Urges Chapter 3: Headmaster's Havoc
Disclaimer: I do not own Danganronpa or its characters
Makoto's Point of View
Opening the gym door I walk inside. Once inside the gym I notice the gym looks like a normal gym except for the fact it's a little bigger and more expensive looking. The gym had high quality SignaFlex flooring, perfectly painted white walls, two Hercules basketball hoops, LED gym lights, and two Hi-Tec multi purpose wall mounted scoreboards positioned on opposite sides of the gym. It was truly a gym fit for Hope's Peak. in the middle of the gym was a stage with two red curtains and a podium set up in the middle. In front and facing the stage was sixteen red folding chairs and red carpet.
With the stage, chairs, and carpet it certainly looked like a entrance ceremony for coming students. Our kidnapper really seems to want have some fun before he attempts takes our lives. So far I could hypothesize that are kidnapper might be mildly psychopathic and sadistic. If true this combination could quite dangerous considering are kidnapper seems to be intelligent.
Looking around I notice all the other students are also here but most seem too engrossed in their conversations to even notice I entered the room, except for Kirigiri, Togami, and Fukawa because, being some of the most antisocial people here, were not engaged in any of the conversations.
Feeling like there was nothing else of interest I sit down in one of the folding chairs. Though as I was going to plop me feet up onto another chair I noticed Ishimaru giving me the stink eye so, to not cause an unneeded scene, I put my feet back on the floor and wait.
About twenty seconds later the voice of are kidnapper speaks out "Is everyone here!? Well then, I think it's time to begin!"
Out of nowhere a figure leaps out from the stage's floor and lands behind the podium.
W-What!? T-this is are kidnapper?
The figure was a bear with his whole face and body are divided by the center into two parts. Its right side is white and has the classic expression of teddy bear While its left side is black, has a red horizontal stripe for an eye and an evil smile. The appearance of the bear kind of reminds me of the Yin-Yang symbol which depicts the balance of good and evil.
Still, this is impossible. No way is this stuffed bear are kidnapper, it can't be real, it has to be some kind of projection or automation. The real kidnapper has to be somewhere else. A teddy bear being sentient and kidnapping us is just...just...too ludicrous! I can't believe it.
"Eh...? A teddy bear...?" said a shocked Chihiro.
"I'm not a teddy bear! I'm Monokuma and your headmaster!" Said Monokuma. Headmaster? What is that supposed to mean?
"That toy just talked!" exclaimed Hifumi fearfully.
"Calm down! It probably has some kind of speaker" Said Ishimaru.
"Didn't you not hear what I said? I'm not a toy, I'm Monokuma, your headmaster!" Exclaimed Monokuma as he angrily flared his hands in the air frantically.
"Uwaaaa! It moved!" once again exclaimed Hifumi fearfully.
"Just calm down already, There's someone moving it by remote control.." said Oowada
Don't make it sound like I'm some kind of a controlled children toys. I have one of the most hi-tec control systems in the world, so I can't bear letting you say such dream-destroying hurtful things! Said Monokuma
A bear pun... Really? Are kidnapper is very strange.
"A bear pun? How overused and unimaginative". Said an annoyed Celestia
"Let's begin the proceedings, shall we?...Stand! Bow! Good morning, you bastards!" Said Monokuma
"Good morning!" Exclaimed Ishimaru as he bowed.
Are you kidding? did he really just comply with Monokuma without a seconds thought. how naïve
"You didn't have to reply you fucking idiot" said Oowada.
"Swearing in school is unacceptable! I'll have to write you down for such words!" said Ishimaru
"I can use any fucking word I want, I don't have to listen to a sissy like-"
"Shut it!" screamed Monokuma once again waving his arms angrily interrupting Owada.
"I'd like to begin an opening ceremony. Without! being interrupted" said Monokuma.
"To start, I have a short statement regarding you bastards' school life from this moment on...
You all are certainly geniuses filled with overflowing talent. You bring hope to the world!
In order to preserve and guard that hope...You will live a communal lifestyle entirely inside this school's walls from now on! I hope everyone respects each other and keeps order!"
Huh?
"Also regarding the extent of this communal lifestyle...It's going to be forever! In other words, you are going to live here your entire lives!"
Forever? there has to be some motive do this, but I seriously can't understand any motivation to do such a thing.
"Live here forever!?" Asked a worried Leon
'Don't worry to much. We have plenty of budget, so you won't be lacking anything"
"T...that's not why we're worried...!" said Sayaka
"It's just a joke, right? you have to be kidding" said Junko
"I never lie! I have great pride in that!" said Monokuma
"Ah, I should also let you know, you will be completely shut out from the outside world!
So you shouldn't be worried anymore about what's going on outside. Said Monokuma
"Shut out...? So those steel plates are meant to keep us in."
not only are those steel plates meant to keep us in its also meant keep something out, most likely the police. But still, by my estimate, the police using some well placed C-4 explosives can easily get inside the school. So either the police don't know where we are or are kidnapper is using us as leverage. Still I'm confused, why is our kidnapper doing this. like I thought before they could have been hired and is doing this for fun, but most Hitmen don't like to wait too long, they could have a personal vendetta against the school and they could be taking it out on us, or another possibility is our kidnapper is just a pure psychopath. No matter what though, I'm getting out of here.
"That's right, no matter how much you scream No help is coming, so you should just make the most out of your life inside the school!"
"it's nothing but a huge joke, right?" Said Leon
"Y...you fucker... don't overdo it... if the joke doesn't stop right now, I will..." Said Oowada cracking his fists
How dense can they be?
"You keep calling it a joke or a lie. It seems you're still very much doubting me." said Monokuma
"I will let you confirm for yourselves whether my words are true or not. When you do that, you'll understand I never lie"
"Spending the rest of our lives in this school... Is just a little troubling for us" Said Celestia
"Didn't you all come to this school on your own volition? Don't go on saying you want to go back in the middle of the opening ceremony... But it's not impossible. There is a way to get out of here..."
"T...there is?" Asked a hopeful Fukawa
"I've made a special rule for people who want to leave the school! It's a rule called graduation! As students of this academy, you're obliged to live your communal lifestyle… But in case someone breaks the order, that person alone can leave the school grounds. That is the rule called graduation!"
Breaking the order of a communal lifestyle? This could be a mix of many things, but considering our situation breaking the order is going to be something morally difficult or outright punishing.
"What exactly do you mean by "breaking order"? asked Togami with a scowl
"Upupu... that is... killing another person."
Murder... I should have guessed. Our kidnapper surely is sadistic and a psychopath. It doesn't bother me much, the world is full of them. Still my Urges make me want to watch our kidnapper drown in their own blood, it's not out of anger, It's just.. I feel I need to. Its eating away at me.
"K...kill!?" Asked Leon
"Beating, stabbing, clubbing, beheading, burning, suffocating, strangling, slaughtering, raping... The method doesn't matter. Only a student who kills someone can leave." said Monokuma smugly "Upupu... My chest is just beating with excitement".
"Kill each other? What the...?" said Junko.
"If you need a dictionary I have one right here." said Monokuma pulling out a dictionary from thin air
"We understand the meaning of the word! What we want to know is why it's necessary...!?" said Aoi.
"That's right! Stop pranking us!" said Hifumi
Idiot
"Pranks?" asked a confused Monokuma.
"You keep saying prank, You are really a bunch of thick-headed people. Don't you get it? From now on this school is your home and your life."
"How long are you going to keep this up?" said Yasuhiro
"He's not kidding" I said I couldn't take the thick headedness anymore "This is real so let's stop denying the truth and-" before I could finish Oowada rushed past me and pushed Yasuhiro out of his way.
"I've had it. Get the fuck out of my way..." said Oowada. "You fucker, the time for Jokes is fucking over!" screamed Owada with vigor.
"Jokes..? Are you talking about your biking ability?" said Monokuma smugly.
Oowada screamed out, leaped, and grabbed Monokuma by its face.
"I got you, you fucker! I don't care if you're remote controlled or a stuffed toy... I'm going to break you in two" said a confident Owada.
"Violence towards the headmaster is against the rules!" said Monokuma.
"Shut up! Let us out of here this instant! If you don't, I will...!" said Oowada before being cut of by beeping coming from none other than Monokuma.
BEEP BEEP BEEP
Beeping?
"Don't go silent now...!?" said Oowada
BEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEP
Beeping in a automation can only mean one thing, self destruction! deciding the best course of action I move as far away from Oowada as possible. If it explodes and kills him that's one less person to worry about and maybe it could take others such as Kirigiri. It's not that I want them all dead. no.. I just don't want them to cause future problems for me. If they live great... If not.. then that's less on my plate to worry about.
"And stop that fucking noise! Say something!" said Owada
BEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEP
"It's dangerous! Toss it!" exclaimed Kirigiri
"Eh...?" said Oowada confused
"Just do it!"
Complying with Kirigiri, Owada throws Monokuma high and away. after a few seconds in the air, Monokuma explodes.
"What...this isn't funny... that thing exploded..." said freaked out Owada
"But since it exploded that stuffed toy is gone now..." said a relieved Chihiro
I doubt that
"I'm not a toy I'm Monokuma!"
"Aaa! Another one jumped out!" said Leon
"You really tried to kill me you fucker!" said Owada
"Of course I tried to kill you. We can't have anyone breaking the rules, can we? I'll give you a warning for now though. Bad children who break the rules will be punished, and not with just a spanking! Also Monokumas are constructed at a special place inside this very school. In addition, there are security cameras installed in every room of this school. So don't go and break the rules now"
To have their own factory in the school they must have been planning this for awhile.
"To start you all off I'm giving you all a little present...Ta Da! An electronic I.D card!" said Monokuma tossing everyone their own I.D card
"The Electronic Student ID card is very important. When you first turn it on please confirm your own real name is displayed on the screen. Feeling a little generous I gave it many uses besides simple identification, You will find a full list of the school rules in it to, so please read them carefully! Rules are what bind us together as a society. Without rules, how can mankind live peacefully?" Explained Monokuma
"With that our school's opening ceremony is complete! Please enjoy our school life! See you later!" said Monokuma disappearing under the stage.
"H...hey, everyone... How would you define what happened here now?" asked a freaked out Ishimaru
"I have absolutely no idea what's going on here..." said an equally freaked out Leon
"L...l...live here forever? K...kill...? What the hell...? What's going on!?" Said Fukawa who looked like she was going o have a panic attack
"Everyone, keep calm. For the time being, let's go once more over what we know.
According to what this Monobear said, we are presented we two options.
The first, live a peaceful communal life inside this school with no time limit.
And the second..." said Kirigiri
"Kill someone..." I contemplated
"K...killing... there's no way..."
"To be suddenly abducted and locked down in a place that looks like a school...
And on top of that, to be told to kill each other...what the hell's up with that?!"
"It's all a lie! Such foolish talk can't possibly be true...!"
"The only problem here is...if there's someone among us who takes it seriously." Said Togami
That is indeed a problem and a big one at that. Who ever our kidnapper is expects us to kill each other for freedom, which is a valid reason, but I doubt this is the only motivation he will throw at us. Others
will most likely be motivations involving greed, human connection, revenge, secrets, and basic human needs. I can fully conclude our kidnapper, or who I'll call Monokuma for now, is fully confident murders will occur based on the box I found labeled dead student I.D's. This could also mean he expects us to do something with these I.D's. but what? I can't perfectly paint a full picture of the situation now, but with possibly more information from Monokuma and some investigating I can fully comprehend what kind of situation we are all in. So far though, it seems dire.
Nonetheless I'll have to try to prevent these murders from occurring, they could possibly hinder my progress in escaping. I could kill someone successfully, but I promised myself that I was done shedding blood, no matter how hard my urges compel me to, I won't give in for the hope of my future... The future my mother so badly wants for me... Although if it comes to the point where escaping seems impossible. Then I'll have no other option other than to kill or I'll have no future at all.
Being overly deep in thought, I haven't noticed the heavy silent atmosphere devouring my fellow captives and the gym holding us. Almost everyone looked like they have been hit with a truck full of despair, anxiety, and confusion.
"So, what do you think we should do now? We can't stand here forever" Said Kirigiri, one of the only people seemingly unaffected by what Monokuma has said
"You're right. In times such as this, one must continue moving forward!How could I forget I'll never forgive myself! someone smack me " said Ishimaru disappointed in himself.
"All you do is talk, just do it yourself." said Oowada
"what exactly is our are we to do in our quest...?" Asked Hifumi
"Are you an dumb? We should find a way out of course!" said an annoyed Leon.
"We should find whoever is controlling that stuffed toy and give him a good beating to" said Junko
"Monokuma mentioned some rules, and it's probably best to check them before doing anything...: said Chihiro
every one simultaneously pulled out their I.D and began looking over the rules
Once I turned on the Electronic Student ID Card, my name floated up on the screen. Once it got to the home page I saw a variety of icons labeled as music, movies, books, rules, camera, settings, clock, notes, calculator, and etc. The I'D kind of resembled a smartphone. Pressing the rules icon a list of rules appeared on screen.
Rule 1 Students may reside only within the school. Leaving campus is an unacceptable use of time.
Rule 2 "Nighttime" is from 10pm to 7am. Some areas are off-limits at night, so please exercise caution.
Rule 3 Sleeping anywhere other than the dormitory will be seen as sleeping in class and punished accordingly.
Rule 4 With minimal restrictions, you are free to explore Hope's Peak Academy at your discretion.
Rule 5 Violence against headmaster Monokuma is strictly prohibited, as is destruction of surveillance cameras.
Rule 6 Anyone who kills a fellow student and becomes "blackened" will graduate, unless they are discovered.
Rule 7 Additional school regulations may be added if necessary.
All these rules are interesting but the one that really catches my attention is rule six. What does it mean by "blackened"? Perhaps it calling a person who kills another the blackened. But then there's the "unless they are discovered part". Does Monokuma expect us to find the blackened? that would also explain the box labelled dead student I.D's.
.
I'm starting to understand what's going on here. So far this whole situation seems like some type of game for Monokuma to enjoy. Monokuma's going to make us kill each other for freedom, but not all willy-nilly. Rule six explains that he wants us to do it discreetly, creating an atmosphere full of despair and paranoia. I can only suspect that if we don't find the blackened then we'll be punished while the blackened escapes... This is truly more annoying than before and my urges aren't making it any better.
Taking my eyes of the screen I start looking around at my fellow captives/classmates, everyone has a glum expression on their face.
"Do they really fuckin think they can control us this way?" said Oowada angrily.
"How about you try going around ignoring them? I'd really like to know what happens when someone breaks them" said Celestia.
"Well... seeing what happened when Owada basically violated the fifth rule. I'm guessing that also implies to the other rules to" I said
"Death" said Leon miserably
"There's no fucking way I'm dying in this place! I have a promise to keep" said Oowada
"For now let's agree to follow the rules" said Sayaka
"With that said what do you think the sixth rule means?" Asked Oogami
"A-are you talking about the s-second part, about "not letting any other student know"?" Asked Fukawa
"The sixth rule means the only way of escape is to kill another person, but not get found out. So basically he wants us to discreetly murder and cover it up... It's probably some kind of game to them, a sick and twisted one" I said putting on a pained expression, but it truly didn't bother too much, it just slightly annoyed me.
"W...why?" asked Aoi
"You don't have to worry about it. You're all a bunch of Incompetent plebeians so don't ask needless questions, just follow the rules" Said Togami basically looking down on us, which, for some unknown reason, made Fukawa blush.
"let's just drop all this foolish talk about killing! We all know the rules now, so let's go and search the school!" said Ishimaru.
"Alright let's go exploring!" said Leon.
Just before everyone was going to leave Togami spoke up
"...I'm going alone."
"Huh? Why?" asked a confused and annoyed Junko
"I'm sure there's at least one of you who's already scheming about killing someone..." Stated Togami
"You can't say that!" said Sayaka
"You can't be certain I'm wrong, can you. I'll let the rest of you do as you please." said Togami as he started to walk away
"You bastard... you think we'll just let you do whatever you want?" said Owada standing jumping in front of Togami.
"Get out of my way, plankton." Togami
"Ahhh!? What do you mean by that!?" screamed an offended Oowada
"A single plankton drifting in the ocean. It doesn't matter what you do, yours is a tiny existence that has no effect on the vast sea around you."
"Do you want me to kill you?!" exclaimed Owada angrily
Seeing what was about to happen, I decided to intervene. If this got out of control it could lead to future complications. I'd rather not group conflict when trying to find a way out of here.
"Listen this isn't the time to fight" I said stepping in between the two
"I'm going to teach that kid a lesson. Are you going to stop me!?" Said Owada even more angrily
"That's not what I mean, what I'm saying is-"
"Shut the fuck up!" Screamed Owada as he throws a punch at me
Owada is strong...That's a fact, so I can't just tank the hit and I don't want to raise to many questions
by countering his punch. With a fearful expression, I fall backwards and grab his arm pulling him down with me. Before we hit the ground I shift my hips and pull his arm under me so I land more softly and make him land face first. Once we land I hear thump as his face smacks on the floor of the gym.
Anyone watching would think I simply fell out of fear of Owada and grabbed onto his punch to stop myself from falling, but that wasn't the case
Once I hear Oowada grunting I put on my nice guy act
"Ahh! I'm sorry, are you alright!" I said as I shook Oowada in a panic "I-I didn't mean to! you scared me and I fell.. N-not wanting to fall I grabbed onto the closest thing, I'm so sorry"
Oowada now recovering from the fall sat up and looked at me
"I-I'm truly very sorry" I said with watery eyes
"..."
"It's fine... I kind of deserved it" said Oowada
Standing up I extend my arm to help Oowada up. accepting my help Oowada grabs onto my hand and I pull him up to his feet.
After a second of silence while both me and Oowada check for injuries Togami speaks up "...I'll be leaving now" Before anyone can argue with him he leaves the gym.
"I guess that's are cue to leave, we should probably split of into groups" said Aoi
"I would like to go alone" said Kirigiri
"As would I! I have to see if the school grounds are up to code!" exclaimed Ishimaru
"Same goes for me to" I said. I really didn't want to get distracted by anything while I doing my investigation.
"I-I guess it's fine since Togami is going alone" said Aoi
"So let's split of Ingroups and find a way out of here!" Said Leon
Makoto's Point of View
Three Minutes later: 8:40 a.m.
Once exiting the gym the first thing I notice is the shutter gate to my right blocking the entrance to the second floor. I begin looking around the shutter gate for a switch, but no dice. possibly there is a way out of the building on the second floor.
Taking a Left from the gym I find a male and woman's bathroom. Entering the Male bathroom I notice it's like any other bathroom. Still I inspect every single nook and cranny, but come out empty handed.
Done with the males bathroom I look around and then enter the woman's bathroom. It may seem weird or perverted but I'm not leaving anything to chance..
Just like the males bathroom it had nothing of interest. Leaving the bathroom I was about to continue down the hallway but was stopped by Monokuma
"Ohhh~ Makoto~ I didn't know you were so perverted" Said Monokuma as his face got all red and he started sweating... somehow "I guess that's to be expected of a young lustful boy such as-"
before he could finish I began to walk to my next destination
"Hey where are you going! I'm bear-ly done talking" said Monokuma
So far I have searched the Infirmary, AV Room, and the Floor 1 Classrooms.
The infirmary didn't have anything special. It was like your average infirmary, but it was a lot more advanced, what else would you expect out of Hope's Peak. I did find two monokuma coins though. The Av room was locked and the Floor 1 classrooms didn't hold any clues.
The next place I decided to investigate was the school store. Inside was a room full of a variety of Items. But the thing that really caught my attention was a little prize machine. The prize machine was split black and white, had a picture of Monokuma on it, and the label Monomono.
Pulling out one of the monokuma coins I've collected I tried putting it into the machine. It worked. After waiting a second my prize popped out. Opening the container to see what I got I was met with a... Rose whip? really? How disappointing?
Well that's enough getting distracted. I think Ishimaru wanted us to meet in the cafeteria a couple of minutes ago but I don't really have time for that. I have other stuff I need to do...
Author's Notes
1) I'm sorry for yet again coming out with the next chapter so late. I'm still very busy with school and sports, but thankfully I was able to get one done during Christmas break
2) I would also like to apologize for the chapter being shorter than most, I'll try to keep with my 5,000 words a chapter
3) Again Any feedback is appreciative :)
4) Thanks all of you who gave wonderful ideas for me to work with in the comments
Finally
(:Thanks for reading:)