Nobody's POV    It was nearing Summer. All tests and other important exams had ended, and the students were all stressed and bothered. Their shoulders drooped. Their minds were clouded with worry and burdens.

 

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   A ing annoying being by the name of Lee Sungyeol swooped by and splattered another being, namely Kim Ryeowook, with a very large bucket of green paint. Gasps and shrieks sounded throughout the vicinity. Others rushed to help the poor singer, while the rest stood back, realization striking their faces. They waited for the next signal. No one moved an inch after realizing what had happened. The silence was deafening. A pin dropping would be equivalent to a loud horn. Friends clung to each other desperately. Boyfriends protected their partners.    "W-when's the next signal?" Ilhoon looked around.    "Shhh! You can't predict the next-" A blood-curling scream left the mouth of Minhyuk. Peniel rushed to his side and held his head in his lap. Flour has stained every visible inch of skin on the flexible boy. His eyes widened with terror and he shook.
   "Minhyuk!" Tears formed in Peniel's eyes. "What have they done to you?" Sobs escaped the American boy's lips.    "Hyung! That was the second signal! There's only one more left! What do we do!" A frantic Changjo clawed at Byunghun.    "I-i don't know!" Just then, a water balloon, full of something that was obviously NOT water, headed straight towards the couple. Byunghun acted on instinct and shielded his boyfriend. A loud splash ended all conversation, and the back of Byunghun was drenched.    "HYUNG!" More cries were heard and the maknae dropped to his knees, cradling his partner. "Hyung, why did you do that? Why are you so stupid?" Byunghun smiled weakly as Changjo his cheek.    "That was the last signal. That was the last signal!" Students became more rowdy. A loud ring cut through the noisy air.    "Hello, everyone. As you have all witnessed, the three signals have been shown. Courtesy of Lee Sungyeol, Park Kyung, and Shin Dongho. As a school tradition, SM High shall prepare you for what is to come. From now onwards, until the end of this school day, teachers shan't perform in such actions. Any room on any floor is available to 'shadows'. Help may be sought, but unfortunately declined. Tools and necessities will be supplied in the cafeteria. For 20 minutes, all students, that have not already been struck, will be granted the opportunity to ready themselves. After the 20 minutes, the bell will ring again. At that point, the game has begun. Any student that has been struck by the 'assailant' will wait in the auditorium, until only 10 students remain unattained. Remember students: Run far, and run fast. This had been Principal Yeo. Signing off: Happy Annual Prank Day."    Immediately, all student rushed to the cafeteria. Pairs were made automatically, and backpacks were handed out to each coupling.    "WILL SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO US: WHAT IS GOING ON?!" Seungho's loud voice made all students stop their actions and face towards them.    "Panda hyung, you don't know?!" Yixing gave him a pitied look.    "What is happening?" G.O. asked. Kris sighed.    "We have to explain this quick because 5 minutes have already passed." He nudged Chanyeol to speak.    "Here's a quick explanation. Today is SM's Annual Prank Day. Or S.A.P.D. This tradition has been going on until the school was built. It usually happens during the end of the school year. Every year of course."    "Why is everyone so serious about this?" Joon's question was met with appalled looks.    "Because S.A.P.D. isn't just some fairy . We show no mercy. If you think that you're just going to get sprinkled with feathers and glitter, then you may as well go to the auditorium now." Myungsoo coldly responded and threw a backpack at Joon and Mir.    "For S.A.P.D, you play as pairs. Pairs usually stick together and travel with one another. Each pair gets a random backpack full of useful prank supplies. If you're one of the unfortunate ones, your bag's full of useless ." Doojoon carefully placed the poncho on himself and Yoseob.    "There are terms we use. 'Shadows' are the es that hide throughout the game, in hopes of not being caught." Junhyung explained, as he loaded his and Kikwang's vest with small pins and marbles.    "The 'assailant' are the attackers. The ones that go for the pranks." Taeyeon wrapped her face in a mask, and gave a similar one to Jungsoo.    "There are also -ups. They get themselves out. Prank backfires, timing is off, being just plain stupid, etc." Jessica boredly spoke as Krystal made use of their ty equipment.    "What is considered a prank?" Sanghyun began to open his bag and split the supplies with Seungho.    "If one is splattered with any sort of substance and/or liquid, hurt in any physical way, excluding contact in the form of violence, or tricked into falsehood." Jongin proudly stated.    "So, as long as I don't punch or kick an