After one day of New Moon's Eve, Morphonia and her friends went back to Maretime Bay to put back the Unity Crystals from once it came from. Another day once again as the sun rose, it had a sudden door bell on the door of Morphonia's apartment rental. Morphonia got up from her bed, hearing about the door knock as she was yawn, stretched, and got out from her bed. She answered, "I'm coming!" and went outside of her room. Once she reached the front door, she opened it and the outside was... Candles were waiting for her.

"Good morning, Candles, why are you here in the middle of sunrise?" Morphonia asked her while she yawns and cleans her eyes. Candles answered Morphonia that she will live on the second floor, and she also includes: "...and, I heard that you and Ankh are travelers, right?" Morphonia answered her by saying "Yes..." and she continued so curiously about it by asking a very important question, "...why you tell me about it?" As for the answer, Candles showed a Kirin Pamphlet from her saddle bag, answering herself by saying "I will give this pamphlet to you. Two of you have a purpose to find that temple, as you and Ankh are totally travelers who added a fresh layer of 'unity'. And this is the time... that you and Ankh needed to go for this new mission."

Morphonia listens to what Candles said, and gets involved in what she's been expected to do as a Changeling Traveler. She says "Okay... but in return you must really rent the second floor for your 3rd migration. Exchange to protect the first floor." and Candles agreed and saying, "I will Morphonia. Thanks for letting me stay at this apartment. You did find myself useful whenever unicorns are... they're still trying to get used to my magic." Morphonia pleasures her by saying, "You're very welcome, Candles. *Candles reach herself using her right hoof, and Morphonia reaches her left hoof, shake hands as they're truce.* *She turn her head and look at her left side* I think... this is gonna be the next big thing to both myself and Ankh." and thinks what will happen to herself after departure and continuing her travels with Ankh.

Chapter 9: The Time of the Two Fates

Morphonia and Ankh are having breakfast from their dinner table, sipping a corn soup as its breakfast and a sip of herbal tea. Ankh asked Morphonia as a discussion on what kind of conversation she and Candles said. Morphonia answered his question, showing the pamphlet in front of himself and saying this was their next big thing to travel in Seasons Temple. Ankh listens on what Morphonia answers, and he said, "So that's why Candles was here... informing us to get moving on through this location from the map. *Ask* Shall we... tell Sunny about it?" Morphonia reminds of Sunny's contribution conversation inside of the Crystal Brighthouse later after they eat breakfast. She also includes how Sunny wanted to invite Candles as one of the heroes along Morphonia as a friend and companion, and she tells Candles about the invitation.

Ankh was so glad about what Morphonia did to Candles so nice and understandable as he said, "I'm glad that you and Sunny did gave Candles a chance to have a conversation as a most different unicorn in fireworks magic." "I was always nice to Candles. Besides... she's undoubtedly more powerful than any unicorn, just like myself as the only uncanny different Changeling with the magic of truth, mirror, magnetic field, time, and space." Morphonia said, admiring Candles as her most mysterious unicorn companion and a friend, and she includes to describe herself with her kind as the most 'uncanny' beings in the whole world of ponies and creatures.

"'Uncanny'... what do you mean from that word?" Ankh asked about that word so confusing from Morphonia's description about herself. Morphonia answered as from her word means 'mysterious' and 'strange'. She also describe how Changelings reformed in the first place, living as a default in their first life, but when they learn how to love and feel any emotions so sympathy and empathy without any harm and stealing, they reformed into a more slightly 'true colors' type of tropical Changelings. Ankh listened and analyze about her lore, and he gasped as he said, "So... that's why you reformed in the first place. From what I researched about the first form from one of the books from my home place, Skyros, was slightly different than it has now, just like yourself." "And I was the only Changeling who evolved my magic, always and needed to use it in a better way." Morphonia describes herself once again.

Ankh impressed Morphonia's saying as he said, "That's why I did meet you, having a fate into a different changeling that you are now. I was impressed by what you have done with all of your effort and hard work on yourself. And you have a great leadership to step up as Sunny's second leader and a teacher." Morphonia also impressed on what he learned from her actions, smiled as she appreciated and she says, "I'm also impressed and glad to become your friend. Ever since you came to the rescue and helped as a Phoenix, i saw you how hard and determined to help like a true guardian. And even though I was a so-called 'warrior of trust' or should i say 'traveling changeling', I can trust an immortal Alicorn that is just like you."

From Morphonia's words of wisdom, Ankh fell a tear with proud and joy as he did listen to what Morphonia analyzed and impressed. He sniffs, and smiles back to her and he said, "Thanks for your wisdom, I can't stop crying when you did impress me back as a friend." Morphonia knew that he loves it, and she replied, "You better love it and you're welcome, Ankh. As your first friend in Equestria and beyond, I did believe in your life and desire." Morphonia pleasures and accepts as Ankh's first friend.

After that she feels the presence of her and Ankh's friends from the Crystal Brighthouse, been waiting to visit for a conversation. She immediately says to Ankh, "I think... we should get a move on. Sunny and her friends are waiting from the Crystal Brighthouse to visit. We also bought Candles as an honorable unicorn." and also she mentions Candles, and wants pleasure to meet the Mane 6. Ankh nodded as he agreed, and continued to eat their breakfast.

Later in the morning, Morphonia and Ankh got out from the apartment and went up through the 2nd floor of the apartment, where Candles lived there to migrate to another. She uses the doorbell to ring out from the inside, and through the hoof steps from the inside of the room, Candles comes through the door and opens. She asked as she said, "Why are you here, Morphonia and Ankh?" Morphonia answered her question, saying that she's invited to the conversation in front of the Mane 6, and Ankh also says about Morphonia's kindness and appreciation to her like a true friend. Candles respond as she listens and she was so glad to say: "It will be an honor... but... I don't think it was real, am I right?" and suddenly, she was so confused about the word 'trust'.

"I know it sounds confusing to yourself, but trust me. My trust will always be in my heart, and our proof was in our experiences beyond friendship, and i can support you as a different friend as the others can't do about what I've been doing." Morphonia encourages Candles to trust herself, even it was so unsure about the invitation. Ankh also says, "She's been there ever since, feeling like she was so different from the three kinds of ponies. Same as myself even though I was the Phoenix into one of the Alicorns from my home place, me and my kind consider ourselves 'rare' to the ponies and creatures." describing himself with his kind as the 'most rare ponies of all'.

"Even if they have some negative opinions from yourself, I can still cheer you up." Morphonia says, always cheered for Candles with calmly smile. "Thanks Morphonia and Ankh. You did accept myself as a true friend... and you didn't leave my side after all." Morphonia pleasures her, with kindness and empathy, and Ankh nodded by understanding her motives.

They trot themselves through the Crystal Brighthouse, and once they came through the door Morphonia used the door bell. Sunny opens the door, she suddenly surprised with a pleasure to welcoming her visitor inside of the Crystal Brighthouse. She welcomes the three characters as a guests as she says, "Oh... i've been expecting three of you to join us." Morphonia and the two, replied to Sunny so thankful as she says, "(Morphonia) Thanks for inviting us inside of the Crystal Brighthouse, Sunny. (Ankh) We are really thankful to give us a chance to talk. (Candles) And for me... it was such an honor to join inside your power house as a guest." Sunny was so glad to hear her three guest, really appreciated from her welcome and she pleasures the three as she replies, "I'm glad that you appreciate my invitation as a real friend. And Candles... we're so glad and grateful that you helped us since the last festival. Please... come inside of the Brighthouse to have a conversation then." After Sunny gives her visitors a welcome and she comes inside, Morphonia and the others come through inside of the Crystal Brighthouse.

Every-pony inside there, been expecting also about Morphonia, Ankh, and Candles. Zipp welcomed them as she says, "You really came! *She comes through Ankh* And hello there... Ankh! *Brushes Ankh's mane using her hooves*" While Zipp brushes a one Alicorn's mane, he replied "Zipp... not in my mane! *Using his hooves to get off Zipp.*" Zipp squishes Ankh's face with her little bit of cuteness as she says, "You're a really adorable little Birdy to me!" and Ankh angrily replies to her, "Uaahhh! If you really say and do so."The other ponies, Hitch, Pipp, Misty, and Izzy are also welcoming their three visitors so excited and glad. The three visitors were so thankful also to the other ponies of the Mane 6, being appreciated for accepting the invite.

The 9 characters have a long conversation, on how they experienced Morphonia's helpful ways. These are the following Morphonia's contributions that the Mane 6 experienced:

Sunny: Without Comet the Auroricorn in his absence, Morphonia was taken over as a part timer. She did cut the fruits so thinner and she helped wash the blender's pitcher and some of the utensils.
Izzy: Morphonia was helping each of Izzy's projects as an assistant and an organizer of her workshop.
Hitch: Morphonia did save Sparky in an almost accident through the bus-train like a Pedestrian Carefulness. Hitch was very thankful to Morphonia, and warned to Sparky to become very careful on each of Pedestrian Rules. Sparky called Morphonia as a true Auntie to himself, as Morphonia on being a caregiver also and a babysitter.
Pipp: Morphonia knows what kind of potions with fragrance that Pipp made for a new product so be careful. And using her organizer skills, she directs Pipp on how to follow the steps from each of the dangerous potions.
Zipp: Morphonia and Ankh together, helping Zipp to teach some of the Pegasuses who don't fly so clean.
Misty: Misty asked to Morphonia about her dad's dancing machine, which it broke up from the vine-like engine that it cut down. So Morphonia instead makes a spell to have an infinity spell, on being cut down each of the vine-like gears of his machine of "Just Prance" to work it out again. Alphabittle was so grateful about Morphonia's work, and he gave one Equestrian coin for an exchange. But Morphonia refuses, giving the coin back and reminded about the appreciation means, "Not just being grateful on giving something in return, but to appreciate the hard work with determination without giving a reward.

One of Izzy's moments to have a reward to Morphonia was... the hi-tech shape-shift headphones to telephone. After the battle and during the Wishing Star, Izzy gave a Wishyhoof gift to Morphonia about the special headphones. She demonstrates how she uses it from Headphone form, to Telephone form. She also demonstrates about the mechanics, where there was an AI Holo-screen to look for some information, screenshot and take photos for more clues and mysteries. Additionally... she added the radio mode whenever Morphonia wants to listen to some of the great songs, so that's why instead of Cellphones, because Morphonia's reasons about 'hating the radiation from her eyes like a refraction.

Izzy also mentions Candles as she says, "You know Candles... you've been a lot to make yourself fit again in Bridlewood. If i remember correctly, you're just like Jubilee from my one of my reading comics from the bookstore named "X-Pony", from your mysterious and powerful fireworks." Morphonia was also mentioned as she says, "Alphabittle did make a friendship lesson to myself, telling me that you're useful to save unicorns from a one lurking Nian from the night yesterday. And his morals of friendship say to me... 'Judging from Candles that I didn't know the future.' And the weakness was fireworks to lure the Nian away.' so analyzed and made up for his mistakes." Sunny was also impressed, learning that Candles was the most mysterious unicorn that she saw with the others.

Candles were so appreciated on what she heard from her friend's gratitude, making a smile with glad to herself. She says, "Morphonia was my inspiration to be a hero. She always helps, sacrifices, and selfless ways. Even though she's smarter than the other unicorns, she always cares for her friends, proving that she's a hero with a big heart of trust. She's truly a selfless hero to me... and no-creatures can ever do the same as her leadership flows through her flight." Morphonia was so proud about Candles' lessons of heroism and friendship, having a joy with tears in her face as she says, "Candles... I'm so proud of you. Without me... no one can teach you how to become a hero to save some pony else." Then she thinks so silently for the moment, and then tries to say: "*Inhale and Exhales* Mane 6... I have an announcement for all of you. Since you've been worried about me to keep on traveling across the other tribes... it was confirmed that i'm gonna keep on traveling."

The Mane 6 got shocked, listening to what Morphonia says, and Sunny asked about her announcement so confusing to her, "So which means..." and Morphonia shows the pamphlet in which that's what her next adventure begins. Morphonia explains, "This kind of pamphlet... was real to myself. Kirins has been living in this place after the invasion of Opaline, as myself and Ankh will venture farther through this place."

The Mane 6 might be so worried about her own life, even though she was the only changeling who was living in Equestria. Hitch was too worried about her, so panicked and so terrified on what will happen to Morphonia as he says, "But Morphy... we always stick together. Besides... I'M TOO SCARED ON WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YA!" Morphonia exhales with disappointing, as she says "Hitch... I will be just fine. And also... I'm not alone in traveling through the other tribes... as I have an Ankh. How can you live without any of your friends, and how can you protect yourself as a sheriff without any plans to do it? As my choice of being a Changeling Traveler, who wants to add a fresh layer of friendship and unity... not just any of Ponies and Dragons that I saw from my visions, but there was some various creatures that I will meet and share with you."

Izzy has a point, telling her experiences as she says, "Just like mine... that I wanted to know about my cure for the so-called 'Blocky-wockys'. *Looks at Morphonia and glee with embarrassment* Hehe... sorry if you didn't know the meaning of that word of mine." Morphonia understands what Izzy says, and she knows the meaning of 'Blocky-wockys', as she says, "It's okay Izzy, I know the meaning of your made-up word of urs. *The Mane 6 gasped.* As Izzy says about her's, maybe I forgot to be a traveler for the moment I saw... 6 of you... including Candles. Analyze your lessons as your tutor of friendship, and the last time I saw your contribution was "The Unity Festival" on New Moon's Eve. We have some hard work to organize beautifully. Like Izzy said about 'Blocky-wockys', I don't have any plans to make my adventure continue and I will become bored after this whole event. And that means '"Missing the Mark" and "Lackluster in common". Once I meet Candles with her own stories about Kirins, I have my new mission to know about some creatures to explore."

Sunny has a point from Morphonia's words, insight herself and shared her knowledge as she says, "Morphy's right, Hitch. She's an independent Changeling that she can travel somewhere else, meeting some various ones outside Equestria. Especially for Ankh, where he lives on Skyros... that it was so real to myself." and the 3 characters from the Mane 6, also replied among Sunny, "(Pipp) You can understand about yourself, and don't be so worried about Morphy. (Zipp) As Ankh will take care of her... (Misty) and they'll always be so fine."

Sunny once again, sharing her insights about Morphonia's contribution, "Morphonia has already done so much knowledge to us... and it is time for her to go for another adventure." Hitch understands Morphonia and the other's concern and he understands what he had learn as he says, "I understand guys. Maybe if I was get carried away from my worries, and... you're right. I should have focused on myself, understand my ponies from this town as a sheriff, and being helpful to each other. I'm sorry, Morphy... if I was so overprotective and did think that "I'll be coming with you" in your travels, and my sheriff duties will be gone if I did do that. And... you're right to go if that was your life, without stopping for your decision."

Morphonia was smiled so proud and calm, trotting through Hitch and said, "I'm really glad that you learned this lesson. Me and Ankh have our own purposes even though we're travelling somewhere else. Like my desires to reunite every creature like before, and Ankh's desire to have different friends to believe. So that's why we've become travelers, because I want this world to be a better experience, not just every-pony, but everyone else to be united with peace and friendship once again." Ankh also explains and agrees, "So that's why Morphonia was born, because she was the fate of trust to reunite and making a truce with friendship. Even if it is so hard to approach, but Morphonia never give up and loss hope." as he can feel about Morphonia's presence so strong and trusted.

All of the Mane 6 agree on what Ankh said, as they understand and did know that it was all Morphonia's life all along. Sunny replies to Morphonia, "Morphy... we're so sorry if we've delayed your travels as this was your life. You're right also, Ankh... that this was the name of "Morphonia", full of faith for the future of all the pony-kind and creature-kind. Even my element was "hope", but Morphy's sparkle of trust holds the significance of the future itself. *Looks at Morphonia* You're right to leave, Morphonia... because I was just a laid back everyday smoothie seller, and an Alicorn of all ponykind. Maybe your travels are safe, and peaceful."

Morphonia replied to Sunny, agreed and understandable, "I will Sunny! Just please... take care of your own kind while i'm gone for the moment. I also accept your apology that you made me such a laid back and forgotten what am I. As a travelling Changeling, I have my own duties to know and wanted to share my knowledge with each of every ponies and creatures. And you... Sunny Starscout... must be on duty in Maretime Bay, and focusing about your goals. Do you understand?" Sunny agrees, and must have focused about her goals of friendship with others. As their conversation settled, their meeting was now over as the Mane 6 farewell to Morphonia, Ankh, and Candles.

For their final seaside sunset, Candles invited Morphonia to come through the isle of Maretime Bay, as the one Changeling comes through the isle to see the sunset.

Morphonia and Candles have their conversation about how they did met, how they have been helpful together, how Candles considered Morphonia as a great leader who made a great organizer to have a party plan to the festival. And how Candles saved the others from a vicious Nian. Candles were really glad to have a friend to become courageous with liberation for her sanity and magic, and how she can use her fireworks magic for good. She said, "You know Morphonia... you're truly a teacher to myself that my life gives me strength to save some pony. Without yourself, no-pony could ever remind me about the true purpose of my magic, and I was one of the outsiders from Bridlewood, which I will be a loner without your knowledge."

Morphonia shares her experience that she tells her story, "You're just like me, Candles... on being a different being. Since I was filly, I was all alone on being a different default, if you might know about it. Until... the Gargoyle came through my whole home place and attacked us with no reason. So that's why I did unleash my true magic to save, and my reason for why I made the Gargoyle turned into pieces was... I wanted peace and unity. Until I met you, with Ankh... my life gives me empathy and understanding that my sparkle of trust has increased." Candles smiles, so glad that she did met a one different Changeling that she can do as a hero also.

Both of the 2 characters in the isle... watching as the sun was slowly setting, and looking at each other, like true friends with a smile. Morphonia exhales, and looks back through her sightseeing through the sunset by saying, "I think... i'm ready for my next adventure ahead for me, Candles. And... be safe with the others, as long as my journey takes too long." Candles understand Morphnia's concern, and she says with her graceful gratitude, "You too Morphy. I'm so glad that we're friends after all, and thank you for your great knowledge, I made myself grown up to become courageous." Morphonia replies as she was very pleased with gratitude.

Before their conversation was over, Morphonia was very thankful to Candles as she says, "Candles... be careful about what you have been doing. And... *Stands Up* thank you for being a friend with all of your research. I think... we shall meet again, and our friendship will never be gone, as our memories are our mind, and inspiration in our heart." Candles have a tear of joy, crying on what she heard with proud on herself as she says, "Your metaphor was so strong, *Sniifs* and thank you so much Morphy. I'm glad that I met you as a tutor of true friendship is magic, *wipes her tears* and I will never forget what I have learned from you as a hero. I will always be your great student, and a friend who helps every-pony else."

Morphonia pleasures Candles, "You're very welcome, and I'm glad that you learned how to use you magic so useful enough to protect some-pony. Just like the way I used it for good. But remember, don't overlook your magic just the way Opaline did overlook her magic for power, and you must use it for helpful ways that bring happiness to your surroundings." Candles replied, "I will, Morphy. Be careful as the sun rises tomorrow and continue your journey." with also her carefulness to Morphonia. Morphonia also replied, "I will also, Candles."

As their conversation ends, they reach their hooves as they're shaking with truce, and Morphonia waves her hooves like a farewell to a unicorn like Candles and trots back though the apartment. Candles look at the sunset again, thinking about her tomorrow just like her mentor. As she thinks, her horn glows again and one fireworks magic, lighten up along the sunset. Seeing this, Morphonia saw Candle's fireworks so delightful and found it beautiful as both the fireworks and the sunset, shone as brightly as it shined. Morphonia's reactions as she says, "What a "Blossom-iest Blossom" for myself, and it was really delightful to meet you, Candles." She kept watching until the fireworks ended in one disappearance of its light.

In the morning of the sunrise, Morphonia packs up her saddle bag, with all of her diaries, notebooks for her writing references, a book for some information, and her headphones for her sometime music. Ankh also packs up, and starts as he transforms into his Phoenix form, and goes through Morphonia's saddle bag as a seat belt. Morphonia looks at Ankh as she says, "You always inside of my bag, Ankh." and Ankh replied, "Because this was my seat belt after all, and it was so comfy about myself." Morphonia smiled at him, finds it so gratitude about the mood of comfort, and agrees to let Ankh stay inside of his bag.

Before they're gonna go, Morphonia wrote a letter to Mane 6, with her words of wisdom and great knowledge about themselves. And after that, she locks the door from the outside and hid the keys inside of her magical headphones as a key hider, and continues forward to their new journey ahead. Through Morphonia's trotting ahead, all of the sudden... a portal appears underneath them, and they both fall through inside of it as they both scream.

To be Continued

Authors Note: The word 'uncanny' means 'mysterious' and 'strange'. Heavenly inspired from the quote of Boris Karloff the 'uncanny', especially his famous horror role as Frankenstein's Monster. Don't forget it has a reference of Boris Karloff's movie from Doctor Who TV Movie, scene of the 7th Doctor regenerates into his 8th incarnation, and it was confirmed to myself that Changelings are the most uncanny creatures because of their history and torture about stealing each of the ponies' love, that they became 'the redeemed in newly body', like the Doctor's regeneration, and Morphonia's rebirth from Chapter 1. And I almost forget, it has a Frankenstein's Monster reference from MLP TYT, pony-fied: Frankenstallion and the G4 was Frankenstag's Monster.

Ankh says, "me and my kind consider ourselves 'rare' to the ponies and creatures." It was confirmed to myself, believing Alicorns are the most 'rare', because of their elemental magic, appearance of mixed Earth Ponies, Unicorns and Pegasi, they might be appeared somewhere that no-pony can seen, and raw abilities.

Sparky the baby Dragon includes, which his words for Morphonia called "Auntie Morphy" with an appreciation for saving himself from almost having an accident. And Hitch did prove in front of Morphonia as a dragon Dad.

The Bus Train from Mane Street is considered also, unlike in MYM and TYT story that they change about this transportation into Manestream that it was out of storyline for myself, because this was the part of the lesson about the word, "Pedestrian carefulness". They haven't taught this scene ever since I watched G5.

The W.I.N.G., the scouting of Zipp existed here, which some Pegasuses still learns how to fly was the same thing from MLP TYT, except different background characters.

Another thing has a reference from Doctor Who was... Morphonia was a repairer and a helper for Izzy's projects.

Like I said, Izzy mentions the ponyfied X-Men Comic from the previous chapter, by mentioning about Jubilee for Candles. And Izzy mentions about Morphonia's headphones, that some-pony did add the AI holo-screen. But we will find out in the future "Trot Tripping Mini-sodes Chapters".

Izzy mentions from the previous Tell Your Tale videos from Youtube, about 'Blocky-wockys' as the first special of the whole My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale.

The quote 'Blossom-iest blossom' from Morphonia's reaction, was based from the actual Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor (Special), which was the scene where the 13th Doctor regenerates into the 14th incarnation. And the exact same, where Morphonia watched her final sunset and the added fireworks from Candles' magic before departure for the important mission.

Upcoming Trot Tripping Chapters: About Morphonia's mention of Alphabittle's lesson, there was a one prologue (as in Minisode) about Candles' standalone heroism against the still lurking Nian during the first day of their New Moon, and how her tragic backstory after the magic came back through Bridlewood and got her magic of the fireworks so powerful. The first Trot Tripping chapter will be on March 28, 2025.

The second one was the name "The Letter of Unity", the epilogue follow up from this chapter, and it was all about Morphonia's knowledge of the Mane 6 in Crystal Brighthouse. The second Trot Tripping chapter will be on April 15, 2025.

Next Chapter: Morphonia and Ankh teleport through Starlight Ridge, interrupted also with the snow storm during the mid winter season. Release: April 30, 2025 (The next one was the final chapter for this volume one. Volume 2 of Morphonia's stories will be released on June 17, 2025.)