Prince stands before the large man in the train car
Brian grins as he looks down at Prince
Brian
I have to say, I'm quite surprised!
I never expected there to be Manifesto users on this train!
Especially not ones as strong as yours.
That thing really packs a punch!
But you got lucky.
I guarantee you won't be able to hit me again.
Prince
Hehe, I appreciate the challenge!
Devil's Trill throws another punch, however, the punch seems to go right through Brian
Prince
!?
Brian
I haven't introduced myself yet, my name is Brian Barbarin, and with the power of my Manifesto, this whole train is my plaything!
As Brian outstretches his arms, the lights begin to flicker as the train car begins to wobble and change shape
Suddenly, the train car was turned into a large empty space, with paths winding and weaving into the ceiling, and into the walls.
Nothing in this space looks like it could possibly exist
Passengers jump from their seats as they seem to come alive
Prince looks up to see Brian standing on a large platform above him
Brian
Welcome, welcome, welcome!
To all guests aboard our lovely train today, I have good news for all of you!
Today, you will all become patriots!
Confetti and fireworks go off behind Brian, as passengers in the car begin to whisper and murmur among themselves
Brian
Yes, today, you will all help me with our cause to free the American people from a cruel and oppressive system!
You see, this train is scheduled to arrive in the capital in a day, there will be no stopping!
Currently, everyone in the train should be able to see me right now, so to our lovely conductors, for your own well-being, I suggest you keep this train moving.
I was hoping to collect a few more passengers before doing this, however it seems we're in a bit of a rush, because a few trouble makers decided that they wanted to be heroes.
So, before we arrive, we'll be providing some live entertainment for you all!
Large stairs form from the walls
Brian
Tell me, boy.
What's your name?
Prince
Prince Spectre.
Brian
Ooh, did you hear that everyone?
We've got a prince here!
Prince
Ha ha.
Why don't you come down and let us settle this.
Brian
How about you climb up here and try to catch me.
Prince
Gladly.
Devil's Trill starts to launch a flurry of punches, however Brian runs across new platforms that keep appearing, as Devil's Trill's attacks are always one step behind
Brian
Didn't I tell you?
Within my space, you'll never be able to hit me.
Here's how you're supposed to throw a punch.
From behind Brian, a very muscular Manifesto emerges, with a projector for a head, and film wrapping around its fists, like boxing tape.
The Manifesto launches a flurry of punches, to which Prince manages to evade them all
Prince
Hehe!
You're not the only one who can dodge–
A sudden punch sends Prince flying into a wall
Brian
Consider that to be me paying you back for what you did earlier.
Prince
Ugh…
(What was that?)
(I know I was looking at the Manifesto, I never took its eyes off of it!)
(But, suddenly, the sound of the punches started from behind me.)
(It's fast, not to mention it looks like he can control the environment!)
Sigh…
Brian
What's wrong?
Where's all your bravado and energy from before?
Prince
Sorry, I'm just not used to having to think this hard, but I guess when I get to Europe, I'm gonna be fighting stronger opponents…
Prince starts to smile again
Prince
So it's nice to get some practice on the way there!
Brian
Well, feel free to come at me, but I'll tell you again.
In this space, everything will go as I envisioned.
That's the purpose of my Manifesto: Vile Visions!
Prince
Hehe, don't worry, I'll make sure to smash that vision of yours and make you see reality!
Devil's Trill!
Prince whispers something, as Devil's Trill charges towards Vile Visions and the fist goes through, connecting with the wall unleashing a large sound wave, destroying the windows near it
Prince
Tsk.
Brian
(Woah, I'm lucky I avoided that!)
(There's no way I can take one of those punches.)
(I'm not sure what was different from the last one that caused it to become so destructive.)
(There is one thing I know though…)
Prince whispers something again as Devil's Trill begins to attack again, and Vile Visions responds with an attack of its own
Brian
(...As long as he doesn't know the trick behind Vile Visions…)
Devil's Trill's attack fails to connect, while Vile Visions manages to land an uppercut on it
Brian
(...I am untouchable!)
Further in the train, Wade is looking around the area in amazement, trying to understand what's happening around him
Wade
(Shit, I lost sight of that tall guy when the train started to get all weird!)
(I hope Prince can handle this…)
(My first priority needs to be finding the accomplice so that we can stop whatever these two are planning!)
(But, with the train acting weird like this, I can't afford to check every nook and cranny. There's just not enough time.)
(Instead, I'll use Anemoi's wind to check the whole train quickly!)
Anemoi: Zephyr.
Winds start to gather behind Wade forming into the front half of a bear, as more wind begins to disperse from Wade in all directions
Wade
(With Zephyr, nothing should be able to escape my notice!)
(I'll be able to detect even the slightest difference in height and weight based on how they move through the wind.)
Wade stands in silence for a second before something catches his attention.
Wade
Outside, someone's trying to climb to the top of the train!
(I can't see where the door is, but based on how the wind moves, I can tell it must be around…here!)
Zephyr slams the door open, as Wade steps out of the train car, and goes outside
Once outside of the train, the disorienting effects of Vile Visions wear off, and Wade works to find the ladder.
After raching the top of the train, Wade sees a tall man in the distance trying to crawl his way across the cars
Wade
Hey!
You!
David
Eek!?
H-how did you manage to find me?
Brian's Manifesto should have you disoriented right now!
You shouldn't be able to understand the original layout of the train!
Wade
I had a way around that.
Now, turn yourself in.
I'm a federal agent with the CIA.
Let's not make this more complicated than it needs to be.
David
A fed!?
Here!?
Oh no, no, no, no, no!
This wasn't in the plan!
Wade
It doesn't matter if it was in your plan.
Now turn yourself in.
Back to inside, Prince is panting as he looks up at a taunting Brian
Brian
I hope your friend doesn't do anything stupid
Prince
Huff…don't worry, I'm the stupid one between the two of us!
Brian
That wasn't exactly what I meant.
My brother is a weird guy.
He's normally incredibly timid and easy to push around, and he won't care what you do to him.
But at the same time, he's a control freak who loves routines and planning.
His Manifesto is strong, but unreliable, just like him.
Prince
What are you trying to say?
Brian
I was getting to that.
He loves plans and routines, and the second someone breaks one of those…
On top of the train car, it shows David clawing at his skin, Wade takes up a defensive stance as the air around David starts to change.
Brian
…he snaps.
The air all around David ignites and turns into fire
David
Why the hell did you need to be on this train!
How were we supposed to know that a fed would be here!?
We planned it perfectly!
We would wait until Brian gave the signal, he would use his Manifesto to confuse everyone while I made my way towards the front of the train!
We even chose a train that wasn't a steam engine so that I wouldn't accidentally destroy it!
We had it all figured out!
But then your friend overheard us and decided to move our plans forward, then it turns out there was a fed on board the whole time!
Not to mention, you two have Manifestos!
How were we supposed to know that Manifesto users would show up and try to stop us!?
Wade
Sorry, guess it was just an unlucky coincidence
Luck just wasn't on your side.
David
Ughhh, I'm just so mad my blood is boiling right now!
The fire that was igniting around David begins to form into a giant fox
David
I need to blow off some steam before we keep going.
Sorry, mr. Fed, but my Fox Flares will be the last thing you see.
It's like you said, wrong place wrong time.
Inside the train car, Prince is standing on a platform, as he suddenly appears to be thousands of feet in the air, with no idea where the ground is
Brian
Hee haw haw, careful, Prince!
One wrong step and that's the end!
But don't let it make you sad, just remember that the whole train is watching this!
Prince
Hehehe!
Sad?
I'm fighting for my life here!
Hehehehe!!
I'm so happy I can barely contain it!
Brian
You're fun!