Chapter 4: Welcome to Ponyville
A couple months later, the zebras were ready for leave Farasi. They had packed up their things, cleaned out their old house, and had chosen a hot air balloon to travel in. When the day came, they all grabbed their bags and made their way to their balloon.
Many of their neighbors came to see them off, wish them a safe journey, and to say goodbye. The family told them that they would try to come back and visit. After loading up all their stuff, and getting into the balloon, and soon they were flying off into the sky.
"Here we go Tad. Off to a new place, with more to add." Zula told her pet.
Tad croaked in response.
"Dad, how long will it take us to get there? How long will we be in the air?"
"It will be a while. Equestria is many a mile." Zander answered.
It was clear they were going to be traveling for a while, so Zula got comfortable, and waited.
Several days later, Zecora stood at the edge of town. The Cutie Mark Crusaders were walking by, when they saw her.
"Morning, Zecora. What you doin' here?" Apple Bloom wondered.
"I'm keeping an eye out. My sister and her family should be en route."
"Your family's coming day? How exciting." said Sweetie Belle.
"How are they getting here?" asked Scootaloo.
"By balloon, I hope they will be here soon."
"Well we look forward to meeting them when they get here." Apple Bloom informed.
And the fillies went on their way. After waiting for a few more minutes she spotted a hot air balloon. She waved at it, and it began coming down for a landing. Once it landed on the ground, Zecora smiled happily at seeing the other zebras.
"Zana!" she cheered.
"Zecora!" Zana cheered back.
The sisters hugged tightly.
"Zander it's so good to see you. I'm glad you all made it through."
"Zecora, you look well. It's nice to see where you dwell." Zander replied.
Then they hugged. She then turned to her niece.
"Zula my niece you are so big. You're not longer a little twig."
"Hi, Aunt Zecora. It's great to see you. Tad is glad too."
Tad croaked happily, and hopped from Zula's back to Zecora's. She smiled and petted the toad. Then her eyes went to baby Zoly.
"And Zoly, you little bean. You've also grown from when last seen."
Zoly cooed happily, and Zecora tickled him.
"You all must rest. You must be tired from your quest." Zecora told them.
They all agreed and followed Zecora to her house in the Everfree Forest.
The zebras were very impressed with the Everfree Forest.
"I must say, this forest is anything but gray." observed Zana.
"It is nice. But sometimes it makes the ponies act like mice." Zecora informed.
They arrived at her tree, and all went inside for some tea and talk. After about an hour, Zecora decided to take her family into town, to meet her pony neighbors. When they went into Ponyville, they were quite surprised.
The town was much more colorful and bigger than their old home. The Cutie Mark Crusaders saw Zecora with her family, and decided to inform their older sisters and their friends. They went to the school, and hurried inside to Twilight's office.
"Twilight, are you here?" asked Apple Bloom, as they burst through the door.
Twilight who was going over some papers with Spike got startled and dropped her papers.
"Girls, what's going on, we're very busy." she told them.
"But Zecora's family have arrived." Sweetie Belle told her.
That got Twilight's attention.
"They're here. Oh, how exciting." she squealed.
"She's been looking forward to this." Spike told them.
She quickly got on the intercom, and made an announcement to the entire school.
"Attention students and faculty, school will be letting our early today. And will Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy please meet me in my office?"
The students were happy to hear that news, and the rest of the Mane 6 made their way to Twilight's office.
"What's going on, Twilight?" wondered Fluttershy.
"Is there an emergency that requires us to kick some rump?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"No, the Cutie Mark Crusaders here just informed me that Zecora's family has arrived."
"Oh, how exciting!" Pinkie shrieked happily.
"And as the Princess of Friendship, and you guys being my best friends. We should go and welcome them to Equestria."
They all agreed, and left the school.
In town, the zebras were just leaving city hall with Mayor Mare.
"It's a pleasure to have you all here." Mayor Mare told the zebras.
"Thank you, I'm glad we came. Though this land is not quite the same." Zander told her.
"Well don't worry. Ponyville is a great place to live. And wait till you meet the princess and her friends."
"Princess, you have one here? My my, I can't believe that just hit my ear." Zula said.
"I knew them well. But the princess may have questions for you I can tell." Zecora informed.
Suddenly they heard footsteps coming towards them. It was the Mane 6, Spike, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
"Ah, here they are now." Mayor Mare informed.
"Zecora, the girls just told us your family's arrived." Twilight mentioned.
"They have, and here they are. My family from afar."
The other zebras stepped forward, and Zecora introduced them all.
"Welcome to Ponyville, ya'll." Applejack told them.
"Thank you." replied Zana.
"And this must be little Zoly, he's adorable." Pinkie cooed, getting down to Zoly's level.
Zoly being only a baby got a little frightened seeing the different creatures, and scurried behind under his mom.
"Hey, don't be afraid, little guy." Rainbow Dash told him.
"It's not you. Zoly just has some adjustments to get used to." Zander informed.
"We're very glad to meet you all. We've heard of a lot about you from, Zecora." Rarity mentioned.
"Did she tell you about my pet? He's the best yet." Zula said.
She showed them, Tad who was sitting on her back, and he croaked a greeting.
"Aww, what a cute little toad." gushed Fluttershy.
Tad croaked back at her.
"You're very welcome."
"It's really nice to meet all of you." Spike told them.
"We definitely have to have a party to welcome you all, and meet your new neighbors." Pinkie declared.
"That's a good idea Pinkie, can you throw something together?" asked Mayor Mare.
"Am I pink?"
Everypony chuckled, if anypony could put a party together in a short amount of time it was Pinkie Pie.
That's chapter 4, plz review
