Authors note: Wow, thank you all to everyone who made it this far in the story. Thank you all for making this a wonderful experience, and while I focus on a very important project to me, I will leave you with this Afterword. This follows the events after Adomia Archives (duh) taking place from Twilight's POV. Now Mares and Gentlecolts, the final chapter of the Adomia Archives. Enjoy!

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"Twilight!" I heard Cheerilee call my name.

I didn't move my eyes, or even care to pay attention to the mare that has been assisting me the past few days. All I could do is look at the ground, and see my Adomia dead, his body now translucent, his eye slits no longer glowing, his fire has ran out… for good. I could feel my tears dripping off my face and hitting his corpse, just wishing he wasn't dead, that all of this was just a crazy dream.

"Twilight… I'm sorry."

I finally looked up, and saw Cheerliee standing next to me, "I just can't believe it… Why did fate have to be so cruel to him?" I asked her.

"He was born to do this Twilight; it was his destiny, fate. He couldn't have avoided it, I know you are going through much right now, but you need to be strong. You have an entire nation to rule Twilight, now please I need some assistance."

I watched as Cheerilee pulled out a blade of light and stabbed his chest. "What are you doing!?" I screamed, and tried to telepathically pull the paladin away with no success.

"Destruction's shard is still inside him, I want to make sure that he can't take this body for use." She explained.

Destruction… just that name makes me angry, it was his fault that Adomia's life was the way it was, it was him that took his flesh away and made him what he is. I turned and teleported off, I didn't want to see his body being mangled by Cheerilee's hooves.
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When I got back to town, everypony greeted me with cheers and whoops of joy, many of the soldiers, whether injured or not, saluted me. I did my best to ignore them, but as I was trotting back to my home Applejack stopped me, "Twi… where is he?"

I didn't even look back at her, "he's dead on a grassy field being mangled by a certain teacher I know." I replied bluntly.

I could feel her shock from behind me, "He's… dead?"

"OF COURSE HE IS!" I whipped around shouting, "WHAT ELSE COULD COME FROM A MONSTER LIKE HIM! HE WAS BOUND TO DIE TODAY!"

Applejack took a couple steps back, "I'm… sorry for askin'."

Her efforts to comfort me weren't doing any good; in fact it only made me angrier, "FOR WHAT!! HIS DEATH?! IS THAT IT! THAT… THAT COWARD! LEAVING ME TO RUN EQUESTRIA!" My voice died out, and I just broke down, "I can't believe you… you said you die hard… but now… now you leave me?"

I felt Applejack draw me into a hug, and I cried into her shoulder, "It's alright sugarcube; we'll help you get through this."

"Why did he have to go?" I asked between my sobs, "Why couldn't he let me help him…?"

"Because that's not his nature." A voice other than Applejack's spoke.

"Turncoat…"

"Yes," The Honor Guard came over and kneeled in front of me, "I am at your service Princess Twilight, and if I may say something, Adomia is a lone pony, he knew what was at stake, and he made the bravest sacrifice he could've made. But he promised me with this," He pulled out a small leather book, and I realized it was the book I gave him! "He wanted you to have it, as well as these." Once again he pulled out a Hidden Blade, and a cloak, two of Adomia's most sacred items, now in my possession.

"Thank you Turncoat." I squeaked out as I took the pieces out of his hooves. "I… I appreciate it."

"Also, don't worry; I and Cheerliee will help you get through this, for we are sworn to you." He said.

I couldn't say anything, I've gotten use to ponies knowing me as princess, but now they're starting to swear to me… That's something you don't hear every day.

I felt Applejack lay a hoof on my shoulder, "Try and get some rest, we'll get you when we are about to bury him."

As if on cue I felt the energy drained out of me, she was right, I needed rest… badly.
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*Roughly 12 hours later*

The early dawn sun was rising over the horizon, and I could feel this was the last time it would do so on its own. Since the blast messed around with day and night, it would take magical assistance to get it working again, that didn't matter to me anymore; all that mattered was Adomia's burial.

I, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Turncoat, Cheerilee, and I could even feel Fluttershy's spirit watching as we lowered Adomia's translucent body into the ground next to his parents. Tears were shed, and we watched as Turncoat and Cheerilee covered up one of the strangest ponies I have ever met, but not in a bad way.

"I was going to throw him a party celebrating his victory… but now…" Pinkie Pie said with a sad sigh, her mane was straight which rarely happened.

"Wait a minute!" I exclaimed, and a memory rushed back to me, "Wait for me Twilight… It may take… time… but I will come back… I swear it."

If it was one thing for sure, I knew Adomia never lied to me, and the memory reignited my hope. He is coming back… That's for sure. "I know this sounds strange, but Adomia's final words were to wait for him, he'll be back, I know it…" I told my friends, who just gave me odd looks and glances. But I knew they got what I said.

With the final mound of dirt covering the deceased assassin, I turned towards the broken Canterlot, hoping that the room Celestia was talking about is still holding up.
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I teleported quite a way, and eventually ended up at the ruined castle, so many good memories rushed back. It was hard to fight back tears, this was my home once… now it's ruined.

I started to channel a basic detection spell and noticed that one of the remaining walls was just an illusion; I trotted over to it and checked it with my hoof. It clearly went in, and I entered, not really sure what to expect on the other side.

What I saw was a room filled with dark drapes and black pillows, I sniffed the air, was that incense I smelled? The scent caused me to instantly relax and become drowsy, I don't think a nap is going to hurt me… I thought, my mind fogged by the comfortable floor and relaxing incense.

I placed myself onto a pillow and let my head rest on my forelegs, consciousness slipped away, and I could feel… something else tug away at my body.

"Wake up my student" A voice whispered in my ear.

My eyes shot immediately open, only one pony had that soft tone.

"Celestia!" I shouted with joy, and there she was, looking exactly as she always did. Perfect shining white coat, mane swirling with different colors, a smile was on her face but I could see sadness in her eyes.

"Never thought to see me so soon, did you Twilight?" Celestia asked with a laugh.

I couldn't say anything, my throat was being constricted by the rush of emotions, tears welled at my eyes and flooded down onto the checkerboard floors, she pulled me into a hug and I could feel tears slithering down my back.

"I've missed you Twilight… It hasn't been long, but you were the hardest thing to let go when I died."

I still couldn't say anything, my tongue betrayed me, my mind was filled with sadness, but a spark of happiness was mixed in there as well, I only held her tighter never wanting the moment to end.

"So, you are the next ruler of Equestria." A voice behind me stated.

I finally broke from Celestia's warm grasp to see the source, there stood a tall sage green alicorn, her spring green mane filled with blooming flowers, her emerald eyes looked into mine, and we had a sudden connection for that brief moment.

Finally my voice worked, "Y-yes… I am" I squeaked.

"Do you know where you are little one?"

I wasn't prepared for what I saw, I appeared to be in a courtroom of some sort, the floors were a pattern of black and white tiles, and the columns supporting the room were also of this same pattern, black and white. I looked up into the sky to be amazed by the swirls of lights, different colors, and I finally answered her question. "I don't."

"You are in The Void" This time it was Luna's voice that registered in my mind, and she trotted slowly out of the shadows, her eyes stained with tears.

"The Void?" I asked the three.

"It is where all souls go to be judged, and then sent to other planes of existence. Think of it as a bridge, Adomia was recently judged here." Luna explained.

The sound of his name brought tears to my eyes, Luna's too, "What happened to him?"

"He was going to be given Celestial Paradise." The mossy alicorn said, "But, he chose to return to earth, so I gave him a new body, and sent him back down."

"Then... he'll be back?"

"Yes."

So he wasn't lying after all… I thought while happiness warmed my cold heart.

"But the fate of your friend is not what we brought you here for." Celestia interrupted.

"Then… what?" I asked, looking at the three of them for guidance.

"It is time I give you my blessing Twilight." Celestia put it bluntly.

"You mean… make me a… Alicorn?"

She nodded her head and before I knew it the three had circled around me, and they began to feed magic into me.

Strange would be an understatement, I could feel all of their power seeping into me, all of their power, their experience, even bits of their memories seeped into mine. Then the physical changes happened… I felt the bones in my legs grow longer and thicker, they broke, reformed, then broke again in mere seconds, pain spiked throughout my body as it tried to adjust to the drastic changes. Some bones in my back stretched and pierced out of my skin, I could feel the blood trickling down my new legs as raw flesh grew on the bones that had broken free. Soon, the pink flesh grew to match my coat and feathers appeared on the ends, they were a sweet relief compared to the agony before. Then the true pain came with my muzzle and neck, as they reshaped, each inch causing a bout of pain and almost causing me to black out. My horn grew longer and became much pointier and my mane and tail had adjusted itself, now spreading down to my new shoulders and my tail reaching and gathering on the floor below.

The power stopped flowing into me and my body collapsed on the floor, breathing ragged and mind foggy.

"How do you feel Twilight?"

I couldn't bring myself to answer Celestia's question, once again my tongue betrayed me, but this time from the pain I just went through.

"Celestia, she just went through a full body transformation, she'll only want to rest."

"I…" that was all I could choke out before my voice gave out, and I could feel Luna standing in front of me.

"You cannot stay here anymore Twilight, if you need our guidance then sleep in the room you came in, Celestia, Terra, and I will be there. Don't forget about Cheerilee and Turncoat, they shall help you along the way."

Before I could attempt to communicate my vision gave out and I was left in eternal darkness.
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Two years later…

"She's ready to be visited" Nurse Redheart said as she popped her head out of the delivery room.

I slowly trotted into the room to see Rarity holding a bundle of blankets, tears were in her eyes, Turncoat's eyes were filled as well as they gazed at their new foal.

"Colt or filly?" I asked the couple.

"Colt, unicorn, Twilight he's beautiful." Rarity squeaked.

I gazed at the newborn foal, his eyes closed in peace. He had a Night-Sky colored coat, and specs of white were on top of his head that looked like the start of a mane, a tiny stump which looked like the start of a unicorn horn.

"Have you thought of a name for him?" I asked.

As if on cue, the room grew dark, and the only thing that lit up the room was the dark silhouette of the moon.

I finally spoke, "A total lunar eclipse…"

Just then the unicorn opened his eyes to see the strange phenomenon, I was shocked, new born foals weren't supposed to have their eyes this soon.

"Lunar Eclipse…" Turncoat spoke almost inaudibly.

"Lunar Eclipse… Cadaver, that's a great name!" Rarity exclaimed.

I looked at the newborn foal that had his red, ruby eyes completely locked, and they even appeared to glow in the darkness, -------------
It's been two years, and Adomia's story has been in my possession I finally cracked it open to see what it said. I read it until the early morning hours, and watched as the sun raised itself. I smiled as I remember when I came up with that spell, the sun and moon raised themselves now, although ponies still thought I did it. Canterlot was rebuilt by the former members of the cult, and they did an amazing job, restoring the city to its former glory.

On the final page, a letter was written, and I read it hesitantly.

Dear Twilight,
You were right; you were my one source of happiness that I could rely on. You made my life really worth living to the fullest, and I cannot thank you enough for that. Because I know you will find this note I wanted to leave you with some final words. My love for you actually started when I was a young colt and found you studying vigilantly, I had a friend before at the time, but really all I had was Luna to talk to. When I learned of you a bit more, I could feel something right there, and Luna had to tell me what it was, love. I couldn't fall asleep for so many nights because your face was burned in my mind, even then, you filled me with happiness. I watched as you and I grew together, while you never saw me, I saw you (call me a stalker, I know). Through many conversations I heard, you and I weren't that different, we were both bookworms, and we were both apprentices of one side of Royalty. I was an apprentice to the princess of the night, and you were an apprentice to the princess of the day. In ways we were the same, but in others we were opposite, just like Life and Death. But we balanced each other and made each other stronger. However, our time is over, and I know that if I kept pursuing, I would end up hurting you more, for we always hurt what we love the most. It's unavoidable, and we just have to live with it. So, goodbye Twilight Sparkle, and thank you… for everything.

The one pony who will always love you,

Adomia Fetter, The stalker of the night.

Tears began to stain the old page, and I closed it not wanting to damage it anymore. I watched the sun, my sun, rise over the horizon, and in the far side of my eye on a separate cliffside stood two pegasi, one made of fire, the other made of flesh and bone, one charcoal wing, and adorned in a musty old cloak.

"Adomia!?" I shouted as I rushed out to my balcony.

But in that split second, they were gone, and I laughed at my own wishful thinking.

But I knew he would make his return, it may not be today, maybe not in a hundred years. But I'm nearly immortal; I have all the time in the world.

Adomia Fetter is alive, I know it.

To be continued… In Lunar Eclipse.