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A/N: Chapter 18 is up! I've took a lot time then I initially planed but here it is!
The Bloom Palace
Tiki had performed Carnage Unity for Kiria and Tharja while Ninian, Futaba, and Fae watched. Kiria held her mic staff has been updated to a new design themed after Halloween.
"And that's how it works!" Tiki said cheerfully. Ninian and Fae clapped.
Kurono's staff vanished to form Mirage Tharja, "Since when is this show and tell?" Kiria and TIki gave her a deadpan expression.
"I think it's really amazing lady Tiki!" Ninian trying to lighten the mood.
"Yea, Carnage Unity looks so cool," Fae said naturally, "I wonder if you can teach me that?"
Tiki happily nodded, "We are like a trio of sisters, aren't we? Oh! I think you might need a wooden staff for it!"
"Oh, that's all? No problem Fae can get one! Fea will just e-mail Trolly to send Fae a wooden Staff!" Fae beamed with excitement.
"Actually…" Ninian said thinking, she raised her hand forward and closed her eyes. The light from her palm, in a flash of light Ninian, conjured her crystal staff wich surprised Kiria, Fae, and Futaba.
"Wow! How you do that?" Tiki chirped.
"It didn't occur to me up until now when I was meditating earlier today, milady," Ninian said.
"Well, it does make sense we are the same class type. Maybe you can take my shift once I deiced to take a nap," Tiki smiled. Ninian laughed softly.
Fae then tried to mimic what Ninian did but it didn't work, "Aww, Fae want a conjured a magic staff too," Fae pouted with puffed cheeks
"Well, you can always e-mail your friend to get you one," Tharja smiled.
"But Fae can't wait that long—hey wait a minute, that's not funny!" Fae sticks out her tongue at Tharja.
"You know Fae, to conjure your staff you have to feel it out. For what you're trying way too hard," Kiria said.
Futaba nodded in agreement, "Yeah that always seems to work. So how about it?"
Fae blinked and tilted her head, "Feel it out…? Okay!" Fae closed her eyes and extend her hand forward again. The pink light formed from her hand, in a flash of pink light Fae held a staff themed after a pink bird.
Fae made a huge grin after she saw her staff for the first time, "Yay, I did it! Thank you Kiria-San, Futaba-San, Fae's Staff looks super-duper cool!"
"Um, don't mention it," Kiria said as she awkwardly looked away.
"Look likes toy staff," Tharja pointed out.
"Well, I think it looks lovely," Ninian said sweetly.
Tharja gave Ninian the look, "Why do I get this feeling that you're going to say that?"
Ninian giggled, "It could be that we meet before?"
"But I don't know you."
Tiki giggled, "Well anyway I'm glad that Fae got her magic staff now. So I guess me, Ninian and Fae are all set!"
The young idol had a flash of thought as she turned to Tiki, "Speaking of which I've been meaning to ask you." Kiria said.
"You mean about that Storm Cloud that Maiko-San told me about?" Tiki ask.
"Yea, do you mind telling us what's going on?" Kiria inquired, "It just sort of appeared the night after we rescued Ninian."
Futaba raised her hand to get the child goddess attention, "I also like to know about this Mirage that's been stalking me, if you don't mind me asking Tiki-Chan."
Tiki's smile faded, "Hmmm, let's see…" place her right finger on the right side of her head, to think. Kiria, Futaba, Fae, and Ninian waited patiently.
"I think that Mirage that was following you must be special."
"Special? What do you mean by that Lady Tiki?" Futaba asked.
Tiki looked down, "I'm… not sure but one of my future vision was about you and your friends encountering this Mirage that was following you."
Futaba and Kiria blinked in surprise, "When will that happen and what place?" Kiria ask concerned.
"It's hard to pinpoint exactly but I can defiantly say that the Mirage is waiting for Futaba-Onee-Chan in the Metaverse."
"Metaverse? What destination—I mean where do you think that Mirage is hiding in that place?"
Tiki crossed her arms to think, "I remember in my vision of a purple door with six eyes on it and a scary place behind that door… That where its currently hiding… yeah, I'm sure of it."
Futaba laughed heartily, "Well that's good to know, Mako-Chan had plans for us to go back to that world as soon as possible. And I want to face this thing head on as well."
Tiki nodded in agreement, "Anyway as for the other thing, I'm not really sure but I think the bad guys are up to no good. Ninian-Onee-Chan what do you think about those red Clouds?"
"I believe the clouds are made out of Performa, milady… Whoever is collecting them is the same one that is gathering them in the same spot." Ninian said.
Tiki nodded, "Correct but those Clouds has been tainted by the demonic, and they are not ordinary Clouds." She said as she cross her arms.
"S-so you mean—"Futaba began to stammer.
"Sadly yeah…" Tiki's brows frown, "They are Pure Performa turning into Shadows in the form of red Thunder Clouds."
Kiria and Futaba eyes where wide as Fae spoked up.
"Oh! So their Shadow Clouds?" Fae concluded, trying to act smart but not working.
Ninian brows frown, "The storm has been forming into something like a hurricane in the past few hours…" the light blue haired Oracle felt a revelation, there's no harm in talking about it, "The Shadows could form into something monstrous."
"If that's the case than were are in big trouble," Futaba said to Ninian, "But it lest they don't have you to harvest Performa anymore."
"Ture… however, they are ways for the Opera of Chaos to collect Performa without me… I think."
"Opera of Chaos?" Kiria asked.
"They are the ones that are gathering the Performa…" Ninian's ruby eyes felt shame, "I don't even remember how long I was held captive all I know is that they were using me back then. But that all in the past now."
"It's not your fault Ninian-Onee-Chan, so don't feel bad about it," Tiki said trying to cheer her up, "You, me and Fae will find a way to stop them."
"There's an organization that can pull weird stuff like that?!" Futaba said baffled.
Ninian brows frown, "The Opera of Chaos are mostly run by powerful Mirages, they also have command over of a large number of Shadows big and small. They are a cult of Fell Dragon worshipers and they have some sort of ties with the Metaverse."
"O-of course!" Futaba laughed heartily, "I kind of suspected some sort of crazy cult behind the scenes, but it's still surprising!" Futaba sighed, "Now I gotta text Mako-San about this new info, she'll probably flip." The 15-year-old female hacker pulled out her phone from her green coat and started texting.
"Sounds like this 'Opera of Chaos' is linked to the Fell Dragon Triad," Kiria crossed her arms.
Ninian made an apologetic smile, "Regarding the Triad I honestly I know very little about them since I know very little about your world but I believe your probably right."
"That's okay, it just means that we'll have to figure out this mystery on our own," Kiria said with determination.
"OKAY! I just sent a message to Makoto-San on what are we up against!" Futaba exclaimed as put her phone back to her coat pocket, "Knowing her she may want us, namely me, to find more info about the Fell Dragon Triad via the internet or the Mementos."
Kiria smiled, "Funny that you mention the Mementos since me and Tharja never been to that world yet but I understand few reasons."
Futaba laughed, "Well the Mementos IS the Metaverse and also you're still like Royalty Kiria-Senpai so better safe than sorry."
"Royalty? I didn't know Kiria-San a Princess," Fae's sparkled in astonishment to Futaba.
"Nope! She's the Ice Queen of POP and I'm her royal retainer!" Futaba Sakura said as she proudly bowed to Kiria Kurono.
"OOOOHH! Fae gets what you're saying now~!" Fae exclaimed.
Me, a Queen? Kiria thought to herself as her sweatdropped.
Futaba then hared her phone vibrated and pulled out her phone from her coat pocket, "Its Mako-San she replied back good!"
"Hey, before Fae forgets, can you tell Makoto-Onee-Sama that Fae said 'Hi'?"
Futaba nodded while she was texting back.
…
Real World Japan
Futakotamagawa Rise
Setagaya, Tokyo
Makoto, Haru and a Young Tsubasa, with Morgana, tucked away in her backpack, are sitting at a table at the food court. They had finished getting their hair done (Ann meet up with them and tag along as well), went to see the larges Yarn ball in the mall and now they just got done eating.
Makoto was busy on her phone while Ann, Haru, and Tsubasa were talking to each other. After the Burnette was done she asked Ann and Haru about an important discussion, both of her friends nodded.
Tsubasa inquiring on what the older girls are talking about. Haru said to her that it happens to do with School and ask her to stay here at this table while they move to a different location to talk about it. Tsubasa felt a little nervous but nodded.
Makoto and Ann reassured the little girl that they will are right back as soon as possible. The pigtailed blond gave Young Tsubasa a head pat and added that 'Mona-San will keep you company' before catching up with her peers.
Morgana crawled out of Oribe's backpack, Tsubasa picked up the cat and place him on her lap, "I wonder what that all about?" the raven-haired girl spoke up while stroking Morgana's fur.
"School work by the looks of it, Mako-Chan takes her work very seriously," and I should know, Morgana thought.
"You think so? Must have been urgent like her whole school just caught on fire," Tsubasa joked with a smile.
"Oh I bet you want your school to be caught on fire as well," the blue-eyed cat snickered.
Tsubasa giggled, "If that happens then I don't have to worry about me being a slacker. But that would mean that Akria-Kun and Mako-San would want to tutor me."
"Akria is a slacker too you know which would leave Makoto and Haru as the gals that would tutor you." Morgana pointed out.
"Wouldn't be great if Kiria tutors me? That would be sooo awesome!" Tsubasa exclaimed.
"Kiria?" Morgana looked up, "The Idol Kiria? Keep dreaming," as far he knows Kiria-Chan has been making rounds in the media thanks to her hit song.
Tsubasa giggled, "But if I could ask Futaba-San maybe I can meet Kiria."
"That won't happen either," The blue-eyed cat face pawed.
"Why not?"
"Futaba-Chan is busy becoming an Idol and working as an assistant programmer. The Idea of letting you meet Kiria-Chan would not cross her mine… unless she's on her break maybe you can ask- wait, what made you think you have to go to Futaba to meet Kiria?"
Tsubasa puffed out her cheeks, in a cute pout before speaking, "You know Touma-Kun at school?"
"The redhead doofus? Yea."
"He happens to follow Kiria on twitter, she retweeted Futaba-San's tweet 'saying I'm working for Kiria's as her Personal Assistant and among other things at Fortuna' with a grinning emoji and after that, she updated her profile!"
"Oh really…" Morgana sweatdropped, "and when did this happen?"
"Last Thursday, duh."
"Of course, the day when you purposed you're the idea of a Kiria theme café to Futaba-Chan… still, the only chances of you getting Kiria-Chan's autograph is if she's throwing a concert, however Futaba won't let anyone outside her workplace see Kiria unless they got lucky in sweepstakes." He remarked.
Suddenly Morgana's senses alerted him.
Somehow Tsubasa was unaware as she contained, "Mona-Sensei that a great Idea! I can give Futaba-San something like a notebook or a CD for Kiria's signature!"
The cat didn't bother replying as he was busy darting his blue eyes around for the source of the disturbance, until he spotted, looking up at the blue ball Spector zipping around above their heads.
King has been searching for Joker-Sama shortly after he heard reports from Rachel, the head of the Wayfinder Council, of the Oracle of Destiny being freed by the Phantom Thieves. He was to inform Joker-Sama about information on what comes next since it was clear that the Council's plan to wage an all-out war against the Opera of Chaos now that it was confirmed that Lady Ninian was once a prisoner.
And the Oprea of Chaos has been making their move.
It seems rather degrading for the Lord of all Mirage to be reduced to be a delivery servant but on the other hand, he wanted to stop the evildoers from seceding their dastardly plan and they need all the help they can get until King gets his strength back at least.
"Where could Joker-Sama be right now? *sniff *sniff Oh, there he is," The Top-Hat Casper exclaimed and took off in a rush.
Oh great, it's King… Seems like Tsubasa-Chan hasn't noticed a Mirage, Morgana has no idea what he's here for but its sound like King was searching for Akira.
"Mona-Sensei what's wrong, you seem to be a little spacy." The raven-haired little girl then gasped, "Is it Aya-Onee-Chan!?"
The cat looked at her and shook his head, "No, it's nothing, could have been my imagination."
"Oh," Tsubasa said dissapointly.
"Hey, kid enough of that, you're a strong girl, not a whimpering child," Morgana yawned as he rested on Tsubasa's lap.
Tsubasa shook if off, "Sensei your right, I got to be strong for my sister!" she said with determination as she stroked the cat's fur.
I would scoff at her acting tough, if not for her being Akira's kid Cousin, Morgana thought as he rolled his eyes, I wonder what the King of the chibi ghost club is up to? All well, as long he's not causing trouble on these parts.
"By the way Tsubasa-Chan I was looking a fly when I was initially thought it to be a bee," Morgana stated.
Tsubasa giggled, "A fly? Well, I better eat my lunch fast. Hey, do you want some of my fries?"
"I'm on a diet but I'll have that piece of that sliced apple." he perked up.
"Okay!" Tsubasa chirped.
…
Akira and Kamui Soto were watching Cyborg Shadow Hunter at the movie theater. The movie was really interesting to his surprise; a blond chick who is also a Cyborg fighting demons on a tower, the tower itself reminded him of the locations in the Metaverse but of course, it's just a mere coincidence.
Soto had been making small commentary about the characters in the movie, Akira had made some comments on his own to her. Kamui Soto on occasion would ask Akira about his time at the Café and what you usually do in his free time.
Akira had to be careful with the answers and what he says. He learns that Kaumi goes to a High-Class boarding school, hoping she gets a job as a social worker after she granulate.
"Pttss…! Joker-Sama…!"
Akria nearly jumped when he heard to voice in his head, it sounded familiar.
"It is I the Lord of all Mirage. I seek an audience with you at the men's bathroom in this theatre on an important matter. Finish your movie and meet me there!"
Oh, great… it's him, he thought. Akira decided to brush off and stay with Kamui Sato after the movie, if he leaves now then she's going to wonder why thus putting his secret identity at risk. Plus getting the chance to date with a beautiful girl doesn't come around often.
Thirty-five minutes later the Movie, starting Aigies, had ended in a beautiful note and the credits started to roll, everyone in the theater room clapped. Kamui Soto and Akira had walked out the room.
"I'll be right back Tiger, gotta use the girl's Bathroom," The blond girl smiled. Akira nodded, he watches her head to the bathroom.
"Yo!" Ryuji approaches him. Akira turned around to face, he wasn't expecting him to show up this.
"So how did it go?" Ryuji asks with a grin.
"Pretty well as a matter of fact," Akira stated, "But enough about that- have you seen anything strange around here?"
"Um, yea… I just saw a Casper fly into the men's bathroom over there, it wore a Top-hat."
Akira crossed his arms as he looked down to think, before facing his friend, "Then it's probably King. He just contacted me during the movie."
"What? King?" Ryuji sighed, "What did he want?"
"To meet us at the Men Bathroom he wants us to discuss something."
"Oh great, hopefully, it's not a Trap…" Ryuji said tiredly, "Hey, do you think King is going to go after Kamui-Chan?"
"He said it's urgent plus he and his friends haven't attacked anyone yet. I think he still has a thing for Mrs. Kawakami." He said as he walks to the men's bathroom along with Ryuji. The then the blond stopped at what he just herd.
"Wait, what!?" Ryuji asks stunned before quickly following his buddy.
…
The Men's Bathroom
"Joker-Sama, what took you so long?" The Top-Hat Casper glared daggers at the black haired teen, "I had to scare away a couple of hobos out just to talk to you privately."
"Hey, don't forget about me…," Ryuji face deadpan. But the Casper impatiently ignored him.
"Well you did say that I can wait until the movie was over," Akira pointed out.
"The lord of all Mirages cant afforded to wait for you… I was only testing you that's all!" King said proudly.
"Sure…"
"NOW I know you're wondering why I summoned you here."
"Let me guess; you want us to find more garbage and help you write love letters to Mrs. Kawakami."
"Ho Ho Ho yes… I mean no. I'm just here to congratulate on a job well done on that rescue mission. Lady Ninian is now safe and sound at Lady Tiki's Bloom Palace."
Akira blinked in surprised, "Thanks but how did you know about our last mission?"
"News of the Phantom Thieves heroics has spread far and wide in the Idolaspear. The Wayfinders Council is looking is considering on sponsoring you as a reward for rescuing Lady Ninian… Plus, Internet-Troll & Lady Fae had informed me via Dark Net."
"Of course… Wait, what the heck is a Wayfinders Council?" Ryuji asked as he was scratching his head.
"You're probably not paying attention. Fae and Morgana had already clued us in about the Mirage leadership after the mission last night," Akira said.
"Oh, right! They run the Idoalspear and Ninian-Chan is their queen or something," Ryuji exclaimed.
"We are a government that runs Illusionary Tokyo and Ninian is our head of Sovereignty to be more precise! I, the lord of all Mirage is a member of the Wayfinders Council by the way."
Akira almost laughed, "Yea, can't say that I'm surprised, the Top-Hat was a dead giveaway."
"I always thought that you were just a rich guy, that just paying us money to do stupid stuff," Ryuji said surprise.
"What? How dare you! The task I've given you have been very important to me, such as pleasing the ever so elegant Lady Kawakami!" King snapped.
"Woa, chill out, I didn't mean it that way," The blond stammered. King narrowed his eyes before continuing.
"Moving right along; I've been sent here by the Wayfinders Etoile to give you this letter," King handed the Letter to Akira.
The black haired teen examined the letter, it had the name that starts with an 'R', "whose Raichel?"
"Rachel is the Etoile that I was talking about. Basically, this letter contains information about the foes you might face and what the recommended course of action."
"This must have been very serious if you are coming all the way here to this mall," Ryuji said.
"Dead serious," The Top-Hat Casper looked down and stammered, "If you have heard already about the Blood Storm, then that means that our enemies are making their—"
"Hey, Akira-Kun are you done in theirs? You've been in that bathroom for some time now!" Kamui's voice called out.
"Aw snap!" Ryuji jumped in surprised.
"He is someone in there with you?" Akira cursed under his breath, as he put the letter in his pocket.
King shifted around before stammering, "I see that my business is done at least for now. I'll see you back at the Academy, Joker-Sama and don't expect me to deliver more mail since I'm the lord of all Mirage," The chibi Spector remarked and took off through the walls.
Akira and Ryuji walked out of the Bathroom to meet the glaring gaze of Akira's Date, foot tapping.
"You know I kept those strangers from entering the bathroom while you were goofing off in there with your friend it seems." She smirked.
"Oh, hey, you recognized me from last week!" Ryuji exclaimed. Akira coughed in one hand, "Sorry about that…"
The blond girl giggled, "It's cool! I was under the impression that you were selling crack or something."
Ryuji forced out a laugh, "Yeah, that rich!"
"It just a joke," She grin, she faces Akira, "Well Akira-Kun turns out I got the whole day with you so what other places you want to go?"
Akira was about to say something but—"Perfect! You can hang with us, I and my bud were going to meet up with the girls!" Ryuji putting his arms around Akira's shoulders.
"That's sound great and maybe there's a chance I might get to know you guys during the day," Kamui exclaimed.
…
Fortuna Office
Kiria and Futaba said their goodbyes to TIki, Ninian, and Fae at the Bloom Places and returned to the Fortuna Office where Maiko greeted them.
"Welcome back. So is Tiki getting along?" Kiria nodded.
"More than that, Tiki is ecstatic to meet Ninian and Fae just as much as they were."
"Like a trio of long lost sisters finally reunited over a long period," Futaba mused.
"Terrific! You know I'm not sure how this will to turn out but they'll defiantly make a strong bunch, on a support level, in case of more Mirage attacks happen!"
"That's what Tiki said. Though she and Ninian had concerns about the Blood Storm in the Pacific Ocean," Kiria said worriedly as she explains more on the details to their boss.
"Hmmm… true. However, the Storm is tide to the hearts of mankind so if there any positivity I think it possible the red clouds would dissipate."
"And how would that work Maiko-San?" Futaba asked with a raised eyebrow and adjusted her glasses.
"We'll fight it with Positivity of course," Maiko smiled.
"Ah, the power of Kiria-Sempai and Tiki-Chan's songs," the orange hacker exclaimed.
Maiko was giddy at Futaba's conclusion "Precisely, Futaba-Chan, as well as others, to boot!" she gave Futaba a wink.
Sakura Futaba's happy fangirl expression turned horrified, "Y-you don't mean that I have to sing t-too, r-right?"
"Oh don't worry," Maiko cooed, "You're my favorite little Idol Programmer~"
"I'm not little," Futaba's faces Deadpan at her boss, "I'm at least 7 inches taller than a twelve-year-old girl." She protested but the older woman giggled.
Kiria coughed in one hand, "So what kind of Idol assignment do you have in mind for her, Maiko-San?"
"For Futaba-Chan I've already arranged for a photo shoot starting on Wednesday."
"A photo shoot…? Do I have to wear anything silly, like a magical girl's costume?" Futaba asked. Wait, why did she say that out loud? Now it's giving her boss some funny ides!
"Just your casual wares will do since it is a part of your introductory in the Idol industry. In the Meantime, Barry will continue to train you in the art of dancing."
Whelp Futaba stand corrected, "Oh cool. Guess I got nothing to worry about, dressing up cool and cute is what I do anyway. Alright back on topic; do you think Tiki-chan will discuss with Ninian about her past? I mean that was the other point to why you tasked us in saving her."
"Hmmm… probably, I'll have to see what Tiki had to say. Ninian and Fae may be of the same type and abilities for what I can senses when they arrived here… the first thing TIki would ask her if they are related and what was her life was like before being held, prisoner." The CEO remarked.
Futaba tapped on her lower lip, "I see... well I'm looking forward to what comes next, hopefully, it in our favor in our battle against demons."
Maiko nodded in agreement.
*BEEEEP* this caught Maiko, Kiria and Futaba attention. Maiko sighed, "Great more paperwork I bet…" approached he offices dest and pressed the phone speaker button.
"You know I'm on my Saturday break even though I'm at my office talking to my girls," Maiko exclaimed through the speakers.
"Mrs. Maiko Chief Sae Niijima of law enforcement has just arrived at our doorstep, she said she demands your presence admittedly."
Kiria and Futaba eyes widened in surprised while their boss's expression remained unhinged.
"Interesting, what does she wants?" The CEO inquired. She wasn't expecting her old friend to arrive here.
"I-I'm afraid she won't say however she did add that it has nothing to do with Mrs. Kiria nor Mrs. Futaba."
The two young idols took a beef sigh of relief. Maiko glace at them with a reassuring smile before talking back to the speaker.
"Well, in that case, send her to my office."
"Yes, Mrs. Maiko."
Maiko, Kiria, and Futaba didn't say a word wail the waited for the Chief of Police to arrive. What is it on what the Chief wants is anyone's guess at this point.
Main Characters:
Kiria Kurono (age 16)
Futaba Sakura
Akria Kurusu (P5 Hero)
Ann Takamiki
Yusuke Kitagawa
Makoto Niijima
Haru Okumura
Ryuji Sakamoto
Morgana
Major Side Characters:
Tsubasa Oribe (age 12)
Sojiro Sakura
Barry Goodman
Maiko Shimazaki
Yashiro Tsurugi (age 14)
Caroline and Justine
Martha Yumizuru (age 17)
Eleonora Yumizuru (age 11)
Moza Yuzu
Sae Niijima
Kamui Soto (age 16)
Goro Akechi
Tiki
Cameo Characters:
Rise Kujikawa
Kanami Mashita
Support/Allies Mirage Characters based on Fire Emblem:
Tharja
Draug
Tiki
Fae
Ninian
Navarre
Camilla
Friendly Mirage Characters:
Directer (Dark Shaman)
India Jewels (Casper)
DJ Willie (Casper)
Catherine (Zhu Sister)
Internet Troll (Troll)
Rachel (Zhu Sister)
Mr. Pickles! (Nicklewise)
King aka M-DEUS (Top-Hat Casper)
Villain Mirage Characters base on Fire Emblem
Pheros
Aversa
Gharnef
Michalis
Grima
Empress Veronica (Mention)
Notable Not-So Friendly Mirage Characters/enemy's:
Catherine (Zhu Sister)
The Blob Army
Defile Golems
Mirage Risen
Red and Blue Phantoms
Defile Knights
Defile Ironclad Myrmidon
Defile Stray Sheep
Spiral-Drill-Beak (Drafted)
This Story Main Antagonist:
Ayaha Oribe (Possessed by Aversa & Grima. Her Persona: Beelzebub, he's appears as a thrown.)
Grima