Another Summer with the Enchantimals

by Brian Sheil


21. Music Surprises with Effie Elephant

Inside her apartment, Sunset Shimmer was playing her guitar, preparing for a Rainbooms concert. Since the visitors from Everwilde started showing up throughout the summer, she and her friends started to feel better.
"I thought this summer was going to be horrifying thanks to Miss Harshwhinny." Sunset said to herself. "But, me and my friends are feeling more relaxed thanks to our Enchantimal friends. Especially the Royal Enchantimals."
Suddenly, she heard a musical note outside her apartment. Curious, she puts down her guitar and steps outside. When she went outside, she looked around. But, nothing in sight.
"That's weird." Sunset said. "I thought I heard music out here. Must've been my imagination."
Then, the music was played again. She then saw an unusual sight. It looked like a small elephant playing music from his trunk.
"Hi there, little fella." Sunset greeted. "We're you playing that music?" The elephant nodded 'yes'. "That sounds beautiful. But, where did you come from?"
"I brought him here." Said the voice of a charming woman.
Out steps a gray skinned girl with indigo hair, and what looks like big floppy ears. She also has lines down her nose, as if it's an elephant's trunk.
"Hello, Sunset Shimmer." The girl greeted. "It's good to meet you."
"I think I heard of you." Sunset replied. "You're Effie Elephant from Junglewood. Am I right?"
"You guessed correctly."
Sunset looked at the elephant who was trumpeting earlier. "Then, you must be her bestie: Sway. Right?"
The little elephant trumpeted happily. Later, Sunset and company went to an animal sanctuary where Sway was given some food to munch on by friendly caretakers.
"I'm glad your nature loving friend, Fluttershy, suggested this place so Sway can feed." Effie said.
"Me too, Effie." Sunset replied. "So, you two just strolling down the street just to see me?"
"You guessed it. We figured you can use a break from royalty, if you know what I mean."
"The royal Enchantimals don't bother me. In fact, I was very honored to be greeted by Queen Unity Unicorn."
Effie was very intriguing to hear that. "You know, a cousin of mine visited Sweet Apple Acres last year."
"Huh?" Sunset gasped. "You're cousins are Ekaterina Elephant and Antic?"
"You got the message."
Soon, Sunset has an idea. "Canterlot State Park is having a social event tonight. How would you like to show off Sway's musical talent?"
"Interesting." Effie replied. "Tell me more."
Later that night, Sway used his trunk to play a pleasant tune for a crowd of people. When he was done, he received a round of applause. Even from Hoity Toity who stood next to Effie.
"Your little friend is quite talented, Miss Elephant." Hoity Toity praised.
"Thank you, sir." Effie replied.
"Perhaps Sway would like to perform with the Rainbooms one day."
From another area of the park, Sunset and Twilight heard the whole conversation.
"An elephant performing with us?" Twilight said. "That would be interesting."
Sunset happily nodded. "No doubt about it, Twi."