Chapter 3

Yesterday

"Aigis! It's time to go." Yukari said.

Aigis suddenly turned to her. She was so preoccupied with thinking about him that she hadn't noticed that class was over. She gathered her belongings and followed Yukari out.

"You know it's strange." Yukari said while strolling along the sidewalk. "Every time our lives start to adjust to the normal life, something happens."

Aigis looked down, "I believe it is because we are not, we have… never been. We have the gift to summon an immense power that no ordinary human can have."

Yukari sighed in agreement, "I guess you're right."

The two walked the next two blocks in silence but both could tell they were thinking the same thing. The dorm was not far from the school, any minute now, they would start to see the red-leafed trees that surrounded the dorm.

Aigis slowly turned the key and opened the door. A familiar bark resounded through the room. "Koro-chan!" Yukari cried.

Koromaru still wore his evoker as a collar, but unlike the others, his evoker's appearance was of a pair of headphones. Of course, what dog could pull a trigger?

"Well, we hope we didn't come at a bad time." A boy slowly stood up from the couch. He had nicely cut brown hair. He wore an orange hoodie beneath his school uniform and a pair of perfectly pressed black slacks. He gave an adorable smile to the two stunned girls.

"Ken-kun? Is that you?" Yukari said in disbelief. "You've really grown!"

Ken smiled and gave a mock-salute, "Kenneth Amada, freshman at Gekkoukan High."

Aigis smiled in agreement. According to her records, Ken had grown three inches from the last time she saw him, which was about six months ago.

Ken's smile turned serious, "I've heard about what happened. That's why I've arranged to live in this dorm in the meantime."

"Really? You would do that?" Aigis's eyes started to get teary. "Thank you." She bowed in gratitude.

"Please, Aigis-san, that's what friends do. And also a S.E.E.S. duty." He winked.

Yukari peered into the couch. "I see you've brought an old friend."

Ken picked up a long wooden box about 6 feet long and unlocked it. In it, was a beautifully carved steel staff, adorned with Celtic symbols that were used more than ten millennia ago. It was the spear that he had made especially for Ken; Cu Chulainn's legendary spear, Gae Bolg.

Ken chuckled, "I don't see why I shouldn't bring this to battle."

Aigis looked away. He had also crafted something for her but she was too afraid to use it. She feared his memories would come rushing back to her all at once.

"I agree with Ken-kun. I'm bringing the bow he gave me tonight. I'm sure it'll come in handy." Yukari nodded. She then went into her room and pulled the drawer beneath her nicely made bed. As she stood up, she held a beautiful gold bow that looked like two peacock feathers with their tips stuck to each other. The Dreadnought Bow, fused from the powerful Persona, Chi-You.

Aigis sighed in frustration and sat down. "We should eat soon."

Yukari's eyes suddenly widened, "Oh right! It's my turn to cook."

The trio enjoyed a nice bowl of noodles while Koromaru was given his usual dog food.

"Yukari-san, this is good!" Ken exclaimed.

Yukari gave a wide smile, "Thanks! I learned from the best."

Aigis asked out of curiosity, "You mean the owner of the ramen place in Iwatodai Station? But how would you have convinced him to reveal his secret recipe?"

Yukari giggled, "No, not that guy. I mean Fuuka." Her smile suddenly turned upside down. "Ever since he left, she's been practicing cooking a lot."

The four watched TV as they waited for the Dark Hour to come.

Hours later, Ken jumped when he suddenly heard a knock on the door.

"One minute 'til the Dark Hour, guys!" Junpei hollered from the other side of the door.

"Well, I guess it's time to go." Yukari finally said.

The four gathered their stuff and went up to the rooftop. The halls started to darken as they made their way up. The Dark Hour had arrived.

As Aigis opened the metal door, she was shocked to see Mitsuru and the others on the floor.

Yukari gasped, "What happened here?"

Suddenly, black clouds started to rise from the ground, something was rising from it; Something with horns.

When the black fog disappeared a persona emerged. It was a being that looked remotely human. His skin was a sickly shade of Purple and wore a gold horned helmet. A white silk cape flowed loosely on his back. On his right hand, was an ancient spear, Gungnir. Odin.

Odin raised his left hand. Powerful black energy washed over from the skies and rocketed down towards the four. A huge explosion occurred leaving Aigis and the others on the ground.

"Why are you doing this?" Aigis murmured as her vision started to blur. "If only…" Aigis concentrated fiercely, she pictured that person, the memories of the Desert of Doors. A tear ran down her cheek as she lost consciousness.