Chapter 2

I'm back! Welcome everybody to the second chapter of 'Hope's Tactic'. In this one we will see how the students try to find out a way to get out of Hope's Peak Academy. And fail. With all that said, let's start this chapter!

Legend:

"Talking."

'Thinking...'

"Speakers/Video/Recording."

"Monokuma Talking."

Chapter 2: Exploring

Once Monokuma left, Togami scoffed as he turned around and started to walk towards the door.

Gesture that angered Mondo.

"Oi! Where the fuck you think you are going to!?" He demanded to the ultimate progeny that merely look at him over his shoulder.

"I am guessing that everything here was already said. So, I will prepare myself for this game." Togami said, making Mondo anger flare up.

"Game!? You are going to listen to that fucking toy!?" Mondo demanded as he walked to Togami and grabbed him by the neck of the shirt.

Togami slapped his hand away "I just want to survive. The strong adapts, the weak, you, die."

That was it. Mondo growled and was about to punch Togami when Makoto decides to step in.

"Hey now, let's calm down before we do something rash." Mondo glare turns to Makoto after saying that and attempts to punch him.

Only to be blocked.

Makoto, still smiling as he held the fist looked at Mondo surprised face. "Like punching someone for example." He pushed the hand away and looked to the rest, sans Togami. "Okay everyone! We don't know what is happening, we don't know who is controlling Monokuma. So, I say that first we need to divide ourselves and explore the building and see if there is a way out. Questions or someone against the idea?" After no one said anything Makoto nodded "Great, let's make some groups and let's start."

And so the groups were set. Sakura, Sayaka, Mondo and Makoto as one with Toko stalking them, or more like stalking Makoto, then we have Celestia, Aoi, Chihiro and Ishimaru, Junko as another, and Yasuhiro, Leon, Kyoko and Hifumi were the groups that dispersed to the first floor.

*With Makoto's Group*

"Hey Makoto," Makoto turned to Mondo that was rubbing the back of his head "Look, I am sorry for almost punching you and-"

"Don't sweat it." Makoto interrupted "We are all nervous and reactions like those are expected. And nothing happened, so no problem."

Mondo starred at his back as he continued to walk in the hallway. Mondo smiled. Somehow, Makoto remember him of his brother.

They end up walking the gym to see if they missed anything. Inside, there were a trophy shelf with pictures of former students of the academy.

"They look old." Sakura commented and Makoto nodded.

"They do. A year old at least."

Sayaka tilted her head as she looked a Makoto "A year? But how could that be possible? We just arrived."

Makoto nodded "At least we thought that."

Mondo raised a brow "What do you mean?"

"I don't know yet." Makoto said scratching his head "But as far as we know we got here yesterday or maybe today. But, as far that I know, the school didn't look like a bunker or something like that."

Toko eyes shined "How insightful! Just as expected from my White Knight!"

"Right..." Makoto said as he stared at the girl before turning to the group. "Anyway. Let's look for the others and see if they had more luck."

*Cafeteria*

"So, did someone find anything good?" Makoto asked and Ishimaru raised his hand.

"We did find the bedrooms! They were divided in two dorms! One for boys and other girls!"

Makoto nodded "Someone else?"

Kyoko raised her hand "We discovered that the second floor is completely locked. In other words, we are trapped in the first floor for now."

Makoto sighed "We just found some old pictures and a lot of dust. So, to conclude; we don't have a way out. Am I wrong?"

Aoi grinned at him "Don't worry Makoto! I am sure that the police will found us soon!"

Celestia smiled at her "Please, don't be foolish. If the police are looking for us, they would already find us."

Makoto nodded "I agree. It isn't like Hope's Peak is a not known school. So, if someone took his or her sweet time to falsify Hope's Peak documents, drug each and every single one of us at the entrance of said academy, and then been dragged here, to an exact replica of the school."

Kyoko raised a brow to him "That was oddly specific. Do you have a theory?"

Makoto nodded "Maybe. But I rather better it before I say anything stupid. If you don't mind." He said with a smile and Kyoko nodded.

"Fair enough." she said as Monokuma popped up.

"Hey! Why is there no deaths yet!?" Monokuma demanded and Makoto smirked.

"Because no one will kill each other?" He asked in a mock tone.

"Upupupu! Well, what if we change that, smartass?"

"C-Change that?" Chihiro asked shakily and Monokuma nodded.

"That's right! Because I told you to kill each other but I didn't gave you guys a motive to commit murder!" Monokuma explined and Makoto narrowed his eyes.

"And I already set it all up! Go to the A/V room and there you will find your first motive! Enjoy!"

Monokuma quickly left leaving the students alone. At some point, Togami joined them and he scoffed. "What a waste of time."

"Whatever Prince Pretty. I am going to see if there is a trap or a bomb or something like that." Makot said as he walked to the A/V room and Sayaka went next to him.

"Sooooo, what's your big theory?" She asked and Makoto shrugged.

"Sorry Sayaka, but like I said, I will say it once it is more complete."

*?*

"I didn't remember Makoto being such a smartass..."

"Well, that doesn't matter! Soon he will kill someone! Or he will be killed! This is so despairing!"

"Upupupu..."

And done! That was chapter 2 of 'Hope's Tactic' I hope you enjoyed. I know this wasn't a really good chapter, but it was mainly to plant the seeds for future chapters. Also sorry for it being so short. And that was all! Remember to leave a Review that it helps my motivation, PM me for any doubts or suggestions, Follow and Favorite me and the story to know of any updates.

Till Next Time.

Roy D. Harper.

Next Chapter: Meltdown