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// Prologue 
// Story: The Lunar War 
// by Hydran 
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	It started out like any other day for Twilight Sparkle. The sun had risen over the horizon. She had woken up inside the castle of Princess Celestia, and as always went to the library to continue her studies.

But this day was different. As she was exploring the library looking for books to study, she came across a section she hadn't seen before. She thought it was odd she hadn't seen this small section before, so she ventured into it to see what it had to offer her.

After what felt like eight minutes of walking, she finally came across a sole book. The book was crusted with dust, the old leather binding was torn and thin. The binding just barley holding the book together. So after carefully wiping the dust off of the book she was able to read the title, "The Lunar War". "The Lunar War?" Twilight Sparkle thought to herself.

After looking around for a moment she realized that this wasn't the kind of place she would like to read at. So taking the heavy book with her magic, she walked back down the dimly lit pathway. Once she had reached the end of the pathway she turned around to see that the pathway was gone. This surprised her, but she had her book so she went on her way.

After she had gotten back to her study where she likes to read all the books she can, she placed the heavy book on the table before her. Opening the book she saw a short description of the contents within. This is the untold story of the Lunar War. The war stuck in eternal night between Princess Celestia and Nightmare Moon. The description surprised Twilight as she thought that Celestia was always honest and impartial with her. Having read this, Twilight decided to take it up with Celestia herself.

Twilight hastily approached the royal throne room, the royal guards letting her through without a second glance. "Hello Twilight. Is there something I can help you with?" said Celestia happily. 

"Actually, yes there is" said Twilight. 

"Oh, and what might that be?" said Celestia sounding interested. 

"I was in the library this morning and I came across an old book," said Twilight. "It was titled 'The Lunar War'." At the mention of that book, Celestia's heart sunk. "I went to read it, but... but there was a small description in it of its contents. The description said "The untold story of the Lunar War. A war stuck in eternal night between Princess Celestia and Nightmare Moon." Celestia could only emit a slight sigh as she thought that this day would never come. 

"Twilight, that book holds many memories of mine. Memories I do not want to remember. The book is the truth though. What I taught you and Equestria about what happened was to protect everypony," said a sad Celestia. "Now Twilight, if you could please put that book away, then we can forget about this and leave it in the past." 

Twilight left the throne room thinking about the talk. Twilight eventually decided to do the one thing that she knew she shouldn't. She decided to read the book and learn exactly what happened.