The Soul Reaver

Chapter 3: Misunderstood

With a sigh, I calmed down from my unrequited blood-lust. It wouldn't help things in the long run if I ate her soul. I just hope she isn't too afraid.

"Wha... what do you want!?!"

Okay, maybe she is. Oh well! I guess I may as well milk it!

I gave off my best insane smile and answered. "Information." I say with a mocking tone. She gulped loudly, maybe this blood on me is kind of enhancing the scare factor.

"What do you want to know?" She asked shakily. I think I heard faint suspicion in that tone...

"The fate of humans. why are they gone?" I ask. She looks at me confusedly, which only annoys me. "What? Did I say something funny?" I snap. She moved back slightly. I sigh. "Look, just tell all you know about humans and their demise." I relent on getting angrier than I should be. I need to be calm to gather information.

Twilight looked at the human with a confused feeling. Why did it say humans, as if he's not included? Isn't he- "What? Did I say something funny?" She jumped back at the interruption. He must have misunderstood it as her jumping back in fear, because he calmed down immediately. "Look, just tell me what you know about the humans, and their demise." He sighed. Twilight noticed that he seemed fairly tired.

'is he trying to find out what happened to his kind? but... shouldn't he already know?' She pondered. 'maybe it's best if I tell him. It's probably the only way I can get him to calm down after him kidnapping me!' "Okay... I'll tell you everything." She answered. The human looked up in surprise. He probably thought she would have refused.

"Thank you." He let loose a genuine smile. It wasn't those creepy or cocky grins, it was just a smile. 'See? That wasn't so hard do! you should do that more often!' She mentally says. She doesn't dare say it out loud, Not with the situation she's in.

And so, The tale of the past is told...

The Wheel of fate is turning...

Things were looking bad... Discord just wouldn't go down!

We look to see a lone bunker of sorts. It's surrounded on all sides by ponies that looked... Perverted.

Their bodies were grey, instead of the collection of colors. Also, their manes were snow white, with yellow eyes and red irises.

Discord changed them to reflect his image.

"LT Gestator! Report!" A voice snapped.

Lieutenant Gelus Gestator, a rather decorated soldier of the Arcadian army, was In a bind. He and his unit were tasked with stalling Discords forces until The researchers found a way to release their allies, the Celestial sisters. It was the only way they could defeat him. They couldn't use the elements of harmony themselves, for they were not meant for humans.

To use them, meant death.

Over the thousand years that Discord has been in power, Geulus has only been alive for at least thirty-seven of them. He and his people constantly lived in fear of him launching an invasion on Arcadia, thus forcing them to develop something that was a life saver, and a killer.

The Ars magus. Or, in equuin, the art magician.

It allowed the humans to perform incredible feats. Such as healing grievous wounds, Launching elemental attacks, attacking the mind, to even converting the soul to energy!

Gelus was the current wielder of the Ice Nox Nyctores; the highest class of Ars Magus, Yukianesa. It was shapped like an elegant Katana, but was as powerful and thick as a claymore armagus!

He grabbed the communication armagus and reported the situation.

"These light be damned Chaos Ponies won't let up! Right now we're surrounded, what's the progress on the seal release!" He demanded.

"Lt... you need to know something." A powerful voice cut in. Gelus's eyes shot open in surprise.

"Your highness!" Gelus exclaimed. It wasn't everyday the king decides to speak with a common Lieutenant. Something must be wrong.

"Calm yourself! I'm broadcasting this to all radio Armagus, including civilian radios!" The king shouted. The shout got the attention of all soldiers soldiers. What was then said would shake them all to the core.

"My fellow Arcadians... It is with great regret that I must tell all of you this... But we will not live to see tomorrow. Discord has proven to be powerful, more powerful than I ever thought. The only way for us to stop him... Is to use the elements of harmony." That statement caused an uproar amongst the soldiers, and shouts could be heard from civilians on the other side from the broadcast.

"SILENCE!" The kings Powerful roar echoed through out the bunker. He wasn't called the King of Steel for nothing.

"I understand your outrage. I understand your fear. But... know this. Using these elements, we can unseal Our allies, the Celestial sisters, AND defeat Discord in one fell swoop! However, Discords reach has gone far. Far enough to corrupt our ally's citizens into these despicable beings for good. The elements must be used to engulf the planet to purify all of them." He grimly informed.

Gelus gasped. That would mean...

"Yes... That would be the end of all of us." silence filled the broad cast. An explosion rocked the bunker, but no one cared.

(OST)

"But, remember this. At every turn, we have proven ourselves worthy of the light! At all of our plights, our weaknesses, Our fallible nature! We have proven that we are Great! We have proven that we are courageous! We have proven to the Light Itself that we can uphold our honor and virtue! Yes, there were many times where the ponies regarded us with distrust, and in return, we gave them kindness! We showed them that we are honorable! When they suffered an economic decline, we helped them rebuild themselves! Now tell me good people, should we not choose the honorable path of self-sacrifice? Should we not go down in history, as the greatest example of the human race? I will use these elements myself. And with it, I will cleanse this world of Discords Taint! Please my people, send me your prayers. Send to me, the strength to combat this disgusting foe! We are not cowards! We are not weak! I understand that we leave behind many. I understand that we will only destroy what remains of us..." The king became silent. Soldiers and civilians alike were silent and hanging on Their rulers words.

"But we are men. Men... with the power of choice. And I... I choose to fight." And with that, the broadcast ended.

Gelus felt... he didn't know what he felt. He felt... happy? No, no one is happy that they're going to die. Excited? No, He just didn't feel that adrenaline.

He felt satisfied. Satisfied with how his life turned out. Satisfied for serving his king. Satisfied for leading his unit the best he could.

Yes, Satisfaction for the way things are. 'I guess... This is all I can do. I won't let them reach the city!'

"Men! It's been an honor serving along side you!" He barked out with tears of happiness.

The men turned towards their commander, and smiled."AAAAOOOO!!!" They replied with great happiness.

"NOW! LET'S SHOW THESE BASTARDS THE POWER OF ARCADIA!!!!!!!" And with that, they resumed their defensive

Chaos ponies dropped left and right. These men wouldn't go down without a fight.

Twenty minutes later, A rainbow flashed shined in the background.

Every soldier looked at the flash with a sardonic smile.

Looks like this is it.

The light finally reached them. They knew no more.

I... I can't believe it.

I was wrong the entire time. The story brought me to me knees. I began to feel something I never thought I would feel again.

Tears. Honest tears.

I hated these ponies, I hated them with everything I had. But... To do what I've done... To nearly devour their souls, to expose theme to my violence...

I spat on their memory. I began to weep. My cries echoed off the cave walls, surrounding both me and Twilight sparkle.

I felt arms wrap around me.

"It's alright." I heard twilight whisper soothingly into my ears. It didn't matter, I only wept more. We sat there for what felt like hours. With this unicorn holding onto me as I wept. I rose from her embrace and looked her in the eyes.

"I... I'm sorry." I whimper. She smiled sadly and got up on all fours.

"It's okay. You only wanted to know." She calmly said. It didn't help. I wiped the tears from my eyes and felt determination rush through me.

"No, It's not. My name is Dean Marcelo, and I'm afraid I'm in debt to you. So as of now, Twilight Sparkle, I'm swearing a life debt to you. I will not leave your side until it is repaid in full. I kidnapped wrongly, and I wish to be forgiven." I swear.

I was serious too. I know the life debt is a wookie thing, but it just felt right to swear something like that to her. Well, she does look surprised!

"How do you know my name?" She asks curiously. oohhhhh... This won't end well.

"w-well... I may or may not have glympsed through your friend fluttershy's memories." I answer quickly. She looked shocked.

"How!?!" She exclaimed.

"Because he is a wraith." We both turn to see a regal looking alicorn. She had snow-white fur, a fluttering multicolored mane, and pink eyes. She looked fairly serious. and rather furious.

"Tell me wraith. Why are you here?" She demands. The rebel inside me just couldn't take it.

"And Why should I tell you, you butt-fucking piece of shit?" I mock. Their eyebrows shot up. Twilights in shock, and The alicorn in anger.

"You'd do well to realize who you are talking to." She growled. I felt my smirk widening.

"Why don't you remind me bitch?" I taunted. I honestly didn't know who she was, and I didn't want to look like an idiot so...

"I am the princess of the sun, Celestia Faust." She snarled. Well, that certainly cleared everything up.

"Well Celestia, I hope you're ready, because While I won't kill you, I'm going to kick your fucking ass!" I shout out.

"Wriath blade, activate! Single vein: Non-lethal!" I commanded my weapon. This time only one vein showed up to enter the hilt. The wavy sword didn't exude as much power as before, but I felt that it could still harm.

Shit's about to go down.

Dean V. Celestia

Rebel 1, ACTION!

(Dean V. Celestia Theme)

"Why aren't you trying to kill me?" Celestia demanded as she charged up her horn. That looks like it might hurt, but oh well.

"Shut up and fight me!" I shout. She let loose a giant ball of magic at me. I slice it in half, causing it to go on the left and right sides of me. I dash at her as fast I can. She let loose a barrage of magic at me which I sliced just as I did to the last attack.

I tried a downward strike, she stepped to the side and blasted me in the face and sent me flying. I flip in the air and land on my feet.

"Explain!" She shouted. She then levitated a giant rock and launched it at me. I ran towards it and jumped on top of it. I then leaped off of it and prepped myself to strike.

"This is for being stupid enough to fall for Discords trap!" I answer as I swung down and collided with a barrier. I bounced into the air off of it. Celestia was still below me so I struck again and again, continuously bouncing off of the barrier.

I noticed her wincing with every strike, So she must be getting tired. I landed on the ground and lashed out a powerful kick. The kick shattered the barrier, forcing her to a standstill to gather her breath.

I prepped another strike and felt power gather in my leg. I kicked upward, catching Celestia in the jaw.

"Infernal Rapture!" I dubbed the attack. A beam of black with a light blue outline erupted from the ground, catching her in the stomach.

Before she could collide with the roof, She extended her wings and stopped herself.

Damn, this is getting to be more difficult than I thought!

'Repeat after me...' I heard Death whisper in my mind. I mentally nodded, ready to say what I need to say.

"Now releasing the first limiter!" I felt a rush of power enter me. Oh shit, A blue fire is all over me!

'Stay focused!' Death exclaimed. I snapped out of my surprise and got ready.

"Limiter one, removed!" I exclaimed. The blade became straighter, and I felt even more powerful.

I tried running at her, But I freaking teleported in front of her and did an ax-kick to her sides. This time, she hit the ground with a thud and bounced back wards.

"HA!" I prepared to charge, But someone screamed.

"WAIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!!!" Twilight's voice stopped my charge. I forgot about her! SHIT!

She galloped in front of me and stared into my eyes.

"Why are you attacking Celestia!? And what did she mean that you're a wraith?" She demanded. I lowered my head. How do I explain this to her?

I sighed. "I'm attacking her to get some form of justice. And to make sure that freeing her, making all of the humans sacrifice themselves, was worth it." I answer. She looked confused, But I'm not going to elaborate.

"As for the wraith part, well... I'm actually already dead." I say plainly.

I think I gave her a blue screen. She's just staring at me with this blank look and-

"Whaaaa!?!" Twilight Exclaimed. Okay, she's back.

"Yup! Dead as a doornail!" I exclaim with a dumb grin. She looked at me with annoyance in her eyes.

"Care to explain how that happened?" She asked with a sigh.

I think I'm going to fuck with her a little bit.

"Nope." I stretch my neck as I far as I could. I think I saw her eye twitch! Awesome!

"And why not?" She gritted out in anger. Ooooooooo she gettin' mad!

"You mad?" I stick my tongue out to mock her even further.

"I believe that's enough." Celestia's voice interrupted. But this time, it didn't hold no malice, nor a hint of the former anger she held. Why do I get the feeling that's not a good thing?

We both gaze at the alicorn in surprise. "Uhhhh... How much of that did you hear?" I ask nervously.

She gave me a rather brilliant smile. "Everything. I understand what you were trying to do." She giggled a little. "Though you could have just asked." She teased lightly.

I looked at her with a deadpan. "Right, cuz' I'm sure wraiths are common in equestria." I say with annoyance. She only laughed more.

With a sigh, I began to leave the cave.

"Wait! Aren't you coming with us?" Twilight shouted to me. I turn back with an annoyed look.

"Of course I'm going with you! Now hurry up pokey! I ain't got all day!" I taunt. I heard Twilight sigh in annoyance and Celestia laugh.

Maybe, just maybe, Things will turn out all right.