YAAAAAY Chapter 3!
Uuuuugh i spent most of the night working on this so if there's any spelling errors/bullshit i forgot il edit the chapter later when I'm awake
I tried out a new way of layering things like a separate paragraph for each person unless plot calls for it
either way! Extra special chapter containing some fun stuff the resident not a cat cat and even a fight!
Enjoy!
Persona 5: Re-do : Cats that arent cats
Raoul kept his eyes on the two students in front of him taking in the conversation between the Blonde and redhead. he more paid attention to the Redhead as she was his universal Replacement noting the quick gain of Friendship already showing in Kasumi and Ryuji. Raoul couldn't help butt feel a little… Jealous the consequences of the contract walked in front of him. perhaps he wouldn't have that level of friendship and trust in this reality.
'MASTER… YOU LOOK LOST.. MACCA FOR YOUR THOUGHTS' Raoul looked to the large White beast wistfully almost reminded of Morgana the thought came that maybe He and Morgana won't have that same bond.
'Its nothing Cerberus though… do you have a name? It feels odd referring to you as your species. Sort of like calling a Cat "Cat" ' Raoul watched the Cerberus flick his tail.
'IN PAST LIFE MASTER… I GUESS YOU CAN CALL ME BY THAT NAME… PASCAL IF IT HELPS' Raoul felt a slight pain in his head but shrugged it off.
"...oul…"
"...Ra..-San.."
Raoul shook his head the two staring back at him the blonde-haired one looking at him with his usual dumb grin from the future.
"Sorry. Lost in thought, and no I won't share" Ryuji slumped a bit before shrugging, while Kasumi kept her stare.
"Sorry Raoul-san I was wondering if you saw another Student wearing similar clothes as us, he went through a different entrance than us" Raoul cursed inwardly trying to think of an excuse that doesn't instantly out him.
"Hm Black curly hair? Glasses? A little taller than Blondie? If so I have he got a little lost so I helped him to the entrance, he has either gone home or is still waiting for you both" Raoul explained he was about to say more until a voice interrupted him.
"Hey, Blondie! And You there Lady Redhead! Over here!" Raoul hung back a little listening in on the voices a soft smile appearing under his mask.
"Wha.. What is this thing?" Ryuji asked confusedly looking at the Cartoonish Black cat with a yellow neckerchief and big blue eyes.
"Gah… I'm not a thing! I'm an Honest Human!" Ryuji tilted his head with a soft bored look on his face.
"No your a cat… if you even are your about as human as Raoul here" Raoul sighed about being busted and steps next to the loudmouth blonde, shocking the cat a little who looked to the Redheaded Kasumi for validation.
"P..please, you gotta believe me! You can't say no to this Cute face! you gotta let me outa here" the cat pointed to a wall which had a set of keys while the cat and the blonde argued the cell door opened, standing in front of it was Raoul with the key.
"Ah, sweet freedom! thank you…" Raoul introduced himself giving the black feline a warm smile under his mask, but earning a look of shock from Ryuji and Kasumi.
"Wha...Why did you let it out, it could have been an enemy!" Ryuji sighed out looking rather annoyed at the top-hatted demon who started to explain himself.
"Think of it this way… if he was an Enemy why would he be locked up? Also, he's been here longer than both of you no doubt he knows how to get around this Castle such as this bridge, now if you will excuse me" Raoul spread his wings flying over the moat as Pascal followed suit easily jumping across with ease, Raoul turns around and looks at the cat who looks back mouthing the word 'Akira?'
"Take care of these Two for me Morgana. Teach them your ways" Raoul shouted aiming his trusty Winchester behind him blowing the faceplate of a shadow completely off along with its head. Pascal following suit burning away two more with his fire breath moving on ahead from the rest.
- with the others -
Kasumi looked down at the large-headed creature with curiosity "So you know Raoul-san?" the cat shook its head in confirmation to the girl.
"Ah yeah he's a true hero and the finest Gentleman Thief I have had the pleasure of meeting, but enough about him what are your names?" the cat looked over to the blonde loudmouth already knowing him all too well. but this girl she was new.
"Ah I'm Kasumi Yoshizawa pleased to meet you Morgana-Senpai" she bowed respectfully to him.
"I'm Ryuji Sakamoto don't expect me to bow or anythin Cat" Morgana growled under his breath but calmed himself as he knew he wasn't human and he knew he wasn't a cat he couldn't exactly come out and say "I'm the guide and spirit of Hope of humanity" without taking it seriously.
"I'm not a Cat! I'm a human… I just lost my form, either way, Kasumi you seem more reliable than that overgrown gorilla" getting an indignified "Hey!" from Ryuji but continued on.
"We better get across this bridge, see that statue? Pull the jaw down" Kasumi did just that and was creeped a little by the eyes of the statue glowing lecherously, she shivered but walked across the bridge only to find two shadows materialize in front of them Ryuji fell back in surprise.
"tch Amateur... Kasumi, you can use the power right? If so then back me up COME... ZORRO!" Morgana summoned his persona the very top-heavy gentleman thief Zorro, Kasumi bounded forward summoning her Cendrillon commanding a simple Kouha which did damage to the bobbing Pumpkin faced Shadows.
"Still a little green... but il show you how to fight! Zorro Garu" the burst of wind formed by the swish of Zorros Rapier knocked down the two shadows giving a pained "Hee Ho" Morgana brought out his trusty Slingshot aiming it at them.
"Cough up the money or items!" the shadows searched around "IM SORRY HO WE DIDNT CARRY ANYTHING WITH US HEE" Morgana hummed to himself 'Just like the Pixie back then… maybe I'm gonna have to run on a hunch'
"Or you can come back to your senses and join somebody who has room in their soul" the Halloweeny jack bro suddenly had an epiphany.
"AH THAT'S RIGHT HEE HO, IM NOT A SHADOW HEE, I COME FROM THE SEA OF SOULS" it started to glow before shaping into a mask that looked a lot like Kasumi's before getting sucked into her mask earning a 'Whoa' from Ryuji as Morgana looked to her and thought to himself.
'I see so she's the Wildcard here... meaning she's swapped roles with Akira or Akechi most likely Akira given the outfit, Problem is I don't remember her she was probably just an ordinary person back then meaning Akira is either powerless or...' Morgana notices Kasumi freaking out touching her mask frantically.
"Aaaaah wha..what did you do Morgana-Senpai" Kasumi seemed flustered and Ryuji wasn't doing much better she stopped on hearing Morgana emit a weird laugh
"Nyahahah You are quite Special, I can't keep calling you by your name in here who knows what it will do… You need a Codename as a Phantom Thief a stylish Thief to steal the hearts of the corrupt any ideas?" Kasumi tilted her head as Ryuji spoke out.
"Hmm how about Leotard? Yknow cause of what shes wearin" Kasumi shook her head with a slight blush, before shaking her head in a no way which Morgana perceived as she couldn't think of one.
"Can't think of one? Hmmm well, you have that cool power that makes like a wild card in a pack of cards, almost like a Joker…. Ive got it!" Morgana smirked looking at her "Harlequin" Ryuji looked confused and tilted his head.
"DC? While I DO see the idea Harley was quite a bit more insane than Kasumi here" Morgana shrugged while looking around.
"Eh, don't blame me there's no Feminine word for a Joker, as for me for codenames lets go with shortening my name a little… Mona" Kasumi smiled and clapped.
"Sounds cute!" Morgana sweatdropped with the faintest tint of a blush
"A..Anyway, if Ryuji awakens to a persona il figure one for him then if you can think of something better than Harlequin feel free to tell me" gaining Nods from both of them Morgana waved his paw.
"This way you wanted to get out of here right?" the two students followed the cat closely
- Akira -
In waiting for Morgana Kasumi and Ryuji Akira spent some time making things a little easier for the others such as opening a few doors with locks, opening the first Infiltration route and leaving a bit of food for recovering HP/SP in the nearest Safe room. Akira surmised that meant Health points like in a few of the various RPG games he had played before, though, SP was trickier since he had only known PP and MP Akira moved off the thought before heading into the Satin room being greeted by the old man and woman who was sharing a nice bit of tea with Philemon.
"Ah if it isn't Akira, welcome to the Satin room" Philemon joked putting on his best Igor impression earning a nice chuckle from Akira.
"Nice to see you too Philemon, I'm here to buy some of the Satin room's services I've made two thousand more Macca" the old man nodded to him with a soft smile.
"Well good news is trickster you can afford the starters of the other states of being Demonization and Digitalization, which will you have first but one may hurt you a lot" Akira sweatdropped and breathed out 'just like with Tae..'
"Il get the one that hurts out the way first…" Akira said unsurely even more so as the old man held up a large bug-like demon shaped with a curve and open mandibles.
"This is a Magatama this one is called Marogareh, it will be a good starting point as it will give a few Handy abilities that will be added to your arsenal and it's as simple as swallowing it whole, will you do it and Evolve into a Demon?" Akira was hesitant before nodding and opening his mouth as the old woman dropped it in the taste was revolting it felt...Evil but also empowering without chewing Akira quickly swallowed, and held his head in pain seeing the Veins in his eyes pulse red violently before stopping. Akira felt the energy build up as it enveloped him, he stood breathing heavily.
"hah… hah that didn't taste great but… I feel something is off" Philemon smiled to him showing Akira a large mirror in the corner of the room, stepping in front of it he saw his eyes glow a sinister red showing the Black and red almost shamanic Tattoos on his body covering him head to toe, the red of the Tattoos pulsed an eerie light he looked to Pascal by his side.
"YOU DEMON NOW, YOU ONE OF US, A DEMI-FIEND IF YOU WILL, IT WAS THE TITLE OF THE ONE BEFORE YOU"Akira looked at himself in the mirror and then to Pascal before turning around to the old man.
"While I'm thankful for the power is there any way to turn it off as I don't really want to freak out the Humans… Yet" Akira had a few fun ideas in store noting the old man's chuckle he paid attention.
"This batch of Magatama are a lot more Cultivated merely will it inactive and it will turn off as well as will it active to switch into Demon mode think of it as a… Devil Trigger, Luckily the horn in the back of the neck is also nonexistent as it was shown to be a weakness in battle as that horn keeps you connected to the Demon realm if it was broken. no more connection and no more demonic power" Akira followed the instructions feeling the Magatama become dormant his demonic senses dulled to nothing, he could no longer sense the health or weakness of Pascal.
"Now for Digitalization, id like for you to open up your comp and press on Pixie, you should see Summon or Digitalization id like for you to press that" Akira followed the old man's steps feeling a little lighter he was floating lifted by flapping Pixie wings suddenly Pascal bit into his paw drawing blood which alarmed Akira but Pascal looked calm.
"USE DIA ON ME TO HEAL THIS WOUND" pascal commanded as Akira focused and tried to cast dia as he would with a persona successfully healing the large white beast before quickly reverting back to human wings dissipating into scales of digital code sucking into his comp.
"Good to know I have options, this is Practically having the wild card except some of it I can use outside the Metaverse like my demon powers and digitalization" the old man smirked a demonic smirk his eyes shadowed, before lightening up into laughter.
"oh I can already see some of the Chaos you will bring, just be careful around Churches, luckily you have your own "Social Links" and a lot of them are the same such as the other Phantom Thieves but since you won't be partying much with them I've removed a few that make no sense for your growth, such as Judgement, Devil, Fool and most importantly Strength speaking of which" The old man took a breath before his voice came out as a deep dark demonic boom.
"I AM THOU...THOU ART I THOU HAST FORMED A DARK PACT I AM THE STRENGTH ARCANA DOORS TO NEW POWER AWAIT FOR THOSE WHOM CULTIVATE THE SEED"
Akira felt the swelling of power within him at the voice of the older man
"Now Akira I believe your friends should be coming out of the Palace soon and are expecting to see you out there unharmed" Akira bowed to him before looking to Pascal
"I'm gonna have to return you to the COMP unless you wanna stay in here" Pascal stood in thought before coming close to Akira nudging against his COMP Akira quickly stroked through its white mane before returning it back as he got up to walk to the door
"Il be back soon with more Macca" the old man and woman waved to him Philemon giving a soft bow earning a smirk from Akira as he walks through the door and leaning up against the wooden box Kasumi hid behind in time as he heard the arguing of Morgana and Ryuji and the soft awkward tittering laughter of Kasumi, he looked through his comp Noting he could learn Bufu, Zio Garu now, he read through the steps and quickly he Activated his Devil Trigger waiting for them to come he could sense each of their Strengths and weaknesses how much health they had he watched as they climbed out the ventilation shaft as they talked with each other, Morgana suddenly gasping brought Ryuji and Kasumi out of their talk they looked where Morgana was gawking noticing Akira with the Markings all over his body.
"A..Akira-Senpai?" Kasumi asked timidly.
"Akira? Y..ou good man? Ryuji asked with slight hesitation.
"Wha..What is this power…" Morgana seemed really freaked out seeing his best friend and old owner like this it looked powerful but also...Dark
"Hey, guys I awoke to a strange power in there…" Akira looked down to Morgana and shrugged "Cool shadow cat, anyway I kinda wanna test this power out" Akira smirked ferally as Morgana and Kasumi gulped Ryuji chuckled nervously
"hehe g.. good luck guy-" Akira quickly interrupted "Oh no your getting involved too Ryuji" it was Morgana's time to complain.
"But he doesn't have a Persona," Morgana said expecting to save Ryuji, however, with three words Morgana's heart sank.
"Neither do I." Akira found a lead pipe nearby before chucking it towards Ryuji who caught it looking rather nervous
"All three of you come at me…" Akira's eyes began to glow dangerously red as he smirked getting into a stance blocking the group's path, Morgana looked at Akira worriedly before noting the quick wink from him, soon Morgana stepped forward brandishing his Scimitar and Kasumi Timidly walked up her Phantom Thief outfit covering her completely, Ryuji looked like he wanted to run away but Kasumi's smile caused him to walk forward twirling the pipe like a baseball bat.
"Let's get this Party Started!" Akira laughed out darkly
- VS Akira: Persona 5 ost – Obelisk -
Akira stood still as he saw Kasumi summon Cendrillon as he brought up his COMP quickly selecting Brave Garm and hitting Digitalization, around his neck was the steel spiked collar, with a wave of his hands he was suddenly surrounded by Red, blue and green lights.
"Be careful his attack, magic attack and defence just went through the roof" Morgana warned as he readied to block what was coming next, Ryuji followed suit but Kasumi had no time as she sent a Kouha directly at Akira hitting hard but not incapacitating him if anything it looked like he shrugged it off.
"MY TURN" Akira growled the Garm taking over as he breathes in Spreading hot flames from his mouth at all of them, Ryuji howled in pain but it seemed he wasn't overly affected same as Morgana, however, Kasumi was sent back flying into some wooden boxes breaking through them with her body.
"Kasumi!" Ryuji shouted looking back at her before doubling back on Akira "The hells your PROBLEM" he swung his Pipe at Akira who took a little damage the Rakukaja taking most of the brunt of the attack but his Magatama started to react as Akiras fist shot forward hitting Ryuji back for double.
"Counter" Akira said with a smirk as lightning traced his fingertips and sent it towards Morgana shocking the cat knocking him down as he went for Ryuji who could only defend from Akiras various Slashes, soon the collar dissipated into code as Akira cracked his neck side to side.
"Cmon Ryuji, what about that girl!" Akira kicked him in the stomach causing him to go down.
"What about Kasumi?" Akira gave another kick as he charged a fireball in his hands throwing it next to Kasumi as Ryuji watches Morgana shaking from the Electricity of Akira's Zio, Ryuji growled under his breath before shouting "STOP IT"
"And what! Let Kamoshida do as he pleases? Let him Molest that girl with the blonde hair? Play with Kasumi? Do you want that?" Akira kicked him onto his back looking at Ryuji in the eyes
"N..NO id never!" Akira .grabbed him by the collar pulling him up before punching him to the ground roughly leaving the blonde to slide up to the door Kamoshida's laughter playing through his head.
"Then STAND UP/THEN STAND UP" a voice played in Ryuji's head.
"Are you going to let Kamoshida get away with it? Or is the Track team right? Are you all talk?" the voice in his head yelled.
"N..no I want to FIGHT" Ryuji said spitting out a glob of blood.
"Good then call me" Ryuji grabbed his head screaming in pain as the others watched his fingers clawed at his face leaving rough scratches.
"The Flag of Rebellion is yours Henceforth the Skull and Crossbones hold your creed FUCK THE ROTTEN ADULTS, FUCK KAMOSHIDA AND FUCK THIS GUY!"
"FUCK EM!" Ryuji yelled out as he ripped the mask from his face blood poured from the wound but quickly healed along with his scratches as he laughed.
"Blast em away…. CAPTAIN KIDD" Ryuji yelled as the Persona appeared behind him blasting ranged shots into Akira Lightning zapping into him as Ryuji's rage overcome him each lightning bolt hit into Akira who stood smoking from the blasts.
"Good…" Akira laughed unstably as wind element rounded around his hand before he blasted it at Ryuji, knocking he wind out of his sails instantly "Congratulations Ryuji… you now have your own Persona quickly Akira Digitalized Pixie shouting "MEDIA"
Ryuji braced for pain but felt his wounds closing up not only that but the same green light surrounded both Morgana and Kasumi who was now slowly beginning to awaken along with Morgana.
"s..so this was training Akira-senpai?" Kasumi asked pained sitting up from the wooden box Morgana shaking his fur before looking at Akira with a smirk.
"that is was Kasumi more so for Skull" Morgana laughed patting the boy on the back "You did well… for a rookie" Ryuji rolled his eyes before getting up accepting Akira's outstretched hand getting up.
"You should totally join us Akira. you have some serious power!" Ryuji said with his energetic smirk which Akira simply shrugged.
"il think about it..."Akira said softly walking away towards the way out.
WOOOOOOO! one night of work I feel absolutely FUCKED I'm probably gonna go pass out for a few days feel free to review and tell me what you think
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Guest: YUP loads of SMT is going into this as you can see and I still have more things to add
I've also put this up on AO3 cause I wanted to try a little branching out I'm under the same name :)