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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2019-09-01 07:34 am

A new platform [intro post September]

For those on the train

“Good morning passengers, it is day one of the month of Bassoon.” The train announces the morning the month changes. It seems the train counts months in days of thirty. Team Points have been updated on the system.

The day continues as most days do, chores, eating, getting ready for another day. But those who suspect that a change of month may bring something else are correct. It is only an hour or two later that there is another announcement.

“Shortly arriving into a designated void platform. Exit from void imminent.”

By now they should know to hold on as the train jerks and jolts. There is only fog outside the windows but the train soon comes to a stop. The doors hiss open.

As they exit into the fog they may notice Evie exiting from the luggage carriage door. Much like Hibiki the last time they were on a platform. She leaves the train, backpack on her back as she walks through the station. She heads no call, reacts to no words and cannot be stopped as she walks to the ticket barrier and disappears through it.

Strange. But even stranger still is that there on the platform that whole time is Evie. Dressed in purple, backpack on back, with her are others. Waiting for the train.

For new arrivals

At first all they can see if 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 your 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 very large, but it hold twelve figures all facing the tracks, all wearing similar clothing. The tracks stretch left and right into steam, or perhaps fog. Nothing can be seen to either side. There is a wall around the platform and the only entrance is a ticket barrier. It cannot be open, nor do there seem to be any staff.

What there is, is a train. Jet black and gleaming where it stands on the rails.Voidtrecker Express is emblazoned in the engine in gold. There is a hiss as the doors slide open.

Out step a selection of people, some less human than others, wearing clothes just like those worn by those on the platform.

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.

Once on board there is lots to explore. Passengers both old and new will hopefully be delighted to see the boredom of this train journey is somewhat alleviated by the introduction of a game carriage. Plenty of games, both familiar and new to play with your new travelling companions.
Each ICP shows the same message. If Red team go and look they will find a box in the luggage compartment that contains their prize. A dralite themed cake lolly each. There are enough for the new members of Red team too, share in your teams previous success!

The food stores have been topped up with new fresh food. Salmon has taken over as the primary ingredient of choice. Hopefully everyone likes fish!

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. For those who boarded two weeks ago they will know what is coming next.

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."

Hopefully someone warns you that you really want to heed that warning because a moment later there is 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 voidspace.
castintoflames: (✧ they never seem to stay)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-01 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
(Maedhros is blessed with height...and then more height. Yet, amazingly, he isn't the tallest Elf. That glorious position goes to Thingol, who stands at a lofty eight feet and six inches.

Of course none of that makes his head hurt less. Nor does it help him be less awkward towards strangers.)


Mm I will live.

(Ironic words since, before he came here, he hadn't been living.)

Did I frighten you?
Edited 2019-09-01 16:16 (UTC)
faithfulson: (Oh bite me)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-01 04:17 pm (UTC)(link)
No, just...

[ Luke paused a moment, awkwardly taking a step back so he didn't have to strain his neck so much looking up. ]

That sounded like it hurt.
castintoflames: (✧ that's what the water gave us)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-01 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
It did. (He tries to bring some relief to the spot by rubbing it with his fingers. However they start to ache too and he sighs in defeat.)

You are a Man.
faithfulson: (What're you doing?)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-01 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ...that was an odd thing to say, and Luke found himself floundering for a response. ]

I... last I checked, I was?
castintoflames: (✧ but know I'll always be around)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-01 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Then I must be living. (For the Elves are separated from the souls of Men in the Halls.) I am Maedhros.
faithfulson: (What is going on...?)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-01 04:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Luke Skywalker.

[ Living? He'd already heard that people came from different dimensions, but... being brought back to life? ]

You were... dead, before?
castintoflames: <user name="zerochan" site="http://www.zerochan.net/1504811"> (✧ from behind these lines)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-01 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I thought I was, but my body is as it was before I jumped.

(He remembers burning - a horrifying memory to match his other nightmares.)
faithfulson: (I may have made a mistake)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-01 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I...

[ What do you even say to that? His mouth worked, trying to figure something out, only to end up lamely putting out: ]

I'm sorry.
castintoflames: (✧ and I'm losing blood)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-01 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
It wasn't your doing; it was mine. (And he regrets it greatly.) My kind are not usually so foolish.
faithfulson: (I won't fight.)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-03 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
Still...

[ Luke hesitated a moment, before he let out a breath. ]

Well... perhaps you were meant to come here and make up for that?
castintoflames: (✧ to fall to fall to fall)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-03 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Is it...possible? Can any action undo what I did? What I led my brothers to do? (Maedhros looks like he can't quite comprehend such a thing being possible.)
faithfulson: (I won't fight.)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-04 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luke paused at that, before offering him a soft smile. ]

I believe just admitting that you made a mistake is the first step to taking a second chance. Why not take it?
castintoflames: (✧ but I like to think at least)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-04 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
...because I do not feel I deserve it. (Many call him a monster - and rightly so - but Maedhros believes that about himself too.) I am a kinslayer, a murderer and all for what? Jewels.
faithfulson: (I think I'm doing the right thing)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-04 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ ...okay, he might be in over his head here. Luke paused a moment, trying to think, before taking a deep breath. ]

Can I ask you something? Do you regret it?
castintoflames: (✧ to fall at your feet)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-04 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. With every breath I take. (His voice wobbles dangerously, broken.) That is why I -

(Jumped.)
faithfulson: (Looking out)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-05 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luke smiled softly. ]

Then you definitely deserve a second chance.
castintoflames: (✧ just stop haunting me)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-06 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
What gives you such certainty? That I am repentant? My eyes are open; I think I must have fooled myself before. And that just proves that I am a fool, does it not?

(I will do this for my family! I will do this for honor! All of it falls flat when real people are being slain.)
faithfulson: (Looking out)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-12 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luke just offered him a small smile. ]

I know someone that made similar mistakes before, and came back from it. I believe anyone can do so, if they put their mind to it.
castintoflames: (✧ I'm gonna leave my bones)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-12 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
Who was this someone? (They must have been close to Luke for him to know such dark secrets.)
faithfulson: (Oh hell yes!)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-13 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luke's smile widened a little, like the person he was speaking of was something of pride for him. ]

My father.
castintoflames: (✧ whether I live or die)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-17 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
(Uh oh, that sort of affection appeals to Maedhros very much.)

He is blessed.
faithfulson: (Suuuuuuuure)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-17 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luke chuckled softly. ]

He would disagree, but I think so too.
castintoflames: <user name="silmarils"> (✧ I don't need the night)

[personal profile] castintoflames 2019-09-23 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
Stubbornness is a trait I know intimately. (He would be amazed how long it can last even when the truth is staring one in the face.)