It happens slowly and then all at once. When the lights flicker initially, you might not think much of it. After all, maybe someone's fiddling with the electronics store. Yet when it flickers again, you may begin to worry. But by then it's too late.
The world around you turns pitch black. No doubt you and those around you all freeze, waiting for Monobear to come over the intercom. And finally, he does. The intercom seems to be working, luckily, even though the power is clearly out.
"Ehh? Testing, testing. Upupupupu! Oh, good. This still seems to be in working order."
The bear clears his throat.
"And this means I have a chance to ask you: how did you manage this one, you idiots? There aren't even any power boxes around here. So 'fess up: who did this and why?"
All's quiet. You can't move and you're too afraid to speak. What... so this isn't one of his tricks?
Monobear sighs.
"Alright, alright. I'll see if the emergency lights still work. And you all better be looking for a solution soon too, because who wants to live n the dark forever?"
A moment later, small red security lights illuminate the area around you. They cast everything in an eerie red glow. Well, at least it's better than pitch black.
You wonder if he was serious about the whole 'searching for a way to turn the lights back on' thing, because if so, you have your work cut out for you.
A voice comes over the intercoms, while the screens by the information kiosk and mounted around the floors light up.
What did the bear want now? Everyone was beginning to hate each other; what more could he want?
...
"Ehh, this is a security announcement! I hope you idiots are happy! Everyone report to Club BR and hurry up! I know how slow you can be."
He doesn't sound happy. You hurry to the store, wondering what could possibly be happening. The shutters are down and Monobear waits expectantly in front.
"Listen up, kiddos! Have you noticed two of you are missing yet? I would laugh, but this isn't a laughing matter. Two of your friends and/or enemies decided it would be a good idea to wreck the place. I'm not beary happy with any of you right now!"
He's fuming. You wonder what could've happened.
"None of you are taking this seriously! You need to get ahold of yourselves. There's no hope and there's no way you're ever getting out of here. Now, go see who's inside. Hopefully they'll set an example that this isn't a game."
And with that, he waddles off. The shutters of Club BR open. You all enter the store and are immediately greeted by a mess. Towards the back of the store, though, you're met with a terrible sight.
...
Across from each other are the bodies of Yoshida Yoshiro and Serizawa Hibiki. It would look almost as if they're having a conversation if it isn't for the blood everywhere. Monobears lay scattered across the floor and glass shards from broken snowglobes litter the ground. A Monobear is even speared through its body and is propped up by Hibiki as if it was a trophy.
Whether this had been a suicide or an act of defiance, there's no doubt the two will ever be seen arguing or laughing again.
