Reality Check [ A Doki Doki Fanfiction ]

Chapter 17: Poor Thing

Monika woke up feeling more drained then she was before she fell asleep. Her head was pounding and the room had a cold draft. As Monika got to her feet, she saw a piece of paper on her bedside table. She picked it up and began to read.

-' Good morning Monika! We decided it's best if we get home and let you rest up after that incident with the break in. You must be really tired and we don't want you to be stuck with us when you're trying to rest. Call us if you need anything! - The Girls '-

Monika sighed and looked out the window. The sun was on the horizon and the sky was a reddish-gold color with strips of pink splotching the clouds. Monika seemed more displeased with herself, probably having scared off the girls due to her protection attempt. She walked down the stairs and began starting a coffee brew to wake herself up, but she felt a stabbing pain in her head.

Ergh! Headache...god-why do I feel so dizzy...did I forget something-?

Monika realized ever since her pills were thrown out by Natsuki, her pains have gotten worse and worse. Her depression wasn't getting any better either. Monika felt herself grow upset and she grabbed the nearest kitchen knife.

Just this ONCE! They don't need to know-!

Just like Monika used to do, she began violently cutting her arm, but many more cuts. She felt the urge to just shove it into her chest and get this over with, but she resisted. She had to be there for the girls and to stop thinking of herself. Monika placed the bloody knife under some hot tap water and rolled down her sleeves.

Just calm down and stop acting like an idiot. You can go without your pills for one more day and get them tomorrow....right-?

Monika kept telling herself it was alright, but she felt her body quiver and grow more tired. It was torture, but she decided today was a day she needed to go outside and do something on her own. Monika walked out the door and went for a walk down the streets, trying to contact the other girls just to see if it is alright.

( TEXT MESSAGING )

Monika: Hello everyone, just thought maybe I could see how you all are doing! How was the sleepover for everyone?

Yuri: It was alright.

Natsuki: It could have been better

Sayori: It was fun!

Monika felt her heart slightly sink. Their responses seemed so unenthusiastic. 

Was it really that bad-? Did I screw it up that much?

Monika pressed her hands against her face and felt herself growing more and more distressed. She couldn't help it! Without her pills, Monika is more of a wreck then ever. Monika began to sob in hysterics, pushing her head in her knees.

I failed them all! I can't do anything right anymore-! They hate me! I HATE ME! WHY AM I HERE?!

Monika screamed loudly and threw her coffee mug at the wall, it smashing to pieces. Monika bolted up the stairs and began digging through the drawers. 

WHERE IS IT. WHERE IS IT.

Monika thrashed wildly before finding what she was looking for. It was a rope. Monika sat down and began tying the rope in a similar form she had taught herself just in this case scenario. Monika had tied a noose and she began placing it onto the ceiling.

( The other girls POV'S.)

Sayori began to worry. She had been texting Monika with no avail. Sayori decided for everyone to meet up by Monika's house to see if she is alright.

" We all made it. " Yuri said quietly. " But I guess Monika may be resting. " Yuri looked around, Natsuki seemed to have an annoyed look.

" I agree with Yuri. It's early in the morning. " Natsuki said with a stern expression, but they followed Sayori to the door. Sayori knocked a few times.

" Monika? " Sayori said quietly. Suddenly there was a smash like glass and then footsteps going to the second floor. " Huh?! " Sayori said, glancing at the other girls who have the same reaction.

" What the hell? " Natsuki said surprised. They began banging on the door.

" MONIKA! " Sayori screamed, the other girls were yelling along side her before they resorted to their last decision. Yuri began to pick-lock the door, and as soon as the door opened they ran inside. They ran to her room and stood by her door alongside each other.

" Ready? " Sayori said quietly, holding the handle. Yuri and Natsuki nodded.

She gently opened the door.