//------------------------------// // Guest Suite // Story: Forgotten: Sunrise // by milesprower06 //------------------------------// Sunset took pictures and video of the Restricted Section, and sent them to Sunny as soon as they were back up on the main floor. It wasn't too long before she got quite the enthusiastic reply. Sunny I'm not sure it'll be possible to ask Sprout to work any faster, but as soon as the truck and trailer are ready, I'll be up there, and we'll take a day or two to look at what you've uncovered before we continue up to the arctic. Thanks so much! Sunset, of course, felt it prudent to temper her expectations. Sunset There's not nearly as much here as you might think, and what is here will have to be studied very, very carefully. It was down there for a reason. Take it from somepony who poked and prodded where she shouldn't have. Something extra came out of the restricted section with them; Sunset's old trunk, popping into existence onto the floor with the unicorn and pegasus. "Incredible," Whirlwind commented, adjusting his glasses as he looked at the trunk that they had brought back up with them. "It's probably a good idea to put that picture back up on the wall, and keep this corridor cordoned off until Sunny Starscout can get here to take a look at what else is down there." Pipp advised the curator. Whirlwind nodded as he momentarily moved the velvet ropes so the princess and unicorn could pass. "Thank you again for letting us do this. I just got a little piece of my past," Sunset told Whirlwind with a half-bow. "My pleasure, Miss Shimmer. If you'd allow it, it would be our pleasure to attempt to restore that trunk if you like. I can have our best antique restorers make that look good as new if you like," Whirlwind replied, before replacing the velvet rope. "If your team feels up to the challenge, sure," Sunset replied, opening the lid and removing the laminated letter along with the encased and framed diploma, holding them in her magic and pushing the trunk over to Whirlwind. "We'll treat it with the utmost care, you have my word," Whirlwind assured her. Carefully holding the items she had just found, she and Pipp made their way out of the museum, where her one remaining escort was waiting, and together they continued their trek to the castle. Now that she wasn't leading a hot pursuit, Sunset took the time to take in her surroundings. It didn't look anything like the Canterlot of old, and the castle was at the very top of the mountain, instead of built into the side and the valley, like the rest of the mountain. She couldn't help but wonder how damaged the city became in the unrest and riots, before the unicorns ran and the pegasi began to rebuild. They went up the elevator, and down the main concourse towards the towering double doors. The guards stood at attention as they approached, and when they opened, Sunset wasn't met with a dozen spears inches from her body this time. "Welcome home, Princess Pipp, and... Er, Welcome back, Miss..." the sergeant at the door greeted, trailing off. "Sunset Shimmer," the unicorn introduced herself. "Sergeant, please show Sunset to the guest suite where her personal effects were taken," Pipp said, and the guard gave a quick salute. "I'll let you get settled in and relax for a bit. I'll come get you for dinner, then if you like, you can hang around for my evening stream." "Thanks, Pipp. I'm gonna enjoy unwinding here for a little bit," Sunset replied, nodding with a smile. The sergeant beckoned her towards the right hallway, and she followed down the corridor. They came to another elevator, and took it up three floors. "This is one of our finest guest suites, ma'am. We hope you enjoy your stay," the guard told her, evidently well-rehearsed. He swiped a keycard through the electronic lock, then passed it to her when the door lock clicked open. "I know Princess Pipp is expecting you for dinner, but if you get hungry later on, all of our amenities are provided by phone, just look for the list of numbers on the nightstand. Have a pleasant afternoon, Miss Sunset," the guard told her, departing after a short bow, and the door to the suite swung closed, leaving Sunset alone in what was certainly the most lavish room she had ever stayed in. Even her quarters in the old castle barely compared. The bed was queen-sized and exquisitely made. There was a big screen TV on the opposite wall, digital thermostat on the wall by the bathroom, a round dining table in the corner, a combination heater air conditioner built into the wall below the window, a nightstand next to the bed with a lamp, and lastly, her guitar case, the camping supplies, and everything else she had brought with her in the cart were neatly stacked next to the dresser below the TV. There was currently plenty of natural light coming in from the window, so there was no need to switch on any lights at the moment. She sat down on the bed and looked at the items on the stand; a wireless charger for smartphones and a pamphlet. Picking up the pamphlet, she saw that the front of it was a spectacular photo of the city. Opening the front flap, she saw that there were a quite a few advertisements and phone numbers for room service. She glanced down the list, and the first thing to catch her eye was the concierge. New to town? We can help! Laying back and resting her head on the soft, plush pillow, she unlocked her phone, grabbed the stack of sticky notes along with a pen, and dialed the number. A ringtone pulsed several times before the other side picked up. "Zephyr Heights Royal Tower Concierge, how may we help you today?" greeted a friendly mare's voice. "Yes, hello. What would you say is the best music shop in town?"