As the Doom Train sat at the platform, the steam billowing from its smokestack. The lights in the passenger cars flicker ever so slightly, but besides its skeletal face and the flames still running along the track, there was no indicator that it was more than a normal train. Of course, given the time of year, it’s appearance with in the abandoned subway was a rather overt sign. As those who had pursued Gnasty Gnorc stood on the platform, inspecting the outside of the train,
Alucard, the Dhampir ruler of Konami, entered the subway with three heroes in tow. He didn’t speak at first, instead opting to look over the train, a thoughtful look upon his face.
It would seem he was debating on what to do and, after several moments, turned to the assembled heroes.
“So the Doom Train has returned for it’s yearly game. I should hardly be surprised, and yet, this is hardly a distraction we need. He seemed to stand in thought for several moments longer before he glanced back at the heroes he had brought with him.
”And yet...Slayer,” he turned to the gentleman vampire, his cloak billowing slightly with the motion, revealing the sword he kept sheathed at his side ever so briefly before it settled back into position,
“I want you to take these three heroes aboard the train and visit the Lord of Halloween it has chosen to take its passengers to. Best him and return to Platform City. And ensure we have no casualties if it can be helped, Guile doesn’t need additional reasons to hold back any other new arrivals.” He approached the nearest passenger car and knocks on it three times, which causes a door to open allowing people to board it.
”I will remain in radio contact during the course of this assignment, but I cannot leave the City as there are still other matters to attend to. As for the rest of you, return to the castle. I’m sure the blonde soldier has something for you to do by now.” He stepped back after speaking, turned, and headed back up the stairs, leaving Akira, Batter, and The Heavy alone with the veteran heroes to introduce themselves
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