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// 2. Pinkie Pie and Batgirl 
// Story: EqG Tales: DC Super Hero Girls Edition 
// by Brian Sheil 
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Saturday came. And, the girls hope to get over their disappointment. Pinkie Pie heard that Mr. Cranky Doodle's birthday is coming up. And, she heard that he likes mini golf. So, she heads over to a miniature golf course to set things up for the party. But, as she was outside looking at the course, she soon started to tear up. Her family went along to help her with this project.
"Pinkie!" Her father, Igneous Rock Pie, called out. "Is everything all right? You look shaken up."
"I still am, dad." Pinkie replied. "That Svengallop is a real party pooper."
"That critic is indeed brutal. But, you shouldn't let it get in your way."
"Your father is right." Her mother, Cloudy Quartz, added. "You are determined to make this birthday a success. And, we and your sisters are here to support you."
Pinkie looks to her three sisters who nodded yes. Pinkie figured that her family is right. But, she walks away with tears in her eyes.
"Poor Pinkie." Marble said sadly. "This business really brought her down."
"I can't blame her for bring sad." Maud replied in her usual tone. "That play was an opportunity to shine. But, it was taken away."
"Pinkie feels like she can't enter an All-You-can-Eat dessert buffet." Limestone added.
Just as Pinkie was ready to exit the mini golf course, a bolo appeared and wrapped up the party girl. Pinkie tried to squirm to get out of those ropes when the voice of a young girl called to her. "Hold it right there, Pinkie Pie!"
Pinkie looked up on the roof. She saw a red haired girl wearing a purple outfit with yellow boots and gloves. She wore a hood resembling the head of a bat. She also has a cape, a mask to hide her identity, and a bright yellow bat on her uniform.
"No way." Pinkie said. "No way! Batgirl!"
"That's me." Said the visitor.
Batgirl jumped down from the roof and walked over to the bound party girl.
"You weren't planning to leave this place." Batgirl figured. "Were you?"
"Just for a moment." Pinkie replied sadly. "I have a lot on my mind."
"So I've heard. You and five of your friends were upset after you were yanked from performing in a play at your school."
This made Pinkie's eyes widened. "You heard of that?"
"I sure have." Batgirl soon came to comfort her. "You shouldn't let moments like that ruin your cheerful reputation."
"No?"
"Nope. Besides, you're a grand party planner from what I've heard. And, you were getting a party ready in this place. Right?"
Pinkie soon realized that Batgirl is right. "Yeah! I made a promise to Mr. Cranky Doodle that this party will be super fun."
"That's the Pinkie Pie I heard of. Hold still while I remove those ropes."
As Batgirl removed the ropes binding Pinkie, the Pie family came out to check on her.
"Everything all right, sis?" Limestone asked.
"Yep, yep yep." Pinkie replied as she threw the rope away. "I'm ready to get back to work."
Cloudy Quartz soon saw Pinkie's companion. "My goodness. Batgirl. This is a surprise."
"I was in the neighborhood ." Batgirl replied. "Figured I come to help Pinkie get her groove back."
Just then, they heard a wild cackling and saw someone wrecking Pinkie's decorations. The wrecker is a young girl dressed like a court jester in mostly red and black with a black mask on. She takes a big hammer and smashed some of the tables.
"Boring!" The girl screamed. "Who wants to celebrate something at a mini golf course?!"
Cloudy Quartz recognized the maniac. "It's that vicious court jester: Harley Quinn!"
"Oh no!" Marble gasped, hugging Limestone. "She's the cheerleader for the Joker!"
"Don't worry, Pie Family." Batgirl said. "I know Harley Quinn well. I'll stop her."
As Batgirl rushes in to stop the criminal, Pinkie follows her.
"Pinkie!" Igneous Rock calls out. "Where are you going?"
"Nobody wrecks one of my parties!" Pinkie said with determination. "Especially that maniac!"
Meanwhile, the crowd who are ready to wish Mr. Cranky Doodle a happy birthday were scattering to avoid Harley Quinn jumping around her pogo stick.
"Now, this is fun!" Harley squealed. "Who wants to play boring old mini golf anyway?"
Suddenly, a boomerang shaped like a bat wrapped around the pogo stick and knocked Harley to the ground. The evil jester soon saw Batgirl and got concerned.
"That's a new low even for you, Harley." Batgirl said.
"So, you followed me. Huh, Batgirl?" Harley replied. 
"I originally came to cheer up a girl who's feeling upset. But, I never thought you show up."
"I was in the neighborhood and saw what's going on." Harley then took out her big hammer. "I figured to create a little mischief."
At that moment, confetti was thrown at Harley before they popped. The nasty court jester soon saw Pinkie, who looks mad.
"Crash one of my parties, will you?" Pinkie said with an angry tone.
"Well, well." Harley said, knowing who Batgirl's friend is. "Canterlot City's party expert: Pinkie Pie. Are you upset because I came into one of your creations?"
"I'm preparing this mini golf place for a friend of mine. And, I'm not letting a villain like you spoil this event!"
"Well, here's something you have NOT prepared for!"
Giving a loud whistle, Harley sent for two vicious hyenas. Pinkie stood by Batgirl as the hyenas are ready to pounce.
"It's her little friends: Bud and Lou." Batgirl said. "They're as mad as Harley."
Getting an idea, Pinkie pulls out a pair of big bones and gave them to Batgirl.
"Hyenas are kind of like dogs." Pinkie said. "Maybe they'll love those soup bones."
"Good thinking, Pinkie." Batgirl replied as she turns to the hyenas. "Here you are, boys. Fetch!"
Batgirl throws the bones to another direction. The hyenas ran after them which got Harley angry. Soon, Harley Quinn felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned just enough for Pinkie to hit her in the face with a pie.
"Now, you got your just desserts, Harley Quinn!" Pinkie said proudly.
After wiping the cream off her face, Harley Quinn got nervous. "I better get out of here before the cops show up."
Hopping on a pogo stick, Harley Quinn bounced out of the mini golf course. Pinkie and Batgirl watched her make a getaway.
"I hope that's the last we see of that clown." Pinkie said.
"You and me both, Pinkie." Batgirl replied.
The two girls high fived each other, knowing the party is saved. A half hour later, Cranky Doodle is enjoying his day on the mini golf course with Pinkie as his helper.
"Spending my birthday at this place is a good idea, Miss Pinkie." Cranky said happily. "Thank you for the suggestion."
"My pleasure, Mr. Cranky Doodle." Pinkie replied.
Across the street, Barbara Gordon watched the activities. Soon, she got out  her smartphone and started to text. "Looks like the party girl found her groove again."
Meanwhile, at a hotel set in a  peaceful forest, Sunset Shimmer and her yoga teacher rolled up their mats after a good session.
"You did really good, Sunset." Lotus Blossom proudly said. "I'm glad I invited you to join me this weekend."
"I am too, Miss Blossom." Sunset replied.
After the two ladies bowed to each other, Sunset went to her room. She soon saw a text on her phone which reads, Hi, Sunset. Pinkie Pie's party for Mr. Cranky Doodle is going well. And, Pinkie found her smile again. Talk to you soon. -Babs
Sunset feels happy that one of her friends is feeling better. "Good work, Barbara."