Chapter 6: Long Live the Queen

EYE OF MAGIA SULFUR

SEIZED BY MAGIA BAISER

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FOOT OF MAGIA AZURE

SEIZED BY MAGIA BAISER

Utena stared at the pair of cases that now sat alongside all the others. Just two instances of the same act, repeated dozens of times.

Except... it wasn't the same, was it? None of the others seemed to share her love for magical girls. They hurt them to defeat them, while she... she'd been forced into this, but also, she believed in them. No matter what she did to Tres Magia, it had to make them even more amazing. Because that was who they were.

"See, Baiser?" Loco Musica remarked. "I knew you could do it! You're still no match for me, of course, but you'll be on par with Leber before you know it!"

Leberblume laughed. "So you're as delusional as ever, huh? Baiser, just ignore her."

By now, Utena - no, Magia Baiser right now - was used to the pair's blustering. Even so, it was hard not to wonder. Leberblume had proved fearsome in that first battle, and while Baiser still hadn't seen Loco Musica fight firsthand, her explosive songs sounded terrifying. Could she find a way to measure up to them? And if she did... what would happen from there?

"So, um, if that's everything... Can I go home now?"

"No way!" Loco insisted. "We've barely hung out at all!"

Baiser swallowed. She wasn't much for hanging out with people, especially this pair. At least it wasn't Leber trying to welcome her, although it was hard to call Loco's singing any better.

"Sorry, but you'll have to postpone that," purred Venalita. "I've just received word that our leader is on her way."

Loco straightened up, looking as close to serious as she seemed able. "L-Lord Enorme wants to see us? Did she say why?"

Venalita's eyes fell on Magia Baiser. "She wants to meet our new member," Venalita clarified. "Of course, the presence of you and Leberblume is expected as well."

"Of course." Leber retained her usual hunched pose as she turned. "You remember what I said, right? Be on your best behavior. You do not want to see her angry."

Baiser nodded. "Y-Yeah."

She did her best to hide her nervousness. Anxiety was for Hiiragi Utena. Any time she wore the meager clothes of Magia Baiser was no time for that.

"Well, if you're all ready..." Venalita motioned to the door. "Let's head for the great hall."

Continued time in Nacht Base didn't make its layout any more comprehensible. Rooms were arranged haphazardly with no apparent thought to function, and many of the less-polished ones appeared built for walking on the walls or ceiling. It was little surprise that the "great hall" was simply a large, empty room.

The four of them were the first to arrive. Before long, two figures joined them.

It was easy to tell which was Lord Enorme. She stood far taller than anyone else in the room, and wore what looked like military attire on top of a kimono. A line of four stars ran down the middle of her forehead, all in Enormita's usual four-pointed shape. She looked several years older than the rest of them - an actual adult.

Her companion followed to her right. Her green military-style jacket matched Lord Enorme's style, but the fully visible panties below it did not. Nor did her excited expression.

The trophy room had credited one other member of Enormita: Leoparde. She hadn't brought in many trophies, but seeing her like this, it didn't look like the reason was a lack of victories.

Baiser wondered if she should kneel, but Loco and Leber were still standing. She followed Loco's lead in straightening up as much as she could.

Lord Enorme's voice boomed out, every word packed with gravity. "So you are Magia Baiser."

Baiser nodded. "Y... Yes."

"Magia Baiser is our newest addition," Venalita announced. "She's scored two victories in her first week, and I have high hopes for her continued achievement."

"High hopes?" Lord Enorme repeated. "That is at odds with the footage you gathered."

Footage? Had Venalita continued recording her? Baiser swallowed, chill spreading across her skin. "I-I beg your pardon?"

Lord Enorme walked closer, her shadow looming across Magia Baiser. "In your first fight with the magical girls, you fought until they gained the upper hand. But in your second, you left while you had the advantage. Why?"

Did she know what she had said to Magia Azure? There was nothing she could say to talk her way out of that. She had to hope that Venalita had been too far away to catch it.

"I... wanted to be cautious," Baiser replied. "I knew I didn't have Leberblume to rescue me, so I didn't want to risk fighting all three at once. I left when I noticed them closing in, but I think I jumped the gun a bit... I-I apologize for that."

"Cowardice has no place in this organization." Lord Enorme's glare intensified. "You do understand your role, do you not? You are to weaken the magical girls until they can be safely disposed of, so they will not stand in the way of our conquest."

Baiser's eyes widened. "Wh-what?"

"Did Venalita explain nothing to you?" Lord Enorme thundered. "I hope that is not because you would object to our goals. Would you?"

If she spoke her mind, she was dead or worse. "N-No, of course not."

Lord Enorme looked unconvinced. "Hmph. But that is not my only concern with your conduct. Why did you go for her foot at all? You could have severed an entire leg, or perhaps an arm."

"I, um... didn't think of that," Baiser lied.

Behind Lord Enorme, Leoparde tossed a grenade from one hand to the other. "You're a real mess, huh? Magia Baiser. Sounds like you can't do anything right!"

"That name only adds to my concerns," Lord Enorme growled. "Venalita had to drag you into your first fight, and in your second, you took a name in the style of our enemies. Perhaps your hesitancy to further harm Magia Azure was due to your sympathies lying elsewhere."

"N-Not at all!" Baiser protested. "I'll show you next time, I swear!"

Lord Enorme tilted her head. "For your sake - and your mother's - I hope you will. In the meantime... I will make this a lesson you will not forget."

The right side of Baiser's face exploded with pain as Lord Enorme's fist collided with it. She stumbled back, raising a hand to her nose, and her fingers dripped red with blood.

Lord Enorme advanced, a whip in her right hand. It lashed forward, colliding with Baiser's nearly-bare breasts, and she screamed.

"FACE ME!" Lord Enorme bellowed. "I will tolerate no more of your cowardice!"

Baiser did her best to force her trembling body into place. Straight back, eyes forward, arms at her sides. Whatever Lord Enorme did to her, it would heal. Right?

The next punch slammed into her gut. Baiser coughed out the blood filling her throat, then straightened once more, and Lord Enorme continued. Whip, punch. Whip, punch.

Baiser lost count of how many times she'd been struck. Her vision blurred - standing was becoming increasingly difficult. She swayed, then began to fall.

A hand seized her, holding her upright. A hand around her neck.

The other hand joined it, and Lord Enorme lifted her off the ground, eyes level with her own. Baiser gasped for breath.

"You understand now, don't you? You won't disappoint me again."

Baiser tried to speak, but couldn't muster the air to form words. Her transformation dropped, leaving her as just... Utena.

Just Utena, held like this, in her normal body. Which meant... oh no.

"Was that supposed to be an answer? Speak up."

"My lord," Venalita remarked, "I'm not sure that's physically possible right now."

"Ugh." Lord Enorme released Utena, and she crumpled to the ground. "Then give your answer from the floor. Have you learned your-"

Lord Enorme's eyes widened. She was staring down at Utena, down at... where her skirt had lifted, revealing the bulge of an erection.

"Remove your clothes," Lord Enorme commanded. "NOW."

Utena struggled to force her body to cooperate. Still on the floor, she peeled away clothes one by one, praying the arousal would fade. But with every pang of shame came another throb to hold it steady. As she finally removed her panties, she put a hand in their place, in hopes of concealing what lay beneath.

"Hands at your sides."

Utena flattened herself against the ground. There was nothing she could do now.

"So it's true. You've been enjoying this."

"I-I..." Utena coughed. "I'm not... it's not like that! It just... happens sometimes, it doesn't mean..."

"Ah, of course." The rage faded from Lord Enorme's face, leaving her looking almost calm. "It's not you that's responsible for this unsightly display, merely your body betraying you."

"A-Ah, yes, that's..."

"Very well." Lord Enorme's eyes met Utena's. "Then I shall remove the problem."

"N-NO!" Utena's blood froze. "I-I-I, I misspoke! I w-wasn't controlled enough, but I can do better! I-It won't happen again!"

"You're right. It won't." Lord Enorme lowered herself to the floor, her knees pinning Utena's thighs in place. "Leberblume. Give me a blade."

Leberblume walked up to the two of them. She shot Utena an apologetic look, then placed a star-shaped dagger in Lord Enorme's hand. Without a word, she turned away.

Lord Enorme took hold of Utena's shaft, and set the dagger against its base.

"I-I promise, you don't need to do this!" Utena pleaded. "I g-get your point!"

"No. I don't think you do."

It took just one swift motion. Utena's groin exploded into pain, and the flesh in Lord Enorme's hand lifted from her body. The blood that had engorged it dripped back down onto her.

How much blood was she losing? How much could her magic help when she wasn't transformed?

She swore she could still feel the missing piece of her body. It should have been there but it wasn't, just like all the pieces of the magical girls that... oh no.

Another fluid erupted from her, tinted pink with blood. Lord Enorme jerked back in horror as some splashed onto her hand. Utena's heart raced, pumping more blood out of her crotch as the orgasm rolled through her.

Lord Enorme threw Utena's penis aside, stood, and delivered a kick to her ribs. Utena groaned, and her tormentor unleashed another kick.

"Lord Enorme?" Venalita asked. "Is it your intention to overpower Magia Baiser's healing and kill her?"

"I am not in the habit of wasting assets," Lord Enorme conceded. She wiped the semen from her hand, then surveyed the room. "Leberblume, patch her up. Loco Musica - embalm that thing, and put it on display in my office. And Magia Baiser..."

She leaned in close. Utena whimpered.

"I trust that you now understand your expectations. Disappoint me again, and your next punishment will be worse. Do not make me take anything more from you."

Utena nodded. Lord Enorme withdrew. Loco Musica picked up the discarded phallus. Leberblume was already out of sight.

"Wow, you really shit the bed here!" Leoparde jeered. "Better shape up, or get chopped up!"

Without another word, Lord Enorme walked away, Leoparde at her heels. Leberblume returned, her pockets full of supplies, and set about tending to the multitude of injuries.

"That was really something, huh?" Venalita remarked. "I thought she'd like the video. My bad!"

Leberblume remained silent. But unlike Venalita, she actually looked concerned.

Once she was sufficiently bandaged and cleaned up, Utena pulled her clothes back on, and Leber helped her to stand. Most of the damage was healing, but... her panties sat differently now. The wound still stung, and even aside from that...

Because she'd screwed up, she'd lost part of her body. Just like what had happened to the magical girls.

She couldn't screw up again. And that meant...

It meant she couldn't hold back. At any time, Lord Enorme could be watching, and she'd demand hurting them as much as possible.

Lord Enorme. She was the problem, wasn't she? If something happened to her...

Something burned within her, scouring away the earlier chills. It pulled on her, just like when she'd unwittingly transformed, but right now, she was too drained for the transformation to happen.

It erupted as a mad laugh. The voice of Magia Baiser from the body of Hiiragi Utena.

Leber gave her an odd look. "Baiser? You, uh... okay?"

"So Lord Enorme wants to see how much more I can do?" Magia Baiser asked. "I'll just have to demonstrate it."

"Excellent," Venalita replied. "I can't wait!"