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// (9) Goodbye 
// Story: The Phoenix's Family 
// by Script Singer 
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After a short time, Philomena returned to her mother and her sister.

"I'm sorry, but I think I need to stay with Celestia. She needs me right now more than ever."  She said when she arrived.
"We will miss you." Philomena's mother said, tears welling up in her eyes.

"If you find dad, tell him I said thanks."

After one final hug, Philomena flew back to the castle.

"Are you ready, Celestia?" Philomena said as she flew to Celestia.

The alicorn sighed.

"Ready as I'll ever be..." she muttered.

They both flew out of the castle and into the forest on their way to Canterlot.