The Game of Life

The First killing

Previously

"So, as you guys might remember, you cant remember how you actually GOT here. So when the first killing happens I will return their memories of how they got here. I'll let them remember as long as they continue to stay quiet!"

We all became quiet and looked at each other. Sweat ran down my face as I was frightened. This was no dream, and there was no waking up. This was the new reality that we now were forced to face. Her voice spoke one last time as I heard the door creaking closed "So let the games begin"

We all sat there, not a word was spoken. My throat was blocked and it felt like all my words were stuck. I mean, how were we supposed to react after being told something like that? Maybe something important happened and we can't remember. That's what she wants though, she wants us to feed into the anxiety of no memories and the events of those memories. She wants us to believe that she will really return these memories to us. The silence was cold and made chills run down my spine and through my entire body. Who knows what everyone is thinking?

"Hey uhm, how about we hold a party so we can all clear our minds and get along to know each other better?.." A soft voice broke through the silence, It came from a very worried looking Ari. "Maybe we cant remember our past but what's the point of killing someone to get memories if you'll die not too long after?" Her voice was shaking as if she wasn't sure people would listen to her.

"I think that is actually a really good idea! We could all host and throw a party. We could all assign jobs for people. For example someone should watch the door and make sure no one brings in a potential weapon. We would need someone to cook, and to hold onto and put up decorations!" Sophie's voice chimed in filled with excitement as if she never hosted a party before. She continued to list jobs for us all to do until someone cut her off. "Okay that's a good plan but where would we even hold a party?" Mikey looked at us all confused. "Well, why not just hold it in here and the gym?" Sophie smiled, she seemed so enthused to throw a party and none of us where willing to ruin that. Something wouldn't leave my head though, what if someone really does want their memories? What would we do then? Would someone really kill another person just to survive? What if they got caught? Questions ran all throughout my mind as I sighed and rubbed my head. "Yea! A party sounds great!" I smiled and tried to let my tensed body relax. Everyone gathered around the gym and we all smiled and talked for a little while. "Hey, mind if I make a suggestion for us all to make it a little more safe??" Celestia raised her hand as her soft voice was a little louder then normal as all of our eyes turned towards her. "Curfew is at 10 every night and I was thinking that maybe we all could promise to stay in our rooms and keep the doors locked at all times for safety?" Clearly I wasn't the only person who was really worried about peoples intentions.

We all looked around again and then one by one we all nodded and agreed that we would lock our doors. Even if someone was to try and break in that way we would wake up to the sound of someone trying to break open our doors. At least that's what I thought. 

Soon enough we all stopped talking and decided to head back to the rooms. As soon as I had entered my room the monitor in my room had turned on showing Junko as she had a huge smile plastered on her face. "Alright Kiddos. The time has come and it is 10 in the evening!!! Time to sleep and make sure to keep your doors locked!" Just when the monitor had turned off there was a knock on the door and I was slightly scared but I stood and walked to the door. "Who is it?" there was a silence for a moment and then a soft voice started to speak back. "Hey, its Annabelle. I wanted to ask you a few questions." She sounded like she had just finished crying. Her voice cracked as she spoke and I opened the door as she looked up with red puffy eyes.

"What's going on Annabelle??" I moved out of the way as she walked in and I closed the door. I locked it as I turned and she sat on the bed. "I was thinking that its possible that I can die tonight and Im so afraid. I mean we have a rule to lock and stay in our rooms but that's up to us to follow that rule." Her voice was shaking and cracking making me concerned for her. "Well, you can stay in here if you want and maybe I can take your room for the night?" She gave a small sympathetic smile and nodded slightly. "I would appreciate it so much Brendon. Thank you so much..." She stood and gave me a huge hug. She handed me the key to her room and I explained to her to always leave the door locked and never open it even if you know its me." I looked at her and she nodded as I started walking out of the room. "Ill see you at breakfast??" She nodded once more as I opened the door and I walked out closing it behind me.

I walked over to her room and unlocked it walking inside as I locked the door behind me and saw that her room was almost the exact same at mine. I walked over to the bed and lay on it looking around the room. I closed my eyes and curled up inside the blanket slowly letting myself drift off into a deep sleep. 

~Time skip over into the morning~

*DING DONG*

I stirred in my sleep and then looked at the monitor and saw it turn on. "Gooooooooood Morning! Rise and shine and make sure to go eat the most important meal of the day!" Just then the monitor turned off and I raised up into the bed I walked out and slowly made my way to the cafeteria. I opened the doors and saw almost everyone there already I sat in one of the seats at the big table. I looked around and saw everyone looking around and having small conversations with other people. Finally the last person came in or so thas what it looked like. "Hey, is Annabelle behind you?" Mikey looked at Luke as he sat at a different table and Luke looked over with a dirty look. "Do I look like I would know that?" That answered our question as I started to get worried and I quickly stood to my feet. "Ill be right back" My voice trembled and I quickly ran out the cafeteria and I ran to my room. I knocked on the door and called her name as I grabbed the door knob and turned pushing it open as I was surprised. "Why is it unlocked?..." I looked around the room seeing the walls were scratched and the wallpaper was torn. The fears that ran through my head only got worse and worse. I looked around and didn't see any sign of her. That only left one room, the bathroom.

I slowly started to turn around and saw the door open as I gulped afraid of the sight that may be awaiting me. As I turned I saw a body on the floor. I started to breath heavily and my eyes started to water as I saw a knife lodged into her stomach and blood all down her uniform as I slowly saw her body and hands all covered in blood as I shook and started getting dizzy. I gulped and glanced over her body seeing the paleness in her face. Her body had bruises as if she was trying her best to fight against her death. My body gave out and I felt myself fall as my entire world went black.