>Before you came to Equestria you were staying at grandparent's place out in the country
>They passed away a few years ago and left the house to your dad.
>He planned on retiring there when he was done working.
>But for now, it was like a vacation home for the whole family
 
>Your stay was only supposed to be a few days.
>Just a quick break from the city life to recharge your mental batteries.
>In the middle of the night, while you slept you, the house, and the surrounding area were transported to another world.
 
>You remember waking up that morning and just knowing something was off.
>From inside everything appeared normal.
>However, when you looked out the window you immediately noticed something wrong.
>What was once a flat field of just grass the night before was now rolling hills and littered with trees.
>But even stranger were the giant mountains that dominated the horizon
>Going outside would reveal more strange sights
 
>The driveway that once connected to the main road into town now just ended almost 20 yards away from the house
>The old fence was cut off at the same distance.
>In fact, everything from before just cut off after a certain point.
>Luckily the generator and fuel tank were fine and still working
 
>After checking out the surrounding nearby area you noticed off in the distance what to appear to be a small village.
>You were going to have to some off-roading for a bit before you could drive on what looked like a dirt path leading into the village.
>It's a good thing you had a truck.
>The place was called Ponyville.
>Home to many you would now call friends.
 
>They were a kind and helpful bunch
>They did everything they could to help you adjust
>One of their princesses was especially interested in learning all about you and your house.
>Her name was Twilight Sparkle
>For everything you showed her, she seemed to have a million questions.
>In exchange, she showed my the wonders of magic.
 
>Magic was fascinating to learn about and see performed.
>It seemed like it could do almost anything.
>Twilight was even able to recreate the fuel your generator and truck used.
>And for a fairly cheap price too.
 
>It was summer when you first came to Equestria.
>Now it was the middle of fall.
>Barring the occasional crisis, life in Ponyville was peaceful.
>Now they were preparing for some Halloween-like holiday called "Nightmare Night".
>You had asked Twilight about it.
>It surprised you to learn about what had happened with Luna.
>To hear about her feeling like her beautiful night sky was unappreciated.
>You wanted to do something for her to show how much you appreciated her work.
 
>There were two things that Twilight told you about that got you thinking.
>The first was that it is tradition to give up some sweets as an offering to Luna.
>Secondly, Luna intends to once again visit Ponyville again in person this year.
>You figured during the offering you could give her gift of some kind.
>You wondered what you could give her.
>That's when you remembered something.
>Whenever you visited your grandparents your dad would take you to his old room.
>There was a poster in there that always caught your eye when you entered.
>Even after all these years, that poster was still there.
>It was something that you were sure would make her happy.
 
>When Nightmare Night arrived you were ready.
>You had gotten dressed in your mad scientist costume
>As you were heading out you grabbed the gift.
 
>By the time you rolled into Ponyville the festival was in full swing.
>Stalls were up and running for a wide variety of games to play.
>Decorations were littered across the streets.
>And Luna seemed to be having the time of her life.
>You decided to mill about the stalls and hang out with some friends until it was time.
 
>An hour later the offerings began.
>It started when Luna stood on stage and loudly declared, "Attention All! Your princess grows hungry!".
>The fillies and colt trembled before her.
>A small smile graced Luna's previously faux-stern face.
>She certainly seemed to embrace her role on this night.
>"Perhaps we should feast on one of the many fillies or colts before us?"
>The children screamed in fright but did not flee.
>"Mayhaps an alternative can be arranged?"
>The screaming quieted down so they may better hear Luna.
>"We shall allow those who do not wish to be eaten to make for us an offering of sweets"
>She pointed at a spot in front of the stage.
>"The line shall start here for those who wish to make an offering"
>The herd of children gathered at the spot and formed a line.
 
>You waited until the last child left when you approached Luna.
>"Ah, Anonymous hast thou come to us to make an offering too?"
"In a manner of speaking yes, I do"
>You say before handing over the rolled up poster
>"Anonymous we are unsure of how things are like back where you came from, but here we generally do not eat scrolls."
>She teases before unraveling the paper to reveal a picture.
>You can tell from her confusion she is unsure of what to make of it.
>"Pray tell Anon what is this?"
"It's a photo of a historic event from back home.  It's a photo from the first time humans walked on our moon".
>That sentence seemed to visibly shake her.
>"Why would your kind send people to the moon?"
>She looks at you with genuine curiosity in her eyes.
"We looked out to the stars, and the moon: and we wanted to learn all that we could about them "
>Her face lit up with a gentle smile and faint blush marks.
>"I must thank thee, Anon. It pleases me to hear what your kind would do such a thing. I only wish that I could have witnessed it with my own eyes "
"If you want we could go back to my place. I have a couple of documentaries about it with footage from the missions."
>"That sounds lovely, but perhaps another time. We still have duties to perform this night"
"I understand, and if that is all I shall see you some other time. Good Night Luna."
>"Good Night Anonymous."
 
>With that done you turn around and head back home.
>Unaware the full consequences of that conversation.
>That chat would be the spark that would drive Luna in the years to come.
>Drive her to answer a burning question inside her.
>What is out there?