As soon as I saw Leon tied to a pole I shut my eyes and blocked his terrified screams out by covering my ears with my shaking hands. Hagakure held me close to his chest as the execution began. Even through my hands were over my ears, I could still clearly hear balls slamming against Leon's body. My stomach churned and I felt as though I was about to throw up, somehow I managed to stop myself. After what seemed like an eternity we entered the elevator once again and returned to the gym. I spoke to no one and sat in the grand stands alone. Monobear had opened another floor as some kind of a sick reward for a successful trial. There was now a pool, gym, library and a spa. I planned on visiting all the new areas later, as at the time I felt as though if I moved I would be sick. I laid down on the grandstand and shut my eyes. I could hear Ishimaru and Mondo squabbling over something however I ignored them and thought of anything but the awful predicament I was in. After ten minutes or so, I walked towards the exist of the room and headed towards my own. I came across no one as I made my way to my room. I felt so depressed that upon entering the room I immediately collapsed on the bed and buried my face into my pillow. I cried and mourned for Leon, Junko and Sayaka until I fell asleep from exhaustion.
When I awoke I felt extremely disorientated, as I usually do after waking from a nap. However this feeling of confusion was much worse than usual. Before I had opened my eyes I thought for a moment that I was sleeping in my cosy cottage in the hills. I checked the time, it was seven thirty. I contemplated going to dinner, however the thought of social interaction deterred me. I felt like being alone until I could shake the feel of hopelessness which had taken over my mind, that is, if I ever could. I decided upon going and looking at the new rooms, the library, pool, and gym. As I walked down the hall towards the gym I noticed Touko lurking in the shadows outside her room.
"Hello." I said with a shy smile, something about her made me feel very self-conscious. She didn't reply, instead she just looked at me with cunning eyes before swiftly walking away. She must be shy… I thought feeling slightly frightened of the young woman. However I tried my best to suspend judgement as in my younger years I acted similar, although much more polite. When I entered the gym I saw two doors.
"Hello!"
I turned to see who the owner of the demented voice was. I was praying it was just a student trying to scare me, not that damned-
"It's your beloved principle!" I let out a small shriek at the appearance of the little black and white bear.
"What do you want?" I questioned with a frown.
"Uuuugh! You're all so mean to me." The obnoxious bear complained.
"I'm not going to give you the pleasure of a conversation." I said turning away.
"Look up there." The bear said. I did so and took a step back in shock.
"What is that awful contraption doing here!?" I gasped.
"It's called a gun." Monobear replied flatly. "It's here just in case anyone tries to sneak a peek at the opposite sex while they're working out."
"That's completely foolish." I said angrily. "There shouldn't be any forced segregation. I mean, we would only be working out in there."
"Whatever." The bear said. "You're all teenagers; I don't want too many hormones running wild."
"Forcing segregation in the gyms won't stop that. Not everyone is heterosexual." I argued.
"Then I'll build a separate gym for each of you! So no one pervs on anyone!" The bear growled getting increasingly irritated. I turned away from the bear and smirked at the large gun attached to the ceiling,
"Now you're just being completely ridicules!" I retaliated, winding the bear up for my own enjoyment. I turned around expectantly, waiting to hear what Monobear would respond with. To my shock he had disappeared. I probably shouldn't have teased him so much, now I don't know how to get in. I noticed a slit beside the door and I assumed it was for my student card. I fumbled about in the pocket of my dungarees. I couldn't have lost it already, I theorised. That would have been a likely conclusion, since losing things appeared to be the second thing I was extremely good at. I finally fished the card out and slid it through the opening beside the door. Aoi and Oogami were both inside.
"Hey!" Aoi greeted me happily.
"Hello." Said Oogami while lifting a large dumbbell.
"How are you two?" I asked, observing Aoi run quickly on a treadmill.
"That whole day was so terrible." Aoi said sadly, "But I can easily pretend things have never happened."
"I guess that is the best way to deal with things in here." I replied sadly. "If I think about this predicament too much I'll go insane." I admitted.
"We must accept the terrible things which have occurred and move on." The muscular woman said solemnly.
"Yes you're quite right." I nodded. "Anyway, I'll leave you guys to it. I'm going to have a look at the pool." Both of the women farewelled me as I left the room.
In a moment of insanity I decided upon taking a swim. I knew very well that there would be a large chance of being murdered, swimming alone at night, however I just didn't care anymore. I had decided that living in this school dripping with misery was worse than death. I got undressed and left my clothing beside the entrance to the pool. I wasn't sure where, or if there were any provided swim suits so I just wore my underwear. I plunged into the pool, bracing myself for freezing water. I was pleasantly surprised to find the water was heated. I surfaced and slicked my fringe back and out of my eyes. That was when I noticed two figures lying on the ground in front of a sauna. I was filled with panic as I frantically climbed up the pool ladder and rushed towards the two figures. "Mondo! Ishimaru!" I gasped in terror, sitting at their side. I leant over them and felt their necks desperate to feel a sign of life. I sighed in relief as I felt their hearts beating.
"Hey Amethyst." Mondo said grinning at me, "So you must be like, a D cup?" He questioned.
"More like a C." I said irritably, standing up.
"G-goodness!" Ishimaru said in shock. "Mondo, give Amethyst your jacket!" He said sitting up in panic.
"I don't have to cover myself. Look at you." I pointed at him, "You're not wearing a shirt, so why should I?" I paused for a moment, studying him. "You're so muscular!"
"You sound surprised." Ishimaru said, clearly offended.
"Ah! More importantly, why the devil are you two lying on the ground? You're… So sweaty." I observed wiping my hands on Mondo's pants leg.
"Don't tell her." Mondo said to Ishimaru, "She's going to think it's stupid."
"Just try me." I replied.
After a moment of exchanging glances Ishimaru began explaining that he and Mondo had a competition to see who could withstand the sauna the longest.
"What's that meant to prove?" I questioned.
"Who has the most self-control!" They both exclaimed in unison.
"You're right, that is stupid." I sniggered, standing. I pulled Ishimau and Mondo's hands urging them to get up. "Come on!" I grinned, "Let's go for a swim.
"Ah! Ah! Hold on!" Ishimaru said frantically.
"What?" Mondo questioned as he began unbuckling his belt, while I blushed and turned away.
"I don't have any pants on beneath this!" The black haired man exclaimed, gesturing to the towel wrapped around his waist. He stooped beside the sauna next to a folded pile of clothing and fished about. I turned back to Mondo. He was now wearing black boxers.
"Amethyst." He said deeply.
"Yes?" I replied. The muscular man strode towards me, and held me close.
"Mondo what are you-" he quickly scooped me up. I let out a squeak as he jumped into the pool, with me squirming about in his strong arms.
"H-HEY THAT'S DANGEROUS!" Ishimaru shouted, while comically hopping about, trying to get his tight white underwear on. Mondo roared with laughter as I surfaced spluttering and shaking my hair out of my eyes.
"Shh you!" I exclaimed splashing him. Ishimaru entered the pool via the ladder and began doing free style laps up and down the pool.
"Hey I have an idea!" Mondo said with a wicked grin.
"Do tell!" I exclaimed.
"You'll see…" With that Mondo swum to the edge of the pool and pushed himself out of the water while gripping the edge of the pool. So cool… I thought to myself admiring his tattoos. His quiff had completely fallen out, and curly blond hair fell over his forehead.
"Oh Mondo!" I exclaimed softly so Ishimaru didn't hear. Mondo had all of Ishimaru's clothing bundled in his arms, including his towel. I clambered up the pool ladder and scooped up Mondo's clothing. Together we rushed off laughing to my bedroom.