Chapter Text
A heavy reliance on the concept of discord.
Though we drown in trepidation— these tragic fort nights shall not let us falter. Our steadfast adherence, we will soon rise to the brink of death.
The moonlit night enveloped the snug, well protected wooden cabin. Residing near the seaside, this humble sojourn complemented the windless, lonely site. Multiple, but smaller cabins occupy the space across the main lobby, where it was presumably the mourning survivors' bedrooms.
One of these survivors, Two Time, aligned their personal belongings on a low end shelf haphazardly. Books, collections, possibly figures, they were all carelessly dumped on the worn down structure of this shelf. Despite this long, tedious night, they couldn't help but remain vigilant. At any time and any point, they could be transported elsewhere, somewhere dangerous. They settled on the recently installed push back recliner chair, which was placed across their cornered bed. Their yearns soon faltered as a knock could be heard past their closed door.
TWOTIME: "Come in!"
They say, assuring the knocking individual that they're currently not occupied.
Opening the creaking door, the person hesitantly stuck his head out to meet Two Time, afraid of startling them. Two Time's attention shifts to the figure waiting for them at the door frame. Adorned with a red visor, wearing a red pizza delivery uniform contrasted with his black pants, it was no other than Elliot, the only and best employee of Builder Brother's Pizza. He replied with an awkward smile upon seeing the cultist, relaxed and laid back.
ELLIOT: "Hi Two Time. There's something going on outside, do you have anything to do with it..?"
TWOTIME: "Unless it’s related to my rituals, then sorry! no..”
ELLIOT: "What.. do you mean?”
TWOTIME: “Right, you should join us, Elliot! We would love to have you as a vessel!”
They followed that statement up with a welcoming but unintentionally creepy grin.
ELLIOT: “I’ll uh.. take you up on that offer..”
Opening the door till it hits the wall, he approached Two Time with caution, his awkward smile faltering, reverting back to his original softened expression.
ELLIOT: “Listen. Everyone’s already gathered near that thing. You should really go, I wouldn’t know if something bad happened..”
TWOTIME: “Then what do you suggest? Perhaps you want to drag me into that mess?”
Their face darkened, the grin they painted on was a haunting image.
ELLIOT: “WHAT? No! It’s just- you know-! If we team up, we’ll have a number advantage over whatever might attack us..”
TWOTIME: “Wow, Elliot. Here I thought you were different from the rest.”
ELLIOT: “JUST-”
He took a long, deep breath, attempting to compose himself.
ELLIOT: “You don’t have to come with us, I just thought you could at least help us, especially with what we’ve been through.”
His expression softened, assuring Two Time and their behavior.
TWOTIME: “I’m just playing with you, of course I’ll come! In these trying times, we must remain vigilant.”
ELLIOT: “Yeah, okay. Just.. head to the docks, that’s where all of us are.”
Elliot swiveled around to exit through the wide open door, leaving Two Time to drown in their thoughts. His footsteps gradually sunk in the grassy soil, with Two Time pushing themselves out of the cushioned chair. They let out a yawn and idly stretch before reaching for the doorframe. They peeked their head out, the transition of scents becoming apparent with the typical pungent smell of wood, now the pleasant, tantalizing aroma of an evergreen forest. Their eyes first lay upon the large cabin across their own, before turning to their right to view the designated docks Elliot told him to go to. They began to whimsically skip over to their destination, their feet grinding against the wet soil as they did so. Their hair bounced as they made their way towards the seaside, the smell of sea life filling their lungs instead.
TWOTIME: “So, what’s going on here?”
They ask curiously, sticking their head in from the crowd to view the anomaly.
SHEDLETSKY: “I don’t know, seems like an.. orb of the sort! Matt, you got anything to do with this?”
DUSEKKAR: “With the resemblance, I cannot blame. But as it appears, we shouldn’t begin to point names.”
TAPH: “🤷♂️👉⏰(Nobody knows when this thing spawned.)”
GUEST1337: “We shouldn’t touch it, what if it’s a trap?”
CHANCE: “Nahh.. you worry too much. Besides, what more could we go through?”
The last thing they did was lean on the orb. As he rested his arm, he suddenly got sucked in, consuming Chance at once.
GUEST: “F###. CHANCE? ARE YOU OKAY?”
Guest’s instincts allowed him to rush through and dive into the orb, vanishing in front of everyone’s eyes. And with Elliot’s protective instincts, he too followed him.
007N7: “Wait! Nobody enter! We don't know what's inside of that thing..”
BUILDERMAN: “Dunno ‘bout you, but I gotta make sure everyone’s okay.”
One by one, everyone entered the orb and vanished. The sound of distortion could be heard when stepping foot inside the anomalous object, which gradually grew higher pitched. The drowning sounds call out to Two Time, who was skeptical about this whole ordeal. Reaching their hand out, 007n7 noticed and latched onto their arm, preventing them from going further.
007N7: “Hey- maybe you shouldn't..”
TWOTIME: “Hm? Why not? Do you know something that I don’t?”
Their face painted a mischievous grin, leaving 007n7 with a haunting image to his mind.
007N7: “N-no! I just don’t want you to die!”
TWOTIME: “You’re right. I want both of us to die!”
As their grin grew wider, they lunged forward and threw their body towards 7n7, which caused them both to land in the orb.
…
What an odd place.
Two Time finds themself in a warm, but cozy area. They landed on a sandy beach, landing face first on the grains. They quickly pulled themselves up and wiped the sand off their face, clearing up their obscured vision. As their sight begins to unblur, they spot a familiar individual off in the distance.
I’m.. hallucinating, right..?
Wearing a long hat, holding a plant. The memories begin flooding in. They rub their eyes to assure themselves— there’s absolutely no way that this could be true.
SHEDLETSKY: “RAHH!!!”
TWOTIME: “!”
Brown hair, blue shorts, ridiculous shirt logo, they didn’t expect that person to come around. It was Shedletsky, the same man who wields a sword threateningly. Though they couldn’t care less who he is, he still gave them a small fright.
SHEDLETSKY: “HAHAHA!! Should’ve seen your face! Ah- hey, are you okay?”
TWOTIME: “I do not appreciate that. Please, for our sake, never do that again.”
Their eyes darken, their usual smile faltered. They were shaking, clearly dissatisfied with Shedletsky's actions.
SHEDLETSKY: “Okay, okay! Sorry! I didn’t expect you to be so.. scary..!”
TWOTIME: “I apologize, it appears I’m not in a good mood. Perhaps you could accompany me in this newfound area?”
SHEDLETSKY: “No problem! Actually, we were looking for you.”
Shedletsky held his hand out for Two Time to reach, allowing him to guide them through this strange place.
As they walk through the warm, heated atmosphere, a few landmarks could be seen. Turning to their right, there lies a huge tropical mansion that looks recently polished. It resides on a small, steep hill, where a path could be spotted where Shedletsky is leading. The overgrown trees were also a noticeable trait in this specific area, the beach and the tall grass, they appear to be in an island. Taking a sharp turn, they finally reached the stone path, which was aligned perfectly to the mansion.
TWOTIME: “Say, how did this place come about? Did time slow down? Is that how you built the mansion?”
SHEDLETSKY: “What? No. That thing has been there ever since we got here.”
TWOTIME: “You’re not concerned about the fact that we’ve been transported here from an unknown orb?”
SHEDLETSKY: “Ehh… not me, but the others are.”
TWOTIME: “Others?”
As they neared the mansion, panic ensued within their vicinity. Noob was crying, and Guest 1337 was trying to assess the situation.
ELLIOT: “Please, Noob. We’re trying our best.”
NOOB: “W-WE’RE GOING TO DIE OUT HERE!”
GUEST1337: “Nobody’s going to die out here, you’re gonna be okay,”
He knelt down to Noob’s level, patting them on the head to console them. He then turned his head to meet Two Time, who was standing there awkwardly.
GUEST1337: “Right?”
TWOTIME: “...”
SHEDLETSKY: “Well, of course! There’s nothing we can’t handle!”
ELLIOT: “..yeah! And besides, we’ll be here right by your side!”
NOOB: “You really.. will?”
Wiping their tears, Noob had finally put their panic attack to a rest.
GUEST1337: “Of course. Nobody will hurt you, you hear me?”
NOOB: “T-Thanks.. that helped a little..”
ELLIOT: “Hey, at least that’s something!”
TWOTIME: “I don’t know, maybe Noob is right.”
As soon as they utter those words, everyone but Noob gave them a death stare.
TWOTIME: “We were transported here from a random orb, what makes you think we are safe here?”
ELLIOT: “Gosh, and you couldn’t keep your mouth shut!?”
NOOB: “W-wha-”
TWOTIME: “And nobody’s familiar with the place, what if we get dragged into pursuit again?”
SHEDLETSKY: “Be fu##### quiet oh my GOD!”
The sword wielder gave Two Time a firm, but hard slap, leaving a red mark. The cultist clutches the painful landing as they stumble back.
TWOTIME: “And you endorse this?! How pitiful!”
GUEST1337: “Or maybe you’re just being a jack###.”
TWOTIME: “May the Spawn save you all, for he too believes in independence.”
ELLIOT: “I don’t give a flying f### about your fake god, JUST LEAVE!”
NOOB: “..! I’m sorry, Two Time..”
TWOTIME: “You ALL will be saved, including you, you, you, and most importantly, YOU.”
After pointing their confrontational finger, they turned to the mansion and entered carelessly, unbothered to close it, leaving the door half open.
What ungrateful beings! Alas, they’ll never be saved if they refuse to repent.
Inside the mansion, they were met with a lovely vintage atmosphere, he was supposedly in the lobby. There was a chandelier equidistant and aligned with the wide stairs, which was sheltered by a red carpet. You could feel like a celebrity in one of these places, which is why there are paintings plated on the walls. It felt jazzy, the warm red aura the lobby emanates made you want to involuntarily dance. It was accompanied with music, of course. There was a gramophone somewhere in the distance, probably next to the central stairs. It played classical 90’s music, complementing the checkered flooring the ground bore.
How lovely! The Spawn would be pleased with this kind of setting.. speaking of which, I ought to begin my ritual!
???: “HAHAHAHA! It’s so red!”
Oh! A child! They must be so scared..
Once they turned their head to meet the supposed child, they were utterly surprised at the sight. It was… one of the killers. C00lkidd— the odd child-like character who sees everything as a game.
TWOTIME: “Oh.”
C00LKIDD: “WOW! A visitor! We were told to wait here until everyone arrives!”
TWOTIME: “Huh? You’re not going to kill me?”
C00LKIDD: “Kill you?? Why would I do that?!??”
He leaned closer, full of curiosity.
TWOTIME: “Well, usually you’d chase me down by now, no?”
C00LKIDD: “Oh! I’m not allowed to play, I think I’m grounded!”
TWOTIME: “Grounded? How?”
C00LKIDD: “Well, I can’t run fast anymore, and I think it hurts when I try..”
TWOTIME: “Okay, well.. who grounded you?”
C00LKIDD: “Hmm.. my dad, I think. I haven’t seen him all day though..”
TWOTIME: “I can help you find your father, little one.”
C00LKIDD: “Really?!”
TWOTIME: “Yes, and I will convince him to unground you. But in return,”
They knelt down to match C00lkidd’s height, smiling creepily.
TWOTIME: “You join me and my lovely family, how does that sound?”
C00LKIDD: “Uh.. I’ll have to ask my dad first!”
TWOTIME: “Okay, your loss. Let’s start with that room over there!”
C00LKIDD: “YAY!! ADVENTURE!”
Two Time heads straight towards the door to the left of the entrance, which was adorned with gold plating and vine designs all over it. They twist the knob and are met with a casino of the sort, slot machines playing in the background as the sound of.. talking overlapping the music in the distance? It turns out, there was a radio on the pool table, playing more jazz and chattering. There was also a bar in the corner, the assortment of alcohol were aligned on the shelves haphazardly. The untidy mess left Two Time to take a gander elsewhere. And there was another familiar face, waiting to see them. Neatly dressed with a fancy suit, adorned with a black fedora, it was none other than the infamous gambler, Chance.
CHANCE: “Hell yeah, this is my place!”
C00LKIDD: “WOAH HOH HOH!! Drinks!!”
CHANCE: “Wha- HEY, KID! YOU’RE NOT OLD ENOUGH TO BE HERE! SHOO!”
He grabbed C00lkidd’s arm and shoved him out of the room, leaving him and Two Time alone.
CHANCE: “Whew! They should add a “no minors” sign on the door, it could catch me a case!”
TWOTIME: “He was looking for his father, don’t you think that was kind of rude?”
CHANCE: “Lost child, normal child, they’re not allowed to be here! I don’t want this sweet, golden, bodacious casino to be shut down.”
He passes by Two Time to meet the pool table, in which they grab a hold of a cue stick and aligned it perfectly against a ball.
TWOTIME: “Hm, you’re quite the specimen. Tell me, how are you unbothered in this trying time?”
CHANCE: “Same could be said for you, my little crazed maniac. I’m just here for fun!”
TWOTIME: “I suppose there’s no harm in having fun, it doesn’t seem like we’re in apparent danger.”
CHANCE: “Good, good! Wanna play poker? We don’t gotta wager in cash, not like we had any to begin with..”
TWOTIME: “I’ll pass, never played poker before.”
CHANCE: “Aw, don’t be like that! Besides, it’s not like you have anything else to do here.”
TWOTIME: “I in fact do. So if you’d excuse me, I shall praise my oh so glorious lord.”
CHANCE: “Aye, if your lord likes poker, tell him to come up and play.”
TWOTIME: “Hmph, I’ll let him know.”
RELATIONSHIP POINTS
CHANCE +2
C00LKIDD +1
Oh dear! A mechanic! Worry not, for I, tutorial Two Time will guide you through.
Q: What is a relationship point?
TWOTIME: “After bonding with a certain character, you’ll get relationship points! After a certain amount of points, that character will most likely trust you and will defend you during class trials! You can also give them gifts, which will increase the relationship points tremendously. Though you must be cautious, as relationship points may decrease if you say the wrong things!
TWOTIME: “There are also sections called “Relationship Skillcheck”! If you inquire or ask someone a personal question, a relationship skillcheck will calculate your number of points. The person you’re talking to may require a varying amount of points to actually give you a direct answer, or some questions might not even be available at all.”
TWOTIME: “Anyways, sorry for taking up most of your time reading a bunch of useless text! Enjoy the fic!”
…
*DING DONG!*
A loud, cacophony of noises pierced through Two Time’s ears, a small buzzing could be audible, putting their hearing at rest. After a certain period of time, short ticking would overlap that buzzing noise, and a voice would play out.
???: “Ahem. Mic check, mic check, one two one two, can you hear me? Oh, great! Everyone, please head to the backyard of the mansion, we would like to give you our warm welcomes!”
TWOTIME: “?”
CHANCE: “Sounds suspicious, I don’t trust that one bit!”
???: “But oh, I trust you, Chance!”
CHANCE: “GAH!!”
???: “Puhuhu.. just head to the backyard, and we will all be set!”
The voice disappeared, a sound like a TV powering off could be heard in the distance, indicating his sudden leave.
Two Time was left alone with their thoughts yet again. More specifically, alone with Chance yet again. He dismissively bursted through the casino door, damaging its handle. The gambler’s jaw was agape, the sheer strength they had on the door was an unpleasant surprise.
They found themselves back at the lobby, actively searching for the backdoor. It was probably in a secluded corner, near the main stairs. Their eyes lay upon the door to the corner left, which was slightly open. They didn’t hesitate to dash through and enter, they only stopped at the door frame, where they peeked their head out to see what’s going on.
It was a sight to behold, various but familiar figures gathered around the pool. Was this a new dimension or a vacation? They couldn’t tell. There were beach chairs lined up near the entrance and a fence across from them, preventing the water from flowing down the hills. People were mostly relaxing, settling on the beach chairs. Two Time allowed themself to appear to take a closer look, there was an extension at the far side, where a barbecue venue could be seen. The serene, summer-like atmosphere made them question whether or not they escaped from that god forsaken place. Nevertheless, they patiently waited for everyone to arrive, which was probably why that voice didn’t appear yet.
…
Is that..? No, stop. He’s.. he’s not real. Just a figment of your imagination.
My Spawns, he looks so.. real.. I..
GUEST1337: “Two Time?”
TWOTIME: “!”
GUEST1337: “Ah, sorry. I didn’t mean to startle you.”
TWOTIME: “...”
They refused to talk, their silence speaks for itself.
GUEST1337: “Look, I didn’t mean what I said earlier. I just wanted to make things up to you.”
TWOTIME: “I.. I’m not worried of you hurting me, I’m just worried for the Spawn, I-”
GUEST1337: “If it helps, I’ll come and pray with you.”
TWOTIME: “..?”
GUEST1337: “You don’t have to use your god to hide your feelings, I know what I said hurt you.”
His expression softened, taking the gentle approach when talking to Two Time.
TWOTIME: “...okay..”
GUEST1337: “I really am sorry about that, I don’t mean to pester.”
TWOTIME: “Very well, I forgive you. But if you devote your soul to the Spawn, maybe you can soak up all of dear Elliot’s sins.”
GUEST1337: “Eh?? Elliot? What did he do?”
TWOTIME: “HE HAS COMMITTED THE ULTIMATE SIN! Not even the Spawn’s most sinful sinners dare to commit blasphemy, you know.”
GUEST1337: “I think that’s a problem Elliot should solve on his own.”
TWOTIME: “Hm, fair point! I’m sure the Spawn will go easy on him.”
GUEST1337: “Glad you forgive me, hope the Spawn forgives Elliot, I wish you well, Two TIme. But I have to go check on everyone else, see you around!”
TWOTIME: “May our paths cross again, soldier.”
RELATIONSHIP POINTS
GUEST1337 +3
Right before Guest could leave, the final person we’ve been waiting for has arrived. Stumbling on the concrete floor as they nearly land on the pool. Chance took this opportunity and pushed the tipped over Shedletsky over the pool, a large splash emerging out of the water. He comes out, pissed off.
SHEDLETSKY: “Oh you fu##### cu##-”
007N7: “Hey! There’s kids here.”
SHEDLETSKY: “Fu##.. sorry!”
C00LKIDD: “What does f### mean?”
CHANCE: “Great, look what you’ve done!”
TAPH: ”🤦♂️(Seriously?)”
SHEDLETSKY: “Hey! Can you blame me? This a##hole pushed me in!”
JANEDOE: “You just did it again.”
1x1x1x1: “1 W4S PR4Y1NG H3 D1D MUCH W0RS3 T0 Y0U.”
SHEDLETSKY: “Uh… is anyone concerned about the fact that 1X IS HERE?!”
ELLIOT: “Yeah. Odd story, really. They can’t kill us for some reason.”
1x1x1x1: “TRU5T M3, I W0ULD IF 1 C0ULD.”
???: “You soon will~!”
The ground begins to shake, the forceful rumbling caused a few others to trip and fall. It was comparable to that of an earthquake with a high magnitude, most of the people lost their footing and landed on the pool, while others were sitting completely still on the beach chairs. It wasn’t long before the cause of that ruckus ascended on a platform, a black and white bear, its colors split like a yin yang. Though it sounds terrifying, it was kind of small, smaller than Builderman at least.
???: “PUHUHU!! WELCOME!”
The bear bowed, giving them a dramatic entrance.
NOOB: “WAAAHH!!!! WHAT IS THAT!!”
C00LKIDD: “AWW!! A TEDDY BEAR! Let’s play!!”
007N7: “C00lkidd.. stay behind me..”
MONOKUMA: “The name’s Monokuma! I’ll be your tour guide for this island~!”
NOLI: “I HAVE NO TIME FOR MORTAL DESIRES.”
ELLIOT: “Let’s.. not jump into conclusions. Maybe this is the well deserved break we need..!”
1x1x1x1: “I FEEL MORE TRAPPED IF ANYTHING. I WANT YOU DEAD, DROWNING IN THAT POOL.”
ELLIOT: “What the hell?? What did I even do??”
MONOKUMA: “Anyways, we’re not yet complete! We’re still waiting for someone!!”
GUEST1337: “Who are we waiting for? I don’t think anyone else entered the orb with us.”
MONOKUMA: “Well, let's just say letting him in was a… small mistake..”
Attempting to make a work around with the topic, he playfully fidgets, implying that he's done something wrong.
DUSEKKAR: “What did you do..?”
MONOKUMA: “Well, you see.. I may or may not have accidentally started a time paradox..”
NOLI: *DRAMATIC SOUND EFFECTS*
NOOB: “T-That seems very unlikely..”
JANEDOE: “With what we've been through, it's not impossible.”
MONOKUMA: “Anyway, I've got it settled. If you will, please welcome him in your group!”
C00LKIDD: “YAY! A new friend!!”
A hesitant figure approached, holding a pot of nightshade flowers. Adorned with a large witch-shaped hat, which hides his eyes, his shirt also bore the same spawn symbol Two Time had worn. He gave a lazy smirk at the crowd, taking a step forward to reveal himself.
…
A… a…
AZURE: “It's Azure.. glad to see you all alive and well..!”
It was until his sight shifted towards Two Time's direction, his eyes widening as he tugged his hat to hide his face.
TWOTIME: “...”
He's not real. You're going to be okay.
MONOKUMA: “GREAT! The whole cast is here!”
GUEST1337: “Cast? I did not agree to participate in whatever you're doing yet.”
MONOKUMA: “Even if it's reaaaaaaaally fun?”
ELLIOT: “Ooh, are we gonna swim?”
JANEDOE: “I think we could always do that.”
1X1X1X1: “1 W4NT T0 L34V3.”
MONOKUMA: “Well, of course you can leave!”
TWOTIME: “Good. Where is the exit located?”
Getting straight to the point, they ended up coming across as dismissive and impatient.
MONOKUMA: “Right, the exit!”
MONOKUMA: “You’ll have to play my game first!”
ELLIOT: “Seriously? Not all of us have time for games.”
C00LKIDD: “BUT I DO!! How do I play, magic bear?!”
MONOKUMA: “This isn't just any game! It's so full of despair, you can't help but roar and cry!”
TAPH: “😬💔(Cringe!)”
DUSEKKAR: “I cannot make an educated guess, is this game related to the art of dramatics?”
CHANCE: “Heh, I can handle another trial!”
MONOKUMA: “Speaking of trials, that is an element of our game!”
CHANCE: “HELL YEAH!”
MONOKUMA: “But first, you must commit murder..”
CHANCE: “HELL YEAH!- Wait, what?”
The atmosphere grew dark, accusatory eyes darting towards each and everyone's directions. They all had one question in mind, is it worth it to pursue the exit and slaughter one another? All they could do was exchange worried glances, one by one, everyone started to lose each other's trust. The silence was deafening, the idea seeped into everyone’s heads. The quiet environment soon was broken by a hearty laughter.
1X1X1X1: “H4H4H4! W3LL 1 KN0W MY F1R5T V1CT1M.”
Reaching for Shedletsky's neck, he raises him up, suspending him in the air.
SHEDLETSKY: “AGH- WTF! LET ME GO!!”
MONOKUMA: “STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP!!!”
While suspended in the air, Shedletsky pulled out his sword and jabbed it against 1x’s throat, piercing straight through. The commotion was soon stopped by Monokuma, who reverted the sword back in Shedletsky's pocket. The audience was in shock, staring at the gruesome sight that had just happened.
MONOKUMA: “Unless you plan to die yourself, you actually have to get away with it!”
1X1X1X1: “TCH, YOU'RE LUCKY, SHEDLETSKY.”
He took a step back, clutching his bleeding neck. It soon reverted back to its original state, leaving only the pain for them to endure.
Shedletsky also clutched his throat, which was tremendously compressed in the hands of 1x. All you could hear from him was weak coughs, which overlapped his short crying. Elliot came rushing to his aid, feeding him a pizza at once.
SHEDLETSKY: “...”
TAPH: “😨⁉️(What the f### just happened?)”
MONOKUMA: “Alright, alright! Before you go running mindlessly like 1x over here, I'M GONNA EXPLAIN HOW THE GAME WORKS!”
1X1X1X1: “H3Y, D0N'T RUB 1T 1N.”
MONOKUMA: “AHEM! Now, if you want to leave, go back to your families, you have to follow the criteria!”
Monokuma spawns a hologram, which emerges as a big screen on the fence. He fiddles with the settings and swipes on the screen, making it out to be like a slideshow.
TAPH: “😊📺 (Neat technology!)”
MONOKUMA: “When a dead body is found by three or more people, a body discovery announcement will play, and everyone must head to the designated location!”
*SWIPE*
MONOKUMA: “For a certain period, you'll have time to investigate! Because if you don't find out who the killer is, well, you wouldn't want to find out!”
C00LKIDD: “Daaad!! I'm getting bored..”
007N7: “...”
*SWIPE*
MONOKUMA: “After the investigation period, you will all have to head to the class trial!”
JANEDOE: “And where would this so-called “class trial” be located?”
MONOKUMA: “You'll be teleported there! Our collaborator is kind enough to lend me powers!”
GUEST1337: “Collaborator..?”
MONOKUMA: “...anyways! In the class trial, you'll have to unravel the mysteries behind the victim's murder! Then in the end, you'll have to vote on who you think ‘dunnit!”
NOOB: “S-So like a murder mystery.. and an attorney game..”
MONOKUMA: “Oh right, one more thing!”
Monokuma aligned his bear fingers and snapped, causing an unknown burst of noise to be made. Everyone felt a weird change emitting from their bodies, something they can't pinpoint.
JOHNDOE: “WHAT.”
JANEDOE: “..!”
MONOKUMA: “Okay, now we're done! Happy killings~!”
ELLIOT: “Ah- HEY! WHAT DID YOU DO TO US?”
MONOKUMA: “Buh bye!!”
And just like that, Monokuma vanished, leaving everyone behind.
…
What.. just happened..?
ELLIOT: “Is.. is anyone else kind of scared..?”
NOOB: “S-So we really ar-are gonna die..?”
TWOTIME: “...”
NOLI: “SO WE WILL ALL PERISH.”
NOOB: “Thanks, I really needed that.”
Obvious sarcasm, they turned to the mansion and headed inside.
GUEST1337: “Don't worry, everyone. I will protect you.
He started with words of encouragement, aiming to raise everyone's spirits.
GUEST1337: “Under my watchful eye, nobody will get hurt.”
007N7: “You better be telling the truth..”
DUSEKKAR: “In these trying times, you claim to lend us your support. But are you sure? Are you absolute that we won't kill of any sort?”
ELLIOT: “I'm sure we can make this our new home..”
CHANCE: “That would be pretty cool, this mansion matches my vibe.”
JOHNDOE: “THIS IS PATHETIC.”
ELLIOT: “You're the one to talk, you're the one trying to kill us!”
JOHNDOE: “NEVER TRUST MAN.”
TWOTIME: “He's right, you know.”
ELLIOT: “You're.. you're actually on his side??”
TWOTIME: “No, even I don't trust him. We all bear the potential of murder.”
Two Time took a step forward, leaning towards Elliot's face, their breath brushing the delivery boy's skin as they pulled out a dagger.
TWOTIME: “We'll do what it takes to survive, it doesn't take a brainiac to know that.”
Pushing him away, they turn to face the mansion. They stride along the path, reaching for the door handle to enter the building.
ELLIOT: “W-what's their problem..?”
He shuddered under their touch, they were giving him chills.
He watched as Two Time strode towards the door, a frightened expression is what's painted on his face.
SHEDLETSKY: “Meh, he’s always like this.”
Lunatics.
They're finally back in the lobby, the jazzy atmosphere being brought back into their senses. They head elsewhere, presumably exploring this foreign place.
May the Spawn forgive them all, for natural selection won't.
???: “Ah, Two Time! There you are..!”
PROLOGUE END
RELATIONSHIP STATS:
GUEST 1337 +2
CHANCE +3
C00LKIDD +1
ELLIOT -5
x1 Memory Fragment
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TWOTIME: “...”
AZURE: “Time, Time! I finally grew my first plant!!”
TWOTIME: “Woah, cool! What did you plant?”
AZURE: “I don’t know.. I picked the seed off the ground..”
TWOTIME: “And you’re.. gonna take care of it?’
AZURE: “Well, duh! This seed looks pretty promising!”
TWOTIME: “I think you should give it to the family in the meantime, I don’t exactly trust you with plants..”
AZURE: “Hey! What’s that supposed to mean?”
TWOTIME: “Nothing! Go on, I’ll take care of it.”
AZURE: “I can handle it myself, thank you.”
…
TWOTIME: “I’m sure you can, Azure..”
MEMORY FRAGMENT FADES OUT OF EXISTENCE. ARE YOU SURE WHATEVER YOU’RE DOING IS WORTH IT,
TWO TIME?