1623. The peeking time of the country in Equestria. The country has settled, for the most part, and was happy with now. They wanted more. Slaves, yes; slaves. In Africanter, a tribe of zebras tend to their daily span in life. Weeding, gathering water, and cutting the grains. In a hut, a mother zebra gives birth to her foals as the male waits outside patiently. Zecora, and Taako are born into this time of slavery. Troye, Zecora and Taako set out for a hunt, but end up returning to their village only to be captured. Where does their fate rest? Will freedom be granted with ease? Or shall the zebras break their backs working under the sun for white ponies? Follow the group of three and many others throughout this story, based on the sad times of slavery in southern America.