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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!
reluctantjinrou: (Sleepy)

[personal profile] reluctantjinrou 2020-12-05 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"What happened then?" He asked, curious but hedging a bit. If Trunks didn't want to tell him, he didn't have to. He did react by sipping his tea as well.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2020-12-05 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Gohan had...already lost one arm a week or so earlier, thanks to having to save me once." Trunks' voice was full of frustration, even if it was old frustration. "I was more determined than ever---but it wouldn't come. Gohan did his best to help me, he believed I'd be able to do it until the end. We were out training one day, when the androids attacked."

Trunks made himself take a deep breath, and bring his own tea up to take a drink.

"We were on a mesa over looking, in the canyons and deserts around Pepper Town. We saw the blasts, and Gohan powered up. I wanted to go with him, he was still injured. He knocked me out instead. I came to a few hours later, and it was raining, and starting to get dark. I couldn't sense him--find his ki. So I wandered the ruined streets of Pepper Town."
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[personal profile] reluctantjinrou 2020-12-06 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
It was hard for Natsuno to know what to say. In a lot of ways he'd led a boring sheltered life and in a three month period everything changed.

"You couldn't find him." He commented. "I understand not giving up." He likely would've gone looking for Tohru if there was a need for it.
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2020-12-06 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
"No, I found him." Trunks corrected, eyes closed as he kept himself calm. "Laying in a puddle, tossed away like a broken toy. He'd saved my life, but this time there was no saving his." Don't mind him as he takes a few heartbeats to just sip his tea.

"I was kneeling there, in the rain, by his body, when I finally managed to unlock it. Super Saiyan. Finally." A pause, and blue eyes flickered over. "It wouldn't be enough. I found that out when I was 16. Maybe I was cocky, maybe part of me wanted revenge. All I know is I was angry--so when the Androids attacked Bridgetown, I headed out to try and stop them. It....was a failure."
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[personal profile] reluctantjinrou 2020-12-07 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
"An unpleasant way to die." Natsuno commented with a bit of a frown.

"I understand that kind of anger, desire for vengeance. It didn't work out well for me either and it wasn't nearly as satsifying as I thought it would be."
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2020-12-08 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"They do say revenge isn't--and honestly revenge isn't so much what I care about now, as just stopping their rampage." Trunks agreed, even though he could admit a part of him would enjoy when he could finally take 17 and 18 down.

"But anyways, I'm not so far past 16 years old that I've forgotten what it was like. It was rough, even without the added complications my situation brings. I'm 19 now...maybe 20? It's a bit hard to tell with time travel and then a year's equivalent to me, but a day outside, spent training in the room of space and time."
Edited 2020-12-08 23:40 (UTC)
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[personal profile] reluctantjinrou 2020-12-09 08:26 am (UTC)(link)
"I guess that's a valid point, but I'm still furious. He's dead, it doesn't matter, now I'm just annoyed I'm still alive of all things." Natsuno huffed.

"You have my sympathies all the same."
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2020-12-09 12:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Trunks just gave a slow blink, and shrugged. "I appreciate that. And I appreciate that you're still angry. And annoyed at your situation." Pausing, trying to think of how to phrase things.

"My world turned upside down when Gohan died. It turned upside down again when I nearly died. It turned upside down yet again, when I traveled through time--albeit the 2nd time, not the 1st time, I did so." Another pause. "Adding all that on top of adolescence, and I get why you'd be annoyed too. So I guess from here, it's just all in how you choose to move forward. You're here, and we don't have a way to fix that for now."
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[personal profile] reluctantjinrou 2020-12-10 01:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"No, unfortunately not. I wish I could offer you some advice about your own situation, but I'm not really the best person for that." Natsuno recognized as much. "The best I can do is listen."

He tilted his head slightly and thought about his options. "I will have to do my best with what I have going on at the moment. That's all I can do."
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2020-12-10 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"Listening...helped." Trunks sounded a bit surprised by that, but he's glad all the same. "And that sounds like a solid plan. I'll help where I can."
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[personal profile] reluctantjinrou 2020-12-12 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm glad." Natsuno admitted. "Thank you for your help."
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fade-out?

[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2020-12-12 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Trunks gave another shrug, but with a smile on his face. "I'm glad I can. Just ask, if you think I can help more. I can always listen, if nothing else."