Another Guest In The Velvet Room
SoSuke40
Author's note
Hey readers! This is Azaria and thanks for taking the time to read my first Souji and Yosuke story. It took quite a while to do, so do your best to enjoy it. It's my first, as I've already said, so it might not be very good. But that's okay! I have a whole series to go (good luck getting through all of them) so it shouldn't be terrible. Alright then, without further adieu, here is Another Guest in the Velvet Room!
Another Guest In The Velvet Room
Chapter 1
Souji saw the Shadow come to him at an alarming pace and he closed his eyes and hid his face. He waited for the final blow to knock him out but it didn't come, so he took a peek. He stared open-mouthed as Yosuke was stood in front of him, holding the kunai in front of his face. "I've got it, Souji! Don't worry, just stand up and continue!" Yosuke shouted over his shoulder and Souji nodded. Souji stood up and dusted off his trousers, then grabbed his katana and took his fighting stance. "That's it Yosuke, let the Shadow fall and release an All-Out-Attack." Souji instructed, so Yosuke nodded and moved aside without warning, letting the Shadow fall to the ground. "Let's go Partner!" Yosuke shouted over to Souji, and Souji nodded. "Alright!" Yosuke cheered and winked at everyone to be prepared. Yosuke punched the air and exclaimed: "Out of our way!" Yosuke led the attack, kunai at the ready; the rest of the team followed suit and slashed, struck and pierced with all they had. "Yosuke, watch out! You nearly got my finger!" Chie shouted. "Sorry, but don't stop me now! I'm raring to keep slashing." Yosuke smiled excitedly and kept hacking at the Shadow. Everyone broke out of the All-Out-Attack and stood back in their places. The Shadow disappeared in a crimson cloud, leaving behind a foul smell that everyone had gotten use to. Souji decided that everyone should exit the TV and rest for now. "Why do we have to go and rest Souji? We're all in tip-top condition!" Yosuke tried to persuade Souji but he raised an eyebrow as Chie held her arm in mild pain, Yukiko had a slightly bleeding shin and Yosuke had a massive bruise forming on his cheek. Souji checked his wallet to see if he could pay the fox so they could continue; but shook his head grimly when he found 50 yen in the bottom of his grey wallet. "There's no chance of that Yosuke, I'm broke and everyone has quite a few injuries." Souji shook his head again, his bangs swaying in front of his eyes. Yosuke sighed but admitted defeat.
"Alright then, let's go back for now." Yosuke looked at Chie and Yukiko; they both nodded and leapt into the TV. Yosuke was about to go into the TV that leads to Junes but Souji grabbed his wrist. Yosuke looked at Souji with a questionable expression on his delicate face. "What's wrong partner? Have I done something wrong?" Yosuke asked, a slight wobble in his voice. "No, it's just...I want to talk to you." Souji let go of Yosuke's wrist slowly as Yosuke removed his foot from the TV. "What's wrong? Did Jiraiya do something weird?" Yosuke smacked his forehead in an attempt to discipline his Persona. "No, it's more personal than that. Come with me." Souji walked over to the corner of the Entrance Hall. "There's nothing here Souji." Yosuke said as Souji stared across the railing at the Velvet Room door. Souji frowned at Yosuke and watched his expression flicker from confused to curious and back again. "Focus your mind and stare at that spot right there." Souji pointed at the Velvet Room door, that only he could see. Yosuke closed his eyes and gritted his teeth so Souji rested on the railing and massaged his own temple peacefully. Yosuke cried out slightly, holding his head and stumbling around. Souji held his arm and steadied him as Yosuke groaned and muttered that he felt dizzy. Souji quietened him but did nothing more for the next couple of moments. Yosuke opened his eyes and looked at the spot where Souji was looking; he saw a purple door, glowing brightly. "I see, a new guest. This IS interesting! Master Souji, please invite our new guest in here." Souji heard Igor summon him and Yosuke into the Velvet Room. Before Yosuke could say or do anything, Souji grabbed Yosuke's sweaty palm and brought him into the Velvet Room.
Yosuke blinked hard so he could adjust his eyes to the dim limousine lighting. Souji seated Yosuke in his seat and stood behind him, leaning on the back of the chair. "Why, it certainly is a pleasant surprise to see yet another guest in the Velvet Room when we already have a guest occupying this room. Now, what is your name, young sir?" Igor turned his gaze to Yosuke and Souji saw Yosuke slump in his seat slightly, secretly uncomfortable. "M-My name's Yosuke Hanamura." Yosuke said, murmuring. "Splendid! Well, because you have been able to access the Velvet Room, both you and Master Souji have full access to the Persona Compendium and please feel free to ask me to fuse two Personas together." Igor smiled eerily, so both Yosuke and Souji shuddered unnoticeably. Margaret smiled and waved her hand carefully. "You may leave, Master Yosuke, Master Souji. We hope to see you both again soon." Yosuke rose from his seat, thanked Igor and Margaret and left with Souji. "What the heck was that about Souji?" Yosuke smiled but waved his arms around wildly, imitating a demented bird. "I've invited you into the Velvet Room, you have the same power that I do." Souji said, unusually calmly despite Yosuke's sudden outburst. Yosuke stopped and blinked a bit blankly. "I... have the power to... change Personas?" Yosuke suddenly ran around the perimeter of the Entrance Hall cheering and hollering. Souji couldn't help but smile at him, he looked so happy and innocent. "I could get used to this..." Souji said to himself as he grabbed Yosuke's wrist and tugged him through the TV with him.