-Mornin' Ankoku-Yosuke yawned while greeting me, when I was coming from upstairs. I was still holding the Velvet Key, and was thinking about what Igor told me.
-Hey, are you going to stand on these stairs forever?-Naoto said. There were five people in the lounge. They were eating breakfast. I walked to them, then Yosuke stood up, and introduced me to the others.
-He's that new transfer student.-he said. I bowed in respect.
-My name is Ankoku Hikari. I'll be in Your care from now on.
-Oh yeah, and he's so formal too.
-Shut it Yosuke. At least he know how to introduce himself.-Chie said-Mornin'. What do You want for breakfast?
-Just some bread and coffee, thank You.-I sat next to a girl with hair tied in pigtails. She then stood up.
-I forgot to introduce myself. Sorry, sorry, could You wait a moment?
-?
-It'll be just a second!-And she ran upstairs.
-Honestly, that Rise...-Chie mumbled something, but too quiet for me to hear. She gave me a plate full of sandwiches.-Well, eat up.
-Thanks.-I tried to take one, but then I heard someone's scream, and before I could react, Yosuke snatched my plate.
-Chie, did You make these sandwiches?
-Yeah, why?
-DO YOU REALLY WANT TO KILL HIM? Need I remind You that whatever You do in the kitchen, is either inedible, or deadly poison?-Chie's face turned red, but I guess it wasn't blushing. She slowly walked to Yosuke, took one of these sandwiches, and forcefully threw it to his throat. Naoto tried to separate them, but it was no luck. I decided to help her.
-You'll take care of Chie, I'll deal with Yosuke.
She nodded. After fierce battle( and few All-out attacks from Chie and Yosuke) we managed to calm them down. Unfortunately, Yosuke lost his voice due to spices, Chie used in making these sandwiches. A girl with black hair was laughing.
-HAHAHAHA! Chie, HAHAHAHAHA.
-What's so funny about that?-I asked Naoto
-Just ignore her. She'll eventually stop.
And so our breakfast passed without further accidents. Well, maybe that incident with that Rise girl. When she came from the upstairs wearing only a bikini, and shouting"IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'M RISETTE!". However, I had a feeling that somebody's watching me, from not so far away. And then it happened again. But this time, I didn't hear voices, I SAW owner's of these voices. They were all upset. A small boy in an elementary school uniform was crying. The dog with a strange collar was whining near his feet. A man with white hair and red vest was punching a wall, with great anger. A woman with red hair was silent. A girl with brown hair cried while leaning on a small boy's arm. There were two more people, but before I was able to see their faces, Naoto brought me back to reality. The only thing I remember was name, that man in the vest said. „Shinjiro"
-Hey, are you all right?
-Y-yeah, I just felt dizzy. I'm alright now.
-That's good to hear.
-By the way, i wanted to ask You something.
-What is it?
-Why You're not with everyone else on that trip?
-Oh, that? Well, we're not a part of a school trip to begin with. We're here as „special guests".
-Huh?
-Sorry, but I cannot tell You the details.
-Fair enough. But I have one other question to You. Do You know someone named „Shinjiro"?
-I'm sorry, but that's the first I've heard that name.
-Oh, okay.
-Why are You asking this, all of a sudden?
-Huh? Oh, nothing, I just thought of something.
-Of „something"?
-Sorry, but I cannot tell You the details.
Naoto was surprised, but eventually she said:
-Fair enough.
After the breakfast, Chie and Yukiko (The girl with black hair who was laughing) left to do shopping, Yosuke went to his room, Rise was sitting on a couch, fully dressed, angry. And me and Naoto were cleaning after the breakfast. As we were putting the dishes in the dishwasher, she asked me:
-When You were feeling dizzy, You saw something, right?
I jumped-How did You...
-What did You saw?-She ignored me.
I told her what I saw, including the part with „Shinjiro". She closed her eyes for a moment. When she opened them she said:
-It may just be a mirage, but there's something...-She began thinking again. I retreated to the highest floor of the dorm. There were three door. One leading to the bathroom. One locked with a chain, and one with a plate „Rooftop". I tried to open them, but the handle didn't move an inch. Upon closer inspection, I saw a panel with a buttons on it. And once again I saw a woman with red hair, pressing buttons. After that, I pressed the same buttons as she: 05-03-10. The door opened. When I entered rooftop, I felt extremelly tired. Everything was also full of green fog. I tried to check my watch, but it wasn't moving. Just when I was about to leave, I heard someone's voice.
-Who are You?
-I turned in the direction of the voice. I saw a person wearing long black coat, with hood hiding their face. From the voice, I assumed that it was a woman.
-How did You know about the password? How can You experience the Dark Hour!-She was shortening the distance between us. I tried to walk back, but I was too tired to even move. Then I heard a voice.
Thou art I. And I am Thou. Thine time hath come. Unleash thine power!
A small card appeared before my face. My body reacted on its own. I slowly reached for it with my left hand.
Per...
So...
Na.
I crashed the card with my hand. At the same time, i felt great surge of power flowing through my body. That power took a form of a warrior wielding a katana.
Thou art I. And I am Thou. Thine soul cried for help. I answered it. I am Susano'o, The Raging God.
The woman stopped
-Impossible...-She began running to me.
-Disabling weapon limiters, code: Messiah. Metatron, Engage!
Her arm turned into a rocket launcher with wings on both sides.
-You're going down! Persona!
Sukukaja!
An aura of green light surrounded her. When it was lifted, she was moving much faster than before. She aimed her weapon at me. I dodged just before she fired a rocket at me. I decided to retaliate.
-Persona!
Heat Riser!
I felt much faster and stronger than before. I ran to her before she was able to fire her weapon and hit her in the forehead. I heard „clang" voice as the hood fell out, exposing my attacker as a young woman. But then, she threw her cloak and I saw that she was some kind of robot.
-Persona! Athena!
Brave Blade!
I dodged a giant woman with a spear, and attacked on my own.
-If this is what You want!
Tempest Slash!
Susano'o waved his blade. A tornado of slashes landed of her.
-Damage report! Chest area: 20% damage. Metatron damaged due to a previous attack. So there's only one way for me to win this!
Persona Change: Messiah!
-Disabling all limiters. Orgia Mode, Engage!
Her chest opened and I saw a bright blue stone set where her heart should be. She attacked me with kicks and punches. I dodged them all, and then she overheated. That was my chance to finish it.
-Susano'o!
Tempest Slash!
Once again, Susano'o waved his blade. Tornado of slashes hit her, but before that, I decided to take that stone. I felt that it might kill her if the attack reaches it. I didn't want that. Tempest slash damaged her completely. I suddenly felt tired again, as Susano'o dissolved on my eyes. The last thing I remember was putting that stone back in her chest. After that I passed out.