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Thank you to all those who have reviewed! Your support means a lot to me! I'll answer the reviews I got!

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Dash Master 48: Yu has actually not been decided yet! But, a good thing to remember would be that while the Arcana are swapped, every character will have relatively new problems. If Yu is the Emperor, it's unlikely that he'll be in the bathhouse, same with every other character! Each character will retain a good amount of their original personality, mixed with traits that correspond to their Arcana! And I will be using Arcana that the main party didn't originally have! Although... Yu in the bathhouse does sound pretty great. Thanks so much for reviewing!

roughstar333: Revealing all of Rise's past occupation will be a little bit of a spoiler, but I'll just say that she wasn't an idol, but a model instead! Thanks so much for your feedback!

A distant voice, a veil of mist all around her.

Rise's senses blurred as she opened her eyes. All around her, fog swirled, muddling her thoughts and causing her to stumble as she moved forward. Where was she? For some reason, her memories evaded her. Who was she? Where had she been? She only knew that there was solid ground underneath her. She was unsure of everything else. The mist enveloping her form was too thick to see ahead. She knew that couldn't remain here, though. Staying in one place wouldn't get her anywhere. She had to move forward. Sucking in a deep breath, she regained her bearings, beginning to walk in a random direction. Instantly, the fog lessened, allowing her to see ahead, even if only slightly. With her sight majorly hindered, she could only depend on her instinct and her willpower.

The key is progression.

The floor beneath her was made of red and black tiles, she noted as she glanced downwards. The path ahead was growing thinner and thinner. The edges of the walkway dropped downwards, into thick mist. How far would the drop be? Where was the ground? Was there any ground at all? Rise didn't want to find out. For the most part, the journey was quick and easy. With no obstacles in her way, she was able to progress without hindrance. A part of her grew impatient. The further ahead she went, the more the mist thinned. Eventually... she came to a tall, red door with a black handle. Taking in a deep breath, she reached for the handle, expecting to feel the cool metal on her hand.

However, the door swung open on its own. Ahead, there was only emptiness. With nowhere else to go but backwards, she tread forth. However, the fog grew much thicker once more as she entered, obscuring most of her vision. Any pathway there might have been, was unable to be seen. This time, though, she felt a deep surge within her. It was unlike any other sensation she had ever felt. Adrenaline seemed to travel through her veins, igniting her spirit. Electricity crackled in the air around her. Her eyes went wide, pupils dilating.

A figure appeared up ahead, but the deep fog made them impossible to see. They were tall, and imposing. But those were the only observations she could make. Had another person been here the entire time? Was this her destination?

Suddenly, her mind throbbed, her vision washing over with the color blue. The power she had felt racing through her increased tenfold, causing her fingers to curl and her breathing to quicken. Slowly, the figure up ahead began to speak. Their sluggish words rang and echoed through the area.

"What you desire... is it hidden in the fog?"

It awakened something deep within her. Her subconscious reached out. But what it was grasping so desperately for, she didn't know. There was a flash of blinding blue, and the world around her went dark, sending her spinning into the realm of unconsciousness once more.

Morning had arrived too quickly, in her own opinion. Rise had always been fond of sleeping in late, nestled underneath the warm covers. But alas, it was not to be. This was going to be her first day at her new school. A part of her just wanted to hide from the future. Would people even like her at her new school? While a part of her said of course they will! Who wouldn't like me? Another part of her wished to stay hidden from the world. Maybe it was the drowsiness talking, though. Rise stumbled downstairs after throwing on her new school's uniform, struggling to keep her eyes open. Apparently, her uncle Dojima wasn't around at all. Instead, she spotted Nanako at the table. There were two plates with scrambled eggs and toast on them.

Rise felt envious. Half the time, she burnt her own toast! But that only made Nanako more accomplished, she guessed. With an exhausted sigh, she plopped down near her cousin. Quickly, she slapped a smile on her face, greeting Nanako.

"Good morning, Nanako." She yawned, stretching her arms above her head. "Your dad's not around, right? Well, I'll be happy to keep you company!" Rise hummed, although tiredness was evident in her voice. Nanako eyed her inquisitively for a moment, before giving a small smile.

"You look tired." The young girl observed. "Do you need coffee?" Rise's eyes opened again, surprise clear on her features.

"You can make coffee!?" She questioned, only to gape as Nanako nodded. "Is there anything you can't do?" She inquired, voice utterly impressed. Nanako seemed to grow shy under the compliments, although the grin was still evident on her face. After eyeing the food for a short moment, Rise dug in, just remembering how starving she was. "I mean-I can't even make toast right half the time!" She stated in between bites of food. Although, she was careful to not speak while chewing. "That's crazy, Nanako. You're like... a prodigy."

"Thanks..." Nanako's voice was timid, but there was pride on her expression. Rise realized that maybe Nanako didn't get complimented that often. With Dojima being so busy with his job, maybe Nanako was left alone really often. The though both disturbed and disappointed her, even though she knew that Dojima was doing his best to support his daughter, and now herself, too. "We should probably get going, soon." Nanako observed, stealing a glance at the clock. Immediately, Rise nodded, finishing her food. "Wow! You ate so fast..."

"It was delicious!" Rise exclaimed, rubbing the back of her head sheepishly. She then reached across the table, taking Nanako's cleared plate. "I'll wash these off quick, and then we can get going!" With that, she stood up and hurried towards the sink, turning the water on and getting the dish soap. "Maybe you could teach me a little about cooking when you're not busy, Nanako?" She questioned as she rubbed the soaped dishes with a sponge, diligently making sure that there wasn't a spot on them.

"Sure!" The young girl's voice sounded eager, and a smile bloomed across Rise's face.

"Great!" She nodded as she cleaned off the second dish. She heard the floorboards creak slightly as Nanako stood. "You got everything you need for school?" She inquired. Even though Nanako seemed pretty self-sufficient, Rise wanted to make sure that her cousin was perfectly ready for school.

"Yep!" With that, Rise finished the dishes, carefully placing them in the rack close to the sink to dry. Taking in a deep breath, she gathered her courage. After a brief pause, she ventured over to the nearby kitchen table, picking up her back, before turning to Nanako with a smile.

"Ready to go?" She questioned, and her cousin nodded, expression cheerful. She had to admire Nanako's spirit. In fact, she was just a bit envious. And nervous, as well.

As they left the house, she narrowed her eyes against the bright sunlight, taking in the sight of the rustic houses around her. What would school life be like for her? What if she didn't get along with the others? She had been decently popular in her old school. But she was miles and miles away from there, now.

Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

The halls of Yasogami seemed to be bustling with activity, Rise observed as she walked in. Students were rushing all around. Some where talking to friends, others were hurrying to their classes. But many of them... seemed to be staring at her. It was kind of a small school. Which made sense, since it was a small town. So most of the student body would know each other, right? Rise clutched her bag and walked through the halls simply searching for her class.

"Hey!" She was not prepared for someone to speak up from right next to her. When had someone come up to her? She whirled around immediately, only to see that a student with bright, blond hair and blue eyes was speaking to her. A... foreign student? He certainly looked the part, with pale skin and bright, blue eyes. "You look lost!" He seemed to speak in perfect Japanese. Brushing the thoughts off, she mustered a smile and nodded. "Well, pretty lady, you've come to the right guy! My name is Takahiro Akimoto, but all the fine ladies call me Teddy." He drawled.

"It's... nice to meet you, Teddie. I'm seta Rise." How did someone have so much energy in the morning? "I am kind of lost. I'm looking for Classroom 2-1. Can you maybe help me?" At her inquiry, his deep blue eyes gleamed with excitement.

"We're in the same class! Rise-chan, it's fate! The classroom is this way! I'll show you!" With that, he rushed off, leaving Rise to hurry behind him. Never had she expected her first experience here to go like this. She clambered up stairs, and down hallways after him, bumping into students and faculty members alike. Finally, they reached one of the sliding doors, with a sign saying 2-1 over it. "This is it!" Much to Rise's surprise and dismay, he didn't seem out of breath at all.

"Thanks... Teddie..." She panted, regaining her bearings, before following Teddie inside. The class seemed pretty full already, although many of the students were just standing around and chattering. Rise settled for trailing after Teddie, taking a seat in the middle isle, behind him. Immediately, he turned to her, eyes gleaming again. But before he could speak, another voice chipped up from next her her.

"Already gunning for the transfer student already?" It was a masculine voice with a snide edge to it. Rise turned around to look at her seatmate. He was a moderately tall young man, with somewhat messy, tawny-colored hair. A pair of black headphones hung around his neck. He regarded her in a languid manner, a small smile etched onto his features. "You sure seem desperate."

"Says the one who follows Saki-chan around like a little puppy!" Teddie sang, not seeming offended in the slightest. "Rise-chan, this sour young lad is Yosuke." He shot back at the boy without hesitation. Rise suddenly regretted every life choice she had ever made. Yosuke's face quickly turned into an apparent frown, his relaxed demeanor lost.

"At least I stick to one girl!" Rise cringed at Yosuke's insult, resisting the urge to rub her temples.

"At least I have more than one girl who wants to be near me!" Teddie exclaimed, looking exasperated at his classmate's attitude. It seemed that the two of tem didn't get along in the slightest. Rise had to resist the temptation to get up and change her seat. Being trapped in the middle of their quarrel was agonizing. However, her attention was grabbed as another individual sat down, right next to Teddie.

"Stop it, you two." A calm, crystal clear voice spoke, and Rise's nerves were somewhat soothed. At least someone was going to try and get them to stop. A young, blue-haired boy was sitting next to Yosuke, eyeing both him and Teddie in a disappointed manner. "You're distressing her." He told them, motioning to Rise. She flustered lightly as Yosuke gave a small sigh.

"Sorry..." He apologized, catching her by surprise once more. "I got a little too into it. Sorry if I made you uncomfortable." Satisfied with Yosuke's words, the blue-haired boy turned to Teddy, looking at him with a critical gaze.

"Yeah. Sorry..." Teddie pouted, but apologized anyways. Immediately, relief flooded over Rise's nerves.

"It's fine, the two of you." She said, but tiredness weighed her voice down again. She turned to the slender young man who had stopped the argument, giving him a smile. "Thanks for that. What's your name?"

"Shirogane Naoto. Pleased to make your acquaintance." He spoke with dignity, and used large, complicated words. He seemed to be the intellectual and cool-headed type. Which was a blessing, considering who she was seated with. "Class should be starting soon. If I'm correct, our teacher will be Mr. Morooka." Yosuke grumbled at those words.

"Great. We get King Moron as our teacher." He seemed immensely dissatisfied about that. Rise merely leaned back. If she almost couldn't make it through that conversation, how could she make it through the year?

A/N:

Try and guess what Arcana everyone is!

And, another thing, Rise is not the Fool Arcana! But she is capable of using multiple Personae.