4,255 years BNM (Before Nightmare Moon)
Dear diary,
Mother and Father are preparing for Hearth’s Warming Eve. The castle looks so pretty with its sparkly decorations. Father says he thinks it might snow this week! I really hope it does; we haven’t had a decent snowstorm in years. Lulu, the world’s biggest pessimist, says I shouldn’t get too excited because there’s only a slight chance of snow, but there’s a distinct, smoky scent that always precedes snow, and that scent is filling the air right now. Lulu loves the cold, but she doesn’t want to be disappointed if it doesn’t snow.
I’m sitting in our drawing room right now. Mother is making hot chocolate with marshmallows for us, and Lulu is napping on the couch next to me. Father went to his study to do some paperwork. He seemed really worried; I hope everything is all right. Mother says he’s just stressed about some diplomatic issues, but I have a gut feeling that something is wrong.
Lulu seems weirdly oblivious about my concerns. I think she’s just excited about the holidays. I can’t wait to show her the gift I got for her: A new dress for the New Year’s Eve Ball! It’ll be her first ball, so she’s really excited. I think I’m a little more excited than she is, though; Lightning Strike asked to escort me there! He is soooo handsome!