Chapter 5: Meeting the Neighbors

While the ponies prepared for the party, Zecora took her family to their new house. They picked out their rooms, and settled in. Zula had a few questions about the ponies she had just seen.

"Aunt Zecora, I need a clue. What kinds of ponies were we talking to?" she asked her.

"Rarity and Sweetie Belle, the ones with the horns. They are called Unicorns."

"Wow."

"The ones with wings are Pegasi. They flew high in the sky."

"Princess Twilight is an Alicorn, a mix of two. There are only very few."

"Spike is a dragon. Though he is small, they can grow up to be very tall."

"These creatures are very kind. This place was a good find." said Zana.

"You'll enjoy the party tonight. It will be quite a sight." Zecora replied.


When night fell, the party was all set up. Balloons and streamers were hung, food was laid out, and music was being played. Twilight had invited some of the students, as another way to help them learn friendship.

"Remember students, make our new neighbors feel welcomed, but don't smother them or surround them all at once." Twilight informed.

The students understood, and then zebras arrived. Zana, Zander, Zula, and Zoly were delighted to see the party decorations, guests, and different foods.

"Welcome to the party." Pinkie told them.

"Thank you. You did a good job too." Zana replied.

"Come, let's join. We don't have to flip a coin." Zander said.

Zana and Zander stayed together with Zoly, while Zula and Tad followed Zecora. As she walked, her stomach growled.

"I need something to eat. Is there somewhere we can take a seat?" she asked her aunt.

"Of course." Zecora replied.

They went to the food table, and Zula was surprised to see all the different types of food, including broccoli, carrots, apples, apple pastries, and cupcakes.

"What are these? Could I try some please?"

Zecora filled Zula's plate with the treats, and made a plate of her own. They sat down at a table, and ate together.

"These treats taste divine, no need to whine." Zula mentioned.

Zecora smiled at hearing that.

"Are you guys having fun?" asked Rainbow Dash as she came over with Pinkie and Applejack.

"Yes. The food is wonderful, as you may guess." Zecora told them.

"What is this little cake? They're not something we make." Zula wondered, holding a cupcake.

"(Gasps), you've never had a cupcake?" Pinkie gasped.

Zula shook her head, she explained she's never had cupcakes, apples, or the different vegetables.

"Well you're in for a real treat. There's lots of tasty food here in Ponyville." Applejack told her.


Meanwhile, Zana and Zander were talking to Mr. and Mrs. Cake.

"So you're a carpenter and a potter?" asked Mrs. Cake.

"Yes, that's what we do. We hope we're able to do that here too." Zander told them.

"I'm sure you'll be able to find jobs. There's something for everypony or creature." Mr. Cake said.

Zoly poked his head out of his little baby carriage, and saw Pound and Pumpkin Cake in a carriage across from him. They smiled and cooed at him, and Zoly cooed and smiled back. After eating, Zula decided to go off on her own for a little bit.

Everyone seemed really nice and friendly, looks like she was going to like living in Ponyville.

"Zula." she heard someone call.

She turned and saw her parents waving her over. She went up to them, and saw she was talking to the Mane 6 and Spike.

"Yes, Mom, yes Dad? Is it time to go back to our pad?" Zula asked.

"No, we were just having a chat. A topic of school at that." Zana told her.

That intrigued Zula and Tad.

"I'm the headmare of the School of Friendship. It's a school where we teach friendship." Twilight informed.

"It's a place you can go. That is if you choose so." Zander replied.

"What will I learn? Are the teachers really stern?"

"No, no, no. We're your teachers. And I can assure you we're very nice." Rarity replied.

"As for what you'll learn, you'll learn all about friendship. How to be a good friend, the history of Equestria, and different types of friendship." Rainbow Dash added.

Zula looked at them, and back at her parents who gave her encouraging looks.

"Okay, I'll go. Could I bring Tad in tow?"

"As long you keep and eye on him, and make sure he doesn't cause trouble." Fluttershy told her.

Just then there the sounds of trumpets. The zebras were confused, but the others seemed to know what was happening.

"And now introducing the Lord of Chaos himself...Discord!" announced Discord's voice.

Discord suddenly appeared from a puff of smoke waving, and blowing kisses. Zana, Zander, Zula, Zoly, and Tad were completely shocked.

"What is this? What is this creature my sis?" Zana asked Zecora.

"Do not fear. All will be made clear." Zecora assured.

"Why you must be Zecora's family." Discord told the zebras.

"Zana, Zander, Zula, and Zoly. Meet Discord, the Lord of Chaos." Twilight introduced.

"It's a pleasure to meet all of you."

Using his chaos magic, he made a third paw appear to he could shake all three of their hooves.

"Uh, hello. It's nice to meet you, sorry if we seem in woe." Zander said.

"It's all right. I get that a lot." Discord replied.

Then he spotted Zoly looking at him.

"And this little guy is absolutely adorable."

He tried to tickle him, but Zoly started to cry.

"What? What's wrong with him?"

"Uh, Discord, I think you're scaring him." Fluttershy informed gently.

"Scaring him? I'm not scary little guy."

But Zoly kept crying.

"Please step back. Zoly thinks you're going to attack." Zana told Discord.

This shocked Discord, he enjoyed making mischief sometimes, but scaring babies? That was low even for him.

"Come on, Discord, why don't we get some food?" Fluttershy suggested, as she led him away from the zebras.


After a little bit, Zoly calmed down and stopped crying.

"Discord may seem a little scary and annoying, but he's really not that bad." Pinkie informed them.

"We'll see, but the concern is mostly for Zoly." Zander said.

Soon, the party started to dwindle. Before leaving, Zula decided to speak to Twilight about going to the school.

"Twilight, about this school, do only ponies rule?" she asked her.

"Oh no, it's a school for everycreature. We even have students from different lands."

Twilight gestured to some creatures leaving. Zula looked, and saw the Young 6 making their way back to the school.

"Tomorrow morning you'll have an orientation and a tour. I'll look forward to having you as one of my students."

Zula smiled, said goodbye, and joined her family as they returned back to the Everfree Forest.

"Gee, Zecora's family are sure nice folk." Applejack mentioned.

"And their outfits and jewelry are just beautiful." Rarity added.

"But they have a lot to learn about Equestria and Ponyville. I mean they didn't even know what cupcakes or apples were." Rainbow Dash said.

"Well we'll have to just have to show them what we're all about." Pinkie piped up.

"How's Discord doing, Fluttershy?" wondered Spike.

"He feels a little bad that he scared Zoly."

"Well Zoly's just a baby, and he's not used to seeing any other creatures besides zebras. He'll get used to it. Come on Spike, we gotta get home and document all I've learned about zebras." Twilight instructed.

Spike just smiled, and shook his head. The ponies said goodnight to each other, and went home.

That's chapter 5, plz review