Tartarus: The Dark Age
By FeaganofLegends
This is a new story as I've gotten into the Persona series recently!
Let me know what y'all think!
Cast of Characters:
Makoto Yuki- a young 19 year old second year student at Gekkoukan University. He is a kind and quiet guy who is studying for a degree in Pathology. He is a bit morbid with a wicked sense of humor. He enjoys good company and a good book.
Mitsuru Kirijo- a 20 year old third year student at Gekkoukan University. She is the future heir to the chairman of the Kirijo Group. She is working towards a degree in Business. She's motherly, calm, confident mature and responsible. Some consider her cold-hearted, slightly arrogant and overconfident.
Yukari Takeba- a young 19 year old second year student at Gekkoukan University. She is a cheerful, warm and kind girl who keeps her heart under close guard due to her trauma. She is very prone to mood swings and is annoyed by trivial things.
Story Legend
Bold and Underlined- Location and Times
Italicized- Thoughts
Normal Text- Actions
Bold and Italicized- Communications
Chapter I: Welcome to the Dorm
Dorm 13, Gekkoukan University- Midnight
Makoto Yuki took a good look around as he surveyed Dorm 13. The skies were darkened not giving him much of a light to look around. He fished around in his pocket for the small flashlight he kept in his pocket. Clicking it on, he took a good look around. The place seemed practically empty. "Hello. Anyone here?"
There was no response. Only the sound of the wind outside the dorm could be heard. As he continued to walk around…he spotted what looked like something glowing in the distance. What the hell is that? As he approached it, he saw it was a ledger of some kind. It glowed a dark purple color. He stared at it in awe. "A ledger…"
It was then that a ghostly voice spoke to him. "Ah…you finally came."
Spooked, Makoto turned his head and spotted a pale skinned man of eighteen years staring at him from across the desk.
"Wha…"
The man smirked, "No need to be concerned. I'm not here to kill you." His grin then grew somewhat crooked, "Eh…well at least not intentionally. You shouldn't be walking around in the dark. Liable to get killed that way."
Makoto just blinked in shock. "O-Oh r-right!" He then shook his head glaring at the ghostly man. "N-Never mind that. What is it you need?"
The mysterious man smiled savagely again as he opened the ledger and turned it to him. "Sign please. Standard dorm procedure."
Makoto blinked as he took a look around. "Well I suppose I don't have a choice. He then grabbed the pen and signed his name on the contract.
The mysterious man grinned again as he took the book and held it up.
Makoto then took note of the emerald green color of his eyes in the dim lights. They sent a shiver down his spine. "And so it begins."
Makoto then took a good look around as he saw the lights on the ceiling and walls flicker and continue to flicker until they went out. Quickly grabbing his flashlight, he began shining it around him. "What? What happened?" He then heard the sound of footsteps. Feeling a bit on edge, he walked forward with a purpose looking for any threat. "Who's there?"
Suddenly a flashlight was shown in his direction. Due to his own flashlight….he got a good look at her face. She was a pretty woman with neck length light brown hair and brown eyes. She wore a pink cardigan, a loose red ribbon, a black mini skirt, black knee-high stockings with white lines on the outer sides. She also had on a heart shaped white choker. She screamed when she met Makoto's eyes. "Aaagh!"
Makato flinched and almost dropped his flashlight. "Woah!"
Yukari then rested a hand on the holster holding her Evoker growling at him. "Hey! We don't do late night visitors asshole!"
Makoto then put a hand up to defend himself. "Woah. Easy. I was told to come here. I'm new."
Another female voice then spoke up.
Makoto found it rather calming. "Easy Yukari. No need to draw. I've been expecting him."
All of the lights in the dorm then turned on.
Makota was slightly relieved when they did.
Standing across from him was the brunette with her hand still on her sidearm. There was another woman. She looked to be a bit older with waist length red hair. It had bangs that covered the left side of her face. She had brown eyes. A stand of her hair rested on her left shoulder. She wore a long-sleeved white blouse with no jacket, a knee-length black skirt and black knee-high high-heeled boots.
Makoto blinked as his face reddened. She's beautiful. He then shook his head. No. Don't start with that. Keep yourself calm.
Mitsuru then smirked and rested a hand on her hip. "Hello Yuki. I have to say. You kept us waiting a while. I didn't expect you to arrive at midnight."
Yukari then turned to Mitsuru in shock, "You know this guy Mitsuru?"
Mitsuru turned to her and smiled, "Yes. This is Makoto Yuki. He's a transfer student from Shujinki University. He'll…be staying with us since none of the other dorms are open at the moment."
Yukari blinked at her. "Is that usually…allowed?"
Mitsuru just shook her head with a smile, "Not usually but the Student Council asked for a favor. I thought it'd be nice to throw them a bone." She then walked over and offered Makoto a hand smiling warmly at him. "A pleasure to meet you Makoto Yuki. My name is Mitsuru…Mitsuru Kirijo. I'm the president of the Student Council and the…benefactor of the dorm. I'm a third year student here."
Makoto felt his face flush deeply red. He managed to keep his composure, forced a smile and shook her hand. "Makoto Yuki. It's an honor truly. Thanks for allowing me to stay."
She then slyly smiled, "A man with some class. Very good. We shall see if you fit in. Just make sure you behave yourself. I'm well aware of the gender dynamics of our dorm. I won't stand for any shenanigans. Do we understand each other?"
Makoto nodded his head and bowed, "I understand completely Mitsuru. I promise to not cause any trouble."
Mitsuru smiled, "Good." She then gestured to Yukari. "This is Yukari Takeba. She is also a second year here. She can be a bit rough but I hope you two can get along." Yukari just nodded with crossed arms. "I think we can…as long as he doesn't try anything funny with me."
Makoto just smiled nervously at her. "I don't see why not. I'm pretty chill. I'm just happy to have a place to stay." He offered a hand, "It's a pleasure."
Yukari blinked but nodded, shaking his hand. "Nice to meet you…I guess."
Mitsuru smiled warmly at both of them. "Good. Now you must be exhausted, Yuki. Your belongings have already been set in your room." She then turned to Yukari, tilted her head and beamed, "Yukari…please be a dear and show our new roommate to his quarters."
Yukari then turned back to her with an impassive look, nodded and turned to Makoto. "Alright. Yuki…please follow me."
Makoto followed Yukari to one of the rooms. She then eyed the door and focused her gaze on him. He seems decent. I shouldn't be so mean. She then smiled at him sweetly. "Okay. Here it is. Your stuff should all be in here."
Makoto then smiled and bowed. "You've been very gracious. Thank you Yukari."
Yukari just raised an eyebrow as she nodded. "I..appreciate the thanks." She then turned around to walk off but stopped in her tracks. "One last question for you…did you see anything odd on your way here?"
Makoto blinked, "Uh..no. Honestly…I wasn't paying attention. I was in too much of a rush. Why?"
Yukari just blinked, "Huh. So you didn't see them?" She then shrugged as she walked off. "Guess you are okay then." She then smiled at him as she tilted her head at him. "Have a good night.""
He then smiled nervously and slowly waved back. "Goodnight then." She's kind of…interesting.
This was the start!
Let me know what y'all think!
