My surprise was genuine when I first got that invitation while picnicking with my friends.

I felt an uncomfortable mix of feelings as I read those words. Foremost was a sense of betrayal. But quick on the heels of that initial reaction came another feeling. One that made me even more confused and upset: jealousy.

Twilight contemplates her relationship with Shining Armor and realizes her love for him may go beyond that of brother and sister

My name is Silver Herald and I am the Chronicler of the Equestrian Royal Night Guard.

I record these stories so that the generations of ponykind that follow may remember us. So that our brave deeds and sacrifices will not be lost to the passage of centuries. So that the knowledge we have paid for with our blood and our lives may be used to shield Equestria from those that would do our kingdom harm.
We battle against the dark things that lurk where the light of day cannot reach.

We are the Night Guard.

We guard the night.