Peaceful.
That's the only way to describe the world at the moment; peaceful. People were strolling around their cities merrily, kids were playing joyfully, and birds were tweeting with a cheerful tone. It was perfect. However, to discuss the future of earth and humanity, two people met in a dark room. It was stuffed with papers spilling out onto the floor, schematics, computers hanging on the walls, fabrics in black and white colors, stuffing piled up high, peculiar red shapes, and much more.
Most of the drawings seemed to be of a bear with half of its face black and the other half white. The bear also had a peculiar jagged red shape on its face, as it what it appeared to be, an eye on the black half. The materials and stuffing were being used to make something. It seemed to be the exact same bear as the drawings represented.
The papers were scattered on a desk and on the floor. They all had titles scribbled on them messily. For example, one of the pages had 'Operation: Despair!' on it and another 'Backup in case Operation: Despair! backfires'. But, there were a few more all over the enclosed space.
"So, you understand what you have to do, right?", One of the two people said to the other, who currently sat on a chair, flicking through some papers, taking in every single word and interpreting them as seemed rather focused but, eventually the person looked up at the other one, both of them having sadistic smiles and a hint of insanity in their eyes.
"Yes. Yes I do, Senpai." The other person replied enthusiastically, pleasing the second person greatly.
"And I'm only allowed to put this plan into motion if you perish, right?", The seated one asked, to which the one standing up, replied with a nod. "Exactly. I've taught you well, haven't I?" The person said with a proud tone, before heading over to a window, opening the curtains, which made sunlight enter the previously dark room and shine onto the duos skin.
"You can leave now sweetheart. Just remember the plan." The one by the window said. It was someone with a feminine figure and wavy blonde twintails. The visitor nodded and headed to the door slowly, however, before they departed, the visitor spoke for a final time.
"I will, and I won't let you down... Enoshima-senpai."
"Today's the day!", a young man thought to himself. This young man was on the taller side. He had dark brown hair, that was rather flat with a piece sticking up, ocean green eyes, and pale skin. He wore a whistle, which was dangling from his neck, along with a white shirt that was partially buttoned up, red swimming shorts and red sandals.
He was standing outside of a huge building. It looked like an older building , however, on the outside, it was in immaculate condition. It was a pristine white color and many windows could be seen. The outside wasn't exactly empty as some people could be seen there too, and most of them looked close to the young man's age.
"I can't wait for this! It should be fucking awesome!" I said to myself, fist bumping the air excitedly. "Today's the big day, after all!" Oh right, I forgot to clarify! I'm a new student at Ikesaino Institute. It's really famous! Like, seriously, it's about as big as Hope's Peak Academy!
Hope's Peak is basically the OG school. Rumour has it, Ikesaino is a partner school of HPA. It's where the students go to when Hope's Peak doesn't have any room left, basically making Ikesaino a dump for teens with Hope's Peak potential. But, being considered an Ultimate in general is an honor in my opinion. I mean, not everyone can earn that title y'know. Makes me feel kinda good about myself.
Oh right, where are my manners? I didn't introduce myself, did I? Well my name is Natsuki Mizurai, and let me get something straight. Yes, my name is Natsuki. And no, I'm not a girl. I'm a boy. I mean, come on! I have a dick after all, not a pussy! Sorry, let me explain. Last night I went online to see what I could learn about my new classmates and people called me a girl based on my name. Natsuki is actually a unisex name; I wonder how many people actually know that?
Before my name complaint, building on what I said, I mentioned I researched my classmates last night, right? Then I might as well explain what I know about them! There are going to be so many cool people in my class. For example, a phenomenal actress will be here! She's a young acting prodigy. Nobody can even come close to matching with her gift of performing. Another classmate of mine is a singer from a really popular band. His voice is really unique and the vocal range he has is insane! Apparently there'll also be other people like: the Ultimate Archer, Engineer, Sailor, Cameraman, Basketball Player and many more! I'm so excited to meet them!"
Anyway, that's enough fanboying for now. I really should be heading inside after all. So, I grabbed my suitcase and strolled onto campus, being hit by a wave of mixed emotions the moment I set foot on the pathway leading to the grand academy; one of those feelings being…nauseous? My thoughts became scrambled and my sight had gotten blurry, as if I were looking through condensated glass. My voice became hitched in my throat as not a single sound exited my mouth. It's as if my vocal cords were suddenly split apart. Then everything went dark and silent as…..I went unconscious?!
"Oi, you awake mate?"
…..Huh? Who's...that? I...can see something, but not very well... My sight's still very fuzzy, but fuzzier than it was before…...all I can make out is something…...no someone, who must be wearing blue, white, and orange, they also seem to have pale skin…...their voice also sounds…..foreign?
"Can you hear me- To hell with that!- can you see me? How many fingers am I holding up?"
Hold on, I'm starting to see and hear a little better now…I think I can hear a little femininity in the stranger's voice, but what kind of accent is that? That isn't necessary at the moment though, where am I?
"Oi…OI! SNAP OUT OF IT SCALLYWAG!"
"What the-?!"
"Ow-"
My body jolted upwards quickly after that loud tone, but my head bumped into something; something pretty hard on the way up. Then, my eyes opened fully and adjusted to the surroundings and lighting. I seem to be in a…classroom? Well judging by all the desks, the podium up front and the blackboard, it's probably a classroom. But when did I get here?
"That hurt…'ey, you ok lad?"
Oh right, someone else is here. I almost forgot that- well more like entirely. I looked at the figure that stood in front of me. Well, there's no doubt. It's a she, judging by her...figure. She was wearing a sailor like outfit; a blue dress with a corset like belt thing, (I don't know these terms I'm not a fucking fashionista, after all) along with a silver locket around her neck and a blue hat on her head. Her hair is orange and done up in a fishtail braid swept to her right. She has brown eyes, pale skin, and an irritated and pained look too.
She was rubbing her head a little. Well, I guess I know what I hit earlier. I should apologize for that. I mean, making a good impression on my classmates sounds like a good idea.
"Sorry miss, you ok?" I asked, looking at her with an expression that I hope will also say 'I really regret hurting you miss hottie. I hope we can get along. Please go out with me!'...shut up she is hot ok?
"I'm fine. Anyways, do you know something about this?" she asked, looking me in the eye confused. Did the same thing happen to her? By that, I mean, the whole getting knocked out and then waking up here ordeal? Maybe I should ask her a few questions about that?
"Excuse me? Did you happen to fall unconscious outside?" I asked her, gaining a look of interest from the foreign female.
"Yeah, why? Did the same thing happen to you?" she asked me, placing her hands on her hips... her pretty slim hips… I'll shut up now.
"Yeah? Then you woke up here like me, right?" I added to which she nodded.
"Well technically I woke you up, but yeah. That happened to me too," she replied. "Well I take it you're also a freshman here? At Ike...psycho?" the girl asked with a look on her face that said 'God I hope said that correctly'.
She's definitely not from Japan, so, maybe Europe? Or America maybe? I don't know. Geography isn't my strong point.
Back to the conversation with the foreign beauty-
"Actually, it's Ikesaino. You're not from here, are you?" I questioned, causing her to get an embarrassed face, then she sighed. "It's that obvious, isn't it? Yeah, I'm from the UK.
The name's Rowan, Rowan Douglas. And I'm here as the Ultimate Sailor, how about you?"
The girl, whom I now know as Rowan, said.
"My name is Natsuki, Natsuki Mizurai. Nice to meet you!" I introduced myself with a smile, which the British girl returned. I think we'll both get along pretty well; our talents do kind of work together.
"Nice to meet ya Natsuki. Anyhow, shouldn't we try and figure out what the bloody hell is goin' on 'ere?" she asked, looking around the room with a slightly worried face. Well, I can't really blame her. Who wouldn't be concerned after waking up somewhere you've never seen before?
"Yeah! That sounds like a good idea, Rowan." I agreed, standing up and getting out of the chair I was in for some reason. Was I carried here by someone after I passed out? Hold on... I needn't bother focusing on what happened while I was asleep. I should try and figure out what's going on right now in this moment.
First of all, it might be a good idea to check out this classroom to see if there are any hints here as to what's going on. However, from what I can see, it's just a regular classroom with desks, chairs, a whiteboard, a podium for teachers, and ceiling lamps. But, there are some peculiar things in this room For instance, there are metal plates covering, what I assume, are windows. Perhaps I can try and loosen them? But before I could even touch, them I was prohibited from doing it.
"I've already tried that. The plates may be rather thin and seem easy to remove, but it's impossible to even budge them. The buggers seem to have been drilled into place!" Rowan said; well that's one way to crush my idea.
But, if I can't do shit with the windows, then I might as well look at the wall. I noticed some sticky notes there. Maybe they have some sort of message or clues on them? So, I walked over to them. Yeah! There is something written on them!
"Did ya find something mate?" Rowan asked as she came to my side as she realized what I was looking at. "Oh yeah! I noticed these earlier. I would've mentioned them, but I don't understand these symbols." she admitted with an aura of embarrassment and shame surrounding her.
"That's no problem Rowan. Kanji isn't exactly easy to read, as I've struggled a lot at first."
I said with a chuckle to try to make her feel better, which I think I did, because she sighed in relief afterwards and laughed a little. Ok! now back on topic, the kanji roughly means…
"Be in the gym at 8pm.That's what these symbols mean. Do you know what the time is?" I asked, but I got a shrug in response. Clearly, she doesn't.
"I didn't exactly check out the place, since all I did was fiddle 'round with the windows. And then, after I spotted you, tried to get your sleepy arse up." she responded.
Dammit! How are we supposed to know the time- hold on… there's a clock right above the door! "Hey Rowan? There's a clock right there!" I said happily, pointing at it, attracting the girls attention in a good way.
"Really?!- OH FUCK YEA- OH SHIT! WE GOTTA GET A MOVE ON LAD!" she yelled afterwards, grabbing my hand, dragging me through the door...What the hell?!
"HEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" I asked the girl. Then, I was soon confused as she came to a halt. Looking around confused, she started to become a bit panicky; jeez she's panicking and not even at the disco.
"The time on the clock…it said ten past eight and I really didn't plan on being late… now we've got to find that poxy gym." she said anxiously. "Well shit! Guess we should hurry then. But, how are we supposed to find the damn gym?!"
"Hold on! There's a map of the place over there! We should be able to find the place on it!" I heard the Brit exclaim with happiness, dragging me over to it so we could both scan it.
Hm...so according to this map, we have to go...that way! I grabbed Rowans hand and ran in the direction the map, heading towards the gym with the sailor in tow. Eventually, we've arrived at our goal.
"JEEZ SLOW THE FUCK DOWN NATSUKI!" she yelled, but I didn't listen. I don't want to get in trouble for being late! Anyways, I pushed the door to the room open and was hit… I was hit with a wave of emotions: happiness, anxiety, excitement…and for some reason, fear...