Survival In The Complex: The Conclusion

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Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I am really happy and this inspired me to bring in the next chapter, and here the Class 78 members are enjoying a relative peace, but are soon facing a bit of foreshadowing as they Naegi attempts to disobey orders from higher-ups…

And now this is where the story comes in…

Well, read on and enjoy!

Ch. 3: Toraburu o Mizen'nifusegu

A few weeks have passed, and the Future Foundation has become quite busy, in which its 14 divisions have moved to separate HQ in order to facilitate the areas of concern where rampant troubles take place, and some of the Class 78 members went to different locations where the divisions they are sorted into are assigned.

Makoto, Sayaka, Togami, and Hagakure, as well as Ikusaba, moved to a western portion of Tokyo where the 14th Division HQ is stationed, with Kirigiri serving as its leader. And with them is Komaru, as Kirigiri decided to make her a provisionary member, though she has a reason for bringing Komaru along with them: to keep her and Yuta from engaging any RISQUE activities, fearing that they may end up getting into the same situation as Makoto and Sayaka.

Komaru had no idea why yet she is fine with it, and Togami commended Kirigiri for bringing Komaru along, commenting that Makoto already has his hands full in taking care of Sayaka, who is now 6 1/2 pregnant, and that is more than enough for Makoto to handle, which Kirigiri nodded, stating that even Makoto could be stretched to the limit as he is also involved in restoring hope to the world.

"Well done, Kirigiri."

"..."

"Bringing Komaru here is a good idea."

"Yes. We can't risk getting more additional problems."

"I agree. Naegi is already stretched to the limit. Assisting in restoring the world to normal...having detractors within Future Foundation...the Remnants of Despair in our custody...Maizono is due to give birth in less than three months...and now Komaru and Asahina's younger brother sneaking around to have sex...

"And if what happened to Maizono were to hit Komaru..."

"That would drive Naegi into a mental bind. That is something we must prevent from happening."

"Indeed."

By then Makoto came in and spoke to Kirigiri and Togami, confiding to them what he discovered: Munakata intend to have Class 77 and Hajime Hinata executed due to them being Remnants of Despair, and there Makoto stated that he wished to save them, as he believed that Class 77 were brainwashed into doing Enoshima's bidding and intend to restore Class 77 to normal and have them help in restoring the world.

Kirigiri and Togami glanced at him before agreeing, seeing that Makoto's actions leaning towards giving hope to someone, just like what he did when he managed to save Class 78 from committing the mutual murder, which in turn gave Ikusaba hope in rebelling against Enoshima and became a new addition to the Future Foundation.

"I see."

"So you wish to give them hope."

"Are you prepared for something like that?"

"I doubt you could succeed that alone. We will help you out."

"You do not have to do this alone, Naegi-kun."

"As the heir of the Togami family, tell me what you need."

"We will do what we can."

"So don't act high and mighty."

Makoto nodded seeing that his two friends are in agreement, and he told them how things would be carried out, and after that, he left so as to tend to his wife, just as Ikusaba came in, having overheard the discussion and asked Kirigiri if Makoto knows what he is getting into, feeling that his intentions may get him into trouble with Munakata.

Kirigiri nodded and said that she has faith in Makoto and that he cited the fact he gave Ikusaba hope in carving her own path and stopped becoming Enoshima's lapdog and in turn led her to reforming herself and become a member of the 14th Division, which Ikusaba recalled how he saved her from death inside the now-ruined Hope's Peak Academy.

She nodded as she said that she will have faith in Makoto, which Kirigiri said that to her that Ikusaba has nothing to worry about.

"So you have nothing to worry, Ikusaba-san."

"..."

"Naegi-kun can handle it."

"Really...?"

"Yes."

"I see..."

"Have faith in him. The rest of us do."

"..."

-x-

At his room, Makoto is with his, wife, and there Sayaka expressed worry after hearing his intention of wanting to undo the brainwashing on Class 77 and Hinata, and she feels that this would put her husband at odds with the Future Foundation, but he smiled at her as he used his usual optimism, assuring to her that Munakata and the others will understand and accept his actions.

He also reminded to Sayaka that it was him who reformed Ikusaba and managed to convince the rest of Class 78 to work together, which led them to escape Hope's Peak, and now they are here, and that inspired him to return the favor by restoring Class 77's sanities and have them help in restoring hope to the world.

"It's okay, Sayaka. Everything will be okay."

"But...Makoto-kun..."

"Don't worry. Just leave everything to me."

"Really...?"

"Yes. My optimism...and my GOOD LUCK...that brought us here...and defeated Enoshima. Now I will use them to restore Class 77...and get them to help us in restoring hope to the world."

"Makoto-kun...I'm worried..."

"Have faith in me. We're doing this for OUR FUTURE...and for our child. I want to give our child the best...and live in a despair-free world. A world full of HOPE."

"You're right..."

Sayaka slowly nodded seeing that Makoto is determined and has no doubts, and there he slowly rubbed her tummy, in which he said that once the world is restored to normal and peace, his and Sayaka's first-born child will have a very bright future, and this gave Sayaka the emotional boost she need, and she hugged her husband.

Still she expressed worry that Naegi may get into trouble, but he assured to her that he will resolve everything without conflict, and that he is not alone in this situation, and he is confident that the rest of Future Foundation would support his idea, as this is among the many steps in restoring hope and remove despair without resorting to violence.

"So have faith in me."

"..."

"Everything will be fine."

"I guess..."

"I am confident that Munakata would accept my actions."

"Really?"

"Really."

"..."

-x-

A few days later, Kirigiri secretly informed Naegi that Munakata is entertaining the idea of executing Class 77 on the basis of doing Enoshima's cause, and majority of the Foundation divisions appeared to be in favor of it, and this made Naegi worried as he believed that Class 77 is innocent and should not be punished, and there Kirigiri asked him what is he going to do.

Naegi thought about it and an idea popped into his head, and he tells Kirigiri about it, which she wondered if that is going to work, and Togami came in, having overheard the conversation and asked him if he is sure about this.

Naegi nodded, stating that if this would work, giving Class 77 hope and free them from Enoshima's control, he feels that the Future Foundation might give him a chance, and give Class 77 the chance to atone for their involuntary actions.

"...and that is what I believe..."

"Hmm..."

"What do you think, Togami-kun?"

"Quite a longshot, if you ask me."

"Then it's worth the risk."

"Are you sure you want to proceed, Naegi?"

"Yes."

"Heh..."

Togami smirked while adjusting his glasses, seeing that Naegi is so optimistic and he voiced his support, while Kirigiri tells Togami to have their men prepare everything in secret so as to avoid detection and delay, and hoped that Naegi's actions would benefit the Future Foundation and the world.

-x-

Several weeks later, the scene shifts at Jabberwock Island where three members of the Future Foundation are conducting an experiment in an attempt to undo the effects that Enoshima did to the Remants of Despair members, in which further investigations revealed that the Remnants are actually from Hope's Peak Academy, belonging to Class 77.

The Foundation members are overseeing the process, and they are identified as:

- Kyoko Kirigiri

- Makoto Naegi

- Byakuya Togami

The trio are also from Hope's Peak Academy, belonging to Class 78, and they are among the six survivors who managed to defeat Enoshima. It was Naegi's suggestion that they try to conduct an experiment to restore Class 77's free will so that they can help in restoring the world and bring hope back in a peaceful and non-violent way.

Kirigiri and Togami agreed, and voiced their support, seeing that Naegi's actions are some of the big steps in combatting despair and bring hope back to the unconscious Class 77 members.

"I see...so that is what Naegi has in mind."

"Yes, Togami-kun."

"He intend to give them hope just like what he did to us during the final class trial."

"Indeed."

"Very well, Kirigiri. I will support Naegi with everything I got."

"That's good to hear, Togami-kun."

"Well then...shall we begin?"

"Of course."

The experiment went on for a few days, and while an unexpected situation occured (Enoshima managed to COPY her thought pattern on an AI), some of the survivors managed to defeat her and woke up from the program, unscathed, and regained their free will and free from the brainwashing.

The ones who woke up are identified as:

- Hajime Hinata

- Sonia Nevermind

- Akane Owari

- Gundam Tanaka

- Kazuichi Soda

- Fuyuhiko Kuzuryuu

There the three Future Foundation members explained to the six awakened survivors what went on the the recent years, how and why they became Renmants of Despair; the fall of Hope's Peak Academy; why the world fell into despair; and Enoshima setting up the killing game inside Hope's Peak, and Hinata clenched his fists in shame, as he realized that he indirectly and unintentionally played a hand, due to submitting himself to the Kamukura Project set up by the Steering Committee.

Naegi, however, assured to Hinata that he is only a victim of circumstances and not responsible for what happened, stating to the former reserve course student that he has found hope and all he need to do now is find a way to revive the remaining ones and give them hope.

"Do not feel bad, Hinata-san..."

"But...it is...I submitted to the Kamukura Project...I ended up letting Enoshima do her thing..."

"Your memories were altered due to the experiment...but in the end you regain your memories."

"..."

"And what matters now is that you use the talents you have to give hope to those who are in need."

"Could I...?"

"Yes you can...by starting to help your friends who have yet to wake up..."

"..."

The scene shifts to the remaining capsules where the others are still comatose, and each of them are identified as:

- Nekomaru Midai

- Nagito Komaeda

- Hiyoko Saionji

- Mikan Tsumiki

- Ibuki Mioda

- Gundam Tanaka

- The Impostor

- Teruteru Hanamura

- Peko Pekoyama

After some time, the three Future Foundation members leave Jabberwock Island as they let Hinata and the others deal on how to awaken the rest and give them hope once they realized that they unknowingly caused the chaos, yet Naegi is confident that the former Class 77 members will recover and make plans to bring peace back to the world.

Kirigiri and Togami smiled, seeing that Naegi does live up to his new talent...the Super High School-Level Hope.

"Makoto Naegi...he really is something."

"He is, Togami-kun."

"I never thought I would meet someone who rivaled my resolve..."

"Naegi-kun may be an ordinary boy with LUCK, but in the end he is someone who can give hope to those who need it."

"I guess I can never match a guy like him."

"Don't be clouded by Envy, Togami-kun."

"I am not, Kirigiri."

"..."

Soon other division members came, which are Ishimaru, Asahina, Ohgami, and Yamada. They were debriefed about what went on, and while Ohgami commended Naegi for his actions, Asahina and Yamada are worried that Naegi's actions might earn the ire of the higher-ups, such as Munakata and Sakakura.

"Naegi-kun...I'm worried!"

"Yeah...if the higher-ups were to find out...!"

"Asahina...Yamada...calm down. I am sure that Naegi will be given the chance to defend himself."

"Really, Sakura-chan?"

"Makes me wonder if Naegi-dono would be given a lawyer..."

"I am sure. There are those within the Future Foundation who would support Naegi."

"I guess you're right."

"That's good to hear..."

However, Naegi assured to his friends that everything will be okay, and as long as hope is there, any problems and potential crisis can be averted. Unfortunately, Celes was secretly watching them and sighed, commenting that Naegi is too naive and foolish, in which she leaves while calling Ando, informing her of what went on.

There Ando tells Celes to head back to HQ as she will inform Munakata of Naegi's TREACHERY, seeing this as a perfect opportunity to get even with him.

There Izayoi asks Ando if she is sure about this, which she smirked, saying that this is the perfect chance to get even for what he and Sayaka did to her months ago, and she will not let this opportunity to come and pass.

"You hear me, Yoi-chan."

"Huh?"

"My moment...the chance for revenge."

"Are you sure about this?"

"Yup! And Munakata will do the work for me!"

"Fine. Just make sure you won't get caught up."

"Sure. Here...a candy."

"Yummy..."

To Be Continued...

Hope you liked this chapter, and danger lurks as the Jabberwock Project is slightly exposed, and Celes is shown to be willing to betray Naegi just to get a deal with Ando…

Preview:

Naegi undergoes court martial, and puts the rest of class 78 at risk…

See you in March…

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