Dear Luna,

I have to say, you have a beautiful name. Thank you for letting me know it. I am quite glad that I am able to be there for you, as you seem like a wonderful pony to me. Yes, being nocturnal does bring its challenges with socializing, as I know from many late nights of studying. I am very glad that Princess Celestia never caught me napping in class, that would be terrible.

I have never seen the room with all the drawings, but now I can't help but wonder if one of my drawings for Princess Celestia is in there or not. I know I am not too talented at drawing, but I secretly hoped she would keep it. It must be huge if she has kept drawings from all those ponies over the years. Who knows, perhaps you will get an entire floor of your own in a couple years?

The others are still talking about the sleepover today, and how incredible the stars looked from the top of the library. The Cutie Mark Crusaders want to spend the night sometime trying to earn their astronomy cutie marks, I swear it's like they think they're passed out like merit badges from the Filly Scouts. I believe that they will enjoy your special show, even if they don't earn their cutie marks from it. If I remember right, Applejack has a hill on her farm that's clear of trees that we could use for camping out. Oh, I should find that book on camp outs I have somewhere around here.

It would be a wonderful to have you at our sleepover sometime, I wonder if they can be held during the day sometime. It would be different, I think. Or maybe Celestia could take over your duties for a night, and you can come visit us then. I don't want to put too much pressure on you, but I think it would be a sleepover to remember.

I believe that if you could silence Pinkie twice, Applejack might just throw you a parade.

I cannot say I know what it's like to have your baby pictures spread out that much, but I can't imagine it does much for your pride. I don't even have a frame of reference to fall back on, because I never even knew my parents. My earliest memories are all of my time at Canterlot, under the guidance of Princess Celestia and the other teachers at the academy there. The embarrassment did lessen after the first few times, right?

There are many different ways to see the night I suppose. I find that every time I look at it, there is a new wonder to see before my eyes. I wish I had a poetic enough soul to do justice to the majesty before me. I believe that there are wonders out there beyond what we mere ponies can see, and it would be amazing to discover each one of them. William Shakeshorn was and still is one of my favorite playwrights, and I think I remember that sonnet. It was written just before he proposed wasn't it?

I guess it's good that you and she have started to reform those bonds of love and friendship that you had before the entire Nightmare Moon incident. Was there a reason you capitalized twilight? I mean it is good that you broke down the walls and all, but I just couldn't figure out why you had that capitalized.

I hope that you'll be able to meet my friends on better terms than the last time, it would be more fun that way.

No I do not like them, nor bats. Both of them just creep me out and I can't stop my self from running away, screaming like a little filly on helium. I had a bad encounter with them in my first year at school, where several bullies locked me into a display of them overnight. One of the them were large enough to swallow me whole! Mimes on the other hoof, I spent a summer working as one in order to pay off some of my student loans. They aren't that bad in my opinion, but I would never do it again.

Then again, there are jobs that I had after that which I will not consider again, in fact I refuse to even think about them again. There is also reasons I will avoid eating at certain places ever again if I can avoid it.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders, or CMC for short, are a group of three young fillies that are out to figure out what their special talents are, and get their cutie marks. The leader of the group is Applejack's younger sister Applebloom, she is a small yellow Earth Pony with a very bright mane and tail, she also wears a large pink bow all the time. Then there's Scootaloo, she's a Pegasus pony that zips through town on her scooter leaving an orange and purple trail of destruction in her wake. And finally there's Rarity's little sister Sweetie Bell, like rarity she has a white coat with this really nice pink and purple combination in her mane and tail. I hope that they'll continue to have many fun adventures as they grow up.

Fluttershy is very responsible, in all the time I've known her, she's only used it out of dire need. However, I doubt even the greatest of scientific minds in all of Equestria could solve the enigma that is Pinkie Pie.

I will have to ask the others about the all night celebrations, I'm sure that they'd agree. Even Applejack, since that would be during the middle of her off-season. Who knows, it might just take off and become a national holiday like the Summer Sun Celebration. Oh, a midnight carnival might be fun and something that everypony could enjoy.

Yes, that Pegasus was Rainbow Dash, and I saw her do it. It is even more impressive than what I could imagine being able to describe. I won't tell anyone about Ms. Maron's hope to join her in a prance, but I can almost hear the "oh my gosh" squeals already. She dreams of joining them, and I believe that this will be an amazing opportunity for her.

I believe that it is the same Rarity you were seeing in the magazines. In fact, that picture you sent is my dress for the Gala along with the others in their dresses. I did not believe that I looked as good as the magazine's picture made me look. I didn't even know they had published that picture yet, nor even which magazine it was for. Rarity just told me to relax, smile, and gave me the bits when they paid her. I had never heard of the magazine Mare's Wear Daily before, but Rarity promised me it was a wonderful company, and a rare opportunity.

I know that the dresses are simply amazing, but I can't help but feel that they did something to make us look better in them. I'll be sure to show Rarity the picture, since I'm sure that she'll be thrilled to know that her dresses were seen all over Equestria. I hope her boutique will benefit from the popularity, after all her hard work with those dresses, she deserves it.

Oh, that's so great! I'm even more excited to be going to the Gala now, originally I was just going to be something of a wallflower and pony watch, but I guess I should take Rarity up on those lessons if someone wants to prance with me. I hope I won't step on your hooves too often, I've never been very good at prancing. I'll be sure to save you a prance, though I doubt there would be much objection if you ask to cut in.

Oh it sounds so romantic with how you are describing the night you have planned, I hope some lucky filly gets asked to go steady, wouldn't that just be perfect? A beautiful starry sky serving as a backdrop to a shy and obviously nervous couple as they start their new relationship.

I have got to stop reading those books Rarity lends me... I think they are starting to influence my thinking. Though it does sound nice, maybe Rarity will meet her Prince Charming and he'll sweep her off her hooves.

I guess I never thought of prancing like that, it sounds so much more magical than what I think of it. I hope that my prancing isn't so horrible that it ruins yours, but I cannot guarantee being much better than terrible until I get some lessons. If I do not think my prancing is up to your level, I hope you'll understand if I decline prancing. We could take a short walk in the garden, Fluttershy is going to be there, but she's rather good about giving ponies their privacy.

My dream? You mean prancing on the moon? I don't want you to go out of your way for me, but that would be incredible. Oh wow, I can't even imagine how breathtakingly beautiful that would be, and even if I could, I doubt I could possibly describe it well enough to do it justice.

I don't know what to say, but I don't think I would ever consider leaving a friend like that. No pony should ever have to worry about that in my opinion. I'm also very eager to meet you again, and have also felt similar to you when I met my first friends. Each one just seemed to point out another piece I was missing.

Friends are truly a wondrous blessing aren't they?

Your friend,
Twilight Sparkle