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// 49. Family time with Pristina Polar Bear 
// Story: EqG Tales: Enchantimals Edition 
// by Brian Sheil 
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Pinkie Pie and her family are having a nice quiet barbecue. Applejack and Big Mac agreed to cook the food.
“How is the grill coming along, Applejack?” Igneous Rock asked.
“All cleaned out, Sir.” Applejack replied. “All we need is charcoal and lighter fluid to get this grill a-going.”
“Excellent. Charcoal and lighter fluid coming up.”
Meanwhile, Pinkie is getting a little worried. Limestone sees this.
“Something wrong, sis?” Limestone asked.
“Maud is bringing Mud Briar with her to our gathering.” Pinkie answered. 
“So? What’s wrong?”
“I’m still not sure about his feelings towards me. Sure, he can get along with all of you. But, what would he think about me?”
Pinkie started to feel scared. Her mother, Cloudy Quartz, sees this, and tries to comforts her. 
“No need to worry, my dear.” Cloudy said calmly. “I’m sure that he’ll understand you.”
The youngest sister, Marble, approached Pinkie. “Sis, somebody wants to meet you at Canterlot City Park.”
“Who?” Pinkie asked.
“Wouldn’t give me an identity, I’m afraid.”
This gets Pinkie nervous. She soon arrived at the park. While figuring out her situation, Pinkie feels a gentle breeze coming along.
“At least it’s not too hot today.” Pinkie said to herself.
“I’m with you, party girl.” Replied a female voice.
Pinkie was then approached by a white skinned girl with white hair, big round ears, and a black nose. She wore a sleeveless blue dress.
“Pristina Polar Bear?” Pinkie gasped. 
“In person.” Pristina replied.
Pristina gave Pinkie a warm hug. This made the party girl a little better.
“What are you doing here?” Pinkie asked.
“Your youngest sister, Marble, called me.” Pristina explained. “She said that you’re nervous about a guest coming to the family barbecue.”
“Yep.” Pinkie said sadly as her hair deflated. “Mud Briar, my  next to oldest sister’s boyfriend, is joining the festivities. But, I’m worried that he won’t accept me for who I am.”
“Don’t be worried.” Pristina assured. “I’m positive that Maud will keep Mud Briar from bugging you.”
Pinkie’s hair poofed up again. “You think so?”
“I’m sure. Besides, I’m attending the barbecue myself. And, so are my besties.”
“Besties?” Pinkie gasped. “You mean Glacier, Paddle, and Diver?”
Just as Pinkie mentioned them, the three polar bear cubs came along. Pinkie giggled as she cuddled the little critters. “Hi, guys. My sisters would love to meet you.”
Seeing Pinkie cuddle her besties made Pristina smile. At the barbecue, the food is cooked and served by Applejack. Pinkie has a nice talk with Maud and Mud Briar.
“You have nothing to worry about after all, Miss Pinkamena.” Mud Briar said honorably. “Despite being different from the other members of your family, you are a charming and energetic person.”
“Not to mention that you’re a good drummer.” Maud added.
Pinkie felt a lot better. Meanwhile, her parents talk to another guest.
“Thank you for helping our daughter, Miss Polar Bear.” Cloudy Quartz praised.
“Indeed.” Igneous Rock Pie added. “Your words of wisdom is what Pinkie needed.”
“It’s my pleasure, folks.” Pristina replied.
The three of them look at Marble taking care of the polar bear cubs, and feel very happy.
“Look like Glacier, Paddle, and Diver found a friend in Marble.” Cloudy noticed.
Pinkie, Maud, and Mud Briar watches them as well. This turned out to be a good day after all.