*I... I dont know if theres any other choices* Luka muttered.

*Screw this, I aint waiting around for nothing, Im gonna make sure this gets straightened out. This is seriously weird?* Ace suddenly exclaimed, leaving abruptly with a posture that made him look like he was out for blood.

*Im going too! I dont feel safe here, I wanna stick with the bigger group* Bea announced, following closely after Ace.

*If only I had my crystals... or my grimoire, or... my familiar... I could figure something out, or at least figure out if were in danger* Camille groaned. *I swear... my familiar was with me when I came here... but when I woke up, she was gone* Camille said, a worried tint in her tone.

*Familiar? Thats like an animal, right? Is shes around here Ill definitely find her!* Luka offered.

*No.* Camille took a deep breath. *I... I can still feel her, shes far, but I think shes still in the school* Camille inhaled deeply. *Well... we should get going then? I cant imagine waiting around forever will help* she said

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=87621&page=6#60 Author: Murph Time Posted: 4/8/2020 at 12:32 AM Everyone went through their names and their ultimate titles (check your report card page for all information regarding the students) The speakers suddenly clicked on with a little bit of static, a few of the students jumped hearing the noise. *Attention students, please make your way to the gymnasium at once for the opening ceremony!* a weirdly cheerful voice rang over the loudspeakers. *Okay everyone! You heard the speakers, lets hurry to be there at a punctual time!* August said, immediately leaving for the gymnasium. Atlas and Tucker left with August, and every else reluctantly followed until you were left in the entrance hall with only a few other students. Lucy, Charlene, Wyatt, and Aya were still standing around waiting. *So... should we really go? This whole thing seems really shady... from what I know, everyone here is in the same situation. We all showed up to school, then we suddenly woke up in a classroom here and the door is sealed shut* Wyatt suddenly says. *Do we really have another choice...? Im kind of nervous* Charlene admitted. *We wont really know unless we go* Aya says, her gaze shifting around nervously

"We should go. We might learn something...besides, we can't really escape or anything." Callen said. He followed the others to the gymnasium.

Everyone else seemed to tag along as you left for the gymnasium. Once everyone was gathered in the gymnasium, the cheerful voice rang out again

*Oh goodie! Everyone is here! Hello students of hope heights academy!* the voice said

*Where is that coming from?* April asked the room

*Sounds like its from... behind the podium?* Oliver guessed as he looked around the room.

*THAAAATS RIGHT!* the loud choice cheered as a black and white teddy bear looking thing jumped on top of the podium.

*Ah! Is that a teddy bear? Dahlia asked, the murmurs of confusion spreading wildly among the class.

*Quiet! Quiet! Im no Teddy bear, Im Monokuma! Your headmaster!* he announced.

*Our... headmaster?! What?! This is ridiculous!* Renae blurted out.

*The teddy bear is... moving? And talking?* Barry looked perplexed.

*for the last time! Im not a Teddy bear! Now then, let us commence with a most noteworthy and memorable entrance ceremony! First, let's talk a bit about what your school life here will be like. Now, ah, make no mistake--you few students, so full of potential, represent the hope of the world. And to protect such splendid hope... you will all live a communal life together solely within the confines of this school. Everyone will live in harmony together, and adhere to the rules and regulations of the school.* Monokuma continued

*And as for your schedule to return home or leave... it doesnt exist! Theres no leaving! In other words, you'll all be here until the day you die! Such is the school life you've been assigned.* He announced, causing a shock to go through the crowd

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"Welp. Guess my sibligns are going to go nuclear when they find out." Callen groaned. He could just see it now: Cole ending up in jail (no suprrise there), Conner and Cory doing something dumb to upset Craig and ending up in the hospital, Carroline forgetting he existed (hey the kid was like 7).

"So why keep all the genius in one place away from the world?" Callen asked.

*Because youre the hope for the future! We dont need any outside influences ruining our game here! Dont be concerned with that dirty, filthy outside world* Monokuma said.

*Did you say Game?* Bea asked apprehensively

*More importantly, is there really no way out?* Damien asked.

*Yeah quit screw-in with us! Tell us how we can leave!* Ace demanded

There *is* one way for you to leave the school...* Monokuma shrugged.

*Really? Then tell us! Please!* Renae begged

*As headmaster, I've crafted a special clause for those of you who would like to leave! I call it...the Graduation Clause!* Monokuma continued *Now, let me tell you about this fun little rule. As I mentioned, in order to maintain an environment of harmony here, we rely on a communal lifestyle. And if someone were to disrupt that harmony, they and they alone would be allowed to leave the school. That, my students, is the Graduation Clause!*

*How do you mean... disrupt the harmony...?* Milo spoke up, his eyes narrowing.

* Puhuhu... Well, you know... If one person were to murder another.* Monokuma told the class. A harsh, stunned silence fell over everyone, no one dared to move upon hearing this

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"Huh. Weird. I always thought it was people who didn't abide by the rules who disrupted the harmony. That's what my brother does and so far it's gotten him kicked out of pretty much everything." Callen noted.

*pupupupu, we have special punishments for pesky little rule breakers, and you can only graduate if you can get away with the murder* Monokuma tells you *Oh, and thanks for reminding me! These are all for you! Your person e-books, they contain everything youll need during your communal life here* Monokuma hopped off the podium, handing e-books to everyone, who reluctantly took the book from the weird bear.

*this book contains all the rules of the school, make sure to review them so you dont get punished!* Monokuma warned everyone. *These things are quite High-tech too! They can withstand over 100 tons of pressure, theyre waterproof, theyre basically indestructible! Whenever your handbook starts up, itll show your full name, so you always know you have your own!* Monokuma excitedly tells everyone

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=87621&page=7#67 Author: Murph Time Posted: 4/8/2020 at 12:07 PM *pupupupu, we have special punishments for pesky little rule breakers, and you can only graduate if you can get away with the murder* Monokuma tells you *Oh, and thanks for reminding me! These are all for you! Your person e-books, they contain everything youll need during your communal life here* Monokuma hopped off the podium, handing e-books to everyone, who reluctantly took the book from the weird bear. *this book contains all the rules of the school, make sure to review them so you dont get punished!* Monokuma warned everyone. *These things are quite High-tech too! They can withstand over 100 tons of pressure, theyre waterproof, theyre basically indestructible! Whenever your handbook starts up, itll show your full name, so you always know you have your own!* Monokuma excitedly tells everyone

"Oh c'mon, I don't get to pass off using my nickname?" Callen groaned. "I much prefer Nell whenever humanly possible..." But he had to admit, these were pretty cool.

Some people gave you confused glances, confused by how calm you were in this sort of situation.

*You can ask everyone to call you Nell, but the e-book is unchangeable, these things are completely hack-proof, sorry kiddo!* Monokuma chuckles *But- you can be called Nell all you want outside... as long as you kill someone first!* Monokuma reminds you.

*That-thats ridiculous! Well never kill each other!* Lucy announces boldly.

*Oh? And how can you be so sure? Im sure some of you are willing to do anything to leave! Pupupupu* he laughs

*W... why are you doing this to us!* Tucker demands

*Like I said before, you guys are the hope of the world. But you know... Taking that hope and seeing it get murdered creates a darkened shadow of despair.* Monokuma says in a grim tone. *Now! That concludes our entrance ceremony! Have fun with your new communal life! Night time starts at 10 pm sharp! So make sure youre ready for bed before then, since thats when the water shuts off!* Monokuma says before hopping behind the podium and disappearing, leaving everyone with themselves.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=87621&page=7#69 Author: Murph Time Posted: 4/8/2020 at 12:21 PM Some people gave you confused glances, confused by how calm you were in this sort of situation. *You can ask everyone to call you Nell, but the e-book is unchangeable, these things are completely hack-proof, sorry kiddo!* Monokuma chuckles *But- you can be called Nell all you want outside... as long as you kill someone first!* Monokuma reminds you. *That-thats ridiculous! Well never kill each other!* Lucy announces boldly. *Oh? And how can you be so sure? Im sure some of you are willing to do anything to leave! Pupupupu* he laughs *W... why are you doing this to us!* Tucker demands *Like I said before, you guys are the hope of the world. But you know... Taking that hope and seeing it get murdered creates a darkened shadow of despair.* Monokuma says in a grim tone. *Now! That concludes our entrance ceremony! Have fun with your new communal life! Night time starts at 10 pm sharp! So make sure youre ready for bed before then, since thats when the water shuts off!* Monokuma says before hopping behind the podium and disappearing, leaving everyone with themselves.

Callen just sighed. "Well, this stinks. Anyone else want to wake up and hope this is some really bad dream?"