The Sleepover Part 4

	Serenity moved to her bed and removed four pillows from it, sitting them on the floor near the other girls. "When you wake up, you no longer feel any of the effects of the Silly Cider... This time, when you wake, it will not be in the bedroom... You will find yourselves in a gladiatorial arena... And you will all be mighty gladiators, fighting for the favor of the beautiful and enchanting Empress, me... Your weapons will be the pillows I have placed on the floor... You may only use the pillows to attack your opponents... Each time you are hit with a pillow, it will become harder for you to think... If you are hit in the head, it will be twice as hard for you to think... If you become completely empty, you will fall back into trance and lose the match... Do you all understand?"
	"Yes..." the girls faithfully answered.
	Serenity took a seat on the edge of her bed, and crossed her legs. "Then, prepare to step into the arena... Five... Waves receding... Four... Strength returning... Three... Senses returning... Two... Thoughts returning... One... Almost awake..." Serenity clapped her hands. "Wide awake!"    At Serenity's command, the empty-eyed girls stood up from the floor, prepared for battle. "Kneel, my warriors," Serenity ordered in a regal voice. The girls obeyed, getting down on one knee before Empress Serenity. "Are you prepared to fight and lay down your minds for your Empress?"
	"Yes, Empress!" the warrior girls barked back, their voices full of purpose.
	"Very good, then! Grab your weapons, and await my signal." The girls rose from their knees and each grabbed a pillow from the pile on the floor. They stood facing each other in a square formation in front of Serenity. Each one clutched a pillow as if they were holding a deadly weapon. "The winner of this battle royale shall receive my favor, as well as time with me in my personal chambers. Now, begin!"
	With the signal given, the gladiator's rushed towards each other, swinging their weapons at one another. In the first few seconds of the match, the athletic Eclipse had already taken an early lead, scoring direct hits to the heads of both Mallow and Timpani. Their faces showed clear signs of strain as they attempted to focus on the fight. Snow mostly held back, waiting for opportune moments to strike. Eclipse skillfully avoided incoming attacks, electing to take less damaging blows to the body, as long as they missed her head. Without having to speak, the girls' warrior instincts told them they'd need to work together to beat Eclipse, should anyone else have any chance of following the Empress to her chambers. The three girls focused their efforts on the athletic elf.
	Eclipse refused to go down easily. Even with the strength of three opponents unified against her, she stood her ground. She continued to skillfully avoid shots to her head, while retaliating with amazing efficiency. She soon caught the already-weakened Mallow off guard, and with several quick blows to the head, Mallow fell to the ground in a mindless trance. However, the massive number of blows Eclipse had taken to her body began to take their toll. It was clear from the expression on Eclipse's face that she could not stay standing much longer. Snow saw an opportunity through her clouded mind. While Eclipse was dazed, she took the opportunity to try and bring down Timpani. But Timpani was more skilled than Snow took her for. The studious girl's strategy was wise, but her form was flawed. Timpani evaded the brunt of Snow's assault and retaliated. Before she could strike the finishing blow, Eclipse lumbered forward to do it for her. Snow collapsed, her mind emptied.
	Only two elves remained standing, but it was clear from Eclipse's strained expression and whimpers of mindlessness that she was on her last leg. Timpani charged, and with minimal resistance, scored a direct hit on Eclipse's head. The fit elf fell to her knees, mouth agape, as no more thoughts remained in her mind. Timpani gently pushed the girl over, laying her on her side. Serenity applauded from her seat on the bed. "Well done, warrior," Serenity praised.
	Timpani knelt before her Empress. "Thank you, my queen," she dutifully replied.
	"As reward for your victory, you have my favor." Serenity slid towards the center of her bed. "And you may join me in my chambers," She said seductively, posing for her victor. Timpani dropped her pillow and slowly approached her Empress. Her mind filled with desire for her. She looked like a living goddess. She crawled atop the bed, moving on all fours to the beckoning beauty. As she reached her, the Empress gently caressed her cheek. "What is it you want, my champion?"
	Timpani's face blushed and her expression softened. Her face clearly displayed her longing for the Empress. "I want to be yours, my queen," The crimson-haired gladiator lustfully answered.
	Serenity leaned in closer to Timpani's face. "I will grant you your wish," she whispered. Serenity and Timpani closed their eyes as Serenity guided Timpani's lips towards her's.
	On the nightstand by the bed, the intercom chimed. The voice on the other end was Miss Millflower. "Momma says form a single file line and come get your cookies, girls," the oblivious mom sang. Feelings of bliss and an overwhelming need to obey filled the minds of all the girls in the room. Serenity and Timpani ceased their kiss before it began. Mallow, Snow, and Eclipse stood up, pleasant smiles stretched across their faces. In the same order, they left the room with Timpani and Serenity following behind. Guided only by Miss Millflower's command they descended the stairs, their minds floating in a serene fog of submissiveness. Soon, they stood in the kitchen, still smiling in a perfect single line before Miss Millflower.
	"Good girls~" Miss Millflower praised in a lilting voice. "Now, answer Momma truthfully. Are you all having fun?"
	"Yes, Momma," the choir of elves happily replied.
	"Oh, I'm so glad! Now, one-by-one come get a plate of cookies. Then give Momma a kiss on the cheek and and say 'thank you' before walking back to your room. Once you all are back in the room, you will awaken from your trance. Understand, girls?"
	"Yes, Momma," the compliant girls answered.
	"And one more thing, the next time you all go under, you will go deeper than you ever thought possible. Now then, you may come and get your cookies now."
	Mallow obediently walked to Miss Millflower and received a small plate of cookies from her. Miss Millflower bent down to allow the smiling girl to give her a light peck on the cheek. "Thank you, Momma," the usually-shy elf chirped, before turning around and walking back to the stairs. One after the other, the other girls followed Mallow's lead, each getting a plate of cookies from Miss Millflower, kissing her on the cheek, thanking her, and returning towards the bedroom.
	"Such nice girls," Miss Millflower remarked as she watched them walk in mesmerized harmony back to their room.