//------------------------------// // Day 1: Chapter 1 // Story: Dangan RomPonya // by Serenade-Stereo //------------------------------// Day 1: Welcome to Despair... "So..this is it..." Serenade Stereo, a young, talented, teen muttered to himself as he stood in awe outside a building that towered over him. He had heard about this place, they only ever accepted ponies that exceeded in some talent. It could be, computing, acting or music like Serenade. It didn't matter just as long as you were above the best. "I hope the others like me...aw come, Serenade. You have likeability!" He tried to give himself some confidence, he didn't have the best social skills compared to others he knew. He took a deep breath and looked at his feet, where the line between the world he knew and the world of new beginnings were separated. He lifted one foot and stepped over. That's when it happened. He felt the weight of his body increase and at same time, he couldn't breathe. Like something had a grip on his lungs. It didn't take long for him to fall and lose consciousness. "...He.....dead?" "....Unconscious....!" "Hey! His....moved!" "He must....up!" There were to many voices surrounding him for him to focus as he forced his eyes open. His vision was blurry for a few seconds but it quickly came into focus, he only saw one thing though. A black unicorn looming over him, his glasses shielding his emerald eyes. "...I take you have awoken?" Serenade sat up, confused and dazed. He looked around and saw that he was sitting on what looked like the bleachers in a school gym...so he WAS in the school. He investigated his surroundings and saw many more ponies around him in the gym, 12...13...14, counting the one he saw already. 15. Plus himself made 16 of them "Hmm..." The black unicorn had said whilst pushing up his glasses "...You were accepted into this school to then?" He asked, Serenade stayed silent after he realized everyone else was looking at him, he hated it when all attention was fixed on him. He simply nodded. "Well...you aren't the only one here..." That's when he pointed to the badge clipped onto his jacket "We are all...Super High School Level students...only difference is...I have a badge" He smirked Digital Code. Super High School Level Hacker "Heeeeeeey~" A smaller, female White earth pony appeared from behind Serenade, causing him to jump slightly "whoa! No need to get all scared on me" She whispered strangely into his ear Tickery Clock Super High School Level Watch Maker "Oh Tick, try not to scare the poor guy, he just woke up after all..." A female green earth pony emerged Olive Field Super High School Level Farmer "Awwww...Olive, you're just no fun!" A new male orange Pegasus whispers into the girl's ear "Haha! Locky agrees with me!" The orange pony shakes his head as if to say 'no I didn't' Lock Heart Super High School Level Matchmaker "Hey keep it down would you!? I'm so close to beating my high score!" A male, yellow unicorn complains Gold Coin Super High School Level Gamer "I always wanted to try and dismantle one of these things, there so old now though that you can't even find them in stores now though!" A light grey male earth pony says with a glint in his eye Hammer Head Super High School Level Mechanic Serenade's gaze falls on a red Pegasus with beautiful golden hair and sapphire eyes. She looks at him "...Can I help you with something?" She asks. Serenade only manages to shake his head Beau Love Super High School Level Model "Ah...that girl may look like a spring flower...but she seems to have a severe attitude..." a dark purple, male unicorn said a few steps away from Serenade Nimbus Darkness Super High School Level Ninja "U-Um...." A meek looking female, light blue unicorn sat next to Serenade "I...I w-was...s-sorry, it doesn't m-matter" B Positive Super High School Level Nurse There was a click and a flash causing B to yelp and a giggle to be heard "Sorry about that, you two look so CUTE together though!" said a girl with a pink coat and what seemed like a permanent smile plastered on the earth pony's face Zoom Lens Super High School Level Photographer A small gerbil appeared on her shoulder as she screamed out "Get it away!" A dark grey Pegasus picked the animal off her shoulder "I'm so sorry about him" He apologizes Wild Beast Super High School Level Animal Tamer "Hey!" A roar came from the centre of the room as a crimson, female, earth pony stomped her foot on the ground "if I don't get blood on my knuckles soon, I'm gonna totally flip!" Punch Out Super High School Level Fighter "This just in!" A female, black Pegasus says a few steps away. "Ms Out is urging the others to fight her for the fifth time since the reporter has got here. Moonlight Exclusive Super High School Level Reporter Withdrawal symptoms Serenade thinks to himself. "You are quite right actually" a silver unicorn says to him "Don't be alarmed, I can read minds...if I keep my strength up of course" Orion Ghost Super High School Level Spirit Chaneller "Whatever...she's just desperate to hurt somepony..." A brown earth pony said in the corner Samurai Blade Super High School Level Swordsman There was a sudden strange laugh that went throughout the gym hall "Upupupupu! Don't worry, you'll have blood on your knuckles...if you want to take the risk...!" They all turn to the stage, where they had figured the voice was emanating from "Hey! Who the hell is that!?" Punch yells out only to be responded with the laugh again and a small trapdoor to open on the stage. All the students had started to walk over to the stage at this point. They waited in silence until a black and white figure flew out and landed on a nearby podium "Surprise Bastards!" He cackled. Serenade paused as he saw what exactly the figure was. He looked like a plush bear doll. One half was cute and friendly whilst the other seemed demonic and sinister "How do you like the gym? I put a lot of work into this place!" "W-what are you?" Olive asks, stunned like the rest. "Some sort of bear?" "Ack!? Not just any bear! I am MONOKUMA!!!" He yells out his name. "Also known as...your principle!". P-principle? This thing? It hardly looks like it could teach... "Hey...why exactly are we here?" Digital asks. The newly introduced, Monokuma looks at him. "Well Mr. 'Glasses-Pushed-Up-And-Ready-For-Action'" He hops off the podium "You are all here for a special game!" "Game?" Digital presses for details "Yes! The best game that yours truly could create!" He does a big jump onto the podium again "'The School Life of Mutual Killings!'" The sixteen of the students start to worry "What do you mean half-demon? A 'School Life of Mutual Killings'? What kind of joke is this!?" Nimbus says angrily "It's simple, you sixteen over-achievers will stay here in this isolated buildings, for now only the bottom floor can be explored, to unlock more of the building and to 'graduate' this school with flying-colours!" He cackles "You have to kill another student!" They sixteen are taken aback "K...kill...another student?" Olive stutters out "Upupupupu! Yes! Isn't it brilliant? Everyday you'll get to live on the edge of your seats, who will die next, who will be the one that kills the victim!? Upupupupu!" He continues to laugh as Serenade starts to walk backwards. Unfortunately Monokuna sees him before he can run "Oh? Is something wrong? Why are you so afraid? Just stay out of everybody's way and don't kill anyone!" He feels his mind go blank. What is he supposed to do now? Survival of the fittest...he had no chance. "I..." They all look at him "I...I've....I'VE GOT TO GET OUTTA HERE!" He cries out running to the nearest blocked off door, banging on it repeatedly "LET ME OUT!" "Upupupupu! How exciting! Not even ten minutes and he's already broke down!" Monokuma laughs at Serenade's fear. "Quiet..." Digital speaks as Monokuma looks at him curiously, Serenade, paying no attention "Kid...its no use...we already tried..." He didn't listen. Digital sighs as he walks up to him and grabs his arms to restrain him "Stop that...you'll give us all migraines...then you won't be on anyone's good side..." He lets go of Serenade's arms and turns back to the rest of them "Besides...we won't give this thing the satisfaction of seeing us slaughter each other. We just don't kill each other. Simple" He smirks "Upupupupu! Yes, I like the optimism...oh wait...NO I FUCKING DON'T!!! You won't be able to resist forever, I'll always find ways..." He didn't seem to be able to move his mouth, but if he could, he would be grinning sadistically. "But for now, I'll give you these!" A desk appears, seemingly out of nowhere with small gadgets laid out on it "Your student ElectroID Cards! Your personal records and, they can record evidence for the inevitable murders. Not to mention it has the school rules!" They all, including a very hesitant Serenade, collected the IDs and turned them on. Serenade looked at the photo of himself, where did they get it? It didn't make sense on how they could have possibly got it. He scrolled through the options to the rules section. 1. The Students will live a communal lifestyle with no time limit inside the school 2. The time between 10pm and 7am is called “Night Time”. During Night Time there are places that are forbidden to enter, so please take care. 3. Sleeping is only permitted in the personal rooms prepared for you. Anyone intentionally falling asleep elsewhere will be punished. 4. You may investigate the school as you please. There are no special restrictions on your actions. 5. No violence is permitted against Principle Monokuma. Destruction of the surveillance flowers and cameras is forbidden. 6. A “culprit” who kills a fellow students will be promoted. However, they must not let any other students know they are the culprit. 7. Additional rules may be added by the principle at any time. He raises an eyebrow So...we have to make sure other students don't find about the murder? And...additional rules can be added.... Monokuma puts his paws in the air "Remember everyone, violence against me will result in PUNISHMENT!" Serenade starts cautiously "What...happens if the culprit is found? What happens to them, is it the same punishment for violence against you?" They all look at Serenade suspiciously "N-no! I didn't mean it like that!" "Upupupupu! Well it looks like you have someone to keep an eye on, the SUPER HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL MUSICIAN! SERENADE STEREO!!!" he cackles as the others glare at Serenade. How did he get in this mess? "But as for your question...the punishment is the same and that punishment is...execution!" "W-what!?" Serenade stutters out "Well it's only fair, right? If you take a life, then yours gets taken!" "An eye for eye...so to speak" Orion says. He nods in response "Well...I'd better let you all get to know each other more...let you explore and find your rooms and such...good luck!" and with that, he vanished and the metal plates guarding the doors slide away. In less than five seconds after the doors are revealed a hand grabs Serenade's shirt collar and spins him to face. Punch Out. "What the FUCK!? Are you planning to kill someone you dilweed!?" She spat making Serenade cower "Well...how about a teach you a little lesson on what happens if you try..." She raises her fist and grins as she swings, nailing Serenade on his eye, knocking him out cold...