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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 snow. 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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[Kanji sits forward in his seat, it feels like he's just had a weird dream-- nightmare? and while he rubs his neck he looks around, narrowing his eyes at the features of the train. Not like any he's been on before, and it's hot and sunny. Nothing feels right.

And he's not alone, apparently.] The hell is going on?

[ Wow, he looks scary. ]

Um. I think we've been kidnapped.

[You should see him when he's actually angry.

He squints and looks at her.] You're friggin' kidding me, right? The hell is this!

[ Eep. She shrinks back in the seat. ]

I dunno. I was supposed to be dead. Not on a train.

[But he's cooling.] What, dead? What're you... going on about?

[ His sheer presence is intimidating. ]

Back at home, I died. Or...I was dying, and then they told me to get on the train. So I did.

[For a minute Kanji was a little worried there, thinking this some kind of bizarre afterlife.] I don't... remember dyin'.

I don't even remember getting on this train.

I don't remember much else. Just that my dream was nice... [ She yawns. ] I'm Jade. What's your name?

Uh, it's... it's Kanji. [A girl's never asked for his name before.]

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[A blonde haired fanged child looks up from where he is crawling.] Are you alright?

[Eyeaaah, hello there.] Y-Yeah, I think.

[Kotaro grinned brightly] Have you seen my brother? He's really really tall and wears a red pointy hat!

Nah. [... Cute kid.]

Why, y'lost him or something?

[Kotaro nods] I woke up and he was gone.

That's... not cool.

Uh. [Crap, a lost kid.] What's... your name?

Kotaro Mochizuki! And I... can't remember my brothers name for some reason, but his family one is Mochizuki same as mine and some people call him the Silver Blade or Kin Killer.

... And how old are you?

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[Rapunzel is creeping along the train, looking incredibly out of her depth and very jumpy. She stops when she hears Kanji speak, peeking her head into his compartment.]

You don't know where we are either?

... No. Not a clue.

[He climbs to his feet, looking at Rapunzel.] Is everybody on this train kidnapped, or something?

[She frowns thoughtfully as she considers this.]

I hope not!

[Eighteen years of being kidnapped is more than enough for her.]

Do you remember anything that happened before you woke up?

I was at home? I was lookin' forward to getting some shut eye, too.

I was, too.

[Paaaauuse.]

Where are you from?

Inaba, [he tilts his head] Japan.

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Japan? Where's that?

What? [Is confused right back at you.]

How do you not know where Japan is.

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