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// 27. Cruising with Merit Monkey 
// Story: EqG Tales: Enchantimals Edition 
// by Brian Sheil 
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Sitting next to a tree, Sunset Shimmer feels very sad. She was all set to see a movie with her friends. But, she had a problem.


Flashback

At the Canterlot Multiplex, the brutal Garble pushed Sunset Shimmer out. She saw that his face was beet red. And, he growled a terrifying phrase. “NO SHE-DEMONS ALLOWED!!”
Sunset ran away with tears in her eyes. 


End of Flashback 

“Darn that Garble!” Sunset said sadly.
Soon, Wallflower Blush came along, and saw her friend crying.
“Are you okay, Sunset?” Wallflower asked with concern.
“Not really.” Sunset answered as she stands up. “After what Garble did to me, my day got ruined.”
“Maybe a cruise along the lake can help you feel better.”
“A cruise?”
Later, Wallflower and Sunset are at a lake near Camp Everfree. Soon, a boat comes along to pick up the girls. The captain is a girl with light brown skin and dark brown hair shaped like a monkey’s head. There are big round ears on her head, and a long tail behind her. The boat stops at the dock.
“Ahoy, friends.” The captain called out. “Ready for traveling on the lake?”
“No way.” Sunset gasped. “That’s Merit Monkey.”
“That’s right, Sunset.” Wallflower added. “She runs a good ship.”
“Oh.” Merit said looking at the former baddie. “You’re Sunset Shimmer. Nice to meet you.”
Sunset and Wallflower came aboard the boat. Merit welcomed them.
“Welcome aboard.” Merit greeted. “Ready for a tour around Camp Everfree?”
“Aye aye, Captain Merit.” Wallflower replied.
“I guess I’m ready for anything.” Sunset added.
Soon, the boat sailed on. As the boat moved along the lake, the girls saw Timber Spruce and Gloriosa Daisy and campers looking at a group of trees. The people see the boat and waved to the people on it.
“That’s quite a crowd.” Merit noticed. “Agreed?”
“Agreed.” Wallflower said happily.
“As long as the spirit of Gaia Everfree doesn’t ruin everything.” Sunset added.
Merit agreed with Sunset. “That’s a good point, Sunset.”
A monkey came along and went up to Sunset.
“Hi, little fellow.” Sunset said as she picked up the monkey. “You must be Merit’s shipmate: Compass. Right?”
Compass nodded. Sunset continues to enjoy the trip. Later, Rarity talks to Sunset.
“I wish I was on that boat Merit Monkey operated.” Rarity said.
This gave Sunset a shock. “You do?”
“Yes, darling. I wouldn’t even mind letting Compass cuddle me. I think that little monkey is adorable.”
Sunset giggled, knowing Rarity is right.