They all idolized Celestia, and she could never understand why.

Why would they praise her, why would they shower her with such adoration and glory? Celestia knew she didn't deserve it. But still, she could never bring herself to tell them the truth. She was far too selfish, far too cowardly to ever let them see who she really was--

Just a pony. A pony who made lifetimes of mistakes that still weigh heavy on her shoulders. Would her subjects accept her that way?

Maybe, just maybe, Luna can help the sun princess see the light.