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-kintara5

DISCLAIMER

I do not own anything of Persona 3, because if I did I'd make Takaya's Persona choke him to death and not the other people with unstable Personas. lol You know you have to agree, he took out Shinji! ;A; You know how many Shinji fans you ticked off there!

As we walked through the city making our way to our destination, I gazed at where we were heading . . .

The towering building standing where Gekkoukan High stands outside of the Dark Hour, Tartarus was where we were heading. Nothing blocked the view, that thing was so damn tall you can see it even you were at the outskirts of this place,

Everyone chatted as we walked, I could hear Fuuka telling Yukari that she made a new dish that she wanted someone to taste, by the sound of her voice she sounded pretty determined that she did well on it.

Junpei cracked some jokes to Aigis who was just saying that she didn't ' comprehend with the meaning of the sentence ' and of course Aki walking silently with Minako along with Koromaru. No one dared disrupt the moment between them, it seemed like they were on a date walking the family dog.

I groaned trying my best not to lose my temper . . .

I made my way to Mitsuru who was walking by herself at the front.

" Hey . . . " I announced.

Mitsuru looked at me, " Is something wrong Aragaki? " Mitsuru asked.

" It's my first time going into that hell hole, mind telling me some things about it? " I asked.

Mitsuru crossed her arms and began the explanation, " There seems to be no end to Tartarus . . . As of right now we've made our way up 114 floors. "

I interrupted, " 114? Are you serious? "

She nodded her head, " Yes, we've only been able to make it that far thanks to Arisato's participation. "

I looked back at our supposed savior, she was smiling wholeheartedly down at Koromaru, in the back of my head I asked what was so damn special about her?

From everything that Mitsuru and Akihiko have told me, S.E.E.S has only entered Tartarus because of you, Minako . . .

Your Persona ability is unlike any other, where as with us we only have our one Persona, you apparently have an endless amount of Personas at your disposal.

" Has she made that much a difference to the group? " I asked aloud.

Mitsuru looked at me, " She has. If one of us is missing, she can make up for that missing element. "

Under my breath I mumbled to myself, " What the hell was the point of me coming back then? "

" Hm? Did you say something? " asked Mitsuru.

I shook my head and buried my chin into my coat, " No. "

I only came back so I could keep an eye on Ken Amada. Who looking around now, I see didn't join us today. Well then again, he is a kid; he needs to be taken more care of than anyone of us.

Mitsuru stopped and turned back to us all, " Alright everyone, we have arrived. "

I looked up at the tower and I couldn't help but feel a rush of fear run up my spine. To think that this is the home of the Shadows . . .

" Minako! " Minako jumped up a bit startled when her name was called, " Y-Yes? " asked the brunette. Mitsuru stepped towards and waited for Minako to walk to the front of the group. " Who are you going to take with you tonight? "

Minako made her way to the front and turned back to us looking at each of us one at a time. " I want to take Akihiko-senpai and Shinjiro-senpai . . . "

I looked back at Aki and saw that he had a relieved smiled on his face. He came up to me and smiled, " Let's go Shinji. " I groaned and walked up with him.

Minako then looked at Yukari, " We need a healer as well, can you come with us too? " Yukari nodded her head and walked up.

Mitsuru turned to the others, " We'll stay here and keep watch. You guys be careful. Akihiko don't go getting too excited. " Aki raised his hands up, " I know, don't worry. Besides Shinji here might take all my kills. " Everyone looked at me in awe, that I'd be brave enough to show Aki up.

" Aki, shut up already. " I demanded. I turned to Minako, " Let's get on with it. "

She nodded her head and we walked up to the top of the stair case. " We'll be back in awhile! " She waved back as we disappeared into the darkness.

x X x

" What the hell is up with this place? " Was all that I could say when we started exploring the floors. There were Shadows everywhere I needed to adapt quick to the environment . . .

I mean, sure I could kick a punks' ass if they messed with me back at the alley's, but these were Shadows we're talking about. Make one wrong move and you could pay the punishment with your life.

Akihiko never really relied on his Persona, he wanted to prove his strength his fists. Grabbing the wing of the Ice Raven he pulled it down towards him upper cutting the face of the Shadow shattering the beak and the mask of the monster. Minako and Yukari were facing an Insidious Maya. And her having the infinite amount of Personas she has she shot the Evoker to her head releasing a snake with 8 heads slithering their tongues as they awaited their order.

" Yamata no Orochi! " Minako shouted, she pointed at the Insidious Maya and the Persona's heads' hissed at the Shadow engulfing it in Bufu.

The Shadow melted to the ground, looks like it was weak to Ice-attacks then . . . Yukari aimed her arrow at the crippled Shadow and dealt the final blow.

Yukari high-fived Minako as they congratulated each other for the teamwork they did as Aki came walking to me, " So what'd you think? "

I glanced at Aki, " You guys aren't that bad . . . Those two— d " I pointed to the two girls, " They sure can fight their own battles. "

Akihiko patted my back, " I told you had nothing to worry about, we're stronger than we were when this all started. "

I scratched my head, " I guess you're right. "

Minako walked up to us with a smile on her face, " Are you two ready to up to the next floor? "

Yukari pulled her Evoker out and aimed it at her head, " Let me heal you guys first. " When the triggered was pulled Yukari's Persona Io appeared and used Media on us, healing our wounds . . .

Minako smiled big at Yukari, " Thank you. "

Yukari nodded her head back giggling, " You said you wanted a healer, didn't you? "

When Io disappeared, we all headed for the stairs, but the moment we got into the darkness again, Fuuka's voice shouted, " W-Wait! "

x X x

" Can any of you hear me! You've been separated, and I can't get a reading on your locations! "

" Damn . . . " I groaned out. My eyes were scanning all around me, but no matter where I looked I'd just keep seeing the darkness. " This is one sick joke. " I sighed. Looks like Tarturas likes to be a pain it seem . . .

I picked up my axe and slowly walked through the dark halls. I had my hand again in my pocket tracing the Evoker. Maybe if something tries to sneak up on me I just might have to use my Persona . . .

I kept walking and I didn't hear anyone's voice or footsteps, just mine. I was beginning to think I was alone on this floor when Fuuka's voice shouted again, " Minako! "

My head snapped up when I heard Fuuka call her name.

Did something happened to her . . .?

" I-I felt Minako for a bit, I think she's in trouble! "

My body moved on its own, out of my control . . .

I ran forward not even knowing where I was heading to. In my head I kept calling her name. Minako . . .

" You idiot! " I told myself. I don't know if I meant it for Minako for being so reckless, or Akihiko for not watching over her after I told him that he needed to keep an eye on her since she was a girl, or . . . Was I calling myself an idiot for getting so worked up?

It didn't matter anymore, because I made it to a dead-end. " Dammit! " I yelled turning I back around to run aimlessly into the darkness.

" Shinjiro-senpai, you're close to her! "

My head lifted up and something in my gut told me to make a left right at that moment. I shook my head and threw out all of my doubts and made the left, but when I got there Minako was lying on the ground . . .

" Minako! " I yelled. I rushed to her side and picked her limp body up. I heard something growl and I turned my head back, it was then that I saw what it was that did this to our Leader . . .

It was a Shadow covered in armor sitting on a horse that was covered in armor as well, in its hand it held a lance, damn that thing looks like it's ready to impale one of us on it.

And how right I was, cause that damn Shadow thrusted the lance directly towards my chest, which I was barely able to dodge at the last second but it had caused me to lose my balance and I fell to the ground. Luckily I had a strong grip on Minako so she landed on me . . .

I gritted my teeth, and I threw Minako over my shoulder, " If this thing was able to knock her out there's no way I could take this thing out . . .! " I made it to my feet and made a mad run for it only to hear the hooves on the horse following after to me.

" Dammit, where is everyone else! " I yelled. My outbreak must've stirred Minako because I heard her mumble something.

" C-Champ . . .ion Knight . . . S-Senpai . . . Guru . . . "

' Guru? ' That's wind, Yukari can defeat this, but just where the hell is she?

I decided to stop running and just take this thing head on, I turned back around and quickly laid Minako down on the ground, after that stood there watching as the Shadow came close and closer.

I have no choice, I have to use it . . . I grabbed my Evoker and I pulled it out slowly aiming it at the side of my head . . . I took a deep breath and whispered, " Let's go . . . Castor! "

The triggered was pulled and I felt a wave of pain course through my body . . . It's been years since I last used you Castor . . .

Castor appeared, its hair flowing down it's back sitting on the black stead that carried him. Castor looked back at me and I glared back at him. " It's been a long-time hasn't it . . .? " Not since that day—

" Kill that son of a bitch! " I ordered.

Castor charged at the Champion Knight who took a shot at my Persona, but Castor's ability Counter reflected the attack back at the owner, when the damage was dealt, Castor leaped in the air and used Fatal End striking down on the Shadow with his leg.

The mask on the Champion Knight shattered and the horse beneath the Knight collapsed to the ground. Castor stood above the Knight who was beginning to turn into a blob and Castor stomped onto the hand that was reaching for my Personas' leg.

" You cold piece of shit, Castor . . . " I spoke under my coat.

My Persona and I never did get along. How they say that it's another part of us, makes no sense to me. I loathe him and I'm sure as hell that thing hates my guts the same.

" Shinji! "

I turned back, " Aki? " I looked back down at Minako who was still unconscious and I made my way to pick her up. " Come here you idiot . . . " I gathered her in my arms and I lifted her up, " Aki, come quick! " I yelled out into the darkness.

The horror wasn't over yet, when I turned around I felt a hand wrap around my neck. Not a pleasant feeling when it's fingers dig into your skin.

" G-Gah . . .! " I was amazed I even managed to say something when a hand is cutting the airway in my throat.

My vision begins to fade in and out as I stare at the eyes of my attacker. I grin when I get a clearer glimpse of the bastard . . .

" C-Cas . . . tor . . . " I gasped out. My Persona had a crazed look in its eyes, even though their eyes never change, to the owner of the Persona you can definitely feel what they are feeling.

What was my Persona feeling? Bloodthirsty lust. My grip on Minako was loosening and I fumbled on the girl, my knees were feeling weak and I fell to my knees as I tried to bring Minako closer to me. I can't breathe, was all I could think. Castor just kept tightening its hold on my neck. I guess the Suppressants were beginning to wear off . . .

" Shinji, where are you! "

That idiot, still has no idea where to go . . . I clenched my fingers into Minako's clothing. " I'm . . . n-not dying here! " I lifted one foot and was pushing myself up to my feet though it was a pain since Castor just kept trying to push me back down. We both stared into each other's eyes seeing who would give in . . .

" Aarrggghhh! " I yelled while planting both feet onto the ground below and Castors hand was beginning to burn on me, my eyes kept twitching from the pain trying to focus onto Castor's. Finally the nightmare was done when Aki's voice shouted out one more time shattering Castor and disappearing into the darkness . . .

My eyes were wide as I saw Aki's figure running to me, I caught my senses just before collapsing full on and stopped myself by placing my hand under me, as the other hand lay Minako below me. I moved away from above her and sat against the wall taking deep breaths of air into my lungs. I looked up at Aki with a terrified look in his eyes when he saw our Leader lying on the ground.

" W-What happened . . .! " questioned Aki.

I yanked off my beanie and still gasping for breath answered, " We got attacked by one of those glowing Shadows . . . " I wiped my forehead feeling my sleeve getting damped from my sweat. " Crap . . . " I looked at my sleeve, I really need to wash this once we get back home.

Akihiko picked up Minako patting his gloved hand on her hair. I looked away pretending I didn't see his gentle act towards her.

I staggered to my feet and leaned back on the wall, " We're calling it a night now, right? "

Akihiko quickly nodded his head, " We have to get Minako out of here. Yukari is already at the portal waiting for us. Come on. " Akihiko turned his back to me and walked into the darkness.

I chuckled to myself, " Bastard can't even wait for me . . . " I put my beanie back on and followed after Aki.

I looked back on more time and I saw a mental image of what happened before Aki arrived.

The death match me and my Persona had between each other.

I felt my neck throbbing with pain and I felt my Evoker pulsing in my hand. I closed my eyes and I kept walking listening to Aki's footsteps.

I guess Castor finally calmed down . . .

So there is the end of the new chapter!
I hope you enjoyed the little fight scene. Did I do it good, this is the first fight scene I did pretty much ever. OTL
So off to do some math, boo! lol
Until then everyone, please take care.
Bye-bye! ^^