Chapter 4

Towa City...It had certainly went to hell... This was where the news reports said the ultimate despairs were last seen. There was danger on every corner. Leon used his speed to duck into any hiding place he could, dodging the Monokuma followers. He grit his teeth as he was almost spotted several times, but luckily, he managed to make it to safety. some commotion drew out his curiousity and forced him to follow the sound of music. What looked like a concert was in a park ahead of him. he had to cover his ears.
he music sounded horrible, and demented. He slipped through the crowd until he could see the figures of Hiyoko and Ibuki on stage. His eyes widened in disbelief. He hurriedly made his way up to the front, pushing past the despair-induced crowd.

"Hiyoko! Ibuki!" he shouted. Both girls glanced down. Hiyoko snubbed her nose at him, while Ibuki looked shocked.

"Leon Kuwata?! Hey, did you come to partake in our despair?" She stuck out her tongue with a crazed glint in her eyes. Leon stepped back. This was not the same, fun-loving girl who taught him how to play guitar. This was a girl who was crazed, and sought nothing but despair. Leon immediately moved back. He had to find Kazuichi.

"Where's Kazu? Tell me!" Hiyoko finally looked at him and gave him a cruel, hateful smile.

"Why should we? We're busy spreading despair for Junko!" Leon balled his fists. Just hearing the name filled him with anger.

"To fucking hell with that bitch!" The music immediately stopped.

"...What...did you just say...?!" Both girls suddenly looked very, very angry. Leon did his best not to show fear.

"I said... To fucking hell with that BITCH! You got a problem with it then come on! I'm not afraid of you! I know this isn't who you really are! You only think you love Junko, but you hate her! She murdered your class president, Chiaki Nanami!" At the mention of the name, both girls' eyes widened. Their anger faded as despair filled them.

"Chiaki...She did so much for us...She only thought of others..." Tears fell from their eyes. Leon saw his chance cautiously stepped forward.

"That's right... She loved you guys...You meant everything to her." Hiyoko hid her face behind balled up fists, trying to hide her tears.

"Just g-go...So much despair...He's in the factory...So much despair...Must have more...! Fill us with even more despair!" Hiyoko's cries suddenly turned into laughter. Ibuki followed suit.

"This despair feels wonderful...we hate Junko so much...She fills with so much despair...we...We can't get enough! Ha...ha ha... hahahahahaha!" Leon took his cue and ran off, hurrying to escape the crazed girls.

Shit...They've lost their minds! I hope I don't run into anyone else...Alright, the factory...Hold on, Kazu...I'm coming!

Kazuichi watched the monitor, grinning wickedly at the destruction the others were causing. Monokuma followers worked diligently on the machines, attaching all sorts of weapons to the vehicles.

"So much despair...It's so fucking awesome! I can't imagine anything more exciting!" He used the remote to flick through the channels, watching each surveilance camera, seeing what was going on. He raised his brows as one camera caught his attention. he zoomed in, watching Ibuki and Hiyoko in the park. They had stopped what they were doing as a flash of red head cut through the crowd. He narrowed his eyes and zoomed in further, until he could clearly see the angry, pale blue eyes on the screen before him. His eyes widened and the remote fell from his grasp.

"L-Leon...? What's he doing?!" He quickly grabbed the remote and turned up the volume, listening to the heard his name, Chiaki's name, the word factory, and despair.

No way...There's no way he could know! Please, no..! I can't let him see me like this...I have enough willpower to save him from despair...I have to stop him from reaching the factory!

He stormed over to a control panel and slammed down a button on the intercom.

"Attention! There's an intruder making his way to the factory. Do NOT let him in, or I will slaughter you with my machines of destruction! That is an order!"