Chapter One Persona
"How are they?" The chairman inquired.
"The same as last night." Mitsuru said with a shrug.
"Very interesting..." Ikutsuki stroked his chin again. "Even those who have the potential tend to be unstable at first. Memory loss, disorientation...but neither of them have exhibited any of the common symptoms." Ikutsuki remained focused on the screen, his eyes never leaving the both Makoto and Kotoha.
"But..." Yukari began, her voice seemed delicate and somber. "We're treating them like guinea pigs."
"I understand your concern, but it's imperative that we recruit new members." Ikutsuki explained. The needs of the many seemed to outweigh the desire of the few here. "I heard they're your classmates. Wouldn't you be more comfortable working with someone from the same grade?"
"Yeah, I guess." Yukari looked at the sleeping pair on screen before turning her eyes toward her lap. "But still..."
She couldn't spend anymore time feeling guilty as a the control panel had begun to beep. Mitsuru pushed a single button among the numerous others. "Command room. Is that you, Akihiko?"
"You're not gonna believe this." Akihiko's voice radioed over the the machine. "This thing is huge!" He was panting, was he running? "
Unfortunately, I don't have time to talk...It's chasing us." Yup, definitely running. "I wanted to let you guys know.
Akihiko Chiaki and I are almost there."
You could almost hear the confident smirk in his voice as the transceiver cut out.
Chiaki Damm this thing is presitant
Yukari "Does that mean "They're bringing that thing here?!" A look of horror swallowed Yukari's face."
Mitsuru "Mr. Chairman! Let's suspend our observation for now. We'll prepare for battle!" Mitsuru's voice rose to one of authority,
like a commander ready to issue orders to soldiers on the battlefield.
Ikutsuki"R-right."
Ikutsuki was shaking. He couldn't tell what he was more afraid of; whatever was following Akihiko or the red-haired woman in front of him.
"Be careful."
The trio rushed downstairs just in time to see Akihiko slam the door behind him.
Mitsuru "Akihiko Chiaki!" Mitsuru said rushing over to his side as he sank to the ground with a groan of pain.
Akihiko "S-senpai?!" Yukari winced hoping he was okay.
Natsumi Are you alright you two
Akihiko "I'm alright."
Chiaki I Fine
He smiled, even though he was clutching a clearly injured shoulder.
Akihiko "Get ready for a surprise... It'll be here any second."
There was that smile of his, was he always this battle hungry?
Mitsuru "This is no time to joke around!"
Mitsuru berated him, Akihiko's smile quickly faded into a frown as he saw how worried she was for him.
Ikutsuki "It's one of them, Akihiko?"
Ikutsuki's voice seemed to trembled at the mention of them.
Akihiko "Yes, but not an ordinary one."
Chiaki Yeah it different from any other we face
Akihiko did his best to keep himself from smiling.
He didn't have to explain further as they soon felt the ground rumbling beneath their feet.
Yukari "What the?"
Yukari nearly lost her balance. What could be so huge it shook the dorm like that? "
Yukari You gotta be kidding me!"
Without hesitation or losing herself to the moment Mitsuru drew the gun at her waist. "
Mitsuru Mr. Chairmen, please head up to the command room. Takeba, go upstairs and wake them up! Then, escape out back.
" Mitsuru did was she did best, remained calm and unwavering in the face of adversity.
Yukari "But, what about you guy?"
Yukari looked worried as she looked between Mitsuru and Natsumi and the already injured Akihiko and Chiaki.
Mitsuru"We'll stop it here."
Mitsuru said simply, a smile appearing on her lips.
Mitsuru Natsumi
Natsumi I ready
Mitsuru "You led it to us, Akihiko and Chiaki, so I'm afraid you'll two have to fight."
Akihiko "Like I had a choice!"
Chiaki it doesn't make a difference
He said as he rose to his feet, that glimmer returned to his eyes. "
Akihiko What are you waiting for, Yukari? GO!"
Yukari "I-I'm going!"
Yukari turned on her heel and headed for the stairs as Mitsuru and Akihiko through open the doors, ready for battle.
Yukari reached Makoto room first and loudly banged on the door. "Wake up!" Her voice was panicked. "Sorry, I'm coming in!" Without hesitation she threw open the door.
Makoto simply remain silent
Yukari "I don't have time to explain. We have to get out of here, now!" Yukari said as she turned on her heels. "Wait," She turned back to him and handed him Mitsuru's sword, a simple fencing rapier. "Take this just in case."
Yukari "Let's go! We have to get Kotoha!"
Yukari turned to head toward the stairs but was glad to see Kotoha already descending toward them.
Yukari "Oh thank God..." Though they weren't exactly close, Yukari was glad to see the other girl safe and well.
Kotoha Yukari what wrong
Yukari simply shook her head. "
Yukari No time." Yukari offered something to Kotoha. It was something cold, shiny and metallic. It was a gun, the same gun that Yukari had strapped to her thigh. "Just take this okay."
Kotoha Is this
Kotoha looked between the gun, Yukari's stern expression and her brothers worried demeanor. "O-okay." She said as she gripped the gun in hand.
Yukari "Hurry! Downstairs! We'll leave through the back door!" She said without hesitating to lead them down the stairs. "Alright, we should be safe now-"
Her thoughts were interrupted by a message coming over the transceiver in her ear.
Mitsuru"Takeba, do you read me!?" It was Mitsuru.
Yukari "Y-yes! I hear you!"
Mitsuru"Be careful! There's more than one enemy! The one we're fighting isn't the one Akihiko saw!"
Yukari "What!?" Yukari's pulse quickened at Mitsuru's words. Her heart nearly stopped when loud knocking came from the backdoor. "L-Let's pull back!"
Yukari was becoming more frantic as she led them back up the stairs.
Kotoha "What are we going to do...? They're downstairs!
Yukari Do we have any choice but to go further up?" Yukari continued to talk to herself as they ascended the stairs. Her mind was racing, but it only contained one thought; keep them alive.
Something could be heard shattering beneath them. "What was that?" Kotoha asked as she peered over the railing and into the abyss.
Yukari Makoto and Kotoha running upstair until Makoto Stop and look at the window
Makoto the moon it full
Kotoha Makoto
Yukari what are you doing if our live are in danger do you want to die
Makoto I don't really care
Yukari What
Kotoha Makoto
Makoto Hey is Dying really that scary to you
Yukari How can you say That
Yukari Whoa
Yukari come on let keep going
Kotoha Huh look
A shadow appear outside of the window and crush it
Yukari Look out
Yukari Ugh I can t die not yet not now
Kotoha Yukari
Yukari Let keep Going
Yukari"It's getting closer! K-Keep moving! Hurry!" Yukari was having a difficult time keeping it together but she had to spur them onward. They quickly found themselves on the roof of the dorm, Yukari locked the door behind them just to be safe. "I think we're okay for now." Yukari let out a sigh of relief. But it was short lived relief as the ground shook again.
From the side of the room a mask peeked over the railing and the three looked on in horror as a multi-limbed creature drew blades and began to charge them.
Yukari"Those monsters... We call them Shadows!"
Yukari Oh yeah I had to fight I can summon mine no problem
. She reached for the gun at her thigh, but instead of turning it on the monster she turned it on herself. Her breathing was heavy. She did her best to gather herself before she pulled the trigger.
Her hesitation costed her. With a quick swing the creature knocked Yukari aside and her gun skittered to the feat of Makoto
Kotoha Yukari
Makoto grab the and point on his head
Kotoha Huh Makoto
Makoto took a deep breath and smile
Makoto Persona
Thou art I, and I am thou." The being spoke in unison. "From the sea of thy soul I cometh. I am Orpheus, master of strings!"
Kotoha Makoto
Kotoha then point the gun on her head and took a deep breath
Kotoha Persona
Thou art I, and I am thou." The being spoke in unison. "From the sea of thy soul I cometh. I am Toyatama master of the force
Makoto ugh argh
Orpheus then change into a different figure and Makoto went berserk while Orpheus defeat the shadow
Toyatama then cut it down and defeat it
Mitsuru !
Natsumi What the
Akihiko What on Earth it that
Chiaki No way his Persona it change into something else
Ikutsuki...
Kotoha then fall down
Kotoha Ugh
Yukari Kotoha
Yukari Are you alright
Kotoha I fine
Kotoha Makoto
Makoto then faint and fell down
Kotoha and Yukari !
Kotoha Makoto
Yukari Makoto
Yukari get a hold yourself come on wake up