EqG Tales: Enchantimals Edition

by Brian Sheil


56. Sand sculptures with Sharlotte Squirrel

Canterlot Beach is bustling with excitement. A sand sculpture contest is here. And, many kids are getting ready.
“This is going to be great!” Scootaloo cheered. “You’ve been looking forward to this. Haven’t you, Sweetie Belle?”
“I sure have.” Sweetie replied. “I have a good idea of what to do.”
Diamond Tiara, who’s entering the contest too, approaches Sweetie and her friends.
“I’ve seen pictures of that crest of Monster High you sculpted from snow, Sweetie Belle.” Diamond said. “But, wait until you see what me and my mother will do.”
“Spoiled Rich is helping out?” Apple Bloom gasped.
“I am.” Spoiled said as she enters the scene. “There’s nothing in the rules that say that an adult can’t provide support.”
“I suppose that’s true.”
“Good luck, Sweetie Belle.” Diamond said honorably. “May the best sculptor win.”
Diamond and her mother left as Applejack, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie came to the picture.
“I wouldn’t let them worry you, my dear.” Rarity comforted. “Just do your best.”
“Thanks, Rarity.” Sweetie replied.
“It’s too bad Rainbow Dash had to stay home with a sprained ankle.” Scootaloo realized. “She would support you too.”
Applejack stepped up to the girls. “Knowin’ that you need a grown up partner, I called in someone who’s good at this.” She then waved someone to come. “Over here, Sharlotte.”
In steps a light brown skinned girl with dark brown hair wearing a forest green swimsuit walk over to the group. Pinkie spotted two pointed ears and a furry tail on this girl.
“Sharlotte Squirrel?” Pinkie gasped. “This is a surprise.”
“Indeed.” Rarity agreed. “This particular young lady is a sculptor of snow. Not sand.”
“Maybe so, Rarity.” Sharlotte said. “But, I can adjust. Applejack heard that the contestants here can have a grown up help them out.”
“And, she figured you’d be a good partner.”
“That’s right.”
Sweetie Belle gave Sharlotte a sweet smile. “Thank you, Sharlotte.”
A little squirrel came running through the beach, and came to the group.
“Seems like your friend, Walnut, wants to help too.” Rarity noticed.
“She sure does.” Sharlotte said happily.
Later that day, Timber Spruce examined the sand sculptures. Among them, Diamond Tiara and Spoiled Rich crafted a throne with shells used to decorate. Sweetie Belle and Sharlotte sculpted a shark. The rich duo looked at the competition.
“Do you think Sweetie and her partner have a chance?” Diamond asked.
“It’s possible.” Spoiled Rich answered. “The details on that shark are down to the point. Sharlotte and Walnut are good at something like this.”
Timber Spruce made an announcement. “The winners of this contest are Sweetie Belle and Sharlotte Squirrel!”
Everybody cheered for the winners. Silver Spoon went over to Diamond.
“Aw.” Silver Spoon sighed. “You lost.”
“Maybe so.” Diamond replied as she hugged her best friend. “But, I came close in points.”
As Sweetie Belle received her trophy, Diamond Tiara went to congratulate her. “Good job on that shark, Sweetie Belle. Even, I like it.”
“Thanks, Diamond.” Sweetie happily replied.
Meanwhile, Spoiled talked To Sweetie Belle’s partner. “Congratulations to you as well, Miss Squirrel.”
“Thank you so much.” Sharlotte said. “I feel honored.”
Walnut came up to Sharlotte’s shoulder.
“Good work to you as well, Walnut.” Spoiled Rich added.
The wealthy mother and daughter team left for home. This left Rarity thinking. “I have a feeling they’ll return for another chance to win.”
“I’m with you, Rares.” Applejack agreed.
In the meantime, everybody celebrated Sweetie and Sharlotte’s victory.