It's time for Headmaster Monokuma's motivation to kill! But let's just say it won't be just the motivation that adds the feeling of dread. Also, in case you didn't get it last time, I'll be spoiling the mastermind of the killing game this chapter. If you still wanna read, then forge on brave warrior!
(Makoto and Sayaka quickly headed to the A/V room, and upon entering they immediately noticed what the Headmaster left for them)
Makoto: (Huh? There's something inside this cardboard box. It's…!)
Sayaka: ...A bunch of DVDs, and there's one labeled for each of us. This must be the "motivation".
Sayaka: I'm gonna go tell the others, don't go anywhere!
Makoto: Okay, but be safe! I don't want you to-
Sayaka: Don't worry, I'll be fine!
(She says with a smile as she runs out the door. After she left, Makoto notices the DVD player close by)
Makoto: I have a bad feeling about this, but…
Makoto: I think I'll check mine out before everyone else gets here.
(He looks through the DVDs till he finds his own, places it in the DVD player and watches the screen. The first image that pops up is his family, specifically his mother, his father, and his younger sister Komaru)
Makoto: Ah-!
(Then he heard audio from the film, his family speaking)
Makoto's Mom: You getting into Hope's Peak Academy is like a dream come true. Make sure you do your best!
Makoto's Dad: I'm so proud of you, son. But remember-don't push yourself too hard!
Komaru: Are you watching this, Makoto? Good luck, okay?
Makoto: (If it had ended there, that would've been fine. A message of love and support. After leaving my family behind to attend Hope's Peak it would have given me hope, given me strength.)
Makoto: (If this was a normal school, I would've been happy, if a little embarrassed. With my family's support to rely on, I would've been motivated to do even better.)
Makoto: (But here, now, it was totally different. I *wasn't* living an ordinary school life. So I had a pretty strong feeling that the video wasn't going to end there. I hated having that feeling, but…)
Makoto: (...it turned out I was absolutely right.)
(Much to Makoto's dismay, the image of his happy family began turning to static, but as the haze cleared the room they were in was torn apart, with none of them to be seen. And to add insult to injury, a voice he despised began speaking from the video as if to mock him…)
Monokuma: Makoto Naegi, accepted into Hope's Peak Academy. And his family, who supported such a lucky boy…
Monokuma: But it seems like...something's happened to this family's well-being! Oh boy, this is bad! What could have possibly happened to this family's well-being!?
(All that followed was a simple message in a colorful font saying…)
"Look for the answer after graduation!"
(Upon the video's completion, chills kept running up Makoto's spine, he started shaking at what he just saw. What happened to his family? Are they… still alive?)
Makoto: GOD DAMMIT!
(He slammed his fist on the desk again and again, and only one thought kept going through his head)
Makoto: (I need to get out of here! I have to get out, I have to make sure they're safe!)
(However, as those thoughts went through his head, it began to feel like it was pounding, causing him to slump his body against the desk as he fell to the floor. Just like… when those images flashed through his head. But this time, he heard something…)
?: Do not give in, keep the strength in your heart.
Makoto: !
(He recognized it… it was the voice from his dream)
?: Do not lose hope, the light shall guide you.
?: The light shall conquer the despair that claws into the heart.
Makoto: The… light….
(Suddenly, Sayaka returned with everyone, who noticed Makoto was slumping on the desk)
Sayaka: Makoto! What happened!?
Hina: Wh-What's going on?
(He couldn't bring himself to say it, so he merely pointed at the box full of DVDs)
Leon: Is that what Monokuma was talking about?
Taka: What's on them?
(They all grabbed their DVDs and rushed to a monitor, Sayaka setting Makoto aside before going for hers. As he expected, that same feeling of dread starting blanketing everyone.)
Mondo: What the fuck…?
Hina: Th-This can't be real, right? It has to be fake, right?
Leon: Yeah, no way it's real. Haha… no way.
Toko: I can't t-take it anymore…
Toko: I c-can't take this anymore! Let me out of h-here!
(Everyone seemed to have a look of either worry or panic on their faces, but Kyoko surprisingly remained cool-headed about it)
Kyoko: I see… So this is what he meant by motive. He wants to fuel our desire to leave so that we're more likely to start killing each other.
Celeste: It is the classic "prisoner's dilemma."
Hifumi: ...Huh?
Celeste: Let me use an example. Imagine two countries are on the brink of war. But both countries want peace, and each commits to scaling back their forces as a sign of good faith.
Celeste: But there's a chance that one country may betray the other, so each country fears lowering their guard. The result is neither country scales back and they betray each other.
Celeste: In other words, the fear of invisible treachery becomes the greatest enemy of stability.
Toko: That kinda sounds like us right now… Everyone says they'll work together, but in our hearts we're all afraid someone might betray us…
Taka: Don't put those awful thoughts in our head! That's exactly what they *want* us to do!
Leon: You can say that, but maybe you're thinking that once everyone drops their guard, you can just….
Taka: What!?
Sakura: This is exactly what Monokuma, or whoever's behind this, wants. They *want* us to fight. Don't you see?
Chihiro: Yeah, you're right. We all need to calm down…
(Though no one dared to speak a word, the tension was worse here than it ever was at any point they've been here. Sayaka seemed like she was about to break down any minute, but before Makoto could approach her to comfort her, he soon noticed something grave…)
Makoto: Huh?
(Where despair goes, darkness follows close behind. As the room began getting covered in darkness…)
Makoto: Oh no! Guys! It's happening again!
Leon: No time for that! Can't you see that- huh?
Leon: Uh, why is the room getting dark all of a sudden…?
Hina: Wait, if this place is getting dark then…
(As if right on cue, the Heartless appeared from the ground.)
Hiro: As if they couldn't show up at a worse time!
Sayaka: No… NO….!
Sayaka: I NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE!
(Unfortunately, more Heartless appeared right in front of the door, which got swept in darkness, trapping the students…)
Taka: Th-The door's gone!
Hifumi: Then that means…
Celeste: We are… at their mercy….
Toko: I DON'T WANNA DIE!
(Just as everyone began panicking, soon the whole room became enveloped in darkness. While they could still see each other, they couldn't see anything else, not even the ground beneath their feet.)
Mondo: The hell!? Where are we?
Chihiro: What are they gonna do to-
(Then the floor began glowing an eerie purplish-blue, and the Heartless had completely surrounded them all)
Hiro: They're everywhere!
Toko: Wh-What is this!?
Chihiro: I.. I can't take this!
Byakuya: If this is some sick kind of joke, then cut the funny and quit messing with us! We all know this is some cheap attempt to scare!
(But surprisingly, when he normally would've shown up, Monokuma was nowhere to be seen. Before Byakuya could comment, the ground suddenly began to shake)
Hifumi: Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!
Kyoko: Wh-What's going on!?
(Even Kyoko was at a loss for words at the event unfolding, soon Makoto noticed something…)
Makoto: Uh guys… I don't think it's just them…
(Everyone looked to where Makoto gazed, and sure enough, they bore witness to a truly horrifying sight… a giant Heartless that stood as tall as a skyscraper)
Mondo: HOLY CRAP!
Junko: It's…. Huge!
Kyoko: Makoto… that wouldn't happen to be-
Makoto: The giant Heartless from my dream!
Taka: No! NO! This can't be real!
Hiro: IT'S REAL! AND IT'S GONNA KILL US!
Sayaka: EEEEEEEEEKKKKKK!
(They turned to check on Sayaka, but found she was getting swarmed by countless Heartless…)
Leon: Sayaka!
(As Leon went over to try and help her, the Heartless began grabbing at him too. And eventually started attacking everyone till they were all on the ground with no way of escaping)
Chihiro: Someone please! Help us!
Byakuya: Get off of me! GET OFF!
Celeste: This cannot end like this! It just can't!
Hiro: AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH! I WANNA GO HOME!
Kyoko: Makoto! Help! Get the key!
Makoto: I can't! I've been trying to but-
Sayaka: HELP! Please Makoto! Help me!
Hiro: PLEASE MAN! DO SOMETHING!
Taka: Get that key out! You HAVE to!
Mondo: Just do something GODDAMMIT!
(Everyone began pleading for Makoto to get the key, even Kyoko and Byakuya, but no matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't break free… And soon he noticed a pool of darkness below him, as if it was about to swallow him)
Makoto: Ah! AAAAAAAAHHHHH!
(Soon darkness began swallowing everyone else, and despite their struggles and their cries for help they couldn't break free)
Hifumi: I didn't think it would end like this!
Toko: Th-That's something we can agree on!
Junko: NO! I can't let it end like this! NO!
Sakura: I… can't… escape…
Hina: PLEASE SOMEONE! DO SOMETHING!
(Sadly, their cries for help fell upon deaf ears, as Makoto was soon swallowed by the darkness. All that remained was him falling… falling… into darkness)
Makoto: No… Why can't I help them…
Makoto: I just want… to save them…
Makoto: Please… someone…
Makoto: Lend me the light to save them!
(There were many things going through his head: The dream, Monokuma's words, the Heartless, the motive video, the unknown memories of everyone, he was so afraid… he didn't want to lose them…)
?: Do not worry….
Makoto: Huh?
?: Don't be afraid…
Makoto: That voice…
?: The light shall guide you…
?: Be the key… that seals the darkness…
?: Be the hope… that conquers the despair of the heart...
?: Be the light… that shall never falter!
(Suddenly, a bright light began enveloping everything in Makoto's vision. As he reached out for it…)
Makoto: I will never give in to the darkness, or to despair!
(Upon grasping it, the light began shining even brighter, piercing through the dark pool, destroying the Heartless and freeing everyone)
Hifumi: Huh…? We're…..safe?
Hina: What happened, what destroyed them?
Kyoko: I… think I have a pretty good idea…
(Everyone gazed at the bright light, and as it began dissipating, they saw Makoto, hovering… and holding a large key in his hand)
Junko: No way.. Is that?
Hiro: The key! He finally got it!
Byakuya: What!? But that's impossible!
Sayaka: I knew he could do it! I knew it!
(The light finally ceased, and Makoto's feet touched the ground. He looked to the Heartless with a determined look on his face and said…)
Makoto: I won't let you hurt my friends! I refuse to give up! I refuse to falter! I refuse to submit!
Makoto: I refuse to succumb to darkness!
(The Heartless jumped towards Makoto once again, but this time, he reacted and slew them one by one)
Kyoko: Wow! I didn't think he could do that!
Hifumi: The hero of legend is finally upon us!
Chihiro: He's so cool!
Mondo: Yeah…
Byakuya: (No, this isn't possible! How could he get that kind of power, he's just part of the 99%! No, could he...)
Byakuya: (Could he be... chosen?)
(Everyone remained stunned as they watched Makoto dispatch shadow after shadow. Knowing they couldn't beat him, they lunged for his friends again.)
Hifumi: Oh no! They're coming back!
(As they all braced themselves, Makoto quickly ran in front and knocked the Heartless back)
Makoto: Leave them alone! I won't let you hurt them!
Sayaka: Makoto…
Makoto: Come on! I won't give in! I won't let you take them!
(Knowing they couldn't make any headway, the Heartless simply retreated. The large one simply stared back at the key wielder, the two knowing soon enough they'll have their fight)
Makoto: Don't even think about it, they'll never be yours. Their lives are their own, and I won't let anyone ruin their dreams!
(Makoto aimed his key skywards, and a beam shot up. Soon a bright light enveloped the entire area, causing all but Makoto to shield their eyes. As the light stretched to every corner, the key disappeared from him yet again, and soon enough they all found themselves back in the A/V room)
Taka: Huh? Wh-What was-
Toko: D-Did Makoto just… s-save us?
Byakuya: What was that just now? Why did he have that key?
Hifumi: The hero of legend has arrived before us!
Kyoko: Makoto, what happened?
Makoto: I don't know, I was… falling into darkness… then that voice came and a bright light showed up… And then…
Celeste: The key?
Makoto: Yeah, it's like… they lended me their power.
(Soon, Hiro ran up to Makoto and hugged him tight)
Hiro: THANK YOU!
Makoto: Ugh… Hiro?
Hiro: I thought I was gonna die. You saved us man! You saved us with those cool warrior powers!
Kyoko: I think it's safe to say we all owe you a great debt of gratitude Makoto. You really shined some light on the situation.
Makoto: Huh?
Toko: D-Did she just…
Leon: Crack a joke?
Chihiro: Hehe… That was pretty clever.
Kyoko: Wait, that was a joke?
(Soon, Makoto started laughing, which caused Kyoko to blush. Soon everyone else started to join in on the laughter… sans two people)
Byakuya: (No… How could fate choose him? I'm the one who worked hard to get where I am, he just got here by dumb luck…)
Junko: (This is bad, if that kid actually has a way of getting out then…)
Junko: (She won't be happy…)
(Considering the events that unfolded, everyone decided to call it a night. However Sayaka, ended up going into one of the classrooms, Makoto followed her to check on her. Meanwhile, Junko snuck away and knocked on the wall, and it opened as a result)
(She made sure no one was watching then entered as the hatch closed behind her, and walked through the passage until she reached a control room, and there awaiting her was an unknown figure staring at the camera footage whilst sitting in their chair)
Junko: I assume you noticed something odd?
?: How could I not?
(Junko then reaches for her hair and removes it, revealing short black hair beneath the strawberry blonde wig)
"Junko": Then you should know things are starting to fall apart…
?: Hahahahaha! You can't be serious!
(The figure in the chair turns around, and it's revealed to be a young girl, looking much like "Junko")
"Junko": I saw the whole thing with my own eyes, this isn't just some hallucination. We need to deal with-
?: Mukuro, stop...
Mukuro: Huh?
?: I spent years prepping this biz, you think I wouldn't come up with a backup plan in case things went to shit?
Mukuro: I get that Junko, but there's no way anyone could've predicted… those things.
Junko: Oh yeah, what were they called again? Heartless or some crap?
Mukuro: Y-Yeah…
Junko: Ew, did I ask for your opinion you smelly, flat-chested turd!?
Mukuro: Um, well...
Junko: *Buzzer sound* You took too long, I obviously did NOT!
Junko: Just relax sis, I got this covered. What do you think's gonna happen, Makoto is suddenly gonna conjure this magic key that'll solve all their problems.
Mukuro: But that's why I'm here, I saw him do it!
Junko: …...Come again? I think I still had some crap in my ears so I don't think I-
Mukuro: Makoto has that key!
Junko: ….
(Junko simply walked up and slapped Mukuro across the face)
Junko: Never interrupt me, ever!
(Then returns to her chair like nothing ever happened)
Junko: Anyways, that's gonna be a huge party pooper. And I had this all planned out, years of work and prep, all undone by a boy… wielding some dumb key…
(She immediately began convulsing, but not with pain, with pleasure. Pleasure at her plans being undone, Junko lived for despair, it was all she ever truly wanted to keep her boredom at bay)
Junko: Oh man after all that I'm gonna need tonight to myself…
Mukuro: For what?
Junko: I could explain, but you're dirty enough as it is. I swear, if you got any more dirty I'd see the stink lines coming from your filthy body.
Mukuro: R-Right, my….filthy body.
(Weirdly enough, that comment caused Mukuro to blush)
Junko: Ugh, you seriously get off on that shit? I knew it, you really *are* a dirty girl.
Mukuro: So, what happens now?
(All of a sudden, Junko drastically changes her personality. Her twin tails become one ponytail and she dons glasses)
Junko: We keep going, obviously his visions *seem* to be true. However, there is no indication that the Heartless would successfully bypass our defenses.
(It changes again, this time holding a stuffed Monokuma which blocked her face)
Junko: And even then, we still have Monokuma to keep things on track. We can "bear" anything they throw at us.
Mukuro: B-But what about the large one?
Junko: Huh?
Mukuro: The large one! I saw it!
(She drops the stuffed toy, walks up to Mukuro and then punches her, making her fall onto the ground and… blush again. Upon falling, Junko takes her high heeled shoe and presses the front part onto Mukuro's face)
Junko: I'm sorry, did I say I was finished talking? You didn't even give me a chance to speak, god you are just so awful.
Mukuro: I… I know.
Junko: I miiiiight forgive you, if you do one little thing for me…
Mukuro: F-Forgive? Me?
(She removes her foot from Mukuro's face and begins backing up, much to her sister's confusion)
Junko: Aw, you never thought I could ever forgive you sis? It breaks my heart to see you never really cared about me.
(Junko then begins to fake cry, Mukuro obviously fell for it)
Mukuro: Wait, p-please don't cry! I'll do anything you want, anything?
(She immediately puts the brakes on the crocodile tears)
Junko: Aaaaaanything?
Mukuro: Yes, anything!
Junko: Yay! Then let's get this show on the road! Find Makoto Naegi and finish him off!
Mukuro: Wh-What?
(Junko's personality changes again, this time she has the look of a rocker)
Junko: You heard me bitch! Ditch the key wielder so we can dump his ass!
Mukuro: B-But what about me? I know what happens to people who-
(Junko revert to her 'normal' self)
Junko: Relax, I'll just fake it. It's not my first time, ain't that right boys?
Mukuro: Huh?
Junko: Oh it's a high class joke, you could never get it. Anyways, I want him dead ASAP, or you will be left flat on your A.S.S. Got it!?
(Though reluctant, Mukuro knew she couldn't say no)
Mukuro: Alright… I'll do it.
Junko: Good girl, now get back out there and finish him!
(Mukuro puts the wig back on and exits the room to deal with Makoto)
(Meanwhile, Makoto followed Sayaka to Class 1-A, where he first awoke in Hope's Peak. He found her by the desks cowering in fear, though given what they all just saw he couldn't blame her)
Makoto: S-Sayaka? Are you okay?
Sayaka: ….
(She remained silent, her eyes white, her hands on her knees, and her face devoid of any emotion be it positive or negative)
Makoto: Sayaka?
Sayaka: Yeah...I'm fine. Actually, no… how could I possibly be fine? What did we do to end up like this…? Why are they doing such terrible things to us…?
Sayaka: What's happening to them? What's happening to us? Are we… going insane?
Makoto: Sayaka…
Sayaka: I want out! Let me out right now!
Makoto: Sayaka please, calm down!
(As Sayaka began thrashing, Makoto put his shoulders on her and she immediately stopped. She looked into his eyes, and then began bridging the gap between them, feeling safer)
Sayaka: I… I just don't think I can take it.
Sayaka: I need to know if they're okay, I *need* to!
Makoto: I know Sayaka, I know how you feel. But we can't let the darkness take control here!
Sayaka: Huh?
Makoto: You saw what happened, as soon as we saw those videos, that's when they appeared and began attacking. It's like… they feed off the darkness that grows within our hearts.
Sayaka: Darkness in… our hearts?
Makoto: Exactly! They *want* us to lose our composure, they want us to give in to despair and make us kill each other. If those videos were real, there'd be a huge public uproar about them.
Sayaka: ….
Makoto: Which is why we can't give up now! You saw what happened, we give up, and the Heartless will destroy us! We need to keep going!
Sayaka: But… what if there *isn't* a way out? What if help *never* comes? What if they… take over?
Makoto: Then-
(Suddenly, Makoto felt yet another sharp pain in his head, but worse than any he felt before. He tried to ignore it and keep his composure… for Sayaka's sake)
Makoto: Then… not matter what happens…
(But it sadly failed, as he began screaming out in agony again)
Sayaka: Makoto?
Makoto: No… matter… what happens…
(He grasps Sayaka's hands)
Makoto: I… will always protect you!
Makoto: Gh….. GAGH!
(He felt that same pain course throughout his entire body as he let go and collapsed onto the ground, screaming as more and more images flashed through his mind)
Sayaka: Makoto!
(Sayaka ran over to Makoto, sensing how much pain he's in. But even through all of that, Makoto simply kept assuring Sayaka)
Makoto: I promised I'd get you all out of here right? I… can't give that up now!
Makoto: I….AGH! Won't… let them… hurt you… or anyone!
Makoto: I don't care- GRAAAAAGHH!
Sayaka: Makoto please! Calm down!
Makoto: I don't care if I have to sacrifice myself, you have to live!
Makoto: You can't let them take your heart!
Sayaka: My heart?
(Sayaka simply looked down and placed her hand over her heart, did the Heartless… want her heart? After a short while, tears began flowing from her face)
Sayaka: NO! I won't let you!
Makoto: Huh?
(Sayaka ran up to Makoto and hugged him as tight as she could while she cried)
Sayaka: Please Makoto! I can't lose you! You're all I have left!
Sayaka: So please, you have to live! For everyone! For me!
Makoto: S-Sayaka! ACK!
(Her cries did nothing to stop the pain, as it continued, Makoto began screaming at the top of his lungs. These screams didn't go unnoticed, as Mukuro, who'd gone back into her Junko disguise, heard and immediately ran in)
"Junko": Makoto? What's going on?
Sayaka: He's in pain! It's worse than before! Get some help, quick!
"Junko": What!?
Makoto: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHH!
(Seeing the pained look on Makoto and Sayaka's pleading eyes, Mukuro had no choice and got everyone as quick as she could. They all made it to the classroom as they saw Makoto lying upon Sayaka's lap, looking weak)
Taka: Makoto!
Leon: Dude are you okay?
Sayaka: I don't know what's happening! I think he's… he's…
Hina: No! NO NOT NOW!
Hifumi: This can't be happening!
Celeste: How can you be sure that he's not-
Makoto: GH! AAAAAAACCCKK!
(The pain returned worse than before, without knowing it, Makoto got up and began stumbling all over the classroom, inadvertently knocking things over before crashing down)
Hiro: I don't think someone like Makoto could fake *that*.
Celeste: Point taken.
(As he fell to the ground, everyone ran up to him and checked on him)
Sayaka: Makoto please! You can't go like this!
Makoto: I'm… trying… to hold on...
Hifumi: Hold on? Hold on to what!?
Mondo: You can't be fucking serious! He can't be going out on us now…
Makoto: The… light….
Sakura: The light?
Sayaka: No! Makoto please!
Sayaka: Don't go towards the light!
(As she began crying, almost everyone around her began having that feeling of dread again. Their worst fears were being realized, Makoto was dying before their eyes)
Kyoko: Makoto! What happened?
Makoto: I… don't know…
(His voice grew weaker, he knew he was falling unconscious again, so he turned to everyone and said to them…)
Makoto: Guys… please… don't give up.
Hiro: Huh?
Makoto: You can't let… the darkness win…
Makoto: Don't let them… take your hearts…
Toko: Take our h-hearts?
Makoto: Don't give in… to despair… please…
Sayaka: Makoto! Don't go! Please!
Makoto: Sayaka… I'm sorry…
Makoto: I should've… been a better… friend.
Sayaka: No! Don't say that!
(She grasped his hands as he did before)
Sayaka: You mean so much to me! I don't know what I'd do without you, please! I can't lose you!
Makoto: Don't worry… I haven't given up…
(They immediately noticed he began closing his eyes)
Leon: Oh crap! We're losing him!
"Junko": ….
Byakuya: …..
(Mukuro and Byakuya simply remained silent, they didn't know whether they should feel sad or grateful)
Sayaka: NO! Don't go! PLEASE!
Makoto: I'm… sorry…
Makoto: Please… never…. give….
Makoto: …..up.
(As a single tear fell from his eyes, they closed)
Sayaka: No….
Sayaka: NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(Sayaka began sobbing her eyes out as everyone sans Byakuya and Mukuro comforted her)
Sayaka: He can't be gone! HE CAN'T!
Hiro: I can't believe it, he's gone…
Toko: Why…?
Toko: Why is this happening!?
Kyoko: What happened?
Sayaka: I DON'T KNOW! He was in pain again and… and…
(She couldn't bring herself to finish that sentence, not only because of her sadness, but because a certain someone came at the worst possible time…)
Monokuma: Well well well...
(Everyone looked in terror to see Monokuma, who had just entered)
Monokuma: I must say I am disappointed.
Hiro: Huh?
Monokuma: The first death and it wasn't even a murder, even though it was the preachy one. I am disappointed in all of you.
Byakuya: Hmph, gotta say, I agree.
Byakuya: This game just doesn't feel right starting like this.
Hina: A game? Our lives are at stake!
Byakuya: A game is a game, and I have no intention of letting anyone walk all over me.
Byakuya: Besides, if you expected me to let him walk away from this alive after all he did, then you're just as big a fool if not bigger.
Monokuma: Glad to see I have someone that understands me!
Byakuya: Make no mistake, I have no intention of being partners with the likes of you.
Byakuya: Once I escape from here, I will use everything in power to destroy you.
Monokuma: Ouch, your words are so ice cold I could feel my spine freezing!
Monokuma: Well that doesn't matter anyways, time to dispose of the trash!
Sayaka: Trash? You mean Makoto?
Monokuma: Well I can't have him stinking the place up with his rotting corpse. Now hand him over!
(As Monokuma began walking over to Makoto's body, Sayaka seemed hesitant… But that hesitation soon changed… into hope)
Makoto: Urgh…
(She could faintly hear Makoto, meaning he wasn't dead)
Sayaka: No! I won't let you take him! He's… he's…
Sayaka: He's not dead!
Kyoko: What!?
Monokuma: Don't be ridiculous! There's no way he's alive!
Monokuma: The doormat is dead as a doornail, puhuhu…
Sayaka: You're wrong! He's still alive!
Monokuma: You should know better than to defy me!
(He pushes Sayaka away from Makoto, picks up his body and begins walking out)
Monokuma: Well, have fun wallowing in your despair! AHHH-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
(As Monokuma began walking out the door with everyone watching, Sayaka refused to let him go. She… felt something well up inside of her… and then screamed at the top of her lungs)
Sayaka: LET HIM GOOOOOOO!
(Suddenly a burst of light came from Sayaka's direction, and before he knew it, Monokuma was hit and sent flying towards the wall. Everyone was shocked when they looked at Sayaka, as light emanated from her body)
Mondo: No fuckin' way…
Chihiro: Sayaka too?
"Junko": This… just isn't possible!
(Mukuro was panicking even more now knowing they had not one but two threats, as Sayaka went over to Makoto to make sure he was okay. Back in the control room, Junko was just as shocked at the recent turn of events)
Junko: No.. HER TOO!?
(Normally, Junko would be feeling despair at the sight of her plans being ruined. But she wasn't feeling any of it, she was feeling annoyed. Annoyed at the sappy-feely stuff Makoto had been preaching, annoyed at the sudden powers they obtained, annoyed at them for refusing to act)
(For once in a long time, she felt it… anger… hatred… as a dark aura began to surround her she knew what she had to do… stop this before it began)
(She spoke into the microphone, and Monokuma responded as she did)
Junko: Miss Sayaka Maizono…
(Everyone was shocked at Monokuma's nonchalant response to the attack)
Monokuma: I'm afraid you've forgotten something very vital…
Sayaka: Huh?
Monokuma: Violence against the Headmaster…
Monokuma/Junko: IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
(Knowing her life was in danger, Sayaka grabbed Makoto and quickly fled the room)
Monokuma: What the-? You're not supposed to run! Get back here and take your punishment!
(He ran after her, but he already lost sight of them)
Monokuma: Where did they run off too?
(Junko checked the cameras, and quickly noticed they were by the dorm rooms)
Junko: Okay little miss pop star, time for you to meet your punishment! And don't worry, your little boyfriend will be right behind you…
(Sayaka was scrambling through Makoto's pockets until she found the key to his room. She unlocked it, but quickly noticed Monokuma was charging towards her. After opening the door, running it, then locking it behind them. Monokuma stopped right in front of the door)
Monokuma: Oh please, like *that's* gonna do anything!
(Having had enough, Junko had Monokuma try and break the door down. However, as soon as he tried, a barrier stopped them… one she knows she didn't put there)
Junko: WHAT!?
(Despite the bear's best efforts, she couldn't get the door broken down. And none of the secret passages into his room were opening. What was happening?)
Junko: No! Open up you stupid-
(She noticed the others were making their way there)
Junko: Dammit! Open up!
(Sadly, she couldn't get it open by the time they got there. Everyone stood confused at Monokuma, who couldn't seem to get by the door)
Kyoko: What's going on here?
Monokuma: You tell me! I can't open it! One of you try to!
Mondo: What makes you think we're gonna do that!? The rules don't say we have to do everything for you!
(Though Monokuma didn't have a response, Junko still had a trump card)
Monokuma: I think I know someone who will, isn't that right…. Junko Enoshima?
(This caught Mukuro off guard, she was told to kill Makoto earlier, but after the events that transpired before her she became reluctant to do so)\
"Junko": Me? What makes you think-
Monokuma: You don't want to disappoint, don't you?
Chihiro: Huh?
(She knew from that sentence her sister was serious, if she didn't listen, she knew Junko wouldn't be pleased. And she wanted to please her more than anything, but at the cost of Makoto's life?)
"Junko": …
(There was no choice, so Mukuro walked to the door)
Hina: Wait don't!
"Junko": I… shouldn't defy the Headmaster like this.
Monokuma: Puhuhu… such a good little soldier.
(She opened the door, and found Sayaka tucking Makoto into bed. The latter noticed the opening door and screamed)
Monokuma: Nobody escapes punishment! GRRAAAA!
(But even though the door was opened, the barrier still remained…)
Monokuma: WHAT!?
(Mukuro checked and she could pass through easily, but Monokuma could not. Then the gears started turning in her head…)
"Junko": EVERYONE! Get in here now!
(Soon, everyone quickly ran into Makoto's room, pushing Monokuma aside, and closed the door)
Junko: …...That did NOT just happen!
(Junko was even more furious than before, noticing her sister just betrayed her. But that anger soon subsided as despair soon reared its head)
Junko: She betrayed me… She… betrayed me…
(She then smiled in ecstasy at the sight she witnessed…)
Junko: Well, I'll let them have their hope for now. I need some me-time…
(As Junko walked away from the controls to… do some stress relief, the students lay in wait in Makoto's room)
Taka: Is he really alright?
Sayaka: He is, I heard him!
(Kyoko walks over and checks for a pulse… and finds it)
Kyoko: She's not lying, Makoto's still alive.
(Everyone sans Byakuya was relieved at hearing the good news, but that didn't last for long)
Celeste: Well, what now? Monokuma is waiting outside and I am sure he won't be pleased with our actions.
Hiro: So, we're stuck here forever!?
Sayaka: No, we just need Makoto to wake up. He'll get us out of this.
Hina: I hope so…
(Hope, that word made Mukuro's skin crawl as despair was her feeling of choice. But while everyone lay in wait for Makoto to awaken, Makoto was currently undertaking a journey of his very own, one that was just about to begin…)
Their time in this world is coming to an end... and they don't even know it. Next, the Night of Fate, where they begin their journey to face the darknes...