For Everyone's Souls

Chapter 2

Minato yawned. Sometimes he wondered why he went to the trouble of going to school when he already knew everything and this is the second time he's going through 2nd Year. And then he remembered he wanted to re-do his school year without fighting monsters born from people's repressed emotions.

Bored out of his mind, he decided to listen to the conversation of some other students nearby. More specifically, the infamous 'Perverted Trio'.

"...Do you guys seriously not remember Yuuma-chan?" a short boy with brown hair said.

(Yuuma?) Minato thought. Did this guy...?

"We told you, we don't remember anyone named Yuuma. Seriously, you should get a doctor to check on you."

"Yeah, in what world is a girl with such beauty as you described would ever ask you out, Issei?"

His two friends teased him. The brown-haired boy, Issei, goes on to deny them.

"No, I'm serious! I did get asked out by a beautiful girl named Yuuma Amano! We even had a great time together! And then she...she..." he asid, suddenly trembling. The date clearly did not go well. And Minato could guess why.

"...what, did she try to kill you, Hyoudou?" Minato butted in. Issei's two companions immediately responded with hatred.

"Huh? What the hell do you want, Pimpnato? Aren't you busy hitting on girls?"

"Yeah, why should we talk to some filthy womanizer like you, huh?"

Minato sighed at the two's very obvious envy. "Number one; I don't think I'm the one that's filthy here. Number two, this 'filthy womanizer' is the only person in the class – perhaps even the entire school – that's willing to communicate with you three." He stated.

"..."

"..."

"Number three," Minato added, "I was asking Hyoudou a question, so butt off."

He looked at the boy in question, to see that he was trembling even more, and tears were starting to form. A traumatic memory, most likely. Looks like Minato hit the mark.

With a sigh, Minato got up and pat Issei in the back. "Let me guess...she did try to kill you?" he asked.

Issei nodded. "Yeah...she was first girlfriend too. Am I just that bad...?" Issei moped.

Minato resisted the urge to say 'yes'. "Perhaps. But I have a feeling that she does that to every guy she meets."

A very good feeling.

"Besides, she's just one girl. Sure she maybe your first, but there are so many more people that you have yet to meet out there. Surely, out there, there's one girl who would truly like you?" Minato tried to soothe.

"...You think so?" Issei asked, still doubtful.

"Definitely." Minato confirmed. "So stop moping around and keep on moving. Just get better and walk towards that one day when you meet that special girl."

Issei gave a big grin. "Yeah, you're right. I have to keep on moving, or I'll never meet the girls of my dream and play with their Oppai!" he cheered.

Mnato winced at the last sentence. (Seriously, Hyoudou?) he thought. (And wait, he said girls of his dream, and their Oppai. Is he one of those harem seekers...?)

Issei held out his hand. "You know, Arisato, you're not as bad as I thought. Thanks for the cheering up." He said with a grin.

"No problem. Helping people's become second nature to me by now." He replied. The moment the two shook hands—

"Hey! Issei, what the hell are you doing!" one of Issei's 'friends', Matsuda, cried out.

"Yeah! You're socializing with the enemy! That's it, you're no longer part of us!"

Issei was shocked. "Huh? What the hell are you guys talking about?! Not a part of the group...? Screw that! I'll show you! Let's go peek on the girl's change rooms!"

As they argued about perverted acts, Minato sighed. Prior to meeting the trio, he thought that he'll never meet anyone more perverted than Junpei. These three proved him wrong. He played with the idea of stopping the three, but then he remembered the last time he tried to do something similar. No more Icy Executions, thank you very much.

At least things were back to normal.

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It didn't last too long.

Because the moment the last bell rang, a beautiful crimson-haired girl entered his class and walked up to his seat. Rias Gremory.

"Meet me at the old school building." She said – no, ordered – Minato. She left swiftly as she came.

He thought about ignoring her and going straight back home, but the girl reminded him a bit too much of a certain comrade of his. You know, the one who liked to use Icy Executions, along with an odd obsession with status effect spells?

He sighed and left the classroom. The moment he did—

"MINATO-SAMA~!"

"PLEASE WAIT FOR US!"

"WE WANT TO MAKE BABIES WITH YOU~!"

Minato cursed as he ran. Damn you Yukari and your Max Charm prerequisites!

-x-x-x-x-x-

"Oh, so you've come – why do you look so tired?" Rias asked in surprise as she looked at the sweaty Minato as he tried to catch his breath.

"Crazy fangirls happened." He answered as he sat down. A small girl with short white hair and yellow eyes and an emotionless face walked up to him and served him some tea.

"Ah, this is Koneko Toujou. She's a member of this club, the Occult Research Club."

"Ara ara, don't forget me." Another voice said. I came from a girl with long black hair, tied as a ponytail. She had a grin at her face, analyzing Minato.

"Of course not. Arisato; this is Akeno Himejima, the vice-president of this club."

Another teen, this time male, presented himself. He had short blonde hair. "And allow me to introduce myself. I am Kiba Yuuto." He said with a bow.

"And you already know me." Rias added. "I am Rias Gremory, the President of the Occult Research Club.

Minato nodded. "I am Minato Arisato, pleased to meet you all." He introduced himself.

"Now that's done with," Rias interjected, "Let's move to our main topic." She said, turning towards Minato. "Who and what are you, and what is your objective here?" she asked, jumping to the heart of the topic.

Minato sighed. "I told you yesterday; I'm Minato Arisato, a normal student. I just want to stay out of any trouble." He answered.

Rias narrowed her eyes at him. "If that's the case, then why are you living in Devil territory? My territory, if I may specify." She told him.

Minato widened his eyes. He was living in Devil territory all this time? It was a wonder he didn't get involved until yesterday!

Rias raised an eyebrow at his expression. "Wait, don't tell me you never knew about this until now?" she questioned.

"No, actually." Minato answered. "This may come as a surprise, but I don't know anything about what's going on here." He admitted.

Rias widened her eyes. "You're lying. You're telling me you have that weird summoning power and you don't know anything about the situation?"

Minato shook his head, prompting a sigh from Rias.

"Well, you see..."

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Minato exhaled. Angels, Fallen Angels and Devils. It was a lot to take in at once. While he's seen crazier, it was still a big shock to suddenly find out about all this.

"Damn it...I'm definitely going to transfer schools tomorrow..." he lamented.

"Not so fast." Rias ordered. "I gave you information, now I want some too."

"Since when did I say I would give you some?"

"And since when did I say I'll give you information for free?" Rias said with a smirk. "Now, speak up. I'll believe your so-called 'normalcy' and neutrality for now, but I want to know the power you used."

Minato groaned. "Fine. What do you know of Carl Jung?" he questioned, hoping that the man actually existed here too.

"...not much, but I've heard of him." Rias answered. "But what does a psychologist have to do with your powers?"

"Everything and nothing." Minato answered with a smirk. He got up from his seat. "Now if you excuse me, I want to go back home."

"Huh? Wait!" Rias exclaimed. "You barely told me anything!" she stated.

Minato smirked. "You said I have to tell you about my powers. You never said that I had to tell you all of it, or directly tell you. The only other hint I'm giving you is the name of my power; Persona."

Rias gritted her teeth. "Fine then, you win. You may leave now." She allowed.

Minato gladly took up the offer and left the old school building. After a few moments, Akeno spoke up.

"Ara ara, what a curious man. Such power flows within him and yet he's so ignorant about this world. And he seems so powerful, too. I bet he can take a lot of hits...hihi..." Akeno pondered with a chuckle, fantasizing about the boy.

"Indeed." Kiba agreed, although ignoring the last bits of Akeno's sentence. "Just what do you think he is, Buchou?" he questioned his 'King'.

"I wish I knew, Kiba-kun. The only other clue we have is of this 'SEES' he mentioned yesterday, but no matter what I couldn't find any relevant details. And now we have to research about a psychologist too..." Rias said with a sigh.

"...just what was that aura?" Koneko spoke up for the first time. "It was unlike anything I've seen before. And yet, it had the distinct feeling of...holy."

Kiba narrowed his eyes. "Do you think he's a spy from the church, Buchou?"

"If he is, he's the worst spy in existence." Rias answered. "For now, however...we'll just have to observe him." She stated. The she remembered something else of importance. "Ah! Any news of our new pawn?"

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Minato entered his apartment with a tired sigh (How many times have he done that already?).

Was he finally going to have a bit of normalcy for the rest of the day?

Of course not.

Because the moment he entered his home, he saw a man in the doorway. The most noticeable thing about him? How about the 12 wings on his back?

"I am Archangel Michael," he said as he humbly bowed down in respect.

"It is a pleasure to have finally met you, Great Messiah."

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End of Chapter 2

Yep. The Angels think he's Jesus. I hope I wrote well enough.

Yeeeah, about that longer chapters thing? Well, this is long...

I am pleasantly surprised at all the positive reviews I got. Thanks to all those who faved, followed, and reviewed the first chapter.

People have been recommending me to read The Faceless Mask by Windraider, no worries, I've already read that prior to writing this fic. If the writer in question is reading this, then I would like you to know that I love your story and sorry if this one MAY borrow some parts of it.

The common opinion to my previous question is that; No, Persona are NOT the real deal, and thus not as powerful as the real creatures. Except if he's using the Universe, which he sadly isn't using for the most part.

As for pairings, it's still undecided, but it WILL be a harem. Both Issei AND Minato would get their own. The ones that is GUARANTEED to be in Issei's is Asia and Ravel. Minato's is still undecided, but I'm thinking of Sona, Rias, Akeno, Gabriel, Serafall, Kuroka, Rossweisse, Ophis, and in the P3 side of things, Elizabeth and Aigis. BOTH harems aren't full decided yet, so vote away!

GUEST REVIEW CORNER!

Baby Jack: If you mean Issei as the Protag, then no, sorry.

Will: Thanks for the opinions. And no, NO DEVIL MINATO!

Guest-who-wanted-SounaXMinato: Vote noted. And your views of Rias are...interesting.

Guest-who-wanted-harem: Votes noted. Except for Grayfia, since she's MARRIED. And while Sirzechs VS Minato would be AWESOME, I don't want them to be hostile enemies.

King of Heroes G: Thanks for the opinions. And yes, I do realize that peculiar mechanic that was used in The Faceless Mask.

Krulla Chief: Thanks for the opinions. As for Issei...eh.

That's all for now! Until then...farewell.