Chapter 1: Normal Life - Spells, Curses and Hexes
I look up at the ceiling, laying down in bed. It's fairly comfortable memory foam, so at least we're somewhat comfy while we're wasting our lives in here. The loneliness and emptiness of the room is slightly unsettling though, since anyone could break in and kill me at any time to escape. I can only hope that nobody takes Monokuma's promise at face value. I doubt it would be that simple. I'm snapped out of my thoughts of death and murder by a knock at the door. I'm hesitant to get up and answer the door, knowing behind the door could be my demise. Behind the door is Cupa. She's holding a large stuffed bear, and she looks scared.
"Can I come in please? I promise I won't kill you." She says, looking at me with large puppy dog eyes. I know she's a performer, but I can tell her fear is legit.
"Okay, come in." I sigh, holding the door for her. Once she's in I close the door and go to sit down on my bed. She sits on the floor opposite me, holding the toy in her arms. "So..." I say awkwardly, trying to start a conversation with her. There surprisingly isn't much to talk about given the circumstances.
"Do you think anyone's gonna kill?" She asked nervously, looking up at me. I'm not surprised by Cupa's question, since I've been thinking the same thing. I sigh, shrugging my shoulders. "Could we maybe stick together? I'd feel safer if I had a friend and companion here..." She admitted anxiously, looking up at me. I nod my head a little, agreeing with her. I'd feel safer if I had a companion here too.
"Sure." I tell her. A smile appears on her face as she jumps up and hugs me, thanking me over and over. I wrap my arms around her gently, holding her close. We pulled apart as we got an announcement on the screen that's been put up by the camera.
"Ahem, may I have your attention, please? The time is now 10:00pm. 'Nighttime' is now in effect. The cafeteria is now off-limits, and the door will be locked momentarily, and with that, I wish you all a good night. Sweet dreams." Monokuma addresses us through the monitor on the wall. The cafeteria is now closed, meaning no midnight snacks. Cupa sighs and picks up her bear.
"I guess I should go back to my own room now. Sweet dreams Carlo, see you in the morning." Cupa says, smiling softly as she heads to the door. I watch her leave, sighing a little as she closes the door. I hope she's right, and I'll see her in the morning. As soon as my head hits the pillow, my eyes drift shut. Its surprising how well I can sleep in a situation like this, but this bed is really comfy.
Diiiing Doooong... Diiiing Doooong... I'm suddenly awoken by the sound of an alarm similar to the one Monokuma used for his nighttime announcement.
"Good morning, you guys. It is now 700am! Rise and shiiiine! Lets make today the best day it can be!" The monotone bear says before ending the announcement. 7:00am? I'd never wake up at 7:00am outside of here. I force myself out of bed and go into the shower room to get changed.
Once I'm changed I leave my room, knocking on Cupa's door to wait for her. We as a group agreed to meet every day at 8 am in the cafeteria to spend breakfast together and do a head count to make sure nobody has been murdered overnight. Cupa comes out a minute later dressed and ready to go.
"Good morning Carlo!" She smiled warmly, looking up at me. Clearly she's trying to remain in good spirits, and I should too. We walk side by side to the cafeteria, not saying a word.
As we arrive I see everyone else is sat around a large table in the middle of the cafeteria. Looks like we're the last ones here. We quickly sit down at a separate table since there are no more seats at the main table.
"Okay. Everyone's here." Leon says loudly, standing up. He has quickly slipped into the leader role of the group, but I don't mind. "We should try and look for an escape so we don't have to resort to violence." That sounds like a good plan."We report back here at 9:30 pm to discuss out findings." We decide to stay in groups of three to prevent a murder from occurring while we were split up. I was put with Cupa and Saki, which I'm okay with. Cupa certainly seems relieved to be with me.
We found nothing, and neither did anyone else. We all reported back before heading to our dorms. It is now the next morning, and I'm about to go to Cupa's dorm so we can go to breakfast together. I knock on the door, and it's minutes before the door cracks open. Cupa peeks her head out, looking distraught. She clearly hasn't slept all night, and has been crying.
"Sauna room... forgive me... I am sorry..." Before I can ask what she means, the door is slammed shut in my face. I'm surprised, but let it slide. It's clear she isn't in the mood for breakfast, but I can always let the group know that I've seen her alive this morning.
I walk into the cafeteria and soon realise there are fourteen of us here. Cupa is one of the people missing, but the other is Flora. That's weird... she was here before me yesterday. Maybe she just overslept, or do Cupa's words from earlier mean anything at all?
"Where is Cupa and Flora?" Leon asked, looking around at us and realising both girls weren't here. I stand up, and everyone looks at me. I really don't like this...
"I saw Cupa this morning right before I came here. She looked distraught, and didn't want to leave her room." I tell the group. Leon looks me in the eye, I assume to determine if I'm telling the truth or not.
"Did you see Flora?" He asks as I lean slightly on the table. I shake my head, knowing I haven't. I've barely spoken to her, and I hope I don't have to regret it. "We still need to find Flora. I'll go speak with Cupa, everyone else search for Flora." He instructs. We all get up and split up.
Angelo decides to search with me. I think back to Cupa's words from earlier. Maybe she was trying to tell me something? I trust her not to lead me wrong, so it's worth a look. I doubt she'd do anything with Angelo around.
"Cupa said something about the sauna room. Let's go there." I say to Angelo. He nods his head, and we walk in. What I see next will haunt me forever. Flora is in the middle of the room with multiple stab wounds in her pale damp torso. Her clothes are covered in hot pink blood, and her face is the image of fear. Diiiing Doooong... Diiiing Doooong...
"A body has been discovered! Now then, after a certain amount of time has passed, the class trial will begin!"
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