A Phoenix is a beautiful, majestic bird with a body composed of red-orange feathers and flames. They're a proud and mysterious race with incredible abilities and almost pony-like intelligence.
Phoenixes... is that the right word?
What do you mean?
Is 'Phoenixes' the plural of Phoenix?
I think so.
Ah, whatever, Phoenixeses are particularly rare, when they want to be.
You can find a Phoenix in practically any forest, but still, they're quite a dazzling sight.
What's even more impressive is their ability to regenerate. A Phoenix, when it feels ill or weak, will often shed all of its feathers and burst into flames, leaving nothing but a pile of ash behind.
As horrific as that may sound, it's rather magical, especially when the ash begins to move and take its new shape.
They quite literally rise from the ashes.
Surprisingly enough, most exip... exun... eggsect...
Exypnoplasmologists?
Yeah, most of... those guys know very little about Phoenixeseses. They don't like being studied; even if it's by someone they trust.
Strange trait to have, but nonetheless intriguing.
Despite this, some ponies have been known to keep Phoenixeseseses as pets. Of course, they're incredibly difficult to come by and will only obey ponies that they truly trust.
They say that some ponies have similar personalities to a Phoenix: proud, surprisingly wise and very omniscient.
Which is why the Poenixeseseseses
As a sidenote: Phoenix eggs have become especially valuable among some civilisations.
But I wouldn't go trying to steal one if I were you. Those flames aren't just for looks!
Funny story actually, we passed by a Phoenix nest one time, I believe we were somewhere near Hayseed Swamps, and Strongbolt flew up...
*Giggles*
Would you like me to continue?
*Snicker*
No, no I got this. So Strongbolt flies up to the nest and looks inside...
*Laughs*
Are you sure you're alright?
*Continuous laughter*
Yeah, sorry, it's just... it was the look on your face.
*Sigh*
*Wipes away tear*
I'm okay... whew... I'm fine. So the Phoenix jumps out from the leaves and Strongbolt... ha...
Long story short: Phoenix jumps out and burns my tail.
*Bursts out into laughter*
And the look on his face!
Oh for the love of...
It was like a mixture of frightened, confused and pain!
Yes, I bet it was hilarious for you to watch you husband in severe pain.
*Giggles*
It was at the time... and it still is now!
You're a horrible pony.
But, you love me.
And?
*Slightly-Content-But-At-The-Same-Time-Kinda-Aggravated-Sigh*
And I love you.