Morning Hope Academy's New Semester of Killing Chapter 1: Epilogue, a dangan ronpa kibou no gakuen to zetsubou no koukousei fanfic

A/N:

Well...this is it, the Epilogue of Chapter 1. It has been a wild ride, and a good way to open up the despair that's going to flow out of this story in droves. So I do hope you are prepared for what's to come.

The song used in this chapter is called Hallelujah, I'm sure you all know it. It's been covered by so many artists nowadays. The version I used is the Jeff Buckley version. But any version will do really. I do hope you enjoyed this chapter! Be ready to Embrace Despair because it's gonna be even wilder once Chapter 2 rolls around. See ya all later.

Morning Hope Academy's

New Semester of Killing

Chapter 1 Epilogue

Aftermath

(Daily Life: Day Nine)

(Jonathan's POV)

Another class trial was over and done with. The last one hurt, watching Shuichi die like that, it still haunts me. Gonta was an innocent soul, and I still feel guilty over not solving his crime. Being unable to identify Anaji as his killer. The man walks free, while two of my friends are dead. This time it was much worse...Four people died because of someone's personal vendetta. Gabriella's hatred of Dan lead her to poison those bottles, which lead to Himiko being sick, that was what lead to her suicide. Kiibo forgot he had set up that light, and the last two...Kirumi and Lee...they were both victims of Maki and Anastasia's own bullshit revenge plots. Six people are dead, and it hadn't been two weeks since we woke up in this shit hole. Even now I don't know what I am going to be facing. 8 stands were empty, one had been filled by Celestia Ludenberg, and now Sofia Nilsson was going to be joining us too. There was no point in keeping her identity a secret, after the trial I urged everyone to come with me so I could have them speak with her. While she hadn't gotten hit with a dose of Chemical X like everyone else, she had to deal with the pheromones being pumped throughout the system. She was at least happy that she would be getting out of her personal prison the following morning.

I was at least glad to be able to shed my clothes for the week. I had donned an extra pair of my usual clothes, even the jacket. I tried looking as normal as I could, but I knew I wasn't going to be normal. I watched the bodies of four people get incinerated, and crushed and turned into fucking dolls. I was gonna need some serious therapy after this game was over...if I even make it through it that is. It was night time now, close to midnight. The dome above us had dimmed the artificial sun, making it look more like the moon. Twinkling stars could be seen dotting the acrylic sky. More then ever, I thought the dome was nothing more than interconnected screens, displaying blue skies during the day and starry skies at night. Though fake, they at least gave me a bit of peace.

I was just laying on the grass, outside of the Weight Room, glancing up at the sky. The others had most likely retired to their rooms for the evening, not that I blame them. It was a bit of a cool night, I guess the dome has its own fans to simulate a cool breeze. It was calm...very unfitting for what had happened. Whenever I blinked, I just kept seeing Himiko hanging above the stage, Kiibo being crushed, and Lee's head being destroyed by that weight. I didn't see Kirumi's body, and I'm glad I didn't. Veruca was taking it rather hard, so I decided to leave her be for awhile. Kirumi was one of her oldest friends, so I understood why she couldn't bear to see what she saw. She had kept one of her gloves...maybe I should have gotten a hold of her other one. As a personal memento...so that Kirumi never died.

I reached into my pocket, drawing my Jet Pack Blues. I pulled a stick out of the pack, slipped it into my mouth and lit the end with my zippo. I'm sure I was addicted to these now...I doubt I'll be quitting anytime soon. I'll probably die before I see the light of day again...the real light, not this artificial one. I took a long drag from the cancerous stick in my mouth, leaving the smoke in my lungs before slowly exhaling it. It was calming...it was soothing, it was numbing. It was just what I needed to relax, even if they were deadly, I doubted this would kill me faster than this game would.

I felt something vibrating in my pocket, causing me to sit up. I reached into it for my Student ID, I had stashed the Faculty ID in my room earlier. When I turned on the screen, I saw the same message as before. New Video...I sighed shakily, clicking the screen. It was the same as before, Shuichi and Gonta were still in the picture. Myself and Mei-Ling were in it, standing at the front of the stage. Now, I could see Himiko standing on the stage, having released several doves from inside her hat. Kirumi was looking at the doves, a content smile on her face as they flew off. Kiibo was standing at the front, arms at his sides with a smile on his face, flashing various lights. Lee was by far the most different one, as he wasn't wearing his Marine Uniform, rather he looked laid back, and even had a full head of hair, sandy blond locks reaching down to his shoulders.

To me, It seemed as if he was holding someone's hand, but the picture had been photo-shopped to remove whoever it was. The song was still distorted, but I could understand one word now...Zetsubou. I didn't know what language it was, but I didn't really like the sound of it. At the end of the video, the same portrait was revealed to me, four petals had been added to the two that had fallen off before. I started at it closely, counting each petal on the sunflower, adding the six that had fallen out. The total was 48...so I now truly know how many students were set to be here. Three were missing, since there are staff members here instead of students. That was just another question I needed to find an answer too.

"What the hell does this mean? Who keeps sending me this?" I mutter to myself. I just wanted to hear my own voice...I was freaking the fuck out, but I couldn't have a panic attack now of all times. Thankfully, I wasn't alone for long, as footsteps filled my ears.

I look up to see Tenko, the Ultimate Neo-Aikido Master. She had disappeared the second the elevator had returned to the school proper. I figured she just wanted time to herself. She had just lost one of her closest friends, so I knew she needed to be alone. Looking at her now, she didn't look like the Tenko I had met. She looked broken, and it was clear she had been crying for awhile. Her hair, normally in lose braids, as completely down, reaching nearly to the floor. She was wearing a rather tight tee shirt, which left her naval mostly exposed, and she was wearing a pair of gym shorts, along with her socks and sandals. I noticed she was wearing Himiko's bracelet on her left wrist, along with the one she had been given. She was also wearing her witch hat, it looked rather odd on her, but I admit it did look charming as well. I didn't say anything, I just patted the spot next to me. She took it as a sign, sitting down beside me.

"Are you alright Ko?" I asked softly, glancing at the girl. She hugged her legs, shaking her head.

"I'm not...but I will be. I have to live for Himiko...she must have been so scared, despite everything. She didn't want us to die because we couldn't reach a verdict. She sacrificed herself for us. I haven't met a stronger person in my life."

"She didn't deserve to die...there are some things I wanna say to Gabby. But I'm not even sure she'll make it through the night, she hasn't woken up yet. This is...all just a big mess." I said with a sigh, taking another drag from my cigarette. Tenko frowned, reaching for the stick in my mouth. Before I could even complain, she put it out on the dirt, flicking it away.

"This will kill you, idiot. Himiko called you big brother...I guess I'll have to stop calling you a degenerate. For her sake of course."

"Just as long as I can keep calling you Ko...I give nicknames to all my close friends you know."

"I guess that's fine." Tenko replied, glancing away from me. We fell into a comfortable silence. I was just staring at the artificial sky again. I heard sniffling beside me and I glanced to my side, seeing Tenko was crying. I reached for her, wrapping an arm around her waist.

"Why...why did she have to go? Why did Kirumi and Kiibo...and Lee have to die? They were innocent."

"I don't know sweetheart, it is what it is. You can blame Anastasia and Maki for the last two. Don't worry, I've got some choice words for the two of them. But we just have to make sure they aren't forgotten. Hell...I still remember Lee's speech. It was so alpha that I asked him to write it down...I'll make sure it lives on." I said, sniffling a bit as she buried her face in the crook of my neck.

"She wanted to be an Angel...Himiko said it a lot. Whenever we were hanging out, she said she wanted to fly. She said that her parents had passed away when she was young, and that her Master, a family friend, took her in. He taught her everything she knew about magic, but one day, during a performance, she ended up stealing the spotlight. He was so hurt that he left, and she was left all alone. Her magic tricks made her money, so she was able to live comfortably on her own."

"Poor thing...no one should have to through that. I know it may sound fucked up, but...part of me is a bit happy that she's gone. She doesn't have to suffer, doesn't have to live in fear that someone might kill her. She's an angel...our angel, and I'm sure she'll guide us along. I want to make it out of here...more than anything. But maybe, it isn't so bad on the other side." I said. I honestly don't know why I said what I said. Part of me just wanted to comfort the girl, the other was just...speaking from the heart I suppose.

"Yeah...I agree with you Jon. Do you know any songs about angels?"

"Um...not off the top of my head."

"Oh...never mind then, forget I even asked." she said, finally letting me go. I frowned, closing my eyes as I scanned my mind. I found one song that I was rather fond of. I remember singing it a lot when I was in the choir. I smiled a bit as I opened my eyes.

"Come on, let's go to the stage. I need that guitar." I said, standing up. I held my hand out for her to take.

We walked in silence as we headed to the stage. Tenko at least seemed more relaxed now, though she was sniffling as we walked. I made it to the stage first, grabbing the electric guitar that was on stage. I looked around for the amplifier, finding it not long after. I knelt down and plugged everything in, making sure it worked before turning the amp on. I sat down at the edge of the stage, tuning the guitar a bit.

"Hey...what are you guys doing here?" Chris asked.

"I could ask you the same question. Are you on the hunt for moths or something?" I asked jokingly.

"Ha ha, very funny. I haven't seen a moth in a long time, I'm actually incubating some Monarch Butterflies in my room. Thankfully, the caterpillars had enough to eat while I was gone. I just decided to take a walk...some fucked up shit happened tonight." he replied, frowning as he leaned back against the stage.

"Yes...I needed to clear my head as well...I guess we aren't the only ones." Tenko said softly. I looked up, noticing Mei-Ling, along with the Aulani Twins, Celestia and Veruca had joined us. Carla was behind them, skipping and doing cartwheels. I rolled my eyes, it was just another night for the Ultimate Lucky Student.

"Hello, I hope we aren't bothering you." Mei-Ling said, causing me to laugh.

"You're never a bother Mei, you're almost like a sister to me."

"You aren't gonna screw her too are you?" Kaikane asked, crossing his arms as he glared at me. I rolled my eyes, ignoring the blush on Mei-Ling's face.

"For your information, I pulled that out of my ass. Me and Tsubaki haven't had sex. I'm just happy she remembered that fucking birthmark, it literally saved our asses."

"Heavens, I still cannot believe you would fall to perjury during a trial. Still, if it gets things done, I suppose there's nothing against it." Celestia said, looking rather amused.

"See? I told you it was just a lie. Besides who cares what I do with my body? I already know you got laid, Lilo said as much."

"What? Goddamn it, you fucking Hula Girls never know how to keep your damn mouths shut." the Ultimate Surfer said, rubbing his arm in embarrassment. I held my hand out, helping Veruca onto the stage, she gave me a kiss on the cheek, glancing at the guitar in my grasp.

"Planning on serenading us tonight?"

"No...I was gonna sing Himiko a song, as a send off." I replied. Instantly, they all became silent, bowing their heads slightly. It had been a heavy loss, for some heavier than others.

"Seems like our group was hit the heaviest...we lost Shuichi, Kirumi and Himiko. It's gonna be weird...I got used to her Nyeh's every time I saw her." Kaikane said.

"Me too...Kirumi was always so generous and helpful. I'm a figure skater, but I can at least take up the laundry. It's the least I can do, Ryoma already volunteered for kitchen duty." Tsubaki said.

"I'm sure that will go a long way, especially for everyone here. It's going to be rough, moving forward. Especially with the prospect of reaching the second floor. What do you think lies up there?" Celestia asked curiously.

"An Art Room, a Library, A Pool Hall, the Home Economics Room, 4 classrooms and the Physics Lab. Sofia told us when we realized she had been stuck up there. We're done our first week and a couple days, she's been here for much longer. 3 months I believe." I said, lightly plucking on the guitar strings, twisting the peg slightly to tune it.

"A Physics Lab you say? Hmm...I believe we may be closer to escaping than you all think."

"Escaping? What the hell can you do to get us out of here?" Chris asked curiously, earning a smirk from the Physicist.

"Apparently, you doubt my talents. I truly believe that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are core studies we all should learn. Alongside that, a healthy knowledge of Physics and Thermodynamics is necessary to do what I plan on doing. You see, I have been speaking in secret with Miss Iruma, and we've drafted several ideas. Without tools, we cannot do anything, however if there is a Physics Lab available, I believe I may be able to craft something. With her help that is."

"Like what? A Portal Gun?" Kaikane asked jokingly.

"Well...we haven't gotten the formulas down. Theoretically, we could create one. With Iruma's knowledge, we may be able to create a portal to the outside. Provided we have the correct technology available to us."

"Hehehe...no wait...you're serious aren't you?" Mei-Ling said, earning a nod from Celestia.

"Indeed I am, you saw what Iruma did. She created a Hyper Storage Cube with practically nothing. She told me she grabbed the computers Carla here took apart. She worked in secret, just to keep herself distracted, and thanks to Nick's design, she was able to make it. If we combine our skills, we'll be able to break free from here." She said, a confident look on her face.

"Except...we're likely not to have access to the Physics Lab. If anything, Monokuma might bar entrance to it indefinitely. Either that or he'll force us to kill for it. Are we truly willing to lay down lives just to get out of here?" I said, a frown on my face.

"I don't want to die here...but you are right...sacrificing others to get what we want. A shot at freedom...that's no different than sacrificing Shuichi." Veruca said, leaning against me. I wrapped my arm around her, holding her tightly. It's funny how love works sometimes, we haven't known each other long, yet here we are acting as if we've been together for years. She's right, I don't want to lose her or my friends.

"You are correct...I suppose I may have to make do with what I got. I'm sure Miss Iruma and Mr. Gardner will be of assistance."

"Ah...cheer up Estia! I know you're itching to get back into your Physics. Trust me, I long to skate on a smooth patch of ice, just to practice my crossovers, pirouettes and axles. We'll be able to do that soon, I'm sure of it!" Tsubaki said cheerfully.

"Does Morning Hope even have an Ice Rink?" Kaikane asked absentmindedly.

"We can freeze the pool." I suggested.

"I know idea how we would even do that!" Chris cried out.

"Oh oh! Carla has an idea! Celestia can just make a freezing gun! She can give it to Mei-Mei and she can freeze the pool!"

"Huh? Why would I do that?" Mei-Ling asked, clearly confused.

"I believe she's making an Overwatch reference. One of the characters in that game is named Mei-Ling, and she uses an Ice Gun to fight." I replied, earning a look of confusion from the girl.

"Overwatch is a video game dear...one that's made by a very popular gaming company. I've been looking forward to playing it for awhile, I hear Lucy was able to play it, Final Fantasy 14 and Starcraft at the same time." Celestia said.

"What the hell...is she Korean?" Veruca said. I gave her a glare, causing her to stiffen up.

"She may as well be...shame we have no internet, I'd kill to play some League." Chris said.

"Um...Jon...are you done tuning that guitar?" Tenko asked shyly, causing me to chuckle.

"Yeah I did...I'm sure you'll like this song. I used to sing it a lot when I was in my old Church Choir. In fact, I recently sung it to my friend Marissa. She kept pestering me until I did...I believe it's a fitting song...for the ones we've lost." I replied, taking a deep breath. I started strumming my guitar, a light melody coming from the amp behind me, slowly filling the air with a somber tone. I licked my lips, the words already on the forefront of my mind.

"Well I've heard there was a secret chord

That David played and it pleased the Lord

But you don't really care for music, do you?

Well it goes like this:

The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift

The baffled king composing Hallelujah

Hallelujah

Well your faith was strong but you needed proof

You saw her bathing on the roof

Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew ya

She tied you to her kitchen chair

And she broke your throne and she cut your hair

And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah

Hallelujah

But baby I've been here before

I've seen this room and I've walked this floor

You know, I used to live alone before I knew ya

And I've seen your flag on the marble arch

And love is not a victory march

It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah

Well there was a time when you let me know

What's really going on below

But now you never show that to me do ya

But remember when I moved in you

And the holy dove was moving too

And every breath we drew was Hallelujah

Hallelujah

Maybe there's a God above

But all I've ever learned from love

Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya

And it's not a cry that you hear at night

It's not somebody who's seen the light

It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah

Hallelujah."

I ended the song, the last chords hung in the air a bit, before silence greeted us once more. I heard sniffling beside me, Tenko had started crying. In fact, all of the girls were crying, while Kaikane and Chris were trying to be manly and hold onto their tears. I'm not gonna lie, I did the same throughout the song, but I could feel the warmth slowly rolling down my cheeks, falling onto my hands. I took a shaky breath, glancing up at the sky.

"What a fucked up day today has been."

xxx

"What the hell is wrong with you? Did you seriously fucking risk yourself like that? I thought we agreed to tell each other everything Cara!" Nick snapped, causing the Former-Ultimate Marine Biologist to squeak. She had been trying to hold back her tears, but was rapidly failing at it.

"I didn't have a choice."

"Bullshit! You fucking did have a choice, you could have just said no. It wouldn't have mattered, whether you agreed or not, dad would have most likely been killed!"

"Don't say that! You don't know that!" Cara shouted angrily, jumping to her feet. The brown haired Craftsman grit his teeth, glancing away from his wife.

"I don't...but neither did Anaji, and look how his mom ended up. I'm sure I've got my own hostages somewhere. We all fucking do, but we can't worry about them right now. As much as it hurts...our lives right now are more important. Cara...I love you, I do. But after what you did...I don't know what to say." he said softly.

"I know...I know I fucked up. But you and I both know that my father is my everything. Without his help, I wouldn't be a Marine Biologist. I wouldn't have been found by the talent scouts here. I wouldn't be who I am without him!"

"Oh and what am I? You know that he means a lot to me too...it's thanks to him that I met you. Don't stand there and tell me he would be proud of you, because he wouldn't. Look at this...this motive caused 4 deaths, all because of our own rage and anger. Rage and anger that you caused." Nick said. Cara let out a whimper, looking away from the young man, her shoulders shaking a bit.

"I know...I'm sorry...I should have been executed tonight. We should have let the Sacrifice Clause kill me. I don't deserve to live. I vowed to take care of my students, yet here I am aiding the Mastermind of this sick twisted game! I should be dead!" she cried out, slamming her fist onto her vanity. The mirror shattered instantly, glass shards raining all over the ground. Nick frowned, watching as blood started falling onto the floor, dotting the carpet in pink.

"What would being dead solve? That would just be another body to add to the pile. You're telling me you'd rather be dead than alive? You truly are an ass if I would let you believe that." the boy said, reaching into his tool belt for a piece of cloth. He held it onto Cara's bleeding knuckles, holding it tightly so she wouldn't keep bleeding.

"I just...I want to die, 4 people are dead because of the motive I created."

"No...four people are dead because of people. Maki and Anastasia were the ones who set those traps. Kiibo killed himself...the only true victim was Himiko. Think about it, would she want you to die? After all of the bullshit you went through, would you let her memory die in vain? You are the last person alive who spoke to her. So it's your job to keep her alive."

"I don't think I can do that...I'm sure Tenko is going to beat me into a pulp the next time she sees me." she said softly.

"Well...if that's what it takes to make her forgive you. Besides, you helped her achieve her own freedom, and helped her end her suffering. If anything, Gabriella is the one responsible, and that one is at death's door. I don't want her to die, but she deserves it for wanting to poison that cowardly dancer." Nick said softly. He checked her knuckles over, glad that only a few cuts were on her skin. He pulled out a roll of gauze that he always kept with him, and started bandaging her wound.

"I guess you're right...I'm sorry Nick...I betrayed you. I understand if you don't want to be with me anymore. You deserve someone who can make you happy."

"Fuck off with that shit. I may be mad but you are my wife, we're supposed to piss you off. Now, it's time for you to find yourself some lube, after I'm done here, I'm going balls deep into your ass. I've been waiting all of four days, and you will let me. Payback for the shit that you made me go through." he said firmly.

"B-but I don't like anal."

"I don't give a shit, you owe me...I'm tying you up too, so get ready."

"Ugh...fine." she relented, a small smile on her face. At the end of the day, she was at least happy that her husband was with her through thick and thin.

xxx

"I must admit, I was rather entertained during this entire motive. There are a lot of liars among us. It's rather exciting to see it all happening, nee-hee-hee!"

"Um...I know you said you had something planned out but...what exactly is it?" a female voice said.

"Oh, it's going to be a secret of course! I'm planning something, but it's gonna take a little while to set it up. It may even bust this Mastermind wide open! I might be able to discover who they are!" the first voice said enthusiastically.

"Does that mean you are sniffing some clues out? You've been rather quiet the last few days. Can I expect you to be more...active?" a third male voice asked.

"You never know...my organization may actually become a threat this time around. Sucks that I only have you two to deal with, but I'm sure you'll be able to handle my missions. Remember the code we adhere too, no killing." the first said firmly, a degree of seriousness in his voice.

"You got it Boss man!"

"I must ask you something though...why is it that you don't want to kill? You wish to rule the world and yet...and yet you decide to vandalize things?" the third voice asked.

"Nee-hee-hee! That's something that you'll have to find out yourself! Well then go on, I'll be working on something myself. D.I.C.E. will soon be known throughout the school and the United States of America!"

xxx

From the Fifth Floor of Morning Hope Academy, the Mastermind watched on. She had an amused look on her face as she faced the panels showing her the cameras in the Dormitory Hall. She finished drinking her black tea, setting the cup down on a platter beside her, stretching her arms above her head as she watched a few people getting it on. Mainly Anastasia and Kamron, along with Cara and Nick. Jon and Veruca had been reduced to kissing, since Carla had fallen asleep on the floor of their bedroom. The added despair from being cock blocked was making her quite amused.

"Ah...I just love it when a plan starts coming together!" she said cheerfully, her voice was light and airy. She had been a singer in her previous life, before she had become the mastermind of this game.

"Excuse me...but are you sure it's alright to do this?" a second voice said. The girl spun around in her chair, crossing her legs as she glared at the young man before her, her younger cousin.

"Yes I am. What part of this do you not understand? Bodies are dropping left and right, so we have to even things out. They already know 48 students were set to be here. I'm sure they suspect 3 of them are missing, won't be long until someone stumbles upon something and connects the dots. Oh the despair is going to be so delicious!"

"So...you really want to be found out then?"

"Listen, Benny I already told you...we're not doing this for anything but the despair! Just imagine when they find out what happened here? The reason why this place was sealed off and the fact that rescue isn't coming. It's going to be amazing." she replied.

"I know that but...I just didn't want Sofia down there...you know?" he replied.

"You and that stupid Swedish bitch. I'm sorry, but when you volunteer for this kind of shit, you have to give up what you love. Besides she doesn't remember you, you're cock, or your love for her. She's free game, and if someone decides to get stabby stabby with her, too bad." she said, twirling a strand of hair around her finger.

"It isn't fair though...you don't have anyone down there that's risking their life!" Benny snapped. The young woman stood up, kicking him across the face with her boot. She stepped onto his trachea, her heel digging into his Adam's apple, crimson eyes filled with fear.

"I have quite a lot to lose down there too asshat. Or did you not forget me and Jonathan were together before all of this? Him being with Veruca? Screwing Carla's brains out? That fills me with so much lust it drives me insane. The despair I feel with every kiss he doesn't give me...AH! It just turns me on so hard...but you are wrong. If he dies down there...then I will lose the last thing I hold dear! My friends are already down there killing themselves, it's filling me with such despair! I honestly hope it happens! Ha...see what I did there?" she asked.

"Let...me...breathe." Benny said with a wheeze, his hands wrapped around her ankle. She rolled her eyes, pulling her foot from his throat. He gulped for air, coughing loudly.

"Ah...I must admit...Je..."

"Stop! I told you never to call me that name again!" she shouted angrily.

"S-sorry...I mean Junko."

"That's better." the young girl said, brushing past her cousin. She looked at herself in the mirror, admiring everything her cousin, the Ultimate Plastic Surgeon had done for her.

She was standing at an average height of five feet, five inches. Though with her heels, she stood four inches taller at five feet, nine inches. She had long strawberry blonde hair, normally left down, reaching past her waist. She had been styling it into a pair of long fluffy twin tails, held up by black and white Monokuma hair ties. Her skin was fair in color, and covered in copious amounts of foundation, her eyes were lined with black eyeliner, and she had beautiful cerulean colored eyes. She was currently wearing a long sleeved white blouse, which she left unbuttoned, her Double D chest being very visible, the lacy red bra peeking slightly from under her shirt. Over it, she wore a black blazer, along with a loose fitting black and white tie. She was wearing a matching short pleated skirt, that ended at her mid thigh, barely covering her generous rump. She wore knee high violet boots, with four inch thin heels, and pointed toes. She looked nothing like the person she had once been.

"I must admit, you did an excellent job with me. That's why you are up here and not down there. Now if only that dumb ass step sister of mine would fucking stay here instead of heading to the 4th Floor. Whatever...that trollop will get hers when she comes back."

"Um...Junko?"

"Ah yes right...you wanted to initiate the motive this time around. Go for it, Monokuma is in your hands. But I better get results and I better get a fucking class trial, is that understood?"

"Yes ma'am...I promise I will deliver." Benny said, shaking in fear.

Benny was a short young man, standing at five feet, three inches. He had pale white skin, and short fluffy black hair. He had dark circles around his crimson eyes. He was wearing a black tee shirt, with a crimson lightning bolt printed on it. Over it, he wore a long Doctor's Coat, with the name Martinez sown into it. He was wearing a pair of khaki jeans, stuffed into brown loafers, he was known as the Ultimate Plastic Surgeon in Morning Hope Academy, before the Tragedy. His cousin was affected by it, and it had driven her to take drastic measures, case in point, the one before him.

"Just remember...the next time you decide to bring up that weak and spineless girl, I will kill you. She is dead...my name is Junko Enoshima, and I am the True Ultimate Despair. Someone had to succeed after our Queen was defeated in Hope's Peak Academy. So I took up her role...and I will succeed where she did not. Is that understood?"

"Yes...that is understood." Benny replied.

"Good...I'm gonna go finger myself, feel free to do whatever you want. Oh yes...make sure the Cryogenic Chambers are still active. Those kiddies down there have been asleep since the Eighties, it's gonna be interesting to see them awake up nearly 50 years after they were frozen. Pfft...Hope's Peak Academy truly does have some geniuses lying around. I can't believe they kept so much of it hidden from the world...technology that I'm gonna abuse the shit out of." Junko said, grinning from ear to ear as she grabbed her Faculty ID.

"Before you go...am I to leave the Physics Lab open?" he asked. The girl frowned, not exactly knowing how to reply. She snapped her fingers, walking over to one of the machines. She pulled a clear plastic card from her cleavage, swiping it on a console. She typed something into the system and hit enter, tossing the card to Benny who almost dropped it.

"Give this to Jon...as a little reward. He was able to discover Alice Caroll's Faculty ID. He deserves a bit of a Prize. I made it so that Card only opens the floors in Morning Hope Tower. Let him know that if he shares that with anyone, I'll kill him. Capisci?"

"Mhmm." the boy said in fear. Junko smiled, giving him a wave, her acrylic crimson nails glimmering slowly as she did. She walked off, leaving Benny in charge of the students. He swallowed hard, looking at the monitors, seeing Sofia wondering around the 2nd Floor, something she had been doing for the last couple of months.

"Sorry dear...for Despair I have to do this. I can at least send you some fresh food, like I have been doing." he said, pressing the button to one of the Monokuma units. He input the command, and told it to refill the fridge, while she was out trying to get into the Pool Hall.

Despite everything that had happened, Benny would do what he could to uphold Despair. It was a vow he had sworn to Junko Enoshima, the true Junko, and not his cousin. He would continue driving the world into Despair, no matter the consequences, after all...he was an Ultimate Despair. He relished in his friends suffering, even if that meant Sofia would be added to the suffering students as well. He had already made his choice, and when you choose Despair, there is nothing that can change your mind, not even the golden lights that Hope could provide.

End of Chapter 1

Surviving Students: 33

Surviving Faculty Members: 3

xxx(Cast)xxx

Class 24 of Morning Hope Academy + Faculty

Fa Mei-Ling

Jonathan Hyles

Anaji Hora

Lucy Cadwell

Setsuko Inoue

Victoria Louis

Tsubaki Aulani

Kaikane Aulani

Veruca LeGume

Nicholas Ladd Gardner

Cara Ladd Gardner

Anastasia Katrina Klevorick

Carla Williamson

Harrison Evans

Kamron Luca Di Carita

Alice Lois Caroll

Julianne Natalie Ray

Kevin Hicks (Deceased)

Gabriella Vertran

Dan Arche

Lee Harvey Emerson (Deceased)

Calem Kurogane

Christopher Patrick Bacon

Chloe Raincomprix

Sofia Nilsson

Celestia Ludenberg

Class 79 of Hope's Peak Academy

Kirumi Tojo (Deceased)

Kaede Akamatsu

Shuichi Saihara (Deceased)

Kaito Momota

Miu Iruma

Rantaro Amami

Korekiyo Shinguji

Himiko Yumeno (Deceased)

Tenko Chabashira

Kokichi Ouma

Gonta Gokuhara (Deceased)

Kiibo (Deceased)

Maki Harukawa

Ryoma Hoshi

Tsumugi Shirogane

Angie Yonaga

A/N: Well everyone, this marks the official End of Chapter 1. Man what a fucking ride this has been. Trust me, it's going to get even slipperier from here. Especially when we get new cast members joining us during Chapter 2. This is also the Chapter that will feature more OC deaths. It will be mostly from Mei-Ling's point of view. I'm actually considering writing it in First Person from her Perspective, to get more of her inner thoughts. Since you know...she's supposed to be the Protag, but was just a Supporting Character in Chapter 1. I may have to change the Summary around a bit, but when you are given only 362 characters to work with, it's hard to convey what you want. Fucking Fanfiction...

Regardless...I have revealed quite a few things. The last few Acts have made various things clear. Some people are lying, others are holding secrets and some are well...dealing with the aftermath of what these consequences bring. I've also made it clear that the Number 3 is quite important in this fic. But will you figure out truly what that number means? I suppose you'll have to wait...maybe Chapter 3 Act 3 Sub Paragraph 3, Word 3, Letter 3 will be the answer. Or maybe I'm just fucking with you in the only way I know how...who knows?

Anyway...I am going to be taking a bit of a break to work on Chapter 2. Not just that, I want to play Pokemon Let's Go Eevee for a bit too. I'm also preparing things for Thanksgiving, so you may not see anything from me. However I am working on another Non-Canon Omake, this time taking place in Thanksgiving. The story is going to be different from the last Omake, so it may be a bit weird. I am also working on that Junko Lemon, but I haven't had any ideas on the story part. You know me...gotta deliver a story before delivering the payload. Hehe...but seriously...I am gonna see if I can finish that special on or before Thanksgiving.

Um...I don't have much to say really...except thanks to everyone who's read this. It's thanks to you that I get the motivation to write this story. As long as a few of you are reading it, it makes me happy and allows me to continue to do what I do. I'll see you all in Chapter 2!

Chapter 2: Act 1: A Whole New World...coming soon to VHS and DVD.