The Value of Detail
Sunset
You might imagine that standing on top of the tallest mountain in the country, on a perfectly cloudless day, would give one quite an amazing view of the land below them. In this place, one could look down anywhere and see life in action. You might imagine that this one spot would be a very effective place to be for one who cares; who watches over their subjects with a loving grace that can match no other. You might imagine that this is the place where Princess Celestia herself takes one last look over her peaceful land before she sets the sun to rest, and passes the mantle to her sister for the night cycle.
As Celestia stood there on top of the world and absorbed the colors of the setting sun, she began to glow, radiating the brilliant colors of warm sunlight. Her mane, giving off the sun's intense glow as well, blew in the non-existent breeze of the pure magic that flowed through her immortal veins. She slowly lowered the sun below the horizon, the glow strengthening as the light disappeared and as the ponies everywhere retired for the night. She then laid down-there on the mountain-preferring to remain vigilant even though it was now her time to rest. Celestia watched the moon as it peeked out from its hiding spot, beginning to show itself to the nighttime world. Celestia smiled, happy to have her sister back where she belonged, right next to her, as much a ruler of Equestria as she was.
The Princess of the Sun was a glorious sight to behold, even in the dark of her sister's night. Her pearlescent body collected the last of her sun's amber glow from the cool blue night, and the orange haze gave way to darkness's embrace. She gazed at the moon as it made its slow ascent to the crown of the sky, keeping vigil over the night. The Princess's sister slowly approached her from behind, not wanting to intrude, but clearly wanting company. Celestia wordlessly scooted over to make room for her little sister, and Luna gladly occupied the proffered space. While she laid next to her sister, Luna made quick work of assembling the night sky, star by star. After a time, the sky so filled with sparks of light that it was hard not to look up in awe.
The sisters reveled in each other's loving embrace, glad for the ability to simply be there with one another- no royal obligations or feudal arguments in the way of their company. No words were spoken, nor were they needed, the scene was perfect enough; both princesses were absolutely content with their world just the way it was. And it was indeed a beautiful sight-the sisters surveying the land before them-both brilliant in their own right. One was as blue as the night, glowing with the soft kiss of the light reflecting from the moon; the other, a pearly white of pure sunlight exuding a loving warmth.
The night slowly unfolded, and eventually, Luna found herself to be keeping it alone, as Celestia had slipped into the enticing world of dreams as she laid there with her sister. After all, a Goddess needs her sleep just as much as anypony else. Luna fulfilled the remainder of her duties alone, basking in the warmth of Celestia's sun-filled body.
The night began to make way for a new day, and Luna gently awoke Celestia, letting her know that it was once again time for her duties to take the forefront- their Sister Time was over. Celestia stood and started for the path home, where she would raise the sun for all the ponies to see. Luna quickly joined her at her side, and they spent the last few minutes of solitude walking in companionable silence. It was the start of a new day.
You might imagine this, or you might say that it was a figment of some other imagination, but you will undoubtedly agree that this this is what you want-this sense of peace within and without-perfectly synchronized with the world. You might imagine this is what perfect love looks like.