Celestia has many titles and duties and there are always things that remind her of this. They could be ponies or objects, perhaps even something more abstract and symbolic. Today is one such reminder of one of the lesser known roles, which she was never acknowledged for. She's even afraid to acknowledge it herself no matter how often the date repeats.
Written for Celestia Day 2016. Cover art by MagnaLuna. Buy this story! Contribute to the TVTropes page!