A Book of Logic

by Dreamscape


Today I Learned NOTHING!

Today I Learned NOTHING!

After raising the sun for the new day, Princess Celestia sat down next to the fireplace in her chambers to warm herself. She began to read the many documents and letters that were sent to her the previous night, waiting for the sun to begin warming up her wonderful Equestria. She was soon interrupted by a knock on the door as her sister entered.

"Ah, welcome back Luna. How did Queen Chrysalis fair on the way back to her kingdom?" she said, looking up from a letter.

"Very well, I believe she was quite glad that we did not imprison her. I am beginning to think we made the right decision. The changelings were rather surprised by my presence there but Chrysalis told them not to worry and that any grievances to Equestria were now gone. There will be no fighting anytime soon. I could sense the honesty in her voice, when she promised to not attempt expanding her kingdom any further or to prey upon our citizens any longer." Luna responded.

"That is very good to hear. I just hope she doesn't forget that oath. No matter what happens, she deserves to be free after what she did." Celestia said with a smile.

"I agree. What of Sombra, how did he fair?" Luna asked, closing the door and sitting down next to her sister.

"Due to his unstable condition, I had to re-imprison him within the ice tomb...but I made some improvements. Not only does it now have ample living conditions but a wonderful spiraling staircase and many new crystal decorations. I will be checking in on him frequently and if his stability is improving then one day, he may come out." Celestia explained.

"What of the griffon and unicorn?" Luna asked.

"Those two were not much of a threat to begin with. They have been released but will be monitored for some time. Now then, let us create the newest addition to the throne room windows." Celestia said as she stood up and walked to the door.

***

With a burst of magic from the two princesses' horns, a new, bright and colorful stain glass mural was formed on wall of the throne room next to the others. It depicted the element wielding villains turned heroes, levitating in a circle above the ground beneath them, hooves, claws, and paw locked in friendship's embrace, an enormous arching rainbow above their heads, and behind them Canterlot's burning skyline. The rainbow arched downward towards a small dark figure standing in the distance.

"Now then, you need to rest. I can handle the day fine by myself." Celestia said, turning to her sister."

"Yes, have a good day, my sister and I will be ready when night approaches." Luna said, beginning to turn around but quickly stopped as she saw a letter burst into existence in front of Celestia.

"Hmm, interesting" Celestia muttered, skimming over its contents.

"What is it?" Luna asked. She stood beside her sister to get a better look.

My Dear sister Princess Celestia, and Luna, I believe you are reading this too?

Today I learned NOTHING! But, maybe you did. Sometimes intentions are not all that they may seem to be, correct? Sometimes what you think is bad can be good and sometimes what you think is good can be bad. Along with that, friendship can come from the strangest of places and do the strangest things to the ones that are strange. Whether for the good, the bad or the in between, friendship can give anypony a sense of love, meaning, and joy. It may even change them, make them more understanding and able to perceive the beings around them in ways they never would have before, not as something completely different than themselves but instead something they are a part of, even if it is different. In a sense, friendship can make you "better." I tested and prodded, trying to make them return to their old ways but yet they couldn’t because the magic of friendship had changed them in ways I even have never thought possible. I cannot explain everything that you should have or could have learned so I hope that you have discovered certain aspects yourself. If either of you have in fact learned anything from these events which the letter is based upon or the letter itself, I urge you to share this new found information with Celestia's protégé, Twilight Sparkle. It is no secret that all of us know what will become of her in the near future. It is her destiny after all but it could always change. Destinies can always be altered whether it be events surrounding the destiny or by the holder of the destiny him or herself. Do not fret though. I believe you have influenced her well enough already.

Sincerely,
Whom you refer to as Illogic

ps: Delusional Sunshine sends his greetings and wishes you farewell and until next time.