Hey guys! I hope you enjoy this chapter! Now, I have some news that I will mention at the end so that you guys can get onto this chapter. So as you guys read, imma eat my mochi. Here we go!
Tomorrow's the day. I need some infiltration tools… "Morgana, can you teach me how to make infiltration tools?" With a nod, he told me to clear the desk. I followed each of his steps, writing it down afterwards so I can remember. "What are you doing, Onee~Chan?" Akari peered over my shoulder, "Lockpicks, planning on using these in case I lock myself out of the cafe and you're already asleep." She then proceeded to look at the way I'm making them, keeping mental notes about it. After finishing my first one, she went to bed as I made two more before changing out of my uniform and into my nightie. My phone then began to buzz, it's Ann.
An- Hey, ready for tomorrow?
A- Yeah, you?
An- I'm still trying to understand it all…
A- Only natural, you're the earliest member. Then again, Ryuji's still trying to understand…
An- Heh, true. You think we stand a chance?
A- We can only hope… hey, can I tell you something? It's something I've been hiding from you and Ryuji. What I ask is don't tell him… please?
An- Sure, what's up?
(A/N= I never put this into the story because I wanted to do this reveal. I hope you're okay with it)
A- I've been having… nightmares…
An- Nightmares?
A- Yeah… of Dog Shit and Shiho…
An- What are they about?
A- The Shiho ones, my nightmares are of me seeing through her eyes. The Dog Shit ones… is of me…
An- Yes…?
I walk into the PE Faculty office to see Kamoshida, turning his view to me. Tomorrow's the last day, I can't let Ryuji and Mishima get expelled… "Ah! Kurusu~San! What may you be here for?" He licked his lips, sending shivers down my spine. "I… came to accept… your offer…" Muttering as he walked up to me. "Good girl… now just, relax…" He started to lick my neck as I squirm. He then made his way to my sensitive spot, my ears, and began sucking on them, moans escaping my mouth all the while. Hours passed, he just… *SNAP* Huh? "You really think I was going to let you and your little friends off if you do this once? Come whenever I tell you or else I'll send this everywhere!" No…
An- Are you serious? Akano~Chan…
A- I'm scared…
An- To be honest, I've been having the same… not the Shiho ones, but the Kamoshida ones…ever since the day you talked to me about it
A- How did you recover?
An- I didn't…
A- Ann…
An- Right now, we have each other. You're not alone
A- … thank you, Ann!
An- We WILL change Kamoshida's heart!
A- You're right. Thank you, Ann.
An- No problem. And don't worry, this is a secret between girls!
A- You okay with Morgana knowing? He's reading over my shoulder…
An- Meh, kinda figured. Anyway, night!
A- Night!
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Ann and I caught up with each other as we began walking into school. There was a group of people surrounding the bulletin board. Shrugging, we walked up to it. There was a bunch of red cards pasted on there.
An- Sir Suguru Kamoshida, the utter bastard of lust…
A- We know how shitty you are, and that you put your twisted desires on students that can't fight back.
An- That's why we have decided to steal away those desires and make you confess your sins.
A- This will be done tomorrow, so we hope you're ready. From, The Phantom Thieves of Hearts.
Wow, it sucks. I guess Ann had the same idea. I spot Ryuji as we headed towards him. "Well, what you think?" He asked with a toothy grin. "Well, I knew what you were going to say but… it sounds like a kid trying to be an adult…" I nod at Ann's statement making Ryuji defensive. "The only good thing is that you used magazine cut outs instead of your handwriting…" "Yeah, like that makes me feel better!" Heh, hot-headed as ever, Ryuji.
"Did Mr. Kamoshida do something wrong…?"
"Does this mean the rumors are true!?"
"Wait a sec… is someone gonna take something from Mr. Kamoshida?"
"What's with this weird logo?"
"And who're these 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts' people…?"
"... It got everyone here excited so… it's good!" Just then, Kamoshida walked into the scene. I leaned onto the wall and took out some pocky, planning on enjoying the scene unfold. "Who's responsible for this…!?" "Look at that… a predictable reaction from someone who knows what we mean by 'distorted desires'." Kinda looks pitiful, hah! "I think it's hittin' him pretty hard." Agreed, Ryuji. "Did you do this!? Or was it you!?" His eyes then landed on the three of us, "Was it you two!?" Really? Don't suspect Ann after everything you've done to her? "The fuck you talking about, old man?" I bit onto my pocky with a smirk on my face, "I'd watch that mouth if I was you, bitch." Try me. "*sigh* I don't care anyway. You two are still getting expelled. Unless, you wanna take me up on that offer, Akano?" He lift my chin with his finger. The nightmares came back all at once but I just kept a monotone look while Ryuji looked physically angry. "Over. My. Dead. Body. Pedo." My statement made him chuckle, break the pocky in my mouth, eat it, and turn around. All of a sudden, the world around us turn black. Kamoshida dawned his Shadow form and turned back to us.
"Come… steal it, if you can!"
Security Level: 99%
And with that, Dog Shit left. "Judging by that reaction, I'm sure we had an impact on his Palace!" So you were right, Mona… "Does that mean the treasure's appeared!? We'll be able to get it today, right?" "It's not just today… it's ONLY today. The impact of seeing a calling card doesn't last long, and it cannot be repeated." I'm already ready. "This is it guys, no turning back." I put my hand in followed my Ann, then Ryuji, and Morgana lept on my arm to put his paw on top. "Okay guys! The curtain is about to rise, we will steal the treasure!" "Yay!" We cheered as all of our hands, and paw, raised into the air. We need a better chant…
~Timeskip~
School's over, time to steal his heart! Ann and I walked to where Ryuji was with Morgana in my bag. We went straight to the alley way and activated the app. We were able to teleport to the the latest safe room, which thankfully was the one in the tower so we don't have to hug the wall again. The throne room was surprisingly empty, Kamoshida wasn't in there. Weird, a place that has 99% security doesn't have security in the throne room, the room that leads to the treasure room. I guess Mona had the same feeling since he was backing up while aiming his slingshot there. I did the same with my pistol, allowing Skull and Panther go up ahead. "It seems clear for now, Joker. C'mon, let's rush in there!" Yeah. Morgana jumped on head as I rushed into the treasure room. "Holy shit…" The treasure, really is this thing? His treasure's a crown!? "Kinda pisses me of…" I hear ya, Panther. I hear ya. "Hey, Mona. Is this thing really the treasure?" Skull asks while turning around. "Huh? Where's Mona?" In concern, Panther and I turned around and saw that he wasn't there.
"MRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!"
Excuse me? We all turn around to see Mona on the crown, eyes having stars in them. "What are you doing you stupid cat?"
"MRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!"
What the fuck, Mona? "Mona, that's not catnip!" I yell as he turns his head and we see his face. His eyes were replaced with four point stars and his mouth was watering. Holy shit, it's cat on crown action! (Kubz Scouts reference!)
"MRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!"
"MONA!" The three of us yelled at the same time which made him snap out of it. "Huh? O-Oh… please forgive me, for I have done indecent actions in front of ladies…" he jumped down as I open my arms for him to jump in as he does. "What was that about, Mona?" I asked him as he explains that he must be attracted to human desires. Huh, so it was cat on crown action. "Anyway, how are we gonna carry that without getting caught?" Panther asked as Mona told us to carry it together. Oh hell no. My arms are noodles! Reluctantly, the three of us lifted it. As expected, my arms begin to get shaky so I lift with my back instead. "To think it'd go so well… I've even found three persona users in the process… my judgement was correct. I made the right choice in making a deal with you! Nyahaha!"
Rank 2= Baton Pass: Allows you to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More.
We left the treasure room and as we were leaving the throne room…
"Go, go! Let's go!"
"Ka-mo-shida!"
Oh no. Just then, a volleyball came out of nowhere as it knocked the crown out of our hands. It suddenly went small, only for us to see Shadow Dog Shit and the cognitive versions of Ann and I hugging him. Made me disgusted. "I won't let anyone take this! This proves that I am the king of this castle! - it's the core of this world!" Still full of himself, huh? Well, it wouldn't be a boss if he wasn't. "That rat bastard! That's how he sees us, right Joker?" "Yeah, it's pissing me off just seeing them. You know what? Persona! Jack o' Lantern!" I called out after what Ann said as it burned the fake me away. I go and aim for fake Ann but Shadow Kamoshida guarded her. Shit. Wait what? Another fake me appeared behind Shadow Dog Shit. Dammit! "Yo, pervert. Were you waiting to ambush us?" Wouldn't be surprised, Skull. "I just made it easier for me to find you. I'll dispose of you myself. Right here, right now." His smirk just pisses me off, it's making me more fired up to beat the shit out of him! "That's our line, you sexually-harassin' D-bag!" "What a selfish misunderstanding…" What…? "How is it a misunderstanding!? You were doing things in secret from others!"
That's what I want to know! "The people around me were the ones who kept it a secret. They willingly protect me so that we all may profit from it." You've got to be kidding me, he's making up shitty excuses?! "There are too many imbeciles who don't understand that! Including naive brats like you and that girl who tried to kill herself!" How dare you… how dare you say that about Shiho!? "True, she's a total idiot… letting you manipulate her, trying to commit suicide… and I'm even more of a dumbass for not realizing it! No matter how much of a fool someone may be… they don't need your permission to live their lives!" Ann… "Drop the attitude, you mediocre peasant! There's no wrong in using my gifts for my gain! I'm a cut above other humans!" Psh, you wish. "Above…? You mean beneath! You're just a goddamn demon obsessed with with your sick desires!"
"That's right! I am a demon, WHO RULES THIS WORLD!?"
Shadow Kamoshida grasped onto the fake Ann and me as they transmogrified into a disgusting fiend. Color was a bright pink and purple because of its long tongue. With four arms holding one object in each hand. One was a glass of red wine with the fake Ann and me swirling in it, one held a golden knife, one held a golden fork and the last one held a whip. At his sides were minions chained down with a cup full of legs in front of him. On his head was a pair of horns and the treasure, glistening all the while. Drool flowed out of his mouth and dripped from his tongue. Shadow Kamoshida was no more. The Lord of Lust, Asmodeus has taken control. "Guys! Get back!" I yell as we jump back. I mainly just called us back so we wouldn't get drool. "Okay guys, let's do this! Persona!" My newly fused Persona, Andras, appeared as I used Rakunda to lower his defense. Skull raised his attack as Panther and Mona went in with an Agi and Garu respectively. "That hurt!?" Huh? I turn to see the last round of the slaves, hitting Panther. Shit, she's low on health! "Panther, focus on support. Mona, if she needs help, you know what to do! Skull, you and me focus on damage dealing!" With all three nods, we focused on that battle plan.
"So divine…!" With his fork, he used it to get a pair of legs and eat them. Okay first, ew. And second, did this motherfucker heal himself? "Joker, we need to stop him from healing. I'm sensing that we can attack the cup, it's wise that we do so." Okay, Mona. "Skull, let's go all out on the cup! Panther, Mona, if there is no need for support, do the same!" It took a while but now that damn cup is gone. "No way... This was from when I won the national... You think you can get away with doing such a thing? Do you realize who I am!? ...I am Kamoshida! Don't you get it!?" Does this guy really think we care? "So what? You're still dog shit in my eyes!" I smirk as he just gets angrier, "How dare you say that to me!? I'm a king! THE KING!?" "Okay guys, no holding back!" We all go for an All-Out Attack and it did some damage. We did the basic support moves but even those didn't do much. "Joker, Skull!" Panther called us to behind a pillar where she and Mona were there. "We aren't doing much, even with his defense lowered and Skull's attack up… what should we do?" We all began thinking as a lightbulb seemed to light up in Ryuji's head, "How about we go for that crown?" that's… actually really smart.
"That could work. Joker, who should go up there to take the treasure?" Mona's words made me think. I doubt that he would let Panther or I out of his sights long enough to get it so it's down to Skull and Mona… "Skull, this could be your payback to that asshole. I would send Panther but knowing how he is with her, I can't risk it." They all seemed to agree with me as Panther and Mona went up and started attacking him. Just as Skull was about to go, I gripped onto his hand as his head turns to me. "Be careful… okay Ryuji?" That's the first time I called someone not by their codename since we got them… it was serious. "Heh, will do. I'll come back, don't worry, okay?" He planted his lips on my forehead, making a 'chu~' sound. Of course, that made my face red but I didn't care. I just nodded in determination as he leaves. With that, I go up to help the other two with distracting Kamoshida. ""How dare you keep defying me... Looks like I gotta being out the big guns! Slaves! Bring over you-know-what! Time for my killshot from when I was active and rockin' it! Killshot... as in I'll make the kill!" Just then, the slaves that were chained down were let loose, probably to get this 'killshot' he was talking about. I don't like it.
"Guys! Keep your guard up! Persona change, Obariyon!" I changed my persona to him, just in case the 'killshot' he was talking about was physical since he resists it. I was right! However, Ann and Morgana didn't look too good. "Persona change, Silky!" I healed Panther as she healed Morgana and he healed her. The dick hit me with his knife and fork which kept me attacking and the other two healing me. "Is there one less of you?" Shit… "I knew it… they're missing! Where'd they go!?" Wait, where even is Skull? "You took to long, asshole!" Out of nowhere, Skull came in and was able to knock the crown down. Nice! "No! My precious!?" Who are you, Gollum? "I think we can beat him now!" "Alright guys, full assault!" Debuffing his defense, we all attacked him as it was easier to beat him. After just two rounds, Asmodeus was defeated. Panther learned Tarunda which lowers enemies attack, Mona learned Media which heals the whole party and Skull learned Headbutt which deals medium physical damage with a chance of forget. Nice!
The crown rolled to us before shrinking down to normal size. Skull reached out for it but Dog Shit grabbed it and ran to the balcony. Realizing there's no way out, his face showed intense terror. "What's wrong? Not running away?" I put my hand on my hip, annoyed and pissed off. "Why don't you run? Aren't you a great athlete?" Panther continued while folding her arms. I guess our auras were harsh because Skull and Mona weren't near us at all. "It's always been like this… all those goddamn hyenas, forcing their expectations on me…! I'm doing this all for them! What's wrong with demanding a reward for that!?" Are you fucking serious!? "Quit spouting out bullshit! You're a gym teacher who won an Olympic medal, working at a prestigious school and is probably set for life when you retire. What the fuck are you talking about reward when you already have this you greedy son of a bitch?!" I shouted at him, making him more terrified. Out of my rage, my mask faded into blue flames as Jeanne appeared behind me. Her cross had red, black and white magic swirling around. "Scared? Right now, you're seeing the same view Shiho did. I'm sure she was scared too, but she had no choice but to jump. What will you do? Will you jump? Or would you rather die here?" Panther's mask did the same with Carmen appearing behind her, fire flaring in her hands.
"What do you two want to do? Out of the four of us, you two deserve this opportunity." That question made me hesitate a bit. Do I really deserve to kill him? Flashes of our encounters and the nightmares I endured for all the nights he gave me the deal. Anger took over my thoughts. "No wait! I beg you, just forgive me!" "You really think your words will stop us, you piece of shit!?" I started as Skull looks at me in shock, "Shut up! I bet others told you the same!" "But you… YOU TOOK EVERYTHING FROM THEM!?" Ann continued with the statement as we yelled from the top of our lungs the last part. At the same time, Jeanne thrusted her cross forward with an Eiha going for him and Carmen did the same with her hand but it releases and Agi. They both missed since he dodged the two attacks. "I… I accept defeat! You want this? Here!" He tosses the crown as Skull catches it, continuing to look at Panther and I. "Go on and finish me off… once you do, and my real self will go down. You have that right, since you've won…" Extending my arm out, I prepare to have Jeanne release Eiha but nothing happens.
"Are you sure you want to do this, Akano?"
Ghh…
"You know what's right, Akano. You know what to do for *your* justice.
I know this voice. You're still with me, are you?
"I won't hurt him. No matter how much you've scarred me, my beliefs can't allow me to kill… no matter what they are…" Jeanne turned into flames and turned into my mask. "But that won't make me change another's decision…" Panther's hand clenched as she held it out. This time, Carmen releases an Agi heading towards Shadow Dog Shit. "Ann!" Skull called out asI fold my arms. She missed on purpose, right? "If his mind shuts down… he can't admit his crimes!" I knew it. "You're kind, Lady Ann, Lady Akano…" It ain't kindness, cat. It's allowing this motherfucker to repent. He gets on his knees, looking like he is asking for forgiveness. "I've lost… you're through, when you lose… what am I… what am I supposed to do now…?" Really? "What are you supposed to do? What are you supposed to do!?" I walked towards him and got to his level. Gripping onto his hair, I made him look directly into my eyes. "Go and turn yourself in you dumbass." Throwing his head to the floor, I stood up. His head rises, "Very well… I will leave now and return to my real self. I'll make certain that I…-" He got cut off by fading away and we start to hear the castle crumble. "Just so you know, we gotta get out of here. This place is gonna collapse." Huh? Why didn't you tell us earlier, Mona!? We all freaked out, excluding Mona as he was licking himself clean like an actual cat. "C'mon!" I shouted at them as I lead the way out. Crap, we're in a tower! "I see it…" Activating my third eye, I see a door lit up in blue. I open it to see a hallway with a painting of Dog Shit. Huh, why would he have a painting in an empty hallway? I push against it as it leads to the main hall.
"Eh, No fair you stupid cat!" Huh? I felt something on my shoulder. Oh, it's cat Morgana. "Grh… shit!" a loud thump followed it as I turn around and so did Ann. Oh fuck, Ryuji! "It's been a while so I just slipped is all!" Bullshit! I take his hand as we made our way out of the castle. "The destination is deleted." "It's true… we can't go there anymore…" Huh? Oh yeah… "Wait, where's the treasure Ryuji?" He begins digging in his pockets to pull out only a medal. Wait, a medal… "Where's that crown…?" My thoughts exactly, Ann… "That must be the source of Kamoshida's desires. To him, that medal has the same worth as that crown." So didn't let go of his past victory, huh? Wouldn't surprise me if that was that pussy's only victory… "Morgana, are Ryuji, Mishima and I safe from expulsion?" I asked as I hold him to my chest as I hear him groan. "Yeah… I think…" You've got to be fucking me, right? "You think!? Our expulsion's on the line here!?" "Calm down Ryuji and Lady Akano… yes, Suguru Kamoshida was a scum but him with his desires stolen, he must've changed.`Don't worry, the percentage of him being fine is higher than him being dead. Let's just keep our fingers crossed for now…" Okay…
Cafe Leblanc, Evening…
3rd Person POV
"I know you've been keeping an eye on me, right? Thank you…"
The young girl with short fiery red hair holds up a framed photo that has a tall girl with her blood hair tied back with a black ribbon hugging onto a young girl with black hair tied into two braids. Tear drops fall onto the glass of the framed photo.
"Thank you… big sis…!"
"I will always be there for you… little sis…!"
And there we go! Now this chapter is one of my favorites to write because I could write more about what makes Akano and Akira/Ren different. I don't want them to be two identical characters, only having Akano be a chick and being able to romance the guys. I want her to have more of a character than just female Akira/Ren. I'm doing the same with Yui and my version of Minako and I hope you guys like this way! Also, I've been analysing Persona 5 Scramble vids and I still have zero clues about it except that the Akira/Ren is fused with Akechi and Shido to make a new character (look at him, his face is Shido, the hair style is Akechi and his hair is black like Akira/Ren) and that the made a reversed Joker? I have no idea and I'm hyped! What I hope is that YouTube doesn't recommend me spoilers...
Lastly, Persona 5 Female Protagonist Edition is going to be on hold. Why? Because, I want you guys to be involved in my fanfics and what's a good one is this one! I want you guys to name the Phantom Thieves! I have a poll but I will start showing it on February 1st after my current poll is finished. Here is the choices if you guys can't wait for it!
Phantom Thieves of Hearts (ORIGINAL CANON)
The Phantoms (GAME CANON)
The Thieves Guild (MY NAME)
Masquerade (MY SECOND CHOICE)
Other (YOUR CHOICE)