Twilight Velvet's mind was stuck. She only wanted to write her magnum opus; how else could she explore the fantasy worlds of her past? It's just a shame her daughter is more interested in long words than she is in tall tales.
After narrowly escaping a vengefull enemy on her first day of lessons with Princess Celestia, Twilight Sparkle is a filly alone in a dangerous world. However, even in her despair, she meets a certain dragon who seems fated to befriend and guide her.
In an effort to get to know her reserved little student better, Celestia invites the young Twilight Sparkle over for a cup of hot chocolate. Who knew lavender unicorns were so cute?
Celestia goes to extra effort to make the sunrise perfect for a very special holiday. Yet once that is done, Celestia herself is left sad and alone, for she has never been a mother... (A short Mother's Day story.)
Five hundred years ago Celestia's neice was born. Since then Celestia has sought out proper foster parents for the unique foal. All of that has now changed. Celestia and Twilight are on their own.