Nighttime's Begun

The only thing we have to fear is itself...-Hoofsevelt ...until we become it...-Unknown

Have you ever heard the story of the Two Sisters?

Of course, I have! It's the very first story I've ever read!

Yes, yes, I know, but did you know how the Nightmares got hold of our Princess?

"Princess Luna was sad that all of the ponies basked in her sister's Day while they slept through her beautiful Night. She grew resentful and bitter. Princess Celestia tried to mend her sister's broken heart, but it was to no avail. An evil presence came about and captured the vulnerable Moon Princess in her own envy and anger while in confrontation with her older sister. Princess Celestia was forced to banish her to the moon for one thousand years. The Sun Princess mourns every day and wails as every year adds on to her younger sister's torment and punishment.

Hmm, you know a lot. Bu-u-u-ut, I think I know more than you do about it.

You're on!

So, the story of the Two Sisters began a bit like this...

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In a castle faraway, over one thousand years ago, was two Princesses, one of Sun and one of Moon.

The elder princess, her name Celestia, rose and set her Sun. She was a benevolent, kind-hearted ruler. Her counterpart, Luna, the younger of the two sisters, rose and lowered her Moon. Together they ruled Equestria in harmony for many, many years. And together they were strong and defeated any evil that dared to bring harm to each other or their ponies. And, for many, many years, everything was right. But, as everypony should know by now, all good things come to an end.