AN: Hi everyone, Cutie here. I've been a long time lurker on FanFiction, but I never actually got to writing one. I wanted to post this yesterday, since it was my FanFiction birthday, but I completely forgot... . So I hope you enjoy my first story! :)
Disclaimer: I don't own Persona, Atlus does. (Although I wish I did. :3)
As Nyx slowly descends upon the Earth, the End slowly creeps upon all life. The coffins begin to turn into people, and suddenly, there are floods of people who are extremely confused by the large, black "thing" that seems to follow them around. Some people begin to realise that there is something wrong, especially with the puddles of blood, and the freakishly large, green moon. Yet, they just stand there, waiting to perish. For some reason, I can't move my body. I scream at them to run, get away before they got hurt, but my body isn't responding. But it's too late. I feel cold shivers go down my spine as I helplessly watch people begin approaching the odd, black substance when suddenly, a scream pierces the air. Then another. And another. Suddenly, invisible, cold hands begin shaking me, and I begin to scream and scream, until everything fades away.
My eyes fly open as I hear someone yelling, "Minako! Minako!" I blearily look around when I see Messiah shaking my shoulders. Wait, Messiah?! My ultimate Persona towers before me looking concerned. "Messiah, what on earth is going on and where am I? Also, why are the others here? Helel, Metatron, Sandalphon..." I take in my surroundings and name off all of my angelic personae. 'Even the Angels are here', I think in awe. It seems that every single angelic persona is here, and everyone is making a similar face, one of extreme worry. "Don't worry everyone, I'm fine." I try to reassure everyone. "But Messiah," I huddle closer to him, and he leans down towards me. "Why is everyone so worried? And, why am I here? The last thing I remember was being on the roof of Gekkoukan along with everyone, when..." My eyes widen in realization. "I'm dead, aren't I?" I ask, with a slightly wavering voice.
Messiah then begins to laugh his beautifully, soulful laugh. "So many questions! Let's go at them one by one. Firstly, we are in the area between Nyx and Erebus, otherwise known as the Great Seal. The rest of us are here to support your soul, which is now the only thing holding back Erebus and Nyx making contact. Secondly, we are all extremely worried as you were screaming when you awakened from your slumber. And finally," Messiah's eyes soften slightly, "Yes and No. Your physical body is dead, but your soul remains strong and intact." My heart drops to my feet, and I fall to my knees. I begin to think back to the time I spent with all my friends. When I encouraged Junpei, choked down Fuuka's food, having girl talks with Yukari, planned with Mitsuru, exercised and trained with Akihiko, took care of Ken, and helped Shinji cook. They were the only ones who understood me, who really accepted the real me. And I abandoned them. I left them.
"Messiah, tell me. How can I get back to my friends?" I plead desperately. I had to get back to them, no matter what. Messiah hesitates for a slight second, and then mutters, "No way, too dangerous..." I hear him talking to himself, and quickly grab his arm. "I DON'T CARE HOW DANGEROUS IT IS! Please, you have to bring me back to my friends! They protected me, yet I left them all alone…" Tears begin streaming down my face as I silently scream in agony. Suddenly, my Personae surround me with comforting auras. I can hear them encouraging me with soft, gentle voices. "Minako-sama, please don't be sad.", "We'll always be there for you!", "You can count on me.". I smiled through the tears and began to get up, when one voice pierces through the others. "Hang in there Mina-tan, I'm coming!" My eyes grow wide, and I look around for my best friend, but all I see are the faces of my personae. All of a sudden, the ultimate Magician Persona, Surt comes forward, and I understand. "They're not here now, but our bonds are still impossible to break… Thank you, Junpei. Thanks for clearing things up for me." I smile, and my determination grows. "Messiah, please trust me. You know what I can do. Danger isn't something that can stop me." I quietly murmured, because I knew if I tried speaking any louder, I wouldn't be able to hold back my tears.
"There is one way, Messiah. Minako-sama is desperate." Helel murmurs quietly. "No way, Helel. I'm not willing to let Minako-sama go there. There are so many factors that can go wrong!" Messiah spits out vehemently. "But it may be the only way to salvage her soul." Sandalphon interjects. "Are you kidding me?! She can completely destroy the timeline of events, and everything will get scrambled! Events will happen either too early, or too late!" Messiah persistently argues. "You are correct. However, if she continues to worry about her worldly acquaintances, than her soul will eventually lose the strength it needs to hold back the Goddess of Night." Metatron murmurs. "Where do I have to go?!" I yell. "Tell me, Messiah!" He looks down at me with an icy glare. "We have the power to send you to another universe of another time. However, you would have to assume a different identity, and most importantly, your Wild Card ability would be taken away. You would go through another Journey, but with the Heroes of Inaba." Messiah's rant seems to go on forever, and I want him to stop, but he just keeps going. "Also, the chances of meeting your earlier friends are extremely low, and they wouldn't even remember you, since we'd have to wipe their memories. And finally, if you leave, someone else will have to be the Seal. Only a Wild Card with an infinite amount of potential could replace you, and you can never undo any of your actions. After all, you did sign a contract saying you would 'abide by all the decisions you make'. Messiah smirks coldly, and it's as if I'm seeing a completely different Persona. "Are you willing to take that chance?"
Um. Well. I hope I did that right. :P If this gets any attention at all, I might make this a sequel. Reviews and criticism are highly appreciated, and please follow/fav! :)
~Cutie :D