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Phoenix-born Rising - The Ascension of Sunset Shimmer

by The Voice in the Water
The day of ascension has come. After 300 years, a new phoenix shall hatch, and with that, one child with great potential shall be chosen to be reborn in its flames. But, when a young orphan is chosen, it throws everything into chaos.

The rite of the phoenix is one of the most celebrated moments among the sun-gazers of Solaria. For with the hatching of a new phoenix, comes the ascension of a new phoenix-born: a mortal chosen by the phoenix to be its new life partner and guardian. Only those with both strength and purity of their inner fire can draw the attention of a hatchling phoenix, so only the best of the best can ever hope to be chosen.

To one young orphan girl named Sunset Shimmer, she could only dream of witnessing the ascent of one of Celestia's chosen. As the day approaches, she learns that she will be able to, as she has been selected by the crown as one of the girls to serve at the event.

Little did she know that this would be the seminal event of her life, and change her fate forever.

Book One - The Choosing
Book Two - The Trials

Original abridged version was my entry into FanOfMostEverything's Imposing Sovereigns II contest. This is the expanded, full version.

Cover art by me.

Grammar and editing provided by ArgonMatrix (Up to Ch 7 of the Trials) and Incandesca (The Trials Ch 16 and on)

Teen
Complete
Drama
Equestria Girls
Profanity
Adventure
Violence
Human
Slice of Life
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Alternate Universe
 
PRPS

374684 words: Estimated 1 day to read
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43 Chapters:

  1. Book 1 - Ch 1 - The Choosing - Legends of Days Long Past 2019-12-29 23:34:52 UTC
    3170
  2. Ch 2 - The Choosing - Burn Bright Like A Flame 2020-01-11 17:15:26 UTC
    5600
  3. Ch 3 - The Choosing - Forging the Path Forward 2020-01-21 16:22:25 UTC
    7452
  4. Ch 4 - The Choosing - Stepping Onto the Road 2020-02-04 16:08:55 UTC
    8770
  5. Ch 5 - The Choosing - In Over her Head 2020-02-17 20:22:18 UTC
    11720
  6. Ch 6 - The Choosing - Consequences of Choices Made 2020-03-03 17:51:58 UTC
    8661
  7. Ch 7 - The Choosing - Finding A Different Way to Win 2020-03-17 15:01:17 UTC
    9071
  8. Ch 8 - The Choosing - Standing Her Ground 2020-03-31 16:10:09 UTC
    14074
  9. Ch 9 - The Choosing - Honey or Dagger 2020-04-14 17:29:35 UTC
    6952
  10. Ch 10 - The Choosing - Braving the Gauntlet 2020-05-12 15:06:55 UTC
    10602
  11. Ch 11 - The Choosing - Those Who Are Worthy 2020-05-26 15:56:40 UTC
    8831
  12. Interlude - Through Raven's Eyes 2020-06-02 16:01:09 UTC
    5914
  13. Ch 12 - The Ascension - Into the House of the Goddess 2020-07-07 15:39:07 UTC
    10469
  14. Ch 13 - The Ascension - The Day Before Dawn 2020-07-21 17:01:18 UTC
    10190
  15. Ch 14 - The Ascension - The Road of Ascendant Flame 2020-08-04 15:34:20 UTC
    8616
  16. Ch 15 - The Ascension - Fate In The Hands Of A Goddess 2020-08-18 15:22:09 UTC
    9774
  17. Ch 16 - The Ascension - In The Boughs Of The Golden Tree 2020-09-01 15:59:50 UTC
    11449
  18. Interlude 2 - With a Sharp Steel Blade 2020-10-27 15:08:04 UTC
    8287
  19. Interlude 3 - The Shadows Have Eyes 2020-11-24 16:13:11 UTC
    4146
  20. Book 2 - Ch1 - The Trials - Stoking the Fire 2021-03-30 13:08:32 UTC
    10683
  21. Ch2 - The Trials - Forging the Metal 2021-05-11 13:37:19 UTC
    7602
  22. Ch 3 - The Trials - Tempering Makes the Alloy Strong 2021-06-08 16:01:38 UTC
    10769
  23. Ch 4 - The Trials - Shape the Edge With Skill and Purpose 2021-06-29 16:01:24 UTC
    10480
  24. Ch 5 - The Trials - See the Sword You've Helped to Mould 2021-07-20 17:07:26 UTC
    8355
  25. Ch 6 - The Trials - Wield the Blade for Queen and Country 2021-08-10 15:14:38 UTC
    7373
  26. Ch 7 - The Trials - Inspiration Comes in Many Forms 2021-09-21 15:18:27 UTC
    12498
  27. Ch 8 - The Trials - Make a Pathway Towards the Future 2022-10-04 13:47:03 UTC
    7911
  28. Ch 9 - The Trials - Stand United, Lest We Fall 2022-12-11 17:05:28 UTC
    10885
  29. Ch 10 - The Trials - Silence Comes Before the Storm 2023-01-31 17:01:59 UTC
    8654
  30. Ch 11 - The Trials - Fun and Games Among the Flowers 2023-03-14 15:40:49 UTC
    11135
  31. Ch 12 - The Trials - Lies and Truths Can Both Bear Thorns 2023-04-25 14:22:09 UTC
    7704
  32. Ch 13 - The Trials - Clash of Swords, Cloaks and Daggers 2023-06-08 12:38:38 UTC
    9235
  33. Interlude 4 - The Trials - Raven's Resolve 2023-06-18 16:42:17 UTC
    6049
  34. Ch 14 - The Trials - Face to Face With Fears and Despair 2023-08-22 13:04:13 UTC
    8457
  35. Interlude 5 - The Trials - The Price of Salvation 2023-09-26 12:56:05 UTC
    6193
  36. Ch 15 - The Trials - Escape the Road of Sorrow 2023-10-31 12:59:45 UTC
    9807
  37. Ch 16 - The Trials - Pain and Poison, Pure and Raw 2023-12-08 15:58:25 UTC
    7522
  38. Ch 17 - The Trials - In the Wake of Fear 2024-03-05 14:14:51 UTC
    8332
  39. Ch 18 - The Trials - Shield and Sword, Hand and Voice 2024-04-09 13:13:51 UTC
    8476
  40. Ch 19 - The Trials - Negotiate between light and shadow 2024-06-20 12:25:07 UTC
    10329
  41. CH 20 - The Trials - Dawn Shines Atop the Mountain 2024-09-17 13:15:15 UTC
    11854
  42. Ch 21 - The Trials - Step Onto the Stage 2024-11-19 17:14:08 UTC
    8446
  43. Epilogue - The Day Gives Way to Dusk 2024-11-26 15:03:48 UTC
    2187