Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the Persona Series, Atlus has the rights to it.
Looking at the Iwatodai dorm, nostalgia wrapped Minato's whole body. Memories rushed back into his mind like a tsunami; memories that involved those who we're close to him.
His best friend Junpei, even though he was like the comic relief of the group, was very dependable.
Akihiko, a rival of sorts. His senpai was really competitive especially when fighting shadows.
Mitsuru was like a strict sister to him, always telling him how he should value his studies.
Ken was a little brother to him, he always kept a close eye on him. He knew didn't have to because he was a strong kid, but Ken still appreciated it.
Koromaru was the best pet he had. Ever so loyal and he liked his soft fur when he rubbed him.
Shinjiro was a big brother to him, he knew that the scary guy was just an act. He was actually a good guy, always taking good care of their well being. Even in his last day, he just thought what was good for them.
Aigis was a very close friend of his, even though she was just a mechanical maiden, she developed human emotions. He was very worried when he saw how badly damaged she was after fighting at the bridge.
Lastly, Yukari. Minato and her had a very deep relationship. He recalled how broken she was after watching the edited video of her father's last minutes. And even though he was a seal, he knew of the selfishness Yukari displayed in the abyss. He understood why she acted like that.
Shaking his head, he was getting emotional for nothing. He is once again alive, no need to act as those memories are out of reach anymore.
Walking up the steps, Minato took hold of the door and pushed it open. Stepping inside, he saw two familiar guys and a dog. But something was wrong, the other guy should still be a kid and the other one shouldn't be here.
The two guys looked at who opened the door, when they saw Minato they were surpised as he was.
"M-Minato?" The younger guy stuttered, he couldn't believe what he was seeing.
"Is that really you?" The older guy said, his voice as scary as it onced been.
After barking once, the Shiba ran towards Minato and rubbed his head on his leg.
"Guys, my name is Minako, not Minato!" A girlish voice said coming from the bathroom door. Then a girl emerged from the girl's bathroom. "Sheesh, I mean come on, I was just gone for..."
The girl cut off what she was saying after she saw the shocked expressions of the guys looking at an unfamiliar guy with the dog beneath his legs.
"Who's she?"
"Who's he?" Minato and Minako said at the same time.
"Shinji, what is going on here?" Minato asked the older guy, knowing that it was, indeed, Shinjiro. "Who's that girl? And is that a grown up Ken I'm seeing?"
"Yes, it's me, Ken Amada." Ken said, still confused by the situation they were in.
They all sat down at the lounge, explaining to each other what they think is happening. All of this was very stange and new to them. What they think happened was that two alternate universes collided and fused into one. Each person who they had a unbreakable bond with has retained both versions of their memories. One from Minato's reality and another from Minako's reality.
"Hmmm..." Minato murmured, he was thinking of how this came to be true.
"So, this is what I look like if I became a guy?" Minako said, voicing her thoughts. "I look like such an emo, what with the hair, poker face and posture."
"I guess you could say that." Ken said, agreeing with Minako. "You seem like the polar opposite of Minato-san."
"So, she's energenetic, fluffy and talkative?" Minato said in a teasing tone, though his face was unreadable as ever.
"You got a problem with that, blue boy?" Minako said, a bit irritated by what he said.
"Oh, there's another one, feisty." Minako smirked. "I could imagine what trouble you might have caused at school."
"Atleast I'm not sarcastic, unlike a certain blue boy I just met." Minako said, crossing her arms and turning her head away.
"Ughh, what a headache this will be." Shinjiro said, rubbing his head.
"Oh, by the way, Shinji." Minato suddenly said, ignoring Minako. "This might sound a bit personal, but how are you still alive?"
"Oh, that, I..." Shinji said, but was cut off by a certain red headed female.
"Wait, you died in his reality?" Minako blurted out, shocked by what she was hearing. "Huh, so he didn't find the watch? That saved you right?"
"Yes, I was saved by that watch I lost that Minako found." Shinji said. "In his reality, we didn't spend that much time together. Maybe it had something to do with gender issues, I dunno. Though, it is a bit weird to remember I died."
"I-I'm sorry for that, Aragaki-san." Ken said, lowering his head in shame.
"Don't sweat it kid, it wasn't your fault." Shinjiro said, smiling at Ken. "Did you forget? I have already forgiven you."
"Thanks, Aragaki-san." Ken replied, he then remembered something important. "I almost forgot, I contacted Mitsuru-senpai and the others. They should be arriving soon."
Later that evening, Mitsuru, Akihiko, Aigis, Fuuka, Junpei and Yukari came. They were surprised to see their former squad leaders alive and well. They were already informed of the theory that two realities have fused together, so they weren't that shocked to see two squad leaders infront of them.
"Minato! Mina-chan! You really are alive!" Junpei said, running up the two and hugged them very tightly. "I'm so happy I could cry."
"Okay, knock it off Junpei." Yukari said, scolding Junpei's childish behaviour. "You know how Minato doesn't like his personal space being invaded. But I am happy to see the both of you alive!"
"Yeah, me too." Akihiko said, smiling at the two.
"I am as well." Aigis said, her speaking was more fluid than the two wild cards remembered. "I am relieved to see the both of you alive."
"This is wonderful." Fuuka said, a few tears running down her cheeks. "We have so much to tell you."
"Okay, instead of just standing around. Why don't we all sit down at the table, we brought sushi with us." Mitsuru said, after she clapped her hands three or four men came inside and placed the sushi at the table.