Over one thousand years had passed since that fateful day. The sisters went through so much over the centuries, with more than their share of highs and lows. But now, in their retirement, they were free of their duties and finally had some time to reminisce.
 
“‘Twas was so long ago, wasn’t it?” Luna reflected, flipping through their old scrapbook.”
 
“Yet it feels like just yesterday. I still remember getting that acceptance letter. Here it is!” Celestia pointed out an old document pasted into the book. “Daddy was so proud.”
 
“I wish I could say the same. Here,” Luna pointed out, “‘tis a scrap of the blanket I found comfort in during those lonely nights when my father…”
 
“I still remember how excited you were to banish him.” Celestia chuckled to lighten the mood.
 
“It gave me great satisfaction, yes,” Luna smirked. “I still cannot believe you kept this for so long, even while I was…absent.”
 
“Of course I did. I always wanted to remember what we’ve been through.” Celestia pulled her sister in. “And now, we have all the time in the world to do it together.”
 
“Indeed,” Luna leaned into her. They both gazed at the faded amaryllis flower on the page before them.
 
“This was all possible because of her.”