Manehattan Project

"No soldier should be honored for doing what is expected" - Eric Nylund, *Halo: Fall of Reach*

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"Many times, I have seen ponies rise to the occasion to become heroes of Equestria," Princess Celestia said at the award ceremony held in Agent Spark's honor "but very few have I see who had the bravery, courage, and spectacular performance as Special Agent Jolt Sparks of the Northern Equestria Investigative Service. Few have been through so much in such a little bit of time. Few have been as audacious in times of an emergency, and few, very few, have saved my life. Not only that, but through his actions, he saved the life of Princess Twilight of Ponyville. We take this time now, to honor him, and award him the Cross of Glory, which is our highest award for bravery in the face of great danger."

The hall erupted in thunderous applause. After five minutes Celestia awkwardly looked around "Is Special Agent Sparks here?"

There were whispers around the entire hall "Please," Celestia asked "is Special Agent Sparks here?"

She looked down at Shining Armor who slightly cringed under her gaze "Where is he?"

"Who?

"Special Agent Sparks!" she whispered.

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Whinny Fred's Bar and Grill

216 New Donkey Avenue

"And here," Agent Night said raising her teacup "is to the greatest agent of our time and agency. Special Agent Jolt Sparks!"

They clanged their tea cups and glasses together. Bristle, Steele, and Specter were also there.

"You know," Specter said "it's for times like these that I love my job."

"Don't you think Celestia'll get mad if you don't show up to the award ceremony boss?" Bristle asked concerned "because, you know, I could technically represent..."

"This is as good of an award ceremony that I need," Sparks said "and no, you couldn't Bristle. Besides, the guard would skin you before you could blink. It's a 'Highly prestigious award'. I think only Shining Armor and a few other ponies have it apart from me."

"Well," Steele said taking a sip from his own glass "what do you plan to do now?"

"Me?" Sparks said "how about some good old fashioned R&R?"

"Hey," Whinny Fred exclaimed wiping his hoofs on a towel as he came over "it's the big heroes huh?"

"Whinny," Sparks said grinning as he walked over and they hugged.

"Hey," Whinny Fred said "I wanted to mention to you guys before I forgot, thanks for clearing up the reputation of my restaurant and my cooking."

"No problem," Night said raising her teacup "that's just part of the job."

"You know," Whinny Fred said "how about I make you an eye-popping dish huh? I'll call it the the Special Agent Sparks Shocker."

"Well," Bristle said "he doesn't like hot-sauce all that much."

"I think it sounds just fine Whinny," Sparks said "but in the mean time, how about just another round of drinks on me."