Chapter 4
Naegi was the last one back to the Gryffindor tower. He had spent a considerable amount of time chatting with some of the other students and finding out about them. By the time he was done having a conversation with Kyouko, his last partner, everyone else had already retired to their rooms. He was weighed down with fatigue and doubt as he walked to his room.
The demonic bear had returned to tell them some more details about the so-called game they were participating in. Little things like all the passwords or whatever blocking entrance to the rooms were disabled, and that every room had a silencing charm placed on it so no one would be able to hear the murders, and that some of the castle would be off limits until a murder occurred. It made his stomach churn just thinking about it. He was fairly confident that no one would actually kill each other. Even the toughest, like Mondo, or the most arrogant, like Togami, couldn't actually take anyone's life. But, a cloud of uncertainty still remained.
Brushing those thoughts aside, he looked for the room with his name on it. He found that it was at the end of the hallway, alone from anyone else. He crawled into bed scared, exhausted and still hopeful that no one would murder each other. He slept dreamless and restlessly.
In the morning he awoke to the sound of knocking on his door. He groggily got out of bed and opened it up. Sayaka stood there, with dark circles under her eyes and slightly disheveled hair. She looked like she hadn't slept.
"Ishimaru wanted me to tell you that we're all meeting up for breakfast in the main hall to discuss everything that's happened." She yawned and turned to leave.
"Wait! Uh, Sayaka, are you feeling okay?" Naegi asked.
She hesitated a second before bursting into tears. "No, I'm not!" she sobbed. "This is just so terrible! I just want to go home!" She was crying hysterically and Naegi held her in his arms. He tried to comfort her, but didn't know what to do. So they just stood there, hugging and crying.
Once she calmed a bit, Naegi went into his room and got changed. He went back outside, held Sayaka's hand and they both walked down to the main hall together.
Once they arrived, Ishimaru was hounding them. "You both are late! I would expect better from my housemates!" His face was bright red as he scolded them both. "Well, you're far from the last ones here, so I won't hold this against you too much."
Naegi looked around and it was true what he said, there were only five people there other than themselves. He led Sayaka over to the table where everyone sat and attempted to make friendly conversation. Sakura, Asahina and himself discussed their hobbies and what not. Chihiro would occasionally interject, but she looked too nervous to add anything with sustenance. Sayaka and Fukawa both looked at the ground the whole time refusing to say a word, and Ishimaru glared at the door trying to summon more people in.
Gradually more and more people showed up, Mukuro arrived next apologizing about her lateness, but refused to say anything more. Celestia strolled in, offered up a quick hello, and sat down. Hagakure ran in hurriedly, spewing out something about spirits and fortunes before sitting down and joining the conversation. Yamada nervously scurried in and then apologized profusely about his oversleeping. Mondo gave a grunt and sat at the very end of the table, secluding himself from everyone else. Junko skipped in and enthusiastically talked about her beauty rest and makeup. Togami entered and offered up a death stare to anyone he thought even looked like they might question him. Lastly, Kyouko entered. She walked in as if she wasn't a half hour late and sat down like nothing was the matter.
Ishimaru looked stung that he had to start breakfast later than he wanted to. "Now that everyone is here…"
"Wait!" said Junko. "Where's that one kid with the red hair?"
"U-um isn't his name Leon," offered Chihiro.
Ishimaru walked up to Sayaka and me. "Where is he?" he whispered intensely. We both shrugged. "I swear that boy is going to receive ample punishment. Sayaka, Naegi and Sakura, you all know where his room is, so go check in on him. I'll stay here and try to get things in order."
The three of them stood up from the table and began their journey towards the Gryffindor tower. Naegi's mind started to race. What if something happened to him? He quickly brushed that thought away. He had to remain positive. He looked at the other two and realized that they were wearing a mask of worry. He gulped and kept walking.
As soon as they reached the Gryffindor rooms, they broke off into a sprint. They ran down the hall towards Leon's room. They passed empty rooms until they reached the nameplate that read "Leon." Sayaka started to pound the door. But, it only took one hit and the door swung open with a loud creak. The three of them gaped at the dark abyss in front of them. Gingerly, they walked in.
A metallic smell pounded their nostrils. They all looked around nervously, assuming the worst. "I'll check the bedroom," Sayaka croaked out.
"I'll take the closet," Sakura said.
"I guess I'll get the bathroom," Naegi managed to say. They all headed off in their separate directions.
Naegi walked as slow as possible towards the bathroom. He turned towards where the door should have been, but saw it had been blown off its hinges. He swallowed and stepped inside. The bathroom was pitch black. "Lumos" he said, barely audible. Suddenly the room lit up, and he saw Leon lying on the floor surrounded by puddles of blood. A large knife was jammed into his chest and his face was contorted with what looked like a scream of pain. Blood splatters decorated the bathroom, leaving everything a shade of deep red. Naegi screamed.
"Ding dong bing bong. A body has been found! An investigation will begin promptly, followed by a class trial."