(Remants of despair AU)
(Hajime never took the project AU)

(Hajime POV)

I was chained up to a wall, I was kidnapped by two of the fifteen remnants of despair. They both didn't say anything as they took me and I don't want to be killed by them so I had to come and play along to whatever they want.. I also didn't want them to get their other friends.. especially Chiaki.. It was about two days since I seen the two males that kidnapped me.

Then I heard the door open, "Sorry beloved prince that we couldn't come earlier, we had our despairingly tasks to do." The small black hair male said, "Firstly who the hell are you? And second don't 'beloved prince' me when I have no idea who you are." I growled at then, "We're sorry Hajime, we should've introduced ourselves first." The bigger one said, "My name is Nekomaru Nidia and this is my lover Gundham Tanaka." Nekomaru said, I fell silent.

Then I got really annoyed "How.. how do you even know of my name. First I had to deal with Sonia and Chiaki trying to kidnap me because I was close with Chiaki during High School, and they both said something about me becoming 'another lover to someone' then secondly I had to deal with the bear guards chasing me when I escaped then I run into a girl with choppy purple hair who said her name was Mikan, and she then kidnaps me and she treated me like a pet and tried to feed me whoever else she kidnapped then I escaped her then I run into you two." I practically growled, they both fell silent, and they looked stunned.

I guess they didn't know what to say, "We deeply apologize beloved prince that has happened to you. Perhaps you'll like us to comfort you?" Gundham said, he then kissed my cheek then Nekomaru unchained me and he held me in his arms, it felt strangely comforting. Gundham stroked my cheek "So do you agree to become our adorable prince, who we'll protect till time freezes over?" Gundham asked, I didn't know what to say "We'll give you time to decide." Nekomaru said, he placed me back down and they both left.

After a days of them just coming in and cuddling, multiple people in black suits came in, "Sir! There is a boy with a Reserve's Course suit on in here. He doesn't look to be affected by any type of despair." One said "Huh..? Who are you guys..?" I asked, they took me out and I saw Gundham and Nekomaru in cuffs.

I was very confused on what's happening, "Get away from our beloved prince!" Gundham growled, "Huh? What is...?" I was then shoved into a helicopter, and we went over to a building.

Once we got inside we went into a room where there was pods that were leading to a huge computer. I was taken to one of them and placed inside. Gundham and Nekomaru tried to fight them but they were placed inside the pods each next to me then the lid close and everything went to black.

I woke in a empty black space, I saw a note next to me 'Your fake Ultimate is Ultimate Assistance.' It read, I then saw a door, I went over to it and I opened it. There was 10 other people I didn't recognize but I assume that they were also remnants of despair... I sat down on one of the chairs, I couldn't help get the feeling of two pairs of eyes staring at me.

It was a gentle protective stare, but I still felt uneasy, hopefully Gundham or Nekomaru didn't remember anything before this. Usami then came out, "Hello I'm Usami, I'm going to be your teacher!" She said happily, "Huh? Is that a bunny?" The dark hair girl asked, "I think so but it does look adorable." I said; "T- Thank you Hajime!" She said, "How do you know his name small creature?" Gundham growled... oh no! He remembers, he definitely remembers!

The walls to the classroom came down and everyone went off the floor, I felt nauseous and dizzy, I felt a strong hold on me, it was Gundham. He laid me down on his lap, "Mh.. You know I do remember the past. So does our- my king Nekomaru." Gundham said, a redhead and a blonde hair girl came over "Hello my name is Mahiru Koizumi, the Ultimate Photographer." Mahiru said "My name is Hajime Hinata, the Ultimate Assistance." I said, "Mh.. My name is Hiyoko Saionji, the Ultimate Traditional Dancer." Hiyoko said, "Well it's nice to meet you both." I said, they both waved goodbye and left.

Gundham pulled me more close to him, after a bit, I introduced myself to everyone. Usami was happy "Yay! You're all getting along." She cheered, I heard Gundham grumbled about something. Usami then pulled out swimsuits, everyone grabbed one, we changed and we all came out.

Gundham and Nekomaru stayed close by me, then the sky got cloudy, then the screen turned on, "Testing testing, 1 2 3, is this thing on! Ahm, please change and go to the Central Park." It said then it cut off, Usami started to panic... oh no! Not Monokuma! We all changed back and head over to the Central Park.

We stood there as Usami yelled for him to come out, "Pupu.. hello students! I'm your new-" It was cut off by Usami tackling him and they both fought. Usami came out victorious and she waved her wand and then Monokuma was in a tutu.

I giggled a bit, "Okay everyone! Since it is now dark, let's all go to bed." Usami said, "Alright, good night everyone." I said, I head over to the cottage that had my face on it. I saw that Gundham followed me, I was a tad nervous.

Gundham held my hand once I opened up the door, "Beloved prince, what is your answer?" Gundham asked... I'm still a little scared of him, I didn't answer and I quickly pulled my hand away and immediately shut the door.

(Gundham POV)

Did I.... Perhaps angered or frightened him..? I shall talk to him tomorrow... I head over to my domain and I head to bed, I drifted off to sleep as I thought of many ways to please our beloved prince so we could be in his grace.

(In the morning)

(Still his POV)

I woke up and I dressed specially for our beloved prince, I exited out of my domain and I saw him, he quickly walked away once he saw me. Once we got to the restaurant, I couldn't see him, he's probably still upset with me.

He did this throughout the entire day.. and for the next few days too... I should ask the princess mortal for help, I went up to her domain and I knocked on the entrance.

She opened up and let me in "Huh? Gundham, what brings you here?" She asked, "I have a question to ask you." I said, "Sure what is it?" She asked, "I wanted to befriend the mortal Hajime but he's not responding and he runs away. Do you know what will perhaps calm him down?" I asked, "Mh.. Maybe he's intimidated by you? A few days ago Monokuma tried to start a killing game. Maybe Hajime is a bit fearful of Monokuma gaining the upper hand and he doesn't want to get close with anyone just in case he might lose them?" She said, "I thank you greatly princess mortal." I said, I left her domain a bit hopeful that I could calm down our beloved friend.

I found him and I approached him slowly, "Huh? O- oh, h- hello Gundham." He stuttered, "Beloved prince, I deeply apologize for taking you, we only did that because we were worried that you'll get hurt out in the world.." I apologized, he sighed "It's okay... I'm just kinda nervous about what Monokuma tried to pull off a few days ago." He said, he kissed my nose "And tell Nekomaru that I accept both of your confessions." He said, my face redden.

I covered my face with my scarf and I heard him giggle, it was quite adorable, he hugged me and I slowly hugged him back, I kissed his neck. I picked him up and I rocked him gently until he fell asleep, I brought him over to our king Nekomaru. I opened up the door and he was in there.

He was confused until he saw our beloved prince, "So.. did he accept it?" He asked "Yes he did, he's asleep now so please don't wake him up." I said quietly, I placed him on our king Nekomaru's bed, it began nightfall, "I think we should sleep with him, so he'll feel more comfortable." Our king Nekomaru said, we both got on either side of him. Our king Nekomaru brought his arm around us.

Our beloved prince snuggled against him, I smiled gently at him, we all fell asleep shortly later.

(In the morning)

(Hajime POV)

I woke up and I saw inbetween Gundham and Nekomaru, they were both sleeping soundly. Nekomaru pulled us closer, he grumbled something. Gundham slowly woke up "Mh..? Oh I don't think that our king would let us go until he wakes up from his slumber." Gundham said, "Okay... hopefully no one would get worried..." I said, Gundham murmured something and fell back asleep.

The door was then kicked open by Fuyuhiko "OKAY! We waited-" He yelled then he immediately left after jolting Gundham and Nekomaru awake, they both groaned annoyed.

We all got up, and Gundham and I exited out of Nekomaru's cottage and headed to our own. I changed and we came to the restaurant, everyone was staring blankly at us... It is kinda awkward...

We all sat at the same table, we ate our breakfast and once everyone left and Gundham kissed my cheek, and Nekomaru held me, "Okay.... I just wanted more food... I'm sorry that I interrupted..." Akane said, "Then grab it and disperse of here." Gundham said, she grabbed it and left.

Nekomaru picked me up and we all went to the amusement park, "Mhh.. do you guys want to go to the roller coaster?" Nekomaru asked, "Yeah sure, what about you Gundham?" I asked, "Whatever you want to do our beloved prince. So let's go the the protective barrier and ride it." Gundham said, I smiled softly and we went to the roller coaster.

I told Usami and we got inside, Usami started up the ride, and it went off. It started slowly and it was reaching the top, I heard a quiet whimper. It was Gundham, I held his hand and gave it a tight squeeze, he squeezed it back and we went down fast.

It went around for a bit then it was over, we got off and head over to grab food, we ate it and we ventured around the other islands. It became dark and we head over to my cottage, we head inside and Nekomaru went back to his cottage to grab pajamas, we both changed and Nekomaru came back and he changed.

We all got underneath the covers of my bed, and the covers was pulled over us, I was in between them again, Nekomaru held us tight, Gundham had his devas scattered around, Cham- P nuzzled his head against my fluff of hair.

We all fell asleep shortly after, the morning announcement woke us up, we got up and we all changed, we head out to the restaurant, Fuyuhiko pulled me away from Nekomaru and Gundham, I was a little confused, "We found out everything about you two. We were told what happened." Kazuichi growled, "Mh.?" I said, "We know what happened before we entered here." Fuyuhiko said, I froze up a bit.

Gundham simply glared at Fuyuhiko and Kazuichi, "Tch.. and why take our beloved prince away from us? What had he done wrong that you feel that you have to take him away from the ones he loves~?" Gundham said mockingly towards everyone "How dare you talk with big brother Hajime's name like nothing!" Hiyoko yelled wrapping her arms around me, she glared at them both.

Gundham simply glared back, Usami then showed up "O- okay everyone! Let's calm down and have a party and get along." Usami said, "Is this why we're here?! Were we also apart of whatever the hell they follow?!" Fuyuhiko yelled at Usami, "Uph.. yes... apart from Hajime.." She said, "What?! Hajime!" Kazuichi said, "What?! Do you want me to tell you 'Oh yeah you were also part of the group that destroyed the world'?" I yelled, Kazuichi doesn't make sense sometimes even as a remnant...

Kazuichi kinda got confused I guess, "I don't know man! You could've said something at least! We would've understand!" Kazuichi yelled back, "Don't yell at our beloved prince!" Gundham yelled at Kazuichi, they both continued to yell at each other.

Everyone..(especially Hiyoko) was annoyed, "Will you two shut up?!" Mikan yelled surprisingly, they both did and everyone looked at Milan surprised, "Okay... well. Let's just wait until we're told that we're able to leave." Fuyuhiko said, "Okay, well you're able leave in a few days." Usami said, "Yes! But what are we going to do about Nekomaru and Gundham?" Teruteru said, "Well from the looks of it, the only reason why they're calm is because Hajime with them, and they love him." Usami said, everyone was still suspicious of them.

I hugged Gundham, and he hugged me back, "See... nothing is happening, he's safe so everyone calm down." I said, I kissed his cheek. He buried his face on my neck, his face was redden but it was hidden from everyone else, "Hajime- Chan!" Ibuki whined clinging onto me, "Yes Ibuki?" I said, "I wanna hug Gundham- Chan too!" She said, "Well you can." I said, she looked happy, she hugged him "Ooo~ Ibuki didn't notice how strong Gundham- Chan is!" She said, "Everyone let go of Gundham- Ch- Gundham." Fuyuhiko said, we both reluctantly let go of him and we all chatted for a while.

It soon became dark, "Mh.. Hajime- Chan! Ibuki, Teruteru- Chan, Fuyuhiko- Chan, and Hiyoko- Chan wanna sleep with you!" Ibuki said, "You guys okay if they sleep with me?" I asked, "Only if the next night fall you spend all your mortal awakening with us until our slumber." Gundham said, I agreed.

We head to my cottage and I let them in, I closed the door behind them, we changed and I laid down on my bed, Ibuki laid herself on top of me on one side, Fuyuhiko got on the other, Hiyoko held my arm and muzzle up against me, Teruteru did the same on the other.

Fuyuhiko violently pulled the covers over us, the nighttime announcement came off and I somehow fell asleep with them scattered on top of me.

(In the morning)

(Teruteru POV)

It was really cramped but I really don't mind, I was able to sleep with Hajime, everyone got off him and we all head back to our cottages to change.

(Hajime POV)

After everyone left, I changed and I went out and headed over to Gundham's cottage, I knocked and he opened up, he let me inside "Are you okay beloved prince?" He asked gently "Yes.. I'm a little tired but I'm fine.." I said, he smiled softly and kissed my nose, "That's good.. I love you beloved prince." He whispered softly into my ear, "I love you too." I said, we both left the cottage and headed over to the restaurant.

Everyone was there, Nekomaru sat at one of the tables, we came over and sat with him, Akane came over and sat with us a little bit later. We all ate our breakfast and Akane grabbed more food and ate it, "I heard Usami say something about us leaving early... she said 'That we're all being good' or something like that." Akane said, "That's good, we could all leave soon. I just want to go back to Gundham's house." Nekomaru said, I was happy that I could go and see what Gundham's house looks like since I really didn't get a good look at it.

Akane fell silent for a bit "But... they said that need someone to watch you both. They think that since you both are calm around Hajime that he should watch you guys." Akane said, "Oh that's good." I said, then Usami came "Okay everyone! You could all leave now!" She cheered, everyone got happy and I smiled softly at them all.

I woke up in the pod, and Makoto came over "It'll take a bit for everyone to wake up but looks like that either Gundham or Teruteru would wake up first." He said, "That's good." I said, he helped me up and I sat on one of the chairs near the pods, I accidentally fell asleep.

I woke up and I felt warmth and my head laying on something warm, a head pat and a stroking of my cheek it was obviously Gundham, I slowly sat up, "No.. no.. Please continue your slumber some more, I can tell that you're exhausted from everything that has happened." He said gently, he gently sang and I fell asleep in a few minutes.

(Gundham POV)

After our beloved prince fell back asleep, I continued to stroke his cheek. The Makoto mortal came back in "Oh! Hajime's asleep, well I came in and tell him that everything changed and everyone is waking up today." He said happily, "That's good, the beloved prince would be very pleased about this." I said, after a few hours, all the mortals have woken up, "Huh? Why is Hajime asleep?" Fuyuhiko asked, "Because beloved prince is tired and needs his rest." I said, he was gently picked up by our king Nekomaru, "Well we need to leave and go back to our homes." He said, everyone agreed and we went to the passage to the other side.

We went back to our palace, and we took our beloved prince to his lair, and we tucked him in gently, but his slumber state had different thoughts, he held onto our arms gently "Kuku.. I think his slumber state takes after you." I said, "Hehe! Perhaps!" He said laughing, I got underneath the covers on one side of our beloved prince, and Nekomaru got on the other, he held us gently and after a bit we all fell asleep.

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