Eclipsed Truth

Title: Eclipsed Truth
Chapter 79: The Trial of Ascension & A Proposal of Love

The Alicorn Potion is Complete

After their battle with Chrono Kicker, the group wasted no time. The Evergold Ruins had already given them the knowledge—now, it was time to put it into action.

Using the inscriptions and ancient arcane rituals, Twilight, Eclipse, Silver Tart, and Chrysalis gathered in the central chamber, their combined magic working to recreate the legendary Alicorn Ascension Potion.

From four alicorns, the potion required essence of their virtues:

• Twilight Sparkle—Wisdom
• Eclipse—Courage
• Silver Tart—Sacrifice
• Princess Luna—Love (offered in place of Celestia, who remained in Canterlot to secure Chrono Kicker’s prison)

As their magic flowed into the golden cauldron at the center of the ruins, the potion began to swirl—liquid gold and silver mixing, glowing brighter than the stars. The very air shimmered with divine energy as the potion became whole once more.

When the process was complete, a single crystal vial was left, filled with the shimmering elixir of ascension.

Vinyl Scratch held it in her hoof, staring at it with a mix of excitement and nerves. “So… I just drink this, and I get wings, right?”

Twilight gave a soft chuckle. “Not exactly. Once you drink it, you’ll enter the Trial of the Soul. It’s a test to determine if you are truly worthy of alicornhood.”

Vinyl smirked. “Well, I do love a challenge.”

Eclipse held her wife’s hoof tightly. “No matter what happens in there… just remember who you are.”

Vinyl grinned. “Babe, I got this.”

With that, she lifted the vial—and drank.

The Trial of the Soul Begins

The moment the potion touched Vinyl’s lips, a powerful force pulled her away from reality.

The world blurred, twisting into shifting light and shadow. When she opened her eyes again, she was floating in an endless void—a realm beyond time, beyond space.

A voice echoed all around her.

“Vinyl Scratch… are you ready to face yourself?”

Before she could respond, figures began to take shape.

Versions of herself.

Each one represented a different path she could have taken in life.

• A Vinyl who never pursued music, stuck in a mundane existence.
• A Vinyl who let fear control her, always doubting herself.
• A Vinyl who chose fame over friendship, distant and alone.

They surrounded her, their voices whispering doubts, fears, regrets.

“You don’t deserve to be an alicorn.”
“You only got this chance because of Eclipse.”
“You’ll never be as strong as the others.”

For the first time in years, Vinyl felt true fear.

Then, in the distance, she heard something.

A voice.

Eclipse’s voice.

“No matter what happens in there… just remember who you are.”

Vinyl clenched her teeth, her heart igniting with defiance.

“Buck this,” she growled. “I know exactly who I am.”

Vinyl’s Choice—Becoming an Alicorn

With pure determination, Vinyl faced the illusions of her alternate selves.

“You? The Vinyl who never chased her dreams? You’re not me.”
“You? The Vinyl who let fear hold her back? You’re not me.”
“You? The Vinyl who forgot her friends? You’re not me.”

“I’m Vinyl Scratch—DJ, musician, fighter, and most importantly, wife to the most badass mare in Equestria.”

With that declaration, the illusions shattered. The realm exploded with light, and a brilliant pair of wings began to form on Vinyl’s back.

As the Trial of the Soul ended, Vinyl’s body surged with power—and she ascended.

Silver Tart’s Proposal to Chrysalis

While Eclipse anxiously waited for Vinyl to return, something else was happening outside the ruins.

Silver Tart stood beside Chrysalis, his heart pounding. He had faced death, rebirth, and battle, but nothing made him more nervous than what he was about to do.

Clearing his throat, he turned to face her. “Chrysalis?”

She raised a brow. “What?”

Silver took a deep breath, then, without hesitation, he dropped onto one knee, levitating a small, silver-gemmed ring in front of her.

Chrysalis’s eyes widened. “Are you serious?”

Silver chuckled. “More serious than I’ve ever been.” He met her gaze, voice steady and filled with warmth.

“I love you, Chryssi. You’ve been my reason to fight, my reason to push forward even when the world was falling apart. And I know I’m just a ridiculous, lovestruck stallion, but if there’s one thing I do know, it’s this—I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

He smiled. “So… will you marry me?”

For the first time in her life, Chrysalis was speechless.

Her icy demeanor cracked, revealing something raw and real beneath it.

“…You’re an idiot,” she muttered.

Silver smirked. “You love this idiot, though.”

Chrysalis rolled her eyes, but a rare, genuine smile spread across her lips. “Yeah. I do.”

Then, in one swift motion, she snatched the ring, placed it on her horn, and pulled Silver into a deep kiss.

Silver’s heart nearly exploded with happiness.

Vinyl Returns—Now an Alicorn

At that moment, a blast of golden light erupted from the ruins.

Everypony turned to see Vinyl Scratch emerging, her new alicorn wings fully extended, her mane flowing slightly with divine energy.

Eclipse’s breath caught in her throat. “Vinyl…”

Vinyl grinned, flapping her wings experimentally. “Okay, flying is weird, but this? This is awesome.”

Eclipse launched herself forward, tackling Vinyl into a tight, loving embrace. “You did it!”

Vinyl smirked. “Told ya I got this.”

As the newly engaged Silver Tart and Chrysalis joined them, Twilight wiped a proud tear from her eye.

“Welcome to the Alicorn Club, Vinyl.”

Vinyl snickered. “Does this mean I get a royal title? ‘Princess of Bass Drops’?”

Eclipse groaned. “We are so never living that down.”

As the group laughed and celebrated, one thing was clear—

Vinyl had passed the trial. She was now an Alicorn.

And together, with their loved ones by their sides, they were ready for whatever came next.

To Be Continued…

Vinyl is now an Alicorn.
Silver Tart and Chrysalis are engaged.
But is their journey truly over? Or is something even greater waiting beyond the horizon?