Ponganronpa: Harmonious Killings

I watched as Coriander stormed off in the same direction as Dusty, Splash, and Gilda. I would've never thought he of all people had that in him. He's one of the calmest of all of us. Applejack just sat there and mumbled to herself before standing up, glaring at me, and then going back into her room. I managed to bump into Discord on my way there and he offered to search the basement with me. I was hesitant considering he considered himself The Lord of Chaos, and the fact his ultimate was literally chaos... But; everyone seems to have paired off, and Coriander was way ahead of me. Applejack was currently not in the mood... clearly...

So, I reluctantly explored the basement with Discord.
Free Time Event; Discord
We walked across the red-carpeted hallway, went upstairs, and walked towards... Where Zecora had been murdered. And to the hallway to the right... Where Spike was killed. We entered The White Room where we went down one flight of stairs where we reached a platform with a padlocked door.

"Hmm, that must be to the first floor, it makes sense, but why is it locked off?"

"It's blocked off for secrets, stupid." Monoluna.
I was startled and nearly tripped down the stairs but Discord caught me, he chuckled loudly once I was safe.

"Ohohohohho, Now Now, Miss Lulamoon~ Let's not have a body before the motive~ Hyuhu!"
I blushed and grumbled at his teasing. Before he went silent and I went silent before seeing Monoluna's creepy smile, something out of a slasher movie. Even Discord's face was pale. Her glowing white eyes had grey crackling lines like bloodshot earthquakes. Her teeth, also glowing white cracked up in an unanatomical grin.

"But Discord... It's a perfect murder plan, you two are alone, you have an alibi, and nobodies nearby... Even if they heard her neck CRACK at the bottom of the stairs, who cares, for Trixie, it's the blues and Bad News Bears."
"It's what?" I questioned.

"My murdering days are past me, I assure you that much. Fluttershy taught me I could use my chaos to help; even if I'm still one of chaos and it's only been 4 years... She helped reform me... I don't remember much, but I remember her."

"Wow, that's surprisingly... Wholesome and unchaotic of you."

"Are you all illusions, Trixie?" Discord said rather bluntly.

"Huh?" I questioned.

"Well since I'm the Ultimate Chaos that means Im all chaotic; and by definition; You're all illusions and lies, isn't that right?"

"That's not what I mean-"

"Of course not, but remember I'm the Ultimate Chaos."
Discord walked down the stairs and I quickly trotted after him, we turned the corner to see Cross and Sunny in a cold storage.

"Why wouldn't be in the kitchen?" Discord asked as we walked in.

"It appears this isn't for food~" Sunny says looking at the labels.

"What's it fo-? I began to ask.

"Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals," Cross stated.

"So what it stores like; bleach?" I ask.

"That among other things, I assume medications that go far into our "competition" somehow, other cleaning supplies. Basic chemicals and... Poisons."

"POISON?!" Sunny shouted, terrified.

"Unfortunately so, cyanide, gasoline, kerosene, lamp oil, motor oil, lighter fluid, furniture polish, and paint thinner to name a handful." Cross nodded.

"There's also an empty rack of shelves and some empty buckets in the corner, along with a sink. Most likely for cleaning." Discord pointed out.

"Like I'd ever clean this place for those scumbags." Cross rolled his eyes.

"Other than that there's not much more... But I'll stay here and examine these chemicals, Sunny can you stay with me just in case?"

"Sure, I'd love to learn more to try and prevent more harm!"
With that, Discord and I walked off toward the next room, a bit down the hall which seemed to be a room full of board games and a few tables. Some of the board games included Forbidden Seas, Lexicon, Stable Unicorns, and... Dragon's Pit...

"Starlight loved this game..." I said to myself.

"Did she now?" A voice peaked from behind me, startling me. I turned to see Twilight and Quibble, Twilight's sniding voice being the one to startle me.

"Did your captured unicorn friend really like that dumb game, bah, most dragons are good for nothings anyways. Perhaps they have research purposes but that's it."

"Spike was a good crea-"

"Motive or not- he still tried to kill someone. It only confirmed my theories; most if not ALL dragons are brutes."

"I have no say in this matter, she's been following me around." Quibble groaned

"Look, at least you like a decent book series. You're the most tolerable, if not a bit ditzy."

"Wait- You like Daring Do? You Ms. Prissy Princess on a High Horse-"

"Yes," Twilight uttered, no emotion found in her response.

"Wh-" "Before you ask what I like about it; strong female lead, puzzle solving, and ancient treasures. No, I'm not going to talk about it and now I regret saying anything so I'm gonna go-" Twilight said, sneaking out before Quibble ran after her.

"Wait we have to discuss our fan theories-!"
Discord and I let out a chuckle before resuming.

"Doesn't seem to be much else here, there has to be hundreds of games here, no point in going over each one individually." Discord nodded.
We both walked out and across the hall, inside it was 6 portraits and statues of the victims and killers. Inside were Gilda, Coriander, and Splash at the end of this long room We slowly walked by Petunia's statue but noticed a plaque on it with a poem;
The statue itself showed off her talent, her in what appeared to be some sort of protective headwear and with a shovel underneath her arm. It was a full-body statue.

21 Ponies entered the killing game
Among them, a young paleontologist with a story to her name.
So bright, chipper, and sweet... Who would've known that with her own party idea; her drugged and bloody end she would meet? With her slain: 20 remain

It was in poor taste certainly but... It's nice to see their memories being remembered in a way.

"Strange though... These statues aren't stone...?" Discord pondered.

"They look it though...?" I said confused before touching the statue... It felt like...

"Cement?" I questioned.

"Precisely... Similar to stone in terms of rock-like materials but different in execution... Hmm, let's move on shall we?"
We looked at Octavia's statue. It stood up, regal and poise, her holding her cello as she would... The very thing that was our final piece of evidence against her.

20 remained; There was a story with one to be blamed

This Cellist murdered a prodigy and knew it in her heart

Executed for her sins, her heart stabbed by a wooden cart.

With her former wife watching from a screen, she'd wish it'd been her shed scalped clean.
19 remain.

"This one seems... More..." I pondered for the right word.

"Morbid." Discord shuddered.
We couldn't help but look at Zecora's statue as well. Her peacefulness and calmness are emphasized by her balancing on a bamboo pole. Probably was hard to make.

There would come a story; of a poet and an Herbalist

Traitor to our glory; our master can attest

A zebra like no other, only missed by her mother.

18 remain.

"Wait... TRAITOR?!" I gawked.

"I presume that'll come up later... But for right now she's dead and that doesn't matter." Discord stated.
We moved on to Snap's statue... Him in an adventurous stance; looking ready for adventure. I figured the poem would be brutal but...

There would come a story; of one who committed sin

The father committed bloody murder in front of his kin

Thought his child would hug him, but they brought him to his doom.

Then some beeps later; he went kaboom.
"Holy fuck-" I hear Discord mutter under his breath.
We saw Spike's statue, his wings sprawled out with his medal worn across his neck.

There would come a story; of one who brought together
Raised by dragons; until he met a pony. The pony raised him like a brother till he met his lover; Brought the races together until his mind was washed and limbs were severed.

We finally got to Sidirourgous' statue. It showed him fighting in the war before he lost his other eye. It was oddly detailed too.

There would come a story; of a wounded soldier

Forever blinded in the war.

Mind-washed by motive; killed another warrior

Mind melted by magma.

"These... Are awful," Coriander said as we'd finally caught up to the trio just standing at the end of the hallway. All I could do was stand up and give Coriander a hug, I'm not normally one for hugs, I'm usually on a stage wowing people with whosits and whatsits Illusions as The Great and Powerful Trixie's Equestrian Apology Tour.
It's a working title
He returned the hug as a friend would before thanking us and going back to presumably his room but before he left the large hall.
BING BONG BONG BING

"Get to the Gym, everycreature, it's time to announce your motive!"

"Oh, that's just great!" Gilda grumbled.

"Let's just get this shit over with..." Dusty sighed as we all got to the gym as we trotted in it seems we were the last to arrive and as we did Monoluna's robotic wide smile slowly shut to her normal resting bitch face expression.

"Now that everypony's here I'm going to announce the motive... And that is half of you will not get food or water; unless it's to use the restroom; until one of you kills in cold blood!"
We all kind of froze.

"What if one of us dies of starvation?" Applejack bluntly stated. I took a good look at her; one thing was clear and it was that she hadn't eaten since Spike died. That's 2 days without food.

"Now thanks to little Ms. Widow here; I'm going to allow you all one last meal before I announce who can eat. You have... Let's say two hours. Go."
Almost every single one of us rushed out, nearly trampling over each other, which is clearly what Monoluna wanted but as I looked back I saw that Applejack hadn't left, only staring down Monoluna. I decided to try and get her to eat but before I could even approach her she uttered words.

"Ah'm not hungry, Trixie, go get some food while yew maybe still can."

"But App-"
She got up and stamped her hoof down in front of me, almost cracking the floor.

"AH SAID GO!"

I scampered out of there but I saw Applejack being dragged by Monoluna into the Cafeteria faster than I could walk there and went in as Coriander and Gilda quickly made something. The quickest thing they thought of making was a crap load of pancakes, both savory and sweet. They piled high and within 30 minutes there was a table full of stacks of pancakes. The sweet ones had three topping options in maple syrup, chocolate chips, and assorted fruits. The savory ones came with artichokes, spinach, and a choice of cheese. We all gobbled till we were two full and begrudgingly Applejack ate as well who was held at knifepoint by Monoluna's magic and Monodence was there to assist; tho she looked very tired. Once everything was gone and Gilda and Coriander got their fair share, we were brought back to the Gym where we were given the lists.
Can
Trixie
Dusty
Splash
Coriander
Rich
Quibble
Cross
Vinyl
Can't
Applejack
Twilight
Derpy
Discord
Gilda
Sunny
Thorax

"This means that Applejack, Twilight, Derpy, Discord, Gilda, Sunny, and Thorax, you all can not eat or drink; or even have access to water until someone kills. As for the rest of you... Consider yourselves lucky~ But some of them may get jealous." Monoluna chuckled

"Actually I don't need to eat," Thorax said, rather nonchalantly

"Wait wh-" Monoluna uttered.

"Uh yeah, while I like eating as well, and it feels nice- I don't really need to" Discord stated.
Monolunas eyes contorted a bit before looking like a flashing rotating circle.**

"Well... You'll still need water and since you wanna be cocky little shits no people on the cant side can even ENTER the kitchen!"

Twilight, Derpy, Gilda, and Sunny shot the two of them glares as they all stormed away, presumably to their rooms. Monoluna had already disappeared somehow so we all slowly went back to our rooms. When I went into my room I thought about my time with Discord. I probably didn't help us grow any closer but we got to know each other more. I heard horrible retching sounds almost like someone was making themselves throw up, I realized what Applejack was doing... I don't know why and I'm not proud of it but I didn't go help her. If I've learned anything from myself it's that you can't help someone who doesn't want to be helped.