Hey there! Well this is my first persona fanfic, but it's not my first fic. Oh and the name's Azure. I've been a fan of the persona series for about 4 years now, and I just want to say…I LOVE IT! The story, the characters (all four sets by the way), the personas, the lore (Yeah I love Greek mythology and all that sue me. XD) So yeah just a giant persona nut. Anyway by far my favorite is Persona 3 hands down which is the installment this fanfiction will be taking place. (How grammatically incorrect was that? ^^') Anywho basic summary: self-insert, both Makoto/Minato and Hamuko/Minako are here, changes to how events will play out, and my personas will be from my favorite trading card game (again sue me) yeah really bad summary but it's more interesting than it sounds or at least I'll try to make it that way. Anyway let's get started!

Chapter 1: Been a long time

It was Saturday morning, birds chirping, sun shining, wind blowing you know a typical day in spring. The season of beginnings. Although my beginning could have waited a little longer.

"HEY WAKE UP!"

"Ahh!" *thud* I fell out of bed and the sound of a high pitch scream. I rubbed my head in pain from the impact of the fall. I opened my eyes to see a young girl wearing a summer dress. "Ow. What was that for Emi?" I asked.

"Well for starters you need to get up since it's a big day for ya and second because it's just funny to see u hit your head like that Oni-chan." she giggled.

*sigh*

"You know there's a nicer way to do that right? And second I'm your cousin not brother." I told her.

"So? You call me "sis" and I don't mind so why should you?" She pouted.

"Yeah yeah." I just brushed her off. "So what's so important about today anyway?" I asked. She just hit her forehead with the palm of her hand. "Did I say something stupid?" I gave her a confused look.

"Um yeah how about your whole transferring to Japan for your junior year!?" She stated. And with that I went wide-eyed. She saw my expression and left the room, but before she left she said, "Mom said you got 5 minutes." I bolted straight up took the clothes I had out from last night and changed as soon as I could and made my bed. I wore a red shirt, blue jeans, white and red sneakers, my blue and white jacket, and my favorite red hat. I gave everything one last check around and bolted out the door. I nearly tripped down the stairs.

"Looks like he's ready." Emi said.

"Morning sleepyhead." My aunt said.

"Morning aunt Kristia." I greeted her. She wore a blue summer dress, a straw hat, a pair of blue sandals and a pearl necklace. Her lilac hair was hanging down and her fair skin glistened in the sunshine. It was easy to see she was still in her prime, well she's only 30 so that's kinda obvious.

"So ready to go?" She asked me. I nodded. "Alright then let's get going everything is already packed, and your flight leaves in an hour." She said. We got into the van and drove off to the airport. When we arrived Kristia told me to get my ticket she said she had a surprise for me; I had no idea what it was but I didn't have time to worry about it.

"Ok I'm back. Huh?" I was surprise to see who was there. All my friends were there to see me off. "Guys you came." I said.

"Of course we did! Can't just let ya leave without a proper goodbye." My bud Nick said. My other friends Ray, Danny, Martin, and Bobby all nodded. "We got something here for ya as well." The five pull something from their pockets, they were vanguard cards.

"These are your favorite cards." I looked at them confused.

"We know that's why we want you to have them, so that way if ya ever feel lonely you can look at them and remember we're always with you." Ray said.

"That's right! So have a blast over there!" Bobby said with a lot of enthusiasm.

"Oni-chan." A small hand grip my jacket and tugged. I looked down at my cousin Emi. "I want you to have this." She said pulling out her own vanguard card. I took and patted her on the head.

"Thanks Emi, and you guys as well I'll treasure them always." I smiled at them.

Last call for flight to Iwatodai

"Well I better get going. See ya!" I said making my way to the terminal waving back. They all waved back. My aunt and Emi started to tear up, while pals gave me a thumbs up. I made my way onto the plane and within minutes we took off. I pull out my mp3 and headphones, the left was blue and the right was red, and I listen to my favorite song Burn My Dread. I started to close my eyes and my mind faded into darkness.

Next thing I knew there was a small light shining through the dark, a door could be seen in the distance. Am I dreaming? I must be I fell asleep, but then why am I dreaming of a door and why does it feel like I'm conscious? I made my way to the door and opened it. My eyes were blinded by an extremely bright light. Now I'm in what seems to be a blue elevator. There was a giant clock hanging on the bars in the back of the room. There was furniture placed out most notably a large table and 4 chairs in the center. What's even more surprising was that there were people I never met surrounding the table. There was a small old man with an abnormally large nose sitting in the chair closest to the back and beside were 2 girls and a man dressed in deep blue clothing. The 3 in blue had the same color hair and eyes so I'm guessing there siblings. And in the 2 seats closest to me were a boy and a girl who seem look around my age, at a closer look they were wearing the school uniforms for the school I would be transferring to, Gekkoukan High School. I don't know why, but I felt close to them like I've known them for a long time.

"Ah it seems our final guest has arrived." The old man said. "Please take a seat." He said pointing to the chair between the 2 teens. I reluctantly sat down. Normally I wouldn't even bother listening to someone I know nothing about especially someone as suspicious as him, but something tells me if I don't cooperate I won't find out what the hell is going on. "Now then since we are all here I would like to begin by introducing myself. I am Igor, and these are my assistants Margaret, Elizabeth and Theo. They will be assisting you throughout your journey during the upcoming ordeal." Igor stated.

"Ordeal? What are you talking about?" I asked quite confused.

"This ordeal affects each one of you, and you will need our help to face it. As for now it is time we say farewell. Time marches on in your world." Igor finished. Suddenly my vision began to fade, and the scene before became hazy.

"Wait, I still have questions!" I called out, but to no avail. Everything faded to black. I felt a light tap on my shoulder and I slowly begun to open my eyes.

"Excuse me sir, but it be best if you wake up we will be landing shortly." The flight attendant informed me.

"Oh thank you. I must have had one hell of a sleep then." I laugh. She giggled and walked off. I just stared out the window thinking. Just what was that? A dream? Something about an ordeal, and who were other 2 that were there? They had on my school uniform maybe I'll meet them soon. Why did they seem familiar though? It's was like reuniting old friends I haven't seen in years.

We will descending shortly please prepare to depart

"Well looks like I'm here." I spoked softly. When we landed I was informed all my luggage was already sent to the dorm. I placed on my headphones and I walked to the nearest train station and made my way to the dorms. By the time I got off the train it was nearly midnight.

"Well I hope I didn't cause trouble before I even get to school." I chuckled. The clock was ticking closer to midnight. I wonder if this place is effected as well. Once the clock struck midnight everything around me took on a luminous shade of green, the electronics stopped functioning, and the moon took on the same ominous shade of green as everything else. Figures even here it happens. I made my way towards the dorm. This phenomenon wasn't new to me, I've been dealing with it for 10 years. "Although it doesn't get any easier to deal with." I sighed. I made my way through the usual sight of coffins, dark streets and pools of blood. I finally made it to the dorm. When I walked through the front door, there were 3 people standing in front of me. It was the 2 from the dream as well as a young boy he had jet black hair, blue eyes, and wore what looked like a prison outfit.

"Your late." The boy stated. I raised an eyebrow at the kid. Little kid got a mouth. "Now that you're here I would like the 3 of you to sign these contracts. Don't worry all it says is that you take full responsibility for your actions. You know the usual stuff."

We walked over to the counter to the counter and signed our names on the sheets. After we were done we handed them over to the boy.

"Thank you. Now I will leave on final note. No one can escape time, it delivers us all to the same end. You can't plug your ears and cover your eyes." As he said that he started to vanish into the shadows. So what is the kid a magician or something? Well I guess I should introduce myself to these 2 to see if that dream was real.

"Who's there?" a feminine voice snap me out of my thoughts. I look towards the voice, and saw a slim girl with brunette hair, a pink sweater, a black skirt and black boots with laces on the side. The look on her face was that of someone clearly frighten. Before I could try to calm her down she reach for a holster on her leg which held a small pistol. What the fuck? She has a gun? I don't know why but my first instinct was to jump in front of the 2 teens beside me.

"Takeba wait!" A new voice came from down the hall. It was another girl she seemed older. She had on the female school uniform with a longer skirt than normal, and beautiful long red hair.

Suddenly the lights came back, as well as our mp3s. Funny enough all 3 of us had on Burn My Dread. Well looks like we have more in common than being awake during that strange time. Now that the lights are on I can better see the 2. The male was around my height maybe a little shorter with blue hair, his bangs covering his right eye, which were blue, and was wearing the male school uniform; he also had his mp3 his neck and his headphones daggled on the sides. The girl had on the female school uniform, auburn hair designed in a high ponytail with silver barrettes on the side, she had striking red eyes and instead of blue headphones she had separate earphones which were red. Are these 2 related or something?

"I didn't think you would arrive so late." The girl from before said.

"Who are they?" The brunette asked.

"They are the new transfer students." The red head said. "I'm Mitsuru Kirijo, I will be a senior this year. And this is Yukari Takeba she will be a junio just like you 3." Mitsuru finished.

"H-hello." Yukari said in a nervous tone.

"It's nice to meet you I'm Hamuko Yuuki, and this is my twin brother Makoto." The auburn-haired girl spoke.

"Hey there." Makoto greeted with little emotion.

"Guess that leaves me. I'm Judai Sendo, nice to meet ya." I greeted with a small smile. Makoto and Hamuko both looked directly at me after I introduce myself.

"Y-yeah. It's to meet you all too." Yukari said still nervous.

"You don't need to be so nervous relax a bit." I tried to reassure her.

"Your right. Thanks." She giggled.

"Judai Sendo? Oh you're the transfer from America, correct?" Mitsuru asked me.

"That be me." I answered.

"From America? Cool." Yukari seemed interested in that fact.

"Not really, but it's home." I stated bluntly.

"Hey Judai?" Hamuko called out. I turned to her. "I know this may sound weird, but have you lived around here before?" she asked.

"No I lived in America all my life with my aunt and cousin. Why do you ask?" I was honestly confused at that question.

"No reason never mind." She seemed disappointed.

"Ok I think it's time we all head to bed. It is late and classes are tomorrow." Mitsuru chimed in. "Yukari show them the please."

"Sure thing. Follow me." Yukari said leading us up stairs. "Ok the second floor is the male section. Both of your rooms are at the end of the hall. Makoto you're on the left, Judai you're on the right. Here are your keys. So before I take Hamuko upstairs any questions?"

I had a few, but I'll be simple with it.

"What was that contract for?" I asked.

"Hmm? What contract?" Yukari looked puzzled.

"Um never mind. I'm probably still tired after the long trip. Good night." I waved off going down the hall. Makoto followed suit. "Cya tomorrow man." I said heading into my room.

"Cya." He responded.

Once inside I could see it was a nice little room with a bed, a computer, a tv, and even a sink and mirror. I just changed and went straight to bed. "Well better get some sleep, big day tomorrow." I said closing my eyes and heading into a deep slumber.

Hamuko POV:

"Ok. That was weird. Well shall we go?" Yukari asked me.

"Yeah." I replied. Before we went up the stairs though I notice a small piece of paper on the floor. At a closer look it was a photo. It was a picture of me and Makoto as kids with our childhood friend. Then I remembered that Judai kinda looked like him, hell they even have the same name. Makoto probably dropped it I'll give it to him tomorrow.

"Hey you coming?" Yukari called from the top of the stairs.

"Yeah. Sorry on my way." I told her. I made my way up, and Yukari led me down the hall.

"Ok this is your room. Here is your key. Listen don't lose or you'll never hear the end of it." She said and gave me a nervous smile. "Well good night." She said walking to her room.

I giggled at her statement about the key. "Good night." I said heading into my room. I started to unpack some sleeping attire. As I was changing the photo from earlier fell out my pocket. When I went to pick it up though I notice it had something written on the back.

My friends will always be with me. – Judai Sendo

I gasped at the message. My eyes began to tear up. "T-this i-isn't Makoto's." My voice was trembling. "So then Judai really is our childhood friend. But then why didn't he recognize us? I mean I know it's been 10 years, but we didn't change that much. Did he just forget about us? No that couldn't be it because he doesn't even remember living here. Does he have amnesia?" I sat down still crying and trembling. "After so long we're finally reunited huh? But you don't even us anymore. It's been so hard for us since you left without even saying good bye, but now I know why. I hope I can bring your memories back soon. We missed you…I missed you."

And that's it. I think I did well for my first chapter. Anyway if you enjoyed it, hated it, though it needs improvement, PLEASE let me know so I can make improvements. Thanks for your time reading this average work. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Oh and one last thing. Per…so…na! No one can escape time, it delivers us all to the same end. You can't plug your ears and cover your eyes."