Her highness Princess Celestia sat on her throne in Canterlot castle, addressing the various problems a leader is faced with. A drought in Appleloosa, a few cases of cutie pox in Baltimare, Princess Twilight Sparkle's visit to the Crystal Empire, and many more random issues.
Celestia's gaze wandered from the letter she was holding to an open window. From the high castle, she could see over most of Canterlot and even beyond.
Hmmm. That's odd. A flaming speck appeared to be falling though Equestria's atmosphere. Celestia stood and walked over to the window. Her royal guards instantly straightened and saluted her. She narrowed her eyes at the flame in the distance and racked her brain for an explanation. A falling pegasus? No, definitely not. A pegasus would not be large enough to see from Canterlot, and why would he be on fire?
Celestia whirled and used her alicorn magic to call a sheet of paper and quill to her.
Dearest Twilight…