//------------------------------// // Day 8: Chapter 2 - Free Time // Story: Dangan RomPonya // by Serenade-Stereo //------------------------------// Serenade stood outside of Grimdark's room. He knew Grimdark wasn't very fond of him but even so...he may as well try to have a civilised conversation with him no matter what his attitude may be like. He pressed the buzzer and waited outside for him, it took longer than expected but eventually, he answered his door. Grimdark didn't seem to happy to see Serenade though. "......what...?" He simply asked him. Oh Celestia, do I honestly want to attempt this...? "Hey, uh...Grimdark...?" Serenade started "I know what you're gonna say...you want hang out with me right?!" He smirked "W-what?! w-" "Well then, you're gonna do my special training course!" "NO! I-" "No buts, maggot! You will listen to your lieutenant or face the consequences!" "Y-yes, sir!" "Good! Now move out!" -------- I was forced to do an army training course by Grimdark... -------- I accidently grew closer to Grimdark... "How before you spawn more barbwire for me to walk over" "It practices endurance..." He states "Right...anyway, I found this in the Monomono machine, the rest are in there to..." He hands Grimdark the blue medallion. "W-what?! You had this?! Well then...thank you Mr Stereo, I will remember this moment" You bet he freaking liked it! Wait...it was his to start with, of course he was going to like it! "Tell me Serenade...what is your battle strategy?" "Battle strategy? I don't under-" "YOU'RE ARMY BATTLE STRATEGY!! WHAT IS IT?!!" "Ack! I don't have one!" "You...don't have one?" Grimdark looked at him as if those words didn't make sense as a response to his question. "Well, I wouldn't really need one, I'm not part of any army..." "....well...do you know how the military works?" "A bit...from history in school..." "History...very well, prove it...what was the name of the plan that the Germanes used against the Prench in the First Equestria War?" "The...plan...?" "Yes, the plan. ARE. YOU. DEAF?!!" "No, sir!" But I will be if you keep yelling at me like that...um...the plan that the Germanes used against the Prench in the First Equestria War...I think it was called... "That was the Schlieffen Plan, wasn't it...?" "Correct...impressive you'd know that, seems that space between your ears does have something inside it" "Um...thanks?" "Ah, the Schlieffen Plan could have worked...it was a well thought out plan as well...pity it failed...well...I guess the Prench would say different" "Yeah..." "True enough...well, I have business to attend to so for now, I must bid you adieu, Serenade..." He turned and marched off. I'm not sure what just happened but...I think I understand Grimdark a little better...maybe he isn't so bad as everyone else thinks... Serenade walked off with the thought in his head. Maybe they just didn't understand Grimdark, he seemed nice if you got to know him a little. Serenade headed to the rec room on the fourth floor. He wanted to read a music magazine he noticed the day before when they were investigating. He entered the room and went over to the magazine rack. Serenade looked at each individually until he found the one he was looking for. He sat in one of the chairs in the corner as he flicked through the pages. A few minutes from being in the rec room. Someone had already entered, Orion. "Oh...hello Mr Stereo, how are you?" She gave a polite smile "Oh...hi Orion, I'm fine..." ...I could ask her to kill a couple of hours with me... "Hey, Orion, do you wanna do something?" "Hmm...like what?" "Whatever you want" "Well in that case....how about we have a game of pool?" "Sounds good" "Excellent!" --------- I played pool with Orion ---------- We grew a little closer...not as much as Nimbus would want to though "Hey...Orion, I got this from the Monomono machine" He pulled out the dreamcatcher he got and handed it to Orion. "I think you'd like it" "Why, Mr Stereo...thank you very much for this thoughtful gift!" She smiled Well she must have liked it! "....hmm......" Orion sighed "Is something wrong?" Serenade asked with a concerned tone. "Sorry to worry you Mr Stereo...it is just...I feel so useless in here..." "What do you mean?" "Because of my neglect to take my spirit channelling equipment here...we have to go through class trials to find killers..." "Oh, c'mon, Orion, you aren't useless" "Thank you for your attempt to give me some self-worth but...I must apologise if I can't say I see eye-to-eye with you on this occasion..." Poor Orion...I have to think of something to cheer her up... "Well...I lost my cell phone when we came in here" "Hm? What are you talking about? What would that have to do with my equipment?" "Because...if my cell phone was taken...your spirit channelling equipment might have been taken to upon arrival, you wouldn't have had it with you at this point either way" "...yes...you are correct I suppose...I must say, it does make me feel slightly better than before...my sincerest gratitude Mr Stereo" "You're welcome" "Well...I must return to my room now...good day, Mr Stereo..." She gave a bow before wandering off out of the room. She still as polite and proper as ever... *Ding dong, bing bong! "Ahem! May I have your attention, please? It is now 10pm and officially night-time! As of such, the cafeteria doors will be locked soon and access to it is strictly prohibited! Sweet dreams now!" Serenade headed back to his room. Making sure that he defiantly locked his door this time just in case of any more break-ins. He pulled his ElectroID and updated the student reports Grimdark: ...what was the name of the plan that the Germanes used against the Prench in the First Equestria War? Ah, the Schlieffen Plan could have worked...it was a well thought out plan as well...pity it failed...well...I guess the Prench would say different Orion: I feel so useless in here... Because of my neglect to take my spirit channelling equipment here...we have to go through class trials to find killers... He switched it off before setting it on the bedside desk, taking of his shoes, socks and pants and slowly drifting off into his slumber...