//------------------------------// // 53. Lake cleanup with Naddie Narwhal // Story: EqG Tales: Enchantimals Edition // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// One beautiful morning at a lake near Camp Everfree, Timber Spruce and Gloriosa Daisy are on a boat with Applejack, Fluttershy, and Sunset Shimmer joining them. “Thanks for joining us, girls.” Timber praised. “Glad to help out.” Applejack happily said. “So, what’s the plan?” “As you know, me and Gloriosa do some cleanup duty here at the lake. But, this year, many people messed up this lake!” “I can imagine.” Fluttershy replied sadly. “Cluttering up the lake and the shore with trash and other forms of pollution. It could harm any fish in this lake.” “This is where you girls come in.” Gloriosa informed. “With your help, we can clean this lake nicely.” “I guess this is why we’re wearing these wetsuits.” Sunset figured. “There might be trash near the bottom of the lake.” “You got it, Sunset.” Timber replied. “And, we hired some extra help.” Timber gave a loud whistle, and suddenly, a girl with off white skin emerges. She has mint green hair and what looks like a long horn on her head. Sunset looked at her with amazement. “What’s up, Sunset?” Applejack asked. “You think you saw one of your unicorn friends?” “Unicorn, nothing.” Sunset said. “I think that’s Naddie Narwhal.” Fluttershy got a bit confused. “Doesn’t this Enchantimal live in Frozenwood?” “I do.” Naddie said as she swam to the boat. “But, while I was swimming in the lake at Canterlot State Park, Timber and his sister called for me.” “We told Naddie about the camp being cleaned up.” Timber explained. “We asked if she can help us with the lake.” “I explored the areas that have to be cleaned. But, even I can use some help.” “And, that’s where we come in.” Applejack added. “Correct.” Gloriosa said. “The air tanks are filled. So now, it’s clean up time.” Under the water, the cleaning is underway. Applejack, Fluttershy, Sunset, and Naddie have waterproof bags in hand. They start gathering cans and metal objects to put in the bags. On the surface, Timber and Gloriosa use a net to scoop up cups, papers, and other such objects, to put in their own bags. As the divers continue their work, a small narwhal came along. Sunset sees the narwhal. “Hi, Sword.” Sunset greeted. “Helping out?” The narwhal nodded and used his long tooth to poke at some soda can rings. “At least people are considerate in clipping the rings so that no fish can get caught.” Fluttershy noticed. “I agree.” Naddie replied. “That would hurt any fish.” Later, with the lake cleaned up, Timber and Gloriosa are greeted by Mayor Mare, Mayor of Canterlot City. “Excellent job.” The mayor cheered. “The lake is clean and healthy for all kids again.” “Thank you, your honor.” Timber said happily. “We couldn’t have done it without these helpful volunteers.” Sunset, Fluttershy, and Applejack were humbled, knowing that they were praised. The mayor went over to Naddie. “Special thanks for your help, Miss Narwhal.” The mayor said honorably. “My pleasure, your honor.” Naddie said. The mayor saw the little narwhal jumped into the air, then dive back into the water. “Looks like Sword is happy now.” Everybody looks at the lake as it sparkles in the setting sun.