Phoenix's eyes shot open as he gasped in as much air as he could. He coughed and spluttered for a few moments until he managed to regulate his breathing. He finally looked around to see a wide open, misty space. It felt almost... ethereal. He didn't have to wait long before he saw somepony approaching him through the mist. She was a tall alicorn with a crystal white coat and a bright red mane and tail. Her cutie mark was a large quill in an inkpot.
"Fear not, child. You're safe now." The alicorn said sweetly.
"Who are you?" Phoenix asked. The alicorn giggled.
"Why, I'm known by many names, but you know me as Faust." Faust said.
"..." Phoenix simply stared in disbelief as Faust gently draped a wing over him.
"Come, Phoenix. Welcome... to Elysium." Faust said as she lead Phoenix into the mist.
"But..." Phoenix tried to speak, but his words fell on deaf ears.
"Up-bup-bup. Let's get you settled in. Heaven can be a difficult place to adjust to." Faust replied.