the Big Bang.

it is another Monday. everyone is having fun in class. 

Grace is sitting on her seat. Pierre is sitting next to her. he keeps talking to her. she mostly ignores him as she has better things to do. she can't forget the face Bernard made. for some reason she hated to see him suffering. she feels guilty for making him cry.

for once Patricia is sitting next to Timothy. he is trying to sleep. but she doesn't allow him to sleep as she keeps talking to him. she seems to have a huge crush on him. she isn't the romantic kind of person. but ever since she met him. she has been crushing on him.

Alice comes to class late. she has some marks on her neck. she is blushing. she sits down as she tries to do her makeup. Hanna sits next to her. they pretend to be fine. but deep down they still feel awful about losing their friend. they try to smile. but it feels hollow.

Josh comes to the class looking around. he gets in his knees in front of Alice. he gives a box of chocolates to Alice. he lets her know that he hasn't forgotten their anniversary. he confesses that he has planned more things. he hopes for her to be happy.

Jack is in his corner looking at the board. Chloe next to him talks about multiple things, mostly about her feelings for Bernard. how much she hates to see him talking to another. she is enraged as the more she talks, the more it feels like Jack is ignoring her.

"Okay retards, welcome to another curse Monday." said Mr. Bark smirking.

"Sir you aren't allowed to say that. it is insensitive." said a random NPC.

"So what? are you telling your mom. don't be a little bitch and shut the hell up. now my little dumb fucks let's deal with this shit." said Mr. Bark feeling exhausted.

everyone is on class. everyone, except for Bernard Ward. for whatever reason he was nowhere to be seen in the school. Grace felt off. she is a person who doesn't understand things like emotions or feelings. she wants to understand the inner tornado.

as the class kept progressing. most of the students ignore the teacher. no one had time to pay attention to class. most students are still feeling sorrow for Brenda's death. there is an immense pain to overcome. and like that the class was almost over.

Pierre was furious to see how Grace was mostly ignoring him. he is quite the handsome guy, and he knows it. he has fun charming the ladies. but he can't understand why is that his previous lover ignores him. she is the love of his life. he has dropped his hands on the filth just for Grace. all for her.

class is over. most students go to their next class. Grace is told by Mr. Bark to follow him as they have some issues to discuss. Pierre also follows them. Mr. Bark doesn't say anything as he knows more than enough about their mission. it won't be a secret for him.

"Easy dog. we have the same job. I just have more names on my list." said Pierre.

the three of them keep advancing. they stop in front of a classroom. then Mrs. Bank opens the door as her eyes get fixated on Pierre. they get inside. they look at Bob who is sitting on a chair reading a book. he smiles as he puts the book down.

"I was reading a book. it is about a blue prince who gets betrayed by a neon crow who leads a murder of crows to rob the prince from his throne. rob him from his wealth. robs him from his health. until even his sanity is taken. what a sad story, right Pierre?" said Bob.

"I am not sure if I am the prince. am I?" said Pierre pretending to not understand.

Bob puts a notebook on the table. he looks at everyone with a serious look. he asks Mr. Bark to make sure that there is no one around the classroom.

"What is the meeting about? is there anything you wish to add." said Grace.

"We will initiate Protocol Final Timer. this Friday there would be a school trip. this wasn't our choice, but Greed's order. he is nowhere to be found. so, we will execute his final order. as his adopted daughter. I hope you understand." said Mrs. Bank.

"I will do as I am told." said Grace in a monotone tone.

"By the way, your lover boy may be in that list." said Pierre with a sinister smile.

Grace didn't react. there was no emotion shown in her face. but inside she was burning with rage as she felt the need to slap the shit out of Pierre. he knew her so well that he could tell right away that she was furious.

everyone keeps talking about different things. most of them seem to agree that the best option is to start the protocol final timer. Grace doesn't seem to be able to hear a single word as she keeps thinking about Bernard. his life is in danger.

"Don't worry I will make sure to make his death painless. if I feel generous, I could give him the chance to say some final words." said Pierre with a sinister smile.

"I don't care Petit. do as you wish. there are better things for me to do. but in case that you get on my way. I will make sure to butcher you like a pig." said Grace calmly.

Pierre nods as he walks away. he felt offended. he feels rage. he doesn't act out of place as he has a job to do. he is no one to disobey his master. soon she will understand that all that he does is for her. he only works with the intent of protecting her.

Mr. Bark and Mrs. Bank also leaves. they have classes to give. there are things to deal and tasks to finish before the big day. now it is just Bob and Grace. he has some things to say to her now that they are alone.

"I don't think I can do it. I mean killing Bernard." said Grace feeling sad.

Bernard was on the other side of the door listening to the conversation. he doesn't want to die like that either. but he is willingly to do more than that for Grace. he opens the door. he gets inside the classroom. he looks at Bob. he then looks at Grace.

"Don't worry about me. I will be there. and I will help you to find the Dictator. I am not avoiding this duel. we fight together as a team." said Bernard smiling.

"In a sea of crows is the king of false thrones that rules. but it's the king of crows who outlives the king and the kingdom. who are you boy?" said Bob.

"I will be whatever she asks me to be. that be a harlequin or a domestic dog. there is no ego that worths more than her. no part of the self I won't throw away." said Bernard.

Grace feels nervous. she plays with her fingers and scratches a finger or two. she tries to breathe properly without feeling sick. things are running out of control.