Sorry that this fic took longer than I expected to be uploaded. I've been going through a lot of tough times in the past week, with projects and final tests coming up. But don't worry, once school is finally done, I'll be updating way more frequently, I promise.
This fic is gonna be a bit more serious than my other ones. It will be like...85% Horror/mystery and 15% dark humor. This was inspirsed by the movie, Suicide Circle.
Toadia and Toadiko were waiting at Poshley Heights' Station for the Excess Express Train to come by.
"Gosh, I'm so excited to see Microsoft City! It's always been my dream to go there one day!" Toadiko cheered in anticipation.
"I told you before Toadiko, the city is really nothing that special. The only thing the city has is the amusement park and rich-looking homes. Other than that, the place is a dump." Toadia said.
"And how would you know? As far as I can remember, you've always lived in Poshley Heights. How can you judge a city before even going there?" Toadiko asked.
"I've vacationed there tons of times with my family. The place may seem like all glitz and glamour, but once you actually get there, it's trashy and boring, except for the amusement park and the rich homes of course." Toadia stated.
"well, if you think it's so trashy and ghetto, then why did you decide to come then?" Toadiko frustraingly asked.
"I only came just to show you around the city. That's it. Well, actually not really since I have to get away from my mom who always act like she has pre-menstrual syndrome." Toadia said. They both laughed and heard the rain coming from a far. "Hey, can I ask you something? Do you like that toad girl group...Generation Z?" She asked.
"No, I think they're one of the most overrated groups ever. And their songs are super cheesy too. Why?" Toadiko asked.
"Just wondering, cause I'm a HUGE fan of them. I have all their albums, a signed poster and their Mushroom City Concert DVD! How could you not like them?" Toadia asked frantically.
"Because, they are just a fad. I'm not a fan of fads, thank you very much. Way too many people I know love that group and way too many people I know follow ridiculous fads and 'all the rage' and all the 'in' stuff. It's ridiculous, you see stuff like this all over the news almost everyday and on the internet too! Ugh, it just gives me a headache." Toadiko complained.
"well...whatever. Just do what you want." Toadia weirdly said. The train was getting closer and closer.
"Hey," Toadia loudly asked, which made Toadiko jump a bit. "Did you hear about that guy...I think his name was Toadsworth who drowned himself in Rogueport Harbor last week?" She asked. Toadiko raised her eyebrow.
"Yeah, I did. He was the one who always looks over Princess Peach, right? Did they explain why he did that?" Toadiko asked.
"Nope. Nobody saw signs of him being suicidal before it. It just happened out of nowhere." Toadia said.
"Oh, I see. But...why are you bringing this up now?" Toadiko asked.
"I dunno. Just something to talk about I guess. Kinda sucks that this country has the highest suicide rates since...well, ever." Toadia said.
"That's cause suicide is all the rage these days, I guess...but...um, let's just stop talking about it. The train is coming." Toadiko said.
The Excess Express got closer and closer to the station. It was about a meter away from stopping. Toadia slowly walked toward the tracks.
"Toadia? What are you doing? Stay behind the yellow line!" Toadiko warned, but Toadia didn't listen. She got closer and closer to the edge.
"Toadia, stop! You're gonna fall over!" Toadiko yelled. But, before she could pull her back, Toadia jumped on to train tracks, and the train instantly ran her over, splashing her blood and guts all over the nearby people.
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Toadiko screamed, as well as others. There was blood all over her clothes. Did this really just happen? Did Toadia really just...commit suicide out of nowhere? So many questions were running were through Toadiko and the standbyer's heads, their brain was all over the place.
Hours later...
Koops and Koopie were walking down to Podley's Bar. It was a nice, bright and sunny day in Rogueport and the town seemed more quiet and peaceful than usual.
"Why the worried look, Koops?" Koopie asked.
"Oh, I'm just concerned at the fact that so many people have been committing suicide this year, more than ever. I mean, I would never think of killing myself. That's just...too scary. But the fact so many people are doing it is even scarier." Koops said.
"I wouldn't be concerned too much about it. Suicidal rates are just boosted up a bit this year. It's the same in 2004, where suicidal rates jumped a bit and decreased greatly the next year. It's just a phase, it will pass by quickly. Now, let's go see our friends and have a good time!" Koopie said, trying to lift up his spirits. The two gracefully entered the bar.
"Oh hey, it's Mister and Misses Punctuality! Glad to see you join us!" Goombella happily greeted.
"Hey Koops and Koopie. Haven't seen you guys in forever." Kooper said, embracing both of them.
"Oh, Kooper! I can't believe you came all the way here! I haven't seen you in months!" Koopie said.
"Yeah, heh heh. Who knew you would want to come to a rundown place Rogueport?" Koops asked.
"Well, I just needed time away from the Mushroom Kingdom, ya know? It gets boring travelling to the same places every single day. I just wanted something new." Kooper said.
"Please. If you want 'new' go to Glitzville or Poshley Heights. Rogueport is just your typical trashy, ghetto town. The only reason I still stay here is for my badge shop." Miss Mowz said.
"And yet, not even suicides can make Poshley Heights or Glitzville so...imperfect." Parakarry spoke. Everyone looked toward him.
"Ugh, please don't bring that up. I think all of us have heard more than enough of that." Lakilulu said.
"I dare say though, these recent mass suicides are quite suspicious. Maybe a cult is behind all this? Or perhaps...something airborn that causes people to go insane and kill themselves?" Bobbery said.
"Something airborn? Please. How can something so airborn like pollen affect someone's mind so much that they kill themselves? It doesn't make any sense. The cult theory makes more sense, but at the same time it doesn't. How could a cult be behind these suicides?" Goombario asked.
"I'm not sure what to believe of the situation. All I know is, is that SOMEONE is involved with this, whether directly or indirectly. The question is...who? ...Or what?" Lakilester stated. Some of them nodded in agreement.
"I say, that we all just try to ignore it and move on with our lives. I know it's scary and all, but it won't do us any good if we just dwell on it forever. Podley, hit me up with a Star Milkshake." vivian demanded. Podley slightly nodded and went to work.
"But what if our friends and relatives show signs of being suicidal? Do we just ignore it then, HUH? Do we just pretend that them killing themselves never happened? You're a cold person if you DARE think that!" Flurrie yelled. Everyone raised their eyebrows.
"Oh, quit being overdramatic Flurrie. Of course you should be concerned if your friends or relatives are acting all suicidal or whatever. What I meant to say was, we should just not worry too much about it. Because worrying about it will cause panic and when we panic, our brain goes all over the place and we don't think rational thoughts." Vivian said.
"Thank you Dr. Phil, Oprah and all the other hot topic talk-show hosts in the world." Flurrie sarcastically said.
"Well, you don't have to be a nag about it!" Vivian yelled. She started to get frustrated with her.
"Sigh...I'm sorry. I'm just trying to get my life back in the spotlight and the media again, but with all these suicides, it's gonna be hard. How am I suppose to make a comeback with so much tragedy going on?" Flurrie asked.
"Well, gee, maybe you should've done that a few years ago? I mean, you had the perfect opportunity to go to all these auditions and star in these mainstream movies and plays, but you never did. I guess you are just a little too self-obssessed." Paper Yoshi said with a smirk.
"UGH! I am not gonna sit here and be insulted! I'm going for a walk!" Flurrie angrily said and quickly left the bar.
"Sheesh Paper Yoshi, don't you think you were being a bit TOO rough on her?" Goombella asked.
"Well, I don't really like Flurrie. She's just a conceited snob who thinks she's the most beautiful woman in the world. People like her make me sick!" Paper Yoshi grunted.
"Jeeze, I don't think she's THAT bad. I think you're just hating on her for the sake of hating on her." Lakilester said.
"That makes no sense at all. Whatever, I need to go use the bathroom." Paper Yoshi snobbishly said and went upstairs.
"Wow, that was a total 'pot calling kettle black' moment." Bombette spoke. Everyone giggled.
"Here ya go, Vivian. Sorry it took me a while to make it. I'm getting too old these days..." Podley said, sliding over the milkshake.
"Don't worry about it, Podley. As long as I get my favorite milkshake, I'm fine." Vivian smiled.
Flurrie came back in.
"I forgot my purse." Flurrie said, trying not to look at Paper Yoshi. Paper Yoshi grunted.
Just then, Toadessa, the girl who runs the inn upstairs, came running down frantically.
"Guys, turn on the TV to Channel 64 News! Another suicide happened in Poshley Heights, and they're reporting it from there!" She said.
"Ugh, do we HAVE to see it? Seeing all these suicides being reported give me nightmares..." Bombette said.
"Well, I wanna see it. Turn on the TV, Podley." Parakarry said. Podley got the remote and pressed the red button that turned the TV on. The TV was attached to a wall and stuck out a bit, you know like those ones you see in bars.
He flipped the channel to 64.
"This is Jojora Kascada reporting live from Channel 64 News in Poshley Heights. Yet another suicide has occured today when 17 year old Toadia Chang jumped in front of the Excess Express Train as it arrived at the Poshley Heights Station. Standbyers were shocked by the sudden death and an old lady nearby almost had a heart attack by the huge, surprising death. This is the 7th death so far for the month and we have just entered this month. What could be causing all these suicides? So many question with very few answers. Police and forensics investigators are now looking harder than ever to find what's causing all these suicides and to stop it as soon as possible before a highly likely bunch of cluster suicides occur. Right here we have Toadiko Kalamari who was best friend's with Toadia Chang. Toadiko, before Toadia killed herself, was she showing any suicidal tendencies?" She asked to her. Toadiko was still sobbing a bit.
"-Sniff- No...no, she wasn't. She just did it completely out of nowhere...I don't understand why she would just do that...-sniff-. She wasn't acting weird or anything before she died...-sniff- It was like a ghost pushed her on to the train tracks..." Toadiko explained, trying to calm herself.
"Interestingly enough, there have been a few other similar reports that have said that the victim did act in a weird or had suicidal tendencies before they died. What can be done of this catastrophe? It would help if we had more info, but alas we're all just gonna have to be more careful than ever from now on. This is Jojora Kascada reporting from Channel 64 News." She said.
Everyone stared in shock at the TV.
"Oh my god...I know both those girls! Toadia and Toadiko! I can't believe Toadia has fallen victim to the suicide outrage...this is so sad..." Goombella said.
"Oh my gosh..." Goombario said in pity.
"Somebody needs to stand up and do something about this. Have the army take control or whatever!" Lakilulu said.
"Do you REALLY think people aren't do anything about this? People from all around the WORLD are looking for answers for why this is happening! Police have recently gone through Mushroom City and trashed a ton of neighborhoods and stores in order to find the source that they think is a cult, but no luck so far." Miss Mowz said.
"I still believe that it's a cult. I don't see any other reason." Bobbery stated.
"Well, all I know is, is that I'll be looking and searching through various forums and sites to see all these interesting theories tonight." Kooper said.
"Same here. I kinda wanna get my mind off this subject but at the same time I don't want to because it's always on my mind." Lakilester said.
"Um...right then. Well...uhh...I'm going for a walk right now, as I said before. I'll be back in 10 minutes...yeah." Flurrie oddly said and left the bar in a hurry.
"Come back in 10 years instead!" Paper Yoshi called out. Bombette snickered.
"Grow up Paper Yoshi." Parakarry frustratingly said and went upstairs to use the bathroom.
"Jeeze, it was just a joke. SOME PEOPLE here take stuff too seriously..." He rolled his eyes.
"Well, I must be going now too. I'm gonna go talk to Proffessor Frankly about some stuff. Are you gonna stay here, Goombario?" Goombella said.
"Yeah. I'll probably have another drink and head over to the casino." He replied.
"Okay, see you later." Goombella gave him a hug.
"Hey, can I come too? I haven't really met this...Frankly guy. He sounds interesting." Bombette asked.
"Of course you can." Goombella happily replied.
"I wanna come too. I need to ask him about something and then I'll come straight back." Koops said, looking towards Koopie.
"It's fine. Take your time, I'll be here. I actually wanna check out the badge shop." Koopie said.
"Ah! I'll give you the tour then. Follow me!" Miss Mowz jumped and lead her upstairs.
"Hey Podley boy...are you okay? You seem more quiet than usual." Bobbery asked with concern.
"Just a lot of thoughts have been going through my mind all day. It's nothing, I promise." Podley said with a serious tone.
"Oh...okay then. I just don't want you to go all...suicidal on me, okay?" Bobbery said with a laugh.
"Don't worry. I won't." Podley replied with a faint smile.
MEANWHILE:
"And...cut!" Said Jojora's cameraman.
"UGH! Thank god that's overwith. Now let's get out of here because I can't stand this place. Most of the people here are stuck up snobby bitches who think they're so cool just because they own fancy-looking houses." Jojora complained.
"Do I detect a hint of jealousy?" He teased.
"Don't test me Boomerang Bro! Let's just get out of here, head to Rogueport and go to Glitzville so we can take our helicopter out of here." Jojora demandedly said.
"It's Bamma, NOT Boomerang Bro! Anyways, fine. Let's just hope there's no more suicides by the time we get there because all these sob stories are giving me a headache." He said.
"Ditto!" Was all Jojora said in reply. They both started walking to the warp until a neon-green shelled Noki girl ran up to Jojora.
"Oh my gosh! You're Jojora Kascada from Channel 64 News! I'm so lucky to meet you here! My name is Jocelyn Kamirama and you're my favorite news reporter on the channel, I love your confidence and attitude and humor, I watch Channel 64 News just to see you!" She squealed in excitement.
"Um...thanks but if you're here for an interview, then I'm sorry but we can't cause we're in a big hurry." Jojora said with an impatient face.
"Oh, don't worry. I didn't mean to bother you for a sappy interview, I just wanted your autograph on my school yearbook so I can show my friends that I got an autograph from the coolest news reporter ever. I bet your hand-writing is just so chique." Jocelyn said hyperactively and got out her book from her handbag. Bamma raised his eyebrow and snickered. Jojora grunted and rubbed her forehead.
"Look, I can clearly tell you're just someone looking for your 5 minutes of fame so just quit it with your cheesy, desperate and obsolete comments because I'm on a busy schedule and I don't need some over=hyped fangirl running after me." Jojora angrily stated and walked off. Bamma stood there in shock for a bit but ran up to her to catch up. Jocelyn just stared in shock.
"What. A. Bitch!" Jocelyn said. She couldn't believe her favorite news reporter turned out to be such a prude.
MEANWHILE...AGAIN...
"Welcome to the Lovely Howz of Badges! This is obviously a small shop, but we have over 100 badges here to sell!" Miss Mowz presented. The yellow Squeak shopkeeper was resting his head on the counter with his earphones still in.
"Hmm. I like it. Sure, it's not big or fancy but it's pretty decent for a badge shop. Is business good here?" Koopie asked, looking at the selection of badges.
"Hmm, it's okay I guess. But I mean, you can't expect too much, working in a place like Rogueport..." Miss Mowz said, going over to the yellow Squeak. "ESPECIALLY WITH WORKERS WHO SLACK OFF ALL THE TIME!" Miss Mowz yelled and smacked her down hard right next to this head which woke him up in surprise.
"Woah woah woaaaahhh! What's going on? What happened?" He frantically said, ripping out his earphones.
"Sigh...listening to Girls Generation and falling asleep again, I see? We have a customer who might want to buy something and it won't look good if you just sit there counting sheep!" Miss Mowz frustratingly said.
"Okay, I'm sorry jeeze. It won't happen again. Anyways, what can I get for you?" He asked politely, trying to redeem himself.
"Ooh! I wanna buy the Power Plus badge please. Koops has always said that he wants it. It will improve his attack power greatly for fighting." Koopie happily said.
"Ah, Power Plus. That's the most wanted badge currently. That comes to...150 coins." The yellow squeak said. Koopie's eyes widened a bit.
"150? Yeesh. Well, I suppose it's understandable..." Koopie said. She took out her purse and gave the Squeak the 150 coins. "Great. Now I only have 20 coins left..."
"And here you go! Enjoy your badge!" The squeak happily said, giving it to her.
"It makes me feel good to see customers buying our stuff. Wouldn't you agree, Squeako?" Miss Mowz asked in a cheesy way.
"Oh yes it does! In fact, it just makes me wanna do this!" He replied loudly. He then ran as fast as he could, jumped out the window and landed on the billboard post, which sliced his body in half, causing blood and guts to spew everywhere.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Koopie screamed deathly. The people from below were screaming their heads off as well.
Miss Mowz couldn't believe that happened so suddenly. It was all so fast that she couldn't see it coming. She fainted to the ground, still hearing the distorted screams from below.
EOC.
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