A/N Chapter 11 to Until the Sun Sets. Thank you everyone that has taken the time to read this story. I also appreciate the kind reviews. But never mind that. On with the show.

I do not own persona 5 characters.


Chapter 11

Present Day, 1885

"So let me get this straight. The guy you followed and threatened was a former student to the artist who's exhibition you recently saw and the house you recently visited. And Lady Ann is expected to see him next week?" Morgana said.

"If we take his word on it, then yes. Though I'm not sure what we can do with stolen artwork, if Yusuke is being abused, we should check it out." Ren was on the fence with the information. On one hand, there was a man taking credit where he shouldn't and on the other possible abuse allegation. Even if he was able to stop the stolen artwork, how would he be able to find all the students this man has stolen from?

"Can't we go back to his stupid exhibit and yell that he's a liar and a thief? Get the whole crowd into it!"

"And what if we're wrong Ryuji. What if the words of a disgruntled former student put us in more hot water. I say we check into the statements for proof before taking further action. Ann will be going back to model a few days from now, we can ask then."

"If you say so. Anyway, I'm going to bed, wake me up for the third shift." Ryuji left the small huddle by the fire and headed back into the worn-down house. It was a bit chillier than normal tonight. He walked by Ann's room seeing her and Shiho sitting on the bed.

"I didn't mean to startle you two, just surprise you're still up."

"We were just having a talk. But I was about to head back to my own room to rest for the night. Goodnight Ann, Ryuji." Shiho said walking around Ryuji in the doorway and next door to her own arrangements.

"Goodnight Shiho," Ann replied back.

Taking a seat at the edge of the bed, Ryuji faces her with a concerned look. "Will you be alright tonight or do you want me to stay here?"

"Ryuji I will be fine tonight. You should get your own rest for watch duty."

"I know, I just wanna make sure you are okay before I begin my snoring." Ann had chuckled a little. He wasn't the most silent sleeper.

"I told you, I will be fine. Besides, I think I'm getting be—

"Ann you're shaking."

"It's just the weather," She rebuttal.

Sighing, Ryuji takes off his boots and wraps his jacket around her shoulder. Taking the left side of the bed, he has her lay down on the right and places her head under his chin. He could feel her shaking calming down when she's in his arm. Since they have been on the road, he had come into her room a few times to help and reassure her.

"He's dead Ann, and he will never lay a finger on you ever again no matter what your nightmares say. I won't let anyone else lay a harmful hand on you again. I promise you that," He said placing a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"Why are you so good to me Ryuji?"

"Because you were different. You were the first person other than Ma that was kind to me. Things didn't turn out how I plan the first time around but we have friends to help. You're safe."

"How is your leg?"

"It's progress. But I'll be good to go fully in no time."

"Hey, Ryuji…do you think you can tell me a joke before we fall asleep?"

"Hmmm. How about this one. Why did the chicken cross the road?"

"Ugh, anything but that one please." They both felt lighter after he told some more bad jokes. Shiho hearing them through the wall fell asleep with a smile on her face.


"So the plan is to have Ann model for Yusuke tomorrow with Ryuji on watch. Morgana I will check out the exhibition separately today while it is open to the public. There was something I saw there that I wanna check. That way if anything holds true, we can question Yusuke about it tomorrow."

"I'll head out now Ren. Meet you in half an hour." Morgana stated as he headed into town first. Ren would start his trek ten minutes later taking his time. He wanted to check the mail too to see if anything was returned from Boss. It would buy him time from being seen coming into the exhibition to closely to Morgana.

Hitching his horse to the post, Ren waited in line till it was his turn at the window. He was starting to get a little worry as their stay was longer than expected. Two weeks was the maximum when it was just Morgana and him. But they were going on for nearly three weeks. Faces becoming familiar to the food merchants and gunsmith. Making a few bucks here and there with what they can find and sell. Ren counted his stars their hideout hadn't been investigated so far. Nor any bounty hunters looking to get paid for his head.

"How can I help you, Sir?" Distracted from his thoughts, he realized he was the next person in line at the Post Office.

"Sorry about that. I was wondering if you had anything for an "Akira Kurusu?"

"Kurusu…..Kurusu…Kuru- ah found something. You have a small package as well. Just sign here."

"Thank you very much. Have a good day." Ren walks towards a nearby bench. He sets the package and letter down. He quickly checked his pocket watch to see Morgana should've already been in the exhibit for about 15 minutes. He had some time to spare.

He found the envelope had a few letters from different people based on the different writing styles.


Dear "Guinea Pig",

I hope you receive this before you move to the next town. The box provided has medicinal supplies for you and your "cat". Please use sparingly.

Best regards,

The Plague


To Mister R.

Thank you for your payment.

My "articles" have been going well so far. I've been working on another "article" by Northsbury. Said to be called "The City of Money". There seems to be another person of interest. When you are available, my boss would like you to research it if you can.

I have also received payment from a prior job that was finally wired. Yours and Mr. Cat's share should also be in the package provided.

This shall be my last message, till stated otherwise.

Best of luck,

Mister M.


"Dear 'Nephew"

I hope you and your companions are doing well. If you haven't read the other messages yet, your "cousins" have sent you some supplies. Please check.

"Oracle" is doing as well as she always been. She still hasn't stepped outside of the bar still but we are trying. I'm not sure if I should tell you this. There's been a lot of government agents nearby town that's been making her nervous. She will be okay soon, I'm sure of it.

There is not much more I can tell you other than to keep your head up and don't stray from your path. You'll do just fine.

Let me know if you decide to continue your travels elsewhere. Watch each other backs.

Your "Uncle" Boss.

P.S REN/MONA COME HOME SOON ~Oracle


Finishing the three letters, he quickly checked the box to see the medical supplies Dr. Takemi mention. It looks like she packed more bandages, salve, powder medicine, and that special gunk he hated. A wad of $600 was also found in the stash. 300 for him and 300 for Morgana. Pocketing the items into his satchel he senses a small bump into his body again. This time, keeping the wallet and recently gained money in check.

"At it again Shinya?"

"I swear, this was an accident this time Mister Ren. I…was actually trying to go for someone else."

"And I thought you were supposed to stay out of trouble?"

"I need to keep up my skills Mister. How else can I find money to eat."

"I'm afraid I'm a bit busy at the moment, so I can't treat you to something to eat," Ren said.

"If you're going somewhere, can I come?" The kid was eager to hang out with his newly found friend. Ren didn't want to leave him either where he could get in more trouble. But a small child could be useful.

"Hmm."


Morgana was examining the art exhibition on both floors. He tried to appear like he was interested in the various pieces but he was waiting until he spotted his brother around the area. He did notice the oddly painted door in the corner. Whenever Morgana wandered over, a guard would walk the perimeter just nearby. He needed a long enough distraction to pick the lock.

Strolling through the first floor for the third time, he has yet to see this Madarame make an appearance. But he did see his elder brother walking in with a little kid. Did he just kidnap a little boy for cover?

Unable to approach him directly due to the plan, he waited by one of the pieces near the entrance to catch his eye.

Morgana sees the elder Amamiya sibling staring back at him across the room.

The childless brother blinks twice and rubs his left ear: Found something of worth.

Taking the hint, he has Shinya with him who he promised can help as long as he followed all of Ren's instructions to a letter. Ren is explaining to him one of the portraits he saw the first time he was there. One hand behind his back that Morgana can still see from his angle on the other side. Still pretending to observe another painting.

Right thumb points down then right, down and right again. Palm open: Not yet, five minutes.

Morgana takes a walk to the other corner but still opposite of Ren. They had to create signs for situations likes this. Thumb to the right meant to not continue but pointing to the left would be to go ahead.

By the third pass of the guard, he waited for another sign from his brother who was entertaining some street boy. Thumb points left then down: Proceed, but quietly.

Walking behind the guard at a leisure walk, he waits until they reach a blind spot down a hallway before wrapping his arm around the guard's neck and muffle the voice with his neck scarf. Holding on just enough for the man on duty to pass out. Morgana is able to drag the guard further away from the public and more into the blind spot.

If anyone cared to notice after a couple of moments, the "guard" would've seemed a bit smaller and with darker hair. Morgana walks the former perimeter and had yet to be met with resistance. He walks up straight to the oddly painted door and stands with his back to it. The younger man takes out a smaller pin and fiddles with the door. If there were keys for this, it would probably be on the old man's person. The door was slightly obscured by a corner, but one turn would've brought you out and in the open.

Morgana feels the nob twist and he backs in checking both sides for any onlookers.

Now it was time to find out the truth.


"So how are you liking the show so far Shinya?" Ren asked the young boy.

"I'm not getting any of it." Replying back to the older man. While he never been invited to the art show, he saw the elder Amamiya brother was acting strangely a moment ago.

"It's okay. Now, remember what I said when we walked in here right?"

"Yes!"

"Alright, you're my little sidekick today. Unleash your fury," Ren directed.

Shinya was told to run around causing a distraction for the guards. Touching the paintings with his greasy hands.

"Hey do not touch those!" One guard yelled.

"Can I touch this?" Placing his full palm on a statue.

"Hands off now!"

"What about this one?" Running to another piece and placing both hands all over the painting.

"I'm warning you kid!" The guard yelled once more. Giving a thumbs up to Shinya, Ren decided to make his way to that weird looking door from last time, hoping Morgana already made his way in. The knob was lose. Picked.

Checking over his shoulder once more to make sure no one was watching before stepping in. He had to be quick on his feet as he was almost punched walking through the door.

"Easy Mona, it's just me." Grabbing his younger brother's fist.

"Sorry. I wasn't expecting you to walk in so quickly. Who was that kid?"

"Just a homeless kid looking for a few meals. He's a good kid though. But never-mind that. What did you find?"

"All of this." Morgana walks further into what is assumed to be some form of storage. He removed this large clothed that was laying on various frames and paintings. Some he recognized from outside but they looked altered.

"These look like the pieces on display. All in different styles but they are missing something."

"His signature. Each of the pieces on display showcase similar alterations. But the ones here don't. These must be the "original" copies before he duplicated them and added his own twist conveying they are "his." Morgana explained.

"And he can do that to this many pieces. Interesting."

"Machinery is changing rapidly Ren. Before we know it, we might have giant machine birds carrying people in the sky over a horse."

Ren chuckled as he made his way through the different frames. The back wall had a curtain attached that he reached for. Pulling it aside, he sees a large safe behind it.

"This is definitely something. What do you think is behind the door Mona?"

"Money, gold, jewels. Something of high value to be locked away for sure. It will take a few minutes to crack the combination for an answer."

Ren took position and eyed the door as his younger brother placed his ear on the safe door carefully listening for distinctive clicking.

"I got the first number," He said.

The elder sibling was getting a chill up his spine again. Something wasn't about to go right.

"I got the second number."

"Morgana, I think we should forget the safe for now and try to come back later."

"Hold on, I almost got the final combination." He continues to mess around with the dial waiting for the final click. Voices are heard coming towards the door, one sounding like an older man.

"Mona! Forget it. HIDE." They quickly moved to vanish themselves under the cloth that was hiding the pictures as best they could. Keeping their breath as low as possible.

The door opens and the sound of four pairs of feet could be heard.

"I want to know who and how someone broke into the backroom." Ren recognized the voice of Madarame and he was not sounding happy.

"We found a guard passed out in the back hallway. His uniform was stolen. No worries, we will catch the culprit Lord Madarame." The first person said.

"You better or else you will be dealt with. I cannot have the public go snooping into this room. Has Yusuke stopped by or walked anywhere near here?"

"Not that I recalled Sir. He has not been seen from door security the past few days."

"Good. Keep it that way. I'll talk to him myself when I return home. He best be hurrying up this piece he promised. I need something new for my audience. If he can't delivery than his usefulness will be coming to an end."

Madarame eyes sweep the room once more to make sure nothing was out of place. He sees the curtain revealing the safe wasn't fully closed.

"Hmm. You three turn around." He puts in a combination for the safe opening it and checks to make sure the item is still there and good condition.

"Excellent." His smile reaches ear to ear as we walk back to leave. "I want someone to stand guard until the door is repaired."

"Yes Lord Madarame."

Great. The two of them were stuck until who knows when. But they did know one thing, Natsuhiko claim wasn't as disgruntle as they thought. Yusuke was going to be in trouble if he wasn't able to be useful for his "Sensei." Ryuji and Ann would have to try and get through to him tomorrow. But the now was getting out of this dusty room without alerting the guards. No window, no other doors. It was one way in and one way out.

Checking his pocket watch it had to be about 20 minutes since they have been stuck. Signaling over to Morgana the time who was looking bored to.

"Hey Mister, what's behind this door?" He heard a young voice muffled. Shinya!

"None of your business. Scram kid you already were causing trouble."

"But what's that over there!?" Shinya yelled pointing at absolutely nothing.

"What's what?" The guard asked. Shinya had jumped and grabbed his hat before running off.

"HEY! GET BACK HERE!"

Taking the chance, the two brothers raced to the door and closed it just as fast. They couldn't fathom that the guard fell for the oldest and stupidest trick in the book.

Easing back in with the crowd who probably had enough of Shinya roughhousing. He throws the guard's hat back at him and leaves the building. Ren leaves first then Morgana a few minutes after taking the other guards' clothes off.

Ren went to look for Shinya as Morgana headed straight for the camp. The execution of the plan was sloppy. But the results were what they wanted. Feeling far enough away, he was able to find Shinya hiding in an alleyway closer to the edge of the harbor.

"Not bad back there kid. How did you know I was behind that door?"

"I saw this scary old man and then I didn't see you for a while. I got worried, Mister. Then they had this guy stand in front of the door. No one was there when we first came in."

Decent sleight of hand and fairly observant. He's good. "It's probably not best to head into town for the rest of the day. However, I do still owe you something to eat."

He whistles for Arsene who comes neighing in a few moments later.

"Hop on."

"Where are we going?"

"To feed you and regroup with the others. Things are taking a serious turn for the worst.


A/N The Madarame ARC should be reaching its near conclusion with all that's been revealed. The chapter was split into 2 due to time constraints and I don't wanna make the chapters excessively long but would like to make them decent chunk size in the future. Till next time. Feel free to review.