A/N: Sorry this chapter's short…but, I liked this chapter, especially that…anywho, let's get on with the fic before I spoil anything *disappears*
*reappears* Oh by the way…lines in this:"…" means the character is talking mentally. Also, an evoker aids a persona-user (like them) to summon their Persona and is in the shape of a gun. *disappears again*
Disclaimer: I don't own Persona 3 FES and its characters, only the plot.
Chapter 2: When I remembered "You"
After the arrival of Aigis and the others at the dorm, they were alerted by Fuuka to come to the Command Room due to an emergency. They were met with the sight of Fuuka shaking Yukari while the latter is staring blankly at space. They were beginning to fear she had become one of "The Lost" when she finally responded to them. After a split moment Mitsuru, Ken and Koromaru arrived at the same room…
Junpei: *looks at Mitsuru with surprise* Ohhh… Hey there, Senpai.
Mitsuru: I'm glad to see you're all fine. Well, then, tell us the results of your exploration down there.
Akihiko: *averts his gaze* Well…
Fuuka: We can't say exactly what happened…
Ken: *looks at them with confusion on his face* …? Why? Is it something we shouldn't know?
Aigis: It's not that we can't tell… You see…
Each of them took turns explaining what they saw in the Abyss of Time. A mysterious presence, stronger Shadows than the ones before, not to mention that Fuuka couldn't scan them immediately…and how the passage guarded by the Guardian Shadow led back to the entrance…
Mitsuru: I see…
Fuuka: *appears deep in thought* But…what could that strange presence exactly be? And why have the Shadows grown that strong?
Metis: *mumbling* Is this…what you wanted…?
Aigis: *glances over at Metis*…? Did you say something Metis?
Metis: *quickly looks at Aigis* Huh? Uh… No, not at all.
Aigis: I see, all right.
Mitsuru: Regarding the investigation…
Akihiko: You mean the one about the Abyss of Time, right?
Mitsuru: *looks at Akihiko* Yes… It appears it'll take quite some time, and, I would require Yamagishi's help.
Fuuka: I'll be glad to help, Senpai.
Mitsuru: Thank you, Yamagishi. *turns to the others* You all look tired. You should rest for the mean time. Meanwhile, I and Yamagishi will begin the investigation. *looks at Fuuka* Is that all right with you?
Fuuka: Of course.
Yukari: *stretches her arms* Ok…then, I think I need some rest.
Junpei: Yeah, Yuka-tan.
Yukari: *glares at Junpei* What?!
Junpei: I mean, you "ALMOST" did become one of the Lost, remember?
Yukari: Psch…Stupei!
Junpei: What?! I'm just concerned.
Fuuka: *stops Yukari and Junpei* You all should rest.
Akihiko: I agree. I'll be headi- *heads for the door*
Mitsuru: Wait!
All: *turns to Mitsuru* …?
Mitsuru: What is this about Takeba almost being one of the Lost?
Yukari: Oh, that. Well, I don't really remember anything that happened, just…
Akihiko: Just?
Yukari: A voice.
Mitsuru: A voice?
Fuuka: Whose voice?
Yukari: *tries to remember, but in vain* I don't really remember. Sorry.
Mitsuru: *looks worried* I see. Thank you, Takeba. Yamagishi, please give a more detailed explanation later.
Fuuka: Okay.
Mitsuru: Again, thank you. Now, you all should head back.
Everyone went back to retire in their old rooms…
Yukari: I wonder what happened…*turned the lights off* Why can't I…? *lies down* Oh well. *sleeping*
Strange Voice: "Sleep tight…Yukari…"
Yukari: *sits up at her bed, eyes wide with fear* Huh? What?! Wait! Who's there?! * looks around the room*
Yukari: …? No one?
Fuuka: Everyone, please wake up! *connecting to their minds with her Persona*
Yukari: What's wrong, Fuuka?
Fuuka: I'll explain later! Come to the lounge!
Yukari: Ok!
Everyone went down…
Akihiko: What's going on?
Fuuka: …I'm not sure…but…
Metis: The Abyss of Time doesn't seem quite stable at the moment.
Aigis: *moves next to Metis* What do you mean?
Metis: *turns towards the entrance to the Abyss of Time* A Shadow is about to break free!
Akihiko: And?! Where is it now?!
Fuuka: *gasps* It's almost here!
Aigis, Akihiko, Junpei, Ken. Yukari, Mitsuru: …!!!
Akihiko: …! What?!
Aigis: What should we do?
Fuuka: *attempts to scan the approaching Shadow* I don't think we can defeat it.
Yukari: *turns to Fuuka* What?! Then, how are we supposed to fight it?!
Junpei: *steps back* Oh, shit! Are we gonna die?!
Yukari: *turns to Junpei* Shut up, Stupei!
Tremors from the Abyss of Time get closer and closer…
Aigis: *looks at everyone* Should we fight?
Mitsuru: Decide, NOW!
All: …!!!
Akihiko: *looks at Mitsuru* Mitsuru...
Yukari: *readies her bow* Let's fight it! We have no other choice!
Junpei: *steps forward with his katana ready* Let's kick that Shadow's ass!
Akihiko: *wears his gloves and poses in battle stance* Count me in.
Metis: *looks at Aigis* Sister?
Aigis: We can win… I know it.
Metis: *readies her hammer* Yes!
Mitsuru: *readies her rapier* We must win!
Ken: *readies his spear* Let's give it our all!
Koromaru: *growls, his knife in his mouth* Arf!
The Shadow reaches the dorm…
Fuuka: Everyone, please be careful!
The battle begins…everyone scatters around the Shadow…
Aigis: *dashes to the right side of the Shadow* Don't miss! *aims her handgun and fires it at the Shadow*
*the Shadow chases after Aigis*
Junpei: *pulls out his evoker and points it at his right temple* C'mon! Trismegistus! Agilao!
Akihko: Say your prayers, Shadow! *pulls a one-two punch at the left side of the Shadow then sprints to avoid a counterattack*
Mitsuru: *pulls out her evoker and points it at her right temple* Artemisia! Bufudyne!
*the Shadow seems unfazed and launches another wave of attacks*
Fuuka: *attempts another scan at the Shadow* I can't see anything again! Nothing seems to be working!!! *attempts another scan* …! I see it!
Mitsuru: *evades the Shadow's attack and turns to Fuuka* …Well?
Fuuka: What?! How can this be?! All types of attacks are its strength! It has no weakness!
Junpei: *stood in surprise* Hehe, you're joking… Right?
Akihiko: *barely evades the Shadow's attack* That seems to be the truth.
Aigis: *turns to Metis* Metis.
Metis: *turns to Aigis* Yes?
Aigis: Do you know about this Shadow?
Metis: I'm afraid not. This the first time I've seen it.
Mitsuru: Don't give up!
Yukari: *pulls out her evoker and points it at her forehead* We can do this! Isis! Media!
Yukari's Media revitalizes everyone a bit but that seemed to annoy the Shadow…
Junpei: *panics* Oh, shit! I think it's pissed!
Fuuka: Junpei-kun! Look out!
Junpei: *saw that the Shadow was about a foot away from him*…! Yah! *barely dodges the attack and then, the Shadow hits him with Garudyne causing him to fall down*
Mitsuru: We mustn't succumb to its strength! *uses Bufudyne but sill has no effect*
Junpei: *struggles to stand up* Damn! If it only…h- huh? Uhhh… *starts staring blankly at space*
Fuuka: *turns to Junpei* Junpei-kun, it's about to strike again! Junpei-kun!
Akihiko: Dammit, Junpei! Move! *attacks the Shadow to get its attention, but failed*
Junpei: Uhhh…*continues to stare blankly at space*
Yukari: Junpei! *uses Garudyne but has no effect on the Shadow* "No… Not again…" *falls down to her knees with her evoker still in her hand* "Why is my power not strong enough to protect them? To protect "him"? I wish I can-"
Strange voice: "You can. Do you want to save them?"
*Yukari looks around and recognizes that the voice was the same one she heard a while ago*
Yukari: "Yes! I want to protect them! And…"
Strange voice: "Then, remember…"
Yukari: "Remember?"
Strange voice: "Remember me…"
Yukari: "…!!!"
Strange voice: "See… Call me…"
Yukari: *stands up and then, looks at her evoker, then lets it fall down from her hand*
Everyone stares at her, surprised that she purposely let go of their only means to summon their Persona…
Mitsuru: Takeba! No!
Fuuka: *panics* Someone help Yukari-chan! Please!
Akihiko: Damn! What's going on?!
To their surprise Yukari just stood there…then, she clasped her hands, then, lets them slide freely to both sides…and then, the unthinkable happened…Yukari was now surrounded by the same blue light and mirror shards that appears when they summon their Persona…
Yukari: Come, Messiah! Megidolaon!
Akihiko, Mitsuru, Fuuka, Ken, Aigis: …!!!
*the Shadow takes in the full brunt of Messiah's attack and perishes*
Mitsuru: *turns to Yukari* She… She s-summoned…without her evoker…
Akihiko: H-How?
Yukari: *wipes her forehead with her hand* Phew…
Mitsuru: Takeba!
Yukari: *turns to Mitsuru* Senpai…
Mitsuru: Are you all right?
Fuuka: Is everyone alright?
Akihiko: *smirks*Yeah, I think we just lived. *turns to Yukari* That aside… Yukari… You…
Junpei: *stirs a bit then holds his head in dizziness* What…happened?
Fuuka: *turns to Junpei* Oh! Are you alright, Junpei-kun?
Junpei: *checks to see if anything's broken* Yeah… I think I'm fine…
Fuuka:*sighs in relief* That's good to hear.
Ken: How did you do that, Yukari-Senpai?
Yukari: *lowers her head a bit, her lips forming a frown* I remembered something…
All: …?
END OF CHAPTER TWO
A/N: Whew…finally done. *slouches on the couch while fanning herself* For those who are reading this, I'll update within the week so see you next time. Please R&R…and no flames.