I don't owe these character Sadly Atlas does. thank again my Beta Reader Rosie for helping me.

Confused Feelings and Late Night Resolves

Yukari was exhausted. She still could not believe what had happened between her and Kirijo-senpai, especially after how Kirijo-senpai acted that morning. You see, the other girl suggested that they should arrange meetings to 'help' one another. Yukari on the other hand felt that the whole plan might end horribly. Yet, it didn't seem like she had a choice. Kirijo-senpai really wanted to continue and she had made valid points. Honestly, what possessed Kirijo-senpai to propose such an agreement…And why did I accept? , she thought. She felt her cheeks heat up. Suddenly, she remembered her own actions that morning. She had pushed Kirijo-senpai onto her bed and kissed her gently on the lips. Yukari shook her head and blushed harder. She really had to focus.

At that moment she was walking with Junpei and Minato-kun towards Iwatodai train station. None of them were speaking, not even Junpei. Yukari felt uneasy. Usually he couldn't keep his mouth shut. Not hearing his usual carefree and hyperactive voice was a little scary. She gazed over to observe him. He didn't have his normal smile and was looking ahead with a distant expression. It seemed that all that had happened to SEES that night had really shaken everyone emotionally.

The three got to the station and aboard one of the monorails that lead them to Gekkoukan. It was a silent ride, but at least the view was pretty. Yukari frowned as she thought once again of what happened after the Dark Hour. Just what exactly am I thinking? Yukari groaned. Today was supposed to be a sad day. Someone had just died after all. Yet these feelings were confusing her and taking up all of her time. She happily thanked god once their stop came. She needed a distraction and school was the perfect place to be distracted.

They made their way to the school entrance. As they walked past groups of students, Yukari couldn't help but hear what was being whispered about Kirijo-senpai's father. So he died from an illness, huh? Yukari mused. The Kirijo Group really couldn't have thought up a better excuse than that? She rolled her eyes. Suddenly, Minato-kun stopped at the entrance. Yukari blinked, confused by this seemingly random action. She figured it was a habit and continued walking with Junpei, who was still acting strange.

Yukari turned towards Junpei. "What's up with you Junpei?" She asked. "You've been quiet since we left the dorm."

"You know why Yukaricchi, I mean…it's just still hard to believe," Junpei answered sadly.

"Yeah, I know what you mean. It was something none of us expected, even Kirijo-senpai," Yukari whispered.

Junpei nodded. "Man, Kirijo-san must feel like shit right now. I mean it sucks to lose someone. Especially a family member," He said almost bitterly.

Yukari nodded. She might never really understood Junpei, but as she got to know the boy more, she could see that beyond the perverted façade and laidback personality was someone that really cared about his friends and the person he loved.

She gave him a small smile and patted him gently on the shoulder "It does suck, but Kirijo-senpai is strong. I know she will be able to move on, just like Sanada-senpai," Yukari said. The smile died on her face. She found it hard to believe even her own words.

"Yeah…Do you think Chidori will be is ok, Yukaricchi,?" Junpei asked suddenly.

"I don't know…" Yukari bit her lip. She didn't know what exactly went on between Junpei and the girl from STREGA, but it must have been pretty amazing, since it was making Junpei act this way.

The two made their way to homeroom and sat down in their usual seats. Junpei put his head on his desk, while Yukari turned to her side so that they could continue talking. All round them people were talking about Aigis's absences. Yukari sighed. Aigis really didn't deserve what had happened to her. Yukari watched as Junpei lifted his head up. His hands curled into fists. He didn't like it either.

"What the hell, don't they have anything better to do than gossip?" Junpei growled.

"Junpei…stop," Yukari hissed, but before they could argue Minato-kun made his way into the classroom. He looked upset and tired. Yukari frowned. Even their fearless leader could not believe the events that had taken place. She watched him take his seat behind her and put his headphones on. He then put his head on his desk and faced the empty seat on the left side, the seat where Aigis would usually sit. Aigis hadn't walked with them to school that morning. She was still recovering. The Chairman really damaged her so it is going to take at least a few days for her to recover, Yukari thought. Maybe I should visit her. But before she could think any further, Toriumi-sensei made her way into the classroom.

"Alright, enough chit chat! It is time to begin our lesson, but before that I'll be taking attendance," Toriumi-sensei announced as she took out her planer.

Minutes went by and Yukari struggled to focus. Her mind was too chaotic. All she could think about were her own problems. Yukari didn't know if she wanted to die or lock herself in her room forever. It was all too much, these emotions. She had always thought that her crush on Kirijo-senpai was just a phase, that Minato-kun was the one she really wanted. For a moment Yukari wished she could turn around to see if he was okay. She hated seeing him sad, just like Kirijo-senapi. Dammit! Yukari groaned and looked at her notebook that held no notes.

She hated seeing Kirijo-senpai depressed, it had hurt her greatly. Yukari remembered the sadness in the other girl's face when she closed her door. She wanted nothing more than to run back and pull Kirijo-senpai into her arms and take that pain away. Yukari clutched her chest as she felt the tears that threatened to fall. She knew exactly what it was like to lose a father and she didn't want Kirijo-senpai to go through that pain alone.

Her own father's image came into her mind, his sad face in that video, his voice sounding desperate. She flinched. Yukari remembered what the Chairman had said about that video being modified. She shook her head again. Focus, Focus you're in school! Yukari had to remember that. Right now she had other things to worry about.

After finally getting herself to pay attention, the rest of Yukari's day went fine. It was as if she was on auto pilot. She listened to all her teachers, had lunch with some of the girls from the Archery Club, talked a little to Fuuka and had a normal day.

After School

Yukari was talking to Junpei and Minato-kun about their day, laughing a little at the stupid things Junpei had done, when suddenly a cell phone went off. When they realized that it was Minato-kun's, her and Junpei looked at one another before turning towards their leader, waiting for him to tell them who just texted him.

Minato-kun sighed. "It's Sanada-senpai. He wants us all to meet at the command room as soon as we get back to the dorm." Yukari and Junpei both looked away. Could the day get any more depressing?

"It must be to discuss what happened," Junpei grunted.

"I really don't want to go. " Yukari couldn't help but complain. She was trying to forget about all that had happen, and yet it just had to keep being the center of everyone's attention.

"I know that this is unfair Yukari but we have to," Minato-kun said.

"Yeah Yukaricchi, its part of our duty as SEES members," Junpei said, trying to lighten up the mood.

Feeling defeated Yukari agreed. "Yeah I guess, but I still don't want to go…," she mumbled. She put her hands on her face and took a deep breath. This was the last thing she wanted to do today. Yukari wanted to hangout today, do anything that could help keep her mind away from the Dark Hour, the Chairman, her father and especially Kirijo-senpai. She gritted her teeth as she got up from her seat. She turned towards the two boys and said,"So are we going or not? I just want to get this over with and be done with it."

"Whoa Yukaricchi, calm down, seriously you've been acting as if you've been pmsing all day," Junpei said with a small teasing smile.

"WHAT?" Yukari yelled.

"Shit I didn't mean it like that…aww man," Junpei said, looking panicked. He clearly hadn't thought that through, but it was too late. Yukari walked over to him and smacked him over his head.

"No, you idiot!" Yukari said furiously. "I've been fine all day, it's just I'm really tired of this. What's done is done. There was nothing any of us could do, so what's the point in going to this stupid meeting?" Yukari could feel all her emotions bubbling up to the surface. She knew they were in public, she knew she was over exaggerating, but god damn she really didn't want these feelings. I'm not gay. I like boys…, she tried to assure herself, but remembered certain times when she had looked at other girls. Maybe I'm bisexual…, Yukari thought and blushed slightly. Just then Junpei's voice rang in her ears.

"Oi, Yukaricchi are you even listening? "

"Huh?" Yukari said dazed.

Junpei sighed, "I said I'm sorry and are you coming or not? Minato just left and it's just you and me."

Yukari imediantly nodded before taking a couple of steps back. She watched Junpei get out of his seat, his school briefcase thrown over his shoulder. He glanced at her before starting out of the empty classroom. Yukari followed as they began their journey back to the dorm. For the whole time they were silent, just like that morning. There were times Junpei seemed to want to start up a conversation but decided not to. The most part they were quiet. Neither of them knew what to say. Strangely, this was comforting for Yukari. While on the monorail, she actually allowed herself to lean on his shoulder, feeling safe.

When they finally arrived back to the dorm they went up the stairs immediately to the 4th floor. Yukari felt nervous as soon as Junpei opened the door. There she saw everyone except Aigis and Kirijo-senpai waiting for them. She made her way to the empty seat next to Sanada-senpai, while Junpei followed suit and took the empty chair beside her. She gave a little wave to Amada-kun before turning her attention to Fuuka who began the discussion.

"The Chairman's room had been cleared out..." she stated.

"Well, that's no surprise, considering what he caused," Sanada-senpai grunted.

"I just can't believe all this..." Yukari could only say.

Amada-kun held up a newspaper. "It's in the papers, too... 'Sudden Death of Kirijo Group's CEO' . They blame it on illness, though…," he started but was interrupted by Sanada-senpai.

"Yeah... It's never the truth," he replied with resentment. Yukari could only nod. It's really never the truth. Nothing was ever what it seemed.

Junpei suddenly asked, "Kirijo-san is not here, huh...?"

That question made everyone except Sanada-senpai and Yukari look around as if they only just noticed the absence of the Kirijo heiress. Knowing she was not here made Yukari feel empty, but at least she knew why.

"She's an only child, so there are a lot of matters to be settled, including the funeral and the family business. I'm sure she'll be busy for at least a week," Sanada-senpai explained.

"That sounds rough... I hope she'll be okay...," Yukari whispered as she remembered Kirijo-senpai's unhappy face.

"So, what're we supposed to do now...?" Junpei sighed. He then looked scared. "What'll happen to Chidori?"

Sanada-senpai calmly glanced at Junpei. "No word yet, they're probably too busy to be thinking about what to do with her. In fact, the entire Kirijo Group must be in a state of shock," he finished, his eyes fixated on the floor.

"I hope Aigis is alright...," Fuuka said, worried. Next to her, Minato-kun slowly nodded.

"What the hell...? Am I just supposed to wait for them to get their act together?" Junpei demanded. He was about to get up, but Yukari stopped him.

"Mitsuru is meeting with the Board of Directors. That might explain the delay," Akihiko said as he too tried to calm the other boy down.

At that moment Yukari could only stare at Sanada-senpai. So he knew she had to meet the Kirijo Group as well…figures those two are close, She thought. She felt jealous all of a sudden. She wondered just what kind of relationship Sanada-senpai and Kirijo-senpai had. Sanada-senpai even called her by her given name. Yukari could only wish she had the courage to do that as well.

"I see...," she began as she tried to keep her thoughts on the matter at hand. "But still, what are we going to do? We have no idea how to get rid of the Dark Hour. We don't even know what we're fighting against."

Junpei, as if reading her mind, added, "Yeah, what was that the Chairman said about 'the Fall'? What would've happened if we had been sacrificed?"

Yukari watched Sanada-senpai frown. He seemed as confused as the rest of them. He could only state that there were just too many unanswered questions, but that answer only made her and Junpei more upset.

"Yeah, but standin' around here won't solve anything, right?" Junpei asked.

"True," Sanada-senpai added. "But, there is one thing we know. Tartarus is still around, and there's a bunch of Shadows inside it. We should train so we're ready for whatever it is we might have to face," he finished with a small smile, in an attempt to lift everyone's broken sprit.

Yukari got up from her chair as everyone began to leave the room. All of them looked lost in their own thoughts. She was curious about Sanada-senpai. He seemed to know more about Kirijo-senpai's situation than anyone else in the dorm. Just as she was about to follow him, Fuuka approached her. Yukari turned around to face the girl and waited for why she just interrupted her plan.

Fuuka pulled out something from her pocket and showed it to Yukari. It was a CD holder. Curious, Yukari took it.

Fuuka explained, "Yukari-chan. Umm… There were traces of a video on the Chairman's hard drive in his computer… Most of it was deleted, but I was able to restore some of it. I thought you might like to see it." She bowed quickly.

Shocked, Yukari looked down at the CD in her hand. A video…could it be…the original video the Chairman modified? Yukari could feel her heart pounding as she glanced back up at Fuuka. Without thinking, she hugged her.

Fuuka blushed. "Y-Yukari-chan..?"

"Thank you Fuuka! I'll look at it later," she said with a small smile. Yukari pulled away from the red-faced girl and in that moment couldn't help but think she was adorable. Fuuka had always had a cute face and a nice body, now that Yukari took time to think about it. She felt her own cheeks get hotter as she found herself staring. She turned her head away before she could think anymore of the other girl's face or body. If I'm actually checking out Fuuka then I'm totally bi. She sighed.

"Yukari-chan?" Fuuka asked hesitantly, jarring Yukari from her thoughts.

"Ahh, sorry I was just thinking…Uhh, want to hang out?...I mean, we haven't had girltime for a while?" she asked growing more embarrassed by the second.

Fuuka nodded. "Umm, sure…uhh, I would love to, Yukari-chan."

"All right! Come on, let's go to the lounge!" Yukari said excitedly. She grabbed the other girl's hand. Fuuka might be cute but she was nothing like Kirijo-senpai.

Yukari blushed violently once the images started up again. She had to bite her lip in order to control herself. She let go of Fuuka's hand and made her way down the stairs, the other girl right behind her.

Later that night

Yukari yawned. She shut the door behind her, a lazy grin on her face. She actually had a good afternoon. She caught up with Fuuka and they walked Koro-chan. She picked up her laptop. She pushed away the thoughts of what had happened in that room only hours earlier. She pulled out the CD Fuuka had given her from her sweater pocket and placed in the laptop. The video began and a man stepped into the view of the camera. Yukari's heart stopped. It was her father, Takeba Eiichiro."

I pray that this recording reaches safe hands..., Eiichiro begged.

Yukari's eyes widened. It really was that video

My employer has become obsessed with a loathsome idea. This experiment should have never even been conceived. That's why I had to interfere. However, in doing so, I set free a number of Shadows that are certain to torment future generations. But if I hadn't, the entire world may have paid the price. Please, listen carefully. I cannot stress this enough. You must not hunt the Shadows that have dispersed!

Yukari raised an eyebrow. "Huh? So is this the part…that's been cut off?"

I wasn't able to stop this madness. He won't listen, no matter what I say. He's under the devil's spell. Now, the Shadows are trying to eat one another... But if they're reunited, then we are all doomed! I'll say this once more...Leave the Shadows be!

Yukari could feel her tears starting to fall. "This was the original video... before the chairman altered it. Dad tried to stop the experiment."

There's not much hope for me now. I have just one favor to ask. Whoever finds this, please give my daughter, Yukari, this message. I know I promised I'd be home soon, and I'm sorry to break that promise. But I want you to know Daddy was the happiest man on earth when he was with you...I love you, Yukari. Please take care of yourself.

"Dad…," she whispered as the video came to an end. "Dad…Daddy!" More tears clouded her vision. "I love you too," she said, "…and I know one thing for sure... I was right to believe in you." Yukari looked up at her ceiling with a sad smile. "Are you listening, Dad? I'm doing alright...Might have some problems ahead but I'm alright. It took a while, but I finally got your message."

She felt something awaken in her heart. Yukari looked up to see Io, her persona, in front of her. She then heard a smash of glass as Io evolved into Isis, healer of Egypt. She looked in awe, hardly believing what had happened. She finally got the truth and her heart felt at ease. She was determined to keep fighting for what she believed in. She thought of Kirijo-senpai and promised herself that she too will have her heart healed.

"I'm not going to give up on her, on anyone. I will fight for what I believe in and I promise you dad I will fulfill your final wish. The Dark Hour will be eliminated," she announced. Yukari felt tired as she felt Isis go back inside her. She fell onto her bed and fell asleep.

Well that was a long wait haha. Uh so here is chapter 3 again in Yukari's POV. I will have Chapter 4 as soon as I can but I have been busy lately.

Please Review, fav and follow, and hope you enjoy the little Minato x Aigis hints.

Yukari right now is starting to realize that she might not be all that straight and even though she doesn't want to see it she is coming in terms of being Bisexual. I am trying to keep everyone in character and I hope that this fic is doing justice. ~MikiSayaka