CHAPTER 2: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE, DESPAIR!

I woke up in cold sweat after dreaming about Charmander's excecution.

"I'm not going to be bothered by this."

Afterwards, I left my cottage then began to head to the restaurant for our daily morning meetings.

However, everyone was still depressed.

"Oh…. hi Eevee," said Snover, feeling glum.

"S'up," said Pancham, as if drained of his energy.

"Guys, cheer up!" said Flaebebe with a smile. "Past is past!"

"I know but…" replied Kirlia filled with doubt.

Suddenly, I realized "she" wasn't here.

"Umm…. where's Teddiursa?" I asked everyone.

"I haven't seen her since last night!" answered Vigoroth.

Everyone said the same thing.

"Did Teddiursa feel guilty about yesterday?" asked Graveler.

"Of course she would be guilty!" answered Drowzee with a nasty scowl.

Suddenly Monokuma appeared.

"Grrr….." said Monokuma muttiering something.

"Is something the matter?" asked Drowzee.

"Someone hacked into the servers and opened up the second area," replied Monokuma.

"Whatever…. at least we have more space," said Monokuma.

"I suggest you all explore it!" said Monokuma before leaving.

"A new area?!" said Squirtle with discomfort.

"More space….." said Drowzee before leaving.

"Wait for me!" said Flaebebe before leaving too.

Soon, only Kirlia and I remained then "she" appeared.

"Where did everyone go?" asked Teddiursa.

Teddiursa changed. Instead of her usual peppy self, she now has huge eyebags and messy fur.

"They went to explore a new island!" answered Kirlia.

"Thanks for the tip!" said Teddiursa before leaving.

"I shall also take my leave," said Kirlia also leaving.

I was alone….. I don't have time to think about it. I decided to head to the rope bridge.

The ropebridge transformed into a gigantic Golden Gate Bridge.

"What is this phenomenon?" asked Kirlia whose skin was green.

Out of nowhere, Monokuma appears.

"That's what the hacker did…. She disabled the forcefield….. See ya!" Monokuma said before leaving.

The second area…. It's across this bridge. After mustering my courage, I crossed the bridge.

The second area seems to have a negative vibe unlike the first area. I then began to explore.

The nearest building to the bridge was a school house with only one classroom.

"This seems familiar but I can't seems to remember" said Mareep looking confused.

"Teddiursa, do you recognize this place?" asked Mareep.

"….."

No response. Teddiursa was looking at the window contemplating about her actions.

I decided to ignore her and began to explore. The classroom contained 16 desks and chairs. "That's the number of Pokemon left!" How would Monokuma know that there will be only 2 people who will die before we explore this place… didn't Monokuma said that someone hacked the bridge so…..

There was also a blackboard and a weird device near it.

"That looks like a smoke alarm!" said Kirlia.

"It looks like it will be activated when there is smoke and when there's smoke, there's fire." Said Kirlia.

"That's interesting!" said Mareep, smiling.

I took note of the smoke alarm then moved on. I then noticed something that looked a lot like poster paint stacked together to form a pyramid. Before I could even touch and inspect it, Monokuma arrived.

Monokuma was laughing, holding his chubby cotton-filled stomach with his furry limbs. "That's not ordinary paint, you fool," he intoned, chuckling. "That's Monokuma Paint!"

"What exactly is Monokuma Paint?" asked Kirlia.

"If you drop blood, it will smell like blood and if you drop me, it will smell like love and kindness" said Monokuma.

"Love and Kindness?!" said Kirlia.

"It's created by someone who was great in Chemistry! It's even slow-dry" said Monokuma before leaving without answering Kirlia's question.

I also took note of the paint. Next to the paint pyramid were art material and calligraphy stuff.

"That would be useful!" said Teddiursa before grabbing a bottle of ink and a quill before leaving.

That's everything in this room. I then left the schoolhouse.

I then proceeded to the second building which was a suite.

The outside looked majestic. I tried to open the doorknob but it is locked.

"Where's the key?" I asked the others also looking around.

"I dunno" answered Vigoroth.

"Find it Vigoroth, I want to sleep in there" said Treeko.

Then Monokuma appears.

"If you're asking where the key is, I gave it to Teddiursa!" said Monokuma before abruptly leaving.

"I'll find the accomplice!" said Treeko before leaving.

"Wait for me!" replied Vigoroth.

I left the area since there are no other means to enter the suite then proceed to the ropebridge area.

"Another rope bridge!" I said confusedly

"It seems that there are more areas after this!" said Drowzee smiling.

Being creeped out by Drowzee, I proceeded to the third building.

It was a hospital. I find myself in a hospital lobby.

"It's a hospital!" said Machop ectastic.

"Are you interested in hospitals?" I asked Machop.

"I studied medicine… self-study actually….. " said Machop blushing.

"It seems that I underestimated you" said Snover.

"Eevee, you don't need to investigated anymore, just ask me!" said Machop.

"So what did you find?" I questioned.

"This hospital has only one floor but it is fairly large. It has 5 hospital rooms that are identical which contains an empty laundry hamper, a bed and stacks of paint"

I think I know what those paints are.

"There's also a pharmacy which contains medicines ranging from sleeping pills to hallucigens" finished Machop.

"I also found tarps inside the pharmacy… if only I know its use" said Snover.

That finishes my investigation on the hospital. I left the hospital then proceeded to the fourth building.

The fourth building was not a building as it was an open space. It was a playground.

"In the middle of a killing game, there's a playground" I thought to myself.

The playground had swings sets, a slide, a see-saw, a cage like monkey bars and a sandbox.

"Yay! A perfect place for a minor like me!" said Flaebebe smiling.

"You like playgrounds?!" I asked in disbelief.

"This is where I kicked sand to people's eyes" said Flaebebe still smiling.

"Never mind" I said before leaving.

I ran to the last building. The outside had flashy lights and a sign which says Monocade.

I entered the building. It was an arcade.

It contained arcade machines, slot machines and poker tables (is that even legal?). There's even an extension cord hanging near the wall.

"Wow…. This is going to be fun!" said Froakie filled with glee.

"Indeed!" replied Sneasel.

That ends my investigation on the second area. I decided to go back to the restaurant to regroup.

At the restaurant, everyone was waiting.

"What did everyone discover" asked Squirtle in a stern voice.

"Who died and made you leader?" asked Drowzee.

"Farfetch'd did!" asked Kirlia.

"Don't make any wishy washy statements!" said Flaebebe.

"Can't we just start our discussion?" asked Snover.

"There were a hospital, a school house, a suite, a playground and an arcade….. I'm going" said Flaebebe before leaving frustrated.

"Let's just…. disperse" said Squirtle.

I returned to my room to rest

Soon…

"DING DONG DING DONG"

"It's already nighttime, please go to bed!"

Then the monitor turned off. I overslept…. I shrugged it off then fell into a deep sleep.

THE NEXT DAY

I woke up to the sound of the Monokuma Announcement and so decided to go to the restaurant for our self-imposed morning meetings.

"Good morning Eevee!" said Kirlia smiling.

I then noticed that there were only 2 of us here.

"Where are the others?" I asked Kirlia.

"They are still fighting…." said Kirlia.

"Oh…." I said before eating my breakfast.

After finishing my meal, I left then went to my room.

At my room, I fell asleep.

LATER

"DING DONG"

Someone was at the door. I scurried to the door then opened it to find Sneasel and Froakie.

"Hi Eve, we're inviting you to the arcade… be there!" said Sneasel before leaving with Froakie.

Realizing that I had no choice, I went to the arcade.

At the arcade were Flaebebe, Sneasel, Froakie and Kirlia.

"Joy!" said Kirlia.

"Umm….. why did you invite me?" I asked Sneasel.

"Just a little break from dead bodies" said Froakie with a wide grin.

"I'm going to beat you and achieve perfection in the video gaming society!" said Flaebebe.

And so we played games, nothing less. We then returned to our rooms.

DING DONG DING DONG

"Emergency, please go to the beach for a special announcement!"

Monokuma is asking us to go to the beach. I decided to go since it was against the rules not to.

At the beach, everyone but Teddiursa was there.

"Ciao" said Drowzee with a steely voice.

"Where is Monobastard!" said Pancham clenching his fists.

"Let us be patient!" said Machop firmly.

"Let's follow Machop…. I mean be patient" said Snover.

And so we waited until, Monokuma appeared and sat on the huge rock.

"Upupupupupupupupu" said Monokuma.

"Just cut to the chase" said Flaebebe feeling impatient.

"We still need our beauty sleeps" said Treeko in agreement.

"I'm here to give you your second motives!" said Monokuma giggling.

We waited for him to give the motive but….

"You may now leave!" said Monokuma before leaving.

"What the heck was that for?" said Graveler.

"Let's just go back and rest" said Mareep.

We all dispersed then went back to our rooms where I slept.

Then I realized that dreamland is not safe from despair.

I am in a dark place then….

"We're going to save them!" said a voice determined.

I can't help but nod

Then I realized that this voice was Teddiursa's voice.

Then I woke up.

THE NEXT DAY

I woke up frozen stiff from my dream.

I'm pretty sure Teddiursa and I haven't met before. Is this one of my stolen memories?

I decided to shrug it off then I head to the restaurant.

At the restaurant, everyone but Teddiursa was there.

"Did anyone of you have bad dreams?" asked Squirtle looking pale.

"I had a dream of Machop kissing Snover!" said Flaebebe.

"….." both Machop and Snover were speechless.

Kirlia stepped forward twitching. "I had a nightmare"

Pancham drops his food on his lap then began to panic. "WAH! It's the end of the world!"

"Don't panic!" announced Squirtle in a stern voice.

"I'll end the meeting…. Let's try to investigate this nightmare!" continued Squirtle.

After eating my breakfast, I left the restaurant then went to my room.

I rested my back onto my bed until someone knocked vigorously.

I wobbled towards the door then opened it.

The one behind the door was Snover grinning ear to ear.

Snover held my hand then as if singing a ballad, began to speak. "Can you go to the suite, we have a surprise!"

"It was supposed to be yesterday but Teddiursa had to do something urgent!" explained Snover.

Teddiursa. I haven't seen her since yesterday. Feeling giddy, I followed Snover to the suite.

At the suite, Snover walked towards the door then pressed a button.

A loud doorbell can be heard as she pressed the button with might.

No reply.

"It seems that Teddiursa is sleeping…. I was supposed to bring her breakfast!" said Snover feeling depressed.

Snover then begins to leave the suite until I was alone.

Feeling left out, I went back to my room.

I then fell sound asleep.

LATER

I awoke to the loud sounds of someone rapping on the door.

Feeling stressed, I wobbled towards the door then opened it to find Mareep.

"Umm… Mareep?!" I said unsure.

"I need your help!" said Mareep grabbing my paw then dragging me all the way to the playground.

I looked around then asked. "Why did you bring me here?"

Mareep replied in a monotonous voice. "I need your help,"

Mareep wags her tail towards a tall tree. I then saw something on top of the tree. Feeling worried, I rammed the tree then the object fell. I am unsure of the identity of the object as Mareep catches it then hides it within her wool coat.

Mareep, after hiding the object, looks at me, then abruptly leaves.

"Rude!" I thought to myself.

Feeling rejected, I returned to my room.

In my room, I lied on my bed then began to close my eyes until…

"DING DONG"

Someone was at the door.

I walked towards the door, with the last ounce of my strength, then I opened the door to find Snover.

I looked at her with a confused look. "Snover?"

Snover looks at me worried. "Let's go to the suite and check up on Teddiursa!"

With no time to reply, I followed Snover to the suite.

Snover rapidly knocks on the door. I continuously pressed the doorbell.

No reply.

"Eeekkkkk!"

A scream nearby! Snover and I ran to the location of the scream, the schoolhouse.

Snover then looks at the schoolhouse. "The lights are on!"

"I'll go and check!" I assured Snover.

I was a hypocrite. Even though I calmed down Snover, I was still trembling. I mustered my courage then entered the classroom.

And I saw…..

MAREEP COVERED IN BLOOD

I then screamed. "Snover, come look at this!"

It took five whole seconds for Snover to enter the room, scream and carry the body.

"Let's bring this to the hospital!" I told Snover.

Snover only replied with a subtle nod.

We went to the hospital with Mareep on Snover's back.

At the lobby was Machop carrying the unconscious body of Flaebebe.

"Oh no! Mareep too!" said Machop.

"Snover, please help them into the rooms where I'll clean their wounds!" order Machop.

Being left alone in the lobby, I paced around until I finally fell asleep.

THE NEXT DAY

I woke up sleeping on a bed with Snover watching me.

"Akkk!" I screamed looking at Snover.

"You're finally awake!" said Snover. "While you were sleeping, Sneasel was also attacked!"

I looked at her in disbelief. "Sneasel too?!"

Snover nodded then continued. "Froakie was carrying her and is still in the hospital"

"Where's Teddiursa?" I asked jumping out of topic.

"I never saw her!" answered Snover.

"Oh…"

Machop then enters the room.

Machop tapped our shoulders then started to speak. "Can you and Snover accompany Kirlia to the school house?"

"Why?!" asked Snover.

"There are a pair of scissors there which I need to cut the bandages!" replied Machop.

Without hesitation, Snover and I went to the schoolhouse. Kirlia is near the door without any color.

"Look inside…." Said Kirlia gritting her teeth.

I peeked inside the schoolhouse.

It was red as far the eye can see.

And at the middle of this chaos was…

TEDDIURSA CRYING BLOOD