//------------------------------// // Chapter 3: The journey begins // Story: Me // by Moonbeam the Changeling //------------------------------// 17 years later... The little changeling is now grown up into an adult changeling. Despite being tortured by his stepbrother Artemis, he still won't give up creating a new life alone. This time, he decided to move to Ponyville. A small village near Canterlot. The only nearest village next to it is just Ponyville in 1044.8 km. It took 1 day by train, 30 minutes by plane and 3 days by car. So he decided to go with Equestrian Airlines to Ponyville. "Taxi!" Wubsy is about to fetch a taxi. "Good morning, where would you like to go?" asked the taxi driver. "To the airport, please," he replied. "Sure." the taxi driver agreed to send Wubsy to the airport. 5 minutes later, they arrived at the destination. "How much is the fare?" Wubsy asked politely. "Ah, no need. Quick board your plane, son. Don't waster your time here." the taxi driver refused to take money from Wubsy. Riiiing, riiiing He received a call from Artemis: Wubsy! Where are you?! I'm going to beat you once you come home! "Sorry Art, I had enough of you and your attitude." Wubsy talked to himself. "Sir, please turn off your phone or set it to flight mode. Thank you." says the flight attendant. "Oh, sorry." Stinger apologized to them as he is daydreaming about the new life in Ponyville. 25 minutes later, Equestrian Airline flight 1738 arrived at RW01L along with another plane that is about to make a parallel takeoff on RW01R. Then, both planes took off at the same time. While EQ1738 turning left, Wubsy gets to witness an unknown Equestrian flight turning the opposite direction. "Woah, this may be the last thing I've ever seen," Wubsy whispered his heart again. He rarely saw incredible things as Art always lock him in the basement when their parents are outstation. Wubsy is a quiet Changeling. He rarely talks with ponies around him as they see him differently. Ponies see him as a monster while he is kind and never intended to hurt anyone. Of course, he felt sad, but the only thing he needs to remember is... "Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us. -Motivational Quotes" He hoped that the quote will fulfill his wish to become a great pony. Yes, one day he will. So do you. 35 minutes later... Wubsy arrived at Ponyville Airport. He felt happy as never before. He is excited to start a new life alone. He didn't want to get hit by Artemis anymore. He wants a peaceful life, where he can relax his legs every day. "I should text my mom that I will start live on Ponyville. She must be worried." Wubsy suddenly thought about his mother in Canterlot. Mom, it's me, Wubsy, I live in Ponyville from now on, sorry because I didn't inform you. By the way, I have taken one of our pictures so I could remember you. Stay safe mom. Love you. It's time for him to buy a house. He should get a shelter before dark. But the most important thing is that he should get a new job. "Look at him, a Changeling!" said one of the Ponyville mares. "Are you new here? You need help?" "Yes, I'm new here. I need someone who knows a landlord here," replied Stinger politely. "Howdy, you got no holes over your legs and hoofs?" asked one of the orange-colored mare. "Shh! Applejack!" Twilight told her to watch her language. "What Twi? It's just a normal bug, how could he put us behind bars?" Applejack trying to make Stinger mad. "AJ, he's a royalty! Of Equestria!" Twilight replied with a worried face. "Yes my dear, I forgive you." Wubsy forgives her words without taking it personally. "By the way, I'm Rarity. This is Princess Twilight, I guess you know her. This is Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy." Rarity introduced the Mane 6. "So you must be the Mane 6," Stinger replied. "By the way, let's find the landlord." After hours of searching, they finally found the landlord. "Here is the landlord," said Rarity introducing him to the landlord. "Your highness!" the landlord spooked by the presence of Wubsy. "How did you know me?" asked Wubsy as he is astonished that the landlord knew he is a part of Equestrian Royalty. "Well, you appeared on TV while you were small, you may not remember it." the landlord replied. "By the way, I'm Diamond Tiara." the landlord introduced himself. "But you're 12, how could I believe in you?" Wubsy thinks it's a joke. Then, Diamond Tiara shows her contract with 20% of Ponyville residents. "Oh, okay. Sorry, I thought you're just joking." Wubsy apologized. "No need to do that, come in. We talk inside." Diamond Tiara invites them to talk inside their house. "So, how much would you like to offer to me?" asked Wubsy. "30,000 bits. Because it's an old wooden house." Diamond Tiara replied. "But since you are a royalty, I sell you the house for only 1,000 bits," she added. "Woah, that's quite cheap." Wubsy shocked. "Yeah, because you're a royalty." Diamond Tiara replied. "Okay, but since you gave me the best price. I accept the offer." Wubsy accepted the offer that offered by Diamond Tiara. Now Wubsy has his own new house. Made out of wood, old and beautiful. It may not much but it is enough for him to start a new life there. However, he couldn't stop thinking about his stepmother on Canterlot. Mom, don't worry about me. I'm fine here, I'll be visiting you when I have time. Love you, mom. Even though Luna is his stepmother, he still respects and loves her like his mother. The journey of this changeling is still far. It would be endless. Life is only just the beginning of a story and death is a path to another chapter of the book.