and then they fell. [rakuen revolution opening post]

[utopiamods]

You're falling, and you can't remember why. It's a sickening feeling that makes your insides lurch; the darkness and the vertigo combine, and all you can think of is a story you heard once, somewhere.

Ah, I remember now. It's... a simple story that everyone knows. A legend of a Princess, the Demon Lord who kidnapped her, and the Knight who fought to save her. The Demon Lord had kidnapped the Princess countless times, but every time the Knight bested his challenges and rescued the Princess. No matter what tricks and ploys the Demon Lord used, the Knight would always triumph in the end. This was because--

The world tilts on its axis one last time, and the dream slips from your mind as easily as it arrived. A new voice intrudes on your sleep. Mechanical, monotonous.

"Next stop: Rakuen City. This train terminates here. The next stop is Rakuen. All change." The train rocks steadily as it winds its way through white drifts of now. Sunlight streams through the window, heating the air and making the seats almost uncomfortably warm. A puff of steam from the train winds its way lazily past the windows when the wind is right.

It's strangely difficult to shake off the sleep; the rhythm of the train seems to lull you back into slumber and the air is warm and heavy, making it hard to keep hold of a thought. Finally, though, the nausea settles, the last of the dream fades and you can take in your surroundings. And, perhaps more importantly, those around you in a similar state.

"We have arrived at Rakuen City. All passengers must leave the train. This train is terminating here. This is Rakuen."

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[drawsdeath]

"You read it and you don't know what it's about?" she asked with a laugh, pulling out her own manual and considering it for a moment. "It looks like a lot of words...reading's boring."

[knightime]

'why should i spoil the amazing knowledge of cracking that shit open and immersing your little booty into it???'

Minus ten points in respect. Considering all he really did with his time was read shit on the internet and what not, he actually liked reading. It passed time when he can't converse.

'i dont think we can be friends
my poor little book nerd feelings have been incredibly hurt
i am actually crying inside from your words
its a monstrosity
i will just wallow in a corner with edgar allen poe poems
maybe some emily dickinson while im at it'

[drawsdeath]

"Who are those people?" she asked with a wrinkle of her nose, oblivious to the way his respect for her was slipping away. It would only get worse if he found out how much she didn't know about the world. She still thought James Bond was a real person. Among many, many other things.

[knightime]

'okay no stop
just stop
you dont even know some of the most famous poets ever???
how do you fucking exist???'

Oh god. Why. He can't understand how someone doesn't even know the two poets he mentioned. They're fucking historical. Sure, he would believe it if she were from Alternia or some shit, but she isn't.

[drawsdeath]

"Uhm, I guess they weren't really taught at my old school?" she asked, wincing as a headache formed in her brain. She couldn't remember being at school for any lessons on people with names like that. It would help if she remembered she barely went to school, but she didn't.

[knightime]

'bull fucking shit
everyone learns one or the other or both in school
its like saying that you havent read the great gatsby or any of the classics'

Sheesh. He was pretty sure that Emily Dickinson or Edgar Allen Poe were part of any school curriculum that existed in the States.

[drawsdeath]

She frowns, and starts sounding out 'Gatsby'. No recognition there, either.

[knightime]

He grimaces a bit. Jegus, he can't win. She might as well live under a rock.

'holy shit
just stop
youre making every lit major weep in sorrow
how do you live with yourself???'

[drawsdeath]

"Learning's just never been important to me," she admits honestly. "I have better things to spend my time doing than studying some nonsense about stuff that happened a long time ago."

[knightime]

'idk about you
but english is pretty up to date and shit'

He can see where some classes were kind of a waste of time, but there's a reason essentials are essential to living.

'what the fuck do you do then???'

[drawsdeath]

"I take care of my little brother," she answered proudly. "I steal food to keep him fed, and clothes to keep him warm. I make his lunches and his dinners, and I keep him safe," she explained, trying not to think about the fact that she still couldn't remember his name or his smile.

[knightime]

'yea and i survived fucking meteors
didnt stop me from reading'

What's funny is that he obviously wrote that sarcastically, but he did actually survive meteors that destroyed Earth. Haha, he won't actually say it's true though.

[drawsdeath]

"Uh-huh," she murmurs. "I've read a couple books. Ever read Twilight?"

[knightime]

'does burning it on my roof count as reading???'

Oh god, why would you even?

'because i stole it off someone once to do just that.
then i took an hour shower scrubbing myself clean from touching it
shits poison man'

[drawsdeath]

"Hey! It's a great series!" she insists, looking outraged in Stephanie Meyer's defence. "I loved those books!"

[knightime]

'do i look like a preteen girl who goes gaga over some creepy fuck
that sparkles
in the sunlight???
no
thats basically all i know about the series
it has sparklepires
and boring main leads'

He refuses to think this series is any good.

[drawsdeath]

"He's not creepy. He's romantic. And Bella and I have a lot in common! She's not boring at all!" she huffed, folding her arms and stamping her foot. Yes, she just stamped her foot like girls do in movies.

[knightime]

'no
that shit is creepy
grade a stalker business
the whole creep shebang'

Wow, really? Are you for real? Here he thought your kind was some crazy myth on the internet. Didn't actually consider it legit.

[drawsdeath]

"He's just devoted. I wish somebody would be that devoted to me," she says, sighing wistfully.

[knightime]

'thats called taking time
no fucking fantasy book is going to really tell you how that shit happens in reality
get your head out of the clouds and look'

Because he's pretty sure most people don't do the shit that whatever his name does in the book.

[drawsdeath]

"I know it's fantasy. But it's a nice fantasy," she insists, sighing forlornly. If she's honest with herself, she doesn't really think she'll ever find anyone.

[knightime]

'its fucking shitty
everyone has these high fucking expectations of the perfect romance
what a load of bull'

He folds his arms over his chest just so she's aware he refuses to back down from his argument.

[drawsdeath]

You, Mr. Strider, are no fun. Becca huffs like a petulant child. "Fine, be that way. Gimmie my notebook back."

[knightime]

He just shoves the pencil and notebook back to her. He is thirteen and can get away with being a petulant child. He might just be doing it to ruffle feathers since he isn't actually all that bothered.