The next day when Celestia and Luna woke up, not seeing their parents began to worry, they searched everywhere, in every room, left the house, Celestia asked those few people who lived in the village, if they had seen anything, but no one saw anything. Celestia and Luna also searched in the woods, but there was no trace, so they returned home. Luna took her fairy tale book and found something:
“Celestia! Look”
Celestia ran to her and saw what Luna had found in the book: a note written by their parents. Celestia started reading it:
“Dear Celestia and Luna, surely you will be very worried about not seeing us, but we wanted to reassure you, telling you that we are fine, no matter where we are, just know that we did it for you, to protect you. We didn’t hesitate for a moment, we’ve always been willing to do anything for our beloved daughters. Even if we will no longer be there with you physically, know that our hearts are tied to you, we are within you. When you miss us, know that we are there with you, remember all the good times we have experienced, because the best part of us is within you. Take care of each other, always stay united. Mom and dad are proud of you. We love you so much.”
After reading the letter, Celestia and Luna were in tears and confused. But they were certain of one thing: from now on they were alone against the world.
“Whatever happened, we have to do our best, we have to make our parents proud of us, we owe them to,” Celestia concluded. Luna nodded.
A few years passed, due to a strong and sudden storm, the house had collapsed, Celestia and Luna managed to take a few essential things and fled away. They decided to camp in the woods for a few days, and in the meantime they would think of a solution. Celestia thought about food, Luna instead found out she had a special connection with the animals, she could understand their language and they understood her. So she asked for their help. Aided by the animals and a little by their magic (they couldn’t control it well) they created a small shelter that would keep them safe. They spent their days playing and joking, and when it got dark they told scary stories. Luna was the best at this, in fact one night Celestia could not sleep because of the story she had told her. Luna loved to admire the moon, the sky, the stars, her father reminded her. Celestia, on the other hand, always got up at dawn and admired the sunrise, imagining her mother by her side.
A few months later a strange stud knocked on their door: it was a young pony wearing a big hat with bells and a strange cloak. Celestia and Luna opened the door:
“Hello. Who are you?” Celestia said
“StarSwirl”
“What do you need?” Celestia said
“I’ve watched you these days... where are your parents?” Said StarSwirl intrigued
“They disappeared,” Luna sadly said
“Disappeared?” Said intrigued StarSwirl
“Yes, we don’t know what happened, they just did it to protect us,” Celestia said
“I’m sorry. Why are you in the woods? Don’t you have a house?”
“Unfortunately due to a storm, our house was destroyed, so we found this solution,” Celestia said
“Did you build this shelter yourself?”
“No, the animals helped us,” Luna said smiling
“The animals?” Asked StarSwirl surprised
“Yes! My sister Luna found out she had a special connection with them, so she asked him if they could help us,” Celestia said.
“Interesting,” StarSwirl said looking at Luna
“Excuse me, but why all these questions? What are you looking for?” Celestia asked frowning her eyebrows
“Sorry maybe I was intrusive, but it wasn’t my intention. I’d like you to join us,” StarSwirl said
“Who are you? And why should we do that?” Celestia said
“With me and my apprentices. I’m a Magic Wizard, I’ve seen that there’s Potential in you,” StarSwirl proudly said
“Did you see any potential in us? But we’re not very good with magic,” Luna said
“Because you need guidance, I will be your mentor, I will teach you everything I know, with my help you will be able to master your magic”
“All right,” Celestia said
“Are you sure Celestia? What if it was a trap?” Luna said in a low voice
“It sounds sincere,” Celestia said
“You can trust me. What is your name?
“Celestia”
“Luna”
“Well girls, see you tomorrow in my magic studio. I will introduce you to my colleagues”
“Okay StarSwirl, one thing only... we don’t have notebooks or inks,” Celestia said
“Don’t worry. I will give you what you need. See you tomorrow” and he passed out before he even got an answer
Celestia and Luna closed the door.
“How nice! I can’t wait to control the magic!” Celestia said
“Me too, even if it will be complicated. We haven't had the cutie mark yet. I thought it would appear when I found out I could understand the language of animals.” Luna said sadly
“I’m sure we’ll get our cutie marks soon, we just have to be patient.” Celestia said gently
“You’re right little sister,” Luna said, hugging Celestia
The next day, Celestia and Luna went to StarSwirl’s Magic studio they were nervous and happy with this new adventure. They were greeted by 5 ponies.
“You have to be Celestia and Luna, right?” A dark green mane pegasus said with a smile
“Yes, it’s us,” Celestia replied
“Come in. It is a pleasure to meet you. StarSwirl told us a lot about you. My name is Somnambula”
“I hope he said good things,” Luna said timidly
4 more ponies joined
“They are: Flash Magnus, Mage Meadowbrak, Mistmane, Rockhoof,” Somnambula said
“Hello,” Celestia and Luna said
“But what beautiful creatures,” Mistmane said softly
Celestia and Luna smiled embarrassed
“StarSwirl is coming, it’s finishing fixing some issues,” Flash Magnus said
“You can wait for him here. We have to go now.” Said Mage Meadowbrook
“Okay,” Celestia replied
The 5 ponies left. Celestia and Luna sat on a loveseat and looked around: It was an ancient studio, with a large bookstore full of books. The walls were gold and blue, with small stars.
“Sorry if I made you wait. Do you imagine that you met my apprentices?” Said StarSwirl
“Yes. They had to leave,” Celestia replied
“Well. Let’s get started. I will give you a book that you will have to study, then you will put into practice what you have learned.”
“I thought we started with the practice,” Celestia said
“Time to time. We will go for small steps.” Said StarSwirl
He gave the books to Celestia and Luna, along with a feather with ink and notebooks. He began to explain, Celestia and Luna tried to take notes. When the lesson ended Celestia and Luna returned to the shelter.