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
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Book 1 - Ch 1 - The Choosing - Legends of Days Long Past [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 2 - The Choosing - Burn Bright Like A Flame [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 3 - The Choosing - Forging the Path Forward [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 4 - The Choosing - Stepping Onto the Road [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 5 - The Choosing - In Over her Head [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 6 - The Choosing - Consequences of Choices Made [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 7 - The Choosing - Finding A Different Way to Win [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 8 - The Choosing - Standing Her Ground [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 9 - The Choosing - Honey or Dagger [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 10 - The Choosing - Braving the Gauntlet [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 11 - The Choosing - Those Who Are Worthy [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Interlude - Through Raven's Eyes [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 12 - The Ascension - Into the House of the Goddess [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 13 - The Ascension - The Day Before Dawn [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 14 - The Ascension - The Road of Ascendant Flame [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 15 - The Ascension - Fate In The Hands Of A Goddess [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 16 - The Ascension - In The Boughs Of The Golden Tree [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Interlude 2 - With a Sharp Steel Blade [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Interlude 3 - The Shadows Have Eyes [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Book 2 - Ch1 - The Trials - Stoking the Fire [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch2 - The Trials - Forging the Metal [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 3 - The Trials - Tempering Makes the Alloy Strong [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 4 - The Trials - Shape the Edge With Skill and Purpose [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 5 - The Trials - See the Sword You've Helped to Mould [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 6 - The Trials - Wield the Blade for Queen and Country [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 7 - The Trials - Inspiration Comes in Many Forms [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 8 - The Trials - Make a Pathway Towards the Future [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 9 - The Trials - Stand United, Lest We Fall [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 10 - The Trials - Silence Comes Before the Storm [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 11 - The Trials - Fun and Games Among the Flowers [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 12 - The Trials - Lies and Truths Can Both Bear Thorns [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 13 - The Trials - Clash of Swords, Cloaks and Daggers [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Interlude 4 - The Trials - Raven's Resolve [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 14 - The Trials - Face to Face With Fears and Despair [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Interlude 5 - The Trials - The Price of Salvation [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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Ch 15 - The Trials - Escape the Road of Sorrow [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
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