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// 1. Time to rock with Sage Skunk 
// Story: EqG Tales: Enchantimals Edition 
// by Brian Sheil 
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Sunset Shimmer tries to relax by playing her guitar in her apartment. With news that citizens of Everwilde are visiting during the summer, she and her friends need to relax before meeting them. After practicing her guitar playing, Sunset turns off her amp, puts her guitar down, and grabs a bottle of water from her fridge.
“I still can’t believe that these animal folks are appearing all this summer.” Sunset said to herself. “I wonder if they’ll get used to our town.”
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Sunset walks up and answers the door. She soon sees a young girl with light purple skin and black and white striped hair with the sides of her head shaved. She also has pointed ears and what looks like a black and white striped tail. 
“Hi, Sunset Shimmer.” The girl greeted. “I’ve been hoping to meet you.”
Sunset’s eyes widened as she soon knows who it is.
“I don’t believe it.” Sunset gasped. “Sage Skunk!”
The girl known as Sage gives Sunset a big hug. The former baddie is so surprised to be greeted by her.
“What are you doing here?” Sunset wondered.
“I came to see you.” Sage replied. “You’re one of the most awesome girls I’ve ever heard of.”
“Me? I don’t know about that.” Sunset got a little nervous. “I have a very terrifying past.”
“You mean about being a bully and that Fall Formal Nightmare at your school?” Sage said, knowing Sunset still feels bad about it. “I heard of it. But, I don’t think about that. I only think about what you are today. You rose from that dark part of your past. And, you’re doing real well.”
Sunset teared up, knowing that Sage sees her as a kind person. She soon felt something rubbing on her leg. It turns out to be a skunk who looks friendly.
“You must be Sage’s bestie, Caper.” Sunset realized. 
Caper nodded as Sunset sees Sage looking at her guitar.
“Cool ax!” Sage praised. “You must play really good.”
“You might say that.” Sunset replied. “Did I hear that you’re a rocker girl too?”
“You bet!”
“Well, maybe you and I can jam together someday.”
Soon, Sage pulls out a small gift wrapped box, and presents it to Sunset.
“For me?” Sunset wondered.
“For you.” Sage answered. “To establish a cool friendship.”
As soon as Sunset opened the box, it popped and showered her with confetti. Sage and Caper chuckled and gave each other a high five with their tails. Even Sunset giggled with them.
“That was a good one, Sage.” Sunset said happily. “I forgot, you’re a real prankster.”
“That’s right.” Sage replied. “Me and Caper are a couple of jokesters.”
Sunset raised an eyebrow. “Reminds me of a friend of mine.”
“You mean Pinkie Pie. Right?”
“Basically, yeah.”
Sunset and Sage sit on the couch as Sunset plays with her game system.
“I heard that you’re a gamer.” Sage figured.
“That’s right.” Sunset said back. “I even got Fluttershy interested in gaming.”
“Sounds awesome.” Then, Sage has an idea. “Hey, Sunset. Next time you and the Rainbooms have a performance, do you think I can join you guys?”
“Not a bad idea. My friends would love to meet you and Caper.”
Sage smiled as she continued to enjoy being with Sunset.