//------------------------------// // Opening Email/New Morning In New Jersey // Story: Detective Rarity in The Haunted Carousel // by FourShadow //------------------------------// Dear Sunset, Well, Pinkie and I have made it over at Captain Cove's Amusement Park here in New Jersey, about to try to figure out what's behind all of the most mysterious incidents that have been happening here lately. Here's what we know: first, a horse supposedly disappeared off the carousel one night. Then, a little later, the carousel started spinning around all by itself in the dead of the night, as if it was haunted or something! And as Pinkie and I have both agreed, we refuse to believe any sort of Equestrian magic has made its way over to New Jersey, and I believe this is somewhere along the lines of a robbery. But I digress, Another incident had occurred at the park last week, the roller coaster suddenly stopped in mid-ride for no apparent reason. Luckily nobody was hurt, but the park had been shut down until the police or any federal department knows for sure as to what has caused this most unfortunate accident. On top of all of that, the media has the public believing that the park is cursed, but like I said before, I refuse to believe that is possible. I'm here because the owner of the park, a Ms Lancie, is a friend of my father. She's placed me and Pinkie up at the Captain's Quarters Hotel, which is very close to the park. We're supposed to head over there right now and meet with a security guard named Harlan Bishop, I hope I don't let Ms Lancie down. Wish me luck on my first case! Ever yours, Rarity and Pinkie It was nighttime in Captain Cove's Amusement Park. All the staff and employees had gone home for the day, all of the rides and machines were deactivated, and everything was quiet. Rarity and Pinkie Pie had finally arrived at the amusement park in New Jersey, and both were very exhausted from the plane ride. The minute the got into their hotel room, they dropped their luggage and crashed right onto their beds both looking excruciatingly tired. "Hey Rarity, maybe next time, we go a little earlier, so we don't get here late at night." "I agree Pinkie. *yawns* But we should, we should.. probably unload our things..... first..." Rarity and Pinkie both fell asleep on the bed they crashed on and slept like a baby and didn't wake back up. They were very exhausted from the long plane ride and they needed a break, and now, they had taken it. The morning light had shined into their room, and was slowly moving onto the bed Rarity and Pinkie had fallen asleep on. Both were still stretched out over the bed like dogs taking up half of the plywood floor when they'd sleep. Luckily the sound of an alarm clock woke them up, and it shook Pinkie Pie right out of the bed. "Whoa-whoa!" And in a few seconds, Pinkie's body slammed onto the fuzzy floor. "I'm okay!" Rarity got herself to get up, and rubbed her eyes, adjusting to the light. "Morning Pinkie." Rarity groggily said. "Morning Rarity!" Pinkie smiled. She had more energy in her than Rarity did. But then again, she always had more energy. So Rarity then moved her way to the bathroom, while Pinkie got her clothes on, getting ready so they could head over to the amusement park to solve the mystery. "So Rarity, what kind of things you think we can do while we're there?" "Well Pinkie darling, the park is closed after all. We're there to investigate the robberies, however it still bothers me, whatever would a person want with a carousel horse?" Rarity pondered. "I don't know, maybe there's a special item inside of it?" "Well whatever it is, lets just hope we find out what." "Aw..no worries. You've handled things like this before right?" Pinkie asked. At that moment, Rarity emerged from the bathroom now all freshened up, and now wearing a noir trench coat. "Well I may have handled a few crimes, but was only for minor cases like who framed Rainbow Dash or who stolen Celestia's megaphone. Those weren't major, but this...this could be a new start. This is a real life crime situation, and I need to be the best that I can be." "Of course you will!" Pinkie grinned. "Well, thank you Pinkie Pie." Rarity smiled. While she was nervous about starting one of her very first cases, she was still determined that she would make it through, for it was Rainbow Dash who said, 'at the end of the day, it is we who survive'. "Well we haven't gotten much to lose. I'm gonna go see Harlan Bishop to see if we can get into the park. After I do, I'll come back here to get you, and we'll head on in." Rarity beamed. "Whoa wait! Do you have all the detective supplies?" "Oh you're right, I need to check." Rarity pulled out her purse, and opened up one of her suitcases getting her supplies. She pulled out several amounts of fingerprint duster, a magnifying glass, a little bowl with some of Pinkie's sweet treats, and of course, her cell phone. "Don't worry, I have everything with me. I'll be back soon." Rarity replied. "Okie-doki-loki! See you when you get back!" Pinkie smiled. As Rarity took her key, and exited out of the hotel room, she stood to think of the position she was in. She was about to start her first real case, and she had excitement and nervousness all over. Nervouscitement if you will. And so with a serious and determined face, she walked out of the hotel, and headed straight for the park.