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// Prologue:Crystals of Eternity 
// Story: Aeternitas Book II: Starry Eclipse 
// by Shadowlight Wanderer 
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In the ancient times, before time and space, at the dawn of all existence, a mighty powers known as Forces of Eternity were born. When the first universe came to be, the energy after its creation was surrounding it. It was a chaotic mess of all kinds of energy and it was so powerful that it could be source of power for millions of years without stopping.

When the atoms were forming and laws of physics started to function, the universe began to multiply. Over time, walls of the universes became thinner and thinner. Finally, the wild energy of creation break through the universes and begin to circling around. And when the young realities were forming, the energy vibrations varied and differed, supporting the creative processes. The one with highest frequency became two pairs of opposite forces. They were known as Chaos, Harmony, Darkness and Light. In the beginning, atoms were pushed by Chaos randomly until the power of Harmony established their shapes and movements. The universes were also illuminated by the radiant Light, that was stopped by Darkness at edges of creation.

Then the energy of the lower frequency became forces of Time, Space, Sound and Silence. Universes started to evolve and move forward, pushed by the power of Time. Space hardened the walls of realities and separated matter from energy. Sound indicated ripped apart and Silence bended in one.

At last, the energy of the lowest frequency became the material elements: Fire, Water, Earth and Air. They were the prime foundation of the worlds.

United forces created stars, planets and finally, after billions of years, the first forms of life evolved.

But the life was too weak and couldn't survive in the unfriendly world.

In order to protect their creation, the Forces of Eternity infused some of the races with their power, making them stronger and able to survive.

In each race, there was one that can hosted the essence of the Eternal Force. This individual can understand and wheel the full power of the Force. When the bearer died, he was immediately succeeded by another one and the essence was transferred. But back in the old days, the Eternal Forces were also extending the lifespan of their bearers, helping them inspire and guide their races into peace.

The Force of Time chose the Time Lords. The bearer of the element could not only travel in time, but could also manipulate it as he wished (Stopping, reversing, fast forwarding etc.). Time represented virtue of Perfection

The Force of Sound chose the race of shapeshifting Changelings, a creature created for love and later forsaken it. Host of the power of Sound possesed the ability of spreading any information, emotion, sound or image incredibly fast. It could also manipulate the subconciuousness of the others. Time represented virtue of Love

The Force of Harmony chose the race of the Unicorns. Power of Harmony made her user able to restored balance in hearts of others and in the enivorment. It represented the Virtue of Inspiration.

The Force of Air chose the race of Pegasi. The one possesing the power of Air could manipulate the wind and the weather and could fly without a help of the external force. Air represented the virtue of Bravery

The Force of Water chose Seaponies, the Lords of the Underwater. Keeper of Water can manipulate her, change her state, breath under her or use it for healing purpouses. Water represented the element of Joy.

The Force of Light chose the Light Gurdians, race existing on the very edges of creation. Host of the Light can manipulate it, use it as a weapon, use it as a mode of travel or heal by it. Light represented the virtue of Stability.

The Force of Space chose Genies, a ghosts of smoke and fire from the far reaches of south . One chosen by Space could manipulate matter from the distance, thus having telekinetic abilities. He can also teleport anywhere he want. Space represented the virtue of Vitality.

The Force of Silence chose Arimaspi, the one-eyed wisemans. Individual touched with this power can use it to forsee future events in trance or meditation. It could also had an empathy link with living creatures. Silence represented the virtue of Contemplation.

The Force of Chaos chose the Draconequui, ancient race born to the power of entropy. One who wheeled the power of Chaos could create an ilussion and bend reality over the ususal traits. Chaos represented the virtue of Passion.

The Force of Earth chose race of the Earth ponies. User of this power could bend the earth, reshape her and search for the sources within her. Earth represented the virtue of Justice.

The Force of Fire chose the Dragon race. Keeper of the fire was fireproof and could manipulate the heat and flames and bend them to his will. Fire represented the virtue of Strength.

And finally, the Force of Darkness chose the Umbrums, the ponies of Shadow. Host of the Force could fight using the shadow to fight, teleport and wheel the power of the night to hide from everypony's eyes. The darkness represented the virtu of Misticism.

With this powers and abillities, the guardians of the Eternal Forces manteined the balance in their world for centuries.

But each and every thing in the world has its reflection.

Everything was perfect when the bearers kept to the virtues of their Forces. But came a time when a greed, lust and hatred corupted some bearers and they started to use their forces against the other races.

The war started. And there was more lost lives and more screams than anyone would ever be able to count.

Finally, the Forces decided to put the end to the war. They took away the power they gifted so long ago. Without magic, war slowly calmed and with some efforts and peace treaties, the ceasefire was granted.

But it wasn't enough. The war destroyed the balance forever and now the Forces of Eternity was in strict oppositions to each other and the races under their guidance wasn't so full of trust as before.

The Forces sealed part of their energy. Although it was blocked, it still remained in the bearers and their successors.

The ponykind, as a race that helped in achieving ceasefire, was given permission to be a host of any Eternal Force in existence.

Then all of the free energy of the Forces was gathered in one place. The Forces transferred all their might in twelve crystals and from then on, they were known as the Crystals of Eternity.

The Crystals got lost throughout the universe, to assure that the war will never happen again.

The bearers however still live on. Legend says that if any of them finds his crystal, he will be able to unleash the power of Eternity once again and right all wrongs from the past.

One day, the bearers of Eternity will rise and change the world for better or worse

One day...