As Philomena flew back to the castle she made a decision. She wanted to know what had happened to her family.
Philomena landed on the window sill. Celestia saw her come in.
"Well, you were gone for a long time, I almost sent out Luna." she sighed.
"I had a lot on my mind, I guess..." Philomena chirped.
"Come on down for dinner. I'm starving and so is Luna."
Philomena flew downstairs.
After dinner, Philomena told Celestia about what she found out.
"I'm sorry I was gone so long, but I had to know." she chirped. "I think I might know where my family is. I have to find them."
"I understand you want to find your family, but I don't want you to get hurt."
"I can take care of myself, Celestia!"
"I want you to stay."
"I need to find them! I need to know!"
"That's enough!" Celestia yelled.
Philomena stood in silence. This was unlike Celestia. She had never yelled at her before.
"If your family is still here, I'm sure they would want you to be safe."
"But-"
"Enough! You are staying here!"
Philomena stared at Celestia before flying out of the room, frustrated.
Celestia sighed as a tear struck down her face.
...Five hours later...
Philomena flew to the window in Celestia's room when she and Luna were asleep.
"I promise, I'll be back, Celestia," she whispered.
With one last look she flew out into the night.