Ok so quick note on a couple things. First off, yes I skipped the part where Yukiko gets her Persona on purpose. Why? Two reasons. One, I did not save on my Vita in the dungeon so I don't want to run through that whole fight again just to get to that cutscene and two, my internet has been acting stupid to the point where when I try to save the chapter the internet would stop and I would lose everything that I had worked on and this had happen to me TEN times in the last chapter and these chapters take awhile to make. I'm sorry for the inconvenience and also thank you all for enjoying this so far. I'm so happy to see people liking it and I hope you can continue enjoying. Have a great day and hope you like this chapter!

Chapter 11

Once Yukiko faced her shadow and gained her Persona, they all said goodbye to Teddie and made it back to the real world. Chie kept fussing over Yukiko saying "Yukiko...? Are you all right? You're not hurt anywhere, are you?"

"No...I'm just a little tired..." Yukiko said.

"You really don't remember anything at all?" Ellen asked Yukiko.

Yukiko shook her head and said "I'm sorry, but...I don't remember anything..."

"Well, no worries! You're safe, and that's more than enough." Chie said.

"For now at least..." Ellen muttered thinking this was far from over.

"But, there's no mistake that Yukiko-san was...um...attacked...the same way as the last two victims. Yosuke said.

"What, did the word kidnap become a bad word?" Ellen thought to herself.

Yosuke continued saying "And I think the one we saw on the Midnight Channel wasn't the real Yukiko-san, but her Shadow. Maybe the things Yukiko-san was suppressing in this world took form in the TV...?"

"You know, Teddie was saying something like that..." Chie said.

"Awww, it's no use. I'm just going round and round in circles. What kind person could be doing this?" Yosuke said.

"Someone who clearly has nothing better to do, I think. Still, I think we should call it a day. Yukiko needs rest and so do we." Ellen said.

"Yeah, we can go over it some other day. Yukiko really needs to get some rest. I'll take her home." Chie said.

"Oh, that's right...Sorry. Yukiko-san must be exhausted." Yosuke said.

The two went home leaving Yosuke and Ellen left. Yosuke the said "We'll talk all this some more once she gets her strength back."

"Right." Ellen said then they both went home.

Later that night, Dojima came home. Nanako said with delight "He's home!"

Ellen was reading her book when she looked up to see him and his partner both walking in the door. Nanako being shy said to Adachi "Um...hello..."

"Hi there." Adachi said.

"We got off work at the same time, so I'm giving him a ride back to his place. I thought we might as well swing by." Dojima said to Nanako.

"Nice to meet ya. I'm Adachi, the guy who's been your dad's slave since spring." Adachi said.

"I can still work you harder, you know." Dojima said to him.

"Haha, good one, Sir. Ha...ha..." Adachi said looking a little pale.

Ellen just giggled and said "You kinda sound like my mom for a minute there."

"Hahaha...I don't think I work anyone as work as your mom does. So there's one, Adachi, be grateful you don't work for my sister." Dojima said smiling a little.

"Huh? How is she any worse?...Oh wait, I almost forgot! You're friends with Yukiko Amagi, right? They found her safe and sound! Tell all your friends at school!" Adachi said.

"I know...we worked our asses off saving her...oh well, he doesn't know any better." Ellen thought to herself.

She gave a faint smile and said "That's a relief."

"Yeah, for us on the force too, but this doesn't mean the case is closed, though. We were just question Ms. Amagi, but she says she doesn't remember anything that happened while she was missing and we can't figure out her whereabouts during the missing period, either. It's like she really disappeared. It's all pretty fishy, if you ask me...Like there's something else going on..." Adachi said.

Then Dojima smacks him and yells "Stop blabbering, dumbass!"

"S-Sorry..." Adachi said.

"Ignore him. He's just spouting some wild fantasy." Dojima said.

"Hhmmm, I guess but, isn't it a good idea to think outside the box sometimes...sorry, it's not really my place to ask. Forgive me." Ellen said.

"It's fine, it's just...you know." Dojima said.

"I do." Ellen said sure that he wanted Adachi to stop talking about this kind of stuff in front of Nanako.

"I'm hungry..." Nanako moaned.

"Hey, you're right. My stomach's growling too." Dojima said with a smile.

"Hahaha, so you do have a softer side around Nanako-chan, Sir." Adachi said.

"Shut up and siddown...and wash those hands first! Hm, I should do the same..." Dojima said.

They washed their hands and came back with Adachi asking Ellen "So, how's that forehead of yours? Feeling better?"

"Oh...yeah, it's fine now." Ellen said.

"I'm surprise you didn't get a bruise or something. It looked like it hurt." Adachi said.

"I'm used to it getting damage ever now and again. Anyway, I'll makes dinner." Ellen said.

She got up and headed to the kitchen knowing dinner was going to be lively for once. So much for reading tonight...

The next morning, Ellen got a call. She answered it and she heard a boring sounding voice say "Hello...I realize this is sudden, but...I'm Margaret. We met at the Velvet Room the other day. There is one important I forgot to warn you about, so I thought it best to contact you immediately. The bonds created Social Links are another important means of strengthening the powers of your Persona...Though you may be pressed for time, devoting yourself to battles will not quench your heart's yearnings. Do not hasten heedlessly through your days, and remember the importance of moving at a sustainable pace. Please remember that. Well then, if you'll excuse me..."

She then hung up and Ellen thought about what she said "Bonds? What does she mean by that?...oh well, I'll learn sooner or later..."

Then she headed off for school. While walking she heard a couple of boys talking in front of her "Yo."

"Oh, what's up? You got morning practice?"

"You know how guys can join the sports clubs starting today, right? I thought that maybe if I around a little that would be some good promotion."

"Dude...If you run around in that, how're people gonna know which club you're in?"

"...I didn't think about that."

"Haha! That's classic you. I hope our club gets some fresh blood, too. It gets everyone excited!"

"Are you guys not going to try and get people to sign up?"

"I don't know know about that. Everyone's saying they want a girl to be our manager, though. Oh, hey! Let's stop by the shrine in the shopping district on our way home today. Might as well pray for newcomers."

"We're leaving that up to God now...? Well, all right."

Ellen stopped listening thinking to herself "Sports, huh? No thanks...last thing I need is a ball in my face."

She went about her day like normal however at the end of the day Mr. Morooka came up to her and said "Narukami! The P.E. teacher wants to see you. So go to the Faculty Office."

He then left and Ellen thought to herself "The P.E. teacher wants to see me? For what?"

She went to the office and the P.E. teacher smiled at her saying "Ms. Narukami, thank you so much for coming."

"What's this about, sir?" Ellen asked.

"Well, you see, I've been looking over your school records and you've been noted to be a very organized student."

"So...?"

"So...what I'm trying to get at is...will you please be a manger for one of the teams!?" he asked sounding desperate.

"A manger? Why?" Ellen asked.

"One of my manger got sick and he won't be back til the end of the year so I'm in a tight spot. Please Ms. Narukami, I'll let you pick each one you want and you really be helping me out."

"...Can't really say no to a teacher, can I." Ellen thought to herself.

She took a deep breath and said "Ok, I'll take the soccer team."

"Oh, thank you! It's an easy job, I promise. Now then we practice Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and we don't practice on rainy days or a week before a big test."

He then explained what her duties were and then was introduce to the team on the field with the teacher saying "Alright guys, listen up. You have a new manager! Meet Ellen Narukami."

"...Nice to meet you all." she said bluntly.

"She's from the city, so I'm sure so got some cool tips for you guys. Yep, I'd say this season is in the bag!." the teacher said.

Ellen didn't think she would proved that much as she heard the guys whisper "Is this for real?"

"We finally got a girl manager on the team."

"You know, for a city girl she looks pretty cute..."

"Morons..." Ellen thought to herself.

"Alright, let's start with a few laps! Ellen, why don't you just watch for the day. No note taking." the teacher said.

"Yes, sir." Ellen said nodding.

She sat on the sideline watching the others play. They did pretty good but, some of them had problems. However by the end of practice she end being annoyed as half of the team came up to her and asked "Hey, so um you doing anything tomorrow?"

"You jerk I was going to ask her out!"

"No, I was!"

"Boys!" Ellen yelled.

She then said as they looked at her "I'm grateful you all like me on the team but, I'm not here to grab a date. I'm here to manage the team. That's all."

They all soon left either disappointed or were going to try again next time and she notice that none of them cleaned up the field. She decided to do it only because she would feel responsible. As she cleaned up she heard a boy say "Hey. Don't let 'em to you."

She turn to see he had very short brown hair and brown eyes. "I'm Daisuke Nagase. Second year, same as you. Nice to meet you."

"Ellen Narukami. Nice to meet you too." she said.

Then they saw another boy with black hair and grey eyes wearing the basketball uniform saying "Yo, Daisuke, you waiting for a special invitation? Let's go! Oh, hey, you're the transfer student, right? Joined the soccer team, huh?"

"I'm their manager, yeah." Ellen said to him.

"Good, 'cause they need all the help they can get. Pretty weak team, know what I'm saying?" the boy said.

"Shut up! Your team is just as lame!" Daisuke yelled.

"I don't know about that but, I think with some help they can get far." Ellen said.

"Anyway, this bug mouth here is Kou. He's the same grade as us, but he's on the basketball team." Daisuke said.

"Kou Ichijo. I'm the basketball team's up-and-coming MVP." Kou said.

"Man, get your head outta the clouds." Daisuke said.

"Hey, and that's not all! I'm pretty smart too, so if you need any help on your tests. I'm your man." Kou said.

"I'm think I'll be all right thanks." Ellen said.

"I'm pretty smart too, dumbass." Ellen thought to herself meanwhile.

"Hahaha...Cool, to know I'm not the only smart one around here. city girl."

"Stop calling her that. The team's already giving her enough crap today..." Daisuke said.

"Ahhh, I can hear them now. "Man, a girl manager on the team. Think she'll do our laundry?" Gotta love those guys." Kou said.

"It's not funny, man..." Daisuke said.

"It's kinda funny..." Ellen thought to herself smiling.

"Well, as long as she does her job, they'll back off sooner or later. You've done much managing, Ellen?" Kou said.

"A little." Ellen said.

"Hmmm, then maybe this'll take longer than I thought..." Kou said.

"I'll be alright." Ellen said.

They all soon went home together in Ellen's surprise. Later that night, she catch up on her studies. She figured now may be the time to do so now that Yukiko was saved. She still had the nagging feeling that more of that weird stuff was to come.

The next day after a lesson with a teacher who had a hand puppet of himself, Yosuke came up to her at lunchtime asking if she wanted to hang out. Ellen, thinking she had nothing really better to do, decided to do so after school. They went to Souzai Daigaku at the Shopping District to eat the famous steak croquettes. Ellen thought they were tough, almost too tough to eat. Yosuke said "Sticking chunks of steaks in croquettes...Man, this really is the country, huh? Well, it is good...though it's tough. Chie called this stuff "tender and juicy"...What kind does she have...?"

"Teeth of iron, it seems." Ellen said trying to take another bite.

Yosuke laughed and said "man, you might be right."

As they talked on, they saw two women go by and overheard their conversation. "He's from Junes...Yasogami High School, right?"

"His classmate...Sato-san...? Went out of business..."

"This shopping district could disappear, and yet..."

They walked off and Yosuke said "Sorry about that. You know me, I'm infamous around here."

"...You shouldn't be. That whole bull crap with Junes isn't you, it's your parents and not even them but, just that company as a whole. They shouldn't be blaming you for every store that goes out of business. *sigh* Guess it just shows how much people will look for a scapegoat." Ellen said without realizing it.

"...I'm surprise you have hard feelings for that kind of stuff." Yosuke said.

"Huh? Oh, did I say that aloud. Sorry, sometimes thoughts get away from me."

"Nah, it's cool. Hehe, I don't think there's anyone in Inaba who doesn't know me, at school or around town. Not I mind, but...It sucks that I always gotta mind my manners." Yosuke said smiling cheerfully.

"Hhmm, your better at dealing with this than I could." Ellen muttered thinking that she now understands Yosuke a little more.

Yosuke laughs a little and says "That's surprising, considering you lead us in dungeons and killing monsters. So what would you do if you were in my shoes?"

"...I'd tell them to say it to my face then proceed to tell them to jump off a cliff." Ellen said bluntly.

"...Man you're brutal sometimes." Yosuke said still not use to this bluntness.

"But you know...you're one of the first people I've met that I can talk to like this. It feels nice...you know?" Ellen said with a faint smile.

Before Yosuke got caught blushing he said standing up "So, this croquette is damn good, huh? I'm gonna have another. You want one too, right?"

The ate until Ellen's stomach started to bulge. As she walked home she thought "I'm gonna kill Yosuke for this stomach. I'm going straight to bed tonight...after some studying and a nice read...still this whole place so far has been more than weird for my take, but...I honestly can't wait for tomorrow."

She smiled a little to herself and went home.