We scoured the reserve course building for Teika. We eventually got to a classroom door and we heard yelling, we swung open the door to see a female student on the floor, a portion of desk scattered. Standing over her was a tall formal looking man.
"Huh? Who are you two?!" The man looked at us furious, "I thought I told the rest of you leeches not to interrupt my 'special tutoring'!" I started to feel my adrenaline pumping. I was trying to not run away, while Togami seemed almost completely unaffected. "We are here to confirm some suspicions." The man raised an eyebrow, "Suspicions, huh? ... Sato!" The girl jolted up. I realized who she was... "Y-yes?" The teacher didn't even turn towards her to talk, "Beat it!" The girl got up and ran out the door as fast as her feet could carry her.
"So you little shits are playing detective, huh? Well let me give you two some advice." He smashed his hand against the table almost cracking the wood top, "Insignificant little brats like you riding on mommy and daddy's money to attend this prestigious school, are a disgrace to everything this country stands for!"
Togami stepped forward, "I could say the same about you, worm! My name is By-" thinking fast I covered his mouth with my hand, "Got it! Sorry for bothering you sir!" Teika nodded, "There we go. Have that attitude and just maybe you'll make it out of here alive. But remember-"
he stepped forward, "Everyone in this building are maggots, and it's up to elite like myself to rebuild them into what they have to be. Mindless, complacent, little soldiers." At this point I was feeling both intimidated but also angry... like, really angry. Also keeping Togami from screaming his head off was pretty hard to do. "Well you two better move along. Study up, never know when surprise quizzes will pop up." We walked out of the room and once we were down the hall Togami finally let loose.
"Naegi we may be partners, but don't push your limits like that ever again!" I lowered my head in apology, "Sorry... everything was getting really intense..." Togami sighed frustrated, "Fine... I suppose I'm still heated up over our interaction with Mr. Fujita Teika." He said his name in a sarcastic mocking way, "Yeah, I know what you mean. I was pretty scared not gonna lie, but also really ticked off. It's like he thinks this school is his boot camp!" Suddenly a surge of energy went around us and our environment changed completely.
"What the..." Togami looked just as confused as I was. 'Welcome to the metaverse!' I jumped at the sudden voice. I realized it was my phone. That weird looking app was open on my phone, "Why is this app open?" Togami gave me a questioning look, "That's your main question? How did everything around us change?" I looked around to see how much has changed. The walls were a bleak gray and had dirt splotches on them, and there were cages on the windows. "What... is this place?" Togami looked around trying to think of a logical explanation.
"Perhaps we were drugged and brought here?" I gave him a confused look, "Standing up?" Togami was getting more and more frustrated while I was getting freaked out, "I thought I told you two to beat it!"
We looked down the hallway to see Teika wearing an army uniform. Both me and Togami were beyond confused, "Huh? Teika? Where is this place? And why are we here?!" He just laughed at my questions, "Where do you think? You're in hell." He kicked me to the floor, "And I'm the goddamned devil."
Togami started to yell at him, "How dare you lay your filthy hands on an ultimate! You think you can get away with this?! I'll make sure you never work anywhere ever ag-" Togami got shoved down to the floor before he could finish his statement, "Disobedient soldiers are worth nothing to the elite. Perhaps I need to beat it into you to be the best of your ability." Suddenly we were grabbed by people in camouflage uniforms, "What are you worms do-Arghh!"
He punched Togami right in gut and I was next, "Oof!" He went back and forth while we were helpless to struggle, "Ya know... usually I save this kind of a punishment for those damn climbers, but you two really piss me off." Togami was coughing up blood but he still managed to ask him a question.
"C... climb... ers?" Teika laughed, "Those little shits that think they can climb the social ladder by associating with ultimates. They just need to learn they're leagues bellow any of the elite." That's why they were beaten? Because they dared talk to someone considered above them?! This man... he, he... He is a fucking piece of shit!
A blast of energy came out of my body that threw everyone back a couple feet away, then came the horrible migraine. 'Hehe so you finally done playing nice?' Where.. where was this voice coming from? "Who are you?! -Arghh!" 'I'm surprised actually. In full honesty I never thought we'd be able to form a contract, you're always such... a wimpy little shit.' I grasped my head, each word felt like a dagger. 'Although guess that can't be all true if I'm inside of you right?' The pain was unbearable, "WHO ARE YOU?! MAKE THE PAIN STOP!" 'I'm your anger bitch! And I've been in the dark place of your mind for too damn long! I'm so tired of watching you go around like everything is okay when you're really seething inside.' It hurt so much. "No... I'm not like that..." 'This is exactly what I'm talking about! Isn't it tiring getting kicked around like a damn ball? We both know who you are.' "Ughh..."
'So shall we form a contract and show this pathetic shit who he's fucking with?!' Without even thinking I answered.
"Yes! I accept!" 'That's the spirit! I am thou, thou art I! From this day forth you shall bring the fury of hell onto those who deserve it! From this day forth, you shall bear the mask of the demon!' A large red mask with horn appeared on my face, and without thinking I ripped it off my face. It hurt, really hurt. But also felt amazing. Another blast of energy came from me, this time much much stronger. My eyes opened.
"... ha... haha! Hahaha! This power, it feels incredible!" Teika stood back, "What the hell is wrong with this kid?!" I looked over Teika, "No, what the hell is wrong with you? Elite? Don't even start on that garbage. If these kids are such societal scum, why are you in charge of teaching them?" Teika gritted his teeth, "Unless... *gasp* Fujita isn't as elite as he thinks he is!" Teika ran towards me, "Shut your filthy mouth!" He threw a punch and I easily dodged.
"Ugh..." Togami sat up rubbing his head, "Naegi? ..." I threw a punch that sent Teika flying. "You spend so much time weighing everyone else's worth while glorifying your own. If that's not the scum of society I don't know what is." Teika got up off the ground, "You disgusting little shit! I'll tear you apart!" I smirked, "Go ahead, fist punch is on me." Teika summoned more soldiers, "Take care of this for me men!" The soldiers soluted, "Sir, yes sir!" They transformed into a lumbering Oni with a large club, "Ready... Asterious!" My persona appeared, black as the night and burning with rage.
I had just woken up and pulled myself off the floor, what had happened? Where's- standing before me was a young man draped in black, he wore a long jacket that blew in the wind. He had what looked like a red vest over a black dress shirt, just about everything he wore was pitch dark with laces of red on outlines and his gloves.
I finally was able to get a clear look at his face... "Naegi? ..." he looked different, and I meant beyond the clothes. I turned to see Teika on the floor holding his gut. "You spend so much time weighing everyone else's worth while glorifying your own. If that's not the scum of society I don't know what is." Those words hit me very hard for some reason. Especially hearing them from someone like Naegi. I was lost on thought, my head was spinning.
"Ready... Asterious!" I raised my head and my whole body went cold... monsters? This isn't real. It can't be. There's no logical way these things are real. I'm simply hallucinating... that's right. "Togami!" I raised my head as the beast stood over me, "This... isn't-" fire suddenly engulfed the monster from behind, and the monster fell over and dissolved into the floor. Naegi ran over to me, "Togami are you alright?!"
Togami wasn't communicating, he just had this blank stare. He always seems so unfazed, it's really concerning seeing him like this.
"Y-yes. Naegi. I'm... in alright." I sighed in relief, he was at least talking. "Upupupu~"
I jolted up looking around, "Who's there?! If you wanna fight then come out here!" The voice laughed giddily, "Geez kid slow your roll! I just wanted to offer some help." I tried to find the source of the voice with no results. "Help?" The intercom wasn't making any sound, meaning the voice was close.
"Uh huh! You and your friend want out right? Well, how about we make a deal?" I raised my brow, "Deal?" The voice start to giggle again, "Yup! I help you two out and you guys help me with a pet project of mine. What do you say?"
I looked at Togami, saying he was shaken up would be a grave understatement. "... fine. You sure you can get us out of here?" Suddenly the vent above us gave way and out fell a black and white bear.
"Of course I can! Now move your ass! We gotta get out of here before back up arrives!" I stood back in shock, "What the hell?! You're a bear?!" The bear turned towards me upset, "Of course I am cowlick. Now grab four eyes, and lets go! Oh!" He stopped and spun around, "Where are my manners? I forgot to introduce myself! My name is Monokuma! Treasure hunter extraordinaire." I nodded, "Makoto Naegi." Monokuma smiled, "Well now that that's out of the way, MOVE YOUR ASS!"