Chapter 6

Alright, you know the drill. Let's have someone do the disclaimer. Let's see... Akihiko, I choose you.

Akihiko: If I do this, you'll give me more protein, right?

Me: Yeah, yeah, just do it already

Akihiko: Rwanime442 does not own Persona 3. The game as well as myself are owned by Atlus. The only thing he owns is Nagito, who also co-owned by Immortal Thunder

April 18 – morning - dorm

Since today was Sunday, Nagito had a day off. However, he didn't have a free day. As he woke up, Mitsuru called him up to the command room for some fencing lessons.

For the last several hours, Mitsuru taught him the basics of fencing. She taught him basic thrusts, and a proper stance, and how to carry it properly. Having her touch his hands made him blush really hard.

April 18 – afternoon – dorm

"Alright. That's enough for today." Mitsuru said. "You learn quickly. It's only been a few hours but it seems you really have the hang of it."

"T-Thank you, senpai." Nagito said.

"I have something else I need to attend to. Get some rest, Ishikawa." She said, walking out of the command room."

"Before you go, I wanted to say thanks for teaching me. I feel a lot more confident in fighting the Shadows." He said with a smile.

"No, it was mearly your natural ability. You may not think it, but I think you're capable of many talents." She said with a smile of her own, which made Nagito blush again.

"T-Thank you..." He stammered.

Suddenly, the same phenomenon happened again, like it did last night. Time suddenly froze.

Thou art I

And I am Thou

Thou hast established a new bond

Thou shall be blessed when creating Personas of the Empress arcana

Then time resumed. Nagito was wondering what was happening. Perhaps it had something to do with his Persona ability. The next time he saw Igor, he would have to ask him about it.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Ishikawa." She said, exiting the command room.

After his lessons, Nagito returned to his room to rest for the day. After a few moments he fell asleep.

A couple of hours later, Nagito was woken up by the sound of someone knocking on his door. "Hey, it's Yukari. I'm really sorry to bother you, but could you come down to the lounge? Akihiko-senpai needs us for something."

"Alright, I'm coming." He said, opening the door and going down stairs with Yukari. The two went downstairs to see Akihiko standing in front of the door.

"Is something wrong, Akihiko-san?" Nagito asked.

"I wanted to introduce you guys to someone. Hey, hurry up." He said.

"Hold your horses. This is freakin' heavy!" A voice said from behind the door. Nagito thought that voice sounded very familiar.''

The door opened to reveal Junpei with all of his bags. "What's up?" He greeted the surprised faces of Nagito and Yukari with his goofy grin.

"What?! Junpei?! He's staying here?! Really? Wait, don't tell me..." Yukari trailed off.

"This is Junpei Iori, a junior who goes to our school. As of today he's staying here from now on. He has the potential, but he just awakened to it recently."

"You have the potential?! For real?!" Yukari said, still surprised.

"He found me crying like a baby, standing near a bunch of coffins. I don't remember much, but man, how embarassing. But he said that's normal in the beginning. Like being confused, not remembering what happened. Did that happen to you guys" Junpei said, still plastering his goofy grin.

"I've been aware of the Dark Hour for as long as I can remember." Nagito said sadly.

"Really? Damn that musta been rough. But you're a Persona-user now. You don't have to be afraid of that hour anymore." He then wrapped an arm around his neck. "Besides, your good buddy Junpei is here to back you up!" He said.

"Thanks, Junpei." He said while smiling. He felt that Junpei was a real friend to him, so their was no need to call him -kun. Junpei must feel the same way about him, because he doesn't use any honorifics when speaking to him.

"I bet you're stoked having me join!" The cap wearing goof said.

"I-I guess..." Yukari said.

"Well, that's enough with the introductions. Now we can finally start exploring that place." Akihiko said with a smirk.

"Huh, are gonna do something?" Junpei asked excitedly.

"You mean Tartarus?" Yukari asked.

Nagito and Junpei both had confused looks on their faces. "Tartarus? What's that? Sounds like toothpaste." Junpei asked.

"You're gonna find out tomorrow." Akihiko said, still smirking, walking back upstairs, leaving the two boys still confused.

Chapter 6 end

Next time will be the gang's first exploration of Tartarus. Look forward to it.

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arcana: Fool

skills: Agi, Bash, Gurentou, Tarunda

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arcana: Death

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