Hello, everyone! This is a new story! I hope everyone will enjoy this new story and without further ado, let's start!

Normal POV

Yu and the others were on a trip to a city as they saw it coming into view from the train.

" This is definitely different from the town."

" But it looks so eerie..."

" Looks like it was a good choice not to bring Nanako-chan here. It would be terrible to scare such a small child like her."

" Anyway, don't forget why we're here in the first place."

" Yeah."

~ Flashback start~

Fog covered their dream as they looked around after they found each other having been gathered in the dream simultaneously.

" Where are we? I mean, this is a dream, right?"

" Yeah, the fog should be gone anyways."

" I'm sorry, I called everyone here." A voice said

They turned to see a blue haired boy with golden eyes coming out from the fog.

" Who are you?!"

" Those eyes... Are you...?"

" Yes, I'm what you call a Shadow. But, please don't be alarmed... I can only last like this for awhile..."

" What do you mean by that?"

" I... I want... No, I need your help. I can't take this anymore... I just want to go back to the normal and happy life we had... But I can't say it as myself... I can only manifest for awhile to tell everyone this... Please, help me... Help my real self... Go to this place and help me... Help us take back our happier times..."

" Who are you? Who's this us you're talking about?"

The Shadow started to fade away.

" I don't have much time left... Please, help us..."

" But how do we help you? Are you somewhere in the TV world?"

" No... I'm in the real world. Your Personas will help you."

" But we can't summon our Personas in the real world!"

" You can... You just need my help in the real world... Find me and I'm sure the real me will understand... Please, hurry."

After they heard the location, the Shadow disappeared.

~ Flashback end~

" We didn't even get to hear his name. Oh well, if we go to this city and find the building he told us, I'm sure we'll get answers."

" Let's hope we do."

After getting out of the train, they started exploring the eerie city.

" If this is a city, then where are the people?"

" Yeah, this is starting to get really spooky."

" And we can't ask for directions either since there's nobody. Guess we'll have to trust our instincts."

" I think we found it already."

" What?!"

Yu pointed at a tall building in front of them as they read the sign.

" 'Tatsunagi Corporation'... This sounds like what that Shadow said!"

" Then... Everything is true?"

" Let's find out."

They walked into the entrance as they immediately felt a chill running down their spines.

" Hey... You guys felt that?"

" Yeah... It felt like we just went through something..."

" I-I'm sure it's just our imagination... Let's keep moving forward..."

" Right."

The glass doors at the entrance slid open as they entered the building. There was a panel just beside the elevator as it activated upon reaching in front of the elevator.

" Looks like we're supposed to enter the floor we want to go to."

" Well, obviously, we'll always go from the very top first, right?!"

" Then let's go up there."

" But still... This is just too empty..."

" I know... Let's get inside first."

Yu pressed the top floor as the elevator doors opened and they entered before the elevator started its ascend. Once they arrived at the top floor, a white haired boy was standing in front.

" Uh, who are you?"

" Actually, I'm supposed to be the one asking that. It seems like we have unexpected guests. Why are you here?"

" Uh... We came for a trip from a distant town! We heard this city was pretty famous, so we came to explore!"

" Nice one, Chie..." Yukiko whispered

" I see. Distant tourists... Right, then come with me. I'll show you around the building. But first, we'll need to inform the master about this."

" M-Master?"

" Yes. Every guests will need to go through him after all."

" R-Right..."

They started following the boy as they walked through the long hallway while looking around.

" This place is amazing!"

" I am flattered by the compliment but please keep as silent as possible once we arrive close to the door in front."

" You mean that giant door?"

They turned to see a giant door with a mix of shiny black and red colour just at the further right of the end of the hallway.

" Yes. The master is waiting beyond this door."

They turned to their left to see another giant door covering a few distance away from the other door.

" Please, enter."

" Uh, just asking. What is beyond that other door?"

" That is a private room. Unfortunately, I can't disclose much information. So please, come in here."

" O-Okay..."

The boy opened the door as they walked into the room with a red carpet towards two thrones that sat at the end of the room.

" Woah... It's like a castle here or something..."

" Yes. We built this to the master's preference. Wait for a few minutes while I get him here."

The boy entered another door at the side of the room as Yu and the others waited in front of the thrones.

" This feels so awkward..."

" But that Shadow asked us to come here so I'm sure that real guy must be here somewhere..."

" But where could he be? This place is almost empty when we came in."

" We'll have to search around then."

" What I'm more curious about is that door at the end of the hallway. Seems like it keeps a whole lot of secret inside."

" Yes. If we can at least request to stay here, maybe we can find out what that secret is."

" Meanwhile, let's see who this master is and find out more about why this whole city feels so eerie and weird..."

" I agree."

The boy came back out of the room as he kneeled down on one knee in front of the throne.

" The master will come out now."

" O-Oh!"

Naoto immediately got the message as she quickly followed suit before the others realised what was up before doing the same. Slowly, a man came out of the room and sat on the throne as his red eyes scanned all of them.

" This is the first time we're actually meeting an actual king!"

" I'm not sure if that's it, Teddie... But, never mind..."

" Your Majesty, these are the guests that have wandered into the building."

" Interesting. So I heard you came because you heard about this city?"

" Y-Yes, Y-Your Majesty..."

" I see. If I might ask, do you guys have any accommodations for tonight?"

" No, actually... We came by a whim since we've heard a whole lot about this city."

" Is that so? ... Takuto, prepare rooms for our guests. Let them stay for as long as they like with everything necessary provided."

" Yes, Your Majesty."

" U-Um, we..."

" It's alright. I don't mind taking in guests. What matters now is taking a rest from the long journey."

" It's already night, so it'll be best if you all rest for the night."

" I didn't know the time when we arrived here... Maybe that's why the city was so empty..."

" Oh, yeah... The trip took long hours from town..."

" So don't worry about it and take a nice rest in our rooms."

" T-Thank you very much, Your Majesty..."

" Takuto, please take over from here. We can talk about everything tomorrow morning."

" Yes, Your Majesty."

" Uh, so... I don't see the Queen around..."

" Ah, yes. The Queen is taking a much needed rest. I'm sure you'll be able to gain audience tomorrow if you'd like. For now, please take a rest."

" Y-Yes, Your Majesty..."

The man went back into the room as servants suddenly entered to lead them to their rooms. The girls were sleeping in the room across the guys' room as they went inside.

" Fancy!"

" But we didn't come here to relax! It's as if they knew we'd come or something and just pushed us in here! What if this is a trap?!"

" Agreed. Let's contact the girls and when the coast is clear outside, let's begin our real exploration of this place."

" Right!"

They contacted the girls and waited for when the coast was clear before going out of their rooms to meet.

" This place is definitely weird... Everything inside is packed, as if it was ready for us in the first place!"

" I know, it's the same for our room. I say let's hurry up to the top floor again. I'm definitely curious about that last room."

" Yeah!"

They managed to find the stairs as they started ascending the steps carefully and as quietly as possible. Suddenly, Thye heard running footsteps outside a nearby door as they listened in.

" The intruders have left their room!"

" Inform the leader immediately and find them at all costs! This is the order given to us from the very beginning! If they resist being put back into their confines, then use force if necessary!"

" Yes, sir!"

They silently gasped before looking at each other.

" I knew it! They were onto us!"

" Let's hurry before they notice we're here!"

" Yeah!"

They hurriedly ran up the steps and reached the top floor as they tried to navigate through the dark hallways carefully.

" Quick! I hear some of them coming!"

" Into that room!"

They entered a giant door as they quietly closed it.

" Oh crap! This is that last room we weren't allowed to enter! I'm sure they'll come here!"

" Let's hurry and find a hiding place before they come!"

They quickly scrambled to hide under an enclosed box laying on the ground as they shut the door on it and stayed silent.

" But why is this on the ground in the middle of the room?"

" How should I know?! Let's just hope they don't come in here!"

" Shh! I hear them!"

They heard running footsteps drawing closer before the door to the room opened and they gulped.

" Your Highness!"

" What?!"

" Yosuke, shut up!"

" Your Highness, are you hurt?!"

" W-Wait a minute... By 'Your Highness', do they mean..."

" T-The Queen?!"

" I-Is this the Queen's room?!"

" Crap... Let's hope the Queen was still taking a nap..."

They heard the light switch being hit and a groan before a shift was heard from above them.

" What is it...?"

" We have intruders lurking around, Your Highness. We were worried that you might've encountered them and gotten hurt in the process, so we came to check up on you."

" Unfortunately, I've been asleep and I didn't hear any entry to my room. I would've heard the intruders if there was a forced entry."

" I-I see. We're sorry to have interrupted your rest, Your Highness."

" It's fine. Now, hurry up and go somewhere else. The King would not be pleased if he sees you guys here. I wouldn't want to hear that he would issue out more punishments for entry to my room without permission."

" Yes, Your Highness! Please excuse us now!"

The door closed as they heaved a sigh of relief.

" N-Now, we just need the Queen to go back to sleep..."

" Oh, please... This better be quick..."

Silence was heard for awhile as they noticed the lights still weren't turned off, instead the lights were dimmed down so that they could still see a little before they heard the same voice.

" You guys can come out now. There's no one near this room anymore."

" H-Huh?"

" You're safe now. Please, come on out from under there."

They looked at each other and hesitated a little before slowly coming out from the door one by one. They noticed that the door was actually a hidden door from under a bed.

" Thank goodness all of you weren't hurt. I was worried about what was going to happen if you were."

They looked up at the figure on the bed as they gasped upon seeing the blue hair.

" You're..."

" I'm sorry, this cloth around my face is to help me a little with breathing. The atmosphere here isn't really all that good at night."

The figure removed the cloth covering the lower half of his face as they finally recognised the blue haired boy from their dream.

" Y-You're that Shadow's...!"

" Shadow?"

" A Shadow is, well, your other self. Your other self was calling for our help. About how you wanted to go back to a normal and happy life."

The boy flinched before thinking about it.

" I see... So that's why you came. This is complicated... But I would like to know why my... Uh, Shadow, would go to your guys. I see no reason why since we barely know each other since we've just met in reality."

" That's... true."

" We can go to the TV world to fight other Shadow using our Personas!"

" S-Straightforward much, Teddie?!"

" TV world? Personas?"

" That's the short story of it... Because in the past, we had our own Shadows because we couldn't accept our other self. Once we did, they become our Personas."

" I see. Well, I can't explain why my own Shadow said whatever he said to you for long..."

" Y-You're taking this information in really easily..."

" With all this stuff happening around us, I'm pretty much used to supernatural and stuff that are similar."

" What is happening around us right now?"

" Like I said, this isn't the right place or time... You guys can't stay for long here either or they'll find you eventually... Teddie, was it?"

" That's me!"

" Come over here for awhile."

" Okay!"

Teddie walked over to the boy as the boy laid his hand on Teddie's head before closing his eyes. A faint blue aura was around him before it faded away soon after.

" Just now..."

" I see... So there's another reason why you came... To help fight in reality, you need my power."

" W-Wait, we haven't even got to that part!"

" Since we can't delay time, I decided to check your memories. I saw what you guys have said and I understand the situation fully now. These are what you all need, right?"

Glasses appeared in his hands as they each took one.

" T-They're the same!"

" Test them out later but be assured that this is a complete replica. You guys should be able to use your powers now. As for Teddie, I know your normal form isn't something you can wear glasses in so... Here."

A ribbon appeared this time as the boy tied it around Teddie's wrist.

" This should help you with summoning your Persona here. Now, you guys need to make your escape from here. Use the hidden door you guys hid in. It'll be your escape route."

" But there's nowhere to go from under there and what are we supposed to do now?"

" Don't worry. You'll see once you go inside again. As for what you're going to do from now on..."

The boy took out a pendant from around his neck and removed the clover shaped pendant but left the key pendant as it is before handing it to Yu.

" Since you're the leader, you should hold onto this. It'll help you from here on to where I'm going to tell you to go. There's a cardshop called Card Capital just down the street once you escape. There, you'll encounter a bit of problems but once it does happen, show this to them. You'll understand the situation from there."

" Okay."

" By the way, who are you?"

" I'm Aichi. Aichi Sendou. You don't have to tell me your names. I've seen Teddie's memories. Now go."

" R-Right..."

The hidden door was opened up after that.

" So you opened this for us?'

" I've been wary of people being asked to stay here by the supposed King here. Now, please hurry. I don't want them to come in and see you guys."

" Yeah..."

They went down the entrance that had been opened as they closed the door behind them after that. Aichi coughed a little while struggling to breathe as he wore back the cloth.

" Much better... Don't worry, your father will save us soon, I believe in him..." Aichi said, stroking his stomach a little

Meanwhile, in the underground passageway...

" I didn't think a secret passage would be here..."

" Yeah..."

" If he really is trapped here, why didn't he use this in the first place?"

" Plus, his bed was surrounded by more bed frames too. I wonder if they were worried that he would fall off the bed..."

" I don't understand either but it'll be better to ask the people we're going to meet soon."

" Right."

They found the exit as they opened the exit door and went outside before the door closed up. They were now in an alleyway, further down from the Tatsunagi Corporation.

" If we can use this again, I'm pretty sure we can go back up to where he is again."

" Yeah. Let's remember this passage and relay the message."

" Right!"

They ran down the street after that to search for the mentioned shop as it took a few minutes before they found it.

" This is it..."

" It's so dark, how can anyone be inside?"

" There should be another door since they locked the front one."

" Hey, guys! I found the backdoor!"

" Nice one, Teddie!"

Yu tried the door knob as it only shook a little.

" Locked."

" Then it's time for a little touch to open it. Yukiko-san, do you have a hair clip?"

" Yes, here you are."

Naoto took the hair clip and started to pick the lock on the door knob. They heard an unlocking noise before nodding to each other.

" That was great, Naoto!"

" When catching criminals, this much basic is required. Now, let's head inside."

" Okay!"

Naoto opened the door as they entered the shop while locking the door behind them again.

" Hello?! Anyone here?!"

" I-Idiot! Why are you shouting?!"

" We came to tell them we're allies, right?"

" Like they'll believe that so easily! First, we need to find signs of people!"

" But this is a small shop... So I don't see anyone."

Suddenly, Yu heard a small sound of movements as he finally saw a faint glint behind the counter.

" Duck down!"

The others crouched as an arrow shot above them.

" Crap, an attack?!"

" I knew this'll happen!"

" Fine then, we'll use force with force!"

" No, don't! We just need to let them know that we're not their enemies!"

" Hey! Whoever's there! We're not here to hurt you guys! We just came with super important message!"

A few more arrows shot from other directions as they dodged them.

" I... It's from someone called Aichi Sendou!"

Collective gasps were heard before the attacks stopped and the lights turned on. That was when they found themselves surrounded by people holding crossbows.

" H-Hey... Lay down those things a little... Please?"

" Who are you? Why do you know that name?"

" S-So... Are we good now?"

" No. We want your answer. Why do you know that name?!"

" W-Wait a minute! We're not your enemies, really!"

" We have the proof right here!"

Yu quickly took out the pendant that Aichi gave as the unknown figures froze up a little before another arrow was shot while they quickly avoided it.

" Kamui!"

" Why?! Why do you have Brother Aichi's...?!"

" Brother? You're his little brother?"

" Kamui, calm down! Everyone, hold your fire!"

The crossbows were lifted down as the lavender haired girl came out from the counter.

" Miwa, call him up. Ishida, bring Kamui downstairs. The rest of you, stay here together to keep an eye on them."

" Right."

As the three said people went down a secret passage, Yu and the others were still keeping their guard up just in case anything else happens.

" So, uh... Nice to meet you guys. We came from Inaba Town, you know, the town in the outskirts of Mount Fuji... Don't suppose you've heard of it?"

" That town that had those weird murders?"

" That's what the town's famous for now, huh..."

" Those incidents are long over already... There won't be anymore."

" You're that sure?"

" Yeah! We were the ones who stopped Adachi after all!"

" Teddie! Less details for now!"

" Oops..."

" Pretty ironic if that's true."

" Y-Yeah..."

Soon after, the yellow haired boy, Miwa, had gotten another brown haired boy up as they were greeted by a glare from the new boy.

" H-Hello..."

" Where is it?"

" Huh?"

" The pendant."

" You mean this?"

Yu showed him the pendant as it was snatched away by the boy as he inspected it. He then reached into his clothes and took out an almost similar key pendant like Aichi's with only a different color to the crystal imbedded on it. He moved the green center piece connecting the crystal petals together to the side as it revealed a keyhole.

" Woah... I didn't know that was even there."

The key was inserted as there was a click the moment the key was turned. The clover was flipped open as the boy pursed his lips, as if to contain his emotions before turning his back to them and towards the entrance of the underground passage.

" Let them in."

" So... We're all good, right?"

" Just get inside."

They were led inside the passage as the door closed behind them.

Meanwhile, Aichi was back to sleeping on his bed when the door opened and someone flipped the light switch that was installed on Aichi's right bed frame. The person dimmed the lights a little before opening a small door on the bed frame. Aichi woke up to the noise and light as he got up and looked at the person, who was revealed to be the King.

" You're here... Void..."

" I just wanted to check up on how my dear Queen is doing. Are you still feeling unwell?"

" No, as long as I wear this cloth, I'm fine..."

" You look a little pale. Did you remove the cloth for awhile?"

" No, I didn't..."

" I see. I guess you're still not used to the energy flowing around the building."

" Of course not... I never agreed to join you after all..."

" But you had to, for the sake of the children inside you."

Void stroked Aichi's growing stomach as he smirked.

" I'm surprised you even agreed to keeping them."

" I won't let innocent lives be sacrificed just because of my hatred for you... There's still a week left for them..."

" And then, you'll try to make your escape again. Unfortunately, I won't let that happen. For now, since you're so obedient, I would consider permitting you to go outside this room after they are born. But to think, you'd be carrying twins on the very first try."

" If there's nothing else, then please get out..."

" Of course. By the way, you never encountered any intruders, did you?"

" No, I didn't... I've been asleep..."

" Is that so? Well, you do seem like you've been asleep since you look so pale from carrying our children for so long."

" It doesn't make any better that you don't lift this energy you've placed around this room... I've been weaker ever since I carried them... If you want us to be safe during birth, consider lifting it..."

" Don't forget why I placed up the energy in the first place. If you hadn't been so fidgety the first time you were here, I didn't need to put this up to make you weak and vulnerable. Why did you think I even made that special cloth to help you? Why can't you understand the love I put into everything for you?"

" Love...? I wouldn't have known that an entity like you would carry that emotion... By the way, I've said that they could be coming out in another week but as an advice, don't underestimate the time of birth..."

" It's exactly nine months after all. It couldn't be early or late."

" I'd like to see your face when the time does come..."

Aichi suddenly winced after he said that as Void realised something wasn't right. He turned on the lights to bright as he checked on Aichi to see water leaking out of his pants.

" No way..."

" I told you..."

" Just stay still! I'll get a doctor right now!"

Just as Void left, the pressure Aichi had been feeling for a long time was lifted as he was breathing even more easier while waiting for medical help to arrive.

At the underground base under the shop... Yu and the others were being stared at by several people in the meeting room as the browned haired boy finally came back.

" We've confirmed that this is definitely Aichi's. So now our question is, why do you have it? And what message were you talking about?"

" Uh, how do we say this? He told us to come here to get the situation filled in."

" How was Aichi when you guys saw him?"

" He looked fine actually, minus the part where he said the atmosphere around the building at night makes him really uncomfortable."

" I'm pretty sure since you're not a cardfighter, you can't really sense the energy surrounding that building. I feel a little dizzy just going near it."

" Cardfighter?"

" We'll stop at there. Since Aichi was really the one who told you to come here, then we'll agree and fill you guys in."

" Where can we start... Well, if you've went into the building then I'm pretty sure you've encountered Void."

" Void?"

" He introduces himself as the King now, acting all high and mighty. Anyways, this is actually the third time he's invaded this world."

" Third time?!"

" The first two ended up in a failure because Aichi was the one who saved us but this time, they became thorough. They recreated that Takuto and once again, trapped the real Takuto somewhere. Then they captured Aichi and he's been a captive ever since. It's been a whole year now..."

" A whole year?!"

" Why is it that you guys couldn't make a move?"

" Don't you guys notice the barrier around that place? It stops us cardfighters from entering that building."

" So that feeling we got from entering the building..."

" ... was the barrier, I'm sure."

" Anyway, we've been trying ever since but nothing ever worked. The enemy was soon growing stronger, so we built this base so that at the very least, we can still be a little more safe."

" Since you guys found a way out of there, I don't suppose there's a way to go back in?"

" There should be. We can show you."

" No, right now, it's too late for that. We'll give you guys accommodations for now while we discuss our next step, now that we have a clue to saving Aichi."

" Can we join you?"

" And what can you guys possibly do? You're non cardfighters. You'll be defenceless inside there."

" Not exactly."

" Yeah! Thanks to Aichi, we can use our Personas now!"

" Persona?"

" Teddie!"

" Oops, sorry..."

" Well, it definitely is true that Aichi has awakened to some powers. I think after staying inside that building for so long, he's been adapting to them and improving them secretly."

" That's Aichi alright."

" Now that everything here is cleared... Let's head to the rooms. Follow me."

They followed Naoki out of the meeting room and to their own rooms as they were also separated.

" We have extra clothes so feel free to use 'em. Also, the dining room is down the hallway. There's a sign so it shouldn't be hard to spot."

" Right, thanks."

Naoki left after that.

" Well, I guess we should sleep for now. Night, guys."

" Good night."

They entered their rooms and got ready for bed.

An hour later, at the Tatsunagi building... Two wails were heard from a room further down from Aichi's room as Aichi was panting on the bed while covering in sweat.

" Congratulations, Your Highness. They're both boys."

" There aren't any complications to his health after this, are there?"

" Thankfully, no. His Highness was strong enough to go through with the birth and come out unharmed with the babies."

" Thank goodness... Sanitize his room and transfer them back there as soon as possible."

" Yes, Your Majesty."

The doctor left as Void went to check on Aichi.

" How are you feeling, dear?"

" ... Let me see them... The babies..."

" Alright."

Void signalled the nurses to bring the wailing babies after washing off the blood as they were placed beside Aichi.

" They look like sweet little angels..."

" That's a cute way of putting it coming from you."

Aichi patted the two babies as they stopped wailing after feeling his touch. Aichi smiled a little before falling asleep with his arm still around the babies.

" Is his room ready for him to go back in?"

" Yes, Your Majesty."

" Then do the transfer now but try not to wake them up and then ask the doctor to do a final check before he's released."

" Yes, Your Majesty."

" Rest well, Aichi."

Giving Aichi's hair a few more gentle strokes, Void left the room to let the nurses do the transfer and the night deepened.

And that's the end of this chapter! I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and I'll see everyone in the next chapter!