Chapter 3: Island Paradise? (Part 1 - Beautiful Days)
(Coyler's note: Time to quickly give a refresh on who's dead as dirt and who's still kicking it;
Deceased Students - 5
(MURDERED) Courtney Quadson - Ultimate Honour Student
(EXECUTED) Ezekiel Miller - Ultimate Archer
(MURDERED) Trent 'Bazinga' Cooper - Ultimate Musician
(MURDERED) Dawn Dwire - Ultimate Psychic
(EXECUTED) Duncan Dirkson - Ultimate Thief
Surviving Students - 15
Harold McGrady the 5th - Ultimate Karate Master
Shawn Healey - Ultimate Survival Expert
Lightning Lynx - Ultimate Quarterback
Topher Wilson - Ultimate Presenter
Brick McArthur - Ultimate Soldier
Scott Cropson - Ultimate Farmer
Alejandro Burromuerto - Ultimate Bullfighter
Izzy O'Reilly - Ultimate Actor
Heather Haiku - Ultimate Drama Queen
Jasmine Jones - Ultimate Hunter
Bridgette Summers - Ultimate Surfer
Scarlett Sodium - Ultimate Scientist
Lindsay Topp - Ultimate Runway Model
Ella Enchanted - Ultimate Singer
Amy Smith - Ultimate Cheerleader
And with that,we finish with the elimination table. Now,onward to the first part of Chapter 3. Coyler,out!)
It was a spectacular day on the newly inhabited Jabberwock Island. The students seemed pleased that they were finally out of the dusty old school building and now had a decent amount of freedom in their new environment. The sun shone,trees blew in the wind and the waves crashed against the brilliant white sand of the island's beaches. At 8am,everyone had began to awake and made their way to the dining room of the hotel,deciding it would be their new meeting place to avoid returning inside of Hope's Peak. The shared fear was that if anyone returned inside,they would never be permitted to leave alive. Topher awoke inside his brand new cabin,pulling up the shades to the window and taking a deep breath of the cool coastal air. "Ahhhh,still in captivity,but I do love the smell of the beach" he sighed. Leaving his cabin,he noticed Brick leaving his cabin and waved. "Morning Brick,how'd you sleep?" he asked. "Pretty well,considering we had three of our friends die horribly" replied Brick. Topher sighed and looked at the ground, "Oh right,how could I forget?" said Topher,meekly. Brick laughed and patted the presenter on the back, "Don't worry,I was only joking. Though seriously,we lost three of our comrades yesterday". Topher shook his head, "I suppose I've just gotten to the point where we've gotta accept that there's a chance we won't all make it out alive. It's like what Duncan told Trent,and what he said during the trial. Unless somebody steps and gets serious,we'll all drop like flies till none of us are left". Brick nodded, "I understand what you mean. But don't worry. Now that we know we're just on some deserted island,it's only a matter of time before we find a way outta here,right?" he asked. Right as Brick finished his sentence,a buzz could be heard from both of their ebooks. Opening them up,they noticed a new rule had been added; Anyone caught attempting to escape this island without murdering someone and surviving a class trial will be punished on sight,no matter how few or how many. Topher chuckled seeing the new rule, "So much for that idea".
A few minutes later,the two arrived inside the dining room of the restaurant. The room was full of the 15 students who remained,each sitting in groups. Heather and Amy were obviously together,Shawn was sitting next to Jasmine,Lindsay,Bridgette and Izzy were daydreaming while looking at Alejandro (who was looking at Heather) and Harold was standing by a large buffet table talking to Lightning,Scott and Scarlett. The only one by themselves was Ella,who sat in a corner table by herself,seemingly upset that nobody wanted to sit with her. Topher noticed and nudged Brick, "Hey,she looks kinda glum. Maybe we should sit with Ella?". Brick smiled, "Sounds good to me". Ella's eyes lit up as the two guys began walking over to her table. "Oh boys? Good morning!" Ella called out,smiling and waving. "Morning Ma'am,a fine day to you" Brick responded,as the two boys sat at her table with breakfast of tea and toast in hand. "How goes it Ella?" asked Topher,as he spun a chair around backwards so he could lean against it. "Oh I'm fine,it was much nicer waking up in a comfy cabin rather than a dusty school" she explained. "You said,might as well have been lying in enemy territory" Brick laughed, "Reminds me of when I fought in Canadian civil war". Ella's eyes lit up, "Ooh,please do tell more" she said,batting her eyelashes. Brick smiled, "Of course,I'd love to. Anything in particular you wanna know about?" Brick asked,a glint in his eyes. "I want to know all your best tales" Ella blushed,lightly touching his arms. Being an expert on visual ques,Topher had an idea on what was happening. "Running her fingers through her hair,touching his arms,biting her lips,seems like Ella might be hitting on Brick" Topher thought to himself, "Probably best that I take off". "Hey,I think I'll head off and leave you two to your war stories" said Topher,patting Brick on shoudler. "Hmm? Oh yeah,cya man" Brick muttered over his shoulder before turning back to Ella, "So there I was: Wading through the Alberta with a rifle in one hand and spare ammunition in the other. One good bullet could've blown me sky high!" he exclaimed.
Walking out of the bathroom of his cottage his hands to dry them,Topher tapped his chin and thought, "Hmm,let's see. I got some time to kill,wonder who's around?". Leaving his cottage and walking around he later found himself walking on the runway of the airport. In the distance he could make out the figures of Lightning and Scott carrying around tools,steel and crates while Alejandro overlooked them. "Hey Alejandro,what's up?" Topher asked as he stood next to the Spaniard. Alejandro's face lit up, "Ah! Mi pequena amiga anfitriona! How have you been my friend,it has been a while since we've spoken man to man" he exclaimed happily. Topher nodded, "Yeah it has been a while. Suppose with all our friends getting killed it was hard to make some time for one of our chats" he chuckled. "Of course" agreed Alejandro, "Even I have found it tricky to maintain bonds with others. However we seem to making steady work here". Topher looked at Lightning and Scott again, "What are you three tryna do?" he asked. Alejandro handed Topher the blueprints he was holding, "After closer investigation we discovered that all the mechanical parts of these planes were gutted so I used my engineering knowledge to put these to work on fixing them" he explained. "You know basic engineering?" Topher asked. "Si,my brother Jose might be known for having better looks and charm than me,but I'm quite the magician with machinery" Alejandro explained. Topher scratched his chin, "Al.." he began. Alejandro stopped him, "Um,please my friend,do not call me by that name". Topher shrugged, "Ah,sorry. Alejandro,do you get along with your brother?". Alejandro's eyes had a slight glint of sadness and he looked at the floor, "Unfortunately I don't. It isn't as if we despise each other,in fact we used to be best of friends. But as he grew older,handsomer and more charming,my family started looking up to him and down on me. They would call me things like Al and Little Jose,I hated it! I want to do my best to be my own man,shine to my best abilities,gain the respect from my peers that I desire. I want nothing more than to be friends with my brother again,but sadly I don't think I ever will. That's why I have to use this time to step up,become a leader and save everyone. If that doesn't help me reach my goal,then nothing will" said Alejandro as he finished his story. Topher was wide eyed, "Wow,I had no idea Alejandro had it so tough back home. He truly just wants some recognition and to save everyone,but was never given the chance. I think Alejandro and I grew closer today" he thought inside his mind.
A loud crash was heard as Lightning dropped a large alternator onto his foot and began screaming like a girl. "Smooth move butter fingers,that better not be broken" chortled Scott as he slid some propeller plates into position. "Sha-shut up farm boy,it's not funny!" Lightning shouted,throwing a wrench at Scott's skull. Alejandro looked annoyed, "Ah come on you two,knock it off!" he shouted. "Yeah guys,cut it out and fix this up" said Topher. Lightning and Scott began grumbling under their breath but were soon back at work carrying stuff inside the plane such as seats and panes of glass for the windows. "Still don't know how you got them to do this" Topher chuckled. "I suppose it's just luck" Alejandro said. "Y'know,I think you very well could be a leader Alejandro. You just need the right time to step up and show everyone what you can do" said Topher. Alejandro sighed, "Your words make me smile Topher,they really do. But when it comes to trials,the most important thing in this predicament,I believe you hold the leader role". Topher smiled too,and patted Alejandro on the back, "Well,I should probably get going and leave you three to work,don't wanna distract you". Alejandro's smile faded, "Oh,o-okay. Take care amigo,I enjoyed our talk here today".
While walking back Topher decided to stop off at the Rocket Punch Market to use some of his Monocoins earned from trials to buy some munch. As he entered he was surprised with how small it was on the inside compared to the outside. "Guess the flashy lights and signs gave the outside more meat on it's bones" he said to himself. "I believe what you mean is - more material on the exterior" came a voice behind him,snort laughing at the joke they had made. Turning around he saw Harold standing there taking a puff of his inhaler. "Hey Harold,how's it hanging?" he asked. Harold shrugged, "Not too bad,just thought I'd stock up on some snacks for an all night movie marathon. Last time when I went to the library on the 2nd Island I found a laptop with loads of movies downloaded onto the hard drive" he explained. Topher was impressed with the idea, "Dam,that's pretty lucky. Got anything good on there?". "Just stuff like Forrest Gump,Shawshank Redemption,Paul Blart,the usual deep character driven stories" said Harold. Sensing an opportunity for some fun,Topher had an idea, "Had an idea there,maybe you'd wanna hear it?". Harold nodded, "Let's hear it dude". "Maybe we could get some of the guys and have a movie night? Bit of a laugh,staying up all night. At least if us guys stick together at all times it'll mean the only ones to worry about dying or murdering is the girls" Topher explained. Harold's eyes lit up, "That sir...is a BRILLIANT idea! We gotta prepare right away,let's stock up and dump all this at my cabin,then go tell the guys". As he said that,Izzy walked in. "Friends my afternoon" she greeted backwards, "What're you two talking about?". "Uhhh sports" said Topher quickly. "Sleepover sports...NO WAIT JUST SPORTS" Harold protested. Izzy scratched her ear with foot, "You two are cooky,very strange indeed" she said. She walked over to a shelf and picked up a box of tampons, "Needed one last box" she said,walking out and dropping some monocoins onto a counter by the doors. Harold and Topher looked at each other. "Is it just me that thinks she's kinda weird?" Topher asked. Harold shook his head, "I'm in the same boat as you,she's an odd one that's for sure". The two boys walked around and picked up boxes and crates of food and drinks that would get them through the night. As they left the store they were satisfied with their haul and dumped the contents into Harold's cabin. "This is gonna be sweat,can't wait to have a night of just us guys doing guy things" rasped Harold. As he finished speaking however,a notification popped up on both his and Topher's monopads. In bold letters it stated; ALL STUDENTS REPORT TO JABBERWOCK PARK IMMEDIATELY!
"Think something happened?" Harold asked. Topher shook his head, "Nah,most likely Monokuma just wants to give us another motive". "Good thing all the men will be together,nothing that's gonna make us kill" said Harold. "What's not gonna make who kill?" Shawn asked,walking next to them as they headed for the park. "We're getting all the guys for a movie night to avoid anyone getting taken out " Topher explained. "Aw nice! That sounds awesome!" said Shawn,fist bumping the air. "You obviously wouldn't kill anyone no matter what,right guys?" Topher asked. Both boys nodded. "Course,I only kill in self defense" said Harold,doing a karate pose. "I'd only ever kill zombies during the inevitable zombie apocalypse" said Shawn, " Or for something long the lines of a million bucks to build a zombie proof bunker" he added. Topher and Harold had blank expressions of being unimpressed. "Zombies? Really?" Harold said. "Never gonna happen dude" added Topher. Shawn scoffed and shook his head, "Pfft,you guys just aren't smart enough to see the signs being held secret by the government. There's multiple theories and signs of evidence that link back to a future uprising". Shawn walked on ahead as Topher and Harold chuckled to themselves. They soon met up with everyone at Jabberwock Park with the others,making small chitchat. At last Monokuma could be heard,as he emerged atop a giant concrete podium in the middle of the park. "Ah my wonderful students,welcome welcome welcome all!" he cheered, "I've got two whole special announcements to make,so if you could all lend your ears that would much appreciated" he explained. "Whatever,just tell us what you want" said Amy,looking at her face in a pocket mirror. Monokuma covered his mouth and laughed an evil laugh. "To start off,you all remember the new rule added this morning - anyone caught attempting to escape this island without murdering will face a severe punishment!" Monokuma said,recounting the rule. "What are you getting at? Nobody broke the rule" said Brick. Lindsay agreed, "Yeah,I was at the beach all day working on my tan for a beauty pagent I have next week". "Probably won't be able to make that in time" Heather whispered to Amy. "Anywho,somebody DID indeed break that rule and will now face a severe punishment of the deathly kind!" Monokuma chortled. "Who do you think it is?" whispered Izzy to Bridgette. Bridgette rolled her eyes, "How should I know?". "Well of course I know who it is! For breaking the rules and attempting to swim off of this island earlier today,Izzy O'Reilly shall now be faced with death!" jeered Monokuma. Izzy became flustered, "W-what are you talking about? C'mon it was just a joke,we're all pals here right?...right?...right?" she spluttered. Brick looked over, "You can't be serious about killing someone for trying to escape,it goes against the conduct". Monokuma chuckled, "I think the mighty Gungnir Spears disagree". Izzy's face went pale, "YOU'LL NEVER TAKE ME ALIVE!" she screeched as she started to run. "You can run,but you won't get far" Monokuma sniggered. He pulled a contraption out from behind him,pushing a button. As Izzy ran a plethora of spears erupted from the ground and sliced through her body. Within just a few seconds,it was all over. Izzy O'Reilly the Ultimate Actor...was dead. "Sha-fuck,she just got impaled like a cocktail sausage" Lightning winced. "Nyehnyehnyeh" chortled Monokuma, "Let that be a lesson to you all,nobody escapes without murdering and lying in a class trial" he ordered. He turned to Alejandro,Scott and Lightning, "As for you three,I saw the plane you were attempting to fix. Lucky for you I scrapped all the vital parts,otherwise you three would've been the demonstration for breaking rules and not Izzy. NOW! ONTO THE SECOND IMPORTANT TOPIC!" he announced. "W-what is it?" Jasmine stuttered. "Why,your next motive of course!" he exclaimed, "The next student who kills a classmate and successfully gets away with it will not only leave as the sole survivor but also leave vastly richer!". A table stacked with cash emerged from the ground. Everyone was impressed hearing that this 'reward' was something to at least give some form of benefit besides escaping. "Now that you've all gotten an eye-full,you won't see this cash again until you kill and escape,so happy murdering!" Monokuma beamed as he disappeared.
Time passed by as day grew to night. Darkness eventually swept over Jabberwock Island as the sun disappeared from the horizon. The guys were all chatting and joking in Harold's cabin,excluding two. Brick for some reason hadn't shown up and so Topher was sent to find him. He searched all the shops and buildings,even looking around Jabberwock Park,but alas Brick wasn't anywhere. Topher sighed, "Maybe he's just asleep in his own cabin". He began walking back to the hotel,entering through the main gates. The cabins were standing on stilts above little moats,with no glass windows. Instead they had empty spaces covered up by wooden shutters. The boys cabins were placed on the left while the girls were on the right. As he walked through the main gates,he glanced at something upon hearing a noise from the closest cabin to the entrance. "Hmm,wonder what that could be. It's probably wrong,but perhaps I'll just take a peak through the shutters" he said to himself. Taking a step closer he looked through the shutters,being met with an unusual sight.
*inside the cabin*
"My,you've got such a big weapon" said Ella,blushing. Brick nodded, "Thanks,you got a nice set of grenades yourself" he replied. Ella bit her lip, "Maybe we could take this to the shower?" she asked,standing up seductively. Brick raised part of his unibrow, "Yes Ma'am,just be careful not to drop the soap" he said,as the two stripped down and walked into the bathroom together,closing the door.
*back outside*
Topher was in shock at what he had witnessed. Clearly it was something he wasn't meant to hear,see or even know of. "Jesus,Brick and Ella are really banging? I mean,I guess if it makes them happy it's good,but what if it distracts them or makes them targets? Oh well,probably isn't any of my business" Topher thought to himself,as he rubbed his eyes. "Oh I almost forgot,I left some stuff in my cabin" he said to himself. Walking to his cabin he picked up things like hidden snacks and energy drinks that he knew he'd need to get through the night. Sure it would be fun,but sometimes hanging out with people could drain Topher mentally. He heard a knock on the door,and upon opening it he saw Alejandro standing there. "There you are muchacho,we've been wondering where you've been" he said. Topher shrugged, "Oops,sorry. I was just getting all my stuff ready". Alejandro smiled, "No problem. C'mon,let's make a move".
Topher was glad when he and Alejandro entered Harold's cabin he was glad to see the guys weren't performing any Non-Bible Acts,merely eating and laughing at the TV. "Looky look who I brought with me" said Alejandro as Topher and himself entered. Lightning noticed him out of the corner of his eye, "Look who finally came back,what took you so sha-long?". "You find Brick?" Harold asked,giving a nicer question than Lightning. THinking back to what he saw,Topher came up with an excuse. "Yup,saw him sleeping in his cabin. Thought it would be rude to wake him,so I just let him sleep" Topher explained. "Pfft,what a buzzkill" Scott scoffed, "His loss I guess. Here,sit down and drink this,we're getting drunk and watching Barnyard" he said,tossing Topher a can of larger. They continued watching the movie and maaking jokes,even mistaking Kevin James for John Travolta. Eventually they reached a point where an absolute GOD appearred. "YOOOO!" Harold yelled excitedly as the world's best rapper Biggie Cheese flashed on screen. "Yo this guys a fuckin icon" laughed Lightning. "And he's fucking THICC with it" spluttered Scott,swigging his drink. The boys all laughed as they continued preaching about Biggie Cheese and his rapping glory,Topher even claiming the film should've been about the thicc rat himself. Topher enjoyed himself,and could tell the others were having a great time. "They clearly haven't gotten to hang out and have some fun with a group of guys in a long time,I know I sure haven't. Sucks that Brick couldn't make it but he's got his own fish to fry. I think me and the guys all had a great time. Well,except Shawn. He spent most of the time writing stuff on a notepad but it's probably nothing. Hopefully tonight has brought us guys closer together and will stop any of us from murdering anyone. Or even just each other here at the very least" Topher thought to himself,smiling and laughing as they continued making Biggie Cheese and Paul Blart jokes. Soon however,they all began to fall asleep and one by one they had all drifted off to sleep with the static playing on the TV. Though Shawn had noticeably packed up his stuff and returned to his cabin early,luckily reassuring those barely awake that he talks and sleepwalks,thus being better suited in his own bed.
-END OF PART 1-
(Coyler's note: Sorry this took a while to release,been jumping between all the updates that are in the works,like Episode 5 of TD Take 2 and Danganronpa Wawanakwa Island. If I'm honest this might be the series I wanna focus on the most,I think I've just more ideas so most likely this series will be updated the most frequently,but don't fret. You'll get to enjoy my subpar writing skills and ideas dudes and dudettes,obviously work will still be done on Take 2,Wawanakwa Island and of course - the mystery project. If you want updates on my progress and stuff,then give my Instagram a look coyler_productions. Oh by the way,hope you enjoy Brick and Ella as a ship,bet no one saw that coming,or the death of Izzy. Sorry if her death came literally outta nowhere,but I just had no ideas for her,she wasn't doing much,so I figured "eh,fuck it. She dead". Anyway,hope you all enjoyed this update,anyone got theories on the next murder and murderer? Be sure to leave thoughts and questions in the review section or my DM's. If I do get questions I'll answer at the start of each update,as well as giving shoutouts. That's it for now. Coyler,out!)