When the three kingdoms founded Equestria, they didn't realize there were already ponies in the land. They were the remnants of a long forgotten realm, Grogar's Empire. Though centuries had passed since Grogar's defeat, the land still suffered. Perhaps, with the help of the newcomers, the land of Equestria can become peaceful and prosperous.

It is in a small village of survivors that our story begins, as a young filly is waiting for news...

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The filly paced back and forth outside the house.

"What's taking so long Gusty?"

She looked up at the older pony. Gusty smiled down at her.

"These things take time little one. Your mother is trying very hard."

"Can't I help?"

Gusty chuckled.

"I'm afraid not. little foals are the business of grown ponies. That's why you and I are waiting outside."

"But you're grown."

"True, but I'm very grown. I'm too old for the excitement."

"You don't look that old."

Gusty glared at her.

"That's not exactly polite, Celestia."

Celestia ignored her and began pacing again.

"I wanna go in!"

"Soon child. You can't interrupt them."

"But I want to see Mommy!"

"Soon dearest. Your parents are trying to bring your little sister into the world."

"I don't want a sister! I just want Mommy and Daddy."

"You don't really have choice. She's coming one way or another. Though heaven knows why they wanted another foal so soon. You're a hoof-ful for a four-year-old."

"Am not!"

Gusty reached out with a wing and pulled the filly close.

"Little Celestia, you're going to be a big sister soon. Do you know what that means?"

Celestia looked up at her.

"I have to share my toys?"

Gusty couldn't help but laugh at the innocent filly.

"Well I suppose that may happen, but what I'm talking about is far more important. Being a big sister is the most important job in the world!"

Celestia's eyes grew.

"It is?"

"It is. You have to watch out for your little sister. You're her protector."

"Really?"

"Yes. Big sisters make sure their little sisters stay safe. And your sister is going to be especially small at the start, so she'll need extra help from you. And with all the new ponies in the land, you'll have to keep an eye on her. Do you think you can do that?"

Celestia smiled.

"Yeah!"

"Good. But before you can do anything, your sister has to arrive first."

Celestia's smile disappeared, replaced with a frown.

"What's taking her so long?"

"Well it's a long journey, so to speak. But she'll be here soon."

"What will she be?"

Gusty gave the filly a curious look.

"What do you mean?"

"Will she be a pegasus? Or a earth pony?"

"Considering you and your parents are unicorns by birth, I think she'll be a unicorn too."

"That's boring."

"I know ponies who would disagree with you."

"Could my little sister be like everypony else?"

Gusty shook her head.

"No. You can't be born an alicorn."

"Why not?"

Gusty sighed.

"Why are the young so full of questions?"

Celestia moved her hoof along Gusty's wing, feeling the feathers.

"Mommy says I'll get wings someday too!"

Gusty smiled.

"Yes you will. Every pony in our village gets their wings, horn, or both when they reach the proper age. You still have a few years until then. You're awfully lucky to get them so young. I didn't get my wings until I was grown."

Celestia tipped her head to the side.

"Why?"

Gusty looked off into the distance.

"It was a different time back then. The village was different too. Back when I was young, there were quite a few monsters roaming the land. The elders eventually decided we couldn't stay in one place. So we left our homes and started living in tents."

"Really?!"

"Yes. It was rather exciting when I was young. We traveled all over the land. I met all types of ponies and learned a great deal of my magic from the various mages I met."

"That's so cool!"

"Magic was the core of our society then. We relied on every unicorn to do their part against the monsters of the land. Not to mention it was the duty of the unicorns to move the celestial bodies."

"The what?"

Gusty smiled down at the filly.

"The Sun and Moon dear. Unicorns raise the Sun and the Moon."

"They do?!"

Gusty chuckled.

"It used to be an effort that every unicorn helped with, but as the years have gone by, the task has grown harder. Now only a few are capable anymore. Though I suspect some of those ponies from the Unicorn Kingdom might be able to lend aid in that matter... I seem to have gotten side-tracked. What was I saying before the Sun and Moon?"

Celestia tried to remember, but the story had left her without her original query.

"The...monsters I think?"

Before Gusty could continue, she heard the house door's handle turn. The door opened, causing Celestia to spin around. Her father was standing in the door, a grin on his face.

"Would you like to meet your sister?"

Celestia jumped up and down.

"Yes!"

Gusty stood up and sighed again.

"I look forward to meeting her at the gathering later. Is your wife well?"

The stallion nodded.

"Tired but doing well."

Gusty chuckled, pointing at the still jumping Celestia.

"Well this one isn't going to let her rest."

"Thank you for watching her again. I know she can be a bit...energetic."

"I'm happy to help."

Gusty turned, spreading her wings for takeoff. The stallion looked down at his daughter, draping a wing around her.

"Well, let's go in!"

Celestia raced inside, her father following behind.

"Where is she?"

Celestia looked around the front room. Her father chuckled.

"She's in our room Tia."

Celestia moved to the back room, pushing past a curtain. She spotted her mother at once, a smile forming.

"Mommy!"

Her mother held up a hoof.

"Shhh. You don't want to scare your sister."

Her mother looked down towards her belly and lifter her wing. Celestia followed her gaze, spying a small, dark blue shape. She approached slowly, unsure of the creature in front of her.

"She's small."

"That's because she's new sweetie."

Her mother motioned to her father and he came closer.

"What do you think we should name her?"

The mare reached out and brushed Celestia's mane.

"Well...we named this one after the sunny day she was born on. Perhaps we should name her for the night. She's certainly dark enough in color."

"Hmm...Twilight?"

The mare shook her head.

"I was thinking...Luna."

The stallion smiled.

"It's perfect."

He kneeled next to Celestia.

"Celestia, this is your sister Luna."

Celestia smiled.

"Hello Luna!"

Luna squirmed, making small noises of discomfort. Her mother pulled her into her hooves.

"You have to be quieter dear. Luna has small ears. They can't handle big noises yet."

Celestia covered her mouth.

"I'm sorry Mommy."

Her mother smiled.

"It's okay. Why don't you try again?"

Celestia approached cautiously, looking down at her sister. She got low to the floor and scooted forward until she was about to touch the foal. Her voice was no louder than a whisper.

"Hi Luna. I'm Tia."

She looked at her mother, who gave an approving nod. Her eyes turned back to Luna.

"I'm going to be the best big sister ever. I promise."

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