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"Here ye go." My leash holder passed the chain to well dressed pony at the doors to a mansion. "Now where's me money?"

"Zandria always settles ze debts." The pony spoke in an oddly French sounding accent, giving my wings and horn a pull to check if they were real before nodding to another who brought forth the payment.

Wait, not French... Sometimes I forget to use equestrian names that seem eerily similar at times... From his accent this pony was likely from Prance, a shared pony-gryphon territory. I was urged to enter the mansion by his pointing hoof as he let go of my chain and retrieved the key.

Once the doors had closed behind us he spoke directly to me. "Zer is no place for you to flee, zis island is under ze masters rule. Zer is one law you must follow if you desire your stay to remain pleasant, do not anger Zandria." He unlocked the heavy chain entwined around my neck and over my wings, removing the oppressive weight and allowing me the freedom to fly if I so wished, but he left the awkward metal sheath secured over my horn.

"What about my horn?" I asked, hoping that just maybe he was dumb enough to give in.

"Despite ze fact zer is no place to run zis one believes it unwise to allow an Alicorn ze use of magic."

"Can't blame me for trying?"

"No, but I can place blame for ze incredible stank of pirate filth... Zandria would never allow her houseguests to smell so poorly. First let me show you to ze bath before you converse any further."

I followed him willingly. Hey, if your captors offer a bath you should take it. I hated the smell just as much as him. From the corner of my vision I noticed a unicorn stalking our progress through the mansion; I got the picture, no funny business.

~

One amazingly needed soak later I found myself exiting the tub, toweling off with the freshly warmed towels a servant had brought in.

The pony from Prance, was nowhere in sight but I caught a glimpse of my unicorn shadow hanging around outside the room.

Another servant entered the room, giving a light giggle as she watched me dry myself, junk included. "Ze master of ze house likes to extend every courtesy to her guests. Would you like ze massage?"

"I can't help but feel I'm being treated too well for a prisoner." I spoke to another servant with a similar accent.

"No, no, no. You are ze guest here, ze misses insists you relax. Lay down." The mare motioned to a pillow-coated mat.

"So does everypony around here have your accent?"

"Only ze few civilized ones." The mare gave a light giggle, dripping some sort of warm oil over my back. "To you ze accent may seem silly, but to me you sound just as strange, no?"

I took a deep breath as the hooves gently stroked over me, spreading the rosy fragrance though my coat. A thought drifted through my mind. This would be my second day at the spa if I counted my reluctant trip with Rarity and Twilight some time ago. This time was much more relaxing, as all the recent stress had taken a toll on me.

The mare's hooves gently teased through my fur as she followed my spine down my back.

"I'm not usually one for this kind of thing, but you have a touch."

"Ze misses hires only ze best."

"About ze misses," I jokingly tried on the accent, receiving another giggle from the mare. "I was told she was a fearsome pirate, it seems to me she lives more like a queen."

"Ze misses fought hard to get here, but it is not my job to speak on her behalf, no?"

"You're a smart one, definitely a keeper." A silky voice called out from behind me, I could feel the mare give a slightly startled squeeze. "You can go now." The voice continued, ordering the servant to leave mid massage.

I started to get my hooves under me but a firm push pressed me back down, forcing back into the pillows.

"So, what brings an illusive Alicorn to these waters?" Grasping talons wrapped around my shoulders, squeezing them gently but with a determination.

"It was supposed to be for diplomatic relations, but I've become a little sidetracked as you can see."

"Yes, very sidetracked." She drew a claw gently down my spine as she spoke, giving me the shivers. "Last I heard, there weren't any male Alicorn, just three snobbish princess nobles."

"It's four princesses now, and in my opinion Celestia is the only snobbish one."

"Hmm, it seems I need more contacts, word of foreign events doesn't spread to secluded pirate ports very often."

"Wouldn't be a problem if every pirate were this friendly, Zandria." I spoke, relatively sure my deduction was right.

"Ah, yes that is the problem... A nation cannot become a nation if it only consists of pirates. I am slowly bringing civilization here once more but for now the fleet keeps our port safe from attack."

"So then, what is it you need from an Alicorn?" I questioned as she moved slowly down my back, hitting every spot of tension perfectly.

"The nestking of the gryphon tribes is amassing his own fleet, he plans to retake this port and wipe away pirate kind for good. While I am fine with the latter I would rather keep my position of power. What better way to do that than have you?"

"So I'm your shield?"

"For lack of a better word, yes. The Gryphons would not risk conflict with Equestria and the old realms, so as long as I have you I have control." Her words should have worried me, but her mere presence seemed intoxicating. I had trouble just keeping my mind clear whenever her smooth voice spoke.

"You know as an Alicorn I'll probably outlive you, right?"

"Gryphons are long lived creatures, I'll be around for a few centuries more."

"Any chance of me leaving in the next week? I've got some friends who won't live that long."

"Not likely, but maybe in a few years when my nation has reached stability they will be allowed to visit." Something in her voice urged me to help make all her wishes come true, despite what it would mean giving up in exchange.

"What if I talked with this nestking, you haven't personally wronged me yet. I could let him know of your desires, we could work out an arrangement."

"Ha, the gryphon kingdom has always been stubborn. They would not suffer a female queen invading on their territory, thus why I need you as leverage."

"Equestria is run by queens."

"And the gryphons suffer them at a distance. The only way they would fully respect Equestria is with a male on the throne. The only way they could be forced to accept me is if I was paired with you." Her talons lightly pricked at me as she squeezed down upon my flanks.

"I... I see." I coughed out; a little surprised, pulling further out of the trance her voice had me in.

"Oh, don't act like you didn't see this coming. Do you think I would have even bothered to purchase you if there weren't something else in it for me?"

"I see you still are a crafty pirate underneath all fancy airs you put on."

I could feel her move over me, brining her beak closer to my ear. "One can only change so much, and taking whatever I please is so much fun."

Having her so close felt right, but I fought against it. "And if I refuse to be your willing pawn?"

"I don't think you see the situation clearly, you owe me quite a debt... Think on this for a moment, you can either choose to be my slave and prisoner or to stand beside me." She pulled away, swiftly exiting the room.

I sighed and lay there a minute more, the lack of her presence making me feel empty. It was strange how Zandria had me hanging on her every word. It was subtle but there was some strange power emanating from her very being, and I doubted my ability to further withstand whatever it was.

~

Zandria:

"He is strong willed, that is for sure... Lesser stallions and Gryphons quake at my presence." Lionsblood paced the floor of her chambers.

/Our presence/

"Yes, yes..."

/Sigh*/

"What is it now?"

/ What I wouldn't give to be back in a changeling body... I feel so weak in this form. /

"You complain about this so often I could swear it was yesterday! It's been what, one thousand years since the hybrid Lilith 'broke' the rules binding you to only changeling forms? Frankly I don't even care who this Lilith is. You are stuck with me until I die, and until that time comes I will use whatever powers you have as my own."

/ The Seven deadly Sins were never meant to be playthings! /

"Anger is unbecoming of you Lust, now quiet down."

/ If I had but half of my old might my lovely... You would not be the one calling the shots. /

~

Kira Zephyr and Flash Sentry: Still in a crate...

"You bastard!" Kira hissed out, smacking the blissfully unaware Flash Sentry from his pleasured daze. "Oh, shit... I better not get pregnant from this."

"What happened... Did I?" Sentry looked down to where her back legs were pinned underneath him, his rapidly dwindling member still birdied inside of her. "Oh gods, why me?"

"Why me? Why me! If you weren't stuck in your little fantasy land this wouldn't have happened."

"Well if you hadn't decided getting all rapey was a good idea I wouldn't have needed to go to a happy place!"

"Oh Celestia, this IS my fault."

-

"So we gonna do something about the angrily whispering crate?"

"Does it look like my fucking job to open Zandria's goods? As soon as the cargo leaves this cart it's their problem."

~

Ike:

"Monsieur, if you are ready I would show you to ze quarters?" The fist Prancian pony I had seen upon arriving to the house spoke, having returned as I was swept up in thought.

"Sure..." I got up and followed, trying to silently take note of any possible escape routes if I needed them. If Zandria was truly serious about all of this I doubted I would ever be allowed to leave normally.

My apparent personal shadow, a forest green unicorn purposefully shut a window I was eying, giving a smirk. He tauntingly raised a key hanging on a light chain, the key to my magical freedom, swinging it invitingly.

Screw it... I had to at least try.

I bolted over to him and his grin became ever wider. As I was mere inches from diving atop of him a magical chain and collar formed around my neck. My hooves flew from under me as the chain pulled taut, halting my progress.

I stood back up sorely and stared him in the eyes as the chains dissipated into nothingness, his challenging smirk just asking me to try again. I growled lightly under my breath and walked back over to my guide, pretending like it hadn't happened. The forest green unicorn slipped the key over his head, wearing it as a token of victory.

Let him show off, if I ever managed to get that key he would be outclassed. Most unicorns knew only basic spells but if they applied themselves could learn a few more. The conjured chains were likely his best trick.

The fact that I was able to so easily acquire new spells rivaled the learning capacity of Twilight. For some reason I just understood the flow and ebb of magic better than most, surprising coming from a world where it had been unavailable. If I could get him to show off his little trick a few more times I might be able to figure it out the inner workings myself, but none of that would help with my magic blocked.

"If ze messing about is complete?" My guide questioned and continued walking, but not before giving both of us a stern glance.

~

K & S

"I think we've stopped moving for now. Check the lid, quietly."

"Alright." Sentry pushed on the wooden boards above him; they gave a light creak as the lid popped free. "Alright, I don't see anypony... No wait, they are coming back with more crates."

Sentry let the lid down gently to avoid being spotted, moments later hearing several thuds as the crates were set down.

"All right, we should get of here before they come back with another load."

Sentry pushed back up on the lid, receiving no response. He pushed a little harder, bracing his hooves. "I think they stacked something on top of us?"

"You're kidding me right? You have to be kidding... If I have to spend another minute in here I swear only one pony is coming out alive."

"Then help me push! We might be able to slide the other crate to the floor if we slant the lid."

"Ready? One, Two, Three!" The two pushed with all their might, and the front half of the lid slowly lifted up, the rough grain of the other crate beginning to slide away could be heard.

"Alright, one more push. Ready, go!" A tremendous noise echoed out as the other crate shattered against the ground, spilling out some of its contents.

Sentry nearly threw the lid aside, scrambling from the tight confines.

"Fresh air!" He panted out as he was finally able to take a gasp not infused with a mare's heat and the smell of sex.

"Oh thank Celestia... I'm never doing that again." Kira started to stretch out her limbs but stopped as she looked around. "Oh, hi. Don't mind us?"

Sentry took a glance around as well, his eyes setting upon several workers, pony and gryphon, standing with shocked expressions as they carried in the next batch of crates. "Fuck... Well there goes the surprise. Kira?"

"Time to kick some flank." Kira sent out a blast of wind at the nearest two, knocking the hooves out from from the pony tag teaming a larger crate with a gryphon. The gryphon frantically scrambled to prevent the crate from tipping upon her, failing miserably as Sentry shoved into the wooden surface while rushing another set of workers.

-

"Not your job, huh?" Two ponies further back set down their crate.

"How was I supposed to know they'd make us help move em?" The two scrambled away, not wanting any part in the shitfest.

-

Sentry bucked another pony against the wall, knocking them from the action before wheeling around and lashing out at another, scoring a direct blow to his temple.

Kira chased after the fleeing ponies, putting on a burst of speed with her magic.

Sentry finished off the tripped up pony and began to follow Kira. As he was about to leave he heard an angry screech as the gryphon below the crate threw it away, showing just how strong their kind were. She angrily glared at him as he turned.

"You don't have to get involved with this, we're just here for our friend." Sentry pulled his blade, focusing on the enraged gryphon.

"Lionsblood doesn't pay me to make nice." She flared her wings and dashed forward, swiping her talons at Sentry.

Sentry dove out of the way, wishing Kira were there to help. The gryphon continued her advance, forcing sentry to stop her talons with his cold steel. The Gryphon grasped the sharp metal with her terrifying claws, pulling it from his grasp and throwing it away with little effort.

"Please continue scurrying about, I like to see the hope drain from the eyes of my prey before they die."

Sentry dodged back again as she took another swipe, finding himself backed into a corner.

"Is the little rat trapped?" The gryphon taunted him, placing a single razor sharp talon on his chest.

"It's called royal guard, you fucking bitch!" Kira shouted, smashing a thick board into the gryphon's head. "And we look out for our own." Kira shoved the unconscious gryphon aside. "You ok?"

"Yeah, thanks."

"I ran back fast as I could, I thought for sure she was down when the crate landed on her..."

"Did you get the runners?"

Kira walked over to a shelf of wine, uncorking a bottle and taking a quick swig to wet her maw after the countless hours in the box. "Yeah, you should have seen them scramble... It looks like we're in some sort of cellar beneath the house, hopefully nopony heard the commotion."

"We have to do this quick, best to get out of here before any of them wake up." Sentry took the bottle and swished some around in his mouth before spitting it out. "By the way, you picked a shit year." Sentry tossed the nearly full bottle aside and it shattered, Kira glancing at it mournfully as it seeped into the floorboards.

Author's Note:

Thanks for reading!

I didn't get any writing done this week (at all) , thank goodness for reserve chapters... Yes I am holding out on you, but only to make it less likely that I have to skip a weekly posting due to having no content. (CH 6* isn't quite done yet so I'm not holding out on you too badly, just attempting to keep a buffer.)