"Hm? A premier for Murder Hotel?" Nishinoya tilts his head. "Anyone wanna stay up to watch?"

"Of course." Akaashi rumbles.

"Me too." Bokuto and a few others chime in as Osamu comes in.

"How is he?" Atsumu inquires.

"Kind of a high fever but Aone is helping keep it down. He doesn't look well though." Osamu answers with a small frown.

"So odd..." Kuroo frowns.

"We'll just have to keep an eye on him, if it gets any worse, we'll take him to the hospital." Iwaizumi says.

"Can't you help him Kiyoko?" Ryuu asks.

"I can't help boost the immune system." She responds with a shake of her head.

"I'm sure he'll be fine! He's a strong guy." Nishinoya assures.

"Noya's right." Asahi agrees.

"Yeah. Let's just watch ___ and Tendo on the tv." Sugawara hums.

"It is pretty interesting. Out of everyone on there, those two seem to be the most natural at the game." Futakuchi comments. Atsumu peers at him before leaning forward and watching the television as it gives a recap, eyes narrowing slightly.

"You okay Tsumu?" Osamu asks.

"Yeah. I'm just going to take a walk." Atsumu assures, getting up and starting out. He pauses as he opens the door to find a familiar man with a paper.

"Hello. I'm looking for a Kiyoomi Sakusa." The man smiles. Atsumu blinks a few times.

"Hey Cactus. Uzu is looking for ya." He calls over his shoulder.

"... Uzu?" Kiyoomi pokes his head into the lobby.

"Yes. I'm also here for a Wakatoshi Ushijima." Uzu informs.

"Ah. Ushijima has come down with a fever. But how may I help you?" Kiyoomi inquires.

"You've been chosen to come along to participate in the Murder Hotel by a friend or loved one. Do you accept?"

Kiyoomi's eyes light up a bit at that. "Yes."

"Ah. Damn you." Atsumu hums. Kiyoomi blinks and looks at him for his lax comment.

"If you're feeling unwell too, then go to bed, vermin." Kiyoomi tells him lightly.

"I'm fine. You go have fun with your beloved." Atsumu waves before walking out. Kiyoomi blinks after him, brows furrowing as he shifts slightly.

"Be careful." He calls after the blond feebly.

"If you're done we really must go." Uzu snaps his fingers, opening a portal.

"Right."

*

"Whoa! Look at that place! Is that the hotel?" Saeko gasps as everyone gathers at the windows.

"Looks like they're constructing a town area." You comment.

"Ah... The game is going to keep expanding... How fun." Tendo smiles.

"It's pretty awesome we'll be the first ones to try out the new one." Akagi rumbles.

"So we'll be spending the night there? In separate rooms?" You tilt your head.

'Only the ones that got the couple's package will be sharing rooms.' Uzu responds.

"Oh good." You smile and peer at Tendo as he grins.

"Awwe. Best date ever." He rumbles.

After ten more minutes, the train comes to a stop at a small station near the hotel. Everyone files out, chatting excitedly amongst themselves.

Tendo suddenly stops with a shudder, making you stop and look at him, touching his arm in concern. "Sorry. Just had a chill go down my spine." He smiles.

"Doesn't that usually mean someone you know is plotting against you?" You blink.

"Ah. Don't make me uneasy, love...." He pouts lightly.

"Sorry." You chuckle before tugging him along into the hotel lobby. You look ahead and stop, spotting a few familiar faces.

"Hey partner." Daishou smiles coming over and pecking your cheek in greeting.

"Daishou. I'm happy to see you... Hey Kiyoomi. You came too?" You blink in surprise at the other.

"Yeah, I wrote him down, I thought it would make things interesting." Komori rumbles.

"We've been watching at the dorm. You looked like you were having a lot of fun." Kiyoomi rumbles lightly.

"Heh. It has been a lot of fun." You nod thoughtfully. "You guys are about to find out."

"What exactly is going on?" Shirabu asks, joining the group.

"It's a murder mystery type thing. If you're the killer, you kill. If you're a guest, you look for clues to find the killer before you get killed. And if you're a detective, you kill the Killer." Tendo tells him simply. "Guess Wakatoshi and Mika couldn't come." He adds to you.

"Mika is visiting family in Neko." Daishou hums. "I messaged her to watch. Too bad she couldn't come."

"Ushijima caught a sudden fever not long before I left." Kiyoomi adds.

"That's rotten luck. Did something happen to cause it?" Daishou asks.

"We were talking about the Inari incident during a commercial. He said he was going to get some rest and suddenly collapsed." Kiyoomi answers.

"Ah... Dammit. I want to go check on him now..." You frown worriedly. Tendo shifts, looking at the ground in thought, a small frown sitting on his lips.

"I'm sure he'll be fine. Let's just try to enjoy ourselves in the meantime." Daishou pats your head softly.

"Okay... Wow. There's really so many people now...." You comment.

"Yeah, looks like it. Let's mingle while we have time- Oh! Kita-kun!" Tendo gasps in surprise, waving.

"What a surprise. I thought I wouldn't know anyone other than Akagi." Kita smiles coming over.

"You look well." Another voice sounds near your ear, making you pause and look over, meeting Suna's gaze.

"RinRin!" You gasp hugging him.

"Hey ___! Look who came along!" Akiteru chimes coming over with his little brother.

"Tsuki!" You greet.

"Don't call me that." Kei frowns at you.

Along with them, you meet Unnan, Hoshiumi, Misaki, Hitoka. You try to commit the new additions to memory as everyone chats lightly before the room keys are passed out.

"We'll see you when the game begins." Daishou rumbles as you and Tendo break away to one of the elevators.

"Okay. Let's have fun." You beam with a wave. Tendo's quiet as you get on the elevator and ride up. "What's bothering you?"

"Just worried about Wakatoshi." Tendo murmurs. "Last time he caught a fever he was having those nightmares." He frowns, checking his phone. "And we don't have any service in this area."

"He'll be okay. My dorm mates will look after him." You assure, taking his hands and smiling softly. "Have faith." He meets your gaze and smiles back.

"You look so calm, paradise. You're feeling a lot better now." He hums, kissing your cheek and relaxing. "Ha... You're right. Not much we can do for him even if we were there. Let's just hope everything is fine on that end." He smiles.

The elevator stops and you both go out, soon finding the room and unlocking the door to go in. "Oh. We have a suite." You breathe, moving about and peering around, opening the closet. "More outfits too.."

"Oh? Shall we match then?" He inquires, joining your side.

"Yes!"

*

"Twenty minutes before it comes on! I want ice cream! So I'll get us some." Rakurai chimes moving about swiftly to get his shoes on, little bolts of lightning dancing around him.

"Alright, make sure ya discharge while yer out. If I get zapped again I'll drown ya." Death huffs, leaning away from him as he hurries past with a hum.

"Aw. You don't like it Death-san? I love being zapped! It makes my heart race and flutter." Rakurai gushes.

"I'm water based. So no.... Anyway ya need ta chill with that before yer heart explodes or something." Death frowns after him.

"Awww it sounds like you love me~" Rakurai snickers teasingly.

"Don't make me clobber ya." Death deadpans.

"Heh. Alright. I'll be right back." Rakurai opens the door and steps into the hall, only to stop as a red fox stiffens nearby. They blink at each other before Rakurai's black chains suddenly seize the creature. "Death-san. We have a visitor." Rakurai says, carrying the struggling fox back into the apartment. Death blinks at the fox and gets up as flames burst off of it.

"Don't tell me ya sniffed us out on yer own lad." Death frowns as the fox grows into his human form.

"Not you. Tendo." Atsumu breathes. The villains pause before the chains suddenly tighten around him, Rakurai's sky blue eyes glowing slightly.

"You need to die." Rakurai murmurs while Atsumu gasps for air.

"Hold on Rakurai. Not without orders." Death tells him.

"Heh... Hahah.... I fucking knew it." Atsumu chuckles, drawing their gazes to him. His brown eyes narrow, gaze to the floor before he lifts it to them. "Tendo's yer boss right? He's Midnight."

"Death. We. Need. To. Kill. Him." Rakurai growls with grit teeth.

"I said not without orders." Death snarls back dangerously, black liquid swirling up around him.

"Then what do we do? We can't reach him. The twin will be here soon enough." Rakurai points out uneasily.

"I'm flooding the block. We're relocating until we figure something out." Death decides, glaring at Atsumu. "Ya really put us all in a predicament lad."

*

You hum lightly, playing with Tendo's hair as you both wait for the game to begin. "It's getting really long..." You breathe, fingers combing through his hair.

"Is it? I'll have it trimmed soon then." He murmurs, content with his eyes shut, enjoying the attention.

"Mm... Your bowl cut was cute." You recall, making him laugh lightly.

"You think so? But I don't think that suits me right now... Should I let my hair down for the next game?"

"If you want. I think you'll be handsome either way." You kiss his cheek. He hums blissfully and opens his eyes to peer into yours thoughtfully.

"I love you..." He breathes.

"I love you too." You chuckle, poking his nose. He blinks and sits up, leaning over and kissing you deeply.

"More than anything else in the world." He whispers with a smile.

A chime sounds, making you both look over as a hologram flickers over the table. 'You're both innocents. Work with the other guests to uncover the killers. Good luck!'

"... Well, guess that works out. Gives us a chance to get to know the place." Tendo hums as you puff your cheeks in annoyance.

"I haven't been a killer since the very first game...." You grumble as you get up with him.

"Heh. All in due time mi amor." He chuckles, touching your back.

"What's with the Spanish?"

"I'm studying new ways to call you mine." He shrugs lightly.

"Shouldn't be legal for you to be this sweet."

You both leave the room in time to witness Mami and Unnan start to quarrel. You both blink before you chuckle lightly. "They kinda remind me of the twins." You comment to Tendo.

"Certainly fight like them." He agrees before going over. "Now now you two, let's go down to meet up with the others."

"Tch. He started it." Mami scoffs.

"Come on, let's go." Tendo chuckles lightly ushering them onto the elevator as you follow behind in amusement. But as the doors close, everyone becomes silent and still. Either of them could be a killer, and they thought the same about you and Tendo no doubt.

".... So how long do you think they'll have us play now?" You hum to try and calm the tension.

"Guess it depends on how long the first round takes. I can't see us playing for more than two hours." Mami admits.

"Is it just me or does this seem a bit more scary? I mean. So many places to kill. So many places to hide bodies. And now there's two killers... groups of three won't necessarily mean you're safe." Tendo hums in thought.

He was not helping with the atmosphere at all, making the other two shift. Mami tenses slightly as the doors open up.

"... Good talk." Unnan hums as everyone steps off. You chuckle slightly as you and Tendo move to join Daishou and Kiyoomi.

"Heh. You look like you already brushed with death." Daishou teases.

"I didn't know elevators could be more unnerving than usual." You frown, making him chuckle lightly.

"Don't worry. We'll take the stairs during the game. Sounds good to you guys?" He peers at Kiyoomi and Tendo.

"Yeah. But let's add two more to the group." Tendo waves down Kita and Suna, having them join the group too.

"We should move before the lights go out." You tell them.

"Right. What floor?" Daishou asks.

"There's ten so... Let's go to eight." You hum.

".... You realize we have to take the stairs right?" Daishou reminds gently as the lights go out. You tense as a ping sounds, feeling Daishou's tail wrap around your waist before the lights come back on. You look around to find Mami and Akagi down.

"Two it is!" You gasp as your group rushes for the stairs.

"We should split up and check the floor quickly." Kiyoomi says at the back of the group, keeping his distance.

"How many to a group?" Kita inquires.

"Two." Daishou smiles.

"That's a bit dangerous." Tendo hums.

"It'll be fine. If we do it this way and someone dies then we can pinpoint the killer faster." Daishou points out.

"... You're taking a roundabout route just to steal my date away from me." Tendo comments.

"Ah. Sorry. You and ___ can be on a team then. I'll be with Kita. Sakusa and Suna can be on the last team." Daishou assures.

"If anything goes wrong then give a yell." Suna pokes you.

"Why was that targeted at me?" You huff.

"You just have bad luck." Kita states.

"Mhm." Kiyoomi hums in agreement.

"Is that an assumption that I'm going to die for being on ___'s team?" Tendo huffs.

"From what I've seen, that happened the last three rounds." Daishou points out.

"You were watching too?" You huff.

"Mhm. Managed to watch the end of your killer round. It was different..." He nods, smiling thoughtfully. "Watching you was fun. I'm glad I get to join in."

"Wish I had known. I would've liked to watch too." Suna comments.

"... It's kind of embarrassing to think about now." You rub your cheek.

"Don't worry about it. Just survive." Daishou releases you as the group reaches the second floor.

"Come on paradise. Let's go check that room." Tendo points, taking your hand and guiding you into it. "Heh. Your boss can't help himself when you two are together."

"Hm?" You peer at his amused face in confusion.

"Taking charge. The tournament before the last, I remember him going along with instead of leading the team. He just seems like the type to overlook things. People really tend to change when you're nearby." He peers at you.

"... Is that necessarily a good thing though?" You murmur.

"I think so. They all seem happier." He points out. "I'll check this dresser."

"Alright, I'll check the closet." You nod, moving to do so. You could at least trust Tendo here. You start to go through a suitcase in the closet when the lights go out. You instinctively freeze, stiffening slightly.

"These killers really don't like lights." Tendo comments from near the bed. You chuckle at that and relax a bit. A few moments the lights come back on and you finish searching the suitcase and closet.

"Nothing here. You find..." You turn around and freeze, finding Tendo slumped against the bed. "Hey. Now's not the time to play dead." You tell him lightly as you nudge him, only to make him fall over. The blood leaves your face as your eyes widen. You swiftly move into the hall, looking about uneasily. "Guys?"

"What's wrong?" Kiyoomi pokes his head out of a room further down as Kita and Daishou leave a room nearby.

"I.... Tendo's..." You point at the door as the group comes over to join you. "Did any of you leave the rooms when the lights went out?" You manage as Kiyoomi and Daishou peer into the room.

"No." Kita and Suna assure as Daishou and Kiyoomi look at each other.

"___... You didn't hear anyone?" Kiyoomi asks you.

"No. Tendo made a comment during it and I laughed so I thought he was okay, but when I left the closet he was... Down." You frown.

"... So either you did it. Or someone else came up here with us." Kita states with a nod.

"I didn't do it! If I was the killer I would save him for last." You defend.

"That sounds like something the killer would say to gain trust." Suna hums as he and Kita step away from you.

"I believe ___ is innocent." Kiyoomi says simply.

"Me too. Now that I'm focusing. There is someone else up here with us." Daishou breathes peering at another room.

"If it's just one killer we can hold them off while someone gets the detective." Kiyoomi says as everyone else follows his gaze.

"Okay." You nod while Daishou and Suna approach the door. You shift closer to Kiyoomi as they open the door and the lights go out again. You can hear a struggle before someone is thrown into you and Kiyoomi. The door to the stairs slams shut as the lights come back on.

"Ow." Daishou huffs, rubbing the side of his head as you all sit up.

"You okay?" You touch his back.

"Yeah... But we lost Suna..." Daishou frowns at the other that was down, a dagger hilt sticking out of his chest.

"RinRin..." You frown.

"So there was another one here..." Kita breathes before helping you up. "Sorry for my suspicion."

"That's okay. I know it looked bad..." You smile as the other two get up.

"Think we're dealing with a pro here." Kiyoomi breathes.

"So one of the ones from the train?" Daishou guesses.

"Looks like it. Should we try to regroup?" You ask.

"Nah. I don't think that killer will be back. Let's just hurry here. There's two more rooms to check." Daishou breathes.

"Alright. Let's check that room ___." Kiyoomi breathes, taking your hand. Before the groups can separate, the elevator opens to show Kanoka, Saeko, and Hitoka.

"Hey! Any luck?" Saeko waves.

"No. We just have two more rooms on this floor." Daishou assures.

"We just came from the first. I think the rest went up to four." Kanoka tells him.

"Alright. We'll go to the third floor after this." Daishou decides.

"We'll join you guys." Saeko decides, going over to join your team with Hitoka.

"Eee! Someone died!" Hitoka gasps, pointing at Suna.

"Yeah. We had a bit of a run in with a killer. They took out Tendo too." Daishou sighs.

"Fast... They're up to six kills already... Akiteru and Udai were on the staircase when we tried to go up that way." Kanoka frowns.

"They must've followed after us then." You frown.

"Let's hurry. They only need twelve more." Daishou says before he, Kita and Kanoka go to the other room. Kiyoomi leads the rest of you into the other room to search for evidence.

"Nothing... I'm not even sure what clues we're looking for. On the train they were pieces of an I.D..." You frown as you leave the bathroom.

"I noticed some of the halls of empty frames. Maybe we're looking for picture pieces?" Saeko asks.

"Oh good eye nee-chan." You smile.

"What if one of the killers is among us? Right now?" Hitoka worries, backing into the corner as she looks at everyone fearfully.

"... Calm down Yachi." Saeko says lightly, patting her head as you and Kiyoomi share a wary glance.

"Well, there's nothing here, let's meet in the hall." He says leading you out. The two girls follow and you all wait in an uneasy silence for Daishou's group to come out.

"We found a picture corner." Kita says, coming out and holding it up.

"Doesn't give us any clues other than the wall paint in the picture." Daishou sighs.

"... The floors are colored differently. Maybe it's a clue for a major piece?" You suggest. Daishou blinks in surprise before they all look at the color.

"I think it's the third floor then." Hitoka nods.

"Alright, let's get going." Daishou hums, leading for the staircase. Everyone follows close behind until the lights go out again. Hitoka lets out an alarmed scream but it's abruptly cut off, making chills go through you.

The lights come back on to reveal Hitoka and Kanoka at your feet. The remaining ones step back swiftly at that.

"It's you!" Saeko gasps with a point.

"Wait. No. I didn't do this!" You gasp in alarm.

"Well it wasn't us! They're at your feet! People keep dying in your group!" She points out hastily.

"Sorry ___. I need proof that this isn't your doing." Kiyoomi breathes.

"I don't have a weapon! Look-" You move to show them but freeze as a gun clicks. Your eyes slide to meet Kita's as he aims the gun at you.

"Don't. Move. Saeko will search you." He says calmly.

"I-I promise. It's not me guys." You manage.

"Let Saeko search you and then we can discuss what to do after." Kiyoomi tells you. Saeko moves to do so but Daishou swiftly catches her arm.

"Wait a second." He pulls her coat up from her hip to show a dagger clipped to her dress belt. "It was you."

"Eh!? I'm not the killer! Someone planted that on me!!" She objects swiftly.

"Kita. Shoot her." Daishou says quickly. "Hurry! Before she makes the lights go out!" In that moment, the lights flicker and Kita takes the shot.

You swallow as Saeko falls to the ground. "Th-Thank you Daishou." You manage.

"Heh. You're lucky I spotted that." He chuckles, giving you a hug. "Alright, with that cleared up, let's hurry. There's still one more killer. And they need ten now... Assuming the other hasn't been killed since they left." He rumbles, taking the lead again.

"Right."

With that your group soon reaches the third floor. Quickly moving to check the rooms. You and Kiyoomi in one and Daishou's team in a room across the hall. You move to the closet, searching a box and pausing as you come across a picture piece of someone's lips. A familiar smile. You narrow your eyes as you try to remember who's when you feel something fall to the ground outside of the closet and look back to see Kiyoomi down.

"Kiyoomi!" You gasp, swiftly moving to his side and shaking him. "Dammit!"

Kita and Daishou rush in at that, both stopping short. Kita steps forward, glancing about. "You said we were the only ones on this floor?" He glances at Daishou.

"Yeah. It's just us... and I was with you across the hall." He nods.

"Sorry ___." Kita points the gun at you again.

"It's not... Me." You manage. Daishou shifts behind him, a smile coming to his lips. The smile triggers in your head and your eyes widen. "KITA!"

His eyes glint in understanding but it's too late as his eyes suddenly become dazed. He falls forward with the dagger in his back as Daishou calmly plucks the gun from his grasp.

"You really should close the door after you enter a room. I had such an easy shot of Sakusa that I couldn't resist." He breathes as his tail retrieves the dagger. "Eight more to go." He smiles.

You were stunned to say the least. His calm demeanor and how he had taken the lead put him off your radar completely. "Holy shit..." You murmur, making him chuckle.

"Now how should I kill you?" He wonders, his words pulling you back into reality. You jump over the bed to get to the window, but he crashes into you, coiling around you as he takes his naga form. You struggle a bit, stopping as he lifts the blade to you.

"Damn cheat..." You growl. He chuckles ruggedly in amusement.

"I don't want to kill you, ___... So i have an idea. I'll bring you with me... And you can watch me win this game." He whispers against your ear.

"You're such a freaking sadist..." You breathe with a shiver as he pecks your neck.

"Mmm... Maybe. But only to you." He says, uncoiling from around you, but his tail stays wrapped tightly around your forearms and torso. He stands, lifting you up with his tail.

"You killed Tendo then?" You guess unhappily, trying to free yourself, but there was little you could do in the air.

"Mhm. I had to make sure everyone was looking away from me. You're a great scapegoat. Everyone is kinda wary of your abilities." He chuckles lowly.

"... What about Saeko?"

"She wasn't lying. I planted that knife on her just before the lights came on. Everyone has made this so easy." He stops in the hallway and places his hand on the wall, becoming silent for a moment. "Ah. Four left... Feels like they're on the fifth floor." he hums, taking you to the elevator and stepping on. He hums with the music as the elevator climbs up. You peer at his tail and his back, lifting your legs and pushing against him as you struggle again to get free. He peers back at you unphased as his tail simply tightens.

"You're not getting away ___, the only one that could save you is gone now," He shows off the gun pointedly. The elevator doors open to show Misaki, Hoshiumi, Kei, and Iizuna. They all blink at you and Daishou in surprise.

"Run!" You shout as Daishou shoots Misaki and throws a dagger into Unnan's chest. He pulls out another dagger, locking on Iizuna but you catch his arm with your legs in an attempt to save Iizuna, but Kei calmly buries a dagger into his chest. You freeze in shock, dropping your legs.

"One more." Kei's golden eyes lock on you calmly.

"Yep." Daishou looks at the gun, watching the timer on it. "Five seconds." He mutters.

"Why wait? You have your dagger. Just end this." Kei starts to approach with a frown. Daishou hums, looking at the dagger thoughtfully before throwing it into his accomplice's chest. Kei's eyes widen in shock before he falls back unconscious.

"What was that!? Daishou!" You demand in confusion.

"It's simple really..." He sets you down, tail unraveling from around you. "I'm giving you a fighting chance. The only way for either of us to win is to kill each other." He glances at the daggers pointedly. You blink and swiftly dive for the one in Kei's chest. You can sense him take aim as you grab the dagger. No time left.

You turn and throw the dagger as he fires, everything going black. Red letters painting your vision. 'Killers win'

When you come to, you find yourself propped against a wall and Daishou kneeling in front of you with his hands clasped in front of his face apologetically.

"... How do you go from ruthless to puppy after we face off?" You ask him, raising an eyebrow.

"I had time to reflect... Im sorry..." He murmurs in embarrassment.

"Oh sure. Apologize to the one you didn't betray." Kei snorts.

"Yeah Daishou. I'm fine. But what you did to him was kinda messed up." You point out in amusement.

"I didn't want him to interfere."

"Then say so. Don't just kill your partner." Kei argues in annoyance.

"Thanks for trying to save me ___, sorry I froze up..." Iizuna crouches next to you.

"Eh, I tried at least." You send him a smile before the elevator doors open and your group comes out.

"Im sorry ___." Kita frowns guiltily.

"Well, the evidence was against me." You assure.

"You really are a cold blooded snake Daishou." Tendo huffs.

"Sorry guys... But how did I do?" Daishou looks to you sheepishly.

"I'm really glad you're not a villain."