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 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.

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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]

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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.

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[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.

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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-