Martin was sitting on a lawn chair with the scroll open in his hand as he read it for the 19th time, “Martin Fairbridges, for your outstanding heroism in the face of adversity and your heroic achievements Princess Celestia of Equestria has decreed for you to be knighted before the congregation of royals from the various kingdoms. For more details on this momentous occasion please contact either both or one of the royal sisters immediately or at your earliest convenience.”
Alan was the opposite of Martin’s surprised and slightly deflated disposition, “DUDE! You’re going to be knighted by Princess Celestia! THIS IS THE BIGGEST HONOUR A HUMAN IS PROBABLY EVER GOING TO GET!!”
Shining Armour nodded next to Alan, “Alan is right being knighted is a great honour.”
Applejack was standing beside Martin trying to snap him out of it, “Martin you okay?”
Martin mumbled in response, “I’m going to be knighted…ME.”
Twilight nodded, “That’s why I sent you the message when I got it a few hours ago.”
Rarity was smiling, “We wanted to surprise you.”
Martin gave a nervous grin, “Well it worked I am REALLY surprised.”
Pinkie was all smiles, “Well it gets better because we have ANOTHER surprise for you!”
Rarity walked toward Martin and produced a box with a red ribbon wrapped around it, “I worked night and day on it I hope you enjoy it!”
Martin opened the box and his eyes widened, “Is this…”
Alan looked amazed, “Nice.”
Rarity raised a hoof, “You are not to wear that until the ceremony because I don’t want it dirty. We all know you have a tendency to go overboard with your powers.”
Martin nodded as he shut the box, “true enough.”
Cadance looked at Alan, “Speaking of abilities what can you do?”
Alan was very confused at the comment until Twilight smiled, “Oh yeah! Martin did you tell Alan about-“
Martin cut her off with a face palm, “Crap! Dude I forgot to tell you that not only do I have powers but you do to now that you’re here.”
Alan looked at him, “You’re serious?”
Martin nodded as Alan smiled, “SWEET!”
Twilight took on an all business expression, “but the thing of it if is that since Martin’s composition is different from yours, you may get the some of the same abilities or completely different ones.”
Martin approached Alan, “Only one way to find out.”
Alan looked at Martin who brought his fist back and threw a punch at Alan who caught it immediately in a strong vice like grip, “Whoa.”
Martin nodded, “Enhanced strength and reflexes are a definite.”
Alan let go of Martin as he looked at him, “so how do you fly?”
Martin immediately levitated, “well originally it was that I could jump really high but it EVOLVED into flight. But it sort of comes naturally like breathing but with you it may take practice and-“
Alan flew up next to him, “you were saying?”
Martin nodded, “I’m impressed dude. You’re a natural.”
Both humans landed on the ground as Alan walked to Tom and began punching it.
Martin approached Twilight, “How come he is getting all of his abilities at once?”
Twilight sighed, “I told you his cellular composition is different from yours so he is developing differently and the magic echoes are AFFECTING him differently.”
Martin was about to say something else until he heard Alan yell something. He turned around and saw Dash and Pinkie telling some things. Alan then pointed his hands at Tom and yelled something else as the group approached confused at his behaviour.
Shining Armour asked the question everypony was thinking, “What are you doing?”
Alan stopped his gesturing and turned to them, “It’s my theory that my powers might be activated by saying a sort of trigger phrase or word like the Human Torch or Captain Marvel.”
Rainbow Dash cast them a glance as well, “Me and Pinkie were just giving him words to try.”
Alan pointed his hands and yelled, “Dash is awesome.”, nothing happened much to Dash’s frustration.
Rainbow huffed, “I thought that would have worked.”
Alan sighed, “Well I suppose there is one word I haven’t tried.”
Alan brought his hands back and brought them forward in a Kamehameha fashion as he yelled, “SHAZAM!!”
The second the word was uttered a large bolt of electricity shot out from his combined hands and destroyed a chunk of Tom leaving a smoking impression as Alan’s eyes widened, “HOLY!”
Martin finished for him, “CROW!”
Alan raised his hands and stared at them as electricity crackled along the surface of his skin. He pressed his palms together and pulled them apart as small bolts arched from on hand to another.
Alan turned to Martin with a grin, “Sorry dude, invisibility has got NOTHING on this!”
Martin approached Alan, “that was awesome!”
Alan nodded frantically, “I KNOW RIGHT!”
Twilight approached Alan with a look of fascination, “Amazing! Alan, would you mind if I ran a few tests on your electrical discharge ability?”
Alan thought for a second as he allowed more electricity to crackle across his hands before it ceased, “Sure.”, he looked at Martin, “Plus I think you need to discuss some things in private with the present royalty.”
Alan bid them farewell as Twilight led him into the library.
The rest of the six knew they should probably give Martin, Shining Armour and Princess Cadance some privacy since it was Martin’s business not theirs. So the six went into the library but not before AJ winked at Martin before she shut the door.
Cadance took notice of the gesture with a smile, “Seems like somepony likes you.”
Martin rubbed his head nervously as he sat down, “Hehe I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Cadance raised a skeptical eyebrow, “You can’t lie to me. I am a masterful mare on the subject of love.”
Martin put his face in his hands, “Damn it.”
Shining Armour smiled, “Hey it’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”
Martin looked up, “But we are LITERALLY two different species.”
Cadance shook her head, “Be that as it may, as long as you both share a strong bond your love will find a way around that barrier.”
Martin scratched his head, “I guess I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it. But we are kind of off topic here.”
Cadance straightened herself, “Right, we should focus on the matter at hand.”
Shining Armour was all business when he addressed Martin, “We both understand you weren’t ready for the ceremony now and we are sorry for the sudden shift. Unfortunately it can’t be cancelled but it can be postponed.”
Martin smiled hopefully, “Are either of you able-“
Cadance shook her head, “Only my aunt can postpone it and like the scroll says you’ll have to take it up with her.”
All of a sudden a loud boom shook the tree as smoke billowed out of every open window and the door as it opened. All of the six stumbled out with their manes standing on end as Alan stumbled out behind them.
Alan then raised his hand, “Funny thing, machines and me are now on totally different wave lengths.”
Alan and the rest of the six collapsed as Martin, Cadance and Shining just looked at each other in surprise as Shining Armour chuckled, “That was shocking.”
Cadance and Martin face palmed/face hoofed.
Apologies for shortness, Chapters will be longer soon