[OOC] The Midnight Train to Nowhere

[Thundercat]

WHOA

DEM GIFS

IT'S, IT'S FUNKY TOWN!

[AkiBlue]

Ha, the third gif in Fox's looks like Ran. And woo to the new party!

[Fox of Spades]

It is Ran, haha, and the fourth one is Toby. PFFT, Thunder, what anime is that from? xD

[Thundercat]

If I knew i'd tell you, heh :3

[Ryver et Rhine]

Omg gifs!!! :D I shall finish my post after I finish cooking dinner.

Kimchi! I love your profile. The avie is tooo cute

Raichu! :D you are no longer a Train virgin. You have posted.

[John]

Might as well. since everybody else's dancing.

...except the ones who are dead. HA-HA.

Alright. That wasn't funny. At all.

Meanwhile, yay for first post from Toby -

Thundercat said ...how hard could beating up an old hag be?

-Oh no you didn't

but yeah. Posted. A tad long, pretty devoid of plot-related content (to be honest, I have no idea what's gonna happen next, so.)

Did give a detailed retelling of the terrifying stuff the witch was pulling though. Witch be scary.

[Fox of Spades]

Hehe, it looks like a fun show! Also, looking forward to it, Ryver (^w^)/

Haku and Leon are dancing all the way to the afterlife OTL.

No worries, Four. This round was pretty much meant to be more reaction heavy. I'll be moving stuff along tomorrow, so I'll give you guys ways to advance the battle in my next post. It should be ending really soon, so just give it your all.

Dang, you guys are making me feel bad for the hoomans. Good job, everyone, you've all been doing amazing work <3

[Kimchi]

Posted. Avian is dead right? Tried to make it as peaceful as possible ):

*throws feels*

[Fox of Spades]

;A; That lullaby! Did you see Pan's labyrinth? It was amazing and sad *sobs*

And Kimchi ^^ I dropped something in your inbox~

[Thundercat]

Ryver et Rhine said
Raichu! :D you are no longer a Train virgin. You have posted.

Indeed, I have popped my Train Cherry :D & Hehehe, yes yes I did.

[Kimchi]

Edited and yes I have seen it. Creepiest movie ever &-&

[AkiBlue]

Kimchi no, not more feels!
Oh my gosh, I listened to the lullaby again and read Four's post and it made it like 1000x more dramatic. And then I started reading all the other posts and I'm just like-

[Ryver et Rhine]

=D I have posted.

<.< And now we are now all accounted for ...

>.< I feel the same way Aki.

I was all ;_; when I read the Lelia and Jasper posts.

[Kimchi]

*joins the sob fest* *turns to Fox and pouts then points finger* "Yuh-you evil you (>TwT)>"

Woot both new peeps have posted!!! Wow Aven sounded like fun. The Lost Souls were on the road to becoming maniacs at around the time you two got there XD

[Thundercat]

Oh gosh, DARK BASEMENT

[Fox of Spades]

That lullaby definitely makes everything 1000x sadder ;A; the movie itself was amazing and that ending, just dang. Oh, and Jasper humming that lullaby really reminds me of that last scene where the rebel woman does the same for Ophelia. Jasper should defo sing everyone to sleep and be the last one standing, make it worse than it already is xD hehe. *Blames Kimchi for the idea*

CURSE YOU CAPTAIN VIDAL.

If you enjoyed that, you should check out Donnie Darko, it's kind of darker and weirder, but still good~

Also, awesome first posts, Ryver and Thunder <3! Splendid introductions! Aven was defo happy compared to what the other Lost Souls went through. While everyone was being thrown off the SSF and drowned by Sirens, Toby and Ran were caring for baby dragons and chilling with Ise and the other trainees, haha.

andddddd, did someone say DARK BASEMENT?

Wellp, Tobs, Ran, and Ise, are defo gonna die. //shot

I'll get my move-along-post for both groups up in the afternoon and give MUG some time to get something up. Kathi-chan has been super, super busy these past few days and will probably continue to be busy for sometime, so while she's gone, I suggest avoiding Martini and Brandu interaction. I'll NPC them along and just say they've been really out of it.

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Also, I've been pretty curious ^^

What was everyone's life like a year before Nowhere? What were the Nobodies' lives like before they became guides? Do the humans regret getting on the train (Now that everything's gone to hell and people are dying xD) and do the guides regret their decision to accompany the humans? (I'm guessing Songbird is really regretting it, haha)

Also, at this point, they've been missing for almost two months already.

Have their families given up hope? And have some even thrown funerals for them already?

*Tosses in my own answers*

Harper Riddle

Harper: A year before Nowhere, his life was pretty plain. His sister had been sick long before that though, so she was always in and out of the hospital and his parents were always busy. As a result, he mostly lived with his grandmother. His sister's condition got worse that year and his parents began to argue, that was also when he began hearing rumors about a wish-granting train.

They were supposed to spend New Year's Eve with relatives, but his sister didn't get any better and they ended up celebrating it in the hospital. He left because he couldn't take seeing everyone trying to fake happiness when they were obviously miserable, and he ended up making his way to the station.

His parents believe he is dead and have already thrown some sort of funeral, though his mother likes to believe that he ran away, the rest of his family believes he was murdered somewhere on New Year's eve.

Riley Grayson

Riley: Her relationship with her parents was at best, strained. They pretty much had the rest of her life planned out for her and thought her plans were pretty silly. Riley didn't like that one bit. Sooo, she rebelled, broke all their rules, went to the parties she was forbidden from attending and pretty much just annoyed the hell out of them. It was fight after fight and things were no longer pleasant, so as soon as she turned 18, Riley moved out to live with her best friend Kim. (Who her parents hate so much)

When she was first reported missing they thought she was just trying to pull another one of her stunts, but a week after that Kim gave them a call and they just flipped out. They believe Riley got herself killed or something and blame Kim. They're pretty bitter and neither have gotten over it.

[Crescendo]

I come back to say I can post tonight to sad angsty angst time I didn't sign up for this ok I did but ugh

I kept seeing faces in the darkness thanks to all your well wishes thank you I cries

But yea gonna steal sis' lappy tonight and post and answer >:D

[Fox of Spades]

Kaaaaaaaathi-chan! *Glomps* Yayyyy <3 welcome back!

And no problemo, I'm glad we could help you tap into your inner psychic. Those were the faces of the dead OwO //shot

Looking forward to it, if you need help catching up, I can send you a summary (^w^)b

[AkiBlue]

Um....so yeah...Fox and Ryver can explain it... I'mma just...stand...over there... *Hides away*

I did a thing

"Take the money, go out the back. Go as fast as you can and don't look back. If I don't make it, you'll be in charge Tyler. Got it?"

The man knew there was no time to argue with his leader. She was stubborn and hotheaded- that redhead sure defined it. "I got it captain...Good luck. And if I don't get a chance to say it again, you were an amazing leader Ace." This made the girl grin and tap the bill of her hat. "Don't worry Tyler, you and I both know I won't die. Remember?" She laughed, but before he could respond she pushed him out. Right as he escaped, two people busted through the now empty warehouse. "Hands in the air where I can see them!"

Ace sighed and dropped her black suit jacket on the floor and adjusted her hat. She looked at the ground and slowly put her hands in the air. The one on the right, an albino girl with a general's uniform and a seemingly heavy sniper ran forward, slinging the gun over her shoulder and immediately pulling the mafia leader's hands behind her back. "Leila, check her coat."
The top soldier and renowned MMA fighter picked up the coat and saw it was empty. "Nothing here Jasper. All the stuff is gone."

Ace listened to the voices and... raised an eyebrow. 'Why the heck do they sound...so familiar...' She couldn't place her finger on it, but her thoughts were interrupted when she was forcefully shoved to the ground. "Where is it?! Where is the money. Where is everything you stole!?" Jasper barked out and pulled Ace's arm back and the girl grimaced when her hat fell. "Watch the hat! It's important!"

"Hmph. Is it now...?" Leila picked it up and examined it. And suddenly, the dark haired girl's eyes went wide and she pushed Jasper out the way. "What the hell are you doing!?" Leila ignored the woman and pulled Ace up, staring into her eyes in shock. Ace sat up and rubbed her jaw before giving a confused look.
"Problem miss?" Leila was still silent, examining the woman in front of her. Jasper was still confused and getting more and more frustrated. They had a job to do. Ace was a wanted criminal in more than three countries- and they had finally gotten her disconnected from her business partners. The people that stopped her from getting arrested. Leila slowly put the hat on Ace and gasped lightly.

"Ace...You're- You're Ace." The memories piled in. The bright and happy girl that always pushed them on. She was their backbone. Ace had saved her...
"Yeah, that's my name? What of it?" Leila whispered one word that had Ace in shock.

"Nowhere."

"Leila?! ....Jasper?! No way! You guys are all grown up! You two look awesome!" Ace spoke like the three had just left each other yesterday. As if they were old friends that hadn't seen each other in years- and that was technically true. Except...Jasper had a hard time believing it. A gun click sounded, but before Ace could move, Leila was in front of her. "You can't kill her!"

"Leila, come to your senses! There are billions of people in this world and you expect me to believe that? I have a job to do!" Leila frowned and stood her ground.
She held a frown before yelling at Jasper.



"LOOK AT HER! IT'S THE SAME HAT! THE SAME RED HAIR, AND THE SAME ACE! SHE SAVED BOTH OF US IN NOWHERE AT LEAST ONCE AND YOU KNOW IT!"

Jasper's eyes narrowed but she looked at Ace. Instead of a hurt look for not being remembered, Ace grinned... It was the same smile she always gave them. Whether it was to reassure them or just to cheer them up..it was the same smile.

Jasper closed her eyes and sniffled. When she opened them, her eyes were teary. "A-Ace.."



Jasper put the safety back on the gun and put it behind her back. She, with Leila following, hugged the mafia leader. "I c-can't believe it's really you. We haven't seen any of you in- in years." Ace chuckled and awkwardly hugged them both. She wasn't used to the...hugs. She never was. "No need for tears. I'm sure they all have gotten what they wanted and wished for." The two moved back and smiled. She was the same as usual.

Ace laughed. "You two have really grown. General and a soldier. To think you two were quiet and scared girls to strong and powerful women. Ha, what a turn! I'm proud of you two!"

Despite the little reunion, Jasper focused and got a little more serious. "Look, Ace. You're a wanted criminal. Our bosses are out there. They want you captured. But...if we capture you, there's a chance you won't get out of prison..." Leila frowned and looked back at the door. Ace sighed and pulled her hat off, staring at it. "You guys have an important job. I understand...I had a long run..But I'm not telling you guys were my gang went. Or where the things are." She smiled and put her hands out. "Take me away coppers."

This was tough... Ace was their friend. They couldn't just take her to prison. "What if we hide her? Change her look and reform her?" Leila asked hopefully. Jasper looked hopeful as well. The two both had summer homes and could easily drop her off there and try and teach her better. "What do you say Ace? We can take you out there and escort you ourselves??" Ace frowned at that. She shook her head quickly.

"I will not let you risk your jobs- your LIVES for me. I have done wrong and there's no way I can repay that debt. If you don't arrest me, I'll go out there and they'll shoot. You know this. And if you help, you two are risking everything. Just send me to prison. Heh, i've escaped before. One thing though...Look for the others. See what they're up to. And tell them I said hi."

Both girls frowned knowing Ace was right, but they nodded to her request. But what else could they do? Jasper wiped her eyes and Leila looked away when the handcuffs were put on her. As they walked out, Leila gave Ace a sad smile. "Escape fast will you? I have a place where you can lay low...we both do."

Ace looked forward, not responding. When they walked out the door, she put on a smirk. Looks like she couldn't run this time...

*And I rushed the ending sorry and didn't check for errors OTL*

[Fox of Spades]

OH CELLERY <3! Akiiiiiiiiiii, that AU is THE BOMB! I just grinned, all the way to the end. Haha, this is gold. General of the army, MMA fighter, Mafia leader? Wow, what has Nowhere done to these cuties ;A;? //shot