Author's Notes:

Now, before you get started on reading, I have a few things I need to show you that I haven't about Mystogan's variant scythe. I shall be showing you the modes in which they work.

Melee Mode

And my personal favorite: Gun Mode the gun type is a cannon blaster, which fires high energy blasts of different types, depending upon which kind Mystogan loads into his weapon via oracle energy. He can ire these as many times as he wants, but the more heavier rounds that cover a larger area can deplete his oracle reserves. The gun mode is slow, yet powerful, but his melee mode is well balanced in both speed and power, and the energy type the scythe uses is frost.

Shield Mode

Also, I don't know why i picked the song I did in this chapter. It just seemed right with the reuniting of him and his weapon battling together again.

So now that you know what to expect in battle when it comes to his weapon and weapon modes. Let me keep you waiting no longer. Enjoy the chapter.

May the darkness grant you peace.

Mystogan looked down at his weapon lovingly as she was now back in his hands. He brought it close to his chest and closed his eyes for a moment. The memory of what this weapon used to be before it became his weapon coming back.

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"Come on, Eri...stay with me! Don't let the cells take control, you need to fight this change,Please!"

The girl that laid in his arms only smiled weakly as she brought a hand up to his cheek and caressed it softly. She was a raven haired beauty with crimson eyes, only a year young than him at the time. He ran through the med bay to one of the labs as fast as he could.

"Listen Mystogan...there is nothing that can be done for me...the change will happen and I will become a monster. You need to-."

NO, I will not lose you to these monsters! I have lost too many people already!"

Mystogan plows through the doors of a lab and lays her down on a large metal slab, running over to the computers and starting up the equipment. The doctors rushing in and trying to pull him away from the console.

"Raven, that's enough, there is nothing we can do to save her!"

One of them shouted as he tried restraining him.

"Get off me! You people are supposed to have the ability to save us when things like this happen. So get your asses in gear and help me save my friend!"

The doors open as a blonde woman in a wheelchair comes in and sees the commotion.

"My my Raven. What is all the fuss now?"

he turns to look at who came in.

"Dr, Rachel! Please, I need your help saving my friend! Her armlet is corroding and the oracle cells in her body are going out of control!"

"Dear Raven...you knew very well that once the transformation process starts. there is no reversing it. We simply do not have the knowledge to do that...yet."

"Mystogan..please, kill me now before I fully turn...please."

Mystogan grits his his teeth as tears start to pour from his eyes.

"Eri..please don't make me do this...I can't lose you damn it!"

"There is an alternative however."

Dr. Rachel said as she came beside him and lightly rubbed his shoulder.

"She is going to become an aragami. Why not make her your weapon? You were saying that non of the ones we offered you worked for you. So why not may your own?"

"Dr.Rachel, that is inhumane!"

One of the doctors shouted. Mystogan held onto his friend's hand as he cried, she reached over and placed her other hand on top of his.

"Will I still be myself if I become his weapon, Dr. Rachel?"

"Well,you won't have your body of course, but your mind and soul will remain the same...a silent sentient weapon that only he could hear and speak with."

Mystogan looks between Eri and Dr. Rachel.

"Eri..I can't ask that of you...I am sure we can find a way to fix this.."

"You heard what she said Mystogan and you know it true. This will be the only way. And..if it helps you become a better god eater..I will happily do this, especially if it's for you..."

--A Week Later--

Mystogan paces around the room, his current teammates watching him.

"Uuum..Captain, maybe you should sit down...you are going to put a hole in the floor."

Nana said as she looked concerned for their leader and friend.

"I can't Nana...I am worried. I don't know if it was a success or not..."

"Hey Captain, to tell you the truth, I envy you....they couldn't do this for my friend when she was infected. But, at the same time, I hope it works out for you."

Gilbert said as he walked over and patted him on the shoulder

"Thanks you guys..."

As the doors opened, Dr. Rachel came through with a warm smile, a large cart rolled down and the sheet was pulled off, revealing a large scythe that rested on it, it was raven black, and it's core glowed crimson. Just like her hair and eyes. He walked over to the weapon slowly and wrapped his hands around the pole. Feeling the instant resonance and smiled widely

"It worked...it really worked...Dr. Rachel thank you so much."

"You are most welcome my sweet Raven. It pained me to see you like that a week ago.The fact I can bring a smile to your face once more warms my heart..."

As Mystogan hold onto his weapon, he hears a whisper, with an oh so familiar and sweet voice.

"I have missed you as well, Eri. What? A new name?"

"That's right, she chose a new name for herself before she became your weapon. Her name now is, Soururīpā."

"Soul Reaper?"

Mystogan couldn't help but laugh a little, pressing his forehead against the weapon lightly

"She always did have a fascination with the grim reaper. Of course she would go with that name. Its good to have you back with me, Soururīpā."

Memory fades to white.

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"Raven...Raven!"

He heard Celestia's voice calling out to him. He comes out of his thoughts and barely has enough time to dodge the large creature that is rampaging towards him. He rolls out of the way and watches the rather huge dragon fly passed and over them. He looks to the two sister and then grins darkly. The almost back away in slight fear as the see this. He reaches up and lightly caresses the blade of his weapon.

"I bet you are starving aren't you..?"

The only thing he heard from the weapon was a cute giggle, that indicating she was saying yes.

"Let's get you fed then.."

He turns his head to look at the multiple groups of guards who had gathered.

"Whoever is the first and second best at using heavy weapons, come forth! And the two fastest, you as well!"

"We don't take orders from you, kid! You need to let us handle it!"

Said the guard commander.

"No, but you will take orders from me. Do as he says!"

Luna shouted to the guards.

"B-but princess!"

"This young one has been the captain of not one unit, but two where he is from, and I have seen what he can do. Trust me, if you do as he says, this fight will be over quick!"

Celestia came up beside her sister after they got to a safe distance.

"Are you sure about this Luna..?"

Luna couldn't help but smile and giggle.

"Trust me Tia...you are about to find out why he is called a 'god eater'."

As he and the guards who came forth gathered into position, the dragon came around for another dive bomb, Mystogan could only smile and look down at his weapon once more.

"Lucnh time."

With those words, the core glowed brightly as his weapon shifted into gun mode, firing of large concentrated energy of frost at the dragon, this catching the beast by surprise was able to narrowly dodge the first couple shots, but the other hitting it's left wing and causing it to spiral out of control and plow into the ground.

"Now, I need my quick jabbers to go for his wing membranes, get as many holes it them as possible! That way it can't get airborne again, tear it up good! Heavy hitters, with me!"

Luckily, the fast hitters were both pegasi, so the quickly flew over and began flying and carving through the dragon's wings as much as they could before it came out of its daze, roaring in pain as it swatted at the pegasi with it's tail.

"A;right, follow my lead!"

As he charged forth, the heavy bladed earth ponies followed him quickly, The dragon brought a large clawed hand up and swung down at Mystogan, he quickly changed his weapon to shield mode and took the hit, making the ground break under his feet at the pressure of the impact. he let's out a grunt as he holds the large hand back, the two heavy hitters both went for arm that was being used, driving their blades through the under part of it, getting between the scales. the dragon lets out a roar of pain. Both Mystogan and the guards jump back as the dragon prepares to blow fire at them.

"Behind me, NOW!"

He said as he changed into shield mode again, slamming it on the ground and bracing for the flames, As it was using its fire breath, the two pegasi quickly moved in and gouged out the dragon's eyes with their blades, causing it to rear back in pain.

"Alright everyone,stand back, I can take this from here!"

He said as he ran quickly to the wounded forearm of the dragon. What his weapon did nearly frightened all of those that were watching. It shifted into a large thrashing metallic looking monster head with lots of sharp teeth and glowing eyes, Mystogan leaped forth with the weapon aimed.

"Alright..time to eat!!!"

He said as the jaws of the monster locked on the dragon's arm and chews through it like a hot knife through butter. Blood splatter going everywhere as have of the dragon's arm was now devoured and gone. Mystogan jumped back and felt the power of the dragon rise through him and his weapon.

"Alright, this is only temporary..let's finish this monster off!"

Mystogan was about to leap onto the dragon when its tall came around and hit him, and it hit hard. sending him flying back and hitting one of the walls of the castle. he falls to his feet and holds his now aching side but chuckles.

"You had to get that hit in did you? My turn!"

He said as he charged forth again, this time climbing onto the swinging tail and using it's momentum to launch himself in the air, holding his scythe overhead and he is falling towards the dragon's head. With a good solid swing, he embeds the bladed end deep within the dragon's head, cutting right into the brain, And repeats the swing again for good measure. The dragon goes quiet, and falls like a overly massive sack of potatoes, Mystogan jumps off and rolls to the side as he holds his side that was hit, coming to a stop. He slowly rises to his feet and chuckles.

"That..wasn't to hard...ow.."

The sound of guards roaring and cheering echoed around the area as the beast was slain. Soldiers running up to Mystogan and patting him on the shoulder.

"Nicely done kid!"

"Where are the other four that helped me?"

"Right here, sir."

"Thank you, all of you for your help. I know I wouldn't have been able to take him down myself if it hadn't been for you."

They spoke to him.

"You are pretty cool, sir!"

They all said in unison..wait. Were those voices..female? They removed their helmets, yep, definitely female, pretty face and all.

"Ha, it seems that the highest ranking in our army has taken a liking to you Raven."

Said Luna as she approached him, Celestia following behind with still wide eyes

"Raven...I could sense great power within you when you first arrived..but that weapon of yours...it...ate that dragon's arm clean, even the bone!"

"Well, she hasn't eaten in a few days..had to give her something."

"....She?"

"Its a long story princess. Something I'd rather keep to myself."

"That was amazing mister..I got it all recorded on a vision gem right here! I can't wait to show it to all the others!"

Before he could protest this, the pony ran off. He lowers his head in defeat.

"Great, that's going to get around and then I will be in more trouble."

He held his weapon out as it wrapped itself around his body once more and showed itself in a full body tattoo. Mystogan looked to the two sisters.

"So..am I going to be held and contained because of my abilities? Am I a threat now?"

The sister both shake their head.

"No Raven...you are a hero here now. You have done this kingdom a great service. This battle would have lasted much longer than it would have without your aid. Me and my sister both thank you personally."

The both get on their knee and bow to him, as does the soldiers.

"Thank you, God Eater."

Celestia said with the most respect. Mystogan puts his hands in front of him and groans.

"Nononono! Off your knees damn it! I hate it when people do this! Its nothing special, geez!"

Luna couldn't help but giggle.

"It's true, when I went to apologize I got on my knees to do so. He...didn't like that much."

"Hmm, powerful and humble...a rare combination indeed."

Celestia said as she rose from her knees, as did the guards.

"Then, at least allow us to hold a banquet in your honor, Raven."

He rolls his eyes and sighs, throwing his hands in the air.

"Fiiiine...but there better be meat..I am getting a little tired of what I have been eating lately"

"I will have our griffin chef prepare the finest beef steaks for you then."

Mystogan's mouth began to water.

"S-steaks? Oh hell yes..."

They all laughed at his response