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

[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.