Disclaimer:I do not own Persona 4 this is simply a fanfiction for the purpose of entertainment and not profit
Authour note: I have to note, when I originally started working on this story it was actually on my Iphone with the notes app it has. As such when I would copy it and send it over here a lot of things have been auto-corrected or the sentences are spaced weird sometimes. After emailing it to my self from my phone I used Open Office to clean up and then did my final sweep on the Document manager. But nevertheless one pair of eyes will miss things. also I really don't want to spend too much time on the beginning of the game just because it really is long, so it may seem a little rushed..that's just because I wanna get to the good stuff ;) however if you see things, point them out, if there are things you'd like to see more of/less off I will take them into consideration. Thanks for the reviews thus far, y'all are great.
Chapter 3
"Well here is to our new family!" Dojima said raising his soda in the air "please Yu, make yourself at home"
"Thank you sir" Yu replied Bowing his head as they sat on the ground around the table
Dojima let out a laugh "don't call me that.. It makes me feel old"
"Umm daddy...?" A quiet voice popped up "can we eat now?" She said eying the sushi on the table
"Yes of course! Lets eat!" Dojima said grabbing his chop sticks but was interrupted by his phone ringing in his pocket, his face got serious as he stood "Dojima speaking" Yu noticed the news talking about an affair that had happened between a couple.. He caught the name Natatame before Dojima's voice overpowered it "OK.. Ill be right there" he couldn't help notice Nanako's face swell with disappointment. "But daddy.. I thought we could eat together tonight"
"I'm sorry Nanako but it'll have to be another time" Dojima said his demeanor changing "ill be home late, don't wait up." He said quickly going out the door
He saw the Same face display the feeling he knew so well... Watching ones' parents leaving again, and feeling second to their parents work. He couldn't help but realize how she must be feeling..."it must be hard." He said quietly to her. She looked up and shook her head "it's always like this.." She said changing the channel to the weather. "Besides, dad's a detective...he always has things to do" She trailed off watching the TV "oh looks like it's going to rain tomorrow, I better get the laundry in" she said out loud. Yu couldn't help but feel how familiar this was.. He remembered doing these same things growing up.. Despite his pounding head ache he wanted to help her out "umm"she said looking at him "are you going to eat?" Whoops! He hadn't even touched his food he quickly grabbed one and stuffed it in his mouth but it still bothered him about Nanako "hey.. Nanako" he said timidly "why don't you let me get the laundry ok? You just relax" he smiled at her she looked surprised "but you don't feel good..." He shook is head "no I'm just fine, ill bring it ok?" He stood up as she sat staring at him "o-okay.." She said.
He stepped out into the cool air, it actually felt good on his head.. He walked over to where the laundry was hanging and began to pull the articles of clothing and hanging them on his arm... he looked up and reached for a shirt that had become tangled up on the line as the same jolt came back as the velvet room flashed in his mind once more "argh!" He cried out quietly almost falling to his knees... He quickly pulled the rest of the clothes and went inside.
"Just put them on the couch.. I can fold them" Nanako said timidly..her eyes looking him over "you don't look good again..." Nanako said to him
"OK... Thanks" he smiled his head still swimming. "I think I am going to go to bed ok? Goodnight." He said as he walked up to his room
"night" she replied.
He flopped in his bed, wondering what this new place would be like but his head stopped him from being able to think to much, he could hear the soft sound of rain beginning to pelt on his window...it helped him relax his body he closed his eyes and he quickly drifted off to sleep, his exhaustion taking over..
He found himself on a path.. The ground was tile like and blue and all he could feel was fog around him. A voice called out "do you seek the truth?" He felt something to his left, a rusty katana was stuck in the ground... Reaching for the weapon and feeling the weight he held it with both hands pointing behind him in a natural stance. "The come and find it" the voice challenged.
He continued to walk, slowly turning into a run hefting the heavy weapon as the voice seemed to want to dissuade him yet, challenging him to come... Almost as if it was just a game. He came to a red door... And could feel a strong presence behind it. He placed his hand on the rectangular door as it opened itself disappearing.
He walked through cautiously and that same fog covered the entire area, he could make out and sense the person in the fog, he placed himself in a defensive position and his instincts screamed that this thing was a threat and to make a move. He gripped the weapon tightly and ran putting his whole body into the swing... It made contact and yet the shadow in the fog seemed hardly fazed by it "ah so you can see me despite the fog... Very interesting" this continued, he tried multiple times before the fogged thickened and his attacks wouldn't connect. The voice chuckled..."will we meet again?...I look forward to it." the fog began to thicken, almost suffocating him, his body screaming at him to breath
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP!
Yu leaped out of his bed ready to protect himself... finding himself in an unfamiliar room..."that's right..." he said with a sigh letting his body relax he was Inaba now... His heart still pounding as he felt sweat rolling down his face. He felt like he had just ran a marathon in his sleep... "What in the world is going on..?" He mumbled looking at his phone which was still ringing with an alarm. He had his first day of school today. "Well, here we go again" he couldn't help mumbling to himself as he grabbed the school uniform that was waiting on his shelf. He went to the bathroom and washed up and heard a quiet "breakfast is ready" from Nanako downstairs.. As he came down Dojima had a very interesting look that same look from last night
"ah your up." He said grabbing his coat "well I'm off!" As he quickly went out the door.
"Where is he off to?" Yu asked curiously.
"To the station. Dad got called in" Nanako said as she took some eggs off of the stove which she could only reach with a small little stepping stool
"wow." Yu exclaimed, " do you do all the cooking?" She smiled at his compliment and giggled a little
"no I just know how to do toast and sunny side up eggs, we mostly just eat out" she said placing the breakfast on the table
"thanks Nanako" Yu smiled at her
"mmm" she nodded "well lets eat!" The eggs tasted good to him despite having gone to bed early he still felt exhausted.
"Hey.." Nanako spoke up " your school is on the way to mine, why don't we walk together?" Yu felt himself smile
"that would be great"
Yukiko woke up that morning feeling exhausted, ever since the pressure of the inn began to turn towards her she never felt very rested, it felt better to be walking to school then to be at the inn. "Hey! Yukiko!" She heard her friend's voice call from behind
"oh. Hello Chie." She smiled to her "how are you?" Chie looked miserable
" I really don't wanna be at school! Ughhhh! Why can't we just go home.. It doesn't help it's raining so hard today."
It was true the rain was coming down, the constant sound of it on her umbrella almost soothed her.
"Cheer up, at least we can learn something new" Yukiko replied as Chie continued to complain she noticed ahead of them the same tall young man with silver hair.. He was walking with a little girl. She could faintly hear her say
"my school is this way, just keep going on This road and your school will be ahead." She saw him give her a warm smile
"thanks Nanako be safe today." She nodded "mmhm!" Before she ran off.
The silver haired boy looked up and noticing her looking at him.. She quickly looked away over to Chie who was still busy talking about school. She felt a small blush at being caught starring. "Yukiko are you blushing?" Chie said loudly "N-No I'm just cold, Chie" she said trying to regain her composure "oh.." Chie furrowed her brow looking at her friend "if you say so..."
That's the same girl! He locked eyes with the ebony haired girl her gray eyes were so deep and elegant..and yet simple. He felt heat in his face as she quickly looked away wow she is really beautiful as he started stupidly in her direction.. whoa! He realized how ridiculous he was acting right now he quickly turning toward his new school. Hmm Yasogami high hu? I wonder what it is going to be like...he said looking up at the sky through his clear umbrella
"whoaaoaaa!" Yu quickly turned his head at the noise ss a student with brown shaggy hair trying to ride a bike while holding an umbrella biked past him, his bike swerving on the wet pavement before crashing into a wall Falling down right between his legs...Yu flinched as the young man tumbled of his bike holding his tender spot.. Yu just looked at the amount of pain the student was in... I feel your pain, and that sick feeling isn't going to pass quickly... he said feeling for the clumsy boy I think I'd better let him be alone... he quietly walked past the young man as he came to the gates of the school I wonder what kind of life I am going to have here... he shook his head and walked into the school, it was very small compared to most of the schools he had been to. He looked around and he saw a sign pointing to he office. He noticed students pointing to the new face
"hey I haven't seem him before, have you?" one student whispered to another
"hey that's the transfer student people are talking about." another commented
Yu snorted under his breath word travels fast in small towns apparently.
He was told by the office staff that his class was 2-2 and to wait out side to be introduced by his teacher. The halls had almost cleared out as he made his way up the stairs to where his class was. As he waited he saw a tall man... (well he would be tall if he wasn't walking so hunchbacked) wearing a blue pin stripe suit. His front teeth managed to protrude so much Yu couldn't help but stare..it reminded him of a horse...or a donkey.
"Ahh you're the stupid transfer student I'm supposed to take into my class..."
Whoa Yu thought to him self. What an introduction.
"I'm your home room teacher Mr. Morooka, and you better behave in my class" He said poking Yu in the chest
Yu just smiled back "yes sir, I will." Morooka just looked disgusted
"don't try and use your city charms on me.. I know how you city boys-" he was cut off by the bell. "Ah I guess I need to introduce you to the class.. and ONLY because the principle said I have too, don't get any ideas!. Wait here." He spat at Yu.
" yes sir..." Yu mumbled Well this is off to a good start His bitter feelings surfacing a little bit
he heard Morooka start to yell at the class to pipe down and not swoon over each other like love birds. He couldn't help but chuckle to himself trying to change his attitude at least it won't be dull. He smiled to him self as he leaned against the wall folding his arms.
"Now." He heard Morooka continue "I have to introduce you to a city boy who was spat up here by the big city. Get in here! " Yu gently opened the door and saw the entire class locking their eyes on him. Yu swore he could hear a guy say in a depressed voice "ahhhh man I was hoping it'd be a girl." as Morooka continued
"introduce yourself!" He spat at him again
"I'm Yu Naru-" tried to start
"ya ya!" Morooka spat cutting him off as "now, none of you come try and hang out with this looser, and you!" He said pointing at Yu "don't you try and chase any girls either!" Yu could do nothing other then just blink at him but I've been watching you the whole time...
"so what to you have to say?" Morooka shot at him
"nice to meet all of you" he bowed.. he stood up and looked over the class as all the eyes were on him. It seems Morooka wasn't done yet as he continued to rant about how Yu was the worst of the worst and a pervert because he came form the city.
His eyes scanned over until he noticed a girl in red..the same girl from this morning her eyes looking directly at him oh jeez... he couldn't help as he felt his face warm up a little come on hold it together
No way... Yukiko thought to her self as the silver haired by walked through door behind Mr. Morooka she couldn't help but just watch him, the same fascination with him that was there before. His clear eyes scanned the room until they locked with hers oh no! She thought does he remember me from this morning!? she quickly looked down in embarrassment noticing he had looked away as well.
"HEY!" Morooka cut his thoughts off "I see you eyeing that girl!" Oh no...not on my first day Yu groaned "Just cause your are from the City doesn't allow you to drool over girls! It's not like any of them would give you a chance!"
Yukiko heard a girl mutter nearby "I beg to differ..."
….I agree...wait WHAT am I thinking?! her eyes widening in alarm
Thats it... Yu scowled to him self..and took a breath
"...are you calling me a looser?" He felt his bravery shoot up...oh...oh no.. what have I done.. mentally slapped himself as he realized what he had just done on the first day. He heard an audible gasp and snickering in the class room.
He swore a quiet "He's so awesome!" crept from somebody in the room
But he knew nothing could save him now, Morooka's eye exploded "THAT'S IT! Your going down on my rotten little-"
"excuse me Mr. Morooka?" A girl in green with short hair said sticking her hand up on the air cut him off
Oh thank you! Yu sighed in relief
"can the transfer student sit here?"
"Hu!? Oh ya.. You hear that you're sitting there!" Mr Morooka pointed at the empty desk
welcoming the opportunity to not be belitted he quickly walked towards the middle of the class where the desk the girl in green had pointed at. The girl in red was watching him out of the corner of her eyes as he walked past and took his seat. Mr. Morooka continued to rant about teenagers.
"He's the worst hu?" The girl in green leaned over "we call him king moron" she said with a smile "I can't believe you said that to him!" She added with a thumbs up
Yu smiled and chucked a little "I don't know how wise it was.." his whispered back his eyes still on Mr. Morooka before focusing his attention on the lecture or if he could call it that... Trying to pick the actual information from rant.
I wonder if I'll fit in here... his thoughts trailed off at the wonderful introduction to his class.
The day went by quickly as the bell soon rang and the day was finally over. Yu looked around and he noticed two girls were walking over to him they both look friendly...one had glasses and the other had her hair in a ponytail, they stopped however when the intercom came on.
"will all the teachers please come to the assembly hall. All students remain in your classrooms there has been an incident in the school zone" he heard people buzzing with the news
"an incident?" a voice said in excitement "In the school zone?" the other voice added escalating "Wait do you hear sirens?!" Indeed sirens could be heard
"wait you heard what!?" said of the male students his eyes bulging walked over to the girl in a red ..
The male student nervously asked "H-hey Yukiko is it true that Mayumi Yamano was staying at your in?" Yu remembered the report, last night about the reporter who had an affair with the gentleman named Namatame.
"I am not able to speak of such things" the girl in red responded.. er voice sounded heavy
"Oh haha of course!" The student replied walking off quickly. Yu realized it was time to get going when he stood up noticing the same kid who had crashed this morning, sat behind him his face down on his desk .. He was still in pain.
"Hey." He heard behind him, as he turned to see the girl in green and the girl in red standing there. Yu smiled "hello"
"I'm Chie the girl in green said.. You know I sit next to you" Chie said with a smile
" of course you saved me this morning" Yu smiled at her "that really wasn't the smartest way for me to do that hu?" he asked his smile changing into a frown
"heck no! " Chie said pumping her fist "That was great! The class loves when somebody stands up to him!"
"Oh...good? I guess?" smiled sheepishly scratching his head "Well thank you none the less for shorting it for me..I thought I'd be up there forever."
"well no one else was doing it so I figured I may as well help, king moron is like that with everyone so don't take it personally" she said "oh! And this is Yukiko" she gestured to the girl in red who looked embarrassed
"Um hello" she stammered a little "I'm Yukiko." She said with a timid smile "I'm sorry this is so sudden for you" she said looking at him in his eyes...
he chuckled "don't apologize, thank you for introducing your selves. I'm Yu Narukami." he said giving a small bow "it's nice to meet you both."
"Why don't you walk with us?" Chie asked " we are going to June's! Wan-" she was cut off by the same student that crashed this morning.. "Umm miss Satonaka.." He started timidly holding a DVD case " I really like this, the action scenes where great." He looked around nervously
"well good..." Chie trailed off her eyebrow raised in suspicion "but just please have mercy ill pay you back when i get paid!" He quickly handed her the DVD case and quickly started to walk away.. He saw the cogs turning in Chie's mind "
hey! Wait a second what did you do?!" She said opening the case "ahhhh!" She yelled "my trial of the dragon! It's completely cracked!" She started running "get back here!" He saw pure death for a man.. Shaggy haired boy turned and could do nothing as a swift kick went right in the already tender spot. Yu visibly flinched at the yelp and drop of the poor fool. He saw Yukiko look up at him as he flinched... She didn't seem to grasp the severity of what had just happened. Still cringing he asked Yukiko as Chie continued to yell at the boy on the ground
"i-is this normal?" She looked up at him realizing he was talking to her "oh! Umm yes! Very normal!" She said quickly fumbling on her words "I see ..." Yu trailed off
"is something wrong?" She asked him sincerely concerned she noticed his eyes were locked on the boy.. he shook his head " don't ever let me get on Chie's bad side ok?" Yukiko couldn't help but let a giggle out
"ill do my best Narukami-Kun" she said with a smile
"hey! Come on Yukiko, Yu lets get out of here!" Chie yelled still fuming.
As they walked out of the school and to the front gate. A young man from another school stepped out in front of Yukiko.
"Y-you're Yuki right? He said, something about this kid was just creepy and weird to Yu..
"umm yes...who are you...?" Yukiko said looking confused
"you wanna go somewhere...?" His eyes looked hollow... But Yu could see the fire building up
"careful..."Yu muttered quietly to Yukiko feeling that same instinct from the dream kick in.. He watched the boy intently as Yukiko remained silent
"well are you coming or not?!" His voice rose startling Yukiko
"I-Im not going..." The young boys eyes exploded
"fine!" he yelled in her face.. Yu couldn't help but step forward behind Yukiko staring the young man down.. He made eye contact.. His eyes were empty and full of hate, he quickly turned around and ran off.
"wow he tried for the Amagi challenge!" He heard people talking behind them.. A crowd had gathered much to Chie's dismay .
"L-lets go!"Chie said quickly.. As they started walking Yukiko seemed bothered
"what did he want from me?" she said looking down
"What did he want?!" Chie said almost dumbfounded " you really are oblivious...he was asking you on a date!"
Yu couldn't help but think that wasn't all...
"a date..?" Yukiko said
"wow you really didn't notice?" Chie said as she looked over at Yu "Yukiko is one of the most popular girls at school here, but what's strange is she's never had a boyfriend" Chie grinned "Crazy hu!?"
"Chie! Not this again..."Yukiko looked defeated
"sooooooo Yu, you think Yukiko is cute hu?" Yukiko instantly shot up making eye contact with Yu.. before quickly looking away her face crimson ..
"Yeah, I do" wow that came out smoother then I expected . She blushed but looked a little happy
"hahaha! Yes! I knew it!"Chie exclaimed asYukiko quickly spoke up
" y-y-you shouldn't believe her! Em I-I'm really not popular or-r that I've never had a boyfriend " she started talking fast "wait! No I mean I really never have it's just I don't need one! I mean...ugh" her face drooped " Chie... " she groaned
Chie was just cracking up
"haha sorry sorry! I can't help it!" as they walked home Chie bombarded Yu with questions about the city. But it finally came up
"so why did you have to move here?" Chie asked Yukiko perked up as well when this was asked..she looked over with a deep curiosity. Yu scowled a little to him self thinking how to put it
"well.." He said scratching his head "my parents move around a lot due to business and so I moved out here while they are away." He said quickly
"oh! That's it?" Chie stated quickly "I thought it was way more serious"
"Chie!" Yukiko scolded asYu simply smiled
"No it's pretty simple, it somethi-" he stopped noticing the girls starring ahead, he looked and noticed a crowd gathering... He saw police cars and with the police "do not cross" tape blocking off the alley. He heard two women gossiping to another one as they moved in quickly.
"did you see it?" she asked excitedly
"Ya! You just missed it they took down already." She whispered back "hard to believe they found a dead body up there..."the women continued gossiping. Yu looked over at the two girls and could see the uneasiness at what the just heard. Both looked paler then moments before,
"why don't you two just go home.. " he said as they both looked over
"y-ya" Chie said swallowing hard " lets to to June's another day Yukiko..." Yukiko nodded
"I agree I think-"
" hey ... Yu!" He heard the gruff voice of his uncle. " what are you doing here!?" He said looking extremely uptight
"we were just walking by when we saw the crowd... What happened?" he said coolly as Dojima swore under his breath..
"we told the principle not to let students this way...jeez" he said scratching his head "it's not safe out, you kids need to go home!" He said as a green faced man ran past him covering his mouth "Adachi!" Dojima yelled harshly as the sound of the young detective throwing up was heard behind them "when are you going to quit acting like such a rookie!?" he yelled with fire in his eyes.
"Ugh... Sorry sir" the young detective said..Dojima let out a heavy sigh
"it's fine.. Clean your mouth we still need to figure this out.." He looked back over at Yu "why are you still here! Get going!" They quickly started to walk off
" you know him?" Yukiko asked Yu who simply nodded in response.
"hey... HEY!" He heard his uncle call out.. As he walked up "I'm sorry.. I'm just really stressed he said to the girls.." They just nodded "I'm sorry," he continued "I am Yu's umm guardian I guess? How do I say it... Just treat him well ok?" Yu smiled
" thanks uncle, do you need anything?" Dojima hook his head
"no, just get home to Nanako..." Yu nodded as he bid farewell to the girls as he hurried home.
"see you later Narukami-kun!" Chie yelled as waved at the silver haired boy as Yukiko waved next to her as well. "Soooo, what do you think?" Chie asked curiously poking Yukiko's shoulder
"U-um what do you mean?" Yukiko responded trying to keep her voice from sounding embarrassed
Chie laughed "about Narukami!" She teasingly "he's a cutie isn't he" She said winking at Yukiko
Yukiko didn't know how to respond to all this. She had never really shown much interest in the boys around her before, so the fact that she felt something...whatever it was about this new boy was weird and new to her. Besides she didn't want to let herself get caught up in the whole thing, she could tell girls already like him...and she...well
"Yuuuuukiko" Chie drew out her name waving her hand in front of her face "you are ignoring my question."
"Well I.." Trying to find a way to escape she noticed her bus that would take her to Inn coming down the street "OH! There is my bus! Sorry Chie I've gotta run!" she yelled as she waved at her friend and quickly got on the bus. Slumping in a chair in rear of the bus goodness.. she thought to her self Why am I acting this way? Yukiko had always been a very quiet reserved acting individual, due to her position again but around him something else came out a little bit. I need to control myself.
"I'm home" Yu said opening the door.. Nanako looked up and smiled weakly "welcome back." She looked back at the TV.. The murder was all over the news already. "Dads 'not coming home till late..." She said as she watched the news talk about the murder..she stated it was boring and changed it to a show with a group called neo-feathermen and how they defended the world against all sorts of bad guys. They watched for a while when suddenly the door opened
"I'm back.." A tired voice of his uncle came from the entryway. Nanako jumped up
"Daddy!" As he grunted and sat down..Yu could see the pain in his cousin's eyes.
"What a day" he mumbled "Nanako can you put on the news please?" She frowned but obliged to do so
"and now more news on the recent murder and a interview with the girl who found the body" Dojima yawned "how did they find her already" the news continued speaking about the recent murder how they had no leads and the police force wasn't doing it's job as Dojima made comments back under his breath at the TV. The news finally took a commercial break, when a song about a June's on "every days great at your June's!" Nanako started singing the song with a big smile. "Hey dad! Can we go to June's sometime?" She said excited. They both turned to see Dojima asleep..she let out a disappointed sound..
He stood up "Nanako do you mind if I go to bed.." his voice trailed off still exhausted from yesterday.
She shook her head "no that's fine, I'll wake daddy up when I go to sleep."
"Thanks Nanako, good night" Yu smiled at her.. she is so strong .. he turned andhe climbed the stairs to his room to call it a night.
Yukiko really never noticed the attention every one thought she got from boys... She never noticed and frankly was usually oblivious to the fact, in fact she rarely took notice as the inn was taking up so much of her time... But the Amagi challenge that floated around the school bothered her... That she was just some prize to be claimed..but something about that boy felt different. She had never really felt anything toward the young men around her, due to the load that had been thrust upon her...she couldn't help but silently wish that he would come and whisk her away from it all.
And that is that, I want to get the next chapter uploaded today, I had typed about 8 chapters on my phone before I decided to post this story. However I am combining and taking out things to make it better. Please again note that the beginning is going to be condensed but have little things between Yu and yukiko as that is the focus, I may integrate other relationships but they will not be the focus as I want to make this a really good emotional and fun story for the two. please any comments, feel free to leave any if there is something don't like just give constructive criticism I love to learn so feel free to point things out again as this is my first time doing a fan-fiction. I really do want it to be something you all can enjoy so I will do my best but I am still in experienced. Thanks everyone for reading!