Preparing for Ukuphana

“Listen up Everypony.” Twilight shouted from the the podium at the town hall. A large crowd of Ponyville ponies had gathered around the podium, looking at their Princess in confusion and nervousness. Twilight has only ever called these sorts of meetings when there was an emergency before. Like a dragon attack or another ancient evil returning to wreak havoc, Twilight could hear the worried whispers in the crowd.

“Calm down everypony there’s no reason to panic, no great evil has returned. This is actually about something else.” Twilight shouted over the crowd’s whispering. Gaining a flood of stares of curiosity, even after all this time being a Princess Twilight couldn’t help but feel nervous addressing a crowd this size. She had to mentally **** her legs to remain fixed where she was, instead of darting away. This was for her Master after all. "This is actually a celebration. Tomorrow is what the Zebra's call Ukuphana, and in the spirit of harmony and coming together with different races and cultures I've decided that we ought to celebrate it this year together with our local Zebra immigrant Zecora."

The whispers in the crowd turned to excited murmurs, and Twilight wasn't surprised. If there was one thing you could say about ponies it was that they loved their parties and holidays. "Zecora has always made an effort to celebrate our traditions like Nightmare Night and Hearth's Warming Eve. I think it is only fair that we do the same for her.”

“Yeah, Zecora’s always been a great friend for us. It would be great if we did the same for her.” Applebloom shouted over the crowd much to murmurs of agreement.

“So what should we do?”

“How can we help?”

“What is Ukuphana?”

“Every pony settle down, I was just about to explain.” Twilight said in exasperation. Ponies were well known for their impatience as well.

She explained all about the story of Hearth and Afia to the crowd who listened in closely, a few of the more emotional ones even had tears in her eyes. Once finished there was a determination to bring this Ukuphana to life.

"So I've been discussing this with Zecora and we've discovered that there have been many lost traditions to this holiday that we'll be trying to resurrect. This year I’ve decided to make Zecora’s dream come true and make her the offering to the Emerald Dragon.” Twilight explained to the crowd.

“Do we have any Emerald Dragons in Ponyville?” Lyra asked in confusion.

“There is only one known Emerald Dragon in Equestria or the dragon lands. That’s Spike so he’ll play the part of the Emerald Dragon in this festival and be the one to receive Zecora as a sex ****." Twilight explained, as she said that she scanned the reactions of the ponies around her. She saw no hint of surprise or disgust in the eyes of the ponies. Only accepting nods and promising smiles. Seems the Root of Loyalty had a sort of normality effect on others as well.

"Right so rule one of Ukuphana is that it is an adult only affair. Those under the age of eighteen should remain indoors all throughout the day as should all men except Spike. Tell them that this is a direct order from Princess Twilight and you won't get any push back." Twilight explained, earning a few nods of understanding. "Next on the matter are clothes. I want everyone to dress themselves like tribal sluts, something a stripper would wear. Don't worry ponies Zecora will be able to make potions that'll keep everypony warm and heated.”

There were nods and whispering amongst the crowd as they started to get ready, many whispering that they would have to visit Rarity's Canterlot Boutique or start fashioning their own clothes give the short notice. Twilight certainly didn't mind her actions granting her Mistress more business, though she might be concerned with overworking her.

"This is all well and good Twilight but this such short notice. Are you sure we can get all this ready in time?" Mayor Mare asked, examining the list with a frown.

"Don't worry Mayor Mare, I have my best team on it. Now for the other traditions."

Whilst Twilight explained the day's schedule back at the Castle her best team were looking over the details of exactly what would be required for the Ukuphana.

“Don’t worry my emergency traditional Zebra cuisine stash will be able to provide for all the food." Pinkie explained as her eyes scanned the list at a speed no normal pony should be able to read. "May need to get some new peppers and some nice Prancely but I can get that gathered up licity split."

"You have a reserve supply of Zebra food?" Cadence asked with a frown. Spike too found this strange.

"Of course. How can I throw an emergency surprise Zebra party if there’s no Zebra food.” Pinkie explained, frowning at Cadence’s and Spike’s skepticism. “Don’t you?”

The other two looked at each other in bafflement but quickly realised that any discussion with Pinkie’s insanity was a losing battle, and that it was best just to accept it. Cadence returned to her list. "There's another problem Spike, there's a huge list of potions we need for the festival given the number of attendants. As it stands Zecora isn't going to be able to make them all. We need your help."

Cadence accented her point by unrolling her list of the required potions onto the table, and Spike's pupils shrunk at the list. "That's a lot of potions. I'm not a brewer Cadence how am I meant to help?"

"Well you do have a power to make so that Zecora would be able to finish all these potions in time. Just ask the question and then it won't be an issue." Cadence pointed out, but Spike frowned.

"Are you- I mean that could backfire. We don't know what could happen." Spike pointed out, but Cadence waved him off.

"Spike we're just helping Zecora get all her preparations done in time, there's no harm in that. And this will help you train to use your power responsibly just like Celestia suggested.” Cadence pointed out, reminding Spike of the letter he had received from Celestia when he'd sent her a report on their search of the forest. To use the power in small acceptable means rather than bottling it up inside of him, given how magic had a tendency to overload the user. She had wanted to discuss the matter with Spike in person, but both she and Luna were on a diplomatic mission with Queen Novo. So this advice was the best she could give.

"Alright I suppose you have a point. Will Zecora be able to make every potion on this list in time for the festival?" He asked, much to the happiness of Cadence. Unbeknownst to Spike Cadence had used an old trick and enchanted the list to look like normal Zebrican traditional potions. In reality there were a range of lustful and depraved potions that by all knowledge of magic and science shouldn't be possible.

When Zecora joined the harem she would bring with her the knowledge and means to create a new tools for their future conquests. Some beyond the realm of what should be possible.

"Is there any- I mean... how much have we to do?" Spike asked, carefully avoiding triggering the Root of Honesty. Cadence had to admit the dragon was improving there, but he wasn't beyond the manipulations of his loving and well intentioned sex slaves.

"Just one more thing, has Twilight told you that an Emerald Dragon is needed to play a key role. Since you're the only the Emerald Dragon anyone has heard of that really only leaves you as the only choice." Cadence explained, holding his hand on the table comfortingly. It was like she was his babysitter again, instead of his sex ****. "And I know for a fact that there's a little surprise for the Emerald Dragon at the end of the festival."

"Do all Zebra's have this tradition?" Spike asked, inadvertently changing Zebrakind forever. "I mean I can't be the only Emerald Dragon can I?"

Spike realized what he just said, and immediately his blood went cold. His hands shook as he placed them over his mouth in horror. He could feel the heart drop out from his chest as tears welled up in his eyes."No.. Shit I didn't mean... Celestia what have I done?"

Realizing his fears Cadence grasped his shaking hands and pulled them away, looking him dead in the eye. "There's no need to worry, I sensed this. No Emerald Dragons disappeared or were killed, they just became different dragon kinds. I think the Root of Honesty interprets the changes as non-violently as possible."

"Oh, oh thank goodness." Spike gasped, before fainting into Cadence's arms. The poor kid having been through a bit too much.

"Will Master be okay?" Pinkie asked with a frown.

Cadence nodded. "He should be fine Pinkie, just needs some bedrest."

"Oh he better get some of that now. What with all the Zebra women who are going to be lining up to be his sex ****." Pinkie giggled, causing Cadence to smile coyly.

"I suppose he will."

A/N: Suggestions for the festival specifics are welcome as usual. What other traditions has Twilight secretly added to Ukuphana? Some details would be really helpful. I actually could do with some help with this. Also with finding a good picture for Zecora as an offering, ideally one with her hair down.

Also some people were wondering how the Root of Loyalty works. It’s basically like this, if Twilight tells Shining Armor that all Royal Guardsmen are clowns then just he is a clown. If Shining then tells Flash Sentry all Guards are clowns then they are both now clowns. There is also a normality effect that makes strangers not question this, but no reality changing effect.

Husband results here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k3fMV6wynbOU9DhD_VbbGpKcQETEoQ7MzF-Wlp9xVMM/edit?usp=sharing