Mathew-Swift-Fiction presents...
A Persona 5 X Helltaker Story
"The Demons in my Head"
Persona 5 belongs to ATLUS and SEGA * Helltaker belongs to vanripper
Chapter Four: Moulin Rouge
Tuesday, September 13th, Morning
Shujin Academy, Classroom 1-D
"Alright, class," Mr. Inui cleared his throat, as the entire class turned to his direction. He seemed rather disappointed as the students grumbled as they turned towards him, sighing. "I know you're probably gossiping about your recent trip to Hawaii, but that doesn't give you all an excuse to goof off." He rolled his tired eyes and walked toward the massive chalkboard, as he began to write down upon it. "Now, let's move on to Japanese mythology…"
Ren was especially tired, since his chat with Pandemonica this morning. His eyelids could barely stay up on his own, as he rested his head into his palm. Luckily, the caffeine overload managed to help him focus on Inui-san's historical lectures. Though, it doesn't really help that he keeps shutting his eyes every thirty seconds. Thankfully, he wasn't alone in the class.
"Psst," Ann Takamaki looked behind to see her friend, basically dozing off. "Ren, are you doing alright?" She whispered, with a look of worry.
"Huh?" Ren lazily looked up at her, rubbing his eyes beneath his glasses. "Oh, yeah, I'm fine, Ann."
"Are you sure?" She asked him, still keeping her voice down. "I just hope that flu doesn't get you into serious trouble."
"Don't worry, Lady Ann." Morgana popped up from beneath the desk, looking up at her. "If anything happens, I can take care of him." He smiled proudly, beaming in admiration. Ren was the one to snap him back to reality.
"Says the cat who couldn't open a prescription bottle with his paws." He yawned nonchalantly, as Morgana glared at him, his ears perking down.
"Veeeeeery funny." He rolled his sapphire blue eyes, sarcastically, as the clearing of a throat silenced the three of them, as Ann and Ren looked back to Inui, crossing his arms.
"Is something the matter, Amimaya?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Oh, uh, sorry, Inui-san," Ren felt his head, rubbing it until the headache dispersed. "I'm still recovering from the flu."
"I see," Inui pondered, raising an eyebrow at Ren. "Then perhaps you can answer a question from your homework?" He cleared his throat and gave Ren his surprise pop quiz. "According to Japanese mythology, what is the western equivalent to a Tennin?" His mind now racing for an answer, Ren focused on his studies from his absence.
*Demons
*Angels
*Shadows
"If I were to guess, an angel, maybe?" answered Ren, as Inui nods in approval.
"Ah, so it seems you have been studying from home." He replied, clapping his hands together proudly. "Yes, Tennin, in Japanese, depicts a 'Heavenly Person,' but in the west, they're more commonly known as angels." After finishing his lecture, Inui looks to see that his students have returned to gossiping with one another, surprised at Ren's knowledge.
"Wow, he got that right?" One of them whispered to his desk neighbor.
"Even if he was sick, he still does his homework?" Another student looks over to Ren. "This guy must be serious."
"Nice going!" Morgana smiled at Ren, peeking from his desk. "You must be pretty smart to get a question like that right." Smiling, Ren gave Mona a small pet on the head, as his headache was easing up. Perhaps knowledge does help with headaches, to some degree.
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"Continuing on," Inui returned to the board and began writing more facts about the most recent question. "There are other depictions of Tennin, as well. Such as Tenshi, a heavenly messenger, and even Tennyo, meaning heavenly women." Morgana rolled his blue eyes at that remark.
"Kinda wish we got stuck with 'Tennyo,' instead of those demon girls, huh?" He joked, chuckling at his remark. Sighing, Ren nods and rests his head on his hand, watching Inui continue his lesson.
Tuesday, September 13th, Morning
Ren's Attic, Cafe Leblanc
"Ugh, seriously?" Malina growled annoyingly, as she searched through Ren's video game collection. "He doesn't even have Heroes 3? Talk about a retro junkie."
"Now now, Malina," Lucifer, laying down on Ren's bed, looks up to her. "I'm sure Joker will pick up a copy, if you ask."
"He'd better, or there's gonna be some bloodshed involved." Malina rolled her eyes and picked up a hidden bottle of vodka from behind the TV. Popping open the lid, she began to drink the clear alcohol straight from the bottle. However, she sets her attention to Modeus, who was standing in front of the mirror, staring at her own reflection. "The fuck's your problem, Mode?"
"Oh, nothing, nothing…" She looks over to Malina, twirling her fingers. "I'm just… waiting for Joker to come back, that's all."
"Modeus, dear," Lucifer crossed her arms, glaring at the Lustful Demon. "How many times have I told you to not create another Antichrist? No sleeping with our contractors."
"First of all, that wasn't my fault last time," Modeus raised a finger, looking offended. "And second, I wasn't going to sleep with him."
"Then what, you're gonna grasp his ass again?" Malina said, her tone sounding annoyed. "I mean, it's not like you're gonna go on a date with him or something."
"Actually, she technically can." Lucifer placed a finger on her chin. Malina raised an eyebrow, looking in her direction. "That's not against Joker's contract."
"Excuse me?"
"Well, if humans saw us on our own, we'd definitely be getting some strange looks," Lucifer paced around the room. "But, if Joker was with us, they'd be none the wiser."
"Do you seriously believe that humans are that dumb?" Malina asked. "Wait, scratch that. They're already that dumb."
"Whether that is true or not, this may be a good opportunity to see if we can roam out into the human world at will." Lucifer turns to Modeus and approaches her. "Modeus, you'll be going to the movies with Joker tonight."
"The movies?" Modeus lit her eyes up with excitement. "You mean, I can go out into the human world?"
"Certianly, as long as you don't have sex with anyone." nodded Lucifer, as Modeus rushes back to the mirror, squeeing to herself in joy.
"Oh, dear, what should I wear?" She asked herself, pulling out some outfits from her red suitcase. "Virgin sweater? Nah, too kinky." As she continues to search through her belongings, Lucifer sits down besides Malina, giggling.
"Don't you think Joker will be mad about this unexpected date?" Malina asked, after another swig of vodka.
"That's just what I'm hoping for." Lucifer sighs in relief, grinning nastily. Malina took another shot and for the first time in a bit, smiled at her superior.
"You're one crazy bitch, you know that?"
Tuesday, September 13th, After School
Shibuya Station
"Next stop, Shibuya Station." The voice on the intercom sounded, as the train slowly came to a stop. The automatic doors opened, as crowds of passengers and students got off of the train, Ren included. Clutching his bag tightly, he hopped up the stairs to the underground walkway.
"Ah, Ren," A familiar voice called to him from across the station, as Ren looked around. Searching, he finally saw the source of the voice. It was Yusuke, waving to him. Sighing in relief, Ren headed towards Yusuke, still keeping his bag clutched.
"Hey, Yusuke!" He greeted the eccentric artist, relieved to see another friendly face, after what happened recently.
"I see that your cursed illness has finally ceased." Yusuke calmly smiled, as he placed his hand over his chest. "But then again, nothing really gets you down, does it?"
"It was just a measly, little cold." Ren blushed at the compliment. "It's not like it was fatal or anything."
"I suppose that is true." Yusuke nodded. "But if anything were to happen to you, it would be a sheer disaster." Ren chuckled at Yusuke's overexxagerations, as he collected himself. "Anyhow, I am curious to ask if you and Morgana are free tonight?" Before Ren could respond, however…
BZZT! BZZT!
"Oh, uh, give me a second, Yusuke," Ren's phone began to ring, as he pulled it out from his pocket, looking at his most recent notifications. Acknowledging it, Yusuke returns to watching the passing patrons of the Tokyo subway, while Ren unlocked his phone and accessed the messages. He was probably expecting a request from Pandemonica, for another cup of coffee.
But the message was from Lucifer.
LUCIFER: Where are you?
Raising an eyebrow, Ren texted back.
REN: I'm hanging with a friend. What do you want, Lucy?
LUCIFER: I need you to take Modeus out on a date. She's whining about staying in the attic all day.
Morgana pops out of Ren's school bag and peeks over his shoulder, reading the messages alongside him.
"A date with Modeus?" Morgana whispered, trying to not draw attention to Yusuke, in hopes to not violate Ren's demonic contract. "But won't people notice her horns and tail and stuff?" Ren typed down Mona's question.
REN: A date? Won't she get discovered?
LUCIFER: Not if she gets her act straight. She'll be waiting for you in the attic. Do not make her wait.
"Crud. What are we gonna do? Hang with Modeus or Yusuke?" Mona asked, still lowering his voice. This was a tough decision for Ren. But then again, he pondered to himself. He doesn't think his bond with Yusuke will deepen just yet, but then again, he can hang with his demon harem another time.
*Hang out with Yusuke
*Go out with Modeus
REN: Wish I could, but I already have plans.
It didn't take long for Lucifer to reply to Ren's message.
LUCIFER: Excuse me?! How dare you defy the Queen of Hell! Do you not care about being damned for all eternity?! COME TO THE CAFE THIS INSTANT!
Reluctantly, Ren turns off his phone and places it back into his pocket, ignoring the oncoming onslaught of messages from Lucifer. He might regret that later on, but he wasn't able to hang out with his friends for almost a week. Curiously, Yusuke looked over to Ren and raised an eyebrow at the phone.
"Is something the matter, Ren?" He asked.
"Oh, it was just a wrong number." Ren shrugged it off, as did Yusuke. "But sure, we're free."
"Ah, excellent. I was hoping we would be able to see the acclaimed production, Moulin Rouge at the local cinema." Dreamily, Yusuke spoke about the film. "It has been said by critics to be a glorious cinematic masterpiece, a magnificent combination of love, theatre and art itself."
"Sure, why not?" Ren nodded, ignoring the constant vibrations from his phone. "After a whole week of utter hell, I would totally be down to see a movie."
"I thank you for accepting my invitation." Yusuke bowed to Ren, before checking the time on his smartphone. "I believe we should make haste, if we are to make it before it starts." Yusuke led Ren and Morgana down to Central Street, as Ren continued to feel his phone vibrating repeatedly. Ignoring it, Ren continued to walk with Yusuke to the Toyo Cinema.
Tuesday, September 13th, After School
Toyo Cinemas, Central Street
Finally arriving at the theater, Ren and Yusuke were waiting in the lineup at the ticket booth to collect their tickets. It was a rather long lineup, especially since there was a different movie premiering tonight, but luckily, the two teens were close to the box office, as only a couple was in front of them. Yusuke was admiring the Moulin Rouge posters, hanging on the wall.
"Hey, Yusuke, can you pay for the tickets? I'm gonna get us some popcorn and drinks." Ren suggested, as the young artist took his gaze away and nodded. And it just so happened that somebody's stomach began to growl.
"That would be most wise. I haven't eaten anything all day." said Yusuke, clutching his gut dramatically. Aside from a few looks from passersby, nobody paid any mind to Yusuke's eccentric energy. "Then I shall await you at the gate." Ren nods to Yusuke, as he clutches his schoolbag, heading towards the concessions of the theater. But as he got in line…
"So this is where you've been!" A lustful, yet disgruntled voice called to Ren, as his heart suddenly dropped in an instant. Really? Now, of all times?! Turning his head, he looked to his left to see the Lustful Demon herself, her heart-shaped eyes turned to a scowl. She seemed to be wearing a large red sweater-like dress, as her horns are hidden within her snow-white hair. Her arms were crossed, as she approached Ren. "Trying to ditch me, are you?"
"Modeus?!" Ren shot his eyes up in surprise, shocked that nobody seemed to be paying attention to her. "What are you doing here?!"
"Waiting for you to explain yourself, of course!" Modeus pouted, puckering her lips in anger. "How could you ditch me like that?"
"I told Lucy I was going to be busy! It's not my fault she won't take 'no' for an answer!"
"Hmm, what's going on?" A tired Morgana peeks out of the bag, to get a glance at Modeus, before reacting accordingly. "Modeus?! What are you doing here?!"
"Lucy told me I could go out with Joker!" said Modeus, sounding more and more desperate. "And I'm not letting you out of my sight, until I get that date!"
"Are you nuts?!" Mona's jaw dropped, in disbelief. "But people might discover that you're a demon! It's not safe!"
"Oh, please. I've had guys gawk at me on the way here, and they never saw my horns, nor my tail." It sounded like Modeus was proud of making that point.
"Jeez, are humans really that infatuated with beauty?" Morgana asked himself, as Ren looked back at the cat.
"Says the cat, who has a crush on Ann." Ren casually retorts, causing the cat to perk his ears in embarrassment.
"Shut it. Lady Ann is different!" Morgana spat back at Ren, before crawling back into the bag.
"So, Joker, are we still going on that date, or would I have to tell Lucifer?" Modeus taps her foot in anticipation of Ren's answer. But before Ren could tell her to leave, another voice chimes into the conversation.
"Say, Ren," Yusuke walks towards the two of them, clutching the two movie tickets in his hand. "I was wondering if you could ask to grab a replica of the Moulin Rouge poster…" His question faded to silence as he looked at both Ren and Modeus. "My apologies, but am I interrupting something?"
"Oh, no, you're fine, Yusuke." Ren scratches his head, turning towards his friend.
"Well, that doesn't necessarily explain the young lady's demonic scowl towards you." Yusuke casually asked, as Modeus looked towards him, with that oh-so familiar look. The look of admiration. Ren's eyebrows lifted in shock that Yusuke was able to see her.
"Oh, her! Don't worry about her. She was just…"
"I was just going to ask if I could join you two for a movie!" Modeus smiled sheepishly, as she quickly placed her hand over Ren's mouth, keeping him quiet. "I just looooooooove Moulin Rouge!"
"Ah, so you're a fan of it's artistic splendour as well?" Yusuke asked, smiling to have met another eye for the arts. "Then I'd be honoured for you to join us."
"Join us?!" Ren shouted beneath Modeus's palm.
"Oooh, that sounds amazing!" Modeus nodded, her voice sounding aroused. "I can't wait!"
"Excellent. Then allow me to return to the box office and pay for your ticket. I insist." Yusuke bowed and returned to the ticket booth, leaving the demon alone with Ren. Modeus was staring at Yusuke, as he walked, admiring his unique… features. But her gaze was cut short, as Ren pushed her hand away from his face.
"What the hell was that about?!" He asked, crossed with her.
"Well, now you can hang out with him and me! You call it a win-win, I call it a threesome." Modeus shrugged her shoulders, as Ren bit his lower lip at the mere thought.
"A threesome?! You can't be fucking serious!" Ren sighs in disbelief, as he turns to Morgana. "Mona, help me out here!"
"Sorry! You signed the contract, Ren," Morgana shook his head. "You have to deal with it."
"Gee, thanks a lot." Ren sarcastically says, as he looks back at Modeus. "Fine, you can watch the movie with us, but no touching anywhere inappropriate. Got it?"
"No promises…" Modeus smiles seductively, as she reaches around Ren to grasp his ass, but luckily, Ren catches her arm and shoos it away from it.
"I mean it." He looks down at her, giving her the same scowl she gave him. "No funny business."
"Ugh, fiiiiiiiine." sighed Modeus, in a tone of boredom. She was pouting at Ren's deal, but that look quickly faded when Yusuke returned, clutching three tickets.
"My mission was a success." Yusuke called proudly, as he handed Ren and Modeus their respective tickets. "Shall we make our way to our seats?"
"I still have to get our snacks. I'll catch up with you two." Ren pointed out, as he moved up in the line to the concession stand. He looks down to Modeus, giving her a "I'm watching you" gesture.
"Very well. Let us make haste." nodded Yusuke, as he walked down the hallway, with Modeus following suit. "Oh, pardon me for not knowing my manners. I am Yusuke Kitagawa."
"Modeus. Modeus Yokujō." She quickly came up with a human name to hide her demon origin. "It's a pleasure to sleep with you." Modeus replied, through pants of arousal. Yusuke raises an eyebrow at her response.
"Beg your pardon?" asked Yusuke, confused at what she said.
"Er, uh, I mean, it's a pleasure to meet with you." Modeus chuckled nervously and corrected herself, as Yusuke paid no attention to her statement. Morgana slapped himself in the face with his palm, in embarrassment, watching Modeus 'blend in.'
"Yokujō? Seriously?" Morgana rolled his cat-like eyes. "Like that's going to fool anybody." At that moment, Ren grabbed the large bucket of popcorn and three bottles of soda from the counter, and quickly caught up with his friend and demon in disguise. However, a pair of eyes peeked from behind a cardboard standee of an upcoming blockbuster, inspecting the group carefully, especially the Lustful Demon.
"Wait, is that…" The brunette scratches her head, with her pen, eyeing both Yusuke and Modeus suspiciously. "Hmm, intriguing. I'd better write this down." She hid back behind the cardboard standee, writing some notes on her notepad.
Tuesday, September 13th, After School
Theater 12, Toyo Cinemas
"First, there is desire!" The mustached man on the screen shouted, his voice echoing into the dark, crowded room, as the theater goers were enjoying Moulin Rouge. Ren, Yusuke and Modeus sat in the middle of the seating area, getting a perfect view of the movie. Even Ren sat his bag on his lap, giving Morgana a decent view of the film. Thankfully, his black fur made it easier for him to hide within the darkness, so he could enjoy the film.
"Then, passion!" The film echoed, as Modeus began to yawn quietly, while Yusuke was admiring the well-crafted costumes and set pieces of the movie. The Lustful Demon began to slowly place her arm behind Yusuke, while not taking her eyes off the movie.
"Then, suspicion!" Ren notices her arm, as he tosses a popcorn kernel at Modeus, hitting it on her forehead. Though miniscule, it stopped Modeus from continuing to silently fraternize the unaware Yusuke Kitagawa, as she looks towards Ren, giving him an offended look.
"Jealousy, anger, betrayal!" Ren shook his head, giving the demon girl a disappointed look, while Modeus stuck her tongue out at him, immaturely. Turning back to the movie screen, the two of them continued to watch the film.
"Love is for the highest bidder!" The mustached man on the screen sang, tangoing with a woman in a black dress. Modeus watched the movie, after her failed attempt at gaining Yusuke's affection. Her eyes lit up at the mere mention of love. "Without trust, there is no love!" Yusuke was admiring the movements of the tango, while Ren and Morgana simply watched the movie. Even through it's cheesy writing, Ren could feel the love and passion for the two leads, as well as the antagonist's motives. "Jealousy, yes, jealousy…"
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"Will drive you MAAAAD!" The voice shouted throughout the theatre room, captivating every woman in the room (as well as Yusuke.) But Modeus was especially keeping her eyes glued on the dynamic of Moulin Rouge. "Rooooooooxxxanne!"
Later that evening...
As the credits rolled for the movie, the three walked out into the lobby of the cinema. Yusuke was especially giddy about the movie.
"Extravagant!" He called out in triumph. "The rumors are indeed true. Moulin Rouge has truly captivated my motivation as an artist! The characters, the scenery, the romance!"
"Romance?" Modeus raised her eyebrows, her eyes still in awe, after what she had witnessed for the last couple hours. It's almost as if she's never heard that word in all her afterlife.
"Indeed. You've felt it as well, right, Yokujō-san?" asked Yusuke, awaiting to hear her opinion on the movie.
"It felt really… intense." She said the last word in a seductive tone. "Christain and Satine's infatuation with each other feels so mysterious and so… kinky!"
"I couldn't agree more. Their affection is like a mixture of colors, destined to combine and create something brilliant!" admired Yusuke, entranced by his recent memories of Moulin Rouge. "What do you think, Ren?"
*I fell in love with it!
*The writing was pretty cheesy.
*I do like the musical numbers.
"It was okay. I did enjoy the musical numbers." Ren shrugged his shoulders. "But I understand where you're coming from."
"Not gonna lie, I thought the writing was pretty cheesy." Mona chimed from within the bag.
"I see your point, but I was merely complimenting it from an artist's perspective." Yusuke was back in a trance, admiring the film once again. "Well, I'd better return to the dorms. See you around, Ren." He bowed to Ren, as he turned towards Modeus, bowing to her as well. "And a farewell to you as well, Yokujō-san." He began to head to the entrance of the theater, leaving Ren and Modeus on their own.
"So? How was your first date in the human world?" Ren asked the demon girl, as she was watching Yusuke leave, in awe.
"I gotta admit," Modeus still had her eyes glued on the young artist. "I've learned quite a lot after today."
"You did?" Morgana tilted his head in confusion. "About what?"
"About this… row-mence stuff or whatever it was called. That sounds rather interesting." She placed a finger on her chin, pondering.
"You mean, you don't know anything about romance?" asked Morgana. "I mean, you are the Lustful Demon, aren't you?"
"Lust and love are entirely different things. I only infatuate souls, not connect with them." She was still in thought, turning her back from the Phantom Thief. "But after tonight… I wanna learn more about this… love." She looks back at Ren, smiling nastily. "And you're going to help me."
"Help you? How so?"
"Just… take me to the most romantic sites in this realm," Modeus proposed to Ren on her idea. "And maybe I can help you with your love life. How does that sound?" She asked, leaning closer to him, her heart shaped eyes staring into him.
*Why? I'm already a stud.
*Sounds good.
*Please help me! I'm desperate!
"Sure, you've got a deal." Ren nods, shaking Modeus's hand. "Sounds good."
"Perfect!" Modeus jumps up and down with joy, her breasts bouncing in the process. Ren looked away from her, as to not look like a perverted degenerate, as he began to feel something within him. The deal he made with Modeus is now set in stone. A deal with the Lustful Demon...
I am thou, thou art I…
Thou hast honored a pact with the devil…
It shall become the wings of rebellion
That breaketh the shackles of damnation…
With the key to the Labyrinth of the Lustful Demon,
Thou shall unlock the secrets of the underworld,
Venturing deeper into the depths…
Ren began to see the shining light in the palm of his hand, as another golden key appeared before him. It was similar to the key he got from Pandemonica, aside from the bow, in the shape of Modeus, and the pin looking like a heart. Like this morning, the key turned into bits of shining light, disappearing before his very eyes.
And like last time, nobody was aware of it, not even Modeus herself.
"Joker?" Modeus raised an eyebrow, as she tilted her head, in the most adorable way imaginable. "Is something wrong?"
"Huh? Oh, I'm fine." Ren shook his head. "I was just… phasing out, is all. Let's get home." He began to walk alongside Modeus back to Yongen-Jaya. Hopefully, Lucifer isn't too mad about him ignoring her for the last few hours. BUt this is the Queen of Hell, after all. She can be reasonable, right?
Right?
?/?, Labyrinth of the Lustful Demon
It was a long way, into the hallways of the labyrinth, as Pandemonica led Joker down through the corridors.
"So you really are a demon?" The Phantom Thief asked, his look of confusion concealed by his mask.
"That is correct," said Pandemonica, sipping on her cup of Leblanc coffee, clutching the torch in her hand. "Did you really think I would be a Shadow?"
"At first, admittedly." He admitted, scratching his head.
"Just like a human to assume." She muttered to herself, shaking her head. She looks ahead of them, seeing the entrance to the next Labyrinth. "We're here."
"The exit?" pondered Joker.
"Not quite." The Tired Demon yawned, as the two entered the Labyrinth of the Lustful Demon. It seemed much bigger than the last dungeon, as spikes pierced through parts of the floor. Several Shadows were guarding the path to the exit, as Joker scanned the room. Piecing together a solution in his head, he was about to unleash one of his Personas.
"If you're thinking of just rushing through, that would not be wise." Pandemonium cleared her throat, as Joker stopped dead in his tracks.
"What do you mean?" He asked, keeping his mask on.
"Venturing through Hell takes a lot of will." The Tired Demon yawned, sipping from her coffee once more. "You've noticed it, haven't you?" Joker thought carefully at her warning, as he remembered what happened in the Tired Labyrinth earlier.
However, as Joker got deeper into the Labyrinth, he began to feel weaker. This place must be slowing him down, somehow. As a safety precaution, he unleashes Neko-Shogun and casts Diarama on himself, healing back to full. But that didn't seem to do the trick…
"I see." nodded the Trickster, understanding the severity of the situation, taking another glance at the Labyrinth before him. "And what happens if I run out of will?"
"You die." spoke Pandemonica, not even batting an eyelash.
"Shit. Well, guess I'll have to avoid fighting as much as possible." Joker prepares to dash for the nearest brimstone pillar, as he looks back to the demon woman. "Anything else I need to know?"
"Just your opinion on how I'm doing my job." She takes a pen out and places it by her red clipboard. "On a scale of one to ten, how satisfied are you with my services?"
"I'd say… a perfect ten." Joker says, before running to the stone pillars, as Pandemonica's tired eyes were in utter shock and surprise.
"A ten? It's been a while since I was given that score." She said to herself, bewildered.
The Shadows were patrolling the path through the spikes, as Joker climbs to the top of the pillar, perching himself on top of it, scouting the area from above. The area seemed to be straightforward, but if he doesn't wanna waste a lot of will, he'd have to remain undetected by the Shadows. Then, he notices the row of pillars ahead of him, as they lead right to the exit, where another white-haired demon waits. He began to hop from one pillar to the next, making sure to not make any noise, to attract unwanted attention. Successfully, he reached the locked door of the exit, as something appeared before him. It was yet another golden key, but it looked much different than the one before. A heart shaped pin and another strangely shaped bow made this key much different than the previous one, as it slid into the lock and turned slowly.
CLICK!
The massive door unlocked, as the Shadows behind Joker disintegrated, into ash and soot, allowing Pandemonica to safely walk to the athletic phantom thief. As the doors fully opened, another demon was awaiting them, as she was holding up a hand mirror, staring at her reflection.
"Hm?" Her heart-shaped eyes turned away from the mirror to see Joker and Pandemonica walking towards her. The minute she set her eyes on this mysterious masked stranger, she was in a puppy love trance. "Oooh, who do we have here, Monica?" She walks closer to the two of them, squeezing her cleavage together to make them look bigger.
"Modeus, this is Joker. He's wishing for access to leave your Labyrinth." Pandemonium adjusts her glasses, as Modeus circles around Joker, checking out his features. His black frizzy hair, his dashing leather cloak, and even his well-rounded… mask. Entranced by his irresistible charm, she leans up to him, her eyes staring right into his soul.
"I can lead him out…" Modeus nodded, placing a finger on her chin, trying to look professional. "On one condition, though."
"And that would be…?" Joker raises an eyebrow, curious to what her condition would be. The sooner he can escape this place, the better. Upon asking, Modeus places both of her warm, soft hands on his cheeks and lifts herself by her toes to his face.
"You. And me. Now!" She sighed seductively, staring at the Japanese teen with intent.
*Deal! No questions asked!
*Sorry, I'm already taken.
"Sorry, but…" Joker, while blushing profusely, pushed himself away from her. "I'm already in a relationship with someone else."
"WHAT?!" Modeus gave him an offended look, grasping her chest in shock. "By whom?! What's her name?! Where does she live?!"
"Modeus, calm down," urged Pandemonica, who simply watched and yawned.
"Well, if he already has someone special, then he's not getting through!" Modeus gives them both a galre, as she crosses her arms, like a kid throwing a temper tantrum. She turns away swiftly, her lips puckered and her eyes closed. Joker couldn't believe that he had to deal with a demonic being, acting like a toddler.
"Look, I need to get through to get back home." He pointed out to the Lustful Demon, who still had her back turned on him. "If you can help us, you can come with us."
"You mean, like a harem?" She raised an eyebrow in interest.
"Er, well, yes?" Joker nodded, curiously.
"Hmmm," She scratches her chin, pondering on Joker's half-assed proposal. "You sure you wanna go through with this?"
"If I wanna get outta here, then yes." Joker nodded.
"You poor fool," Modeus turned back to Joker, her eyes back to bewilderment. "They'll rip you to shreds, and I HAVE to see this. Fine, I'll lead you to the next Labyrinth."
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"Thank you." Joker bowed to Modeus, as he allowed her to enter the corridor first. But she wouldn't move a smidge.
"You go first." She protested. "I wanna see what the view is like from back here." She salivated, basically drooling at the sight of Joker. Curiously, the phantom thief turned to the Tired Demon.
"Don't worry about her. She's all talk and no grasp." She sipped her coffee, wiping her tired eyes. "You'll get used to it." Joker rolled his eyes at Pandemonica's sense of humor, as he led his demon harem into the corridor, hoping to find the exit as soon as possible. The sooner he could get himself away from these demons, the better.
Now entering… The Labyrinth of the Triple Demon