Eclipsed Truth

Title: Eclipsed Truth
Chapter 77: The Search for Immortality

Seeking Answers from Celestia

After Twilight revealed the location of the Evergold Ruins, Eclipse and Vinyl decided they needed more information before embarking on such a journey. There was only one pony who might know the full truth—Princess Celestia.

Eclipse and Vinyl entered the royal gardens, where Celestia stood near the fountain, enjoying the morning sunlight. The former princess turned to greet them, her warm smile faltering slightly when she noticed the serious expressions on their faces.

“Eclipse, Vinyl,” Celestia greeted. “To what do I owe this visit?”

Eclipse took a deep breath. “Celestia, we need to know the truth about the alicorn potion—the one Twilight drank.”

Celestia’s serene expression did not change, but there was a flicker of something in her eyes.

Vinyl crossed her hooves. “We know Twilight’s ascension wasn’t an accident. Somepony made that potion. So… who did?”

Celestia sighed, looking up at the sky. “I had hoped this question would not be asked so soon.”

Eclipse and Vinyl exchanged a glance. “So you do know,” Eclipse pressed.

Celestia nodded. “The potion was created thousands of years ago, by an ancient order known as the Keepers of Evergold. They were scholars and mages dedicated to studying the divine nature of alicorns.”

She turned back to them, her expression grave.

“Their last known stronghold was the Evergold Ruins—the very place Twilight mentioned. That is where the potion originated.”

Eclipse’s wings twitched. “Then that’s where we need to go.”

Celestia hesitated. “I must warn you—the ruins are not simply abandoned. The Keepers performed rituals in those halls, ones that altered reality itself. If you go searching for answers, you may find things you are not prepared to face.”

Vinyl grinned. “Eh, what’s life without a little risk?”

Celestia sighed, then nodded. “Very well. I will not stop you. But be careful.”

The Journey to the Evergold Ruins

The next morning, Eclipse, Vinyl, Twilight, Silver Tart, and Chrysalis set out toward the Evergold Ruins, a forgotten structure deep within the Golden Valley, beyond Equestria’s northernmost borders.

As they approached, they saw the remains of a grand temple, its golden stonework cracked and weathered by time. Massive alicorn statues lined the entrance, their gazes eternally watching those who entered.

“This place is old,” Twilight murmured, running a hoof over the ancient inscriptions carved into the stone. “Older than even Canterlot.”

Chrysalis scoffed. “Are we here to admire history, or are we actually going inside?”

Eclipse and Vinyl exchanged a nod. They stepped through the archway together, the air around them thick with ancient magic.

The ruins welcomed them—and with it, the secrets of ascension.

What Awaits Inside?

As they delved deeper into the ruins, magical torches flickered to life, illuminating a grand hall lined with murals depicting ponies transforming into alicorns.

Twilight gasped. “This is it. This is where the potion was first created.”

Vinyl ran a hoof over one of the murals. “If they could do it before… maybe we can do it again.”

Eclipse clenched her jaw. “Then let’s find out how.”

Unbeknownst to them, something deep within the ruins began to stir—a presence that had been waiting for centuries.

To Be Continued…

The secrets of alicorn ascension lie ahead.
But will Eclipse and Vinyl find what they’re looking for?
Or will the Evergold Ruins reveal something even greater?