The Equestrian princess called Celestia led the Jedi into a corridor full of stained glass windows. Anakin glanced at each of the windows as he passed. They appeared to be images of events.

Celestia reached the end of the hallway and took a sharp left that led to a tall, wide door. She pulled back, and inserted the tip of her glowing horn into a hole in the door. A web of bright amber shot through it and it opened with a flash.

They entered the new hallway as shafts of light shone through the new stained glass windows, casting a multi-colored aura on the floor. Celestia took time to study each of the scenes, but she paused even longer at one of them. As Anakin passed, he also took the time to acknowledge the image.

It was a beautiful illustration of a young human girl. She was holding a blue bladed lightsaber in her right hand and a amber bladed in her left hand. Anakin kept his eyes on the glass as he walked away. Was that a Jedi that Celestia knew, or just a gesture to show Equestria's loyalty?

Instead of trying to ponder this mystery by himself, Anakin slid over to Tiegan's side. His sister had undoubtedly come up with some ideas.

"What do you make of that?" Anakin asked quietly, gesturing to the mage of the Jedi.
Tiegan pursed her lips and looked back. "I'm not sure. But is it just me, or does that Jedi look oddly familiar?"

"She does. But how could we know a Jedi from the Old Republic? Most of the archives from that time were destroyed by the Sith."

"Maybe Celestia will give us some insight." Tiegan said, turning back to the front.
Should I mention it? Anakin thought, glancing at Tiegan. It won't hurt. He lowered his voice even more. "Did you notice how Celestia reacted when Twilight said my name?"

Tiegan nodded. "It was really strange. How could Celestia know who you are?"

"That's what I was wondering" He shrugged. "An ancestor perhaps?"

"Maybe. But…" Tiegan broke off as Obi-wan joined them. Tiegan flashed Anakin a hand signal-I'll talk to you later.

Anakin gave a slight nod and addressed his former master.

"Celestia is ready to give us a history lesson." Obi-wan said, and the three joined the rest of the group as they looked up at an image of a younger Celestia and Luna.

"Luna and I were high ranking members of the Republic, and close friends with the Jedi. But there was always the threat of invasion from the Sith. One day, our darkest nightmare came true." She moved on to the next window. "Luna and I returned to Equestria with Republic troops and a trio of Jedi." She shook her head sadly. "But alas, we were no match for the Sith and their army. Luna and I sent all off-worlders off our planet and, aided by the Elements of Harmony, we cast a spell to rid us of the Sith."

Luna joined in. "That spell also sent our system away from your galaxy. And now, for reasons we cannot explain, we have returned."

"We hope you bring us news of peace in the galaxy," Celestia said, causing Obi-wan and Anakin to glance at each other.

"I'm afraid not, Princess." Obi-wan said. "We are in the midst of a civil war. Sith Count Dooku has invaded planets under the Republic's rule, and we have been forced to defend them."

Celestia lowered her head. "I see."

"Princess Celestia," Tiegan said. "if you were a friend of the Jedi, then why do we not have any record of Equestria?"

"A fair question, Padawan." Celestia waved her horn at the image of the human Jedi. "She was my friend. A kind, loyal Jedi who was part of the effort to liberate Equestria." She sighed, a noticeable sadness in her voice. "Before Luna and I cast our spell, I asked her to erase any mention of Equestria from Jedi and Republic records. She was heartbroken. I wish she could be here to see Equestria now."

A friend. So I was right.

"I will gather a group of healers to help you with your wounded." Celestia said. Her horn surged and she vanished in a flash of amber.

We just stared at the spot where she disappeared. How in the galaxy…

"Magic portal." Luna said, beginning to stride back down the hall.

"Well, that makes perfect sense," Ahsoka said with a huff.

"Insecure. She feels rejected. Outshined by her sister?" Tiegan muttered.
Anakin stared at her. He hadn't really thought about Luna that way. He straightened and stared straight ahead.

This world was getting stranger by the moment.