2000 years ago
Prince Sol stood on the balcony outside the Canterlot Palace tower, breathing in the cool pre-dawn air. From where he stood, he could see all of Equestria. He turned around at the sound of hoofsteps. "Ah, Celestia, Luna, my dear sisters," he said warmly.
"Enjoying the view?" Celestia asked.
"I have many views; dost thou desire I confine myself to simply one?" he replied.
"Of course not, Sol."
"Good; then you won't mind me viewing my muzzle." He crossed his eyes. Celestia and Luna laughed.
"Oh, What fun thou art, dear brother!" Luna said cheerfully. Sol turned back to the horizon, his sisters moving to stand beside him.
"Well, I suppose it's time to raise the sun, is it not?" he asked.
"Very well, if you must," Celestia said.
Luna smiled. "Oh, I do so enjoy this!"
Together, Celestia and Luna flew up into the sky, and a moment later the moon lowered and the stars disappeared. When they returned to the balcony, Sol spread his wings and lifted off. He hovered in the air, and as he did, the sun slowly rose, spreading its light over all of Equestria. The alicorn prince's red coat gleamed in the dazzling sunlight, and his orange mane shone brightly as if it were the sun itself.
Luna smiled as she and Celestia looked on. When Sol returned to the balcony, She exclaimed, "I do so love watching you do that!"
Sol beamed with pride, and then replied, "To be perfectly fair, I couldn't do it if it weren't for you two. Now, what say you we enjoy this beautiful day together?"
"Yes, let's!" Luna said happily. Celestia smiled, and the three of them went into the castle together.
