Colten Greenmane was not only the Star player of the Wondercolts basketball team, but he was also one of the most handsome guys in school. His emerald green hair stopped just at the base of his neck, his green eyes made most girls go crazy, and he always wore a black t-shirt, a green button-up t-shirt, tan shorts, and his black and green basketball hi-tops. Many of his fellow peers always wondered why he never dated.
Colten had a huge heart. He especially loved his timid cousin Fluttershy and his little sister Angel. He would always be there for them if they needed him. He swore he'd defend anyone who needed him. It was this promise that lead Colten to become the Colt Lantern, defender of Honesty. Using a green ring powered by Honesty itself, a gift left to Colten by Princess Twilight, who asked him to look after this world in her place, Colten promised to defend his world. After all, if the Power of Friendship wasn't present, Honesty was the next best thing.
Colten also had many friends. But he had an enemy as well. Just one. And her name was Sunset Shimmer. Until the appearance of the Equestrian Princess Twilight Sparkle a few months back, Shimmer pretty much ruled the school with an iron fist. That all changed when Twilight, Fluttershy, and their friends used the Magic of Friendship to show Shimmer the error of her ways. But Colten didn't believe that. As far as he was concerned, Sunset Shimmer's track record was too damming for her to suddenly turn over a new leaf.
Along with the ring, Princess Twilight also left Colten a Lantern with which to charge the powers of the ring. If the ring was not charged every full moon, it would lose its power. Colten always kept the lantern close to him. When he was at school, he kept it in his locker. When at home, it was kept in his closet, behind his collection of Daring Do novels and his Doctor Hooves comics.
Only 3 others knew Colten's secret. His little sister Angel, his cousin Fluttershy, and, quite by accident, Sunset Shimmer. She had recognized Colten when he had saved the school from an incoming tornado. Even though she promised to keep the secret, Colten kept his eye on her. He still didn't trust her.
Sunset Shimmer was absolutely miserable. She had been taught the true power of friendship by Fluttershy and her friends, she made amends with everyone, and still Colten didn't even want to give her a chance. Not that Sunset blamed him. Aside from her taking over the school and trying to take over Equestria, Sunset also teased Fluttershy and Angel more harshly than she did anybody else. She felt absolutely terrible about it, and though she became great friends with Fluttershy, Colten still wouldn't give Sunset a chance. And if that wasn't bad enough, Sunset found herself falling for the super hero. It happened shortly after her redemption. It wasn't just because of his looks. It was also because of his caring personality. Sunset found that she loved how Colten treated his fellow peers, how he would help any in need, even without his powers. So why couldn't he see how sorry Sunset was for what she did?
It was nearing that time of the month for Colten. The time to charge his ring. But when he went to retrieve the lantern at school's end, he discovered that his locker was wide open and his lantern was missing! Only 3 people knew what the lantern was and how important it was to Noah. Neither Fluttershy nor Angel would steal the lantern. They loved Colten and would never do something like that. So that left Sunset Shimmer. "Her redemption was just a rouse. She wants the power of the Lantern for herself, just like she wanted the Power of Harmony for herself before her so called "redemption". I knew she couldn't be trusted." Colten said to himself. Just then, Sunset came walking down the hall.
Colten marched up to her. "Where is it, Shimmer?" He demanded. "Colten, what are you talking about?" Sunset asked, confused. " You know damn well what, you power-hungry villainess! My lantern is missing and you're the only person who would have something to gain by stealing it. Now, I ask again, where...is...my...lantern?" He asked angrily. Hurt by his words, Sunset looked down at her feet. "Colten, I swear, I have no idea where your lantern is." She almost whispered. Colten used his ring to determine wether or not Sunset was lying. To his surprise, she was being 100% honest.
"So you didn't steal my lantern. But if you didn't, who did?" Colten wondered. "I'll help you look for it." Sunset offered. Colten looked at her. After a tense moment, he looked away. "This changes nothing between us. As soon as we find my lantern, our alliance will end and we go back to the usual." He warned. Sunset nodded. But unknown to Colten, she had a plan. She would use this opportunity to show Colten that she really had changed and at least win his trust, if not his heart.