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Yet another information theft
*It's been a while since Raidou requested assistance in the case he's been stuck on for several weeks. Since the meeting he held in his world, several more incidents have cropped up, each with the same outcome as the last. With no real leads, the detective was left with no options other than just do what he has been. Yet another incident has occurred today, however it was just a bit different. The information that was stolen actually belonged to Raidou himself. The boy had sent out his poltergeist trio to get help in chasing this bastard down, and the demons alerted anyone and everyone they could to follow them to Raidou's current location. Which just so happened to be outside of a run-down looking building, by all accounts it doesn't look like it should still be standing, and surely not the hideout of an information thief. As much as Raidou would have liked to just rush in after following the thief here, he wanted backup for this specific occurrence. Not only would taking this guy in take a bit of effort given his alarming ability to outrun Raidou, but he figures everyone deserves a status update on how things have been going. So, he stands leaning against the decrepit wall, waiting for backup to arrive.
Upon seeing a strange ghost-like demon wondering about Kazuya follows it back to the aforementioned building. It was unusual for him to see demons wondering around so freely in this place and whenever a demon appeared it usually meant trouble of some kind. Though a bit nervous as even for him something about the building seems intimidating he decides to enter anyway.
*Yu catches sight of one of the poltergeists and chases it across town. Unable to simply fly through things, he is fortunate enough to find the place he runs over to Raidou, clearly out of breath
“He.... Hello.... Have you seen..... A ghost of sorts.... Around here?
I.... Was chasing it.... Across town.... Yelled something about coming here....â€
*Yu takes a moment to catch his breath, before he finally stands and offers Raidou a handshake
“S... Sorry about that. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Yu Narukami.â€
Tatsuya spots the demons wandering about, rather than question why he simply darts after the things. Clearly they're trying to get help with something.
Once he's found where they lead Tatsu spots Raidou and glances at the building. Clearly the place is part of this case... Of course he'd already known that regardless, investigating this is all he's done outside of helping Kaz after all.
"So then I'm guessing you found this idiot too huh? Gotta wonder what he's doing here... Anyways time to go or did we want to look around the place some from outside first?"
The man looks the run down place over, perhaps he can find some easy entry point? Or maybe just a spot to blow down a wall if need be. Either way the front door doesn't sound too fun.
*PK seems to be rolling upon 2 swords straight down the road at the speed of sound noticing Raidou he turns his head and begins to wave, only to hit a lamppost and crash into it, toppling it in half before hitting the building's wall getting up slowly and holding his head
*Yu looks around at the others, he seems suspicious, until PK comes flying into the wall. He runs over to help him out from under the Lamppost and helps PK up*
“Y... You should really be more careful. I’m not sure what you were doing, but it might be best for you to watch where you’re goingâ€
*A being, invisible to the unenlightened, watches over Raidou*
I am watching you, my child.
Whatever Alice had been doing beforehand, it was hard to miss the creatures running around trying to grab people's attention so she'd fix her eyes on the demons and try to wrap her head around the situation.
What in the world...
Once it had her attention, she'd follow it for a while until she ended up down the same alleyway Raidou was waiting in and where the others had arrived. She would've asked if the detective had anything to do with the poltergeists but she figured it'd be safe to assume that they wouldn't have lead her here otherwise.
*With a bit of help PK manages to shake off his dizziness and bows right after, raising his voice
Thank you! I just got a bit distracted is all! Hehe! At any rate Pancake_Knight! At your service! Is something happening here?
Kazuya looks around at the chaos unfolding with a passive glance as he walks over to the opposite side of the establishment. He finds an empty table and simply sits there watching the events unfold before him. He seems somewhat unsure of how to react to everything going on.
*Yu flinches at PK's sudden, loud noises, but he soon composes himself and offers his hand
"Yu Narukami, glad to meet you. All I've heard is some ghosts causing trouble across town, telling us to come here. If I were to guess, I'd say this man."
*Yu gestures to Raidou with his left hand, still holding his right out for the handshake
Probably knows more.
OOC: I think its a special skill to get it wrong this many times
*Earlier, a girl was stopped on her way to Akihabara and asked for help from a strange ghost. Of course, as someone who thrives to make a difference like the Phantom Thieves, she could not ignore such a thing. Was it destiny? The girl returned home and suited up, putting on a replica armor that she bought. It was her favorite. Her favorite games counterdemon defense armor... As soon as she put it on, it was no longer plastic, but real armor. It was her will of rebellion, her mask, her strength to change the world.
The Black Samurai leaves through her window and moves like a stalker in the night towards the designated location. This time, she would do something right she thought, as she soon arrived, but kept a distance from the others to measure out what she was dealing with. Could she trust them? What did they desire? She observed with these things in mind as she followed*
Jin hated to admit defeat so easily but the trail for his Big Brother was starting to turn cold as he dash from town to town. Where could his Big Brother gone? Doesn't he know that his little brother was so hellbent on killing him? Why can't be sit still? Was that too much to ask? Regardless, Jin now found himself approaching a rather shady section of an unspecified town. Most of the building looked like they could shatter with little resistence. Why this place was still here was beyond Jin.
With his trail cold and his mind starting to entertain trivial means, he was about to take his leave until he spotted something out of the ordinary approach him. Jin's first instinct was to strike but his attack phased through the being. It was rather persistent in beckoning Jin to follow a certain direction and entertaining the thought that Ragna might be there, Jin followed only to be met with disapointment. A small group had festered infront of a run down building. Joyous. Jin crossed his arms over his chest and slowly made his way to the group. "Which one of you sent this thing?" Jin asked, refering to the ghost.
Ghosts? Well its only right that we check it out! Lets go!
*PK then trots forward, probably almost getting hit by a car before waving to Raidou, screaming out again
Hello there! How are you today! Did you send these ghosts?
Raidou kicks off the wall, and raises a hand in response to the blonde's question. He looked over the turnout he got, a little surprised at the size of this party. Still, the more help the better, so all's well that ends well. Gouto bounces off the boy's head, and looks over the group as well before speaking.
"You've got the right of it Tatsuya. We chased this bastard down after he made off with files of ours. We don't have any doubts that he's just another pawn like the others, but damn if he isn't fast. We'll catch you and the newcomers up, but for now all you guys need to know is that we're taking back what the guy hiding in here stole. That said..."
Raidou and Gouto back away from the wall, gesturing to it as if to allow anyone who wants to break it down do so.
*Yu carefully looks over Jin, his clothes would stand out, even among this group.... He looks Jin in the eyes for a moment, before deciding to speak
"Sent? You mean those things were let loose on purpose?
*Yu takes out a notepad and begins writing things down, occasionally scribbling words out as he thinks aloud
"Alright, assuming the ghost was sent on purpose then its likely not there purely to annoy people. This may be a trap but since nothing bad has happened yet that's unlikely. Far more probable is that they're requesting something........"
*Yu continues rambling for a little while, caught up in his own little world of theories
[quote=Raidou Kuzunoha]Raidou kicks off the wall, and raises a hand in response to the blonde's question. He looked over the turnout he got, a little surprised at the size of this party. Still, the more help the better, so all's well that ends well. Gouto bounces off the boy's head, and looks over the group as well before speaking.
"You've got the right of it Tatsuya. We chased this bastard down after he made off with files of ours. We don't have any doubts that he's just another pawn like the others, but damn if he isn't fast. We'll catch you and the newcomers up, but for now all you guys need to know is that we're taking back what the guy hiding in here stole. That said..."
Raidou and Gouto back away from the wall, gesturing to it as if to allow anyone who wants to break it down do so.*The benevolent being lowers itself so that it was level with Raidou. It's presence being unknown to the unenlightened.*
Raidou-chan -if I may speak to you in such an informal way- what, may I ask, was stolen that you must so desperately take back?
ooc: dang
A stolen object, hm? How petty... Well, if they turn out to be weak willed trash, I suppose I'll just take it for myself...
*The Black Samurai thinks to herself before finally leaping down and revealing herself to the group*
Greetings, weary souls. You don't seem to be having much luck with your infiltration... Is your deed a worthy one? Do you require knowledge and wisdom? Or perhaps strength to aid in your path of will?
Tatsuya grins at the wall, if Raidou will let someone else do the blowing up?
He's more than happy to oblige the man. And suddenly as the air's heat shoots up Apollo hovers in front of the wall. A ball of flames forming in the Persona's hands as the summoner flicks a lighter. Suddenly it crashes through the wall leaving a hole and melted down brick in it's wake. Tatsu simply walking in calmly and glancing about to check for their target, it's fairly obvious he's done this sort of entry all too often.
"Come on boys and girls time's a wasting. Oh and Miss Samurai? You pull any shit with me around I end you kid, I've heard about the scuffle in Tokyo a while ago and I don't trust ya as far as I can throw you. So cross me at your own risk yeah?"
Tatsu looks back to speak, having heard TBS landing on the ground, his voice sounds cold disinterested and if his tone is anything to guess from the man can clearly back his words up should need arise. Regardless he quickly shifts back as a silver revolver appears in his hands, hopefully if their target is nearby he can be dealt with fairly easily from range.
Jin watched as the rest of the group interacted with one another. He noticed someone staring at his clothes. Jin looked at him and raised an eyebrow. "Already having a problem with one another, are we?" If the other had a problem with his uniform, he could bring it up elsewhere. It's not like Jin had an extra pair of clothes magically laying around. He had to make due. Sighing, Jin's attnetion went back to the male that had answered his question previous.
So, this 'Raidou' had gone out of his way to form a ragtag team of... Jin looked at the others. The young man wasn't too keen on what to call them. Dectives would fit better than fighters but he was still unsure of what is to come. Raidou had stated someone would be there to fill him in and if the other was this desperate to ask for him, Jin would assume the stolen object was worth while. "I'll help you but you better not waste my time."
I see! A crusade for lost info! Onwards then! To victory!
PK then charges into the opening with no regard to personal safety or sanity, raising up his laser sword and screaming a battle cry at the top of his lungs
PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNCCCCAAAAAAKKKKKEE
POOOOOOOWWWWWWWEEEEEEERRRRR!
*Yu continues rambling for some time, apparently having missed Raidou speaking.... Until Tatsuya crashes through the wall and snaps him out of his daze, he walks towards the hole in the wall, yelling after him
"H... Hey!! Don't just break whatever you want. You've got to have a plan first. Especially before breaking into somewhere in such poor shape. The roof could collapse, or worse."
*Yu watches as PK charges in as well, taking the time to shout over to the...... Extremely brave individual
"Not you too. Everyone, just calm down. It'll be alright."
*The Black Samurai giggles at Tatsuya's threat, a tone of amusement in her voice*
You're not quick to trust. That's smart. This is our first meeting, so I don't expect any warm fuzzy friendships. Trust me or not trust me, you require assistance, do you not? As long as your cause is admirable, I will lend my aid. What do you have to lose?
Alice follows along with Gouto's explanation. Having been present at the last meeting, she seems to get the idea about this new culprit and obviously intends to stick around to assist. Although... she didn't seem too keen on blowing a hole through a wall so she just waited for someone else to go about that, Tatsuya deciding to do the honors.
Eheh... Well, I'm certain that whoever owns this building won't mind. Don't go too far ahead pancake boy!
Although finding it rather humorous, she still finds that it may be best to warn the "pancake boy" from rushing ahead. She'd prefer to remain behind the group, probably for protection, as she'd linger outside until the others decide to go in. Alice takes this time to contemplate her unfamiliar allies, finding herself especially uneasy at the presence of the samurai girl as she had previously partaken in the battle the girl had stirred a while back.
Raidou glances at TBS, despite the being seeming to have good intentions,
he still can't help but be a bit wary. Still, he budges Gouto a little to explain,
and the cat obliges.
"Important case files, write-ups on basically every supernatural person we've come across from both before and after this Nexus place swallowed us up. There's other stuff too, but it's a trade secret, sorry...and you. The lady in the Demonica. We aren't blind to the crap you've pulled either. Watch yourself."
Both detective and cat would turn to the destroyed wall and give each other a nod. From the sunlight leaking into the building, it seems to be empty minus a staircase leading up located at the far wall. Raidou follows PK inside, ushering for the others to follow. It's obvious to anyone who knows the duo that this hastiness is out of character for them, but they seem to be in a hurry to get back what was taken.
Kazuya continues passively gazing at everyone in the area. With all the people around he grows a bit uncomfortable but a certain feeling of excitement wells up inside him as well. He slowly gets up and starts to head towards the door to ensure that he can get out of the building as soon as possible when the time comes.
As he walks towards the door he pulls a strange square device that opens up to display two screens each with a black background and red text displayed on them out of his pocket. He seems to press many buttons on the device as it begins taking up his attention.
[quote=Raidou Kuzunoha]Raidou glances at TBS, despite the being seeming to have good intentions,
he still can't help but be a bit wary. Still, he budges Gouto a little to explain,
and the cat obliges.
"Important case files, write-ups on basically every supernatural person we've come across from both before and after this Nexus place swallowed us up. There's other stuff too, but it's a trade secret, sorry...and you. The lady in the Demonica. We aren't blind to the crap you've pulled either. Watch yourself."
Both detective and cat would turn to the destroyed wall and give each other a nod. From the sunlight leaking into the building, it seems to be empty minus a staircase leading up located at the far wall. Raidou follows PK inside, ushering for the others to follow. It's obvious to anyone who knows the duo that this hastiness is out of character for them, but they seem to be in a hurry to get back what was taken.
The omnipotent deity puts a single noodly appendage on Raidou's shoulder, tugging him back slightly.
Don't you think it would be unwise to rush in without any sort of plan? After all, the last thing we want is to lose anyone. Perhaps it would be best to send someone or something to scout the place first. No need to bring unnecessary attention to yourselves.
He chuckles at the girl, wondering why she thinks he won't take her help... Maybe most people consider death threats a reason to avoid someone? It's not as though he meant anything personal, just a simple statement of facts.
"I never said I wouldn't kid, just that if you double cross me or pull any neat tricks I'll end you... But distrust is no reason not to take somebody's help, consider it more a laying down of our current relationship than anything yeah? And as for you weird version of Yu, It's not like we've got a better way in so just go."
Tatsuya walks after the cat and boy with a wary look, whatever has them spooked can't be good news. And there's no telling what's in this place so best to take it carefully right? He motions for them to slow down and shoots PK a glare, screaming while charging in might sound fun... But his look pretty clearly sums up that it's also tactical suicide.
ooc: dang
Don't worry! Charging in recklessly has never failed me befo-woah!
*PK charging in at high speeds doesn't notice the staircase in front of him and trips on the steps, hitting his head on the floor before rubbing it and getting back up, not deterred in the slightest, continuing to be a maniac and yelling white running up the stairs
*Yu sighs and follows the others in, walking towards the staircase, carefully eyeing the area around him for anything suspicious. He looks back at Tatsuya for the moment
"I just wanted to make sure there was a plan, especially with how Pancake ran in there..... But... If you're sure everything's alright, just know I've got your back
*Yu glances around cautiously, one hand on the hilt of the katana in his left pocket, the other one is held to his side, as though he's waiting for something.
Hmm. Interesting... I am also interested in the origins of this world. I will accompany you. Knowledge belongs to all, not one, after all.
*There was conviction in the Black Samurai's modulated voice. She was surprised by hearing her Demonica being called appropriately. She couldn't contain her giggle*
I am aware of my past actions. You are free to tie my hands if you are so unsure. Though I will be more useful to you free...
*As the vigilante turns attention to Tatsuya...*
Understood. I am looking forward to seeing your strength.
*The Black Samurai remained in the back, near Alice whom she passed a glance. Under her mask was a look of interest, but to Alice, the cold look of her helmets glowing red eyes must have been intimidating. She follows the others into the building*
Alice went along after the others once they had stepped inside. The pancake boy's antics had kept her attention fixed on him while she stepped through the melted hole in the building alongside the black samurai. Once he had headed upstairs and out of view, she'd turn her head and catch the samurai girl's glance.
Huh? Uhm... Is there something on my face?
The sudden glance only encouraged Alice to distance herself from the person but she figured it'd be best not to jump to conclusions with her supposed ally, thus justifying her attempt at playing it off casually.
Maybe we should be focusing on the task at hand rather than each other's faces, no?
Jin didn't bother putting himself infront of the group even though he knew he would have provided more destruction power and protection but held back. The building was brittle and with how Pancake Knight was flying himself in at the speed of light, Jin would have added to the amount of seconds that the building would take to collapse. Least to say, Jin's impression of Pancake Knight Jin was not fond of Pancake Knight and his antics.
The only one he deemed reasonable was Yu, Raidou and Kazuya. At least they seemed to have their heads on their shoulders while others looked like they were arguing or were within mere seconds of death. Jin walked past Pancake Knight and up the stairs and trailed behind Yu. Jin also had his hand on Yukianesa's hilt. "You look on guard, do you know what could be popping out?"
Forgive me. I recalled your opposition in Shibuya is all. I'm actually quite interested in seeing if you have gotten any stronger... Strength and willpower are not that different. Perhaps this too will be a learning experience for you?
*The Black Samurai made cryptic conversation with Alice. Her intentions were unknown, but at the least she seemed interested in her and this situation*
Raidou shakes the arm off, and proceeds upstairs in spite of the danger. Those who ascended with him found it to be a mostly empty room of a second floor. A raggedly-dressed man jumps as PK startles him and charges upstairs He pulls something out of his shirt, a black object that can fit in one hand, though it's too dark to tell precisely what it is.
"S-stay back! Otherwise we'll all die! J-just leave, and don't come back and nobody has to get hurt!"
*PK then seems shocked by the random person, hearing the person's response he nods and turns back the way he came
Understood! We don't want anyone to die do we? Mission complete!
*PK then begins to walk down the stairs
Alice had been intent on exchanging a few more words with the samurai girl, at the very least, to pick her brain a little.
I- uhm... Maybe. Why would you care though? Judging by our last run in I'd say that y-
Hearing the man's outburst from upstairs, she'd cut this conversation short and hurry up to see what was happening. Being able to catch a glimpse of his legs just before they disappeared up the stairs, she figured that was to be the next destination.
What the heck is going on!? Is that the man we're after Gouto!?
*Yu pauses at the top of the staircase, facing the man. He reaches his left hand behind his back as a blue card forms inside it. He shatters the card as quietly as possible and hopes that Izanagi's appearance in the shadows behind him doesn't set the man off. Yu whispers under his breath, another faint effort at subtlety
"Izanagi, Analyze"
*Izanagi remains in the shadow behind Yu and looks intently at the black box, using its stronger eyesight to observe the box and scanning it for any sort of magic energy. Meanwhile Yu himself steps a little closer to the man, both hands up
"Its ok, just calm down and let us talk. Is that going to be alright? I simply followed these others who burst in, just trust me, I'm on your side. Alright?"
*The Black Samurai approaches the man boldly, walking in front of the group and calling his bluff*
Don't be ridiculous. Your voice trembles. Is that a gun? An explosive? You hold it to feel a sense of power and authority, but you couldn't use that if you tried. Your weakness is in your body language, your voice, and your heart... Shoot me if you're so confident. Or will you give back the information you're hiding from the people? Make your choice.
Tatsuya darts out of the room quietly, watching from the shadows with his gun trained to shoot at a moment's notice, he'd have tried to speak to this man with Yu but TBS seems to have an issue with using diplomacy... Kaz would be stunned by the lack of negotiation from this one.
Raidou places a hand on his sword, ready to act but not making any movement to advance. Gouto speaks, his voice remaining calm.
"Yeah, that's the bastard. I dunno what you're plotting, but cut it out. We're taking you in one way or another, so I suggest you keep calm and don't do anything stupid."
The man's other hand seemed to be holding a drawstring bag, filled to it's limits with what seem to be pieces of paper. He backs a few feet away, scared at the number of people following him.
"G-godamnit! Follow your friend's lead and get outta here! I-I'm not afraid to use this!"
He holds up the mysterious object in his hand, clearly making a threat.
"I-it's nothing like a conventional weapon, my b-... I made it myself! The moment I activate it, we'll all be transported somewhere where we're sure to die. S-so just leave me alone, okay?!"
*PK hearing the invention of aa new thing cleary intrigues him as he dashes back upstairs, yelling like a kid on Christmas day,
OH OH! Can I see?!? I promise I won't break it! You can trust Pancake_Knight!
*PK then reaches out for the device, running towards the figure and the device,
How unproductive, condemning yourself to death like that... Wouldn't you rather live? Survival is the most important aspect of being human, after all.
Your fear is written all over you. If you were truly planning to kill us all, you would have done it by now. You cling to life and fear death, don't you?
*The Black Samurai got a little closer, holding out her hand as she talks the scared man down*
Now... Give me the device. You want to live and get stronger, don't you? Disarm. I'm not going to hurt you. We just want information.
*Yu slowly walks towards the figure, gesturing for the Samurai to stand down as he keeps his voice, calm and monotone, Izanagi stays well behind, watching for any sudden movements,
"Its ok, don't do anything you're going to regret. We can talk about this. How about you put the thing down, and we get to the truth of the matter? Please don't mind my comrades, they can be a little intense, but they only have your best at heart."
*Hearing PK coming up from behind, Yu shouts
"IZANAGI"
*Izanagi moves to intercept PK, and prevent him from getting too close to the man, revealing himself in the process.
Tatsuya darts out of the shadows in a blur, rushing past PK and aiming a shot dead on for whatever that device happens to be... Hopefully the bullet doesn't just set the fucking thing off, it's too bad this Yu couldn't talk the guy down. Thing's seemed to be going okay before PK ran off.
"Hey it was a good effort but seems some people weren't conductive to working things out. Still good job, I'd have tried to talk him down myself but well didn't want to get involved with so many people out. No telling how he'd have reacted but hey PK removed any chance of being subtle so I guess it's time to move in!"
*PK turns to Tatsuya and tilts his head confused, scratching his head
Whats "subtle?" I don't know that word!
Once the mad had laid out his threat, Alice hesitated. Unaware of what the box was capable of, she would have preferred to play it safe until apprehension was guaranteed or the box's true nature could be ascertained.
"B?" What are y-
She cut herself off as pancake boy makes yet another drastic move. Expecting the worst, her persona descends upon her in defensive anticipation for whatever the, obviously frightened and cornered, man had in store with that black box.
PK you moron!
The man squeals, first at the sudden outburst of the moronic PK, then at the giant humanoid thing with a spear, and jumps so hard he drops the device. Doesn't help a bullet whizzed by his hand right afterwards. The device drops to the ground, and as a result activates. Red runic symbols appear around it,
spinning in a circle as they separate themselves from the object. Everything goes black, and when the group awakens they find a complete shift in scenery has occurred. The walls are made up of a yellow-ish metal, the ground feels like glass, and red lights flicker and trail beneath everyone's feet. This place would seem familiar to Raidou and Gouto, but neither of them seem to be around to explain what this place is exactly. The man from before is gone as well, leaving the group alone.
In front of them lies long, straight path that seems to lead into a much larger room.
*Yu and Izanagi look around to make sure everyone else is ok before slowly advancing down the path. Izanagi continues their vigil, keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary while Yu turns back to the others*
"Alright, I'm not sure what's happening but that man claimed we'd never return, keep your guard up, whatever is here can't be pleasant. Just keep walking, one foot in front of the other, and I'm sure we'll make it back fine. Just follow my lead, I'm no stranger to weirdness."
*Yu glances back at Tatsuya for a moment, before motioning for him to join Yu and Izanagi at the front.
PK getting blocked by the Izanagi flips and plops down on the floor, insults going over his head while he recovers from the fall, slowly getting up and seeing the hallway in front of him, seeing no reason to not go forward he begins to run yet again with reckless abandon
Onwards everyone! The information must be here somewhere!
*The Black Samurai is... Baffled by these events, from PK to everyone else losing their cool. What kind of bunch did she get mixed up with? They were amusing, nonetheless. More importantly... The Black Samurai looked around at the nee environment, taking in the strange atmosphere. It felt almost peaceful to her...*
You're all an interesting bunch, are you? Alas... It seems we have ended up in a pocket dimension of some sorts. We stray further from the original goal... Though this world seems like an interesting place to map out.
*She stood back once again, willing to follow from the rear*
Alice had flinched once the black box fell to the ground. She wouldn't take notice of the sudden change to her environment until she eventually opened her eyes and realized that she didn't explode or whatever. She would look around but concludes that the path ahead takes priority, especially seeing as the others are already walking it.
Pocket dimension, another world, whatever it is just stay together. So uh... wait up please!
She'd hurry along to regroup with the others. Whereas usually Seraph would depart once the danger had seemingly pass, the persona lingers. It hovers in the air above Alice as to not become too imposing with its presence.
Tatsu shrugs and Apollo bursts to life once more, the two walking up alongside Yu as the man looks about, this place feels akin to The Expanse in some ways...But it most certainly is not that realm.
"Yeah I'm sure you aren't Yu Narukami, long story short but you've seen how there's lots of people from many worlds around right? I've met a few people with your name... They're all Persona users too, oh I'm Tatsuya Suou by the way, don't think I've said it yet. Now niceties aside keep your guards up everyone."
*Yu smiles and turns back to Tatsuya, before tensing up as he remembers to keep vigilant. Izanagi of course continues with eyes ahead, ready for anything while Yu continues the chat
"I've met a few other Yus as well.... Its a.... Concept I'm more than familiar with. Its a bit much to keep up with, but I'm sure I'll be able to work out this "other worlds" thing. That actually reminds me."
*Yu quickly reaches into his pocket, searching for something, before remembering his task and taking his hand out of pocket and placing it on the hilt of his sword
"A.... Anyways, pleasure to meet you Mister Suou, I hope to be able to work with you further."
He grins at Yu and draws his own blade, hopefully this one is mostly sane?
Regardless at least he's not ranting about the power of "Level 1 Izanagi" As if Personas have levels, how absurd.
"Yeah likewise, you seem to have a good head on your shoulders... Unlike PK, he's a good person but uh gotta try and keep the kid from doing anything too insane, Pancake Knight means well but he isn't always the best at... Being sane or reasonable. And yes PK I know you can hear me, I standby those words.
*PK shouts behind him, he seems to be speeding up
I'm sorry?!? I CAN'T HEAR YOU FROM UP HERE! DON'T FALL BEHIND NOW!
The long hallway expands outward after a bit of walking, forming a spacious room that has a matching appearance to the area before. In the middle of the room lie almost twenty elemental spirits. Aeros, Eryths, Flaems, and Aquans. Of course, what exactly they are isn't important, as the second the group arrives they're all run down by what looks like a motorcycle. Flames trail the ground the tires ran across, and the vehicle's driver places one foot on the ground as he turns to the group. He looks like a fairly well-built human, aside from his head being nothing more than a human skull.
"Humans here? That's a rare sight. I'm tired 'a mowing down these worthless elements. You all will make a great challenge."
Red lights that reside in the demon's empty eye sockets pierce the otherwise dim lighting of the area, and the area around the rider's head is set ablaze.
"Hell Biker's the name, and killin' is my game. Now, bring it on."
*Yu steps ahead of the others, Izanagi looming over him, the persona closely at Hell Biker, as though scanning him for weaknesses. Yu takes a defensive posture and shouts out
"Everyone, remain calm, we don't know what he can do, so for now, lets focus on learning. Once we know everything about it, the path ahead will become clear.
Izanagi, Analyze."
*Izanagi looks closely at Hell Biker, attempting to identify its strengths and weaknesses as well as looking for any patterns in its fighting style, anything that might be exploitable.
"First guess, I'd say don't use fire. Just basing it on the fact his head's aflame. Ice might be a good idea to start with, but don't rely upon it."
*PK screeches to a halt upon seeing the biker and draws a laser sword, holding it at the ready as his trusty companions Pancake and Syrup walk up next to him
Alright then Hell Biker! Here goes nothing! Fusion : Waffles! Thunder Reign!
*PK then opens up a rift and fuses within it Waffles, stepping out into the field carrying a giant spear as it drops to PK's hands, carrying it above him as electricity sparks, PK arching back and throwing it directly at the biker
"Apollo it's show time!"
As opposed to the usual flames Apollo instead creates a glowing white orb of energy, about the size of a baseball, which blasts from it's hands right towards the wheels of Hell Biker's bike. clearly Apollo is trying to cut it's mobility. Tatsuya on the other hand takes the front, darting in and trying to leap right for the thing, his sword mirroring a foe he'd fought before in a high uppercut that hopefully stuns the demon... Assuming he doesn't just fly past.
What a bizarre place this is turning out to be. Hopefully we can escape if this skeleton thing gets beaten!
Once the biker made its aggressive nature clear, Seraph lands beside Alice and awaits its orders. She listens to what advice Yu has to offer before finally deciding on an action.
I wonder, will bless have any effect?
Alice puts her hands together and funnels her prayers into Seraph. Whatever she had been praying for, the angel answers them by enveloping the lance intended for Alice in a holy glow and launching it at the Hell Biker.
Hell Biker revs forward, driving toward the group at an angle. He drives right past Tatsuya's attack, but Apollo's slams against the front wheel of his bike. The demon is knocked off, and impaled by two spears, one of which is lightning-imbued, and the other light. He stands up, righting himself on his bike, and turns it on it's front wheel. Flames fly out of the ground near his back wheel, and fly over and down on top of the group.
"Not bad, this might actually be interesting!"
*Catching sight of the flames, Yu steps back and shouts to his persona
"Izanagi, we've got to minimize the impact. Marakukaja."
*Izanagi's eyes flash for a moment and a thin blue veil covers the party, reducing the fire's impact and making them feel much more stable
"Continue reading its movements, it'll leave an opening soon. Keep up the good work everyone."
*PK accepts the buffs graciously as he concentrates, a pale barrier being constructed in front of him with Waffles's help, defecting the next physical strike as PK runs towards the bike and attempts to grab onto it, climbing onto the bike if possible
Here we go! Never rode a bike before!
Tatsu winces at the impact to Apollo, the flames on the hand don't even annoy him. Sadly keeping that Persona doesn't seem wise so instead? Sarasvati replaces Apollo and a wall of earth shoots from the ground.. Placed right in front of the fiend's path but lord knows if it'll stop him.
"Hope you like road hazards jackass cause I've plenty more where they came from!"
As the fires came down upon Alice, Seraph would stand in front of her and expand its wings. It blocks nearly all of the flames, having somewhat of a resistance to the element, while Alice is only partially singed by the few, small streams that slip between the persona's wings.
Th-thank you Seraph! Let me try something else no- Eh!? Pancake are you insane!?
She immediately realizes the redundancy of her question and simply sighs.
Figuring that another attack could potentially hit the pancake boy, she reconsiders her course of action and goes for a non-offensive command. Seraph would fly beside the bike and provide PK with a means of recovery should he be thrown from the bike or need to jump from it mid-motion.
Hell Biker is dumbfounded by the idiot clinging to his bike, but he decides to run with it...and him. He punches it, driving forward, turning at a ninety degree angle right in front of the wall of earth and slamming PK into and right through it.
"Hands off, ya little brat. Now then, those buffs might be a problem, sooo..."
The exhaust smoke turns green, and the group breathing it in effects their bodies quite harshly. Buffs negated, what a shame.
Gamma isn't the only one who can make alt mistakes
Tatsuya coughs a bit at the smoke. it's a bit of a waste for the fiend though...
Time well spent really. His Persona gestures and the wall sinks back into earth,
reforming as a series of spikes littered about HB's path, Tatsu on the other hand draws a block of C4 from his coat and tosses the thing right around...
Where the spikes aren't, if one were to swerve left they'd just explode. he could still pull a 180 but hopefully the demon doesn't notice this trap and just goes for the easy escape.
*PK seeing the wall in front of his says his prayers to whatever breakfast god he prays to before getting knocked straight into the wall, however his tetrakarn barrier pops and deflects the force straight back at PK, flinging him right back at the demon as PK lunges with his laser sword to stab into the bike wheel, PK using his other hand to grab on and ride again as Waffles applies another coating of Tetrakarn,
Your pretty tough Hell Biker! Those flames hurt me badly! But a Pancake Knight is tougher! Thanks for the offer Alice but I'm fine!
*Yu coughs and tries to shake away the mist, there went his last turn. However, he catches sight of Tatsuya’s little trick and decides to join him in directing the fiend.
“Very well, it’s time to move, Izanagi, Tempest Slashâ€
*Finally, Izanagi leaps into action, running forward and using his spear to vault over the fiend and strike down to its right with a pair of quick thrusts. If it went straight the fiend would merely get a glancing blow, while turning right would give him the full force.
Alice is just... staring in disbelief. She rubs her eyes, expecting something to have changed once she has but she'd just see PK going on with his attack as Seraph returned to Alice's side.
Th-that... Seraph, we need to go learn how to do that.
The smoke the biker had released caused Alice to cough at this point, spurring her action to try and deal with it accordingly. Of course, her persona would do all the work as it begins to flap it's 6 wings in an attempt to clear it even after the dispelling effect had gone through. As it was flying around and clearing the smoke, gentle ripples of light would be let loose from its wings to provide a very, very minor restorative effect. Although the party hadn't really sustained any major damage, the persona couldn't focus on trying to clear the smoke and performing another action quite as efficiently.
Hell Biker is stabbed through the chest, and goes flying off his bike alongside PK. Seeing the chance, Tatsuya detonates the C4 and blows the vehicle up. Izanagi ends up swinging at nothing but thin air by that point. The demon stands up, and tosses PK to the side, with strength that didn't seem particularly possible.
"Aw, my ride! Haven't fought anyone as annoying as you lot in a long time. Alright, time to get serious!"
The demon lets loose a battle cry, and flames dance around the ground as the room quakes with power. As he begins to prepare, he is interrupted by a strike from a figure that moved so quickly it's impossible to make out. It seems to be gone for now, but the strike was powerful enough to force the demon to his knees, leaving him wide open.
Tatsuya smirks at the demon, clearly he's got some kinda plan. Lucifer appears before them, a mass of dark energy forming in the Persona's hands.
"Okay just toss some more power in there! I'll work something out I'm that good anyways, gimme magic here haven't done any fusion spells in ages!"
*Luckily thanks to Waffles PK blocks the next strike and it reflects back, however the shaking nearly manages to knock PK off of his feet, however upon seeing an opportunity he grins and begins to rub his feet on the floor, generating tons of electricity as Waffles throws him another spear, catching it in his hands
Hehe... as a friend would say! I've been waiting for this! Thanks for this unknown figure!
*PK then throws the spear in an arc, electricity crackling from it as it falls towards the downed biker, sending a blast of electricity
Do your thing Tatsuya!
A fusion spell? I don't think I've ever seen one of those but... I suppose you know what you're doing Tatsuya!
Going off of what Tatsuya expects, Alice would command Seraph to send attack after attack of bless-based magic. Sometimes it's a standard spear, other times it's just a wave or a simple ball, eventually Alice gets her persona to stabilize it into a beam in order to more efficiently feed it into the mass.
A-am I doing this right!? I certainly hope so!
Not quite what he had in mind... But it'll get the job done so no need to bitch. Not like schools teach this shit or anything. Regardless the electric magic meshes with the bless and curse somehow, the opposites forming into a twisting blade of blended white and black, electric currents flowing through it as Lucifer holds the sword out. Flapping his wings the Persona darts right past Hell Biker and all the lightning from the blade snaps into the fiend with the first swing, he might have been able to dodge before but that surely paralyzed. Lucifer then darts forward again landing at his back before swinging the blade again and again leaving the demon with a sudden lack of arms, and finally the blade collapses into a twisting mass the rushes straight up before slamming back down onto the demon, by the time it's clear there's naught but dust left before the party. And Tatsu looks on with a grin.
"Hah hell yes! Okay yeah that got the job done, not exactly what I was thinking of at first but good job team, so anyways now what?"
In spite of his words Tatsuya has a guess as to now what, namely whoever that figure was is in need of looking into... But now seems a decent time for a break perhaps?
Nothing was left of the poor demon but dust, however from the dust it quickly began to reform into a shape. First to reform is his skull, and it's red lights for eyes relight as it shakes with power. before it can finish however, a figure darts out of the darkness, and crushes the skull beneath it's foot. Green flames erupt around the figure, erasing even the dust of the demon. It would be quite a while before it could recover from that.
"Stay down and learn your place, ya damn adrenaline junkie. Still, humans...in the Amala Network... Whatever, guessing this belongs to you shits?"
The figure turns to the group, tossing an injured, and seemingly unconscious Raidou and Gouto on the ground in front of them.
"The hell were those idiots thinking? Fighting me so sleep deprived like that. Didn't have the mental strength left to summon a single demon. Not even worth my time killing. Now I really wanna fight something."
Now that they're facing the party, the figure is easier to make out. They are humanoid and male, wearing nothing more than tennis shoes and black shorts. Blue lines trail along and illuminate his body, and large black spikes protrude from the base of the back of his neck. Red eyes matching the fiend before him pierce the darkness of the room, and are trained right at the party.
"Still, I ain't one to just attack without lettin' you prepare. I'm going on ahead, you want out? Come face me."
With that, the figure leaves down a newly opened corridor, leaving the group alone once again.