Illusionary Existence

Princess Celestia has discovered something that shouldn't be. Unfamiliar with the nature of this being, she consults her sister, who might be able to make heads or tails of the situation.

A phantom is a wisp of a dream. A soulless illusion, walking amongst, or afar, the dreamer.

But one has achieved sentience, somehow acquired a consciousnesses. He understands his situation, and even ponders his existence...