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A New Platform [Intro Post March]
On the Train
Once again passengers are awoken by the morning announcement.
"Good morning passengers, it is day One of the month of Kazoo. Points have been updated on the system."
They have indeed, and everyone can spend the morning shopping. Those who have been on the train for a while will also be expecting the second announcement that comes a few hours later.
"Shortly arriving into a designated void platform. Exit from void in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one." A lurch and a jolt and the windows fill with the fog that means they are at a platform. The fog is thick, the air is warm and humid and there are rumbles of thunder, the air heavy with the promise of rain.
As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers: Alfredo Martini, Daia, Enna Alchiba, Lord El-Melloi II, Natsuno Yuuki, Nita Callahan, Saku Gyousou, Sakura, V and Wen Qing
But on the platform itself there are new faces. Wearing hoodies in all four colours, in various states of confusion.
For New Passengers
At first all they can see is steam, billowing around them as they come to their senses. As their eyes adjust, they will see they are on a platform, glass and dark stone rising in sturdy arches around them. Behind them is a set of barriers, and in front of them is a single track extending both ways into thick fog.
They are standing, in clothes that are not their own and a style they might not even recognise. They are carrying a rucksack on their back. For a moment it seems to just be them, alone in the white haze; then the steam begins to fade and they realise they aren’t alone.
The platform is not large, and seems smaller with twenty-seven figures scattered around. All facing the tracks, all dressed in cargo trousers and hoodies. To both the left and right, tracks disappear into the mist.
A roaring sound, and out of the fog arrives a train. Jet black with gold writing on the side. The Voidtrecker Express. There is a hiss as the doors slide open and out step a strange assortment of people. Some are human, some are less so. Most are wearing the same hoodie in one of the four colours, red, orange, blue and purple, though some are sporting different clothes in a variety of styles.
The Train
After a short time, the doors hiss open again. Those from the train may encourage those on the platform to board. It’s not like there's anywhere else to go and even if there was, you feel a pull. A need to board, a feeling that staying on the platform would lead to something terrible. If that is not enough, there are plenty of people on the platform now, to encourage them onto the train.
Each ICP shows the same message and next to the screens there are stacks of leaflets written by those on the train, with further information (see
'Publications'). Those not new to the train will note the addition of an eighth sleeper carriage. The store rooms have been restocked with fresh ingredients, it seems the month of Kazoo is defined by the tomato and there are plenty of them.
For passengers that have bought items, these are also scattered around the luggage carriage in various suitcases and bags.
New passengers will find their ticket allows them into their cabins. They may need to negotiate for beds, especially if they want a top bunk!
Room is tight but there are storage cubbies at the head of each bed, beds fold up and the bottom bunks double as benches for the small table. There is storage under those benches full of spare blankets and pillows.
Departure
A second horn sounds to encourage any stragglers as thunder rumbles further and the storm threatens to break. The doors slide shut. Veteran passengers know what will happen next, but they may wish to brief their new companions.
The train sets off, the fog obscuring the view again as it picks up speed.
"Welcome aboard, passengers of the Voidtrecker Express." A female-coded artificial sounding voice echoes throughout the train. "Please take the time to read the passenger information displayed on the Information and Communication points and familiarise yourself with the layout and emergency exits."
The train begins to tilt, leaving the ground and rising up into the fog-filled sky.
"Entrance into Voidspace imminent. New passengers are advised to remain seated. Entry into Voidspace in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one."
A shudder, a jolt, a lurch to the left. A flash of light, colourful and blinding. As quick as it happens it is done. The train seems to steady itself. The fog from the windows is gone now, replaced with a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colours.
Welcome to the Void!
Once again passengers are awoken by the morning announcement.
"Good morning passengers, it is day One of the month of Kazoo. Points have been updated on the system."
They have indeed, and everyone can spend the morning shopping. Those who have been on the train for a while will also be expecting the second announcement that comes a few hours later.
"Shortly arriving into a designated void platform. Exit from void in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one." A lurch and a jolt and the windows fill with the fog that means they are at a platform. The fog is thick, the air is warm and humid and there are rumbles of thunder, the air heavy with the promise of rain.
As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers: Alfredo Martini, Daia, Enna Alchiba, Lord El-Melloi II, Natsuno Yuuki, Nita Callahan, Saku Gyousou, Sakura, V and Wen Qing
But on the platform itself there are new faces. Wearing hoodies in all four colours, in various states of confusion.
For New Passengers
At first all they can see is steam, billowing around them as they come to their senses. As their eyes adjust, they will see they are on a platform, glass and dark stone rising in sturdy arches around them. Behind them is a set of barriers, and in front of them is a single track extending both ways into thick fog.
They are standing, in clothes that are not their own and a style they might not even recognise. They are carrying a rucksack on their back. For a moment it seems to just be them, alone in the white haze; then the steam begins to fade and they realise they aren’t alone.
The platform is not large, and seems smaller with twenty-seven figures scattered around. All facing the tracks, all dressed in cargo trousers and hoodies. To both the left and right, tracks disappear into the mist.
A roaring sound, and out of the fog arrives a train. Jet black with gold writing on the side. The Voidtrecker Express. There is a hiss as the doors slide open and out step a strange assortment of people. Some are human, some are less so. Most are wearing the same hoodie in one of the four colours, red, orange, blue and purple, though some are sporting different clothes in a variety of styles.
The Train
After a short time, the doors hiss open again. Those from the train may encourage those on the platform to board. It’s not like there's anywhere else to go and even if there was, you feel a pull. A need to board, a feeling that staying on the platform would lead to something terrible. If that is not enough, there are plenty of people on the platform now, to encourage them onto the train.
Each ICP shows the same message and next to the screens there are stacks of leaflets written by those on the train, with further information (see
'Publications'). Those not new to the train will note the addition of an eighth sleeper carriage. The store rooms have been restocked with fresh ingredients, it seems the month of Kazoo is defined by the tomato and there are plenty of them.
For passengers that have bought items, these are also scattered around the luggage carriage in various suitcases and bags.
New passengers will find their ticket allows them into their cabins. They may need to negotiate for beds, especially if they want a top bunk!
Room is tight but there are storage cubbies at the head of each bed, beds fold up and the bottom bunks double as benches for the small table. There is storage under those benches full of spare blankets and pillows.
Departure
A second horn sounds to encourage any stragglers as thunder rumbles further and the storm threatens to break. The doors slide shut. Veteran passengers know what will happen next, but they may wish to brief their new companions.
The train sets off, the fog obscuring the view again as it picks up speed.
"Welcome aboard, passengers of the Voidtrecker Express." A female-coded artificial sounding voice echoes throughout the train. "Please take the time to read the passenger information displayed on the Information and Communication points and familiarise yourself with the layout and emergency exits."
The train begins to tilt, leaving the ground and rising up into the fog-filled sky.
"Entrance into Voidspace imminent. New passengers are advised to remain seated. Entry into Voidspace in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one."
A shudder, a jolt, a lurch to the left. A flash of light, colourful and blinding. As quick as it happens it is done. The train seems to steady itself. The fog from the windows is gone now, replaced with a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colours.
Welcome to the Void!
A wild train appears
She was in her full Organization coat, hood up, hiding her face. Her small frame was trembling. But she stepped in front of him and lifted her chin, hands at her sides curling into fists.
"Riku," she whispered, trying to be strong. She... She had to tell him. She had to stand up for herself. She... She was right this time, wasn't she? If she was a person... was she allowed to want to stay? To continue? To... exist? But she didn't want to go back.
"I... I am a person now," she finally managed to say. She swallowed hard, not sure what he would say or do next. But.. she didn't think he'd attack her. Probably not, anyway. The weapon he was holding wasn't what she was afraid of. Not really.
Forgive me for super late tag
"Uh...?"
He didn't attack her though, not yet, and even took a step back out of uncertainty when she approached. But Xion was noticeably smaller than Larxene was, and while she had her hood up hiding her face, he was almost positive she didn't sound the same.
And she called him 'Riku'.
'I am a person' she said, and that was weirder than any other part of the interaction up to that point, and that's what ultimately gets him to dismiss his blade, instead reaching for the edge of Xion's hood to try to push it back from her face.
"Who are you?"
Sadly I lack a Naminé icon.
So he got her hood down, though she tried to pull away. Panicked, she pulled away from him and pulled her hood back up. She didn't know who he saw. Herself? Kairi? Would he see her as her now that she was a person?
"You... you forgot me still...?" she whispered. Was that a good thing or a bad thing?
Is okay
Whatever he was expecting, it certainly wasn't a quick glimpse of blonde hair and familiar blue eyes before she managed to pull the hood back up and hide again. Or maybe he just seeing things, but he could have sworn--
"N-no, I--" Did he? There's no way he could forget her. "I didn't...I couldn't..."
Re: Is okay
She didn't want to fight Axel again. She didn't want to cease to be. She was a person now... but she knew... She knew she wasn't allowed to stay.
A tear ran down her face.
But she didn't want to leave. Not now. Even knowing she'd come back... Roxas never mentioned this place. At all. She didn't know if she could keep her memories of here.
And in the end, her memories were all there were of her. All she was, all she had ever been... was memories. Sora's first, which was why returning them to him not only destroyed her but meant everyone had to forget her. And then her own. In Daitu. Here. Until seven days ago when all the memories were gone and she had become less than nothing, less than she had ever been...
She didn't want to go back to that, or worse. To just... not be at all. Even if everyone said she still existed in Sora... this her wouldn't. Who she was now would cease to be.
Another tear and another step back.
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For each step back she took, he took a step towards her, probably coming off a bit more menacing than he meant to. He never got a name, just a couple seconds' look at a face and now he wants to know if he truly forgot.
He didn't, couldn't, couldn't, couldn't...
It might not have been the best idea in the world, but before Xion could take any more steps, he grabbed for her wrist.
Posting from my iPad, please excuse typos and errors
He had never intended to actually let her choose, had he? How foolish had she been? Or would it be different if he remembered her? She wasn’t sure. But she didn’t want to die, to vanish inside Sora again. She wanted to stay here with Axel. And Taiki. Here where there weren’t sunsets, but there were missions and ice cream after. Where she had woken up to shells and crystals by her pillow. Where people answered her questions even if the answers didn’t make sense.
Another tear fell. She was a person now. She wasn’t sure if this was a life, was existence, but it was hers. Broken and confusing, but hers. She wasn’t ready to go back.
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"Xion!" He doesn't want to go close to a weapon but also... He moves closer.
"Please. Let her go." That to the man, he looks at him sadly.
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"I'm not dragging you anywhere!" Certainly not back to Castle Oblivion where Sora might be, but also Marluxia and Larxene. Never back to those two. "I need to know--"
Whatever it was, it had to wait, because someone else had decided to join them. Someone the Replica didn't recognize at all. Whoever it was didn't seem to be a threat so much as an annoyance; he didn't even have a weapon. But he had called out 'Xion'...was that her name?
"...Who are you?"
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"Leave him alone!" she demanded. It was always easier to protect others than herself, not that she had noticed that. But Taiki might well have noticed that protectiveness was now dominant over fear.
"And leave Roxas alone! And me! We're people now! We already ceased to exist for Sora once! Isn't that enough?" she demanded. Except...
She knew it wasn't. She knew at some point she'd have to go back, because Roxas remembered her being there, on their world. She had to be there for them to find. Except... was that truly her, if she didn't mention any of this? No. NO! She didn't want to go back. Not now. Not when she had Axel here and so much to learn and a machine that made ice cream for them and missions where she was useful.
"I let myself be ended once, because you said that was what had to happen! But I'll choose when to go back on my own terms!" she proclaimed, though Taiki would know it for shallow bravado. She was still terrified.
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He doubts she will listen to him, she is too scared, feeling too protective. Over him, over Roxas...
He turned his attention on the man instead. "Please, let her go. I... Sorry I'm Taiki. I know this much be very confusing for you but I can explain things. We can... We can all go inside, where it's calmer and talk."