Honkai Star Rail:The Assistant director

Continuing where we left off....

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Narrator's Perspective...

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(A/N: You can read this part with the Velvet Room theme song playing.)

Stelle is confused by her bizarre situation. For a moment she is passing through the mind of her friend and companion Dan Heng facing his nightmares when suddenly she has to run away and after accepting Abigail's help she ends up on this familiar train with a mysterious girl sleeping next to her.

This is already the second time that Stelle ends up going through bizarre things in her dreams at this point she is starting to think that the dream world is more dangerous than the real world.

(Penacony arc and Azathoth: Allow us to introduce ourselves.)

Stelle:Velvet Room?

Stelle said this being confused by the name of the place that Abigail said and Abigail herself lets out a light laugh when she sees Stelle's confused expression.

Abigail:Excuse me. It's just that I like to introduce myself to new guests who come here. Allow me to repeat it correctly. Welcome to the Rail Zeppelin. I am delighted to have your acquaintance. This place exists between Dream and Reality. Mind and Matter. Only those who have a connection with my Master can enter this place.

Stelle is silent for a moment, registering Abigail's words in her mind.

Stelle takes a quick look at the train window and sees several stars of various colors shining, and she realizes that the train is moving through space in the same way as the Astral Express.

She would never have imagined that there would be a second train that works in the same way as the Astral Express.

Stelle:Pom-Pom will be jealous...

Stelle mutters these words thinking about the conductor's reaction if he knew about the existence of the Rail Zeppelin.

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(A/N: For those who don't know about Rail Zappelin. It's a train that auctions off mystic eyes that Wever and company once entered, and the owner of the train is a dead apostle.)

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Stelle: So because of my connection with Ritsuka I can enter here? Doesn't that mean that the rest of the people Ritsuka knows can enter this place?

Abigail hears Stelle's words and she stands with her legs crossed, smiling seemingly innocently.

Abigail:Not exactly. The reason certain people like Asta and Arlan are there is because they don't have a deep connection with my master.

Abigail said this and Stelle blushes a little thinking that the mysterious girl meant an intimate connection.

Stelle:A deep connection? But I've only known Ritsuka for a short time, I don't see him in that sense.

Abigail:I'm sorry again. I should have given a better context. I meant only people who have made a contract or bond with him. A perfect example is a contract between Servant and Master.

Stelle:But I'm not Ritsuka's master. Speaking of which, does Ritsuka have a master?

Abigail:Ritsuka is a Servant without a Master. He can choose to have a master if he wants, but I think it's unlikely that will happen.

That's a curious piece of information, Ritsuka can have a master if he wants to have one.

Abigail:Before we continue our conversation. Do you want something to eat?

Abigail said this, catching Stelle by surprise about her offering food.

Stelle:Is it possible for me to eat something while dreaming?

Abigail:Of course. Your body may not feel anything, but your soul can. Besides, I don't like to see a guest without anything to eat It's lack of etiquette for me.

Stelle:Okay. Then I'll have what you have to offer.

Hearing Stella's words, Abigail opened three black portals and large hands of a monster came out of the portals, scaring Stella who was not expecting it.

The large monstrous hands are holding three beautiful plates of well-made pancakes.

The hands place the pancakes on the table and then the hands return to the black portal.

Abigail:What do you think? I decided to serve pancakes because it is my favorite type of food!

Abigail said this with a happy smile on her face, it seemed like she was glowing with joy when talking about pancakes.

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Stelle is still feeling a sense of apprehension after seeing the giant monstrous hands coming out of the portal, but she decides to try the pancakes.

Stelle makes a small cut using a fork and knife and she puts the piece of pancake inside her mouth.

In moments Stelle is bombarded by wonderful flavors inside her mouth and any fear she felt at the moment completely disappeared after tasting a piece of Abigail's pancake.

Stelle:It's delicious! I've never tasted anything like this!

Abigail:Thank you for the compliment. I've been practicing a lot to improve my technique of making the perfect pancake, I'm still training, but I'm happy that the fruits of my training are paying off!

Abigail said this with an air of pride emanating from her and she begins to eat her plate of pancakes.

While this is happening Stelle notices that the third plate is in the direction of the mysterious girl who is still sleeping.

This catches Stelle's attention who is still confused as to why this girl is still sleeping in this place.

Stelle:Why did you give a plate of pancakes to the sleeping girl?

Stelle said this, confused as to how the girl was able to sleep due to the loud noise of the train and the sound of the conversation between her and Abigail.

Abigail:Oh! Forgive me. I forgot to introduce you to the other guest of this place. The sleeping girl's name is Kiana Kaslana. As you already know from the rules of this train, she has a connection with Ritsuka. However, her connection with Ritsuka is... how should I put it... Their connection is very strong and close. She also has another surname, but I don't like to say it out loud since it irritates me a little just by remembering it.

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(A/N:Since there will be a crossover between these two, it is better to speed up the process.)

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Abigail said this with a slight tone of irritation as she said the last part.

Stelle is a little curious to know why Abigail doesn't want to say Kiana's other last name, but Stelle has the impression that it's not a good idea to ask this question to someone who just by her aura alone gives her goosebumps.

Stelle:Okay. So why is she sleeping? Is she a deep sleeper?

Abigail:On the contrary, Kiana is a light sleeper. However, Kiana's circumstances are special and unique. In order to answer this question, I have to remind you of a piece of information I told you. When I met you in Dan Heng's nightmare, I told you that I'm one of Ritsuka's Servants that he summoned, right?

Stelle:Yes. You said your class is Foreigner, right? Ritsuka didn't give much information about that class.

Abigail:That's not a surprise, after all it's a very obscure class that Ritsuka didn't explore, but it's not about my class that I want to talk about. What you need to know is that Ritsuka and I are part of the types of Servants that are still alive instead of already dead.

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(A/N:There are still people who believe that OC5 won't happen, they forget that Mooncancer's Ordeal Call wasn't even supposed to exist, that only happened because of BB's interference, so technically the Rulers' Ordeal Call can be considered the third OC.)

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Stelle: So how did you become a Servant if you're alive?

Abigail:I just made a perfect copy of myself and had that copy be registered in the Throne of Heroes. With this, along with my connection with Ritsuka, he was able to summon my copy to Chaldea. I did this because unfortunately I am somewhat "dangerous" on Ritsuka's planet and to learn how to use my powers I had to go on a long journey beyond the stars.

Stelle: And what does this have to do with Kiana's special circumstance?

Abigail: It's because Kiana is very powerful, but she still can't physically move from the position she's in at the moment, so the Kiana who is sleeping next to you is just a copy of her that will only be used when the Kiana from the real world uses it to access this place.

Abigail gave this explanation to Stelle who can understand why the girl called Kiana is sleeping next to her.

Stelle: How long will it take for her to wake up?

Abigail: Usually, Kiana visits this place wanting to know about Ritsuka's condition and what he's doing at the moment in exchange for her telling me about what's happening on her planet. Time doesn't exist in this place, so Kiana can come here at any time if she wants.

When Abigail mentions the part that Kiana wants to know about Ritsuka in addition to the part that Abigail said that her connection with the Master of Chaldea is strong. This caused a certain discomfort within Stelle after all she knows very well that Ritsuka has a bad habit of attracting girls easily.

Stelle: Hmmm.....

Stelle stands with her arms crossed with a slight expression of irritation. She didn't say anything, but her expression says everything she is feeling.

Abigail: Are you jealous?

Stelle: I'm not jealous! Since when am I jealous of a womanizer like Ritsuka!

Abigail: In his defense these things happen beyond his control. I suggest you don't wait too long to figure out what you feel, otherwise you will be far behind in the race.

Stelle understands what Abigail is trying to say which makes her even more nervous and wanting to disapprove of what Abigail is saying.

Stelle: I'm not participating in any race! The ones who should really be worried are Bronya and Seele.

Stelle said this mentioning the two girls she knows like Ritsuka, especially Bronya considering the way she talked about Ritsuka while Stelle was doing missions in Belobog.

Abigail: Ah yes. The princess of Belobog and the aggressive butterfly girl.

Abigail said this as she finished eating the plate of pancakes just like Stelle who had also finished.

Something that Stelle managed to notice out of the corner of her eye was that Kiana's hand moved subtly, indicating that she was close to waking up.

Abigail: Ahhh~. The soft taste of pancakes never ceases to impress me. Oh? It seems like our other guest is about to wake up.

Abigail said this while watching Kiana's movements carefully.

Kiana: Hmmm~...

After a slight moan, Kiana opens her starry eyes and she begins to move her body slowly and she begins to observe the place she is.

Kiana: No matter how many times I return to this place, I still get goosebumps.

Kiana said this commenting looking at the train without noticing the presence of Stelle next to her.

Stelle: I'm glad I'm not the only one who shares this feeling.

Kiana: Huh?

Hearing Stelle's voice, Kiana looks at the new person being on the train and she is surprised.

Abigail: I'm glad for the compliment, Kiana. I worked hard to leave this place with a good impression.

Kiana: If that impression is of us scaring, then you did a good job.

Kiana said this in a sarcastic tone, having an easier time talking to Abigail compared to the last time she stopped at Rail Zappelin for the first time.

Kiana: Anyway. Sorry I didn't notice you next to me, I'm still getting used to the atmosphere of this train. Anyway! Hello! My name is Kiana Kaslana! The strongest Valkyrie on planet Earth!

Kiana said this introducing herself to Stelle with a big smile on her face.

Stelle: Hi. My name is Stelle. Nice to meet you. Abigail said a little about you while you were sleeping.

Kiana: Oh? I hope she didn't say anything bad about me.

Kiana said this looking sideways at Abigail who was just smiling innocently watching the two talk.

Stelle: She didn't say anything bad. She just said that you know Ritsuka a lot.

Kiana: Oh, yes. I know Ritsuka. Actually, the two of us have been close for a long time in my world. Since you're someone I don't know, I'd say you're part of the group that uses a train called the Astral Express to travel, right?

Kiana said this, implying to Stelle that she knows about the members of the Astral Express.

Stelle: Yes. Do you know us?

Kiana: Not much. Abigail just gave me basic information about you guys, she didn't tell me much.

Stelle:What did she tell you?

Kiana: That you travel from world to world, helping local people and exploring the unknown of the galaxy. In other words, just the basics.

Kiana said this, feeling a little upset that she had only received a little information about the trailblazers.

Stelle:Well, that's actually a good way to summarize our activities.

Kiana:I'm curious to know about the members if it's okay for you to tell me.

Stelle:I don't see any problem in telling you.

It was at this moment that Stelle told Kiana about the members of Astral Express. At first, Stelle started introducing Pom-Pom, Dan Heng and March 7.

However, the mood completely changed when Stelle mentioned Welt and Himeko.

Kiana:Wait a minute! Mr. Welt is a member of Astral Express and Himeko too?!

Stelle is confused when she sees Kiana's shocked expression when she hears the names of the adult members.

Abigail: Kiana. It's important that you know that the universe is very vast and contains infinite possibilities. One of these is the existence of the people you know, one of these people is Himeko and Welt.

Abigail says this to Kiana who regains her composure and looks at Abigail.

Kiana:So you mean to say that there is a Himeko who is alive...

Kiana says this in a low tone as if she is holding back a strong feeling that she is feeling in her heart.

Abigail: Yes. Even though it is not the same Himeko that you know, it does not change the fact that she is alive.

With these words Kiana takes a deep breath, containing her emotions and she has a weak smile on her face.

Kiana:Wow... How I wish I was on the Astral Express with Ritsuka right now.

Stelle is a little confused when she sees Kiana's unexpected reaction. Abigail, seeing this, decides to inform her about the reason this is happening.

Abigail: Kiana knew a person called Himeko in her world and her Himeko has the exact appearance of the Himeko you know, Stelle.

This revelation surprises Stelle since she did not expect that there could be two Himekos.

Abigail:But unfortunately Kiana's Himeko perished in a very important battle, sacrificing herself for the good of humanity and her friends.

Stelle:Oh... I understand. I'm sorry for your loss, Kiana.

Kiana:Thank you Stelle, but you don't need to worry. Himeko-sensei was a person who lived and died the way she wanted. Like a flame strong enough to open a path in the darkness for me and my friends to move forward. I am proud to have been her student.

Kiana said this with a happy smile showing that she has already overcome the death of her teacher.

Kiana: Although I have certain things to say about Mr. Welt, it would be better if I left it to Bronya to resolve.

Kiana said this by saying Bronya's name, which took Stelle by surprise.

Stelle:Wait a minute! Bronya exists in your world too?!

Abigail:Hehe... This is going to be fun...

Abigail comments on this already knowing where this conversation is going. To take advantage of the moment, Abigail opens a small portal with a cup of coffee for her to drink.

Kiana:Don't tell me that in your world there is also a person named Bronya? Now all that's left is for you to tell me that there is also a Seele?

Stelle:Well...

Stelle's expression alone was enough of an answer for Kiana, who was surprised by the revelation.

Kiana:Don't tell me that Ritsuka knew Seele and Bronya from your world?

Kiana said this with a suspicious expression to Stelle, who was a little embarrassed about what to say.

Stelle:Well about that...

Stelle tells everything that happened in the adventure that took place in Jarilo-VI, in addition to revealing Ritsuka's relationship with Bronya and Seele.

Kiana,hearing everything that Stelle said, pouts, showing that she is upset, but she soon lets out a sigh, placing a hand on the bridge of her nose.

Kiana:I shouldn't be surprised about this, even though I know that Ritsuka is a magnet for trouble and women! *Sigh". I don't know if I should tell this to Bronya and Seele...

Kiana said this, mumbling the last part to herself.

Kiana:Anyway. I see that some things never change when it comes to Ritsuka's habits... He even promised me that this would stop...

Kiana mumbles the last part she said, standing with her arms crossed, a little upset. However, Stelle can hear this and a curious question pops into her head after seeing the way she talks about Ritsuka.

Stelle:Do you like him?

Stelle asks this question, feeling a little nervous inside her. Kiana blushes when she hears the question, but she answers right away.

Kiana:Of course. I love him very much after all, if it weren't for him being by my side when I was at my lowest point... I probably wouldn't be here. I owe my life and love to him and that's why I'm waiting for him. And I'm sure Abigail feels the same way about it too!

Kiana said this pointing her finger at Abigail as if she were a lawyer and she was accusing Abigail of something in court.

Abigail:Of course I feel the same. And because I love him I am guarding and protecting this place from unwanted intruders. *sigh* The situation would be so different if he could notice my strong feelings for him then he would be by my side on my journey and he would be free from the cruelties of fate, but unfortunately..... Fate was not very fair to me, but that is not a problem after all I am a very patient girl. So I am just waiting for the right opportunity to catch him. Hehehehehehe...

Abigail said this smiling and letting out a sinister laugh that seems to be containing enormous malice within it.

Kiana and Stella sweat coldly as for a moment they both saw a change in Abigail's blue eyes that for a moment changed to scarlet red.

It was at this moment that Kiana and Stelle shared the same thought.

Kiana/Stelle: 💭 This crazy girl is obsessed with him?!

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(A/N: And there are still people who think that Abigail is just a "daughter or sister" to Ritsuka. People forgot her voice lines that clearly show the opposite. Seriously, Abigail is a crazy Yandere in development for Ritsuka and no one can change my mind!)

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However, this moment of camaraderie between Stelle and Kiana is interrupted by a certain noise coming from the train that stopped moving abruptly.

This was something that surprised Abigail, Stelle and Kiana since they didn't expect this to happen to the train.

Kiana: What was that?

Stelle: It looks like the train stopped... Is this normal?

Stelle asks this question to Abigail who has an irritated expression on her face and her eyes change to a scarlet red color and her hair is slowly changing from blonde to white.

This caught the attention of Kiana and Stelle who are seeing Abigail transforming and this puts them on alert.

The three girls get up from the carriage seat and Kiana summons a sword and pistol in her hands and a purple aura covers her body.

Kiana and Stelle are feeling a very strange sensation and a very sinister presence emanating from the train it was as if something was wrong, something that shouldn't exist was inside the train.

Kiana: Abigail what's going on?!

Kiana said this while looking at Abigail who had a neutral expression on her face, but her sinister presence was no longer contained.

Abigail:It seems we have an unwelcome guest. It's really a shame that Lavenza isn't here. She would be very useful in distracting the Idiot God.

Stelle:Who is Lavenza?

Abigail:My best friend. She serves a bald man with a long nose and she has two older sisters and a brother. She sometimes visits the train to have a tea party, but that doesn't matter right now. The important thing is that the Rail Zappelin is dangerous to the two of you now.

Abigail said this in a calm tone as if she wasn't affected by the huge sinister aura emanating from the entire train.

Stelle:Is this because of this Idiot God?

Abigail:Exactly. Right now I'm doing my best to keep her away from us, but I know very well that it won't be enough and that's why you have to get out of here now.

Kiana:Let me help Abigail, I'm sure I can do something!

Abigail:You alone won't be enough, you need Ritsuka's help to have a chance and we both know very well that that's not possible at the moment. So I have to deal with this problem alone.

Abigail said this while summoning a huge purple key in her hand and she inserts the key into a small portal and a sound of a door opening echoes in the area.

Immediately Kiana's body begins to disappear into small purple stars like the Heroic Spirits that Ritsuka summoned in Jarilo-VI.

The same is happening to Stelle, whose body is also slowly disappearing.

Kiana:What did you do, Abigail?!

Abigail:I've cut off your connection to Rail Zappelin for an indefinite period of time. I did it for the sake of both of you. Our conversation was pleasant, but unfortunately I have to end it for now.

Kiana:Wait, Abigail!

With these words, Kiana disappears and Stella also disappears shortly after, leaving Abigail Williams alone in the train car.

???:Awwww....I was trying to introduce myself to them. It's a shame you already sent them away. I wanted to meet them in person.

Said a soft voice behind Abigail that sounded like a person singing a melody. Strangely, the entire train is filled with the sound of an opera melody, but it's a distorted tone of music worthy of a horror movie.

Abigail:Yog-Sothoth had already warned me that you would "wake up" eventually, but I didn't expect you to invade this place...

Azathoth...

Abigail said this, turning around and looking at the little girl with long pink hair and a long black dress with the inside being red.

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Azathoth lets out a light innocent laugh, she is staring directly at Abigail, even though Azathoth is "blind" she can see and feel Abigail's presence perfectly.

Azathoth:Me? Invading this precious place that you are protecting? I would never do something so rude and inelegant, Abigail. I just came here to pay you a little visit, but you didn't notice my presence, so I had no choice but to come in.

Every word that came out of Azathoth's lips was as if she was singing an angelic melody, which is quite ironic coming from her.

Abigail is not being affected by Azathoth's voice, but the same cannot be said for Kiana and Stelle if they were present.

Abigail:Tell me why you are here, Azathoth.

Abigail said this with a serious expression, she does not want to start a conflict with Azathoth, especially since she is in a place that could cause extreme consequences for Ritsuka.

Azathoth:I was sleeping peacefully when I suddenly had a very interesting and charming dream about a certain man. So I came here to get more information about this man, after all we are both very similar and I am very curious to know more about him.

Azathoth said this approaching Abigail, standing face to face with her and she saw Azathoth's eyes slowly open showing her pure scarlet eyes and her smile growing in size.

Azathoth:I want to meet my vessel....