War of the Worlds

All of the ponies were astonished by his story. The very words he spoke seemed too incredible. I mean, what creature lives to be 346 anyway?

After a few moments, Aiden held up his right hand and showed his wristband. "This thing is called an EVA unit, or Electronic Voice Assistant. In it are several different devices. Usually, an EVA unit will only have a reality drive and a database of knowledge. Mine, however, is a special kind, developed by my Father. First off, mine has a personality of its own. Second, it can transform into a smaller or larger wristband, as to save space. Devices on this one include not only a reality drive and database, but an invention my Father only used as a prototype. He called it the Matter Conversion Beam. This beam can take an object and break it down into its base molecules. It is then stored in a section of Eva's memory, and can be accessed at any time. I can then make anything equal to or less than the original amount of molecules paid. For example."

He held his arm out and said, "Eva, generate S-15 model." The wristband transformed into its full gauntlet mode, and in a flash of light, a sword was created in Aiden's hand. The ponies sat in awe, unbelieving what they just saw. Aiden then said, "Break down selected object." In another flash of light, the sword disappeared, and Eva turned back into a normal wristband.

"That is soooooo cool!" Said Pinkie Pie. "Do me next! It looks fun!"

Fluttershy started to say in a low voice, "Oh no, Pinkie! That would be awful!"

Aiden chuckled and said, "It doesn't break down living creatures, as far as I'm aware of. The largest thing I've broken down is a rock."

Celestia looked at Aiden and said, "I need to have a discussion with the princesses. Will you watch my subjects outside?"

Aiden responded, "Of course, It won't be any trouble." Rainbow Dash looked angry that she had to be outside with him, but she didn't want to disobey the princess, so she followed all of the group outside.

The only ponies in the library were the three princesses and the guards. Celestia began by asking Luna and Twilight, "What do you make of this? Should we be concerned about this?"

Twilight said, "I don't know. He seems to be able to do what he says, and I don't see any reason he would lie to us. I wouldn't say I trust him, but he did save us from those two other humans."

Luna asked, "What did happen to the other human? The one you said was fatally wounded?"

Twilight responded, "He opened up a portal and crawled through, but with the damage Aiden did, I doubt he will be back."

Celestia thought for a moment. She looked back at the princesses and said, "I don't fully believe in his story.It just seems too incredible. We won't know if he's telling the truth yet until we find some proof. If what he says is true, then Equestria is nowhere near ready for an attack on that scale. We would be wiped out, even with my power. I need proof what he says is true. Luna, I need you to watch his dreams tonight and see if you can gather any information. Twilight, I'll need you to see to it that you get to know him better. If he is indeed an ally, then I want to be able to get to know him better."

Both of the princesses agreed. Celestia and Luna prepared to leave, and the rest of the group came back in. When they left, all of the other ponies went back to their homes, leaving Aiden, Twilight, and Spike in the library. Aiden asked, "Do you guys have anything to eat? I'm getting a little hungry here, and Skittles don't really hit the spot."

Spike said, "Same here. I'm starving!"

Twilight rolled her eyes and said, "You're always hungry Spike. I'll have one of the guards make something, but while they do, I have some questions for Aiden."

They walked over to the table in the center of the room and sat. Twilight ordered one of the guards to run down to Sugar Cube Corner and pick up some cupcakes and maybe some drinks on the way. When he left, Twilight let the questions begin.

Twilight: "When you first came here your arm was missing. I assume you used your abilities to....grow it back?

Aiden: "Yes. Though my arm would have grown back on it's own within an hour or two, I used some of my energy to speed up the process."

Twilight:"When you say you can absorb energy, do you mean that you can break energy down and store it? Like what you did with the lightning?"

Aiden:"Yes, I can break energy down. However, I can't seem to break down solar energy. I can break down electricity, heat, and radiation, but not solar energy."

Twilight: "You said that you are a seemingly immortal being. Is there actually a way to....well, kill you?"

Aiden: "Yes. I can either run completely out of energy, or i can lose my head. Literally."

After several more questions, The guard arrived with the treats. Aiden and Spike lit up when they saw the cupcakes, and they both dug in. Aiden looked up with eyes wide and said,"Who made these? Whoever they are, they know how to make a damn good cupcake."

At that, the wristband made a noise, and Aiden reeled back. "OWWW!" he exclaimed.

Eva said, 'Watch your language, X-303! It's not attractive!"

Aiden looked angrily at Eva and said, "Who made you my mom?! I hate it when you shock me like that! Jeez!"

Eva replied, "If you would watch your mouth, I wouldn't have to shock you."

After the cupcakes and a few more questions, Aiden stood up. He said, "Which way is the farm again? It's midday, still plenty of time to help. I figure with all the damage those goons caused, I should at least help with clean-up." Twilight pointed him in the direction, and without a second glance, he was off, walking towards the farm. He got several strange looks from the other ponies, and even a few questions asked by Lyra.

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It was around 8 P.M. when Aiden returned. You could tell he had been working, because his white shirt was coated in a layer of dirt. He said," I know, I look horrid. Rarity already pointed that out to me. I'll shower in the morning, as for now, I'm sleeping." And with that, he went down the stairs and didn't come back up.

Several minutes later, several knockes were at the Library door. first off, Pinkie came in, then Rarity, then Fluttershy, then Applejack. They all had a story to tell Twilight.

Pinkie: "Today I was working at Sugar Cube corner and Aiden walked by! He saw me working and thanked me for the magnificent cupcakes, saying he got in trouble for liking them too much! I then asked if he wanted to help me make some, and he said sure, and boy oh boy, does he make some good cupcakes! I really had fun, and he's fun for a human!"

Rarity: " I was in my shop, devastated by the worst. Possible. Thing. I had no inspiration and no desire to work. Then, Aiden walked by, and saw my despair. When I explained the situation, he pulled a tablet of some sort out and ordered it to find books describing any and all styles for fashion. He gave me the tablet and let me use it, and left. And his choices were absolutely magnificent! The dresses and clothes these humans wear were absolutely gorgeous! I have to thank him and return the tablet."

Fluttershy: " I was taking care of my little critters, and Aiden walked by. I was so nervous to see him, I nearly ran and hid. But one of my critters ran up to him, and he did the strangest thing. He started petting the little bunny, and pretty soon, he was playing with all the little critters. He asked if I minded that he was stealing the show, and i told him that it was alright. After that, he thanked me for letting him stay. When he left, the critters seemed sad that he'd gone. Whatever it is about him, the critters trust him. If they do, then i think he's trustworthy."

Applejack: "I tell ya, he sure is handy. He came up to the farm, willin' to help with anything we needed. First, we had to clean up the burned remains of the barn, and then get a new one raised. We said it would take a week; He said It would take him a day. Sure enough, within an hour, he had the entire wreckage cleared up and ready for a new barn. While Big Mac was tryin to carry some of the big pieces of wood to get the barn set up, Aiden decided to help. Those large boards are over 100 pounds each, and even Big Mac has trouble pickin' em up, yet Aiden carried 10 at a time like it was nothin'! Within 2 more hours, he had all the sides and the roof built and ready. I tell ya, he's a fast, reliable worker, that's for sure!"

After all the stories were told and the ponies left, Twilight sat down, contemplating all that she'd just heard. She was given the task of figuring out if he was trustworthy or not. If he wasn't one of the good guys, then why would he help so much? Why would he be so kind? He was a fighter, after all. A soldier, trained to kill without mercy. That's what all soldiers did. But not this one. This human was strange. He was a warrior, yes; but he was not like any warrior Twilight had seen. First off, Warriors don't make cupcakes or pet bunnies. They don't understand fashion or help clear messes. All they do is fight and kill. If Aiden wasn't an ally, why was he acting so much like a friend?