An : Hey ! Everyone XNFE-senpai isn't available today so it's just me Bronze Lily at your reading service. XNFE texted me to do the 15th chapter :D Please Enjoy
(Warning : I'll Be trolling all of you now :D HAHA ! *dances* I'm TROLLING your world view *ahem*)
"Alright it's time to start the meeting like we talked about a few days ago" Yukari announced in the middle of the lounge. It wasn't unexpected. Minato just got back from school about 20 minutes ago. He had to spend extra time in school because of his team mate got himself injured.
"You serious about this aren't ya'?" Junpei asked half expecting for her to say no.
"Of course I am" Yukari answered a smile of pride cross her face. Minato felt a major disturbance somewhere in the longue mainly the man beside him "I have lots of good info" Yukari added.
"It turns out No ghost was involved" Yu saw the brightness and the relief behind her words. Did she actually believe that a ghost is involved ?. The meeting continues, as they discussed everything they learned. It slowly turned to a quiz show with Takeba as the host. Junpei and Yosuke both gave up the research and came up with the most farfetched answers. Yu and Minato got the most correct answers. Turns out the 50 yen he fished wasn't such a waste.
The meeting went well until Yukari suggested a field research. Which was located at the back alley. Minato was deliberately avoiding that area for a constant reason.
"Whoa. No way I don't think that's a good idea. " Yosuke objected.
"Yeah I've heard bad rumours about that place. " Junpei seconded.
"Aw come on ... Think of it as an adventure !" Yukari countered.
"No way that place is bad news" Junpei whined.
Minato and Yu watched as the two converse, he blinked and a flash of light blinded him. A vision appeared. Her sister standing in front of the front entrance she looked like she was conversing with Junpei. Her smile flashed again and out she went. His vision turned black, he blinked tricce and his vision returned.
He was back on earth
Junpei and Yukari was in front of him. Arguing. Yu looked at him, Minato looked pale all of the sudden. Yu held his shoulder shaking him slightly, asking him if he was alright. Minato nodded, closing his eyes for them to rest a bit. Shifting in his seat.
"Up until now ... We've done nothing but take orders Wouldn't you want that to change ?" Yukari reasoned. It struck Junpei hard. "I know that ... but, Did you really had to say it like that ?"
"So it's decided" Yu stood after slapping both hands to his thighs. "When are we going ?" he asked Yukari. Junpei and Yosuke stared at Yu in shock, their mouth agape. Minato was about to do the same thing but composed himself.
Yukari looked at Yu surprised herself. "uh-um, Tomorrow Night ?"
"Friday Night It is ! "
"Are you serious ?!" Yosuke and Junpei said in unison.
"I approve" Minato raised his hand, behind them seating on the couch, showing a grin under his bangs. Somewhere in the universe all the glasses broke with a loud clap of thunder.
It took longer than she expected for them to grow back, it doesn't itch anymore like the first time she realized feathers were growing back of her neck. Theo took a pretty good job plucking them clean. Though it becomes irritated and the open wounds sting whenever it comes contact to foreign objects mainly her clothes and breeze. Two days left and the next full moon will be here.
Funny, she chuckled. She used to not care when the full moon will come. If it wasn't for Pharos she would be ... Pharos. The name escaped her lips. She wondered why Pharos didn't come to come and greet her. Didn't he say that he was always with her ? She begun to recall the last time they've seen each other. She did tell him she was leaving right ?... or maybe not. She stroke the feathers on her neck softly, closing her eyes as she tried to remember the conversation they had, touching the soft silky feathers, it helps her think.
The feathers felt very soft and silky. Theo told her that it shines when exposed to the light of the moon. It wasn't a joke, it really does shine like silver, still it wasn't comforting either. Maybe she'll grow wings. She chuckled.
A knock on her door snapped her out her thoughts. Quickly she covered the exposed parts of her neck with her hood. The door opened and Takaya peeked in. Almost immediately sending a chill run down her spine. Why was she always so freaked out whenever Takaya comes into view. She can't help but be slightly limp when he comes. The air around him seems so cold not like Theo's which is a little bit comforting.
She sat casually on her bed, her legs crisscrossed on top of each other, her hood covering her head. and eyes. Not meeting his stare she asked him in a low steady voice. "What do you need ? " she tilted her head to the opposite side pretending not to care.
"Your assignment. You left it undone. What happened ?" Takaya walked closer. She shifted her view to him. Meeting his own. His face expressionless, but she can't find a hint of disappointment she was expecting to find.
"He wasn't there ... I was disturbed. The Dark hour already begun... and-"
Nyx haven't got the chance to finish her sentence when Takaya's lips suddenly touched hers. It happened so fast and unexpected for her to process everything. Her eyes widen in shock and fright , her whole body stiffened and her guts begun to do cartwheels. His lips were cold and surprisingly soft. She can't look straight. His eyes were closed, as if he was savouring the sensation. Nyx managed to collect enough of her own composure to pull and backed away from him at the last moment when she felt Takaya's tongue touch her lower lip.
The back of her hand vigorously whipping her mouth. Her eyes unsteady as he stared at her. Nyx's hood unplaced from the sudden jerk and left her exposing the side of her face, revealing her reddening cheeks and misty eyes. Takaya stared down her with that cold gaze. The back of her hand on her lips still agitatedly whipping back and forth, suddenly slowing the pace. Her eyes glared daggers at the man front of her. Who gave her another one of those smiles.
She felt weak again, the bone joints on her knees and elbows weakened. Minako wanted to shout and kill him for what he has done. Tackle him into a bloody pulp. However before she could even utter a syllable. He turned to the door and let himself out. She stared at the space between the distance for god knows how long. Before she was slammed back down to earth. Her face red and hot. It made tears forming around her eyes. She was shivering and jumpy, he stomach made her feel sick. Her heart was beating abnormally fast and she couldn't breathe easily.
What the hell was he doing ?! and/or THINKING ?!
Takaya always made her uneasy, making her guts go inside out, put her beside Juno. She'll be fine. But Takaya was another story. Takaya caused her nothing but heart ache and emotional agony. Shinjiro was the living proof of that... at least for now he is.
The door opened again and this time Theodore entered with a smile holding up a white plastic bag. Relieved she pounced on Theo like a ca, making him slightly lose his balance, wrapping her arms around his neck and shoulders, she pressed her face against his neck. Savouring the cold air that surrounds the velvet resident.
Her skin felt hot on his, gently pulling away to look at his Mistress and gave her a questioning look. Holding up his hand and placing it under her jaw checking her temperature. Nyx shook it off with a smile which assured Theo.
Theo fished inside the back and took out a packet of her favourite biscuits. Which Nyx gladly took. With haste she dragged Theo onto the bed beside her and begun eating the frosting coated pastries.
Hopefully she would forget the memory with some sweets.
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Minato arose in bed all of a sudden, his head sweating and breathing hard. It became so hot. He looked around his room to find that he was alone and the air conditioner was at 18 degrees. He just had a dream of the most horrific nightmare that involved his sister kissing a white haired guy covered in weird purple ink and shirtless.
Morning came and the walk towards school was a bit peaceful, that until he suddenly remembered the dream he had that made his blood boil and his back shiver. That was horrific for any brother... Wait, why was he dreaming of that ? was it a vision ? No it can't be ! that was dream. Please be it a dream. Gripping his bag tightly, his hands shaking. He did not notice that he was pressing his finger nails to his palm with such pressure, making it bleed.
His eyes were tightly shut, trying his hardest to erase the memory. He paid no attention on his bleeding hand nor does he felt the pain that was supposed to be emitting from such injury. A girl with in a pony tail tugged the sleeve of his jacket making him open his eyes suddenly and look at her questionably. The girl quavered for a moment and shyly pointed her finger towards the bleeding palm of his. His eyes widened for a moment in surprise at the sight of the blood, in a moment he felt the sting, he covered it with his other hand and coolly smiled.
He turned to the girl and silently thanked her with a nod. If he had known better, he thought he saw her blush. He took another look at the fidgeting girl who was now red and her eyes a bit misty.
"Are you okay miss ?" He asked a bit worried.
"I-I'M FINE !" with that she abruptly ran. Minato stared at the direction she ran off. He looked up and was surprised to find a handkerchief was placed in front of him. He traced the source and found it was attached to Mitsuru's hand.
"I don't want our field leader to get injured." She stated. Minako chuckled and gave a respectful nod.
"Thank you Miss Kirijo. But, I cannot accept this."
"Keep it. Consider it as a thank you for helping us lead the monorail operation." Mitsuru held his bleeding hand and wrapped it professionally, applying her skills in first aid. His blood did not exceed through until the first 2 layers of the cloth. With that she left with a silent nod and smile.
Yosuke suddenly appeared behind him following by Yu, Junpei, and two other guys. The orange haired teen wrapped his arm around the blue haired teen shifting his weight to him.
"2 girls in a row ! Did not know you had it in you !" Yosuke commented.
"I'll give him some points, he just drove 2 girls that came near him away. " said the taller brunette
"Congrats ! " Yu exclaimed joining the fest. Minato was amidst of the teasing crowd. This was not what he expected to be for a peaceful walk to school. They headed to their separate ways when they reached the School gate.
Evening came and all of them gathered. In front of the dorm entrance. Yukari was psyched about the field work and she was the only one getting pumped up. Yosuke and Junpei are still trying their best to alter Yukari's mind.
"How can you be scared of ghost and not be scared of THIS" Junpei reasoned.
"It's easier for you to be spooked out by something you can't see" Yukari replied.
"Well I'm more worried about what I CAN see, like bats and knives " Junpei countered.
"Let's face it Yuka-tan going to that alley is like ..." a pause. Yosuke looked at Junpei's keep going expression. He swallowed. "it's like ... it's like wandering into a lion's den with steak strapped to my face. " Yosuke spat.
"Well good thing it's not strapped to me then, besides it'll be an adventure." Yukari countered opening the front door and letting herself out. Indicating that they are going.
"More like a suicide mission !" Yosuke and Junpei countered.
"adventure time !" Minato said in a soft repartee manner. making Yu chuckle as they both climbed down the dorm entrance. Following Yukari. "You serious about this ?!" Junpei and Yosuke yelled in unison.
A few minute later they reached the back alley, and spotted a group in the middle of the alley, they smell of alcohol and smoke cigars the atmosphere around them was screaming 'danger'. Minato smoked, yes. (it's a lie ) But, not often, he wasn't used to the smell of heavy cigar stenches.
He cringed as the smell stung his nose, he had to clasp his hand to his mouth and coughed a couple of times.
Yukari was back sassing the thugs, putting up a defensive fight. She was turning red from rage. IT came by so fast they did not see it coming. Though in retrospect they were expecting something like this to happen. The thugs hand just flew towards Junpei and he got knocked off his feet.
The SEES members rushed to help him up.
"That' enough. "
A low voice came from behind the thugs. Everyone turned to see who it was. A tall man emerges wearing a pea coat and a beanie. He was an inch taller than Yu. From behind him, Minato spotted another figure, wrapped in a cloak and hood.
The cloak remained light enough for him to see that the figure was a female. He couldn't see her face with the hood and the dim light. The female figure didn't move, she remained still and kept watch.
The thugs raised their voices towards the man. The group just watched in the intense scene, they seem yet to notice that figure behind. Minato kept an eye on her, Was she looking at him too ?. A loud thud was heard that snapped Minato back to the scene before him. The thug was lying flat on his butt, spitting cursed words at the tall figure.
A moment later the thugs ran away like coward dogs. While the girls that joined them laughed. The figure turned to them. Yu, Yosuke and Minato immediately recognized him as Akihiko's friend and former SEES member; Shinjiro Aragaki.
"What the hell are you doing ?" Shinjiro spat. Making the group jump. "Are you out of your little minds ?" He added. The group has yet to come back. Shinjiro glared at all of them, he gave a sigh "Go on back. This place isn't for you" He turned on his heels and was about to walk away when-
"Wait ! " he stopped and turned to Yukari. "We came here for a reason."
"Two reasons" Yu said, Making Shinjiro and the others look at him. Shinjiro gave hsi full attention.
"Did Aki tell you to come here ?" Shinji asked.
Minato shook his head, he spotted relief from Shinjiro. "What do you want to know ? About the Ghost story ? " Shinjiro asked.
"Yes !, How'd you know ?" Yukari replied.
"Girls came here talking. They always came here every night talking shit about what they did to some girl named Fuuka"
"Fuuka ?" Yu questioned.
"Wait. You mean Fuuka Yamagishi ?! They were pickin' on her ?" Junpei conclude in shock.
"That's why they told that it was Fuuka's spirit who did it."
"Fuuka's spirit "? Yosuke muttered.
"What do you mean by 'Fuuka's spirit' " Minato asked.
Shinjiro gave him a aggravated look "Don't you get it ? That Fuuka girl might be dead. She's been gone for 3 days." (APOLOGISE I can't remember how many days she went missing- )
"Huh ? B-but, I thought she was out sick. But She's Missing ?! " Junpei exclaimed.
"That's all I know " Shinjiro finished.
"Thank you very much. You even gave us a hint ! You're really kind" Yukari praised. Shinjiro shrugged it off like it was nothing.
"Don't bother coming around here again." He turned to his heels again to leave.
"We're not done here yet. " Minato yelled. Stopping Shinjiro, he faced him with that annoyed look.
"What is it now ? " Shinjiro grunted. Minato stood his ground, looking at Shinjiro's eye level. The tension made the other members stiff.
"I need to ask to a favour. Of course if you were to succeed. I'll pay a good amount of reward." Minato bargained. Shinjiro just stood there eyeing Minato. Is he serious ? Shinjiro thought to himself.
"What do you want ?" Shinjiro placed his hands inside his coat's pocket.
"My sister is missing. Her name is Minako Hamuko Arisato. " Minato spoke in a calm voice. "She has red hair and eyes. She's a year younger than you. She ran away from the dorms when I entrusted her to Ms. Kirijo."
Shinjiro gave a smug. Thinking that Kirijo would screw a baby sitting job.
"She's also a persona user. "
That made Shinjiro's eyes widen, for Minato to see. The ther members just watched the two converse
"I'll keep my heads up then." Shinjiro agreed. Minato gave a nod and thanked him. The blue haired teen turned and walked away from the place. Leading the group through the narrowed corners. As they reached the top of the open area. Junpei gave a satisfying breath.
Obviously thankful for being out of that place.
When they came back to the dorms. They were greeted by Mitsuru's lecture and an earful of warnings that made all of them cringe and wince.
AN: TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL. That is all I can type. I exceeded our boundary 3000+ words ! XNFE is going to be crossed with me now heeeheee