"Sensei look out behind you." Teddie said suddenly.

"What?" Yu asked before turning to see a shadow about to attack him only for a tornado to destroy it.

"You alright partner?" Yosuke asked.

"Yeah, thanks Yosuke." Yu said. "Teddie, do you sense any more shadows nearby?"

"I don't smell any shadows, but there's something strange going on with Chie-chan." Teddie said.

"Strange in what way Ted?" Yosuke asked.

"I don't know, it just smells like something's wrong." Teddie said.

The moment Teddie said that, Tomoe reappeared above Chie as the silhouette of Eligor turned into a blue glow before vanishing.

"What just happened Chie?" Yukiko asked.

"I don't know, I think Tomoe's firepower wore off though." Chie said thoughtfully. "Do you think that's what he meant Yu?"

"Probably." Yu said. "He did say it wouldn't last for very long."

"So I'm guessing we're heading back?" Chie asked.

"Yeah, plus Yosuke and Yukiko should talk to Igor." Yu said.

"Actually, I can't today I need to help out at the inn." Yukiko said calmly. "Maybe tomorrow?"

"Alright, what about you Yosuke?" Yu asked.

"I'm in the same boat, guess who called in sick today?" Yosuke asked in annoyance.

"Those two, do you need any help Yosuke?" Chie asked.

"I think I'll be alright, but thanks Chie." Yosuke said calmly.

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"You've got to be kidding me." Kou said in disbelief. "You said you had enough."

"I thought I did." Daisuke said defensively. "Besides, we haven't even gone in yet so we can just head to Junes instead."

"Huh, Kou?" Yu asked walking up to them.

"Oh hey Yu, we were just talking about getting something to eat at Aiya's." Kou said. "Unfortunately, we just now realized we're a bit short on money."

"Oh, do you want me to help out?" Yu asked. "I don't mind."

"Seriously, that would be great." Kou said. "We owe you for that."

"It's really no problem." Yu said calmly.

"Thanks a bunch." Daisuke said with a grin.

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"Oh big bro, welcome home." Nanako said happily.

"Thanks Nanako, how was your day?" Yu asked with a smile.

"It was really fun." Nanako said excitedly just before the phone started to ring.

"Oh, sorry Nanako, give me a minute." Yu said. "I do want to hear about your day."

"Ok." Nanako said before turning to the TV.

"Hello?" Yu asked.

"Hey Yu." Chie said quietly.

"Chie, is everything alright?" Yu asked.

"I think so, but I'm feeling a lot more tired than usual. I think that new power took a lot more out of me than I thought." Chie said. "I don't think Yosuke or Yukiko should use it unless we need to rescue somebody."

"Alright, get some rest Chie." Yu said.

"Right, thanks Yu." Chie said before hanging up the phone.

"Is everything ok big bro?" Nanako asked.

"Yeah, my friend just overdid it during training at the riverbank." Yu said calmly.

"Oh, ok." Nanako said before looking down sadly. "We used to go to the river too."

"You mean with your dad?" Yu asked.

"Yeah, and with mom." Nanako said sadly. "Do you think we could go to the river big bro?"

"Sure, of course we can Nanako." Yu said with a smile.

"Really, yay." Nanako said happily.

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"Hey partner, did you here the news?" Yosuke asked. "It's supposed to rain tonight."

"You're right, but we got Kanji out safely so nobody should show up." Yu said calmly. "Speaking of which, do you know if he's feeling any better?"

"Who knows, but either way you're right. He's safe, and if we're lucky he'll be able to tell us what happened to him." Yosuke said just as Yukiko and Chie walked up to them.

"Hey Chie, are you feeling any better?" Yu asked.

"A little, when I hung up last night I felt like my body was on fire. I mean it didn't hurt but still." Chie said.

"Do you think it has to do with what happened yesterday?" Yukiko asked. "Maybe your body wasn't used to that new power."

"Maybe, but in that case should we use it?" Yosuke asked. "I mean at the very least we should ask him what it is."

"Yeah, you're right." Yu said in agreement.

Thou hast strengthened thy genuine bond… It leads thee closer to the truth… Thou power to fuse Fool Personas has increased.

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot." Chie said suddenly. "We need to talk with King Moron about the trip before school today."

"Oh yeah, we need to make sure we're all in the same group." Yosuke said thoughtfully.

"Then what are we waiting for, let's go." Yu said before the four of them ran towards the school.

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"Why exactly do you four think I'll let you pair up for the trip?" Morooka asked suspiciously.

"Well, Yukiko and I have been friends since we were kids so we would work well together, and Yosuke and Yu both moved here from the City so they have something in common." Chie said.

"She's right." Yosuke said in agreement. "Besides, the groups need to be two boys and two girls so this works out perfectly."

"Fine, but I'll be keeping an eye on you. One wrong move and I'll see to it that you're suspended if not expelled." Morooka said coldly.

"Right, thank you very much Morooka-sensei." Yu said politely as the four of them left the teacher's lounge. "Well that went better than I thought it would."

"Yeah, well we should head to class. We don't want to give him any reason to change his mind right?" Yukiko asked.

"You're right, we should head to the classroom." Yosuke said in agreement.

(The investigation team has managed to convince King Moron to partner them all for the school trip. Next chapter Yu will continue to work on his social links while Yosuke and Yukiko learn about the power Chie used in the TV world. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)