15 days left; Zecora celebration.

[EifieFikoru 158]

Ah, Zecora. You are a very interesting character; you're clever, wise, talented in traditional magic and skilled in brewery, alongside with your capability to solve problems that escape to the hooves of our main protagonists. I feel sincerely bad that you are so underused. They have missed so much opportunities to demonstrate just how much you are valued by other ponys and creatures around you. 

I have always seen you as the type of mentor Twilight needed. You have helped her a lot more that other princesses I know, shotsfired, the Celestia's method is risible, if not thrown in the air waiting to somebody to catch it, and guided her when times required.

You've demonstrated that you care and share without wanting something in return, as seen in The Cutie Pox, Bridle Gossip, Magic Duel, and so on. A good example of your lovely heart is that moment in On Your Marks when we see you and the Crusaders making potions in your hut. It's a short, but strong moment that shows perfectly your caring nature. That, or you just like to spare your knowledge with others for the sake of enjoyment. Either way, it's a pleasure every time you're on screen.

Which leaves the question; why they hesitate that much on giving you credit? On the last seasons it seemed like you're just a resource whenever the story needs a brief cameo of "mystic and arcane". Your mere existence still is a mystery, but all these questions are still in the air too. We know how you are, but the when and how of yourself is never explained. We know more about Diamond Tiara than Zecora. Let me tell you, that mere idea is disappointing.

You are capable of making a complete story on your own indeed. They just don't know how to approach it and show your better strengths. And if the excuse is the way you blend, then they have encountered a bitter end.

Your character has much potential, but the thing is, we simply don't happen to see it. You're flawless, wise, virtually perfect on your ways, and I feel sorry for it, because that makes a boring character. That normally makes me be indifferent; I particularly didn't like Celestia that much on her early days, and was for that exact reasons. We didn't happen to know her enough to care about her daily life. It was until episodes like A Canterlot Wedding, Lesson Zero and Magical Mystery Cure that I felt more interested on her as a character. Especially in Slice of Life, and that's a shame that it's only for a few moments. We knew then that she is a sister, she has emotions, she gets mad and has her strong opinions about things that matter little to nothing, like forgetting a gift for the couple and blaming her beloved Luna. She became real. We could empathize with her internally, not only because She Is A Princess, which is not a character but a mere title. A card of presentation doesn't make anyone more likeable. The same treat goes to Zecora; if her character were just wise, problem solver, or a mere entity that exists just by name and title, she would be forgettable. 

But you're not. We know you're not. You happen to enjoy yourself. I'd love to see you more on the episodes, and of course I hope there are more episodes that consider you important. What I'm trying to tell is, even if your appearances are just cameos on the last five seasons it seems, these are the moments when you happen to shine the most. Your way of telling spooky stories, your caring about the young ones, the enjoyment you get by helping others in need, your calm and relaxing nature, and the fact that even your knowledge is limited, makes you more real. Parasprites, Zecora's only weakness.

We know how Zecora is when she's calm, but I'd love to see her struggle. I think tsundere Chrysalis would like to hear it.

Just to finish, here's my final thoughts. I'm certain that we only see the surface, and it is a real, real shame, because it neglects everything we learned on your first episode; "Maybe next time you will take a second look, and not judge the cover of the book".

We love you, Zecora. I've enjoyed every episode you're in, and if you one day decide to raise and shine, everyone that sees you will realize that you're one of the main protagonists of the series, even if you share even less screen than Snips and Snails. 

Maybe on the next Equestria Girls or the incoming MLP Movie you'll have your chance and play your part  (Does anybody read the whole thing? Haha). Only one thing more; I'd LOVE an interaction with Starlight. I'm sure they will understand and enjoy each other. Twilight missed her opportunity.

[Kenshiro 13,493]

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