anthro pony princess. Feeling that she may have laughed too hard, and feeling that the Alicorn may be emotionally hurt by it, the Digimon closed her eyes before speaking calmly.

“I get it. It was how you were raised I see.”

Celestia let out a gasp of surprise. She said nothing about that part of her past, yet Lilithmon was able to decipher her upbringing just by looking at her expression. But what was so shocking to her was how accurate she was. As well as her voice changing to one of understanding. In her mind, it was as if the demon lord thought that she made her upset and tried to make it right. That was what she wanted to believe. But there was one thing about her outburst that confused her.

“Wait? Child?” She whispered to herself. Confused by Lilithmon’s choice of words.

Then Lilithmon spoke again. Giving a much clearer answer.

“To answer your question, yes. I have… as you say… ‘done it’.”

With the subject back to Lilithmon’s sex life, Celestia had a follow up question. And with the demoness seemingly fine with talking about it, the princess wasn’t as shy as she was earlier.

“You have? So… with… what kind of Digimon?”

Celestia felt awkward immediately afterwards. She really needed a moment to word her question properly. Instead, her flustered mind caused her question to sound weird. Fortunately, Lilithmon knew what she was talking about. And answered regardless.

“All sorts of Digimon, in fact. Even some you wouldn’t expect. You can be surprised how…sensitive some of their parts are.”

Celestia was surprised at how openly honest Lilithmon was being. As if she had no shame at all. In fact, she seemed proud. As for the last part of her sentence, the white Alicorn felt that she didn’t want to know about it in great detail.

But what Lilithmon said next had certainly caught her attention.

“And what’s more, because of my purpose, the concept of gender doesn’t apply to me.”

Hearing such a sentence caused Celestia to look at Lilithmon in surprise. Did she just hear her right? The concept of gender not applying. Did that mean… all genders?

“R-Really?”

The Digital Lord of Lust glanced down at the anthro mare in curiosity. Noting her change in tone. Then deciding to expand on the subject by revealing the truth about herself.

“Oh yes. That being said… just because I can ‘get on’ with all sorts of beings, it doesn’t mean that I don’t have a favourite.”

Celestia was surprised by the fact. Despite being a sin of lust, even someone like Lilithmon prefers one thing over another. To which peaked her interest.

“Wh-What do you mean, exactly?”

Lilithmon grinned as she took a moment to think. Processing her thoughts as she put the numbers together in her mind. Then spoke up.

“Hmm… four… no. Five. Yes. Five years.”

Celestia could only look at Lilithmon in confusion. What did she mean by five years? Knowing that the Alicorn would ask such a question, the demoness explained it to her almost immediately.

“Since I’ve been with a male.”

The former princess’s eyes went wide in startlement from what the Demon Lord Digimon was telling her. Almost stuttering as she spoke.

“F-Five years… since… with a male Digimon?”

The fact then made Celestia pause. Bringing her state of mind on the other side of the spectrum. Something that she was nervous about. A subject that, since a few years ago, was new to her.

“And what about… f-female Digimon?”

Lilithmon’s expression softened as she closed her eyes with a smile on her face. Clearly in a more positive mood. Something that Celestia noticed with a look of puzzlement.

“Hmm. Let’s see. I’d say… about six days ago.”

Celestia blinked at Lilithmon in surprise. She continued to do so as the digital demon spoke more on the subject. Clearly enjoying it.

“You may think it’s strange for the Lord of Lust to have a favourite. To prefer the company of females. But I just can’t help it. They’re just so much more fun. Especially the sounds they make. How they moan. When teased.”

Lilithmon had to stop herself. She could already tell that she was getting too into it. Glancing back down to her new guest, Celestia was seen incredibly startled. After raising an eyebrow of curiosity, Lilithmon spoke up.

“Hmm? Surprised?”

Realising that she was staring, as well as thinking that she was being insensitive, Celestia briefly stuttered as she tried to explain the reason why she looked so startled.

“Oh! Sorry! It’s just that… well… Back in my world, the idea of… same gender relations is still… relatively recent for me to understand.”

Lilithmon grinned in response. Clearly understanding what the former princess was saying.

“Oh, I get it. You’re still new to the concept.”

Once again, Celestia was still surprised at how quickly Lilithmon caught on. As well as how that no matter how ignorant she thought she was being, the demon lord responded in such a mature manner. Showing that despite her role in the Digital underworld, she carried a great amount of wisdom. Which was a complete surprise to her.

Lilithmon then continued after a brief chuckle.

“But still. How you react to the things I say. Oh, how it feels to be young.”

Celestia blinked in confusion. Once again, Lilithmon commented on what she could seemingly guess, was her age. And doing something no one else had ever done. Something that not even Discord had done. And that was treating her like a kid.

She then decided to bring it up. Just for clarification.

“Um, may I ask. Why do you say things like that? I have told you that I’m over a thousand years old.”

Lilithmon smiled as she responded.

“I know. But to me, that’s still young.”

Celestia blinked in confusion. Not expecting the kind of answer spoken. She thought that it was how she acted from Lilithmon’s manner of speaking. But apparently, there was more to it.

Celestia knew that there was only one way to find out for sure. But she had to word the question carefully. Hoping not to offend the all-powerful Demon Lord Digimon.

“Umm… don’t mind me asking. But… umm… just…h-how old… are you exactly?”

At first, Celestia looked worried. Lilithmon looked at her with what seemed to be a blank expression. But by glancing upwards with her finger resting under her chin, the Digimon began to ponder. As she did, the white Alicorn could breathe. It seemed that Lilithmon didn’t take offence. Instead, thinking back to her long life. Celestia knew that the demoness lived a long time. But was just curious as to how long.

After a moment of thinking, Lilithmon gave her honest answer.

“Hmm, now that’s a tough question. Honestly, I’ve stopped counting centuries ago. However, I do know that the Digital Underworld was created over ten thousand years ago. And I was around even before then.”

If Celestia held a glass in her hand, she would’ve dropped it from shock. She looked at Lilithmon in complete utter disbelief. The demon lord was much older than she thought. FAR older!

“T-TEN THOUSAND!!!?”

Despite the outburst from the anthro mare, Lilithmon responded with a smile on her face as she looked back at Celestia. The Princess of the Sun stuttered from how rude she was for that moment. For a second, she began to feel the fear of the demon lord returning. Frightened that there would be a consequence of the insult she had made.

“I-I am so sorry!” She uttered as her body began to tremble in fright. Remembering that being a demon lord, Lilithmon was likely feared as much as loved by her subjects.

But to Celestia’s surprise, Lilithmon merely chuckled it off as she responded.

“It’s fine. You were just surprised, that’s all. I bet you weren’t expecting me to be such an ‘old lady’,” She said. Jokingly mocking herself to help cheer Celestia up.

As for the former princess, she couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief. Lilithmon had forgave her. But she was right. To which Celestia expressed.

“I’m sorry. It’s just that… Over ten thousand years? I don’t think I’ve met anyone who’s… so much older than me before.”

Lilithmon grinned as she listened to her. Then made a response.

“You see? Your age may be vast in your world. But compared to me, you’re basically in your late teens.”

Again, Celestia was stunned at how vast the age gap was between Lilithmon and herself. Which also greatly explained her apparent wisdom earlier. She then turned to another reason why she was so surprised.

“It’s more than that. I knew that Digimon don’t usually die from age. But still. You look so young.”

Lilithmon blinked in surprise before smiling.

“Oh my. Quite a compliment. You’re quite the flatterer,” She said. Almost teasing the Alicorn. The former princess faced away as a small blush of embarrassment formed. She couldn’t help but feel just like her subjects when complementing her. Probably for the first time, she felt that the roles had been switched.

Celestia then felt like a block was present in her mind. Quite a lot of her questions had been answered. Even some that were unspoken. Feeling that she had grasped much of Lilithmon’s character. But deep down, she felt that there was still much more she wanted to know. But her mind couldn’t decide on what to ask next. What’s more, her mind began to shift back to the reason why she ventured down to the Lust Ring in the first place. As well as her sudden decision to meet with Lilithmon. Even before their meeting was staged by the demon lord herself. But with the feeling that she never thought she would get so far, her mind kept clashing on what to say next.

Lilithmon took note on the Alicorn fidgeting. Seeing that she was struggling to make conversation. With a smile on her face, Lilithmon spoke up to her.

“You wish to know?”

Celestia snapped her sights back to the demoness with surprise. Not expecting her to break the silence.

“Umm…k-know what?”

After a quick chuckle from the Alicorn’s actions, the Mega spoke again. Giving the reason she wanted to get her attention.

“What I enjoy the most about my role here.”

Celestia looked at Lilithmon in surprise. Was the demon lord about to tell her something that she wouldn’t normally tell others? Some sort of hidden motive? Regardless of the reason, Celestia remained silent as she paid attention. For some reason, she felt that it was something important.

Sitting back up straight, Lilithmon closed her eyes as she faced away from Celestia. Seemingly in deep thought. While having her eyes shut, she spoke up.

“As a demon type Digimon, there were many who were wary of me. Some even outright terrified of me. Which goes without saying, since I am one of the Seven Demon Lords. But like any ruler, I have responsibilities too.”

As Lilithmon paused in thought, Celestia’s attention on her grew. She wasn’t expecting her to share something so personal with her regarding being a leader. She watched on as Lilithmon continued. The smile grew slightly.

“Labelled as a sin, the idea of lust was frowned upon by many. But by being scorned, they became blind by the fact that it brings joy to those who dare take that step.”

Wanting to further prove her words, Lilithmon raised her left hand in front of her. From her open palm, she formed a purple cloud that took the shape of a ring. Then to Celestia’s surprise, an image formed within the ring. What she saw was the stage she was in earlier. The main hall a full house as an act was being shown on the golden platform.

Celestia watched as she listened to Lilithmon more.

“Many thought that those who venture in the Lust Ring only done so through corruption and manipulation. Being tricked to come here. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. All that come here do so of their own free will. Regardless if they’re residents or visitors, they chose to come here.”

As Lilithmon spoke, Celestia could see that all the Digimon she was seeing in the magic window of smoke were having the time of their lives. Smiles were all around. Either from the act on stage, or from chilling with their friends, or even getting close with their partners. As she glanced over to Lilithmon, Celestia felt a wave of awe. The demoness had the warmest smile she had ever seen her do. The Mega watching the activities down below.

“That’s why I transformed my mansion into a nightclub. To see the joy up close.”

Clenching her hand, Lilithmon closed the magic window. Celestia was stunned silent from what the demon lord had shown her. She even began to think of her own life. First by creating the Grand Galloping Gala. Then joining the citizens with their gatherings and celebrations. She joined them for the exact same reason. To see the joy on their faces.

It made her think. She and Lilithmon… were more alike than she first thought.

She remained quiet as Lilithmon continued to speak. The subject going back to the ways of lust. But not in a way the white Alicorn was expecting.

“This place in the Digital Underworld is a place of firsts. For many Digimon, they came here to see if this place lives up to its name. Only for their expectations to have met with complete satisfaction. Be it to experience their first time. Or to discover something new about themselves. Sometimes even uncover something about themselves that they never thought possible. To see where their temptations lie. Possibilities are endless. In a way, experiencing their lustful side is a form of adventure. At least, that’s how I see it.”

The silent Celestia stared at Lilithmon in what felt like awe. The tall demoness was being so open and honest, it was almost admirable. One side of her felt that it was because Lilithmon was the embodiment of lust. That it was a subject that she held no reserves on hiding away. But then there was another side of her that felt that… there was so much more. And the more Lilithmon spoke about her life, the less Celestia felt afraid of her.

Celestia smiled as she looked away. Thinking about all what Lilithmon said. About the feeling of adventure through lust. To experience the apparent joy those who took the plunge felt.

It then made her think about herself. And the lack of joy from that perspective.

“I bet it must feel amazing.”

Those words caught Lilithmon’s ears. The demoness silently glancing over to the Alicorn Princess. While the anthro mare had her eyes closed and smiling, the Digimon could feel that the smile felt almost hollow. She was mentally surprised at first. But then realisation sank in. Lilithmon began to grin. Already unravelling a mystery she had only just began to realize.

With Celestia mentally distracted, she was not expecting Lilithmon to whisper in her ear. Her tone was inquisitive, yet seductive.

“Is that why YOU’RE here?”

Celestia flinched in complete surprise as she turned to face Lilithmon with a startled expression. Her mind trying to comprehend what the demoness meant by those words.

“Wh-What do you mean!?”

Unfortunately for Celestia, every one of her actions were all what Lilithmon expected to see. But rather then her usual laughter and chuckling, she let out a cooing moan. All the while the smile was plastered on her face. Much to Celestia’s uncertainty. Though the Princess of the Sun felt as though the Lord of Lust was beginning to understand her.

Lilithmon then spoke up. Acting suspicious.

“You have this need to come to the Digital World to seek adventure. That I can understand. But surely the surface dwellers up above had already told you about the Digital Underworld. As well as it being a dangerous place. To which they have the right to be concerned of. And yet, you chose to venture down here of your own free will. And on your own.”

Her smile grew as she spoke on. Giving Celestia a slight shiver up her spine.

“And of all the rings you had to chose from, you just had to choose the Lust Ring. And I can already tell that it’s not just because it was the closest to the surface. You CHOSE to come here specifically.”

Celestia could not hide the growing blush on her face as she took in every word Lilithmon said. It was as if the demoness could read her mind to a tee. Already foresaw that she had been through without actually being told. But with that, Celestia felt that it could mean one thing.

Which began with the following question from the inquisitive demon lord.

“So… do tell? Why are you here? Why DID you come to my domain? May I ask?”

It was something she wasn’t prepared for. The nerves began to resurface, resulting in her troubled expression. It was a sensitive subject. Something that only Luna knew about. Something that she always found hard to share. Even if someone were to ask. However, to her surprise, she felt it.

The urge to share her secret.

Mentally she didn’t know why she felt it. Was it because of the level of wisdom Lilithmon had shown? The fact that she was much older than her so that there may be a chance she could understand? Or was it because of the fact that her life-long problem was in fact within the realm of lust. Something that Lilithmon represents.

She hadn’t felt such tension since the day when she told Luna all those years ago. She tried to hesitate. But the urge to share her problems grew stronger. Eventually, after a heavy sigh, she gave in.

“Ok. I’ll tell you. In fact, it’s… something that I haven’t told anyone. A-Aside from my sister. Only she knew about it.”

Seeing that whatever Celestia had to say was in fact a big deal, Lilithmon stayed silent as she watched. Listening to every word.

“You see… as one of the princesses of Equestria, I was beloved by all my subjects. Even at a young age. But despite how they revered me, treating me like a goddess, I’m still just like any other of my kind. The same as them. So, when I came of age, I wanted the same thing everyone else had. To experience… things that are new to me. But… things didn’t turn out that way. No matter how much I try, no one… wanted to take that step with me. I’ve waited years for a chance. But to no avail. Each rejection was for various reasons. Some understandable. But some that… honestly… hurt. I know they loved me for my kind nature, but not enough for more. As time went by, this… need grew. To a point where my views expanded. Willing to try with others that… aren’t my kind. But that too was futile. Things have gotten so bad for me… that I’ve even began to have nightmares. The kind that seem… to never go away. I tried to move on. To think that it was something I didn’t need. To distract myself by mingling with the people I trust. But deep down, that feeling I felt for over a thousand years was always there. That’s why I always look forward to returning to the Digital World. Everyday is always full of wonder. And my nightmares don’t seem to exist here.”

She took a moment to think about what drove her to the underworld in the first place. Making her question her last statement.

“At least… I think so.”

She then closed her eyes as she let out a smile of pity. Feeling sorry for herself.

“And… that’s why I’m here. To see what this place is like. To see… what I’ve been missing out.”

Celestia finished. She had poured her heart out. Finally getting the pain of hiding out of her chest. She stayed silent. Expecting to get a reply from Lilithmon. Either a word of encouragement. Or if she were cruel, laugh at her misfortune.

But to her confusion, she heard nothing. Not a sound. It was deafly silent.

Confused by the quietness, Celestia opened her eyes and turned to look at Lilithmon. Only for her eyes to widen in complete surprise from what she saw. The demoness was staring right at her. The blue irises in her eyes illuminating in the dimly lit room. But it was her own expression that almost sent a shiver down the Alicorn’s spine. With her own eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, it was an expression that was a mix of aghast and disbelief. As if she had just discovered something that she never thought possible. But in a very bad way.

Celestia didn’t know how to feel. Every other expression she’d seen Lilithmon do were all of the positive side. That despite all that she said to her, the demoness always had a comeback. Or even brush off anything that might displease her. Always calm and collected. So to see her completely break that composure was deathly shocking for the former princess to see.

When Lilithmon spoke, her tone matched perfectly with her expression.

“You meant… every word.”

Celestia was about to make a reply. But just noticed that what Lilithmon said, was in fact not a question. But a statement. She thought that the Digimon would doubt her. Disbelieve all she said. But no. She could tell that Celestia was being very honest. Every word was the truth. And that was what horrified her.

But judging by Lilithmon’s expression, she seemed even more horrified.

Lilithmon then averted her gaze away from Celestia. Seemingly towards the floor. But her mind was surging with the information she took in. The white Alicorn didn’t know what to make of the situation. But she then saw the demoness’s expression slightly change. Her eyebrows began to frown. And the corners of her mouth twitched before moving downwards.

“How… dare... thEY!” Lilithmon growled as she started to bare her teeth. Her eyes twitched as they gave off a reddish hue.

Celestia could only watch on in surprise and worry. Lilithmon was losing her composure. Growing angry at the things she heard. Even her voice took a demonic tone. Her body steadily giving off a dark purple aura as her temper grew. Soon even her eyes glowed a piercing red. All of her teeth grew sharper as she grumbled.

The white Alicorn felt frightened. The demon lord looked as though she was going to blow. But despite that, something was keeping her from running. And she knew what it was. The trigger for Lilithmon’s sudden temper. She was angry. But not at her. Her anger was aimed towards the lives of Equestria. All the potential suiters that turned her down over the years. For making her feel unwanted and unloved.

Lilithmon was angry at the ponies, for making Celestia miserable.

Knowing such a fact, despite being scared of the demon lord’s temper, deep down… she felt touched. That someone was upset that such a thing had happened to her. When Lilithmon spoke again, her voice returned to normal but her eyes still glowing red, reinforced Celestia’s thoughts.

“How could they do that to you? You cared for them! Bring them the light of day! Watched over them with care and affection! And that… THAT… is how they repay you!?”

Realising that her sudden rise in temper was intimidating her new guest, Lilithmon took a quick glance at her before taking a deep breath to calm down. The dark aura vanished as the red glow in her eyes faded back to normal. Returning to their icy blue hue. Seeing the Digimon regain her composure settled Celestia’s nerves. Watching the demon lord to see if she still had something to say.

With closed eyes and a quick huff of agitation, Lilithmon continued.

“I’m sorry you had to see that. As the Embodiment of Lust, the subject is more than just a role to play. To me, it’s a hobby. Art even. To spread the joy of pleasure to all who welcomes it. To all… who accept it.”

Celestia noticed that there was a smile on Lilithmon’s face. An indicator that the Lord of Lust truly took pride in her work. Something that she could relate to. She always felt happy every time she raised the sun to bring forth day to Equestria.

She then noticed that the smile turned into a frown as Lilithmon continued. Her tone carried the irritation she felt towards the subjects of Equestria.

“But to hear the horrendous ordeal you had to endure. Something that could easily be resolved. Never in my life had I heard something so insulting.”

Celestia looked at Lilithmon in surprise. The Lord of Lust took offence to the story she told her. She never knew that she would respond in such a way. But after hearing that the realm of lust was something Lilithmon enjoyed, she started to understand. It was the Demon Lord Digimon’s purpose after all.

But deep down, Celestia was glad that Lilithmon was on the same page as her. If she were to tell the same story to anyone else, they thought that she was odd. Or worse, crazy, and deluded. But Lilithmon was more understanding. Something she thought that no one other than her sister would be. However, as a sibling, there were some things that she couldn’t tell Luna. But Lilithmon was different. Celestia began to smile. Finally. Someone else who understood her. Someone that she could truly talk to. To share her burdens. To her… Lilithmon was the right person to talk to.

She then looked away from the demoness and towards the floor. Just like earlier, her smile became hollow as she thought back to a certain part of her life. A time when she truly doubted herself. Something… that she hadn’t even told Luna about.

“You know… there was even a time that…well…”

Celestia began to struggle to talk. The fact was simply that she never spoke it out loud before.

“…with all those rejections… it lead me to believe… that… I wasn’t pleasing to look at.”

Lilithmon sharply turned her head to look at Celestia with a look of complete surprise. It was far worse than she feared. Not only had Celestia’s subjects made their princess feel bad, but to a point that they made her think she was ugly. Something that she felt was unforgivable. Lilithmon’s expression scolded as she glanced away in thought. However,… unlike before… she didn’t flew into a fit. She was deathly calm.

And then… came a smile.

After a quick glance over to the saddened Celestia, Lilithmon spoke to her.

“Do you want to know what I love about lust?”

Hearing the question spoken to her, Celestia turned to look at Lilithmon. From the tone the demoness used, what she was about to say was on a very personal level. Possibly on the same level as her earlier confession about her troubles back in Equestria. Feeling that Lilithmon was about to make a confession of her own, the Alicorn stayed silent as she paid full attention to the Mega.

She then said her answer. To which surprised Celestia.

“The honesty.”

Knowing that the Alicorn would be confused, the demoness explained herself.

“When one becomes embraced with the feeling of lust, they become honest with themselves. They may think differently. Or believe it to be otherwise. But the body doesn’t lie. After all, actions speak louder than words. Once the body gets the taste of what true physical pleasure feels like, their only response is wanting more. It became something they crave. Something they need. It brings them into a state of ecstasy. Not holding back. That is when one becomes honest with themselves.”

Lilithmon’s smile grew. Getting to the point of her speech.

“And that honestly reflects on me. When I ever speak of lust, the very thing I embody, the words I say are as honest as can be. As such, I can NEVER lie.”

Celestia understood what Lilithmon was saying. As the Embodiment of Lust, she must always be very truthful and sincere. At least in regard to her interests. Which explained why the demoness had always been open to the white Alicorn since their first meeting.

It was then Celestia saw Lilithmon turn her head towards her. Staring right at her with a surprisingly loving glare. What’s more, the expression was followed by her words.

“Celestia. You may be the first of your kind I’ve ever met, but I can already tell you are the most beautiful.”

Celestia sat completely still at first. Then in an instant, her face suddenly turned a deep red with a look of complete surprise on her face. Not expecting such a complement from her. She began to stutter from the sudden shock. Unable to talk properly.

“W-W-W-W…Wh-What!? Umm… huh…?”

The words was one thing, but the level of honesty she felt from Lilithmon was something else. The honest truth from the Mega truly surprised her. However, it wasn’t over. As she kept gawking at the Digimon in surprise, Celestia noticed something else. It was Lilithmon’s expression. While it still carried the care, the lowering of her eyelids and the slight increase in her smile were indicators of something else. The most surprising fact was that she knew what the expression was.

It was seductive. Never in the Alicorn’s wild dreams would she believe that a demon lord would give her such a smile.

Lilithmon leaned back on her seat as she gazed at the startled former princess more. Practically admiring the sight. And then spoke again.

“What? Has no one ever called you beautiful before?”

She then let out a toothy grin and a playful wink from what she said next.

“Sun Muffin.”

Celestia’s face grew as red as it could be as she recoiled in response to what Lilithmon just called her. Her wings flared out in response to the shock. Did she just gave her… a cute nickname!?

“S-Sun… mu…!?” She stuttered. Her face burning up as her heartbeat began to race.

Then to her surprise, Lilithmon began to shift on her seat. Facing her whole body towards her. Celestia tried to lean back in response. All the while staring into the Digimon’s seductive blue eyes. Listening to her words.

“It’s a pity those in your world had denied you. You’re such a sweetheart. And you carry this motherly tone, to show that you care for them. And need I mention about your body that would put supermodels to shame?”

Celestia froze from how perplexed she was feeling. With how Lilithmon was speaking, she was clearly flirting with her. The fact alone stunned her. But what surprised her the most was the kind of flirting Lilithmon was using. Everything she was saying was a form of compliment. With every one compliment she addressed, Celestia felt a loud beat deep in her chest.

Celestia remained startled even as Lilithmon began to move towards her. Shifting from her seating position as she began to crawl towards her. With every inch the demoness grew closer, the white Alicorn tried to lean away. Not knowing what exactly to do or how to respond. However, while perplexed, she was surprised that she wasn’t feeling uncomfortable. It was much different as it was with the LadyDevimons earlier. It was as if… she subconsciously wanted to see what was going to happen next. And to see what else Lilithmon was going to say.

“You have such great qualities. I can see that you truly are a wonderful person. And the fact that you had to travel so far, all to seek something more. You had to be brave to take such a risk. And all to attract someone.”

As Lilithmon slowly leaned closer to Celestia, the white Alicorn tried to deny the latter part. Stuttering from the rapid flux of feelings coursing through her.

“I…It’s not… like that. I…urrhh…”

But Lilithmon was prepared to present proof of Celestia’s intent.

“Oh? Then why wear such clothing?”

“My… clothes?”

The anthro mare was puzzled by the demoness’s comment. Her choice of clothing was casual. Nothing like a dress or even a skirt. But Lilithmon was about to show her the hidden meaning behind each piece of clothing.

“Like these tight jeans. Firmly holding against those curvaceous legs. As well as those eye-catching hips of yours,” She said as she slid her left hand up against Celestia’s leg. Feeling the toughness of the clothing as well as the shape of the anthro pony’s shin and thighs.

Celestia could feel Lilithmon’s touch. But again, the demon’s words prevented her from resisting her. Not just the words, but the Alicorn couldn’t tear her gaze away from the Digimon’s blue eyes. Even with her magic disabled, she could still sense any magic being used by others. However, she was not sensing any mind control or brainwashing spells.

It was as if… there was something about Lilithmon that had got a hold on her.

As Lilithmon leaned closer to Celestia, her left hand travelled up the princess’s hips and gently grazed against her stomach. Almost tickling her with her long nails. And the demoness continued on with Celestia’s fashion choice.

“Then there’s this shirt. How it hangs tightly against you, revealing the shape of your glorious chest, one would think you chose to wear a size too small. Exposing your midriff for all to see. And showing off that cute belly button,” She cooed as she caressed Celestia’s stomach. Her index finger almost circled her belly button.

If it wasn’t hard enough for the former princess to endure more of the foundling but had to fight the tickling urge on her belly. But again, Celestia’s mind was too conflicted to do anything. Lilithmon was making a move on her, but she wasn’t stopping her.

But there was one thing Lilithmon’s words were doing. Hidden in the flirting, were compliments. And it was those words that was feeding Celestia. The mare was mentally confused. She was far from used to being flirted with. Yet… deep down… she felt touched by Lilithmon’s words. She could feel her mood improving. The blush on her face began to fade slightly. She was no longer feeling embarrassed. In its place was something else entirely. But what?

Celestia kept eye contact with Lilithmon while trying to lean back further. Her elbows resting on the settee. As the demoness’s left hand travelled up further, feeling Celestia’s body, her hand shifted direction and slid up her ribs. Narrowly avoiding Celestia’s breasts. Either an act of politeness… or a deliberate act to tease.

Her hand travelled towards Celestia’s right shoulder. Her fingers grazing against her blouse.

“And just look how loose this blouse of yours is. As if you wanted others to notice the nape of your smooth, slender neck,” She said as she gently nudged the collar of the blouse aside. Seeing the mare’s exposed neck.

But then Celestia couldn’t lean back anymore. She found herself lying down on the settee with her wings fully flared out. She remained completely silent as she stared up at Lilithmon in a mixture of surprise and awe. Even as the Digimon positioned herself on top of her. Returning her gaze with a look of loving seduction.

Despite seemingly oblivious to what was happening around her, in her mind, Celestia couldn’t believe the position she found herself in. Lilithmon, one of the Seven Great Demon Lord Digimon, was literally lying on top of her. Much of her body hidden under the Mega’s tall frame and her robe-like clothes. Despite not being familiar with positions, she knew that what she was in was incredibly intimate. Far more so than even with what happened with the LadyDevimons. But again, she felt no worry. No fear. Not a single bad feeling at all. Lilithmon’s manner of flirting felt… different. She froze. The only thing she could feel was the rising heat from her blushing face. And the racing heartbeat within her very being. She could do nothing. She could say nothing. She couldn’t move. She couldn’t think. She could hardly even breathe. All she could do was listen to every flirtatious word from the Digimon that looked like she had her pinned down. But Lilithmon’s smile still remained. A smile, while seductive, carried a surprising amount of loving care.

As Celestia stared up at Lilithmon, the latter spoke again. Her voice carrying the same honest tone as before. And with what she said, it struck something deep inside Celestia.

“With all what you have. Your attributes, your caring nature, and those eyes, only a fool would deny a ray of sunshine like you. You truly are one of the most stunningly beautiful creatures I have ever seen.”

Celestia’s eyes widened in response to Lilithmon’s words. She had finally understood what was going on. She remembered how upset Lilithmon was after she revealed her burdens. And not soon after, she began to flirt with her. But it was the words Lilithmon used. Everything she said to her were compliments. And through it all, all through the flirting, it gradually lifted her spirits.

That was it! Lilithmon felt bad for what Celestia went through. And in response, began to compliment her to cheer her up. To make her feel better about herself. All the while getting her into a position that she never experienced before. For her to see what it was like for herself. All the while giving her the same caring smile on her face.

It explained all the awe she was feeling for the Succubus Digimon. She was going out of her way to make her feel worthy of affection. And doing it in the way she knew best.

And through it all… to Celestia’s disbelief… it was working! The Demon type Digimon who just moments ago made her intimidated, was making her happy!

Upon the revelation, the stunned Alicorn stared on in silence. But deep within her, something was changing. Her heart began to race even further. The embarrassment had vanished, replaced with total awe at Lilithmon. The blush in her cheeks were of flattery from remembering every word that was spoken. And her breathing had increased. Her chest heaving in time with every inhale and exhale.

Lilithmon could read Celestia’s expression like an open book. Her work had done its job. The negativity the Alicorn had shown had vanished. Her eyes narrowed in time with her growing toothy grin. Smiling in success. She slowly leaned down towards her as she spoke.

“Well? How are you feeling?” She asked as she leaned closer. Her chest resting against Celestia’s as strands of her black hair hang down close to the Alicorn’s face.

Multiple confusing thoughts swarmed within Celestia’s mind. Even her senses were beginning to react. She could feel the weight of Lilithmon’s chest resting on top of hers. And with strands of her hair swaying by her face, Celestia was beginning to take in Lilithmon’s sent. Surprising her at how sweet she smelt. Was it a kind of shampoo? Conditioner? Or was it… her own aroma?

But as she continued to stare deeply into Lilithmon’s eyes, she realised something about them.

‘T-Those eyes of hers. I…I thought they were cold as ice. But no. I can feel… a fire in them! Burning with raw passion! Like… a sea of blue flames. Hotter than any fire I know.’

A reasonable description, since blue flames burn hotter than red.

“Well…?” Lilithmon asked. Patiently waiting for an answer.

Celestia’s heart continued to pound hard. Her breathing continued to be erratic. And all the while, found herself lost in Lilithmon’s eyes. Her self-awareness only barely able to remember Lilithmon’s question. Then… despite all the new feelings she was experiencing… gave her reply.

“I… don’t… know…”

Despite the response given, it only made Lilithmon smile more. She was even beginning to find herself being drawn to the Alicorn. It had been centuries since she had met someone like her. Whatever lay ahead, the demoness Digimon felt that she was going to enjoy every bit of it.

“So precious,” She said as she began to draw closer to Celestia. Her left hand began to travel up the anthro pony’s right arm.

“Sun Muffin?” Lilithmon cooed in loving seduction.

“Yes…?” Celestia replied. So lost in Lilithmon’s gaze that she didn’t mind the nickname.

Lilithmon’s left hand began to travel further up Celestia’s right arm. Towards her wrist. Then… as her face was just inches from Celestia’s… close enough to feel her breath… she asked a question.

“So…you’ve never been this close to anyone before? Not… even… to ki…”

“OWW!!!”

The intimate moment was shattered with an outburst of pain from Celestia. Even Lilithmon was caught off guard as she backed off slightly. Seeing the white Alicorn cradling her right wrist.

“What’s wrong!?” She asked with concern.

“I-I don’t know. My wrist just stung,” Celestia replied as she inspected her wrist. But was surprised by Lilithmon’s next action.

“Let me see.”

With the upmost care, Lilithmon held onto Celestia’s wrist to inspect it for herself. Using her left hand to feel out anything wrong. But as she brushed her thumb around the wrist, moving aside the thin layer of white fur, she spotted a reddish mark close to the wrist joint. The Digimon’s eyes grew wide in realisation. And then began to frown.

“Rope marks.”

Celestia was surprised. But not from the cause of her pain, but from Lilithmon’s expression. With a frown and closed eyes, it was a look of regret. Her next surprise came in the form of a green glow that came from Lilithmon’s left hand. While it was grasping onto her wrist. Within seconds, the painful stinging sensation faded away. And when the glow ended, Lilithmon released her hold. Inspecting her wrist, Celestia was stunned at what happened. The Digimon healed her injury.

“L…Lilithmon?” Celestia uttered. While grateful for the aid, she was still confused as to what had got the Digimon down.

Sitting up on her knees, her hands resting on her lap, Lilithmon closed her eyes as she motioned her head towards Celestia. Almost like a little bow. She then revealed the reason for her regret. And the cause of Celestia’s injury.

“I’m truly sorry. There are times when I forget my own strength. When I set up that trap earlier, I set the ropes too tight for you to handle. I have misjudged my methods and have resulted in you being harmed. Which was not my intention in the slightest. Please forgive me.”

Celestia was speechless at what was happening. Lilithmon was one of the seven all-powerful Demon Digimon of the Digital Underworld. And she was asking her for forgiveness. She never expected one of the seven sins to be so apologetic. And her tone was so sincere, it was hard to ignore. The Mega truly felt bad for unintentionally hurting her.

Not wanting Lilithmon to feel bad, Celestia managed to speak.

“I-It’s ok. Really, it’s noth…”

But she was interrupted by Lilithmon. Not taking the dismissal for an answer.

“No! You are my guest. And as such, I must make it up to you for my blunder.”

But before Celestia could have a say, an idea sprung into Lilithmon’s mind.

“Oh! I know! How about I give you a tour?”

“Huh?” Celestia uttered. Surprised by the sudden suggestion.

As she adjusted her sitting posture, Lilithmon explained herself.

“A tour of the Layla nightclub. I could show you all what goes on behind closed curtains. How we set up our performances behind the scenes. I’ll even let you get to see things that not even the members could. Your own exclusive access. What do you think?”

Celestia was about to say something. But the thought of an exclusive tour of the home of one of the Seven Great Demon Lords was in fact quite a tempting offer. She would get to see things that very few Digimon would. Being the first pony to do so. To venture into the unknown.

In a way, a tour of Lilithmon’s own home was in itself an adventure.

After a second of pondering, Celestia gave Lilithmon her reply.

“I…I think I’d like that actually.”

Hearing Celestia’s consent had made a smile return to Lilithmon’s face. The feeling of relief washing over her. As Celestia watched, seeing the uplifted Mega had brought a smile on her own face. Happy to see the demoness back in her positive mood. Even when Lilithmon turned to look back at her, the Alicorn’s smile didn’t waver. She felt… too happy to be embarrassed.

As the Lord of Lust looked upon the anthro Alicorn as she sat back up, the former came to a decision.

“Now. Just one more thing.”

Celestia was a little surprised when Lilithmon raised her right golden hand and brought it closer to her. Motioning it towards her head. Remembering how dangerous the Zazar Nail was, the former princess felt nervous as she closed her eyes. Unsure of what was to come.

She then felt it. A small pressure on her horn. Next came the feeling of something coming loose. And then nothing.

Opening her eyes, Celestia looked at Lilithmon in confusion.

“There. Don’t think you’ll be needing this now,” Lilithmon said as she held something in her finger before it vanished in a puff of green flames.

Before the item vanished, Celestia saw that it looked like a black ring. It then dawned on her. Reaching her hands up to her horn, feeling her hands all along the surface, her expression lifted as she came to realisation.

“The inhibitor ring. You… took it off.”

To further prove to herself that her magic was unbound, Celestia channelled her magic into her horn once more. She could feel it. Her magic completely illuminated the horn as it always had done in years past. Finally feeling the sense of true freedom, Celestia almost chuckled in laughter. Feeling like her old self again.

Lilithmon grinned at seeing how happy Celestia was being. Even getting to see her magic in full view for the first time.

After recomposing herself, Celestia’s thoughts were of Lilithmon. The Digimon was merciful enough to let her magic return to her. Despite all the bad reputation she likely carried. Despite all the doubt, Lilithmon was accepting. Welcomed her in. Listened to her problems. And even went out of her way to make her feel good about herself. Something that no one in her entire life was able to achieve.

It was as if, in just less of an hour of being in Lilithmon’s company, centuries worth of her problematic past had finally been lifted.

Her mind then went back to her mental process back in the lady’s restroom. The reason she went to Lilithmon in the first place. It was because in her mind, Lilithmon was the path that could find her the answer to her problems.

But for a brief second, deep inside her mind, a new path had been unlocked. But where did it lead to?

Her thoughts were distracted by the sight of Lilithmon rising up to her feet and moving in front of her. Celestia watched in silence as the demoness turned to face her. She then extended her right arm down in front of the Alicorn. Opening her golden palm to invite her.

“Shall we?”

Celestia knew what the gesture was about. Lilithmon wanted her to hold her hand to help her off the settee. The former princess was a little hesitant at first. Knowing what kind of damage the golden hand could do. But she remembered that the demon lord said that she already had full control of her powers. And had seen first-hand how apologetic she was when she only suffered a mild injury. Lilithmon would never let a horrible fate befall her.

Deciding to take up on Lilithmon’s offer, Celestia smiled as she took in a deep breath while reaching her left hand out. And then held onto the Digimon’s hand. Despite it seemingly being made of metal, the anthro Alicorn was surprised at how warm it felt. And how careful Lilithmon was being to ensure that her pointed fingers were not hurting her.

Lilithmon then helped Celestia back onto her feet. But as the Sun Princess looked at her, her line of sight was with a pair of large breasts. Tilting her head upwards, the startled mare saw the demoness looking down at her.

“Hmm? Something the matter?” The smirking Lilithmon asked. A small part of her knew why her new friend looked so surprised.

Feeling that she was being rude again, Celestia briefly stuttered before answering.

“S-Sorry. It’s just that… you’re much taller up close.”

The much taller Lilithmon chuckled as she gave Celestia a surprising reply.

“Funny. I was going to say the same for you.”

Celestia paused from the remark. Was she serious or just said that to ease the sudden tension?

But she still felt startled. In her world, she was considerably tall amongst the anthro ponies. Being just under seven feet, she was the tallest of her kind. Despite being a Digimon, Lilithmon’s overall appearance was quite similar to her own. Which was why she wasn’t used to being the short one. Guessing that Lilithmon’s height was around ten feet.

Celestia glanced down at the floor in uncertainty. Wondering how to proceed next. But Lilithmon took the lead. Moving behind Celestia and towards the door.

“Ready?” She asked her.

Celestia didn’t need a second thought. There wasn’t a need to. She simply nodded as a small smile crept on her face. Despite her silent reply, it was enough for Lilithmon’s mood to improve further.

“Splendid!”

As Celestia approached her, Lilithmon rested her right hand on the Alicorn’s right shoulder as her large demon wing folded around the anthro pony’s back and rested on her arm. Celestia blinked in surprise as Lilithmon held her close. As well as feeling the warmth of her wing. She looked up at the demoness as she glanced down at her.

“Then let the tour begin,” Lilithmon said as she led Celestia out towards the door.

All sorts of feelings flowed within Celestia as she walked with Lilithmon. While cautious of the unknown, but at the same time… excited that she was about to discover more.

Far more.

Author's Note

Here we are. Finally! After a long absence.

Writing this chapter too FAR longer than I thought. Not that it took me weeks to work on. But the chapter itself was much longer than I planned. Seriously, I thought it would be about six thousand words. My job issues aside, I managed to get the time to work on this.

I hope you all like the characterisation of Lilithmon here. Different from the usual villain trope like in the games and the anime. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I came up with it.

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