Persona

The Darker Light

"Pilot"

Hello All! NazBio here! Scrapping my other Persona fic, not the kampfer one the other one, I decided to make a new one! This time a bit more coherent. This Pilot will give you an idea of where this will go. This will only show the Protagonist; Shinobu Amagi and How he made his way to Antaki City.

Thank you ahead of time for reading.

March 23, 2031 - Inaba

"Mom! Why do I need to go to Antaki again?" Shinobu asked as he packed his things.

"Because dear, your father's funeral will take place around a year from now, and since you'd still be in high school, I'd come to the conclusion that you being there from the start would make it easier on you" Yukiko said, as she watched him from his door.

Shinobu Amagi is the son of Yukiko Amagi, owner of the Amagi Inn. He enjoys it there and loves swimming in the hot springs and messing with the family katana and his mother's fans. His father, Shino Yagami, recently passed away. His father being an important part of the Antaki Council, it was necessary that his funeral was held at Antaki. However due to family issues, the funeral was postponed for a year.

"Do you think Aunt Chie and the others will see me off?" Shinobu asked as he finished up his packing.

"Yes, they all decided to come over tonight for dinner and see you off tomorrow" Yukiko said as she looked towards the fans Shinobu had hoarded, "why don't you keep those"

"For real!? Thanks mom!" Shinobu exclaimed as he ran to collect the fans and place them in his pack. "The katana too?!" Shinobu said with a look of pleading.

"Only an Imitation okay? That sword was given to me by someone special" Yukiko said as she looked down in depression.

"Oh yeah, Uncle Yu right?" Shinobu said as he too looked down in depression as well.

Yu Narukami had recently left Japan to head towards France. Yu was Shinobu's godfather and he really cared for Shinobu, like a son. Yu also was Yukiko's first boyfriend, which was special to her.

"Look on the bright side! Maybe he'll get something for you and me from France!" Shinobu said, trying to cheer up his mother, who was already depressed with her husband dying.

"Yeah, your right" Yukiko said, as she sniffled and wiped her eyes "Well better get to work."

As Yukiko left, Shinobu checked his phone for any new messages from his classmates saying good-bye to him. Sadly none were sent, and Shinobu sighed Thought that they would at least say good-bye..

With evening approaching, the Investigation team, minus Yu, made their way to the Amagi Inn.

"Hey Shinobu-chan!" said Yosuke as he patted a startled Shinobu on the back.

"If you going to give me an honorific, use kun!" Shinobu retorted as the rest of the gang greeted him.

"Yeah yeah, I know" Yosuke said smirking, "Has Yukikio-chan gotten better at cooking?" he said as he looked at his stomach, "I've been waiting all day!"

"May I remind you that we are here for Shinobu-kun, senpai?" Naoto sternly said to Yosuke

"Yeah! Stop thinking for yourself! Poor Shinobu.." said Chie trying to comfort Shinobu.

"It's okay, besides! I've missed seeing all of you!" Shinobu said with a grin.

"Aww! Shibu-kun!" said a teary Rise, "Those words shall bear with me for all eternity!" cried a sobbing Teddie

"Otouto!*" Nanako said as she wiped her crying eyes.

"Uhh…what's the matter here?" said a confused Kanji who didn't get why everyone was crying.

The Investigation Team and Shinobu have a very family esc relationship, Shinobu being the mature younger brother. So, like when Nanako did 20 years ago, he states something that's cute or innocent, people older than him respect and wish they had his maturity

"Alright everyone! The party room is open!" Yukiko said as she wiped her hands off on her apron and motioned towards the open space.

"Alright! Party time!" said Yosuke as he quickly ran towards the food.

"Bah! Yosuke! Save some for me!" cried Teddie as he ran after him.

"Hey! There have better be some meat left for me!" Chie said as she stormed after them.

The rest of the gang followed and the group had an enjoyable time socializing and eating.

Later that night…While Shinobu was dreaming…

A velvet colored room came into Shinobu's focus. Inside the room was a man with a rather larger nose.

"Welcome to the Velvet Room" the man said as he raised his big scary eye towards Shinobu.

"This place exists between dream and reality, mind and matter" the man said as he motioned around the room.

"It's really been a long time since this room has seen a guest such as yourself" the man said as he smiles with glee.

"A guest?" Shinobu questioned as he still didn't get what was going on.

"Excuse my rudeness, I have neglected to introduce myself." The man said putting on of his hands on his bald head.

"My name is Igor, a servant of Philemon" Igor said as he did a bow while sitting down.

"My name is Shinobu Amagi" Shinobu said as he nodded his head.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, unfortunately, my assistant is not here right now, but we'll make do" Igor said as he made an ancient phone appear.

"What is that for?" Shinobu asked as he tilted his head. He had never seen a phone like that one, that one had a bone design to it.

"You will find out eventually dear guest, but first you must sign the contract" Igor said as he made a document appear in front of him.

"It states that you will abide by it and take full responsibility for your actions" Igor said as he moved the document towards Shinobu.

Shinobu was a little hesitant at first, but he did indeed sign the contract.

"Excellent, but that is all we'll have time for, I'll call you back when the time is right." Igor said as he and the room began to fade…

March 24- Yasoinaba Station

"Well I guess this is good-bye" Shinobu said as he climbed on to the train.

"Yes, please be careful, I've heard rumors the Antaki has recently been affected by a unknown disease" Naoto said with a look of worry.

"Really?! Man I want to go to Antaki now…" Yosuke said with a frown, "You take care man!"

"Shibu-kun! You better write to you Auntie Rise!" Rise said with a smile on her face.

"Right!" Shinobu said as the others bid their partings and the train doors came to a close.

Shinobu again checked his phone for any messages from his classmates. Again there were none and Shinobu sighed again.

What was the Velvet Room all about?

Shinobu went to his seat and relaxed, the trip there would be enjoyable at least, he would past by Kyoto, and then towards Nagoya.

Shinobu could just tell that this would be exciting.

Yup there you have it! The pilot for Persona The Darker Light.

Hope you've enjoyed it!

*Otouto means little brother