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// 36. Swimming elegantly with Saffi Swan 
// Story: EqG Tales: Enchantimals Edition 
// by Brian Sheil 
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In a pool at their house, Rarity and Sweetie Belle are practicing for a synchronized swimming contest at the local swimming pool. Sunset Shimmer turned on the music, and the girls began. But somehow, they’re not that in sync. Seems Sweetie Belle is getting too nervous.
“Sweetie!” Rarity gasped. “What’s the matter?”
“I’m sorry.” Sweetie sobbed. “I can’t concentrate.”
Seeing the situation, Sunset turned off the music and pulled out her phone. “I think I know who to call.”
Inside the house, Sweetie Belle sat on the couch after drying off. She was still upset that she can’t keep up with Rarity.
“Still feeling sad, dear?" Rarity asked as she comes in.
“I sure am.” Sweetie sobbed. “I tried to follow your movements. But, I’m just too nervous.”
“Maybe I can help.” Said a female voice.  
Rarity and Sweetie were greeted by a white skinned girl with light pink hair, a yellow nose, and features on her face that resemble a bird.
“Saffi Swan.” Rarity gasped. “What brings you here?”
“I’m here to help you two.”
“Huh?” Rarity and Sweetie blurted.
Saffi Swan explained her arrival. “Sunset Shimmer told me that you two are participating in a synchronized swimming contest.”
“That we are.” Rarity said.
“But, you’re not so synchronized with each other.”
“Especially me.” Sweetie added, feeling sad.
Saffi went to comfort her. “You’re probably nervous about taking part in this contest.” A thought came to her head. “You haven’t done something like this. Haven’t you?”
Sweetie Belle shook her head to say no. 
“Me and my bestie are good at synchronized swimming.” Saffi informed. “We can help you through the rough spots.”
“Grand idea.” Rarity praised. “And, Where IS Poise?”
A swan came into the room, being next to Rarity.
“Aww.” Rarity cooed as she picks up the Swan. “You’re adorable.”
Saffi smiled as she got their attention. “Time for training.”
Soon, Rarity and Sweetie prepare themselves. Saffi helped them study a routine for the sisters to perform. They took it slow and steady, improving their synchronizing. Sunset Shimmer even helped out with some yoga exercises to help loosen them up. When, Rarity and Sweetie Belle perfected their routine, they were satisfied.
“We did it, sis!” Sweetie cheered. “We’re finally in sync.”
Rarity nodded. “Nothing can stop us now!”
Sunset and Saffi high fived each other. At the local pool, Sweetie and Rarity performed their routine in front of a crowd. After they were done, the crowd cheered. Spoiled Rich and Diamond Tiara, who are also in the contest, clapped for them as well.
“Looks like Rarity and Sweetie Belle became good competition for us, mother.” Diamond Tiara commented.
“Indeed.” Spoiled Rich replied. “I heard that Saffi Swan coached them.”
“Saffi Swan?! I don’t believe it!”
Then, Poise waddled nearby, and gave the duo a happy honk.
“I guess you’ll believe it now.” Spoiled chuckled as she spotted Poise.
Diamond Tiara saw the swan, and was surprised. “I could be wrong, you know.”