(Context! This Chapter was made when I was very sleep deprived and my brain said "finish the dam chapter boy, or no sleep)
/1 Year and 10 Months before Season 1\
This Chapter is an hour after chapter 20.
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We see Kurat going up to Zecora's door. He was a bit worried about meeting her as she not only spoke in rhymes, but Kurat feared that Zecora might fear him..
[Kurat, for the 3rd time, she won't fear or hate you, and I can help translate her way of speaking. Go up and knock on her door. And stand straight! Don't slouch like a bum]
"Ow, ok man… rude…" Kurat walked up, and thought for another second before knocking her door.
*Knock X3*
"Oh man, I hope I can make a good impression!!" Kurat was worried about making himself look like a fool.
[Don't worry my boy, you already embarrass us everyday for months at a time, there is no way to ruin what is already bad~]
Kurat took Adam's offensive comment and threw it away, and kept a straight face.
*Door Opens*
"Hello?" Zecora asked Kurat.
"Uh-uh-uuuhh… he-hello miss Kurat! I'm-I'm Zecora!" Kurat somehow messed up a simple greeting.
"Umm, excuse me?" Zecora looked at Kurat, confused.
"Ack! Sorry!! I meant to say… Let me start over, my name is Kurat, Kurat Melenia. And I was wondering if you, umm…" Kurat asked Adam, 'Adam! I need help here! I only talked to Luna, You and Maria!!!!'
[*laughs a bit*]
[I can see that if it called for it, you can't even speak to another to save your life. Repeat after me: Miss Zecora, I'm a traveller migrating to Ponyville and would hope you could point the way for us]
"Miss Zecora." Kurat said. But Zecora cuts him off.
"Please wait a moment. First, how do you know my name? I would like an answer, if you don't mind." Zecora asked, opening her door and she was in full view.
That was at the moment that they both knew, they fu*ked up.
"Uuuhhh…." Both Kurat and Adam forgot and said the same thing: [Shit]/'Shit'
….
'ADAM!!! I NEED HELP!!! HOW COULD WE FORGET SOMETHING THAT IMPORTANT!!!!' Kurat panicked.
[Don't worry, just say that you heard about her through gossip about a zebra living in the EverFree forest and hoped she could help… hope she buys that load of lies…]
*Gulp!*
"Umm, I heard about a Zebra living in the EverFree Forest and hoped she could assist me in getting to Ponyville?" Kurat hoped she would buy that.
"I see, it seems my presence is known to outsiders as well. Also another question, what are you doing in this forest? It's dangerous, and I can guess you did not come from Ponyville, but deep within this forest." Zecora questioned Kurat.
"…" Kurat remained silent.
[Ok, not going to lie, this, this you need to explain]
'IT WAS YOUR IDEA TO MEET HER!' Kurat answered Zecora's question. "Well, uh-miss Zecora, I am an adventurous pony and I like… danger?" Kurat is not wrong, but is also not right.
"Hmmm…" Zecora started intently at Kurat. While he was sweating bullets, hoping Zecora would buy the whole story.
"Alright, if that's the case, then yes, I can show the way to Ponyville but-" Zecora sees the day becoming darker, "you are probably tired from your journey, come in. I have a spare bed you can use while you stay, and if you don't mind, I would love to hear your tale." Zecora finished and entered her home, gesturing Kurat to enter.
Kurat then realised something, 'Wait… didn't she normally rhyme in the show?'
[Like I said, mostly the main events would occur. This isn't a main event, and there could be some information on why she doesn't rhyme. Ask her if you want]
Kurat nodded and entered Zecora's home.
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We see Kurat taking a good look inside Zecora's home, the masks, the giant cauldron in the middle of her home, some books, herbs, etc. But what got Kurat really curious is her Mach of rhyming.
"Umm, miss Zecora?" Kurat asked nervously.
"Yes Mr Kurat" Zecora answered.
"I have to ask, but don't Zebras… you know? Rhyme as a way of speech?"
"Yes, normally, most do, but I never really understood. I occasionally rhyme as a way to remember my teacher, but my normal dialect is speaking like this. Is that bothering you?" Zecora asked.
Kurat backed away a few steps and said, "no, no! I was just curious about the whole "all zebras rhyme to talk" thing…" Kurat asked Adam, 'am I being a bit racist?'
[Very much, yes]
'Oh boy… hope she's as nice as she was in the show.' Kurat prayed.
"I see. It is good to have questions, and having answers is another benefit. If you think you are offending me, please worry not. I am alright with you asking, and sorry for bringing up a touchy subject." Zecora apologised.
"It's ok! And thanks for not getting angry at me…" Kurat looked down.
"…before you ask anything, me talking about my teacher was but a slip of my tongue. Please, do not ask." Zecora was stern and was very touchy about the said subject.
Kurat looked up, "I wasn't going to… SO!" Kurat changed the subject quickly, "do you… get visitors like me often?"
"No. Normally, I am either scorned or feared. Having company like you is… refreshing to say the least." Zecora smiled at the thought.
"I see! Well, *yawns* I am as tired as a…" Kurat was frozen and was thinking of an ending.
"You could try, "I am sleepy like a baby," or something like that." Kurat took Zecora's words literally.
"Then in that case," Kurat laid down in one of Zecora's spare beds, "If we see each other again tomorrow, Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening! And for right now, Good Night." Kurat then went to sleep.
(A/N: Does this paragraph above this make sense? 1 Point to anyone who can explain if it does or not… ok I'm bored, Kurat couldn't think straight when he said his final words before bed…)
*Giggles*
"Well, then good night Mr Kurat Melenia." 'His name… quite odd for a pony..' Zecora turned the lights off and went to bed as well…
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(A/N: This chapter might not be as good as most, but… I really wanted to make this interaction happen! And I made it so Zecora only rhymes on occasions, not every time… I suck at rhyming ok?)
Morning came and we watch as Kurat and Zecora are standing outside her home.
"Head straight and make a left, follow the path and you should reach the exit of this forest. Keep going straight and you will be in Ponyville. Just make sure no pony spots you exiting the EverFree forest." Zecora told Kurat.
"Alright Zecora! Thanks for helping." Kurat walked away, following the directions that Zecora gave him.
Zecora waved to Kurat before returning to her home…
[Now, we can finally start this-]
Kurat cuts Adam off, "Adam…"
[Yes?]
"Did-did you think she was suspicious of me?" Kurat asked with worry.
[Oh, most definitely. How you knew her name, why you are in this forest, she probably thought of another reason you knew her, and wondered why you lied. And by the off chance she does believe you, that would somehow go down as one of your luckiest moments ever]
"Hey! I had luckier days." Kurat retorted.
[Really?]
[Do you want me to pull up every single photo of you being a complete idiot?]
Kurat stayed silent after hearing Adam's proposal and kept on walking.
[Hmph, that's what I thought]
*Groans*
…..
We see Kurat standing at the Exit of the EverFree forest.
*sighs*
"Ready Adam?" Kurat asked.
[Born Ready Kurat]
"Hoo, alright then! New chapter, new life!" Kurat took a few steps before exiting the forest…
"Gah!" Kurat was greeted by the Sun attacking his eyes. "Ahh! Soo bright!" Kurat shaded his eyes.
[That is most likely due to living in a dark forest for years. Your eyesight might have become more sensitive to light than before. I suggest you use this as an opportunity to correct that]
"Alright Adam." Kurat slowly, but surely, adjusted his eyes slowly to the light. It was hard, but he managed.
Continuing onward, Kurat walked a bit before arriving at the town where the legendary 6 elements of harmony would soon come together….Ponyville!
"Wow… a lot bigger than I had imagined." Kurat praised the size of Ponyville.
[That is to be expected. Now, remember what I told you]
"Yes Adam, head straight into town, head to the mayor's office, and then- wait…" Kurat thought before asking, "how do we get the money to actually own a house?"
[Hmm, take on some odd jobs around Ponyville, work at the Spa, work at Sweet Apple Acres, use your head and think boy!]
Kurat could practically hear the sarcasm in Adam's voice, "ok, I get it! Stupid question… geez…" Kurat continued forward to Ponyville.
…..
As Kurat entered Ponyville, he got some weird looks from the residents. Adam guessed it was because he looked like a high-status pony, as Unicorns are often considered that of Nobility. And Kurat's appearance was certainly attracting some attention.
'Umm, Adam? You think I should have just used my old colours?' Kurat asked, and contemplated wearing his Mask and Blindfold after taking it off during his argument with Adam about Charlie Morningstar and Clara Carmine… Clara is better and you can't change my mind about it.
[No. Just keep walking and find the Mayor's building. And remember, if you see a Pink Blur coming towards you… just pray that your back is strong]
*Gulp!*
Kurat could already picture the Pink-definitely not on cocaine-Pony coming at him at speeds that do not make sense, ramming into him, and somehow either breaking his ribs, his spine, or both…
"Mmm…" Kurat shivered at the thought but kept on walking…
Kurat was humming to himself when he bumped into somepony.
"Oh! Sorry Mr… I wasn't watching where I was going and I bumped into you, are you ok?" Asked the mysterious Mare.
"Yeah, I'm alright-" Kurat saw the mare and almost fainted… he was talking to Derpy Hooves/Ditzy Doo.
Kurat kept staring at the mare, and she got confused. "Umm, Mr? Are you ok? You keep staring at me like I have some cupcake frosting on my cheeks?"
"Uh-no, no! Sorry I-uh… spaced out a bit, uh, my name's Kurat, and I'll accept your apology miss?" Kurat hoped her name is Derpy.
"It's Derpy! Derpy Hooves! Nice to meet'cha Mr Kurat. Also-" Derpy immediately remembered what she needed to do and ran off, "sorry Mister! We can talk later if you want!" She ran off.
"Gah-Gaga… I-I-" Adam cut's Kurat off.
[Yes. You met Derpy. How was it?]
Kurat continued his journey towards the building, while chatting with Adam.
'It was amazing! She looked even more adorable in real life! Her crossed-eyes, her little post-hat! Her grey fur, her voice! HAHA! IT'S A BRONIES DREAM COME TRUE!!' Kurat mentality ticked off another item off his mental bucket list.
[I see…]
[Image Captured]
'…did you just…' Kurat already knew where Adam was going with the image.
[Yeah, Luna said to tell her what we did, or more precisely, what you did here in Ponyville. And I plan to uphold her words]
'Oh, haha! Alright Adam…' Kurat was already imagining the amount of questions that Luna would ask… it made his blood run cold.
…..
Kurat was walking when he noticed a few buildings. Rarities Boutique was one of them. "Huh, wonder if I should pay her a visit."
[No]
[Please just continue on! There is literally no point in seeing her]
"I know, but, it would be nice to at least meet ONE of the Mane 6 before they… become the Mane 6?" Kurat said to Adam.
[*sighs*]
[We are not discussing this, just forget about that and move on! We have more important matters to attend to, like getting a home? Finding work?? Making sure that sugar-induced Pony doesn't tackle us! Which is very surprising as not only did we not encounter her, but we haven't even seen her, which is a good sign to CONTINUE WITH THE TASK AT HAND!]
"Ugh… please? Just a quick chat? Compliment her clothes? Just ask her a question or two?" Kurat wanted to beg Adam.
[No means no Kurat]
[Get a move on]
*Groans*
"Oh, alright… you're no fun you know that?" Kurat playfully insulted Adam.
[One of us needs to be responsible if the other is a man-child]
"Really! Man-Child? That's the-" Kurat then noticed a few ponies staring at him.
[…]
[Did you really just talk to me… out loud?]
"Uuuuuh," Kurat kept staring at the group of Ponies who were watching Kurat.
[You Idiot….]
"SORRY EVERYONE- I MEAN… EVERYPONY! I-uh-talk to myself too… stay sane?" Kurat hoped that bit made them go away.
And with sheer luck, the crowd of ponies left Kurat alone, and he silently prayed to some unknown deity for the extra luck.
'Hoo! Ok, not making that mistake again…' Kurat might make the same mistake again.
[I said it before and I will say it again: you are an idiot]
'HEY! I FIXED IT, DIDN'T I?!' Kurat mentality shouted at Adam.
[Through sheer luck… and don't jinx it]
'I won't Adam~' Kurat continued his walk, avoiding the boutique.
[*sighs*]
[You will, trust me…]
"…" Kurat paused before answering, "screw you…"
…
"Huh, it really is quite beautiful up close," Kurat said, admiring the Golden Oak Library. Its vibrant colourful leaves, the open windows, and the knowledge that Twilight Sparkle would soon live here.
[The building should be near here. Look around, or ask any locals. This town will be your new home soon]
'I know, I know, just-just give me a minute to process this, alright? It's not everyday you get to witness history in person… wait is the term, "In Pony?"' Kurat wondered.
[Fine]
[But remember, this Library won't be here forever. Remember the Tirek incident? Season 4?]
Kurat sighed, 'yes, I know, he shot a beam of pure energy and vaporised the whole tree. Hated that part really.' Kurat said mentally.
[Exactly]
[So don't be too attached to something that won't last forever]
*sighs*
Kurat continued his walk, planning to visit the Library later if he had time.
…
While walking, Kurat talked to Adam about stuff, mainly about his soon to be opened Manga/Comic shop, how he would interact with the Mane 6, how Celestia would react towards him, and-
*Blitz!*
Kurat saw a Pink Blur coming towards him… his fate was sealed.
*Gulps!*
"Adam!" Kurat pleaded.
[*sighs*]
[I pray for your ribs…]
"ADAM-OOF!!!" The pink blue slammed into him…
"Hi! I'm Pinkie Pie! What's your name? Do you like cupcakes? Cakes? Candy? Cotton Candy? Sweets? Do you like parties? What's your favourite colour? When's your birthday? Hi!" Pinkie Pie said very quickly.
*Groans*
"Please… get off me… now!" Kurat told Pinkie.
"Ok!" Pinkie Pie got off Kurat, and he slowly got up as well, adjusting himself. He looked at the Pink Demon-I MEAN… Pink Party Pony with fear.. and excitement.
"Ugh, ok miss?" Kurat didn't screw it up this time.
[Good, you are learning]
"Oh right! Silly me~ My name is Pinkie Pie! Back to my question! What's your name!" She asked.
"Kurat, Kurat Melenia, and I-" Pinkie Curs Kurat off.
"You're from out of town and you are in need of a place to stay as your current old place was no longer suitable for your needs and because the story needs to progress!" Pinkie Pie Squeaks.
"Uuuuhh… what?" Kurat was shocked at what Pinkie said.
[Did you really forget the crazy abilities this Hyperactive Pony has? Pinkie Sense, near Future-Sight, Past-Sight, Fourth Wall Breaking, etc…]
Kurat just remembered, 'Yeah… I remember now… what should I do???' Kurat tried to think of a way out of his current, disastrous situation.
"Umm? Hello?? Yoo-Hoo!" Pinkie waved at Kurat to get his attention, which worked as he snapped out of his thoughts.
"Huh," Kurat faced Pinkie, "ok miss, Pinkie Pie, why did you suddenly crash into me?" Kurat remembered all the Harem-MLP Fanfictions from Wattpad. 'I already know where this is going… but I want to eat those cupcakes… mmmm~' Kurat imagined all the Cakes and Cupcakes made by Pinkie Pie, how it was said to be very delicious.
"Oh! I came to invite you to your "Welcome to Ponyville" party!" Pinkie quickly took out a cupcake out of her hair, "here! Want a cupcake?" She offered.
"Hmmm?" 'Adam? Should I?' Kurat asked Adam.
[Well, if you ask me, don't eat it. But if you want to, go for it. I think she keeps her mane clean from all the food and random bullsh*t she has up in there. I' fact, I won't be surprised if she carried her pet alligator inside her mane]
Hearing Adam's words, Kurat accepted the Cupcake via his magic, "uhh, thanks Pinkie." Kurat took a bite, "oh! This is delicious!" Kurat complimented to her, his mouth full of cupcake.
"Thanks Kurat!" Pinkie quickly looked at her imaginary watch, "*GASP!* It's almost 3:30 PM!! Kurat! Be at Sugar Cube Corner at 4:00 PM Sharp! CYA!!!" Pinkie zoomed off, taking Kurat and Adam a few seconds to process the whole interaction…
'Adam?'
[Yes Kurat, we got invited to our party… now you have to go, or else… you can already guess what she might do to you]
'Yeah… if she is a bit brutal, her party cannon, if not, she might drag me to the party, or worse… she would get sad… not having that! No Sir!' Kurat declared.
Kurat asked Adam if he could maybe manifest a watch for him.
[Hmm, no. There's a giant clock in the middle of Ponyville when we passed the boutique. Either check that or check back with me]
"*sighs* Can't even get a cool Rolex…" Kurat muttered to himself before strutting off…
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Part 3: Ponyville's New Pony! Meeting the Mayor!