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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2020-11-01 05:36 am

A New Platform [Intro Post November]

On the Train

The morning after the Halloween party passengers are once again woken by a familiar voice.

"Good morning passengers, it is day one of the month of Imagination. 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. But through the fog comes sunshine, causing patches where the light shines down to warm the concrete. Looking up passengers will not be able to see the sun through the fog, or much of the sky at all.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers. Bryn Pendragon, Bucky Barnes, Colden Rollins, Elena, Fai D Flourite, Jiang Yanli, Juliette d'Aubigniy, Misa, Peter Parker, Samata Mahto, Satou Kuroneko, The Doctor, Tohru Mutou, Zuko, 10 Vigilant Gaze Purges The Horizon. They all walk silently and do not look back as they disappear through the barriers and into the fog beyond.

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. The second thing they will notice is the thick fog, penetrated by beams of light. As their eyes adjust they will see they are on a platform, behind them are a set of barriers and in front of them is a single track.

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 five 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.

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 and Honey is the newest ingredient, jars of honey stock the shelves and the ICP's in the kitchen have recipe ideas for the month.

A new carriage has been added, those that go to investigate will find a small but function-able spa, complete with a small hot tub and even a steam room. It is a relaxing room with sun lamps and relaxing music or nature sounds available through the ICP. There are a couple of massage tables, with a course for how to give massages for those eager to learn.

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 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] kingcat 2020-11-04 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Grimmjow had been about to bite out a reply to his sword changing all kinds of things, but Agumon beat him to the punch, and he grinned at the little dinosaur.

"We got doctors," Grimmjow added. "Got one who's from my world, even," so if there was something special about any injuries he left Agumon with, there would be a specialist of sorts to deal with it. "Well... he's still alive but it's close enough." He waived a hand dismissively. "So we gonna do this? They got a room for fightin' in and everything," it was a gym, but it would do.
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[personal profile] showmeyourbraveheart 2020-11-04 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Agumon turned to face Grimmjow, and pointed a claw at him. "I'll fight you, but there's one condition," he said. Then he turned to Taichi.

"Taichi gets to decide when we stop. Alright?"

Taichi blinked. Agumon was really giving him that kind of responsibility?
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[personal profile] kingcat 2020-11-05 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
Grimmjow hummed softly at the condition, sizing Taichi up for a long moment. Then he looked back at Agumon and nodded. "Deal," he replied, a wide grin settling on his face. "And if we fight a second time, I get to pick who calls it, yeah?" He was already thrumming with excitement, barely resisting the urge to bounce on his toes like a child.
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[personal profile] showmeyourbraveheart 2020-11-05 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
"As long as it's not either of us," Agumon replied. Then he looked at his partner. "... Is that okay, Taichi?"

Taichi stared for several long moments, before letting out a weary sigh. "I guess, if you're going to insist," he said, sounding defeated.
Edited 2020-11-05 06:16 (UTC)
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[personal profile] kingcat 2020-11-05 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
"Deal," Grimmjow agreed, his grin widening even more. "Follow me," he announced, turning on his heel and leading the way towards the gym car, an actual spring in his step. Finally! He was going to get a fight. Even if Agumon wasn't as strong as he would've liked, he was going to enjoy every moment of it -- and even draw it out.
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[personal profile] showmeyourbraveheart 2020-11-05 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Taichi and Agumon followed him wordlessly; Agumon, to psyche himself up, and Taichi, to convince himself this whole idea wasn't insane.
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[personal profile] kingcat 2020-11-06 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
When they arrived in the gym, Grimmjow turned and leveled his gaze on Agumon. "My hierro is like iron," he warned. "So if you wanna cut me, you can't hold back, got it?"

He was grinning now, holding up his hand in a fist, with crimson energy gathering over his knuckles. Then he threw it, like a punch, at Agumon's feet. "Bala!" It was a fast, but relatively weak, attack. Just enough to make sure Agumon knew he was serious.
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[personal profile] showmeyourbraveheart 2020-11-06 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Agumon steeled himself as Grimmjow gave his warning, and nodded. As the punch was thrown at him, be leaped back, narrowly dodging, before letting out a cry of "Baby Flame!"

A fireball was spat out of his mouth, heading right at Grimmjow's chest.
Edited 2020-11-06 21:12 (UTC)
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[personal profile] kingcat 2020-11-12 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Grimmjow moved on instinct alone. It looked like he simply vanished, and reappeared a couple of feet to the side, but still close enough to the fireball that he could feel it as it flew past. "That's almost like a cero," he laughed as he vanished again, appearing right behind Agumon this time. Instead of trying to hurt him, though, Grimmjow just reached out with one hand and flicked the back of his head with a single finger. "This as fast as you can go?" he wasn't trying to be mean, but it was hard to hide his delight at someone actually giving him a fight. Even if it wasn't a challenging one.
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[personal profile] showmeyourbraveheart 2020-11-12 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Agumon's eyes widened in confusion as Grimmjow vanished and reappeared, not once, but twice, leaving him wide open for the finger flick to the back of his head. Quickly, the Digimon spun around, swinging his claws at his opponent, not bothering to answer his retort.
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[personal profile] kingcat 2020-11-14 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
This time Grimmjow didn't dodge, bringing his arms up to catch the claws on them with a wild grin, gauging how strong Agumon really was. It was more than was expected, from the way his arms didn't immediately hold up against the force.

"You're better than I expected." His grin is wild as power gathers in one of his palms again, this time a blue color, with a strange ripping noise accompanying it. "Cero," he says the word softly and the energy, formed into a small ball, leaves his hand in a streak, aimed right for the train floor.

Is he trying to blow himself up, too? Yes, yes he is.
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[personal profile] showmeyourbraveheart 2020-11-17 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
Agumon grinned, thinking he got a good hit in... only for Grimmjow to aim the attack at the ground. His eyes widened, seconds before being blown back by it, landing in a heap several feet away.

"Agumon!" Taichi cried. "Are you-"

"I-I'm fine-!" Agumon growled, as he tried to push himself up to his feet. His legs were shaking, but... there was a fire in his eyes as he tried to find Grimmjow again.