Philomena flew into the night. After some thought on where to start she entered the Everfree Forest. She wouldn't stop until she finally found her family. She had spent a few hours flying. Her wings grew tired. She was resting on a tree branch when she heard some chirping in the distance. Her hopes raising, she followed the sound.
She saw a small flock of phoenixes. She felt like she knew them.
She noticed that they were speaking with one another. It took a few minute but she finally got enough confidence to speak to them.
"Um, hello?" she chirped.
The phoenixes turned to face her. One gasped.
"Could it be...?" it whispered.
She walked up to Philomena, who stared back in confusion.
"Sister?"
Philomena stood there in shock.
"Is it you...?" the phoenix asked.
"What happened to your missing sister?" Philomena asked, her heart racing.
"We lost her when she fell out of the nest."
"It's you! I've been searching for you all day!" Philomena chirped. "Where's mom and dad?"
Philomena's sister hung her head.
"We don't know what happened to dad. He disappeared after what had happened. He saved us, but left once we were safe."
Philomena stood silently, processing the new knowledge.
They heard a squawk in the distance.
"Mother!" Philomena cried.
The new phoenix's face immediately brightened as she came closer to the duo.
She walked up to her and embraced her.
"What happened to you?" she asked.
"Princess Celestia found me and took me in."
Philomena was truly happy to find her family, but she remembered that her sister had said about her father.
"Where's dad?" Philomena asked.
"Tell me what happened the day you lost me."