Creatures Gone Liminal: Outer Limits
Fast Track Towards Big Possibilities
Previous ChapterNext ChapterFlurry and June exited the room, hands held. The Changedling having now put away her fun new tool while Flurry looked refreshed and confident. They two shared a smile as they turned to see Ruby leaning against the wall with her arms crossed.
"About time, now that you two look happy, follow me so I can get you both caught up."
The red Dragon turned and began walking up and over the stairs, quickly diving into the water with the other two creatures quickly running and diving to catch up. The three swam the rest of the way down the tunnel and soon came to an opening. Breaching the surface once more, Flurry let out an audible gasp as she stared into the next large room.
There was a waterpark themed tower that had water guns, climbable walls and a large bucket on top with a water slide coming off of it that dropped off into the large pool surrounding it. Directly below it the water castle was a reflection of it underwater that could be seen through the bottom of the smooth stonework. It was upside-down, just sitting there underwater. The reflection was quite literally another castle upside down attached to the bottom. It was hard to tell what was holding it all up. On the far side sat a door with pictures of what looked like keys.
Ruby gestured to the place, the lighting coming from windows that shown soft yellow light. "So Wave quickly figured out to get the large door to open, we need to find six keys. Three above and three below. Saph is already looking below and I intend to join him. June you are going to join us as well. With your ability to breath under water and our ability to survive long periods without needing to come up, we figured we would split the group with Wave and Aqua looking for the other three on land. Flurry, you will be joining them."
June grinned. "So close and intimate only to be torn apart at the very end." She said thematically.
Flurry grinned back and planted a quick kiss on the cheek. "Heh, see you at the door."
June nodded and Ruby give her a sly look as the two dove into the water. Flurry dove in and swam along the top, climbing out once she reached the large smooth surface. As she stood up, turned and looked down into the water, it was wild to see the two Dragons swimming about and pointing at anything that looked interesting as June's gills fired on and joined the search.
A spray of water against the top back of her head caused her to nearly fall in surprise. She steadied herself, turned and look up, spotting Aqua above her. "Hey, we can admire the view later. Right now got keys to find." She pointed the water gun at Flurry. "Unless you would rather stand there and let me keep soaking you." She aimed it down lower. "I got my target in sight."
"Oh no, how ever will I live by getting my tits soaked?" Flurry asked with a much sarcasm as possible.
Wave groaned and appeared next to Aqua. "Sis, could we please get a move on? You can play water fights with Flurry later. Right now, I I think everyone is itching to get back soon."
Aqua put a finger to her chin as she glanced down and then at Flurry. "Point taken. Come on up."
The Alicorn climbed up a rope wall and soon joined the two in the search. it didn't take long to find the first key hiding inside one of the water cannons. The second seemed more elusive though. As the three came together at the top to get a better angle, a thought suddenly occurred.
"Hey Wave, Aqua, how come you and your friends never seem to worry about getting lost despite the rooms changing all the time?"
The two looked at her with confusion as Flurry stared back. "Sorry, just I never really thought of it till now when I suddenly have more time to think."
Wave let out a low chuckle and turned to his bag that was sitting next to the entrance to the slide. He pulled out a notebook and black chalk. "Ok, this is where being good a map making comes in handy despite an ever changing world."
Aqua sat down cross legged as she watched Wave begin to draw a bunch of squares on a blank sheet. He then connected all of them with a line going through each square. "Each room may be different, but what connects each room remains the same. Even if the hallways changes, the pathway is always set. Sure, the room can get bigger or smaller but..." He pulled out a much larger paper out of his bag, unfolded it and pointed at the lines. "This way we are taking hasn't changed at all. My sister and I have been exploring this place for years. We have seen the place go through several changes, seen certain rooms go away or even return later. Or never look the same again. Only the place around our homes has remained the same. It helped us learn how to find our way back earlier on when we were allowed to start exploring."
Flurry pointed to the map. "So if that is the case, do you know based on how many rooms we have gone through, how close we are to getting back?"
Wave nodded and pointed at a room three squares away from a large X. "Yep, our parents place is just three rooms away. Ruby, Saph and June's parents live a bit further out." He pointed at a room with a O shape that was 4 squares down, then refolded the map and stashed it away in his bag again along with the notebook and chalk.
He then opened his arms out. "When we came through here, this room was much different. We've had the place change plenty before but never this much all at once. I can only assume that has something to do with you and whatever Juicy or the Entity has planned."
Aqua glanced up and smiled. "Oh hey, key number two is right above us."
The other two glanced up and sure enough, there it was hanging from the roof. Aqua reached out with her magic, finding it difficult to tug the key free a first. Flurry reached out. "Hang on, let me help."
The two focused on the key, the magic flowing in such way as to allow the two to grasp it tightly before pulling the key free. As soon as it dropped, Flurry caught it and watched it change shape immediately. Changing into dildo.
The three stared in shock as the Alicorn dropped the purple object, watching it bounce off the ground. Aqua quickly scooped it up. "Whoa, never seen an object in a room change like that before."
Wave now looked concerned. "Neither have I. But aside from that, if that's now very good replica of someone's cock, how are we going to get the door open?"
Flurry blinked as the object seemed to glow slightly. She reached out, tapped it and finding that it felt magical in nature. Channeling what she could remember when it came to magical objects, she concentrated on what she needed. Sure enough, the key came back.
Aqua examined the key once again. "First the door now this... Flurry, you seem to have some sort of domain over this place. At least in terms of magical transformation."
Wave took a step back. "That is both strange..." He thought for a moment. "And admittedly awesome."
Flurry crossed her arms. "But why did it change into a dildo?"
Aqua raised a brow. "Is that what those are called? Cool. Well, if I had to guess, you are horny as heck right now, right?"
"Y-yeah. Figured that was a common feeling around here."
"Oh it absolutely is. I am already looking forward to the next railing Saph is going to give me later. If I can't walk right the next day, I consider that an all around win."
"Too much info sis." Wave muttered.
"Like you aren't looking forward to spearing Ruby any time soon."
Wave rolled his eyes. "We are sex positive Aqua, not sex maniacs."
"Whatever..."
Aqua glanced back at her Alicorn friend. "In any case, my guess is that however your ability to interact with this magic works, is tied to your general thoughts and feelings."
Flurry glanced back at the door. "Well, I sort of want answers and I have a feeling I will finally get some when we reach your parents. So what do we say we skip this quest and continue on? Maybe I change up the door?"
Wave seemed to grow excited. "Oh yeah, this could be awesome. You may be able to fast track us back. I'm gonna gather everyone at the door." With that he turned and sat down on the slide, grabbing his bag and taking a ride down on it, splashing into the pool below.
Aqua placed a hand on Flurry's shoulder. "This is wild, even for a us. I hope you are actually cool with all this."
"To be honest, I am not sure how to feel. But knowing that we may be close to the end, I need to talk Juicy one more time too, I think I can keep everything in check."
The two chose to take the slide down as well, Aqua going first. As soon as Flurry splashed down, the two then swam over to the large door, finding a small platform they could get up and stand on. It wasn't long before they were joined by everyone else. As the party waded nearby, Flurry placed her hand on the door and Wave called out. "Try to picture a simple room, something small perhaps? Or maybe a slide that will get us across easier."
The Alicorn closed her eyes and concentrated, feeling the magic of the area flow around her. It felt alien again but closer than before. The feeling of tentacles twisting around her body, a weird sense of anticipation, then a cold shiver down her back.
"Whoa, what is going on with the door?" Ruby asked, watching as it seemed to morph and shift, bending and becoming unrecognizable. "Hey, is everything alright?"
Flurry shook her head. "No, this feels weird. I don't know how this magic works properly, I can't seem to get it to do what I want. It feels so messy and chaotic. I feel like I am about to start floating off into another state of mind." She did not dare open her eyes for fear of losing concentration.
Warm hand suddenly wrapped around her as she felt June hug her from behind. "Then perhaps someone to keep you grounded." She let out a low hum. "I know little of magic outside of transformation, but I do know that having someone to rely on can make a world of difference when you feel out of sorts."
A weird since of calm took over as the Alicorn managed to finally grasp something, an image of a long tunnel slide that could lead where she finally wanted to go. She knew nothing of the room itself but knew at least that there were three to bypass. Swirls of magic took hold as Flurry could hear water rushing from somewhere. Something seemed to resinate with her. She could feel power unlike anything before move across her hands, from her head, down her body, then back into the wall.
The feeling of magic subsided as a flash occurred in front of her. Flurry opened her eyes to a glass double door that seemed to swing open on its own, leading to a small room that held only the entrance to a tunnel slide while the rest of the room was somewhat dim but tan tiled.
Saph let out a low whistle. "Yep, that's awesome."
Flurry felt her legs grow weak as she had to lean on June for support. "Ok, hope that was enough." She took a deep breath. "That went well into the reserves on that one."
Saph examined the room. "Looks good enough to me. The fact that this room's geometry has changed is amazing in of itself. I'd say you did well." Flurry gave a nod and managed to get her second wind back as June kissed her on the cheek.
"Considering she just did something no one outside of Juicy has ever managed to do, I'd say that's an understatement.
Ruby walked past and eyed the tunnel slide. "So... Whose going first?"
"Geronimo!" Screamed Aqua as she ran and jumped into the the slide, face first.
Saph stared in shock as Ruby swung in behind her. "You worry to much, lets go!" She soon disappeared into the slide.
Saph sighed and jumped in, followed soon by Wave.
Flurry made sure she had her balance as she and June walked over and sat down, with Flurry feeling June against her back. "We'll go together." She whispered with a grin. The Alicorn nodded and soon, they pushed off into the darkness.
***
Button stared at the slide that had suddenly appeared above his pool, watching as water ran out and into it. "Sweetie? I think Juicy is playing pranks again? Though this one seems... Odd."
The fairly well build stallion stood with his arms crossed, unsure what to make of this. His lover, Sweetie Belle, soon came out of their small house to stand next to him. "I can safely say this is strange even for Juicy to pull. Its too bad Silverstream is out getting snacks, otherwise she may have actually gotten a kick out of this anyways."
An echo suddenly came from the slide as the two shared a look. "Aqua?" Button asked.
"Aqua." Sweetie Belle answered.
Sure enough, not even a second later, their daughter came shooting out of the slide, getting some air before belly flopping onto the pool. Both parents winced at the landing, watching her sink for a few seconds before coming up sputtering and gasping for air. "Ow..." She groaned.
Not even a few seconds went by before Ruby came shooting out next, barreling down and just barely missing Aqua who swam to get out of her way. Saph managed to get less air and plummeted onto his back with a loud slap. Ruby swam over to check on her brother, only for Wave to sail over them, managing to land hooves first into the water. As he bobbed back up to the surface, Sweetie Belle clapped. "Best entrance so far Wave, I'd give that a ten."
Wave grinned and quickly moved, well aware he was still floating in a bad spot. Sure enough, June and a new comer came shooting out, plunging into the water with a loud splash. The two came up sputtering and gasping for air.
"That was... Wild." June said between gasps.
Flurry crawled out of the pool laid on her back. "I swear, I thought we were going to hit mock five when that slide suddenly dipped near the end." June crawled over next to her.
"Hey, I can safely say that was the most fun water slide I had ever been on and I can only thank you for that."
"Yeah." Wave said climbing out of the pool and placing his hands on his hips. "You got us all the way back home, I'd say you went above and beyond."
"Speaking of which." Button said as he walked over to him. "Mind explaining what happened? Why did Juicy send you all back on a water slide out of the blue?"
Aqua crawled out of the pool, shaking the water from her ears. "Wasn't Juicy, it was Flurry."
"Flurry?!" Button and Sweetie Belle echoed.
The two parents glanced down. "Has it really been that long out there?" Sweetie Belle asked, looking over the adult Alicorn in shock.
Flurry stood up. "Ah, you must be the parents of Aqua and Wave... I am starting to see some of the family resemblance though I do have a few questions still lingering." She held out her hand. "Nice to meet you both."
Sweetie Belle shook it. "Likewise. We heard about you in passing long ago. Didn't expect to see any newcomers after so long."
Button shook her hand as well. "I am sure you've become well understood in the um... Lets just say... Lack of um..." He searched for the right words as Sweetie Belle patted him on the back.
"Its just anatomy dear, she has seen more than her fair share at this point for her to care."
"Right..." Flurry said doing her very best to keep looking at them at eye level. "Still a bit strange but I think I am starting to get used to it."
Ruby and Saph finally came ashore. The red Dragon gave a little wave. "Hey, hate to make our visit her short but my brother and I are gonna head back. Let our parents know how our recent adventure went..." She eyed June. "We'll be sure to let them know you are going to be awhile still, don't sweat it if you want to hang out here for awhile longer."
June nodded. "Thanks, give my regards to them and be sure to let them know I found someone... Even if it may not be for forever..." She blinked trying to hold back a tear as she turned away from them.
Ruby scratched the back of her head. "Understood." She paused as Saph began to walk away. She leaned in close. "Don't let her go too easy, you deserve happiness too you know." She leaned back, gave a wink before running to catch up with her brother.
As the group watched them go, Button suddenly stared back at Flurry. "Sorry, did I hear that right? You made the slide appear?"
Aqua placed a hand on Flurry's shoulder. "Yep, she got us the last stretch of the way home. Seems the Entity blessed her with some kind of power."
"Oh its far more than that." Came a voice from behind them.
Juicy now stood nearby, a door having appeared in the wall nearby, now open. She crossed her arms. "So you managed to figure out how to use your abilities and even how your catalyst can help keep you grounded. Something I took years of training to accomplish, you may be able to do at will in mere months."
She gestured for the two to follow her. "Come, we have much to discuss."
June and Flurry exchanged a look before following, soon walking through the open door, it closing as the three went inside. Button turned back to Wave. "Mind filling me in one what in the world is going on?"
"Oh my gosh, where did this slide come from?!" Came a voice from across the room. Silverstream had a large assortment of snacks in her arms as she stared first at the slide, then at Aqua and Wave. "Wait, when did you two get back... What did I miss?!"
Author's Note
Coming up on the end. Got maybe two chapters left. Might do a few bonus chapters later, we shall see. Let me know what you think down in the comments.
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