Chapter 5: Hope's Lagging Behind (Deadly Life)

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Papyrus and Gary were surprised at the sight of Toriel's corpse, or the closest thing to a corpse that a monster can have, and they could only just stare in silence. Not even scream. They were just frozen in shock and fear. Soon, Samus walked in

Samus: Hey Tori, how i-

She froze in the same shocked position that everyone else did. Who could kill Toriel? She was the one who encouraged us all to keep moving forward, and always brought a smile to everyone's face.

*Ding Dong Bing Bong*

Monokuma: Attention students! A body has been discovered! Please report to the laundry room!

Papyrus: Toriel….

Gary: No…

Samus: Why…

Soon enough Sly and Zelda ran in.

Sly: Hey, what happen- Oh god!

Zelda: How could anyone…

Dark Pit  ran in after them

Dark Pit: Hey wh- Damnit!

Monokuma: Uh sorry, but there is no time to mourn. You've gotta solve this mystery! 

Papyrus: Why would anyone kill her?

Monokuma: Ask the Blackened when you figure this out! File time!

Monokuma threw them all the Monokuma Files and left them all to solve this mystery.

Dark Pit: Fuck, I… I, no, we have to solve this!

Papyrus: (Dark Pit is right. But still, this is hard to swallow. Who could kill Toriel? And why? I guess it's up to us to find these answers)

INVESTIGATION START!

Papyrus: (I suppose I should start with the Monokuma File as always.)

Papyrus looked at the Monokuma File.

"The victim was Toriel Dreemurr. She died in the laundry room at 6:50 PM. Cause of death is a stab to the back. No other injuries are found, because she's dust."

Papyrus: (This is definitely useful. I should remember this for later.)

*Monokuma File #5 Added to Truth Bullets*

Papyrus took a deep breath and walked over to Toriel's corpse. He examined around the body and found something strange

Papyrus: (Huh? There are dents along the door to the Washing Machine. Did they smash her head in? No, the Monokuma File said she was stabbed. This is very strange, I need to keep my head straight.)

*Dents Added to Truth Bullets*

Papyrus saw something stuck to the end of the Washer's door, it was a chunk of purple fabric.

Papyrus: (Probably from Toriel's dress, but I will keep this in mind.)

*Purple Fabric Added to Truth Bullets*

Papyrus began to search Toriel's dress and saw a stab wound in the back.

Papyrus: (Must be from the stab wound. But what was the weapon, maybe thinking can help me figure it out.(

*Stab Hole Added to Truth Bullets*

Papyrus: (I should also keep in the Monster Dust, I know it doesn't have any trails but it could be useful.)

*Monster Dust Residue Added to Truth Bullets*

Sly: Hey Paps?

Papyrus: Yeah Sly?

Sly: I got information to share with you. I saw someone walking out of the laundry room an hour before the murder.

Papyrus: What?! Were you able to make them out?!

Sly: Sadly no, they were too quick. But it definitely did look human

Papyrus: Well, it does narrow it down a bit.

*Sly's Account Added to Truth Bullets*

Papyrus: (Come to think of it, I should remember the last time I saw Tori before she died.)

*Papyrus's Account Added to Truth Bullets*

Dark Pit: Hey Paps, I think I found something.

Papyrus: Huh? What is it?

Dark Pit: This wall seems to be a hidden entrance to this room.

He pointed to the strange and uneven creases of the wall in the back corner.

Papyrus: YOU'RE RIGHT! So, it was definitely the traitor that did this.

Dark Pit: Yeah, I am thinking that as well.

*Hidden Entrance Added to Truth Bullets*

Papyrus: Thank you Dark Pit, this will help us solve the case for sure!

Dark Pit: Don't get too cocky, I've seen all the evidence I can't piece anything together.

Papyrus: Well, there is bound to be more.

Zelda: Um Papyrus, I found something in the study.

Papyrus: Oh, what is it Zelda?

Zelda: Well, I saw a hidden exit there. However, when I tried to enter it Monokuma stopped me saying they are only allowed for him.

Papyrus: Hmm, according to what we found. I think that means the Traitor can go through them as well. And that proves the traitor killed Tori.

*Hidden Exit Added to Truth Bullets*

Papyrus: (Something still doesn't seem right, why would the killer bash Toriel's head in and then stab her?)

Papyrus went over to the washer and saw something strange with the dust. It was in a pattern. It seemed to show a pattern. There were 6 people and only one wasn't filled in.

Papyrus: (Did Toriel make this before she died? I think this will help us out)

*Toriel's Dying Message Added to Truth Bullets*

*Ding Dong Bing Bong*

Monokuma: Attention students! It's time for the Class Trial! Please report to the elevator as soon as possible!

Papyrus took another deep breath and walked towards the elevator. This time it wasn't filled with Despair and Distrust, it was filled with anger and disgust. Not that Paps could blame them, but still. They need to work together.

Papyrus: (Working together, the one thing that kept us all together throughout these trials. It will help us solve this trial for sure. For we need to find out who killed Toriel. Toriel, the sweetest one here. She was always there to help once somebody needed it, and never asked for anything in return. She trusted everyone, even in their darkest times. But someone decided to kill her for whatever reason. And it's up to me, no, up to us to figure out who killed her! To avenge her!"

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