EqG Tales: Enchantimals Edition

by Brian Sheil


39. It’s party time with Tanzie Tiger

Pinkie is planning a party for Sunset Shimmer. It’s to commemorate the day when she given up her vicious ways. One problem, she’s starting to have a hard time designing the layout.
“Something wrong, sis?” Limestone asked when she came in.
“Yeah.” Pinkie said sadly. “Creator’s block.”
“Does this have to do with that party you’re planning for Sunset Shimmer?”
“You called it.” Pinkie’s hair deflated. “I’m stumped.”
Maud came in, and joined the conversation.
“I heard about this party.” Maud said in her usual tone. “And, I called in some help for you.”
“You?!” Pinkie gasped.
“Don’t knock it, Pinkie.” Limestone assured. “Maud can sometimes have good ideas in helping others. Including you.”
Maud then called outside. “Come on in, Tanzie.”
In steps a tan skinned girl with orange hair containing black stripes. She has round ears sticking out and a long orange and black tail.
“A good choice for a helper.” Limestone said proudly.
“I heard of you.” Pinkie said to the visitor. “You’re Tanzie Tiger. Am I right?”
“In person!” Tanzie announced.
“Let’s leave these two alone, Maud.” Limestone suggested.
Maud nodded and joined her sister outside as Tanzie and Pinkie tried to work things out.
“I’m working on a party for my friend: Sunset Shimmer.” Pinkie explained. “It’s to celebrate her escaping her dark past.”
“I heard of how Sunset changed after the Fall Formal nightmare.” Tanzie said. “So, what’s wrong?”
“I hit a road block!” Pinkie said sadly. “And, I want this to be special.”
Seeing Pinkie feeling sad, Tanzie put her hand on the party girl’s shoulder.
“Don’t worry, Pinkie.” Tanzie assured. “This is where I come in.”
“Really?”
“Sure. When I’m not playing hide and seek with my friends, I like to stand out in a party.”
The two girls planned some of the details.
“We should set up red and yellow streamers.” Tanzie suggested. “This matches her cool looking hair.”
“Good thinking.” Pinkie agreed. “And, for the snack tables, we should lay down black table cloths, to match her jacket.”
“See, Pinkie. You’re starting to get your groove back.”
Pinkie smiled as her father, Igneous Rock Pie, comes in.
“Miss Tiger,” Igneous Rock said, “do you by chance have a tiger cub for a companion?”
“I sure do.” Tanzie asked. “Why?”
Igneous Rock held up a small tiger cub in his arms. “I found this little critter rubbing against my beloved wife. We both think it is adorable.”
He places the tiger cub down as Pinkie walks up to it.
“Hi, Tuft.” Pinkie greeted. “Cuddling up to my mom. Huh?”
Pinkie cuddled Tuft as Igneous Rock and Tanzie watched with admiration. Later, the planned party went well. People talked to each other, everyone admired the decorations, and rock music is played. Sunset Shimmer feels very good as she talks to the party planner.
“I can’t believe you pulled this off for me.” Sunset praised.
“I can’t believe it either.” Pinkie chirped. “But, I couldn’t have done it without help.”
“So, I was told. You had help from Tanzie Tiger and Tuft.”
“Yep. They know how to party.”
At another table, Snips and Snails heard the conversation.
“I don’t think we’ll ever get used to these Enchantimals and their besties.” Snails groaned.
“You will, partner.” Snips assured. “I am.”
Snails nodded as they continue to enjoy themselves.