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Chapter 1

"We will be arriving at our destination shortly." A voice sounded over the intercom. It was my first time ever actually riding a train, and to tell the truth I was a little apprehensive about meeting my Mom's 'acquaintances' the Kujikawa's apparently she knew them through work but in all honesty how anyone puts up with my moms cold and snobbish demeanor is beyond me but these people had to be saints. I hope my Japanese isn't horrible that would just be plain embarrasing. I was so busy worrying I didn't even notice we had arrived at the Yasoinaba Station until the intercom sounded again. When I got off the train everything almost seemed peaceful and quiet, a little to quiet if you ask me. Before I could even get off the train good I was approached by who I could only assume was a reporter since he had a microphone and a camera man standing behind him. I hated social situations and whenever I did make a public appearance someone was usually accompanying me, but now I was all alone with a camera mic in my face.

"Hi, I'm with the local news can I ask you a few questions?" Although at that point I walked to flick him off and be on my way I knew that would make mom look bad and although I hated her guts I didn't want the media seeing my bad side, plus I knew more camera's would be on the way soon.

"Is it true that you are here because of recent problems regarding your mother and father's marriage?"

"Um, well-."

"Is it true that you are transferring to Yasoinaba Highschool?"

"We-"

"Are you aware of the kidnappings that have taken place here recently?"

"Why exactly are you here?"

As I was swarmed by questions I realized their wasn't just one reporter anymore. They were like sharks drawn to the scent of blood. And once they had there teeth sunk in they wouldn't let go. At this point I was starting to get irritated real quick. But before I could go off I was pulled away from the crowd and into an awaiting car, I immediately recognized my savior as Rise Kujikawa the same person I would be staying with during my time in Inaba.

"They were like that when I first got here to but don't worry things will calm down you might wanna keep a low profile though.." She said with a sweet smile on her face.

"Thank you so much, I thought my head was gonna explode from all those damn questions." I muttered.

"Well, actually I kinda need you to hold out a little longer. My friends and I have some things we want to talk to you about to." Since I was staying with this girl and she'd been nothing but kind to me I just nodded my head and enjoyed the blissful silence. After about 20 minutes of driving we arrived at a place called Junes, kinda like Japan's version of Wal-Mart I guess. She grabbed my arm and led me to the food court that was suprisingly empty except for a table of teenagers that I assumed were her friends.

"Hey guys I brought him." She said in an overly perky voice then proceeded to attach herself to one of the males in the group much to the dismay of a couple of the other girls.

"Um, hi?" I said in a tone that voiced the fact that I didn't wanna be here.

"Yo, the names Kanji." the tallest of the group stated. Seemingly on cue the rest of the group introduced themselves. And soon after the air grew tense kinda like when your watching Law & Order or CSI or some shit.

"Why exactly did you choose to move here?" The kid with silver hair asked

"Ugh, I have my reasons. I'm sure Rise told you already anyway so how about we cut to the chase and you tell me exactly what you want from me?" I asked.

"Well, I'm sure you heard they're have been murders and kidnappings here recently so I won't bore you with the details but we think you might fit the criteria that a lot of the victims had. He said unphased by my tone.

"Okay, um thanks for the warning, are we done here?"

"Yeah."

"Okay then bye."

"Wait don't you need me to take you back?" Rise asked.

"Nah, I'll take a cab don't really wanna walk and get swarmed again." After that I left without looking back.

When the cab arrived at 'Maru-Q' as I expected there were news vans parked out front,'s so I snuck in the back. The shop was dark o I used the key Rise gave me and went in. She told me I was in the guest room so that's where I was headed. After all that drama and the train ride here all I wanted to do was sleep, so thats what I did.

Dream/Flashback

"Son, your father and I have decided to split up" Mom said even though I saw it coming, and I had my emotionless mask in place, no matter how much I detested it I still loved my parents and it hurt to here those words come out of mom's mouth.

"Pretty much saw it coming so no suprise." I said.

"Yes, but both my manager and his agency advised that we don't get a divorce any time soon but we will be realesing a statement to the press."

"Figured that to, so were are you sending me this time?" I asked with a bored tone.

"You'll be staying with the Kujikwawa's in Inaba and you'll be attending highschool there."

"Wait, thats in Japan right?" I questioned.

"Yes, and I'm good friends with Rise's former manager and her mother so thats were you'll be staying. While your there I've scheduled a few appearances for you, on a talk show, and other things but you should b used to it by now so it should'nt be a problem right?"

"Ya' whatever" I said.

"Good, your flight leaves tomorrow." And with that my 'Mother' left the room. It was then that my mask broke and I let the tears fall. It' funny that i'm actually crying, I mean since everyone used me during my childhood for my money and other various things that came with wealthy territory I had no friends, isolated from social interaction unless it was completely nessasary. 'Focus on your career, make mommy look good' were the things that vile women constantly said to me. I dont even think I really had I childhood when you really think about it. Most people would probably think i'm pathetic for crying like this and letting my mask slip for even a second. Dad would probably beat the shit outta me if he saw me like this, to bad he's never home. So then why am I crying I have nothing to lose if I move or if mom and dad dont see each other anymore. Thats what I kept telling myself but it didnt take away the hurt I was feeling at that moment.

Awake/Present time

When I woke up there still wasn't any noise in the house so I guessed no one else was there. I looked at the clock and realized I only slept for an hour, and soon after a wave of boredem hit me so I turned on my iPod. Great outta battery, since the iPod was out I flipped on the tv and of course the news was on but what caught my interest was the fact that they were broadcasting one of my interviews from earlier in the year. Oh great now I gotta worry about even more attention. But before I could grumble to my self any further the loud crackle of thunder almost had me shitting my pants. Not just that but the whole scene itself was creepy. The house was dark, rain was pelting against my window and there was a knock on the door. It couldn't be Rise or her Grandma since they both had a key so as I neared the door and the knocking continued, I slowly opened the door and saw no one there which I found odd but before I could close it I heard a noise behind me so I turned to survey the area and everything seemed normal. But it didn't stay that way for long, since a rough hand grabbed my neck from behind and I was pushed into the door frame extremely hard. The hand left my neck but a strong arm replaced it and soon my lungs were on fire from lack of oxygen, I tried to struggle but I was already losing consciousness until finally My struggling ceased and my body went limb against the intruders torso.

When I woke up I was greeted by a cold floor and an unfamiliar room. I clearly wasn't at Rise's place anymore. Actually I could barely see at all but I wasn't just gonna stand there and look stupid either so I guess it would be a good idea to look around. After wandering around for what seemed like hours I could see a light through the fog. when I finally got to the light I was ended up into another room. This room looked just as unfamiliar as the other one.

'Hmmmmm, look what we have here.' A voice said coming from the back of the room, but when I turned around it was like looking into a mirror.

"Oh, wait maybe not, let me make this more acurrate. OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH, I'm so pathetic Mommy and Daddy dont love me, no one loves me so I isolate myself from anyone who tries to get close to me or actually understand me, because I'm so afraid they'll just use me for they're benefit, then when they're done they toss me out like yesterdays garbage. Sound about right?"

"What the hell are you talking about?" I asked knowing full well what it was saying.

"Heh, I'm saying your pathetic."

I didn't even realize we had an audience until they made they're presence known by yelling at me to calm down. But i was beyond pissed at this point.

"Who the fuck are you calling pathetic, your talking as if you actually know me." I stated in an aggitated tone.

"Well no shit I know you, I know everything about you. I know you hate being ignored yet you loathe attention, I know you hate your parents for never paying attention to you and then when they do they're freakin negative, I know you get mad at people who try to show they're affection for you because your dumbass automatically assume they want something. (images of mom and dad showed up all around the room, images of past friends come and gone showed up and images of me crying when mom informed me of my parents 'break-up' all showed around the room in a mocking fashion) you know what I think?" At this point my mask was utterly destroyed and tears were streaming down my face.

"Just like I said before I think your pathetic, which means you must think so to, after all your me and I'm you right?"

"No, it' not true!" I cried in desperation.

"Don't say it!" Abunch of people screamed behind me but I wasn't paying attention to them at the moment.

"YOUR NOT ME!" I screamed at the top of my lungs.

"Hehe, Hahah, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! YA YOUR DAMN STRAIGHT I'M NOT YOU! I'M MYSELF NOW!. It cackled ominously. It was then my 'twin' started glowing with dark red and black energy until it completly overwhelmed him. After that what appeared before me no longer resembled me at all. it resembled A huge black demon with white wings of an angel covered in blood and a huge spear clutched in his hand. The last thing I heard it say before I passed out was 'I am a shadow, the true self.'

Author's note: Okay that was chapter one hope it was okay I'm looking foward to some feed back later. so R & R plz