//------------------------------// // U is for Unique // Story: EqG Tales: Alphabet Edition // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// It's a beautiful starry night at Canterlot State Park. Many people come over for special events. Sometimes just to enjoy the place. In one location, elegant couple, Jet Set and Upper Crust, talk with an unusual citizen. "Miss Tree Hugger." Jet Set said. "My wife and I always wanted to meet you." "Is that right?" Tree Hugger asked. "Indeed." Upper Crust replied. "I heard a lot of good things about you. I must say, you dressed very nicely." "Thank you, folks." Tree Hugger said happily. Tree Hugger dressed in a pink buttoned long sleeve shirt. A long red skirt below the knees, and black platform shoes. The elegant couple is very impressed. "Let me ask you," Jet Set said, "you usually dress a bit differently. You would have on open toed sandals and clothing with tie dyed designs. And, you also have a bandana wrapped around your hair. Why not tonight?" Tree Hugger gave him an honest answer. "I figured that since a night like this brings out the elegant types, I figured to behave accordingly. " "We understand." Upper Crust added. "Don't want to offend anybody. You even put your hippie language aside for now." "I'm glad you noticed." Jet Set then approached the hippie girl. "Tree Hugger, you don't have to change much just to please us." This got Tree Hugger surprised. "Really?" "Indeed. Even elegant folks appreciate your free spirit. This is what makes you unique." "He's right. " Upper Crust added. "In fact, we have a way for you to have many people to feel the groove." Tree Hugger started listening. A few days later, at Hoity Toity's estate, a garden party is happening. However, everyone is starting to get bored. Even Hoity Toity notices it. "This party is going nowhere." Hoity Toity stated. "What can we do so that the scene won't get too ugly." Jet Set soon called for two people he recruited. "Tree Hugger! DJ Pon-3! You're up." Suddenly, groovy music started to be heard. Everyone looked up at a stage area, and saw Vinyl Scratch, alias DJ Pon-3, having the music playing. They also saw Tree Hugger, dressed in a white T shirt, brown vest, blue jeans, and her trademark bandana with a microphone in her hand. "Hey there, cats." Tree Hugger announced. "Party getting dull? No problem. With DJ Pon-3 pumping out the tunes, and my own skills, this will be one groovy night." The crowd watched. Then, they reacted. "Now, we're talking!" One southern man in a tuxedo called out. "This is going to be one unbelievable party." " I agree!" A British female woman replied. "This music is what we needed. " The crowd started to dance and enjoy themselves. Jet Set and Upper Crust were pleased. Hoity Toity raised his glass to salute the hippie girl. "Groovy, madam. Keep the tunes flowing." The elegant couple high fived each other, knowing that this night is saved. Days later, Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna bring students together for an assembly. A big sculpture of a letter U is displayed. "Noble students." Celestia announced. "Today, we honor this chapter, featuring words beginning with the letter U. Words like Unique, Unusual, Up, Ugly, and Unbelievable. To that we say," Celestia turned to the sculpture, "thank you, U." The sculpture swayed towards the principal, and landed on her head. Luna had a small chuckle. "Anybody want to buy a used U?"