Jeremy had just returned to the Bell home after Thanksgiving when Rose walked in with an exciting update. “Jeremy, I got a call from some of the Ponies,” she said. “They want to do a cultural exchange and learn about our holidays.”
“That’s awesome!” Jeremy replied, smiling at the idea. He immediately called his mom and grandma to share the news. Both were excited to help out.
By this point, Equestria had developed its own communication system. Inspired by the internet, it was more secure and much less toxic. The Ponies were eager to use their new system to connect with humans and learn about our holiday traditions.
Jeremy turned to Rose with an idea. “Let’s get my family involved. Your daughters probably won’t be too interested, but Terry’s family might, and same with Zack’s sister.”
Jeremy quickly called his grandma. “Oh, bud, that’s a great idea! Sure, wait—could you make it so family members who come to our house on Christmas Day can enter a portal and appear in Equestria?”
Jeremy grinned. “Yeah, I already did it. Just in case. It’s that funny screen beside the door. You just type in where you want to go, and the portal will appear.”
Grandma looked at the screen beside the door and shrugged. “Oh, okay. I never noticed that.”
Jeremy, teasing, raised an eyebrow. “I don’t know why you didn’t. It’s been there for five years.”
Rose, chuckling at the playful exchange, turned to Jeremy. “I know you’re working for CAVBI, but…”
“Yeah, when I get off duty, I’ll meet you there,” she finished, with a smile.
Jeremy, with a mischievous glint in his eye, added, “You know, I could teach you an ancient ninja technique that would allow you to be in two places at once.”
Rose perked up, intrigued. “You could?”
Jeremy grinned. “Yep, it’s called the Shadow Clone Jutsu.”
“Ooh,” Rose said, her eyes lighting up. “So, the real me could be with you, and then the clone could disappear after it gets back and eats supper?”
“Exactly,” Jeremy replied. “We could’ve had shadow clones here from the beginning if I’d thought about it. That way, the staff wouldn’t be worrying about us!
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Jeremy told his grandma he’d see her later, then turned to Rose. “All right, let me show you the basics,” he said. He explained the concept of ninja chakra and how to use it to create clones.
To demonstrate, Jeremy formed a hand sign, and in a puff of energy, an identical clone of himself appeared. “See? Simple enough,” he said with a grin. “Now, your turn.”
Rose focused and mimicked his technique. A puff of energy appeared, and a clone emerged—but it was deformed and lethargic, barely able to stand.
Jeremy shook his head. “Nope. Try it again.”
Rose sighed and gave it another shot. This time, her clone appeared, but it wobbled and stumbled like it had just downed an entire bottle of cider. “Uh… this one’s drunk,” Jeremy teased, trying not to laugh.
“Third time’s the charm,” he encouraged.
Rose gritted her teeth, concentrated, and gave it one last try. This time, a perfect clone emerged, standing tall and alert. “Finally!” Rose said, grinning at her success.
Jeremy nodded in approval. “Good. Here’s the plan. You,” he said, pointing at his clone, “are staying here to make sure the staff doesn’t figure out we’re gone until we’re ready to tell them.” The clone nodded in acknowledgment.
Rose turned to her clone. “And your job is to replace me at work until after the holiday.”
Both clones nodded silently and set off to carry out their tasks. Jeremy and Rose exchanged a satisfied look. “This is going to work perfectly,” Jeremy said with a smirk.
Jeremy opened a portal to Equestria and stepped through, looking around at the vibrant landscape. “Where would be a good place to set up a house?” he asked.
Princess Celestia smiled warmly. “Well, honestly, anywhere you like, as long as it’s not on somepony else’s property.”
“Awesome,” Jeremy said, grinning.
Nearby, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy gathered, curious to see what he was up to. Jeremy placed a box, about the size of a PC tower, on the ground and pressed a large red button.
With a whirring sound, the box began to fabricate a house. Pieces of walls, floors, and ceilings materialized out of thin air, assembling themselves seamlessly. The ponies watched in awe as the structure grew larger and more complete with each passing second.
When it was finished, the house stood proudly, a medium-sized mansion with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two kitchens, a spacious living room, and a recreation room that could rival any mansion back on Earth.
Twilight Sparkle stepped forward, her eyes wide with curiosity. “How is this house building itself?”
Jeremy gestured toward the box. “It’s a built-in pattern replicator,” he explained.
Applejack tilted her hat back, marveling at the construction. “Wow, that’s a powerful setup you’ve got there.”
Jeremy nodded and led them inside. “Check this out: there’s an indoor swimming pool and even an outdoor one, too.” He pointed toward a sleek control panel. “And these weather station devices include a private weather radar. Pretty handy for keeping track of storms or planning outdoor activities.”
The ponies exchanged impressed glances, clearly amazed at the technology.
“This is going to be fun,” Jeremy said, already imagining the possibilities for their cultural exchange.
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Gretchen stepped forward, smiling warmly. “Hi, Rose. Hi, Jeremy. Hi, everyone else!”
Jeremy grinned and motioned for the group to follow him. “Come on, let me show you the kitchen.”
When they stepped inside, Grandma looked around, her eyes widening. “This is a double kitchen?”
Jeremy nodded. “Yep. Both sides are fully equipped so two people can cook at the same time without getting in each other’s way. Makes it a lot less cluttered.”
He then turned toward a staircase. “Oh, and wait until you see the basement.”
Celestia raised an eyebrow. “The basement? I didn’t see this house dig into the ground for one.”
Jeremy smirked. “That’s because it didn’t. The basement is underwater—it’s not a regular basement. Think of it as an underwater den.”
He led the group down the stairs, explaining as they went. “The house is supported by four sturdy columns that extend into the depths of the lake. If they couldn’t find purchase on the lakebed, they drilled into the rock face to secure themselves.”
Luna’s eyes widened in amazement. “Oh my, that’s ingenious!”
When they reached the basement, Jeremy gestured proudly. “Here it is. And look—feel how steady it is.”
Grandma placed her hand on the wall and nodded approvingly. “You’re right. No swaying, no rocking like a boat at all.”
Jeremy grinned, pleased with her reaction. “Told you. This place is as solid as it gets.”
Jeremy’s phone buzzed, and he saw Dianne’s name on the screen. Answering, he said, “Yes, Dianne?”
Dianne’s voice came through with a playful edge. “Jeremy, I know that’s your shadow clone jutsu handling things right now.”
Jeremy chuckled. “Yes, Dianne, it is. What do you want?”
“I want to contribute to this cultural exchange,” she said. “Let me supply some recipes. I’ve got a few dishes that would be perfect for an event like this.”
Jeremy grinned. “Sounds like a plan. Send them my way, and I’ll make sure they’re included.”
“Great! I’ll email them over in a bit,” Dianne replied. “This is going to be fun.”
Jeremy nodded, even though she couldn’t see him. “It will be. Thanks for pitching in, Dianne.”
With that, the call ended, leaving Jeremy already imagining the variety of dishes that would soon come together.
eremy approached his mom with his phone in hand. “Dianne called. She wants her recipes added to the mix for this cultural exchange. Either that, or she’s threatening to let Pastor Dave know about me and Rose’s shadow clones.”
His mom laughed. “Alright, Jeremy. Go ahead and work it out with her.”
Jeremy quickly texted back: “We agree, but I get to pick the dishes.”
A reply came almost instantly: “Deal.”
Jeremy grinned and typed: “Orange Jello, cheese ball, and anything else you think of that fits the theme.”
Dianne responded: “OK, will do!”
Satisfied, Jeremy turned to his mom. “All set.”
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The group eagerly planned the remake of Thanksgiving dinner, each volunteering to contribute a dish.
Jeremy spoke first. “I’ll handle the Italian beef.”
Grandma nodded. “I’ll take care of the turkey breasts.”
Joni chimed in with a smile. “I’ll do the deviled eggs and veggies.”
Twilight Sparkle raised a hoof. “I’d love to make the orange salad!”
Rarity tilted her head thoughtfully. “I’ll take on the cheese ball. It’s a classic, after all.”
Pinky Pie bounced in excitement. “Oh! I’ll make Texas sheet cake and Coke cake!”
Applejack tipped her hat. “I’ll whip up some apple pie, no problem.”
Fluttershy spoke softly but determinedly. “I’d like to try making the stuffing.”
Kim grinned. “I’ll do sweet potato casserole.”
Jeremy’s grandpa chuckled. “Wayne and I will grill some green tomatoes and asparagus.”
Celestia smiled warmly. “I’d like to try making cinnamon Jello and pecan pie.”
Luna nodded. “I’ll handle the pumpkin pie.”
Finally, Gretchen raised her hand. “I’ll bring beef and noodles.”
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The group worked together seamlessly to prepare all the dishes for the feast. Jeremy and Rose, however, had a few secret surprises in store beyond the Italian beef. Jeremy had two additional crockpots simmering, one filled with Little Smokies and the other with Swedish meatballs.
Flipping a switch, Jeremy transformed the back room into a galley kitchen, complete with a sign that read: Private Kitchen of Jeremy Dillahay. He set up alarms on his phone to monitor the dishes.
As he adjusted the settings on one of the crockpots, Dale walked in. “Hey, Dale,” Jeremy said, “Do you mind watching these crockpots for me and keeping the secret about the extra dishes?”
Dale grinned. “Sure thing, Jeremy.”
Jeremy decided to take a walk and found himself at the schoolhouse for young fillies and colts. Miss Cheerilee noticed him immediately. “You’re one of the humans who helped save our world six months ago, aren’t you?”
Jeremy nodded. “Yes, I am. Actually, I’m here to see if the kids would like to help prepare for a massive Thanksgiving feast tomorrow. Everyone in Ponyville is invited.”
Miss Cheerilee’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “That sounds wonderful! Class, you’re dismissed for the day—we’ll be helping with the festivities!”
The children cheered and quickly gathered around. Jeremy explained the tasks and even entrusted one of the fillies, Apple bloom , to monitor the Instant Pots. “Apple Blossom,” Jeremy instructed, “Keep an eye on these. The first one has Italian beef. Check the liquid levels every hour, and if you do a good job, I’ll let you play on my Nintendo Switch between checks.”
The little filly’s eyes lit up as she nodded eagerly.
Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Cake had already learned some of the recipes and were busy preparing duplicate dishes. Even Discord had offered his unique, chaotic touch to some of the desserts.
Jeremy and Rose decided to call in Chrysalis and Cozy Glow for additional help. Cozy clapped her hooves together in excitement. “Oh boy, this sounds like so much fun!”
Chrysalis smirked. “I’ll admit, it does sound interesting.”
Jeremy, keeping an eye on the preparations through his Instant Pot app, noticed one of the pots needed more barbecue sauce and the other required a blend of garlic Tabasco sauce and Italian dressing. He quickly made adjustments and smiled as the kitchen buzzed with activity.
Miss Cheerilee rolled up her sleeves. “What can I do to help, Jeremy?”
Jeremy smiled. “The more hands—or hooves—the better. Let’s make this a feast to remember!”26Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBpT91lwGN1
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Jeremy: "Okay, Grandma, did you remember the brown-and-serves?"26Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu5JQw6Da9q
Grandma: "Oh, I knew I forgot something!"26Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEco21mFqpk
Mrs. Cake: "No you didn’t, we made homemade rolls!"26Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwRCuJ7PRWx
Grandma: "Thank you, that's great!"
Applejack: "Applebloom, what are you doin'?"26Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIFyp5eS0se
Jeremy: "Chill out, Applejack. She's monitoring the Instant Pot levels. I told her she could play with my Nintendo Switch between adding liquid."26Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3GDfvSNWq
Applejack: "Oh, well that's right nice of ya."26Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmYCgZNeirI
Jeremy: "Hey, it's a boring job, but it has to be done."
Jeremy cut off a small piece of the Italian beef to share with the ponies.
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Jeremy: "You ain't seen nothin' yet. These are little smokies in barbecue sauce, and these are Swedish meatballs."
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Jeremy: "Ah, very perceptive. Yes, it is. My secret ingredient. I switch off between grape jelly and orange marmalade. But either way, it’s good."
Jeremy: "And these are sweet mixed pickles. They’ve got pickles, pearl onions, red and yellow bell peppers, all in a sweet pickle brine."
Jeremy scooped a small portion into a medicine glass and handed each pony a sample.
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Rainbow Dash: "Boring. Talk to me when you’ve got something spicier."
Jeremy frowned. "You know, that’s pretty ill-mannered of you, Rainbow Dash."
Realizing her mistake, Rainbow Dash’s ears drooped. "Oh crap! I didn’t mean it like that. Sorry, Jeremy."
Jeremy’s grandmother smiled warmly. "Remember: 'I must make my words so nice and sweet, for day by day, I never know which ones I may have to eat.' "
Rarity: "Oh, what a lovely phrase! So wise and poetic."26Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsgGCjOeTsJ
Rainbow Dash: "Whoa, that’s... actually deep. I never thought of it that way."26Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡojGrEh9HGc
Jeremy: "Maybe you should."
Jeremy turned to address everyone. "We’ve got supper coming for all of you helping out—a special combination of hometown favorites from Kokomo to Cincinnati."
The ponies perked up, curious.
Jeremy: "We’ve got Lewie’s Coney Island, Skyline Chili and coneys, Ray’s Drive-In, and Montgomery Inn barbecue."
The delicious description made everyone’s stomachs growl.
Jeremy: "Oh, and for dessert, UDF milkshakes."
The room buzzed with excited chatter about the upcoming meal, even though supper was still two hours away.
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