Disclaimer: Fate and Persona are owned by different companies and I hold no ownership and all that jazz.
6/21
Hakuno coughed in her hand, she hated the taste of the … Snuff Soul? It tasted like wet plastic…
Hakuno shook her head as Avenger unleashed another Evil Smile sending waves of fear into the group of Oni and Orthrus. Less than half of them fell victim causing Mona to unleash a Lucky Punch knocking one down.
They had to protect Makoto.
Makoto watched holding the toy gun in her hands one last smoke bomb was in front of her as she waited in the vent. The metal grate was long gone as the two others were fighting the demons.
Shadows.
Hakuno called them Shadows.
She shook her head, all she can do is watch people fight for her. Do nothing as her friend got hurt.
A twinge of pain made her clutch her chest.
Akira could faintly hear the sounds of battle in the distance as their group dealt with another group of Shadows.
"Fox! You're up!" Passing the baton to Fox the force behind them grew.
"Goemon Strike!" A slash erupted and fell the Orthrus, the last High-Pixie looked around before accepting its fate to Panther's gun.
"I can hear them!" Skull shouted which Akira sent a glare.
"We will sneak up and attack them and then we will get out of here." the group nodded as they slowly got closer to the fight…
Hakuno glanced at her hand, the crimson marks ready, she was debating on using one to get them out.
But she only has three for the entire time they are thieves…
"Zorro!" Wind rushed against the red twin sword Shadow… Hakuno guessed it might be a Rakshasa… She wasn't hundred percent sure though.
"Too late for apologies!" Hakuno and Mona dashed forward the Metaverse slightly warping to aid them as their enemies were knocked down. "Cleanup complete!"
Hakuno braced herself against the wall they had made it to what appears to be the ground floor. Hakuno glanced and saw the booth tellers would normally be if even the cognitions were present…
Steady footsteps were heard as someone walked out of one of the backrooms.
Akira led the group down the steps, to what seemed like the front of the bank, he could feel something approaching as he raced towards the missing thieves. His Third Eye flashed as dark red walked into the room.
"Magus!" Panther yelled as she dashed towards their two missing members. Makoto was still with them… which was good.
Akira shook his head as the group was now able to meet up. He froze when Magus's eyes grew wide. Dozens of inky blobs erupted all around them.
Kaneshiro's Shadow looked awfully like he did, the exceptions made it off. Instead of his cheap looking purple suit he wore a solid white suit that looked like it cost more money than anything Hakuno has ever bought.
That and his Purple skin with solid yellow eyes made it completely off.
"Ah… I see, so you are the rats that vandalized my beautiful bank."
"You call this beautiful? The aesthetics are so dreary." Fox stated as his hand rested on his blade.
Kaneshiro huffed, "Everyone's a critic… But man following one of my goons and frying my electrical system? Really fucking stupid Niijima."
"Y-you know who I am?" Hakuno placed her arm in front of Makoto.
"Of course! I mean, the man you followed did report to me that Shujin's lap dog was sniffing around. Just perfect goods landing in my lap makes up for your trespassing."
Hakuno took a glance at Makoto who was shaking. "While I don't recognize the rest of you, I just have to thank you for bringing the darling Sister of the Demonic Prosecutor into my lap." He bowed, his grin not falling off his face, "I mean, you now owe me millions to make up for the damage you did…"
"You can't prove anything."
"Demon Prosecutor?" Fox mumbled…
"Oh? I can't, can I? Just having pictures is more than enough to throw her darling Sister under the bus… After all you just have to do as you're told. If you say… bring me enough money I could sweep this all under the rug… How about six-million yen? That should make up for the costs you did in the other world."
"Do… as… I'm… told…"
"You are the useless one between the two… You got the looks but man are you an absolute idiot …but with your body, you should be able to make up the debt in a few years… you will be broken at the end of it though~"
Hakuno glanced at her gloved hand… a crimson light slowly shining…
"I… have… been letting you go on and on."
Makoto could feel all the rage that has been building up following every adult like a lost puppy. Forcing those younger than her to fight in her stead.
Being useless and having to rely while she sat back and did absolutely nothing while a MONSTER tore threw her school. Not able to help her FIRST friend when she was kidnapped!
Now this BASTARD wants to mess with her!? HER FAMILY!? SHE REFUSED TO CONTINUE BEING USELESS!
"SHUT YOUR MOUTH YOU MONEY-GRUBBING ASSHOLE!" Her yell was loud as her foot smashed down into the tiles shattering it.
"Have you decided to walk the path of Strife?" An ethereal voice was calling out to her. She never has heard it before but… she knew what it was.
"YES COME TO ME!"
"Very well… Let us proceed with our contract at once." Makoto's blood was on fire, her head ached as she grabbed hold of it and shook.
"I am thou… Thou art I! You have finally found your own Justice… Please never lose sight of it again. This memorable day marks your graduation from your false self…"
Makoto felt metal on her face, something she MUST TEAR OFF!
Her scream erupted from her body as it tore off the blood dripping down her face… as she was enveloped in dark blue flames.
Hakuno wasn't surprised per say but she wasn't expecting Makoto to awaken like this. She wore a black and blue skin tight suit with leather breastplate spikes jutting out of the shoulder pads as a long scarf fluttered around her neck as she revved a blue faced silver motorcycle.
"I can feel it my 'self'… ME!"
"I knew it…" Hakuno had a small smile as the rest of the thieves stood back in shock, "Avenger!" Black and blue cursed flames rose up as he flew to take down a Security Shadow.
Kaneshiro was backpedaling as more guards appeared behind him. "The exit is right there!" Skull shouted as he pointed at two large doors.
"I will not lose heart ever again! I will go full speed nonstop! Right Johanna!" Makoto dashed through the Shadows a sharp turn sent them flying as they warped into their Mythological bodies. Three Sui-Ki and five Oni…
"Don't get all cocky just because I normally behave myself! I AM DONE PLAYING NICE!"
Hakuno felt like Makoto could probably take a good long day off after this… "Oni and Sui-Ki!" Hakuno shouted.
"Oni are resistant to physical stick to magic!" Makoto shouted as she rained down blue energy that tore through the Sui-Ki and knocked it onto the ground… "Sui-Ki are weak to Nuclear!"
The shift in battle was immediate; both Mona and her were still tired while the rest of the thieves were still mostly fine. Lightning, flame and Nuclear rained down upon the group of Shadows.
"Guard!" Avenger appeared in front of Panther as an Orthrus snuck around the corner, cursed flames flooded into the twin headed hound as it fell back yelping in pain.
"We need to leave!"
"Well there is an exit right there!" Makoto riding her Persona slammed into the two non transformed Shadows the two dodged out of the way showing fear.
Hakuno didn't even know non transformed Shadows could even show fear…
"Magus! Scare them!" Joker shouted as an illusionary ooze appeared behind him, "Black Ooze!"
"Avenger!" The Spirit of Vengeance smiled as waves of purple crowded the group, some began screaming in terror as a few more of them began fighting amongst themselves…
Mona turned to smoke as he transformed, "Get in!" The thieves quickly jumped into the Monamobile as they fled the Palace…
"I am so not pissing her off… I feel like she'll rip off my arm." The group managed to make it back to Shibuya Station; they stood around in their 'hideout' and were trying to rest.
"She does exclude that aura…"
"I … did warn you… she had what it would take."
"Please stop it…" Hakuno placed a hand on Makoto's shoulder to comfort her… she did have that aura in the Metaverse. "This is the most exhausted I have been in the past few years…"
In real life though? She looked like she just finished a marathon. Hakuno placed her hand on Makoto's back and with the other held tightly on her charm… "Recover" Blue lines ran down her arm into Makoto as she shook.
"What… was that?" Makoto stood up brushing her skirt.
"One of my Code Casts… We should have a day where we can go over everything shouldn't we… I do need at least one day of Mementos to recover." Hakuno glanced at the group, "It can be at the station terminal."
Hakuno yawned, it was late very late.
"I think… We will figure it out tomorrow. Meet back here after school?" Akira asked which got nods all around. The group split up, Ann and Hakuno slowly made their way home.
Makoto: Thank you.. So much for taking me, awakening my Persona was exactly what I needed.
Hakunon: Mmm… Sleep. Tlk tmrrw
Makoto:... Fairly reasonable, be safe.
6/22
Makoto woke up early, Sis didn't come home that night… making a quick breakfast Makoto got ready for school.
Opening her front door there was a manila envelope… Makoto shrugged as she saw it was addressed to her.
No return address…
She slowly opened it, seeing pictures of Her and were several dozen pictures taken from the points around the city where they followed the tracker… Including one that showed Hakuno doing something to the electrical box. You could barely make out that it was them… But apparently it was enough for Kaneshiro to connect the dots…
She shook her head as she noticed the letter. "Makoto Niijima, you and your friend now owe a debt of Six Million Yen due to your actions, you have three weeks to pay it off.. Don't bother with the police, we will find you first."
Kaneshiro.
Makoto swallowed nervously. Well… that isn't good.
Hakuno begrudgingly went through the day, she was still tired from the previous day… In addition, they had a pop quiz which made Hakuno just exhausted.
She barely managed the school day, Akira had added Makoto to their little Phantom Thief group chat.
Pirateboi changed Makoto Niijima to Fist of the Phantom Star
Fist of the North Star: …
Fist of the Phantom Star changed to Makoto
Makoto: Much better, now we have a problem. Kaneshiro sent a letter to my apartment last night, he has photos of both me and Hakuno. We have three weeks to pay him six million yen to 'make up for' the lost revenue of the night.
Tricky&Kitty: … Well, we certainly will have to take care of Kaneshiro sooner than later then.
Pirateboi: Fuck the purple man!
Catburglar: What Ryuji said!
Hakuno sighed, of course something like that would happen… They needed to be more careful. Hakuno shook her head… it was her fault she should've been keeping a better eye out…
Hakunon: Sorry, I will need at least a day of Mementos rest before i gather enough Od to fight efficiently.
Makoto: What… is Od?
Pirateboi: Oo i know! its the thing that lets her cast her irl magic!
Makoto:... I see?
Tricky&Kitty: Day off then, Have fun with the twins Hakuno! Run if you hear chains rattling.
Catburglar: Yeah I got a shoot today anyways, wanna come Akira?
Tricky&Kitty: Are Morgana's claws sharp? I have been told to say yes.
Makoto: Who are the 'twins?'
Hakunon: Two little girls that know about the Metaverse that Akira claims are his wardens and super strong.
Pirateboi: Dude, if ya need help just ask.
Tricky&Kitty: They are super strong! And nah, they cool. Just intense.
Makoto: … You guys are the ones that saved Hakuno, and put away two notorious criminals?
Art: It is… strange is it not? At any rate, I will be in Shibuya people watching if anything comes up.
Pirateboi: Dude… wanna go get Ramen?
Art: I would love to.
Hakuno chuckled as she was about to put her phone away, it buzzed again as a new DM chat appeared…
Alibaba: You were a Wizard this entire time!?
Hakunon:... Taba? If you want to read the chat logs you could always introduce yourself.
Futaba: Nah… tho cant u act shocked… Anyway, cashin in that Favor
Hakuno paused for a moment… she had a feeling…
Hakunon: Is it to steal your heart?
Futaba:... Yeah…
Hakunon: If you are sure about it… Do you want the others to help?
Futaba: Can you do it by yourself?
Hakunon:... Im not sure… I can try. I will at least have to tell Akira and Morgana tho.
Hakunon: Can you tell me… what do you see of your room?
Futaba: …A painful place… a place I cant leave… sorry, focus on your mob boss tlk later.
"Hi Justine, Caroline. Just the three of us for today." Hakuno had her bag full of random bits to work on while she was there.
"Ah… Hello Hakuno, it is rather strange to talk to someone other than our Inmate…"
"Eh, you get used to it.. What did you bring this time, Hakuno?" Hakuno was rummaging in her bag…
"Do you mind bringing that table over?" Caroline nodded as the two went somewhere and brought out a dingy looking circular table. She had no idea where they went but Caroline was always pulling out random odds and ends…
"I have some coloring books, a few different mangas and some picture books… I also have my school work." Hakuno was laying each item out as Caroline's eyes grew wider and wider.
Justine glanced at Caroline, "You two do this quite frequently?"
Caroline froze, "Uh… hahaha sometimes?"
"I was wondering why the paperwork wasn't getting done…"
Paperwork?
"I-it ain't my fault that the human world is so interesting! Hakuno is almost as interesting as the inmate!"
"Girls… are you allowed to be out here?" Hakuno asked as they both froze.
"... As long as Master doesn't find out?" Caroline mumbled.
"I am certain that as long as it doesn't leave the three of us it should be fine." Justine looked over her clipboard, "As long as we take time to complete our own work."
Hakuno nodded, "Ok… And be a bit nicer to Joker, he means well."
"Y-yes ma'am." Caroline stuttered…
Hakuno was always confused by why the twins were slightly afraid of her but decided now was not the best time to ask… Perhaps her and Akira could take them out to eat and talk to them? Probably somewhere without a lot of people…
Hakuno sighed as she began the dull task of her homework.
Author's Note: Hmm. Makoto awakening, Caroline/Justine bonding time and some texting shenanigans! All in a typical day with the Thieves. Tho funnily enough I like Caroline more then Justine, not too sure why tho… Maybe cause she is super expressive and easily flustered. Next handful of chapters will be heavy Palace stuff…
Btw, like I know people loathe Space Palace, but for some reason i just really don't like flying bank palace. It just doesn't mesh to well with me… One day when/if this story is finish im going to post my ramblings as an extra chapter.
Also 6million yen was due to conversions, thats the rough amount a Nightclub would make in 2016… at least according to google.