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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2020-10-01 05:30 am
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A New Platform [Intro Post October]

On the Train

"Good morning passengers, it is day sixteen of the month of Horsehoe. Points have been updated on the system and new stock is available."

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. The first thing they may notice is that this platform is inside a basic shelter, making it warmer than the last couple at least.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers. Adora, Alex Hashimoto, Catra, Cloud Strife, Elizabeth Midford, Feanor, Gerome, Gladiolus Amicitia, Glimmer, Ifrit, Isabella D’Oro, Maru, Nari Reno, Noctis Lucis Caelum, Prompto Argentum, Scorpia, Siobahn Chereshei, SXT-2, Tamamo-no-Mae, Tony Stark, Uta, Zidane Tribal

But on the platform itself there are many 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. The second thing they will notice is it is gloomy, even without the steam and fog. They are in a wooden building, open to the tracks on one side. It in a creaky shelter, cobwebs hang from the rafters and there is a peculiar whistle as wind finds its way through the cracks.

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 nineteen figures all facing the tracks, all dressed in cargo trousers and hoodies. 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 gloom 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.

Indeed whereas usually there is plenty time for people to be met and brought slowly onto the train, the whistles blow a lot quicker this time, as if hurrying the passengers along.

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… teddy bear shaped luncheon meat being the main ingredient to be found. There are plenty of other staples.

A new carriage has been added, those that go to investigate will find a room full of lockers, designated as the Armoury. Even for passengers without weapons it is somewhere to secure possessions. There are instructions on how to use the lockers and enough for everyone to claim one.

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 over the noise of the hail stones to encourage any stragglers braving the snow 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!
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[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-09 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
...you and Joey, nya?

Can't say I expected that, honestly, but nya. Good on you.

And nya, you just founded the academy that put me through Hell for two years and ruined my life. Nyathing more than that~
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[personal profile] tokenloveinterest 2020-10-10 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
What do you mean, ruined your life? I thought you liked the Academy!
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[personal profile] luckydragonsfoot 2020-10-10 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
Mnh- 'Jou'? Tha' one's new... [He doesn't seem opposed to it, just confused- scratching his head a bit as he looks the guy over. While Red Eyes is content to be a living hot water bottle though, Katsuya chokes at Alexis' response.]

NYH-

N-Nah, we jus' ain't at each other's throats, trus' me on tha'..! [he wheezes, before blinking.] ...huh, they act'lly went an' made tha' duel school though..?

I r'member th' Tenma's pressurin' my world's S- Kaiba abou' findin' a way t' get kids convinced t' go...

[Uhhhhhh...] ...Kinda feel like I'm missin' somethin', anyway...

[A beat, and he adds.] ....'s Jonouchi, by th' way. 'Joey's jus' what tha' jerk from th' states came up w'th.
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[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-10-10 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
We're not dating---! He's not interested in me.

[ Even as out of it as he is, Kaiba is awake enough to catch onto that...and awake enough to stop from breaking his promise. He lifts his head from Red Eyes' neck to stare at them. ]

Look, I'm sorry your life was ruined, but I'm not the Kaiba who did that. And our timelines are apparently divergent enough that I might never do it. If we remember any of this after the train kicks us out...
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[personal profile] tokenloveinterest 2020-10-10 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
What? No! No no no no no, you've gotta!

[Rei cuts in, suddenly extremely alarmed.]

I ended up talking to Professor Zweinstein some while you had him on the island and no way, bad news, even if you think it's an alternate timeline please don't risk causing a paradox!
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[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-10 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Alexis gives Rei a withering glare.]

You think I like the place where the professors did nothing to stop the line of creeps that sexually harassed me practically every day, paid no attention to the frankly ridiculous number of supernatural mishaps and student shenanigans that got dozens of people hurt every month, took away my brother after some creepy blood ritual, reintroduced me to my brother after I forgot how terrible he was, enforces a highly classist house system that punishes people for low finances and poor grades when they should be getting helped not hindered, and literally let the dangerous cult leader who brainwashed two thirds of the student body, INCLUDING ME, in the door just because he asked nyicely, and who STILL hasn't taken care of him last time I checked, NYA NYA NYA?!
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[personal profile] tokenloveinterest 2020-10-10 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not sure about like half of that but also I don't want us to get erased in a time paradox!
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[personal profile] luckydragonsfoot 2020-10-10 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Katsuya goes oddly silent. If either of the girls have seen his alternates on the television, it could even be called eerie. Katsuya Jonouchi is not this quiet. Joey Wheeler definitely isn't this quiet.

Calmly, he steps toward Alexis, stopping a few feet away. He'll let Kaiba explain the timelines not being an issue to Rei. If it were, they'd already be in a mess. Rei wouldn't even exist Now. But that said.
]

You gonna seriously blame th' guy who ain't from yer world on it? [He asks calmly, looking to the girl with his hands in his sweater pocket.] 'Cause I dunno abou' you, but both th' one here an' th' one I know wouldn've stood for any 'f tha' crap, after what happened t' us.

[A deep breath- even Red Eyes pauses from demanding attention, curled around Kaiba to stare with wide eyes.]

Calm th' hell down. Take it from th' guy workin' jobs t' get through highschool.

[If anyone knows the shitty balance of poor finances and weird spooky magic, it's him.]
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[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-10-10 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
The class-based system part sounds like me, I'll admit that...but do I lose my mind in the next 10 years? To allow children to be abused, scum of the earth, magical torment...that's vile.

[ But that's as much as he'll pitch in to help Jou. Alexis needs space. He pets Red Eyes' neck as he turns to Rei. ]

...I'm almost a hundred percent positive we're all from different versions of the world, but you're a strong duelist. If the academy trains them all like you, it should exist. But not in anywhere near the state she describes.
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[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-10 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
I can blame Mr. Bootstrap Capitalism all I want, Joey-boy. Sounds like he was just as terrible in Rei's world-

[And then Jonouchi's last comment sinks in and Alexis immediately clams up. Not her place.]
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[personal profile] tokenloveinterest 2020-10-10 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
Um... I don't really know what she's talking about.

[Rei looks a bit concerned, but. She's the kind of person who always looks on the rosy side of life.]

I mean... I am top of the class. And I sort of... aced your entry exams when I was in fifth grade. So maybe they're not all like me?

... Alexis, if our timelines match up, and you're still in your second year, you should be from around the Genex Tournament, right? So you... don't even know what happened after that.
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[personal profile] luckydragonsfoot 2020-10-10 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Katsuya doesn't say anything to Alexis. Just slowly inclines his head, a silent form of Yeah. Now you get it.

But, looking back to Rei....
] Nyyh, don' worry abou' it. All I know is, it sounds like shit got crazy at yer school no matter th' timeline. Which sucks t' be honest. F'r me at leas', school was one 'f th' few places shit didn' happen!

[He grimaces, recalling the issue of the Tenmas.] Er...mos'ly anyway.

Man, th's is weird though. I didn' expect t' see anyone from th' future! Kaiba, you bein' right on w'th th' ten years thing? They seriously tha' far out?
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[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-10-10 01:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Well done, Rei.

[ Tiny smile. ]

I built KaibaLand to give orphans a place to play...an academy to give young duelists a chance to learn as they grow older...

[ But ideals are easily corrupted, especially when someone who's sold his soul is involved. He's done that once before. And so he turns to Jou, his expression...distant, perplexed. He's thinking. ]

Rei is, at least. We intended to duel the train for answers before we were interrupted.