--------------------------------Chapter 12: Power of The Seven------------------------------------
Souji: -pant- -pant-
Nito: What? Tired already?
Nito stood in front of Souji holding his katana in one hand. It was dripping with blood. Only Souji, is the last one standing. Everyone else has been wounded badly.
Nito: So? You gonna attack or do you want me to start first?
Souji: Damn……Rise…….Please respond.
Nito: I told you!! She's dead!! I sliced her right in the gut. Hahaha!!!
Souji: Damn you!! Come, Thoth. Megidola!!
Thoth came forth and shot out a ball of energy which exploded near Nito. Nito had to just swing his sword to avoid contact with the explosion.
Souji: No way…..
Nito: Now do you see the difference in our strengths? I don't even know how you survived up till now.
Souji: Damn. Damn. Damn. Go, Setanta!! Fatal End!!
Setanta came forth and slammed its spear (I think it was a spear) onto Nito. Nito blocked the attack with ease and pushed the blade back up. He then lunged at Souji while slicing Setanta into two.
Nito: Hahaha!!! You can't lay a finger on me!! Now, die!!
Souji: Damn!!
BOOM!!! An explosion erupted right before Souji's eyes. It was huge and the heat was intense. Just at that moment a voice spoke just like the way Rise does through her persona.
Voice: Hello!! Can you hear me, Souji!!
The voice sounded feminine but there were actually two people speaking.
Souji: Wh-Who is this?
Female voice: Oh, thank god you're alright.
Male voice: Can you stand?
Souji: Wait. Who is this?
Male: I don't know whether you can still remember me but I'm Minato, from the inn.
Female: And I'm Fuuka.
Souji: How…..?
Just then, the fog cleared up and Nito is seen with an angered expression. He is also wounded around his head.
Souji: What happened to my friends?
Minato: They're alright. It will be better if I leave the supporting to Fuuka right now. I'm using my Messiah to heal your friends.
Souji: Messiah?
Male voice from behind Souji: Wow!! He's strong.
Souji turned around to see Junpei and Ken behind him.
Souji: Who…..?
Junpei: Dude, I suggest you back up. Me and Ken are going to fight. Why don't you let Yukari heal you?
Yukari was healing Souji's party.
Nito: So, switching opponents huh? Sure. Sure. Let's see what you got.
Junpei: Fuuka, analysis.
Fuuka: He's not a persona user.
Junpei: What?
Fuuka: My analysis shows me that he possesses no persona but instead has a weapon that can materialize personae.
Junpei: Whoa!? That's powerful…..But….It ain't so powerful when you use a far range skill right? Go, Trismegistus!! Agidyne!!
Ken: Kala-Nemi!!! Hamaon!!
The two personae emerged and stood in front of their masters as they shot themselves with the help of their evokers. Trismegistus casted Agidyne on Nito but he slammed his sword into it. But, a symbol appeared below him and cards surrounded him. He immediately jumped out of the way.
Nito: Seriously!!! Come on already!!!
Junpei: Whoa!? Easy there, buddy. This won't be fun if you keep on doing that.
Nito: Fun, ah? Alright. Let's see what you got.
Ken: Proud warrior, aren't you?
Nito charged at Ken at full speed. Ken summoned Kala-Nemi and it took the blow for him while locking Nito's sword. Nito tried to pull out his sword but was smashed a second later by Trismegistus. There was smoke everywhere.
Souji: Are they going to be alright. –looking at his friends-
Yukari: Don't worry. I'm very good at healing.
Souji: Is there anything I can do?
Yukari: You can stop worrying and leave everything to me.
Souji:…………Minato….do you read me?
Minato: Loud and clear, my friend.
Souji:……..How's my friends?
Minato: They're fine. The short-haired girl just got some minor cuts and bruises now. The guy just got his broken arm fixed. And that red-head just got her abdomen healed. It was sliced not too deep.
Souji:………Damn! –slams his fist on the ground- If only I was there.
Minato: I suggest you stop beating yourself up and beat the enemy instead.
Souji: But….I can't fight him.
Minato: Yeah…..but you will have to learn soon.
BOOM!!! Another explosion came and Junpei and Ken flew back and slammed into the wall nearby. They fell down in pain. In the midst of the smoke was Nito that was now carrying two katanas. One was his first red one but the other is a blue version of the first.
Nito:………-spits-…Useless…don't you even know what I am!?
Junpei: -groans in pain- How did you….?
Ken: -spits out some blood-
Nito: Hahaha!!! I'M A SHADOW BRINGER!!!
Souji: A what!? –running to Junpei-
Nito: A shadow bringer, a person who does not posses a persona but instead has a weapon that can materialize personae and make them a living target.
Souji: That explains most of it….but….
Nito: How am I like superman? Because this sword enhances our speed, strength and everything else.
Souji: Then….why are you having two?
Nito: Because……all shadow bringers can increase their power by equipping their second weapon.
Souji: What!? So….you're even stronger now?
Nito: Exactly.
Souji: So…..I'm guessing that all you seven people are a group of Shadow Bringers?
Nito: Yup. And guess what? I'm the weakest.
Souji: -gasps and shivers in fear-
Nito: I guess now you know the difference in our powers.
Nito then lunged at Souji with full force. As he was about to slam both his swords at Souji, someone grabbed him from behind and pulled him backwards onto the floor.
Voice: What are you trying to do?
Nito: Ouch!! Why you………...Kisano!?
Kisano: Why are you blabbering about us?
Nito: Well……I…..
Kisano: You idiot. –smacks Nito on the head-
Nito: Ouch. Why you….WHAT THE HELL!!?? You know my attitude, damn it!!!
Kisano: It was such a bad idea to let you go out on your own.
Nito: What!! You calling me a kid!! Why I outta……
Kisano: Shut up!!
Nito:!?!?!?
Kisano: We're going now.
Souji: Wait!! What the hell is this!?
Kisano: It's none of your concern. I'm sorry but we didn't come to kill you just yet. We need all of you to be affected first. Nito just couldn't hold back himself.
Souji: Affected!? For what!!
Kisano: For that.
Kisano was pointing to the shining stone that was floating in midair. It was not seen amidst all of the chaos. It was glowing even brighter now. A warm red light….
Souji: What's that?
Kisano: Abilities…..Form…..and Resistance.
Souji: What the hell are you talking about!?
Kisano: When you get affected…..that stone forms.
Souji: What is it?
Kisano: It is your true power and everything that holds you to be who you are.
Souji: I don't get it!
Kisano: Have you wondered why your pet bear could only summon Kintoki-Douji and not Kamui?
Souji:!? Wait….How did you know that?
Kisano: I've been watching you ever since you entered and I was testing you.
Souji: So…..why could Teddie not summon Kamui?
Kisano: It's because he was affected.
Souji:!? That makes sense…but…what about Yukiko?
Kisano: This is her place. You followed her road. She won't be affected if this is her place.
Souji: So….you knew we would come? You were the one who sent the shadows? And all you wanted was to take that stone?
Kisano: Exactly.
Souji: So…...YOU ATTACKED MY FRIENDS JUST FOR THIS!!!!
Kisano: Not really. I didn't attack them…..Nito did.
Souji: YOU SON OF A BITCH!!!!
Kisano: Unfortunately, we have to go. But, the next time we meet, I'll be sure to have your head.
Nito took the stone and opened up a portal. He and Kisano walked into it and it closed a second after.
Souji: DAMN!!
Yukari: CALM DOWN!!
Souji:!? Why the hell should I calm down!! He hurt my friends and I didn't even manage to scratch him. And he just walked away!!
Yukari: Instead of screaming, we should get out of here.
Yukari healed Junpei and Ken so that they can all help in bringing everyone out. They didn't stop until they arrived at the entrance of the other world.
Yukari: Minato! Your Messiah is better at healing.
Minato: Sure.
Minato summoned Messiah to heal everyone.
Souji: Where's Rise, Chie and Yosuke?
Minato: Over there.
Minato was pointing under a tree. They were sleeping there.
Souji: Thanks a lot. But how did you know about all of this?
Minato: Haha….Well…do you really want to know?
Souji: Yes. Who are you guys?
Minato: I'll tell you that. But first…I'll tell you what happened a while ago from my perspective…….
That's the end for this chapter. It's kinda short but I need some time to start working on my original novel.
Anyway, the next chapter will star Minato. You'll get to see into the past.
