Danganronpa: Firestarter
Disclaimer:
Danganronpa is owned by Spike Chunsoft and Lerche
Firestarter is owned by Stephen King
Many thanks to the readers who reviewed this fic, and I really appreciate it a lot and this inspired me to bring in the next chapter in which the main focus here woukd feature the Future Foundation, and the members will be introduced, especially after finally watched the new Danganronpa anime, Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy, and here you will see what roles they would play and hiw the Class of 78 would deal with this matter, especially as some would play foil to Naegi and the gang, so read on and enjoy!
Ch. 1: Prologue
Fourteen years ago...
Tokyo, Japan. The scene shifts at the main city where life is moving on and moving forward, and the people seen are at peace, walking, talking, driving, chatting. Its like they feel safe as there has been no reports of any disturbances, and the people are content with the peace that have been enjoying for the last few years, and the scene shifts at the center of the business district where a newspaper boy is shouting to advertise news to sell the newspapers he is holding.
"EXTRA, EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! GENMU CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH DATE OF THE MUCH-AWAITED VIDEO GAME! AND THE PRESIDENT HIMSELF WILL UNVEIL IT!"
"Huh? A new video game?"
"Really?"
"Any other news?"
"EXTRA, EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! ABOUT 500 PROTESTERS ARRESTED IN A SPAN OF ONE WEEK!"
"Now that is news!"
"I want one!"
"Me too!"
Curious passerby heard it and are enticed to buy the newspaper feeling that the news is interesting and bought one, and the newspaper boy smiled as he gets to earn money for the newspapers he sold, and after that he left, and life moves on for the citizens, as they are focusing on work and everyday life, yet what the people did not realize is that the Japanese Diet is hiding a SECRET which only a select few know about, and this secret is well-hidden that this appeared to be the reason why the country is enjoying peace.
The scene later shifts at a secret headquarters somewhere within Tokyo, in which you can see what appeared to be a huge fortress resembling a tower, and the scene shifts further inside where you can see soldiers guarding every floor, and most of the employees seen appeared to be scientists, and several minutes later it is revealed that this fortress is bring operated by several person being led by an adult man who appeared to be in his late 50's, and is leading some kind of experiment.
This group of people operating inside the fortress-like headquarters appeared to be an organization that is eventually identified as the Future Foundation, and the one leading the organization is identified as Kazuo Tengan. Tengan is also the one who appeared to have ties with some of the people working within the Japanese Diet and both sides appeared to have benefit something which was kept from the general public, and the scene shifts inside the fortress' conference room where a politician is speaking to Tengan and the conversation appeared to be a friendly, if not a cooperative, one.
"...and so that is how we would work...and believe me...it will benefit us both..."
"I see...thank you, Mr. Tengan."
"Oh, it is nothing."
"I really appreciate it a lot...thanks to you...our country is PEACEFUL..."
"Of course...that is what Future Foundation is for...promoting peace, prosperity...and stability."
"We look forward to work with you again..."
"Of course...anytime."
"Good day to you, Mr. Tengan."
The scene then shifts further inside the fortress, where you can see what appeared to be a laboratory room where you can see several children are inside, wearing what appeared to be hospital-like gown, and the children are glancing at an object which they seemed to be glaring, and soon the object that the children are staring at began to move, which suggests that the children appeared to have some sort of supernatural ability and are being experimented on.
The scene then shifts to another area where two adults are also being observed, both being in their mid-20's and are doing some tests, where the two persons are displaying supernatural abilities, which seemed to border on telekinesis, and they are shown to have near-complete control over their powers. The two persons are revealed to be a married couple who were working faithfully with the Future Foundation, and though their full names are unidentified, their surnames are revealed as Naegi.
-x-
Four years later...
The scene shows that the adult Naegi parents have left Future Foundation, having asked permission to take a leave as they want to live quiet lives and start a family, in which Tengan seemed to accept and allowed the two members to go, and at a quiet neighborhood, the Naegi parents are BLESSED with two children, one aged four, which is a boy, and the other aged 1, a girl. The siblings have ahoge on their hair and are named Makoto and Komaru, and the children are living quiet lives and have no idea about their parents' past lives, and one time Mrs. Naegi told Makoto to always look after Komaru which the son nodded obediently.
"Makoto...always look after your sister."
"Yes, mom..."
"Always protect her from any harm."
"Yes, mom."
"When playing outside, don't stray too far. And make sure you two are not playing in the middle of the road. Understand?"
"Yes, mom."
"I hope you understand what I just told you, Makoto."
"Yes, mom."
However, what the Naegi family did not realize is that several agents of the Future Foundation are secretly observing them who were given orders to observe the children and not do anything else, and this went on for several years, during which the siblings were slowly becoming curious, having watched a TV news about protesters being subjugated and rioters taken down harshly, and Makoto asks his mom about it, which she could only stare in sadness as she does not want him to know about their connection with the Future Foundation.
"...that is how the Diet works..."
"But, mom...do they really have to beat them up so seriously...?"
"..."
"Mom...?"
"We can't...do anything. Just do not get involved in those kind of news, Makoto."
"Mom...?"
"Just do as I say...okay?"
"..."
Makoto stared innocently at his mom as he wondered why she refused to answer his question. His queries were interrupted when Komaru came and wanted to play with him, and he obliges as he gives Komaru a ball and the siblings began playing, and both the Naegi parents watch their children play, and hoped that their children would grow up normal and not develop or inherit any supernatural powers.
-x-
Six years later...
The Naegi family continued to live quiet lives, and both Makoto and Komaru, now aged 10 and 7 respectively, attended school and so far were able to fit in well, and the siblings were happy that they were able to make friends and enjoyed a peaceful life, and Komaru was the most innocent of the siblings, as she is very curious and often asks Makoto about things she did not understand, and at the same time the Naegi parents are watching their children, and while they are glad that their children are leading normal lives, they are still worried about the future in which it may be possible for Makoto and Komaru to find out about their parents' connections to the Future Foundation.
"Dear..."
"What is it, honey...?"
"I'm worried..."
"About what?"
"What if...our children were to..."
"It won't happen...its been 10 years...and neither of our children has shown any signs...they ate normal...you saw it."
"But still..."
"It will be fine, dear...do not worry."
Not far, several agents from the Future Foundation are seen hiding behind thick bushes and are monitoring the Naegi family, especially the two children, as they were given strict orders to monitor the family and report for anything that they deem not normal, and the agents continued to monitor the family, though one of the agents wondered why they have to monitor the Naegi family every 24 hours, as they have been doing this for 10 years though the other agent persuaded him to do ad told since they are being paid well.
"...just don't complain and do your job."
"But still...this..."
"At least we're getting paid...that should be enough reason for you not to complain."
"But...why are we doing this...we have been watching that family for 10 years...and now..."
"Who cares...at least we can relax while watching...and we'll be paid highly for that...so don't complain, okay...?"
"Tch, fine..."
"Good."
"..."
The agent sighed as he decided to do as told since he is paid well for his services, yet he wondered if it is possible for the Naegi children to inherit or develop powers like their parents, though the other agent said that it maybe possible, though he doubt that it may happen since it has been 10 years since the Naegi parents left the Future Foundation, and so far neither Makoto or Komaru have shown signs of developing any powers, and the two agents then wonder what would the situation be like should either or both Makoto and Komaru show any signs of any powers.
"...beats me."
"Huh?"
"If those two brats showed signs of any powers...we report to HQ, then they will do their thing..."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah."
"But...what if those brats showed a different type of power?"
"That's the higher-up's problem...we're just here to watch...and get paid, so we're not involved. Got it?"
"Fine."
After that, the two agents resumed their stealth monitoring on the Naegi family and will report to their superiors in the event should either or both Naegi children show signs of any developing powers.
To Be Continued... .
Hope you like the opening chapter, as this shows an alternate origins of the Naegi family, and the siblings are INTRODUCED...and mirroring their visual novel counterparts, Makoto and komaru are depicted as normal siblings living normal lives, though the Future Foundation are keeping tabs on the Naegi family.
And the Future Foundation depicted here are quite a stark contrast to its visual novel counterpart...and more about them will be revealed in the upcoming chapters...
Preview:
The next chapter will show that Makoto and Komaru's lives will change...and this is where the story kick in...
See you in 2 to 3 weeks...
Reviews are welcomed...