Daily Life Part 2:

I woke up with a jolt. I had a terrible nightmare that Mono-chan actually killed Adorabat. I was drenched in sweat, tears at the corner of my neon green eyes. I didn't think that the motive would get me this bad... I glanced at the Monophone to check the time. It was currently 5:47am. Still had some time before Morning Annoucement. I got up and freshen up a bit. Decided to write my worries in one of the notebooks I had in my desk. A trick that Ol'Blue taught me during our sessions.

Adorabat.... I only have two days to save her. Gotta think of something fast. All this stress isn't helping me make any proper plans. I can't fail her or all the players here. This is my burden to bare. A hero always puts others needs before their own.

Even though all I want to do is see the Valley and Adorabat right now.

"Bing Bong, Ding Dong! Heya there players~ It's your adorable headmaster Mono-chan. Please come to the Dinner Hall for breakfast and our marvellous annoucement. Don't be late~" She nearly spoke in a sing song like fashion.

All she proves is how twisted she acts in this sitation!

I went straight to the Dinner Hall where everyone else had gathered. Today's breakfast was oatmeal and toasted apple slices, I got my food and sat with Tanya, Night, Kevin, and Snugglemagne. Kevin seemed to have really warmed up to Night. A sister in his eyes.

"Look whose late. You alright, Mittens?" Tanya gave me a look of concern

"Just a rough start. Nothing I can't handle Keys" I couldn't trouble her with this.

By the looks of it, Tanya didn't believe me for a second. Though she let it go for the meantime. We would obviously talk about this later.

"Any word on how Cyber's doing?" I tried to change the subject

"He's been with Badgerclops since then. Figure Badgerclops will want to keep an eye on him. Probably why they wanted to sit by themselves today. They'll probably want to be paired up today" She looked at the two far away from our table.

"Might be for the besr" I sighed while taking a bite of my oatmeal. I turned to Kevin. "How are you doing, Kevin?"

"I'm okay. Big sis Night pwomise to look aftafte me. We're making a club" He smiled

"Oh, what type of club?" Now they got me curious

"Scar Club" Night answered, patting his head

"Oh! Can I join too? I'm not one to brag but I have quite a few battle scars myself" I boasted a bit

"No. I swear if you show him, I'll slap you Mao Mao" Night warns, helping Kevin get down from his seat.

It's kind of nice of her to be so overprotective of him. Does she have to threaten me though?

"Sheriff, it would be best not to scar Kevin anymore than he's already been" Snugglemagne seemed to agree

"I gotta agree with them here, Mittens" Great even Tanya is against me on this

Kind of shocked that Mono-chan hasn't showed up yet.

"Heya everyone!"

I just had to jinx it, didn't I?

Mono-chan appeared out of nowhere. She looked around the room to do a headcount. She appeared upset that all sixteen of us were all still alive. Kevin ran into Night's arms as he shook in fear. Snugglemagne growled at Mono-chan while Night comforted Kevin.

Those two have practically become his temporary parentsl figures. Heck, I rarely heard the King growl. Guess the three really warmed up to each other.

"Oh shut your whining, baby pin cushion! I should take your quills and use them as toothpicks!" Mono-chan scarred eye glew as she glared

"Leave him alone and tell us the announcement. We wish to be rid of you straight away" Snugglemagne got in front of Night and Kevin. He seemed to have enough of Kevin being bullied.

"Tch, Fine. There isn't really much of a meeting. Just like to sat a few rooms are now unlocked" She relaxed as her stopped glowing. Creepy...

New Rooms?

"I'll show you~ Follow me!" She skipped out of the Dinner Hall as we followed after her.

"I have only unlocked three rooms. More will be unlocked later. I believe few of you will like these new rooms" Mono-chan led us to the first room that was revealed to be......

A library. A massive one with several shelves of hard covered books.

"Quite a collection of fine literature here. I'm impressed!" Ol'Blue browses through the book titles. He seemed really happy.

How could a library impress him and when I can't?!

We left Ol'Blue there. Badgerclops and Cyber stayed with him.

The next room we went to was a large bakery that caused Muffet eyes to lit up like fireworks. Shelves of ingredents and baskets of freshly made dough. Mountains of fruit and spices. A fridge with milk, cheese, eggs, and other refrigerated ingredients. A number of cooking utensils. Vibrate orange and white tile floor. The wallpaper was a warm orange with white swirls. There was a black iron stove that smells of freshly baked bread. The perfect environment for the Ultimate Baker.

"Perfect! This is just perfect! I can make everyone their favorite desserts now!" She went straight to work.

I can practically smell that cobbler now! Oooh~ I really hope that it's Sugar Berry Cobbler. My taste buds can hardly wait! Maybe I'll get more than one.

However the last room caused shivers down my spine. A workshop filled with possible deadly weapons or the means to make one. A workshop meant for the Ultimate Creative Genius. Ugh....Great a place that makes Badgerclops look most suspicious now. Makes him seem more like a killer.

"Creepy...." Tanya gulped as she eyed the deadly tools. " Clops is going to be creative here"

Mono-chan left us alone to explore. Perfect time to hang out with someone. We decided no pairs today to explore the new room. I go to the kitchen where Muffet gave Kevin a few freshly made cookies.

"Thank you" He went straight back to Night. He cutely waved back at Muffet before leaving the room.

Muffet then waved to me, signaling for me to walk over to her. By the aroma in the air meant one thing: Cobbler!!!

"I made you some blueberry cobbler. Here you go!" She offered me a piece which I gladly accepted

As I enjoyed my delicious treat, I figure I should ask about yesterday. I like to know what she said that day.

"Muffet could you tell me what you said to Cyber yesterday?" I turned my full attention to her

"I was yelling at him that I needed to leave to get back to my baby. When he tried to hug me, I thought he was going to crush me so I attack me" She looked sorry. "I was so close to harming him, that's so unlike me" She sighed, her hands covering her face.

Baby? Muffet is a mother?

"When Mono-chan annouced the motive to us, she mention a child.... Do you think that they have your baby?" My tone atated soft to ease her to talk more

"Yes... My husband is away. So it's just the little one and me. To know that monster has my baby....." She looks away, hands trembling.

I felt extremely bad for her. To have your own baby taken away by agents of a Killing Game must really be tough on her heart. Do I have anything that can help ease her suffering right now? I got just the thing!

"Here you go, Muffet. This may help" I gave hera soft blue scarf with bright pink heart patterns.

"Thank you Sheriff. It reminds me of the blanket I wrap my baby in. Very comforting" She tied it around her neck. Holding it lovingly.

I smiled. I feel thst my bond with Muffet grew a bit today. After spending time with Muffet, I felt oddly sleepy. Decided to take a nap before lunch. Guess it must have been from everything that's been happening recently.

I woke up to see Tanya in my room. Why is she in my room?! I locked the door, how did she get in?!

"Have a good nap Mittens?" She giggled before handing me a plate of grilled chicken seasoned with lemon and parsley.

"What's this?" I couldn't have missed lunch, could I? I wasn't asleep that long right?

"Badgerclops and I got worried when you didn't show up for lunch. We got scared and thought that you have gotten killed... Badgerclops and I found you here. Badgerclops is telling the others that you're fine. I stayed to keep an eye on you. So when did you stsrt having nightmares Mittens?" She helped me up before getting straight to the point

"N-nightmare? Hah, those little things don't rattle me at all" I play it off while enjoying my meal. "What gives you that idea?" I chuckled

"The two of us found you crying in your sleep. Mittens we worked together, I know you well enough to know when you are scared. Tell me when they started" Her tone got serious.

Guess I can't hide it anymore. Not from her at least.

"Since yesterday... I think this is the first time I felt this scared, Tanya. We don't know how we got here. Let alone where the hostages are. Everyone is on edge because of the motive. What scares me the most is that one of us may become a killer...." I took a shaky breathe in. "I don't know if I can truly keep us safe from this" I covered my eyes and breathed out

"You don't have to carry the burden alone, Mittens. Me and Clops are here to help. You aren't the only one afraid either" She sat next toto me on the bed. "I'm scared too, but I ain't giving up hope. Not with my favorite funduddie here to keep me in check" She joked

"Tanya.... Thank you" Her words really did ease my pain. I can't believe I'm about to do this.

I hugged Tanya. Felt like we both needed it. Mostly me right now.

Tanya froze before returning the hug. I could even hear a tiny sniffle from her.

A wholesome moment between old friends. Comforting each other in a terrifying situation. Badgerclops cam in to check on us which ended up in him joining our hug. Kind of crushing my ribs but it's worth it.

After that, I still had some free time. There's a certain someone I like to see. Though I doubt they be alone.

I went to the Library to find Night , she was reading a book to Kevin who had fallen asleep on her tail. Orangusnake was there too. He seemed pretty annoyed when I showed up but he turned his attention back to his book. I walk over to Night. Couldn't help but hear the story she read aloud. From what I could tell, she was reading the ending.

"Among the golden blossoms of the magical gardeb was where the sleeping child lie. The young knight rushed to her. He had journeyed long and hard to rescue her. He had travelled the cursed canyons where the vile serpent had stolen his sight. Overcame the witches tricks and spells. Freed himself from the Ice Dragon's prison. He even solved the Elder Sage riddlethat had stumped many before him. All to rescue his lost mother who nearly vanished in the garden where time flowed in reverse. The young knight picked up the slumbering child and began the long journey home. Mothers can always find their little ones. In truth, the child also searches for their parents. The end" Night closed the book and set it down carefully as not to distrub Kevin.

Wow... When she read that story, it was if her voice put me under a spell. As if her very voice allowed me to travel into the book and be the knight in the story myself.

That story reminded me of a game that I played with my mother as a kitten. Those were good memories. Maybe I could read it after Night was done with it.

"Mao Mao" Night voice snapped me back to reality. "Came here to read or give me another lecture about being a villian?" She now had Kevin sleeping in her arms.

"Not this time. You have really taken Kevin under your wing, he even sees you as an older sister figure. That's really nice of you" I still couldn't believe that this was the Ultimate Villianess before me.

"I'm not so cold hearted, Sheriff. Kevin doesn't deserve to be here. I'll keep him safe. Like someone I lost....." Her voice trailed off

Night lost someone? From what I can tell it was a sensitive topic for her. Should I ask about it?

"You just gonna star? Kind of creepy thete. If you're not gonna ask me anything then I'll leave" She got up to take Kevin out of the room. I managed to stop her in time.

"W-wait! Could you tell me more about who you lost?" I sat down at the blue oakwood table with two matching chairs. I gestured for her to sit down in one of the chairs.

Orangusnake must have been listening in on us since he offered to look after Kevin while the two of us chatted. Night hesitated but eventually accepted, giving him the sleeping child. He placed a hand on her shoulder. Giving her a "I'm here to help" kind of look. He then gave me a "Don't trouble her" glare before leaving the room with Kevin. What was that about? Are they friends or something?

"When I was just ten yearsnold whe our house was set on fire. I managed to wake and by luck is when I somehow got me and my little brother to safety. Though it cost me my eyes...." She paused, needing a moment before continuing to share her past.

Lost her eyes? I closely examined her eyes. From what I could tell there were no signs of scars. Night certainly wasn't colored blind either. Could she have used some sort of healing potion of a spell?

"So what happened to your brother after that?" I wished I didn't hear the answer after that

"He died shortly afterwards.... In his final moments, he used his last remaining bit of magical strength to trade his blue eyes for my scarred ones...." She seemed to struggle to say that last bit.

"He....die...." I just froze

Her brother died in her arms. She was just trying to save him but it ended with her losing her only brother....

"Night, I'm so sorry" I tried to console her but she brushed me off

"I don't need your pity" She growls

It seems that Ihave upset her. Luckily I believe I had just the thing to brighten her spirits.

"Here Night, consider this a cheer up gift. Not a pity gift. Please take it" I handed her a bouquet of freshly cut moonflowers. Dark blue flowers with starry speckled petals. As well as shining moon colored floral antennas.

"If this is an attempt to flirt with me? Allow me to remind you that I'm taken. Happily for your information. Are your dating skills so low that'll make attempts with married people?" She teased and accepted thw bouquet.

"I am not that low! I didn't even know you were married!! I just wanted to cheer you up!" I growled at her but my expression changed into a smiling one.

Those moonflowers really did lighten her mood. The two of us aren't anything but enemies. Well in this moment, me and Night's bond grew a bit closer today. Hope Snugglemagne doesn't get the wrong idea about the bouquet.

After hanging out with Night, I headed to the Dinner Hall for the evening meal. Barely a day left before the deadline for the motive. I still have no clue how to stop it. Once I got there, Sorrow and Kevin came up to me. They seemed to be playing a small game of tag. Everyone waited since Muffet volunteered to aid Mono-chan making dinner. Well actually she was making everyone their favorite desserts. Looks like I get to have cobbler again. Twice in one day, boy am I lucky!

Tonight's dinner was a egg noodle stir fry with optional toppings. Tanya was especially happy that one of the toppings was Hydra eggs. Just like earlier, Muffet made me a cobbler. This time it was a raspberry and cherry cobbler. It was the best tastiest cobbler my taste buds ever had.

After dinner,I went straight to my room. To my surprise is that Badgerclops was there. His eye looked puffy. Had he cried while waiting for me to get here? Also how did he get in my room? I clearly remember locking the dor. So how? Could Badgerclops have a lock picker installed in his robo arm? That was probably it.

"You okay, Badgerclops?" I sat down next to him. I placed a paw on his flesh shoulder.

"Mao, we only have one day left....Only one day t-till Mono-chan hurts Adorabat... What can we do? I feel so helpless" He hiccuped to keep himself from breaking into another sob

"I know...." I didn't hide my tears this time. Sometimes it's best to show your tears.

Maybe we can ask Mono-chan for more time. It's are best bet to keep everyone safe. I noticed that Badgerclops had the same thought since he already volunteered. Probably still sees her as Bobo-chan, the adorable baby monster that he loved so much. He thinks he can get through to her. I don't even believe she could make such a deal. Those in desperate times like this, it's just worth the risk.

"So is Adorabat your dearest loved one too?" I asked, figuring a talk may help things.

"Her and someone else. A student of mine. I've been teaching an orphan badger cub some lessons on inventing. Sort of took her under my wing. The two of us really bonded together. I was actually going to adopt her before we got here. Now she's scared and could get killed if no one starts this game...
I'm scared for Sarah, Mao" He shivered a bit

"Why didn't you tell me before? I would have let her live with us at HQ" I can't believe he kept this secret from me.

"She's scared of being judged for her cybernetics. Scared that the sweetypies may treat her as an outcast" He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck

Cybernetics for a child? No wonder she was scared of being judged.

It was pretty late, So Badgerclops camped out in my room for the night. Staying together to help one another out. I gave him the bed while I slept on the floor. We both felt unusually sleepy anyways. Strange... Anyways I had no nightmares that night. Now if only I could wake up from this nightmare of a killing game....

I woke up with some pretty aching pain in my back. My head was throbbing too. I checked my Monophone for the time. It was nearly 7:15am. I never oversleep before. Why now? I rushed over to Badgerclops and shook him awake.

"Wha-what?" He lazily woke up "Dude, five more minutes" He was ready to go back to sleep.

"Badgerclops!! It's time to get up! It's nearly 7:30!" I quickly got ready while Badgerclops got ready too

"Bing Bong, Ding Dong! Morning players~ Please make your way to the Dinner Hall for some delicious breakfast~ Don't be late~" This time Mono-chan sung the annoucement

Why is she so cheery today?

I have a really bad feeling about this. One I hope is wrong, so wrong. Please let my instinct be wrong just this one time!

Badgerclops and I went to the Dinner Hall, I rushed a bit ahead of him. I need to check that I was wrong.

That no one had started the game!

I was out of breathe when I entered the Dinner Hall, sweat drenched my black fur. Everyone there stared at ne as if I was crazy.

Oh sorry, it's not lime I'm panicking that one of us may have gotten killed over here!!

I got looks from everyone in the hall. Even from Badgerclops. I simply ignored it. A head count was seriously needed right now. I decided to go to everyone's table to assure that all of them were alright. The bad feeling only got worse.

At the first table is where Tanya, Sorrow, and Cyber were. The moment that I came to the table is when Cyber hid behind Tanya. Like younger siblings do with their elder siblings or parent. He warmed up to Tanya at least. They're safe.

"You alright Mittens?" She asked, giving me a concerned look

I went to the next table while completely ignoring Tanya. I had to do this first. Sorry Keys... You can yell at me later.

The next table had Rufus, Orangusnake, Ol'Blue, and Dr. Cuddlestien. They ate in silence since the only sounds I heard were chewing and sipping. The two sweetypies looked up and greeted me. Rufus only glanced up at me before going back to his food. Orangusnake seemed to be reading another book after finishing his breakfast. He seemed pretty annoyed with me, however he returned his focus on the book he held. They seemed safe too. Good.

Maybe for once,I'm wrong

"What do you want,jerk?" Orangusnake seemed real upset that I distrubed his reading.

Just like Tanya, I just ignored him. I rushed to the next table. Need to prove this bad feeling wrong.

"Rude!" He yelled at me before reading his book again

Well rude is worth making sure everyone is safe, pirate! We'll argue about it later!

Penny and Benny were at the next table, feeding each other the waffles decorated with honey syrup and fruit. Penny took a bite as Benny fed her a piece from his pllate. Benny blushed as he watched Penny smile. Even at breakfast, the two of them were "The Perfect Couple". Well at least these two were safe. Better head to the next table. Don't wanna distrub them.

Thankfully they didn't seem to notice me. The next table caused me much worry. It only increased my bad feeling ten fold.

At the next table, Snugglemage was trying to help Night as she comforted Kevin. The poor kid seemed really shaken up and wouldn't stop crying. Night try as she might, couldn't stop him or calm him down. Kevin was crying so badily that he couldn't even speak. The only sounds he could manage were sobs and hiccups. Both adults were really worried about him. Just what happened to scary the poor kid this bad? A nightmare or was it Mono-chan's bullying again?

"Please calm yourself, Kevin. We can not help you if thou does not tell us what troubles you so. You are frightening us. Please allow us to help you" Snugglemagne tried to comfort Kevun with little success.

Kevin just simply buried his face deeper into Night's shirt as he continued to sob. Night onlt held him tighter, she even tried to lift his sorrow with a song. It did help him a bit.

"What happened to Kevin?! How long has he been like this?" I looked to Snugglemagne and Night for answers

"We haven't the foggest ideas. He's been this way since 3 in the morning. Moonflower hasn't stopped comforting the small one since then. Oh, she refused to let us takeover so she may get a few winks of sleep herself" He seemed worried about both of them, mostly for Night.

"Night, do you know w-" Before I could even finish my sentence. Night shot me a glare and nearly smacked me with her tail.

Geez, Someone's grumpy this morning! It's hard to tell if it her overprotective towards Kevin or due to a lack of sleep. Either way she was in no mood to talk. Kevin either. At least they were safe. Tired and extremely frightened but safe.

So far my head count is at thirteen. Fourteen if I include myself. Just two more to assure that this bad feeling was nothing but paranoia.

Muffet was making everyone muffets and freshly baked bread for today's breakfast. She looked up at me and smiled sweetly at me. Hard at work making all her delicious pasteries. She appears to be safe. That makes fifteen of us. Yet no matter where I looked next. No matter how hard I looked around. I couldn't see our last player anywhere. The bad feeling only got stronger as did my worry.

Where was Farmer Bun?

"Has anyone seen Farmer Bun?" Everyone went pale when I asked. They seemed to realize that one of our own was missing

We all split up into groups to search. Sorrow went with Badgerclops and Tanya to search the garden. Rufus, Penny, and Benny would search the library. Ol'Blue, Dr.Cuddlestien, and Cyber went to check the dorms. Muffet, Kevin, and Snugglemagne searched the Bakery like room. Which left me, Night ,and Orangusnake to search the workshop.

We all left the Dinner Hall. None of us seemed to notice Mono-chan sipping her coffee as we left.

"Looks like the game has begun" She hummed to herself before finishing her coffee. "Might as well prepare "The Room" " She then disappeared

According to Tanya, there were no signs of Farmer Bun was in the garden. Badgerclops did find a few strands of his fur. Which meant that the sweetypie farmer had been there at some point, other than our time there together. So the garden was ruled out. Ol'Blue's group found nothing either. Dr. Cuddlestien did mention a torn note in Badgerclops room. Other than that, no signs that Farmer Bun was in his room. There weren't any signs that he slept in his room last night either.

Screams came from the hallways of the Library, Bakery, and Workshop. The screams came from both the Library and Bakery. We all rushed over there to see what had frightened the groups investigating those rooms. There I saw a scene that made my neck fur stand up.

There was a three way blood trail outside all three rooms. Meaning someone heavily injuried went into allall three rooms, but is now only in one of them. Possibly dying from the blood loss of their wound. The reall question was: Which room was Farmer Bun in now?

After a few moments, we mustered up the courage to truly investigate the rooms.

Rufus's group opened the door of the library, all were doing the best thry could to be brave. Yet nothing could brace them for the sight before them.

Books were scattered everywhere, some were damaged while others were soaked in crimson red blood. The table and chaira were toss and throw to the floor. Only the lower shelves appeared to be messed with. Could have been Farmer Bun using the books to fend off his attacker.Though one of the books appeared to be partially burned. Penny confirmed that it was some type of fairytale book. A book which Night and Kevin were reading yesterday. I saw Night put the book back. So how did it get burned? The trail revealed that Farmer Bun was in the library quite briefly, and got injured from something sharp. Maybe a corner of a shelf?

Yet no signs of Farmer Bun.

Rooms were checked yet no one can find him. With only two rooms left to check, and this feeling won't leave my feline senses. I can only hope the others find Farmer Bun.

It would take my group a while before we could get into the workshop since it was locked up tightly. Cyber and Badgerclops installed a lock yesterday so no one would hurt themselves from the tools. Only problem is that the two of forgot to make a key for the lock. So we had to wait till Night picked it, so we could enter.

Great work Geniuses! Make a master lock but forget to make the key!!

As Night was picking the lock, Snugglemagne's group investigate Bakery room. Like the library there was blood with signs of a struggle. There were three sets of footprints. One set belonging to Farmer Bun. The other two were unknown. Crumbs and destroyed pastries laid on the floor. Though what was the most unusual thing about the room, other then the blood trail. The oven appeared to jave been burning something earlier since the ashes inside were still warm. Who could have use it at nighttime?

Kevin hid behind Snugglemagne the entire time. Keeping his eyes shut tight the whole time. Too young to see this. Better for him not to look anyways.

"Are you done yet?" Kevin shakily asked, shivering the entire time.

"Almost Kevin...." Snugglemagne softly patted his head "We'll soon be out of here"

"I'm swared. I want Night" He hugged Snugglemagne leg tighter for comfort.

"We do as well" Snugglemagne needed comfort as well, this was all too much for his weak yet cowardly heart.

Speaking of Night. She seemed to struggle quite a bit with picking the lock. Heh, little Miss Perfect is having a problem with something common criminals could do in their sleep. I was just about to push her aside and handle the impossible lock myself. Though of course, she cracks it now.

"Got it" Night removed the lock and pushed opened the troublesome door in front of us.

The second that door opened, my bad feeling has sadly been confirmed.

No....

Oh no....

I failed...

Couldn't stop the game.... It had now offi started....

I feel sick! I wanted to puke at what I was seeing right now.

There in the workshop... blood on and among the many scattered tools. Paper soaked in blood were a mess on the floor. The chair toss aside from it's desk. Replaced with the body of Farmer Bun... He had blood oozing from a deep cut on his right rabbit's foot. He had a few cuts on his paws. He had a tustle before going down. I know personally that Farmer Bun could put up a fight. His clothes were covered in crumbs. His hat covered his eyes.

"Bing Bong Ding Dong! A body has been discovered~ About time really. I advise all players to please report to the "Workshop" ! I'll be there shortly~ So pay your respects to the fallen" Mono-chan image appeared on the video screen. She was sitting in a black ebony wooded throne with turquoise cushions. She lean back in the chair, sipping a cup of freshly brewed coffee. She acted like a noble. A twisted minded noble was taking enjoyment out of this.

Farmer Bun. The first victim of this horrific game. I felt him safe and someone gave into the motive. I failed, yet I won't fail to bring his killer to justice! I won't fail again!!!