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Zecora grew up in [[Zebrat]], the capital of her homeland of [[Farasi]]. Like her future friend {{FIM|Twilight Sparkle}}, Zecora was a rather introverted child, spending more time reading than playing games. That changed when she befriended another young Zebra, [[Marini]], and her [[Abada]] and [[Kelpie]] playmates [[Cactus Rose]], [[Crystal]], [[Dust Devil]], and [[Medley Brook]]. The six youngsters grew close, and enjoyed such activities as ''[[Ogres & Oubliettes]]'' [[LARPing]]. They were also classmates under the tutelage of Ms. [[Alegre]], one of whose lessons would later irrevocably alter Zecora's life.
Upon hearing that Zebras, unlike Abada and Kelpies, possessed no magical abilities or potential, Zecora became determined to gain magical skills. She studied the subject ravenously, and was surprised to learn of [[Mage Meadowbrook]], who defied Alegre's statements that only {{FIM|Unicorn}}s could learn magic. Zecora also took to speaking almost entirely in rhyme, having apparently learned that it was typical language for spells. This was to the chagrin of her five friends, whose responses to her aspirations varied but in general expressed little or no hope that she could achieve her goals. As Zecora later recalled, they would often tease her; eventually, Zecora left home with no intention of ever returning.<ref name="C|FIM|89">{{C|FIM|89}}</ref><ref name="C|FIM|90">{{C|FIM|90}}</ref>
It's unknown when Zecora moved into the [[Everfree Forest]], but when she did, she was not at all welcomed due to her strange (to the neighboring [[Ponyville]] ponies) appearance and choice of residence. Rumors also circus that she was an [[Enchantress]] who practiced [[Dark Magic]]. However, Zecora was apparently unaware of their reaction and the unease she generated, simply believing that the shops in town always happened to be closed whenever she came to visit. Despite this, she continued to enter the town, exploring while the ponies hid away from her.
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Twilight and the others broke into the hut to confront Zecora, spilling her cauldron in the process. Their accusations roused Zecora's anger, but Apple Bloom appeared and soon joined Zecora in laughing at what the older Ponies had believed was Zecora's intent. The two soon straightened things out, with Zecora explaining that the “evil chanting” and unusual decor of her home were a nursery rhyme and traditional objects from her homeland. Shamefacedly, Twilight was even informed that the recipe for the cure came from ''[[Supernaturals]]'', a book she herself owned but had dismissed because of its title.
As a new batch of cure required an herb only to be found in Ponyville, the eight new friends returned together. Twilight and the others soon convinced their neighbors of Zecora's true character, and she was able to produce the cure at the [[Ponyville Day Spa]].<ref>{{CAR|FIM|Bridle Gossip}}</ref> Zecora was soon a welcome member of the community, with Twilight in particular seeking her out on occasion. These visits included an unsuccessful search for help with an infestation of [[Parasprite]]s,<ref>{{CAR|FIM|Swarm of the Century}}</ref>
Zecora's friendship with the Ponies grew to the point where she took part in celebrating [[Nightmare Night]], dressed as a witch doctor and using her magic to enhance her narrative about [[Nightmare Moon]]. However, she and her new friends were soon treated to an unexpected visit by {{FIM|Princess Luna}}, the former Nightmare Moon herself. Unfortunately, her efforts to mingle with her subjects and lack of understanding regarding the holiday eventually drove her to decree its cancellation. Zecora, seeming to make the best of things, led the young Ponies of Ponyville back to the Nightmare Moon statue to make what looked to be a final traditional offering of candy to the feared figure. Fortunately, this led into a happy reconciliation, with Luna reversing her earlier decree and joining Ponyville's festivities once again.<ref>{{CAR|FIM|Luna Eclipsed}}</ref>
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On another occasion, Spike came to Zecora for help after Ponyville's residents fell ill. Employing various safety measures, including a friendly bird named [[Avery]], Zecora accompanied Spike into town. As they examined the sick, they determined that only ponies seemed to be affected, with animals and Spike showing no symptoms. After Zecora was sneezed on by Fluttershy and remained healthy, it appeared as though she too were immune.
As the two worked together, a sense of comradery developed through both of them being different from their pony friends and neighbors, as well as separated from others of their respective species. In the process of trying to find a cure, Zecora fell ill, and Spike determined that both she and the ponies had eaten contaminated hay. He was thus able to assist the [[Canterlot Disease Corps]] in restoring everyone, including Zecora, to health. Grateful for their shared adventure, he and Zecora determined to spend more time together.<ref
On another occasion, Zecora supervised the Cutie Mark Crusaders as they experimented with potions, only for Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle to cause some minor explosions.<ref>{{CAR|FIM|On Your Marks}}</ref> She later observed as Rainbow Dash unwittingly spread a [[Dreary]] epidemic around Ponyville, before intervening by sending in Rainbow's pet tortoise [[Tank]].<ref>{{C|FIM|41}}</ref> The Cutie Mark Crusaders later sought her out for help when the Mane Six were corrupted by [[Dark Water]].<ref name="C|FIM|43">{{C|FIM|43}}</ref> Zecora returned to Ponyville with them, where they joined up with Spike and Princess Luna. Learning that Spike had been unaffected by the Dark Water, Zecora determined that he might be key to developing a cure.
Using Spike's scales, Zecora created a working antidote, which was soon used to reverse the Dark Water effects on all of Ponyville. She later examined the [[Darkwater Springs]], and determined that their effects were the result of magical pollution, which she counteracted with a potion.<ref
===Mysteries and mayhem===
===Destiny discovered===
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