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voidtreckerexpress2022-10-31 05:01 am
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The Final Platform
THE FINAL PLATFORM
BEFORE ARRIVAL
Those who are remaining get their tethers sorted first, after all the stress and uncertainty it really is a simple procedure. There are many void technicians hovering around but they soon get into a rhythm and one by one those who wish to remain in void space are tethered to the void hub.
They are however looped to the train, for one final journey. The Voidtrecker Express is accompanied by a voidcraft full of scientists as it travels to one final platform. For one final time there are just the voidtreckers on board the Voidtrecker Express. The journey does not take too long but as they approach their final destination the train speaks.
This voidcraft understands that the circumstances around you being on board were not ideal and would like to truly apologise for the pain and inconvenience of the last few years. But also, more than that, would like thank you.
You have done what many would not have, what many could not have. You have brought back those dear to this voidcraft. Furthermore in their absence you stepped into their place and there are many worlds which owe you a debt of gratitude.
This voidcraft owes you a debt of gratitude and, if this voidcraft may be so bold, I have grown very fond of you all also. I hope you all fulfil the dreams you have and find your places in your world or in the void. I dare not ask it of any of you but for those who wish it, there is always a place for you on board this craft.
None of you will be forgotten by the Voidtrecker Express.
Shortly arriving into a designated void platform. There is unfortunately a slight drizzle. 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 FINAL FAREWELL
The platform is a bustle of activity, void scientists direct those who are leaving the void to special pods where their tethers are detangled and from there they are led to the barriers, to go through back to their world. For those choosing to move through time they are accompanied by yet more scientists, but there will be time for goodbyes.
It is not like previous times, where people leave without a backward glance. This time people are themselves, able to say goodbye and walk through the barrier of their own accord.
The scientists try and give everyone space, they don't rush anyone but do keep tabs on where everyone is as those who are returning leave through the barriers one last time.
Soon the only people left on the platform are those who are choosing to remain. The train doors open and they can board once more. There is a whistle, to round up any stragglers and then the train begins to move along the platform. The train begins to tilt, leaving the ground and rising up into the fog-filled sky.
"Entrance into Voidspace imminent. 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.
Their new home. The void itself.
Kitty Pryde | X-Men: Evolution
It's a bit of a trip going through the items she's acquired on the train, taking the time to look over everything as she packs. Most of the things she has are actually hers from her own world - clothes, her laptop, her dragon. But the things that she had gotten here are also filled with lots of memories; the knitting kit she learned to use, the long sword she learned to fight with, the scouting drone she'd gotten for missions.
She takes everything from her world to bring back with her, as well as the knitting kit so she could continue learning. But she takes the sword and scouting drone to the armory and places them in the locker she'd been using, but leaves it open. Whoever ends up using that locker will get a few new items to use themselves.
Afterwards, she takes her time just walking through the train, familiarizing herself with all of it again and recalling all the memories she's made in this place. And she can't help but smile.
The Final Farewell
After everything, Kitty almost couldn't believe that this was it.
It almost felt surreal, standing on a platform for what would be the final time. No one had passed through yet, everyone still completely lucid and aware of what was happening around them. It made it simultaneously easier and harder to say goodbye to the friends they've all made.
And Kitty does her best to find everyone she's known, to give them one last hug and goodbye before she finally heads back home.
"You know," she says, "even with everything that's happened...I don't regret anything. I'm glad I got to be here. I'm glad I got to meet you."
And she'll carry all the people she's met in her heart. Always.
Final Farewell
This was probably one of the hardest things Ruby had to do. Their reunion and relationship was so short and yet, it made her happy. She got to say what she wanted to say and have it returned.
"...I'm gonna miss you."
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