"Oh Videl, let me introduce you to my new friends." Erasa said with a grin.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Videl, I'm Kazushi." Kazushi said. "Though everybody calls me Kaz for short."

"It's nice to meet you Kaz." Videl said calmly.

"I'm Yuko, I heard you were a transfer student but I hope we get along well." Yuko said with a smile.

"I hope so too Yuko." Videl said calmly.

"I need to grab something, I'll be right back." Yukari said suddenly.

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"Are you sure you don't mind starting today?" Gohan asked. "I mean this is really difficult."

"Don't count me out, the tougher the fight the harder I'll fight to win." Akihiko said confidently.

"Alright, well the first step is to find your center." Gohan said. "Just focus on that until you feel your inner strength, then draw it to the surface."

"That sounds simple enough, I'll be finishing this in no time." Akihiko said before closing his eyes.

"Gohan, would you mind if I asked you something?" Mitsuru asked calmly.

"What's on your mind?" Gohan asked calmly.

"This procedure to unlock your ki as you called it, I don't believe that we can do it." Mitsuru said.

"Really, why?" Gohan asked in surprise. "Does it have something to do with what you mentioned about your personas?"

"Exactly, I think it's possible that the two energies come from the same source." Mitsuru said. "Since we've already awakened to our persona, it's doubtful we could fight the same way you can."

"So we can't use this inner energy, I'm guessing that means you and Videl can't summon your persona either." Akihiko asked.

"There's only one way to find out, the dark hour is going to begin soon so let's have the others come back for tonight." Mitsuru said calmly.

"Hold on you guys, don't we need to get to Tarturus tonight?" Junpei said. "I mean it's been a few days since the full moon so the barrier should have vanished."

"No, I don't think its time yet Junpei." Minato said. "Then again we could always train in Tarturus tonight."

"Right, in that case I think I'll go with Gohan and Videl to see if they can summon a persona, and you Mitsuru-sempai." Minato said calmly.

"Wait, is Tarturus part of the dark hour?" Gohan asked.

"It's the shadow labyrinth that appears during the dark hour." Akihiko said. "You'll see it for yourself soon enough."

"I called Yukari-chan, the others should be back soon." Fuuka said walking up to the others. "Oh, was Akihiko-sempai able to make any progress?"

"No, it looks like this ki thing that Gohan and Videl can use is the same as our persona." Akihiko said. "When I tried to focus on it, all I felt was Polydeuces."

"Oh, well it was worth a try I guess." Fuuka said.

"You're right, all we can do is wait and see what happens." Minato said calmly.

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"It was great to talk with you guys, but we should head back to the dorm." Yukari said.

"Yeah it is getting late, we should head back." Videl said. "I'll see you two tomorrow at school."

"See you guys later." Yuko said walking off with Kazushi.

"Well Videl, aren't the people here awesome?" Erasa asked with a smile.

"They're nice, but it looked like Yuko was trying to control Kazushi." Videl said.

"Yeah, they have that kind of relationship." Yukari said calmly. "There are a lot of interesting people around here. We need to head back though, Mitsuru-sempai wanted to talk to you Erasa."

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"Welcome back, did you see anyone of note Yukari?" Mitsuru asked calmly.

"We met up with Yuko and Kazushi." Yukari said calmly.

"Yeah, they're cool." Erasa said. "This place is awesome, I'm going to tell everyone about this place when we get back."

"I'm glad you think so, but it's getting late." Mitsuru said calmly. "There's something I want to show you after school tomorrow."

"Alright, that sounds great." Erasa said with a smile.

"Well it's about time we turn in." Akihiko said calmly.

"Actually, can I ask you something Videl?" Fuuka asked.

"Sure, I'll be up in a minute Erasa." Videl said. "What's up?"

"You know that the dark hour will occur at midnight, we're going to Tarturus." Fuuka said quietly.

"Is that where we fight in the dark hour?" Videl whispered.

"Yes, each night Tarturus appears and we've been trying to climb to the top." Fuuka said calmly. "Please meet in the command room tonight."

"Right, it's about time things start making sense." Videl said.

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"Videl, I'm glad you've decided to join us." Mitsuru said calmly. "The dark hour is about to begin."

"Right, so what's this Tarturus that Fuuka mentioned?" Videl asked calmly.

"It's a shadow labyrinth. It only appears during the dark hour, but words can't describe it." Akihiko said. "You need to see it for yourself."

"Believe me, you'll never believe it when see where Tarturus is." Junpei said with a grin.

"Right, let's get going." Mitsuru said. "Yamagishi, make sure you keep your eyes out for any shadows."

"Of course." Fuuka said calmly.

As she said that, the dark hour began.

"Well, no time to waste." Akihiko said. "Let's get going."

"You two are in for a big surprise." Junpei said with a grin.

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"What in the world is that?" Videl asked in shock.

"Wait isn't this the school?" Gohan asked. "You're telling me that our school is also the shadow labyrinth?"

"Exactly, but don't think that makes getting to the top any easier." Akihiko said. "Once we're inside you'll see what I mean."

"That's true, but you're not coming this time Akihiko-sempai." Minato said calmly.

"Yeah, I know." Akihiko said. "Those shadows won't know what hit them."

"Oh yeah, Mitsuru-sempai's execution." Junpei said. "I'm glad she's on our side."

"Execution, what do you mean?" Videl asked.

"You'll see very soon." Akihiko said. "Trust me, you'll understand soon."

"Akihiko, Iori, there is one last thing we need to check." Mitsuru said.

"Right, you'll need these." Junpei said before handing Gohan his evoker. "If you have the potential this will let you summon your persona."

"Alright." Gohan said hesitantly. "I don't really use guns."

"Don't worry, you'll see Minato and Mitsuru use their evoker soon enough." Akihiko said calmly.

(Gohan and Videl have arrived at Tarturus and are preparing to explore it for the first time. Next chapter will turn back to the DBZ side of things. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)