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“The one and only four!”

 Is what that idiotic wet-making Toilet spoke of about Mephone4. Of course, I DESPISE THAT. It’s so…OLD! But nonetheless, there are some things that he has done. Despicable…bad things. Phuhuhu–! I’m acting like I haven’t done them too!

But before I carry and introduce to this project of mine, allow me to introduce myself.

I am Steve, Steve Cobs. I am known for a wonderful well-known company, “Meeple”! Where the future is SO yesterday…

But today is a day where you ALL will be shown Meeple’s latest project.

Or at least,  a selective group of you. I advise you, what I am about to unfold might make some of you gag, so pathetic of you…

Anyways, I'll carry on–! Prepare for a sight.

...

And a sight it was, Cobs appears on a screen, in a dark room, with a smug face, then he starts to laugh like a maniac…he does this while pacing around until he backs away from the camera and shows what was behind him..

Mephone, Mephone4 tied to a chair while put on ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode. 

Cobs stood next to Mephone4 now and he started smiling, his wide smile makes his craziness noticeable. 

Like it? Like having your host or so-called ‘FRIEND’ captured? 

He turned to Mephone4, you could only see Cobs backside.

You know, it’s surprising how none of your minions or–contestants never realized what a screw up you are. You’re such a useless creation–! I mean, COME ON…I had to make so many variants of Mephones to replace or rather show you what you could’ve been without me having to do any more work. Not to mention the other things I heard you did…another season? WHILE managing your second failure? You’re an extreme, fat disappointment, really…

Then there’s that “Walkie Talkie” you spoke of. She was on your side, until she realized your true colors. She knew–! But of course like most, she falls into the same pit of pleading for forgiveness. I remember when she and I first spoke, she told me, “He’s changed–! I-I promise!!” BUT NO! She doesn’t know what I’ve seen from my creation. But not to worry, we’re already close to finishing the project.

Mephone was struggling the entire time as Cob’s ranted all about him, a few tears managed to escape as he buzzed. Eventually, so much struggling managed to make himself fall along with the chair he was tied to.

Don’t struggle any more, Mephone…you’re scaring them! Phuhuhuh–HAHAHAAA-!! Okay okay Ahem , I’m getting off track aren’t I? It’s okay because now this new project will fix all my problems with you. But I feel maybe I'm not telling you what exactly will happen to you, so let me give you some info on this bear named "Monokuma"...When I'm done with you- it'll be like you guys are twins!

You’re going to be perfect, Mephone…because the Mephone4 is SO outdated!

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Death. 

That was that all anyone knew would come, because there was no hope left.

There was nothing. 

No light, no savior, just us.

How can we save ourselves now? 

But actually…

How did we end up here again? I don’t think I even explained where or who I am.

My name is Oj, and I think I’m starting to go insane, or rather– fall into despair..

So let me tell you why.

It was supposed to be a great morning, today was the day Boaty would come to pick up those who wanted to return to Inanimate Island. To pass time, everyone was in Cabby’s library, a modern-like place with colorful books on blue bookshelves. Almost everyone was in a reading corner where Cabby liked to read recommended books from a list she had of all great recommendations. Today, Paintbrush, Fan, and Test Tube had a story they wanted to hear and so naturally, Cabby was gonna read it since it was at the top of the list–! I think it was called..”Danganronpa”?...anyways…

Cabby got ready and as everyone was waiting patiently, she situated herself and grabbed the book and began to read the story to everyone, the story about a crazy girl who caused a worldwide incident titled, “The Tragedy”.  A girl who spread despair all over the world, as well as at “Hope’s Peak Academy”, a school for students. The headmaster there knew about this world event happening and secured his students inside the school but unfortunately, the crazy girl was also a student attending Hope's Peak. She knew the headmaster’s doings and ended up killing him and started a ‘killing game’ for her class. In order to hide her identity; she created a robot bear called Monokuma as her mouthpiece. Her class included her and fifteen other students, and out of the fifteen, Only six survived and put an end to the game. They did by having the girl being brutally executed, and because of that, they all escaped into the real world! 

Everyone’s reactions all differed from one another as Cabby read the prologue, Bot was intrigued and kicked her feet as she listened intently to Cabby, Goo was next to them with his mouth opened in horror as Cabby got into a part where someone named ‘Junko’ was killed for breaking school rules. Balloon had a similar reaction, he quietly gasped at that scene and for emotional support; he held onto Nickel anxiously. Tea Kettle was with them and she seemed rather concerned for the Balloon rather than scared like he were, she didn’t like seeing Balloon scared– and Life Ring, who was next to her, could tell because he was against the choice of story but it’s not like he could put an end to today’s book. Paintbrush sat with Fan and Test Tube, they were all satisfied with how the book was going.

Meanwhile Yin-Yang sat near Candle and Silver Spoon, Yin was more petrified while Yang was eager to hear what’d happen next. Candle wasn’t scared or interested, she was rather unhappy with the choice of story, like Life Ring was, but she didn’t let that show. Despite that, Silver Spoony could tell, actually, I think he was more interested in Candle rather than the actual story. Clover was like But– she was sitting and moving side-to-side; intrigued and lost in the story. As the story went on, I noticed a lot more of us weren’t as intrigued, I noticed Blueberry made his way to one of the library’s computers that was right next to the reading corner everyone else was at. He brought along Box with him, dunno why but I guess he liked company from someone who doesn’t really speak–? I guess..? I mean I know he can communicate but he’s not like us...it’s a mystery but no one DARES to question it. Only back at the hotel I remember Trophy would rant about it at the compliant desk.

Finally– Floory and I were next to each other. I was sitting on a bean bag while he had a pile of food with him. He was stress eating as the story progressed, he’s not really a fan of these kinds of stories..

“Oh man…What is up with these horror stories?! It’s like as time went on they got more gruesome–!” Floory commented, Goo quickly agreed.

“Ohhh– you’re so RIGHT! Like, the old horror stories, they like… become creepier, more disturbing, y’know? Then–! With every passing year, there’s more horror seeping its way into the story, until it’s like, full-on nightmare fuel…”

That made Floory quickly gorge down even more food…y’know, I wonder how much more food he can handle, I heard he ate HALF a mile-high-pie…I don’t know if his stomach is even okay since then. 

Eventually, after a bit more reading–

“BLAREEEEEEE”

About time! My hotel needs me! Oh yeah, should mention–I own a hotel, I called it “Hotel OJ”. I got it since I competed in this whole show, called, “Inanimate Insanity”. WAY back in the first season of the show. All I want to think about is my hotel when it comes to that season, there’s…a lot to unpack about it but I don’t want to speak about it. Neither does a LOT of others. It just wasn’t exactly a good time. I don’t think the second season was any good either…Only season 3 was when things actually were getting repaired.

“Boaty! I- is it you?! Can I finally get on board…?”

Paintbrush sorta dramatically exclaimed. Their eyes widened as they saw Boaty, along with everyone else. I know they’ve been wanting to go back for awhile now, maybe even more than I do! 

Only the “favorites” were going to get on Boaty. Turns out, everyone else either had other places to be or they actually wanted to stay on this island…At least it’s not idiotic island. I felt a shiver go down my spine, even the mention of that place gives me the creeps.  It’s probably the most traumatizing place I’ve ever heard of, ever since Paper. Anyways, if you don’t remember, the favorites were me, Paintbrush, Fan, Test Tube, Yin-Yang, Box, Balloon, and Nickel. 

“Okay! Everyone, let’s all go out, it’s time to bid our friends goodbye!...” Cabby announced, she kept on a smile but her voice and the enthusiasm within faded.

Everyone exited the library one by one. No one said anything, you could tell there was tension in the air, and I can’t blame anyone. Like, yeah; you’re going to dread the moment when a friend has to go. For good. As we all walked on the colorful green grassland, filled with small flowers with pink petals and a yellow center, and butterflies occupying the air–We all saw boaty from a distance and the ones leaving let out a cheer. WE’RE FINALLY LEAVING! It’s a good thing too, my hotel NEEDS me. I ended up running towards Boaty, who was at the dock on the sandy shore, inherited by some seashells and conch shells here and there. Boaty floated on the continuous body of water, blaring and honking for us to hurry. But before I decided to hurry and board, I took a glance at my surroundings behind me. I got caught up and my eyes widened at the sight.

Everyone had decided to start saying their goodbyes to those leaving for Inanimate Island. I remember seeing Nickel and Balloon hug Bot before they left, the 3 were in an alliance that would become an incredible friendship, and even for a robot–Bot looked like they could cry! Technology these days huh…Then I saw Bot run up to Test Tube and Fan, and they gave their ‘technically’ parents a huge hug. It was a shocker they were leaving Bot behind, I mean–Bot’s practically their kid! There were tons of other goodbyes…like Yin-Yang with Cabby and Candle, Balloon, Nickel, and Box with the original sinkers (Besides Blueberry…) Test Tube with Cabby–

“OJ!!!”

I was snapped out of my thoughts by Paintbrush, they had the original thinkers with them too! Awh, my team was so great. Having to leave them behind…it’s a bit painful! Call me crazy but, even though I was eliminated first from my team…I’m grateful to have been able to bond with them for the little time I had. Except for Silver Spoon, because his way of saying goodbye? Yeah, makes me lose hope in people bettering themselves.

“Apparently, I have to say “Goodbye” to you now… Silver Spoon mumbled that last part …But–! I must admit, I’m glad to have overthrown you! It’s quite amusing knowing you’ve been eliminated for the first time now, isn’t it?” 

“Gee, thanks Silver.” I silently replied,  I was disinterested now in anything else he would say but Candle stopped him thankfully..

“It hurst to know we must bid farewell, OJ. She took both my hands and held them tight as she said her next couple of words, May your journey be filled with wisdom and tranquility! I must say, I enjoyed being able to talk with a real winner! She chuckled ”

She’s truly an angel, I’ll miss her! But of course there’s something more I miss, the regular days back at the hotel...and maybe- no, one hundred percent; I miss my co-owner. Paper...I can't wait to see him again. 

“Thanks Candle, and— thanks to all of you!”

I looked at my former team, Floory, Candle, and Silver…and Yin-Yang and Paintbrush were behind me. I remember my elimination so clearly now, when we all held hands, and made a whole pledge…I got deja vu for a second there—haha! But now looking at them, I feel proud; proud to be a part of ‘The Thinkers’! I had to tell them, tell them how grateful I am for them!

“Hah…I'm..so happy to have connected with you all..I took Paintbrush’ s hand and signaled them to do the same with the person next to them, we all held hands and got on the ground so we could be with the Floor…”

“Thank you for being such—amazing team members! All of your social games sure were strong.”

“I sorta wish now, if we could have more time together. 

But all things gotta come to an end now…right?”

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Why did I say that?

Why?

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Oh! Sorry, I started to blame myself there!..

Sorry…back to explaining…

It was like I jinxed EVERYTHING. I totally did! You know why?! The minute I said that, there was a huge—

“BOOOOOOM—!!!”

We all turned ourselves around…and looked at the direction of that huge boom sound. What we saw was the start of our soon to be deadly life.

There was a small fire on Boaty, but it wasn't too bad until the fire surrounded him. We couldn’t have Boaty set on fire AGAIN! 

I have to take charge, or we couldn’t go home! We have to save him now!

“Everyone! Grab water or something—!” I bursted out, I was already sweating and I waved my hands in the air to get everyone’s attention.

Test Tube perked up, her eyes widened at my words, because she immediately yelled in response

“No! It’s too windy so—“

Yang cut of her off by passing a bucket onto her hands that he had found, 

“Shut up! No time for your NERDY talk! Help the boat!” 

“Yang! Wait! Test Tube has something important to say!” Yin stopped him and Yang from going any further.

“DO YOU WANT TO KILL BOATY OR SOMETHING?!”

“No! Please, we just have to listen to what she has to say!”

“THANK YOU! The wind is too windy so that could cause—“

Silver Spoon shoves her down and takes the bucket she had in her hands

“If you don’t wish to be the hero then I don’t mind taking that role upon myself, dear scientist!”

A lot of us started shouting at Silver Spoon to stop, Yang tried using force to stop him but, Silver Spoon's sudden inner flame thing just made Yang’s efforts go to waste! He quickly filled the bucket up with the ocean water and started repeatedly splashing it onto Boaty. I stood frozen, I couldn’t move–just seeing everyone panicking, my only way home on flames, and SILVER SPOON IN GENERAL? It was too chaotic! I hated it! But yet I couldn’t move. I guess I was just stunned at the moment, even if I could’ve stopped SIlver Spoon since I was closer to him than anyone else. Unfortunately, things got worse anyway, because of Silver Spoon’s stupid flame thing–wait, Candle has the inner flame too…nevermind! The point is, Silver Spoon caused so much more fire because of the strong wings that suddenly picked up! It’s really infuriating because Test Tube WARNED HIM! But all hope wasn’t lost at the moment! Cuz’ Candle was able to use her inner flame and temporarily put a stop to Silver Spoon being able to move at all, all she did though was back up Silver Spoon from Boaty because eventually…

"KABOOOOOM!"

That sound was so loud and intense, for a moment all I could hear was ringing and the muffled sounds of screams. However, I still had my vision, and what I saw was a vertical rectangular figure doing a pretty impressive backflip and jump out of Boaty. There was silence as they stood on the ground, their arms up and started waving at us. Then they yelled pretty loud so I could clearly hear things again…

“Greetings and Salutations–!” 

. . .

…Mephone?...

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All I could remember was flames. Boaty died in front of my eyes as it burned down and drowned behind Mephone. Was it even Mephone? He was half black, half white on his screen instead of his usual blue color. One eye was normal while the other was red and super weird looking. And his smile… it was so unrealistic . On the left side it was just a normal smile but then the other half? It was a grin so sinister. How could he even be smiling?! BOATY JUST DIED RIGHT BEHIND HIM!

“NO–BOATY!” I screamed out, reaallyy giving me flashbacks to the first time this happened.

I didn’t have time to scream “NO” again though. I locked eyes with Mephone, he just stared at me. Menacingly. 

“So–! WHO'S READY TO STAY ON THE ISLAND?!” 

You best believe NO ONE, wanted to hear that right now, at least the ones who were supposed to leave, LIKE I DID. 

Paintbrush walked in front of me and signaled me to move back, for my own safety.

“Oh-NO. WE WERE JUST ABOUT TO LEAVE–WERE YOU THE ONE WHO CAUSED THIS? NO. MEPHONE GET OUT. WHAT’S, WITH, YOU–?!” Paintbrush screamed as their bristles went up in flames like crazy…If I can recall too; I think some of the grass caught on fire too.

“Wow. SUPER troublesome today aren’t we Painty?” Mephone teased.

“I–UGH DON’T CALL ME THAT!” 

I knew things were gonna escalate so I pulled Paintbrush back a bit as they kept saying…a bunch of insults and complaints. Mephone was oddly carefree and just shut down not only Paintbrush, but everyone else who was upset that Boaty was gone, our only way home. 

But now, from here home seems so unrealistic. Just like how Mephone could now suddenly teleport!!...

He snuck up behind me, I don’t know why but he just punched me, the amount of force even cracked me a bit. My body just collapsed right then and there. All I could remember was the sound of screaming, running, and things like– “WATCH OUT!”, “LET ME GO”, and, “WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU”. From there I just passed out.

I don’t know what’s going to happen but right now, I think he wants to kill us if he almost killed me, and probably others too. Boaty is dead, there’s no way home, Mephone is suddenly back and he’s so violent? Yeah, there’s no more hope. I feel like I’m being too dramatic but seriously, I’m scared of what's to come.

There’s no light to hold onto. All that was left was just everyone on the island, and a huge chance of death..

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“…Ughh..My head…where..what..is this place?..”

My body felt cold, and limp. I stretched out my limbs before rubbing my eyes and when they fluttered open, I was…In a classroom..?!

Hold on, why am I here?! Weren’t I at the island? 

I found myself to be sitting on a wooden chair with a desk. This classroom was dull but the walls are a bright yellow giraffe print. The flooring was made up of different kinds of wood. I was at the back of the classroom and all these other desks looked messy, beaten up, and old. Wow, if I had this sort of furniture back at the hotel, I would be embarrassed, because this classroom was SO out of shape. Although there was one clean thing and that was the blackboard, I'm just guessing since there wasn’t any writing. There was also a TV, clock, lights, cameras watching directly into my eyes and the windows were boarded up with metal?! Seriously…what sick joke is this that I wake up in a class like this? The desk I was at was one of those desks that open up when you lift the surface up. So when I checked inside, there was what seemed like a poorly written pamphlet saying,

 “Welcum 2 Hoep’s Peack’s Academi!! J.K. dis is Meeple’s Academi!!. On behalf of the Meeple Academy, we introduce you to this school created in just 30 minutes when it would’ve taken the span of maybe 5 years! Anyways, please exit this classroom and make your way to the main hall of this school (A map is provided on this pamphlet), that is where you shall receive your ‘E-handbook’. Once you receive it, just wait till further announcements!”

Not even 5 minutes in this place and this all feels so familiar, "Hoep's Peack Academi"? Feels like I read about something like this or heard it. Nevermind that though! HOW DID THE HANDWRITING CHANGE AND WAS WORDED CORRECTLY AFTER THE INTRO?! Mephone can’t possibly be alone in this then, right?! His writing is too bad for him to have been able to write so well...Ugh, this hurts my head to think but I think my best bet is to listen to the directions and find the main hall. 

I got up and turned to my right to open the door and when I saw the hallways, oh gosh...the lighting in each different hall bothered me so much. Nothing like the hallways back at MY hotel...I miss my hotel. I hope everyone back home has been okay with me gone for a little longer again. When I first returned after I got eliminated, things weren't good, but not entirely bad either thanks to Paper! I hope I can see him soon. I continued to follow my map that eventually lead to my goal: an eerie closed door with an exit sign above it, which inside is the main hall. I sure hope it leads me to the actual exit...I pulled one door open and found...

"Oh there you are! Golly...we were pretty scared.." Test Tube greeted me as Fan and Paintbrush were also behind her and surrounded me.

"FOR SURE! I was super concerned considering we're in this school-like place and like...what if another fan favorite died?! I don't want to lose you...especially when you're the only person who provides a place for me to be in-!" Fan blurted out.

I really felt bad seeing Fan like this. As the biggest fanboy I know, he likes me especially since I was the first winner of I.I...and I don't know why but it was pretty comforting hearing he didn't wanna lose me! Makes me feel appreciated so hey! Those tiring days at the hotel of being a hotel manager paid off if someone doesn't wanna lose me! And of course, I don't wanna lose him now. 

"Well I'm here now...so hey!" I placed a hand on his shoulder to reassure him as I proceeded to look at Paintbrush.

"So...how long have you guys been here?.."

"Not that long? I think...? We have no way of telling time here!"

Now that I think about it, they're right! Oh...no..

It's good to know I'm not alone now. However, this is all still sketchy and it makes me worried that whatever happens; results in all of us being stuck here for awhile. But I'm sure everything is gonna be fine...I hope.

Before I could think further on any negative possibilities, Yang shouted which caused everyone's small talk to be silenced.

"I don't like this, HOW LONG AM I GOING TO BE STUCK WITH SO MANY STUPID JERKS-?!"

"Wow, like we want to be stuck here too..." Nickel scoffed, he seemed more annoyed by usual, even with Balloon trying to lighten his mood...although Balloon got him to smile atleast once unlike anyone else.

As everyone ignored Yang's remark besides Candle and Cabby trying to calm him, I put a paused on my own conversations as I needed to take this time to be observant of my surrounds. So, I make my way through the room, it was made of metal walls and floors. In the center there was a door? It looked like a safe's handle with two huge big surveillance cameras. As well as another TV hanging on the wall in the top right corner of the room. On the left side of the room there was a wooden display with trophies that looked real, but had no description of what the trophy was for. On the right side of the room there was a white board with random letters about the Meeple company, and I spotted an area with a table and a tabletop metal grey drawer. Inside was one small rectangular item...

...Guess I'm last to get their e-handbook. 

[INSERT INFO ON OJ] 

It knows a good bit about me, my likes, dislikes, height...but there was thing I noticed that was odd. "TALENT: Ultimate Hotel Manager"?...Me? Being hotel manager is a talent? It's more of an occupation. I wonder if everyone else has something registered for "TALENT". I'll ask Paintbrush-

♫ DING DONG, BING BONG ♫

We all turned ourselves to the TV in the corner. It turned on after it played that audio of a school announcement. My stomach churned as I saw a familiar silhouette on the screen, I got an uneasy feeling and unnerving dread on what was to be announced. 

"AHEM, Testing...okay..mic check, one two! This is a test of this new school's broadcast system! I'm sure everyone can hear me nice and clear so I'll get on with it! Please make your way to the gymnasium at your earliest convenience, actually- you BETTER HURRY! I don't like waiting too long. Anyways, that's all, can't wait to see you all!"

...

That whole announcement was so, eerie? Creepy? Yeah, definitely those two words. Like a psychotic and impatient clown was talking to us rather than Mephone. Wait no, they're the same!

"My, what a "pleasant" way to introduce us to this horrendous establishment! I can't go anymore having to walk around this school. PAINTBRUSH CARRY ME OVER!" SIlver suddenly broke the silence in the room.

"Huh...wait..No way-! HEYHEY-ARRGH-!"

Silver Spoon just leaned on Paintbrush expecting to be carried to the gym, it was sort of funny, but then got even funnier when Paintbrush pushed him off and told him to walk and stop being lazy. Eventually we all walked together as a group to the gym following our maps. There was this intense tension in the air, I couldn't tell at all until Bot spoke up before I would've.

"You know, doesn't this all remind you of anything?..."

"Oh mean how this is literally the book we read?!...HAH!...DO you?...DO YOU?!" Fan's voice was breaking up a bit as his anxiety increased..

Test Tube came in front of Bot and Fan and then spoke next-

"Fan calm down! Also it was called DanganRonpa, BUT YES!"

That struck a bullet into me, I was paying attention so I remember, if this is all really like that book then would we end up in a...NO! Nonono- NO!

"Th-That's absurd! Please these just has to be some random trick Mephone planned." I argued.

"COME ON! This is happening the same way the book went, we make it to that gym and then suddenly we're in a killing game!" Bot claimed.

I knew a mindset like that wasn't going to help them...and I still have this caretaker role and I WANT to help so...

"Look, this is all weird sure, but where else can we go? This map doesn't state an exit and if we go off wandering to find an exit, who KNOWS what could happen! I care for you so let's not take any chances and persevere through!"

"Yeah, that's the spirit mate!" Floory chimed in.

One after one we were lifting up the mood.

"As long as we maintain this positivity, we'll all keep our sanity stable." Candle reassured. 

Lifering and Tea kettle responded too.

"And even if there's potential death, I'll help anyone! That's my job after all...and because I WANT to put others before me because...I value you guys!"

"Hun don't think of death right away, it's like Oj said! WHO KNOWS what could happen."

I really made an impact on everyone with my words, yeah...we'll be fine! There's no room for sulking, just gotta keep our heads up.

As we continued to follow our maps, I noted some rooms as we walked passed them, like the infirmary that was all boarded up with caution tape, the bathrooms, and a staircase blocked off? I wonder why it's behind gates...Afterwards we took a right and entered the two-orange doors under the label, "GYM". Once we all entered there was two more small surveillance cameras, and another TV. I don't like this, this feeling of being watched 24/7 and more of the announcement from earlier. Multiple red banners of this school's symbol hung on the ceiling, all with the same picture; the Meeple Icon. I don't trust what's behind those doors but neither do I trust myself walking around the school and avoiding the gymnasium. So, I carefully opened the final doors upon entering the gym.

...

"Wow, an ordinary gym that's DEFINITELY not looking EXACTLY like what we read!"

"Oh come on Nick...maybe...there's something slightly different?!....Yeah...we don't have to assume things right away.." Balloon anxiously replied.

"Actually, we CAN!" Test Tube unintentionally shouted in Balloon's direction of hearing so he jumped a bit upon her small outburst, it's pretty intimidating seeing Test Tube mad and frustrated actually...

 . . .

Clover: Aww...Box please don't panic!! We're going to be just fine! Even if I can't promise that...I'll be here to accompany you! Afterall you have that pretty immunity bow~!

She carried Box as an act of protectiveness and comforting, even though Box didn't look like he needed anyone, but I can't really assume...I don't know what Box feels, but I know Clover feels caring! She's so sweet! But that's not my focus, Nickel's right; this setting is EXACTLY what we read in the book. Wooden flooring and white tiled walls with a red trim, and in front of us were red chairs for us to sit on. I took a seat with Paintbrush, they're someone I'm SUPER close with, back at the hotel they were super helpful with managing the place. They took some weights of my shoulders. They weren't the only one too, there's Paper. I...miss Paper....Sure I got to talk with him after I got eliminated once I got out of Indefinite Island, but my time was so limited before I had to return for the finale- and I haven't seen him since! 

Once everyone took their seats, there was about 10 seconds of silence until the lights went off...Lights turned to the stage where there was a podium and a red fancy and grand chair behind it, turned around. Then there was the sound effect of a drum roll to reveal...

A handheld yellow and black walkie-talkie. 

G-Good...morning...

...

Walkie-Talkie: Oh! Forgive my lack of enthusiasm, good morning! If you didn't know if it was morning, now you do!

...Everything went uneasy, my mind was so foggy only one thought could fit inside my head. 'What the HECK is going on?'. I needed that question answered, not later, soon, or in a minute, I need my answer NOW. For the sake of everyone! 

"Okay, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? MEPHONE WAS JUST ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT THING- MOMENTS AGO! THIS DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!" I yelled, because LISTEN, I've had terrible days at the hotel, days where I got NO SLEEP, and I won't let this be anymore worse.

"I get it Oj! I mean you woke up and this was a school generated by Mephone, which is obviously a replication of that book you-"

Before Walkie could even finish her sentence, she squealed as a hand took her and prevented her from speaking any further by turning her off. Silence spread across the room as the hidden figure revealed themselves. A black mephone, the screen half blue and half red. One eye black and the other an irregular shape like a zigzag colored red. 

...

She can STOP TALKING. TALKIE HERE revealed too much it won't be a surprise anymore. That is unless you figured it out already...! 

He carried a sinister smile that extended as his eyes narrowed down to look at us from the stage. We were scared, shocked, or not surprised.

"I KNEW IT!" Test Tube exclaimed, she smiled but immediately it went upside once she looked at Bot.

"Wh-wha are you doing here...?! Not that it wasn't obvious enough now! BUT WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?"

Bot shook, from their hands, to their wing parts that don't fly, to their feet. Even their eyes scrambled around as they backed away from seeing Mephone upon eye contact. Even though I don't know Bot at ALL...I feel so bad. If I were in Test Tube and Fan's position I would definitely be doing what they were doing; comforting their child.

"Eh...probably because this needs to be done. Plus! Seeing this sorta state you're in makes me smile even more...you're not the only one too~!" Mephone stated as his eyes scattered across the room, eyeing on different people who were scared, anxious, afraid...all the bad words.

"Now! Naturally I wouldn't need to explain since some of you most likely know what's going on but I feel like I should...or rather have too! HAH! But seriously people...you should be glad you're gonna live here in harmony~! To-gether! (♬) For-ever~! (♬)" Mephone sung.

I noticed Cabby was seemingly mad, she turned to Yin-Yang who looked both tearful and angry, so she screamed at the playful and despicable Mephone.

"No! NONONONONO- Mephone you better LISTEN-"

Mephone suddenly teleported in front of her.

"THAT'S NOT MY NAME CABINET FILE....It's MonoPhone-"

"AND CABINET FILE IS SOMETHING YOU DON'T GET TO CALL ME!"

Cabby was about to get further closer before Balloon surprisingly held her back.

"Please-! Argh...Let's not get into any further...disasters- CABBY STOP TRYING TO GET CLOSER!"

Balloon struggled to hold her back, Nickel noticed this as immediately came to support Balloon as others followed Nickel's steps, like they say...best friends help each other no matter what. S till, I find it a bit odd knowing they're friends...better yet BEST FRIENDS...but that's not relevant right now! 

"Oh Balloon let her go, she can come at me right now!"

"Argh...NO! Stop encouraging her-"

In a blink of an eye, Mephone- I mean...MonoPhone?...Teleported he and Balloon to the stage...

"I didn't ask you Balloon. I TOLD YOU!"

"WHA-Mepho-MOPHONE PLEASE-! We don't need to get violent...right?!...RIGHT?!"

Seeing this happening on the stage, at this moment I have to say something, I want to say something, do something....like run up the steps of the stage and push Monophone off Balloon. Like a hero would. But what did I do? Nothing, unlike Nickel...He saw Balloon, his breathing getting heavier and faster, his eyes wide and white, and the trembling from his hands and legs. He went to that stage and started kicking MonoPhone down, kicking him still his screen turned off...and..then the lights went off too...But when they came back on, they shined the spotlight on Balloon. There was he was, hanging upside from the ceiling, a string being attached to him, making him swing side to side as he struggled to break free. Finally, a huge TV was brought down behind Balloon, where Monophone appeared again. 

"Nickel, violence against the headmaster is EXTREMELY forbidden. You just broke that rule, and you WERE going to be the one receiving punishment for that...but I'm sure it wouldn't have impacted you much, considering it'd be you. But I know what would be a worse punishment! Seeing HIM being the one to serve your punishment."

At that moment I could hear a soft gasp belonging to Nickel, following that was multiple large poles with sharp ends coming from the floor, aiming at Balloon. As they all missed, we all screamed and gasped in horror, seeing one of our friends literally almost dying...And I don't think that was all the poles...They still came at Balloon, even when we all pleaded for Monophone to stop, but it was drowned out in his laughter. 

"LAST POLE INCOMMIIIINNNNGGG-!"

And after the last pole...

"POP".

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Hey!  Doidot37 here, this chapter page thingy will be until I come back, sadly due to school Im forced to work and highschool is TUFF, but when Im on break like a winter break or whateve this will be back! I got multiple drafts to work on anyway + my BRAIN has been racking up some fanfic ideas so if i ever post one of those dont be surpised. until then, this is put on HOLD. I'll be back soon!!! Also, this was posted september 28th 2024, I just released the "fourth chapter" and yeah! ALSO YOU CAN DM ME ON DOIDOT37, ON TIKTOK, INSTAGRAM, DISCORD, TUMBLR, AND YEAH!  

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