Metro Race/Story

Overview
 • **Story**

This is the exclusive story that comes with Metro Race.

### Transcript

The sound of walls collapsing rang throughout my ears, and the ground under my feet was shaking!

But I couldn't see anything...

I tried my best to open my eyes, and before I could adapt to the changes in lighting, I turned my eyes to Roy.

Roy frowned, but there was a gentleness in this voice that was unlike ever before.

Roy: Don't be scared. I'm here.

#### Investigation

Roy had his hand to the wall's outer edge, body half-suspended in the air, in a very dangerous circumstance.

* He gripped a long knife tightly, arm muscles tense, and his eyes watched everything around him vigilantly.
* Me: (Roy, give me your hand, quick!)
* I wanted to talk to him... I wanted to reach out and hold him... But, I simply couldn't move at all...
* My body seemed to be out of my control, and a huge sense of powerlessness engulfed me...

My eyes looked out over Roy's shoulder...

* The angle of the horizon was dizzying, and the frosty moon seemed to be close at hand.
* Me: (It's so high up here!)
* Me: (I was clearly in a taxi just now... Taxis can drive to a place this high? This is way too weird!)
* The howling wind was overwhelming all other sounds, and all surroundings seemed to be still at this moment.
* Me: (If my life ultimately ends at this moment, it seems okay, too.)
* Me: (No, I have to believe Roy! Okay, calm down. Let's see if there's anything I can do to help.)

#### Transcript (cont.)

The shaking sensation became stronger, and the gap between the wall and the floor became bigger and bigger.

The sense of weightlessness suddenly hit me... as the ground opened - dragging me into the endless abyss...

Me: Ah!!!

As I awoke from my nightmare, the sound of sharp brakes suddenly sounded.

I flung forward due to inertia... Luckily, I had my seat belt fastened, so I didn't collide with anything.

Driver: Are you okay? A stray dog suddenly appeared from the side of the road. So I had to slam the brakes...

Driver: But, it just so happens that we're at our destination now. Anyway... This ride's on me. I'm sorry about that!

I pulled myself together and looked out the window, and sure enough, I had arrived right outside Roy's office.

Me: It's okay... But sir... Please don't drive so fast next time... You could've ended up flying just now...

I opened the door and got out of the car. The night's cold wind woke me up in an instant.

Me: So it was just a dream, huh...

Me: I probably also should have realized it earlier... Roy would never speak in a tone like that!

While busy talking to myself, I was totally unaware that Roy had quietly walked up behind me at some point.

Roy: What did you say?

The cold voice came from behind me, I subconsciously jumped aside, and quickly made a cross with my arms.

Me: N-Nothing at all! On a late night as dark as this, don't suddenly appear behind others and frighten them!

Roy: So... You know that late night can be dangerous but you still easily expose your back like that...

Roy: Oh, such a lack of vigilance.

Me: Huh? So, you were... worried about me, hence... you came to pick me up?

Roy: I was just out for a walk.

Me: Out for a walk so late of night! You are quite healthy, huh. How about I join you for a while?

Roy: The night is getting quite cold. Let's head inside first.