The next morning found Sonata slithering through the halls of the mansion, in search of their Lepidopteran host. She had no idea what Nillyna's current whereabouts were, but was steadily using her keen sense of smell to try and ascertain her location. Normally she'd rely on Grayscale for such a task, for his sense of smell was exponentially sharp; even by Snerret standards, but Sonata had opted to let him sleep. Not only was it relatively earlier than both of them usually woke up (at least supposedly, comparing the cycles of Aquasa and Terra together may not be an exact science) but last night had been really exerting for both of them. The birth control medication they'd both taken before being inadvertently whisked here was very close to wearing off, and once it did Sonata and Grayscale would be unable to indulge in intimacy without running the risk of Sonata becoming pregnant, so they had decided to be as wild and as ravenous in bed as possible while they still could.
 
 
And last night was exceptionally steamy. Not only was there a lot of fucking in all the traditional senses, but there was a lot of consensual ingesting as well. Sonata would swallow Grayscale head-first while giving him both a handjob and a blowjob on his double members simultaneously, and then he would eat her headfirst, fondling her ass with both hands once he reached her generous hips while simultaneously stimulating and penetrating her pussy with his dexterous tongue. Not to mention what went on when either of them made it into the stomach of the other. Needless to say, their actions last night had left them exhausted and drained and Gray was still recuperating.
 
 
Sonata would have stayed in bed as well, but she had a self appointed task which she needed to attend.
 
 
The previous night, before Sonata and Grayscale screwed each other silly, they had had a casual conversation in the Downpour Chamber with Lily and Nillyna, which had become a common occurrence as of late, sharing details about each other's lives. It was here that they learned that Lily had heartlessly devoured Nillyna during their first initial meeting, and not in the sense Sonata and Grayscale indulged in. Lily didn't intend to regurgitate Nillyna when she ate her then, intending to actually digest her. And since rejuvenation clinics don't exist here Nillyna would have been a dead permanent, had circumstances been different. But in spite of this, Nillyna and Lily had somehow formed a foundation with each other from where their romantic relationship could begin and now we're an exceedingly loving, doting couple that only had each other's best interest at heart. But Sonata had noticed subtle signs in Nillyna's demeanor and posture when she described the experience of being devoured alive by Lily. Concerning signs that Sonata was rather familiar with, and were the initial inspiration for her current actions.
 
 
She had hoped to catch NIllyna still in bed with Lily so she may discuss this matter with both of them, but Sonata apparently wasn't the only one who had risen early this morning. Nillyna’s bedroom (at least the room Sonata surmised was her bedroom, for it was where her scent lingered more heavily than the rest of her house) was vacant. Sonata had also found Lily's enchanted choker sitting upon a nightstand there, which could only mean she was reunited with her plant-body outside, most likely lying in wait for her breakfast.
 
 
So what was Nillyna up to at the moment?
 
 
Eventually, after further searching, Sonata picked up Nillyna's trail again and finally found her in a workroom of some kind, illuminated by another of those glowing crystal chandeliers. Hanging off the walls and scattered across the workbenches were a multitude of various tools, some of which were familiar to Sonata, such as hammers and saws, though the purpose of most of them were a mystery to her, looking more like mutated can openers or brain teaser puzzles than any sort of tool. The entire rear wall of the room consisted of a blackboard covered from top to bottom with geometric shapes, intricate glyphs, and complex equations, all encircling a diagram of some kind of machine, a physical version of which sat on a workbench in the center of the room.
 
 
The strange object was roughly three feet tall, largely resembling a big bronze lava lamp, or a cocktail shaker. The broad, flared base was lined with thin copper tubes that snaked around and up along the sides, connected to a ring beneath the main body lined with small round cavities of varying sizes and shapes. A similar ring lined the lid-like section on the top, and between these rings around the central body were four round, shallow indentations the size of ostrich eggs, inside of which were etched more glyphs like computer circuits.
 
 
Nillyna, meanwhile, was seated in an elegant mauve armchair just to the left of the strange device (apparently she took her creature comforts everywhere, even her work room), her eyes closed; her posture stiff, her wings currently morphed into a skin tight jumpsuit. It must be her preferred outfit whenever she is working on something. In her lower arms she held her talisman cane, standing vertical between her legs, while her upper arms were raised in a meditative pose, her fingers flexing as in between them floated a luminous blue bubble of magic. Hovering within the bubble was an assortment of gemstones of all different sizes and shapes that she had purchased in Azhore, all weaving and orbiting around one another in intricate loops and circles, revolving around a fist-sized white diamond, like a miniature crystalline solar system.
 
 
Sonata quietly observed this feat of sorcery from the doorway, not wanting to bother Nillyna during what looked like a delicate operation. She had no idea what Nillyna was doing exactly, but watching her work her magic was always a delight. Though as she continued watching, Sonata noticed subtle changes in the orbiting gemstones. Some became more transparent, others shifted in shape or color, or even began to glow. Perhaps she was transforming them into other kinds of gems? Nillyna suddenly opened her eyes, and looked at the object on the table before her. The floating magic bubble silently popped as the miniature orrery of gemstones flew apart in all directions, before curving in midair towards the mystery device. The stones slowed down as they all began to orbit the artifact, each gem clicking itself into place within the various divots and cavities it held before: emeralds big as thumbs encircled the base, with ball bearing-sized rubies in between. Sapphires the size of eyeglass lenses also fastened themselves into the divots around the upper ring along with tiny topaz orbs. Finally, the massive diamond, having shifted from being clear to being such a deep and rich purple it was nearly black, took its place right on the very top. Though it made no sound or gave off any light, Sonata could somehow feel a subtle aura of incredible power now emanating from the artifact, like the waving air around a mirage.
 
 
Nillyna finally let out what sounded like a well-earned sigh of relief as she sank back in her comfy chair, setting her cane off to the side. It was only then her eyes opened once more to look over at Sonata and noticed her presence. “Oh, good morning Sonata. What are you doing here?”
 
 
“I could ask you the same question,” Sonata replied, leaning against the doorway with her arms crossed. “So what was with the orbital crystal show?”
 
 
Nillyna gave a slight smile as she looked at the device once more. “Just putting some final touches on the Arcane Capacitor.”
 
 
“Oh!” Exclaimed Sonata, pushing off the doorframe and slithering slightly closer to get a better look at the device on the table. “So this is the Arcane Capacitor?”
 
 
“Yes,” confirmed Nillyna with a nod, pointing towards the still-empty bigger divots in the sides of the device. “And it's almost complete. The only missing element is the Seismospheres now.”
 
 
Sonata leaned a bit closer to admire the Arcane Capacitor. It was an impressive artifact, though Sonata couldn’t help but feel a mild sense of unease at the sight of it. Not only was this object highly illegal by Aquasa standards but from what Sonata remembered about Nillyna's description of Seismospheres, they were highly volatile objects, a single one capable of producing an explosion of massive scale if handled improperly; and this thing requires four of them to function.
 
 
“I know what you are thinking, Sonata,” said Nillyna in a reassuring voice. “But don’t fret. Rest assured I am more than skilled enough to keep the Seismospheres in check once we obtain them,” Nillyna continued, folding her legs in front of her. “And we'll be that much closer to obtaining Seismospheres when I do.”
 
 
“Uh…yeah…” said Sonata, only slightly reassured.
 
 
For the next few moments she just stared at the unfinished Arcane Capacitor, a mixture of emotions welling inside her. Unease at the numerous massive explosive devices this thing needs to function mixed with the hope that it can open them a path home. Sonata also needed to remind herself not to get too excited about the latter fact. After all, even if the Arcane Capacitor were to be successfully completed, it would still need to charge up on a tremendous amount of the mystical blue sunlight of Aquasa's sun before it had enough juice to open a door that would get her and Gray home; a process which could take years. And several things could happen in that amount of time, both good and bad.
 
 
It was all daunting, no matter which way she looked at it.
 
 
Sonata shook her head to clear her mind of these thoughts. “Nillyna,” she suddenly spoke up, looking up from the Arcane Capacitor to stare at Nillyna, gently looking in her eyes. “I really appreciate the work you're putting in on my and Gray's behalf. Really, I couldn't be more grateful. But I didn't come here to talk about the capacitor.”
 
 
For a second Nillyna looked slightly puzzled, her antennae flicking upwards. “Oh?” she inquired, picking up and waving her talisman cane, a rather sizable velvet pillow materializing on the floor across from her, indicating Sonata to get comfortable while they talk.
 
 
Nodding in appreciation, Sonata slithering over to the pillow and comfortably coiling herself up upon it, though silently wishing it didn't resemble a dog bed so much. “Yes… you see, Nillyna, when we were confining in each other last night, I couldn’t help but notice something… concerning about you.”
 
 
“What do you mean?”
 
 
Sonata folded her hands in her lap as she gave her a sympathetic smile. “Specifically, when you were telling us about how Lily ate you. It seems like it left quite a mark on you.”
 
 
Nillyna's confusion morphed into apprehension, the fluff of her neck-fur briefly rising like a cat’s hackles. “Well, yes, it was quite literally a life-or-death situation,” she said defiantly, looking away with a complacent expression. “But I’m past all that now. Why, I even allow Lily to ea- um… hold me in her mouth during more intimate times.”
 
 
“That’s actually what I was referring to,” Sonata replied. “You told us about that spell that kept her from swallowing you, but even then I could tell that the thought of, well, being eaten is still a-”
 
 
“Well of course it is!” Nillyna snapped at Sonata venomously. “Who isn’t scared of being eaten alive? It’s the most basic instinct there is! Just because you two get your jollies off of being swallowed whole and alive, being trapped in a stomach to be… digested…” Her voice trailed off, becoming breathy and hesitant as she hugged herself with both sets of arms. “Reduced to being… food…” Nillyna looked back at Sonata in embarrassment, her cheeks flushed. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have-”
 
 
“It’s alright, I understand.” Sonata said softly, reached forward to gently put a paw on Nillyna’s shoulder. “You’re conflicted. You’re not just scared of being devoured… you’re scared of the thought that it might excite you. Or even arouse you.”
 
 
Nillyna glanced down at Sonata’s paw, then looked back at her, lip trembling nervously. “No… there is no “might” about it. It does arouse me, very much so, ever since we signed that contract together. I’ve never been fully s-swallowed since our first encounter, but it’s been in the back of my mind whenever I’m alone with my thoughts.” She shivered momentarily as some of her darker thoughts briefly surfaced, thoughts of hot, slimy throats, gnashing teeth, and slippery tongues. “Goodness, I never thought I’d be saying any of this out loud.”
 
 
“Believe me, I’ve heard it plenty of times before,” Sonata said, leaning a bit closer. “Even before I started my vore streams, I’ve had people come to me asking if I could swallow them, just to see what it’s like. Plenty of them were more embarrassed than you were, and others wanted to work through fears and trauma they had of being eaten in the past.” Her paw slid down to gently grasp one of Nillyna’s dainty white hands. “Some want to take it slow, having me swallow them part of the way down and going a little farther each time, but in my experience, it’s best to just go for it all at once.”
 
 
Nillyna gently squeezed Sonata’s paw, gulping softly. “So what… exactly are you suggesting I do?”
 
 
Sonata grinned wickedly, before pulling Nillyna closer and placing her other paw on Nillyna’s cheek, making the moth girl gasp but not flinch. Leaning in as if they were about to kiss, Sonata whispered in a low hiss:
 
 
“Let me eat you.”
 
 
Those words made Nillyna’s heart skip a beat, not out of fear, but of confusion. “Come again?”
 
 
“The only sure way to get past your fear is to experience the full package: mouth, tongue, throat, and stomach,” Sonata clarified, a slight bit of excitement in her voice. How could she help it? Nillyna may be unlike anything she'd ever seen before but she still had an alluring feminine physique and Sonata would be lying if she said the idea of eating her didn't arouse her herself. “And since your bargain with your lover prevents her from swallowing you completely, I am willing to volunteer my own services.”
 
 
Nillyna had a brief flashback to the “video” Sonata had shown her the night they met, where she devoured her friend Sepia. That alone was proof enough that Sonata was more than capable of going through with her offer of ingesting her. But it was also a reason for Nillyna to finally become slightly nervous.
 
 
After all, there was something featured in that video that didn't exist here on Aquasa.
 
 
“Are…are you out of your mind?” Nillyna inquired uneasily, subconsciously tightening her grip on her talisman cane, as if instinctively afraid Sonata might eat her right then and there.
 
 
“I'm being one hundred percent serious, Nilly,” said Sonata in a reassuring voice.
 
 
“That may work for people in your world, wear being devoured is… optional,” Nillyna said, a bit of doubt entering her expression. “But here it's more permanent. After all, we don't have those miraculous machines that can bring people back.”
 
 
Sonata tilted her head in confusion. The Rejuvenation pods? Why would those have to be fractured in? But then she remembered that Nillyna knew practically nothing about Snerret physiology.
 
 
“Oh, you mean the Rejuvenation pods?” said Sonata. “Oh, you don't even need to worry about that at all!”
 
 
“What do you mean?” Nillyna asked, confusion appearing on her face once more. “If you think my magic can restore me from being digested, I'm not-”
 
 
“Oh no, you don't have to worry about digestion either! As a Snerret, I can swallow others whole, keep them inside me indefinitely, and then regurgitate them, whole and unharmed,” Sonata explained.
 
 
Nillyna blinked in surprise, her antenna furling and unfurling. “Truly? Are you able to somehow suppress your digestive system?”
 
 
Sonata nodded. “Well, sort of- we Snerrets actually have two stomachs. The first one is for simple storage while the second one actually digests food. It’s a bit of a snug fit, I’ll admit, but it's warm and comfy, and you’ll have plenty of air and room to move around.” She gave Nillyna’s hand another reassuring squeeze. “And of course, I’ll be able to hear you while you’re inside, so whenever you want to come out, you just say the word. I promise.”
 
 
Nillyna loosened her grip on her staff, the tension in her body slowly softening. She had to admit, if digestion was actually optional when it came to a Snerret's consumption method, it was a tempting offer. After all, the only reason Nillyna hadn't requested Lily legitimately swallow her again was due to the fact that Lily's consumption method was pretty straightforward. Swallow and digest. And as much as the idea of being eaten thrilled her no Nillyna wasn't in any hurry to end her own existence. But Sonata could apparently swallow her without harm.
 
 
However, there was still one factor that was holding Nillyna back from outright agreeing with what Sonata was instigating.
 
 
“I appreciate what you are trying to do, Sonata, really, but I'm afraid I have to decline,” she said, a small hint of regret in voice, her antenna drooping sadly.
 
 
Sonata herself was slightly taken aback by the swift, but gentle rejection. After all, it wasn't often that a person struggling with their vorarephilia tendencies turned down an offer of a safe experience.
 
 
“Why?” Sonata inquired with confusion in her tone. “If it's an issue of trust you ought to know by now I would never hurt you Nilly. Any more than I would hurt Gray.”
 
 
“It's not your sincerity I doubt, Sonata. In fact, doubt has nothing to do with it,” said Nillyna. “It's Lily.”
 
 
Sonata tilted her head in confusion. “What about her?”
 
 
“If I accept your proposal, I might as well have cheated on her,” Nillyna clarified.
 
 
Sonata's confusion only grew, “How so?”
 
 
Nillyna's expression became somewhat irritated at Sonata's lack of understanding. “She is my lover. And this act of “vore” you propose is, well, more intimate than simply consuming a meal. If I were to do with you what you did with that friend of yours in that video, I may as well have been unfaithful to her.”
 
 
It was here Sonata finally understood what Nillyna was getting at. Honestly, she should have realized it sooner, what with how close Nillyna and Lily appeared to be. Though Sonata's experience with such things left much to be desired. Now that she thought about it, who did she know that was in a serious relationship? Certainly not herself, Gray, or Sepia, their relationships were practically for primal desires and reasons. Not that any of them had anything against that type of relationship, they just prefer to live freely.
 
 
“Well, I could swallow you without the extra touchy parts,” Sonata offered.
 
 
Nillyna, smiling slightly at Sonata's insistence, shook her head. “I doubt that would be enough. What I am currently dealing with is an unsatisfied fetish, and I don't think merely being swallowed will be enough. In fact, it might just make my conflict worse, given that I am also mortally terrified of being eaten as much as I am aroused by it. Like you said, it’s best to go all at once.”
 
 
Sonata had to admit, that made sense. Fetishes need certain stimulus to be satisfied, even foot fetishes require contact with a sexual organ. Besides, it would be just as unfulfilling to her as it would be to Nillyna if that was the case. She couldn't remember the last time she ate someone and didn't explore with her tongue; at least when casual eating for the sole reason of satisfying genuine hunger. Still, Sonata wasn't ready to give up on her proposition just yet. If Nillyna was reluctant because of her relationship with Lily that could be easily remedied.
 
 
“Well, then, why don’t we simply ask Lily to join us?” she asked unashamedly.
 
 
Nillyna's expression shifted to one of overwhelming shock, her antenna becoming as stiff and erect as fence posts. “Uh, I beg your pardon?”
 
 
“If you’re worried about Lily’s feelings on the matter, we could always ask her, and if she’s fine with it we could even include her in the act.” said Sonata. “After all, it’s hardly cheating if everyone involved is willing, right? Threesomes aren’t illegal on this world, are they?”
 
 
Nillyna, for the first time in her life, stuttered in confusion. Not only at the unexpected suggestion, but because of the image it instilled in her mind. Sonata…eating her, Lily…well, she was entirely certain what Lily would be doing in such a situation, but the mere thought of her just being there caused something to stir in her chest. Was it…arousal, maybe?
 
 
 “Uh, well, no…” Nillyna began.
 
 
“Then what's wrong with what I propose?” Sonata inquired, her sly expression never faltering. “You'll be there, so will Lily. Plus, it will be a good opportunity to spice up your relationship.”
 
 
Taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly, the demure moth woman regained her composure, sitting upright with her cane by her side, puffing out her chest with a stoic expression as if she was standing at attention in a military ceremony. “Very well. Let’s do it.”
 
 
Sonata’s ears flattened in surprise. “Really? Wow, I didn’t think you’d accept my offer so quickly.”
 
 
“I never let anything hold me back,” Nillyna boasted, setting her cane aside and standing up before the snerret with a sudden burst of confidence. “Least of all my own fears. And if conquering this fear will bring me closer to Lily… then so be it! Sonata… I shall let you eat me!”
 
 
“Awesome!” Sonata said excitedly. “Although, your wings-”
 
 
“Ah, yes, of course!” Nillyna looked down, her wings still currently morphed into a skin tight jumpsuit wrapped around her body.
 
 
It was very form fitting, but no substitute for nakedness, which would be crucial for the circumstances to come. It would need to be shapeshifted to something that wouldn’t get in the way during the trip down Sonata’s gullet. Once the transformation was finished, Nillyna’s jumpsuit vanished, to be replaced with what looked like several thin bands of white gold winding around her arms and legs like creeping vines. Other than that she was utterly nude, save for a thin, purely decorative belt of dangling gold bangles loosely draped over her shapely hips. In stark contrast to the ornate jewelry, her wrists, neck and ankles were clapped in iron shackles, each with a single iron ring hanging from them.
 
 
“What do you think? Appropriate, is it not?” Nillyna said, shaking her hips a few times to make her bangles jangle. “It’s the same outfit that Varlossa, Princess of the Shrouded Moon wore when she was going to be sacrificed to the Star-Eating Serpent in the Hungerblade series! Of course in my case, there won’t be any Zantar the Dragon to rescue me, will there?” She laughed with an almost giddy expression. Sonata laughed with her, delighted to not only share a book series they had both read (off her phone, of course) but also to see Nillyna unknowingly embrace both vore AND the thrill of cosplay! Sonata briefly wondered if Aquasa had any equivalent to conventions, but then got back to the task at hand.
 
 
“What say we go find Lily?” said Sonata with a clap of her hands as she slithered off the pillow, eyeing Nillyna's form up and down, gazing at her bare chest and the dominating mounds situated there, and the delectable valley between her thighs, Nillyna's white, demure vulva in full view. She had to admit, as pussies go, Sonata found Nillyna's to be particularly eye-catching and she was quickly becoming eager to experience how it would feel under her tongue.
 
 
Now she was really grateful that Nillyna had pointed out how drab it would have been for her to just casually swallow her without any stimulation whatsoever.
 
 
“I agree,” said Nillyna, walking past Sonata towards the entrance to the room. “Though, now that I think about it, I hope she doesn't have any objections.”
 
 
“Oh, I don't think she will. After all, from what you've told me, she has liked vorarephilia for way longer than you, even if she wasn't fully aware at the time,” said Sonata, slithering behind Nillyna, letting her take the lead, moreso so she could observe her swaying himself and glutes as the flexed and bulged under her abdomen as she walked.
 
 
Nillyna either wasn't aware of the ogling, or simply didn't mind it, or she could be enjoying the attention, for the stride in her hips seemed to extrude a sense of enticement that one would be hard pressed to think was unintentional.
 
 
—
 
 
Lily had expected to have a casual morning, what with the usual wake up in bed next to Lily, take off her choker to realign with her plant-body, catch herself some wild game for breakfast, then wait for Nillyna to bring her her choker so she could assume her more humanoid form and go inside and join her for some civilized breakfast. The routine had only gone on for as long as Lily had obtained the ability to switch between being rooted in the ground and having legs, but it felt so natural to her already. But this morning she was in for an unexpected break in the schedule.
 
 
Nillyna had brought her her choker, but her wings were morphed into an outfit that even she, with her lack of experience with civilized behavior, was anything but appropriate unless you were trying to entice someone. At first Lily had thought Nillyna had wanted them to go at it just before breakfast, which she wouldn't have objected to, but rather than ask to be drawn into Lily's sanctuary, which Lily expected, since Nillyna had dressed herself up before coming out to meet her, rather than wait till they were back in the bedroom, which would have made more sense, Nillyna had asked her to don her choker and follow her to her room.
 
 
And when they arrived, Lily found Sonata there waiting for them, afterwards they explained their intentions, as well as her part in them.
 
 
Lily didn't fully grasp this “faithfulness” that Nillyna spoke of, but was more than thrilled that she had thought to include her in this. This “threesome”. And she also had to admit, the thought of Nillyna being with someone else without her being there did spark a bit of jealousy in her.
 
 
“You could have talked to me about how conflicted you were, Nillyna,” she said, placing a comforting hand on Nillyna's shoulder.
 
 
“I didn't want to burden you,” said Nillyna, placing a hand over Lily's. “And there wasn't anything more you could do to help. The terms of the contract prohibit you from swallowing me any more than you can.”
 
 
“Which is why I am here,” declared Sonata proudly, crossing her arms with an eager smirk. “I'm under no obligation to stop at the hips, mystical or otherwise. I can swallow every part of Nilly no prob!”
 
 
As much as the idea thrilled Lily, especially since she was going to be there to witness it, she couldn't help but feel slightly concerned at the prospect. “Are you sure this is safe?”
 
 
“Please, how many times do I have to tell you both,” said Sonata, rolling her eyes and pointing to her belly. “Where I am about to send Nilly there is no stomach acid. There is nothing in there that can harm her. Grayscale and several others will attest to that. Now come on, are we going to do this?”
 
 
The final reassurance was just words but it was enough for Lily and Nillyna. After all, judging by what they had come to know of her, she wasn't the type to deceive, least of all for something like this. Even Grayscale freely admitted to being eaten numerous times by Sonata even here on Aquasa, where there weren't any rejuvenation clinics, and he was fine.
 
 
So with that, the last bit of reluctance and indecision melted away from Nillyna and Lily's features and they both nodded with eager smiles on their faces.
 
 
“Good,” said Sonata, turning solely to Nillyna and wiggling her finger for her to come closer.
 
 
It was time to have a friend for breakfast.
 
 
Nillyna stepped forward towards Sonata, taking another deep, slow breath to relax. “Alright… I’m ready.”
 
 
A wicked grin spread across Sonata’s blue-scaled lips, her magenta eyes narrowing as she leaned back against the bed behind her. “So, you want the full experience of being prey?” She hissed in a sultry voice.
 
 
“Yes, yes I do!” Nillyna barked, hands on her hips. “So, where do we go from here?”
 
 
“Well, would you prefer to go head-first or feet-first?”
 
 
Nillyna looked confused for a moment. “Um, I suppose I should go head-first, as is typical for a serpent’s prey-?” Her reply was cut off by the sudden sensation of something smooth and silky slipping around her shins, sliding up at a smooth and steady speed. Looking down Nillyna realized that it was Sonata’s tail, having sneaked around her and coiled up her legs without her noticing! She only stared dumbfounded as the tailtip reached her pelvis, pinning her lower arms to her thighs as the silky pink fur continued swirling around the lepidopterean’s pearlescent body. “Oh… oh my…this is certainly different from Lily's vines…”
 
 
Nillyna looked up towards Sonata, only to let out a startled squeak as she realized the large snerret was now looming over her, the ceiling lights casting her in shadow and rendering Sonata as a dark and imposing figure, her eyes almost glowing in the dark. As Nillyna felt the coils wind around her middle to secure her upper arms as well, Sonata reached out and took hold of Nillyna’s face like a villainess taunting the captured hero.
 
 
“Silence, prey,” Sonata purred in a soft yet sinister voice. “Food doesn’t get to choose when it’s eaten.”
 
 
Nillyna’s antennae drooped down in shock. This was a side of Sonata she hadn’t seen before, the dominant predator, putting her in her place as prey! Looking up at her captor with pleading eyes and quivering lips, Nillyna weakly begged “Oh… oh please… please let me go… I beg you…”
 
 
Sonata gave a sinister chuckle. “Silly little moth… the only place you’re going is in my belly. You-”
 
 
“Hold on!” Lily interrupted, making Sonata and Nillyna both turn their heads in surprise. “She asked you to let her go! I thought you had an agreement!”
 
 
“It’s just roleplaying, Lily dear,” Nillyna explained.
 
 
“Yeah, it’s just pretend,” Sonata added, giving a reassuring handwave. “Adds a little spice to it, y’know?”
 
 
Lily blushed, sitting back down where she had sat. “Oh, of course… uh, carry on then.”
 
 
With that out of the way, Sonata and NIllyna snapped back to staring at each other with hunger and fear, respectively. “Now then… where were we?”
 
 
Nillyna threw her head back melodramatically, gasping in mock despair. “I beg you, mighty beast! I will give you anything, just spare me from your hunger!” She quoted Varlossa directly, thrusting her chest out and bearing her pleading eyes once more. Sonata found it more humorous than anything, but she kept her composure as she seized Nillyna’s face in both paws, licking her chops theatrically.
 
 
“Sorry little moth, but this is no time for bargaining… It's time to FEAST.”
 
 
And feast she did. Bringing their heads closer together, Sonata’s jaws slowly opened up wide, presenting Nillyna with a head-on view of the slimy, pulsating gullet that she would soon be claimed by, framed by rows of small pointed teeth and a long pink tongue, all curled towards the back of Sonata’s throat as if to show Nillyna exactly where she was going: into the literal belly of the beast.
 
 
With a sudden “HOMPH”, Sonata’s mouth clamped over Nillyna’s head, her flexible jaws wrapping around her face as that tongue of hers stretched out beneath Nillyna’s chin and wound around her neck, not to choke but merely to slather the moth in slick saliva to lubricate her devouring, as well as savor her unique flavor- Sonata had never eaten an arthropod of any kind before, so this was a first for both parties. The double hinges of her jaw flexed and stretched as they pulled Nillyna deeper down Sonata’s throat, the corners of Sonata’s mouth pulling wider to accept Nillyna’s shoulders into her maw. Her tongue slithered down between Nillyna’s breasts before coiling around the left one to squeeze and squish the soft white mound, making the unswallowed portions of the moth’s body to shiver in pleasure, and muffled cries of ecstasy to emanate from the snerret’s bulging throat. The same thing happened as Sonata’s tongue unwound itself from Nillyna’s left breast to give its twin the same tasting treatment.
 
 
Despite her mind being clouded by arousal at the moment, the analytical part of her retained enough coherence to notice that Nillyna's breasts, while perky and supple, lacked any form of nipples, something she hadn't noticed prior due to Nillyna's pale coloring. Though this wasn't unusual or a problem for her- Lots of people back home on Terra had mammaries but lacked nipples. Mostly it was hybrid people who had one mammal parent while the other was another form of life or another, inheriting enough genes to receive the glorious mounds but none of the inner mechanics.
 
 
Another mighty gulp brought both of those alabaster boobs into Sonata’s mouth, squishing them together before they too slipped down the long slender gullet and sending the Lepidopteran maiden further into her body. Nillyna’s head was now at the entrance of Sonata’s stomach, her snout poking at the sphincter that would soon open up to accept its moth girl meal. Nillyna felt her breath quicken as memories of the past bubbled up from her mind, thoughts of huge snapping jaws, constricting throats and burning acids flashed before her eyes… the fact that she couldn’t actually see anything in the tight confines of Sonata’s throat, plus the difficulty of breathing, or hearing anything aside from Sonata’s heartbeat made her own heart start to race. She feared this was it, this was the moment she’d panic and give up, disappointing Sonata and Lily…
 
 
Lily. Her lover, her friend, her soul mate… all those frightening thoughts faded as they were overtaken by memories of Lily. Her beautiful face, her gentle touch, her sexy body, her unique floral fragrance, and her lovely voice all combined to remind Nillyna of why she had agreed to this in the first place. Taking as deep of a breath as possible, Nillyna gradually relaxed her body as she felt Sonata swallow once again, and her head entered the stomach.
 
 
Outside, it seemed that Nillyna had briefly been paralyzed, her still-visible limbs and body going rigid and shaking, but once her waist and upper arms vanished between Sonata's scaly lips, Nillyna appeared to relax once more, which Sonata appreciated. She didn’t consider herself an empath or anything, but Sonata could tell the difference between her prey simply playing the part of struggling prey, and genuine panicked writhing, and Nillyna had been teetering dangerously close to the latter. But it seemed it came to pass for now, so Sonata kept up devouring the moth girl, swallowing quickly to get to Nillyna’s best asset: her ass.
 
 
Nillyna’s pert, round rump hung out of Sonata’s jaws, her slender legs hanging off either side and weakly kicking as the slick pink tongue slid up along Nillyna’s groin to give her pussy a teasing flick. With a knowing glance at Lily, who had been watching the proceedings (surprisingly not looking jealous, as Sonata had originally surmised; she was even idly touching and groping herself as she watched). The plant girl got up and walked over to her half-eaten lover to place both hands upon her smooth white cheeks beneath her protruding abdomen, giving them each a few gentle gropes to revel in their pillowy softness. Only Sonata could hear her, but Nillyna was letting out some wonderful wails of pleasure from within her belly, while both Lily and Sonata could see the moth girl’s legs kick around in the air like an olympic swimmer, her tail-like abdomen practically vibrating as it waggled atop her pliable posterior. All those actions were only amplified as Lily spread apart Nillyna’s cheeks and dove right into her pussy, her tongue joining Sonata’s in tasting Nillyna’s nectar, flooding her body with rapid-fire bursts of pleasure. They were soon rewarded with an explosion of moth-juices gushing forth from Nillyna’s nethers, which Lily lapped up eagerly and Sonata spread across Nillyna’s inner thighs in trying to taste as much of it as she could.
 
 
As much as they would have both wanted to do that once again, Lily and Sonata both knew the feast was far from over. Pulling back from Lily, Sonata took hold of Nillyna’s thighs and pressed them together, making the moth girl’s feet wiggle playfully in Lily’s face before they were suddenly lifted up towards the ceiling. Sonata straightened herself upright, giving Nillyna a smooth, straight drop right down her gullet and into her waiting belly, the jaws clamped around her pelvis being the only thing keeping Nillyna from being a full-fledged meal. They soon parted briefly and closed with a wet snapping noise along with a loud “HOMPH!” that sent Nillyna’s beautiful butt down to bulge out Sonata’s throat. Another “HOMPH!”, and only her shins and feet remained outside. A third “HOMPH” reduced her to just her feet poking out from Sonata’s mouth along with a squirming, female-shaped bulge running down the Snerret’s front to her stomach.
 
 
Sonata deployed her tongue again at this point, tickling Nillyna's feet with her diligent muscle, running along the bottom of her feet and along their pointed tips. The shape of the feet was unusual, the segmented carapace and lack of toes resembling a white armored sock. But Sonata didn't let it distract her for too long- it was time for the finale, after all.
 
 
Then, for the first time that morning, Sonata was taken off guard. After Nillyna's ass and sex slipped past Lily's reach, the plant-girl had slipped behind Sonata, and before she could question, she had draped her long, muscular arms around her shoulders, grabbing hold of Sonata's breasts and kneading them, the shadows cast by Lily's hands obscuring the light produced by her talisman barbell piercing sliding along the opposite wall in a dazzling display of shapes. Looking over her shoulder, throwing Nillyna's feet around, Sonata was going to question Lily's actions when her demure green lips descended to the nape of her neck in a delicate, yet firm, kiss.
 
 
Sonata moaned around Nillyna's ankles as Lily spooned her from behind, her reasoning finally dawning on her.
 
 
“Y…you sure about this, Lily?” she asked around the wiggling white ankles, remembering Nillyna's prior misgivings.
 
 
“Hey, I appreciate Nillyna's point of view,” Lily whispered into Sonata's neck, who gasped in surprise and pleasure as her hands abandoned her boobs, sliding down her blue scaled body, her right hand going to Sonata's featureless, but still alluring bottom above her coils, her right hand going to Sonata's now-soaked snatch, flicking her scaly clitoris with her thumb before massaging the lips of her vulva in a counterclockwise pattern, Sonata moaning in delight at the treatment. “But, I'm sorry to admit, I don't share them. As you are well aware, I am not above enjoying the feel of a good body when the opportunity presents itself.”
 
 
Yes, Sonata had to admit she knew that fact well. After all, Lily hadn't been too shy to feel her up when she initially tried to devour her. Sonata only hoped Nillyna was aware of this fact and was okay with it, that her reluctance to touch others was only towards herself and she didn't blame Lily for her tendencies. They were an exceedingly cute couple and Sonata would hate for their relationship to end. But these serious thoughts soon took a backseat in Sonata's mind as Lily suddenly began pistoning two fingers into her love tunnel, Sonata moaning in pleasure around Nillyna's ankles yet again. She enjoyed the circumstances for a while longer, Nillyna's feet in her mouth, which she still explored with her tongue, Nillyna vibrating inside her as a result, Lily pleasuring her from behind. It was when she was on the brink of orgasm that Sonata wiggled free of Lily's grip, not wanting her own finish to come just yet. Lily didn't protest, letting Sonata slide from her grasp, realizing she most likely didn't want this to end just yet. She herself was no stranger to prolonging a climax every now and then, made things interesting when the mood called for it.
 
 
One final mighty gulp later, and Nillyna was finally gone, her feet slipping into Sonata's innards at last.
 
 
Sonata let out a satisfied sigh, falling back against their bed as she rested her paws atop the big round bulge in her belly, smaller bulges repeatedly pushed out and sank back into the spherical bulk as the moth-girl within shifted and squirmed about in her fleshy confines. To anyone else, the snerret’s rounded gut barely showed any hint of who or what exactly had been consumed, but Lily, seeing that big belly and knowing full well that Nillyna was inside, that she had truly been consumed whole and alive like any of her own past prey… it brought forth a rush of heat from her nethers like never before. With a trembling hand, Lily reached out and placed it upon Sonata’s stomach, feeling Nillyna’s body firmly push against it through the layers of flesh and muscle separating them both.
 
 
Lily glanced at Sonata. “So… what happens now?”
 
 
Sonata gave Lily a wicked grin. “Well, I do need to eat more vegetables,” she replied, putting suggestive emphasis on that last word.
 
 
Lily blushed hard, then smiled back.
 
 
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Sonata’s first stomach was as she had described- tight, wet, and warm, but still roomy and stretchy enough for Nillyna to wiggle around into a more comfortable position. Her eyes had adjusted to the darkness of Sonata’s insides, though everything she could see (which was little more than her own body and the stomach walls around her) was tinted a deep dark red. She took another slow deep breath, sighing contently as she relaxed in the slimy chamber. She felt proud of herself, having conquered her fears of being consumed, and could now revel in the taboo fantasies of vorarephilia without worry. At least, she certainly felt more confident than before. Once she was regurgitated, Nillyna planned to rework the spell on Lily’s plant-maw to allow herself to be fully consumed and swallowed without harm, perhaps via some kind of acid-proofing spell on herself, or something to halt the digestion process altogether so Lily wouldn’t unwillingly waste energy trying and failing to digest her? Maybe add a second stomach like Sonata’s to Lily’s plant-maw?
 
 
She’ll cross that bridge when she got to it, Nillyna decided. She was food now, and food didn’t have to worry about such thoughts.
 
 
But whatever thoughts she was having were all soon interrupted by the sound and sensation of something large pressing down upon her from above, followed by sudden sharp gurgling noises! What was this? Was she about to be spat back out now? No, Sonata was swallowing something else- or rather, someone else. Nillyna gasped in surprise as she witnessed Lily’s head being squeezed out upside-down from above her, the rest of her body quickly pouring out atop Nillyna like frosting from a bag until finally both moth and plant were fully inside Sonata’s stomach. Lily quickly rearranged her tangled body to hover over Nillyna, her wet red hair hanging down to frame her gleeful smiling face.
 
 
“Lily! What are you-”
 
 
But Lily silenced her fellow captive with a finger to her lips. “Shush. Food doesn’t speak.” She giggled, before replacing her finger with her own lips to tenderly kiss Nillyna, who reciprocated the kiss immediately. Wrapping all four arms around Lily, the two devoured damsels entwined their bodies passionately, hands stroking and touching one another as they savored this moment like a fine dessert.
 
 
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“Ooooooh… dang, it’s been a while since I’ve eaten prey that big that fast,” Sonata mumbled to herself, lying back on Nillyna’s messy bed, massaging her massive ballooned belly as it draped across the mattress alongside her. “She really wanted to join her girlfriend badly… I wonder if they’re going to-” A sudden lurch in her stomach followed by a muffled moan and a giggle answered Sonata’s musings. “Aw yeah, I definitely haven’t had prey fuck in my belly in a long time… so fucking hot.” She panted hard, feeling her own body heat up as she could feel and hear Nillyna and Lily making love inside her. It was like being a voyeur, but so much more personal! Stretching her arm around the wriggling bulk of her belly, Sonata found her own snatch, which had gotten hot and dripping long before either of the other two had started, and began fingering herself with glee alongside the two swallowed lovers.
 
 
In her self-pleasuring glee, Sonata didn’t even notice the bedroom door suddenly opening as Grayscale walked in, munching on a half-eaten slice of melon for breakfast. He froze mid-chew, standing in the doorway with his eyes bugging out at the sight of Sonata sprawled across Nillyna’s bed, panting like a dog with one hand digging into her pussy while her other hand alternated between squeezing her own tits and rubbing along the absolutely massive belly she sported that pulsated and jiggled as its captives moved around inside. Judging by how rhythmic its movements were as well as the suggestive moans coming from within, they were doing a lot more than simply moving around.
 
 
Sonata opened her eyes as she let out a gleeful hiss, only to suddenly squeak in surprise as she suddenly noticed Grayscale standing there, her cheeks blushing harder than they already were. Grayscale, who finally swallowed his mouthful of melon, simply said, “Um… am I interrupting something?”
 
 
Sonata’s eyes darted between Gray and her bulging gut, the two figures within still passionately making love uninterrupted. She let out a small belch before grinning cheekily at him and saying “Oh, no, you’re fine… I just swallowed a bug.”