Another Summer with the Enchantimals

by Brian Sheil


22.Hide and Seek with Gabriela Gazelle

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were walking down the street, enjoying the fine summer day.
"It sure is gorgeous out here." Silver said proudly. "So, where are we going?"
"Sweet Apple Acres." Diamond replied. "Apple Bloom invited us over. Remember?"
"Oh. I forgot. Probably why you have on your own farm clothes."
Diamond has on a pink short sleeve shirt and blue denim overall shorts. As for Silver, she has on a lime green long sleeve shirt and forst green capris.
"I'm pretty glad that you have on clothes that are more casual than our usual style." Diamond praised.
"Thanks." Silver said. "If your dressing casually, I might as well do the same."
Soon, the two friends arrived at Sweet Apple Acres. When they arrived, they were greeted by Diamond`s mother: Spoiled Rich. "Diamond, my dear. I heard that you were coming over to visit."
"Mother!" Diamond gasped. "What are you doing here?"
"I was just thanking the Apple Family for their generous contribution to a celebration we had last week."
"Oh. Their homemade apple cider for our family reunion. At least those scheming Flim Flam Brothers didn't crash that party. Father saw to that."
"That's right. Anyway, Apple Bloom and the others are waiting for you two at the barn. Rainbow Dash is with them."
Yes made their way to the barn. There, they were greeted by Apple Bloom, who wore a red short sleeve shirt and blue bib overalls with the cuffs rolled up.
"Howdy, Diamond." Apple Bloom greeted.
"Hello, my barefoot friend." Diamond replied. "Where are Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo?"
The two friends came out. Sweetie Belle wore a Kelly green dress that went just below the knees. And, Scootaloo wore a lavender flannel shirt and blue jeans with suspenders.
"Hi, guys." Scootaloo greeted. "Dressed for the occasion?"
"I guess so." Silver replied. "I see you two went barefoot too."
"That's right." Sweetie Belle said. "Rainbow Dash set up a shoe rack near the back door."
They went to the door and saw the shoe rack Sweetie Belle talked about.
"Silver," Diamond said as she removed her sneakers, "we might as well follow that crowd."
Diamond placed her shoes in the rack. Silver did the same. The friends rejoined the other girls.
"This doesn't feel bad." Silver said. "In fact, it feels invigorating."
"You know what, Silver?" Diamond replied. "I think you’re right."
Rainbow Dash soon joined the other girls.
"Hi, girls." Dash greeted. "Glad to see all five of you together."
"So, what are we assembled here for?" Scootaloo wondered.
"I got a call that somebody wants to play a game of hide and seek with you guys."
Everybody was shocked to hear that. Apple Bloom spoke up. "Who wants to play that old game with us? Rumble? My cousin Babs? Zipporwhill?"
"None of the above." Said a female voice.
Out steps a light tan skinned girl with brown hair. She wore a red dress with flowers on the skirt. Her noticeable features are brown between her eyes, two ears sticking out, and two horns on her head. Rainbow Dash is impressed.
"So, you want to play with them, huh?" Rainbow asked.
"I sure do." The girl replied.
"I think we're in trouble." Scootaloo realized.
"Explain?" Diamond demanded.
"This girl is Gabriela Gazelle. She's a hide and seek expert from the Sunny Savanna."
Gabriela soon made an announcement. "Okay, girls. I'm going to close my eyes and count to ten. While that's going on, you five better hide."
The visitor turned around, covered her eyes, and started to count. "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!" She then turned around and opened her eyes. "Ready or not, here I come!"
As Gabriela looks for the five girls, a small gazelle went over to Rainbow Dash.
"Hi, Spotter." Rainbow said to the gazelle. "Come to help your friend find the other girls?"
Spotter nodded. Gabriela looks around. She studies a barrel with apples in it. Getting an idea, she lifts up the lid, and spotted Apple Bloom.
"Aw." Apple Bloom moaned. "How did you find me?"
"What better place for an apple farming kid to hide than an apple barrel?" Gabriela answered.
"I reckon you're right."
That's one girl found. As Apple Bloom heads back to Rainbow Dash, Gabriela walks over to a tree in the orchard. Seeing something on the ground, she called up to it. "Enjoying the view, Scootaloo?"
Suddenly, Scootaloo popped her head out from the tree. "How did you figure me out?"
"The shadow knows."
Scootaloo soon sees her shadow on the ground. "I always know you're good."
Soon, Gabriela passes by a covered wagon near the barn. Smelling the air, she pokes her head in, and spots Diamond Tiara under a blanket.
"You need to use less perfume." Gabriela explained.
"Darn." Diamond said. "Some of my mom's perfume must've rubbed off on me when she hugged me goodbye."
Hiding behind some hay bales, Sweetie Belle was relaxing, knowing Gabriela wouldn't find her. Suddenly, her nose started twitching.
"Uh oh. I think I'm going to sneeze." Sweetie Belle said nervously. "Ah...ah...ah...AH CHOO!"
She felt a little relief from that sneeze. But then, Gabriela poked her head out. "Gesundheit."
Finally, Silver Spoon was in the hay loft. Looking around her hiding spot. "That Gabriela Gazelle won't find me here."
As Silver lounges, a shadow looms over her. She then realizes it was her pursuer.
"Can't find you, huh?" Gabriela said. "Well now, I wouldn't say that."
Later, the girls were in the backyard while Applejack was cooking some food. Diamond Tiara's mom talked to the visitor from Everwilde.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Gazelle." Spoiled Rich said as she turns to the bestie. "You too, Spotter."
Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon relaxed while waiting for the food to cook.
"Remind me not to play hide and seek with Gabriela Gazelle." Diamond said. "She's a true adversary."