A Twilight's Shadow

-Twilight's Report: Day 1

Princess Celestia has told me to keep a lookout, and to be cautious and alert, saying that some events are going on that she's trying to fix. So, I am keeping this journal as a guide and to list the progress of things that are going on. Why didn't I think of this sooner? I should've started this journal years ago! It really helps me keep track of my thoughts, and to look back upon things.

Anyways, some really strange stuff IS going on. The northern half of the sky has been flashing. It appears to show some sort of picture. All the ponies see dark clouds, and an orange, dirty sky, with a barren landscape. Doesn't look pretty. It only lasts a short second, then it goes back to normal. I am trying to investigate the anomaly. Seems to big to be some magic trick, but it's too soon to come up with any hypothesis. Celestia tells everyone that it's under control, and to not worry too much, but i'm not so sure though.

Things aren't going too well around here. Applejack can't afford giving any of us discounts for her food anymore. She's been working really hard to keep the farm alive, so is her family. Were gonna have to work a little more from now on then. We try to lend a hand when we can, but all of us are too busy trying to keep ourselves on our feet. The only breathing room I get is from Celestia providing a little for me, so I can focus on the tasks she gives me. I don't know why she isn't telling me to study the strange flashes in the sky, it seems pretty serious. It get bigger, and the rate of it grows each day. It seems strange though, I feel like she's hiding something. But I can't complain to Celestia. I trust that she's doing her very best to keep things in order, but I don't know how long she will last.

Winter's coming. Usually, I couldn't wait to enjoy the pony holidays. It's a time we come together and celebrate, but celebrate what? Doesn't seem like a great time to celebrate anything, really...