//------------------------------// // The New Murderous Life AbNormal days: Investigation // Story: Equestria Girls: Dangan Ronpa // by MarkTheWolfpony //------------------------------// *Track use: Despair syndrome* I couldn’t help but scream. I’d Thought we are all better than this but even murder were to happen, I never expected to be my best friend! No...NO! I fell down on my knees and began to cry. The Doctor laid a hand on my shoulder in a futile effort to soothe me. I couldn’t take it anymore. Soon, some of the others came and just like me, they were all in shock over what they saw. Some were more scared than others. “WAHHHHH!” Snails shouted, clutching his hair. “WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?” Snowflake was horrified. “This...This…” Photo Finish couldn’t even finish her sentence. “HOLY SHIT!” Gilda couldn’t hold back the shock of seeing a body. “Can someone tell me what is going on?” Lyra was unable to process it at all. *Track use: Monomonokuma* Just then, the last person we wanted to see popped up in front of us. “What you are seeing here is the results of a murder!” Monokuma began laughing at our terror. “You...YOU!” I stood up and stormed toward him but the Doctor got in the way. “Derpy, don’t!” He struggled to hold me back. “HOW DARE YOU KILL MY BEST FRIEND!” All Monokuma did was just laugh. “Oh, you poor thing. You think I had something to do with this?” He waved his paw nonchalantly. “Girl, you're barking up the wrong tree.” “How do we know you didn’t kill her?” Octavia pointed at him, taking my side. “Because what’s the point of setting up this killing game if I was just going to do the dirty work myself? One of you couldn’t ignore my motive at all, and besides, I have cameras everywhere and saw the entire crime take place.” His red eye glowed with passion. Even if I didn’t want to admit it, somehow I knew inside that what he was saying was true. “So you know who killed her!?” Bon Bon asked, scowling. “Then tell us who did it!” Monokuma laughed like she’d just told a really funny joke. “You don’t think I would give away the criminal’s name, right? No, that is up to you to find out, which reminds me; not all of you are here.” He disappeared, and the monitors turned on. “Attention Citizens! We are facing a tragic event! An innocent life has been taken. You will need to gather evidence if you want to find out who done it in the Town Court. I’ll meet you there.” It turned off once the message was done. Town Court…? “Um, does anybody know what that bear is talking about?” Flash asked. Sure enough, the bear came back with an answer. “That is a good question! Allow me to answer that for you!” Town Court: The basics. *Track use: Monokuma Extracurricular lesson* The Town Court is where you citizens will go and discuss the crime that took place. You’re job is expose the criminal that has done the misdeed among you. If you manage to find out who the criminal is, then he or she will get the death penalty. But if you accuse an innocent then all of you get the death penalty while the criminal runs off scott free. That is the basics of the Town Court system. *Track use: Despair syndrome* After hearing all of that, none of us could stomach it. It was just pure insanity! “I think I’m in Hell right now.” Flash couldn’t just believe what he heard. “You think?” Silver Spoon couldn’t believe any of this was true. “No way are we doing this!” “Exactly!” Snips shouted. “Do you think you have a choice here?” Monokuma’s red eye began to glow with a menacing look. “Unless you're saying that you gave up and want to get the death penalty?” That tone in his voice... it scared all of us. “Death penalty as in execution?” Snips asked nervously. “Of course. Like an electric chair, being crushed by boulders, drowning in the ocean, that kind of thing. If you don’t want that, then you should try to find the one who committed this crime.” He turned his back on us. “Now would be a good time to use your PDAs. See ya all at the trial” He disappeared after that. All of us took a while to comprehend on what he said. None of us said anything for a while until Applebloom spoke up. “Well, what are ya waiting for! Lets investigate!” The determination this one had... it seemed that even death wouldn’t stop her. “But can we really do this?” Bon Bon ask. “I mean none of us are detectives at all.” “Well, its better than nothing!” Gilda shouted. “I’m not gonna let whoever killed Berry get away with it!” “We will need to split into pairs.” Flash made a suggestion. “If its true that one of us killed her then it would be better if we have a close eye on each other.” “I! Photo Finish, will find this criminal and bring him or her down to their knees!” Everybody seemed confident. I decided I should as well. Whether we wanted to do this or not, we had no choice. I really didn’t want to see more people dying so we had to expose the criminal no matter what. Our lives depended on it. Investigation start! *Track use: Box 15* First I checked my PDA. On the screen menu I noticed one of the files being highlighted. I touched it and it opened up what seems to be a autopsy report. “The victim’s name was Berry Punch.” “She died around 7:00 PM” “The body has been found just about 6ft away from the bridge that lead to the boutique.” “Death was slow and painful, caused by limited air and blood loss” She died around 7:00 PM? That was during the time when the fashion show started and when Trixie was on. How did I not notice this? I guess since I was looking at the crowed nervously, I didn’t realize she was gone. New File/Gavel Autopsy Report: Details of the victim are contain within. Well a Autopsy Report isn’t enough to tell me who killed her. If I’m gonna do that then I need to take a closer look at the body. I head to the river and once I step my foot, I tripped! Before I could land on the water, the Doctor was able to catch me before I could get wet. “I’m guessing those clothes aren’t gonna be good for investigated huh?” He snickered nervously. I forgot that I was wearing this. Maybe I should of change when I had the chance Snowflake came up to me. “Allow me to get the body,” he offered. He heads to the body and place it over his shoulder along with the knife on his hand. He set the body right in front of us on the drier ground. I took a closer look before having to run off and throw up a little. I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to see the doctor. “Little sick there aren’t we?” he asked politely. All I could do in response was give him a sad look. He nodded “I feel it too, seeing a innocent that I couldn’t save.” Him being there strengthened my resolve, and I went with him to examine the body with Snowflake and the others. Seeing her lifeless face almost sent me running again, but I controlled myself this time. I looked at the stab wound in her stomach. It was probably caused by the knife next to her. New File/Gavel Stab wound: It seems that Berry was stabbed with a knife in her stomach. Flash begin to hold the murder weapon. “With this, you can easily stab someone very deep inside where you thrust this.” “How big is it?” I ask presumably. “About Ten inches long and two inches wide.” He answered. This knife might indicate that dodging it was pretty hard to do. The Criminal must of really thought well on what knife to bring. This brings a question I have. Where did the criminal got it from? New file/Gavel Knife:Found next to the body. “Hey Derpy!” The Doctor called me. I ran back to him. “Take a look at what I found.” He point at Berry’s neck. As I look closer, I notice there are marks around the entire neck area. “It looks like she was strangled,” Octavia said, thoughtfully. “It may be the case. But with what?” The Doctor rub his chin, thinking what it could've been. I wondered about that as well. The marks did remind me of something, but I couldn’t quite tell what. I recorded it in my PDA, just in case. New file/Gavel Neck marks: Markings around the neck indicate that she was strangled. But with what? But this raised another question. What killed Berry punch? Was it the knife or the strangulation? Just a few minutes in and it was already getting confusing. Soon Lyra came in and began to check the body herself. “Hey!” she got all of our attention. “Have you seen her eyes?” I took a look and notice something. “Is that…?” “It’s some kind of makeup.” The Doctor answered. “By the looks of it, it seems that the criminal used it to blind her.” New file/Gavel Makeup powder: The eyes have powder in them. This must have been thrown at her. “Hey what are these?” Scootaloo found something that is brought to our attention. She picked up Berry’s hand and all of us are intrigued by the markings of it. “Well I guess this could indicate that she was holding something before she died.” The Doctor said, thoughtfully. “But if that is true then what was she holding?” Vinyl scratch her head. “I mean we only found a knife here right?” The Doctor snaps his fingers. “Let me try something with that knife.” He heads to Flash sentry and takes it off his hand. He comes back and grabs the victim’s hand and place it on the marking and it happens to match. “I think I know where the marks came from.” I was shocked to see that it match perfectly. “So wait!” Vinyl shouted. “Does this mean she was holding the knife?” Octavia felt uncomfortable to answer but regain strength. “Yes. As it seems from what we are looking at.” “Its gotta be self defence right?” Sweetie Belle suggested. Gilda laugh. “She thought she could handle it but yet here she is, dead on her face.” I didn’t took kindly at her response. “Don’t you dare mock my friend!” I couldn’t stand people picking on others. “Hey don’t start fighting.” The Doctor got in between us before things get out of hand. “Lets stay focus or else we will all be with Berry very soon.” He’s got a point. Better make sure to put this in my PDA as well. New File/Gavel Hand marks: This indicates that Berry was holding the weapon. It must of been use to defend herself with. Soon, we decided that was as far as we could get with the body. During this time, Diamond Tiara and Silver spoon came into the crime scene. “Well that took you long enough,” Applebloom said dismissively. “I…” Diamond Tiara studdard to respond. Silver spoon intervenes. “We are just a little shock that someone got murdered. Is it true that one us is responsible?” Applebloom looked away in sadness. “Its the mighty truth I tell ya.” I notice that Diamond Tiara is having trouble sinking this in. Its like looking at a mirror for one moment. “Well if it makes you happy, we found some evidence that would help us know who done it.” “Would it be enough?” Silver spoon ask. “Well we still need a little more and they will be at the boutique.” I figure that I might as well ask them. “Want to come with us.” “Yeah right, like I’m gonna let you drag me down. I don’t need your help. Come on, Silver Spoon,” she scoffed as she walked away. Silver Spoon close behind. Well I didn’t try to convict her with the little time we have but I do question why she struggle to answer Applebloom’s question. “I guess that’s all we can find here.” The Doctor stood up. “Lets head to the boutique.” “I’ll guard her body.” Snowflake offered. “Someone might mess with the evidence. You can’t trust no one here, so I’m not taking any chance.” “Thank you Snowflake.” I smiled. “Oh no!” Gilda objected “For all we know, you could be the criminal!” She stood at the other side of the body. “I’m staying here too!” You know I wonder if those two have a thing for each other now? Anyway the rest of us headed back to the boutique. Once inside, we all begin to inspect every part of the boutique. Me and the Doctor head to the upstairs room with some following us. Just like me they are as much surprise as I was. “What the heck happened here?” Scootaloo shouted in confusion. “Well that is what we are gonna find out.” Lyra was the first to begin inspecting the place. We all begin to take a look around the trashed room. During our search, we have found a lot of things that seemed to relate to our investigation. “Hey look what I found!” Lyra grabbed our attention as she was pointing at the wall next to the door. “It seems someone had a bit of accident.” Everybody was surprise to see a small blood spatter. This is no doubt that a struggle happened here. New file/Gavel Blood spatter: Blood that is found on the wall next to the door. We continue to look for more clues. Soon we are able to find more stuff that is out of the usual. “Hmmm?” Applebloom begin to to inspect the floor and notice a small black little spec. “Hey what is this?” The others huddle around her. “Seems like ze piece of trash to me.” Photo Finish said. “Wait...” The Doctor takes a closer look. “Look at these edges here. It seems that its part of something?” “Part of what?” Bon Bon ask. I’m not quite sure but this should be important so I’m taking note of this. New file/Gavel Black spec: It seems to be part of something but not sure where it belongs to. “Hey, here’s something!” Snips shouted to get everybody’s attention. “Check out this pony looking manikin.” He pointed at the scratches on it. I took a closer look and realized something. This could've been use in the struggle. I took a look at the mirror and started to think that this manikin is the cause of it? Berry Punch must have used this to defend herself. New file/Gavel Manikin/Shattered mirror: Has scratches around the head part. This could indicate that it was thrown at the mirror. Must of been aimed at the attacker. I continue to look around. I check under the bed and all I saw was dust and some glass shards. But as I take a longer look, I notice something shining at the end of the bed. “Hey you guys can you help me move this bed?” Trixie, Snips, Snails held on one side of the bed while the TMC are on my side of the bed. We struggle a bit but we manage to move it. I was able to get what I was looking for. I pick up the glass jar and took a closer look at it. “Is this make up?” “That would be ze powder to help smooth your face.” Photo Finish answer my question. “What is makeup doing under the bed?” Bon Bon ask. Doctor heads up to me. “I got a feeling that this powder is the same that we saw in Berry’s eyes.” He is right. This proves that the attack happened here. New file/Gavel Make up powder jar: Found under the bed. It must have rolled under during the struggle. “Woah!” Sweetie belle was slipping and about to fall until Snails caught just in time. “You ok there!” Snails asked. Sweetie belle manage to regain her footing. “I’m fine. Thank you Snails.” She made a smile he couldn’t resist blushing. Sweetie belle look on what she step on and picked it up. “Is that a thread role?” Snips ask. “Trixie sees that its been used.” I wonder if the struggle cause more damage then I thought? I looked around at everyone here, and nobody looked like they’d been in a fight. Their hair and clothing looked perfectly in order. New file/Gavel Thread roll: Some is used here and I got a feeling it was used to fix a tear in someone’s clothes. As I continue to search, I took a look out of the open window. The first time I didn’t see anything but when I look the second time, I noticed that something was under the trash cans. I quickly head out with the Doctor following me behind to the backyard of the Boutique. Once there, me and the Doctor began to move the trash cans. It was very yucky with all the garbage that is spilled here. “Hey I found something!” The Doctor found what I was looking for. “A rope huh?” I took a look at the end of it, and saw that it was tied in a lasso. It must have been used to get up to the room. But there wasn’t anything to hold right? Unless that this is wrap on the handle that opens the window but then how would the criminal know where to aim from this view? The criminal must of have tried multiple time. That would mean the criminal would have to be someone who hadn’t appeared at the party so he or she could get a lot of time in when doing this. New file/Gavel Rope: A long lasso made rope. Probably was used to get up in the boutique. The Doctor find this odd. “A rope that use here? But I ask how can that be possible since I don’t something latch on?.” Wait I think I know the answer. I look up the window and begin to call someone. “Hey!” It happens to be snips. “You called?” He ask. “Tell me do you see something in front of the window?” He takes a look around and notice a handle. “Uh yes! There is a handle here that seems to open and close the window.” Just as I thought. “OK thanks!” New file/Gavel Window Handle: This must of been where the rope is hold if the criminal wanted to get in. “I don’t know if its possible.” The Doctor rubs his chin in concern. “I mean how would the criminal know it would be there?” “I thinking that the criminal didn’t. I believe it took many tries for the criminal to get this wrapped around the handle.” I don’t see any other possibility. Plus this doesn’t seem to be use for anything else and this could be a reason why the trash cans are knock down. “Now the question is that where did the criminal got this rope?” “This town does have a hardware store.” The Doctor walked ahead of me. “You think we should check?” “Sure” “And I’m coming as well!” Applebloom manage to surprise me there. “Well of course.” The Doctor answered happily. “We do need more people to help us investigate.” Applebloom jumped for joy. The three of us head to hardware store and begin to look around. I go through isle 12, and I found a whole row of ropes that anybody could of use. But what sticks out to me the most is that one of them is missing. “Hey I found something!” I shouted to get the other two here to show them what I found. “It seems I was right.” The Doctor said. “It seems our criminal went here first before entering the top room of the boutique.” New file/Gavel Missing rope: One of the ropes is missing. This could be the same rope that I found next to the garbage bins. Applebloom rubs her head. “But who would have the time to do this without getting spotted?” As soon as Applebloom asked, I quickly realized the answer. “SUNSET!” “Exactly.” The Doctor agreed. “In fact, I hadn’t seen her at all at the party.” “Well I guess we should go talk to her then.” Applebloom showed no fear. We went to the neighborhood and once we got there, Sunset just happened to be getting out of her house and noticed us coming. *Track use: Despair syndrome* “Well, well. I never expect you to come here.” She said with an unnerving smile. I on the other hand, was angry when I caught sight of her. “Where were you when the party started?” The Doctor asked outright, but it didn’t seem to matter to her. “I didn’t bother to show up because I thought it would be boring.” “That is odd because I thought a boastful person like would love to have a bunch of people admiring her in a fashion show. What, a real princess don’t have the looks to keep up with a bunch of commoners?” Applebloom said. “I’m going to pretend I did not hear that.” Sunset deadpanned. Despite the situation, I couldn’t help but find her annoyance rather funny. “Have you not heard the announcement?” The Doctor ask her. She smiled. “Yeah, I heard," smirking in pleasurement. "I knew this would happen. To think that people here are gonna just going to walk right into Monokuma’s tricks. That is just stupid.” I clenched my fists. “You really don’t care don’t you!?” I shouted. “Derpy,” she said haughtily. “When you’re a princess, the one who is really important is yourself.” She walked around us and left before we could say anything else. *Track use: Box 15* GOD I CAN’T STAND HER! I knew she was bad but I never thought she would be this bad. “Are you alright?” The Doctor asked when he saw the wave of anger sweeping over me.. I wanted to say that I was OK but I just couldn't. She has really got to me and I just couldn't shake off what she said. “HEY!” Applebloom caught our attention. “Berry’s house here might have clues!” I forgot that Sunset lived close to Berry. We all headed in the trash house. “Oh my stars…” Applebloom is surprise by the wreckage. “Well at least we know that the crime must of started here.” The Doctor began to look around. “Well are you two just gonna stand there?” “Oh right!” We both said as we bolted in to search. As Applebloom head to the kitchen, she caught something of interest. “Hey you two look what I found!” We headed to where Applebloom was as she pointed at a knife set on the wall. “Hey, a knife is missing from here.” But that would mean that the knife I found would of be taken from here, meaning that she took the knife with her. I got a very bad feeling from this. New file/Gavel Empty knife holder: One of the knives is missing from the cabinet on the wall. Could this be the knife I found before? Well at least we know where the knife came from. Does this mean she kept it with her all the time? No that can’t be as I never saw her holding anything from when I have seen her at the party. “So this is where the knife came from.” The Doctor rubs his chin. “I got a bad feeling from this.” “Maybe she was being harassed by someone?” Applebloom brought up a good possibility. After all with the motive that we got, someone must of tried to kill someone and that unlucky person happens to be my friend. The Doctor look around at the trashed house. “It may seem the crime must of took place here first. I could say that Berry coming to the party was a safe zone for her but yet something doesn't add up?” “I say we go and talk to Sunset about this!” Applebloom really doesn't show much fear here. She is stronger than I thought. We all head out but before I left, I noticed something coming out on one of the drawers of the desk next to the door. For curiosity’s sake I grabbed it. It was a picture, and I was horrified of what it contains. *Track use: Despair syndrome* The picture had Berry Punch’s mother lying on the hospital bed. Many other people surround her, wearing doctor and nurse uniforms. Next to them is a machine that keeps track of her heart rate but it doesn’t show the heart rate. At the bottom I saw a signature that said the following: “You want to know if you mom is alive or not? Kill someone to find out” Is this why she closed herself off from everybody!? Damn it! Because of that damn bear and the murderer, she’ll never see her mother again. All I could do is to make sure the criminal will not get away. *Track use: Box 15* I soon caught up with the two as they reached to the boutique. Unfortunately Sunset wasn’t around there. “Darn it, she’s not here!” Applebloom shrugged. The Doctor came up with a suggestion. “I think we should split up. She might be anywhere in this town.” “Good idea!” Applebloom quickly bolted away. The Doctor headed back to where we came from and I went inside the boutique but she wasn’t there. Just my luck. But I remember earlier that someone did saw Berry before all this happen and that would be Trixie. I quickly head up stairs and luckily she is there. “Trixie!” I called out her name. “The Great and powerful Trixie is here! What do you want?” “I need ask you something!” I calm myself down. “When you saw Berry entering the boutique, was she holding something?” “No.” Trixie gave her response rather quick. “Trixie doesn't remember her holding something. She just walk in like any normal person would. Then I, the great powerful Trixie went on stage and impressed about 11 people!” 10 if she forgotten how Gilda booed at you on stage. “Ok. Thanks you for answering.” “The great and powerful Trixie is always there to help!” She turns her back and leaves the crime scene. New file/Gavel Trixie’s Testimony:Trixie Saw Berry walk inside of the boutique but doesn’t recall anything odd. I wonder if the criminal was waiting for her inside? Sunset holds that possibility so it seems I got a lead. Everybody continue looking around for clues in the room but it seems that is all we could find. With that, the others head down stairs. But I wanted to check one more time if we miss anything. I took a look at the mirror and when I look down, I notice something. One of the drawers is open and it contain a dress but something peaks my interest. I grab hold of it and took a closer look. I notice A small but wide tore on the middle of the dress. But it doesn't look like it’s been torn by hand. In fact this seem to be made by a sharp object. Wait that couldn’t be right! There is no way a knife can be here and if it is then what time did it appear here!? New file/Gavel Dress hole: A small hole I found in the dress but yet its not torn by hand. What could cause this? *Track use: Despair syndrome* I put the dress back and left for the door. To my surprise, Sunset appear before my eyes. “What do you want?” I ask Nervously. She smile. “Just wanted to see how you are doing.” She walks beside me. I kept my guard up just in case. “Now you suddenly care!?” I should of know she was just saying that. “Hey its the least of my worries.” She sounded so sarcastic. “But however I am here to give you something and that might be helpful.” I really just want to ignore her but when you have a crime scene to investigate, you’ll need to get every piece of evidence you could get. “I’m here to tell you that I saw Berry running out of her house with the knife in hand.” That is odd. Why would she say that? Should she kept that to herself? “I bet the reason for that is because of you right? I know that you might have something to do with this." My threat didn't pierce Sunset at all. She just laugh like it was nothing. “You think I had something to do with this? Ha! Let me tell you something. Sometimes, things are not as always as you seem, especially with people you oh so care about.” She heads out the door waving behind. New file/Gavel Sunset shimmers Testimony: Sunset saw Berry walking out of her house carrying a knife. It has to be self defence. The thought of her words, just leaves makes my heart hurt so badly. Suddenly a bell kind of noise caught me by surprise. Monokuma voice gets heard saying an announcement. “Attention everybody! The court will soon begin. All citizens should head and enter the City hall building. See you at court.” The message ends. Damn it. I don’t know if we have enough evidence but I don’t want to go as well. I wrap my arms around me like it was cold all the sudden. “Derpy!” I heard the Doctor as he enter the room. “Are you ready?” He showed concern for me. I took a deep breath. “Sort of.” I remember I still have the clothes I put on for the fashion show and I wanted to put back my own clothes if I could find them here. “Just need to change.” “Of course.” He leaves the room. “I’ll be waiting outside” I look around and sure enough the clothes are inside one of the drawers. Well that is a relief. Once I put on my clothes, I met up with the Doctor and notice he is the only one outside. The others must of already gotten a head start. The Doctor lay out his hand. “Shall we go my lady?” His smile really brings me joy in a situation like this. *Track use: Weekly despair magazine* We both walk for a while until we made it to city hall. We see the others entering and we did the same. Once there, everybody stand in position, waiting. “Well the two took the chance to spend some time huh?” Flash pointed the obvious. “DO WE REALLY LOST ALL SENSE! THIS IS NOT A ROMANTIC COMEDY!” Diamond Tiara shouted in anger. “Well we are here. So now what?” As Octavia ask, Monokuma has come in to answer. “Well that is simple!” He pop right in front of us. “You pull the lever that is behind you!” “Lever?” Photo Finish tilt her head. We all turn around and see that there is a lever. “Just pull that level and it will take you to the court.” He turn his back on us. “See ya there real soon.” He left without a flinch. We are all hesitant to pull that thing but if we don’t then we would show that we gave up. Since nobody is willing to pull, I gave the honors. I walk up to the level, grabbing hold of the handle. “Well what are you waiting for? Pull the lever derpy!” Silver spoon order me to do it. Wish she said please. Once I Pull the lever, the floor started to shake a bit. Once that is done, it begins to descend. Everybody including myself is surprise about this. *Some elevator noise I found* The floor continue to descend lower and lower. The noise of an elevator started to get to me. I couldn’t help but feel sick inside my stomach. Everybody stayed quiet for a while until… “Did someone really killed her?” Sweetie belle ask nervously. All of us stay quiet when she ask. It took only a few second before someone open their mouth. “Of course.” Sunset happily answer her question. “And we are going to find out.” Sweetie bell look down on herself, making a sad face. I’m guessing that is not the answer she is looking for and I wouldn't blame her. *Track use: Buzzkill* Soon the floor comes to a complete stop. The slide doors open as we all enter and it seems that we are at the courtroom. It looks just like any normal courtroom we have back home only this time there is a circle formation of stands surrounded by many seats which are filled with Monokuma look alike in different clothing. We are all surprise on what we are seeing. “Ok...This is weird.” Scootaloo couldn't grasp the many Monokuma’s around her. “I feel like I just got wasted.” Vinyl sees it the same. As expected, Monokuma showed up only he is wearing something different than his usual get up. “So enjoying what you see here!” “Ok now I can say that I’m in hell.” Flash said nervously. “What is with ze get up?” Photo Finish ask. “Well when you’re in court, one must dress for the important job you have.” Gilda couldn't help but drop her jaw. “You are one sad bear. You know that right?” His red eye glare in angry. “Just get to your assign seats so we can begins the trial. All of us head to the courtroom stands and stand next to the one that has our names. As I stand in mines, I notice that next to me was a photo stall with a photo negative picture of Berry, smear with a red X on it. “Hey what does that mean?” “Well I couldn't just leave her out. She can still be apart of this court. I thought friends should know that even death can not break a friendship.” He laugh very minalicy. I really don’t like that bear. I started to tighten the grip on the stalls until the Doctor lay a hand on my shoulder. “Don’t let him get to you that easily. Just do your best.” His smile gave me a bit more confidence. From where I stand starting from the left is me, Doctor whooves, Photo Finish, Sunset, Gilda, Flash, Snowflake, Diamond Tiara, Silver spoon, Vinyl, Octavia, Lyra, Bon Bon, Applebloom, Sweetie belle, Scootaloo, Trixie, Snips, Snails and Berry(Her picture anyway). I don’t want to believe it but Berry was murder by someone. But I ask… *Track use: Tropical despair* Could the criminal really be one of us? Could he or she really taken someone else’s life for their own gain. I can’t just let this slide. This is now a court of life and death. Ether we expose the criminal or we will all die. One thing is for certain. I won’t let that happen.