Chapter 1: New Surroundings. (Part 2 - An unforgivable act)
(Coyler's note: Sorry for the wait dudes,but here's Part 2. A lot of people were speculating in my DM's about what the cliffhangers at the end of the first part. While some were kinda close no one knew what exactly was going on. Anyway,let's rock on dudes. Coyler,out!)
(The next morning)
It had felt like a long night for Topher. However hard he tried to fall asleep,he couldn't escape the images that had been imprinted onto his eyes from the video he had seen. He eventually gave in,and just stayed awake,pacing around his room for hours on end,and being alone with nothing but the silence of his thoughts. Eventually he rested on his bed to close his eyes for a bit,and before he knew it he was fast asleep. After waking up,he had his morning shower and got dressed,leaving his room. He was surprised yet relieved to see he wasn't the only one who had trouble staying asleep,as after leaving his room he immediately crossed paths with Alejandro. "Ah,buenos dias mi amigo!" he said politely. "Good morning to you too" said Topher, "I'm sorry,I don't believe we've been properly introduced,I'm Topher Wilson". Alejandro nodded in agreement, " Alejandro Burromuerto,at your service" he said,giving a slight bow. "I haven't heard much of you so far,you've been awful quiet" Topher pointed out. "I honestly didn't have much to say. Considering who some of these people are,it would be futile to try and work with them or bond" Alejandro explained, "Though I must admit,it would be nice to have a companion this morning after yesterday". Topher patted him on the back, "Got an upsetting video?". Alejandro wearing nodded, "Sí,it showed that my jerk brother José has been lapping up my fame and luxury back home in the arena" he grumbled. "Arena? Are you a boxer or something?" Topher asked. Alejandro laughed, "Ah,mi tonto amigo. I am the greatest bull fighter of all time. It requires,speed,intelligence and a handsome face" he explained, "That's how you make the ladies impressed". "I'll take a mental note" said Topher,smiling. "I like his jolly nature,he seems a great guy. I think both of us had a good time" Topher thought to himself. "Say,are you hungry?" Alejandro asked, "I wouldn't mind checking out the kitchen situation to see what there is to snack on". Topher grinned, "Indeed amigo,let's go see if there's anything good in stock".
The two walked towards the kitchen,continuing to chat with each other,with Alejandro telling him about his glamerous life back home in the arena,remembering tales of parties,killing bulls and hooking up with women. Eventually they reached the cafeteria,and turned towards the kitchen,walking through the door. However,something they saw in that room made the blood in both of their bodies run cold.
-With a trail of red liquid dowsing the floor,it lead to the corpse of Courtney,who was lying dead on the floor,her stomach sliced open,holes in her arms and some feathers on the ground-
"OH MY GOD!" Topher screamed,his face a ghost white. "Oh el horror! Such violence!" Alejandro yelled,before fainting. Topher was rooted to the spot,and panicked hearing the sound of someone else enter the cafeteria. "Yo yo-woah!" Ezekiel shouted,stumbling backwards as he saw the crime scene, "What in the hell happened here,eh?" he yelled. "What do you think? Someone's just been murdered you moron! Go wake up the others now!" Topher screamed. "Yessir!" Ezekiel yelled,as he turned on his heels and dashed out of the cafeteria,banging his fists on all of the dorm room doors as he ran past. "EVERYONE WAKE UP,EH!" Ezekiel shouted,as he continued to knock on all the doors. "SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU CUNT BEFORE I TEAR THIS DOOR OFF THE FRAME AND PUMMEL YOUR ASS!" Duncan yelled from inside his room. "Zeke,what are you doing? It's like 8am" Izzy yawned,walking out of her room. "What's with all the commotion?" Brick asked,poking his head out through his door,his eye mask still on. "Someone's been murdered!" Ezekiel explained,shaking Brick's shoulders. Brick and Bridgette gasped,leaving their rooms. "You gotta show me,there's no way this is real" Bridgette stammered, "Brick,get everyone up and out now!" she exclaimed. Brick saluted, "Yes ma'am!". He then proceeded to scream at the top of his lungs, "ALL SOLDIERS GET THE FUCK OUT OF BED AND STAND TO ATTENTION RIGHT NOW!", his voice booming throughout the corridors and shaking all of the dorm rooms. Everyone soon scrambled out of their doors and lined up along the hallway,however everyone was in their pyjamas. "Why are you getting us up early man? Lightning needs his sha-beauty sleep!" said Lightning. "Shut your mouth! We've just gotten word that someone has already been murdered!" Brick yelled. The students didn't seem very convinced at all,which only annoyed Brick more. "Right,everyone in formation...and...move it!" he yelled,pointing down the corridor. Nobody moved at all,but Amy did cough. Brick looked like he about to explode with anger,as his face began to go red, "WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU STILL DOING HERE? MOVE IT!" he screamed,pulling out a metal baseball bat out of his boxers. "Pfft,he's not gonna do anything with that" Duncan whispered to Lightning. Brick heard that,spun around and used the bat to smash down Duncan's door. That ended up being the tipping point which finally got everyone moving (not without Brick making them run by tailing behind them).
By now,everyone was in the kitchen gawking at Courtney's corpse in shock. Some were in disbelief that it had been a real murder,but after Jasmine checked her pulse she confirmed that Courtney was indeed dead. "I just don't get it,surely nobody here killed her?" Topher thought, "Sure she was a little bit annoying,but she didn't desrve this". "I don't think she's dead,everyone knows you can just turn off your pulse" said Izzy, "God knows I've done it before,I have to do it in scenes where I'm meant to be dead". "Stopping your pulse? Pretty sure that's not a thing" said Shawn. "Oh it totally is!" said Izzy, "Haven't you ever done blow before? Sometimes the heart stops and starts up again" Izzy explained. As Izzy and Shawn continued to argue,a voice came over the intercom;
"AH HAHA! A BODY HAS BEEN DISCOVERED! NOT ONLY THAT BUT OUR FIRST BODY DISCOVERY! ALL STUDENTS REPORT TO THE GYM IMMEDIATLY!" said Monokuma,laughing.
Everyone made their way to the gym,most were relatively upset that one of their group had already been killed. They stood in the gym and waited for something to happen. "I guarantee this is all just a ploy" said Trent,crossing his arms. "I dunno,the dead corpse of little Ms Honour Role looked kinda dead to me" said Heather. "But why would someone kill someone? It isn't right at all" said Lindsay,looking upset. "Maybe it was the bear?" Ella asked. "He put us in here,chances are that he wouldn't intentionally kill us" rasped Harold, "If he tries coming for me,I'll just my nunchucks to fend him/it off". "I'd like to see you try" said Monokuma,appearing behind Harold. Harold began to turn around, "Hmm? AH! DON'T HURT ME!" he stammered,cowering in fear. Monokuma laughed, "Fear not,I'm only here for expostional reasons" he explained,as he clambered onto the stage. "Now,I assume you all saw the dead body of Ms Quadson,correct?" he asked. Everyone nodded and admitted to seeing the corpse. "Puhuhu! Excellent! Now we're even closer to the moment I've been waiting for!" Monokuma laughed. "And that is?" Scarlett asked. "Why it's the CLASS TRIAL OF COURSE!" said Monokuma. "Class trial?" Lindsay asked, "What's that?". Monokuma grinned, "Ah,time for my exposition. A class trial is how we here at Hope's Peak decide the fate of murderers. You see,at any other school you'd be expelled from the building. At Hope's Peak,you'll be expelled from life!" he yelled, "Here's how it works: Before the trial,you all must collect evidence around the building and crime scene to piece together what happened and 'whodunnit'. You'll then head to the courtroom and debate over who you think commited the murder. If you guess right,then the blackened will be given a severe punishment while the rest of you continue to live. Choose wrong however,and all of you will be punished EXCEPT for the blackened! The blackened will be off scot-free while the rest of you will receive an incredibly harsh punishment" Monokuma giggled,looking at the shock and worry on everyone's faces. "Forgive me for intervening,but just to be clear: Choose right and the culprit is 'punished',choose wrong and the jury is punished instead?" Scarlett asked. Monokuma nodded, "That's correct missy" he said. "What are these punishments you're talking about yo?" Ezekiel asked. "What do you think? EXECUTION OF COURSE!" Monokuma yelled. "Hmm,seems a simple enough premise" Alejandro muttered. Monokuma jumped off the stage, "Well I gotta go get the courtroom prepared,so tata for now. I'll give an announcement when your time is" he said,walking away and leaving everyone in bewilderment. "This is a nightmare" Topher said to himself, "This is a nightmare and I can't wake up!". Brick slapped him across the face, "Pull yourself together soldier!" he yelled, "On the grave of my dear brother Harry who was lost in combat,we WILL find the culprit" he said,clenching his fist and looking at the floor. After a moment of silence,Topher looked up. "Okay,I think it's best we search the building. Since we only seem to have one floor at the moment,I recon we only really need two teams for the search. Dawn nodded in agreement, "Yes,that sounds like a good idea. But who should do what?" she asked. Topher scratched his chin, "Alright,Shawn,Jasmine,Brick,Alejandro,Duncan and Trent. You guys are in charge of searching every nook and cranny around the building to find any potential evidence" said Topher, "While you do that,myself,Dawn,Bridgette,Scarlett,Izzy and Harold will examine the crime scene to check every possible thing in the room". "Sure,sounds like a good way to start" said Trent. "Um,excuse me,what about the rest of us?" Amy asked. Topher shrugged his shoulders, "The rest of you can just go back to your rooms and prepare anything you might need for this 'trial' we have to do" he said. "Sounds good bossman" Scott laughed,quickly leaving the room. "Fuck preparing anything,I'm going back to bed" Heather scoffed,leaving the room. "Me too" said Amy, "Uh,not in your bed though,obviously". "Oh,me,um,three?" said Lindsay,walking after the girls. Everyone left to go and do their jobs or prepare for the trial,leavng Topher and Dawn in the gym. "Do you think our search will come up successful?" she asked. Tophe frowned,looking serious, "Don't worry. Whatever happens during our investigation,I swear to god and all that is good and holy. Whoever it is that killed one of our fellow students...we'll get 'em".
Topher monologue: "We began our search in the place we found the corpse - the kitchen. We found some evidence that we think might do a better job. Some major pieces included some feathers,a piece of blue lint and something smeared on the wall. It looked to be a number code,stating 2,3,11 and 3. We were unsure of what is could've possibly meant,but inserted it into something called a 'monofile' on our handbooks. The kitchen was in quite a mess,and it looked like their was definitley a struggle of some sort,with a dented fridge door and scattered pots and pans being major things we saw. Whoever killed Courtney didn't seem to care if they made a mess or not as long as it was done. God,I really hope the others were able to find something to help".
Shawn monologue: Searching around the first floor took some time. Considering what was at stake,we were given permission by everyone to search their rooms for evidence. All that could be that looked anything like murder weapons were a bow and quiver of arrows in Ezekiel's room (which had a seemingly red tint),a pocket knife and needle set in Duncan's room,pepper spray in Heather and Amy's rooms,Harold's nunchucks and for some reason a huge katana (that he assured us was purely for decoration) ,Alejandro's arena sword,Bridgette's surfboard (which didn't seem like a weapon,but she said it could be one given a certain circumstance),there was obviously Brick's baseball bat (or as we called it,his 'crotchball bat',considering where he kept it) and finally there was my Zombie Defense Survival Kit,along with Jasmine's hunting knife. Apart from that,we didn't find any other weapons. After checking what seemed to be the trash room,we noticed a little bit of white fabric from what looked to be a vest,along with some feather fragments. Wonder what that's about?".
After collecting all the evidence they good,time was finally up,and the students all made their way to the courtroom. They entered through a large red door next to the gym,and all boarded an elevator that began to take them downwards into the bowels of the building. "Hey Shawn,how'd your search go?" Topher asked the Survival Expert. He shrugged his shouders, "I guess it went alright. Found that a chunk of the students have possessions that could be classed as weapons,so they'll be taken into account for sure" said Shawn, "We also found some rubbish in the trash room,so of course we snapped some pictures". Topher nodded, "Glad to hear you guys found something of use,hopefully this will at least help us out a little bit" said Topher. As the elevator continued to descend,a certain someone seemed to be slightly sweating. As they reached the bottom,they wiped their face and stepped out to join the others in the courtroom. While they still didn't know for certain,there was definitley a killer among them (no,I'm not making an Among Us sus referenance).
"Welcome welcome welcome!" Monokuma called out,sitting on a makeshift throne, "Welcome to the Hope's Peak Academy courtroom!". "So this is it,huh?" Duncan sniffed,surveying the room. The courtroom was decorated nicely,with red,dark blue and gold covering the walls. In front of the students was a giant circle of 20 podiums,each with a nameplate screwed in. However there was one thing that made Dawn curious, "If I may ask,why is there a picture of Courtney witha red X?" she asked. "Puhuhu" Monokuma laughed, "Just because there dead doesn't mean they have to miss out on the fun and see their killer be exposed, "Now before we start,everyone find your nameplate and stand at your podium,quickly!" Monokuma ordered. "Oh man,this is really happening" Topher thought to himself, "Courtney has been murdered,and the killer is standing here before us all. While I didn't care much for her,Courtney deserved to live as just as much as the rest of us. Whatever happens,I'll find her killer and bring him to justice. It'll all take place right here,right now. It's time for the first class trial!" he yelled in his mind.
-END OF PART 2-
(Coyler's note: Yeah that's right,I'm leaving you all on a cliffhanger! Sorry if this chapter was shorter than last time,I'd say that the second part of chapters will normally be shorter,as they mainly serve as a way to show who's been murdered,find evidence and set up the trial. Though don't worry,future chapters will hopefully be longer,this one just had loads of exposition. Topher said earlier that the first floor was only available earlier on,with the reason I didn't explain it being that most TD fans are into Danganronpa,and so probably know how it goes,with a new floor being opened after each trial. I also apologise that the Zeke questions weren't answered,you'll defo get the answers next time. However,the questions stand;
Who could've killed Courtney?
What was their motive?
Will the jury vote correct?
Or will they be horribly wrong?
These are questions that will be 100% answered next time,on Total Despair Academy!
That's it for me. Coyler,out!)