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."

Comments

[koyo]

( America from centuries ago. But the eyes and the name remind him of England. Didn't this person say they were a country? They said some other strange stuff too but. . . )

You said you were a country? Where are you from? Britannia sounds like it would be Ingalterra but you aren't him.

[countryofassholes]

[A blink, here's that weird feeling again. That Spain is telling the truth. That he really doesn't know and that this isn't a game but... it has to be, right?]

I thought my name gave it away, The Holy Empire of Britannia. I currently control the Americas, Area 4- [A pause. If... if Spain doesn't know who she is... does he know what the areas are?] ... the Americas, Greenland, Japan, parts of the E.U., including you, and parts of Africa.

1/2

[koyo]

( Spain has been nothing but honest. Maybe a little dodgy at times but always honest in this conversation. )

I've never heard of you. Are you new? There aren't many new nations these days. . . unless-- Ah, I understand now!

[koyo]

( Wait for it. Wait for it. )

You're one of those micronations aren't you?

[countryofassholes]

[silence]





Kindly never call me that again.

[koyo]

( Feeling judged, feeling judged. . . )

. . . You aren't?

[countryofassholes]

You are purposely ignoring the word "Empire," aren't you?

[SHE MAD.]

[koyo]

When I was little, I used to pretend I was an empire too. Then I became one. I'm sure you can some day too.

( O B L I V I O U S )

[countryofassholes]

Spain, I'm aware your defeat and forthcoming loss of culture, name and rights must be disheartening, but please try to retain what intelligence you have. If it is any comfort, I'm sure by 2030 you will be joined by the rest of the world.

[koyo]

( What about Sp-- his mind goes completely blank. His mouth is open to respond and there's that light in his eye that says he's going to respond with something appropriate but he closes it and that light goes away. He now looks incredibly confused, even more so than usual because. . . )

I'm sorry, what were we talking about?

[countryofassholes]

[And she pauses because... what. Was that. For the longest time she merely stares at Antonio, trying to piece together all the hints from before. Perhaps someone truly has messed with the other nation, which, if this is actually the case, means someone has hell to pay.

It's only a hunch but...]

What is your country name?

[koyo]

Anto-- ( Wait, she said country name. Oh, well, that's easy, because it's-- ) . . . Just. . . give me a minute.

( He knows this. He knows who he is so why can't he remember right now. The answer is so obvious but he's drawing blanks. )

It's. . . I know this. . .

( He doesn't. )

[countryofassholes]

[Ahah.]

You don't remember?

[koyo]

Of course I do. It's. . . ( More blanks. ) No.

[countryofassholes]

[And that, is just plain out weird. Even the conquered areas, no matter how many years have passed, have ever forgotten their name. Someone has, in her opinion, quite obviously screwed around with Spain.

A few months ago and she wouldn't have cared.

Now? Now he's one of her areas and this shit will not stand.]

I wonder how long until we get to the city.

[koyo]

Huh? ( She looks quite serious and Spain frowns. ) Ay, cheer up. If you keep looking like that, your face will become stuck.

[countryofassholes]

You think so? [A pause.] Well, anyway, do you want me to tell you what your name is?

[koyo]

Sí. It'll get stuck like this. ( He tries to mimic her expression earlier but it comes out rather silly. ) Hm? Sí, if you know what it is, of couse.

[countryofassholes]

Hmmm... [Well she's technically not allowed but... well, it's going to come sooner or later, right? She'll just explain things to Schneizel when she gets back home and see what he thinks about it.]

21.

[koyo]

Never heard of it.

( And isn't that a number? )

[countryofassholes]

Area 21. That's what you're called.

[koyo]

( He's still never heard of it. Though oblivious and easy to fool, Spain isn't stupid. He gives Britannia a questionable look before saying, )

If you say so. . .

[countryofassholes]

[Cheerful smile.]

Well if you think differently, you can still tell me what your name is.

[koyo]

( In return, he'll give her a SPANISH SMILE aka the smile that looks nice and polite enough but doesn't mean the same. Challenge accepted, Brittania. )

If I remember, I'll be sure to let you know.

[countryofassholes]

[It's a fake smile-off. WHO WILL WIN...]

Thank you very much~