The tales of Phoenix, Ditzy and Tztok

by ditzywhooves

Rating: teen
Tags: Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Original Character
Length: 3986

Short stories depicting the lives of 3 ponies, how they all met.

The tales of 3 ponies, Phoenix, Ditzy Whooves and Tztok Dash, and their separate lives before they met.

Published 2013-08-23 23:10:02 UTC
Last updated 2013-08-29 19:45:12 UTC

Phoenix Bass: Part 1

Phoenix Bass

It was a bright sunny day in Canterlot. Phoenix was out for a walk with his big sister Octavia, visiting the concert hall that they would both be performing at later that day.

“Wow Tavi, I know you said it was big, but this big, actually feeling nervous now” said Phoenix.

“It’s ok Phoenix, once we’re up on that stage you won’t even notice the audience.” laughed Octavia

“I know, I know. Just it’s my first time performing, I don’t want to let you down sis”

“You won’t, you’ve got so good recently, and you’ll do a brilliant job. You wouldn’t be my guest of honour if I didn’t think you’d do it!”

They took their time walking back, popping into some shops, till they eventually they reached home. They decided to have a quick practice, and tune their instruments.

“Hey Phoenix, get down here” came a voice from downstairs.

Phoenix trotted downstairs as quickly as he could to see what his dad wanted. As he reached the bottom of the stairs, there was his mum and dad stood there with a small box in their hoofs. Phoenix slowed down as he approached them and his mum passed him the box. He opened it to reveal a black tie.

“It’s for tonight, to wear on stage with Octavia. We seen it, and we thought it would make you look even more handsome.” said his mum.

Phoenix took it out the box and tried it on. His mum let out a tear, and his dad stood there looking proud. He told them thank you, and then ran back upstairs to show Octavia.

“Who’s this smart looking pony, and what have you done with my scruffy brother” laughed Octavia.

Phoenix laughed and checked himself out in his mirror. Liking how he looked, he quickly grabbed his violin ready for one more practice.

After they finished practicing everything they had planned for the night, they got themselves ready and packed up their instruments and went downstairs to their parents to start walking over to the concert hall. As they started walking, their dad suddenly realised he had forgotten his wallet, so he said he’ll catch back up.

They reached the concert hall, and there was no sign of their dad, so Phoenix and Octavia decided to head backstage to set up, leaving their mum outside.

As they took on the stage, they couldn’t see their mum or dad in the front row, and Phoenix felt a little sad that they were going to miss it.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Octavia Melody and Phoenix Bass, performing on the Cello and Violin” announced the presenter.

They grabbed their bows, and started to play. Together, they released a beautiful sound, and just as their first song was coming to a close, they heard a loud scream from outside. Everyone in the audience looked around, trying to see where the scream was coming from, but Octavia and Phoenix knew. They both dropped their bows and instruments and ran off the stage and to the doors to get outside. As they ran outside, there was a crown forming, but they pushed their way thorugh it, and there was their mum with their dad. But something wasn't right..

“Octavia, get Phoenix inside now” screamed their mum as she noticed them stood there

“Come on Phoenix, let’s get inside” Octavia said quickly as she realised what was wrong, and went to grab him, but it was too late.

Phoenix slowly approached his parents, ignoring his mums and sisters shouting. Octavia grabbed him and pulled him away, but he slipped out her grasp, and ran over.

“Dad.. Dad, what’s wrong.” But there was no reply. He didn't seem to be moving, and his breathing seemed slow. Then he noticed the blood.

Coming from his side was a stream of blood and what seemed to be a knife.

“What happened? Who did this?” Stuttered Phoenix.

“Phoenix, come on, lets get you away from here” Octavia said, holding back her tears.

“NO! Just tell me..” Phoenix as tears streaming down his face.

"I don't know, I was stood outside waiting, and he just appeared with the knife in him and then he collapsed" cried him mum.

"Will he be okay?"

"The doctor is on his way, but I don't know"

"Phoenix, Octavia, come here" said their dad. "I love you both.. Don't you ever forget it.. and my love, the same goes to you. I'm so sorry"

"Dad... what do you mean.. You're going to be ok!"

And with that, their dad breathed his last breath.

Phoenix Bass: Part 2

"You sure you don't want to come"

"I'm sure mum. You and Phoenix go, its for the best. I'll move in with Vinyl, she said she's got a room for me there.. I'll come and visit when you're settled in" said Octavia smiling.

"Okay, well, we'll miss you, I'll give you a call when we get there!"

"I'll speak to you later" laughed Octavia. "Oh, and mum.. Try and get Phoenix talking again. It's been a week now and he hasn't said a word"

"I'll try my best"

With that, Phoenix and his mum hugged and said goodbye to Octavia and got on the train to Ponyville.

"You'll like Ponyville Phoenix, more ponies your age there, and more places to hang around. And maybe you'll get your cutie mark here, its where Octavia found hers!"

"..."

"Okay Phoenix, but you'll have to talk eventually" sighed his mum.

They both sat in silence on the train, Phoenix just staring out the window, his mum sat reading a magazine, occasionally reading something out, hoping for a response but having no luck.

As they pulled into Ponyville Station, they both got up and grabbed their bags ready to leave the train. As they were about to get off, a green pony with a green and yellow mane in front of them tripped and fell flat on his face. Phoenix laughed, and the green pony turned around and gave him a dirty look and quickly walked off.

Maybe this place won't be too bad, thought Phoenix.

"We'll be living in our old house" said his mum. "Its just in the town, so not that long a walk"

Phoenix nodded, and they walked to the house. His mum told showed him his room, and then left him alone. Looking around his room, it wasn't a bad size. Not as big as his old bedroom, but big enough. He unpacked his bag, and set up his bed and had a lie down.

"Phoenix, foods ready" called him Mum from downstairs.

He got off his bed and trotted down stairs, and sat at the table. As he finished, he put his plate in the sink and went to walk off. His mum called him back and told him to sit down.

"Phoenix, I know your upset, so am I and so is Octavia, but not talking isn't going to help. You need to speak to someone. I don't mind who, but someone. It's not good to keep keep it to yourself. You can't go around not talking. Just, please, say something"

"Okay..."

"Thank you, I won't make you talk about feelings, or what happened, but as long as you can talk, I'm happy. Oh, and it was nice to hear you laugh earlier"

"Can I go now.."

"Yeah, I'll give you a shout when the dishes are washed"

"Thanks Mum"

Phoenix headed back up to his room. He lay on his bed and just stared at the ceiling. Feeling overwhelmed, he started to cry. He couldn't take it anymore, he did need to speak to someone, but not his mum. Well, I better try to make some friends he sighed.

After he dried the dishes, he tidied himself up, and told his mum he was going for a walk. He decided to go to the local park and see if anything was there of interest. As he got there, he saw the green pony from earlier and decided to try and talk to him, but as he approached, the green pony walked off. Phoenix stood there shocked. Disappointed, he decided to find somewhere quiet, and just sit alone for a while. He sat under a tree, and watched the ponies playing for a while. Bored, he decided to head home. As he approached the house, he noticed a small cafe, and popped in to get a drink. There, behind the counter, was the green pony again.

"Hi, could I get a tea please" said Phoenix.

"Yeah, anything else"

"Umm, no thank you"

"Ok, that's 10 bits please"

"Oh, I haven't got enough.. I'm sorry."

"Ah, it's okay, have it on the house. You're new here aren't you?"

"Yeah, how did you know?"

"I've been here for a year now, I can tell a new face when I see one. The name's Ditzy Whooves"

Phoenix recognised the name from somewhere.

"Hi, my name is Phoenix Bass. Umm, have we met before?"

"I don't believe so, where have you moved from?"

"Canterlot"

"Oh, I've only been there a couple of times, my uncle and his fiancee have friends there, I was there a couple of weeks ago with them as they were going to the one's concert. If you hang around for an hour, my shift will be finished and we can talk more"

"Umm, yeah, that's fine"

"Okay, and anything you want is on the house just for today"

"Thanks!" Phoenix said smiling.

End of Part 2.

Ditzy Whooves: Part 1

"OI! Get down here now!"

"Eurgh, I'm coming mum.." said Ditzy, dragging himself out of bed.

Quickly going to the toilet, he headed down to see what his mum wanted.

"Make me something to eat." Snapped his mum.

"Why can't you do it yourself"

"Umm, why should I, I let you live here, you should do what I say."

Ditzy sighed. Going into the kitchen, he checked the cupboards to see what there was, and as usual. nothing.

"There's nothing to make food with, why haven't you been shopping?"

"Can't expect me to do everything. Not like you do much around the house"

"I do everything.." muttered Ditzy

"WHAT DID YOU SAY YOU UNGRATEFUL LITTLE SHIT" screamed his mum.

Quickly grabbing his money, he walked out and slammed the door shut leaving his mum screaming behind him. He headed down to the local shop as slowly as possible, trying to waste his time. He started grabbing everything he needed and went to the counter to pay. He put what he had picked up on the counter, and went to hand the money to the clerk. Instead, he dropped it all over the floor and scuttled to pick it up and ended up falling on his face.

"Ditzy in name, and ditzy in nature" laughed the clerk.

"Sorry sir, I'll clean this up"

"Its fine, don't worry about it! I'll get Minuette down to come do it you silly pony."

"Ok, thanks Sir." smiled Ditzy.

"How's stuff at home? Mum still going on at you?"

"Oh yeah, but don't worry, I'm fine"

"If your sure.. You know there's a place here for you.. you're practically family, you know that."

"Thanks , but I'm fine. It doesn't bother me anymore. Thank you for the offer though."

"No problem, just, be careful. Here, have this on the house."

"I can't do that! Here" handing the bits over, he thanked the clerk again and picked up his shopping and walked out the shop.

As he slowly walked back to his house, he heard a shout from behind calling his name. He whizzed his head around, and beamed as he seen his Uncle and Auntie.

"Doctor! Derpy!"

"Hey boyo! How's things" said Doctor Whooves.

"They're okay, what you doing here"

"Aren't we allowed to visit my favourite nephew!"

"Here, let me carry your bags Ditz!" said Derpy and flew down and grabbed his bags.

"Lets get to your house then Ditzy, we both know what Derpy is like" laughed Whooves.

The three trotted and flew back to Ditzy's house, and Ditzy opened the door.

"THERE YOU ARE YOU USLES.. Oh hello brother! And hello Derpy"

"Hello sister. Nice to see you haven't changed since I last seen you" sighed Whooves.

Ditzy headed to the kitchen to put away the shopping, leaving his uncle and his mum arguing. He started making food as the voices got louder, then heard a door slam. Ditzy stood quietly, scared of what happened. The door opened, and he sighed with relief. There was Whooves.

"Go pack a bag. You're coming home with me and Derpy. I'm not leaving you here with her any longer."

Ditzy quickly ran up stairs and packed his bag and came back downstairs. Derpy grabbed his bag, and they walked out the house. As they walked over to the station, Ditzy was nervous about leaving. He had never been out of Gallopfrey before. Guess this will be a new chapter of my life thought Ditzy, smiling to himself.

Ditzy Whooves: Part 2

"So, this is Ponyville." questioned Ditzy.

"Yep, your new home. You can come live with us for now, until you can find a place of your own anyway" explained Whooves.

"That's cool. Should be fun"

"And maybe we can get you flying. Bit weird for a pony of your age to not be able to. There's a lovely young pony a couple of doors down, he's a pegasus as well. Names Tztok Dash I believe. Maybe you can get help from him?"

"Yeah, sounds good" beamed Ditzy.

As they approached the house, a blue pony with an orange and yellow mane and a purple pony with a red mane were outside their house.

"Hey Mr. Whooves. Hey Derpy." they both called over.

"Hello there Tztok and Lavander" said Derpy and Whooves. "Come on Ditzy, lets go over and say hi"

"Okay.." said Ditzy shyly.

"Tztok, Lavender, this is my nephew Ditzy Whooves, He's just moved over from Gallopfrey. Could we ask a favour Tztok?"

"Umm, yeah?"

"He hasn't really learnt to fly yet. Didn't really have the chance for reasons I'll leave him to say if he wants.."

"Yeah, of course. Shoudn't be a problem Mr. Whooves."

"Thanks Tztok, knew I could count on you."

"Thanks Tztok." said Ditzy shyly.

"Its no problem" smiled Tztok.

"Well anyway, we better head in. Been a tiring day." laughed Whooves. "See you guys"

"Bye Ditzy, bye Mr. Whooves"

They went into their house, and Derpy was in there preparing food.

"Hey you two. Wash your hooves before dinner now. Oh, and Ditzy, your room is prepared for you, up the stairs and first on the left, your bag is in there" said Derpy.

Ditzy went up to his room, and was shocked at the size. It was almost twice as big as his old room. He sat down on his bed, and smiled. It definitely seemed like it would be better living here.

Ditzy Whooves: Part 3

"Ditzy, wake up. Tztok is here"

"Coming Uncle!"

Ditzy dragged himself out of bed, and popped into the bathroom to tidy himself up. and trotted downstairs to find Tztok sat on the settee laughing with Derpy.

"Ah, there you are! Whooves just popped out, the mayor called and there's some trouble at the clock tower. He said to have a good lesson"

"Oh right, thanks Derpy! Are you ready to go then Tztok?"

"Yeah ok, we'll head out of Ponyville and go to the fields so we can have some privacy"

"Sounds good" smiled Ditzy. "Bye Derpy, I'll see you later"

"Bye boys, have a nice time"

Ditzy and Tztok headed to the fields, neither really talking except for the occasional couple of words.

"So, how are you exactly with your wings Ditzy? Can you fly at all, or hover?" questioned Tztok.

"Umm, not really, I can flap them, and go up in the air, but I can't balance, I always end up crashing.." said Ditzy embarrassed.

"Ah I see, well, we'll start simple, I should hopefully have you hovering and moving short distances by the end of the day."

"Alright, where do we start then."

After many hours of practice, and crashing, Ditzy finally managed to keep his balance, and move short distances, left with Tztok feeling proud of what he'd done for the day.

"You've done really well today, made a good bit of progress" said Tztok as they apprached their street.

"Thanks, I couldn't of done it without you! I really appreciate this, I owe you."

"Nah, its fine. I'm happy to help you."

"Thank you Tztok"

They said their goodbyes and headed to their houses. Ditzy smiled, thinking about how he had made a friend. He opened his door, and was surprised to see a grey pony sat on their settee laughing with Whooves and Derpy. They all looked round at Ditzy,

"Hey Ditz, how was the lesson?" asked his Uncle.

"Yeah, it was good thanks, should be able to fly fully soon Tztok thinks."

"Ah, I'm so proud of you! Anyway, let me introduce you to a dear friend of mine. Ditzy, this is Octavia Melody. Her and Derpy went to school together."

"Hello Miss Melody." said Ditzy politely.

"Oh don't call me that, it makes me sound older." laughed Octavia. "Call me Octavia, or Tavi, that's what most people call me."

"Sorry Octavia"

"That's better" she chuckled. "Anyway, Whooves, are you going to mention it, or will I have to?"

"Ask me what" Questioned Ditzy.

"Well, Octavia is a cellist, and she has a big concert in a couple of nights where she'll be performing with her little brother, and she's invited us to attend, its in Canterlot, and we'll be leaving tomorrow morning, as we'll be going to a pre-concert party in the evening, That's if you want to come that is?"

"Canterlot! Yes, I would love to come. I've always wanted to go" said Ditzy excitedly.

"There we go then! Octavia is going to stay the night, and the 4 of us will go tomorrow. So, go pack a bag ready and then early night." said Whooves.

"Ok, night everyone. And nice to meet you Octavia" said Ditzy and then trotted up to his room. He quickly packed his bag and got into his bed and went to sleep.

Ditzy Whooves: Part 4

Ditzy, Derpy, Whooves and Octavia all sat around the table eating breakfast. As Octavia was talking about her little brother, and how he was getting on, there was a knock at the door. Derpy got up to answer it and there was Tztok.

"Hey, is Ditzy ready for his next lesson?"

"Oh, he won't be able to have one today sorry Tztok, we're going to Canterlot in an hour." explained Derpy. "Do you want to come in and see him for a bit before we go?"

"Umm, yeah, go on then. I can tell him stuff to practice while he's away."

"In you come then, we're just having breakfast, come join us"

"Hey Tztok, how are you" said Ditzy. "Oh, and sorry I can't have a lesson today, I was going to come round and tell you after food"

"Oh, it's fine.. Anyway, I'm here to.. OH MY GOD. YOUR OCTAVIA MELODY!!" said Curt suddenly when he spotted Octavia. "I'm a massive fan, I've loved you since the song you did with DJ Pon3."

"Oh hello there, thank you, its always nice to meet a fan, um, sorry, I missed your name" smiled Octavia.

"Its Tztok Dash miss."

"Hello Tztok, pleasure to meet you, and please call me Octavia, or just Tavi"

"Thank you Tavi. It's so nice to meet you."

"Thank you, that's so kind. This may be a bit late to ask.. But, would you like to join us, I'd love you to come to my concert if you wanted to?"

"It would be an honour.. Let me just go ask my mum" said Tztok, turning around and running out the door.

"What a lovely young colt! Well done Whooves, you got a lovely nephew and a lovely neighbour."

As they all grabbed their bags and left the house, Tztok came back with his bag. The five of them made their way to the station and jumped on. They went down to first class thanks to Octavia and sat down. Tztok was sat nervously in one seat, Derpy and Whooves sat laughing together, Octavia was sat going over her chords, and Ditzy sat beside Tztok staring out the window. As they approached Canterlot Station, they grabbed their bags again and walked to the doors. As they got off, a grey pony with an orange mane walked over and took her bags off her.

"Whooves, Derpy, you know my dad, and Dad, you know them" said Octavia. "And these two handsome colts are Ditzy Whooves, Whooves's nephew, and Tztok Dash, a friend, and a fan of mine"

"Well hello there again Derpy and Whooves, nice to see you! And hello there young ponies. Pleasure to meet you" smiled her dad. "Shall we head back then? Your mum and Phoenix are dying to see you"

They all made their way to Octavia's house, and there outside was an Older Orange pony with a black mane, and a young orange colt, taller than Ditzy and Tztok, with an orange mane. They all gave their hello's, and then Whooves said they better head to the hotel to drop off their bags and get ready. Saying goodbye for the moment, the group headed to the hotel.

"It's all paid for already" said Whooves. "Octavia paid for 2 rooms for us, so you and Tztok can have one, and we'll have the other, is that ok?"

"Yeah" said Tztok and Ditzy together, who were too busy looking around to care.

The group went to their rooms and got ready, and then met again in the foyer.

"Well, we all ready to go then?" asked Whooves.

And with that, they headed back to Octavia's house.

Phoenix Bass: Part 3

"Right, do you want to go for a walk and we can talk then?" asked Ditzy.

"Yeah okay"

"So where was I? Oh yeah, saying about Canterlot. Well, my uncle went to this concert of his friend and her little brother, but it was cut short for a reason I'm probably not allowed to say"

"The father of the two died?"

"Oh, you know about it? It's terrible, the brother is in shock according to my uncle. He's a nice kid, I met him years ago at the friends party. Well, I say friend, her name is Octavia. Can't remember his name though, only talked once, but he seemed okay. I heard him and his mum were moving back here. Promised my uncle I would keep an eye out for him when he gets here."

"That's where I know you from.."

"Huh?"

"That was my dad.. I'm Octavia's brother"

"Oh crap, I'm so sorry. I didn't realise.."

"It's fine.."

"I'm really sorry about that, I don't think before I speak at times"

"It's okay, don't apologise"

"Alright.. Umm, if you want someone to talk to, I'm always here.."

"Thanks, I appreciate that. Anyway, it's getting late.. I better go, meet up another time?"

"Sounds like a plan!" said Ditzy smiling. "See you soon"

"Bye"

Phoenix and Ditzy went their seperate ways, and Phoenix headed home. As he got in, his mum noticed him smiling.

"Have a nice walk?"

"Yeah thanks Mum, I think I made a friend.. You know Tavi's friend Doctor Whooves?"

"Yeah?"

"Well I met his nephew and we started talking. We're going to meet up again soon as well"

"Oh that's nice for you. Nice to see you looking happier as well!"

"Thanks mum" laughed Phoenix as he walked up to his room.