Battle Royale Riverdale - Prologue


June 2029…

It was almost the start of English class for Riverdale High's junior class, their teacher Ms. Grundy was out making some photocopies before the start of class. A small group was gathered around the desk of Reggie Mantle near the back of the class all looking at his phone. They were all watching a live stream of the Battle Royale contest.

The Battle Royale was an annual contest in which a random high school class was chosen to face off against each other in a death match. The contest had been instituted under Donald Trump when he had seized power turning America into a dictatorship and had continued after his death under the leadership of his daughter Ivanka who had made the contest into an event which had surpassed the Super Bowl in terms of popularity, especially amongst the gambling community.

"Ha, ha, awesome he just beheaded her!" Cheryl Blossom exclaimed with a laugh as the other student gathered around cheered.

"Five bucks says he's next to get killed though," Reggie said.

"I'll take that bet," Moose Mason said.

Suddenly there was a bang and Reggie glanced over his shoulder at Moose as the other student around chuckled. With a grumbled Moose reached into his pocket and handed over a $5 bill to Reggie.

"I can't believe they like watching that," Betty Cooper grumbled under her breath. "The whole thing is barbaric."

"I know it's just dreadful, I mean just the bloodstains alone, disgusting," Veronica Lodge commented.

"I don't think that's what Betty meant," Jughead Jones commented.

"I would never want to participate in the contest," Archie Andrews said.

"I think we're safe thanks to Kevin," Jughead said as he looked over at Kevin Keller.

Kevin's father was a two star General and one of Supreme Leader Ivanka's top military leaders. That meant it was unlikely that their class would get chosen since General Keller could pull strings to stop them from being selected.

Just then Ms. Grundy returned.

"Okay everyone take your seats," Grundy said.

There was some grumbling as the student returned to their seats. However near the back of the classroom Reggie continued to watch, his phone now on mute and Cheryl, who was sitting beside him, sneak glances when she could as Grundy began her lesson.


Will the student of Riverdale High end up participating in the Battle Royale? Of course they will, otherwise what is the point of this story? But who will come out the champion in the end? Now that is the question. Reviews are welcome.