Purgatory

Before their stunned eyes, their strained minds struggled to adjust to a new, almost unreal environment, given the space station they were wandering around in vain like lost souls.

Gone were the monstrous, bloodthirsty aliens chasing them. Instead, there was an enchanting and peaceful landscape. Beautiful stone houses with perfect triangular red brick roofs, cobblestone paths, well-mown lawns, a forest, a fountain, and a small lake.

The contrast was so stark that the group in the elevator blinked stupidly several times, Will even pinching Kyle to make sure it wasn't a dream. Hearing the former Playboy moan in pain, he had to accept reality.

In this fantasy village, they could see other humans like themselves and their appearances this time were not as fanciful. They recognized the uniforms of some of the Titan Pearl soldiers, but also the crazy and trademark style of the Players in the same situation as them.

Vincent was about to exit the elevator first when Jake stopped him.