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// The Annoying Pheonix 
// Story: Ponytale 
// by Dragonfire2lm 
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The winged pony was introduced as Derpy. Frisk watched as the pegasus pulled out a letter from her mailbag. After giving Tia her mail, Derpy apologised for the brief misunderstanding and flew off.

Tia tucked the letter into her robe and led Frisk further down the path. As they walked Tia explained that they were headed to a marketplace just outside the small settlement called Ponyville. From there Tia would introduce Frisk to the general populace as well as treating the young human to their promised cake.

Eventually another pony crossed their path and despite Tia's calm demeanor, the yellow maned, pink furred mare galloped off screaming at the sight of Frisk. Tia sighed and asked them to stay put and gave the child a cell phone and trotted off to attempt to minimize panic.

Frisk sat down and fiddled with the new device while they waited. They were engrossed in a game of snake when the phone rang loudly. The startled human answered, a grin stretched across their face as Tia cheerfully explained that she was gathering supplies to have a picnic. The change of plans was brought on with the promise of a surprise when they reach Ponyville.

After Tia ended the conversation, Frisk fidgeted in excitement, they had never been on a picnic before. After a moment they settled back down and went back to their game.

Five minutes later Tia called back to inform them she would be away longer than she expected. A screech interupted the call and Frisk heard their new mentor cry out in surprise. Tia hastily explained that a large bird had taken off with the picnic basket, Tia reassured Frisk she would call back soon and hung up.

Frisk wondered whether or not they should go and help Tia and reasoned that the mare would be fine.

Tia called back five minutes and Frisk was confused at what they heard. The flapping of wings and a cawing laugh came through the speaker and Frisk could just hear Tia calling out to the phone stealer- Philomena appeared to be the birds name. The laughter continued and Frisk hung up.

Tia needed help.