With the air filled with betrayal and a thick scent of disappointment, the students stepped back in horror. Their faces began to flush as the mastermind, Etsuko Reiki, started her prayer. While clasping both of her hands together an immediate aura of darkness befell the entire room. Small sniffles of uneasiness muffled as Etsuko's voice carried around the court.

"Heavenly Father, I know I am close to despair. I feel so tempted to give up, to withdraw from life and religion and let the world simply carry me along. Everything seems so meaningless and nothing appeals to my better instincts. Help me to remember that Jesus gave meaning to everything in the world. Let me bank on that fact and get over this time of despair, to really believe in the depths of my being that there is a reason for living. Show me the reason for my life and tell me what I must do. Bring home to me that I am never alone, but that You are with me even in the depths of despair. Remind me that no matter what I may endure now, an unending joy awaits me in the future if I but cling tightly to You and your Son Jesus in the unity of the Spirit. Amen."

As her prayer finished, both hands dropped limp to her sides. Etsuko opened her eyes as they swirled with God's passion and judgement. A large metal chain clasped around her neck, dragging her back behind the curtains. There stood a shadow of an unknown figure before disappearing completely. The students turned their bodies to watch the gruesome execution unfold.

There, the curtains folded back showing a lively scene in past days. A dirt path paved the ground while many Monobear's stood as vendors. Etsuko stood at the doors of a large chapel, her expression calm and unfazed. The bear's waved to her with begging looks as she glided easily against the gravel and dirt. While the nun set forth, their expressions changed quickly. Anger and frustration steamed between each bear.

As their emotions boiled, Etsuko remained calm. She tried to recite a prayer as if it could calm the bears. In a short second, the first monobear pulled out a basket of rotten fruit and began throwing them at her. Each one made direct contact with her skin and habit. As the other monobears watched, they followed the first one and continued on queue. 

As the fruit began to disappear from the tops of the basket, small sizzling noises echoed between stands. Only until a small bomb found its way hurdling towards her at full speed, she dashed forward to escape it's bitter end. Etsuko carried the bottom of her dress as she asked god for forgiveness over and over. The Bombs erupted behind her, leaving the path empty and desolate. 

The bomb's finally stopped as Etsuko's ears rang. Standing in front of her was a large black and white cross. The nun's eyes widened in what almost seemed like fear when a bomb knocked her forward onto her face. The scene went dark for seconds as a large swarm of monobear's surrounded her. They lifted her up and nailed her hands and feet onto the cross.

They waited for her to open her eyes while she let out a gasp of pain. The nun looked down on the bears and once again tried to recite a prayer. Her voice shook and before she could even form a sentence a monobear pierced her throat with a large nail. Gagging, she coughed up a mouthful of blood and her vision began to waver.

Nabiki Kaname, the blackened- furrowed her brow. She saluted to her classmates, giving one last sad smile before being chained and pulled out of the room. The air was thick with sadness and regret, most of them had wanted to avoid another execution all together. But sadly, that wasn't going to be the case. For the rest of them to leave one more student had to die. 

Navy Blue curtains pulled back, revealing a wooden set of a large ship. Waves pushed against the base of the ship moving it harshly in random directions. Nabiki found herself chained to the steering wheel of the boat, with only enough room to pivot her left wrist. With her free hand she followed a map, steadying the boat with her left. Setting her eyes on a way out, the Naval navigator began to take course.

Around the ship, Monobears rush to prepare for the storm ahead of them. Thunder roared through the air as rain poured down onto the deck. Pieces of wood cracked and bloated against the rough swirls, floating off into the sea. The poor girl found herself sweating heavily as she held the wheel tightly. Stumbling over herself, she threw the map out of her way and gripped the wheel with all her might. 

The naval-navigator began heading in a different direction with the assumption that the one she was on, would lead to her ultimate demise. Like the rest of the killers, she'd still end up dead. She spun the wheel, shifting the ship north. Her eyes swirled as the boat moved against the rough waves and deeper into the storm. The Monobears continued to rush around, preparing life boats and jackets for the passengers of the ship. Little Mono-mothers, mono-fathers, and mono-children threw on life jackets and boarded the life boats.

When finally- a stroke of sheer luck shined above them. The horrible rainstorm ahead reached its end and light glittered above them. The waves crashing against the boat slowed down, making it easier for Nabiki to hold the wheel with one hand. She let out a sigh of relief, wiping the sweat from her brow. When she finally had a chance to breath, the Navigator reached for the map on the floor that was just out of reach. 

She stretched her arms as far as she could, but to no avail. When she finally lifted her head, she was seconds away from slamming into a giant monobear shaped iceburg. Her face paled as her eyes swirled with despair. This was the true eye of the storm coming to an end. As the boat collided into the giant mount of ice, Nabiki fell backwards pulling the wheel with her. The sides of the boats grazed the ice, allowing more water to fill up inside the ship. 

With nothing left to lose, Nabiki began to pull at the chain and with enough force she pulled the wheel right off. With the ship's steering wheel in hand, Nabiki rushed to the deck of the ship. In search of any life jackets or boats left behind by the passengers. Water continued to sink the dying ship, and Nabiki had no where else to turn. Climbing on top of a stray piece of sturdy wood she floated off into the open sea. 

The blackened, Ai Senzaki, waved to her classmate with a genuine smile plastered on her face. Her sentiment was hardly seen as something caring. If anything, she was glad to get away from the prison even if it meant dying. The same chain that had been used in the last two executions clamped around her neck and dragged her away. The Delivery Idol found herself in a dark room filled with camera's and lights.

A Monobear in a beret switched on all the lights, revealing a large photo shoot set. A plethora of Monobears worked the lighting, cameras, and rushed around the set. It was almost like it was an actual photo shoot except instead the bears took the place of humans. This didn't bother our Delivery Idol; she was just happy to receive such a special treatment. In fact, she got right to work! She posed properly as the cameras began to flash. 

Heat began to rise as the rustle and bustle of the set got to work. Sweat began to drip from her forehead as she kept up with the photographer. As the shoot kept going, delivery bears began to drop off packages addressed to Ai. Monobear stickers and drawings covered the brown packages. Hardly having time to handle them, she'd throw the decorative presents to the side and behind her.

A small ticking echoed through the room as she continued to pose. With her expression fading slowly, her body temperature began to rise. More and more ticking packages continued to pile up around her. Ai lost more and more space to work with as they stood around her. With less space to move, the Idol began to use the packages as props. She'd handled them as she posed and even leaned on them.

As Ai's body glistened in sweat, she panted harshly. By now she could hardly keep up with the Mono-photographer. Monobears continued to deliver the ticking, decorative packages. She felt her body become tired of moving and posing and took a moment to stop. Within seconds, the lights became brighter leaving her momentarily blinded. 

The sounds began to drive her more and more insane. Her eyes swirled with despair as she stood blinded. Trucks began to line up and planes circled overhead. When she finally regained her sight, the monobears that had been swarming the stage were all missing. She looked around nervously before large mono-delivery trucks rushed onto the stage. 

The first trial of the Hopes Peak Penitentiary of Despair had come to a close as the final vote was made. Monobear slammed the lever down maniacally as a giant clamp grasped Kouya Itotani by the neck. Gasping for air, our very own Super High School Level Omo-Zukai was dragged off into a dark room. There, the students were urged to watch his brilliant execution behind a large gate. 

A giant stage was planted firmly on the ground, painted the same shade of green as his glasses. There, the Omo-Zukai's body was held up by strings as two Monobear's controlled him. They exaggerated his movement's causing his joints to dislocate every step. The scene was rather pretty if it wasn't for the searing painful look on Kouya's face. The backdrop was painted blue with two fluffy clouds and a beautiful zen forest. The two Monobear's worked in clockwork as they made him walk down the paved path.

Suddenly the backdrop changed to an eerie grey and black color with no sign of light as two more Monobear's added another body to the play. Masato Matsumoto's limp and dead body lunged at Kouya. The right arm bearing a long pole, sharpened at the end. With an easy shove, the dead body pierced the Omo-Zukai's right arm and the one monobear let go of his controls. Another lunge and the left arm was stabbed easily. This time the last Monobear let go of his controls the stage began to crumble and fall apart.