Catch-22: The Star
By: M14Mouse
Summary: Yu learns on how popular Akechi is. That plenty of time to poke fun of his new friend.
Disclaimer: Don't own them.
"So, how many personas do you have?"
Akechi's snarl turned into one of shock.
Jackpot.
He watched as Akechi called Robin Hood away. After that, Akechi rubbed his chin and just stared at him. It looked as if he was trying to gather his thoughts.
The boy lost his advantage. He is trying to figure out what to do next or…
Izanagi started before Lucifer finished the sentence.
Just put a bullet in you for knowing too much.
"How did you know?"
"You aren't the first wild card that I have met. Your weakness to dark attacks is gone. So, I narrowed down to two choices. One, you could have equipped yourself with dark resistance equipment. You may have done it when we broke up but I am guessing that you didn't have the chance. Two, you equipped yourself with a dark resistance persona. I went with the second choice. Third, you aren't as sneaky as you think you are."
"Remarkable. Truly remarkable. You continue to surprise me, my friend."
He gripped his hat in his hand and bowed slightly. He heard Pyro Jack giggle.
"So, how did you get your persona? Was it like how you described?" He asked.
Akechi paused.
"I wandered and wasn't paying attention after I got off the train. I felt the air change. The world became twisted when I was there. My first palace…it was twisted and beautiful. It looked like an ancient Greek palace. So huge with its endless ceilings but the pillars made of bodies. Screaming, twisted bodies. I would find out later that it was his collection."
His stomach twisted at his words.
Don't show anything. Don't move. Keep your eyes focused on him.
"Then the shadows came and attacked. I thought to myself that I am going to die. No one is going to care if I did. Then this voice came…asking me about my justice and what would I do to achieve it? Of course, I took it. The power that rushed through me. It was terrifying and wonderful then I crashed those shadows into dust."
"And?"
"Then I exploded my first palace. The things that I learned about this world. It was remarkable. Nothing was a secret. Everything was for the taking. Money…information…items. It took me weeks to learn everything. After I was done learning everything, I ended it. Nearly gave me a heart attack the first time that I watched the palace crumble. I learned to be more careful after that."
"Oh?"
"I couldn't kill them all. I didn't want to draw too much attention to what I was doing. Of course, there were some that I didn't need to kill. Just…guide them in the right direction. Of course, it made it so much easier when I discovered my talents. It made everything so much easier."
"That road leads you to Shido."
"Eventually. How did you get yours?"
His persona snorted.
That is a loaded question. Which one would you tell him? I heard that you getting Atropos was memorable.
All of them were pretty memorable to him.
Sap
"Interesting question. I am not sure what to say since you were there too."
"How…"
"My persona sensed you lurking. According to him, you are loud."
Goro chuckled softly.
"I was merely watching."
"Insightful, huh?"
"Very."
Atropos…time?
You might want to cut this conversation short. The other Fool is almost finished with the lawyer.
"Sadly…in the end, that insight was all for nothing. It is time to wish you…a farewell, my friend," Akechi said as he pulled out his gun again.
He lifted up his cane and quickly undoed the wooden sheath around the blade. It was something that he made for himself once he got his new persona. Kanji helped with the suit. The models may work here but he just couldn't use them. There was too much ingrained habit from the tv world. He tossed it to the side and rushed toward Akechi. He can't let him get off another shot.
He watched as Akechi's hand moved toward his sword but stopped for a moment. Akechi finally jumped out of the way. His blade brushed against his cheek.
Quickly, he twisted around and stopped. He turned back around to face Akechi, who brushed his cheek.
He could see the blood rolling down Goro's cheek.
He drew first blood.
-PS4P5P4-
"Ooo…look! Look! There he is! The detective prince!"
"Oo…right next to the tall one. He is cute. So is his friend. I can totally climb that."
"SHH…They can totally hear you."
"I am so sorry about that," Akechi said as they walked past a group of girls.
"It is okay. Hanging out with Rise is worse. Sometimes, the paparazzi are annoying. Kanji or I had to step in a few times. We always get a laugh out of the magazines the next day. The headlines are highly amusing," He said.
"I am glad that you are able to find the humor in this situation. Wait…you said Rise. Are you referring to Rise Kujikawa?"
"Yes."
He watched as Akechi blinked for a moment.
"You know a lot of famous people."
He shrugged. He never thought of them that way. They are his friends.
"I really don't think of them as famous. They are my friends. I have seen them at their bad moments and their best as they have seen mine. I am extremely proud of them and their accomplishments. How do your friends feel about yours?"
Akechi paused.
"Sadly, I don't have time for friends. My work keeps me extremely busy."
"Not even your colleagues?"
"Then they tend to view me unkindly because of my age."
He nodded his head. Naoto faced the same thing.
"As your friend, I'm very proud of your accomplishments. Your latest case with that DIET member was impressive. You must have worked a lot of hours to get that done."
Akechi flushed.
"You read about that?"
"Of course. I was…huh?"
'What is it?"
He waved his hand toward a magazine that he saw on the rack.
"Dating a supermodel."
Akechi chuckled softly.
"This week."
"Supposedly, my friends and I got Rise involved in a cult. We gave them points for creativity. Normally, it is who is breaking her heart. Apparently, I do it every other week."
"I have been a part of those headlines. Apparently, I have been a part of several love triangles. Rather tiring if you ask me."
"I know that they are trying to sell papers but sometimes, they are rather silly."
"Drama sells papers."
"Truly and apparently…threesomes."
Akechi blinked for a moment then laughed.
End of The Star
Next Chapter: The End (of the Beginning)
A/N: I totally agree with my reviewers about Yu drinking both. As a writer, I am also surprised by Yu and Akechi's friendship. This fic is totally not turn out like I planned but that isn't always a bad thing. I want to thank everyone for stopping by to review, kudos, give me cookies, or just favorite this thing. Thank you!