A/N: This is my very first fan fiction, please be kind in your reviews and give constructive criticism, no flames please. If my story is similar to any other persons, I sincerely apologize and it was not my intention.

Summoning persona is different in my story. Since it is set in an older time period, evoking your persona is not used with the gun like evokers, it is more like breaking the boundary between your mind and reality. Characters will summon persona from the depths of their soul, common people can do this as well. However, it will be seen more among fighters in the story. When the story progresses some more, I will explain fully. The weapons will be the same except for guns. Guns will be in an older style due to the time period, it will include things like a rifle or small hand guns.

Set in an AU with all of the characters in different roles. It is set in a kingdom, in the country of Iwatodai. Obviously gamers should realize where I conceived the name from.

Later Additions: I have finally decided on a pairing of Minato x Mitsuru. Hopefully this does not dissuade you from reading this fanfic, but if it does this is unfortunate. Please don't stop reading if you do not like the couple. You might come to like it so there is no harm in trying. I may do other stories with Minato paired with Yukari or Aigis however. Or maybe even small AU's of this AU :D

I personally think it is off to a slower start than most, but it is decent. Try skipping to the character profiles and background information and you just might find it interesting enough to read. The chapter after that really kicks off the story so try it, I promise it won't hurt. Sorry if I was redundant.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, Atlus does.

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Beginnings

A whirlwind of events always tends to bring the oddest combinations together…

Sitting upon a silver throne, the red-haired beauty let out a deep sigh as she stared down the empty hall. Her father had put her in this predicament not more than a week ago…

"Mitsuru, come here, I have something to discuss with you."

"Yes your majesty?"

"My dear, there is no need for the formalities when it is the two of us."

"But…"

"Mitsuru."

The brown haired man with a beautifully jeweled crown atop his head reprimanded his daughter immediately. The two of them were in a large empty hall with a single silver throne in the center. At the moment the man was sitting on it.

"Yes, your ma.., I mean father."

"Good. As I was saying, my health has not been in the best of conditions. I plan on taking a long break from the tasks of the country to spend some time in relaxation in the countryside."

"Father! What about the affairs of the state?"

"I plan on leaving it in your hands."

"But!"

The red head known as Mitsuru was shocked beyond words. To think that her father would take a break as the king and place her in charge!

"I won't take no for an answer Mitsuru, it is time for you to have some experience with the royal court, not just matters with the local lords. After all, I am not immortal. This kingdom will be in your hands one day."

"Father, please do not say such words."

"But they are true."

The man proceeded to give his daughter a look that conveyed, do you dare doubt me?

"I,... I shall heed your words. Please take care on your trip. I will assign two battalions of soldiers to go with you."

"Good, you have the aura of a leader already."

The king stood up from his throne and left for the door to the right side of the hall.

"Thank you, father…"

Thinking back on it, perhaps she had agreed to it to rashly. But then again, she had no proper argument against her father, Takeharu Kirijo. After all he was a renowned man known for his stubbornness. Mitsuru could only sigh again as she realized her predicament.

It was not exactly a hard task, the country was at peace. It had been at peace since her father took control of the throne. King Kirijo had seen to it to form many alliances with other nations, while displaying their country's military prowess as well. There was even an ambassador from another country staying at the moment. A noble by the name of, what was it…Ryoji Mochizuki? Yes, that was it.

Absorbed as she was in her thoughts, she barely noticed the presence sneaking up from behind her. Soon arms were tightly secure around her shoulders. With a young girl's voice yelling:

"Mit-su-ru-hi-me!"

"Ahh!"

The princess immediately stood up causing a certain green haired girl to fall on her bottom from the movement.

"Fuuka! Are you trying to give me a heart attack?"

"Gomen ne, I only wanted to surprise you."

The girl known as Fuuka proceeded to give the red head her best puppy dog face. This elicited a sigh from the older woman.

"You know, I can't stay angry at you. Did you need something?"

"Hai, Akihiko, I mean General Akihiko needs you to approve of his taking the troops out for a training session in the nearby woods for a few days. He says that the Royal Knights and the Vanguard will be tasked with the defense of the castle in his absence."

"Please summon him to the hall then Fuuka, I will sign the necessary papers in the mean time."

"Yes my lady!"

The cheerful girl strolled out of the hall, coming back with a silver haired man in light leather armor.

"Mitsuru-hime, Sanada at your service."

Said the man as he kneeled before the red head.

"Akihiko, when it is only us, call me Mitsuru."

The young general gave the princess a quick grin and rose from his position.

"Thank god Mitsuru, calling you hime is so awkard. I will never be used to it."

Mitsuru only shook her head as she proceeded.

"I give you my permission to take the army for training for a total of three days Akihiko."

"Thank you, Mitsuru. I've been itching to train myself even more, now I have an excuse for a mountain expedition!"

"Akihiko, you'll never change will you?"

The man addressed only gave her a childish grin.

"Of course not! I shall take my leave of you now your highness."

He stood up and headed for the large ornate double doors of the throne room. One door was quickly opened and shut. No doubt he was hurrying to inform his poor men. Akihiko had been the youngest general the kingdom ever had, and was the most infamous. Those who had served in the army told tales of the legendary Devil General. A man who never tired and constantly trained in harsh conditions, and expected the same out of his men…

"I feel for those men…" said Fuuka, she had been beside her lady during the entire conversation.

Mitsuru could only respond with a weak nod as she stood up to depart the hall and head back to her chambers; with the younger girl following closely behind.

She soon came to a pause however, and turned around to face the girl.

"By the way Fuuka, what are these rumors I've heard concerning you and the ambassador Ryoji?"

The girl in question soon turned a shade of red darker than her friend's hair.

"Well…" She began mumbling. "It started when he first arrived…"

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Well that's all I have so far, it was sort of long. I know it doesn't have all the main characters of Persona yet, but I just wanted to write about Mitsuru and the others first. To find out about Fuuka and Ryoji, you'll have to read more. I don't plan on including their story until much later though. For now I just want to get through everyone's roles in this story first then get to the main plot. Character profiles will come later concerning everyone's roles once I get through all of their beginnings.

There will be romance between Minato and either Mitsuru, Yukari, or Aigis later. I just haven't decided yet. The rating will be T for now, but may change to M later on if there's any major violence or other things.

Just to help with the next few chapters, Yukari and Junpei will probably be mercenaries at a guild. Aigis will be a somewhat naive foreigner from another land. She'll be human. Finally Minato, is left with the task of a wanderer.

I was inspired to write after reading through wordsworthy's Fate Rewritten and C D Henry's Guiding light. Both are very good stories. Kudos to both authors.

Hopefully you'll stick with me, please leave some reviews now :)