Shuichi, Kaede, and Himiko were at the safehouse, as Kaede was listening to music. Himiko was practicing a magic act, and Shuichi was pondering.

"We can't stay here…" He said, "We want to help them… even if we don't know what they want."

Kaede added, "I am worried, too… but… Shuichi, can you, at least, take off your hat? I don't want you to be like… you know… You know that someone may or may not recognize you."

Shuichi responded, "Well… I don't know… It's usually an undercover guise."

"Take it off. No one's looking. Besides, we know exactly who you are."

He removed his hat, as Kaede blushed, "No way…" She whispered, "You have a–."

"YOU GOT A COWLICK!" Himiko cried.

Shuichi's hair was short, and it had a blue ahoge on top. Kaede was amazed, "You're… So handsome."

"Eh, thanks…" He smiled, "But, uh… We should meet with the others. Perhaps they can tell what they know. They were skeptical about the whole issue with Hope's Peak. Not to mention… an android." He said, "Mizuki said that there was a person that came to this world, from Hope's Peak. Only she resembles Chiaki Nanami, a student with the title The Ultimate Gamer."

"Gamer? Wow…" Kaede said, "So, this Chiaki girl. Was she linked to our arrival?"

"I'm not sure… I'd ask her, but they left with her. I never asked them why…"

"Maybe it's because The Gang has evidence. I'm more worried about the others. Maki and Kaito are alright. And they're far away in Japan."

"Yes. That is possible. But I'm curious to know what happened, when we were in space."

Himiko said, "Me either… But I am shocked that Tenko was there. She was my friend, up in space."

Shuichi said, "And then there's Kokichi. As Asahi Sakurai mentioned, Farra & Cassandra ran into Tenko & Angie, before Gonta came and rescued him."

Kaede asked, "Why would Gonta appear out of the blue? Gonta is not evil…"

"No… But he is lackadaisical of common sense."

XXXXX

The huge man in glasses, Gonta, was walking down New York. He sighed, seeing a lot of bugs in the trees. He reached for one, but…

"HOLD IT!" Cassandra appeared, as she called, "I found you!"

"You find Gonta? Oh… You are Kokichi's enemy. Gonta mean not to hurt you." He said.

She thought, "He's like a Jungle Man… Like the Brazilian monster in that fighting game."

She communicated, "Understand language? Me Cassie. Gonta friend to Cassie? Meant you no harm."

"Gonta understands you… You don't need to impersonate Gonta. Gonta is gentleman. But Gonta tries hard."

Cassandra asked, "Then may I ask you? Are you an Ultimate?"

"Gonta is. Gonta bug collector. Gonta loves nature. But Gonta never hurt you."

Cassandra was ablaze, as she roared, "Face me, Jungle Boy! Show me what you got! If you protect others, I believe you. But protecting Kokichi Oma, you are my enemy. Come quietly!"

Gonta gasped in horror, "EEK! FIRE?! Gonta hates fire… Hurts bugs!"

Cassandra prepared, "This is your last warning, Gonta! Your days are over, Jungle Man Bug Friend!" She realized, "Oh, yeah. It's called an Entomologist." She barked, "And I mean it! What do you know about Kokichi Oma? Because you took something that we were going to deliver to Prison Island. I want to know everything… especially The Gofer Project."

Gonta was stunned, "I… Gonta… Gonta don't remember that… Landed here, and Gonta was amazed how Earth evolved." She was annoyed, as he explained, "Gonta's more of a peaceful natured man. What Gonta did back there, means everything for Kokichi, Tenko, and Angie. Gonta is friend to all. Gonta loves life… and all bugs…"

"Then why are you siding with a jerk like Kokichi?"

Gonta was upset, as Kokichi said, "You don't have to answer, Gonta… She knows everything now." He appeared to her, and he snickered, "Nee-hee-hee… It seems you know everything… about Despair."

Cassandra was shocked, "What? What are you talking about? Just who or what are you? Why side with Gonta?"

Kokichi said, "Oh, I know all about the failed project… I hid myself from being obvious, because I didn't want anyone to know my real form. You see, Ultimate Supreme Leader isn't just a title… It's a role of a villain."

Cassandra prepared, as Gonta sobbed, "No… Gonta cannot hurt friendly robot."

"I'm an android, big man." She barked, "But you don't have to fight… Just leave him!"

Kokichi huffed, "Pathetic… You disappoint me." He walked away, "Let's go."

"Aren't you going to fight me?"

"I lied. I only came to see how you're doing… since I escaped. Don't worry. With your strongest gone, The Gang will be nothing but a memory. But I have no time to waste." He bellowed, "GONTA, LET'S GO!"

Gonta sobbed, "Yes, Kokichi…"

Kokichi grinned, "Stick around, Martinez. I got something sinister coming this way."

He and Gonta walked off, as Gonta looked back at Cassandra, feeling sad. Cassandra quietly glared, as she hissed, "Bastard…

She walked off, as she thought, "It makes no sense… What is Kokichi Oma planning?"

File #8 (V3 Part 5):
Welcome to Hope's Peak…

Meanwhile, the others were outside Hope's Peak, as Monokuma was present.

"So, this bear is called Monokuma?" Kazuki said, "Figures… I believe that Monokuma is immortal."

Peter glared, "He's supposed to be destroyed… Junko Enoshima's dead. What is going on here?"

Steven called, "Monokuma! Listen to me… We're on an investigation… We'd like to ask you–."

"You don't scare me, The Gang! Especially you, Peter Giese! I spit in your direction! You think coming here will guide you to your answers? That's not how it works." Monokuma sneered, "You 10 are here, to be eliminated from existence. Harukawa and Momota all came here, likewise the rest. But do you know what happened to them?"

Tsukasa whispered, "I get the feeling you were involved?"

"DING-DING! That's correct!" Monokuma cheered.

Farra barked, "Enough of this! I'm going in!"

Tsukasa yelled, "NO! WAIT! Agent Stevens, we have to listen to Monokuma, before we take action!"

"WHY? It's just a goddamn teddy bear!" Farra cried.

Peter said, "We're done playing games… Junko!"

BLAST!
Farra busted the doors down with her flames, as Asahi said, "Well… We don't need to wait. WHERE ARE YOU, MONOKUMA?"

Chazz barked, "Come on out, so we can tear you a new color with your monochrome!"

They stepped in, as Tsukasa sobbed, "They never listen."

Kagami comforted her, "It's okay."

Kaito clasped onto Maki, as he shrieked, "Who–, WHO ARE THESE FREAKS?!" Maki was stammering, as she moaned, "Ugh… Lemme go!"

Peter, Farra, Asahi, Chazz, & Kazuki stepped in. Steven stayed behind, as he said, "You spread out. I want to learn more from this talking ursine."

Peter walked off, "Good luck." He and Luzer head off in one direction, while Chazz & Asahi went in another. Farra said, "You can't come with?"

"I'll meet you later. Steven Cooke gotta get our guest up-and-running."

"Oh, right…" Farra said, "She's in that crate, there. Mizuki got her instructions down. Tsukasa, Kagami, watch over these two."

Kagami nodded, "Aye-aye, ma'am."

They went inside, as Steven said, "Now then… Tell me more of your involvement with The Ark."

Kazuki said, "Now-now, they have better questions… While these ruffians barged in, I have a question. Why Sakura Minamoto? Why put her involved in Junko Enoshima's despair murders? I want answers!"

Monokuma asked, "Mina-what-sits? I honestly have no idea what you're talking about, Comic Book Guy. Besides, the Queen of Despair demands entertainment. So, A-Fist, and you lot… Fancy a show? I believe I am not alone…"

Five giant robot machines appeared, as they were in different colors; red, blue, green, orange, and pink. They cheered, "RISE AND SHINE, URSINE!"

Steven gasped, "What the–?"
Kazuki cried, "What is this?"
Kagami cried, "Holy shit!"

Steven whispered, "…wha?"

Monokuma said, "Ladies and gentlemen… if my Monokubs don't get you first, in their Exisals, perhaps my champions will defeat your friends."

The Blue Exisal yelled, "HELL YEAH!"
The Red Exisal called, "You got it, Papa!"
The Green Exisal said, "DELETE-THE-GANG-FOR-GOOD!"
The Pink Exisal smiled, "Time to end this show."
The Orange Exisal added, "Let's finish these brats off!"

Maki gasped, "No…" Kaito cried, "Dammit… That bear!"

Monokuma sobbed, "They grew up so fast… Pu-huu-huu… Children… IT'S PUNISHMENT TIME!"

Tsukasa yelled, "WE HAVE TO RUN!"

They ran off, as the Exisals chased after them. Monokuma said, "Oh, and when you kids are done, go after the rest! They cannot stay here longer!" Monokuma laughed, as he signed off, "I love this job."

Steven, Kazuki, The Hiiragis, Maki, & Kaito made a run for it, as the Monokubs chased after them. The Orange one said, "Hey! I need you, Monodam." The Green one added, "YES-THANK-YOU." Monosuke called, "You stall them. We'll hunt the rest."

They departed, as the rest went after them. The Red one, Monotaro, called, "Let's go get them!"

Monokid yelled, "We're gonna wreck their shit! HELL YEAH!"

Monophanie smiled, "This will be beautiful… for our father!"

Inside, Farra and Asahi ran down the halls, but were intercepted by Monodam. Farra barked, "WHAT THE BLOODY HELL?"

She and Asahi dashed off, as Monodam called, "FALL-TO-DESPAIR!" It charged at Asahi, and she cried, "CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAZZ!"

SLAM!
Asahi avoided a huge strike, and she barked, "You monster…" Farra yelled, "RUN, YOU FOOL!"

Chazz called out, as he said, "ASA! WHERE ARE YOU?"

Monosuke said to him, "She's dead… She'll die in our hands!"

Chazz roared, "YOU MONSTER ROBOT!"

"I'm actually a Monokub."

"WHAT? A Monok–? Uhhh… Monokub? Like a baby bear?" he seethed, "But I won't forgive you for hurting Asahi!"

Monosuke said, "Well… Judging by your rage, you won't last long, against me…"

Chazz stated, "Try me!" He summoned Ojama Star, and smashed the floor. He produced a huge wall, and Monosuke smashed through the wall. Chazz made a run for it, and created the debris of the building into barriers.

XXXXX

Meanwhile, up on the second floor, Peter & Luzer were walking down the halls. He said, "Looks like the battle's starting…"

Luzer said, "They're not attacking you."

"Junko knows me too well." He hummed a few bars, as Luzer asked, "What was that?"

"Gangsta Paradise… It was also used for Amish Paradise." He held up a notepad, "I was thinking we'd do a song like this… Hmm… I'm the kind of guy, the little Darkveil Imps will be like… Hmm… No… Darkveil Imps gonna be like, OMG, that is right, we eat corpses in the moonlight. Ahh, no-no…"

"Keep trying. I was thinking it'd be for Junko's demise…"

Peter responded, "Hmm… But all we want is Junko's Demise, living in a Dangan… Paradise… This thing writes for itself. I need one of these songs for inspiration."

Luzer said, "I got it… Ever heard of Saiyan Paradise? We can use that, since it's fanmade."

Peter huffed, "Pass." he exclaimed, "After we beat Junko and Monokuma, for good, we'll think about the lyrics." He whispered, "Give me the link."

Monokuma asked, "Pu-hu? You are writing a song in tribute to Coolio?"

"This song will be golden and worth thousands, if Coolio dies. Not yet he has. But he'll live fully." Peter said, "And if you want royalties, forget it! I am the band's songwriter."

Monokuma huffed, "All you want is Junko's demise… kill students once or twice… sell corpses at discount price… Hope and Despair are lies… and moreover… Pink Blood just isn't right. Does that help?"

Peter smirked, "Sort of."

NOTE: This was long before I introduced "Dangan Paradise" in my 300th Fanfic. This took place, long before Coolio passed away.

Luzer said, "I think we've had enough of this talk. YOU! Where's Junko Enoshima?"

Monokuma stated, "Fourth floor… Your friends will meet the others, soon enough."

Peter said, "On the way."

He dashed off, as Farra raced to the stairs. Asahi cried, "WHERE ARE YOU GOING?"

"Scenic route! Let's see these fucking robots chase a bird!" Farra flew upwards, and Asahi traveled to the second floor's main hallway. She slammed the door to another room, as she panted heavily. She said, "Chazz… Farra… Peter… Steven… My god… This is crazy…"

"Crazy?" A voice called, "Is a giant robot idol crazy?" Asahi gasped, as she turned around.

Farra went to the third floor, and found a small room. She sighed, "Man… Who knew this place is Hell City? Remind me never to ask again…" She saw someone inside.

Farra turned to a boy in white hair and a green jacket. It was Nagito Komaeda. He said, "Well-well… If it isn't Farra Stevens, the blonde birdgirl… And how blazin' you are, with the fires of hope fueled inside of you."

"Who the hell are you?" Farra barked.

Nagito said, "Name's Komaeda. Nagito Komaeda. I'm the Ultimate Lucky Student… second behind Makoto Naegi… only I'm the original lucky student. You might even say that I'm the New Hope."

"Funny… You don't look like New Hope." Farra said.

Nagito grinned, "Yeah… But it's hopeless for you to escape our wrath… Danganronpa is making a comeback… and your friends will be a part of it."

"Danganronpa? What the hell are you talking about? Do you mean the Killing Game?" Farra stated, "This isn't a game, buster. I want the full story…"

Nagito grinned, "Yes… You want to know the full truths of your duty? You have a hatred for others, despite your explosive temper." They stared down, as Farra unleashed her flames. Nagito said, holding up a knife, "For a long time, humans have been taught that if you try hard enough, you can accomplish anything. Even if we weren't told this directly, you'd know it just by looking at the world around us. Think about it… You, against The Authority… and something inside you was boiling up alive.
Social media, television, newspapers, magazines… they are overflowing with hopeful messages that say exactly that…"

"So? Not everything is true. It's not always hopeless."

"Maybe so." Nagito said, "But people who can't win… people who don't try to win… people who try their best and still can't win… They are worthless trash."

Farra seethed, as Nagito continued, "There's a difference between you and me… TWO kinds of people in this world… Those who are born with worth, and everybody else. No matter how hard a lowly human tries, they will never be the same as someone who was born worthy… They say that Efforts breeds success… but that's a complete lie. The world is not accommodating."

"So, you're saying… You were born an Ultimate. And I'm the rest." Farra said, "No matter how hard you try, a small dog cannot be the big dog in the pack… but the small dog tries, and in time, they can amount to anything."

Nagito chuckled, "What do you care? A bird like you can never fly…"

"Wanna bet?" Farra boomed, "SUNNY PHOENIX!" She emerged with her Spirit Caller and said, "Now then… I'd like to see you preach your Despair Mumbo Jumbo at me, even more… Because I don't believe in your bullshit!"

He dashed at her, and he cackled, stabbing at Farra. She blocked it, and they prepared to fight. He slashed and stabbed at her, but Farra avoided each knife strike. She kicked his wrist, and landed a swift jab. He stumbled down, and Farra stepped forward, "COME ON, LUCKY! SAY SOMETHING ELSE!"

She landed a hard right, and Nagito slammed into a wall. Nagito shut his eyes and smiled, "Not bad… You're like those that tried… but no matter what you are, unworthy humans will never be worthy, no matter what they do." He peeled himself out of the wall, and said, "You don't become talented… You're born with it… right from the start."

Farra roared, and landed a strong right. But Nagito ducked, and stabbed at her arm. She screamed, and Nagito punched at her. He barked, "I have no hate for you! But I have full respect for you!"

She was staggering, as Nagito punched her in the face, and in the gut. He laughed, "It's admiration. I admire your desire to fight me… But what I am feeling is not so self-serving."

Farra hollered, "I'LL KILL YOU!" She punched and kicked, but she kept missing him, "How should I put this? What I feel… is more pure. More like a selfless love that wants nothing in return." He kneed her gut and she gagged, "GAH!" She dropped to her knees, and she groaned, "You son of a…"

Nagito smiled, "I don't mind if you kill me… but if that happens, I want you to let me help."

Farra griped, as she was holding her waist, "And why should I? So I can end up like your pathetic Remnants of Despair?"

He said, "If you're planning to kill me, go ahead… I'd help you with your plan. I want you to kill me, in a way that befits–."

"WILL YOU SHUT UP?"

SOCK!
Farra dashed forward with Sunny Phoenix, and she started to jab and smash at his body. Farra kneeled up and grinned, "I won't…" She prepared, as Sunny Phoenix posed, "You won't die in my hands… If I do, then I would've ended up like them…"

Farra seethed, as her aura went fiery and bright, "But I am going to make you snap out of your despair… when I break you into Fun-Size Pieces. You want to be a sacrifice for your loving Junko? Nah… I got better things for you… Dickwad!"

"Dickwad?" He gasped.

She started to lambast at Nagito, but he was defending himself. She yelled, "YOUR PREACHY BULLSHIT MAKES ME SICK!"

Asahi was in the Second Floor, as they stared down. Asahi confronted a figure in all-black. He was Izuru Kamakura. Asahi gasped, "You're… You're him… Izuru Kamakura?"

Izuru said, "How boring… You're boring…" He stared at her, as he said, "You're nobody I know of… but who are you?"

"Asahi Sakurai, AAW Special Agent. I'd like to ask you a few questions… Especially with your role in Hope's Peak. Who exactly are you?"

"Hmm?"

He said nothing, as Asahi said, "Okay… This guy's tougher than I thought." She then nodded, "Fine… If it's force you want? Then I'm sorry…"

Izuru said, "Don't be." he dashed forward.

XXXXX

Kazuki was running away from the Monodam, as Tsukasa and Kagami stopped. "Wait, why are WE running?"

Kagami said, "Yeah! Monokuma forgot one thing!"

Tsukasa called, "You first, Sis!"
"Right! LEEK 39!" She summoned her Stand, and slapped down the Monokub Exisal with its onion stalks. Monodam was unphased. "DID-YOU-ATTACK-ME-WITH-AN-ONION?"

Kagami said, "This thing's unstoppable!"

Monodam dashed forward, and Kagami cried, "Uhhh, Sis?"

BOOSH! SLAM!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAGH! SINKING-HARD-GOING-DOWN!"

The Exisal was sinking into the dirt. THX Act 3 appeared and said, "This machine has been sunk! S! H! I! T!" Tsukasa cried, "Three Freeze!"

Kagami smiled, "I like your style, Sis!" She called out, "Sendo!" She smashed her onion down onto the top of the Exisal, and Kazuki used Heaven's Gate to open the machine. He scrawled off, "I will eject myself!"

BOING!
"YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" A green robot bear appeared, as it sprang out. He crashed down, and Kagami gasped, "A bear?"

Kazuki said, "The Monokubs… Obviously, it's an offspring…"

Monokid cried, "WHAT? Those betties beat Monodam?!"

Monophanie sobbed, "Oh, dear… and Monosuke is alone fighting inside."

Monotaro yelled, "We shall fight in honor of our father! LET'S END THIS!"

Monodam was grabbed, as Kagami stated, "You want your bear buddy, eh? Come and get it!"

Leek 39 appeared, ramming Monodam's body repeatedly with its onion stalks. One final swing, and he exploded in pieces.

SMASH!
"LEEK 39's SMASH GRAB!" Monodam was dismantled forcefully, as he was in pieces. The Monokubs cried, "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?"

Tsukasa gasped, "It's a robot!"

Kazuki said, "Amazing… It's like they're animatronic bears. But that leaves only three bears to go."

Monokid yelled, "That's a huge mistake, bitch!" He roared at Tsukasa, and Tsukasa dashed away, releasing THX's hold of the Exisal, "Oh yeah? Well, THX Act 3 has a range of five meters. And I'm outside the range, meaning…"

The Exisal flew at Monokid, "OH, FU–!"

CRASH!
Monodam's Exisal smashed through Monokid's Exisal, exploding it into a huge fireball.

Kagami said, "Great initiative!"

The Sisters prepared to fight, as Kazuki ran off, "And while we're fighting, Steven Cooke went inside."

During the scuffle, Steven said, "Hold off the Monokids… and those things. I don't care what goes on here… I'm making it to the top of the school. As for Chiaki, do what you can to protect her."

Kazuki growled, "Apparently, we've forgotten about her. But oh well… She was a useless toy, anyway."

Kaito said, "Come on! We can try and find communication with the others! There may be a control room!"

Kazuki said, "Good idea. We may contact your friends, and the rest of The Gang… But if we're to find the control room, we need to know what clues we can uncover, concerning your past."

Maki replied, "The Sisters will fight off these bears. We're going in."

They went inside, and Tsukasa and Kagami resumed fighting the Monokubs.

XXXXX

But Chazz was running from Monosuke, who was laughing, "Yes, run away! You ain't leaving this place alive, while I am standing in this mech!"

Chazz said, "I won't fight you! This thing's made of steel! HARD steel!"

Monosuke swatted him away, and he crashed into the door. Monosuke called out, "Come get me, bum! But it seems that you're the one who will be fallen to pieces!"

Chazz roared, "GO TO HELL!" he threw the door at Monosuke, but the shards of wood repaired itself into a huge wooden trap. "WHAT THE–?"

Chazz leapt up and yelled, "Alright, Smokey! Time to BASH YOU!"
POW-POW-POW-POW-POW-POW!
"DORARARARARARARARARARARARARARARARARARARARA!"

Monosuke cried, swatting Ojama Star off, "WHAT ARE YOU, A FREAK? Dammit… This guy's swift and strong… But how did he surpass my defenses?"

Chazz glared, "Come out of there, and face me, man to bear!"

Monosuke grinned, "Heh… Come and rip me out of here, Big Man…" He slammed hard, "I know everything about you, now! Your little tricks won't work against me, this time!" He was shoved down hard, and Chazz griped, "Just great… This thing's beating me to death…"

He crawled off, as Monosuke said, "You can run, but you can't hide, bastard!"

Chazz started running, and Monosuke started to tear up the place. Monosuke barked, "ENOUGH!" It fired a gun at him, its right arm was built with a gun, like all of the Exisals. "WHY WON'T YOU HOLD STILL?"

Chazz kicked it down, as he avoided the gunfire. He swung over, and Monosuke said, "You better run!" It used a saw, and chopped down Chazz's main way of escape. Monosuke said, "End of the line, fool. Punishment time for Chazz Princeton, the Ultimate Failure!"

Chazz said, "You're actually wrong… See, I wanted to see what you're capable of. You remember that chase we had, down the hall? Well, you made quite the mess here. Oh, one more thing… Some of your casings dropped, when you fired at me… so…" The metal bullets flew back to Monosuke, but it deflected off of him. "HAH! Nice try… You think your trick will work again–?"

SMASH! CLATTER!
Debris surrounded all over Monosuke's Exisal, and he cried, "WHAT THE–? WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"

"Giving you a full body armor upgrade, from the shit you destroyed!"

It was covered in debris, and was buried alive. Chazz walked over and said, "And along came The Chazz. Monosuke, right?"

He kicked open the Exisal, and he said, "Well, one Bear isn't going to have any Honey, huh?"

Monosuke stammered, "W-W-W-Wait… I can explain…"

Chazz hollered, "WHAT DID YOU DO TO ASAHI, YOU FUCKER!"

"YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"

SMASH!
Chazz destroyed Monosuke with a massive punch, and he said, "Now… Where is she?"

XXXXX

Kazuki found a small control room and said, "There it is… Come on." He, Kaito, and Maki arrived at the control room, as Kazuki contacted New York. But he couldn't. "This device is too advanced."

Maki said, "Yeah… but… But it's like someone made this to lure us?"

Kaito cried, "SHIT! IT'S A TRAP!"

They dashed off, as the door was slammed shut. Monokuma laughed, "PYO HO HO HO HO HO HO! SUCKERS!"

Maki was seething, as Kazuki glared, "You dirty bear…"

XXXXX

Meanwhile, back in New York, Mizuki was trying to get a hold of the others. Scarlet stated, "Did you get anything?"

"No luck… but I am afraid that We're S.O.L." Mizuki replied.

Mundy said, "This is bollocks. They're at Hope's Peak, or not?"

Kaede said, "Excuse me… Anything we can help with?"

Scarlet barked, "NO! And I told you to stay in the back!"

Shuichi said, "We want answers…" he removed his hat and barked, "THIS ISN'T RIGHT! WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THIS THING YOU'RE HIDING!"

The rest were confused, as Scarlet said, "I knew this would happen. Mizuki, make sure that you get radio contact. As for you three… If I tell you anything, will you promise to leave and go back to the safehouse?"

Kaede said, "We want to know what you're hiding. Where are we from? Are we from Space? And if so, why did we land here?"

Shuichi said, "We're curious to know…"

Scarlet said, "Alright… I believe you heard of The Gofer Project, right? Well–."

Kokichi suddenly appeared on the screen and said, "Attention, AWW! How dare you try to kidnap me, like I was some petty criminal! I, Kokichi Oma, leader of DICE, will see to it that you pester me, no more!" He was with Angie, Tenko, and Gonta, as they were in the background, "You see, while your friends are gone on a secret mission, your little place will go bye-bye. We've taken over a building, near your place, and we're gonna destroy you. You have a problem with that… talk to whoever Agent Slater is." Tenko lifted up a beaten and battered CIA Agent, who was guarding the place.

Mizuki gasped, "No…"

Scarlet barked, "Mizuki! Trace the signal!"

"No need…" Cassandra said, "They're at a CIA-owned base… That's…"

Mundy gasped, "That's Archer's old building! OUR building!"

Scarlet cried, "No… They're HERE?"

Shuichi asked, "Uhhh, may I ask a question? Isn't this the AWW building here?"

"A temporary building. I had the old place fumigated and clean of bugs–. HEY, SHUT UP!" Scarlet yelled, "THEY HIJACKED OUR OFFICE!"

Himiko asked, "Why a CIA Agent?"

"Someone had to guard the place… Poison can be toxic for people…"

Tenko said, "Also, we saw a bug bomb, so we tossed it out into the streets."

Gonta snarled, "Gonta mad! You kill bugs! Gonta hates you now!"

Angie smiled, "Praise Atua for our victory… Give praise to our enemies!"

Kokichi smirked, "Even so… All of you that owned AAW… it's now the property of DICE. If you want it back, The Gang… Come and get it." He cackled, as he laughed evilly.

SMASH!
Scarlet destroyed the monitor with her fist. She hollered, "BASTARDS! YOU CAN TAKE OVER AWW, YOU CAN RUIN SLATER AND HAWLEY'S ROUTINE, SINCE THEY DESERVE THE SHIT THEY GOT, BUT YOU DON'T RUIN A SIMPLE BUG EXTERMINATION JOB! All fun and games, until you get ants… and centipedes, roaches, or flies… WHO FORGOT TO CLEAN THIS DAMNED PLACE?"

Kaede said, "Never mind! Kokichi has gone batty! He's taken your base!"

Shuichi added, "And it won't be long, before he decimates the rest of The Gang!"

Himiko cried, "NYEEEH! THEY WILL PAY FOR BETRAYING US!"

Mundy stated, "And we'll get AAW back. But first, there's something you need to know."

Cassandra said, "The Gofer Project. You were a part of it."

They all gasped, as Kaede asked, "Gofer? Wait… We were…"

Scarlet said, "I want the full story… Do you remember now?"

Mizuki said, "We learned of a story that you were in space, with 13 others… including that prick. Tell me, what do you remember?"

Shuichi pondered, "Hmm… That's strange… You know, you make a strong point. But our story is too farfetched… so…" He remembered, "But I think we remembered meeting each other, on the Ark."

Sixteen students were aboard the Ark, as they were approaching the white capsule beds, about to go into suspended animation. They all went to their shuttles and slept. "All we remembered was we were in suspended animation… for a couple years." Shuichi said, "But one day, we heard a red alert, but… we figured it was nothing. And that's all we know…"

Scarlet reached for his head, and examined his mind, "Allow me to read you… Broken High Priestess!" Her aura flashed red, as Himiko gasped, "Oooh! She's magic!" Scarlet shushed her, "Shut up, brat!"

Himiko sobbed, as Mundy said, "Just be quiet. She's concentrating."

She focused, and saw through the internal memories of The Gofer Project.

Monokuma hijacked the Ark and sent them off course. Afterwards, the 16 students were ejected into deep space, and traveled back to Earth. They landed back in, and Monokuma laughed, while the Ark crashed into parts unknown, never to be seen again. Sixteen students survived the return to Earth, only it took them years to return to Earth. And after the return…

Kaede and Shuichi landed in Central Park.

Scarlet was shocked, as she stepped back, and she kneeled down, coughing. Mundy gasped, "Love!"

Scarlet moaned, "Ugh… The Gofer… Project… You were… hijacked…"

They all gasped, as Mizuki said, "Who was it?"

"A bear… in black and white…"

Kaede gasped, "A… bear?"

Himiko whispered, "No…"

Shuichi glared, "I know who it was… Monokuma!"

They gasped, as Mundy said, "So, they're Monokuma's slaves? And you were the lucky ones!"

Kaede said, "We… don't know… But you have to stop Kokichi, before he ruins your good name!"

Shuichi said, "And we're coming with you! We want answers, but we also want the truth! And that damned Kokichi Oma will suffer for this!"

Scarlet said, "Right… Team, we have to go back and take AAW back in our control, by force… Even if we die trying…" She called out, "Just the seven of us, against the five of them… this'll be the ULTIMATE DELETION!" She paused and said, "Oh… wait. Can you three fight?"

Kaede said, "We can… Maybe…"

Mundy said, "You're not into hand-to-hand combat, huh?"

Cassandra said, "Say no more." She pulled out some mallets and said, "Mizuki and I did a little research, and we learned these were your protection. We made them from scratch."

Mizuki smiled, "And perfect to stop these freaks."

Himiko bowed her head and said, "Nyeeeh… I don't wanna…"

Scarlet barked, "Listen, you little witch! What's it going to be? Those girls are NOT your friends! Can they turn on you, in a flash?"

Shuichi said, "She's right. The three of us have only small combat skills, but we refuse to let Kokichi win."

Himiko sobbed, "But… Angie and Tenko were my friends… even Gonta…"

Shuichi said, "I know… But right now, they are not your friends… just a bunch of crazies."

Kaede added, "Yeah! Would we do the same to you? All for despair? Would you do the same to us, even?"

Himiko sobbed, "No…"

"THEN GROW A PAIR! AND I DON'T MEAN YOUR BOOBS!" Kaede shouted.

Himiko sniffled, "Okay…"

Cassandra said, "We'll fight to the end. But… We cannot go, because the BattleVan was taken."

Mundy said, "We'll use my jeep. I'll pack you birds in the back, and Scarlet sits in front."

Mizuki said, "Good idea… But I'm afraid that we'll have two with me. I have jets that can fly there. Not far, but it'll save my strength."

Shuichi said, "Isn't AAW Base that far? If I remember correctly… it's about five blocks from here… and the safehouse is about ten blocks northwest."

They all paused, as Mundy said, "Like I said, I'll take the jeep. The rest of you walk."

Scarlet barked, "Since when did you own a jeep?"

"Since after Season 1."

"Figures. But we'll need spare transportation, next time. Osky and I will head there. The rest of you hoof it."

Himiko gasped, "We're walking?"

Cassandra said, "Running is more like it."

Scarlet stated, "The rest of you follow us! Osky, you drive!"

She and Oscar left, as Mizuki said, "Well, here goes nothing…"

They traveled back to AAW Base, hijacked by Kokichi and DICE. Will they make it in time?

Izuru swatted Asahi down, as he said, "I do not want to fight you… I want to see a world of my own."

Asahi groaned, "Damn, he's tough."

Izuru walked to her, and Asahi barked, "I'm warning you!" She unleashed her Stand, "Idol Diamond!" She landed a jab, but Izuru ducked. Asahi gasped, "WHAT?"

He pushed her away, and Asahi was defeated. She groaned, "Ughhhh…"

Izuru said, "How pathetic… and boring…" He walked off, leaving Asahi behind, badly hurt. "He's… not human…"

Izuru walked down the halls, and was heading to the third floor. Chazz arrived, as soon as Izuru left. He called, "ASAHI! ASA!"

Asahi groaned, as she was lifeless, "Ouch… Not… human…" He cried, "ASA! What happened?"

"This guy… This creepshow… Izuru Kamakura… He's… He's not human…"

Chazz healed Asahi, as he said, "It's alright. You have enough for Round 2?"

"No… I didn't even land a single hit. This guy's a freak! Chazz… Where are the others?"

"Well, Steven passed me, as soon as I smashed that Exisal Bear… And the rest are outside. But…" he said, "I somehow forgot something…"

Asahi said, "All I know is that Izuru has to be stopped, Ultimate Hope or not."

"Who?"

"I'll explain later. Come on!" They dashed up, as they were heading to the third floor. Izuru was walking, and Asahi cried, "THERE HE IS!"

Chazz growled, "Asshole! COME BACK HERE, YOU!" Izuru stopped, as he asked, "Can I help you?"

Chazz glared, "So, you're the one that beat up my girlfriend, eh? Izuru Kamakura, I believe? The Chazz doesn't like it, when you, a freaky-deaky prickhead, beats up someone that loves you! But you wouldn't understand love, do you? Scum like you deserve pain!"

Izuru said, "You bore me… but I am game to fight you. I was wrong to fight her… because she was weak."

Asahi cried, "WEAK?! I'm twice as strong as him! I beat him in a fight, you know!"

Chazz said, "True story." He stated, "So, tell me, Fugly Finster, ever get slapped around by another student of the game?"

Izuru said, "Humor me…"

Asahi said, "We have lots to ask… I won't fight you, but I want to know everything, since you know Hope's Peak, the 77th Class, and The Tragedy!"

Chazz barked, "Too late, babe. We tried things your way. Now, we do things The Chazz's Way!"

Asahi stated, "Then you go on and fight him. I need to find Farra."

Izuru said, "That way… If you refuse to fight me, she's this way. I was going to find a place for solitude."

Asahi dashed off and cried, "We're not done here, Uncle Fester! I'll be back!"

Chazz cracked his knuckles and said, "Well then… Shall we dance?"

Izuru said, "Fighting is beneath me… but if I must, I must. I refuse to go down by you…"

They clashed, as Izuru was standing tall. He landed a straight left, and Ojama Star blocked it. Chazz thought, "Jesus… This guy's like a Terminator! Red eyes and all… but he's human. But what the hell is he talking about?"

XXXXX

Peter arrived at the fourth floor and said, "She's here… I can sense it. Luzer, stay back."

He kicked the doors down, and a woman was waiting for her. She turned to him and said, "You came…"

Peter said, "Junko Enoshima. Where is she?"

"Right fucking here, bitch." Junko emerged, with her long hair in pigtails, and her black and white attire. She cackled, as she wagged her tongue. Peter thought, "I have a bad feeling about this one…"

"You're not Junko." He glared. Junko taunted, "I know you are, murderer! Peter Giese, we meet again… at least, it's been so long…"

"Yes. I remember you, Junko… Last time we met, I ended your game of Despair. But I later learned you already created it."

"Yeah, well, what're ya gonna do?" She held her hands out and said, "It's best to be myself, after all, because I'm a different Junko you met before."

Peter said, "We'll see about that. YOUR DESPAIR ENDS!" He stopped time and said, "I'll just slice you into two…"
SLICE!
"Like so… And Time starts–." he paused, as he saw her eyes. "Wait… V… 3… What the hell does that mean?" Junko's eyes have a V on her right eye and a 3 on her left eye. Peter was stunned, as he gasped, "V… 3… V3. V-Thr–. Wait… Is Junko Enoshima… A CLONE?"

He roared, "UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" He thought, as he was shocked, "No way… That's a Junko Clone… then… Then who was that other Junko I killed… Junko Enoshima is dead… but there's another?! No… That's an android Junko! Or a clone… or a puppet!" He saw his slice, and it phased through Junko V3. he cried, "NO! My slice! She somehow avoided it! WHAT THE HELL? Did she knew about my Time Stop?! I have to resume the time flow! I'm at my limit! Chaos Punches, don't fail me now!"

He restarted time, and Junko V3 avoided it, and he roared, "CHAOS PUNCH!" He landed a barrage of punches, but Junko backflipped. Junko V3 landed a kick to the chin.

"MASTER!" Luzer cried. Peter fell in a massive thud. Junko landed on her feet and did a gym pose. She laughed, wagging her tongue out, "AHHH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!"

He groaned, "Shit… This isn't Junko Enoshima… She's ten times worse off."

Luzer asked, "What the hell? How did you lose to Junko?"

"No idea… That bitch surprised me. The last time we met, it was a cakewalk. But this isn't Junko Enoshima, at all! She's a carbon copy!"

She did a rock star stance and hollered, "What, you thought I was a robot or something? I'm far superior than my original! And by the way, you're the motherfucker that killed her, right? I know, because YA TOLD ME, YA FATASS!" She stepped back and cried, "YOU BASTARD! I remember you now!"

Peter glared, "You bitch… Why the hell did you come back?"

Luzer cried, "Hang on! You said she's a clone? That can't be Junko…"

Junko V3 did a teacher pose and said, "Well, can the crow enlighten us with the answer? I believe you and Giese know Junko too well. How am I not Junko Enoshima?"

Luzer said, "The eyes. Master saw your eyes… and we were wondering… V3…"

Peter said, "Just who are you? Are you really a Junko Copy?"

Junko said, posing like DIO, "You could say that… I'm far superior than my original Junko."

"Original?" Luzer asked.

Junko stated, "Look into my eyes… Now guess which number I am… V3… Ring a bell?"

Peter said, as he was trying to figure it out, "V… 3… This is not the Junko I knew… back in F City, she haunted the city, aiding Otome Saotome… Junko Enoshima, the original Sketch Artist Killer. The Queen of Despair. The Ultimate Fashionista. And yet… I don't know what the hell she is…" He pondered, "Is this Lexicon… or Base 36? Or it could be… V… Five…" he gasped, "That's it!"

Luzer asked, "What is it? Do you figure it out?"

Peter said, "V… as in 5… Roman Numerals. Which means… You are Junko Enoshima 5-3, or 5.3, or possibly… Fifty-three."

Junko jabbed, "GIVE THE FAT PIG A PRIZE! You guessed it! The answer is 53! My name is Junko Enoshima… But I am really… Junko Enoshima the 53rd!"

They gasped, "53rd?!" Luzer cried, "NO WAY! In Roman Numerals, 53 is L-Triple I!"

Peter said, "He's got a point. 53 is LIII. But in your retrospective, V is 5. Roman Numerals tell what number is which… like what you see in old sitcoms or old books in a Library. I is 1, V is 5, X is 10, L is 50, C is for 100, and M is a thousand. I think I got the Mathematics."

"If there's one thing I hate, it's a know-it-all!" Junko barked, "Yes… You figured me out. And unlike the original, I'm 53 times stronger than her."

He asked, "Whatever happened to the other 51? Because I already destroyed the first. Where's Junko the 2nd to the 52nd?"

"I wouldn't tell." She went cutesy, "Besides, I would never explain my fashion secrets to a cold-blooded psycho like you!"

"You're still pissed at me, because I killed the first Junko? Get in line, fucker!"

Junko went rocker, "Yeah! The only saving grace you ever made was not burning this school to the ground! The moment you killed me… you spared the place."

"I did. Only I created it as a monument for your defeat. You created The Biggest, Most Awful, Most Terrible Event in Human History… and I made sure this doesn't spread again…"

"Well… Too bad. You were already too late. Besides, the Despair already happened, and the 77th Class already went psychotic."

"And Junko was the one responsible…"

"Guilty…" Junko laughed.

They stared down, as Luzer said, "You're a maniac, whoever you are! Junko 53… This time, we're ending you!"

"Trust me… There were 52 Junko Enoshimas… and I'm what you call… a Joker in this deck. Because THIS JOKER IS WILD!" She held up an icepick and jabbed at him. He dodged it, and Junko gasped, "What?"

"Same old parlor tricks… isn't it, Junko? Well… just try."

"You CANNOT be that strong!" Junko 53 said.

Peter said, "Luzer… The goods." Luzer smiled, "One Dark Master, coming up!"

He gave him his black gauntlet, as Junko cried, "NO FAIR! You're using a loaded glove, and a cheating bird!"

Luzer said, "You're going to wish you never existed again, Junko Enoshima!" Peter held his hand out and said, "And now a taste… of things to come." Junko roared, "TRANSFORM, WHILE I RIP YOUR HEART OUT! DIE!"

Peter called out, "NO MERCY! NANTO! THE WORLD!" He stopped time, and he dashed forward, heading behind Junko. He said, "I never thought I'd do this… stopping time, and transforming…"

He saw a bomb, as he gasped, "Hmm…" he sliced the bomb, kicked it towards Junko, and he raised his glove high, "By the power of Darkveil!" He restarted time, and he hollered, holding his hands out, and Junko pushed back.
"I HAVE THE POWER!"

BOOM!
She was pushed back, "AAAGH!" Junko fell, as Peter changed into Master, his ultimate form.

Junko hollered, "THIS IS YOUR FAULT, YOU GODDAMN PECKER!" She launched the icepick at Luzer, and Peter cried, "LUZER!" he shot dark energy at him, and the icepick landed.

"HAH! I WIN! Your crow friend is–!" She paused, and she gasped in horror. "Wha–? Wh-wh-wh-wh… WHAT THE WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?"

Luzer emerged from the darkness, and his body transformed into a huge bird with black feathers and a purple helmet. He was Dark Hawk, Luzer's ultimate form. The icepick dropped, as he said, "Awww… You got me. But I hardly felt a scratch."

Peter was dressed in all black and red, with black armor and shoulder pads. Junko cried, "BUT HOW? This guy doesn't know when to give up! WHO ARE THESE GUYS?"

Peter said, "Petty tricks. Now I know you're insane! No matter which Junko you are… You had this coming for a long time!" He revved up and roared, "LET'S BURN IT UP!"

They charged at each other, as Junko hollered, "YOU! YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU!"

They clashed, as sparks flew.

XXXXX

Outside Hope's Peak, Chiaki's container opened, as she moaned, "What happened here? Hmm?" She looked up and said, "I'm here… Hope's Peak." She saw Izuru on the third floor, as he was fighting Chazz. She whispered, "Ha–? Hajime?"

She rushed in, and she cried, "Hajime! HAJIME!"

XXXXX

Scarlet and Oscar were driving back to base, as the rest raced after them. Cassandra called, "Pick up the pace! We have to return to HQ, and take it back!"

They arrived, as Scarlet called, "OMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" And she rushed into the building.

Mundy yelled, "CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGE!" They all rushed into the building, and Kaede was scared, "No…"

She paused, as she saw a figure in the distance. It was Monokuma's face. She gasped, "But…"

Shuichi cried, "COME ON! WE HAVE TO GO IN!"

They rushed in, as Himiko sobbed, "WAIT FOR ME!" She gulped and felt sick, "Urgh… I feel sick…"

Mizuki said to her, "Let it out, and hurry! We have not much time!"

They rushed up the stairs to HQ. Scarlet arrived first, as she called, "OMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

Kokichi said, "Well, well, well… What brings you here, dear Riley?"

"You… YOU BASTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!" Her Stand was unleashed, as she yelled, "BROKEN HIGH PRIESTESS!" She then said, as everyone arrived, "This… Kokichi Oma… you and your pathetic DICE… This is the ULTIMATE! DELETION! What you did, usurping AAW Headquarters, as your own! You have angered me, and the Seven Deities that I follow!"

Kaede gasped, "What the hell is she babbling on about?"

Scarlet shouted, "KOKICHI OMA! WELCOME! TO YOUR FINAL! DELETION!"

The entire building started to deteriorate and the sky turned black as blood. Scarlet said, "This… is my own Mul-Tye-Verse! The vessel of Scarlet Riley will devour the Despair Vessels! The Kuma of Mono… The Peak of Hope! I will ERASE your final lie! YOU, and the rest of your followers!"

Scarlet was possessed by Broken Matt Hardy, as she lost her temper completely.

"In Auta's name! What has He done?"

"What has she done? And with that black degenerate male?!"

"Gonta no like… GONTA NO LIKE!"

Scarlet hissed, as her eyes went red, "THIS… is the area, smack dab in the middle of time and space! You four will be honored… to be deleted by… THE GANG! DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! DELETE!"

Mizuki asked, "Okay… Just what the fuck's gotten into Scarlet?"

Shuichi said, "I don't know… But whatever the case… WE FIGHT!"

Kokichi yelled, "YOU DON'T SCARE ME! YOU'RE JUST A PATHETIC BOSS! AND SINCE WHEN DID YOU HAVE A THING CALLED BROKEN HIGH PRIESTESS! COME ON! THIS IS JUST FOR SHOW! THIS! IS ALL! A LIE!"

Mizuki glared, "It matters not. Stealing AAW Property is a felony. You committed your last lie."

Cassandra stated, "You, and the rest of your followers, are under arrest."

Mundy armed himself, "Now hands up, or lose your heads."

Kokichi sneered, "Then… Whatever this multiverse you created… BRING IT OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!"

They charged at them, as Scarlet yelled, "ATTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!"

They all fought in the building, as Scarlet yelled, "WE! WILL NOT! YIELD!"

XXXXX

Izuru and Chazz exchanged punches, as Chazz barked, "Come get some, HAIRY!"

He was tossed down, and Izuru moaned, "You're spry… for a former thug."

"The Chazz is, was, and always will be a protector of this world." He said, "You are just living in it."

He stomped down, and Izuru caught it. He threw him down to the hallways. He groaned, "Damn… What strength…"

At the same floor, Nagito approached a downed Farra. Asahi cried, "FARRA!"

Nagito laughed, as he held a knife, "Beautiful… So beautiful and spry… One step closer, and I'll–!"

SOCK!
She flew forward and he was set flying. Farra was hurt. She asked, "You alright?"

Farra groaned, "This guy's a freak…"

Nagito smirked, "You are just playing me? Well, let me give you some… DESPAIR!" He slashed at Asahi. Farra cried, "NO!" She jumped in the way, saving Asahi, but…

SLASH!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" Farra was slashed in the face, right at her eye. She was scarred and slashed, as she cried, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! MY EYE! MY FACE! YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE! YOU FUCKER!"

Asahi cried, "NO!" She seethed, as Nagito smiled, "Now… It's your turn…"

Asahi hollered, "BASTARD!" She transformed, "TRY AND CUT MY SKIN! MECHA-POWER!" She changed into her idol form, only human-sized. Mech-Asahi called out, "You just don't know when to quit, do you? Nagito Komaeda! I'll make you pay for what you did to Farra!"

She dashed at her, and Nagito prepared to fight her.

XXXXX

Meanwhile, Kazuki, Maki, & Kaito were trapped in the basement area, as Monokuma cackled, "What fools…"

Maki yelled, "YOU! LET US OUT! NOW!"

Monokuma said, "Oh, now-now… There will be time for all of this, after you hear what I have to say. You see, the true purpose of why you're here… is to make us entertained."

A woman appeared on the monitor and giggled, "Hello… Maki… Kaito…"

Kaito was shocked, "YOU!" Maki was stunned, "No… You?"

Kazuki was confused, "But it… It can't be… You're the mastermind?"

The mastermind was revealed to be… … … … …in the next chapter.

To be continued…