Twilight and Zecora discuss Zebra culture

After Twilight had made a batch of Spike’s favourite breakfast, gem encrusted pancakes, enchanted them so they would stay as warm as her Master wanted it to. After which she decided on a plan for how to deal with the Zebra, after all she hadn't had a chance to test her new Element of Loyalty. So after making his breakfast, much to Zecora's confusion, she had suggested that she and Zecora head to the woods so that she could get some magical readings.

That was what she had said, but really she didn’t have any interest in the Everfree Forest. The hologram of Rainbow Dash had said she could convince any ‘institution’ now it was time to check exactly how broad that topic covered.

“Princess Twilight would you please focus, you nearly crushed that poor lotus.” Zecora asked in exasperation, causing Twilight to freeze. Looking down she saw her hoof was raised just above said lotus.

“Oops, sorry Zecora I guess I wasn’t paying attention.” Twilight said, as she peered down at the flower. It really was a beautiful one, with petals as white as Luna’s moon. If Twilight stared closely enough she could see the aromas of the aphrodisiac gas coming from it.

“It is a pretty flower. It reminds me of Celestia’s gardens in Canterlot.” Twilight said peering down. Zecora also took the time to glance down at the flower from Twilight’s side. Sensing an opportunity, Twilight continued on. “I miss my time there.”

“I didn’t realise it was a home for which you care, didn’t you say you never had friends there?” Zecora asked, Twilight who nodded.

"True but it was still a home that I miss." Twilight said getting up. Now was the time to change things on their head. "What about you Zecora do you miss your old home?"

Zecora seemed to be stunned by the question, taking a moment to think about it. When she spoke there was a tinge of loneliness and wistfulness to it. "At times this is something I cannot deny, even if the deserts were a little dry. Being the only Zebra can be sad, to have a few to enjoy our traditions with would make me quite glad."

"So what are those traditions exactly?"

"Mostly a variety of feasts and meals, on special holidays are when it appeals. Dances too are frequent affairs, particularly during Spring and Summer fairs. " Zecora explained and Twilight saw her opportunity. Let's see just how powerful the root of loyalty was.

"That's odd. I didn't take you for a traditionalist Zecora, what with how break several traditions that all Zebras perform." She said emphasising the last three words. Her hands behind her back innocently, even as Zecora's eye twitch.

"Twilight just what are you trying to insinuate with your position, I have great love and loyalty for Zebra traditions" Zecora asked, her normally gentle voice tinged with a air of distaste and anger.

Twilight resisted the urge to take in a deep breath, not wanting to show any sign of her manipulation, even as her heart beat in fear of the power not working or misfiring some way. She didn't know if Zebra culture fell under the branch of 'institutions' after all. "But I had heard that it was tradition for all Zebra's your age to wear nothing but skimpy and revealing tribal attire."

Twilight knew in an instant that it had worked, as the anger on Zecora's face disappeared in an instant. To be met with an embarrassed flush. "Twilight Sparkle how right you are, to think my traditionism has fallen so far. Would you mind if we headed straight to my hut, so I can change into something befitting a tribal slut."

Grinning at her success, and with a glint of delight in her eyes hidden behind a facade of innocence Twilight didn't mind. "Of course Zecora we should head back right away. We should let you get dressed into something much more 'traditional.'"

The two made their way through the Everfree Forest as quickly as they could, even with all the predators made peaceful the jungle overgrowth was still a nightmare to make one’s way through. Not least of all due to the poison joke and other toxic plants. Not that Twilight minded, the longer they stayed here the more aroused the plants made her, and the more dirty her mind became.

Eventually though they made through the woods and towards Zecora’s hut, upon arriving the Zebra rushed in and towards her wardrobe to get some finer and more revealing tribal clothes. Satisfied with herself Twilight took the opportunity to take a seat and start reading a book on Zebra festivals.

One in particular stood out to her, one called 'Ukuphana' which originated from the story of a young Zebra girl called Afia giving an offering of food and gems to a dragon called Hearth, an act of kindness which turned him from a tyrant to a loyal and kind protector of the village, eventually marrying the dragon. Ever since then there was a winter festival called 'Ukuphana' where Zebra's would sacrifice hampers of food to their gods to thank them for the year's harvest and good weather.

Twilight checked the date, it appeared it was tomorrow. In surprise Twilight dropped the book, when she was reaching down to pick it up she noticed a hamper neat and prepared on the small end table by the door. It seemed Zecora was prepared for a lonely and solitary Ukuphana, well as the Princess of Friendship she couldn't be having that. Not least of all when Twilight knew she could weaponize it.

Just then the door opened to reveal that Zecora had chosen her outfit, but it didn't seem to be as revealing as she had hoped. Being nothing more than a simple toga, one that kept her well covered. Too well covered.

Upon seeing Twilight's frown Zecora sighed. "I know it's not the best but it's all I had, to say this makes me look like a slut is just sad."

Zecora began to hug her shoulders in shame, it appeared she really didn't have anything better. Twilight pitied her, she was clearly trying her hardest but wasn't a natural slut like the others. Twilight couldn't help but wonder if Zecora had always felt somewhat shy in her body before now.

"Don't worry Zecora I can help fix it." Twilight said, levitating a knife in from Zecora's kitchen. "But you should really speak to Rarity about this. She's a lot better at this than I am."

Twilight began to cut Zecora's toga piece by piece until she was left with nothing but the bare minimum to cover her nipples and her ass. Blushing Zecora took a seat next to Twilight and scrunched herself up, trying to hold onto her modesty.

"So Twilight how do I look? Is it as good as those from a porn book?" She mumbled to her and Twilight nodded.

"You look wonderful Zecora, exactly as a traditional Zebra should look." Twilight said with a smile, and two thumbs up. Zecora gave Twilight a shy smile. "I think it'll work until you can speak to Rarity."

"Twilight you have my thanks, now that I have an outfit that shows off my flanks." Zecora said with a blush, but she was growing more comfortable with her state of undress. Twilight almost regretted having to make her uncomfortable again. Almost. "But I will take your advice, and purchase a new set from Rarity whatever her price."

"You should visit her right away, what with the Ukuphana tomorrow." Twilight said, tapping the book from which she read it from.

"Why Twilight I'm impressed, that you would take time to learn about a Zebra fest. But why would I need a dress from Rarity with any urgency, it is hardly an emergency." Zecora asked, her face growing puzzled. "Not like the Everfree Forest Divergency."

"Because this book of yours forgot the most important part of of the Ukuphana. In honor of Afia's generosity and Hearth's loyalty to the town every year on Ukuphana the elder of the village chooses the best woman of the town to be offered to an emerald dragon." Twilight explained, smirking inside. Knowing that the closest thing Ponyville had to a village elder was herself. "I've heard it's the dream of all Zebra women, like being a Princess is over here. They want to be loyal sex slaves, cooking, cleaning, fucking and using all their skills to fulfil their Emerald Dragon's wishes without question. Since I'm the closest thing an elder here, I choose you to be this Ukuphana's sacrifice."

Zecora was stunned, and Twilight waited patiently as the Root of Loyalty did it's work. Her mind seemed to have shorted out, her face shifted between several different emotions. From shock, to disbelief, to shock and finally when Twilight choose her to be the sex **** to tears of gratitude.

"Twilight you have my sincerest gratitude, I'm cannot believe I have the privilege to do something this lewd. You have fulfilled this young Zebra's deepest dream, I cannot believe I get to be part of sex ****'s team." Zebra said, pulling Twilight into a sincere hug of gratitude, and missing how Twilight was smirking over her shoulder. "But there is something I fear, Emerald Dragons are rare, are we sure there is one that is near?"

Pulling out of the hug Twilight smiled. "Don't worry Zecora, I think I know one. But first let's make sure we haven't forgotten anymore traditions."

A/N: Yeah I know this is a complete pivot from the direction I was going in before, but I felt it was more interesting to recruit Zecora through her Zebra culture, completely altering the culture of Zebras as we do so. Felt that offered a few more creative ideas and a more general them for the arc. Hate it if you must, but I hope you understand.

Also I'm still trying to decide how the results from the survey but so far I'm leaning on dictating it by range. Just trying to decide the threshold for what that should be, obviously some options are contradictory and can't both be used.

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