Celestia smiled at her younger sister. "Im so proud of you," she said, giving Luna a pat. "Happy birthday!"
"Thanks," Luna beamed. This would be the first birthday celebrated by Luna after the Nightmare Moon transformation. Throughout Canterlot, and all of Equestria, the citizens admired Luna, too. Nightmare Moon was just another moment in history that was soon forgotten. She felt proud of herself, too in a way.
Lanterns were floating up in the night sky. Everything was lively, even though it was nighttime. Every pony was just as awake as the daytime. Celestia also lit a lantern with the magic from her horn. The sisters watched as it drifted up, and up, joining everybody elses. The moon was full, a pearl in a sea of lights. It peeked out above all the floating lanterns. Luna sighed, looking down at her sister and hers kingdom. Festive music played and ponies, pegasi, and unicorns danced together.
To think, just last year, everybody was cowering in fear at the sight of me! Luna shuddered at the thought.
"Well, lets eat!" Celestia led her sister into the dining room. "Its your birthday,eat as much as you'd like,"
Luna let out a childish giggle. "Okay, Cel!"
As she feasted, as the guests chattered away, Luna felt a wave of happiness- true happiness travel down her spine. Not happiness at the sight of ponies in fear. Not happiness at defeating her foes and inching towards world domination. The easygoing, jolly type of happiness.
"Princess Celestia! Your majesty," Twilight Sparkle bowed down before her tutor. "My birthday wishes to your sister,"
Celestia laughed. "No need to be so formal, Twilight,"
How can you be informal in front of a princess? That goes against proper etiquette, too! Twilight thought to herself. "O-Oh yes, your maj- Celestia,"
"Are your friends enjoying the festivities?" Celestia inquired.
"Why yes! Even Pinkie Pie," both chuckled, remembering her panicking of seeing Luna.
"Good," the princess smiled gently. "Lets hope this peace and unity lasts,"
Twilight looked up encouragingly at Celestia. "It will," she replied. "The elements of harmony are...at harmony, and you and your sister are ruling the kingdom together."