I held my pen steadily. I wish I didn’t have to do this, but my subjects have to know. Once Upon A Time... In the magical land before Equstria, there were two young friends who lived within the village of Unicornia.
Now these friends shared a bond as powerful and strong as the modern bearers of the Elements of Harmony. After the windago storm and the founding of Equestria, their friendship grew into something so much more. When they were older, they had a beautiful wedding in a field facing the mountain. Unfortunately, both their parents had passed away. Nopony knew how, but it was, however a blessing in disguise. The king and his young niece Princess Platinum took pity on the poor couple and took them in. The king was so happy to know that they were helping with everything in his castle. Thus, because of their hard work, they were turned into alicorns. The first of their race, by Wind Swirl the Bearded. My mentors father.
Twinkle and Capper were then dubbed rulers of all Equestria and had many years of peace. Four years later, Twinkle gave birth to me, Celestia. Three years later, my mother gave birth to my sister, Luna. It's hard not to think about them. Our parents were the fairest ponies in the land with wisdom as great as Star Swirl himself. When Luna and I were old enough, Star Swirl took us on as his personal protege's as a request from are parents. One year before Tirak came to Equestria, we had gotten word that the hippogriffs had been attacked by something... Later we would find out it was by the Storm King. My parents decided to investigate, but they unfortunately never came back. After two weeks of them gone we finally found out why. What ever attacked Mount Eris got to them too. I remember how heartbroken my sister was. Especially after the funeral, all she would do was lie in her room sobbing all day, worse of all, Luna was already really emotional, but our parents death… I think it made her even worse. I my self didn't take their death that well either. Mostly I'd just go out on little trots through the Everfree Forest to grieve. I always thought that the forest was peaceful especially after such a tragic time. To be honest, I think that’s what led her into the darkness of being Nightmare Moon. I wish I could’ve been there for her, to grieve with her. But I was selfish. After their deaths, Star Swirl decided to give us a test. It was hard, and it seemed that Luna had more trouble with it then I. Fortunately, we passed, gained our wings, and became alicorns, as well as the new rulers of Equestria and regents of the sun and moon.
It was a year since our parents passed. And even then it was still hard to believe they were really gone. But of course, that's also when Tirak and his brother Scrorpan came to this land to steal Equestrian magic. For days nopony knew what to do, we hardly knew what to do. Hope did endure however, when Scrorpan became less obsessed with magic, and understood what love was after befriending my mentor. With Scrorpan as our newest ally, we banished Tirak to Tartarus for his crimes. With his brothers defeat, Scrorpan returned to his homeland. Apologizing to King Vorack for his own crimes.
Two weeks after Tirak's defeat, Star Swirl and the other Pillers of Equestria vanished. We know now it was because they were in limbo with the Pony of Shadows, but we had no Idea how he vanished. I remember that my sister always tried to be optimistic about it, but I could see the stress growing on her mind. For years we tried our best as Equestrian rulers.
We settled matters with the griffins just like our parents did, and tried to protect the land no matter what. And yes, we did have a lot of struggles during Discord and King Sombra's threats, but we got through all of them. But alas things were about get worse. During the last few years I had with Luna, I wished that I could've been better. I wish I saw the signs of her jealousy. I wish I could have acted during the number of times she yelled at me. Again, I wish I could have comforted her after our parents died. Maybe, just maybe if I did all those things. Maybe things could have been different. Maybe I did let power go to my head as the conspiracy theorists say. Maybe I was selfish. After I banished her to the moon, hearing her screams as she was blasted by the Elements of Harmony, I always felt like it was my fault. Though of course I failed again with Sunset Shimmer, by being too much of a teacher, and not enough of a friend. But that is all in the past, and it is all thanks to Twilight Sparkle. I knew as soon as she had that magical outburst that fateful day, that she had potential to do great things. Even though I did not wish to send her to Ponyville, I am so glad that I did. Not only did she save my sister from the evil of Nightmare Moon, but she also managed to redeem Sunset as well. To those who have read this journal, I hope that you found it informative, as it was one hardest things I ever had to write. Luna and I are going to retire soon. To go out on our own, and leave the life of royalty aside, and make a normal life for our selves. I know Luna is excited to visit Silver Soals, and I agree. I certainly would like to see that place again. But not only Silver Soals, but also a trip to the dragon lands, Griffinstone, Mount Aries, and maybe even visit the human world as I don't really know anything about it much. Until then, may all of you live in peace and harmony under Princess Twilight.