*Upon hearing of the event, Gamma got up early, even going for a nice jog to keep his energy up. He finds his way to the circular building with ease, and mingles with the crowd a little before slipping his way inside*

Aincrad hears about the event through word of mouth and intrigued walks over, mingling with the crowd and grabbing things that honestly he will never need. And food. Lots of food. When his eyes fall upon the circular building he shrugs and walks in, making his way through the crowd.

*A voice can be heard over speakers attached to the walls.* Announcer: First I would like to thank you all for coming today. This was all thanks to the collaborative effort of multiple different companies within Shibuya who wished to share their products and merchandise with the people of Japan. In a few minutes, we would like to have the people who made this day possible come up and speak. It was with no simple effort that something like this could have been done with no effort.

Aincrad shrugs and finds a nice place to sit down and looks around. "What do you know, companies can actually agree and cooperate. This is certainly new."

Oh no, please say this is going to be better than that Kirijo...... Event. At least, I hope no strange guy with incredible lung capacity goes on to yell.

*The dark figures within the crowd seem to be getting more frequent as a familiar face approaches Gamma.* Hey, Gamma. Didn't know you'd end up showing up to this as well. You're just in time for the grand show that I've set up. It's gonna be real fun, that much I can promise you.

*Kazuya was walking around when he noticed the crowd of people and the event happening. "Maybe it's best if I take the chance to get up to date." Kazuya thinks to himself as he enters the building, where he is unable to see anything.* This feels oddly normal, it's kind of refreshing...! But then again...

Aincrad raises an eyebrow as the figures appear to be growing. "That's not normal... what the hell?"

*Gamma sighs and looks around, before giving the familiar figure a sideways glance* Oh boy, I just LOVE a show.... Whatever you do, I'd like to be kept out of it personally. Not really my concern.... I should just leave now, shouldn't I?

*Chaos looks at Gamma with a lax smile.* Wasn't my intention to get any key players involved... Besides, how do you even know what I'm going to do is even going to be bad. The show could just be something simple like discord between companies. Of course, that'd be pretty dull, wouldn't it? This is more a test for the general populace than those who wield any real power. I want to see their reaction when faced with something they can't explain. Such information could be useful to me later.

If I remember correctly, they'll probably panic for a while before denying its existence. That's what people usually do to something they're uncomfortable with. *Gamma shrugs, holding his hands together to create a shard of ice which he begins tossing and catching* Another thing, I can hardly be a key player if I'm not participating, no? don't try to butter me up or something.

I consider you to be of higher value than most people here. I'm not trying to butter you up, I just simply view you as a higher source of entertainment than all of these...mice... Take it as you will, for now, the show begins... *Chaos seems to vanish as he walks back into the crowd of people. The lights within the building seem to dim as a stage at the end of all the booths lights up and a group of business men can be seen standing. One of them stands in front of a microphone.* Business Man: Hello, on behalf of all companies involved, we'd like to thank you all for coming. Today is a very special day in which all of our companies have agreed on a new plan to get Shibuya out of its current economic crisis. It should be no surprise that with all the property damage as of late that our city has been suffering and as a result many businesses have closed their doors for good. *The man continues on, talking about recent events within the city and how they've damaged the current economy. More shadowy figures begin appearing within the crowd. They are now clearly noticeable and a few civilians begin looking slightly panicked as they see the figures but say nothing about it.*

*sarcastically* oh yay, more obviously sketchy people think I'm interesting. Wonderful, just what I always wanted. *Gamma laughs for a moment* And it seems like people are finally beginning to notice what's really going on here. Maybe because of that Ira incident, who knows?

Shadows...? I have no idea what is going on, but... [Kazuya looks to the front at the business men, typing on his COMP, paying attention as much as possible and preparing to act in case things get bad.] So the battles really do have an terrible effect in this world...damn it, how does one even contain so much chaos...?

Aincrad nods but keeps an eye on the dark figures. "Sadly true, so this'll be interesting to say the least." He leans against his seat and grips his cane hard.

Business Man: So, in conclusion, I ask you, the people of Shibuya to please support local businesses. Our city needs a balanced economy above all else at the moment so that we do not have another monopoly like Leb- *The man is cut off as a giant showy arm grabs him and forces him to the ground. From behind the stage Chaos walks up and grab the microphone.* Well, that was really boring... Don't you all agree? Economics... Politics... Insurance... Who gives a shit about any of that? I have some real entertainment for all you people! *The back of the stage is revealed as the curtains are pulled back showing a rift in which the giant shadowy arm came out of.* Yomi! *The rift begins growing in size as a giant shadowy behemoth steps out revealing the giant arm to belong to it. Behind it, a group of strange stumbling shadowy humanoid figures walks out as well. Screams can be heard from the crowd as the showy figures within the audience begin stumbling about as well trying to approach the civilians and bite into them. The other formerly dressed people on stage panic and begins running in fear as the crowd of shadowy humanoids descends into the audience to join in on the chaos. The behemoth remains by Chaos' side as he laughs in amusement at the fear of the crowd.* Now this! This is a show!

*Gamma sighs and shakes his head before attempting to push his way through the crowd and reach a nearby wall* Of course, so loud, so brutish. Really, no tact at all I'd say. *shrug* But I guess he is just in this for kicks. Doesn't really care about the more..... Subtle parts

I was too slow, I knew I had to do something already! [Kazuya presses a button and from small portals two demons appear. Cerberus and Baal. They immediately move towards the shadows around the crowd. Kazuya himself unshealts his sword.] Hold them off and give the people a chance to escape, Pascal, Baal! [Cerberus lets out a massive roar to draw attention while Baal creates powerful winds directed to the shadows.]

Aincrad shakes his head and glares at Chaos. "Okay, now you get your ass handed to you." He walks through the crowd stabbing the dark figures through the heart with his cane and points it at Chaos. "Time for a literal showstopper. Hephaestus!" Blue flames line the floor behind Aincrad and the citizens retreat from it as the giant form of Hephaestus rises from the flames. "Kouagon!" A giant lance made of holy light forms in Hephaestus hand and he tosses it at the giant.

*As Cerberus lets out its roar all the shadowy figures set their sites on the canine and begin moving towards it with great interest some even sprinting as they moan and scream. Just they begin approaching Cerberus Baal unleashes a powerful wind that knocks them away and causes them to stumble onto the floor. Several civilians begin running away through the opening in the shadows as they begin moving to escape. Suddenly dark rifts open up next to the entrance as more shadowy humanoids floor the area and block off the civilians from escaping.* Looks like some are playing my game... *The spear of light strikes the colossal shadow causing it to shout before pulling out the light lance and crying a little as it disappears.* But then, of course, there are spoil sports who would rather attack their gracious host. *Chaos gives the colossal an indifferent look before pointing to Aincrad.* Go on, do away with him... *The colossal looks down at Aincrad with beady red eyes before extending its arm down almost like a liquid of some kind and attempting to grab him and smash him down into the floor.*

Aincrad smirks as the beast looms down trying to grab him. "Not very smart are ya?" Hephaestus attempts to grab the beasts arm and wrenches it away from Aincrad, throwing the beast into a nearby wall, while Aincrad himself walks onto the side of the stage. "So then, I'll ask you once nicely." He points his cane at Chaos. "Stop before more people get hurt."

A game...!? Just my luck with this kind of people! [Kazuya rushes at the shadows at the entrance, unshealting his second sword. His expression is as serious as it gets.] Protect the civilians not matter what, move Pascal! [Pascal rushes to the front, ready to bite and slash with his massive claws at the shadows, while Baal moves in between the shadows and civilians, prepared to unleash powerful winds to keep them at bay. Meanwhile Kazuya moves from shadow to shadow, trying to slash them down as fast as possible with precision, attempting take them out in one hit.] We'll deal with the big one soon.

*Gamma sighs as he finds himself unable to actually get away from the crowd* Well, this was going to happen sometime I guess. Shiranui, Ice Age. *Gamma's persona burst into life, causing some of the nearest civilians to stumble away from him. It roars and begins making a sheet of ice radiate outwards from Gamma. The ice attempts to climb up the legs of and freeze any shadowy figures that step on it, but leaves the civilians unharmed.* *Gamma shouts to the crowd* Alright you idiots, step on the ice if you know what's good for you. You'll be just fine as long as you follow my advice.

*Adachi walks into the area spinning a revolver in his hands as he stares into the chaos, identifying the key people from the civilians and walking towards the sudden ice ramp Hey, Gamma! What's up? Can't help but notice that shadows have appeared, what's with that? Then again I suppose that can exist if our Personas do, need some help?

*Chaos just smiles with a twisted expression at Aincrad before slowly pulling out a strange black sword.* So? Why do you care if people get hurt? Only those with power deserve to stick around in a chaotic world like this one. Most people are born with an identity, but people like me... We have to earn things like that. If you don't even have enough power to protect your sense of self, then you have no reason to even exist. So might I ask, who are you to interrupt my game? *The colossus is not thrown but instead the arm cartoonishly seems to just stretch and bend with Hephaestus' pull and bend before retracting back to the collosus. The Colossus throws out its other hand in rage to try and hit Hephaestus in the chest with great force.* *Pascal holds off the shadows and executes them one by one but more seem to show up out of the rifts on the walls. Ball keep them from approaching the civilians with its wind as Kazuya tries to clear through the swarm as well. The swarm begins diminishing but more continue coming from the rifts.*

*Gamma looks over to Adachi and sighs* Sure, whatever. I'm working on freezing the random shadows, so all you have to do is shatter them. Should be easy enough.

*From the rooftops, Em appears on the scene hops down onto the colossus' head. He slashes it with hard light daggers, before dissipating them into himself and forming a large sword which he attempts to stab deep into it's cranium.* Hey, I'll have you know I wanted that speech to finish! I'd appreciate my business getting more support, thank you very much!

Aincrad shakes his head sighing. "And here I was hoping you would just give up and be at least partially redeemable." He looks up smirking a little glint in his eye. "Who I am is of no importance to you, as for interrupting your game?" He shrugs and leans on his cane. "I wanted to ruin your fun." His cane starts glowing as he readies his positioning. Hephaestus groans and gets pushed back, but doesn't topple over. "Now you've done it." Hephaestus smirks and summons his giant holy spear. "Let's go little beastie." With that he readies his combat stance.

*Adachi smiles and walks up the ice ramp, once he gets atop he then aims carefully with his arm sticking out, sniping shadows from up above his little tower, emptying his revolver before taking the empty casing out and loading it with a fresh round of bullets So what's the story? Any thing I should know other than to kill shadows?

[Kazuya stops and stays on his place as he concentrates, charging up a small amount of magic. He looks to the civilians and keeps a smile, trying to communicate them everything will be alright.] Everything will be okay soon, we're here to help! I only need a few seconds...! [Cerberus now lets out one powerful roar as he tries to hurry up with the attacks. Baal itself makes sure the wind is powerful enough to take at least some of them down and keep the others at bay. Baal is attacing with Magarudyne.]

Well, as you may have noticed the colossus over there *gestures towards Chaos* This is all happening because one of our little friends decided it would be fun. Honestly, so childish. Its like he has no goal beyond suffering.

Oh really? Well your lucky I'm here then, I love to play games! Let's have some fun then Chaos, I'm not gonna hold back. *Adachi then pulls out a blue card, spinning it in his hands as a red figure stands within the frame, waiting to be unleashed

*Em slashes at the Colossus with the light blades before dispersing them and forming a large blade into the shadows head. It cries out in pain but...something feels strange about the slash. The shadows flesh parted with the swing of the blade as if Em was cutting into water.* Chaos looks at Aincrad with a look of disappointment.* Wanted to ruin my fun? That's a rather mean thing for you to say. Seems you have some self-righteous sense of justice. *Chaos snickers as he looks at Aincrad with a twisted smile and murderous intent shining from his bright yellow eyes.* People like you... Are the reason I exist. It's because people who would go so far just for some flawed concept of justice that I was allowed to become me. Let me ask you something... If you had a friend who would stand in the way of preventing thousands of people from dying for their own sense of justice, what would you do? Would you try talking them down and if that didn't work and they started to get violent and endanger others with a tantrum... Would you kill them? *Adachi snipes the shadows with his gun as Gamma's ice prevent some of them from moving. Back at the entrance of the building Kazuya begins focusing as Pascal continues slowing the flow of shadows and Baal attempts to knock the shadows approaching the civilians back while also knocking a few off Pascal.*

*Gamma sighs and shakes his head, muttering under his breath* I'm surrounded by idiots. well, no matter, we all know how this song and dance goes *now shouting* Shiranui, Ice Age. *Having a base to build on, the second sheet of ice expands towards the edges of the room much more quickly, attempting to encase any shadows it meets in solid ice*

*Adachi then crushes the card in his hand, M.Izanagi appearing behind him as he sticks his spear into the ice, energy condensing at the top as it shooting into the air, striking back down at Adachi with a triade of color, boosting his strength defense and speed, continuing to fire his gun at a higher rate now

*Em stops for a moment, before dissipating the sword lodged in the head of the colossus, and takes a seat.* You know what, guy, you're right. It was a bit presumptuous of me to fight you right away. So, what can I do to make you stop harming these people? You want some money? Maybe a nice new weapon? That's something I happen to be good at.

Relentless Fury: Sever! [Kazuya dashes towards every shadow he can, in in the blink of an eye he is able to slash at inhuman speeds. After this, he looks tired. The attack had a big toll on him.] Alright, now move for the kill! [Cerberus Goes through the enemies, attempting to attack any shadow as soon as the appear, while Baal does the same with a new Magarudyne. Trying to give the civilians a chance to get out, if possible.] Get out right now, run and don't turn back! [Kazuya shouts at the civilians, looking at his COMP.] If things get too dire I will have to summon bigger ones, but that could be dangerous, damn it...!

Aincrad shakes his head. "I would stop them. But there's always another way. Killing will never be an option." He sighs and looks at Chaos with cold stare and throws a small fireball at his feet. "I save people it's what I do. And you are endangering everyone here. Once more, stop before I make you." Hephaestus takes the opportunity Em provided him with and runs forward stabbing the lance into the beasts body. "Em, do you have a portal weapon?! If not grab one from Gamma! I'll keep it busy!" He retracts the spear and slams the blunt end into the beasts face.

*Em blankly stares at Aincrad before answering.* Portal weapon? I... would really want that. *He looks over to Gamma, raising both his eyebrow and a hand in the air.*

*Most of the shadow figures around the stage have been frozen solid by Gamma as Adachi finishes off the rest with increases firing speed and accuracy. Chaos speaks to Em without looking back at them as their eyes are fixed on Aincrad.* Stop? This is just for fun anyway. As long as I have something to keep me amused, I suppose it doesn't really matter what it is. *Kazuya unleashes his attack upon the shadows and quickly executes them one by one. Pascal then goes to clear any new shadows coming from one rift while Ball clears the other with high-speed winds. Soon the rifts begin to close and all the shadows are gone as their bodies begin fading into nothing. Almost human sounding screams can be heard coming from them though as they disappear. The remaining civilians run out of the building as it begins to both lack the presence of humans and shadows now besides the massive Colossus and Chaos still standing on the stage. Chaos looks around before looking at Aincrad with a sigh.* Killing will never be an option, huh? How naive... The old me said the same thing, you know. But then killing became the only option to protect his world and his friends. Justice is subjective and my justice is based on one simple concept. Those with the will to reach out for what they want regardless of the consequences will have the strength to exist, to have a purpose or meaning. While those who pettily try and hold onto their idealism will only suffer and will always lack purpose as nothing more than a tool for that idealism. Looks like the game's just about over anyway...

*A dark aura surrounds Chaos' blackened blade as it begins condensing into a cocoon before the cocoon cracks open and reveals a large blade with a blood red edge. Between the hilt and the blade is a shadowy stone with a condensed dark aura around it squirming around like tendrils. A dark portal appears on the wall as Chaos slowly begins walking towards it. The lance pierces the Colossus' body but seems to sink through it like metal through water. The blunt end of the spear is then slammed into the shadow's face and appears to snap its neck. The shadow just continues looking onward with its beady red eyes as it pushes its hands forward towards Hephaestus with great force, attempting to ram its fist directly into Hephaestus' chest once again.*

*Gamma looks around, seeing its down the the colossus and the escaping Chaos, he sighs* Well, you kids have fun, but I believe my job here is done. I've spent my time, I've spent my dime. And now, I bid you, Adieu. *Gamma pulls out a knife and slashes the empty air nearby, opening a rift that he walks off into, vanishing into the air*

"Then you will always be this way. That leaves no choice then." Aincrad tosses a fire ball straight at the back of Chao's head. "You're under arrest." He then tosses another one at the blade, this time fused with holy magic. "And your sword will be destroyed." Hephaestus eyes widen in surprise, and as he gets pushed back again, he tosses the spear between Chaos and the portal. "Not getting away that easy." He then turns back to the beast. "Now then, a good old fashioned fist fight." He tightens his fist and uppercuts the beast, and slams his elbow into the neck of it.

Alright they are safe now...! [Kazuya grins and lets out a sigh of relief as he turns around, along with his demons. He stands there studying the entire situation, trying to find a solution.] I might be useless and I can use much of the Skill Crack, that only leaves me with one choice. Pascal, good work pal, and you too Baal, thanks for keeping the people safe. [Kazuya gives them a thumbs up as he presses a button on his COMP, making his demons return, and in turn, he summons Trumpeter and Satan. The group still has a considerable distance to the stage as they prepare to battle.] Please tell me it's not too late yet...!

*Adachi then waves to Gamma, plopping himself down on the ice watching the chaos below, spinning his revolver for fun I'll see ya Gamma! Man, now that it's just Chaos this feels alot more boring, ill let you guys handle this.

*Em scoffs a little at Chaos.* Really? You're gonna complain to us about attacking you when you have nothing to defend your actions in the first place? You certainly must be just a Shadow of some kind, if that's how you act. *As the blunt end of Aincrad's Persona's lance strikes the colossus's face, Em hops off it's head, creating two large knives. He thrusts them into the colossus's back, slowing his descent, before gaining some distance from the creature as he hits the ground.*

*As the fireball approaches Chaos' head and sword he his eyes begin widening as he turns around and stabs the ground with his sword causing a mass of shadowy energy to rise up and push the fire away.* How arrogant... You think you're the law now or something? Clearly, you don't even understand what this sword exactly is... Do you really think I just pulled all those shadows from out of nowhere? *The portal disappears as Chaos stares at Aincrad.* I was just going to leave peacefully...but now... *Chaos points the blade at Aincrad as the shadowy aura spreads throughout the air growing thicker and the dark stone begins glowing with an ominous purple.* Now I'll make you understand just what I am... *The Colossus takes the hits as its body begins giggling around with each strike. As Em strikes into the Colossus its flesh simply parts like water but it still screams in pain.*

*Em continues to gain distance from the colossus, before turning around and smashing a card under his foot. A light forms around him from the ground up like a bubble, and takes the shape of Saul, his Persona.* Alright, you're gonna start flinging around some darkness? Then how about I turn on the light! *His Persona's arms extended upwards, Em begins to create a large ball of light in between it's hands. Steadily growing in size, it seems to materialize every so often.*

Alright...let's go with the Gamma approach, Ice Age! [Satan moves his hand downwards as ice begins to cover the entire place, growing thicker as it closes in on the Colossus and Chaos. Meanwhile, Trumpeter chuckles and blows its trumpet, casting Debilitate on Chaos.] Getting too close now and without preparation would be dangerous, so...! [Kazuya shealts his left sword and a white light covers his body.] Never give up, fight for what you believe in. Be prepared to give your life for your ideals! [The white light leaves his body and covers Aincrad, Em, and even the demons, greatly rising their power, defense and speed. Kazuya used "Morale Boost".]

Aincrad smirks and leans on his cane, subtly activating the gravity dust within it to increase his speed. "Here's my bet, judging from the third Yu I've come across. You're the Yu that came from his dimension, absolutely destroying and corrupting it. Judging by the stone that looks like a core, most likely where those Shadows come from. Something that powerful clearly wasn't created by you, so that must be your worlds corrupted core. Whatever made you this way is anyone's guess, but that doesn't matter to me." He shrugs and yawns. "Besides you don't just get to come in here and attack people. There will be consequences." Hephaestus keeps pummelling away at the beast, holy energy lining one fist while fire lines the other. "Just be destroyed already!! How many more hits can this thing take?"

*Chaos smiles at Aincrad.* Looks like we got a smart one here... *Chaos looks around as he loses his smiles.* This isn't the place I want to do this... I don't really have much of a will to fight you here and this is getting awfully boring. *Another dark portal opens up under Chao's feet as he drops into it. The portal begins slowly closing. The shadow screams louder before going silent. A simmering of sorts can be heard as its body begins inflating with each punch and starts to have trouble moving.*

Aincrad groans. "Fuck he got away." He then turns to the beast then to the others. "Evacuate the building! That thing is going to explode!" He starts leading the remaining civilians to the door. "Heppy! Get ready to return! The moment of you hear me?!" Shadow nods and holds the creatures head. "Go! I'll buy you all some time!"

*The ball of light reaches a large size, it shines brightly. Em and his Persona put their hands back, almost looking like they're about to push something.* Alright, here goes nothing... LUSTER VOLLEY, LET'S GO! *Thrusting their arms forward, the ball of light begins to break into small orbs of pure light, which hang around for a moment before heading straight for the colossus. After about 75% of the ball is depleted, Em pulls his arms back and absorbs the rest of the light back into himself. He shines brightly for a second, before returning to normal*

I guess there is no other way, I don't care what happens now. [The demons return to the COMP, and the young man walks away while shelting his sword.] The people are safe, that's the important part. [Kazuya sighs as he leaves the building.] Man, you're gone for like two weeks and all hell breaks loose.

*The colossus begins inflating in size as it's humanoid form begins fading and it becomes spherical in shape. Suddenly the balls of light hit the shadow head on as its shape begins to twist and turn. The shadows begin shaking wildly and simmering can be heard before it wildly explodes like a water balloon into a wave of a shadowy liquid that seems to soak into water it touches. The force of the blast also causes a large shockwave to echo outward and the building begins collapsing from the sheer force of the explosion.*

Aincrad stands outside watching. "Called it." At his feet blue fire appears and soon Shadow is standing next to him in human form. "That was disgusting. But glad I'm alive." Aincrad chuckles. "What did you expect. I'm just glad everyone's out safely."

U-um... We should probably get ooooout!! *Em pulls out a small blue box from his back, and it transforms into a dual-bladed scythe. Detaching it at the middle, Em points them at the ground, and begins firing them with a purple energy coming out of the ends of the now mini-scythes. He begins to fly farther into the sky with every shot, using his legs to push himself off the collapsing walls and avoid debris from the ceiling. Once he reaches the falling roof, he stops firing and begins to spin at a high speed by firing once more in opposing directions perpendicular to his body's height. Due to the speed he gained earlier, he's able to easily slice through the rubble falling down, ending up in the air above the now ruined building. He fires both to the side, and begins to fly off.*