The silence was heavy in the train on their way to Tatsumi Port Island, nothing but the sound of Minato's music was heard. It was either they were all too tired to talk or they were not quite sure it was such a bright idea to go somewhere with two complete strangers.

Naoto let out a sigh and decided to get some answers. "Ryoji-san, do you mind me asking what we're going up against?" she asked, catching everyone else's attention.

Ryoji tore his gaze from the waxing crescent moon that was barely visible in the twilight skyline and turned to the young girl. He pondered upon how he should explain that they were going to fight a Goddess that was here from the beginning and will be there at the end. "I doubt that any of you have encountered someone as fearsome or as powerful as her before…" he said, hoping he chose the right words.

"… A Goddess?" Yukiko asked, not quite sure if she heard that right.

Kanji joined in and said "Hey, wasn't that Izanami chick a Goddess too?"

Rise rolled her eyes. "Yes, Kanji. We had a discussion about her in our history class, remember?"

Kanji shrugged. "You know I don't listen to that kind stuff." He said, giving her a bored look which she replied with a glare.

Ryoji nodded in understanding. "Yes, I remember Izanami. Quite fearsome, wasn't she?" he asked, earning nods from the group. "I'm afraid that SHE is stronger than Izanami…"

Yosuke sat up straight. "Alright, just give us a name!" he snapped. "Who is she?!"

Silence passed yet again but it was broken by ryoji's soft and hesitant voice. "…Nyx…"

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Seta opened his eyes slowly as he realized that he wasn't inside the train anymore. He scanned the room, finding the familiar host and his lovely assistant. "Welcome to the Velvet room" greeted Margaret.

Seta nodded and turned to Igor. "Usually, it's me who comes to visit rather you summoning me here" he stated as Igor nodded.

"Indeed, my boy!" He said, a smile on his face. "But it seems that you have stumbled upon yet another journey" He said in that creepy voice of his.

"I've noticed…"

Igor chuckled. "I wonder though, if you have noticed that you were in the presence of my former guest."

Seta looked at Igor dumbfounded as realization hit him. "He's… also a wild card…"

"Indeed…He was truly a marvelous guest. He was much more than I expected him to be." Igor said smiling.

"So…" Seta started, curious about the blue haired wild card "What did he do that was so amazing? Why is he so powerful?" He asked

Igor shook his head. "All in due time." He replied simply.

"Ohh…" Seta knew that there was no point in arguing with Igor. If he said it was going to happen, it usually did happen.

"Now, enough useless banter…" Igor looked from behind his folded hands perched upon his cane. "If you would please sign the contract, but of course you know what it says."

Seta nodded and picked up the pen. As he signed his name on the blank space provided, he noticed a signature neatly written above the space provided for his own. Minato Arisato it read. He finished signing and put the pen down as the contract disappeared.

Igor chuckled. "Margaret, if you would please?"

Margaret nodded and gave Seta a key to the Velvet room. "You know when to use it." She said, smiling at him and he smiled back.

"Now, our beloved guest, it seems that you will be arriving at your designated destination soon so I mustn't keep you here any longer."

Seta's vision began to fade but he heard Igor say his farewells. "Until we meet again."

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"Iwatodai. Iwatodai, Tatsumi Port Island. This is our final destination for today. Please make sure that you have all your belongings…"

Seta yawned and looked around him. His friends were already up and about, stretching and reaching for their things.

Minato looked at his watch. "We'd better hurry. We still have to find them."

Ryoji nodded as he helped Chie out with her things. "Yeah.." He handed Chie her bag and turned to everyone. "All set?"

The group nodded and they walked out of the train.

They made their way to the dorms, Minato hoping that they were still living there. Much to his dismay, the doors were locked and a sign that read "CLOSED" told him that obviously, they weren't there.

"They're not here…" Ryoji said. "How are we going to find them now?" He asked.

Minato looked around and recognized the old lady that lived across the dorm. "Excuse me!" He called, grabbing the old woman's attention. She turned around as Minato approached her.

"What is it, lad?" she asked.

He bowed politely then asked "Do you know where the students that used to live here are?"

The old lady placed a hand under her chin. "Ah! I remember!" she exclaimed, slamming her fist into her palm. "They moved to the new dorms on the other side of iwatodai! I miss those children though. They were always so polite, visiting an old lady like me… I remember that the little brunette boy even offered some---"

"Thank you, ma'am." Minato said, cutting her off. He remembered this old lady. She could talk on and on and on. He smiled at her, using his charm. "You've been very helpful." He said, bowing again.

The old lady smiled at him. "My! What a charming young lad! I remember there was one like you but I haven't been seeing him lately… Dear me, I've eaten up your time! And I bet that you have a young lady waiting for you too!" She patted Minato on the back and smiled. "Have a nice day, dear!" She called as Minato and the others walked away.

Minato sighed, letting his shoulders slump. He turned to Ryoji who was giggling along with the others. "She's a nice old lady, isn't she?" he said sincerely.

Ryoji let the last of his giggles out and sighed. "Yeah. At least now we know where we're going."

There it was. The dorm in which his best friends, family even, resided. He was excited to see them again but also disappointed because it was on such bad terms. He turned to the others. "This is the only other dorm in the city so I guess this is it." He said.

Ryoji nodded. "I wonder how everyone is! I'd bet Yukari-san is as pretty as ever!!!" Ryoji made his way to the door but Minato grabbed his scarf and pulled on it rather roughly.

"Please don't talk like that about my girl friend…" Minato said, a smile on his face but Ryoji could sense that he would be in trouble if he tried anything.

Laughing nervously, Ryoji answered. "I was just kidding."

Seta laughed and put a hand on Minato's shoulder. "I never knew you had a girlfriend!" He exclaimed.

"Yeah. I thought you were too emo to even think about girls." Kanji interjected.

Rise slapped his arm. "Kanji! That was rude!"

Minato sighed. He walked to the door, his heart palpitated as his hand wrapped around the door knob. He closed his eyes and let out a sigh. He swung the door open.

"I'm home…"

AN

I guess I've been procrastinating enough. Here is the latest chapter! Sorry that it's so short.. (and if there are any mistakes, SORRY!!!)

The next one.... I'm still in the progress of editing but here's a little sneak peak XD

just cuz I love you guys THAT much

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"Why you?! W-why?!" Yukari cried, not wanting to lose him again.

Ryoji looked away, sorrow evident in his voice. "Yukari-san, it…it's because he's the only one who can…"

"But…"

"Can someone please explain what's going on? Teddie can't keep up…"

Minato saw that it was his turn to take the stage. "Three years ago… I died…"