Eclipsed Truth

Title: Eclipsed Truth
Chapter 80: The Passage of Time

Helping Vinyl Adjust to Her New Alicorn Body

Becoming an alicorn was one thing. Learning how to control it? That was an entirely different challenge.

Over the following months, Eclipse helped Vinyl adjust to her new body and powers.

Her first attempts at flying were… let’s just say, interesting.

“Alright, Vinyl, just flap your wings a little to get the hang of it,” Eclipse instructed as they stood on a floating cloud.

Vinyl grinned. “Easy.”

She flapped once—and immediately shot into the sky like a firework.

“AAAAAHHHH—”

Eclipse facehoofed before teleporting after her.

Moments later, Eclipse found Vinyl dangling upside down, caught in a tree.

“Sup, babe,” Vinyl said, her mane full of leaves.

Eclipse sighed. “We’re so gonna need practice.”

But Vinyl learned quickly. In time, she mastered her wings, her magic, and even her new strength.

Revealing Vinyl’s Ascension to Octavia

When Octavia found out her best friend was now an alicorn, her reaction was… very Octavia-like.

Eclipse and Vinyl found her practicing her cello in the Canterlot Royal Concert Hall.

Vinyl swooped in dramatically, landing next to her. “Hey, Tavi! Guess who has wings now?”

Octavia barely spared her a glance. “Vinyl, I am practicing. Whatever nonsense you are—”

Then she looked up.

And froze.

She blinked once. Then twice. Then thrice.

“…Vinyl,” she said slowly. “Why, in the name of all things classical, do you have wings?”

Vinyl grinned. “Because I’m awesome.”

Eclipse smirked. “She passed the Alicorn Ascension Trial.”

Octavia put her cello down, walked over, and gently poked Vinyl’s wing.

“…This is real,” she muttered.

Vinyl nodded.

Octavia took a deep breath.

Then she simply said, “I need a drink.”

The Years Go By—The Loss of Friends

As the decades passed, Eclipse, Vinyl, and Twilight watched as time took its course.

One by one, Twilight’s friends—Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash—grew old and passed away.

Their funerals were somber yet beautiful, attended by all of Equestria.

At Rainbow Dash’s service, Spitfire and the remaining Wonderbolts flew a final tribute.

At Fluttershy’s, the animals of Equestria gathered, mourning their beloved caretaker.

At Pinkie Pie’s, laughter still echoed—her final wish had been for a party, not a funeral.

Twilight was devastated, and so was Discord.

Eclipse stood with them at every funeral, comforting them in their grief.

“They lived full, happy lives,” Eclipse told Twilight as they watched the sunset after Pinkie’s passing. “And I know they’d be proud of you.”

Twilight sniffled, nodding. “I know… but it still hurts.”

Discord, usually mischievous, was uncharacteristically quiet at Fluttershy’s grave.

Eclipse placed a hoof on his shoulder. “She wouldn’t want you to be sad forever, Discord.”

He smiled weakly. “I know. But… she was my first true friend.”

Eclipse pulled him into a hug. “You still have us. And we’re never letting you go.”

That was how Eclipse and Discord became lifelong friends.

Alicorns, Tea Parties, and Picnics

Despite the loss, life moved forward.

Eclipse, Vinyl, Twilight, and Discord held regular gatherings, alternating between:

1. Tea Parties (Twilight’s idea)
2. DJ Raves (Vinyl’s idea)
3. Picnics (Eclipse’s compromise)

Discord never missed a single one.

“Honestly,” he said one afternoon as he floated upside down, sipping tea, “who knew I’d actually enjoy spending time with royalty?”

Eclipse smirked. “We are pretty fun.”

Vinyl snorted. “Yeah, yeah, ‘fun.’ Wait until the next DJ battle, Dissy.”

Discord grinned. “Challenge accepted.”

Twilight rolled her eyes. “You two are impossible.”

Eclipse Becomes Ruler of Equestria

When Celestia and Luna finally retired, they entrusted the throne to Eclipse.

She trained under them for years, mastering not only magic and politics but also the wisdom of leadership.

She even created a magical device that could move both the sun and moon, allowing her to focus on ruling rather than celestial duties.

Equestria flourished under her reign.

Her rule was one of strength, kindness, and fairness—some even said she ruled better than Celestia and Luna.

She ruled alongside Twilight, with Vinyl always at her side, ensuring that Equestria’s future remained bright.

The Legacy of Eclipse

As centuries passed, Eclipse’s name became legend.

Songs were sung of the Queen of Ice and Stars, the Alicorn who never forgot her past.

She, Vinyl, Twilight, and Discord watched generations rise and fall, but they never stopped cherishing each day.

One night, as Eclipse stood on the balcony of Canterlot Castle, Vinyl landed beside her.

“You thinking about the past again?” Vinyl asked.

Eclipse smiled. “Always. But also the future.”

Vinyl nudged her. “Well, whatever’s ahead, we’ll face it together.”

Eclipse leaned against her wife, watching the stars.

“Yes. Always.”

To Be Continued…?

The End of One Story, The Beginning of Another…

Eclipse had found her place.
Vinyl had ascended.
Equestria was in good hooves.

But what new adventures awaited beyond the stars?

Only time would tell.