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// Prologue 
// Story: Day’s Scorn 
// by fluffyfae 
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 “The stars will aid in her escape," that phrase my seemingly dreamless slumber for almost a thousand years, despite my constant efforts to press onward. I knew that every day was a "new day", but how could it be a day spent pleasantly when one was all alone? So used to having a familiar face by my side to help guide me in my decisions and everyday life. The more I pondered what had happened, the more I realized how much I took my own sister for granted. When the day was done, I didn't have anyone to talk to about my own personal struggles and problems. Just myself. Me myself and I.
One would assume in time I would have gotten used to it. But, I did not. I was fatigued, paranoid for much of my days and yes, even my nights. My legs often felt as if they were thin twigs, ready to snap at any given moment. 
Many mornings when I would rise to raise the sun, my stomach was doing flips. Occasionally I let it get the better of me. Even so, I did what I could to control it. I would never admit it to Cadence, or my own students, especially Twilight, but I indeed knew I was stressed.
Everyday and night was a reminder of my past mistakes. I hear ponies chat about how strong I was, how I was doing what I could for Equestria and having the country at my benefit. But in reality, it was both our fault's. Whether Luna would admit that or not, was another subject entirely. But there were many a night that I would just.. sob.. and there wouldn't be anyone to comfort me. What could I do? The damage had been done on both sides. 
I knew deep down that I wasn't making the situation any better, especially for myself. While in my heart I had forgiven Luna already, I could not do the same for myself. I know I was better than that, and I should've acted as such then.. I was still young and naive, but that's not an excuse for the mistreatment of someone. Especially when it's someone you hold so near and dear to your heart.
To many of my guards surprise, I never ate. As horrible as that may sound, I just wasn't hungry. My emotions were in fact getting the best of me. This was.. fear. I had my worries about the country, yes but, this was something entirely different. The pinpoint was.. no it can't be.. could it?Abandonment? And it was ultimately my own fault. It was my fault I was afraid, if I hadn't banished her, we could have perhaps reasoned things out? Maybe I should have let her have a bit more night? What harm could it have done? My mind was racing. I couldn't go back and change it.. so I just.. now I had to learn from it and do better.


Perfect..


For me. For Luna. For the country. And whatever may happen, I can no longer dwell on the past. I will amend my past mistakes. I will strive for a more better, perfect, future. And when the stars aid in her escape, I know I'll be ready.