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Loser, Brother (Hazbin Hotel x Starlight Express parody)

(Well, I'm taking a chance and mixing HH and Stex together in a song.

Contex: CB is lamenting his actions during the Race and BV, who made his fair share of bad choices, tells him that he's not alone in a tough love way only a brother can. Enjoy!)

BV: So things look bad, and your back's against the wall

Your whole existence seems pretty hopeless

You're feeling filthy as an old, abandoned lot

Can't face the world sober and joyless

You've lost your way, you think you're life is wrecked

Well, let me just say you're correct

CB: Wait, what?

BV: You're a loser, brother

A loser, my dear brother

You're f**ked up, little whiny b**ch

CB: Hey!

BV: You're a loser, just like me

CB: Oh thanks, a**hole

BV: You're a screw's loose-schmoozer

An only one-star reviews-er

You're a red-colored pain at the back of the train

But you've got company

CB: What kind of pep-talk is this?

BV: There was a time I though that no one could relate

To the gruesome ways in which I'm damaged

But letting walls down, it can sometimes set straight!

We're all living in the same sh**-sandwich

CB: I played the stooge to two egocentric freaks

BV: Ha! And you think that makes you unique?

Bro, get out of here!

We're both losers, brother

We're losers, it's okay to be a-

CB: Wide-smiling, chaotic mess?

BV, Buddy, that's fine by me

CB: I'm a loser, honey

A schemer and a dummy

But at least I know I'm not alone

BV: You're a loser

Both: Just like me

BV: I've got an appetite for connin'

CB: I've got an appetite for causing

Any sort of chaos in my sights

BV: Go ahead buddy, sing that song, come on!

CB: I made my reputation sour

BV: I sold my soul to gain some power

Now I'm on a tightening leash

Both: I'm trapped and it gets worse with every hour

CB: You're a loser, brother

BV: A loser, but just maybe if we

Both: Keep moving forward, things will end up differently

BV: It's time to lose your self-loathin'

Excuse yourself, let hope in, CB

Play your card, be who you are

Both: A loser, just like me

#starlight express #stex cb #stex bv #parody song #hazbin hotel

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Alternate color pallet Luna

#starlight express #stex oc

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In honor of our first female Greaseball and our first male coach Tassita

#starlight express #stex revival #stex greaseball #stex tassita #greaseball the diesel #tassita the quiet car

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PinkRustedBreaks- The Start of It All (Part 1)

(A little late Valentine's special for y'all. Part 2 will be here very soon.)

The powerful cry of a whistle sounded as a humanoid steam train rolled down the tracks. Rusty enjoyed the breeze on his face as he continued to make his way down the line. As he gave his arms a pump, he couldn't help but take a peek at his black metal-plated forearms with bronze accents. He'd always catch himself staring at a part of himself or his reflection, as if he still couldn't believe that he was devoid of rust now and taking in his new appearance. Rusty noticed as figure in red that became more distinguishable as he got closer. "Hey! CB!" The red caboose looked up from what he was tinkering with in his hands at the sound of a familiar voice. His trademark wide smile appeared on his face as the shunter came to a stop.

"Hey Rusty." he greeted back. "You look chipper than normal." "Eh, just having a good day." Rusty said casually, through he way in a pretty good mood today. "What's that you got there?" The black and bronze steam train glanced and pointed at the item in CB's hands. "Oh, I found this little radio in some recycling bin. Thought it looked interesting and decided to fix it up." The radio in question looked like it had seen better days. The metal was scratched and worn with age, a dial was missing, and what was left of the handle was hanging uselessly on the side. Rusty smiled fondly. He admired that CB could make something seen as junk and remake it into something inventive and creative. "You wanna come and help work on it?" asked CB casually, though secretly hopeful. "It'd be great to have an assistant." Rusty snorted at the joke. "I'd be glad to. But I can't, I have a date with Pearl in a bit." The red caboose's smile dropped. His face taking on a blank, neutral expression. "...Really?"

"Yeah, it's been awhile since it's been just the two of us. I want to give her a nice time." "I see." CB replied emotionlessly. The steam train took note of the caboose's uncharacteristically blank face. "Are you ok?" "Oh!" CB quickly donned a smile, albeit a bit forced. "Yeah. I'm fine. I'll manage this old thing myself, its fine." Rusty looked apologetic. "I'm sorry CB. I would help you if I could." "Don't worry about it." reassured the red caboose. "You go on your date, have fun." The brunette steamer smiled. "Thanks Cee. I'll help you out next time, promise. I gotta go now, bye!" With that, Rusty turned and rolled down the rolled down the track. "See ya." called CB, waving goodbye. When the steam train was out sight, the smile on CB's face disappeared. His grip on the radio tightened as unpleasant feelings he tried to shove away bubbled up inside. 'Yo have no reason to feel like this. You lost your chance long ago.' CB shook his head, trying to banish the negative thoughts. He let out a deep sigh. No matter how much he tried to ignore it, those words held true. He ruined any chance he had with Rusty, and was going to have to live with it.

A lovely smile was stuck on the pink carriage's face as she held the hand of her dream train. Pearl loved the moments she shared with Rusty. The steam train in question was telling her about his day as she listened with interest. The couple were rolling down the track making their way towards the destination of their date. Rusty decided to take Pearl to this little park by the scenic route. A place to enjoy a little piece and quiet after all the hustle and bustle from work. Pearl couldn't help but take in Rusty's appearance with loving admiration. She was the one who suggested the bronze accents when Rusty got refurbished. A symbol to show that even if he looked different, it was still him. They arrived at the park and stepped off the track to enter. They rolled along the cobblestone path for a bit before stopping at a bench and setting down. The observation car sighed in happiness and relaxation. Her crystal blue eyes scanned the scenery. Neatly trimmed bushes, colorful rows of flowers in brick planters, a few trees here and there, and a nice-looking fountain some feet away.

Pearl turned to Rusty. "So beautiful. Thank you for taking me here Rusty." "No problem Pearl." Rusty replied "I'm just glad we can relax and spend some time together." He rested his hand on top of hers, the first-class girl's cheeks matched her hair soon after. The couple soon got lost in conversation, sharing tidbits from moments at work to laughing at the little jokes they would make. Both the steam train and coach loved how they could loose themselves in each-other's company. Eventually, the two decided to take a stroll around the park. Hand in hand, they rolled along the pathway taking in the cozy atmosphere. Rusty then spotted an ice cream cart parked a little ways from them. He spotted and turned to Pearl, pointing at the ice cream cart. "Hey, want some ice cream." he asked. The pink coach looked to where her boyfriend was pointing, smiled, and turned back. "Sure." she replied. "Let me guess, strawberry?" asked the brunette with an amused smile. "How'd you know?" "How could I not?" With that, Rusty made his way to the cart. Pearl giggled. She had a well-known love for all things strawberry flavored. Buffy playfully liked to call her a 'strawberry-holic'.

While she waited, the first-class coach decided to gaze at the flower bushes. She went up to a bush with light purple blooms. She gently cradled a flower in her hand, admiring its beauty. Then, something red caught Pearl's eye. She lifted her head and saw the familiar shape of a certain caboose sitting by a stream. Her eyes widened in recognition before a curious expression morphed onto her face. 'What's CB doing here?' she wondered, watching as he picked up a small stone and tossed it in the water. The pink coach was just about to call out to him when CB started to speak. "Why am I even moping about this? He's happy. He's in love and happy, with her." The caboose let out a heavy sigh. "And that's what he deserves. He...he deserves happiness!" CB gritted his teeth and rapidly blinked. It was all in vain as tears started to fill his eyes. The blond lifted his head to the sky. "Just lucky he's in my life at all. I had my shot long ago and I squandered it." The red caboose sniffed and swiped some tears away, only for more to come forward. "Coulda confessed a long time ago, but nope! I had to go stab him in the back!" A sob escaped his lips. "At least Pearl will treat him well. She...she's better for him." With that, CB buried his face in his arms, knees to his chest.

So many emotions were going through Pearl after hearing CB's heartbroken words. Shocked by what she just heard, saddened by CB's anguish, and a bit of confusion about how long the caboose had this secret crush on Rusty. CB looked satisfied by what he did to Rusty in the race as she recalled. But then again, CB was good at concealing his feelings. And what she just heard, that was pure, raw emotion. The kind of devastation one feels went they lose something. The pinkette rolled away from the flower bush and her mind began to wander. So, CB had feelings for Rusty. How long had these sorrowful thoughts plagued him? How much did he have to swallow his heartbreak when he saw them together? Did Rusty know? Now that she thought about it, whenever Rusty talked about stuff he did with or talked about CB in general, the steam train got this warm twinkle in his eye and a soft, lovestruck smile on his lips. The same twinkle and smile he got when he looked at her. And he was quick to shake it off with an almost guilty expression when turning his attention back to her. Did Rusty...also like CB that way?

"Pearl!" A voice snapped the pinkette out of her thoughts. Rusty stood before her with two ice cream cones, strawberry, and cookie dough. Her dream train looked at her concerned. "Are you ok?" Pearl quickly slipped on a smile. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just let my mind wander a bit. Thank you for the ice cream." She took the treat and gave a couple licks, relishing the strawberry flavor. The brunette smiled. "You're welcome." The two began to continue their stroll. Pearl gave a brief at the flower bushes, luckily they were large enough to shield CB from sight. As the two continued their date, CB's heartbroken confession lingered in Pearl's mind.

When she got home, Pearl pondered over what she had heard. CB has been struggling with these feelings for a while and, with a little more thinking back, Rusty showed signs of having the same affection for the caboose. After what happened at the race and all the work CB put in to gain everyone's trust back, maybe the two felt that whatever could've happened between them could never be. Pearl knew Rusty loved her with all his heart, so he hid his feelings out of loyalty to her. She considered CB a friend and it hurt her heart to see him so upset. A sigh left the first-class carriage's mouth as she mulled over these two pieces of information and wondered what to do about it. Suddenly, an idea popped into her mind. A rather crazy really, but maybe, just maybe, it could solve a couple of problems with the right execution.

#starlight express #pinkrustedbreaks #stex rusty #stex pearl #stex cb

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What could’ve been

Espresso and Tassita

#starlight express #stex espresso #stex tassita

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Breakdown Van Wrench in my own design.

#starlight express #stex wrench #wrench the repair truck

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Rare Pare idea guys!

Hear me out…..

Frozen Dinner

#starlight express #stex dinah #stex volta #frozen dinner

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Well, I did it. I have an Archive of Our Own account, I'm Starlit_Inkwell22.

I'll post my Starlight Express oneshots from here to there so look out for them

#archive of our own #stex

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Time to introduce you to more stex fankids. This time it’s for FreezeGuard

This is Brunhilde, a security truck like Killerwatt. Stoic and strong, Brunhilde does her job without complaint. Though, she’s not serious all the time. When it comes to her family and friends, she can relax and enjoy the moment. She’s also very skilled at defensive tactics, thanks to training from dad Killerwatt. She has a punch that hits like semi truck, so think twice away messing with her or someone she cares about.

This is her little brother, Colden. A freezer truck who takes after daddy Zero in many ways. Sassy, confident, and with an eye for detail, Colden takes pride in his looks and his abilities as a stylist. While his outward persona is a dramatic ice queen, anyone who knows him can say he has a heart of gold. He will proclaim you are beautiful despite someone or you saying otherwise and he can and will fight anyone who hurts his loved ones

#starlight express #stex #stex fankids #freeze guard

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It’s happening…ITS REALLY HAPPENING!!! 👏👏🤩😃

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals has announced that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express will return to London in 2024.

This brand-new production will open in a purpose-built, specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, with performances from 8 June 2024.

This new production of Starlight Express promises to fully immerse audiences inside a world of speed, song and storytelling.

A cast of 40 will whizz around and above the audience on roller skates, performing songs including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express.

#starlight express #starlight express london revival 2024

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At long last, I present to you my design for Bi-Decker the Double decker Coach from the 1983 workshop

#starlight express #stex bi-decker

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Finally tried my hand at Pearl with pants, complete with a different design

#starlight express #stex pearl #pearl the observation car #pearl the first class carriage

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So BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you!!! 😊 💙👏👏

And a lovely dirty blonde Dinah with hazal eyes! Inspired by @engine-of-love !!

Very much enjoyed drawing her! Never drawn a brown eyed Dinah and came out much better than I hoped!

#starlight express #mutie arts #stex dinah

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THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you sooo much! 💓💖

Hiya I entirely forgot to post em I apologise

A Pearl doodle of some lovely ideas made by @engine-of-love !! Thank you for giving me your blessing to post em so sorry it took this long XD

This gorgeous Pearl hair and adorable tiara design! I love your take on her bodice as well :>

:]

#starlight express #mutie arts #stex pearl

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Stex Appreciation Month 2023

Day 31: Favorite Ships

I stated before I have quite a few ships I enjoy and once again, I give you another three of those ships

Enjoy some SmokedBurgers, FreezeGuard, and Beelektra

#starlight express #smoked burgers #freeze guard #beelektra #stex appreciation month

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Stex Appreciation Month 2023

Day 30: Favorite Production

Just like last time, the broadway production is my favorite. Even though the boot I've seen of it has like 15 minutes missing, it was just pure magic to someone first getting into Starlight Express. I was also lucky enough to listen to audio of the show before changes were made. Still wish Belle had a bigger role.

The update Bochum version of the show is officially my second favorite. Took me a bit to warm up to it, like the rest of you I'm sure, but this version definitely has it's charm. There were changes to existing characters and a few new ones that took a bit of adjusting to, especially after having the more known one's in the show for so long. (i.e pink Pearl, Ashley, Buffy, Krupp, female Volta,ect) After awhile those characters show their own set of quirks and eccentricities that made me and other come to appreciated them

#starlight express #stex appreciation month

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Stex Appreciation Month 2023

Day 29: Favorite Characters

I stated before that there are quite a few characters in Starlight Express I like and so here’s a few more of them…

Pearl, Zero, and CB

So, Pearl is pretty nice to look at. The big, curly hair, tastefully pink and silver pallets, graceful movements. But I think we all know that Pearl is more than just a pretty face. She's presented as the younger, less experienced of the coaches, not to mention a first-class coach so she's kinda held to a higher standard. She second-guesses racing with Rusty because she was told it was a mistake and when she tries to make decisions for herself, they were not thought out and ended in disaster. In the end, she gets a happy ending for herself with someone who like her for her. Yes, she's not perfect. She made mistakes and poor decisions, but she did learn her lessons on how not all that glitters is gold and the best one for you is someone who like you for you. In conclusion, Pearl is perfectly imperfect

Zero is a gender-changed Volta, but he's basically his own character. He has the same class and elegance as Volta while having some quirks of his own. He's flamboyant, graceful, and just fabulous. Not to mention he's drop dead gorgeous. Like his predecessor Volta, He has an icy aura around him that adds to his sensual and stylish personality. All the components make themselves seen despite not having many lines and Zero is no exception, with the poses and voguing in his tickovers saying he knows he's fabulous and wants you know it too. So as much as I love Volta, Zero deserves just as much love and appreciation as her, an ice queen like the one before him.

CB is the troublemaking and chaotic gremlin we all know and love. Technically the Caboose character never really left but, I think he's the one everyone became familiar with. At the start, he's presented as a friendly little red caboose eager to lend a hand and ended up being a trickster helping Greaseball and Electra cheat in the race. What appeals him to me is what I believe what intrigued him to a lot of people, the soft side he shows before revealing his devious nature. After Greaseball cruelly uncouples Dinah, CB stays behind to comfort her. Even though he's helping the diesel, he still offered Dinah a shoulder to cry on and I think that made him decide to reach out to Electra to take out Greaseball. Another thing is the chaotic, over the top way he's played in that even though he's kind of the bad guy, you can't help but be entertained. Not to mention the choreography during his song showing his flare for dramatics. All and all, the character of Caboose has been around for three variations but the red tin solider will never be forgotten

#starlight express #stex pearl #stex zero #stex cb