Chapter 8

The next morning, leon hurried to the kitchen. He already knew the fridge was no good, so he found some non-perishable food in the pantry for a makeshift breakfast. He wanted to eat as fast as he could. He shoved mouthful after mouthful of cold beans into his mouth. Usually he wouldn't eat this, but when you were starving, you were willing to eat anything you could get. When he finished eating, he took off, running back out into the streets. he scanned the horizon until the factory came into view. He clenched his jaw and balled his fists.

I'm almost there, Kazu...Hang in there...

He took off, running as fast as his feet would carry him. Once more, he had to duck and dodge, keeping away from Monokuma followers.

I swear when we return the world back to normal, I'm burning all these fucking Monokuma heads myself!

The red head had been running for an hour now, when he felt a hand grab his arm, jerking him into an alley. He spun around with his fist raised, ready to strike, but he stopped himself.

"What the...N-Nekomaru?!" He backed up against the wall. he knew nekomaru longer than he knew anyone else in 77-B. Nekomaru was the one who had trained him, molded him into the baseball star he was today.

"Kuwata...What the hell are you doing here?! It's not safe..."

"I...I was on my way to the factory...I have to save Kazu...I know Junko brainwashed you guys...But...I think there might be a way to reverse it..."The team manager's eyes lit up.

"You...Really think so...? There's nothing we want more...WE DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS SHIT!" Leon stepped back quickly.

"Hey, easy there! It's gonna be ok...I'm sure the others can help you...Just please try not to do anything stupid ok? I have to go rescue Kazu." He took off running before Nekomaru could get a chance to lose control of himself, taking off again. The factory was close now. It was just another street down! Leon could feel the relief flood his soul as he neared. But that relief quickly turned into fear when an army of Monokuma followers suddenly blocked off the street. No, not followers...Soliders! His eyes widened and he came to a halt. Fear gripped him as he saw the guns they held. he was about to attempt to run, until a voice broke through.

"Halt! I order you to stand aside and let your princess through at once!" The army suddenly parted, revealing none other than Sonia Nevermind, the ultimate princess. Usually, Leon would've been happy to see her, but this was different. Her eyes had a dangerous red tint to them, sending shivers down his spine from the coldness of their gaze.

"Kuwata...we heard you had come...You expect us to just let you interfere? Don't make me laugh..." Even her voice was void of warmth.

"Sonia...please...-"

"That is your highness to you, peasant!"

"Sorry! Your highness, I meant...please...let me through...I have to-"

"Save that lowly mechanic? We know...I am sorry to say but you won't be seeing him...Not now, not ever...I care not what he says. You are a pest in her plans..Pests must be exterminated..." the red head watched in horror as she lifted her hand, signalling her army. He helplessly shielded his face, as if that would protect him from the bullets.

This is it...I'm gonna die...This time for real! Sonia's gonna kill me! There's no way I can get away from all those guns in time...Kazu- forgi-

"HEY!" Leon's eyes shot open when he heard the voice. He looked around for the source. Even Sonia seemed agitated. She narrowed her eyes and looked around. Just as her eyes settled on someone behind Leon, the figure suddenly tripped. They fell back and kicked a rock in the street. Leon watched as the rock hit one of the soldiers, causing him to stumble. His gun smacked the one beside him, soon starting a chain effect. One by one, soldiers began falling. Leon was awestruck at his luck.

Wait...LUCK?!

The baseball star quickly turned around, running over to the fallen newcomer. The figure sat up and pulled themselves to their feet, revealing a male with pale, wild hair about his face, and an old, worn green hoodie. He gave an apologetic smile as the soldiers fell.

"Sorry, I was just gonna say hello! Guess I wasn't too lucky, I guess...Oh well. Greetings, Leon, it's been a long time, huh?" Leon had never been so happy to see the luckster in his life. Usually, anyone around the ultimate lucky student suffered horribly bad luck, but this time, it seemed to be in his favor.

"Nagito Komaeda! Dude, am I glad to see you or what!" The red head could almost hug Nagito. Almost. Sonia growled, fuming in anger.

"Komaeda...You and your luck...! What is the meaning of this?!" Nagito just rubbed his neck sheepishly, as if this wasn't a life or death situation.

"Sorry, Sonia...I just wanted to say hi. I haven't seen you guys in so long...I missed my classmates. How goes domination?" Sonia just glared at Nagito in anger.

"You have some nerve, Komaeda...You think you can act oblivious...What is your TRUE purpose? I demand to know!" Nagito sighed.

"I would expect no less of my classmates...It makes me happy with how well you know me! I'm so lucky to have such amazing friends! I can see your busy, so I'll just take Leon and depart. Wouldn't want to get in your way, after all. Maybe I'll see the others next! That would be wonderful, don't you think? We'll farewell, Sonia!" Nagito waved and grabbed Leon's arm, pulling him away quickly. Sonia started to yell, cursing in anger as they escaped.

"This is not over! You WILL die!"