Chapter 10: Back and Forth

Ruby ran as fast as she could down the twisting corridors of the hidden lab. Holding onto Hyde's form tightly, once her semblance gave out, she skidded to a stop and sat down, leaning against the wall.

"Guys..." Ruby sighed as she leaned her head on the wall, she took a deep breath and looked down at Hyde. It still bothered her, he looked sickly pale, but his breathing was stable, at least he looked peaceful despite the situation. Her arm still hurt from where Ouroboros cut her. Who knew things could go so wrong, so quickly. Blake and her group ran in with him, considering how she sounded, she didn't sound injured, she couldn't get a hold of Weiss or Yang though. Yang she's not surprised, causing a giant distraction and most likely fighting with Ragna and Gordeau at this moment. Weiss though, she wasn't responding, no one from her group was responding. A sinking feeling fell in her chest as she looked around.

With a deep breath, she stood up, holding Hyde, she began to walk down the quiet halls. She needed to find a way out of here, that was her mission. After she safely got Hyde outside of the lab and hidden away, she can come back and help if she needs to. She still couldn't get her mind off Hazama, he was like Roman, just more messed up. she nearly died to him if it weren't for Yuzuriha. She can't imagine how badly he must've hurt Hyde, or anyone else in this world. She glanced at Hyde again and let out a sad chuckle.

"You saved me, now I'm saving you I guess." Ruby sighed, recalling when they first met. Ever since they got back from the Phantom Field, and Ruby talking about Hyde to Blake and Weiss, Yang overheard about Ruby's rescue and teased her about it.

Few months ago...

"Honestly, that whole place was a nightmare. Not only did I have to deal with brutes, I couldn't hold my own with that one opponent if Hyde didn't show up." Weiss sighed as she recalled her battle with Azreal, as much as Hyde did lack in formal training, he held his own and pretty much saved her life. Even the freaking System was relieved that Hyde showed up.

"Hyde? As in the boy with a red sword and blonde, black hair?" Blake asked, looking up from her book.

"Yeah, I'm sad to say I couldn't hold my own, thankfully he showed up, quite a nice boy too. Why?" Weiss asked.

"Hyde, I fought him, he had a keystone on him and the rules we were given said we needed to take keystones in order to return home. He doesn't seem that much older than us." Blake said, she felt a little bad about that now, maybe she wouldn't have fought if she was with another teammate, despite how friendly Makoto was. Hyde didn't seem much older than them either.

"Orie told me he's sixteen. He's actually younger than us, it's impressive for his skills and not to have any formal training. Apparently, he hasn't had that sword for long, or the powers he had, only a few months at best. It's impressive at how much he adapted. " Weiss said, Orie spoke highly of him when they were partnered together.

"Really?" Blake asked surprised, that was definitely unexpected, she thought he was the same age as them. Now she knows why he looks a bit younger.

"Who're you talking about?" Ruby asked as she got away from her scroll, she leaned over her bed side to talk with her teammates.

"Hyde Kido, someone we met in the Phantom Field during that cursed tournament." Weiss said, Ruby perked up.

"You guys met him too? I met him as well, his sword looked so cool! And he pulled it out of his hand! He also tried to save me when he said it looked like I got attacked. " Ruby said.

"That makes two of us then I supposed." Weiss sighed, Yang happened to walk into the room and overheard Ruby's next comment.

"I wish Hyde was here, I still have so many questions for him. His sword looked awesome and that energy he blasted out was so cool." Ruby said, Yang smirked as she walked up to her starry eyed sister.

" Hyde? Does my little sis have a crush?" Yang teased with a smirk, Ruby instantly turned as red as her cape as she turned around.

"Crush?! No, not at all! It's only his weapon!" Ruby spluttered as she tried to regain her composure.

Present...

Ruby shook her head as she recalled the memory, smiling a bit. They haven't traveled far, and she can't spot the exitway anywhere, did she pass it in a panic? She looked around and suddenly heard footsteps, loud, metallic footsteps, she quickly ducked past one of the turns and carefully peeked her head out. She saw a woman coated in armor, her face hidden by a smooth visor and swords levitating behind her. She wanted to ask about the swords, but circumstances reveal that is most likely a foe. She was getting closer and Ruby looked around, seeing a door, she opened, ran inside, and closed it, all the while never loosening her grip on Hyde. He was a lot lighter than she expected, but that could've been due to what happened to him. While she was in here, might as well look for a map or anything that might help them.

She gently placed Hyde on the ground and looked. It was a room full of laptops, crates, and a tv monitor. She rummaged through the crates only to find nothing. Next was the computers, most of the stuff was mumbo jumbo she didn't understand, sciency stuff and all. She saw some unique weapon designs, if it weren't for the situation at hand, she would love to look at them more. she searched through more files and stumbled upon audio logs.

Ruby gulped, but clicked on them, hoping it would hold something of value. Surely they would help, she moved and tried again to find a map. A familiar voice sent shivers down her spine as it echoed from the audio.

Entry Log #1: Examination Void

Hazama: Mister Clover wishes for me to log in the first one since I brought him his test subject.

Hazama: Anyway, I have retrieved Hyde Kido, he is a sixteen year old boy from another world. His powers come from an internal energy known as EXS, and can only be obtained by being bitten and surviving an attack by a creature known as a Void. His is surprisingly powerful, and is known as Void Red, a pure version of EXS that is stronger than normal. With him is the sword known as the Indulgence of Insulation, a sword that can tear apart the reality of things, being the only weapon in his world that can kill immortals, permanently.

Hazama: While he possesses great power, he is rather inexperienced, barely having any combat training and only having that power for a few months. His energy is planned to be extracted, despite wanting me to do this annoying entry, he is keeping me in the dark. He hasn't informed me of how he's going to extract his energy.

The log ended, and another one started up, a deeper voice echoing now.

Entry Log #2: Examination Void

Relius: It's been three days since Hyde Kido has been placed into extraction. The amount of EXS being extracted is surprisingly high, despite his comatose state. His energy is acting very violently whenever concentrated. Containment chambers have been modified to swirl the energy as to not let a reaction take place.

Relius: As for project Rem Gravibus, the study of the Insulator has provided significant information. The replica already is progressing nicely and my theory about the sword and voids is proving true. They may not be complete, but they are still souls. The new weapon is also reacting nicely with the EXS energy it's being exposed to. Just a few more steps, and soon it will be just like the Insulator, an Immortal Killer.

The log ended there and cut off. Ruby finally found another map and spread it on the floor. She located where she was, she sighed with relief seeing that she was closer by. She listened to the door and made sure no one was outside, hearing nothing, she opened the door. She peeked out and saw no one, the armored girl nowhere in sight. She gently scooped up Hyde again and made her way out.

Why? Why was Hazama so cruel like that? Even saying that erasing their memories was a good thing. As much as she wanted to make it home to her family and friends for the festival, knowing she abandoned someone she called a dear friend left a bad taste in her mouth. Heroes don't run, they don't give up. She wasn't going to do what heroes didn't, she wasn't going to be a coward. Especially when Hyde needed her, he helped her out so readily and kindly that she can't leave him behind. Not until she at least returns the favor. Even if they didn't know each other for long, she knows he was a good person, Blake and Weiss' interacts with him solidified that reason. He wasn't like Hazama, he is someone who would never be like Hazama. Once she got Hyde out of danger, she'll go find Weiss and make sure her and her team are alright. Their radio silence was worrying her.

She made her way to the exit, as she was about to go up, another metal slab slid past the door. Locking it shut, Ruby looked down the other corridors and metal doors slammed shut. Suddenly Hazama's voice echoed through the lab.

"ATTENTION, my dear ladies and gents, I'm afraid certain sections of the lab are to be locked off. Be sure to head to the main lab for a show."

Ruby groaned, looking at the available halls, they only lead back deeper into the lab. she really didn't have a choice here. She looked at the corridors and ran down one. Hoping she'll meet some of her friends instead of enemies. Besides keeping Hyde safe, she needed to find Weiss, and make sure she's okay.


Yu and his team ran down the hall in pursuit of Yosuke, who was weaving through the corridors as the doors closed. What was going on? This didn't feel right, Yosuke was suddenly ordered to retreat to who knows where and doors around them sudden were being locked. Hazama's voice echoing through the speakers did not help him. Blake jumped up and shot out her weapon, launching it at Yosuke's retreating form. He turned and grabbed the ribbon, yanking it so it pulled her down and remained running forward. Blake quickly rebounded and continued running, trying to find a way to stop him.

"Kanji! Yukiko! Come in!" Yu said into his communicator, he was just met with silence. That left a bad feeling in his gut, both of them should be fine, did something happen? What about Naoto? did they wake her up?

"I can't get in touch with Weiss or Kajun, I don't even know where they are now. If they are not responding, our best guess is they are incapacitated, either wounded or unconscious." Blake said, Yu sighed, he needed to make a decision quickly. He's not sure if his friends are simply unconscious, or possibly mortally wounded. He can't just focus on one.

"Blake, please go find Weiss, Kajun, Kanji, and Yukiko. The two of us will chase after Yosuke." Yu said, Blake looked at him surprised.

"And why me?" Blake asked, Yu turned to face her.

"Because Weiss is your teammate, not to mention you seem to have better navigation than us. You'll be able to find them quicker." Yu said, Blake nodded before running down a different hall. The two persona users continued their pursuit of Yosuke. The auburn teen never slowing down.

Yu got a determined look. He's going to break Yosuke free of whatever mind control they put on him, Yosuke was strong enough to give them a warning. He's not leaving without his partner, not now, what kind of leader leaves a comrade behind?


Ragna yelled as he launched another attack against Relius. The scientist simply smiling as he dodged the attacks and countered with his mechanical arms. Ragna swung down his sword, Relius sidestepped and quickly kicked Ragna in the stomach to force him back. He recovered enough to dodge Relius' follow up strike and managed to punch him in the back.

"Stay still you bastard!" Ragna yelled as he swung his sword down again. He was about to land a blow if a form quickly shot under it and blocked the blade with a knife.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, oh Raggy, getting rusty?" Hazama smirked as Ragna's scowl turned darker. The glint of hatred and murder evident in his eyes.

"Like hell you asshole. I'm going to kill you!" Ragna yelled as he swung at the green haired man. Engaging in a one on two fight.

On the other side of the large room, Gordeau and Yang continued to dodge Ignis' attacks while trying to look for a weak spot.

"Damn it! She's really tough, my blasts aren't even leaving dents!" Yang said as she jumped and sent a flurry of shotgun blasts at Ignis. Gordeau grabbed her by the arm and yanked her out of the way of a Void Red attack, the energy continuing to flow like long ribbons from and through Ignis' claws.

"How did he even do that? Where is it even coming from?" Gordeau wondered aloud, the amount of Void Red Ignis was producing seemed like more than her body could even hold, but the ribbons still flowed, deep and long, it's like there was no end to her energy. Whoever Relius Clover was, he seemed to step past boundaries, even Hilda wouldn't cross.

"Void Red and the energy of the Black Beast are more similar than you think." Gordeau jumped back as a metallic fist shot past him. A large piece of magenta fabric flashing past his vision.

"Where is-?" Yang quickly looked to see Ragna swinging his sword with bursts of dark energy flying in chaotic bursts as Hazama jumped and dodged, with Ouroboros flashing brightly as black and green reacted with the other energy.

"What the hell?" Gordeau dodged as another arm shot past him.

"So you're Gordeau the Greedy Harvester? Hazama told me quite a bit about you. Everything Hyde knew of you at least." Relius said, Gordeau swung his scythe at the male, only for another arm to launch from under his cloak, quickly blocking and gripping the scythe. Gordeau scowled as the arm held the blade tightly.

"And what does it matter to you, huh?" Gordeau asked as he pulled at his weapon, but the grip was firm, neither of them were moving. Relius simply smiled.

"Oh, plenty, after all, you're part of Amnesia, are you not?" Relius asked, Gordeau didn't like the energy coming from the man, it seemed, unnatural. His soul also, it seemed unsettling.

"Hey!" Gordeau turned to see Yang blast at them, aiming at Relius. Her attacks were quickly blocked as Ignis jumped in front of her, slashing at her. Her Aura glowing brightly as it protected her from the attack, although as the red energy flashed across her being, she felt her Aura deplete and the energy being knocked out her body. She flew back and landed further away.

"Keep her busy Ignis, but don't kill her just yet." Relius said, he turned his attention back to Gordeau.

"Now, tell me, the woman you work for, Hilda, she wishes to become a Re-Birth using the Void Red energy. Just what do you know of that energy? Besides it's ability to kill immortals." Relius asked, Gordeau gritted his teeth. With a flash of purple energy, his scythe warped out of reality, changing positions, Gordeau shifted and his right hand was filled with purple energy. Launching at Relius, Gordeau unleashed a slash full of purple energy shaped into small, long, sharp claws. Relius was taken by surprise and jumped back as the energy sliced his right arm.

"Seems like you don't know much about me. Don't rely on Hyde's memories, he only sees what we want him to see. I never pulled that trick on him, so you didn't know it exists. As for him, I don't give a damn about his energy. What I do mind is some sicko like you doing whatever the hell they want to people. Experimentation, tests, all that shit gets on my nerves. So I'm taking you down. " Gordeau said, his left eye glowing red. Relius looked excited as he readied himself.

"Then let's fight, Reaper."

Yang jumped back as the giant robot slashed at her. Her aura was taking damage and due to that, her semblance wasn't working too well considering any input might actually damage her. She really hoped Ruby was doing better an they are. She tripped backward over something and fell, just as a blade of red energy surged towards her. A hand suddenly grabbed her arm and yanked her out of the way. She felt another wave of energy fly past her as Ragna blocked a blow from Hazama.

"Keep your head in the game kid." Ragna said, Yang stood up and they stood back to back. Each of them facing their respective enemy.

"Don't have to tell me twice." Yang said as she reloaded her gauntlets.


Weiss groaned as she opened her eyes, what just? she sprung up, Naoto! They were being attacked, Naoto was controlled somehow, a fash of light. She turned her head and saw Kajun on the floor, trying to sit up, her breathing was heavy.

"Kajun! Are you okay?" Weiss asked as she stood up albeit wobbly. Yukiko and Kanji also just beginning to stir.

"I'm fine, thank you Weiss. Relius gave Naoto something that acted like a stun grenade. That blast had enough force to knock out enough air to make us unconscious and a flashing sound at the pitch needed to also distort our senses. She was completely under his control no doubt." Kajun said, Kanji finally came back to his senses.

"Naoto! Where's Naoto?!" Kanji said as he shot up.

"Gone, probably to where Relius is to fight Ragna, Yang, and Gordeau. How long were we even out?" Kajun said, she pulled out the communicator and called Kokonoe. All the while turning on the computer to look at the files on Naoto's condition.

"Professor, this is Kajun, Naoto has been turned into a cyborg by Relius, she's estimated to be 75% machine. He's trying to turn her into something like Ignis, but she is styled after the Murakumo Units. We were taken down, she may be headed to Relius' position." Kajun said, the comm was put on speaker as Kokonoe answered.

" Shit, that bastard has no restrictions when it comes to his experiments. We already had to deal with Terumi, he got away, but Rose managed to run away with Kido. Yuzuriha is currently going after her to make sure they get out safe. Linne and I are currently heading towards Relius' position. You three try to connect with Narukami's group and ask about progress, if they found Hanamura, tell them to leave the lab, once both Kido and Hanamura are safely extracted, we can focus our efforts on getting Shirogane."

Kajun responded affirmatively before switching.

"Narukami, this is Kajun. Naoto has been experimented and modified, he turned her into a cyborg 75% machine. She was completely under his control and highly dangerous. I'd say we're lucky not to have been killed. Have you guys found Hanamura?" Kajun called.

"Faycott-san. We found Yosuke, but he was under some sort of mind control. Naoto's been turned into a cyborg? We'll be careful, we're chasing after Yosuke. Belladonna is currently trying to find you."

"Understood, we're currently still in the lab where Naoto was found, we're going to check and go after Naoto. Most likely she's going to Relius' location to fight the others." Kajun said.

"Got it, is Kanji and Yukiko okay?"

"We're fine senpai, don't worry about us." Kanji said, standing up. Yukiko also standing up.

"Alright then, you guys stay safe."

Just as the call ended, a familiar dark figure opened the door.

"Blake! Are you alright?" Weiss asked as the fanus took a breath.

"I should be asking you that, you guys have been silent. Ruby is set to get Hyde out of here while Kokonoe and Linne chase after Hazama." Blake said, the doors closing around them made it easier for her to find them, but she can't help but feel like it was done for something else.

"We should get going then. Let me download some of his files to examine later." Kajun said as she plugged in a hardrive.


Ruby ran as she looked down the narrowed tunnels. Still clinging to Hyde tightly. Her paths were constantly getting limited as the doors closed. Where was she even going? She lost track as she was just looking for places to run.

"Ruby!" Ruby skidded to a stop and turned around, seeing Yuzuriha trying to catch up to her.

"Yuzuriha, what are you doing here? Did Linne and Kokonoe defeat Hazama?" Ruby asked, the maroon haired girl took a few breaths as she caught up and stopped running.

"No, he ran off shortly after you did. Saying he needed to aid Relius with something. Kokonoe asked me to find you to make sure you're okay, the others just radioed in, Weiss and her team are fine, but Naoto's been turned into a cyborg. We're all heading to the center lab to aid Ragna, Yang, and Gordeau. They'll need our help, all the exits have been locked shut, we don't really have an option." Yuzuriha said sadly, Ruby looked down at Hyde, he was still sleeping, taking him to where Relius and Hazama were was the last thing she wanted to do. Yet, it seemed like the only option.

"How is he doing?" Yuzuriha asked as she looked down at Hyde. His sleeping form reminded her from when he was younger, still a small kid who would pass out after each training session.

A seven-year-old Hyde wandered into the Dojo after training, his small bamboo practice sword fell to his side as he dramatically flopped down onto the cool tatami mats. Yuzuriha's older sister, Hiroha, giggled as she watched the young boy flop over. Not long after the boy flopped over, a ten year old Yuzuriha walked in and looked at him. Kneeling down to be closer.

"Hyde... You can't be tired already." Yuzuriha whined slightly, hearing her sister's giggles. She looked at him more, taking in his pale skin and oddly two toned hair. It was almost a year since Hyde joined the dojo for training and the two quickly became good friends. Hyde would not stop following her around and she loved having someone look up to her. Some of the faces he would make were adorable.

"Calm down Yuzuriha. He's tired, he is still just a kid. A six year difference isn't nothing." Hiroha said as she placed a hand on her shoulder. She saw that Hyde quickly fell asleep. Hiroha gently picked him up and moved him to a couch.

"You kids have lots of energy. No doubt in about half an hour he'll be ready to jump up and practice with you again." Hiroha said.

"He's alright, he seems to just be asleep now. It's amazing that nothing woke him up yet." Ruby said, as much as she was relieved that Hyde seemed fine, she can't help but remember stories of people going sleep, but end up slipping into comas.

"That's good, let's get going then." Yuzuriha looked up before looking back at Ruby, who was still.

"Hey Rubes, you okay?" Yuzuriha asked, Ruby blinked back to reality when she was called by her nickname.

"Yuzuriha, will everyone actually be okay?" Ruby asked, she didn't know why she asked Yuzuriha, probably because she was the only other person with her at the moment.

"i'm not sure, I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared. None of us wanted to be in a situation like this. That's why everyone is working hard to get past it. I'm not sure if you've been on missions like this before on your world, but these kind of things can happen. But, if we work together and smile, no doubt we'll win." Yuzuriha said with a smirk as she looked at Ruby.

"Right, let's go then. We'll defeat them and take everyone home." Ruby said with a new found determination.

"I'll take down any possible foes, you hold onto Hyde tightly alright?" Yuzuriha asked, Ruby nodded and the two ran forward.


Linne ran down, further and further, Ragna's and Gordeau's shouts and energy becoming more and more audible and visible. She was close to them, she hopes whatever Kokonoe had planned works since they separated.

Kokonoe and Linne were running down the several halls as doors around them closed. Just as Linne jumped past a door, it slammed shut, with Kokonoe on the other side.

"Kokonoe." Linne ran to the metal door and knocked, Kokonoe's voice sounded from the other side.

"I'm fine Linne, you continue to go after Terumi. I'm going to find something that might turn the tides. I'll find another way there." Kokonoe said.

Linne hopes whatever she had planned works. She saw an open doorway and a flash of red and green energy. She ran in and saw Ragna block an attack from Hazama. Seeing the green haired monster occupied, she ran in, both of her blades and legs fueled with EXS and hit Hazama in his side, sending him back.

"Half-pint? I take it you guys already found Hyde." Ragna said, Linne readied her blade again.

"Yes, Ruby and Yuzuriha are hopefully seeing to his extraction, if the exits weren't locked off anyway." Linne said, deciding now is not the time to complain about his nickname for her. She looked at Hazama as he stood up and recovered.

"Ah, so little miss immortal decided to follow me and show up? I'm flattered, but I'm afraid that our power source will not be leaving the facility, all the exits have already been locked." Hazama said with a smirk.

"None of your 'friends' will be leaving this place as a matter of fact." Hazama said, with a snap of his fingers, a flash of black ran past their vision, Linne barely blocked the kunai with Nameless in time.

"What the hell?" Ragna said as he punched Yosuke away from Linne.

"Indeed, he's completely obedient to me now." Hazama said, ready to launch Ouroboros again.

"Persona!" Hazama was interrupted when Yu's voice echoed from another corridor and Izanagi launched at him. Hazama dodged the attack and landed further away.

"Hanamura! Snap out!" Chie yelled as Yu and her came into view.

"Well I guess we need to fucking improvise now." Ragna sighed as he readied his blade.

"Chie, Linne, can you guys help Yang and Gordeau? The two of us can handle them." Yu said.

"You better not die on us." Linne said as they left to help the others.

"You say that, better not slow me down." Ragna said.

"No worries, I'll hold my own." Yu said as he drew his katana, their key would to take down Hazama first, then restrain Yosuke.

"Well then, don't bore me." Hazama said, snapping his fingers and Yosuke got ready for battle. Unbeknownst to them a metallic figure waited in the shadows above.

"Persona!" Yang fell back as a flurry of yellow and ice slammed into Ignis. Tomoe attacked Ignis and pushed the purple robot further away.

"Need a hand?" Chie asked with a smirk.

"Eh, appreciated, but I was holding my own just fine." Yang said jokingly.

Linne launched herself at Relius and hit him in the back causing him to skid and she landed near Gordeau.

"Never thought I'd be fighting alongside you Princess." Gordeau chuckled, Linne hardened her stare.

"Likewise Harvester." Linne said.

"Another Immortal, this will bring the old days back." Relius smirked.


Ruby and Yuzuriha ran down the corridors as the sounds of fighting grew louder and louder.

"Ruby!" Ruby turned her head and saw some familiar faces.

"Weiss! Blake! You guys are okay!" Ruby said.

"I see you managed to secure your target. Our tried to kill us." Weiss sighed, crossing arms.

"She won't once we figure out how to fix her." Kanji said, he still couldn't believe Naoto was mostly machine now, it seemed like it was all a bad dream, at least he wished.

"Let's not wait any longer than. The others need our help." Kajun said, the newly formed group ran towards the room. Once they reached there, Yu was kicked down as Yosuke shot at him, Ragna was covered in blows from Hazama's weapons. Yang and Chie seemed worn and cuts covered their body as Void Red energy flowed from Ignis' claws. Both Gordeau and Linne were being overwhelmed by Relius' barrage of attacks.

Before any of them could start an attack a voice shouted.

"RED LOTUS!" A wave of Void Red energy crashed through the walls and hit all three bad guys, sending them further away from their opponents. A flurry of energy landed before them and a figure emerged from it.

An odd, black katana wss held with glowing red lines etched into it, looking eerily similar to the Immortal Killer. The person holding it was a boy with dark crimson hair and blackened ends. Wearing a wore uniform without the excess belts around his waist.

"Hyde?" Ruby asked, still cradling the boy in her arms. he was here, but that's impossible. It looked like him, almost exactly like him. But, how?

"Looks like it worked." A voice huffed, Kokonoe ran up to as they looked at the newcomer.

"Professor Kokonoe, who is that?" Kajun asked, Kokonoe's eyes never wavered from the person before saying.

"What I hope is our win, it's our only chance of getting them out of here. I Observed it, into this form. " Kokonoe said, the figure turned to face them his eyes a deep purple like the void energy Linne is familiar with.

"I'm not Hyde, I am his weapon."

"I am the Insulator."


Okay, yes, what that ending was is exactly what you think it is. Now their existence is hopefully the only logic break I'll have in the story besides the success of Relius' experiments regarding the Insulator. This idea has never left my brain and I wanted to do something with it, however, if you guys feel like it seems a bit unnecessary, let me know before I go any further.

Also, yes, I'm messing with the ages of the UNIB characters, so here are the ages if anyone wants to use them considering most of them don't have confirmed ages. I'm just making a list, no one else besides Seth will be making an appearance in this story.

Hyde: 17

Yuzuriha: 19-20

Gordeau: 23

Linne: (physically) 11

Orie: 16

Seth: 15

Carmine: 18

Hilda: 22 (I refuse to believe she's 19, I absolutely refuse)

I am so sorry for taking so long, turns out I don't have that much time anymore. The time I do have to write is at night, and sometimes I'm either passing out or brain dead when I attempt to write.

Anywho, sorry for taking so long. I'm not sure when the next one will be out considering how long this one took me. Thank you guys though for all the reviews. They mean a lot to me.

Also, special thanks to Mystech Master for all the info on Persona and Observation to help me with the story, I needed it. Especially when the wiki entries are so vague they are useless. You helped me think a lot on the different elements of this story and how they can be used. So, thank you very much.

And special thanks to fernandamichelleraya for leaving all the reviews and thoughts on the story. I'm definitely more motivated to do something with the Hazama and Ruby interaction now. Also, I can kinda imagine Ruby being the only person Hazama 'likes' considering their interaction in the game. As messed up as it is, it can be kinda hilarious if you mess with Hazama's goals a bit. I enjoy hearing what you have to say :)

Well, that's it for now, thank you everyone for reading and I'll see you next time (whenever that may be, hopefully soon.

Bye~