Meeting the other ultimates was surreal to say the least. It was a whirlwind of eccentric personalities that despite playing the game before, Brianna had a hard time reacting to. But it wasn't just that. Some of these people were killers. Not yet, but through the course of the game, and the pressures put upon them, they would eventually kill.
But… couldn't she stop all that…? Brianna knew the plot, she knew the ending to this game… She could stop the killing and save everyone! She could keep Sakura from dying!
Her thoughts were cut off by a high pitched voice speaking into the microphone, "Hello there! Is everyone here? Plus one Extra? Perfect! Let's begin the opening ceremony!"
Everyone's eyes were drawn to the stage, where monokuma sat upon the desk, looking as smug as a robotic bear could possibly look.
Brianna's blood ran cold at the statement. Plus one extra? That could only be directed at her… She glanced around, but no one seemed to be taking much notice…. Except Kirigiri, whos emotions were too well hidden to know what she was really thinking anyway.
Brianna did her best to stay close to sakura throughout the explanation without being too creepy about the whole thing… but Sakura though she was a fan, so it might not come off quite as bad as Brianna thought.
There were loud protests when Monokuma announced the only way for anyone to leave the school. Everyone seemed to be in a panic. Of course, Brianna already knew it was coming, so she did not react at all… and one silver haired Detective took notice of that.
Of course, Mondo decided enough was enough, and grabbed Monokuma. That was against the rules. That Monokuma began to beep.
Brianna looked over at Kirigiri. She was supposed to be yelling for Mondo to throw the bear away at this moment, right?
But no, instead, she found icy lilac eyes meeting her own. Was Kirigiri was watching her to see what she would do? Why hasn't she said anything yet? This wasn't how the game went!
Any second it would be too late, if she didn't do anything…!
"Mondo, Get rid of it! He's a bomb!"
Confusion crossed over the bikers face for a split moment before he hurled Monokuma away from him.
Brianna protected her face with her arms at the explosion. The blast wasnt huge, but it left her ears ringing and heart pounding. She remembered makoto saying how a blast in person was nothing like the ones in the movies, and Brianna had to agree. It was terrifying.
When Brianna uncovered her face, she found Kirigiri staring at her again, like she was a puzzle to be figured out…. This wasn't good. Kirigiri noticed already that there was something off about Brianna. The story was already off course. Kirigiri was the one who was supposed to yell, not her...
"Is that it? Is it over?" a small voice ventured, Chihiro looked hopeful, but Brianna could only grimace. Things were far from over.
Monokuma was back, seconds later, laughing hysterically at his 'punishment', and giving a vague warning to anyone else who dared to disobey any of his rules.
The student e-Handbooks were then passed out, and Brianna gripped hers, quickly opening it to view her profile. Yes, exactly what she thought, Ultimate Anime-con Vendor. At least now she knew what to call herself… even if it really wasn't that much of a talent.
After a few choice words, warning them not to lose, swap, or purposefully damage their e-Handbooks, Monokuma was gone, and they were left alone.
The air was tense, Brianna could tell at this moment, everyone doubted each other, wondering who would take the first move. Would anyone take the bait? Would anyone kill someone else to get out?
At this point, Brianna knew the one person who would kill just for a chance to leave was Celeste. She had the dream to live in a magnificent castle with butlers doting on her every want and need… Celeste was the only one willing to kill without one of monokumas motives.
She'd have to keep a close eye on her….
"So, what will you do now? Just stand around glaring at each other?" a sharp voice pierced the thick air.
Everyone seemed to be affected by the question Kirigiri posed, murmurs passing through the group before Ishimaru spoke up.
"Shes right! Even if we are scared or nervous at this moment, we need to stand together and step forward!" He yelled, seeming to fill the air with hope by his words alone.
Everyone seemed to be doing better… that was, until Byakuya opened his mouth and started an argument with Mondo.
Of course, Makoto tried to step in, and before Brianna could say a word to try and stop anyone, Makoto was passed out on the floor, and Mondo left the room in a fury of anger and teenage rebellion.
One by one, the students left, all except Sakura. Brianna walked over, kneeling beside Makoto. She slipped her arms underneath him, doing her best to lift him, but only able to get a couple inches off the ground before having to lay him back down.
She was startled when a gentle hand was set on her shoulder, looking up to see Sakura standing behind her, "don't worry, I'll carry him."
Brianna smiled, seeming a little embarrassed at her meager attempt, and got out of the way.
Sakura picked Makoto up like he was nothing, cradling him in her arms. "Could you come with me? Opening the doors will be difficult without another person.."
Brianna, who was already flustered from seeing sakura pick up someone so easily, could only nod in response, quickly getting up to open the door for Sakura.
She followed the taller woman down to makoto's room, once again, opening the door for her to put Makoto to bed.
Brianna frowned as a thought suddenly occurred to her… wasn't it tonight when monokuma approached Sakura…? She couldn't let that happen… not when it would lead to Sakura's end.
"Sakura…. I need to talk to you,"