A New Platform [Intro Post June]

[voidtreckermods]

On the Train

The days following the mission are relatively uneventful as people once more get used to the rhythm of life on the train. "Good morning passengers, it is day sixteen of the month of Fiddlesticks. Points have been updated on the system."

They have indeed and everyone can spend the morning shopping. Those who have been on the train a while will 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 they are soon surrounded by the fog that means they are at a platform. It is a cool day, clouds gathering threateningly though it stays dry luckily.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers. Leviathan, Atsushi Nakajima, Spinel, Peggy Carter, Evie Grimhilde, Cal Kestiss, Gwen Stacey, Renee Corbin, Lan Jingyi, Waver Velvet, Aoko Nakamori, Namine, Jak and Marcus Wright all reach the barriers, show their tickets and disappear through, vanishing into the fog.

But on the platform itself there are many new faces. Wearing hoodies, 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. They are standing, in clothes that are not their own, styles 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 but then the steam begins to fade and they realise they aren’t alone.

The platform is not large and it holds twenty six figures all facing the tracks, all dressed in cargo trousers and hoodies. The air is cool with a slight breeze. Both left and right the tracks disappear into the mist. Then there is 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 into the cold step a selection 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

The doors hiss open. Those from the train may encourage those on the platform to board. It’s not like there is 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 not be a good thing. 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. The store rooms have been restocked with plenty more bacon as well as other staples.

Passengers who are not brand new will notice a new carriage. A second gym. This one is outfitted for training with mats, fighting pads, balance beams and even climbing apparatus to help get everyone ready for the missions ahead.

New passengers will find their tickets allow 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 and you will hopefully find a pillow for your bed if it has not been nabbed by a roommate, there are also spare blankets for if it gets cold.

Departure

A second horn sounds to encourage any stragglers and the doors slide shut. Veteran passengers know what will happen next, they may wish to brief their new companions.

The train sets off, the fog obscuring the view 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. The fog from the windows is gone now, replaced with a kaleidoscope of ever changing colours.

Welcome to the Void!

Comments

[xue_yang]

For someone using your body as a house, he didn't seem to take into account that a fall like that could kill you. Not the smartest thing ever, is he?

[He folds his arms in front of his chest and wonders just how many vessels that being has outlived because of its actions.]

[yukibunny]

[He heaved a heavy sigh and looked over at the man with a small, sad little smile.]

No, it wasn't very bright at all. I don't believe he was thinking at all, really.

[And that was the truth. Yue had been angry, that was for sure. And that blind rage had caused him to do something very unsafe. For the both of them.]

[xue_yang]

You might want to tell him he needs to be careful with that temper. And perhaps not pop out anytime he wants. Not everyone will be so willing to just let something like that slide. And you might not have someone around to catch you next time.

[Xue Yang hopes he gets to talk with the other being at some point just to appease some of his curiosities.]

[yukibunny]

It... It isn't something I can typically control... [Typically. Sometimes he can call on Yue if he was needed, but most often than not it was Yue who exerted the most control. He could take over whenever he wanted. Which had explained the many times he had blacked out back in high school.

He lifted a hand to brush his fingers through his hair, pushing it back from his face and sighed heavily.]

If that happens again, there isn't much I can do about it. But thank you for your concern and advice. He will stay hidden for a while now. I think.

[xue_yang]

So you can't control him at all? That hardly seems like a fair deal. He gets to use you however he sees fit, but what do you get out of it?

[He already doesn't like the Yue thing. Anyone like someone who looks down on others piss him off and he's beginning to get that impression. That kind of thing really gets on his nerves.]

[yukibunny]

[He opened his mouth to reply, but then quickly closed it again. What did he get out of the deal? Yukito had never really considered it before. By the time he'd even realised that Yue was there it was too late and so he just... went along with it.]

Nothing, really...

Back home he would have been of use. He was needed there and, I suppose, it was nice to feel incidentally useful. [But they weren't in Japan any more. Yukito had no idea where they were or how to get back. Clearly flying wasn't going to get them anywhere.] Though I suppose the only reason I'm here is because of him.

[xue_yang]

What makes you say that? You don't think you can function without him?

[There are few needs for stuck up angel types that aren't going to be around to help out.]

I have a feeling you'll end up being more useful on this train then he will be.

[yukibunny]

[Why in the world was he telling this man things he probably shouldn't have? Yukito knew he shouldn't be, but since he'd already outed himself it seemed almost comical to try and hide it now.

He gave a soft laugh.]

There's the argument that I wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for him. That I've been his host since I was born. And will remain that way until the day I die.

I don't think I will be useful at all. Unless you are in need of someone who can cook?

[xue_yang]

[Perhaps Xue Yang had a face people could trust...no that's probably not it.]

I don't know how to cook so I won't complain if you decide to take over my cooking duties.