Author's Notes: Needs reviews to keep going. I'm really putting effort into this, which is why this chapter is so long.

Anyways hope you liked this.

Chapter 6: Dark Moon

The usual entrance to Hades was the same as last time. Izanami was still at the lift.

"So you've defeated a guardian." she remarked. The goddess didn't seem impressed, but rather somewhat amused.

"What kind of sick joke was that?" Junpei shouted. "You know who the guardian was?" Junpei could not contain his anger.

"There's more than one form of death." her expression became stoic. I had to restrain Junpei from attacking Izanami.

I do not see the Investigation Team around and Teddie is not here as well. Without field support, I doubt we will make it far. "We should just stay on the first section and train." I said.

Junpei finally calmed down and we descended down the lift. From above, I saw a large elevator where the coliseum once stood. However we shouldn't delve deeper without support.

"Let's split up. It'll be faster." said Junpei. I was concerned about his decision, but I allowed it on the condition that he would seek help when in danger.

We went separately. Small shadows became easy prey to my machine guns. I called my personas when larger shadows were encountered and switched them according to weaknesses.

My level of aptitude has increased. 45 minutes have passed. I assume Junpei is tired by now and we meet up at the place we started from.

"Whew, I'm beat." Junpei wipes the sweat from his brow. "Let's find the access and head back."

After a brief search, we found the access point that returned us back to the entrance. "Leaving already? You know the time you have left is precious." said Izanami as a parting.

Sunday 5/13/2012

There are no classes held on Sunday. The only social link I have available today is Adachi. But it was still early in the morning; maybe I should get him something since I'm visiting him so often. The only thing they allow though is food.

I've seen Yukari cook before, but I have never really tried before. I went to the kitchen to at least try to make something. I checked the refrigerator for anything leftover. There were eggs, odd colored meat, rice, and lots of vegetables because I assume no one in this dorm likes them.

It would be better to make fried rice. There was pan hanging on the wall and the oil was in a cupboard. I do not know what I am doing, but I assume I should put everything together with the rice.

After 10 minutes I gathered everything and put it in the box. The rice was slightly burned, meat was still the same odd color it was, and eggs spread messily about. Unappealing vegetables also dotted the dish.

The end result: an odd bento that looks hardly neither presentable nor edible. I don't know how it tastes, but I can assume that it will be bad.

A fellow dorm mate passed by. "Morning, Aigis." she greeted. "Are you making lunch for someone?"

"Um.. yes. If you don't mind, could you sample this for me?" I showed her the bento. She had a worried look.

"Well, it can't be that bad." she took a small spoonful and ate it. "It's….." She ran away. Hurling noises were heard down in the restroom in the hall. I sighed and threw it away; such a waste.

At the prison, Adachi and I talked. I did not feel our bond grow much today. For the rest of the day I went around the town. I saw people lying on the ground emotionless. They show clear signs of apathy syndrome.

"Cielo…cielo..mi..st" one of them muttered. "Cielo Mist as in the drink?" I asked. Her response was the same. I searched for a vending machine which had the drink mentioned. I bought a can and returned to the girl on the ground.

She quickly gulped it down and dropped the can to return to her apathetic state. She really moved fast when she was drinking it, maybe if I get her some more.

To the vending machine, I bought around 20 cans. Carrying all those cans back, I opened one and gave it to her. She drank it quickly and dropped the can. I had to open the cans and keep giving her the drinks until after the 20th can she stopped.

"Where am I? What am I doing here?" She looked around at all the cans of Cielo Mist on the floor. "Ugh, my stomach. Don't tell me I drank all that?"

I nodded. She slowly got up, "Thanks, I wonder if I made my parents worry. I should go home." she left. I cleaned up the cans afterwards and recycled them. Curing apathy syndrome with excessive amounts of soft drinks is a good hypothesis. I bought another can and handed to another person, but he won't even move. I guess it doesn't work for everyone.

I went back to the dorm and studied in whatever time I had left.

Monday 5/14/2012

Class went on as usual. During the lecture, I began to wonder why I am working to get a science degree. Promising to live my life, I do what normal people do. But drifting in the stream of society, can I really change people?

Afterwards I decide to see the sorority. Maya greeted me with their handshake. I was the only one around.

"Everyone else either still has classes or working." said Maya. "Well it's a good time to show you around and what we expect of a fellow sister."

Maya showed me around their dorm. Strange posters with symbols and pentacles decorated the walls. It was the same as the dorm I live in currently. "In this sisterhood, we expect mutual trust and understanding among all of us. Everything we share is confidential and will not be spoken of outside. Punishment awaits those who violate the code. Now do you have any questions?" Maya finished the tour.

There was one thing bothering me. "Why is this called the Sisterhood of Nyx?" I asked.

"Do you know about the cult that appeared two years ago? I remembered what happened two years ago. The moon was all weird and there was a tower that reaches high into the sky. It was really creepy and blood was all over the streets. People were panicking, but the cult members embraced it as the end." said Maya.

"When I tell people about what I saw, they thought I was crazy. I mean they saw it too, but it's like they completely forgot about it. I moved here after being called insane by the city and afterwards I formed this sorority for people who believes me and saw what happened. I know some of the girls don't really believe me, but there are some here who remember what happened two years ago on January 31st." She continued talking for a long time.

My apprehensions were somewhat relieved after hearing her story. So there are people out there that remember the Dark Hour. Could they also have the potential? No, on that night everyone was drawn into it, I'm sure.

"What do you believe would happen if the world does end?" I asked her. I must confirm her true feelings on this subject.

Maya scratched her head a couple of times and said, "Well, I haven't really thought about that. I guess it comes when it comes. Ever watch 2012? That movie was released around November 2009 and that stuff was very convincing."

I don't remember watching a movie like that. Back then, I was just developing my emotions.

"That movie took off. Everyone started believing the world would end in 2012, but then you know what I said happened in January." said Maya. "Damn, I've really gone on and on. You must be asleep by now."

"It's fine. I learned a lot today." I replied. I feel that I understand Maya a bit better. Also some people remembered the Dark Hour on 1/31.

Rank up! Fortune rank 2

The rest of the day we spent sitting in a communal circle talking about just about anything.

Midnight

Nice to see you again.

I looked up to see Pharos beside my bed. "Nice to see you too." I replied in a more menacing tone.

We've known each other for quite some time now. You don't have to be so alert every time I appear.

"What do you want then?" I asked.

I'm just here to remind you that there will be a full moon 1 week from today. There will be three ordeals. I wish you the best of luck.

Pharos fades away into the darkness, but I know he resides somewhere within me. I get a chill each time he does that.

Tuesday 5/15/2012

There was class today, but I was too focused thinking about what Maya said about 2012. I did some research on it in the morning and it was predicted the world ends this year. It also matches with everything that is going on. I was too preoccupied to study.

After class I saw Shiki (Chapter3). She looked sad so I went to see what's wrong.

"Aigis, hey." she greeted shyly.

"Is something the matter?" I asked. She shuffled her feet and looked around the corner then came back.

"Well there's this guy I like. He's in the art department, but I don't have the courage to ask him out." said Shiki.

I looked over the corner to see a young man drawing in a sketchbook. "Why don't you just talk to him?" I asked.

"I know, but….. ok I'll try, but will you come with me?" I agreed to do so and we approached the man.

"H-hello…. I um.. wanted to know… if.. you … would want to….." she paused a lot and then looked away. She was flushed just being near the man. Shiki ran off before she could finish what she wanted to say.

"What's up with her?" the man remarked.

"She wished to be with you." I told him. Moments later I've realize I've made a fatal mistake.

"She seems nice, but I think you're more of my type." he makes his advance. I pushed him back down.

"Sorry, but I think you will find someone that suits you better." I learned this common rejection line last year from Yukari.

I left shortly afterwards. I found Shiki over by the dorms in a nervous break down. "There there." I tried soothing her. She finally calmed down. "Sorry for bailing out likt that." she said. "Thanks though for being there."

Rank up! Strength rank 6

Shiki ran off.

I called to see if Junpei wants to explore Hades tonight. We met at my room after sneaking Junpei past the staff.

"Hey Aigis, do you have any idea on how we can stop Hades? It's like Tartarus all over again only this time we really have no clue." said Junpei.

"Actually there will be a full moon in 6 days. A powerful shadow will appear and we must defeat it." I told him.

Junpei gave a big sigh, "It really is the same. I wished everyone was here so we could have SEES back together. I mean we won't get far without field support and I don't know where Fuuka is."

"Let's do what we can for now." I assured him. I reloaded my ammunition supply and checked our inventory. Lastly I placed his evoker in a holster on my side.

"Is that what I think it is? You've kept it all this time huh…" Junpei said softly.

"I need it for fusion spells." I said. Junpei was puzzled.

"You never used fusion spells before, wait… does that mean your power is changing?" asked Junpei.

I couldn't think of a way to explain Pharos/Ryoji to him without alarming him. It would be best to explain this at the right time probably when everyone is around.

We warped to the Midnight Channel then we made a short walk to Hades. It seems tonight the Investigation Team is here.

"Yo." greeted Yosuke. "Great timing, let's explore the next level of Hades."

"I'll stay here and be your support. But I want to go beary much." complained Teddie.

"We'll see if we can get Rise back. She'll definitely come to help us out." said Naoto.

Junpei interrupted, "Actually you could ask her if she could enter a nearby TV. We used a TV in Aigis's room to get here."

"Seriously? That works?" gasped Chie. "We've been using the same entrance so we never knew it was connected to different places."

"Well, we can't call her here. We'll have to do it tomorrow." said Kanji. We all enter the lift except for Teddie who looked disappointed.

Upon arriving at the first floor, we head to the other lift that leads to the next floor. The second floor had a different atmosphere within it.

Be beary careful. The shadows here are stronger than the ones on the first floor. I also sense 3 beary powerful presences. They're spread out and they are not moving.

"We should split up and search." said Naoto. We divided ourselves into groups. Junpei, Yosuke, and Yukiko and Chie formed a group while Naoto, Kanji, and I formed the second group.

We went our separate ways. Along the way we encountered shadows which took the form of lions with a large chain attached to them.

"Here goes… PERSONA!" Kanji crushed a card before him and summoned his persona. A large hulking demon king with a large sword in his left hand descended and called down a rain of lightning on the shadows.

The shadows disappeared into black particles. "Barely a warm up." Kanji smirked.

More appeared as we ventured further. "Come! Yamato Takeru!" Naoto took her revolver and shot at the card in front of her. A white sword wielding persona flew towards the shadows, slashing them to pieces.

"Now then what's next?" she said triumphantly. We continued to roam together for awhile. We arrived at a similar looking structure like the first floor. It was a massive coliseum with large gates surrounding it.

Be careful-kuma. The strong presence is in there. Teddie's voice spoke in our minds.

"Alright, let's kick its ass and get this over with." said Kanji. Naoto was examining the structure. "The gates are locked." she said after a quick analysis. Indeed the gates were locked.

"But we have to defeat whatever's in there to get the to next floor." said Kanji looking a bit frustrated. "Can't we just smash it?"

"No, I doubt we could open it with conventional means." I told him. I grabbed the lock and attempted to destroy it. It would not break.

"Wait a moment. This lock has a symbol of a cloud and rain on it." said Naoto. It did have such a symbol, but I wonder what it could mean.

"Could it be related to rainy days?" Naoto was standing there thinking.

"Wait, every time someone gets thrown into the TV it's on a rainy day right?" remarked Kanji. "Maybe something will happen to the lock when it rains."

Naoto's eyes lit up, "Of course, the Midnight Channel in influenced by the weather. No, more precisely our belief that it something occurs on a rainy night." After solving that mystery we decide to regroup.

We retraced our steps and found more shadows along the way. Large floating idols moved towards us. "They're really pissing me off." Kanji shouted as he summoned his persona.

"Indeed they are numerous, but that is all." Naoto called out her persona.

"Athena!" My mind went blank for a moment as I called forth my persona as well. Athena impaled one of the shadows with a well placed spear. Naoto and Kanji defeat their targets as well, but more shadows appear.

This will cost a lot of stamina, but it is the most effective way. I ordered Athena to use Akasha Arts. She gave a mighty strike and the impact wiped out all the shadows. "Holy, that's some power." Kanji was impressed.

Naoto nodded as well, "That was impressive. I'm glad to have someone like you as an ally." I smiled weakly in return. That attack was more exhausting than I would prefer, but it seems Naoto and Kanji respect me.

We arrived at where the group split off and everyone gathered at approximately the same time. "Did you find anything?" asked Junpei.

I told the other group about the coliseum we found, but it was sealed until the next rainy day. "We found one too, but the lock on it had a symbol of a half moon." said Yosuke.

"Well let's head back, we got school tomorrow sadly." sighed Chie. "Let's get some rest." said Yukiko. The Investigation Team left using the nearby access point.

"You wanna go train some more or hit the sack? You're call." said Junpei. "Let's go back for today." I replied.

We arrived in my room late at night. "So Aigis, how are your wounds. I know machines don't heal themselves, but you should try and take care." Junpei looked concerned. There were some rips in his clothes indicating he was injured but the wounds healed up instantly.

"It's fine if I use Dia skills." I responded. Junpei looked satisfied and left silently. I got a pair of clothes that resemble my old school uniform and wore it to sleep.

Wednesday 5/16/2012

There are more classes today as usual. I paid attention during the lecture. "Now I hope by now you kids know what job you want when you leave this place." concluded the professor.

I could see myself working for the Kirijo Group, but for now I liked living my life like this. After class, I went to the sorority that now I'm a part of. Maya was there reading a book.

"Hi Aigis, you're early again. Everyone doesn't come back until later." Maya looked up and then resumed reading. I decide to read a book to pass the time as well. When all the members arrived we sat in the communal circle and shared stories about our lives.

"Alright, since Aigis is a new one we'll share something special. It'll be our love interests." said Maya. Some of the girls were giddy and seem they have a lot to say.

I spent the next couple minutes hearing about the men on campus and what the girls here think of them. "Your turn Maya." said the girl beside her.

"I'd think I'd go for someone unique. Not ordinary and plain, but fun and different from the rest of the people." said Maya contemplatively.

"Aw come on, you're supposed to name specific guys." said one of the girls.

"Sorry, but I haven't gotten into that many relationships yet." replied Maya. "So Aigis, what's your love interest?"

"I…umm. I loved this boy." I said hesitantly.

"Ooooh." said another girl from the circle. "What's he like? Is he cute? Still around?"

My heart sank as I was reminded of a painful memory. "He's….. not with us anymore." my voice was tearful.

Maya spoke up amidst all the gossiping, "Hey let's not press any further. If you don't feel comfortable sharing it's fine."

Afterwards everyone left or went to the dorms leaving only the two of us behind. Maya looked me in the eye apologetically, "Sorry for making you bring up something painful. It was inconsiderate of me."

"It's fine, it felt like a burden was lifted from me." I feel our friendship grow deeper as she supports me. Sometimes sharing can lessen the problem.

Rank up! Fortune rank 3

At night I studied. My academic status had changed from Needs Work to Proficient.

Thursday 5/17/2012

I attend class during the day, spent time at the sorority, and went to train for the full moon.

Friday 5/18/2012

Same as yesterday except I spent some time with Shiki helping her boost her self confidence.

Saturday 5/19/2012

Class was canceled today due to staff meetings. It was the weekend so I decide to visit Adachi. The prison has the same dull atmosphere with Adachi being the liveliest one in the area.

"Gotta enjoy life even at times like these." said Adachi. "Say I've been thinking about why I'm here. This place is where Bad people go to rot away in cells, but really who can say what's right and what's wrong. Everyone sees things the way they want to see it and all in different angles."

"Your point is?" I said in a inquisitive manner.

"Do you think it's wrong to kill people? Have you ever felt like doing something horrible to someone just because you can?" Adachi asked very dark questions.

Adachi knew my answer from my expression. "Well humanity justifies killing in many ways and forms. People are hopeless even after those brats worked so hard to change the world. Man my head hurts." Adachi leaned on his arm looking tired.

"Are you alright?" I asked in a worried voice. He said he was fine and appreciated my visit and left.

Rank up! Devil rank 6

The city was littered with people with apathy syndrome. The full moon draws near.

Sunday 5/20/2012

There is one more day until the full moon. Pharos will power up if I defeat the shadows, but reviving Death once more scares me. Still, I can not ignore them and allow them to run loose.

I saw Junpei around town. "Sup." he greeted. "Got any idea on where the shadow's going to appear?"

My face gave away that I didn't. Junpei sighed, "I really wish Fuuka was here or at least Mitsuru so we can scan for it."

"Let's watch the Midnight Channel. If it reflects our thoughts and desires, it should show us where the locations of the shadows will be." I said.

"Not a bad idea. I'll come over later, make sure no one's around." Junpei left to do whatever it is he does.

The dorm is usually empty anyways, or at least my dorm is. It's not very lively so Junpei got in without much effort.

Midnight approaches and the TV in the closet turned itself on. There was static and a dim yellow screen appeared. It showed an image of a train and the station near Inaba. "What was that? The picture's so fuzzy." Junpei complained.

A train near Inaba was the best lead we got so we agreed to board the train to Inaba near midnight.

Momday 5/21/2012

Today will be a full moon. I remained in the dorm to rearm and diagnose myself. Before that I take a hard drive from under my desk and connect it with myself. I've copied my memories into the hard drive. I've been doing this since last year. I periodically store all my memories to date in several hard drives in case something happens.

Junpei and I met at the station in the evening. "This is our only clue huh." he said. We board the train. The ride was going normally until midnight occurred. The sky and everything turned green in shade and the passengers transmogrified into coffins.

"The Dark Hour? It can't be. I thought we ended all this." shouted Junpei.

"Shadows have the power to distort time and space, the Dark Hour is something that occurs because of that." I explained. It doesn't matter; we have to get to Inaba. Suddenly the train begins accelerating rapidly.

"Wait, this is just so fucking familiar." Junpei runs towards the lead car. I chased after him telling him to slow down. Junpei went into the next car, but before I could proceed a shadow blocked the way. We've been separated.

"Athena!" I summoned my persona and quickly dispatched the shadow. I hope Junpei is alright. I caught up to him in the second car. Junpei was breathing heavily trying to catch his breath.

"Alright, I'm sure whatever's running this is in here and I think I'm having déjà vu." said Junpei. We opened the door and saw a large shadow sitting in the front car.

"Dammit what the hell? This is the exact same shadow." Junpei shouted in shock. "Whatever I kicked your ass once, I'll do it again!" Junpei hold his evoker to his head.

"Trismegistus!"

His persona flew towards the Priestess doing a bladed kick. It summoned lesser shadows to intercept the attack.

I fired at it repeatedly. It's fairy strong as it retaliates with a mabufu. I nimbly evade the ice, but Junpei was hit and his leg was frozen. "Shit." he grunted.

The Priestess was preparing to use an even more powerful bufu skill on the immobile Junpei. "Athena!" I dashed over and shielded Junpei with Athena's shield.

He recovered and thawed his foot. "Thanks."

"Let's heat this up!" Junpei uses an agi skill. I switched my persona for Surt. We synchronized our fire attacks and inflicted a significant amount of damage to the shadow.

"Here's our chance! Let's get em!" said Junpei ready to strike. I gave the okay for an all out attack.

"Get back here you son of a…" Junpei was cursing as we mercilessly beat down whatever remains of the shadow.

It was slain and disappeared. The train kept accelerating however. I went to the control panel to try and hit the brakes. The train skidded to a stop just outside the station. "How'd you do that?" asked Junpei in amazement.

"Instincts I suppose." Although as a machine I have no instincts. We left the train and head for Inaba.

"Wait a minute, we beat that shadow why hasn't the Dark Hour ended yet?" asked Junpei.

"It means there's more than one." I replied while we rushed in search of the other two. At the flood plain the Investigation Team was already engaging two large shadows. "Really, these guys again. But if they're here then…" Junpei didn't have time to think as he charged in to help.

Past data indicates that they are the Emperor and Empress shadows. "What the hell, our attacks aren't working!" Yosuke was panicking. Kanji charged at the Emperor wielding a large folding chair. He swung it at the Emperor only to have the shadow smack him in retaliation.

"Calm down." Naoto kept her cool. "Teddie, can you find their weakness?" she asked.

"They keep changing it! It's beary hard to keep up." shouted Teddie. "Ai-chan, glad you're here-kuma. Things have gotten beary messy."

No matter what they are, nothing can defend against an almighty attack. "Activating Orgia Mode." limiters removed. A surge of energy rushed throughout my body.

"Athena!" I used a megido spell on the shadows. Normally Athena cannot use almighty skills, but Orgia Mode seems to alter persona skills temporarily.

Violet spheres of energy fell from the sky and explode when they crash into the ground along with the Emperor and Empress. "We should pick them off." shouted Naoto. Yukiko casts Salvation to heal the team.

"Nice." Chie went to engage the Emperor with Kanji. Everyone else turned their focus to the Empress.

"I remember this one is weak against physical attacks." said Junpei. I took aim and fired bullets from my fingers. The hail of machine gun rounds knocked the Empress over.

"All right, one for all and all for one!" Yosuke shouted and everyone charged into the fray wildly beating the downed shadow. After the dust settled, the Empress squealed and dispersed into black particles.

Now all that was left is the Emperor. Kanji's persona called down lightning on the shadow. It was shocked and was knocked down by a kick from Chie. Just like the Empress, we all rushed towards the fallen enemy, mercilessly beating it within a cloud of smoke.

The Emperor was no more as the Investigation Team cheered for their victory. "Damn, I didn't think shadows would be in the real world." said Yosuke in astonishment.

"I know right? What's with this whole thing anyway? The flood plain turned into a river of blood. That's just creepy." shudder Chie.

"Everyone around turned into coffins." Yukiko looked worried.

"Ahh, don't worry about it. They're fine. It's the ones not the their coffins that we should worry about." Junpei assured her.

"Well it seems you know what this is all about. Care to explain everything when we return?" said Naoto in a serious tone.

"Of course, I had no intention of holding anything back." I told her. The Dark Hour was almost over in what seemed like an eternity. Never again would I believe that we would ever have to experience the Dark Hour again. The thought occurred to me; what if everyone else experience it as well? There were so many factors to consider.

Everyone went home except for Junpei, Yukiko, Naoto, and me. "I guess we'll be staying at the inn tonight." yawned Junpei.

"Let's go, I'll ask my questions tomorrow morning." Naoto went ahead of us. Everyone seemed tired after the battle. We've become much stronger over the years, but everyone is only human.

Chapter 6: End

Author's notes: Meh, I don't really like the IT that much except for Naoto, Yosuke, and Yukiko. I mean they are around, but the P3 cast is more hardcore in my opinion.

Poll: Who do you think could qualify as Minato's sibling?

Naoto

Hamuko (It'll take a lot of work to prove she exists)

Current S link Status

Fool- SEES: Maxed- IT: around 4-5ish

Magician- Junpei: Maxed

Priestess- Fuuka: Maxed

Empress- Mitsuru: Maxed

Emperor-Akihiko: Maxed

Hiero- Insert possible link

Lovers- Yukari: Maxed (Come on, they're best friends after the Answer.)

Chariot- Aigis's arcana is the chariot.

Justice- Need someone

Hermit- Someone

Fortune: Maya- rank 3

Strength- Koromaru: Maxed Shiki: rank 6. (Why did I add her when she already has Koro? Major miscalculation but whatever more bonds more power.)

Hanged Man: I don't know

Death: Pharos (I have not touched that in awhile, but soon.)

Temperance: Possible candidate is Bebe for he returns to Japan once more.

Devil: Adachi rank 6 (Great link and should've been in P4 but there's a surprise at the end hehe.)

Tower: Someone successful but falls from that.

Star: Give me a possible candidate guys

Moon: Someone deceptive

Sun: Someone hopeful

Judgement: Nyx Annihilation Squad- Maxed

Aeon: Minato: All the way to the MAX.