Chapter 13

As Souji opened his bedroom door a figure ran across the room and his behind the couch "Stay here." Souji whispered. As the figure moved Souji jumped on top of him "Who are you, what do you want?" Souji shouted

"Sensei, I would like it if you got off of me please." Teddie struggled to request "You are squishing me."

"Sorry Teddie" Souji apologised as he helped him up

"What are you doing out of the TV already?" Rise asked giggling

"I was watching those fascinating documentaries Sensei has about ghosts and demons."

"There not documentaries they are a TV series, it's made up." Souji tried to explain "Never mind, hey what do you know about black fog?"

"Black fog, I didn't know there was such a thing. Why? Do you think it has something to do with Kyuubi and the people that have been coming to the TV world?"

Teddie asked "People have been going to the TV world?" Rise was shocked

"Yeah, it is just like before, they come over and then when the fog lifts they are attacked by the shadows." Teddie informed them

"Why don't you help them?" Souji asked

"I am just one bear, I can't stop all the shadows and even if I did Kyuubi or the other thing would attack me and then I would be a goner." Teddie started whimpering

"Teddie, we know you try your best to save everyone, you can. It's just we don't know what we are up against, so I am a little agitated." Souji admitted

"Oh Senpai, it is going to be ok, you will see. We'll get every ones memories back and then as a team we will stop this." Rise comforted him

"Wait the others don't remember Sensei, but how?" Teddie asked

"I have been thinking of that. When we took off one of Kyuubi's tails Rise got her memories back. So I think each of Kyuubi's nine tails holds the memories and personas of those in the investigation squad." Souji told them his theory

"But Senpai there is only 8 people you were close to that forgot, who is the ninth?" Rise asked

"Inaba, the people of Inaba is the best guess, think about it if no-one remembers me then no-one remembers the investigation and the signs to look out for when the murders begin."

"Wow Sensei you are really smart, but how are we going to get their memories back?" Teddie complemented

"I think it's already begun, when I summoned Izanagi using the evoker I think they felt a connection with their own persona but they may not have known what has happened. We need to keep our eyes peeled for anyone in town who is suspicious, as we know Kyuubi-no-Kitsune can posses people but we need to go into the TV world and stop the attacks."

They all agreed "Ok, one problem," Teddie pointed out "If I am going to be spending time in this world, I will need somewhere to stay."

"I have an idea, I bought an old hotel over a couple years back we could all stay there and it would be like our headquarters." Rise suggested

"Sounds good, but I don't know what I am going to tell Nanako." Souji admitted

"Just tell me the truth. I remember the big fox and the warrior of lightning." Nanako said from the bedroom door. Souji explained to her about persona and the shadow, she didn't really understand but she accepted it as the truth. "So you guys fight these things?"

"Yeah, we're heroes!" Teddie announced

"Hey Teddie if what Souji says is true, why are you wearing the bear suit in the real world?" Nanako asked

"I outgrew my clothes. I need new ones for my human form." Teddie answered embarrassed

They all laughed "We'll get you something don't worry." Souji reassured him "Come on lets all get some sleep before we move tomorrow" They all went to bed Nanako in her room, Teddie on the couch and Rise with Souji. They were just about to drift to sleep when they heard Nanako scream. Souji ran through to her room to see her being dragged into the TV by the black fog. He tried to help but it was too late, she was already in the TV.