Urges Chapter 6: The DvD's
Disclaimer: I do not own Danganranpa or its characters
Makoto's Point of View
With the flickering of the monitor, the DvD begins to play. Watching the beginning of the video I see a familiar hospital room. Inside the hospital room a singular bed is present. Laying in that singular bed is a pale woman connected I.V. bag and some medical equipment. The medical equipment gives off an eerie vibe. Even though I know it's there to help the woman, it still leaves me with a discomforting feeling.
As the video continues to play the camera zooms in on the seemingly peaceful sleeping woman. The woman's chest moves up and down slowly. With every breath it fills me with a calmness. A calmness that soon turns into nothing but despair.
The video switches.
What I see next is something I feared would be the case when I first saw the beginning of the video. Even though I saw this coming, it does nothing to dissipate the despair that attacks my wellbeing.
The room which was once peaceful hospital room is now completely devastated. The once pure white walls are now torn and corroding into a brown color. The floors are now a dirty, burnt, black color instead of its once clean marble finish. But, even with all the destruction in the video, my main attention is not focused on it. My attention is solely focused on the once clean and pristine bed which was once the resting place for the sole peaceful woman.
The bed is torn and the frame that once held the mattress is so overcome with rust that is seems it will break with any weight added onto it. But, worst of all, the bed is empty.
Mother...
She's gone...
I can feel my heart beating faster and faster. My fist unintentionally starts to ball rip into a fist. I can't take this...
As I'm fighting my overwhelming anger, an annoyingly familiar voice speaks up.
"Makoto Naegi, accepted into Hope's Peak Academy. And his family, who has faced so much tragedy that it dwindles down to only two members... But it seems like...something's happened to one of the surviving member's well-being! Oh boy, this is bad! What could have possibly happened to this Makoto's mother's well-being!?"
with that ending statement the screen switches to a black screen with the words "Look for the answer after graduation" in big, orange letters
...
*sigh*
Calming myself down, I pull out the disc and snap it in half. It seems are kidnapper wants us to kill and is using are loved ones to do it...
Ah, but I know my mother is safe. If are kidnapper has abducted are loved ones and is as smart as I presume them to be, then there is no doubt in my mind that she has kept them alive. They are more than likely planning to use them for future motivation. Maybe they'll have them tortured on video? Maybe they'll just plain kill them in front of us? Who can know. All that matters is my mother is still possibly alive...
Looking over at the box full of the other's DvDs the thought comes across my mind to destroy them. Yet, I know are kidnapper has probably made copies so there is no point. some of the others without a doubt will be more affected from this video than me. Maybe to the point where they even decide to graduate. My best course of action may be to observe them when they gat their DvDs. Based on this I could decide on who to deal with and how.
Yea, that seems best.
Throwing my DvD into the trash, I walk out of the AV room and head back to the cafeteria, but to my surprise, everyone was already heading towards my direction.
"Yo, Makoto! we where just lookin' for you. Did you find those movies that bear was talkin' about!?
"Y-yea, did you f-find what he was talking about?"
"... I did"
"What where they?"
"It's best if you see for yourselves"
Guiding everyone to the AV room I show them the box full of DvDs
"That box has DvDs, all labeled with are names" As everyone was just about to gather around the box and garb one I step in-between them "I advise you guys to remember something, no matter what you see in your video, this is what are kidnapper wants. Don't lose yourselves..."
"D-dont lose ourselves"
"Ah, whatever it is we'll be fine, don't worry so much. It can't be that bad" says Aoi trying to reassure a worried Chihiro
"Yea, Don't worry! No matter what it is we'll be fine! That bear won't get the best of us" Exclaims Leon
Pushing past me everyone gathers around the box and grabs their DvD. Except one, Kyoko...
She, unlike the others, didn't immediately garb her DvD. Instead she took a minute to just stare at me.
I stared back with a questioning look.
"Is something wrong?" I ask
"...No, it's nothing." She looks away and grabs her DvD.
Kyoko... I really don't want to have to get rid of you... I don't want to break my promise, but I will if I have to...
"Slinking forward into the front of the room, I watch as everyone puts the DvDs in. I can't clearly make out everyones videos, but I can see their faces. Every single one of them has a look of utter despair on their face, even Kyoko, if only for a moment.
The ones I visibly saw the most despair from was from Owada, Sayaka, Leon, and Toko.
"What the fuck...?"
"Th-This can't be real, right? It has to be fake, right!?"
"Yeah, no way it's real. Haha...no way."
"I can't t-take it anymore..." Mumbles Toko "I c-can't take this anymore! Let me out of h-here!"
Noticing everyones reaction, they all seemed to be affected in their own way. But, by know, any despair that was in Kyoko has been covered by her stone, pale face. She is completely calm... As expected from someone like her.
"I see... So this is what he meant by motive. He wants to fuel our desire to leave so that we're more likely to start killing each other." Say Kyoko
"It is the classic "prisoner's dilemma." States Celestia
"Seems to be that way" I pipe up
"...Huh?"
"Let me use an example. Imagine two countries are on the brink of war. But both countries want peace, and each commits to scaling back their forces as a sign of good faith. But there's a chance that one country may betray the other, so each country fears lowering their guard. The result is that neither scales back their forces and they both end up betraying each other."
"In simpler terms, they're using the fear of betrayal to destabilize the trust we built so far" I say trying to simplify Celstia's words
"That kinda sounds l-like us right now... Everyone says they'll work together, but in our hearts we're all afraid someone might betray us..."
"Don't put those awful thoughts in our head! That's exactly what they *want* us to do!"
"You can say that, but maybe you're thinking that once everyone drops their guard, you can just..."
"What!?" Exclaims a confused Ishimaru due to Leon's words
"This is exactly what Monokuma, or whoever's behind this, wants. They want us to fight. Don't you see?"
"Yeah, you're right. We all need to calm down..." Says Chihiro
"Okay, then. Maybe we should start by all just...talking. Maybe if we all just talk about what we saw, that'll help get everything out of our system." Sates Junko "Besides, I think we're all super curious, right?"
"I agree, It may seem like an invasion of privacy, but we need to understand each other." I said Standing next to Junko. "No matter what we have to work together on this"
"Y-yea Maybe you're right"
"It does seem like the most safe decision"
I would be lying if I said I wasn't curios about what was on everyones DvDs. Maybe viewing the videos could prevent possible murders. But, before that, i notice Sayaka's quiteness and awfully pale complexion.
"Hey, Sayaka..."
"..."
"Do need to talk?"
With that Sayaka looks at me and as she was about to say something Leon cut her off.
"What was on your video, Sayaka"
"What's wr-wrong? Just hurry up and t-tell us..."
You idiots
"..."
"Sayaka. Its okay you don't have to tell us yet"
I gently place my hand open her shoulder
"...Stop it!"
Pushing my hand of her shoulder, she runs out of the AV room.
*Sigh*
"I'm gonna have to go after her"
"Let her go." Coldly states Togami
"No, I can't" I say shaking my head "She needs someone right now"
"I h-hate romantic comedies like this. I don't care what h-happens to her, personally..."
"That's because you're totally thoughtless!"
"I'm...really worried."
"Then why don't you go do whatever you think you have to? We don't all have to stick around together, right?" says Celestia with indifference. "Speaking of which, I have my own things to take care of. Goodbye"
With that said she leaves the AV room and soon after everyone goes their separate ways. Possibly to go cope with what they seen in their videos. Celestia may seem indifferent, but I can tell she was affected by her video. maybe not to a devastating effect, but it was there. that hopeless feeling. It was in her eyes. much like the rest. she was affected.
Right now though I shouldn't waste time thinking on these useless thoughts. I have to go observe Sayaka. If my hunch is correct then she'll feed right into my hands.
Waking around the school in search for Sayaka, I find her in the classroom I originally woke up in, classroom 1-A.
She seems to not even of noticed my presence as I walk into the room. She's just blankly staring at nothing. Her eyes pale baby blue instead of their stunning, deep, ocean color. He body glued to her hair, hands on her knees. Looking at her you wouldn't be able to see any type of emotion, but you could feel it. That hopelessness. It's as if any type of contact would surley make her crumble and all that would be left is nothing a an empty shell. Her mask gone. The real Sayaka.
Not wanting to cause a disturbance, I walk peacefully to the desk in front of her and sit down. Turning my body around I just stare at her. There is nothing. She is nothing.
"..."
"..."
"Sayaka.."
"..."
"Are you okay, Sayaka?"
Finally noticing my presence her body stiffens and her now frantic eyes meet mine.
"Yeah...I'm fine. Actually, no...how could I possibly be fine? What did we do to end up like this...? Why are they doing such terrible things to us...?" As she's mumbling to herself she abruptly stands up with her face, once empty, is full of distress. "I want out! Let me out of here right now!"
"Sayaka, Calm down!"
Stoping her from continuing thrashing about, I grab her shoulders
"..!"
"Listen, no matter what you saw in your video, you can't give up. This is what they want. Can't you see that!" Lowering my voice, I continue "I understand Sayaka. When I wonder what they did to my family, I feel the same way. But, we must stay calm. We have to be rational. They want us to betray each other. No matter what, we can't fall because of them. We must work together to get out of here and before that help might even come. So we must keep going, together"
"But...what if there *isn't* a way out? What if help *never* comes?"
"Then I'll get us out of here" I sate with conviction "No matter what, I'll get us all out of here"
Without even a warning, Sayaka jumps onto me into a tight embrace, her eyes soaking my shirt.
It seems she fed right into my hands. Her mask adorning her face once again.
"Please... Help me" She continues to weep "Why...? Why is this happening to me? To kill, or be killed... I just can't take this anymore...!"
"It'll be alright, We'll be alright" I say as I calmly stroke her hair
"Can I...can I believe what you said?"
"Of course, I'll get all of us out of here"
"Makoto... You're the only one I can trust. So please... No matter what happens, please always be there for me. I need you on my side..." Sayaka says with her face now away from my chest and pointed up towards my face, her wet eyes pleading.
As expected from and idol. She had no problem putting it back on, that mask.
"Of course I'll be there for you. No matter what, I'm always on your side"
"..." She's silent "Thank you, Makoto. Hearing you say that, I feel like I can keep going."
With that said she once again buries her head into my chest.
But, to my dismay, someone speaks up their annoying voice yet again.
"...It's standing up!"
"Kyah!" Surprised my Monokuma's sudden appearance, Sayaka jumps away from me.
"Makoto! It's standing up!"
"What's standing up?"
"Do you even have to ask? Your flagpole!"
"...Just get the hell out of here"
"No! No! I wanna join in!"
"Fine, if you won't leave, then tell us what the hell is up with those videos"
"Ahh...it's about to come out... It's gonna come out! My pristine, pure white..." Ignoring my question Monokuma begins to somehow viably sweat again " ...stuffing! My honest, innocent stuffing is about to come gushing out!"
Ignoring him I grab Sayaka and begin to walk out of the room
*sigh*
"M-Makoto!?"
"D-Don't ignore me! I'm your headmaster!" screams an angry Monokuma
not even paying attention to his outburst, Sayaka and I leave the room
"What the heck was that just now...?" Asks a confused Sayaka
"Nothing, He just wanted to mess with us. Don't let him get to you"
"Well, for now...you wanna just head back?"
"Yeah"
Sayaka and I walk back to the dorm rooms in comfortable silence.
Reaching the dorm rooms, I walk Sayaka to her room.
"You should get some rest, Sayaka. You still look pretty shaken."
"I'm sorry for making you worry about me... You're right. I'm going to lay down for a bit."
"Goodnight, Sayaka"
"...Goodnight, Makoto"
Sayaka walks into her room and softly closed her door. Taking a minute to look over the hall way, I head to my room as well. Once inside I sit down and relax in my bed.
It seems that Sayaka did exactly as I expected. Based on how quickly she was to put her mask back on and how much she tried to suck up to me, I can only assume she'll use me. She's a smart one. It might not seem like it, but she's smart.
Putting aside Sayaka for the moment, the others are also ones I'm going to have to worry about. Without a doubt at least a couple of them might be willing to kill because of this motive. This motive...
Mother will be fine. She is fine... If not..? Well... I know what must be done.
Makoto's Point of View
9:50 PM
I sit in my chair and write notes on my suspicions of our current situation.
Currently, I have some Idea of the personality of this "Monokuma". Based on my interactions with Monokuma, they seem to thrive on disorder and hectic situations. This could hint to many things, but my main theory is that are kidnapper is bored easily. They like when things are in disorder because it pushes away their over whelming boredom. This could possibly hint to some form of depression. Secondly, with this person being bored all the time, I can assume that "Monokuma" is just a visage.
Another thing that has been bothering me is our kidnappers interest in despair, they even seem to obsessed with it. I don't know why...
does it give them some form of pleasure?
who can tell...
But, that all isn't as important as the why. Why exactly are we here? As I thought before this could definitely be a form of blackmail for money. It could even have been a hit for the most famous people like Sayaka and Togami, But why kidnap the rest of us? It doesn't make sense.
It could be that Hopes Peak is being targeted by some wealthy organization. Maybe foreign? I mean, Hopes Peak isn't the only school in the world with "Ultimates". America, China, Russia, Korea, England, France they all have a form of a school meant for the best of the best in each specific field. Actually, from what I read, America and China currently have the largest schools with the same goal and structure of Hopes Peak in the world. Compared to them, Japan doesn't even come close to theirs. Actually Japans one of the smaller ones. Maybe that would be why we where targeted. We're small, an easier target.
Yet, that feels wrong...
Why put us through this game?
...Am I overcomplicating things?
*Sigh*
Swiftly, I write down my thoughts in my notepad making sure to cross out the though of it being a hit, as it is the one I'm sure isn't the case.
Putting my notepad inside the pocket I made into the wall behind a cabinet in my room, I lay down in my bed and wait.
*Knock* Knock*
Ah... I see, she's going through with it after all.
I get out of my bed and shuffle towards my bedroom door. Quietly opening the door just a crack, I'm not surprised to be met with the face of a terrified Sayaka.
"Sayaka? What are you doing out so late?".
As I ask this, I note her body is tremendously trembling, to the point that it looks like with one touch, she might just shatter.\
Her acting is truly praise worthy.
"Is everything okay? You seem pale..."
"Sorry to bother you, but... something really weird just happened."
"Something weird you say? Like what?"
Let me guess, someone was messing with your door.
"Just a little while ago, I was laying down in my room... And all of a sudden, my door started rattling and shaking."
Her voice was perfectly matched to a maiden who experienced true terror. It was shaky and was muffled, but it gave a huge impact nonetheless. A marvelous performance.
"It was like someone was trying to force the door open. My door was locked, so they couldn't get in, of course. But they started shaking the door harder and harder. I was so scared I couldn't even move."
"I suppose they left?"
"After a while it did. I let some time go by to make sure, then I got up and opened the door to check outside...But there was nobody there."
"That's good. But the real problem is who tried to break into your room and why?"
"It's not that I'm suspicious of anyone here, but still...it makes me nervous. What if something like that happened in the middle of the night? What would I do then...?"
"You won't have to worry I'll be right next door"
"But what if you can't hear what is happening? What then..."
"Well... If it'd make you feel safer. I suppose you could just not go back to your room"
"What!?"
"The school rules only stated that we had to be in a dorm room when sleeping. It never said it had to be are own room"
I wonder what will be your answer, Sayaka.
"B-But...two people sharing one room is...you know..."
Ah I see.. You have chosen your path.
"You're right! Ah I'm sorry. I didn't even think about it.."
"No, I know, me either. It's not even that I mind the idea, but...Um, if you don't mind, could we maybe switch rooms? Just for tonight?"
As expected
"Switching rooms? If it helps ease your mind, then I don't mind. Are you, you know, fine with me being in your room?"
"It's fine. I trust you..."
"I see then I-" before I was able to finish I was interrupted by the sound of the nighttime bell
*Ding dong, bing bong*
"Mm, ahem, this is a school announcement. It is now 10 p.m. As such, it is officially nighttime. Soon the doors to the dining hall will be locked, and entry at that point is strictly prohibited. Okay then...sweet dreams, everyone! Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite..."
"Oh man, it's already nighttime..."
"Alright I'll be off. ah, but before that we'll need to trade keys"
"Yup, let's do it."
We exchanged keys and I looked back up at Sayaka.
She has a worried face. A Genuine one.
"Makoto...please be careful. If someone comes to the door, don't open it no matter what."
Ah I see, you don't want your plans exposed so you don't want me opening the door
"I won't. The same goes for you, Sayaka. No matter who it is, don't open your door for anyone."
"Even if I'm sure it's you, I absolutely won't open it. Otherwise, what's the point of even switching?"
"Okay, well, I'd better get going. See you tomorrow, Sayaka."
: ...Good night, then. See you in the morning.
Sayaka gave me one last parting smile, as I was leaving the room
"Hey, Sayaka, Just remember, I'm there for you. No matter what" Saying that I close the door behind me
Making sure nobody is around to spot me, I walk into Sayaka's room. Inside her room it was extremely similar to mine, except for the sheets and the garbage bin which was pink and purple colors. Her room also had a small display case sitting on her desk with five, different, expensive looking microphones. Next to that case was another case with trophies and awards inside, each one commemorating something to do with music, actually, looking closer, I think one of them is foreign. I didn't think her music reached out of the country.
Looking in the far corner of the room I take notice to a bookshelf, each one of the books are some type of self help book for singers and musicians. She's dedicated. With her acting and perceptiveness, no wonder she reached as far as she had.
I look into the garbage bin in her room and find her DvD, the motive. Putting it into my pocket I note that I'll have to take look at it later. Checking in the drawer near the trash can, I find a notepad. It looks the same as mine.
Wait...Ah I see
I take notice to the fact that a page was ripped out of the notebook. Doing an old trick I learned in an old police manual for upcoming detectives. Taking a pencil I lightly shade the the first page and the note book after the one that was ripped and am not to fin the message:
"There's something I want to talk to you about, just us two. In five minutes, come see me in my room. Check the nameplates to make sure you don't get the wrong room, okay?" - Sayaka
... I'm not surprised. I only went to her room instead of just plain knocking her out in my room to investigate a little more.
*Sigh*
How bothersome. I guess while I wait I'll go check her video.
Leon's Point of View
1:25 AM
Rereading the note once again, I couldn't help but be filled with anticipation and joy. She actually Invited me to her room! I thought she was so caught up with Makoto, but I guess my charms won her over!
As I continue to think about Sayaka I look at myself in the mirror, making sure that my hair and clothing is perfect.
"I wonder what'll happen once there..."
~~Leon's Imagination~~
Walking into the room I'm met with Sayaka in nothing but a T-shirt lying on her bed. noticing my presence she looks up at my face with a slight blush as I walk closer to her, her skin pale, clean, and smooth, her beautiful, long, blue hair messy, her breath ragged and heavy.
"I-I Know it was sudden to ask you her this late b-but, I just couldn't get you out of my head" Says an embraced Sayaka leaning over on her bed, giving me a clear shot into her shirt, I shot that I engraved into my mind forever, where I can see her beautiful and perky chest. I felt like I was in heaven
"I don't mind, I know I normally have that effect on girls"
"I-I was wondering if you'd l-like to-" Cutting her off I place my finger on her lips and look deep into her eyes making her blush
"Shhhh.. I know what you want" While I say this, I slowly push Sayaka to the bed
"Oh Leon~"
~~Back to Reality~~
"hehehehe"
Come on man get yourself together
Slapping myself in the face, I regain my composer. Looking at the clock I see it's about time. Pumping my fist I walk out of my room.
As I'm out of my room I follow Sayaka's instructions and find the room with her nameplate on it. Knocking on the door, I nervously wait for a response. As the door opens I left with nothing but surprise.
"Makoto!?"
"Huh? What's up Leon?" Asks Makoto tiredly and innocently.
"W-What are you doing In Sayaka room!?" I couldn't help but not control my anger. What the hell!
"Sayaka's room?" Confused, Makoto stares at me
"Y-yea this is Sayaka's room!"
"No, this is my room. Sayaka is next door" Makoto says pointing to the room next to his
"W-wait, but your nameplates!?"
"Nameplates?" Confused, Makoto looks at the nameplate "Huh? Why does it say Sayaka this is my room..?"
"That's what I'm asking!"
"Actually, why are you going to Sayaka's room anyways?"
"Erm... Well..."
Should I show him?
"D-Don't tell me you where planning to-"
"No! Of course not! I just got this note!" I scream as I shove the note in his face
Damn! I didn't mean to do that! I just didn't want to look suspicious!
"Ah, I see, sorry Leon but you've been tricked"
What he say..?
"Tricked?"
"Y-Yea sorry, this isn't Sayaka's handwriting."
Huh!
"N-Not her handwriting!"
"Yea, I remember it. This isn't it"
"T-Then who's is it!"
"...Sorry, I don't know.."
Are you kidding me! Just when I though I was getting to first base... I seems I haven't swung yet...
"Aw man..."
"Sorry, I-If you want I can help you find out who wrote it" Makoto says, looking at me with determined eyes. I smiled
Seriously, this guy
"It's fine man. thanks for making me not making a fool of myself." As I walking away Makoto called out to me
"Well, if you like Sayaka, I-I wouldn't mind helping you out" His smile glistened in the dark hallway
"Naw man it's fine. No lady can resist me. I'll make her mine one day!" I say with a thumbs up and a smile
Sayaka's Point of view
1:30AM
I quietly wait for Leon to walk into the room while hiding behind a corner. This is the only way. I have to get out of here. Even if it means I have to sacrifice everyone here. I worked too hard to get where I am now. This can't be the end.
Even if it means betraying Makoto. It's his fault anyways, he promised me.
I have to do this. I have to do this. I have to do this. I will do this. I will kill him.
I'm sorry Makoto. I'm sorry. It's your fault. I have to, It's the only way. I have to do this.
Hearing the sound of the door I left opened a crack open all the way. I wait till the footprints are near and I turn in strike
Makoto!?
Instead of Leon I am met with Makoto. Yet, my body does not stop, I continue to rush forward. I don't want to. It must be done. I'm sorry.
As my knife strikes towards his stomach, he dodges and the knife only rips a part of his right side of his stomach, right under his ribs. Blood splashes everywhere. On the walls, on the floor, on the knife, on a face. who's face is it? Ah it's mine.
Turning to look at Makoto, who is laying spread on the floor, I bring my knife up in the air
"I have to! I'm sorry. Heheheh" Someone Laughed. Who was it? Ah It's me
Suddenly, thinking Makoto was heavily injured, I was surprised to see his wrist grab my arm. Stunned, I'm unable to stop him from taking his other arm and hitting me in the face. As my world got dissey from the hit, I feel a stinging pain on the back of my neck and my world goes black.
Author's Notes
1) Oh god, I'm back. I'm so sorry. I'm lazy I know, but from now on I will be doing more as I now have created deadlines for myself with my URGES story and my DEVIUL'S BLESSED, an original story on my wattpad account. I also tweaked this chapters writing style a bit. Hope you like it.
2) If you haven't noticed, the name of this story changed from just URGES to URGES (UNCHANGING TIMELINE). This is because I will now being doing multiple timelines for this stories. each timeline will begin from a choice Makoto makes, which is in the next chapter. Tell me if you like this. Yay or Nay
3) Any feedback is appreciative, negative or positive, and will be happily read by me.
(: Thanks for Reading :)
