The Journey of the Forever Eclipse
Once upon a time, in a reality not much different than ours, a unique cosmic phenomenon bore witness to an extraordinary journey.
The planet was called Zeonica. A small, life-sustaining gem, settled comfortably in the suburban edges of the Virgo supercluster. But, ostensibly normal as it may be, Zeonica had an intriguingly peculiar characteristic. It had three moons.
These moons; the sparking and dignified Sisolar, the eerie and mystifying Zethoran, and the gentle and wise Castran. They had a singular vitality that watched over Zeonica in veiled secrecy.
One day, Zeonica was hit by a colossal meteor causing torrential devastations. All the life forms lay in fear and anticipation, unsure of their survival. The moons lamented as they saw their beloved planet in trauma. They decided to come together and fuse into one, forming an eclipse that lasted forever - The Forever Eclipse.
The Forever Eclipse imbued its power into save Zeonica from further damage. Piece by piece, it restored the landscape, reshaped the mountains, and brought back the birds who flew away in fright.
While reviving Zeonica, the Forever Eclipse had to embody countless lifetimes – being a teacher, a friend, a child, or even a lover to understand and mend the collective consciousness of the planet. The journey introduced the Eclipse to various elements of emotions, ranging from empathy to sorrow, joy to despair, love to loss, light to darkness, and everything in between.
It watched over generations of life laughing and weeping, loving and hating, creating and destroying. The Eclipse became a silent guardian, an invisible mentor, and an endless chronicle of the events of Zeonica.
Meanwhile, a tribe called the Milikonos emerged from the chaos. They were spiritual and close to nature. Recognizing the change, they understood the Forever Eclipse's efforts. As a token of appreciation, they started an annual ritual involving songs, dances, and tales, describing the creation and doings of the Forever Eclipse.
In these stories, the Forever Eclipse was an all-knowing moon god. They believed that when the moon filled the night sky passing over the three moons, it was the Eclipse itself teaching them patience, wisdom, and unity – intertwining the fabric of their society with its silent teachings.
The Milikonos’s stories spread amongst other tribes and nations, transforming the Forever Eclipse into an element of folklore and culture. Art, literature, and religion – the essence of the Forever Eclipse rippled into everything.
Now, the Forever Eclipse continued its eternal vigilance over the world. Yet, in its heart, a strange sensation grew day by day – a longing. It longed for a companion who could understand its solitude, resonate with its journey, and appreciate its purpose.
One day, while looking at Zeonica, the Eclipse noticed a solitary mountain peak cutting through the cloud cover – The Silent Seraphim. It was beautiful, with its snow-capped peak gleaming in the silver moonlight. But more than that, it was alone, stoic amidst the wordly chaos, reaching out for the moonlight. The Forever Eclipse saw a reflection of itself.
Drawing upon the moons' energy, it descended unto the Silent Seraphim. On that lonely peak, the Forever Eclipse found its companion. Their eternity began.
Though the entire planet rested beneath them in peaceful slumber, they would share stories of exquisite tales, of silent songs, and of a lonely journey. The Eclipse found contentment in Seraphim’s solitude, while Seraphim found solace in Eclipse's songs.
In Zeonica, when the moons' dance begins, they whisper tales of the Forever Eclipse and the Silent Seraphim. An eternal love story between the moon and the mountain, shared through songs, dances, and tales under the shadow of the never-fading eclipse.