History is often not at all like what we are taught. The beginning of Celestia and Luna's powers are a case in point.
These events are also described in Hearthwarming Eve / Starvation's Night . The peaceful early lives of Celestia and Luna are shattered by fire and sword! Fleeing for their lives with their foster father De Writer, they learn many hard lessons. They also begin to understand and use the magic of Creation itself …