Playing the Heart's Strings

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

First year, second month, day twenty three.

After several weeks of reunions with selected members of all three races, accords are beginning to be set up in relation to the distribution of lands for each one of them. Equestria is still a country with so much to be discovered, though, and the ponies need so much guidance in order to preserve what has been achieved, not allowing it to fall to naught.  We believe exploration by our Sister and us shall be needed to have a better understanding of the possibility of expansion across the lands. This shall have to wait, however, as it is not possible to take on such an enterprise in this moment.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

First year, fourth month, day one

Star Swirl and Clover are two outstanding unicorns indeed. In a short amount of time they have come up with plans for mid and long term development for the country. They will probably have to suffer many adjustments as things go on, being based on very few hard facts as they are, but they are incredibly well though. We enjoy working alongside this pair. They tell us stories about this strange race that was found after Discord was vanquished. There are so many things to do, though, that we can’t spare much time to satiate my curiosity. The information they provide us is interesting, though.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Third year, second month, day fourth

It has taken quite a lot of effort on everypony’s part, but we have achieved a certain level of stability. Lands and living spaces are settled up, crops have been established, rendering the constant travels of pegasi to other lands to collect food less urgent. The news and reports they bring from other parts are quite useful, though.  Some ponies have already began registering all this.  Perhaps soon shall be the time that Luna and us take on the exploration journey.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Third year, fourth month, day one

Our Sister and we are ready to take flight, leaving Star Swirl in charge of the administration as we are absent. He will be a good advisor to the leaders of the races. We will have to talk to him after our return, though, about those records he is writing down. There are things that might be better for ponykind not to remember.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Third year, fourth month, day ten

Roughly in the west direction from the ponies current habitat, at several thousands of miles, there is a lush forest, full of life and many exotic vegetal and animal species. We have determined this is an ideal spot to set up a new living space for ponykind. We shall return now.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Third year, fourth month, day twenty-two

Our Sister and we are back among the ponies. We have expressed our opinion, and a scout team has been approved to be sent, which will travel along Luna, while we stay here and conduct things.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Third year, fourth month, day twenty four

The debate with Star Swirl has been heated.  We know this can be difficult to accept. However it is imperative to lead pony kind towards a rightful path, and help them improve constantly. This does not mean that we have to forget it. We shall have it recorded and keep it near to us to make sure we never lose track of our path and our task.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Third year, seventh month, day twenty-three

We have secured the document containing the pertaining history in my private library, while ensuring the propagation of the story that shall be remembered. We all must get our hooves dirty sometimes.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Year seven hundred, second month, day fifteen

Luna has been given to take long, faraway flights by night, returning only to sleep deep and long as well. Night Court is, we’re afraid to say, quite unnecessary, so it is not a great problem, but we feel the need to talk to our Sister.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Year eight hundred and twenty-first, tenth month, day seven

We are not sure what to do anymore. We have tried everything, but our Sister does not come back from her isolation. She falls further and deeper.

Year one thousand, month six, day fourteen

We do not understand. The sky has been dark for some days now. The Elements of Harmony are gone. We do not care.  What was it that brought her to this? The very same sky plagued of stars terrorizes my vision every night, keeping me from delivering to slumber.

Year one thousand, month six, day twenty

We shall go back to our duties, despite the fact that we cannot bring the light to the inside of our own heart. We shall keep going forth. Thousand years are a long time...

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun and Moon

Year one thousand ninety seven, month two, day three

I have been thinking about it, every single day. And it’s obviousness has grown up on me, the very same obviousness with which one regards facts after one has learned them, when they have been there the entire time, but one has simply not taken a hold of them. I shall find a manner to prevent this from catching me by surprise once again.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun and Moon

Year one thousand ninety-nine, month five, day ten

I think I have the perfect spell for this. I will test it in that statue, the only thing I can think of that has the necessary qualities for my experiment.

Day eleven

The test was successful. This spell will allow the user to measure the amount of Chaos resident in any entity, living or not. This might prove to be quite useful in the future, though I of course hope it does not get to that.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun and Moon

Year one thousand nine hundred eighty-seven, month four, day eighteen

Today I met an amazing filly called Twilight Sparkle. She reminded me of Star Swirl, and his incredible feats. I see in her a spark, a shine of hope. I put her under my wing. My feelings tell me there will be great changes coming.

Private journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Year two thousand, month six, day nine

My sister has, at long last, come back. She is scared, confused and sad, but she is back. I have confirmed her clean status, and everything will be fine. I’ll make absolutely sure of it.  The Elements of Harmony are also back, Twilight has surpassed herself, and finally has begun to break her shell. The cycle will begin again.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Year two thousand and two, month ten, day fifteen

This fabled race has come back, then. And so soon after Discord’s reappearance. I cannot feel anything good coming from this. I will keep an observant eye on it.

Private Journal of Celestia, Princess of Equestria, Regent of the Sun

Year two thousand two, month eleven, day twenty

Twilight. You have passed grand tests until now, tests that very few ponies would even consider. You and your friends have grown up considerably and earned your successes. But life is full of things that we have to overcome to become better, and they are bitter, painful and potentially destructing. But I know you, with the wonderful ponies and others that surround you, will be able to get over it. This does not mean that I don’t regret this, but it is for the sake of our whole land, and his sake too.

I am deeply sorry.

Celestia.