The Soul Reaver

Alright Technoscratch, Darkimpmon, Thorn Buck, You've got what you three have been waiting for! Your OC's are in!

Chapter 5: A Friendly Visit

It has been two weeks since I've came to ponyville. These fuckers still don't trust me!

Except Twilight. For some reason, she believes I'm a good person. I've been holed up in the library with her, and it's taken awhile, but Spike somewhat trusts me. He still gives those dirty looks ever since I kidnapped his Mother/Older sister figure. Then again, I have no fucks to give. Right now, Twilight and spike went out for something, I forgot what. Thus, they left me alone in the library. This gave me time to mull over the past weeks antics. I've to deal with a lot of changes.

Then there was the whole grammar bullshit!

"Geez, is everyone always so up-tight?" I ask Twilight as the citizens scrambled indoors.

"Not really, and it's everypony." She chided me.

I scoffed and grinned. "Fuck your grammar, I'm dead."

Possibly my greatest comeback EVAR! She didn't appreciate my genius though, cause She was just annoyed by it. All in all, the past few weeks have been quiet. Yup! Nothing to do at-

"Dean." Fuck me and my big mouth! I jump from the couch I was laying on, and looked at the only person who could make me shit bricks.

Death. He's actually a rather cool guy... girl... person. You see, I've learned quite a few things about death. For one, He's Genderless. I just refer to him as he since the male gender is what I saw him as.

He's also teaching me how to swing a sword correctly. Now, I'm not just swinging it like a moron! I can actually hold my own against death, but of course, he still wins our duels.

He's actually rather papa wolfish when it comes to his wraiths, He's actually been appearing periodically and asking how things were. Of course, he tries to play it cool.

Now, I notice that there's two more people with him, both are human looking, so I'm guessing that they're wraiths.

The first one was the youngest. He had Neon blue hair that was spiked back, He wore a white headband with blue flames on it. He also wore a black sleeveless hoodie with a crescent moon on the back, he also wore white fingerless gloves, along with baggy black pants with black boots.

The last one was what I classified as an athletic stoner. He had shoulder length brown shaggy hair, 5 o'clock shadow, and he was dressed fairly casual. White t-shirt, blue jeans, and black boots

I look at death with confusion. "Okay... Why are they here?" I ask him. Death doesn't usually bring people along with him for no reason.

Death smirked, as if remembering a private joke. "They are here for instructions of a wraith's duties." A few warning bells rang in my head. I began to laugh nervously. "Umm... Okay, but what does that have to do with me?" I asked, even though I was dreading the answer.

"you are going to be their instructor since all three of you are going on the same assignment." He replied. My pupils shrunk in despair. I'm no teacher, that's for damn sure! Death expects me to teach these noobs, but in what!?

"Nice to meet ya'!" I turn my attention to the youngest and most extravagantly dressed of the two. "I'm Techno Bassboost!" He introduces himself and holds out his hand. I stare at him. Who. The. Fuck. Names their kid Techno? Who even has a last name called Bassboost!?! Arrgh! Fuck it. I grasp his hand and shake it.

"Dean Marcelo. Nice to meet you too" I take a moment to glance at his gloves and notice Enochian symbols stitched into it. I guess he's more into punching. I look to the other teen and raise an eyebrow. He grins back at me.

"I'm Jaden Jolek." He says calmly. I nod to him and question them.

"Okay, how old are you two?" I ask them. They look caught off guard by the question.

"Umm, I'm sixteen," Tech points to Jaden. "and Jaden is nineteen." He says. I sigh and facepalmed. It figures that such young kids die.

"Okay. For simplicities sake, I'm going to call you," I point at Techno. "Tech, and you," I point to Jaden. "Jay. It saves me a lot of time to worry about your names." Jaden shrugged while Tech looked kind of annoyed. Oh well, not my problem. I turn to death. "Okay, what do you got for us?" I ask him for the mission. Death nodded and pulled out a scroll.

"I seem to have received reports of two lingering sentiments wandering around the old human kingdom of Arcadia. Your jobs are to go and eradicate these spirits. Devour them." He commands. I nodded, and out of the corner of my eyes, I notice both noobs eyes shoot open in surprise. I glare at Death.

"You didn't tell them about that little bit, did you?" I ask him while sighing. I saw the faintest hints of a smirk. "Oh my god you want me to tell them don't you." It wasn't a question, really. He handed me what looked like a map and disappeared. I sigh once more and looked at the noobs who both looked rather uncomfortable.

"look, don't think for one second about regretting your decision!" I shout at them. The looked to me in confusion. "I may have regretted it, But I've gotten over it! Yes, we need souls for sustaining ourselves, but I've only relied on animals as food! I'm no good with this kind of stuff, but you can't puss out now that it's all said and done." I tell them. It seems to help them a little bit, but not much. I'm no leader, as you can see. I look at the door to get ready to leave, but spot Twilight and spike staring at me with their jaws open. I laugh at their expressions and ask them, "You saw all that, didn't you?" I couldn't help but laugh.

They both nodded. "Who in the hay was that?" Twilight Exclaims. I simply shook my head and chuckled.

"Our boss, so to speak." I answer cryptically. She glares at me, forcing me to put my hands up in surrender. "alright, alright. That was Death." Her eyes widened.

"Y-you're saying wraiths work for death?" She asks me with hesitation in her voice. I sigh and kneel down in front of her and pet her mane.

"look, death isn't just an end. It can be change." I reassure her that death is not evil. She doesn't exactly seem reassured. I get up and look to the noobs. "Okay you two, stay here. I need to make a supply run to canterlot for our trip." I command.

Actually, I have another reason.

Over the last two weeks Celestia and I... I guess you could say we're a bit like friends. She's proven to actually be somewhat reliable as a friend. I guess she deserves to know.

That, and I could use the fucking discount from the stores. They are expensive as all hell!

Without waiting for them to protest, I speed out the door. I make it to the train station and I'm greeted by the Train conductor. "Well hello there Dean! How's everything?" The mare asked in a joyful tone.

I grin at her. I've been to her house more than once to have dinner. She's a fairly nice lady, despite the quirks. "I'm doin' fine Steam." I reply. "I'm just here for a two way trip to canterlot." I tell her. Steam raised an eyebrow.

"Again? You've been visiting there quite a few times, got something going on?" She asks curiously. She shook her head. "Ah, It isn't my business. Here you go! these ones are on the house!" Steam produces a ticket from her jacket.

"Grazie Steam!" I thank her as I jump onto the train.

"Don't be a stranger Dean!" She calls out to me. I turn back and give her my biggest grin.

"Well, If you've got a hot bowl of that stew of yours, I'm more than willing to stop by!" As I've found out, Wraiths can eat and drink. Just not water, because of its purifying purposes.

Lolwut. Yeah, I can't drink water, but everything else is hunky dory! Seriously, what a bunch of bullshit... and it's not even to satisfy hunger, it's just for taste! God, this makes no sense!

Enough of my rambling, back to the matter at hand. Death wants me to train the new wraiths, when I myself haven't been a wraith that long.

Why?

"It's simple, really." I jump in my seat since Death freaking teleported in front of me. He's getting a habit of doing that and enjoying it, that asshole!

With a sigh, I look to him with a raised eyebrow. "Really? Then you won't mind explaining it to me then." I glare at him. He has my file, so he knows I don't teach anything!

"Convenience. All three of you have the same assignment, and you've been a wraith longer than they have. Show them the ropes, so to speak." Death explained.

Seems legit. I mean, I have nothing better to do, so...

"Alright. I'll see what I can do." I concede. "BUT! Next time, warn me when you're doing this again." I tell him. With a chuckle, he disappeared into the unknown.

I groaned to myself. This is going to be a looooong train ride. May as well get some shut-eye.

I laid my head back against the cushion, letting sleep take me.

"You sure this is a good idea Dean?"

"Of course! Why wouldn't it be?

"Well... don't you remember about what your mother said about Vamp's?"

"Yeah. They'd sooner bite your dick off then talk to a human, but I have something they'll want."

"Oh really? and what's that?"

"Papers to obtain blood from the hospital to stay off the grid."

I was awakened from my dreams by a hoof gently shaking me awake. I see a light pink unicorn  wearing a train conductors coat.

"I wasn't snoring like a bear, was I?" I ask with a joking tone. The unicorn smiles.

"No sir, this is your stop." She tells me. You know, for the past week, I've seen this mare, yet never asked for her name.

Fuck it, I'll ask later.

With a nod, I rise from my seat and get off the train to see Canterlot.

Ahh~ Canterlot! No other city makes me want to choke on stomach acid than this place! Oh look, there's the high class hookers! With a laugh to myself, I make my way to the castle.

I don't bother myself with the looks that I'm receiving from these pompous butt-plugs. Who ever is bothered by what THEY think is either one of them, or have no backbone what so ever. From what I'm seeing, they're too chicken shit to walk up to me and say something. A green earth pony stallion with a black mane blocks my way.

Well. I stand corrected. Lets see what he has to say!

"You're in my way." Dean has initiated conversation!

"You shouldn't even be tainting our streets, and you say I'm in your way?" The stallion attempts poor insult!

"Well, unless you want to turn into a bloody stain on the pavement, I suggest you back off." Dean Snaps back! It's super effective!

"Well I never-" Dean used Interupption!

"Before you even think about finishing that sentence, use that peanut between your ears to realize that I will kick the living shit out of you. So BACK. OFF." Dean uses blatant threat! Stallion has fainted! Dean is the victor!

With a scoff, I walk away from the useless pony. Honestly, I expected better from a bureaucrat. Wait, wrong government.

I finally make it to the castle gates and spot the guards snap at attention trying to look threatening.

"You may not pass." They drone out. With a sigh, I look between the two.

"Look guys, we go over this every single time, and every time, I get in. So just do yourselves a favor and let me in." I snap at them.

"What seems to be the problem?" I hear a surfer voice call out. Oh great, he's here.

'AH! Shining! Just the captain I wanted to see!" I run over to Shining armor and wrap an arm around his neck. I heard him sigh next to me.

"What do you want Dean?" He groans. That widened my grin even further. I just love annoying him.

"Well, I'm here to see the princess. Again. And what I need, is for you to open the gate. You already know I'm friends with Celestia, so just save yourself some time!" I try to reason with him. He seems thoughtful for a moment. I'm sure he won't mind if I take a peak at his soul.

I see a pure light blue with a hint of a light red. ooo~ seems like he's in love! They grow up so fast!  I began to chuckle as he gives his guards the order to open the gate. He heard my laughing and glared my way.

I held up my hands in defense, still laughing. "Hey now, I ain't laughing at you. I see you have a special someone." His eyes widened. Before he can ask me how I know, I began to run off in the desired direction. turning back I shout to him. "Good luck with that, you povero bastardo!" I laugh at his confused face. I just love messing with people with Italian!

I Halt as I pass through the gardens. I can see the statue of Discord.

Everything... It's all because of him. He's the reason why the humans are gone. When I first came here with Celestia, I wanted to devour his soul right then and there. But in order for me to get to him, that would require breaking the seal, which is one thing equestria can't afford.

Damn my luck.

With a scowl, I make my way through the gardens. No point lingering.

The guards give me cold glares, which I return with a dangerous smirk. I love antagonizing these storm trooper wannabe's. Nevertheless, they let me pass unhindered. I make my way upstairs to the bedroom areas, hoping to find Celestia there.

I spot a door with a sun mark in the hallway, along with guards on both sides. With a small smile, I make my way towards the door, only to stopped by two crossed wings.

Okay, this is seriously getting old! "If I've made it all the way here, what the hell makes you think I'm not supposed to be here?" I ask them. They still refuse to move. "OI! Celest! Tell your stooges to back off before I knock them senseless!" I call out. I hear a rustling behind the door and finally, it opens to reveal Celestia. She was smiling, as was the norm for her. Can't figure out why, though.

"Dean! It's good to see you again. How have you been?" She asks me with genuine curiosity. I may as well cut to the chase.

"I have an assignment." I tell her. Her eyes widened and looked at me questioningly. I take this as a sign to continue. "I'm supposed to head to Arcadia, and wipe out the lingering sentiments." I tell her. I've relayed to her what a sentiment was before. It's the most powerful form a rouge spirit can achieve, and I'm tasked with killing two. Telling her of my assignment, she begins to look concerned.

"Are you sure? Is there anything I can do to help?" She asks with barely noticeable worry. I smile, having caught it.

"Well, I'm heading out tomorrow. So I figure why not spend today with you?" I tell her. I  don't know why, But she's not that bad to hang out with. She can take a joke, and dish out some pretty good ones as well.

"I'd be happy to spend today with you! Thankfully, the day court was postponed today. So I'm free for the rest of the day." She informs me.

Well, if one was playing persona...

SOCIAL LINK, GO!

Hehe, reference... any way, we find ourselves in a different section of the garden than the one I was In before, just passing time with small talk until this. FUCKING. QUESTION. Popped up.

"Have you ever had somepony special Dean?" Celestia asks me. I swear, I could see the faintest blush on her face.

I think back to my time as a human.

"SHITSHITSHIT!!!"

I was running down the street, trying to adjust my pants as I ran like the devil himself was behind me.

"DEAAAAAAAAANN!!!"

Which wasn't far from the truth. I turn to see a car whip around the corner, the driver a women in her late twenties with burning eyes of rage. I scream like a little girl and continue my sprint for life.

"GET BACK HERE AND TAKE YOUR PAIN LIKE A MAN!" The women calls out.

"Fuck you, I'd rather live!"

I felt a shudder run through my spine. I turn to Celestia and shake my head. She smiles, having caught my reaction. I look up and realize it's getting dark out.

"Sister, what are you doing out here?" I turn to the intruder to find another alicorn. This one was a dark blue, wearing a black version of Celestia's choice of dress. I raise my eyebrow, having not met Celestia's sister the few times I came here, since they were brief visits.

"Ah, Luna, this is Dean Marcelo. He's a wraith." Celestia introduces me as I wave a greeting. Luna's eyes shot up, but seemed to trust me enough not to try anything.

Why did that sound somewhat dirty?

Luna turns to Celestia. "Sister, you should be in bed. You know you have the day court to deal with tomorrow." She scolds Celestia. I chuckle, causing Celestia to send a glare my way. I try to look innocent and grin at her.

"What? I didn't laugh." I say with mock obliviousness. Celestia sighed and agreed with her. Before she left, she turned to me.

"Would you like to stay the night Dean? It's a rather long trip from canterlot to ponyville." She offers. I think over her invitation and accept. She smiles and begins to tell a near by servant to prepare the guest bedroom. The servant nods and trots off.

I turn to the guards and grin evilly. "Well guys, looks you get to deal with me all~ day." I tease them as I wrap an arm around one of them. "Won't that be fun!" I try to get them happy, but they remained stone faced as ever. However, I think one of them died a little inside.

May as well head to my room.

(Arcadia)

"Is it done?" A disembodied voice called out to a single man.

He was dressed in a butler's outfit with long brown hair tied into a ponytail by a black ribbon. He was a very tall and skinny fellow, with pale skin. His eyes were the color of violet.

"Yes my lord. The sentiments have been raised. Soon, Deaths wraiths will flock to annihilate your last seal. You'll be free once the sentiments have been defeated." The butler said stoically.

"Excellent work Nex! I knew I made the right choice in choosing you as my right hand!" The voice priased.

Nex swelled with pride, but refused to show it.

"You give me too much credit," Nex looks up.

"Lord Discord."

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