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Rakuen Moderators ([personal profile] utopiamods) wrote in [community profile] rakuen2012-01-07 08:00 pm

and then they fell. [rakuen revolution opening post]

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."
untraditional: (scared)

[personal profile] untraditional 2012-01-08 08:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ if she knew what he was thinking, she'd blush ]

This is really confusing... maybe it really is a dream. But I just woke up from one, so it couldn't be that... Maybe we've all been kidnapped, but why would someone do something this elaborate for that...
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[personal profile] koyo 2012-01-08 09:01 am (UTC)(link)
It could be a dream within a dream. . .

( Oh. There's a thought he didn't want to think of and Spain makes a face, trying to make the most of the situation, )

But if it's a kidnapping one has to wonder why they would kidnap so many people.
untraditional: (unsure)

[personal profile] untraditional 2012-01-08 04:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I wonder if there's something all of us have in common... and if we were kidnapped, maybe that's reason is why.
koyo: all icons <user name="ostian"> (GENERAL ♦ I can teach you!)

[personal profile] koyo 2012-01-08 08:31 pm (UTC)(link)
( Spain turns around to look at the train. He sees a few familiar faces but there are many here taht he doesn't recognize at the moment, )

I wonder what we could all have in common. But maybe if we can pay a ransom, we can just go home. I don't have much money. . . how about you?
untraditional: (huh???)

[personal profile] untraditional 2012-01-08 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm the same... my family isn't very poor, but we aren't rich either. What else could they want from us besides money, though... I don't have anything special on me, is it the same for you?
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[personal profile] koyo 2012-01-08 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, well. . . ( Even he could think of a few reasons. ) I have an idea but I don't think they'll get what they want from me. No one has before, at least.

But hey! If we are in trouble, don't worry. We'll get out of this okay. . . ah, I never got your name.
untraditional: (warm)

[personal profile] untraditional 2012-01-08 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah... I see. I'm very ordinary, so I don't think I have anything to offer, really... and I hope it will be okay.

My name is Ruka Urushibara... I'm very pleased to meet you.
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[personal profile] koyo 2012-01-08 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure you're special in some way though.

Mhmm, hello, Ruka. I'm Antonio and it's good to meet you too. Now that we have each other's names, don't be afraid to find me if you need anything, okay?
untraditional: (happy)

[personal profile] untraditional 2012-01-08 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Antonio. I'll remember that-- thank you. The same thing goes for you... I want to be useful, so please don't hesitate to ask.

I wasn't ever expecting to meet someone so nice in a weird place like this... so I'm happy.
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[personal profile] koyo 2012-01-09 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
Ah. . . that's better. I'm glad you're happy now. ( He's glad to see her mood improve! ) Well, shall we step off together?
untraditional: (sweeping)

[personal profile] untraditional 2012-01-09 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ She smiles brightly, and nods ] Yes, maybe the people outside have more information...