//------------------------------// // Ch 3: Visiting Ponyville // Story: My little Dragon Ball: FuyuMori // by Tundricwolf //------------------------------// It was the next day. Zecora and Tree Hugger let Arctic and Glacious stay over after eating dinner. Last nights dinner was a nice one. Zecora and Tree Hugger had put together a nice soup and even baked some bread. Though, the two very quickly got to learn that Arctic had an unbelievable appetite. He ate most of the soup and bread and even a few berries that Zecora had. The four talked some more and Arctic and Tree Hugger soon quickly became friends. Glacious was glad for this. Watching her son interact with a pony after being shunned or insulted multiple times in the past really warmed her heart. While going to sleep, Glacious contemplated revealing she was an Alicorn. She even began wondering why it was ponies feared her. While she could understand why ponies feared Arctic, he was an alien, a creature no pony in all of Equus had ever seen, she didn’t understand why ponies feared her. She did vaguely remember hearing something about some other pony, though she didn’t know if it was some kind of strange nickname or something for her, she didn’t dwell on it. It was early in the morning and Arctic and Tree Hugger were sitting outside. Tree Hugger was watching Arctic training. She was completely mesmerized. Arctic was practicing more with his magic. He manipulated the water all around him making it flow around him and even solidify into ice every now and then. His movements were smooth. He himself almost looked like his body flowed like water. His hands were glowing a light blue from his magical aura. “Woah dude. What kind of magic is that? I’ve never seen somepony do anything like that before.” Tree Hugger said. “It’s Elemental Magic. My mother taught me it when we found out I could use magic. From what mother says, it’s very difficult for others to learn. It took me till I had turned 16 to become a bit of an intermediate with it. Though mother says I still have a lot to learn.” Arctic said. “You’re only an intermediate with it? Dude, you look like you’re an expert with it.” Tree Hugger said as she watched him. “Wish I could that.” “Perhaps mother could teach you, though it’ll be difficult to learn.” Arctic said. The two chuckled at that and smiled. Just then, Zecora and Glacious started walking out of the hut. The two were talking and laughing when they looked up to Arctic and Tree Hugger. “Oh my.” Said Zecora, amazed at the sight before her. “I’ve never seen anypony do that before.” “My dear child is quite skilled with this magic. Though he still has a ways to go before he can be a professional with it.” Glacious chuckled with a sly grin. Arctic blushed slightly and stopped in his tracks feeling slightly embarrassed, despite admitting he was an intermediate with this magic. “My young Tree Hugger, I have a small request for you.” Zecora said. Looking to Zecora Tree Hugger asked, “Sure. What do you need me to do?” “I would like for you to go to Ponyville. There are a few items I need for my new experimental brew.” Zecora said. “Yes ma’am.” Said Tree Hugger. Tilting their heads slightly, Glacious and Arctic looked to each other and then back to Tree Hugger and Zecora. “If I may,” said Glacious, “What is this Ponyville?” Tree Hugger begun to answer. “Ponyville is a little village just outside of the Everfree Forest we’re in. Many ponies live there. It’s a quaint little village.” “Do other Zebra’s reside there by chance?” Glacious asked. “No. Only ponies live there. Though, I do not think those ponies will accept my kin.” Zecora added. “They’re afraid of you as well?” Arctic asked. “Indeed. So, I try not to go to the village.” Said Zecora as she looked sheepishly down to the ground. “Why don’t you go with us? Perhaps things can change this time and the ponies can give you a chance.” Arctic said. Some of his youthful optimism showing. He had begun to believe if he could be accepted then she could too. Though he could see Zecora had doubts which he could understand. Then Zecora perked up. “‘Us’? What do you mean?” “I would like to go with Tree Hugger. I’ve never heard or seen this Ponyville place. I wish to go see it.” Arctic said. “Are you sure my Child? You know you’ll be shunned and heckled again if you go to this little village.” Glacious said. “Well, yeah. But maybe things could change this time, for me and Miss Zecora.” Arctic said. Zecora, seeing the young adult saiyan’s optimism and hope for change gave her a bit of confidence. Even if it could just be a simple pipe dream, she did hope that finally things could change and she and her Saiyan friend could be accepted. Secretly, Glacious was filled with pride and even hope that she herself could be accepted. The Alicorn did want to be able to walk freely and not be ostracized or shunned, watching ponies run and scream in free of her. But she knew she needs to be cautious and keep her disguise up. “Hehe, very well, my young Saiyan friend. I will go with you and my dear daughter to Ponyville. Glacious, my friend, are you going with us?” Zecora asked. Glacious, thinking for a bit decided, she may as well go. She too was quite interested in viewing this, Ponyville. “I will accompany you all, and view this village.” Glacious said. Tree Hugger and Arctic cheered a bit. After eventually slipping on their cloaks and putting on their hoods, the group all began trudging out of the Everfree Forest. As soon as they headed out of the forest, the group all had a shield their eyes and allow them to adjust. It was darker in the forest so coming out directly into the sun, blinded them for a second. After adjust, Arctic and Glacious looked around and admired what they were seeing. “I must say, this village looks quite nice.” Glacious said. “It looks kinda cozy” Arctic said as he looked around. The group all began walking forward taking in more of their surroundings. The village seemed quite large, almost like a very small town. What almost immediately caught Arctic and Glacious’ eyes was a giant farm. The mother and son admired the large farm and took in the sweet scent of apples wafting over toward them. Looking around more they saw what looked like more of the village as well as many ponies walking around. Just then, one of the ponies looked up and saw the group and while they didn’t notice it, the pony’s face contorted into a look of fear and began running away. Then soon almost all of the ponies fled into the many houses and shops. Yells and yelps sounded throughout, doors slammed, even welcome mats were swiftly ripped into their houses. The group noticed this and Zecora let out a low heavy sigh. “Once again, ponies flee in fear.” Zecora said. “Well maybe we can at least still find what you need?” Tree Hugger asked. “Could I help?” Asked Arctic. “Sure.” Said Tree Hugger said. “Do be careful my child.” Glacious said as she looked worriedly at her son. “Same goes to you my Young “We will Mother.” Said Arctic and Tree Hugger as they left the two. As Arctic and Tree Hugger roamed ponyville in an attempt to find what Zecora needed, Glacious and Zecora started talking to each other as they walked. “For as quaint and inviting as this little village seems, the residents of this place don’t seem to want to allow those not like them here.” Glacious said. Slight resentment evident in her voice. Knowing Zecora, her dear son, Arctic, and herself always seem to scare of ponies. “That is unfortunate true. Young Arctic’s optimism is good but misplaced. Ponies fear myself and he as the two of us aren’t like them. I must say it is sickening and upsetting.” Zecora said. Some resentment oozing out of her voice as well. “My child, I raised him to see good in others and to give the benefit of the doubt. So he believes that someday these ponies will grow to accept him and now you. But, eventually, someday, I believe his hope for that will fade in time.” Glacious said. “I hope the young Saiyan’s hope never fades. It is quite an endearing trait of his.” Zecora said. The two kept walking once Zecora stopped and started digging at the ground. “Pray tell, what are you doing Lady Zecora?” Glacious asked. “I’m looking for a certain root. Unfortunately, young Tree Hugger isn’t quite adept at searching for these sorts of roots as I am. Unfortunately, they seem to grow within Ponyville, for right now at least.” Zecora said. After a few more minutes, Arctic and Tree Hugger returned. “Nopony helped you?” Asked Glacious. “No.” Said Arctic slightly dejected. The three watched Zecora do her thing digging at the ground, when all of a sudden there was a loud slam behind them. They all looked over to a big building. Looking at the sign it read, ‘Sugarcube Corner’. Dismissing it, Zecora went back to digging at the ground in her search for whatever she was looking for and the others watched her, not knowing that they themselves were being watched.