Chapter 2: To Survive (Part 3 - Even more despair)
(Coyler's note: Not gonna lie,I haven't really much to say this time. Coyler,out!)
Previously on Total Despair Academy -
*during the night*
*mysterious figure* - Hmph,you came?
*unrecognizable guy* - Um,of course man.
*the next day*
Topher - Morning all,how's it going?
Scarlett - Nothing that concern you at the current time.
Shawn - It ain't like there was two more murders or anything.
Brick - ALRIGHT! WHOLE PLATOON ON YOUR FEET! MOVE IT MOVE IT MOVE IT!
*pool area*
Brick - Dear God,it's worse than I thought.
*in the elevator to the trial grounds*
Topher - Trent Cooper,the Ultimate Musician and Dawn Dwire,the Ultimate Psychic,both innocent people who tried to keep everyone calm and relaxed. They wouldn't have hurt anyone,but someone hurt them. Whoever they are,whatever their motive was,we'll find them.
Topher - It's time for the second class trial!
Recap Ends
CLASS TRIAL/IN SESSION!
"Let's begin with a basic memory refresher of the class trial process" said Monokuma,sitting on his throne in the court room, "During the class trial,you'll all compare evidence and work together to find out 'whodunnit?'. Find the blackened murderer and they will receive a painful punishment while the rest of you will continue your time at the academy. Fail to make the correct choice,and I'll punish everybody BESIDES the blackened,and they will be permitted to leave this academy alive!" Monokuma explained, "Now,get to work!".
NON-STOP DEBATE: BEGIN
"Probably best we start with the crimescene,right?" asked Topher. Brick nodded, "Affirmative. We found both Dawn and Trent's bodies in the pool area this morning at 7am. Both bodies were in a beat up state" he explained. "Chances are it was someone muscular. Call me out,but I doubt someone like Amy or Lindsay could beat someone up like that" said Harold. "Well I think it's obvious who the main suspects are" said Duncan, "Obviously it had to be Shawn,Scarlett,Heather or Jasmine. Just think,they found the bodies but didn't wanna tell anyone". Harold nodded, "I agree,there doesn't seem to be anyone else who could've done it". "Now wait just a second" said Jasmine, "Just because we discovered the bodies first doesn't mean we did it! I was probably asleep when it all went down for Christ's sake". "Pardon my french,but your sounding kinda sus right now" Harold laughed. "Now isn't the time for jokes Harold,we have to be serious" said Topher, "Now c'mon,we need to think. Let's look at Trent first. He was found in the pool with some sort of wire tied around his neck,so he could've died from strangulation rather than drowning or being beat up" he explained, "I have a theory on what the wire came from,but first I need to ask something". Topher looked at Lindsay,who was standing on the other side of the circle, "Lindsay,early on Brick sent you to look for clues. Could you please tell us what you found?". Lindsay nodded as she pulled out a notepad, "Well,first I looked around the different floors like Brody asked me. There wasn't a lot I could find,just some hair in the door of the pool area,and Travis's guitar wasn't in his room anymore. That was all I managed to find Tyler" she said,finishing the rundown of her investigation. "Hold on,did you say hair?" Duncan asked. Lindsay nodded, "Yep,I found some black hair in the door Devin". "That could be helpful in landing the sha-killer!" yelled Lightning, "And NOW I can sha-prove it with my mind!" he grinned. "Really? I think we should be more precautious before making a decision" said Topher. "Just sha-shut up,and watch my mind go to work!" Lighting shouted.
NON-STOP DEBATE: END
REBUTTAL SHOWDOWN: VS LIGHTNING
Lightning: Using my smart mind,I have sha-found out that the killer HAD to have had black hair!
Lightning: Only Heather,Brick,Jasmine,Alejandro and Ella have black hair!
Lightning: Which means it has to be one of them!
PROCEED
Topher: Wait,but you missed two people. Your hair,as well Duncan's have traces of black.
Topher: Yours does have more brown,but with bits of black. Duncan does mainly have a green mohawk,but he's got loads of black hair under it,as well as a black soulpatch.
Topher: Don't forget,Trent also had jet black hair,meaning the killer could've shoved his hair into the door to throw us off.
Topher: Taking that into account,we currently have no way at all to prove who the killer is.
REBUTTAL SHOWDOWN: SUCCESS
"Crap,guess I didn't fully think that sha-through" Lightning said,looking flustered. "It's okay man,but we have to think this through properly" said Topher. Topher then turned to Lindsay, "Before we move on,there's something I wanna confirm. You said Trent's guitar was missing,right?". Lindsay looked confused, "Who's Trent? Is that the guy who died and played the guitar?" she asked,as everyone replied with a simultaneous "yes". Lindsay shook her head, "Oh well. But yeah,this 'Trent' guy didn't have a guitar in his room anymore. Is that bad?". Topher nodded, "Bad? Yes. But confirming a theory I had? Also yes". "What were thinking Topher?" asked Scarlett. "I believe that,based on the supposed evidence,Trent was killed by his own guitar!" Topher declared,causing a dramatic gasp from the others. "Killed by music? Oh my,how awful" said Ella,a tear welling in her eye. "Could that be why he had stuff on his neck?" Scott asked,puzzled. "I suppose he was beaten with the guitar,which explains all the scattered wood. After that,the killer must've taken one of the guitar strings and used it to strangle Trent" Scarlett explained, "Think that sounds about right?". "Only someone really strong could've possibly done that" said Shawn, "Uh,but not that I did it or anything". "Okay,so we have an idea about how Trent died,but what about the nature girl,how'd she bite the dust?" asked Amy. "Maybe her hear EXPLODED in her chest like a water balloon" Izzy called out. "That seems unlikely. I may be an expert at animals and not people,but I think you've gotta get a really big scare or be exposed to immense heat for your heart to just explode" Jasmine explained. "Well actually,we have an idea of how Dawn died" interrupted Brick, "We found what seemed to be a main injury on her throat,a 5 inch slice across her throat . Considering it was the only injury to draw blood,chances are it was a quick slash that killed her near instantly" he explained. "At least she probably didn't suffer" said Ella,wiping a tear from her eye. "Think someone did it with a kitchen knife?" Heather asked,as she filed her nails. Harold shook his head, "Nope,me and Bridgette checked out the knives in the kitchen,each were around 10 to 15 inches thick as oppose to the 5 inch wound" he explained. "Sounds like whatever made the wound,it had to be a personal weapon. Like a pocket knife,for example" said Brick,scratching the back of his head.
"We seem to be at some sort of a dead end here. We know how Dawn and Trent were killed,but we don't know how" said Scott, "Man,can't we just randomly vote and see what happens". "No we can't" said Shawn, "Our lives are on the line here,we can't just leave it to a dice roll". "Okay guys,think. Was there any evidence found that we haven't discussed yet?" Bridgette pondered. "Ah it's hopeless" Duncan sulked, "We're all just gonna drop like flies until something can be done. Unless some of us step,we'll all be killed". This statement by Duncan cut through Topher and Brick hard. Their eyes widened as they looked at each other,and then at Duncan. Duncan's unibrow furrowed, "What are you two looking at?". "What did you just say?" Topher asked,as he looked at the delinquent. "Huh? I said we're all gonna drop like flies unless someone steps up" Duncan repeated, "Why do you ask? You better not say it's poetic or some shit". Topher chuckled, "Poetic? Indeed it is. Because now I know who the killer is". Everyone gasped hearing this. "Y-you do? You aren't pulling our sha-legs,right?" Lighting stammered. Topher looked at Brick as the two nodded. "While investigating the crime scene,I found something that I kept to myself,only showing Topher" said Brick. "And what was that?" Duncan asked. "It was a note in Trent's pocket,adressed to him. What was written on that note is exactly what you just told us Duncan". "W-wha?!" Duncan stuttered. "It would only make sense that the killer is you Duncan. Nobody else but us two even knew of the notes existence,yet you were able to quote it perfectly" said Topher. Everyone was now glaring at Duncan,who was practically sweating buckets. "In fact,if I recall correctly you were soaking wet when you entered the cafeteria this morning,as well as the only one who possesed a pocket knife. I remember you used it to carve skulls in the doors and walls" said Topher. "Hmph,seems we might have reached the end of this case" said Brick, "If you've got any objections,you'd best say them now Duncan".
Duncan was speechless,unable to make so much as a sound. Only a look of dread and panic could be seen on his face. "Got something to say? Spit it out man! Why'd you kill those guys?" Harold yelled. Duncan sighed,hanging his head, "I only meant to kill Trent" he grumbled. "Only meant to kill Trent? Start explaining dude" said Scott. Duncan sighed deeply, "Alright,I'll reveal it all. It all started when we got our motives from Monokuma;
Duncan monologue - When I received my letter saying my secret,I knew that no matter what,nobody could ever find out. No matter what. It was then I used all my mental power to put together a plan. And by that I mean I asked Harold if he knew any easy death plots from tv shows or movies. Obviously I didn't tell him why I wanted to know,I just lied and asked a hypothetical question,y'know? After I got a told about a guy who killed fat people in some show called Family Guy,I put the plan into action. Wrote Trent that note,beat him around,strangled him,and dumped him in the pool. It would've just been Trent and nobody else,but then Dawn walked in. I knew right away that she would yap to everyone,so I beat her around for a bit,then whipped out my pocket knife and slashed her throat. Within about a minute she was on the ground dead. At this point I was covered in blood,so I jumped in the pool to wash it all off. After that I started leaving,but heard someone coming. I hid in a locker room till they were gone. I then pulled out some of Trent's hair from the corpse and shoved it in the door to throw everyone off,and I probably would've gotten away with it,if I hadn't stupidly walked into the cafeteria when still wet. But yeah,that's the whole. I've got nothing left to say.
Everyone was quiet,some were visibly upset. It was obvious they wanted to scold Duncan,but they along with him were shut up. "Can't believe it,there's no way it's true" stammered Harold, "It's all my fault" he whispered. "Don't be stupid Harold,you didn't put the wire and knife to their throats" said Izzy,who received a kick from Jasmine. "So...what now?" Ella asked,looking at the others. "Now I think it's time to reveal to you all what Duncan's secret is!" Monokuma announced,laughing maniacally. Duncan's eyes shot daggers, "you better not buddy bear" he hissed. Pulling out a piece of paper,Monokuma laughed, "AAAAAAAAAND here it is! Whatever could Duncan's secret be you may ask? Well listen up and listen close. The secret of the Ultimate Thief is thaaaaaaaaaat...he KILLED his entire family!". "W-what?! I refuse to believe that!" Harold yelled, "This is all just a bunch of bullshit! My pal Duncan wouldn't ever kill anyone!" he declared,leaving his podium and marching over to Duncan,pushing past Ella and Scott. "Dude,he already confessed his entire crime" said Scott,rolling his eyes. "How do we know someone isn't blackmailing him?!" Harold retorted. Duncan placed a hand on Harold's shoulder, "Relax man,it wasn't blackmail or trickery. I did this all of my own accord. But I don't know if I've got the heart to talk about my previous crime". Monokuma jumped up, "Fear not Duncan,I shall take that honour!" he exclaimed, "You see;
A long long time ago in a city far far away,there was a little boy who couldn't get through a single day without stealing. It got so bad that he was sent to a juvenile detention center where he spent most of his years of day when he was finally released,he took off for Vegas. After borrowing money he knew couldn't paid back,he tried to rob a casino. Despite successfully making some bank,he received sooooooo many threats that he eventually returned home with mountains of cash in duffel bag. However,because he didn't want to give up his somewhat hard earned dough,he allowed the local mobbosses to murder his family and display their parts ALLLLLLL over town! Since then our jolly little thief has developed a hardened shell that would give male pornstars a run for their money! Puhuhuhuhuhuhu! And that my beloved victims of a harsh reality is how Duncan Dirkson,the Ultimate Thief,ended up with not only his four family members dead,but also two of our students,bringing his total death count up to a staggering six casualties. WHAT FUN!".
Monokuma finished his story,still laughing like a psycho while everyone else looked sad,uncomfortable or outright pissed off. Eventually Duncan looked over at Topher, "Well,you seem to be the main man in charge of these trials. How bout you do one last rundown of this whole thing,just so that everyone is certain on who to vote for" he smiled,weakily. Topher nodded, "It's gonna hurt bad,but I guess I've got to take one last rundown in case I missed anything" he explained. Taking a deep breath,Topher opened his eyes, "Here's everything that went down in case".
CLOSING ARGUMENT: BEGIN
It all started two days ago when Monokuma gave out our second motive - personal secrets that would be revealed to the world if a murder wasn't committed. Seeing what was written for his,our murderer put a plan into action. After asking Harold for recommendations on the best death scenes from tv shows and movies,the plot was in motion. At 11:50pm at night,Trent arrived at the pool area after being sent an urgent note. However once he arrived,he would never leave alive. The killer quickly attacked,punching Trent's body and covering it in bruises. Eventually he picked up Trent's guitar and smashed it over his head,making wood fly all over the room. Using a guitar string,the killer strangled Trent to death. Once finished,the body was dumped into the pool. While the killer thought they would only be killing one,Dawn's sudden appearance meant she would have to die too,and after a slash to the throat with a pocket knife it was all over. Cleaning off the blood by jumping into the pool,the killer hid in the locker room when Shawn came to investigate the noise. Shocked at the brutal murder scene he turned and ran. The killer then used this opportunity to take hair from Trent's corpse and jam it into the pool doors to throw off the rest of us. Later,still sapping wet,the killer began making sure they had cleared everything that would void them of suspicion. At 7am,they finally left with still somewhat wet clothes and hair,entering the cafeteria to investigate a shouting Brick. That move was a fatal flaw.
After reviewing all the evidence,and even hear your version of events,I can't think of anyone else who could've possibly been the culprit of this double murder. I assume you can agree,Duncan Dirkson,the Ultimate Thief!
CLOSING ARGUMENT: END
CLASS TRIAL/ALL RISE
"I must say,what an interesting and emotional trial. I think I have tears welling in my robotic eyes...NOT!" Monokuma cackled, "Now it's time to cast your votes to determine if you've chosen the correct culprit! Simply pull the lever before you to cast your vote!" he explained. Everyone took a moment or two before casting their votes,but soon they were all cast. In the end,there was 16 votes against Duncan,meaning he had voted for himself. A giant roulette wheel appeared on the big screen cycling through all the students,including the dead ones. It soon landed on Duncan,displaying a single word: GUILTY. "COOOOOORECT! The mysterious killer behind the deaths of Mr Musician and Mrs Aura Whisperer was indeed Duncan Dirkson!" Monokuma cheered, "I must say,two correct votes in a row is quite impressive. Will you maintain your streak? Eh,who knows? But what I know is that now we get to move onto my favourite part: PUNISHMENT TIME!" he gloated. "Wait!" Duncan yelled, "Before I go" he began,turning to everyone else, "Nothing I can say will ever redeem me. I know I'm meant to be the big bad tough guy...and that's why I think I should ditch that persona in order to say: I'm sorry. I'm truly sorry for my actions" he said,a single tear appearing in his (still aggressive looking) eyes. Harold took a step forward, "It's okay man. If my secret was as bad as yours,maybe I would've done the same". Duncan nodded, "One last handshake?". Both boys gave a somewhat masculine grunt of agreement,sharing one final handshake,the clap of them joining making Strongarm and Curtis look weak in comparison. After a few minutes of staring intensely,they released their grip,though Harold was seen sneakily putting something into his pocket. "Allllllllrighty then! Now that the emotional goodbyes are done,you and I know what time it is! SO,LET'S GIVE IT EVVVVVVVERYTHING WE'VE GOT! IIIIIIIT'S PUNISHMENT TIME!" Monokuma cheered,pulling out his gavel and hitting the "punishment button".
(The Great Escape) (Ultimate Thief/Duncan Dirkson's Execution - EXECUTED)
DUNCAN HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY! TIME FOR HIS PUNISHMENT!
Duncan is standing in a room with nothing in it. On the other side,buzzsaws and weapons begin getting closer from an army of policemen robots. Duncan runs straight into them,getting sliced up,but dives into a vent. Bleeding,he crawls through desperate to escape,but is cut up and hit with traps inside the vent. Battered,bruised and losing blood,Duncan sees a light at the end of the tunnel. Believing it to be the exit,he moves faster and faster. He then falls through an opening and lands in another empty room. The walls begin closing in,making the room smaller and smaller. Duncan tries pushing the walls to prevent them from moving,but it fails. He scales a wall and puts a hand into the hole in the ceiling,but a panel snaps shut,leaving him dangling in the air unable to move. The walls eventually close in and crush him into a bloody pulp of torn flesh,broken bones,hair and metal piercings. As the walls retract,the ceiling panel opens up,as Duncan's severed hand drops to the ground,in the shape of a hand giving a thumbs up.
The execution finished as the giant monitor switched off. "Well,that was certainly a whale of a time" Monokuma chuckled, "What did you all think of my handiwork?". "I think Bridgette puking her guts out in the corner sums up all of our feelings" snarked Scott. Topher was conflicted with thoughts, "We started with 20,but now only have 15. Slowly but surely our numbers are dropping. Duncan may have taken Trent and Dawn's lives,but he showed genuine regret and remorse for his crime. He may have killed 2 of our own,but he didn't deserve such a brutal execution". "Hey hey hey!" Izzy shouted,clicking her fingers in front of Topher's eyes, "Mr Care Bear wants us to leave,so lezgo!" she laughed,throwing Topher over her shoulder and skipping towards the elevator. Soon the remaining 15 students were in the elevator returning to the surface. Apparently Monokuma had revealed that the main door was now open,revealing a new area. Once everyone arrived at the building entrance they were met with a blinding white light,as sirens screeched and metal clanked. "Think this is gonna be a real exit?" Bridgette asked,wiping puke off of her hoodie. Topher shrugged, "Who knows? I doubt after all this we'll be allowed to leave for good". Everyone could soon see the doors had opened up far enough as they walked out of the Hope's Peak building. They were amazed to see they were on some sort of tropical island,full of sun,sand,shops and a big blue ocean. "Woah! Where are we?" asked Lindsay, "Cause this place could be totally great for some tanning and photoshoots". "This is the newest part of your semi-freedom!" Monokuma declared,descending from the sky and landing in front of everyone, "Welcome to Jabberwock Island! Located in the middle of nowhere in the ocean. What ocean you ask? How should I know? I'm just a cute and cuddly bear". "Is this all real?" Lightning asked, "Like,how big is this sha-island?". Monokuma laughed,pulling out a map, "Jabberwock Island is actually a group of connected smaller islands! Here in the middle we have the centre island. Here by the big number 1 is the first island,where you can find a swanky new hotel and cabins,the Rocket Punch Market,the Farm/Ranch and the airport! Though don't try to fly the planes,I've made sure they are nothing but busted metal tubes" he explained,pulling a spanner. Despite witnessing brutal murders and an execution,the alive students were murmering excitedly at their new living enviroment. "What about the other islands? Are they open too?" Heather asked,still filing her nails. Monokuma laughed, "Silly girl,you only have access to three islands. Besides the centre island and Island 1,you have Island 2 opened up,which is where you are now. Features include Hope's Peak,which you can freely enter and exit at your leasure,a Drug Store for medicine and such,the Hanamura Diner where you can cook quality and greasy food,the Beach House and hidden cove down the road through the tunnel" Monokuma explained, "The rest of the islands are currently locked by the Jabberwock guardians,also known as the Monobeasts! In order to access new islands,you'll have to murder! After every class trial,the remaining students who aren't the blackened will have access to a new island,as well as another floor inside the academy. Since you've received Jabberwock Island as a new living arangement,the academy's 3rd floor will remain locked" he chuckled,finishing the exposition dump. "I'm all worn out from talking,turns out bears don't have bear-y good lungs,so buhbye for now" he cackled,waddling away to the school. The students all seemed somewhat pleased that they could relax on a desert island rather than a grungy school. Making their way to the Island 1 hotel. 15 cabins were set up,8 for the girls on the right and 7 on the left for the guys. Deciding tomorrow they would search their new surroundings,they all entered their new cabins and collapsed into bed. Tomorrow was a new day.
-End of Chapter 2-
(In a mysterious place again,the same from Chapter 1 in fact)
Smoke poured out of three capsules that swung open. The occupents were hauled out and dumped into chairs. A smartly dressed woman pulled out a clipboard and smiled, "Welcome back".
(Coyler's note: And thus,Chapter 2 comes to a close. Trent,Dawn and Duncan are dead. The academy doors have opened and Jabberwock Island will probably be the main location now. Fear not though,as the academy might still be used if you guys want...or if I have any ideas. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter,I'll get to work on Chapter 3 whenever I get a chance. Hope you all enjoyed,be free to favourite,follow and review,I love hearing your thoughts. If I get enough question reviews or DM questions,I'll certainly start doing Q & A's at the start of each update,so feel free to ask away. Anyway,that's it for Chapter 2. Coyler,out!)