Author's Note: This is a non-profit fanfiction made for the sole purpose of doing something fun about one of my favorite characters in the Mass Effect series. Harbinger and Shepard belong to BioWare and My Little Pony belongs to Hasbro. Enjoy.

Chapter 0: Intro

Location: [Planet Name Unknown], Equestria, Ponyville

Time: Mid-Day

Narrator: Of all legends among those written in the Book of Equestrian Mythology, the one that sparks the greatest fear among the pony population is the legend of "The Harbinger". Nopony knows what it was or what its motives for coming were. But in the brief period of its Arrival, millions of ponies vanished without trace while hundreds of thousand ponies died while trying to stop it. The most curious fact about-

The narrator is suddenly interrupted by a loud tomboyish voice belonging to a creature known as Equus ferus caballus, or more commonly as a pony. The most curious fact of this pony aside from the fact that it talks, were its cyan colored fur, rainbow colored mane and tail, and feathery wings on it's back. That's right you guessed it, the voice belongs to the fastest, the coolest, the most loudmouthed pegasus in all of Equestria…

Rainbow Pony: Hey! What's that supposed to mean?

Narrator: Rainbow Dash, who are you talking to?

The raibow pegasus just groaned in frustration and turned its attention back to the narrator.

Rainbow Dash: Come on Twilight you don't seriously believe in that "Hairy-bin-jerk" mumbo-jumbo, do you?

The narrator, a lavender pony with a dark purple mane and tail that has a pink stripe running through them. The pony also has a Cutie Mark of a pink and white star with smaller stars around it, yet compared to her winged friend this pony had a horn on her forehead instead of wings. The narrator now known as Twilight or her full name Twilight Sparkle just sighed and then looked up with a slightly angry expression on her face.

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash, everypony said the same thing about Nightmare Moon and in the end it all ended up being the truth! You can't just dismiss something because it sounds too unbelievable! What will happen if this is all true?

The Pegasus was surprised at her friend's sudden outburst raises her hooves defensively.

Rainbow Dash: Woah there Twi, I didn't mean anything by that, it's just I can't imagine anypony so evil that he kills that many ponies.

Twilight now has a sad and worried expression on her face and motioned her friend to come and look at the book.

Twilight: "The Harbinger" didn't kill all those ponies, it was mostly friendly fire, but, I don't understand, why they would kill eachother?

Rainbow Dash was shocked at the sudden revelation and took a look at the book. There stood a painted image of what looked like a pony, yet it was very different at the same time. The pony had a sickly brown coat which was laced with glowing cracks that emanated fire. The head was shaped like that of a stallion yet it lacked a mouth and instead of the normal colorful eyes of a pony it had four blank glowing eyes. It also lacked a mane and tail, the former being replaced by a strange carapace extending towards the back. And what intrigued the Pegasus the most were the four insect wings on its back.

Rainbow Dash: Where on Equestria did you get a book like this?

Twilight: Princess Celestia. She said she found two copies of this book in a part of the library that was hidden for many yea-

The lavender unicorn is interrupted by a large explosion outside and the panicked screams of many ponies.

Rainbow Dash: What the hay was that?

Twilight: I don't know, let's find out.

The duo then raced outside, wait, were they on the inside?

Location: [Planet Name Unknown], Equestria, Canterlot

Time: Mid-Day

Princess Celestia, a large white winged unicorn or Alicorn with a mane of various colors ranging from turquoise to pink that swayed in an ethereal wind, and a Cutie Mark of a sun, was sitting on her bed conveniently reading a copy of "The Book of Equestrian Mythology" while sipping some tea. The door to her room suddenly opens causing the princess to squirt the tea through her nose in surprise. Through the door came an armored white stallion (White Stallion #5785 to be exact) with a golden armor and a toothbrush helmet similar to those worn by the Roman soldiers. The stallion came in with a scroll and a serious expression, yet upon seeing the Princess holding her nose in pain with what seemed to be tea dripping from it, he couldn't help but be both amused and concerned.

#5785: Princess Celestia, are you feeling well?

Celestia: *she waved a hoof at him* Yes, yes I'm fine.

The alicorn then levitated a towel with her horn and wiped the tea from her nose.

Celestia: What seems to be the problem #5785?

The stallion was confused at his sudden nickname, yet he didn't show it. He just pulled out a scroll and handed it to the princess.

Celestia: What is this?

#5785: A letter, the sender is unknown, yet it said that it was for your and Princess Luna's eyes only. Our scientists have checked for any traps and there seem to be none. Please, Princess, be careful.

Celestia: I will be fine #5785, please call my sister.

#5785: Yes, ma'am.

The stallion the exited the room and closed it behind him. A few minutes later the door opened again revealing another alicorn, although this one was a dark blue one with a cobalt blue mane that sparkled like the night sky. Unlike her sister she had a Cutie Mark of a moon on a dark background. The said alicorn was the co-ruler of Equestria and little sister of Celestia, Princess Luna.

Luna: What seems to be the problem Tia? #5785 seemed in quite a hurry to find me.

Now it was Celestia's turn to be confused.

Celestia: Who's #5785… uhhh, nevermind. I called you here because somepony sent a message to us, he said it was for our eyes only.

Now Luna was a little worried.

Luna: Are you sure this is ok? This may be a trap.

The sun princess gave her little sister a comforting nuzzle.

Celestia: Don't worry LuLu I'm sure it will all be fine.

Luna smiled and they both proceeded to open the scroll. It was just an almost blank page, the only content on it being a flaming hoof-print with some text at the bottom reading.

Luna: Prepare for the Arrival? What does that mea-

A loud explosion is heard in the castle causing the entire building to shake. The two sisters having shaken off the initial shock then proceed to exit the room galloping towards the throne room. On their way there they are stopped by a frantic #5785.

#5785: Princesses…the Chamber…explosion…empty.

The white alicorn places a hoof on the guardspony's shouler.

Celestia: Calm down my little pony, tell me, what happened?

#5785: The explosion originated from "The Chamber" (dun-dun-dun), several of the soldiers guarding the door have received various injuries, no casualties so far. But when the back-up team arrived…

The tension in the air was so dense it could give Monkey D. Luffy's stupidity a run for bits.

#5785: The Chamber… it was empty.

The two princesses were shocked, Celestia slightly less.

Luna: What do you mean empty? Whatever was in that chamber couldn't have just vanished.

Celestia: #5785, notify all the guards. Order them to place teams at the entrance of the city. Whatever was in there must never leave the city.

#5785: Yes, ma'am.

The sun princess then turns to her sister with a serious expression.

Celestia: Let us pray this does not start another disaster.

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Codex: Ponies

Equus ferus caballus or pony is a species of the Equidae family, characteristic to Earth yet sighted on various other uncharted worlds. A herbivore species known for their immense physical strength and agility yet smaller stature compared to larger breeds of horses, ponies find most use in human settlements as either a form of transportation, entertainment and even forms of medical use called Hippotherapy. While common ponies are considered to have a basic intellect similar to most animals, some travelers have stated sightings of ponies with higher levels of intellect that are capable of speech. Although the sightings are too scarce to confirm, the surprising level of evolution has piqued the interest of many human individuals. And not only humans…

Author's Note: This chapter is posted primarily for the sake of bulding some suspense (booooring), the action starts in the next ones. Please enjoy. -LittleMisterBlack out-

2. Arrival

Chapter 1: Arrival

Location:[Planet Unknown], Equestria, Ponyville, Ponyville Square

Time: Mid-Day

The normally idyllic life of Ponyville was interrupted by a large explosion in the center of the town. Two figures, a purple unicorn and a cyan Pegasus were galloping towards the site to see what happened. The cyan Pegasus with rainbow mane turned towards her friend casting a worried expression.

Rainbow Dash: I don't like this Twilight. That explosion looked bad.

The unicorn who was equally worried looked back with a similar expression.

Twilight: I don't like it either, but what if there are injured ponies. We have to help them.

The running duo was joined by two other ponies. A white unicorn with a styled purple mane and tail, and a Cutie Mark of three diamonds on her flank. The other pony was a normal pony, with an orange coat, blond mane and tail tied in a pony-tail (pun intended), a Stetson hat and a Cutie Mark of three apples.

Rainbow Dash: Applejack, Rarity what are you doing here?

Rarity: We heard the explosion and came here to see if anypony is injured.

The unicorn talked with a british accent and a sophisticated aura to it.

Applejack: Who eva' is responsible fer this is gonna' pay big time. That darn varmint jus' ruined mah stall with his fancy explojinz.

The orange pony spoke with an Western accent. The group of four ponies finally arrived at their destination, each wearing am expression of varying shock. There were many injured in the explosion, thankfully the injuries were not very bad. A yellow Pegasus with a pink mane and a Cutie Mark of three butterflies was flying between injured ponies, bandaging them as best as she could.

Twilight: Fluttershy thank Celestia you're here. Are you ok? Were you injured?

The Pegasus turned her head at the familiar voices.

Fluttershy: Oh…hi girls. Um…I'm fine…I wasn't here when the…explosion happened. Are…are girls you ok?

Rarity: We're fine deary, but I don't understand, who would do such a thing in our lovely little town.

Applejack: Maybe that ther' crowd could answer yer questions.

Everyone's attention was moved towards a crowd standing around the epicenter of the explosion. The group moved closer, squeezing through the gathered ponies to take a look at what got everypony's attention. What they found was something the had not expected in the least.

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, Throne Room

Time: 15 minutes earlier

Princess Celestia was pacing the room while her sister Luna was sitting on a chair watching her.

Luna: Tia, I'm scared. What was in that room?

Celestia: I don't know sister, mother and father told us to never let the 'Monster' within that room free, but they never said what it really was. Our best hope is that we can stop it before it does something bad.

A couple of knocks are heard at the door and another armored stallion (#3533) entered the room.

#3533: Princess we have received an urgent message from Ponyville. It seems an explosion similar to this one happened there at the exact same time as the one in the Chamber.

Celestia: How many injured?

#3533: Around thirty-two ponies were injured, luckily no casualties.

Celestia: This is to strange to be a coincidence. Those two explosions must be related. Luna, stay here and watch the castle. #3533 ready a chariot, I'm heading to Ponyville.

Luna and #3533 both saluted and the later ran out of the room.

Celestia: *to herself* This is too suspicious.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Ponyville Square

Time: Mid-Day

The eyes of all ponies were glued to a sight none have ever seen before. In the epicenter of the explosion stood a platform engraved with various runes and magic words. The platform was covered by a blue shield that hummed with energy. Connected to a pedestal in the center were four chains that ended in spikes running through the most peculiar being anypony has ever seen. A large pony with sickly brown chitinous hide, insect like wings and four blank eyes. Twilight and Rainbow Dash were both trembling in fear and disbelief.

Rainbow Dash: But, but… it was just a story, a legend.

Applejack cast a worried glance towards the rainbow pegasus.

Applejack: What are ya talkin' about, sugarcube?

Twilight: A legend about a creature that came to Equestria nearly five-thousand years ago and started killing many ponies. They say that by the time it left, millions of ponies disappeared without trace and hundreds of thousands died.

The crowd gasped in shock, while Rarity placed a hoof on her forehead and fainted dramatically.

Fluttershy: And…and…y-y-you're saying that … that's the creature. *points to pedestal*

Twilight: No, I'm not saying it's it.

Everyone sans Rarity who was still out cold sighed in relief.

Twilight: But it matches the description perfectly.

This was too much for Fluttershy, so she simply fainted as well. Rarity now finally awoke and looked towards the pedestal scrunching her face in mild disgust.

Rarity: What kind of unequstrian process could create such a horrid…thing?

Twilight: Actually, the book calls it…

Celestia: The Harbinger.

Twilight nearly had a heart attack upon hearing the familiar voice. Everypony looked to where it was coming from and suddenly bower their heads in respect. Down the street was Princess Celestia herself walking towards the pedestal. The Princess stopped in front of her student, her serious face softening.

Celestia: Twilight Sparkle, my faithful student, I wish we could have met under better circumstances.

Twilight immediately looked more worried at her mentor's words.

Twilight: W-what do you mean princess? Is it really th-that bad?

Celestia: I don't know Twilight. I know about this as much as you do and I also know that this creature *looks at the body* must be currently locked down in the Canterlot underground.

Murmurs and various conversations started traveling through the crowd. Everypony started to look worried. The crowd was starting to panic. Celestia quickly took action and tried to calm the crowd.

Celestia: Calm down my little ponies, there is no need to panic. Whatever this monster is or whatever it has done, it cannot do it anymore. It has been subdued many years ago by the greatest mages of Equestria. So now there is nothing to fear, it can do us no harm.

The Princess' words immediately calmed the ponies down. Everyone was starting to relax knowing that their princess would protect them. The five elements bearers present all smiled at eachother in relief. But this relief was cut short when a voice never heard before resonated in the air.

The Voice: Quite an inspirational speech you have made Princess Celestia, yet, you are quite mistaken in your logic.

The voice sounded male, yet it was near emotionless and sounded like someone was talking into a small metallic pipe. Only one word could describe it – terrifying. And the fact that it resonated in everypony's ears wasn't helping at all. The present elements bearers and Princess Celestia took a fighting stance looking around for the source of the voice.

Celestia: Who are you? Show yourself!

The Voice: I believe we have never met, yet we heard so much about one another. Allow me to introduce myself.

To everyone's shock the body that stood dormant on the pedestal now started to thrash and glow. The body flew up slightly in the air. Glowing cracks were appearing on the skin and the eyes also started glowing. It all ended with a small flaming explosion. Everypony had to cover their eyes to protect themselves from the light. But now it all ended and they could all see what happened. Standing on the pedestal was the same insect-pony yet now it matched the book's description, having glowing eyes, a cracked skin with light emanating from the cracks and small tongues of fire at various points.

The Voice: I, am Harbinger. It is a pleasure to finally meet you Princess.

Much to everyone's surprise, Harbinger bowed his head in respect (trying to get a good first impression as Shepard would say). The tense atmosphere started to loosen, yet the Princess and the Elements didn't drop their stance. Princess Celestia lowered her horn charging it with energy, yet asked first.

Celestia: Why are you here? What do you want?

This time another voice joined the conversation. A hologram blinked into life showing another strange creature that walked on two legs. The other legs were hanging from the shoulders ending in five digits just like Equestrian dragons. The creature had no fur except for a shaved mane on top. Who's that creature?

Dat Creature: Good day Princess Celestia, I think you've already met Harbinger. Allow me to introduce myself. They call me Shepard. I am a human and I'm here to make a… request.

The Princess suddenly relaxed and stopped the magic on her horn. Yet, everyone else around were astounded.

The Crowd: A HUMAN?

For the ponies who thought humans existed only in fairy tales, the appearance of one was a shocker. Yet for a certain aquamarine unicorn with a harp cutie mark, it was a field day.

Lyra: Aha! See Bon Bon, I told you humans were real! But you said NOOOOOO- they're just some dumb old story characters!

Harbinger:*whispering to Shepard*At least she got the part about dumb humans right.

Shepard only glared at this.

Princess Celestia convinced the Elements to stand down and decided to take the diplomatic route and try to avoid an incident. The sun alicorn took a few deep breaths to calm down and then smiled at Shepard.

Celestia: Greeting Mister Shepard and welcome to Equestria, as you may already know I am Princess Celestia co-ruler of this land with my sister Princess Luna. We hope you will find your stay here pleasant.

Shepard: Actually I'm here not to stay, just to discuss a few things about my XO here *points to Harbinger*. You see, Harbinger lost a game of poker and now has to move here for some time to live among ponies and learn about friendship.

The request got everyone unnerved . The prospect of having an alien live in Equestria for the first time was enticing. But the fact that the said alien nearly destroyed the pony population millennia ago was quite unappealing. Shepard sensing that this is not playing too smoothly used his secret weapon – his charms.

Shepard: I understand you're very reluctant to accept someone like Harbinger among your subjects, but believe me he's a lot better if you get to know him better. (+15 Paragon Points)

The human was surprisingly persuasive and Princess Celestia just couldn't refuse. So with a smile she agreed.

Celestia: Very well Shepard, I find it hard to say no to you, so we accept you offer*turns to Harbinger* Harbinger we officially welcome you to Equestria.

The ponies had mixed reactions, some (like a certain lavender unicorn) were thrilled about the idea of working with an alien species. Others protested saying that such a creature has no place in Equestria, while others were neutral with their opinions. In the end it was the Princess' decision. Shepard's hologram blinked out of existence.

That day was the beginning of a nightmare for our little insect friend.

Harbinger: Can someone please get me down from here…

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Codex: Pony Variants

There are 3 main types of ponies in Equestria: earth ponies, unicorns and pegasi.

Earth Ponies - are ponies that possess the least difference in physical aspect compared to normal ponies. Out of the three types of ponies Earth Ponies are the most strongest of the three. Earth Ponies cannot use magic actively like unicorns or fly like pegasi, yet they possess a passive form of magic that allows them to be the only type of ponies to be able to grow crops, as such they are the main suppliers of food in Equestria.

Unicorns – are ponies distinct by a horn located on the forehead that helps them channel their magical energy and actively use it for either combat or simple daily activities. Before the two Princesses took over and started raising and lowering the sun and moon, it was the unicorns that did so. Without the sun the crops would wilt and without the moon they would burn. Unicorns cannot grow crops compared to earth ponies or fly like pegasi, yet their use of magic is still invaluable.

Pegasi – are ponies capable of flight due to wings located on their backs. Pegasi are the fastest in air and the most agile. Despite their aerial superiority they cannot use magic like unicorns and neither are they strong as earth ponies, but they also possess a passive form of magic that allows them to walk on clouds. This allows the pegasi to manipulate weather that is much necessary for the crops.

Author's Note: The fun has just begun. I'm intending to write the story in multiple one-shots format. Most chapters will not be related to one another, they'll just be slices from Harbinger's life in Equestria. So the deal with Harbinger's personality is that we never know how he is outside of the job. I'll keep him at a cold and pragmatic character who is blissfully unaware of most organic 'traditions'. I'll leave you here -LittleMisterBlack out-

3. Questions

Chapter 2: Questions

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Ponyville Square

Time: One hour post Arrival

Taking Harbinger down from the pedestal proved more troublesome than it was worth. Using the rational method of trying to take down the magical barriers proved fruitless, so after one hour of struggle, everyone just resorted to blowing up the pedestal and much to Twilight's disappointment, this method actually worked. Princess Celestia returned to Canterlot leaving the Elements with the new guest. Now the 5 ponies and Reaper are heading towards the library.

Applejack: So, Ha'binger, no offense but, what actually are ya?

Harbinger: I am part of a race of sentient machines that inhabit the Dark Space. We have no name, but organics tend to refer to us as Reapers. You may do the same.

Rainbow Dash: Uhh…where exactly is this, Dark Space? Is it somewhere outside of Equestria?

Twilight: The Dark Space is the name for the space between galaxies. Where do you live there? Do you have a planet? There are so many things we could learn from eachother.

The opportunity to share knowledge with an alien species is a dream come true for Twilight. All the ponies roll their eyes and smile at the giddy unicorn. The group now finally arrives at the library, a hollowed out tree with various windows and balconies sticking out. Twilight approaches the door and uses a key to open it.

Twilight: SPIKE! Are you home, we have a visitor.

Spike: Yeah, I'm almost done sorting the books, be down in a minute.

After a few seconds from the second floor descended a small purple dragon with green spikes and a grayish-green underbelly. Spike looked at Twilight, then at Rarity, subsequently swooning over her, then at Harbinger. The two just stood there staring at eachother. That day, Spike's screams could be heard all the way from Canterlot.

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, Throne Room

Time: One hour post Arrival

Luna: You did WHAT?

Celestia: As I said before, I allowed the Harbinger to live in Ponyville.

The moon princess looked disappointed. Celestia's ears drooped.

Luna: Tia I'm not one to question your judgement, but this is a matter of national security. What if he's pretending to be good just to make finishing his job easier.

Princess Celestia was now getting worried and started to doubt her decision. 'What if Luna is right', 'What if I just brought an imminent disaster upon my people'. Those were some of the few scenarios going through the white alicorn's head. But before she could think of refusing the offer a third voice joined the conversation. Shepard's hologram blinked into existence.

Shepard: I understand your doubts Princess but I assure you there is nothing to fear.

Luna took a stance and fired at the hologram but the attack just fazed through only distorting it a bit before the image returned to normal. To say Luna wasn't shocked would be quite an understatement.

Luna: Who are you?

Shepard: My name is Shepard, I believe we haven't met.

Luna looked towards her sister for approval of the new arrival. Celestia just nodded so Luna relaxed a bit.

Luna: Greetings Shepard, I am Princess Luna, co-ruler of Equestria and raiser of the Moon, what brings you here?

Shepard: I figured things wouldn't be this easy if there are two rulers in this land. *smiles*So, I decided to drop in and say 'hi'.

Luna smiled back at the human, sensing no danger in him she allowed herself to fully relax.

Shepard: As I already spoke to your sister, I request that you allow Harbinger to stay here in Equestria to make some friends.

Celestia: I know I already agreed, but we can't ignore the fact that he abducted millions of ponies and could potentially do so again. If you can guarantee that he will not be a problem, Harbinger will receive approval from both of us.

The Commander took a moment to think of a good excuse. Upon finding one he turned back to the Princesses.

Shepard: I know what Harbinger did years ago was horrible for your kind, but he himself told me that what he did failed and he has no interest in harvesting your civilization.

The princesses were confused at the statement.

Celestia: Shepard, what exactly do you mean by that?

Luna: He was harvesting us, for what?

Shepard: To build a Reaper with pony DNA, apparently he saw a massive potential in your abilities, yet this in the end proved to be a failure. The DNA was incompatible so he discontinued the project.

Celestia: Um…Shepard, may I ask. What happened to the ponies that were not used in the experiment.

The human just looked at the princess with a stern expression.

Shepard: Do you really want to know?

Luna: No.

Celestia and Luna looked like they were about to refuse. Shepard just pinched the bridge of his nose

Shepard: Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, I know this sounds less appealing now, but please, give him a chance, I promise if he does something to even one pony I'll have a serious talk with him.

The sun and moon alicorns exchanged a few glances and some words before turning to Shepard.

Celestia: Very well Shepard, we accept the terms of this arrangement.

Luna: Harbinger is free to live in Equestria for as long as necessary.

Celestia: Yet, if he causes another disaster, he will be banished for eternity from our country.

'Like that's gonna stop him' muttered Shepard to himself.

Shepard: Then we have a deal, I guess?

Celestia: Correct. But I must ask, why are you so insistent on him coming here?

The commander just looked away with a sad face.

Shepard: Let's just say, he needs some time to relax, especially after his best friend died.

The princesses were suddenly saddened by the news.

Luna: We're sorry Shepard, we didn't know.

Shepard: No need to apologize. Thank you princesses, for understanding. Goodbye.

Luna: Farewell Shepard.

Celestia: Goodbye Shepard.

The human-reaper's hologram blinked out of existence leaving the two alicorns alone in the room.

Luna: By the way, did you hear someone screaming just now?

Celestia: No.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Ponyville Library

Time: One hour and ten minutes post Arrival

After introducing Harbinger to Spike, who after shaking off his initial reaction with a little coaxing from Twilight and Rarity, started to look at Harbinger with a 'so cool, aliens' expression.

Harbinger: You sure change opinions quickly, dragon.

Spike: It's Spike, and we don't get many aliens around here afterall.

Everyone was sitting in the living room enjoying some tea. Spike came up to Harbinger offering some tea, which the Reaper surprisingly accepted and took it in his hooves. Everyone was puzzled at how he would drink tea without a mouth, yet their questions were answered in a quite creepy manner, when Harbinger opened his mouth revealing rows of sharp serrated teeth and took a sip of the drink. Let's say it wasn't a pretty sight.

Twilight then came up to the Reaper with a notebook and quill casting him a toothy grin.

Rainbow Dash: Here we go.

Everyone chuckled at that. Harbinger stood there staring. Twilight made cute puppy eyes, yet Harbinger was still staring. Twilight used a last resort and made a sad pouty face. A fly flew up to the reaper, burning in the flames emanating from the cracks on the body. Harbinger was staring some more. The unicorn just looked down sadly and started to walk away.

Fluttershy: Um…I think Twilight just wants you…to…answer some questions.

Harbinger turned around looking towards Fluttershy, who squeaked and hid behind her mane.

Harbinger: And I was wondering why she was making those strange facial expressions. If it is about questions, then very well, you may proceed.

Twilight's mood suddenly brightened up and she pulled out her notebook and quill again using magic.

Twilight: Okay, you said you live in the Dark Space, but where exactly, is there a planet somewhere or did you build some structure to live on?

Harbinger: We simply float in the Dark Space, waiting.

Fluttershy: But where do your families and children live?

The Reaper sounded surprised at the question.

Harbinger: Families are a social phenomenon characteristic to organics, we do not have these 'families' amongst our members.

Rainbow Dash: But how do you make kids then?

[This bit of information is redacted and will be included as a separate chapter]

Harbinger: Let us not delve into that territory.

Twilight: Okay, I have one more question…

The lavender unicorn's "one more question" led to sixty more questions and by the time the questioning ended everyone except Harbinger and Twilight, everyone went home to do whatever work they had to do. Spike who decided to escort Rarity home, came through the door and noticed Twilight still 'torturing' Harbinger.

Spike: C'mon Twilight, I think you asked enough questions already. Maybe you can give our guest some time to rest.

The unicorn suddenly realizing how much she actually got carried away, suddenly blushed and looked sheepish.

Twilight: Ehehehe, um…sorry, I think I got carried away. *turns towards Harbinger* If you don't mind we can continue this another time maybe? *smiles hopefully*

Harbinger: Very well, I do not see any problems with that. But next time, I suggest you limit the questions to the most essential. Unlike me, most organics tend to get bored after a lot of questions.

Twilight crossed her hooves and huffed in indignation, but chuckled afterwards.

Twilight: I'll try, but I don't make any promises , everypony time for bed. *suddenly realizing* Harbinger, do you have a play to stay at?

Harbinger: No. Does it matter?

Twilight was surprised at the response.

Twilight: Yes, it does. I can't just let a guest stay outside, because they don't have a place to live in.

Harbinger: I have no qualms with sleeping outside. What this body feels does not matter to me, so shelter is optional.

Twilight: You can stay with me for the time being. Tomorrow we can start getting you on the right track.

Harbinger did not protest. So with that the unicorn just flicked the light off and went to her room to take some sleep. The Reaper just stood on the couch, the light in the cracks giving a warm yellow glow.

Harbinger:*sigh* This is going to be worse than I imagined. –Releasing control—

With that said the lights on the insect-pony body disappeared into nothingness leaving the room dark.

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Codex: Harbinger

Harbinger is the name of the member of a race of sentient warships know as Reapers. He is the largest and oldest member of the race and up until the battle upon Earth, he was the leader of the entire armada. The said position is currently held by Commander John Shepard, a former human and arch-nemesis of the Reaper Leader. Harbinger once took control of a race of insectoid creatures known as Collectors, who attempted to create a Human-Reaper, but was stopped by the current Leader, who was still human at time. More recent attempts at building another Reaper, were made five-thousand years prior to the current timeline, when Harbinger invaded Equestria and abducted over 12 million ponies, leaving the country heavily depopulated. Despite the effort the ponies proved incompatible with Reaper technology and the creation of a Pony-Reaper, failed. The remaining ponies were simply eradicated.

Author's Note: Ok, so things are progressing slowly for now. Next chapter will be about the Redacted Question in this chapter. And the one after that will include the return of a certain pink pony. Hope you like the story, because it's fun to write. So, cutting that short I leave to writ- Assuming Direct Control.

4. The One Question

P.S. This chapter describes what the "Redacted" part of the previous chapter was.

Chapter 3: The One Question

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Ponyville Library

Time: One hour and fifteen minutes post Arrival

Harbinger: Families are a social phenomenon characteristic to organics, we do not have these 'families' amongst our members.

Rainbow Dash: But how do you make kids then?

All the females blushed at the question, while Rarity also admonished the rainbow Pegasus.

Rarity: *indignated* Rainbow Dash, it very unladylike to ask such questions.

Rainbow Dash: Hey chill out, I'm just asking. Besides how do you think they do it?

Everyone in the room started thinking.

[Twilight Sparkle's Mind]

Twilight is shown standing in the kitchen, while wearing a pink apron, with a large cookbook. The unicorn is preparing something delicious from the said book. The sound of the doorbell is heard.

Twilight: Spike, can you open the door?

Spike: On it.

Spike who is now slightly older and bigger goes up to the door, but before he can reach it, the door opens. In comes, Harbinger wearing a crimson checkered polo vest with the "Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns" insignia and a white dress-shirt underneath. He greets Spike and gives him his briefcase. At the same moment Twilight comes out of the kitchen, she smiles at Harbinger.

Twilight: How was work today, dear?

Harbinger: It was quite exhausting, training those unicorns physically is the hardest part of all the work. But they are showing great potential.

Twilight: *sly grin* With you who wouldn't show great potential, and I have just the reward for hard-working stallions. *points toward the second floor with her eyes*

Harbinger: *smirks (Because he now has a mouth, albeit not the prettiest}* I'm looking forward to it.

The two start to lean their muzzles closer, until Spike says.

Spike: Get a room you two.

Twilight then snaps back to reality and blushes furiously at her thoughts.

[Rarity's Mind]

A door is shown from inside a dark apartment room. The sound of a lock opening is heard and the door opens. Inside comes Rarity wearing a plain black dress with her hair in an updo hairstyle. Following her comes Harbinger wearing a crimson tuxedo with a white undershirt and a white rose in his front pocket. Both are chuckling obviously from a lovely evening and from being quite…tipsy. Harbinger sits down on the large bed.

Rarity: If you will, excuse me Harby, I have to freshen myself up.

The Reaper just smiles suggestively as the white unicorn goes into the bathroom. She emerges a few minutes later wearing only a pink towel (that's actually a lot to wear for a pony). Rarity walks up to Harbinger, who has now discarded his clothing, swaying her flanks sexily on her way to the bed.

Rarity: *in a sultry voice* We're alone, in an apartment, just the two of us.

Harbinger: *with a sly grin* Are you suggesting something?

Rarity: Oh, I'm suggesting lots of things.

Rarity pushes Harbinger down on the bed before climbing on top of him and …

The unicorn shakes off her unladylike thoughts, but chuckles at the idea nonetheless.

[Rainbow Dash's Mind]

Rainbow Dash is shown flying through the sky enjoying the warmth of the sun. She lands on a nearby mountain and looks around.

Rainbow Dash: Where is he? We were supposed to meet at noon.

Harbinger: Were you looking for someone in particular?

Rainbow Dash turns around and sees Harbinger relaxing on a large rock, grinning at her. She smiles back, but then her gaze turns into a challenging one. Both of them suddenly take flight. They start to move at high speed trying to outfly the other. They make a pass over Ponyville, when Dash suddenly hits a cloud with her wing, sending her in an uncontrollable corkscrew. Harbinger notices this and rushes down to save her. The distance between the is quite large and the Reaper uses his wings to fly faster. A vapor cone starts to form around Harbinger's body and he suddenly does a Sonic Rainboom, or in his case a Sonic Flameboom. He finally reaches the falling pegasus and catches her meters from the ground. Rainbow Dash opens her eyes, which she kept closed in fear and sees her savior. She leans closer and kisses his cheek.

Rainbow Dash: My hero! *Harbinger blushes (wait, how?)* I guess someone as cool as you deserves a reward from someone cooler like me. *leans towards his ears and whispers* Do you think we could do IT during a Sonic Rainboom?

Harbinger:*smirks* Is that a challenge?

From Ponyville, everypony could see a sight never seen before. A Sonic Rainboom, but unlike the normal one this was was laced with large flames, and also unlike the normal Rainboom, everyone could her the naughty sounds of Rainbow Dash's org…

Rainbow Dash suddenly clears her head and dismisses the idea. Harbinger would have to be 20% cooler to get a round with her.

[Applejack's Mind]

Applejack is seen at Sweet Apple Acres bucking some apple trees causing the apples to fall neatly into baskets below. She rubs the sweat of her forehead with a hoof, sighing from exhaustion. She looks into the distance. We can see Big Macintosh, her older brother carrying a barrel full of apple cider towards the cellar. Granny Smith, her grandmother is seen rocking on a chair knitting something. Applebloom, her younger sister is seen playing with her two friends Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle. Applejack sits down to relax.

Applejack: Darn, ah' could sure use sum' a nice cup o' apple juice.

Almost like Celestia listened to her prayers, Applejack yelps as a large amount of apple juice drops onto her from above, soaking her in sticky liquid. She angrily looks up to see Harbinger in the air holding an empty barrel. He smiles innocently as he tries to fly away, but is stopped by a lasso tied around his waist.

Applejack: Not so fast ya pesky varmin'.

She yanks the lasso a little to hard causing Harbinger to drop out of the air and fall right on top of her. Applejack having come out of her daze looked up to see the pony Reaper and blushed. Harbinger notices this and with a big grin licks Applejack's neck. She moans at the touch.

Harbinger: I think somepony needs a bath. But you taste to sweet to let it go to waste. Do you need my help with the bath?

Applejack smiles at him wrapping her hooves around his neck.

Applejack: Ah think we're gonna' need to take this someplace else *wink* partner.

The orange mare returned from the 'daydream' and kicked herself mentally for having such thoughts about somereaper like Harbinger.

[Fluttershy's Mind]

Fluttershy is shown in front of her house feeding some ducklings. The baby ducks quack happily at the yellow Pegasus, who returns them a smile. Fluttershy looks towards the chicken coop, there are some loud bangs and booms coming from inside and moments later Harbinger runs out being chased by angry chickens.

Harbinger: Ahhhh, get them off me!

Fluttershy chuckles at the Reaper, but she is suddenly surprised when Harbinger blindly runs into her causing both of them to roll down a hill (which Celestia must have conjured just for such occasions). The finally stop at the base of the convenient hill, with Harbinger being on top of Fluttershy.

Fluttershy returns to the real world being unable to continue such an embarrassing line of thoughts.

And finally…

[Harbinger's Mind]

Harbinger is seen standing in a dark room reviewing some holograms. He presses a few buttons and turns towards the back of the room. There are five glass pods filled with some white steam. With a press of the button the steam clears revealing Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack and Fluttershy who are all unconscious. Everyone the begin to stir and finally they wake up. They look down at Harbinger with confused eyes.

Twilight: Harbinger what's going on?

Harbinger: Why, you are going to transcend into a new form and become the ultimate pony being.

Rarity: Then why are we here in these dirty glass things?

Harbinger: I need to extract only what is useful, the rest does not matter.

The Reaper presses another button causing the pods to vent an unknown gas into the pods. The five mares begin to panic.

Rainbow Dash: C'mon Harby, this isn't funny.

Harbinger looks obviously not pleased with the nickname.

Harbinger: *slightly angry* It seems that you will be the first one to transcend Pegasus.

The pod then starts to vent even more gas when Rainbow Dash suddenly starts to melt, she screams in horror and pain, trying to escape from the pod. The other four mares watch shocked as the Pegasus finally melts into a puddle of gray liquid. The ponies start to panic and hit the walls of the pod. But they are silenced when the same fate befalls them as Rainbow Dash. Harbinger now walks up to a window, and looks out into a large chamber with walls covered in pods that are filled with various ponies. The Reaper watches with pride as many ponies are turned into the same liquid and pumped into a Pony-Reaper larva that is undergoing construction.

The Reaper snaps back to reality and sees the five mares looking towards him as if expecting an answer.

Harbinger: Let us not delve into that territory.

Transmission Terminated

Logging Off

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Codex: Shepard

The Reaper known as Shepard is the AI form of the human formerly know as Commander John Shepard. The Commander became a Reaper in the aftermath of the Battle upon Earth when he used a super-weapon known as "The Crucible" to take control of the Reapers. Shepard now hold the title of the leader of the Reaper Armada, a title which once belonged to Harbinger. With the help of the newly acquired army the Commander rebuilt the Reaper super-structures known as Mass Relays and has currently retreated the Armada back into the Dark Space, awaiting any signs of trouble that may befall the galaxy.

Author's Note: This chapter was so goddarn funny to write, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. And no, this does in no way mean that Harbinger is gonna' have a harem. Harbinger doesn't give a flying feather about relationships with organics. Even if the Mane 6 ( or Mane 5 for now) do show some affection, he will not return it. I'll see you next ti- I am assuming direct control. –LittleMisterBlack out-

5. Party Time Job

Chapter 4: Party Time Job

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, The Streets of Ponyville

Time: Eighteen Hours post Arrival

It was a beautiful morning in Ponyville. Beautiful for most ponies, except a certain lavender unicorn who nearly got her house incinerated. Twilight was walking with Harbinger through Ponyville, her face clearly showing minor frustration.

Harbinger: *turns towards Twilight* You're not mad at what for happened this morning, are you?

The lavender mare just glared at him.

Twilight: *in a tone oozing with sarcasm* Oh no, I'm actually VERY happy that you almost, BURNED DOWN MY HOUSE!

Harbinger: It was your fault for calling me THAT name.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Ponyville Library

Time: Earlier that morning

Twilight woke up early in the morning, stretching to get the feel back to her muscles. Spike was awake a little earlier then her, to start a chores earlier. She jumped out of bed, levitated a brush and brushed her mane. She washed her teeth and did a little shower ( Do they have showers? Don't know, don't care. They have showers here.) and went down to eat breakfast. Spike was in the kitchen cooking some vegetable soup, Harbinger was on the couch unmoving and unglowing. She walked up to him and tapped his hoof.

Twilight: Harbinger it's time to wake up.

The Reaper was not moving, she tried again.

Twilight: Wakey, wakey, little Harby.

This time it actually worked…a little to well. The insectoid body suddenly jerked up and started glowing. –Assuming Direct Contol- As with the first time it ended with a small explosion, although this one was a little stronger. He turned towards Twilight glaring, the fire on him burning with stronger intensity.

Harbinger: Do. Not. Call Me. HARBY!

Twilight shrunk back at the sight of he angry Reaper. Spike came out of the kitchen, looking at the duo confused. Then he looked around and saw.

Spike: FIRE!

The library was burning. Spike ran out trying to call the Fire Brigade. Twilight looked around, slowly absorbing the situation before turning towards Harbinger with an even stronger glare. Seconds later ponies watching from outside were suddenly startled, when Harbinger flew through the wall, with the burned couch following behind, falling on top of him. Good thing the fire was quenched by the fast working pegasi.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Streets of Ponyville

Time: Current Time

The unicorn and pony-reaper came up to Sugar Cube Corner, a building made of what appeared to be various confectionary treats. They went inside where a small chubby mare with blue fur, a pink mane and a Cutie Mark of three cupcakes, and a lanky stallion with orange fur, dark orange mane and a Cutie Mark of three pieces of cake. The mare turned towards Twilight.

Mrs. Cake: Good Morning Twilight,*turns towards Harbinger* Oh DEAR! *nervous* Um…Twilight, i-is that you friend.

Harbinger: *plainly* I am not her friend.

Twilight: *clears throat* Good Morning Mrs. Cake. Well, he's sort of an acquaintance…I'm just giving him a tour of the city.

Mrs. Cake: Oh, you're the new… 'pony' in town. Pinkie said something about her Pinkie Sense saying someone will come to town. She came back this morning, said that she'll go look for him.

Twilight: She's back already? How did the contest go?

The orange stallion who overheard the conversation, came in the room carrying pastries which upon seeing Harbinger he nearly dropped. But quickly composed himself and smiled uneasily.

Mr. Cake: *to Harbinger* You must be the…

Harbinger: *matter-of-factly* Reaper.

Mr. Cake: You must be the new…uh…Reaper, Pinkie was talking about, she also said the Cooking Contest was cancelled, apparently Princess Celestia couldn't come so they moved it to next week.

Twilight: Do you know where we can find Pinkie?

Mrs. Cake: She said she'll be going out a bit, but where exactly we didn't say.

Twilight: Thank you Mrs. Cake, I'll see you at the party.

Mrs. Cake: Oh, Twilight, you can take a cupcake for you and your frie-

Harbinger:*plainly* Acquaitance.

Mrs. Cake: A-acquaintance.

Twilight took two cupcakes, thanking the Cakes for their generosity. Harbinger bowed his head slightly in gratitude. The two walked to the Town Hall, Twilight happily munching on her cupcake, while Harbinger looked at it appraisingly.

Harbinger: This 'cupcake' appears to be quite a popular dish amongst ponies.

Twilight: Sugar Cube Corner makes the best ones in Equestria, it's hard to not like them.

Harbinger: Last I heard, products of panification aren't very healthy for equines.

Twilight tried to open her mouth to say something, but found herself unable to. She looked at her cupcake with a worried expression, then she just shrugged and ate the rest in one bite, nearly choking in the process.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Town Hall.

Time: A few minutes later.

Twilight and Harbinger were standing in front of a large board with various papers posted on them.

Twilight: This is the Ponyville Request Board, ponies from town come here to post or take various job requests, when they need some help or just some quick money to make.

Harbinger: And you brought me here, why?

Twilight: *with a smirk* Someone has to pay for the damage you've done to the library. So if figured…

Harbinger: …that you want me to take a job and pay you for it.*sigh* Let's just get this over with.

Twilight was surprised with how easily she was able to convince him to work. She actually thought he was just a stuck up snob like the Canterlot ponies, but the fact that he was willing to sleep outside and now this, proved she was wrong. The two looked over various requests and stopped at a particular one.

*Request*

Help is required at the Ponyville Animal Care, if you don't mind that is. But if you do mind then it's ok. But if you will come I would be grateful. A little knowledge on how to take care of animal is required.

Talk to Fluttershy.

Harbinger: That is the most badly written request I have ever seen. Looks like two people actually worked on it.

Twilight: Well, Fluttershy is like that, so it's not surprising that she needed some help writing it. You can take it if you want, from what you told me you have good knowledge on animal species.

Harbinger: You may be right. I still have not had a chance to experi- study the species of this planet thoroughly.

Twilight raised an eyebrow, but the shrugged and took Harbinger to Fluttershy.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Ponyville Animal Care

Time: Half an hour later

When the pony and Reaper came up to Fluttershy's House – a hollowed out tree similar to Ponyville Library, that was filled with various utilities for animal care. The sight in front of Fluttershy's Cottage surprised both Twilight and Harbinger, although the later was more surprised in a different way. In front of Ponyville Animal Care stood a line of many stallions who apparently took the same request. Some where standing idly while others were hoof-wrestling for a better place in line. A pink pony with a dark pink mane wearing a cap, was walking on her hind-legs with a tray filled with various drinks and snacks. Fluttershy could be seen through the window trying to convince everyone to leave.

Harbinger: It appears the yellow Pegasus is quite popular among stallions.

Twilight:*sarcastically* Geez, what gave it away?

Harbinger: Their pheromones. *silently* There are also a few mares here too.

There was an awkward silence on Twilight's part, until she cleared her throat, blushing.

Twilight: Well, I don't think Fluttershy is going to take everypony here to work, or anyone for that matter, she doesn't want to make anyone feel bad, so maybe we can try and take the job to help her.

Harbinger: As long as I can get you off my back for what happened in the morning.

The lavender mare glared at him, then sighed and started to walk to Fluttershy's Cottage, when she was stopped by a stallion.

Stallion: Hey, there's a line here you know, if you wanna' take the job wait for your turn.

Twilight: But, but Fluttershy's my friend.

Stallion: Everyone here is Fluttershy's 'friend'. That trick won't work.

One of the mares in the crowd gasped upon seeing Harbinger.

Mare: She's with the monster. She brought the monster here! She's controlling it!

The crowd became suddenly angry at Twilight. She looked around in fright as the crowd started to move closer screaming various obscenities at her. One unicorn stallion then jumped out of the crowd launching a green spell towards Twilight. The crowd gasped, Twilight closed her eyes bracing for the spell, but then nothing came. She opened her eyes and saw Harbinger standing between the unicorn and herself with green energy flowing from him.

Harbinger: *in a menacing tone* Weak.

The light and flames on his body, started glowing brighter.

Harbinger: I will show you true Power.

He jerked a hoof upwards launching a cascade of shockwaves that sent all the crowd toppling in a comic fashion. The Reaper then casually trotted towards the cottage, grabbing the bewildered Twilight in a telekinetic grasp. While the ponies recovered from the shockwaves Harbinger with the lavender mare entered the house to find Fluttershy hiding in a corner and the weird pink pony bouncing and trying to coax the Pegasus out of her cover.

Harbinger: Unicorn, we have arrived.

Twilight immediately woke up looking around and seeing that she was indeed in the cottage. Flutteshy squeaked and ran to hide somewhere else upon hearing the Reaper's voice, and Pinkie started talking.

Pinkie: Hi'ya I'm Pinkie Pie, I'm Ponyville's Master Party Planner, what's you're name? Do you like cupcakes? Why do you look like that? Why do you have four eyes? Can you cook marshmallows on that fire? Are you new in town?

Before Harbinger could answer any question, (which unlike most ponies, he heard every single word, due to his nature as an AI) Pinkie jumped in the air, gasping, before dashing off, breaking a window in the process.

Harbinger: Why am I not surprised with that reaction?

Twilight: Actually that's her reaction to every new pony. Expect a party this evening.

Harbinger: I do not like the idea of a party. I think I will pass this one. Anyway, where is the yellow Pegasus.

Fluttershy crawled from under the bed, looking to the two of them and sighing in realief.

Fluttershy: I thought someone b-broke in and I was so s-scared. Thank you for coming here. I wanted some help but *looks out of the window* this is too much. I don't want to hurt anyone's felling by saying no.

Twilight: That's why we're here, Harbinger wanted to do some work to pay for the repairs to the library, after he nearly burnt it down.

Harbinger just gave her a nice sh*t eating grin.

Fluttershy: Oh, that's wonderful. You can help, if you don't mind. There were a lot of newborns this week so I can't handle all of them. Do you know how to feed animals, Harbinger?

There was no response. The two mares looked around and saw him and Fluttershy's pet bunny Angel, glaring at eachother. Angel, was in a fighting stance, holding a carrot like a sword. Harbinger, had his hoof raised, the flames on his body burning with a strong intensity.

Harbinger: I heard some races consider rabbits, a delicacy.

Angel: *in bunny language which Harbinger understands somehow* And I heard there are a lot of good insecticides on the market this season.

Both of them snarled at the other, and just as they were about to lunge at eachother, they were separated by Twilight's magic. Both of them growled.

Harbinger: I do not like that bunny, but he may be quite a good test subject.

Angel just huffed and turned away.

Twilight: *nervously* So Harbinger, what's your answer?

Harbinger: What was the question?

Despite expectations, the job went on well, except the few run-ins between the Reaper and the Rabbit. It was finally the end of the day so Harbinger went to Fluttershy to collect his pay.

Fluttershy: Oh, thank you if it weren't for you two I never would have finished today.

She reached towards her saddlebags and pulled out a bag of bits. Harbinger took it, but before he could place it in his own saddlebags, Twilight snatched it with her magic.

Twilight: . AH. You know the drill, I get both your share and mine. You still have the rest to pay off.

The Reaper gave her a glare, while the mare just smirked. The two walked away at that, bidding Fluttershy farewell, although she was coincidentally going in the same direction as them so she joined them. Harbinger turned towards Angel, who remained at home and gave him a malicious grin, which the bunny returned.

Location: Ponyville, Outside Sugar Cube Corner

Time: Thirty One hours post Arrival

The two mares and Reaper were standing in front of Sugar Cube Corner. The Reaper looked at the building suspiciously.

Harbinger: Why are we here again? Is this because of the party you spoke of earlier.

Twilight: *innocently* What party? There's no party. We just came here because… *looks for a reason*

Fluttershy: B-because Angel wanted something from Pinkie Pie.

Upon the mention of the rabbit's name, Harbinger's mouth turned into a sly grin. Ideas of how to use this situation to take care of the rabbit were running in his head. He walked right in forgetting about the mentioned party and…

Everyone: SURPRISE!

Harbinger: *with a sullen look* Just my luck.

Transmission Terminated

Logging Off

*New Codex Entry Available*

Codex: Twilight Sparkle

Twilight Sparkle is a unicorn pony, born in Canterlot and currently resident of Ponyville. Born to unicorns Star Sparkle and Nightlight, she is a magical prodigy and the current wielder of the Element of Harmony – Magic. While living in Canterlot she was the personal student of Princess Celestia. Currently while living in Ponyville she runs the Ponyville Library with her dragon assistant Spike. She keeps contact with her mentor via friendship report and can be very strict with sending them. In instances when she cannot send one, the result are not pretty…

Author's Note: (May contain spoilers from Fallout: Equestria)I am aware that the fanbase name for Twilight's mother is Twilight Velvet, but after reading Kkat's Fallout:Equestria, where her name is Star Sparkle, I noticed that it would be hard to name both of them Twilight. So I went with the name Star Sparkle. I have no idea how long this fic will last, but I'm hoping for a maximum of 30 chapter. Thanks for the support (all viewers, since reviews are not accurate with the overall watchability of the fanfic). –LittleMisterBlack out-

6. Diamonds are a Reaper's Best Enemy P1

Chapter 5: Diamonds are a Reaper's Best Enemy Part 1

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Near Carousel Boutique

Time: Three Days post Arrival, Afternoon

Harbinger, Twilight and Spike who was perched onto the latter's back were walking towards Rarity's shop – Carousel Boutique. Rarity had asked earlier for some help around the shop. Spike of course volunteered in an instant, but Twilight needed his help with some errands and so she took the liberty of volunteering Harbinger for the job. Spike was furious, Harbinger was flabbergasted, but in the end they agreed.

Harbinger: I do not even understand why I listen to a mere organic like you. I should have incinerated you the day you told me to work to pay for the house repairs.

Twilight:*smirks slyly* Well, I do have a way with ponies. It was just a matter of time until I made you friendly.

Harbinger: *raises two eyebrows* Don't tempt me.

Twilight:*smiles* You know, Pinkie's idea was good. It's a lot easier to converse now that you have 'eyebrows'.

Harbinger:*groans in frustration* Do not remind me of that pink menace.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Sugar Cube Corner

Time: Sometime during Harbinger's welcome party

Harbinger was sitting near a table sipping some punch, which as much as he didn't want to admit, was pretty darn good. Many ponies were avoiding him for obvious reasons, the others who actually had the guts to come up to him, were ignored, until a certain pink mare came up to him. Harbinger's vision was covered by so much pink that it could've overloaded his core with pink colored data streams.

Pinkie Pie: HI! What's your name? I'm Pinkie Pie. I love making cupcakes, eating cupcakes, playing with cupcakes and…

Harbinger: You already said that pony.

Pinkie Pie: I did?

Harbinger wanted nothing more than to beat some sense into this pony, but the agreement didn't allow it. So he just resorted to trying 'politely' to make her leave.

Harbinger:*in a polite tone*Please, leave before I Warp you by 'accident'.

Pinkie Pie: Hmm, is it me or are you angry. Are you angry? What if you're angry? How can I tell? *has an epiphany* AHA! I have a great idea.

In a swirl of pink colors, the pink party pony left the room and emerged seconds later from behind the Reaper, pinning him to the ground and pressing her hooves over his eyes. Harbinger struggled for a few seconds before finally Throwing her off of him. The commotion attracted everpony's attention. All the guests looked at Harbinger. Everyone started laughing. The Reaper had four pieces of green moss stuck to above his eyes like some form of 'eyebrows'. Harbinger glared at everyone, then burned the moss in four small plumes of fire.

Pinkie Pie: *bouncing up and down*Ooooooooo, do that again, do that again.

Harbinger:*angrily* Is there any particular reason you wish, that I perform that once more?

Pinkie Pie: That's going to be your new eyebrows. Everypony's gonna be able to tell how you feel. If you're cranky, angry, happy…

[Fades to Black]

Pinkie Pie: Hey! I'm not finished!

[Fades to Blackness then Darkness]

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, In front of Carousel Boutique

Time: Back to current day

Convincing Harbinger to use the technique was neigh impossible so everypony resorted to the trump card – Shepard. In the end he was able to convince Harbinger, but only with some promised money by the end of the week. The duo walked up to the door of the boutique and knocked.

Rarity: Coooming~

The door opened revealing Rarity who was wearing her reading glasses, her mane was also slightly frizzled and she looked like she didn't have very much sleep.

Twilight:*concerned* Rarity, are you ok? You don't look good.

Rarity:*waves a hood dismissively* No,no I'm fine I'm just a little tired.

Twilight: *unconvinced*Are you sure?

Rarity: Yes, yes, I am fine.

Harbinger:*scans Rarity* Your body shows insomnia of at least seventeen hours. That is not healthy for most organics, you're no exception.

Rarity:*sighs in defeat* Yes, I have had quite a lot of work the last few days. *places a hoof on her forehead dramatically* It has been horrible, I couldn't have my beauty sleep today, and my gem supplies are already depleted. How am I going to finish the dresses?

Rarity started crying rivers, literally. Twilight looked at her with pity, then turned to Harbinger with a pleading gaze.

Harbinger:*sigh*If you wish I could help you with this.

Rarity suddenly perked up at this, but decided to be modest.

Rarity: Oh,no-no-no, you needn't , I am perfectly capable to handle myself, but thank you for your offer.

Harbinger was about to leave it at that, but Twilight nudged him with a hoof and waved towards Rarity with her head.

Harbinger:*big time sigh*No, I will help-

Rarity: Oh, well if you insist, then I have no qualms with it.

The Reaper turned towards Twilight with an uneasy expression, the lavender mare just shrugged.

[Later…]

Twilight had left, much to the pony-reaper's chagrin, to do some 'work' around the library. Rarity, was running around the shop doing work, completely ignoring the fact that the Reaper stallion offered to help, although she would occasionally pin a needle into Harbinger's back, turning him into a 'living' pincushion, which the Reaper chose to ignore. After about two hours of being ignored, Harbinger came up to Rarity.

Harbinger: I came here to help,*under his breath*unwillingly,*normal voice* so I insist that you give me something to work. You should also go take some sleep, your organism is fatigued.

Rarity: I don't wish to impose Harbinger, but it would be very helpful if you were to assist me in procuring some gems and I need to finish this order quickly.

Harbinger walked behind Rarity.

Harbinger: Where exactly are we supposed to go to obtain these gems?

Rarity: Ponyville Gem Fields, but what are you pla-

Before Rarity could finish asking, Harbinger hit the back of her head with a hoof, causing her to lose consciousness. The Reaper then levitated and placed the marshmallow mare gently on a bed. He then checked for vitals and after assuring himself that she is alive, exited the shop. On the outside he wanted to ask where the Ponyville Gem Fields were, but most ponies where avoiding him. Just as he was about to give up and threatening somepony to get the information, three little fillies came up to him.

Pegasus Filly: Whoa, he's even cooler up close, not as cool as Rainbow Dash of course.

The filly was a small orange Pegasus with a purple mane, yet without a Cutie Mark, her name was Scootaloo.

Unicorn Filly: How can he be cool if he's burning?

This filly was a small white unicorn with a grayish violet and pink mane, also without a Cutie Mark, her name was Sweetie Bell

Earth Pony Filly:*gasp* He's burning! We 'ave tah do somethin'!

All three started smiling at Harbinger, which slightly unnerved the Reaper, all of them then took in some air, and shouted:

All Three: CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS! Spontaneous combustion extinguishers!

The three fillies ran into Carousel Boutique, Harbinger raised his eyebrows in surprise, when the group came out with a bucket of water. Before he could object, he was covered from muzzle to tail in water, needless to say, the only thing the water did was leave a wet and annoyed insectoid-pony. The fire didn't extinguish. The three fillies checked their flanks for a Cutie Mark and were disappointed to find them blank.

Earth Pony Filly: Darn, the fire ain't off, we 'ave to get another bucket o' water.

This filly was a yellow earth pony with a red mane tied with a red bow, like her friends she didn't have a Cutie Mark, her name was Applebloom.

Harbinger: Wait!

The three fillies stopped, but only after pouring another bucket of water on him.

Sweetie Bell: The fire didn't stop. Should we get another bucket?

Harbinger: That will not be necessary. The fires are inextinguishable.

The three fillies poured one last bucket of water just for good measure. Harbinger now was really annoyed.

Harbinger: *annoyed* Say, would three children like you know how to reach Ponyville Gem Fields? I require to procure some gems for the Fashionista Unicorn in this shop.

Sweetie Bell: *confused* Fashionista unicorn? *realization* Oh, you mean Rarity? *Harbinger nods* She's my sister.

Harbinger: *slightly surprised* Your sister? Well, now that you look at it you can see a little resemblance.

Scootaloo: Mister, you said something about going to Ponyville Gem Fields. If you want we can help you find it.

Harbinger: Very well, I thank you.

The three fillies shouted in unison.

All Three: CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS! Tour Guides!

Harbinger felt almost like something broke inside him from the shouting. The shouting potential impressed Harbinger, causing his scientific side to resurface slightly, muttering about what experiments he should do with these little ponies. The little fillies gave him curious looks, which ended his scientific reverie.

Harbinger: Uh, lead the way.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Ponyville Gem Fields

Time: One hour later

The group of three fillies and one Reaper arrived at the Gem Fields. Harbinger started to scan the area and when he found something he would use his biotics to destroy the earth, leaving the gems untouched. The three fillies were watching with amazement as he worked. Harbinger had one question on his mind so he started talking while working on the gems.

Harbinger: So, you three were speaking about the Cutie Mark Crusaders, what exactly is that?

The three fillies were eager to answer.

Applebloom: The Cutie Mark Crusader are a group made o' me, Scootaloo an' Sweetie Bell.

Scootaloo: We're trying to find our Cutie Marks.

Sweetie Bell: And we're never going to stop until we find them. By the way, what's your Cutie Mark?

The three fillies looked towards the Reaper's flank. Harbinger himself also looked there. There was no Cutie Mark. The little girls gasped.

Scootaloo: Mister, you don't have a Cutie Mark. How old are you?

Harbinger: My age measured in billions, why do you ask.

Applebloom: Y're so old and you don't have a Cutie Mark? That's horrible.

Harbinger: Why does this 'Cutie Mark' matter this much?

Sweetie Bell: *incredulously* Why does it matter? The Cutie Mark appears on a ponies' flank when they discover their special talent. It represent who they are.

The Reaper was slightly angered by this strange pony tradition, so he stopped the work on the gems and turned to the three fillies.

Harbinger: I do not understand the relevance of this mark. You say it appears when you discover who you are. That means that your life is held together only by this mark. This is strange for an organic, most would find that being bound to have one single talent is a lot worse than death. Why do you act so different?

The three fillies were now angry at the Reaper.

Applebloom: How can ya' be so uncarin'?!

Sweetie Bell: Yeah, do you know how hard it is to get it?

Scootaloo: It's always terrific when somepony gets their Cutie Mark, yet you here say they are bad. That's not cool.

All Three: Totally not cool.

Harbinger just sighed and turned back to work.

Harbinger: That is merely my opinion, you do no have to be an-

Before he could finish, a pair of clawed hands burst through the ground pulling the Reaper underground and leaving the three fillies horrified. They screamed from the top of their lungs and raced back to Ponyville just as more claws started coming out of the ground trying to grab them.

Transmission Terminated

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Codex: Rainbow Dash

Rainbow Dash is a Pegasus mare born in Cloudsdale, yet currently resides in Ponyville in a cloud house. Born to two unknown parents, who are assumed to be dead, or simply they allowed their daughter to live by herself. She is the current Element of Loyalty. She is the self-proclaimed best flyer in Equestria and has enough skills to back this up somewhat. Rainbow currently works as the Ponyville Weather Manager. She aims to be part of the Wonderbolts, a group of elite stunt pegasi, that are the best in the country. She trains a lot for that goal, yet sometimes her training can lead to certain accidents…

Author's Note: There are a few reasons it took me so long to post this chapter. First, I had entry exams for the university, and I freakin' passed, heck yeah! Second, I had trouble with the theme of the chapter, at first I wanted to make it a 'work in the boutique' chapter. The theme used in this one was actually for a single chapter from later, but I decided to make it this way and make it a multi-chapter. And third and biggest , reason, Prototype 2, enough said. I hope you enjoyed this, especially you Devafang, Invader Viceroy, 555814 and all those other 426 viewers of the story who never write anything, I'm just like you, so I don't blame you. –LittleMisterBlack out-

7. Diamonds are a Reaper's Best Enemy P2

Chapter 6: Diamonds are a Reaper's Best Enemy Part 2

Location: Equestria, Ponyville Gem Fields, Underground

Time: Moments after Harbinger's Abduction

The scene shows a badly lit cavernous tunnel. The sounds of digging echo across the walls. The roof of the tunnel slightly breaks and Harbinger falls down. The Diamond Dog that abducted him falls behind him seconds later, screaming and blowing air at his burning hands. Not a wise decision to grab a burning object. Harbinger stood up and looked around, noticing the whimpering Dog, that was nursing his singed hands.

Harbinger: Canis Lupus, yet larger than most individuals of this species.

The Reaper walked up to the dog, a small yellow orb – a combat drone materialized above Harbinger, taking aim at the Diamond Dog.

Harbinger: Tell me one reason for which I should not terminate you right now. Why did you bring me here?

Diamond Dog: You just like white unicorn, you find gems. We want gems, you find us gems.

Harbinger: *turns towards the camera* Doggish vorcha, *chuckles* amusing. *turns back to dog* And what if I refuse?

Diamond Dog: *growls* We no ask! You stuck here with us.

More growls are heard from behind Harbinger, he looks around seeing several Diamond Dogs approaching from behind. Each of them have various weapons, different sticks to be exact and light armoring. Harbinger's expression darkens, five more drones materialize and start orbiting around the Reaper.

Harbinger: *menacing tone* You are mistaken, *drones start priming* it is not I who is stuck here with you, it is you who are stuck here with me.

The drones fire, the scene fades to black as bloodcurdling screams of the Diamond Dogs are heard.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Streets near Carousel Boutique

Time: Twenty minutes after Harbinger's 'abduction'

Twilight with Spike on her back, was trotting along the streets heading towards Carousel Boutique. She was a little worried that leaving the Reaper alone with Rarity wasn't a very good idea. Her worries escalated to terror when she saw a group of ponies in front of the boutique's door, she galloped ahead. Inside the shop she found her friends talking with Rarity, the five Elements turned to Twilight with worried expressions.

Twilight: What happened here? Why are the so many ponies near the shop? *looks around* And, where's Harbinger?

Applejack: That there's the problem Twi, looks like ol' Ha'binger's ran off somewhere. Rarity here says she didn't see 'im go.

Twilight: What exactly happened?

Rarity: I don't know Twilight. Last I remember, Harbinger was telling me to allow him to help and also to go get some rest. *pause for air* I told him it was not necessary, but he could assist me in obtaining some gems.

Spike: *shocked* How come you didn't call me to help?

The white unicorn looks apologetically at Spike.

Rarity: *pets Spike on the head* I would have called you Spikey-Wikey, but Twilight said you weren't felling well.

Spike despite being pleased from the touch, glared at Twilight. The unicorn looked away making an innocent face, complete with angel wings and a halo.

Rainbow Dash: So what did he do after that?

Rarity: He asked me where to obtain the gems, I told him. When I wanted to question him about why did he ask, I felt a hit at the back of the head, then it was all black and, and… oh no, Twilight, he went to the gem fields!

Everypony gasped knowing what exactly lurks in the gem fields. Some were hoping he was alright, others were hoping he might have been attacked and killed there. Their questions were answered when three fillies came in gasping and panting. They tried to speak at the same time, but all that came out was loud gibberish. Fluttershy came up to them trying to make them relax.

Fluttershy: Girls relax, everything is ok, um, you might want to speak one at a time, if you don't mind that is.

The three girls stopped and took a few breaths.

Applebloom: It's that firebug pony, he got caught by Diamon' Dogs.

Twilight: How did he know how to get there?

Scootaloo: He asked us if we could take him to the Gem Fields, we said we could.

Sweetie Bell: We took him there, he started finding gems, which was pretty cool. Then, we asked him about his Cutie Mark, he didn't have one. He said that Cutie Marks are your-elephant or something. What does that even mean?

Twilight: I think he might have said irrelevant, it means insignificant.

There were a couple of "ohh's" among the ponies who didn't know the meaning of the word.

Applebloom: We started arguin' about it, then the Diamon' Dogs sudd'nly came out and took him underground. The dogs tried tah get us too, but we ran away as fast as we could.

Scootaloo: He's in trouble. Even if he's a jerk , we have to save him.

Rainbow Dash placed a comforting hoof on Scootaloo's shoulder. Applebloom and Sweetie Bell went and hugged their respective sisters. This eased the stress, especially for Scootaloo who was giddy at the attention of the rainbow mare.

Twilight: It's ok girls, thank you. *turns to Spike* Spike, write a letter to the Princess, we have to let her know that our guest is in trouble.

Spike: Twilight, buggy looks like someone who could handle himself in his situation. Do we really need to write a letter?

Twilight: We don't have time to argue about this, just write.

Spike took out a quill and a scroll and started writing.

Dear Princess Celestia,

I have been informed that our otherworldly guest, Harbinger, has been abducted by Diamond Dogs at the Ponyville Gem Fields. My friends and I are going to the fields to save him. Also, inform the human, Shepard that his subordinate is in trouble. You need not worry Princess we will be able to handle ourselves since some of us have experience with Diamond Dogs. We will inform you of the outcome soon.

Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

After checking for any mistakes, Spike wrapped the scroll and blew a green flame at it causing the scroll to fly away to the Princess. Everyone was ready to leave for the fields when an unexpected response came from the Princess.

Twilight Sparkle, my faithful student,

I am glad you and your friends are going to save our new guest. It goes to show that no matter what race, appearance or character, a friend is always a friend. I also informed Shepard, his response was "They better get there fast before we have some Dog Meat for lunch". From what I can tell this situation is far more worse for the Diamond Dogs, please proceed with haste, as to avoid unnecessary casualties.

Your mentor, Princess Celestia.

Everypony gulped at the implication, so they ran to the fields. The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Spike tagging along despite the older mare's protests.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville Gem Fields

Time: FiftyMinutes after Harbinger's 'abduction'

The Elements of Harmony, the CMC… and Spike arrived at the gem fields. They found Harbinger's satchels full of gems on the ground next to a hole that was most likely the one Harbinger went through. Everyone gulped.

Twilight: Alright, we have to go down there. Spike you and the Cutie Mark Crusaders remain here at the surface. We six are going down the to save, whoever is in trouble.

Spike: Aw, come on Twilight, I want to go down there. What if somepony attacks Rar- I mean we have to save Buggy.

Twilight:*rolls eyes and smirks* Wouldn't it be nice of you to stay here and protect Sweetie Bell and the other girls from any evil and bad Diamond Dogs that might come to attack. *whispers* I bet Rarity would appreciate, you, protecting her little sister.

At the mention of the marshmallow mare's name, Spike puffed his chest and saluted.

Spike: You can count on me.

Everyone just chuckled at the dragon's antics. The Elements jumped down the hole, Pinkie Pie actually went head down. The CMC and Spike were left above ground.

Scootaloo: So what do we do?

Applebloom: I have playing cards.

Everypony: ALRIGHT!

[Down in the Cavern]

Eyerypony landed on their legs except Pinkie, who ungracefully landed on her face. She jumped up smilling.

Pinkie: DO THAT AGAIN!

Everyone shushed her.

Twilight: *whispering* Pinkie, a little quiet please. What if they hear us?

Pinkie looked sheepish and made a zipping motion, that actually included a zipper, on her mouth. The six mares started walking through the badly lit caverns. Rarity used the gem tracking spell, to find the highest conglomeration of gems which was most likely where they took Harbinger. They were moving at a steady pace until, they started hearing girlish screams of terror. All ponies were scared and somewhat amused, except Pinkie who was bouncing cluelessly around. As they approached the source of the screams, they stopped in their tracks with various expressions of shock (not terrified shock, but more like WTF shock) on their faces. Harbinger was lounging on a pile of gems, in the center of a large atrium in the cavern, while juggling some multicolored gems. Six yellow orbs were dancing around the Reaper. In one corner of the atrium, twenty or so Diamond Dogs were bunched up, trembling in fear. Pinkie was hypnotized by the pretty yellow orbs, she walked up to them and started swaying her head along with the drones.

Pinkie: Mphhh mph mphhhhhhhhh *realizes and unzips her mouth* What I wanted to say was, Ohhhh, wow preeeetyyy. What are those? Are they fairies? Maybe it's candy? What do they do?

Harbinger answered her questions by using one Drone to fire a red laser (The Reaper laser) at the wall near one of the Diamond Dogs.

Harbinger: If you wish for another demonstration, just ask.

Before Pinkie could ask…

Everyone: DON'T ASK!

Everyone screamed fearful for their own lives in the case of the Diamond Dogs and fearful for the lives of the Diamond Dogs in case of the ponies. Even if they didn't like Diamond Dogs, they couldn't just watch and let them suffer.

Harbinger: *cheerfully* Well then, it appears my cavalry has arrived. *to the ponies* It took you quite long enough. These gentlemen here and I, are coming to an agreement. *to the Diamond Dogs* So what do you say, we share this loot 50-50?

Diamond Dog: Maybe, we could share 40-60?

Six laser were shot barely missing the Diamond Dog.

Diamond Dog: Ok, ok 50-50 we agree to this, just leave, you scary.

Harbinger: I am glad we could come to an agreement.

The Reaper picked up half of the gems using his biotics. He motioned the mares, who were still too shocked to speak, to follow him. When the seven ponies left the room, all Diamond Dogs sighed in relief. One drone came back into the room, firing on final shot, that of course missed, yet still resulted in many shrieks of terror. The last thing they heard from the ponies, was Harbinger's hearty laughter echoing through the caves.

[Back Outside]

When the six ponies and Reaper, reached the surface, they were greeted by the sight of three fillies, one baby dragon and a large Diamond Dog… playing Poker. Spike and the Diamond Dog were the only ones left in the game.

Diamond Dog: *smirks* Little dragon, you lost, no better hand than this. Four of kind, Aces.

The fillies gasped, the dragon looked at the dog unfazed then grinned.

Spike: Royal Straight Flush, beat that.

Everyone's jaws hit the floor. Spike collected his catch.

Spike: If you want, we could have another round.

Diamond Dog: No more gems, don't want to play with dragon anymore, you cheat.

Spike: I'm just a good player, deal with it.

The Diamond Dog left grumbling, not even noticing the adults that were nearby. Spike was bathing in the jewels he just won. Harbinger looked towards the little fillies.

Twilight: Harbinger, I know you think Cutie Marks are a bad tradition, but it's part of our culture it's part of us, you can't blame us for thinking it's right. Most ponies still consider what you did five-thousand years ago an act of cold-blooded cruelty, even if you had ulterior motives that you considered good.

Harbinger: *sigh* I know.

With only those to words the Reaper left to talk to the fillies. The six mares watched him tell something inaudible to the little girls. The fillies answered back, the Reaper then said something again. The three fillies smiled brightly and came up and started hugging Harbinger, after a few uneasy moments the Reaper returned the hugs. The Elements aweeed'.

Transmission Terminated

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Codex: Rarity

Rarity is unicorn pony born to the two unicorns, Magnum - her father and Pearl – her mother. She currently resides in Ponyville like the rest of her friends, and works as the owner of Carousel Boutique that makes the best dresses in Ponyville. Rarity is the current wielder of the Element of Generosity. She aims to become a well known dressmaker in all of Equestria. Of her more notable dresses, are the dresses worn by the Elements during the Grand Galloping Gala, several dresses for the famous fashion designer Hoity Toity and the dress for Princess Mi Amore Cadenza's Wedding. Rarity is a unicorn with a good sense of taking care of her image, and sometimes even the smallest traces of filth may cause her to become quite, insufferable…

Author's Note: Harbinger's becoming a softie eh, sorry 555814, but as I said before I won't include killing in this story. I'm keeping it in line with the MLP style, I hope you won't stop reading even after this. Ok so Spike did cheat, it was impossible for him to have a Royal Straight Flush, since the Diamond Dog had all the Aces. Thanks to all of you who review (those who I can thank personally) and even those who don't for reading this story. Special kudos to 555814,Invader Viceroy, grandmasterfred and Devafang, and normal kudos to all those who are reading this just like that. I know you're there. –LittleMisterBlack out-

8. A Story from Long Ago

Chapter 7: A Story from Long Ago

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Ponyville Park

Time: One week and three days post Arrival

The six mares and Spike were having a walk in the park, along with their pets. Twilight had an owl name Owlowiscious, Spike had a phoenix named PeeWee, Pinkie had a toothless alligator named Gummy, Applejack was with her dog Winona, Rainbow Dash with her tortoise Tank, Fluttershy with Angel Bunny and Rarity with her cat Opalescence. There were many other ponies with pets, but we won't go into detail.

Rarity: Has anypony noticed that recently Harbinger, became more… open up and nice? I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but you could never say he did what he did all those years ago.

Applejack: Ah noticed, Applebloom act'lly said that he's agreed tah help'er and 'er friends with their School Project.

Twilight: Exactly what kind of school project?

Pinkie: Do they have to bake a cake? Maybe make some cupcake? Maybe it's "A Hero They Know" kind of project, or maybe something else.

Rarity: Yes, it's "A Hero I know Project", somehow got it right, Sweetie Bell, has been talking about it for a week. I heard Scootaloo wanted to make it about Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: *proudly* Of course they want to, I'm the greatest hero they know. That project would be 20% cooler if it were about me.

Everyone present gave her cross looks.

Applejack: But it looks like in the end, they refused to write about Rainbow Dash.

Everyone except Rarity and Applejack: Who did they write about then?

Rarity and Applejack: Take a guess.

Everyone thought for a few moments, then came to a realization, four jaws hit the floor. Pinkie was cheering for them.

Rainbow Dash: *disappointed* They just failed the project. They should've made it about me.

Fluttershy: *giggles* That's very nice of them, as long as he doesn't mind. But where is he?

Suddenly Spike burped a scroll followed by a small package. Twilight picked up the scroll and read it, the furious blush she had piqued her friends' curiosity, but before they could read, the lavender mare burned the scroll and ran away with the package.

Rainbow Dash: What the hay was that?

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, City Entrance

Time: A little earlier

Harbinger was walking slowly at the entrance of Canterlot. The trip took only a few minutes due to his wings, but in town he decided to walk towards the palace, just to take a look at the city itself. Shepard had uploaded the coordinated of the meeting point – The Throne Room, which allowed him to come here alone and avoid speaking with the Canterlot ponies, for reasons obvious. Many of them were avoiding him, others unlike the Ponyvillians were actively insulting him which he chose to ignore, yet it did actually anger him slightly. The building were well built, with exquisite designs, each building more beautiful than the other. It amazed the Reaper what ponies could do with only hooves. He continued looking around when he bumped into a somepony.

The Pony: My word, what in Equestria is that?

The Mare next to The Pony: I have never seen such a creature, have you Fancy?

The Pony: Never, maybe it is something the guards brought to the city?

Harbinger turned his attention to the two ponies and saw a white unicorn stallion with a azure mane, tail and moustache that had a Cutie Mark of three crowns. Next to him was a tall, slender, pinkish white unicorn mare with a pale pink mane and a Cutie Mark of three Fleur-de-Lis.

Harbinger: *mock tone* Amusing, I thought the same about you.

The Stallion: *apologetic*Oh dear, I am frightfully sorry, I did not wish to offend. My wife and I simply never saw a creature quite like yourself around here.

Harbinger: No need to apologize, I never saw a well mannered pony in this city myself.

The Stallion: *chuckles* I get that a lot. Most nobleponies scorn common folk and you're quite…unique, so that doubles for you. Oh where are my manners I am Fancypants and this is my wife Fleur-de-Lis.

Fleur-de-Lis: It is a pleasure to meet you mister…

Harbinger: Harbinger, my name is Harbinger.

Fancypants: Well, mister Harbinger, would you like to accompany us to the restaurant, we were just about to head there and eat.

Harbinger: I am sorry, I must refuse this offer, I have some official business with Princess Celestia and I must not be late.

Fancypants: I see, well maybe next time you can visit, or at least after you finish your business here. What do you say? *extends a hoof*

The Reaper stared at the hoof and then returned the gesture, shaking the stallion's hoof.

Harbinger: Very well, until next time.

With that the Reaper left for the castle. Fleur-de-Lis wrapped her hooves around Fancy's neck.

Fleur-de-Lis: He is quite a sophisticated stallion, contrary to what one might think of his appearance, and I think you just made a friend.

Fancypants: *chuckles* An acquaintance, for now.

Location: Canterlot, Outside Throne Room

Time: A few minutes later.

Harbinger came up to a large golden door adorned with the emblems of the moon and the sun. On the door were engraved various flowers, fruits and other shapes. From inside several voice could be heard, including a very familiar voice.

Very Familiar Person: *muffled due to door* Oh come on! Again?

Celestia: *laughing* Oh John, for the greatest Artificial Intelligence in the galaxy, you are horrible at chess.

Luna: By the moon Johnny, I told you to use the rook.

John: I thought I could beat her without it.

The voice of John the voice of none other than…

Harbinger: *barges into room* Shepard! What are you doing here?

Instead of the hologram Shepard used when he first arrived, as Harbinger would have expected, there, playing with Celestia stood a red Earth Pony stallion with a brown cropped mane and tail, as well as a N7 Cutie Mark. The stallion turned towards the Reaper and waved happily at him. Luna was standing behind the stallion looking thoughfully at the chess board.

Shepard: Harbinger, long time no see. I see you've made yourself quite comfortable here. How's it goin-

Harbinger: *interrupts* Cut the chat Shepard and tell me why am I here and why are you a pony?

Shepard: Geez, as crabby as usual. I guess you can't help it, oh, and about the body… it's just something I came up with for the Armada.

Harbinger: What exactly are you speaking about?

Shepard: What I'm saying is: I've sent most of the Armada to a similar quest like yours, not on this planet of course, you and I are the only ones here, but in order to do so, I had to make bodies like these so they can take control and walk among the people.

Harbinger: And you tell me this just now? What if there is an attack or something? What will you do?

Shepard: Relax, the ones who didn't want to go are staying back to guard the Armada. Anyways, I called you here because I made a new body for you. The one you're using now is kind of old, so I decided to give you an upgraded body all that's left is the outer shell and the Cutie Mark. What will it be?

Harbinger: For the outer shell, no changes from this one.

Shepard: You sure?

Harbinger: Yes, and the Cutie Mark, I'll think for a bit.

Shepard started to work on the body

Celestia: Well, now that we have that settled we can continue our converstion. We were speaking of the Armada. Now that you are here, I wanted to ask, what, no, who exactly were you before you became a Reaper. Shepard told us that a Reaper is created from millions of individuals of a single race, yet to finish the construction a Personality Matrix is required to finalize the Reaper.

Luna: You tried to build a Reaper based on humans, and you needed Shepard to become the personality matrix of this Human-Reaper.

Harbinger: Correct.

Luna: That means you were created by the same method. What race did you come from and who was the personality matrix.

Harbinger: The information of who and what I was before I became a Reaper has been lost, I do not remember anything.

Celestia: What do you mean lost, how did you lose it?

Shepard: It's not something he likes to talk about, but if it's okay I can tell them. *Harbinger nods* Ok, so it was…

Location: Unkown, Nazara Homeworld

Time: Unknown, assumed to be over five billion years ago

The first ever Reaper harvest had ended, it was a grueling battle for Harbinger since he had to work alone, but based on schematics left from his creators he could build a new Reaper, a new ally to fight with him. The construction was underway and Harbinger was overseeing the entire process. Hundreds of Nazara were being transported and processed into raw DNA for the Nazara-Reaper. Harbinger walked up to one particular pod were a member of the harvested race was struggling to free himself.

Harbinger: There is no need to struggle General Sovereign, the harvest will end quickly and you will be able to join your family afterwards.

Sovereign: I trusted you, and this is how you repay me. I should have known you would betray me, it was so damn obvious.

The general was a slim humanoid creature with a matte grey skin that had a sandpaper texture to it. The arms and legs each had four digits, were thin and covered in scaly plates. The face had exactly the same features as a human , but he had slicked back dark metallic gray hair that resembled metallic wires, as well as piercing red eyes. The ears were pointy. By human standards the General looked like a twenty-five year old man, yet Nazara could live up to five centuries.

Harbinger: I am sorry Sovereign, but I have to do this.

The Reaper looked at the Nazara and started the process of forming the Persoality Matrix. Sovereign's body started to glow, while the Nazara was screaming in pain, as his entire body was turned into a synthetic organism. It all went blank after a few seconds. When the General woke up later he felt different. His body was no longer his own, it felt almost like a large insect, he could no longer see the world normally, everything was turned into raw data that had to be processed. He looked around and spotted another 'insect' like him.

Harbinger: It appears you have awaken, welcome Nazara or should I call you Sovereign, to the Armada.

The Nazara General immediately recognized the voice, he suddenly got angry knowing what the Reaper did with his entire race. In a blind rage the lasers on his Reaper body fired at Harbinger, striking him directly near the core. This damaged the part of his memory from before he became a Reaper, and so, it was lost forever.

[Back to the Present]

Harbinger: We fought for what seemed like years and one day we both could no longer continue. That day we called a temporary truce, got to know eachother better and became best friends. I still remember how he would prank me by uploading all kinds of explicit data. *sigh* I used the form of many races before, Majin, Namekian, Saiyan but of all races I used, the Collectors were the best in Sovereign's opinion. That is why, that's why I want this body to look like a Collector.

The Reaper looked towards his listeners and found them crying in a comic fashion.

Luna: *sob* That was so touching, Shepard told us what happened to Sovereign.

Celestia: *sobbing very hard* I understand what it is to lose a close person.

Shepard: *sobbing the hardest* And I'm sorry too, if it weren't for me he would still be alive right now, but if he would we would all be dead so… serves you right.

All Three: Let's hug your sorrow away.

Harbinger found himself pulled into and involuntary group hug. After a few seconds of trying to free himself, he gave up and returned the hug laughing heartily.

Celestia: *chuckles* I almost forgot, I have to send a message to my student. *winks at Shepard*

Shepard winks back, they both start snickering. Luna was watching from the side with a worried expression, Harbinger was to busy inspecting his new body to notice.

Luna: Sister, John, what are you up to?

Shepard and Celestia: Nothing~

[Later…]

Shepard: The body is done, what's gonna' be your Cutie Mark?

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Codex: Sovereign

Sovereign is or as he used to introduce himself to organics as Nazara, was a member of a race of the same name – Nazara. Sovereign was the second Reaper to join the Armada, as such he and Harbinger were close friends since then. When the Armada gained a considerable amount of units, Harbinger took the role of the leader while Sovereign was his second in command. After the construction of the Citadel, he also became the 'Vanguard' of the Arrival, where upon the time to call forth the Armada he would open the Citadel – a supermassive Mass Relay that would allow the Reapers to invade. Despite many successes, during the Prothean Cycle, the Protheans wer able to sabotage the entire process of remotely opening the Citadel for the Armada. Sovereign in a desperate attempt to succeed was forced to use the help of organics. In the end this only brought his demise, when at the hands of an entire fleet he was destroyed during the Battle at The Citadel. Core of the his ship hasn't been found so far, so the theory that he could still be alive is plausible…

Author's Note: #1: Don't you just want to HUG Harby now. These are actually my thoughts about Harbinger and Sovereign's relationship. Sovereign actually does refer to himself as Nazara, and many speculated that Reapers name themselves after the race they came from, and in my additional speculation, the higher ranking officials can also come up with their own name.

#2: Mass Effect: Leviathan is coming out this Summer. Apparently he will become a War Asset after you acquire him. Sadly in the HoE story, Leviathan is Harbinger's arch-nemesis, because he killed one of his another Reaper. Harby does not approve killing of family members.

#3: No, Sovereign will not return in this story, he is neither alive, but neither is he dead.

-LittleMisterBlack out-

9. Be Careful with your Upgrades

Chapter 8: Be Careful with Your Upgrades

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, Streets of Canterlot

Time: Sometime after Harbinger's Upgrades

Harbinger was walking down the streets towards the exit of the exit of the city. For the first time in forever, he could make sense of what he saw, heard or felt, instead of the usual streams of raw data that had to be deciphered into understandable data. This according to Shepard increased his processing power, due to him not having to work on the data himself. His body also became lighter, from the original six hundred pounds, to the new two hundred fifty pounds. The strength was increased, and the cooling system inside was upgraded to allow faster usage of biotic abilities. All in all the Reaper felt… alive. He was trotting along the street when he heard a familiar voice.

Fancypants: Harbinger, my good fellow, I didn't expect you to be free so soon.

The Reaper turned around and saw Fancypants and Fleur-de-Lis

Harbinger: Ah, Mister Fancypants, Missis Fleur-de-Lis it was merely a delivery from a tokin' friend of mine, he is actually an ambassador for our people.

Fancypants: I see. Anyway, what do you say about getting us some tea, I'm serving. By the way what does tokin' mean?

Harbinger: Uh… it is the way we say 'best' , where I come from. Tokin' friend means best friend.

The white stallion bought that explanation and they went off to one of the tea shops. The Reaper, stallion and mare drank tea while discussing various business topics and thanks to his extensive knowledge of business from acquiring data on various species, he was able to give Fancy quite some good tips. After about an hour or so, they parted ways.

Fleur-de-Lis: You do know what tokin' actually means, right?

Fancypants: Yes my dear, but let him think we don't know.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Streets of Ponyville

Time: A little later

The trip back to Ponyville took less time than the trip to Canterlot, all due to his new lighter body. He was walking down the streets, he was looking around noticing for the first time just how interesting the town looked, usually he found nothing special about it, because even for a machine, having to decipher the surrounding area would completely dull the aesthetic view. Many of the sympathizer ponies who were actually happy to see him around were waving at him, he found himself smiling and waving back. His own behavior surprised him.

Harbinger: *in his thoughts* Something is wrong, there is no way that I would respond to something as worthless as waving of hooves. Perhaps I should be bothered, but maybe it's just a small glitch in the new body, I will check it later.

The Reaper arrived at Twilight's house opening the door with the spare keys Twilight had given him. The lights were out, 'The girls must still be in the park, oh well', thought Harbinger. He walked up to pick a book to read it with his new vision, when he heard some shuffling upstairs. He immediately took a stance, readying his powers just in case. He slowly walked up.

Harbinger: Come out, I know you are here. It would be best for you, if you were to return any stolen possessions and run away, if not I will force them out of you.

No response came, the Reaper moved around the corridor noticing a faint light coming from Twilight's room. He walked up to the door and opened it slowly. The Reaper jumped in the doorframe priming his powers. What he saw inside made his jaw hit the ground, on the first floor. Twilight's room was coverd entirely in rose petals, the normal covers and curtains, were replaced by purple velvet ones. The floor was littered with scented candles that gave off the smell of lavender. Amidst all this 'chaos' was Twilight laying on the bed, her hooves were covered by black frilly stockings. She turned to Harbinger with a sexy smile.

Twilight: *sultry voice* Harby~, it's so good to see you.

Harbinger didn't like the use of the pet name, yet he couldn't come up with anything to say to her, hell, he couldn't even speak.

Harbinger: Uhhhhhhhhhhhhh…

The lavender unicorn jumped of the bed, walking towards the Reaper, swaying her flanks as she did so. When she got close enough she nuzzled him. The flames on Harbinger's body started burning harder, his wings were twitching.

Twilight: You sure took your time with the visit in Canterlot. Do you think you could spare some time, just for me. *winks suggestively*

Harbinger: Unicorn, something is wrong with you and I don't like this.

Twilight pouted at him.

Twilight: Oh Harby, you can call me Twilight, *puppy eyes* please.

For some reason Harbinger found himself nodding.

Harbinger: Well, Twilight, do you mind explaining what happened, and what's gotten into you.

Twilight: What's gotten into me? *giggles* There's nothing in me. But I'm pretty sure that by the end of this night you'll "get into me".

The Reaper felt almost like a few circuits fried inside of him. He tried to think of a logical explanation to not only her behavior, but also for his reactions. His thoughts were interrupted when Twilight bit his ear and started nibbling on it.

Harbinger: Twilight, I do not like where this is going.

The lavender mare grabbed his head in her forhooves and looked him in the eyes, all four of them.

Twilight: Well I like it, so just shut up and kiss me.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, A few blocks from Twilight's house.

Five mares and one dragon were trotting towards Ponyville Library.

Rainbow Dash: Why in the hay did Twilight leave us like that? What happened?

Rarity: I don't know, but it would be best to ask her about it. Hopefully it wasn't because of the letter the Princess sent her, I do not want another Smartypants incident.

Pinkie suddenly started twitching. Everyone recognized the phenomenon.

Pinkie: Lo-o-o-o-ksssss l-l-like s-s-something is go-go-go-going to pass b-by at high speed.

Everypony gave her quizzical looks. Almost as if on cue, Harbinger flew by at high speed, impacting with a wall behind them, hard enough to leave a giant crater in it. He then slid down and fell on the ground with swirlies in his eyes.

Twilight Sparkle, my faithful student

I have sent this message to request help with an experiment Shepard and I are performing on Harbinger. Shepard created a new upgraded body for our guest. The upgrades we want you to test are his new Advanced Emotional Drives and the newly added Hormonal System. The things you will need are in the package I sent. The package includes:

-Frilly Stockings

-Scented Candles

-Velvet Curtains and Sheets

Have fun my faithful student, your mentor Princess Celestia

P.S. When you stop reading this P.S. an illusion that will help you with the job will be cast upon you.

P.P.S. If you are reading this than the illusion failed, if not, then the illusion should dispel in about an hour. If you nothing special happens between you two in this time, then document the results. If something does happen, then document the results.

Transmission Terminated

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Codex: Applejack

Applejack is a earth pony mare, who lives and works at the Sweet Apple Acres along with her family. Sweet Apple Acres is the main supplier of apples for Ponyville and as such, there is always work to do. Applejack is current wielder of the Element of Honesty. She aims to gather enough money to be able to do some major repairs around the farm. A mare with a stubborn attitude and common disregard for personal hygiene, she frequently clashes with Rainbow Dash who possesses a similar stubbornness, and Rarity who often reprimands her for not taking care of herself. Applejack's stubbornness often lead to certain trouble as was the case with Applebuck Season…

Author's Note: #1: Trollestia and her new partner Trollshepard strike again. This chapter is not relevant to the storyline, just a little something I added for the romance plot. Neither will the next one, but I will add it just for lolz.

#2: I will be posting chapter after one day, aka. Friday, next will be Sunday, then Tuesday etc. etc. etc.

#3: Almost forgot, the illusion wore off from Twilight, hence Harbinger found himself, flying across the town at 60 mph. No, there was no 'rolling in the hay', but… did they actually kiss before the illusion wore off, or did it wear off just before they kissed. That depends on you. *Trolly the Trollthean dark chuckle*

#4: There were a few version of this chapter that i made before posting it. At first i wanted Twilight to wear a maid outfit, then i went for a nurse outfit, then i kept it simple - stockings. Also, i wanted her to do all of this off her own accord, aka. The Princess told her to, so she does it, but damn it made her look like some slut, i changed it to an illusion hidden in the letter. And finally, i wanted Harbinger to stutter while talking with Twilight, but it too OOC so i decided to keep his normal unfazed talk, but also leaving hints that he was having a bon- a good time.

-LittleMisterBlack out-

10. Life is no Picnic

Chapter 9: Life is not a Picnic

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Sweet Apple Acres

Time: Two weeks post Arrival

The Mane 6 were sitting around a table at Sweet Apple Acres, enjoying a delicious picnic of sorts. The table was filled with various treats like apple fritters, apple tarts, apple pie, apple juice, pie flavored pie etc. The Cutie Mark Crusaders were playing a game with Spike, which involved Spike running away, from the three fillies who were wearing horned watermelon helmets and also had shield made from tree bark, and a stick as a sword, all while shouting:

CMC: FUS RO DAH!

The volume of their voice actually made Spike stumble, and the Mane 6, minus Pinkie who was cheering then on, to cover their ears.

Dovah Belle: The dragon is incapacitated, quickly move to attack before it recovers!

Apple Born: Prepare another Shout, jus' in case!

Scootakiin: It will not hold him for long, move quicker!

After another nice shout, the three filly borns were able to reach and defeat the vile Dragon.

Spikeduin: Curse you dovahkiin, you may have defeated me this time, but I will have my revenge!

With that all four of them fell on the ground laughing. The Mane 6, giggled at them, before turning back to the conversation they had earlier.

Applejack: So where exactly did ya' say Ha'binger went tah?

Twilight: He said he had some 'important business' to attend to, something about investigating local flora and fauna.

Fluttershy: It's nice that he wanted to find more about animals, but why didn't he ask us for help?

Rainbow Dash: Who cares? Didn't come, his loss. *eats another piece of pie* Dis is sho gud.

Rarity: Have some manners Rainbow Dash, swallow before you speak.

Rainbow Dash: *waves hoof dismissively * Yeah, yeah. Let's just concentrate on more important matters like…pie.

Somewhere else in Equestria a certain blue haired stallion Wonderbolt's ears perked up, his partner a orange maned mare looked at him in confusion.

Spitfire: Somethin' wrong Soarin'?

Soarin': My Pie Sense just tingled.

The mare just dismissed it as just Soarin' being Soarin'. Back at Sweet Apple Acres a gray and blonde, cross eyed Pegasus carrying mail came to the group.

Rainbow Dash: Oh hey Derpy, watcha' doing here?

Derpy: I have some mail for Apple Acres and a special one for Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight: Me? From who?

Derpy: From that burning bug pony. I would stay here and talk but there's a lot of mail to deliver.

Pinkie: Aww, it's too bad that you can't stay with us, but you can have a muffin if you like.

Derpy:*excitedly* MUFFIN!

She took the muffin happily munching on it as she flew away. The ponies just shook their heads in amusement at her antics. Twilight then opened the letter which held the following contents:

[Image of a burning hoofprint]

Unico- Twilight Sparkle, this is Harbinger, earlier I told you that I would go to investigate the local flora and fauna, yet as I walked around, I heard rumors of the species that inhabit the place you refer to as Everfree Forest. From what I gathered the forest life is acting normally compared to the other tracts of land in Equestria. I do not know why I inform you of this but, I wish to investigate that place to see what things I may find in there. Also that forest might give me a place to take my mind of all of these Technicolor ponies. From what I hear the place may be very dangerous, so I advise you refrain from following me as it may put your life in peril. [Scribbled unreadable writing, T/L: Not that I have anything against your demise.]

Rarity: What does he mean by normal? Everfree Forest is by no means 'normal'.

Fluttershy: How can animals tend to themselves?

Rainbow Dash: Or the weather manage itself? That's just crazy.

Applejack: We 'ave tah save 'im before somethin' gets to 'im.

Twilight: Ok girls, let's go.

Pinkie Pie who stood a bit behind them, giggled.

Pinkie: *giggling* Oh girls, if only you knew.

With that the party pony bounced behind them, leaving three confused fillies and a baby dragon.

Spike: Poker, anypony?

CMC: NO!

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Everfree Forest

Time: Earlier

We find our resident Reaper-Pony walking around the forest checking various flowers and animals that he finds during his walk. The trip through the forest for most ponies would be a trip of nightmares, yet for Harbinger it was just a walk in the park, of course if you were an ancient machine capable of destroying entire civilizations, you would be brave too. Using knowledge gained from reading a book, which took him less than seconds, he documented new discoveries that he found about current species, as well as species never before investigated. His thoughts drifted to a certain thing he heard from the ponies.

Harbinger:*thinking* Hmm, from what the ponies tell me this place is extremely dangerous and no one dares to enter this place under normal circumstances, yet there seems to be a certain pony, no, zebra that resides within this forest. *out loud* Perhaps, I should pay her a visit, I heard she has a vast knowledge on local herbs.

The train of thought was interrupted by a roar coming from the distance, as well as a scream that seemed to belong to somepony.

Harbinger: Speak of the devil.

The Reaper took of and flew as fast as he could to the source of the noise. Arriving there he saw a hybrid of a lion, with bat wings and a scorpion tail, chasing a zebra.

Harbinger: That seems to be the zebra everyone keeps talking about, and a species that I have yet to experiment on. *cracks neck* Perhaps I should contain that creature, it would save the zebra in the process.

Zecora kept running for her dear life, being chased by a manticore wasn't something she was prepared for, especially since it never happened. It felt almost like it happened on purpose, just for some alien to save her and gain her gratitude. That didn't matter for now, all that she could do was run. She ran for what seemed like miles, when she suddenly came to a tall cliff, which somehow everypony missed while walking through the forest. The manticore walked up to her, droll dripping from it's muzzle, it let out a victory roar, which caused the zebra's heart to skip a beat.

Zecora: In moments like these it would be nice to find, that alien savior that comes to my mind.

As if on cue, a loud rumble was heard at their left, or right in the manticore's case. Both of them turned towards the noise and saw… a colum of fire speeding towards the manticore at a very high speed. The beast tried to dodge, but failed and the fire rammed into it at full force. The manticore was sent flying into a tree, while the fire turned back into a familiar insectoid-pony.

Harbinger: *matter-of-factly* Decent reflexes, quite resilient.

The manticore who just stood up, looked up at the Reaper with a face mixed with anger and confusion.

Harbinger: Seems to possess a certain amount of sentience.

The manticore let out a roar, readying itself for an attack.

Harbinger: Aggressive when hungry, must document behavior in other cases.

The chimera charged at the Reaper launching it's tail, Harbinger just brought a hoof up and caught it right at the tip.

Harbinger: Possess a very potent poison, testing required for precise analysis.

Both the manticore and zebra were watching the Reaper with expressions of shock, Zecora was also very amazed. The manticore flew into the air as high as possible.

Harbinger: Interesting, it is also capable of flight, despite the small size of it's wings. Must test that as well.

The beast then came down at a high speed, bringing down it's massive paw upon the Reaper, raising dust from the force of the impact. Zecora gasped in shock, believing her savior to be dead. The dust started to clear, and in the middle of a crater stood Harbinger, who hadn't moved an inch despite the strong hit.

Harbinger: Considerable strength, will document everything after testing, but now I must capture it.

The jaws of both chimera and zebra hit the floor, how could anypony survive such an attack. Harbinger's flames started burning with a stronger intensity and with a swipe of his hoof he sent a burning ball of energy at the manticore. The beast just side-stepped, yet the projectile changed it's trajectory and hit it head on. It felt almost like every molecule in it's body was being Warped, which to say was very painful, especially combined with flames. Yet the beast stood it's ground.

Harbinger: I take it back, very resilient.

The manticore had enough of this so it decided to finish the job quickly. It pawed at the ground, blowing steam from it's nostrils. With a mighty push of it's legs, the chimera ran at Harbinger at lightning speed, the Reaper didn't move, which confused the beast greatly. Time seemed to slow down for everyone there.

Harbinger: Tell me, what is the opposite word for Pull. *manticore looks at him weirdly* The answer is…THROW!

It all lasted only a few second, yet when it was all over, the manticore was lying on the ground hundred of feet and many trees broken away, unconscious. The Reaper stood there watching and analyzing. After a few moments of hesitation, Zecora walked up to him, looking at him with a mix of amazement and fear.

Zecora: I do not know if you are friend or foe, but that you saved my life is what I know. So tell me strange creature what is your name, for to not know the name of my savior, it would be a shame.

Harbinger: My name is Harbinger and you must be the Equus Quagga, I mean zebra, that the townfolk spoke about.

Zecora: I am Zecora and it seems I am quite popular, but it was not always the same, for I can guess that because we are different, we have not the best kind of fame.

Harbinger: Yes, ponies from what I gathered can be quite racist, even if they do not realize it.

Zecora: *chuckles* That may be true, but they are good to have around, but what would bring you to this dangerous tract of ground?

Harbinger: I have been studying the various species around this forest, I also obtained I live specimen, *points to Manticore* as you can see.

Zecora looked at him strangely then looked at his Cutie Mark.

Harbinger: Is there something on my flank. From what I know, staring at a flank is quite a perverted action to perform.

Zecora: *laughs* In normal conditions that would be true, but it is quite customary for anypony who is new.

Harbinger: *curiously* I do not think I quite understand.

Zecora: In pony tradition it is normal to take a look at the flank, to find whether it has a Cutie Mark, or if it is blank. The image you have tell of what talent you possess, it may seem naughty, but it is a common process.

Both Zecora and Harbinger took one glance at where the Reaper's Cutie Mark should be, there was an image of a metallic double helix – a DNA. Zecora looked at it with great confusion. Harbinger, noticed she was baffled.

Harbinger: It is called a DNA.

[Later…]

The Mane Six were trotting through the forest. It took a lot of convincing to bring Fluttershy here again, yet in the end they succeded. They heard a roar coming from the distance, Fluttershy recognized it as an animal in pain, so she rushed ahead of everypony.

Applejack: Fluttershy, where in the blazes are ya goin'?

Fluttershy: I can't stand here when there is an animal in pain, I have to help it.

The other ponies quickly followed behind and after a minute of running they came to a clearing, or better say a area where the trees were collapsed. In the middle stood Zecora and Harbinger, laying comfortably on the… belly of an unconscious Manticore. They zebra and Reaper noticed the new arrival and they turned to greet them.

Zecora: Well would you look at that, who do I see, Twilight Sparkle and friends have come to me.

Harbinger just nodded as a greeting. The Mane Six, except Pinkie who was oblivious to everything, were staring at the manticore on the ground.

Fluttershy: I-is it de-dea-

The manticore started to stir, startling everypony except Harbinger and Zecora. The Reaper picked up a nearby rock with his biotics and smashed it against the chimera's head, effectively knocking it out.

Applejack who regained her composure asked.

Applejack: Uh, what in tarnation happened 'ere?

Harbinger: Biotics *snort snort*

[Next Morning…]

The previous day was so eventful that nopony noticed the fact that Harbinger picked up a certain blue flower until it was to late…

Harbinger: YEEEEHAAAWWW, Asoomin' Direct Control!

Transmission Terminated

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*New Codex Entry Available*

Codex: Princess Celestia

Princess Celestia is a Pegasus unicorn or alicorn, who is the co-ruler of Equestria along with her sister Princess Luna. She is responsible for raising and lowering the sun over the land. Highly regarded and feared for her power, it is said that she is the most powerful pony in Equestria. Being over a thousand years old, Celestia witnessed various events such as Discord, The Spirit of Chaos' first and second defeat, the former at her and Luna's hoofs and the later at the hands of the Mane Six. The transformation of her sister into Nightmare Moon is what forced her to seal Luna in the moon for a thousand years and only recently being released. Some say that before she became Equestria's ruler she and Luna may have been friends with Discord and a currently unknown fourth pony…

Author's Note: #1: I'm pretty sure you wonder why it took me so long, but there is an explanation. First of all Driving School, Practical Driving and a conflict of ideas for this chapter.

#2: In case you are wondering about what ideas I had, then there was the idea of a Harbinger under Poison Joke chapter, this idea and a Truth or Dare chapter. It took me quite a lot to choose, so in the end I chose this one. There is also a reference to the Poison Joke chapter in the end.

#3: You may have noticed a subtle reference to an unknown pony in the Codex. I may begin to write another story centering upon that character, although that will be for a later time. All I can say is that he/she will make a cameo and possible appearance in this story.

Fun Fact: The person who first said that gathering raspberries is fun should get a boot up their butt. Raspberry bushes have freakin' small thorns, try and walk through them in your underwear and you'll get the gig.

-LittleMisterBlack out-

11. Better Books are Better Guarded Part 1

Chapter 10: Better Books are Better Guarded Part 1

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Just Outside Everfree Forest

Time: Two Weeks and Three Days post Arrival

Harbinger was exiting the Everfree Forest, relieved that the Poison Joke ordeal was finally over. It took him three days and three cleansing baths to recover, a fact that Zecora found strange since most ponies needed only one bath to take away the effects. In Harbinger's case each bath yielded a different personality the first was a Cheerful Cowboy, the next was a Monotonous Talking Robot and finally on the third bath it was his normal self. The Reaper knew that Shepard would never let him live this down, so he sighed and continued his trek back into town. When he arrived near the Library he noticed a peculiar sight, multiple unicorns were gathered around a small billboard, many of which were extremely excited. Yet a certain lavender mare was so excited she blew away the entire crowd to get a look at the billboard. Harbinger found this amusing.

Twilight: *very excited* Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh, this is amazing!

The Reaper walked up to her eyeing the bulletin with curiosity.

Harbinger: What would be so exciting that it would cause you to send an entire crowd flying around?

Twilight: *confused* What are - *sees ponies lying around glaring at her* *sheepishly*Eheh, sorry. Oh, good morning Harbinger, did the baths work?

Harbinger: Yes and it only took it three days.

Twilight: It's not Zecora's fault you're different. Anyways, *back to being excited* can you believe it? One of Starswirl the Bearded's lost books "Master Class Combat Magic" was found in a and will be displayed in Canterlot, tomorrow. Imagine that, the most advanced forms of Combat Magic right at the tips of my hooves.

Harbinger: And you expect, that you will be allowed to read such a book?

Twilight: Why wouldn't I be allo-

The lavender unicorn's ears drooped and her face turned from excitement to sadness.

Harbinger: *slightly amused* You're still a minor, are you not? And will be for the next couple of months. So maybe, it would be wise to wait until then.

Twilight: I'll ask the Princess if she will allow it. I'm her star student, why wouldn't she allow it.

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, Throne Room

Time: Later

Twilight: *shocked* What do you mean I can't read it?

Celestia: I'm sorry Twilight, but the magic in there isn't something you are allowed to read until you turn twenty-one. *smiles* It's best you wait a few more months and then you will read it.

One of the guards (#4762) that stood by Celestia spoke up.

#4762: Princess, pardon me for interrupting, but the curators placed a permanent "No Touching" order upon the book. They say the book is too important to just let anypony take it, so sorry Miss Sparkle, it seems that you will not be able to read it.

Celestia & Twilight: WHAT?!

Celestia: Why was I not informed of this?

#4762: The order came in only now and you specifically told them that they are allowed to disobey orders when it comes to precious artifacts, so we are all powerless against that order.

Celestia was angry, but she turned her head to where Twilight… was supposed to be, but she was not there.

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, The Exhibition

Time: The Next Day

Canterlot was bustling with activity, not the kind of normal activity, more like a controlled riot. Pegasi, earth ponies and unicorns, which composed the vast majority were gathered here for one common goal, to see Starswirl the Bearded's lost book. The none magic ponies were here just for theier love of books, the unicorns on the other hoof were hoping for a more than just reading. A certain six mares, one Reaper and one baby dragon were trying to get through the crowd to reach the final destination and hopefully cheer a certain bookish unicorn up.

Rainbow Dash: Come on Twi' cheer up, who cares if you don't get to read a stinkin' book, there are a lot of other better books.

Rainbow Dash came along only when she heard that the Wonderbolts might be here.

Twilight: *slightly angry* You don't understand Rainbow, that book is written by Starswirl the Bearded, THE Starswirl the Bearded, the only unicorn who ever learned all types of magic and even created some of his own. No self-respecting unicorn would miss the occasion of reading one of his books.

Rarity: Twilight, as a fellow unicorn I understand how you feel, but doesn't the book say 'Combat Magic', surely you do not expect to actually use it?

Applejack: Rare's right, there ain't no war goin' on or somethin' , you'd jus' be learnin' it fer no reason.

Fluttershy: Applejack's right, the Princess made sure we wouldn't need magic like that. Not to mention it's very dangerous you… you could get hurt.

Twilight was touched by the yellow pegasus' concern. Suddenly she felt someone move under her and she was lifted off the ground, sitting on Pinkie's back.

Pinkie: *talking fast* Fluttershy's right if you'd get hurt then we would all be sad. Of course that would mean I would have to make a 'Get Well Twilight' Party. But 'Get Well' Parties are always sad, because the sick person is sick, so he can't be happy. That's why you don't want a 'Get Well' party, so don't get hurt.

That cheered Twilight instantly up.

Twilight: Girls, I think you're right, I don't need that book. Thanks girls.

The six mares shared a nice group hug. They noticed Harbinger had sat down and was staring forlornly into the distance.

Pinkie: *gasp* We forgot to ask Harbinger of his opinion, he's sad because we didn't ask him.

The Mane 6 looked at him with apologetic looks.

Twilight: Sorry, we got so carried away we forgot to ask you. What do you think?

Harbinger: Do you truly wish to hear my opinion?

They all nodded, Pinkie did so with a huge grin.

Harbinger: Very well. I think that you are foolish to consider that peace can always last forever.

The six mares looked at him in shock, his speech attracted the attention of many ponies.

Harbinger: I have seen many utopias crumble, paradises lost. One thing I can tell, is that such places are the most likely to fall when true conflict arises.

One of the ponies from the crowd stepped out angrily.

The Pony: Hey, are you saying that the Princess isn't doing a good thing by keeping the peace. Who the hay are you to say anything? You're just some disgusting bug, that thinks he knows everything.

Another Pony: Yeah, you're a thousand years too early to question what the Princess does.

The entire crowd nodded with smug expressions, daring the Reaper to beat that.

Harbinger: Merely a thousand years old, and you consider her to be all knowing? How stupid. Ther is an old human saying 'She has a lot of porridge to eat until she can talk to me'. In other words, do nott compare a mere organic to me, you organics die, we do not.

The crowd was now angry at how the Reaper dared to insult the Princess. The fact that some stupid bug was questioning, the Princess' rule was like a kick between the flanks. The crowd started jeering and shouting obsceneties.

Harbinger: Pointless. *jumps in the air and starts to fly away* Unicorn, I have only one thing to tell to you, obtain the knowledge of that book. Conflict will always arise even in paradises, all you need is just a small push. Will you be able to protect those for which you care by using a mere paralysis spell? Think about what I said.

With that the insectoid-pony left the scene, leaving an entire crowd of angry ponies behind, and a unicorn who was slowly digesting what he said.

Location: Equestria, Ponyville, Ponyville Library

Time: Two Days Later, Late Evening

Mane 6 (minus Twilight): *shocked* You're gonna' WHAT?!

Twilight: Like I said, I'm going to infiltrate the Exhibition hall tonight, make a copy of that book and exit safely. *sigh* I know it may be hard for you, but it's important to me… *pleading* I need your help girls, I can't do this alone. Please.

Rainbow Dash: *places hoof on Twilight's forehead* Are you sick or something Twi'. Did something get into your brain, because you're asking us to enter the currently most guarded building in Canterlot?

Twilight: *pushes hoof away* I'm fine Rainbow Dash, and I know the risks, but I'm willing to take them.

Applejack: Hold on a sec Twi', let's assume that we agree to go with ya, do ya have any of that fancy spy equipment they show in the movies?

Twilight: *smirks* I don't know who he or she is, but this morning I got a package from somepony named Black. I don't know how he got inside or what he looks like, but I like what was inside the package.

The lavender mare exited the room and came in moments later with a large box in tow. She placed the box in front of everypony, then opened it, the others mares 'oohed' and 'aahed' at the various equipment inside the box. At the bottom of the box they found a note that said 'Have Fun!'

Twilight: *deviously* I don't know who you are Black, but thanks.

In the distance, on top of a house, a shaded figure was watching them intently. The only thing visible were it's large red slitted eyes. Although it was not visible, the figure gave a small smirk.

Random Pony: Hey! What the hay are you doing on my roof?

The figure was startled and fell of the roof with an ungraceful thud.

The Figure: I think I hit a rock.

Transmission Terminated

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*New Codex Entry Available*

Codex: Fluttershy

Fluttershy is a Pegasus mare that resides in Ponyville, previously having lived in Cloudsdale. She is the current Element of Kindness. Fluttershy runs the Poyville Animal Care in her own house and tends to various animals that are sick, hurt or simply homeless. Unlike most pegasi, Fluttershy preffers to stay most of the time on the ground, a habit she developed when she fell down from Cloudsdale during Rainbow Dash's first Sonic Rainboom. Shy and softspoken, Fluttershy often has trouble with people far more assertive then her and as such is often mistreated, although recently she became far more assertive…

Author's Note: #1: I wonder who that figure is. All i can say is that he will have an important role in the story i mentioned that i would be writting.

#2: The story is closing to an end… not the literal end, just the Ponyville arc will soon end, next they will have adventures somewhere else.

#3: Things will get serious for a few chapters, so those who prefer a bit more humor just bear with it.

#4: Today is my birthday, from this day on I am legally allowed to consume alcoholic beverages, but I won't be doing that since it would be OOC for me.

#5: 'Be Careful with your Upgrades' is one of my most popular chapters, you silly perverts.

As always I thank you for your patience and I leave you with another.

Fun Fact: To make the best smoked salami, you have to use wood without bark (preferably oak), keep the temperature at 50-60 degrees Celsius (122 – 140 degrees Fahrenheit) for 90 minutes, then boil it till the internal temperature is 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit), bon appétit.

-LittleMisterBlack out-

12. Better Books are Better Guarded Part 2

Chapter 11: Better Books are Better Guarded Part 2

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, Outside Book Exhibit

Time: Late Night

A guard is seen walking on a cobble road patrolling the area for any intruders. So far, no activity. He passes a bush without even sparing it a glance. As soon as he is out of range six heads poke out of the bush. It was Twilight wearing her 'Solid Sparkle' costume, minus the eyepatch. The others were wearing similar outfits, Rarity was also wearing a large peach hat, with flowers and a pink feather.

Twilight: *whispering* Rarity you're a little to flashy, couldn't you come without the hat?

Rarity: Nonsense, one must look fashionable even if they are infiltrating.

Applejack: Ya know, when ya call it infiltrating, it sounds like we're doin' a really bad thing, so ah'd preffer we call it hittin' the books, 'fore ah start changin' mah mind and go home.

Rainbow Dash: Fine, have it your way, but infiltrating sounds a lot more awesome.

Twilight: Girls, we're getting off track. *everypony turns to look at her* Ok, from what I read on the building layout, the best is if we split into three teams. Fluttershy you go with Rarity, I need you to do aerial and ground recon-

Fluttershy: Um…Twilight excuse me, but, what's recon?

Everypony nodded at the question.

Twilight: Reconnaissance? *everypony shake their heads* Surveillance? *nope* Scan the area for guards?

Everypony: Oooohhhhh!

One of the nearby guards started walking towards the bush.

Random Guard: Did you hear something?

The Mane 6 tensed believing that their cover was blown.

Random Guard's Friend: There's nothing there it's just your imagination, so get your flank over here and help me guard the area.

The mares all relaxed when the stallion walked away from them.

Random Guard:*sigh* Fine. But isn't this exactly one of those moments, where the villain infiltrates some place and the guard hears something, but his friend tells him it's nothing and they fail at capturing the culprit.

Random Guard's Friend: You watch too many spy movies, now get back to work.

Twilight: *relieved* Ok, Rainbow Dash, I need you to distract the guards for five minutes. After exactly five minutes, activate your Stealth Mode and get meet us at *points towards a tower* that tower. We'll open a window for you.

Rainbow Dash: *salutes* Got it.

Twilight: And of course, Applejack and Pinkie Pie are coming with me, I'll need Applejack's strength and Pinkie's…uhhh…skills to get past the guards.

Applejack: Ya got it, Twi.

Pinkie: Okie dokie.

Twilight: All right girls, we *pulls out a book titled 'Military Jargon for Dummies'*…oh right, head out, in three minutes and girls, thanks.

The girls nodded smiling, they placed radio transmitters in their ears and prepared to move out. There was a sudden burst of static in the radios, which cause them to jump in surprise, having to suppress some yelps. A voice, belonging to a male, came through the radio.

The Voice: I hope you're done with the sentimentalities, 'cause if you don't move out in two minutes, you won't get another chance.

Twilight: Who are you?

The Voice: Just call me Black, and like I said, move your flanks or you'll get caught.

Twilight: You're the one who sent all of this equip-

Black: Move!

Twilight: Fine, let's go.

With that they six mare headed out. Rainbow Dash flew into the sky attracting the attention of multiple guards, who started to chase her. Just as planned. The courtyard was a lot more devoid of guards than before, and lesser aerial recon meant lesser chances of being seen. Fluttershy and Rarity activated their Stealth Modes and the former took the air, while the latter hid inside a bush.

Black: Even in Stealth Mode the guards can still see you, if they get too close, so I suggest you avoid close contact.

Rainbow Dash: *through intercom* Why couldn't you give us that fancy spy-tech that makes you totally invisible.

Black: Pfft, I'm not dumb to give equipment worth tens of thousands of bits to six amateurs. I did that one, only I think they were five ducks and a mouse.*thinks for a second* Or was it a manticore, three diamond dogs and a rock. Doesn't matter, let's just say body casts weren't enough for what I did to them for breaking all of that expensive stuff.

The Mane Six gulped.

Twilight, Rarity and Pinkie reached a tall wall which they had to scale. They all lifted their hoofs and fired grappling hooks at the wall. The hooks firmly grabbed the wall and they were lifted up towards the top. They turned over to the other side and started rappelling down. Twilight didn't calculate the distance of the final push and ended up planting back first into the ground.

Black: *laughs* Oh, good lord, that was… a FAIL! I'd give that nine out of ten, just for the grace and artistism.

Twilight: SHUT UP! That hurt!

Rarity: It's not gentlecoltly to laugh at a mare in pain.

Black: Ya don't say. All right, stop whining and listen, so far things are going smooth, like jazz, but the five minutes are almost up, so best you hurry or the Rainbow one is gonna' get caught.

Rainbow Dash: Hah! As if! I could get away even without your stinkin' invisibility thingy.

Black: Don't push it or the operation's gonna be a bust. So…Infiltration Team, there's a window on the wall to your left. Operative Pinkie, give them a nice push up and jump there yourself, I'll get the window open.

Pinkie: Aye aye.

Applejack: How are ya gonna' get that window open, *window opens* from…here?

Black: I don't have time to explain, so just get up there and wait for my signal.

Pinkie linked here hooves together, turning to the window with her back. Applejack then ran towards her putting her hind-leg in the party pony's hooves. With a mighty 'oomph' Pinkie launched the farmer pony into the air, who landed nicely on the window sill. Twilight soon followed, yet she almost fell back down when she landed, but was caught by Applejack just in time. Pinkie then stood up on her hind legs, crouched and with a good push, she jumped into the air doing a somersault before landing exactly where needed.

Black: *claps* Bravo! I'd give that eleven out of ten. There's a door a floor lower, Recon Team head there and join Infiltration Team, I'll keep an eye for guard.

Rarity immediately ran for the door, but froze when a guard flashed a light in her direction.

Guard: Hey who goes there? This is forbidden territory, you're under arre-

The guard fell to the ground, a dart sticking from his back. Rarity was befuddled. Fluttershy landed on the ground holding a dart gun and walked up to the guard.

Fluttersjy: I-i-is he de-de-

Black: Nope, just unconscious. *Fluttershy sighed in relief* That was some good thinking, but head for the door, I'll hide him.

The Recon Team ran for the door, but turned around not wanting to lose an opportunity to see who was their helper. The guard was gone and nopony was in sight.

Black:*chuckles* Nice try.

Rarity: H-how did you?

Black: The door, please.

Rarity shook it off and followed Fluttershy to the door, which opened seconds later.

Pinkie: Rarity, Fluttershy, you came just in time for the party, this is so fun.

Twilight: I'm glad you're okay.

Rarity: I was nearly caught, but Fluttershy, was a dear and saved me.

The yellow Pegasus blushed at the compliment.

Black:*sigh* I'm not one for ruining a touching Rainbow Pegasus just broke of from pursuit and she's flying towards the window. You have fifty seconds till the she reaches it at her speed, and for you to get to the fifth floor and open the window.

Applejack: Then we 'ave tah hurry, let's go.

They ran for the staircase as fast as their hooves could carry them. Applejack went on ahead, they ran up the stairs, surprisingly not tripping in the process. They finally reached the fifth floor and they noticed the window they had to open. Applejack went up to the window and pulled it, the window didn't budge.

Applejack: What in tarnation?

Black: Fifteen seconds left.

Fluttershy: W-what's wrong?

Applejack: It won't open.

Black: Ten seconds.

Applejack reared up and was ready to buck it.

Twilight: Stop! You'll alert the guards.

Black: Five seconds.*sighs* Oh for the love of! Stand aside.

The lock on the window suddenly shattered into many pieces and the window opened in the process. Immediately the Rainbow Pegasus flew through the window and skidding to a halt several feet away. The others quickly closed the window and went to greet their friend.

Rainbow Dash:*proudly* Right on time.

Pinkie: That was awesome Dashie, you did it.

Rainbow Dash: Of course I did it, I'm awesome. But… I actually thought you weren't gonna' open the window in time. What took you so long?

Applejack: *chuckles nervously* Technical, difficulties?

The Rainbow pegasus raised her brow at that but shrugged and turned to her friends.

Rainbow Dash: So… what now?

Twilight: Now, I have a question: Black why are you helping us?

Black: AWW YEAH! That old cliché question, but considering that I'm in the mood for answering such questions, I'll tell you only this: I just find the opportunity to piss Celestia off to be something that I can't ignore, so that's that.

Twilight: *angrily* What do you mean by tha-

Black: No time to answer, there are guards moving in on your location. Take a left at the end of the corridor and you'll reach the main building. Good Luck.

Transmission Terminated

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*New Codex Entry Available*

Codex: Pinkie Pie

Pinkie Pie or Pinkamena Diane Pie is an earth pony mare, like the rest of her friends, residing in Ponyville. Previously living on a rock farm with her family. She moved to Ponyville after the fateful Sonic Rainboom which intertwined the fates of all six mares. While in Ponyville she is the Premier Party Planner, greeting every new pony with a large party. She knows everypony in town, along with their birthdays and other celebrations. Despite her cheerful nature, she can easily become depressed if anypony ingnores her friendship. Her depression often comes with very interesting psychological results.

Author's Note: #1: Okay, since Black is obviously the character who's gonna' star in the story I said I'll write, I can start by saying that his voice sounds like Isaac Clarke from Dead Space. Other than that nothing else.

#2: This is the first chapter to not feature Harbinger at all. But at least I decided to add some humor to it, instead of the serious stuff I said about it.

#3: Just so you know, Black is not a self-insert character, he is a full-fledged OC. If you're wondering about his and my name, then I can tell that my name comes from his name. Black is just the MLP version of another OC with the same name, whose background I modified to fit the storyline, although their mannerisms are pretty much the same.

#4: Thanks for reading and I leave you with another-

Fun Fact: Apricot Trees grow lots of fruits in some years, while in other years they don't grow anything.

-LittleMisterBlack out-

13. Better Books are Better Guarded Part 3

Chapter 12: Better Books are Better Guarded Part 3

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, Book Exhibit Main Building

Time: Fifteen Minutes post Infiltration

The Mane 6 were trotting through the empty hallways of the building in which the exhibit for the book 'Master Class Combat Magic' written by none other than Starswirl the Bearded. It was very quiet, unlike what the six mares had expected.

Black: Looks like Rainbow Dash's diversion worked a lot better than I expected, I'm surprised.

Rainbow Dash: Well you shouldn't, because I'm the fastest flyer in all of Equestria.

Black: Never heard of you.

Rainbow Dash: *angrily* WHY YOU!

The others, except Twilight, couldn't help but chuckle at their rainbow friend.

Twilight: *in a serious tone* Black… please tell me, what exactly do you have against Princess Celestia. What did she do to you? She's done so many great things, how can you be mad at-

Black: *with a sneer* She's done nothing for me. My loyalties lie earlier on her family tree. *sighs and speaks in a calm tone* I don't hate her Twilight, well…only a little, but that's because she's the Princess of the Sun. Don't get me wrong I don't hate the sun, I just like night a lot more than day.

Rarity: *chuckles* Oh dear, looks like Princess Luna has a secret admirer.

Black: Now that you think about it, you're right. Even Celestia doesn't know my true identity, of course we've met before in person, but the true person behind the mask is completely unknown to her. So I really am secret all the time. NICE!

The Mane 6 reached the end of a corridor, and stopped to check around the corner. Twilight levitated a mirror that she brought just for such an occasion and her face dropped at what was around the corner.

Twilight: Girls, we have a problem.

Fluttershy: W-what's wrong Twilight?

Twilight: There are at least ten guard in the hallway ahead. There's no way we can get past them.

Rainbow Dash: I say we just go there and knock them out before they even know what hit'em.

She was about to fly down the hall, but was stopped by Applejack who grabbed her by her tail.

Applejack: Woah there, slow down Dash. This ain't something we can handle, let's jus' stop an' think for a moment.

Rainbow Dash: *pouts* I still think we should just go and knock them out.

Pinkie Pie: I have an idea. Let's throw them a 'We're not trying to Infiltrate the building to get the book' Party and they'll think we're not here to get the book.

She was smilling from ear to ear, but the smile shrunk at the looks her friends were giving her.

Pinkie: Or maybe we could use the dart guns. *five surprised looks in her direction* *sad* I'll just sit here and not talk, then.

Her poofy mane started to sad.

Twilight: Wait, Pinkie that's a great idea.

Pinkie: *hair back to full poofiness* It is?

Twilight: Yes, we just all fire our dart guns, reload fast and fire again before the others notice.

Rarity: Brilliant, that should work.

Rainbow Dash: Hay yeah, let's go.

Applejack: Right behind'ya.

Fluttershy: Umm…yay?

Pinkie Pie: Okie dokie lokie.

The six mares all leaned looking down the corridor, lining their shots with one of their targets. They all fired. But it didn't go as planned. They didn't tell eachother what target target they took, so one guard got shot by three darts, while three others took each one dart. There were six left, they noticed this and looked around. The Mane 6 started panicking and couldn't line up any shots.

Twilight: *panicking* We should've chosen each a target.

Guard: *from around the corner* The shots came from that direction. We should inform the Princess that we have intruders.

At that piece of news Twilight nearly had a panic-attack. The others were trying to run, but Twilight was frozen in place.

Applejack: C'mon Twi, he 'ave tah run.

No response came from Twilight. The sound of the guard's hoofsteps were getting closer, but then they stopped and were replaced by the sounds of a falling object, several hits and a couple of muffled groans from the guards, then, it was silent.

The Mane 6 were scared to look around the corner to see what happened, but then a familiar voice came from the hall.

Black: That was the crappiest display of teamwork I've ever seen… at least in the past few weeks.

The six mares including Twilight who recovered from her stupor, quickly looked around the corner. The hallway was dark, apparently the lights went out when Black came in. They didn't see anything, but in the dark, two red slitted eyes flashed, causing the six mares to jump back in surprise. The lights returned, and there was no one in the hallway.

Black: *through intercom* Next time, each chose a target before firing, I ain't gonna' be there everytime you muck things up.

Twilight: *chuckles nervously* Thanks.

Black: All right, the Book Expo atrium is just down the - *talks to someone else* Yeah, I did order a pizza… No, I said pepperoni not macaroni… What do you mean, you don't know what pepperoni is?

The six mares gave eachother confused looks.

Black: *to the Mane 6* Just had some trouble with the pizza delivery guy. Go down the hall, you can't miss it. Oh wait, almost forgot, looks like the guards just found out that you six are here, the entire guard squad is converging on you position. You better run or - *static*

Twilight: Black. Black! DO you hear me? *static*

Applejack: Looks like we lost'im.

The sounds of numerous hoofsteps started to resonate down the halls. The floor started to shake, showing the sheer number of guards approaching. The six mares turned around and ran down the hallway, which for some reason looked like it had half-a-mile. From outside several light spells flashed in their direction.

High Rank Guard: Twilight Sparkle and friends, by the decree of Captain Shining Armor, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, you are to cease any resistance and come out with your hands up!

Another Guard: *whispers to High Rank Guard* Did the Princess really say that?

High Rank Guard: No, she said I could say anything I wanted.

Another Guard: *snickers* Well, you suck at stuff like this.

High Rank Guard: Shut Up!

The six mares reached the atrium door, yet when Twilight heard the name of her mentor she froze. The guards were quickly converging on them.

Rarity: Twilight, dear, if we do not open this door, everything we have done until now will be for nought.

Rainbow Dash: C'mon Twi, get in there and read that book.

The purple unicorn looked up at her friends an noticed all of them smiling and urging her to go in.

Twilight: B-but what about you?

Pinkie walked up to Twilight and placed her hooves on the unicorn's shoulders. Looking Twilight in the eyes she said.

Pinkie: *serious face* Twilight, right now reading that book is more important than what happens to us. We all agreed to come here and help you read that book and you're gonna' read it. Go, Twilight, fulfill your dream, we'll stay back here and…*dramatically* HOLD THE LINE!

Outside a lightning bolt flashed, despite the clear skies. Before Twilight could say anything Pinkie gave her a nice punt on the rump sending her inside the room and closing the door behind her. Twilight immediately stood up and tried to open the door, but it was closed. From inside she could hear the voices of her friends struggling to fend off the guards.

Outside Guard: AHH! Not the cupcakes! I'm allergic to cupcakes!

Some Other Guard: I'll save you- oof!

Twilight turned to look at the room. There were no guards which she found strange, the only thing in the room was the pedestal holding The Book in the center. She remembered what Pinkie told here before she sent her in, so she ran for the pedestal. Reading the book was the objective, if she failed now, her friend's sacrifice would be in vain. She picked up the pace and finally arrived at the pedestal. There it stood in all of it's grace – 'Master Class Combat Magic' by Starswirl the Bearded. All of the stress was now gone, replace by her usual bookworm excitement. She used her magic to pick the book up placing it on the ground. Twilight opened the book. Inside there was a note 'Gotcha!'. Before she could comprehend what the note meant, she felt something hit her side. Her eyelids suddenly became heavy, her body no longer could support itself. She slumped to the floor. The last thing she saw was four familiar glowing eyes in the dark, before she blacked out.

Harbinger: Sleep tight Twilight Sparkle, you deserve to rest.

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, Twilight's Old Room

Time: Next Day, Morning

Twilight woke up the next morning to find herself on a familiar bed that she used to sleep on while living in Canterlot. She tried to comprehend what was happening, but she suddenly remembered everything, how they infiltrated the Book Exhibit, how they got help from Black, how they got busted and her friends stood behind while she read the book and how she lost consciousness. She got off of her bed and found… all of her friends sitting around the room. Some were sad, others were frustrated, Pinkie had a poker face.

Fluttershy: *notices Twilight* Everypony, Twilight's awake.

At that piece of news, the five mares rushed over to Twilight, each with expressions of concern.

Rarity: Twilight, thank Celestia you're alright. What happened, the guards said that they found you unconscious on the floor right next to the pedestal.

Twilight: I don't know, one minute I was reading the book, then the other I felt something hit my side and then I blacked out.

Fluttershy: Does it hurt?

Twilight: It does sting a little, but nothing bad.

Rainbow Dash: It's all fine and dandy, but we're forgetting one thing – we failed. All that work for nothing. And you know what's worse? *five heads turn in her direction* Looks like Harbinger ratted on us. *five shocked faces* The guards said he came last night and told the Princess Celestia and Princess Luna about our infiltration plan.

Twilight remembered the four glowing eyes she saw last night before she passed out, it was without doubt him. Her emotions turned from sadness to anger. How dare he? First he insults the Princess, then he tells her to get the book and finally he stops her just before she can read the book, what kind of hypocritical thinking is that?

Applejack: That darn varmin' if I get my hooves on'im ah'll –

The six mares turned their heads when they heard the door to the room open. Inside came Shining Armor, he looked at each of the six mares. His gaze lingered at Twilight a little more than the others, his face was one of disappointment. Twilight noticed this and looked away ashamed.

Shining Armor:*sigh* The Princess invited you six to the Throne Room, she wants to speak with you about your little fiasco yesterday.

The stallion turned to walk away but stopped and said.

Shining Armor: I'm really disappointed in you, especially you Twilight, that's not what the Elements of Harmony are all about.

The Mane 6's ears drooped down and they look at the floor with downcast expressions. But they followed nonetheless. It took them quite some time to reach the Throne Room, during the entire walk not a single word was spoken. Finally when they were at the doors of the room in which Princess Celestia would be, Rainbow Dash was fed up with the silence.

Rainbow Dash: C'mon girls don't be so gloomy, I'm pretty sure it won't be that-

The door opened revealing a room full of ponies, reporters and others. Princess Celestia was sitting on her throne with an unreadable expression, but obviously disappointed. By her side was a sleepy Luna that tried her best to stay awake and Shepard who was supplying Luna with coffee.

Rainbow Dash: *whimpering* -t-that bad?

The reporters immediately came at them with questions like: Why did they do it? How did they evade the guards for so long? What did they eat for breakfast today? As well as other questions like that. Celestia cleared her throat to get everypony's attention, this worked very well, as a dead silence settled upon the room. To be honest, for the six mares this was even more nerve-wracking than when they asked questions.

Celestia: Elements of Harmony, step up closer.

Despite the initial hesitation the Mane 6 stepped forward and stopped at the base of the stairs leading to the throne that was currently occupied by the Sun Alicorn. Princess Celestia looked down upon them with a disappointed, yet very imposing look.

Celestia: Twilight Sparkle, of all ponies to try and steal the book, you are the last pony I would ever think would try to do so. I have only one question: Why?

Twilight looked up to her mentor her eyes on the verge of tears.

Twilight: Princess… I-I… *starts crying* I just wanted to read the book! I wanted to know those spells. Harbinger said that it's never bad to know some combat magic!

Princess: *raises eyebrow* And you listened to him?

Twilight: I'm not here to question your rule, but-

Celestia: But?

Twilight stopped crying and her face turned to one of determination.

Twilight: But, he's right. If I want to protect my friends, my family and everypony in Equestria, I would have to know how to do some damage. The best defense is offense, or so they say.

Harbinger: Well said Twilight Sparkle.

Everypony in the room turned towards the doorway. There he stood in all of his fiery greatness. Shepard grinned at his arrival. Many ponies were surprised at his arrival, others were angry, some were even disgusted and voiced their opinions on how he should be removed from the room. The Reaper paid no attention to anypony, and just proceeded to walk towards the six mares. As he came up to them, he tried to say something but was met with a punch to the face, then a buck and then two more punches. Fluttershy walked up to him and gently tapped him on the face, but immediately squeaked in fright and hid behind her friends asking forgiveness for hitting the Reaper. Harbinger stood there his expression unchanged. Twilight came up to him and gave him a good punch that sent him backwards a few feet.

Twilight: You told me to get that book and then you rat us out. How dare you?! To think that I thought you were nicer than what your reputation is.

Harbinger wasn't paying any attention to what she was talking, he was busy nursing the spot where he was punched and bucked six times. Indeed the cracks where the hits landed weren't glowing, making it look like a bruise. The lavender unicorn noticed he was ignoring her, her friend noticed this as well, they were getting angry. But, before any of them could do anything, Harbinger reached into his saddlebag and pulled out a book. He then placed it at Twilight's hooves. Without saying a word he started walking out of the room, which was silent.

Twilight: W-what's this?

Harbinger:*stops* A token for you efforts. A copy of 'Master Class Combat Magic'. I made you infiltrate the exhibit as a mere distraction in order to make my job a lot easier.

Celestia tried to interfere but was stopped by Shepard who shook his head.

Shepard: *reassuring smile* Just let the kid have the book. She deserves it a lot more than you can think. Her motives are noble as well, which adds to the list of why she should read it.

Celestia sat down and glared at Shepard who gave her a toothy grin.

Harbinger continued walking out of the room, but felt as something hit him from behind. Twilight tackled him and delivered a nice big smooch on his cheek, hugging him in the process. The flames on the Reaper's body started glowing brighter.

Twilight: *whispering* Thanks.

Harbinger: You're welcome.

The pair looked around and saw everypony looking at them with jaws hitting the floor. Pinkie Pie was giggling and Shepard was rolling on the floor laughing. Twilight blushed furiously, Harbinger was unfazed.

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, Random Alley

Time: Same Day, Late Evening

Harbinger walked into an alley in Canterlot. One at first wouldn't see anything strange about this alley, but the Reaper knew better. In the alley stood a red stallion with a brown cropped mane and tail and an N7 Cutie Mark, his name was Shepard. From another shadow emerged another stallion, a very strange one by most pony standards. The stallion was as large as Celestia herself, only a lot more buff. He wore a black skintight turtle neck, dark grey cargo pants that were held up by a belt on which various small pouches were attached. On his hooves there were dark metallic grey armored boots. Even his head was wrapped with a black scarf that seemingly obstructed his vision, but the stallion showed no signs of being burdened by this. The only feature visible was a black and red tail sticking out of his pants.

Harbinger: It seems the operation went better than I expected.

Shepard: My money was actually on it failing.

Black: Doesn't matter how it went on, in the end we succeded and that's what matters. Your plan was very well laid. It only required Shepard to distract Celestia, you to get the book and me to make sure they got far enough for the „betrayal" to work out.

Shepard: *snickers*You can come up with pretty good ideas when you want to.

Harbinger:*to Shepard* And you can shut up when not asked. *to Black* I also wanted to thank you for your help, although i would have preffered to thank you in person, not through a projection.

Black: Just a precaution. Plus, I'm a little too far away from here to talk to you in person. But one day we might actually meet. Guess my time's up, gotta go. *gives them a wave with two...fingers?* See ya around.

Transmission Terminated

Logging Off

*New Codex Entry Available*

Codex: Princess Luna

Princess Luna is the second ruler of Equestria along with her sister Princess Celestia. She is responsible for raising and lowering the moon every night. Famed for being the legendary Nightmare Moon, Luna is often eyed with suspicion by many ponies. Her thousand year absence wasn't without it's negative effects, as she often has trouble keeping up with the modern traditions. Despite all this, she is rumored to be a better diplomat than Celestia, as well as being an avid gamer when not working. No pony has yet to confirm these rumors. Despite the fact that Nightmare Moon's control over Luna has been severed, some believe that she may still be lying dormant inside, or even that she may be resurrected by other means...

Author's Note: #1: This is my longest chapter so far. Wasn't Harbinger awesome here?

#2: Black is revealed, not sort of revealed but trully revealed. Although the story is still not ready for posting, i think the closest time would by the end of next week.

#3: The next arc is coming soon, but we first must pass another small story before. I finished this late during night so i'm too tired to write something else but as always I leave you with another –

Fun Fact: One of my friends ( a girl) gave me a pair of edible thongs for my 18th birthday. To be honest they tasted like shit. But maybe that was because I lumped it and ate it. The world will know later, if you catch the drift *wink wink*.

-LittleMisterBlack out-

14. Fights Like a Girl

Chapter 14: Fights like a Girl

Location: Equestria, A Plain outside Ponyville

Time: Two Weeks and Six Days post Arrival

It was a beautiful day in Equestria, especially in the wilderness outside the civilized towns. The sun was shining, the animals were frolicking, the birds were nesting. It was…perfect-

*FZBOOOOM!*

-almost perfect.

Twilight: *groans loudly in frustration* WHY ISN'T THIS WORKING?!

Pinkie: Maybe you should add some more 'oomph' next time.

Applejack: Ah think she's added enough 'oomph' already. Maybe ye shoul'd stop Twi 'fore ya hurt you hurt yerself.

Twilight: Stop trying to learn magic? NEVER!

Multiple sighs are heard. We now see the Mane 6 with Harbinger standing in the middle of an open plain, next to a forest. Twilight is trying to learn one of the combat spells from the book she acquired. So far, all she achieved was getting herself tired.

Twilight: The book says this is one of the harder spells. Why is it so hard to perform then?

Rarity: Twilight I understand the rush but… wouldn't it be a lot easier if you were to start off from simpler ones?

Twilight: *gulp* The easier ones are *looks away hesitantly* they can kill a pony.

The five other mares look at her in shock.

Twilight: This spell is has the same purpose as the others – to kill, but I can use it for short distance travel as well. That's why I started from this.

Rarity: We- we understand. Sorry for interrupting you.

Twilight just smiled weakly. It was very hard for her to accept the fact that her idol, Starswirl the Bearded knew such horrifying spells, but she also knew that they were a product of the time when wars in Equestria were at every doorstep. She sighed and started charging the spell, the glow on her horn enveloped her body and it turned into a mass of purple energy. Twilight tried to focus her spell, but like every other time it ended up imploding on her and sending her flying a few feet back. The lavender mare was very angry. When the book was written, the part of the paper that said what to do after transforming into energy was missing, so she tried to improvise.

Harbinger: Perhaps you should try and move your body forward while transformed.

The unicorn was quick to dismiss him.

Twilight: No, no. It has to be something else. Maybe, *starts charging spell* if… I…focus, more.

Again she transformed into purple energy and like the first one hundred times, it imploded on her sending her flying.

Harbinger: That makes it one hundred one failed tries. Should I start counting for a world record?

Twilight: *angrily* Oh yeah? If you're so smart why don't you try it with your *sarcastically* Biotics?

The Reaper stood up and walked next to Twilight. He then concentrated his biotic energy. His body transformed into a ball of flame and in a blink of an eye he sped forward. It lasted only a second, but it was enough for Harbinger to end up one hundred feet away and leave the six mares slack jawed. He came back the same way. Twilight was staring, mouth wide open.

Harbinger: Concentrate, move your body forward and when you wish to stop just stop concentrating. This attack requires high precision in combat. Some adept individuals can even regenerate barriers and shields with this attack. It is called Biotic Charge.

Twilight: T-that's amazing! How did you do that?

Harbinger: Perhaps you should read the research logs written at the end of the book.

Twilight missed this part of the book because she was so eager to learn one of the spells. So now that Harbinger pointed that out, she grabbed the book, opened it near the end and found the research done on this attack.

Research Log: Charge

Year X003: This sure is a very complicated move to replicate, but I'm doing some good progress. It's been already three years since we banished 'The Harbinger' but something tells me he's not really gone. When I first saw him, everypony keeps calling him 'it' but I for some reason find it hard to use that word even for that monster. Anyways, I saw using this attack on a group of ponies. He also combined it with some kind of attack where he jumps in the air once he finishes the charge and he slams his hoof in the ground, causing a massive explosion. I'll research into that a little later, but for now I'm still occupied with trying to find out what am I doing wrong. The spell just keeps imploding on me, the Harbinger could move around the battlefield with it, it must be something simple.

Year X004: My health is deteriorating fast, the Harbinger injected me with something, most likely a virus of sorts. At first I didn't pay attention, thought it was just a cold. But now, there's no room for doubt, whatever he injected me with is killing me. I'm wasting too much paper. I finally realized what was wrong with the Charge spell, I need to move my body forward when in energy form, the same works if I move before I go into energy form. This spell must be performed quickly to make it more effective and less error prone. [A/N:In the original book, there was a bloodstain in this part of the page. But since this is acopy, the book doesn't have it] Oh dear, it's getting worse, I may not have much time left. The doctors estimated two more years. I may have to leave Clover in charge of the rest, it's high time I retired from magic research, I've lived far too long already…

Year X010: This is Clover the Clever writing, master Starswirl has gone to Elysium yesterday. The doctors gave him two years to live, yet he kept on for six. I was able to finish the research on this spell. You can finish the attack by cancelling the spell, it takes some time to get used to, but you can use the implosion to your advantage and once you can do it without being sent flying, you can clear large groups of enemies with just this attack alone. I also noticed that if you concentrate your attack on a target, it becomes a lot more easier to do it. You can also move through most object during the Charge, but don't try it on thick objects, I learned that the hard way when I busted my nose on a rock. I shouldn't be laughing right now, but master always told me to never be sad when he dies, so I'm not sad. [In the original there are tear spots on this part of the page, in the copy, they are no tears]

Twilight: *shocked*Y-you…You killed Starswirl the Bearded? It was your fault he died?

Harbinger: Back then, we never used any names to identify ourselves, but I do remember a certain old stallion. A very formidable adversary. And to answer your question, No, I did not kill him. I wanted to make him the personality matrix for the Pony-Reaper, so I merely injected him with a power dampener. It didn't work, I thought he was immune to it, but it appears to have had an adverse effect later on.

Twilight: *angry* H-he still died because of you.

Harbinger: He never would have lived to this day anyway.

The other mares who were sitting and watching stepped in for Twilight.

Rainbow Dash: Does it matter? You can't just kill somepony for no reason.

Pinkie: Yeah, being a big meanie pants and killing a pony, will never get you friends. But wait, aren't we his friends?

Harbinger: I do not consider you my friends. You are just acquaintances.

Pinkie was silent at that, outside she had a poker face. Inside she was very sad, a pony who didn't want to be her friend, it was like a heated metal rod placed on a Cutie Mark, very painful.

Applejack: Well, ya ain't done nothing to make a good impression. Ev'n this here book ya stole it bah trickin' us.

Fluttershy: U-um girls, I don't think we should argue now. He wasn't that bad.

Despite being the most terrified of him at start, Fluttershy had the easiest time accepting Harbinger, she knew that this was how he was. But her knowledge of animals told her, that even the most antisocial of creatures can change with some love and care. All it took was some time.

Harbinger: The past cannot be changed. Every small thing that happened in the past has an effect in the future. If he would have lived there was a chance that you six never would have met. Is it really worth fighting for a life lost years ago?

Twilight: You're right, that was in the past. I still can't forgive you for killing Starswirl the Bearded, but I might warm up a little if you teach me this spell.

The Reaper turned towards the woods.

Harbinger: I am not doing this to make you like me. I am merely teaching you the spell. The first time you use it, it will always go a long distance, so I will head into the forest. Count to six hundred and then charge in the direction I went to.

Harbinger used Biotic Charge to head into the woods. Since he was more skilled than Twilight with it, he had no problem going ahead several hundred feet into the woods. Twilight again focused her magic, but again it imploded on her, so she tried a different approach. She started running and when she concentrated her magic it worked, a little too well.

[In the Woods]

Harbinger stopped in place waiting for Twilight to charge into the forest. That didn't take long as a few seconds later a mass of purple energy rushed past him. He charged after her, suddenly he heard a crash and a splash. The Reaper stopped in front of a lake, there was a cliff on the other side with a large crack in it. The water was undulating, almost as if something fell into the lake. It didn't take long to connect the dots, Twilight crashed into the cliff, knocked herself unconscious and fell into the water. Harbinger jumped into the water and started looking for her. The worst part was that this was a rift lake and these lakes tended to be very deep. The Reaper pony, used thermal vision to spot her, she was at least thirty meters below. He used a Charge and quickly caught up with her, pulling both of them up. Harbinger took Twilight to shore placing her on the ground.

Harbinger: Unicorn, can you hear me?

No response. Checking her vitals he noticed one thing, she wasn't breathing. Defibrillation was out of question, so he used what he had left Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. He pressed his hooves on her chest and started pushing, next he pinched her nose closed with some bioticly levitated twigs and covered her mouth with his own and started pumping air in her lungs. He repeated it several times until she started spitting out water and woke up. She looked around and noticed Harbinger standing above her. She squeaked in surprise.

Twilight: W-what happened?

Harbinger: You Charged right into a cliff and fell into the lake, unconscious. I had to pull you out and use Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Twilight: U-um thanks.

Suddenly realization hit her like a rocket powered steam roller. CPR? That means he had to breathe air into me? Twilight paled at her thoughts. CPR? Through the mouth? Her colors were by now completely drained from shock.

[Back with the rest of Mane 6]

Princess Celestia and Shepard were walking along with the five other mares. The sun princess came to give them an appropriate punishment for what they did in the Exhibit.

Fluttershy: *meekly*W-what are you going to make us do P-princess?

Celestia: *with an evil grin* You'll see.

The five mares gulped. Suddenly something caught their attention. It was an object moving in the sky. A brown and yellow object. It started getting bigger and bigger until… CRASH! The seven ponies looked at the object and noticed a familiar Reaper pony, with his head was in the ground from the landing, struggling to free himself. Everypony then started pulling him out and after a few tugs succeeded. Shepard looked at Harbinger with a smirk.

Shepard: So…what happened?

Harbinger: CPR.

Transmission Terminated

Logging Off

*New Codex Entry Available*

Codex: Spike

Spike is a baby dragon formerly residing in Canterlot and currently in Ponyville, that was Twilight's little brother figure and Number One Assistant in both places. Spike was born during Twilight's entry exam for Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns and has been with her ever since. He has an ability to send away object via a magical green flame, believed by many to be unique, yet some speculate that there are other dragons that can do so as well. He has a very obvious crush on Rarity, which he believes is well hidden. So far Spike has no wings, yet it is believed that they will grow later. he As a dragon, he can have a massive growth spurt when greedy, yet it would take decades normally…

Author's Note: #1: Harbinger didn't give a damn about kissing Twilight, because he downgraded his Emotional Drives the day after he upgraded them.

#2: The way I describe Harbinger in the story makes him look like some disgusting bug in your imagination. I suck at drawing but I'll try to post an image of what I see him like. Contrary to what you might think, Harbinger is very attractive or even handsome if you don't look at his more buggy features and the four eyes.

#3: I played Mass Effect: Leviathan so it was confirmed that Harbinger is the first Reaper (a Leviathan Reaper) and he was most likely evil under the Catalyst, but under Shepard like what I describe him, he is a lot more tolerant and kind, so I think I didn't make him OOC even in the least. I hate the Leviathan, but I like Harbinger.

#4: The next two chapter will set the stage for the next arc of the story, as well as for my new fanfic Code G.B.

-LittleMisterBlack out-

15. No Place in this World Part 1

Chapter 14: No Place in this World

Location: Three Hundred Miles above Equestria

Time: Three Weeks post Arrival

A massive black scaled form could be seen flying above the land, soaring through the dark void of space. The creature stopped in a hover, it looked down and when it spotted its target, it started a fast descent down toward the ground. The scales started glowing red from reentry, a trail of flame being left behind, yet the creature was not in the least fazed by the deadly heat, it had a job to do and it would see to it that it would be done.

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, Equestria Space Defender Headquarters

Time: At the same time

The Equestria Space Defenders or EDS, despite the catchy and heroic sounding name, were no more than a team of scientists that spotted incoming objects from space. In most cases the object would burn in the atmosphere, in other cases they would have to destroy the objects using magic and in rarer cases they would just reduce the object to a less dangerous size. Today however was different, the room was bustling with unicorns, pegasi and earth ponies each doing various tasks around a room filled with magically powered computers.

Asteroid Belt: How in Celestia's name could you miss that one? We're supposed to be tracking any meteorites, asteroid and comets that come near the planet, what do you get paid for.

Asteroid Belt was a sand brown unicorn with a dark brown mane and a Cutie Mark of an asteroid. Normally he was kind and quiet, but when the job was badly done he could become a real jerk and a loudmouth.

Pegasi ESD: Sir, the object appeared on our screens just a few minutes ago, we started tracking it at around the altitude of three hundred miles. There's no way that thing came from space.

Asteroid Belt: What are you implying?

Princess Celestia: What seems to be the problem Asteroid Belt?

Everypony turned to the entrance into the facility and noticed the regal white alicorn, they all bowed.

Asteroid Belt: Princess, our scanners picked up an object heading toward Equestria.

Princess Celestia: Is there a problem with that?

Asteroid Belt: There is. We started tracking it at the altitude of three hundred miles, there is no way it could have appeared from thin air, just like that.

Princess Celestia: Where will it fall?

All the ponies started calculating the falling location and after a few seconds, the map moved towards a secluded location in Equestria – Bronypaloosa.

Princess Celestia: *gasp* That's where the girls are headed to. Asteroid Belt, are there any teams in the immediate area?

Asteroid Belt: No your majesty, the closest team is around fifty miles from that location. I will send them the message.

Princess Celestia: Please do. *thinking* By the sun Twilight, why didn't you take Spike with you?

All over Equestria everypony could see the object falling from the sky. Fillies and colts made wishes believing it to be a shooting star, some adults were watching it in amazement, others were screaming that it's the end of the world and ran for cover. Everypony except a certain seven.

Location: Equestria, Thirty Miles from Bronypaloosa

Time: Around the same time

A carriage flown by two guard pegasi, was carrying six mares and a Reaper towards the small secluded town named Bronypaloosa. Pinkie was running around the carriage much to the chagrin of the guard pegasi, Twilight was reading a book, Rarity was talking with Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash was sitting excited, Applejack was leaning against the window with a bored expression and Harbinger was sitting with a blank facial expression.

Applejack: Ya know they could've at least cleared the sky fer our visit.

Twilight: It's cultivation season in that town, they can't just leave the crops without water just for our visit.

Applejack: Tell me again why are we goin' there?

Rainbow Dash: The Princess wanted us to 'tend to the crowd' or something, as punishment for trying to steal the book. She said that in that town we're extremely popular and asked her if we could come to visit, a lot of times. *excited* Everypony is gonna' see just how awesome I am… I mean we are.

Pegasus Guard: We're almost there, you can see the town from here.

Everypony looked outside. It was a small town, about as big as Appleloosa, but instead of being in the desert it was in the middle of a large green plain. A small forest could be seen in the distance, as well as a wheat farm at the edge of the town.

Rarity: My word, it looks a lot better than I imagined. It seems that wheat is their primary source of food.

Everypony noticed Harbinger hadn't said a word and was just staring blankly into the distance.

Applejack: Uh, Ha'binger, sugarcube, something the matter?

Harbinger: It's in the air, something bad is about to happen, something very bad.

Everypony stared at him weirdly then just brushed it off with a shrug. At that moment Pinkie Pie's body started twitching uncontrollably.

Pinkie Pie: Uh-oh, i-i-i-it's gonna b-b-b-be a do-do-doozie.

The twitching stopped just as fast as it started, everypony sighed in relief. A quiet moan could be heard from the distance. Everypony stood up and looked around frantically, they saw nothing. For a moments it was all quiet, they all relaxed until…

GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

A loud roar was heard, causing the guard pegasi's wing to lock in fear sending the carriage falling to the ground. They quickly recovered just before they hit the ground. Fluttershy who had fainted, was waking up and looked at the worried faces of her friends.

Fluttershy: W-what was that?

Applejack: Ah don't know sugarcube, but it sounded like a-

Pinkie Pie: *points up* LOOK! What's that?

Everypony looked up. Their faces changed from confusion, to surprise, then shock and finally horror at what they saw.

From above the veil of clouds, a massive black form was descending. First claws, then body, and finally wings.

Twilight: *horrified* D-D-Dragon!

It was a large pitch black dragon, about twice the size of the dragon they encountered on the mountain. It's entire body was covered in scales and plates, except for the underbelly which was the same as Spike only dark gray. On it's back were numerous spikes that looked like they could stab a manticore right through. The tail was long and ended in a sharp trident. To finish it all off it had glowing red eyes that promised a lot of things, none of which were good.

The dragon started moving towards Bronypaloosa, letting out another ear splitting roar. The villagers started to panic. Spells could be seen flying through the air trying to hit the dragon, pegasi were attacking it all around, the dragon just shrugged all of them off.

Back in the carriage, the Mane 6 who recovered from the shock, stood up and spoke to the guards.

Twilight: We have to get to Bronypaloosa fast. That dragon doesn't look friendly.

The guards nodded and picked up speed. Twilight sighed and turned towards the other ponies. Rainbow Dash was already itching to go and give that dragon a piece of her mind. Flutteshy was whimpering in a corner. Rarity was trying hard not to faint, while Applejack was holding down Rainbow Dash. Pinkie Pie and Harbinger stood on their spots with blank expressions on their faces. This unnerved Twilight a bit, but she spoke up.

Twilight: Girls, I know we just came to this town, but we have to save them. I know that you're scared but –

Rainbow Dash: HA! Me, scared? I'm never scared, we defeated a dragon once and this is gonna be no different. We just have to go there and *emphasizes each word with a punch* KICK. IT'S. BUTT.

Harbinger: I do not know the specifics of how you defeated another dragon, but, underestimating your opponent, no matter how insignificant they may seem to you… is a grave mistake. I learned that the hard way.

Rainbow Dash: Pfft, I don't need to learn anything to tell that we can beat it.

Harbinger: Then you may as well fly right into its mouth.

Rainbow Dash glared at the Reaper for that comment. On the ground it was hell.

Location: Equestria, Bronypaloosa, Town Square

Time: A few minutes earlier

It was a normal day in Bronypaloosa. Unlike most towns in Equestria, this town was filled with ponies, no, not normal ponies, they were humans turned ponies, either by wish or dragged here unwillingly by stray dimensional portals. Most of course knew were they came and were super thrilled that the Mane 6 of the TV show they watched back in their worlds would come to town. One of the ponies, or bronies, named Alex was trotting through town balancing a basket of flowers on his back, which were meant for decorations. He was the de facto leader of the town, since he had the best leadership skills of all bronies and was the most responsible for the arrival of the six mares.

Alex: How's the food going guys?

A mare by the name of Elizabeth answered his question.

Elizabeth: Good, I'm pretty sure even Pinkie Pie would think its super good.

Mark: I still don't get why it was so hard to get them to come. In the fanfics they always make it so the character always lands in Everfree Forest, they get found by the Mane 6 and they become fast friends.

Alex: *sigh* Guess it's a lot harder in reality. *excited* But it doesn't matter, they're coming and nothing is gonna ruin this.

Mark: *looks at horizon* Look, they're coming.

A quiet moan is heard in the distance, all bronies stop doing what they were doing and look around.

Trish: D-did anyo-anypony hear that?

Elizabeth: Maybe it was just the win-

GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

All of the bronies recoiled at the loud roar. They looked around and noticed the massive black dragon approaching them, obviously having bad intentions. Pegasi took the air, unicorns fired spells earth ponies readied whatever weapons they had to fight the dragon. None of the attacks worked, the dragon shrugging them off like balls of paper. After a few seconds of flight it landed in the center of the town. All of the bronies gathered looked at it in fear. Alex was the only one who wasn't scared, because he knew this dragon was no big deal, if the Mane 6 could beat dragons, why couldn't they?

Alex: *bravely* You! Dragon! What are you doing here?

The Dragon: I would ask the same of you humans.

The bronies were surprised at the dragon's statement. Humans were a myth in Equestria. Yet here comes a dragon, claiming that they were humans. The worst part, was that it was right, but they didn't want anyone to find out.

Brony from Crowd: *tries to act convincing* Human? Humans are myths. Didn't you read books or something. Why the hell do you think we are humans?

The Dragon: Ponies don't have the word 'hell' in their vocabulary, they prefer 'hay' or 'Tartarus' tha's one out of three, human.

Another Brony: One out of Three for what?

The Dragon: Proving that you are human.

The crowd glared at that brony.

The Dragon: If you're wondering why I'm here, then I'll tell you. You don't belong here. You have no place in this world. I will remove you from here, by any means possible.

The crowd got angry. A dragon was trying to kill them for a unfounded reason. Well, in reality he had a good reason, yet he had no right to do so.

Crowd Brony: *angry* Who the hay do you think you are to choose where we live? This is as much our world as everypony else's.

Another Crowd Brony: Yeah! We invited the Elements of Harmony into our town, they'll be here any minute and they'll kick your ass.

The Dragon: *pays no attention* Yet another human word. In Equestria the word 'ass' means donkey or mule and isn't used in the context you used it. Two out of three.

The crowd tensed. They weren't aware of what the dragon could do. Yet for some reason it wasn't so scary. This was the MLP:FiM universe, nothing really bad happened. The dragon plopped his belly on the ground and used one arm to support his head. The crowd looked at it confused and annoyed. Not only was it ignoring them, it was also making itself comfortable.

The Dragon: Well, any more human words you wish to say, so I can start working.

The crowd was silent. None dared say a word. Then a cyan and rainbow blow flew right into the dragon's head, momentarily dazing it. It was Rainbow Dash, the crowd cheered, which bolstered the pegasus' already strong confidence. The rest of the Mane 6, Harbinger and the two pegasi guards jumped down from the carriage and stood between the dragon and the crowd, all wearing expressions of resolve. Except Fluttershy who was trembling and Harbinger who was as impassive as always.

The Dragon: Leave this place at once, you have nothing to do with this.

They all stood their ground.

Transmission Terminated

Logging Off

*New Codex Entry Available*

Codex: Apple Bloom

Apple Bloom is an earth pony filly, most known for being part of the Cutie Mark Crusaders, a group formed with her friends Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle, that has the common goal of finding what their special talent is and gain their Cutie Marks. Even though she is young and still not strong enough to buck apples, she has show prowess in other spheres like carpentry, such as when she repaired the clubhouse that became CMC headquarters , which is by many believed to be her special talent. Despite that like her friends she still doesn't acknowledge it as her talent and frequently tries the various plans they come up with to gain their Cutie Mark. Some of those plans can be very dangerous…

Author's Note: #1: It took me a lot of time to post this, mainly because of school, Code G.B. and because my laptop was occupied for a few days. Nevertheless I'm here and I'm back, but I won't post so frequently because of school.

#2: A normal pony is about 1,0-1,1 meters tall. Big Macintosh and Shepard would be somewhere 1.4 meters tall. Harbinger and Luna is 1.6 meters tall. Celestia is 1.8 meters tall and Black is 1.9 meters tall. The dragon in DragonShy and the one in Owl's Well That Ends Well would be 30 meters tall. The End Dragon would be the largest at around 70 meters tall. That's how large he is.

#3: Code G.B. is a side story that centers on Black and will take place for some part during the Ubbsvatgba arc. I think it will be my largest story, although I don't have this many stories anyway.

Fun Fact: It takes forty-two muscles to scowl at someone, yet it takes only four to raise your hand and punch him in the face. Do the math.

-LittleMisterBlack out-

16. No Place in this World Part 2

Chapter 15: No Place in this World

Location: Fifty Miles from Bronypaloosa

Time: Ten minutes before Attack

The Equestrian Space Defender Sector ED-2 Branch, was enjoying one of their usual breaks when a message from Head Quarters came through. They all jumped to their hooves and went to the magical holographic screen.

Asteroid Belt: Branch ED-2 can you hear me?

Pegasus ED-2: Hear you loud and clear, what's the problem?

Asteroid Belt: We have an unidentified object moving for your sector, a personal request from Princess Celestia *they all pay more attention* Get to Bronypaloosa ASAP, the object will most likely fall there, the Elements of Harmony are in that area.

Pegasus ED-2: Understood, I'll mobilize the squad right away. *transmission terminates* All right everypony, we have a very important job to do, even more so than usual, so I want pegasi in the air in one minute, is that clear?

The ED-2 ESD all saluted.

Location: Equestria, Bronypaloosa

Time: Current Time

The Mane 6 and Harbinger were having a stare down with the massive dragon. Unlike the movies the mares were absolutely terriefied, even though they put on their bravest faces. Harbinger was the least intimidated, but by least it meant not at all. The dragon just looked at the crowd ignoring their 'saviors'. Rainbow Dash frustrated that she was being ignored flew up in the dragon's face.

Rainbow Dash:*angrily* Hey! Don't ignore us! You think that if you're big you scare us.

The Dragon: Actually no, I know that because I'm big, I actually terrify you.

The rainbow Pegasus started fuming, she wasn't going to let some dragon make fun of her.

Harbinger: He is right. You are indeed all terrified.

The Mane 6 gave him cross looks.

Harbinger: What exactly is it that you want with these ponies?

The Dragon: They don't belong to this world, I want them removed from here.

Harbinger: By all considerations, I am not part of this world as well.

The Dragon: There is a larger scale to the world I refer to. I ask you to not interfere.

Harbinger: I will not interfere with your work.

The ponies all stared at him in shock, over his statement.

Applejack: *in disbelief* Ha'binger, what the hay? We 'ave tah protect these 'ere ponies.

Twilight: We'll need your help with this fight, you're the strongest of all of us.

Pinkie: Yeah, it's no fun if you don't join us in the party.

Rainbow Dash: We're gonna show this dragon what it means to make fun of us.

The crowd was murmuring in agreement, they didn't know who the Reaper was, but from what the Mane 6 was saying, he may give them a bigger chance to win than before, not that they were doubting they could beat the dragon without him.

Harbinger: I understand that you are a powerful creature, so I wish to see just how powerful you are. My name I Harbinger.

The Dragon: My name is the End Dragon, I see that you not only are the most powerful, but you are also the wisest of the group.

Rainbow Dash: Twilight's the smartest in the group and she wants to beat your butt.

End Dragon: There is a difference between wise and smart. A smart person knows how to get out of trouble. A wise person knows how not to get into trouble in the first place. You are obviously neither.

For the Rainbow Dash fans in the crowd, that was an outrage. Throwing away any fear they had for the dragon before, they started shouting at him.

Crowd Brony: Hey, don't you dare insult Rainbow Dash, she's a lot cooler than you are!

Another Brony: Yeah, she and her friends did have more achievements than you ever had!

Third Brony: So don't you insult Rainbow Dash! Rainbow Dash is the best pony!

The rainbow Pegasus was a little embarrassed at the compliments, yet it also made her feel even more confident. All of this however vanished, when a nearby building exploded. They all looked in shock and noticed the dragon's extended claw, he turned towards the ponies with a glare that could probable make even Discord stack his underwear neatly.

End Dragon: Three out of three. Tough luck bronies.

The End Dragon took the air and landed on one of the buildings destroying it. The unicorns including Twilight fired spells at the dragon who wasn't even fazed. The earth ponies launched lassoes in the air that latched onto various scales, with a mighty tug they immobilized the dragon. The unicorns further immobilized the dragon with Telekinesis spells. Pegasi jumped on clouds and started firing lightning bolts each hitting their target. The End Dragon roared as electricity painfully ripped through his entire body.

All of the ponies were smirking at the fruits of their efforts.

Twilight: Keep this up everypony, we're gonna win.

Pinkie Pie pulled out her party cannon and aimed it right at the dragon's head and fired. The dragon was slightly disoriented by the mass of streamers, cake and various other party items covered his vision. He felt multiple hooves connecting with his scales, as the earth ponies bucked him hard. One certain mare giving him the hardest buck.

Harbinger was watching the entire fight from one of the roofs, he was analyzing the dragon. The building then started collapsing when the dragon hit it with his tail.

Harbinger:*sullenly* This had to be a joke.

The building collapsed, burying the Reaper under rubble.

The black dragon was struggling against the restrains. His tail nearly hit a group of ponies, but Rarity jumped between them holding a gem shield, that absorbed the hit. Ropes started breaking, spells started failing. After a long struggle he broke free and took the air again. Lightning bolts started cracking again. Some hit him, others didn't.

The End Dragon didn't notice when Pinkie flew up on a bicycle and fired her Party Cannon again. Rarity levitated the shield and started firing gems at the dragon's scales, each leaving scrapes and scratches. Unicorns fired spells at the dragon's exposed stomach blowing the wind out of him. Twilight's body turned into purple energy, everypony watched in amazement, as the purple unicorn charged right into the black dragon's stomach, causing him to stumble a bit in the air.

Fluttershy flew up to the dragon and used her Stare on him. He stopped to a hover upon seeing her eyes. The ponies knew this would be a good distraction, a certain Rainbow Pegasus flew up high then started a dive. A mach cone started forming.

Rainbow Dash: Fluttershy! DODGE!

The yellow Pegasus flew immediately out of the way and as soon as she did, Rainbow Dash made a Sonic Rainboom. The multicolored shockwave hit the dragon square in the chest and wings, sending him flying towards the nearby forest.

The won, the ponies and bronies started cheering. The Mane 6 pulled each other into a group hug. They beat Nightmare Moon, Discord and now this Dragon. Ponies started pulling out various food items trying to bring them to the Mane 6. The celebration was cut short when the air started trembling. It suddenly became harder to breathe. Many ponies lost consciousness. There was a strange energy in the air, Twilight recognized it as magic energy and not just normal unicorn magic, it was dragon magic, a massive surge of dragon magic.

Crowd Brony: *panicking* What the hay is this? What's happening.

Twilight: Dragon Magic and it's massive.

They all turned towards were the End Dragon fell, they saw him standing in the on the ground, black energy seeping from his scales. The air magic energy around his body was so dense that it made the air darker.

End Dragon: If you are done playing, I will start working seriously.

The dragon seemed like he wasn't even fazed by the Rainboom.

Rainbow Dash: How the hay is he alright after that? I hit him with right on.

The End Dragon took the air, the magic energy in the air dissipated a bit, due to the distance. Upon reaching a few miles in the air, he stopped to a hover. Energy started charging in his mouth, the ponies on the ground were staring confused, but Twilight understood what he wanted to do.

Twilight: If that attack hits us we're done for. We have to make a shield using the Elements of Harmony.

They all nodded and started concentrating, the necklaces and tiara appeared. They started conjuring a shield which immediately started glowing with all the colors of the rainbow.

Twilight: Move closer, the shield will be stronger that way.

They bronies all obliged and huddled in closer. A little closer than needed.

The dragon finished charging its attack and fired.

Location: Equestria, Canterlot, Equestrian Space Defenders HQ

Time: Around the same time

Celestia: Are you sure about this? Was it a dragon that you saw?

Pegasus ED-2: Yes your majesty, I will send video feed.

The image changed showing Bronypaloosa in the distance. It showed how the dragon was fighting the ponies. How they attacked with spells, lightning bolts, lassoes. How Pinkie used her party cannon, Twilight her Magic Charge, Fluttershy her stare and how Rainbow Dash sent the dragon flying away with a Sonic Rainboom.

Everpony sighed in relief. Luna who had joined the room earlier smiled.

Luna: As expected from the mares who were able to defeat Discord and save me from Nightmare Moon.

Celestia: *smiling* My sentiments exactly, sister.

Pegasus ED-2: Wait something's – Holy hay, the air's trembling. What is this?

Asteroid Belt: What's happening?

Pegasus ED-2: There's something in the air, it feels like… magic.

The dragon took the air and reaching a few miles started charging an attack. From the altitude of the pegasi cameraman, they could see the dragon clearly. Celestia and Luna's eyes widened, there was only one dragon with such magic. The fired a beam of black energy right into the shield. It held.

They noticed the rainbow shield above the town, everypony sighed in relief. The beam hit the shield, which was holding. The relief was cut short when the shield imploded and the attack hit the ground creating a massive explosion. The black half sphere of the blast was a around two miles high and several miles in diameter. The blast dissipated and all that remained… was silence.

Location: Equestria, Former Location of Bronypaloosa

Time: Moments later

There was a massive crater in the ground. There was no debris, no cracks, it looked almost like someone just erased that tract of land of the face of Equestria. The smoke cleared and in the middle of the crater was a small yellowy-orange shield. Harbinger was standing on his back legs with his fore legs extended to his sides. The Mane 6 were unconscious inside the shield. The End Dragon landed next to the shield.

Harbinger: You could finish this now, but for me it would make no difference. For them on the other hand it would be another story.

End Dragon: They had nothing to do with this, so I will spare them this time.

Harbinger raised an eyebrow, but before he could ask any questions the dragon took the air and flew up. Disappearing behind the mountains. He stopped the shield, and dropped to the ground. In the distance the voices of many pegasi could be heard and other ponies including that of Princess Celestia, who teleported the entire distance to see if the ponies were still alive.

The first domino has fallen, the Code will be called.

Transmission Terminated

Logging Off

*New Codex Entry Available*

Codex: The End Dragon

N/A

Author's Note: #1: Code G.B. is released as a exclusive. The events have been set in motion.

#2: I hope I did a good work with the fight. As you can tell, The End Dragon is insanely powerful, will they be able to stop him, or will they fail? I have no more to say, see you next time on Harbinger of Equestria in the Hoofington arc.

-LittleMisterBlack out-

17. Welcome to Hoofington

Chapter 16: Welcome to Hoofington

Location: Equestria, Friendship Express Ponyville-Hoofington

Time: Four weeks post Arrival

The Mane 6 and Harbinger were sitting comfily in the Friendship Express, which was on its way to Hoofington. The trip would last around three days, so they had lots of time to talk about it. One particular pink pony couldn't calm down about it.

Pinkie Pie: *giddily* This is so awesome! An entire week in Hoofington, that's like seven days, I heard they have great parties in Hoofington. *pauses to think for a moment* Wait, wasn't Hoofington a village in the show? How did it become some Washington DC like city?

Harbinger: The author apparently thought it was the Equestrian version of Washington DC. Yet after finding out it was a village he decided to keep it a city anyway.

Pinkie's face took on a serious expression and she nodded. The five other mares looked at the duo strangely, for Pinkie it was something normal, but for Harbinger to say something like that, something must be wrong.

Twilight: Leaving the weird conversation aside, I was pretty surprised that Black who helped us with the book is General Black, a dragon-pony as well.

Rainbow Dash: I never heard of him, until now, the way the guards talk about him is like he's some kind of legend. Pfft, he'd need to do something awesome like a Sonic Rainboom to become a legend.

Rarity: From what I heard among the guards, there was a common joke that if you don't follow a superior's orders, General Black would come and punish you. It's like one of those stories parents tell their children to get them to behave.

Applejack: *chuckles* Looks like now that he's 'ere the joke's on them.

Twilight: And speaking of Legendary, the princess told me that the last time the General was summoned… he was able to stop a massive plan to resurrect Nightmare Moon. An entire city disappeared from the face of Equestria.

The ponies gulped, Harbinger couldn't help but give a small smirk. Ponies were too naïve for their own good, it was a surprise to see a pony that did the work that all of the others should be doing themselves. Equestria is quite dark behind the veil rainbows and sunshine.

Fluttershy: Girls look, it's the city. *amazed* Oh wow, it looks more beautiful when you see it yourself.

They all looked through the windows and saw a city spanning across the entire horizon. Massive skyscrapers towered in the center of the city. From their POV they could see the Blank House, the work place of the prime minister of Hoofington. The current prime minister was Barricade Obama.

Twilight: Did you know that the blank house was destroyed two hundred years ago in a fire, but it was rebuilt later, all by earth ponies.

Applejack: *proudly* Goes tah show ya' what Earth Ponies are capable of.

Harbinger: The experimental possibilities are endless.

Applejack gave him a glare, it was just like Harbinger too slip into his 'Reaper scientist mode' from time to time.

[Several Minutes Later…]

The train stopped at Unity Station, Hoofington's largest railway station. The six ponies and Reaper came out of the train quickly finding and picking up their luggage. They came out of the station and looked around. Ponies upon ponies bustling on the sidewalk. Taxi Chariots dragged by ponies, ran on the streets. Large chariots shaped into buses stopped at every designated station. It was in one word – amazing.

Rainbow Dash: This is so awesome, wait till everypony sees just how cool I am, maybe I could make a Sonic Rainboom in the middle of the town.

Applejack: And blow up all o' these 'ere windows, ah don' think so.

Rainbow Dash just waved her off with a hoof and took the air. She flew for only ten seconds flat before she was stopped by a Pegasus police pony.

Police Pony: Ah'm sorry ma'am but there's a strict "No Flying in the City Perimeters" order, Ah'll let ya off this time, since ah can tell yer not from around 'ere.

Rainbow Dash: *in disbelief* WHAT! No flying? Why is there a no flying order and why are you flying?

Police Pony: Well ah'm from police so we're an exception from this rule and the Hoofington Founding Parade is this week, so we don' need somepony crashing into one of the floats before its ready.

Rainbow Dash groaned and landed back on the ground, the Police Pony saluted and disappeared into the crowd. Applejack was laughing her flank off, Rainbow Dash just scowled.

[Later inside a Cab…]

Taxi Driver: And this is Times Rectangle, the most lively place in all of Hoofington and the place where the parade is gonna take place.

The ponies 'oohed' and 'aahed' at the sights of magically powered lights. The driver was a bit intimidated when he saw Harbinger, but anypony could love somepony for a goof wad of cash.

Harbinger: Are there any places that hold information such as Equestrian technology, science, art and other such things? A museum perhaps.

Taxi Driver: The place you're looking for is called 'The Sniffsonian Institute' the biggest museum in all of Equestria, best place for sciency stuff.

Harbinger: The SNIFF-sonian? Quite a strange name for a pony building

Twilight: That's because the museum was founded three hundred years ago by its first curator, Curator Bite Mark, a diamond dog.

All ponies, including Harbinger slightly were surprised at the revelation. A civilized Diamond Dog sounded a little unbelievable. Rarity even burst out laughing.

Rarity: *laughing* Oh that is amusing. A diamond dog founding a museum, I'd never believe that even if I were to see it.

Twilight: *dryly* It's true.

Rarity immediately stopped laughing and her jaw hit the floor.

Pinkie Pie: I'm more interested in the parade. Parades are always fun, they have balloons, cake, lightshows. *gasp* Maybe I could show everypony my Party Cannon. *le gasp* Maybe we could even make our own parade float. *turns towards everypony with a huge grin* Can we? Can we? CAN WE?

Fluttershy: That would be a great idea, but… the parade is in seven days, we'd never make it in time.

Pinkie's mane fell a bit at that.

Fluttershy: But-but I bet we could have fun even without it, a party maybe.

Pinkie Pie: *happy meter full* MAYBE A BIG PARTY? The biggest party, for the entire city.

They all chuckled, except Harbinger of course. I hope I don't need to specify that every time.

Taxi Driver: There it is mister, the Sniffsonian Institute.

Harbinger looked to where the driver was pointing and saw multiple buildings arranger parallel to one another. Multiple ponies, griffons, dragons and other creatures were bustling to see what miracles Equestria had to offer. Harbinger furrowed his eyebrows, Twilight noticed this.

Twilight: What's wrong Harbinger?

Harbinger: There is something off about that museum, I can sense some kind of anomaly coming from it and it is getting stronger.

Applejack: Maybe yer jus' overthinkin' stuff. Pro'ly jus' some of them fancy machinery.

Harbinger: Perhaps you're right.

Of course Harbinger lied, Applejack believed it, a feat that for anypony would be neigh impossible, but Harbinger never showed any emotions, never stuttered and never wavered, the perfect liar.

Taxi Driver: Alright, you asked me to show you a good place to eat and here it is.

The café was called Café Ivan the Awesome, Rainbow Dash was interested in this. They paid the taxi driver and went to get their seats. There they were greeted by a griffon waiter.

The Waiter: *russian accent* Dobrii deni, ladies and*sees Harbinger* gentleman? Is there anything particular that you would like or would you prefer to see the menu first?

Harbinger: The menu would be a good idea, but if I may ask. Do you by chance have any fish here?

The Mane 6 stared at him like he had grown another set of eyes. The waiter blinked a few times then burst out laughing.

The Waiter: I'm surprised, I don't see any ponies eating fish or any meat around here. But, yes we have fish, there are a lot of non-pony customers around here, so we have to keep it in stock. How much do you want?

Harbinger: Three servings.

The Waiter: Three servings of fish, what would you like ladies?

Twilight: Uh…we'll…uh…think about it.

[A little later…]

Twilight:*mildly disgusted* I'm a little surprised you like fish so much, you didn't show any preference until now.

Harbinger: You never had any fish.

Applejack: Point taken, so when are they gonna' finish that food, ah'm starvin'.

Pinkie Pie: Hey look at that…preeeeettyyyyyyyyyy.

They looked towards a table and saw a pony receiving his order of pumpkin pie, but it was no simple pie, it had various magical swirls, fireworks and small figures running around the pie. All of the customers were watching in amazement.

Rarity:*amazed* That is absolutely beautiful, definitely the work of a unicorn, such exquisite design, do you think they could decorate mine in the same way.

Rainbow Dash: Mine would have to be awesome. Maybe they could make me doing a Sonic Rainboom.

Fluttershy: One with small animals would be nice for me.

Twilight: That would be a nice hit on the pouch. Oh there are our orde- *her eyes widen in surprise*

The pony carrying the orders was coming towards them on roller skates. Her silver blue mane, waving in the wind. A notebook strapped at her side, contrasting with her blue fur. The Cutie Mark of a wand and crescent moon and the horn on her head. It was none other than…

The Mane 6: TRIXIE?!

The showpony, currently waiter nearly dropped the order upon hearing the familiar voices, but recovered quickly and reached the table. Her right eye was twitching, of all ponies that had to come here, it had to be them, she took a breath to calm herself and put on her best smile.

Trixie: Ah, Twilight Sparkle and her friends and…

Harbinger: That is the fifty-ninth pony that has the same reaction today.

Trixie: Well, Trixie doesn't see such stallions as yourself very often. Twilight Sparkle sure has a strange taste in friends.

Harbinger: I am not her frie- *Rainbow Dash buts in*

Rainbow Dash:*snickers* Yeah, about that, looks like Twi and him have been going *makes mock puckered lips* smoochie-woochie behind our backs.

The ponies in the café all turned towards Twilight with mouths agape, Twilight blushed furiously and tried to hide herself under her hooves, Harbinger was unfazed.

Harbinger: By all standards, a kiss under an illusion and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation do not count a kisses. Do you ponies ever remain constant?

Pinkie Pie: Nope, that's what makes us fun.

Trixie: Well, leaving that aside I think you could all eat the food, before it gets cold.

Rarity: Well, Trixie, would you mind giving my dish a little more chic to it, if you know what I mean.

To say Trixie was surprised would be an understatement, not only had she humiliated these ponies in front of all of Ponyville, but also endangered the said town during an Ursa Minor attack. It wasn't her fault that those two idiots, Snips and Snails brought it to town, but she had lots of time to think and the more she was thinking the more she blamed herself. But now, here they were and were talking to her like nothing happened, it was very touching.

Trixie:*a big real smile* Very well, the Kind and Generous Trixie will make you the best looking dish, on the house.

[Later after eating…]

The seven ponies were leaving the café, not only was the food delicious, but with Trixie's pampering it was also a sight to see. The Griffsian waiter came with a pie in one of his claws, the ponies looked at him confused.

The Waiter: This is for you ladies, a small present from Trixie, she said to give it to you before you left.

It was an ordinary pie, apple pie most likely, but it had an image of a town – Ponyville, and Ursa Minor above the town and a small pony figure that looked like a weeping Trixie. The words "I'm Sorry" floated above the town with small fireworks popping around it.

Location: Equestria, Hoofington, Ivan the Awesome Café's Personnel Exit

Time: The end of Trixie's Shift

Trixie was exiting the café via a back door accessible only to the café staff. She waved goodbye to her work team and went outside into the streets. She looked at a building that was currently under repair, three large gashes were on the buildings side. She remembered why it was destroyed in the first place, for most of the ponies it was a horrible incident, yet for her it was a new beginning.

She smiled at the memory and walked into somepony, she tried to apologize but felt several hooves wrap around her into a hug. It was the Mane 6, they were hugging Trixie, forgiving her for what she did before. A few tears slid down Trixie's cheek, but she was smiling nonetheless. Harbinger watched with an impassive look on his face. Twilight raised a hoof, inviting him to join in, he didn't budge, six more hooves were raised and with a sigh and a roll of his eyes he joined them.

Transmission Terminated

Logging Off

*New Codex Entry Available*

Codex: Trixie

Trixie is a unicorn mare, formerly working as a travelling magician yet currently working as a 'showpony' waiter in one of the most popular Café's in Hoofington, her home town. Highly adept in illusion magic, Trixie is often believed to be on par or at least close to Twilight Sparkle in her magical prowess. Back during her showpony career, she often boasted about her superior skills, yet a certain incident involving an Ursa Minor ruined her showpony career. Her mind filled with thoughts of revenge, she trained a lot in magic, yet the more she trained the more she understood how wrong she was, and how week she used to be in reality. Another incident involving an Ursa Minor in Hoofington, returned her former fame, when she used her magic to lead the beast away from town, yet despite the fame returning, she decided against making more shows…

Author's Note: #1: I like fanfics were Trixie comes back as a good character, so I decided why can't I do the same.

#2: Griffsia is my story's equivalent of Russia, as you can guess it's inhabited by mostly Griffons.

#3: I decided against posting Code G.B. as a exclusive, but I also decided to postpone it a bit to make it a lot better, believe it or not I'm aiming high with that fic.

#4: I will put the fic on a hiatus after the Hoofington arc. Not because of some super bad reason, but because the events of the story will continue in Code G.B. although in a lot more violent environment. Code G.B. is by default a lot more violent, so expect Harbinger to finally kill someone.

The Harbinger of Equestria

by LittleMisterBlack

Chapters

1. Intro

2. Arrival

3. Questions

4. The One Question

5. Party Time Job

6. Diamonds are a Reaper's Best Enemy P1

7. Diamonds are a Reaper's Best Enemy P2

8. A Story from Long Ago

9. Be Careful with your Upgrades

10. Life is no Picnic

11. Better Books are Better Guarded Part 1

12. Better Books are Better Guarded Part 2

13. Better Books are Better Guarded Part 3

14. Fights Like a Girl

15. No Place in this World Part 1

16. No Place in this World Part 2

17. Welcome to Hoofington

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