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// 42. A different sleigh ride with Rainey Reindeer 
// Story: EqG Tales: Enchantimals Edition 
// by Brian Sheil 
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Sunset rushes down the street to catch a bus to Canterlot High School. Even though the school is closed for the summer, the stadium is set for a Rainbooms concert. Just as she made it to the bus stop, the bus already left. This left Sunset in a bad situation.
“NO!!!” Sunset shouted. “I missed my ride! How can I get with my friends now?”
Watching at a distance, Trixie Lulamoon, also known as the Great and Powerful Trixie, saw the situation and put out a call.
“Hi. This is Trixie.” The magical protege said. “I wonder if you can do me a favor.”
At the bus stop, Sunset was talking on her own phone. “Yea, Twi. I’m going to be late for the show. Hopefully, I won’t be too..”
Suddenly, she heard the sound of wheels coming her way. She soon had to end the call. “Listen, I’ll talk to later.”
Sunset saw an unusual sight. A sleigh on wheels approached the area pulled by a reindeer. At the helm is a tan skinned girl with brown hair, two ears sticking out, and large antlers on her head. The sleigh comes to a stop, as the girl greeted Sunset. “Hello, Sunset Shimmer. Need a lift?”
“Whoa!” Sunset gasped. “Rainey Reindeer. What are you doing here from Frozenwood?”
“I was just admiring the city when Trixie Lulamoon called.” Rainey told Sunset.
This got Sunset shocked. “You got a call from the Great and Powerful one?”
“Right. I was told that you missed a bus going to Canterlot High School for a Rainbooms concert. I believe you are part of the band.”
“Yeah. I’m one of the guitarists.”
Rainey then finished her explanation. “Anyway, me and my bestie have come to take you to the school. We know the way. So, come aboard. We’ll get you there fast.”
Sunset walked over to the sleigh. She then looked at the reindeer who was pulling the sleigh. “Hi, Marathon. Good to meet you.”
As Sunset boarded the sleigh, she was soon cuddled by two smaller reindeer.
“Jog and Gallop.” Sunset chuckled, knowing who the little ones are. “I forgot about you two.”
“Hang on, everyone.” Rainey announced. “Here we go!”
Marathon soon galloped off, pulling the sleigh as he runs. The wheels on the sleigh helped it roll smoothly. Sunset is indeed enjoying the ride. At the school, it’s thirty minutes until showtime and the other Rainbooms are waiting for their band mate.
“I hope Sunset gets here soon.” Twilight hoped. “Or, we’ll be short one player.”
“I have to agree with you, Twi.” Rainbow Dash added. “Her guitar playing is awesome. Especially when she and I play together.”
“I think Sunset is coming, girls.” Rarity informed. “Look!”
The girls soon saw Rainey’s sleigh on the way, and Sunset is in the sleigh waving to the girls.
“She made it!” Pinkie shouted. “I thought she wouldn’t let us down.”
As Sunset disembarked from the sleigh, she turned to the driver. “Thanks, Rainey. I couldn’t have made it here without you and your besties.”
“My pleasure, Sunset.” Rainey replied. “Me and my besties will be there to see the show.”
Giving a thumbs up, Sunset made her way to her friends.
“Sunset! You made it!” Twilight cheered as she and Sunset hugged each other.
“Thanks to Rainey and her little friends.” Sunset added.
“I never knew that someone like Rainey Reindeer would give you a lift.” Applejack said. 
“Me neither. But, she and Marathon came through. And, I was very happy to share the ride with Jog and Gallop.”
Knowing who Sunset is talking about, Fluttershy got a little emotional. “I wish I can be with those little reindeer.”
“Rainey said that she and her besties are going to see the show.” Sunset informed. “I’m sure they’ll say hello to us afterwards.”
This made Fluttershy squeal with joy as the girls get ready to perform.