1st sunrise: It's like the first time, but it's not [Video]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Check it out, fellow villagers; the video's picking up on a bright flash of light creaking in through the window. Wanna know what's taking its place once the light dims down a bit? A tall, white horse with a long, flowing mane and a crown on her head. Probably similar to another regal pony, right?

Well you're absolutely right about that. She looks to be in one of the community building's rooms. Surprise surprise, it's the same one as Luna's.)

That was certainly an unexpected detour. One I hope I won't have to venture again, but I've finally made my return from the mission on the moon.

I didn't give a proper introduction during my previous visit, but now seems to be a great time for such things. (She smiles a bit.) I am Princess Celestia of Equestria. It is a great pleasure to meet everypony else here. It seems as tho-

(Nope. Looks like her sentence is interrupted by a brief flash of flame before a phoenix perches herself on one of Celestia's forelegs.)

Ah, it seems they've decided to bring you along as well, my pet. Everypony, this is Philomena. Say hello, Philomena.

(The bird casually waves a wing at the camera.)

It appears we'll be spending much more time here than before, so I hope to get to know you all much better this time around. I hope you all have a wonderful day.

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[Video]

[inheavenslight]

[Luce was curious today as he opened up the book, and was in awe for a moment of the lovely phoenix. Then he saw what it was perched on.

He did what any mature man would do as he slammed the book shut and threw it at the wall. It was a horse.

With a horn.

Obviously for nefarious purposes. The book opens up as it hits the ground as Luce breathes heavily looking away.]

[Video]

[herroyalsunrise]

(That's quite the hello you have there, Luce. That wasn't exactly the kind of response she expected, but it's cool; she'll play along.)

Is something the matter?

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[inheavenslight]

[Oh sweet mercies, it can talk.

Oh Deity. He mouths something at the camera.]

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[herroyalsunrise]

(Why yes, she is a deity. A sun deity no less, but that's a detail for later on. She at least understands what's going on.)

I apologize if my appearance has startled you. It's to my understanding that there aren't any mares such as myself in other worlds. Am I correct in assuming such?

[Action]

[faithfulstudent]

(There is a brilliant flash of light, and then from above Celestia a small purple unicorn begins falling out of the sky)

Wha?

(She begins flailing uncontrollably in a vain attempt to break her current freefall)

GAAAAHHHH!

(Despite her best efforts, she crashes headfirst into the diety who rose the sun in Equestria for over 1000 years)

Owwwwwww...

[Action]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Whump

That was one heck of a crash. And since Celestia was already holding up Philomena, the collision brought her down to the ground...but of course, the phoenix managed to flutter and get out of the way when it happened, so she simply looked down on them both with surprise.

Celestia cranes her head over to get a good look over just what fell on-

-oh...oh, well that explains a lot. Things just got interesting.)

Are you alright, Twilight?

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[faithfulstudent]

Oooooohhhhhh.... I'm... fine... just give me a second prin-

(Twilight's eyes suddenly dilate to about half they're normal size and she gets a very panicky look on her face. She hastily jumps off of Celestia, looking very confused and very upset.)

Princess Celestia! Oh, I am so so sorry, I didn't mean to land on you I swear! You aren't hurt are you? I don't know how I even did this! Please don't be mad at-

[Action]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Yeah, can't have that panic attack carry on for much longer. Celestia will stand back up and offer her prized pupil a pony hug. That should hopefully settle things.)

I am just fine, Twilight; there is no need to worry about that.

I'm glad to see you're doing well yourself.

[Video] sometime after all of Luce's SCREAMING

[inburningshadows]

[Managing to be less startled than his counterpart as he blinks owlishly back at Celestia.]

Deity be- umh, I see you are the 'witchhorse' The Judge was frightened of.

My apologies for all the screaming, he, tends to do that when he sees a horse.

[Video] It was a lot of screaming, man

[herroyalsunrise]

(Yes finally, someone calm who's not screaming at her. At least she forgave that much; she figured her appearance did that, but if it's a general trend with horses, then there's nothing else she can do about that.)

It's quite alright; I was wondering if I had upset him somehow. I shall proceed with caution if we speak again.

I presume you are Abel, whom he was screaming for?

[Video] Luce has a fear of horses and big set of lungs

[inburningshadows]

He's merely frightened of horses, so it isn't your fault. He just- reacts very badly when afraid. [He nods at that.] I, suspect that would be for the best.

Yes. It is a pleasure to mee you, ms-?

[Video] Celestia learned that the hard way XD

[herroyalsunrise]

Celestia. Princess Celestia. My title will mean little so far away from home, but it is nice to meet you all the same.

[grapecape]

[wait a second.

waaaait a second.]

Excuse me, ma'am, but...are you a "unicorn"?

[is this what people are envisioning when they look at him? is his eternal two-month question about to be answered??]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Well he looks like an interesting one...)

Very close. I am an alicorn: one with both pegasus wings and a unicorn horn.

[grapecape]

[MYSTERY SOLVED]

Thank you very much. I keep hearing that I resemble something called a unicorn, but I don't believe my world has such creatures.

Welcome again to Luceti, [how do you address royalty like this?] Your Majesty. I hope it treats you well.

[wannabolt]

[This totally catches Dash's attention on the double. She only recently realized that the Princess had vanished, but for her to make such a quick return and remember? That barely ever happens!]

Man, I was starting to wonder what happened to you, Princess. Sorry those guys dragged you all the way back here, though.

[She frowns. After all, Luceti's not always a pleasant place to be.]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Leave it to the princesses to hax their way through such things.)

It's quite alright, Rainbow Dash; it was certainly an endeavor, but now I can look after everypony once more. I hope you've been alright while I was absent.

[wannabolt]

Hey, no problem. There was a nasty storm, but other than that, it's been business as usual.

[Yes, Rainbow Dash is keeping her cool, even in the aftermath of hurricanes. Go figure!]

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[fierybluebird]

[Oh holy cow another phoenix, another phoenix, another phoenix, another phoenix........]

[.................]

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[fierybluebird]

[.............................................]

[Oh. That's the phoenix? It's a pet to the princess of the ponies? Marco doesn't even know how to handle this. It's red. And it doesn't even sparkle. Well, she never said it was a phoenix. Maybe there are other birds that you know... are on fire =\]

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[fierybluebird]

[Oh well, playing it cool.]

Nice to meet you Philomena and Princess Celestia. [Waves back.]

[Video]

[herroyalsunrise]

(She is totally a phoenix. The only other kinds of birds on fire are like...roasted chickens or something.)

It's very nice to meet you, too. I'm sure I have much to catch up on since my previous stay. Has anything of note happened since the mission in space?

[Voice]

[knightofratatosk]

... is that a real phoenix?

[He's not even commenting on the pony part-- that no longer seems strange to him at all.]

[video]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Glad to hear ponies aren't so strange anymore. Philomena nods proudly before Celestia can even answer. The little showoff even outstretches her wings for the admirer to see.)

She certainly is. She enjoys having a bit of fun sometimes, but she's a very loyal pet.

[video]

[knightofratatosk]

That's amazing! I've never seen a real one before, just in pictures in books. It's even more amazing that you have one as a pet.