Persona Dreams and Revelation
Chapter 1. The Experience
The world started as a place of peace and providence. Everything was happy and peaceful, but then the betrayal occurred. The persuasion of a of a serpent unto the first living mortals to disobey the orders of god not only formed the sin of rebellion, but also the feeling of curiosity. Over time, new sins were introduced as new emotions formed, some being able to control these emotions to form powerful beings known as Personas and were used to fight rejected emotions known as shadows. Though the fate of the world lies undecided, but a new is upon it and one must stand to fight or the world will be lost forever.
Sunday August 31, 2012 5:30PM
In the city of Nagoya Japan, a lot goes on. Crime rates are high, robberies are common, and violence occurs daily. Though, it has its upside due to the fact of good security, chivalrous citizens, and a polite environment. At the airport, a boy with blonde, spiky hair exits the plane and is greeted by a well-dressed man
Well-dressed man: Greetings, you must be Zephios Hikarimichi (bows)
Zephios: Yes, but that's not necessary
Well-dressed man: Oh yes but it is. In Japan , when one bows, he is greeting the other. That is a sign of respect. I forgot that you are from America
Zephios: So who are you
Well-dressed man: I'm merely a chauffer for your trip home. Come now, it's about time we head off.
Zephios and the well-dressed man enter a black car outside the airport. The man starts the car and drives off to the north.
Well-dressed msn: Now tell me about yourself.
Zephios: I am fifteen years old, I am from the state of Tennessee, and starting school as a sophomore tomorrow.
Well-dressed man: Why did you come to Japan?
Zephios: Because my parents died for reasons unknown and I was transferred here for my own safety, or that's what I was told. Now can you tell me about yourself now.
Well-dressed man: What's the point, you would find it boring and it's pretty bland so what's the point.
Zephios: How much farther is the dorm?
Well-dressed man: About thirty minutes
All of a sudden, a black, goo-ridden monster with a mask for a face appears and heads after the car.
Zephios: What the hell is that thing?
Well-dressed man: I don't think you want to find out (steps on the gas pedal)
They speed changes from forty to ninety five miles per hour. Luckily there wasn't much traffic to deal, but the creature was fast and was closing in.
Zephios: Fire a gun, ram into it , DO SOMETHING!
Well-dressed man: Close your eyes
As Zephios closed his eyes, the monster was about to strike the car when the man formed a ball of light
Well-dressed man: PERSONA!
The man launches the ball at the monster. After collision, the monster is gone without a trace and they return to normal speed.
Well-dressed man: You can open your eyes now.
Zephios: (opens eyes) What was that thing
Well-dressed man: That was a shadow
Zephios: How do you get rid of these things.
Well-dressed man: That you must find out on your own.
They arrive at the dorm and exit the car and enter the dorm.
Well-dressed man: Here's the map of the place and the key to your room. All of your belongings are waiting for you in your room. If you have any more questions, ask one of the staff members. (Leaves)
The dorm was huge, guys were everywhere, and pictures were hung everywhere. As Zephios stared at the map and walked, a group of boys observed him.
Black haired boy: Hey is that the American that I keep hearing about?
Blue haired boy: No idea
Brown haired boy: American or not, if he gets in our way, he'll regret crossing the Pacific
Zephios looked up from his map to find his room. When he unlocked the door, he was greeted by a short haired boy with black hair.
Short haired boy: HELOOOOOO ROOOMIIIIEEEE, Nice to meet ya my name is Pat and what's yours?
Zephios: Uhhhhh, Zephios (bows)
Pat: You don't have to bow to me just the adults.
Zephios: Oh
Pat; I'd know because I made the same mistake you did when I arrived here because I'm an American too.
Zephios: Where're you from
Pat: Dallas Texas, we had so much fun till my dad got a job down here, then my mom died so he dropped me off here.
Zephios: (sigh) At least you have someone left (pulls out a family picture)
Pat: That sucks msn. Hey why I don't I give you the grand tour of where you'll be staying for the rest of high school.
They enter to find a sofa, TV, one window, small table in front of the of the sofa and a nightstand with a lamp on top. To the north laid a hallway with a kitchen to the east and at the end laid a door to the north and a door to the east.
Pat: (points to the northern) That's the bathroom (points to the eastern door) and that's the bedroom. We might as well head there now.
When they open the door, they found two separate beds, one desk, nightstands with lamps next to the beds, a smaller TV, a dresser with the name, "Pat", on it, and boxes of Zephios's belongings to the east.
Pat: What do you think?
Zephios: It's better than what I thought.
Pat: Ok, now Imma make some Ramen now since you're my guest.
After a bowl of Ramen, Zephios and Pat silently talked till 10:00PM then went to bed
In bed
Zephios: (In thought) Well tomorrow starts my first day in a Japanese High School. What will people think of me, will they discriminate me? Whatever, all that matters is that I make it through as fast as possible. (Falls asleep)
Zephios awakens in a purple fog then sees a hooded figure
Zephios: Who are you?
Hooded figure: You will find out eventually, but now is not the time. Now it is time I learn more about you.
Zephios: You tell me who you are and I might spill
Hooded figure: Who said you had a choice. (Lifts hand)
Suddenly, a bunch of shadows appear surrounding Zephios and the figure. The figure lifts his right hand and three items appear; a sword, a staff, and a shield.
Hooded figure: Now choose your weapon and if you still refuse to cooperate then you will die here. Good luck (warps)
The shadows close in on Zephios, but he grabs the sword and slashed one shadow in half
The figure reappears
Hooded figure: I see you like fighting with an extended arm then your mind or defending against your opponent's attacks.
A shadow attempts to slash the figure, but the figure counters by firing a burst of light and cutting six times with a knife.
Hooded figure: But, you have much to learn. Until we meet again.
The fog and shadow start to fade and Zephios awakens
Monday September 1sr 2012 6:00AM
Pat (yawns) Wow, you can actually wake up on your own, I'm impressed. Now you should get ready because the bus comes in forty minutes. I'll take you out there when it's time.
6:40AM
Zephios and Pat are waiting outside the dorm with ten other guys waiting for the bus. Zephios has on a green and black backpack with school supplies, his iPhone, and some ear buds while Pat has on a red and black backpack with the same items in it.
Zephios: So what's our school like?
Pat: It's pretty stable, you'll occasionally run into pervs or cocky know-its-alls, but it's pretty cool
Zephios: The teachers?
Pat: They're all pretty nice actually. Speaking of school, you can read Japanese can't you?
Zephios: Yeah, I studied on the way here. Though it can use some work.
Pat; No worries, if you need help just ask me.
Zephios: Thanks
The school bus arrived. As Zephios and Pat enter, Zephios goes for a seat with a short haired girl with black hair, but feels a tug at his arm by the Blue haired boy from yesterday
Blue haired boy: Hey, you're in my seat
Pat glares at him.
Short haired girl: Just leave him alone, he doesn't know better.
Blue haired boy: Are you serious! You'd rather sit by some random exchange student then a best friend
Short haired girl: It's not that, it's just that I had a crappy morning and I don't want anything else to happen.
Blue haired boy: You know what, I don't care anymore. Sit next the American, I could care less. It's bad enough we have Koreans, now Americans that will drag Japan down to hell with them.
A sudden form of a chaos swept across Zephios's mind as Pat ran up to the boy and punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground.
Pat: LISTEN HERE HIDORI, I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF YOUR BULLSHIT FROM YEAR 1, BUT WHEN YOU HURT MY FRIENDS LIKE THAT I DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE I'LL KICK YOUR ASS!
Hidori: Why you (Kicks Pat to the ground) I'll teach you to be smart with me.
The fight is beginning to escalate then a question appears in Zephios's mind
What should I do?
Break it up
Watch and see what happens
Join Pat
Pat and Hidori charge at each other, but Zephios intersects and grabs both of their fists and twists.
Zephios: ENOUGH!
There was a pause. The suspense was getting to everyone to the curiosity of what will happen next. The bus driver stopped the bus to see what was going , Hidori kicks Zephios in the face, sending him to the ground. Upon impact, Zephios covers his throbbing jaw to find blood on his hand. He stands up looking face down, then looks up.
Zephios: ! (Charges)
Hidori attempts to punch him, but Zephios grabs his wrist and uppercuts his stomach. Then, axe kicks him in the jaw and grabs him by the neck, pushes him to the window, and squeezes as hard. Hidori is terrified because of the look Zephios gave him as he did. Then, he realizes the people are staring drops him, and dashes to the door.
Bus driver: Hey kid STOP!
Zephios ignored as he forced the bus door open.
Zephios is hiding beside a tree, trembling with tears in his eyes.
Zephios (trembling) I knew I didn't belong here. First day of school and I've already fucked up. Why couldn't I stay in America (tears overflow) Why did they have to die and leave me all alone, to be hated upon and cause suffering.
A shadow appears from behind the tree.
Shadow: You're right, you don't belong anywhere
Zephios recognizes the shadow's presence, wipes away the tears, and stands up.
Zephios: Tell me what you demons desire.
Shadow: New allies. (Swings claw)
Zephios manages to dodge but is knocked off balance.
Shadow: Save your struggles boy, it will be over in swing I promise you. You'll make a good addition to us. (Swings again)
Right before he lands the blow, the events of the first shadow attacking, when Zephios wielded a sword, and when he kicked Hidori and wrangled his neck. Then, this phrase coursed through his brain;
If you wish to live, forget your sorrows and fears and summon me
The message unlocked another side of Zephios,. Zephios stood up and clinched his fist
Zephios: Per-so-na
Right before the shadow strikes a, barrier of light surrounded Zephios and the voice spoke again.
Thou art I and I art thou
By the overcoming of fears and sorrow
Thou hast summoned me
Hekrios, The master of battle!
A warrior in a robe, a crooked purple blade, and a dual pointed helmet appeared
Hekrios: It's about time you summon me, I was starting to get bored doing nothing inside your head.
Zephios: So you're a Persona, show me what you can do
Hekrios, Gladly, ZIO!
A lightning bolt came out of Hekrios's blade and obliterates the sheadow.
Hekrios: By the way, you left this. (Hands Zephios the sword he used last night)
Zephios: Alright, now I'm not totally defenseless.
More shadows start to appear.
Hekrios: Don't back out on me now.
Zephios: I've cried long enough. It's about time I stop acting like a coward and finally pull through.
Hekrios: Good, I didn't want you to stop here
They both prepare their swords.
Hekrios and Zephios: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
TO BE CONTINUED