So? Who out there actually knows Persona 4 or 3 or even 2? Now then... This is a story, THE story from the view of the Personas. Sure it has its own little twist but you know.

This is our world. The world that is invisible to all. Why? I don't know. Its just always been like that. How was I suppose to know why? How was anyone suppose to know why? Well I guess its for the best. People would freak if they saw us. They would probably call in the army or something. The world that coexists with the world of the shadows. This is the world of us, the Personas. Our little society if thats what you want to call it has been well... depleting. They've been disappearing. Most believed that it had something to do with the shadows and their creator. I am among those who believe that. What else could it be? Was... Was I going to disappear next? Maybe but should I try to prevent it?

No. If I wanted to know what was going on I would have to vanish myself. If I didn't I would never have my answer. I would never have my answer about what happened to Jiraiya, or Sukuna-Hikona, or any of the others.

I had that weird dream again that night. I wandered the unknown area like last time with no sense of time or direction. This foggy area... I didn't feel threatened like I should have and that was kind of frightening within itself. This was where the shadows came to play. I should be on guard but... I was at ease here. Was this where they all went or... is this just a dream? A very vivid dream. After a fair amount of time I heard a barely audible call... For help? I didn't have time to think about it. I a split second I was next to one of those from the human world. The human took notice of me then look back to where the human had been looking. I took a second to notice that there was a dark silhouette standing not too far from us. Upon closer inspection of myself, I was just a detailless silhouette myself. Did this mean that I was disappearing from my world? I looked back down to the human. Why? Why wasn't that human afraid of me? The human drew into a fighting stance. Well... I couldn't just let a human fight alone against that thing. It gave me a bad feeling. I drew my blade, dashing forward with the human. I felt my blades edge meet flesh. The creature was jerked the direction that our swords went in but it didn't move from its spot. Why had it made no move to dodge? The creature gave out an amused laugh. I reacted but taking hold of the human and getting us both away. I readied my blade. What was this thing? This dark power seemed so... Familiar but... The fog was thickening. It seemed so thick and heavy that you could cut it with a knife. I tensed. I couldn't help but feel threatened. I had a feeling that even though we could no longer see it, It could see us. The human looked up at me. I glanced down feeling that worried look up quickly turned my attention back to the current situation. I scanned the area around us trying to pick up even the slightest sound. Anything that could give me a hint to where it was. What exactly was this thing? A shadow?

No. There was something different about it and that something was the power it held. I could feel the things pulses of power but here... It was like that pulse was everywhere. If I could have used that to locate it I would have. The creature with one last taunt faded away into the endless sea of fog taking that dark pulse with it. I was about to give chase but the human for whatever reason fainted. I quickly caught the human. Now what?

Not long after my vision blurred just like the last time. I couldn't. If I left this human could be killed but... staying and going wasn't my choice. I blinked. That's all I did. Blink. Blink and I was alone in the fog. I looked around. I couldn't sense that thing or that human anymore. Where was I? Was this it? Was this what happened to those who disappeared? Were they just wandering in this fog, lost? Should I start walking or should I stay here? Everything looked the same around me. Fog. I examined myself again. Still dark and detailless. What did this mean? I started walking. I stopped.

"Izanagi?... No..."

"Why won't he-"

I tried to focus on the voices that seemed... so. So familiar but they faded all too quickly. I drew my blade hearing that familiar movement of the shadows. The way they moved was kind of rhythmic. To most their movements were random but to me it, it was different. I evaded the attack of a shadow at the last second. Another attack. I dodged. How could they see me though I couldn't see them? Attack, dodge, attack, block. All I was doing was blocking and dodging. I couldn't fight back like this. Stay calm. I couldn't allow any panic to enter into my system. If you panic, you die. I always took pride in my being level headed and calm in every situation and I wasn't about to throw all of that away now. Did... Did those who disappeared get hit by the shadows? If they did then I would have to as well but I couldn't be so quick to jump to conclusions. Just focus on finding an escape. How could I be sure that they went one way or another? I couldn't be. I got ready to dodge the next attack and run. It lunged. I leaped over it and ran. The fog continued to grow thicker. My movement halted. I looked around searching for the source of the voices. One came from deeper in the fog in the direction that I was heading but the other. It came in the opposite direction and where the shadows were was a small light. Dull but it cut through the darkness that seemed to closing in as the fog grew thicker. I walked toward it making it brighter but only slightly. The closer I got the more the voice seemed to clear. While the other dulled.

"What do you seek? The sha-"

"Izanagi, wake up. Please wake up."

I hear that pleading voice as my vision started to blurr. Next thing I knew everything was dark and the light pleading was much clearer and closer.

"Come on, Izanagi. Please."

I felt so tired like I hadn't slept in two days. Despite my sudden need to let them know that I could hear them I couldn't will myself to open my eyes. I let myself drift off. Right into a dreamless slumber. I woke later to that pleading again. I felt a slightly chilled hand on my shoulder. My eyes fluttered open. At first seeing nothing. I blinked a few more times trying to get my eyes to adjust to the lighting. I noticed the candle light in the corner of my eye.

"Izanagi. You're awake."

The speaker sounded breathless yet full of relief. I looked over. Apsaras. What was she doing here? That candle was next to her. A spirit candle? Those were meant to guide lost souls. The bright blue flame flickered in the darkness. The black wax melting ever so slowly. It looked to be less than half its original size.

"Are? Do you feel ok?" Apsaras questioned with concern coating her voice once again.

Apsaras looked to the door as Principality walked in. What was going on?

"Awake?" He asked. "Good. I was worried your soul would need more guidance."

"Guidance? What happened?" I managed to question.

"...Well. None of us are exactly sure, but that doesn't take away from the fact that we could sense Amenosgiri's presence. It may have been weak but it was still here. He may have something to do with the disappearances." Principality answered with way more detail than necessary as he went to thinking out loud.

"I'm glad we came by. You could've disappeared too." Apsaras voiced.

"We were lucky that it seems to be a slow process."

"Slow process? How... How long was I out?"

"A few days." Apsaras told me.

"Days?" I repeated stunned to which she nodded.

"Did. Did it hurt?" She asked.

"Hurt?" Was anything going to be clear?

"Mmhm. You winced a few times like you were in pain."

"I... don't think so." I said thinking. "All I remember-"

I stopped. That seemed to grab Principality's attention. He encouraged me to go on.

"All this fog..."

I summarized my 'dream' for them after Principality convinced me into doing so.

"Hmmm... What is he planning?" Principality more asked himself.

"What are we going to do?" Apsaras inquired. "If we don't figure this out we'll all disappear."

After our little discussion and Principality deciding that I needed sleep they hesitantly left like they feared that I would vanish if they lost sight of me. A few days later something odd happened. First I was standing and overlooking the fog then I heard that familiar call. Once again, no time to think. I was just there. I was in the fog but this time it was clearer and I could see the shadows. This time I was me and not some detailess silhouette. A shadow attacked. I kicked it easily finishing it off.

"Wh-what is that?"

I looked back to fallen human and a-. Was that a shadow?... It didn't seem to be a threat so I left it. So I was stuck in this odd place with two humans and a semi-shadow. Great. I heard the still standing human call out in pain as I got hit. The shadows are biting into My flesh. Why was he in pain?... Wait. I threw the shadows off. 'Thou art I and I am Thou.' That's what it meant. A shadow lunged. I drove my blade into it. The last one. I slashed it.

"Izanagi!" The human called. I knew exactly what to do. Zio. The lightning crashed down killing it. After the fight I faded but didn't leave exactly. The human smiled at my rather ghostly form. Wasn't he the same human that I fought with before?

(Teddie T)-"Wow Sensei. No wonder the shadows were scared of you." The teddie bear shadow chirped. "You're really something! Don't you think so Yosuke?"

(Yosuke Y)-"Dude, you call him Sensei and then don't show me any respect!?"

(T Teddie)-"Sorry…"

(Yosuke Y)- "W-Well, your support wasn't bad, though. I gotta give you some credit for that." Yosuke admitted.

(T)-"Huh? R-Really…? Heehee."

(Y)-"All right, you two keep it up, and I think we'll be fine from here on out. Now, let's get back to the investigation! Man… I wonder what could have happened to Senpai here." Yosuke wondered.

"I wish Junes would go under…" Said an unknown voice. "It's all because of that store…" An unknown voice suddenly voiced its opinion.

(Y)- "Wh-What the…" The one called Yosuke seemed speechless.

"Oh, I heard that Konishi-san's daughter is working there."

"Oh my… How could she, with her family's business suffering like it is…?"

"I heard their sales have gone downhill because of Junes."

(Y)-"S-Stop it…"

"That poor father… to have his own daughter working for the enemy."The unknown voices continued to play. "What a troublesome child…"

(Y)-"You said that this place is reality for those that are here, right!? So... does that mean this was Senpai's reality when she wandered in here…?"Yosuke demanded of the bear shadow.

(T)-"I… only know about what's over here." The bear responded.

(Y)-"Fine…" Yosuke replied. "Whatever's going on here… We'll find out ourselves!"

They entered the liquor store. I followed where all those weird voices continued to sound. This place... Something was here and it was hostile. I could feel it. I was pretty sure that one human could see me so I stepped in front of him. He stopped.

(I)-"Keep your guard up." I warned to which he nodded.

"Saki, how many times do I have to tell you!?" A males voice screamed.

(Y)-"I-Is this… Senpai's dad…?" Yosuke asked unsure.

"You know what the neighbors say about you, right!? Aren't you ashamed of yourself? You're the eldest daughter of a family who's owned this store for generations! Is it the money? Or did you meet some guy there? Just tell me why you have to work THERE, of all places!"

(Y)-"I… I can't believe this… She seemed like she had fun at work… She never said anything like this to me… You're telling me THIS was how Senpai really saw things!?" Yosuke demanded. We continued forward where Yosuke noticed some pictures on a table. "It's the photo we took the other day with the other part-timers at Junes… Wh-Why's it cut up like this…?"

"I… never had the chance to say it…"

(Y)-"Is that… Senpai's voice!?"

"I always wanted to tell Hana-chan…"

(Y)-"Huh…? Me…?"

"…that he was a real pain in the ass. I was nice to him just because he was the store manager's son, that's all… But he takes it completely the wrong way and gets all enthusiastic… What a dip." That Saki girls voice continued. Owch. "Who cares about Junes, anyway? Because of that store, our business is ruined, my parents hate me, the neighbors talk behind my back… I wish everything would just disappear…"

(Y)-"I-It's a lie… This can't be… Senpai's not like that…!"

That hostile thing drew closer.

"It's so sad... I feel so sorry for myself. Boo hoo." It taunted. "Actually I'm the one who thinks everything's a pain in the ass."

(T)-"H-Huh? Two Yosukes…?" The bear questioned.

(Y)-"Who are you!? I-I wouldn't think that…"

"Hahaha… Yeah, right. How long are you going to keep deluding yourself? Screw the shopping district, and Junes too! You're sick of everything, especially living out in the sticks!"

Jir- Jiraiya? What was he doing in that form? Why was he here? Was this where they all disappeared to? The human seemed to notice my change in, mood I guess you could say.

(Y)-"What're you saying…? That's not true, I-"

"You put on a good show of being carefree and happy-go-lucky 'cause you're so terrified of being alone. The more the merrier, right? You've gotta be surrounded by people to block out the pain of isolation. And what's this about checking out this world for Saki-senpai's sake? Hah! I know the real reason you came snooping…" Jiraiya continued to taunt.

(Y)-"S-Stop it!" Yosuke panicked.

"Hahaha! Why so panicked? I thought I was just spouting bullshit! Or maybe… I DO know everything you're thinking! Why's that…? Because I AM you!" Jiraiya shouted. "You just came here because it sounded like a good time! What else is there to do in this shithole? A world inside the TV. Now that's exciting. You didn't have a single other reason for coming here, did you!?"

What was he doing?! Sure I knew he liked to mess with everyone but he was going too far.

(Y)-"That's not true… Stop… Stop it…"

(I)-"Jiraiya you're going too far. Leave him alone." I ordered.

His eyes twitched in my direction far too quickly for anyone to notice and he continued.

"You're just trying to act like a big shot… If all went well, hey, maybe you could even be a hero! And that Senpai you were so sweet on? Her death was the perfect excuse!"

(Y)-"That's not true! What are you!? Who are you!?"

"I already told ya. I'm you… Your shadow… There's nothing I don't know about you!"

(Y)-"Screw that! I don't know you! You can't be me, you son of a bitch!"

Darkness engulfed Jiraiya as he spoke. "That's right. I'm not you anymore. I am me!"

Light flashed and he changed his form.

"I am a shadow. The true self. I'll crush everything that bores me. Starting with you!"

Well this wasn't good. Jiraiya... What happened to you? The human who I Still didn't know the name of called me again and my form solidified. Jir- no. He's not Jiraiya anymore. He's a shadow and a strong one at that. That meant he had to be taken down. The shadow leered at me as I went to stand by the human. I met his gaze searching for something that would indicate that he was not a complete monster. To my dismay I found nothing. At the humans command I attacked. I evaded the shadows attempts to strike me and entered in my own blow. I jumped back as he swung at me again.

"So you choose to side with these weak creatures even after Amenosargiri's generous offer."

(I)-"Offer?" I couldn't help asking.

"Yes. Offer." The shadow said with an evil smile.

(I)-I smirked under my mask. "Sorry to say that I never spoke to the guy. Principality pulled me back before he could lure me."

The shadows smile slipped but it reappeared just as quickly. Checkmate. "No matter. I'll just pull you and your Persona user into the fog myself!" The shadow yelled as he leaped into the air.

I jumped in front of the humans bringing up my sword in an attempt to at least decrease the damage that I would receive. When the attack hit I struggled to stay standing. The human that the shadow had called my 'Persona user' had a harder time staying standing than I did. The shadow laughed.

"You can't beat me! I know your weakness!"

(I)-"And I yours." I retorted.

I looked back to the human who seemed to be 'tied' to me. He stood. Good. He could take a hit. The shadow lunged at me to which I evaded. I evaded the first few strikes only to get hit on the fourth. He swung again and I brought up my blade. I could hear the sickening cracking sound as his fist hit the cool metal. The shadow retreated. I advanced adding a few more deep cuts to the shadow. The shadow swung high. I ducked and kicked it. I was a bit surprised when that human joined in the fight. After a few seconds of us beating on it, it shouted. "Enough!" It swung hitting the human. The human fell back. Pain. Thou art I and I am thou. I flinched. The shadow took notice of that and slammed me into a wall. The force made the shelves shake and several drop. Bottles crashed down on us drenching us in the alcohol. The shadow grinned at my being pinned.

"Sucks being tied to a human, huh? Especially when you don't have to be."

My free hand gripped the shadows arm in a weak attempt to keep it from crushing me. I could feel the breath escape my lungs as the shadow pressed on my chest harder. I could hear the human coughing and gasping for breath as I struggled to get free to no avail. C-can't breathe...

Ok people now. Any Persona X fans out there? Any Izanagi X Konahana Sakuya? Or Jiraiya X Tomoe? Any crits? Tell me what you like, what I'm doing wrong, or even your own ideas on what you think should happen or who should be together! OR IF I should just quit now! I wait!