Celestia didn’t know how Luna was doing it. She didn’t think the filly had slept since she had gotten her cutie mark two days prior. Celestia certainly hadn’t.
The moon was low in the sky now, which meant she would have to raise the sun and take care of what tasks were set before her. Sighing, she watched as Luna bounced from stone to stone in the foyer, making a different sound each time.
Lying on the stone floor, Celestia felt her eyes droop…
Suddenly, something landed on her. “Aww, don’t sleep yet Celly. We’re still celebrating. Remember? Me and you for like, forever now. I get to help you with the sky!“
Luna’s pure joy made Celestia smile. “I know Lulu. I’m just sleepy, that’s all.”
“Oh, but you can’t be sleepy. We gotta raise the sun!” The wide eyes and excited expression were the only thing that got Celestia too her hooves. “Okay, come along. We’ll raise the sun, and then I’ll get started on my days chores.“
"Do I have chores now? Like you do?” Luna asked, trotting along side Celestia.
“The same ones you’ve always had.”
Luna was bouncing with excitement when they made it to the raising platform. “Can I try the moon by myself?“she asked, wide eyes pleading. Celestia nodded and Luna grinned. Lighting up her horn, she braced her hooves against the stone of the platform and pulled.
The moon moved slowly past the horizon. “Look Celly! I did it.”
It was all Celestia could do to smile as she lit her own horn and raised the sun. She glared at the dim light for a moment, dreading the long day ahead.
She was surprised when she felt Luna lean against her and heard a yawn. “Wow, Celly, I’m sleepy.“ The little filly yawned again. “Do we have to stay awake today?”
“Come here,” Celestia said, lifting Luna onto her back. “I’ll take you to your room.“
By the time they had reached Luna’s room, the filly had fallen asleep. Carefully, so she wouldn’t wake her, Celestia levitated Luna off her back and into the bed. She pulled the cover up, tucking the filly in well. Placing a kiss at the base of her horn, Celestia smiled. “Sleep well, little one.