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 you will get to see the events unfold as Naegi's actions in rehabilitating class 77 is exposed and it will reveal who squealed him…
Expect a tension-like atmosphere here as you will see who is the traitor here…
Well, read on and enjoy!
Ch. 4: Nayamu
A few days later...
The scene shifts at Munakata's office, where he stared in disbelief at what Ando told him, that Naegi has been harboring the Remnants of Despair and said that Naegi did some EXPERIMENT on the basis of GIVING THEM HOPE, which Ando said is that Naegi might be planning to have the Remnants go loose and cause trouble again.
Sakakura clenched his fists at hearing what Ando said and asked her directly if she is serious about what she said. Ando haughtily said that she is sure and tells Sakakura to check the cells if he wants to be sure about her claims.
"Hey! Are you sure about what you just said?"
"I do."
"Seriously?"
"Of course."
"You better not…"
"Look here, boxer-boy…if you want to be sure…check their cells and you'll see…"
"…"
"…"
Munakata had one of the guards check the cells which the guard confirmed that the Remnants are indeed missing, and Munakata asked Ando where she got the info, which she said that she had a MOLE to spy on Naegi, and tells him that Naegi's VICTORY over the late Enoshima went to his head and now he is going CRAZY with his actions which would lead to problems.
Sakakura, despite showing skeptical looks, said that this is a serious case and suggested that Naegi be arrested, but Munakata calmed him down and said the approach needs to be careful as he is willing to give Naegi a chance to defend his actions and see what crimes he has committed.
"Munakata…we better arrest that Naegi and…"
"Calm down, Sakakura."
"Eh?"
"Calm yourself."
"But…"
"Let's take things slowly and calmly."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
However, Ando suggested that they arrest Naegi right away as she believes that he might get away if he is discovered, which Sakakura apparently agreed with her, and suggested that they find the Remnants, but Ando tells them the location which is at Jabberwock Island, and revealed that Naegi's classmates are on board and thus the rest of the division might attempt to harbor Naegi.
However, Ando defended Celes, saying that she is the MOLE she planted and hence she is the reason why Ando got the info and thus Celes should be commended and not punished, which Sakakura asked if she is sure.
"However…Miss Ludenberg ought to be spared."
"Are you crazy? She's one of Naegi's classmates…and that…"
"She's the MOLE I'm talking about."
"Huh?"
"You heard me. She my spy."
"Seriously?"
"Yes…and if not for her, you wouldn't know."
"…"
Munakata listened to Ando's claim as he is not pleased at the turn of events, and as Ando haughtily said that they need to make a move, they are not aware that Ikusaba planted a speaker device that is hidden and there she learned of the discussion, and now she realized that there was a traitor among Naegi's class, and she secretly sent a text message to Kyoko Kirigiri about what transpired.
Ikusaba is pissed at Celes' betrayal as well as her selfishness, as the SHSL Gambler has allied with Ando, but then a sudden realization hits her, as she realized that aside from Celes' selfishness, there is another reason why Ando readily squealed Naegi to Munakata: REVENGE.
Ikusaba recalled that Naegi was at odds with Ando several months ago after she insulted him and his wife Sayaka, and now Ando is getting her revenge and decided to talk to Fuhito, Taichi Fujisaki and Hiroko Hagakure in order to let them know of the sudden problem that has arisen.
"I better seek their advice…"
-x-
A few minutes later, Ando left Munakata's office, where Izayoi and Celes are waiting, and as Celes asked how things went, Ando said that Munakata is sure to have Naegi arrested and her revenge is soon to be completed, and she thanked Celes for her help which she said it is nothing, while Izayoi asked what about the rest of Class 78 as some of them are members of the other divisions, which Celes said it might be a problem, but Ando told the two not to worry.
She said that Munakata has the authority and he will compel the other divisions to comply and have Naegi arrested no matter what.
"No need to worry, Miss Ludenberg."
"Oh? And why is that?"
"Munakata's the one who gives the authority."
"Really?"
"Yup. He is sure to compel the other divisions to comply."
"You sure, Ando-senpai?"
"Of course. So there is nothing for you to worry."
"That's good to hear."
-x-
Later, Hiroko, Fuhito and Taichi are having a closed door meeting with Ikusaba, and there she told them about the situation and the adults became concerned, whilst feeling dismayed at what Celes has done and for Ando stooping so low over a petty reason.
Hiroko also pointed out that Celes and Ando's action would impact Naegi, as Sayaka is currently 6 ½ months pregnant and the stress might affect her unborn child, which Taichi agreed as he suggested that Sayaka be left out in the dark in order to protect her and her child.
Hiroko tells Taichi that she will handle Sayaka, and tells him and Fuhito to tell Chihiro and Kyoko about the recent events so that they will not be caught suddenly by the turn of events, which the two men nodded in agreement.
"Yes, I agree with that."
"We will inform our children about this matter."
"I'm sure that Kyoko would formulate a plan."
"Indeed. She is the voice of reason."
"Good to hear that, Fuhito…Taichi…"
"Then it's settled. We leave Sayaka to you, Hiroko."
"Please look after her."
"Sure, sure…"
Ikusaba said that she already sent the recorded discussion to Kyoko so that the 14th Division are aware of what transpired, and said that by now they are formulating their next move, whilst she agreed that Sayaka should not be made aware of what is happening as she would worry and may cause complications on her health and her unborn child.
Hiroko placed a hand on the SHSL Soldier's shoulder and said that she will deal with Sayaka and will see to it that she remains healthy and not to cause the SHSL Idol's anxiety, as she sees her as a daughter of sorts.
"Don't worry, Ikusaba-chi."
"…"
"I'll look after Sayaka-chi. Leave it to me."
"Hiroko-san…"
"She's like a daughter…and as the mother figure…I'll see to it that her pregnancy won't be affected by the current events."
"Really, Hiroko-san?"
"You can count on me."
"…"
Ikusaba nodded and the four of them nodded in agreement, but then a knock on the door is heard, and as Fuhito opened it, a Future Foundation guard stood there and said that Munakata is summoning Ikusaba for interrogation, and Taichi became concerned as he wondered if Munakata is aware of this, but Fuhito secretly urged him to remain calm and assured that things will be okay.
Hiroko then asked what does Munakata want with Ikusaba, in which the guard said he is only told to summon her and do not know the details, reasoning that he is just following orders.
"Ikusaba-san…Munakata san wants to see you?"
"Hey, what does want with Ikusaba-chi?"
"I don't know. Just following orders."
"That's all?"
"Yes, maám."
"Hold on…"
"Sorry, ma'am."
"Seriously…"
Ikusaba stood up and said to the guard that she will answer the summon and went with the guard as they head to Munakata's office. As the two left, the three adults watched helplessly as they are worried over what might take place, but Fuhito assured that Ikusaba will not be harmed as she is not involved in Naegi's experiment since Naegi, Kyoko and Togami are the ones who personally oversee the rehabilitation of Class 77 and Hinata.
Taichi asked Fuhito if they should go follow Ikusaba, but Fuhito said that if Munakata were to harm Ikusaba without a justifiable reason, then he would be facing the Future Foundation as a whole if he were to sanction an unjustifiable act meant to harm Ikusaba.
"Fuhito…"
"Hmm…?"
"Should we follow them?"
"Well…"
"I'm worried…"
"Now, now…let's be calm…"
"But…"
"Panicking won't solve anything…"
Hiroko then secretly left the scene and head to where Ikusaba is going, as she wants to make sure that Ikusaba is only being interrogated and not physically manhandled, and as she left, the two men noticed that Hiroko is gone, and Taichi wondered where she went, but Fuhito tells Taichi not to worry too much as Hiroko can take care of herself and that the future Foundation soldiers would not lay a hand on her for no justifiable reason.
"Hey…"
"Huh?"
"Where's Hiroko-san?"
"Hmm…"
"Did she…?"
"Let's leave her be. She can take care of herself…"
"Really?"
"Yes."
-x-
At Munakata's office, Ikusaba arrived where Munakata is waiting for her, and he asked her directly if she has any knowledge about what Naegi has done, and knowing that he would try to use her as a scapegoat, she tells him tells him that she is unaware of what Naegi did, and said that she is sure that Naegi has a good reason if he did harbor Class 77 members.
Munakata raised an eyebrow and asked what good would Naegi's action would do, in which she said that because of how Naegi saved his classmates and escaped Hope's Peak Academy, she believed that he can undo the brainwashing effects that Enoshima has instilled on Class 77, and in the event that he succeeded, then Class 77 can help in restoring the world and bring back hope to the people, which Munakata said he finds it unlikely.
"And that is your reason?"
"That I believe, sir."
"And you think Naegi can succeed?"
"I have faith in him."
"I believe he might fail. After all, thy are Remnants of Despair."
"It's all because of Junko-chan. She brainwashed them. And if Naegi-kun can undo the effects…and succeeded…they can help the Future Foundation…"
"And what grounds do you think that would make me agree to your words?"
"…"
However, Sakakura, who is guarding the door, punched Ikusaba on her jaw which sends her careening against a table, and he told Munakata that she is still a Remnant of Despair despite what she said just now, and he recommended that she be executed for being a traitor, which prompted Hiroko to barge in and stood in front of Sakakura and behind a downed Ikusaba.
Sakakura was a bit surprised at seeing her as Hiroko tells Sakakura to back off and accused him of being a bully for punching Ikusaba for no reason, but he reasoned that she is still a Remnant of Despair no matter what, and believed that Class 78 has become one after harboring Class 77.
Hiroko then accuses Sakakura of being one after pointing out that Ikusaba did not do anything that threaten the Foundation's security and even showed that Ikusaba is not armed and answered Munakata's questions, which Sakakura brushes off her words.
"I'm betting that you might be one."
"Huh? Where did that come from?"
"The way you manhandled Ikusaba-chi…"
"She's a Remnant…"
"She's not. And you know it."
"Don't even try defending that bitch."
"Coming from an asshole like you!"
"What?"
Munakata watches on as Hiroko defends Ikusaba, whilst observing Ikusaba, as she is still on the floor, dazed and bloodied, and offering no resistance, which made him wonder if Ikusaba really changed for the better or not.
To Be Continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, as drama and conspiracy theories ran abound…
Celes has indeed become a villain after betraying her classmates to Ando, who in turn squealed to Munakata about what Naegi did…
Looks like Ikusaba is in a heap of trouble after being interrogatyed by Munakata, but Sakakura has his own way of interrogating, resulting in her getting a broken jaw…
While the rest of Class 78 did not appear here…they will soon be in the next chapter…
This is just the start, so expect suspenseful moments to arrive soon…
Preview:
The next chapter commences the story as Naegi gets into a conflict with the Future Foundation…
And Class 78 appears as Naegi attempts to do something to help them...
See you in August or Septmeber…
Reviews are welcomed...