The Little Bat Pony of Everfree Forest

Long before the return of Princess Luna, before the founding of the Lunar Guard, and before Golden Phoenix became a legendary general, there was a little wooden house hidden deep within Everfree Forest.

The house stood beside a peaceful stream, surrounded by beautiful flowers and ancient trees.

Inside lived a happy little family.

A gentle bat pony mother.

A warmhearted Kirin father.

And their precious daughter.

Golden Phoenix.

"Golden? Sweetheart?"

A soft voice called from the garden.

A little red bat pony poked her head out from behind a tree.

She had a messy golden mane, bright golden eyes, and two tiny bat wings.

"Mommy!"

Her mother smiled.

"There you are, my little nightbird."

Golden giggled and ran toward her.

"Mommy! Look what I found!"

She held up a little blue flower.

Her mother smiled warmly.

"Oh, Golden. It's beautiful."

Golden beamed.

"Just like you, Mommy!"

Her mother's eyes softened.

"Oh, my sweet little girl."

She pulled Golden into a gentle hug.

"I love you so much."

Golden wrapped her little forelegs around her mother.

"I love you too, Mommy!"

From the doorway came a familiar voice.

"And what about your poor father?"

Golden turned immediately.

"DADDY!"

Ember Heart stood in the doorway.

He was a dark reddish Kirin with a beautiful fiery mane and a golden horn.

Golden ran toward him.

"DADDY! DADDY!"

Ember Heart laughed and caught her in his forelegs.

"There's my little phoenix!"

He lifted her into the air.

Golden squealed with delight.

"Higher, Daddy!"

"Are you sure?"

"YES!"

Ember Heart laughed and lifted her a little higher.

Her tiny bat wings fluttered excitedly.

"LOOK, MOMMY! I'M FLYING!"

Her mother laughed from the garden.

"You're getting some help from Daddy, sweetheart!"

Golden giggled.

"Still flying!"

Ember Heart kissed her forehead.

"Of course you are, my little phoenix."