Another Summer with the Enchantimals

by Brian Sheil


9. Athletics with Ofelia Ostrich

At a soccer field, Rainbow Dash and her fellow Wonderbolts practice their moves for a match against Griffonstone High next week. Spitfire is pleased with the results.
"Good work, team." Spitfire praised after the team gathered. "You all are showing great strength. That includes you, Rainbow Dash."
Rainbow gasped hearing her name. "Me?"
"That's right. Despite what Miss Harshwhinny tried to do to you, you are still at the top of your game."
"Well, I was cheered up by Bevi Bunny and her partner: Jump."
Sky Stinger was shocked hearing that name. "I can't believe that an Enchantimal helps someone like you out. Then again, I heard that Lorna Lamb helped you get ready for a game last summer."
"Speaking of Enchantimals," Vapor Trail interrupted, "look!"
The team saw a young girl coming to the team. She has light pink skinned, brown hair with punk streaks in it, and a feathery design on her forehead. She wore a black short sleeve shirt, pink gym shorts, and blue sneakers. Everybody is surprised at the sight of this visitor.
"Hey!" Rainbow Dash called out. "Ofelia Ostrich! This is a surprise."
"Greetings, Wonderbolts!" Ofelia called out.
Spitfire approached the visiting Enchantimal. "What brings you here from the Sunny Savanna, Ofelia?"
"I saw you guys practicing your moves," Ofelia explained, "and I'm very impressed."
"You were fascinated with what we do?" Soarin Skies asked.
"That's right. I think you guys are ready for Griffonstone next week."
This gives Spitfire an idea. "How about showing us some of your skills?"
This shocked Ofelia. "Me?"
"Why not? Maybe you might help us be better prepared."
During the practice, Misty Fly guarded the goal while Fleetfoot and Ofelia looked at the goal, thinking of a plan. They took off. Fleetfoot rushed to the goal. Misty Fly was ready for anything. Or, is she? Fleetfoot suddenly kicked the ball to the back. And, Ofelia kicked it in the goal. Misty thought she was defending against Fleetfoot. Not Ofelia.
"Clever move." Misty said as she stood up. "Pretty good strategy to use for our game."
"Thanks, Misty Fly." Ofelia replied as she shook her hand.
As the other Wonderbolts watched from the side, a trio of small ostriches came along and sat with Spitfire. The team captain was surprised by these three birds. Rainbow Dash giggled a little.
"Looks like Rapid, Flapper, and Feathers took a liking to you, Spitfire." Dash said happily.
Spitfire looked at the ostriches, and realized something. "These little birds must be Ofelia's besties."
"That's right." Ofelia replied as she returns to the team. "Like your faithful teammate said, they took a liking to you."
"I guess I do have a soft side after all."
Later that night, Rainbow changed into her pajamas and got ready for bedtime.
Thanks to Ofelia Ostrich, we have a great strategy for our game. Rainbow Dash thought. Look out, Griffonstone High!