Frenzy (REBOOT) (Pokémon Danganronpa)

Chapter 42: Mastermind - Part 2

GRACE'S POV

I'm on a fresh pen, so I should hopefully be able to write for a while. Things took a while to settle down after Laker was returned his memories. Rayne kept Kanom pinned down for a while until Sam's team of Gengar had to pry her off him...three of them to be exact. I continue to forget that she is a capable bounty hunter, and could probably kill a good portion of us if she wanted to.

I digress, a new issue has presented itself. Laker now had his memories, and he fully remembers helping Sam. His motive card also mentioned something about gathering us all here...is this how we ended up in the mansion? Something is off, though. Usually when someone uses a gem, they shift into a completely different person...but Laker only seemed to just look sadder.

We learned some new information on Hydra's status, and it seems to be inconclusive. Kanom mentioned he was neither dead nor alive, and I feel like he was either taunting us or being genuine. Loki didn't like that she had more questions, and Hydra's situation seemed to frustrate her greatly.

Kanom was escorted back into the cage walls and we were left to think about our situation. Ten of us remain, and it's scary to think that five of us have died. I'm not ready for any more deaths, I don't know how many more I can take. I had to tear Vanta's note off my diary and leave it on the bed he passed in.

After our rooms switched I ended up with Luster, which isn't too bad, as he usually motivates me to get up early and help make breakfast. By help, I meant eating the small scraps he gives me while he does the entire job.

"Still writing?" I heard a voice snap me out of my focus before I looked up to find out the source was Luster. "Oops, sorry..."

"It's fine, I was just finishing up." I dropped my pen to answer. "What's up?"

"I'm just checking up on everyone...a few of us are still shaken up after what happened." The feline approached the bed and faced me with a small smile. "Hope you're alright."

"I am." I answered flatly before staring blankly at the book under my paws. "Is Laker alright?"

"His situation is unique. Poor guy is uncomfortable with being around us but it's not like he wants to talk to Sam anymore."

"So nothing like Galant?" I turned to meet his yellow eyes.

He pondered about my question for a bit, his expression filled with hesitance. It figures; it hadn't been that long since both Galant and Vanta died. The fact that they were both gone was hard to accept, and it was going to take a long time before we could get used to their absence.

"From what I could tell, no." Luster's answer seemed to have some confidence, so I trusted him in that regard. "He did leave for some fresh air, though. I'm not sure when we'll see him come back today. I'll have to ask Loki when he returns since she's his roommate."

After a small nod of affirmation, Luster made his leave through the door.

"Don't close it..." I quickly added before leaping off the bed and walking past the Luxray, who held the door open with his tail. "Thanks..."

The living room was quite lively—no pun intended. It felt as if people wanted to try and improve their energy, that way we're not so depressed at all times. Sammy seemed to be examining Loki's legs, presumably monitoring her condition. I still feel bad about what happened to her...I'm not even sure Loki predicted to experience this pain. Earlier she was walking around fine, I'm beginning to wonder if her condition is worsening.