The Land of Mythologia

Eliza stepped up to the ceremonial podium. As she stood on it, she wondered what type of rider she wanted to be. Griffin? Griffin would be pretty cool, as long as it didn't screech her ears off. Pegasus? Maybe too girly for her type, but a Pegasi would be ok. Chimera would rock, and same went with dragon. She waited for the princess to step up and hand over the Necklace of Destiny. The princess appeared, walking over the red carpet with the necklace in her hands. She finally reached Eliza. "May this girl walk among good," she chanted, her voice echoing throughout the palace. "And with the powers invested in me, may I give her the power to harness a creature, and to become it's partner throughout her life." She put the necklace onto Eliza's neck. It felt cold. Eliza looked up hopefully, and the next second, a blinding flash of light had appeared next to her. It slowly shaped into a...

Phoenix.

Eliza stared at the bird. It's wings flashed and bloomed scarlet, letting out a glowing light. The eyes were glowing gold, pupiless. It's feathers were bronze. Long golden talons scraped the ground. Eliza opened her mouth and shaped it into a smile. The princess gazed at the phoenix. "What will you name him?" Eliza took a moment to look at the bird. Then, she turned and looked the princess in the eye. "I think I'll name him Blaze," she said.