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Yu-Narukami

TV World Investigation

*Yu stands next to the TV thinking to himself silently.*

Hmmm, Should I do some Persona awakenings, it might be good to have more firepower...

*Suddenly the TV starts up and a shadowy image appears on it, Yu looks over in confusion at the image.*

What the...

*He stares at the TV both in shock and in curiosity.*

HibkiKuze

*Hibki walks up* What's this?

Migrant

Oh ho ho, some awakenings. I haven't done these since Aqua's. Hope you don't mind if I'm short one Persona tonight, Yu.

*stops short* Um... is something the matter?

Yu-Narukami

*Yu looks over at the others who have just arrived.*

The TV turned on, on its own. That's never a good sign, someone might have gotten dragged into the TV world.

Migrant

Dragged in? But who would....

*flashback to her handshake with Izanami*

No way....

Tatsuya

*Leaps off of Lucifer as he flies by and switches to Satan mid air to deflect the fall damage* Sup guys we doing Persona awaking tonight.

Bgammax

*Gamma walks in cheerfully humming, they notice Mig and Hibki, but don't seem to care, instead turning to Yu*

You seem a bit bothered tonight. Anything wrong?

HibkiKuze

*She summons her new dragon blade* Well time to kill things.

Yu-Narukami

*Yu goes back to thinking and looks back at Migrant.*

Well, that's just a theory. The truth is I'm not sure what's going on. But the TV acting weird usually isn't a good sign.

Yu-Narukami

*Yu looks to all the others who have arrived.*

Seems something up with the TV world, I'm gonna go take a look. It's dangerous to do Persona awakenings when something's going on in that world, after all.

FemBFMF04

Strange. Well I haven't gone into the TV in a while. I've been trying to stop the shadows from showing up. Maybe it's starting to overflow!

FemBFMF04

We can still come with, right?

Bgammax

*Gamma quickly walks over to the TV, and looks at it*

Well, if there are any problems, we'll just take care of it. That's pretty easy, and its how we've always done it.

HibkiKuze

The only way to find out is to enter. I'm not going first though.

imtherealklib

*Kalib walks up to the group, a curious expression on her face.*

Something wrong?

Tatsuya

*he sighs and nods* Wonderful we need more problems, at any rate I'll do what I can to help. Now then if nobody else wants it I'll go first. *He walks over to the TV*

Yu-Narukami

*Yu has a serious look in their eye.*

Come at your own risk, the TV world is dangerous. You never know what to expect there, anyway I'm gonna go on ahead.

*Yu walks up to the TV and slowly climbs in.*

HibkiKuze

*Hibki slowly follows*

Bgammax

If you say so m8. Nothing's really THAT dangerous though.
*Gamma uses the top part of the TV to swing into it, feet first*

Migrant

I can handle it.... I think. *climbs on in after Yu*

Tatsuya

*He leaps in with a dive roll and stands up once comes out of it*

imtherealklib

*She stretches quickly before diving into the TV.*

Allons-y~!

FemJokerboi

*Joker appears where the group is from the shadows*
What's good y'all? We doing some shadow hunting?

Persona

*Upon arriving in the TV world the fog is thicker than usual, visibility is extremely low and something feels...off.*

HibkiKuze

Umm I can't see here.

Pancake_Knight

*PK drops into the tv flat on his face, his mask bending in half

Oof! You win this one floor!

Migrant

*lands with a nice rolling flair, thief outfit and mask missing*

Let'ssss go~!

*then stops to look around*

What the heck happened to this place....?

Yu-Narukami

*Yu looks around with a worried look.*

This isn't normal, be on guard everyone.

Bgammax

*Gamma squints through the fog, but sighs and turns to Yu, hands behind their head*

Well boss, you're the experienced one here. Lead the way as you will.

imtherealklib

*Kalib lands with a roll and hops to her feet. She quickly surveys the area, struggling with the intense fog.*

Well...I know I haven't been here for awhile...but I dunno....I don't like it.

*She pulls her trident from her back, warily looking and listening.*

Persona

*The fog begins to clear to make a dark path...*

HibkiKuze

*Hibki doesn't have tv world glasses* This fog is intense.

Migrant

Well seems whoever's responsible for this is inviting us in.

Meaning it's a trap.

Pancake_Knight

Let us follow the path! Onwards!

*PK starts to walk down the path

Yu-Narukami

*Yu looks down the newly opened path.*

Well, guess there's only one way to go.

*He begins walking down the dark path.*

HibkiKuze

*Hibki follows the others*

imtherealklib

*Kalib grins as she begins walking towards the path.*

Well it'd be rude to ignore them wouldn't it?

Mishimans

*He tries to sneakily follow the group from behind*

FemJokerboi

Well, ain't this just dandy. Be on your guard everyone!
*Follows group*

Bgammax

*Gamma casually strolls down the dark path, hands behind their head. They take a piece of gum out of the pocket of their oversized hoodie and begin chewing it*

Lets get this show on the road then.

Tatsuya

*he attempts to look around and fails misreably thanks to the fog before drawing a large sword with a chainsaw blade from his back*

Tch this seems worse than normal. Well might as well go on right.

Delta-M

*The party finds themselves completely enveloped by the fog before too long and their sense of direction is severely thrown off. When the fog clears, they find themselves in front of a grand building built in what appears to be a style evocative of traditional Japanese. The words â€œDeltaâ€™s Dojo: Home of the Delta School of Martial Artsâ€ are adorned on the front in big, black lettering. Thereâ€™s a sign in front of the entrance. On the door, is a depiction of Ramses II, Deltaâ€™s Persona, standing stoically with his staff. Something seems off about it thoughâ€¦*

(Greetings to you all. Welcome to my dungeon. From now on there shall be a "Player Phase" and a "GM Phase". I'll describe things about the area, the outcome to actions, etc... during the GM Phase. Talking can be done whenever, but only one thing at a time for my sanity please. I'll make posts like: -Player Phase!- and -GM Phase!- to mark when actions can and can't be made. Let's all have fun.)

-Player Phase!-

Migrant

*Follows Yu somewhat reluctantly*

Are you really using that thing, Tatsu?

Tatsuya

*he walks along and moves toward the front of the group*

HibkiKuze

*Hibki tries her best to keep up* I've never seen this place before.

Bgammax

*Gamma quickly blows a bubble, before speaking*
Shiranui, Ice Age.
*Ice spreads along the ground and rapidly thickens and grows, aiming to engulf the front of the dojo*

Pancake_Knight

Well this is strange! Ive never seen this before!

*PK draws his laser sword before proceeding

Tatsuya

*he grins at Mig and revs the blade a bit*
Yup I'm using it! Works pretty well actually. En does solid work!

Mishimans

*He continues to follow behind the group in silence*

FemJokerboi

*She makes her way to the front of the group next to Tats* Is this.... Delta's dojo?

Yu-Narukami

*Yu stares at the strange marking on the Dojo.*

Delta's Persona...Looks like whatever's going on isn't just a strange occurrence in the TV world.

*He goes up and investigates the entrance.*

We should be careful that there aren't any traps laid out for us.

imtherealklib

*Kalib approaches the door, inspecting the image of Rameses.*

Well then, I guess we might as well try the door.

Tatsuya

*He nods to Joker*
Yup it's his place alright.

*He attempts to examine the Dojo for any traps*

Delta-M

(Gonna give it another minute or two before -GM Phase- to keep things moving.)

Migrant

My weapon isn't quite done yet so I'm working with stock.

*checks for the most obvious dojo trick in the books, hidden doors*

Pancake_Knight

*PK sends Pancake and Syrup to scout around looking for anything

FemJokerboi

What is this doing here.... don't tell me....
*Begins investigating with Miggy*

Yu-Narukami

Well, might as well.

*Yu closes his eyes as he opens the door and steps through the entrance.*

Delta-M

(Keeping things moving, these will be responded to.)

-GM Phase!-

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs and walks through the door, following the rest of the group*

Delta-M

*Gamma's ice reaches no farther than the foot of the stairs before stopping. Something appears to be blocking any further progress for the ice.*

*Upon closer inspection, Kalib and Yu see the expression on Ramses isnâ€™t one of quiet resolve, but silent sadness. The look of one resigned to being forgotten about.*

*Tatsuya, Joker and Migrant only find that the building appears to be well made, with only quality materials.*

*Syrup finds that the only entrance is the door in the front.*

-Player Phase!-

Mishimans

*He sadly gazes at the image of Ramses*

*He whispers*

Great more persona stuff.

*He then follows behind*

Yu-Narukami

*Yu enters into the dojo thinking about the image.*

I wonder if that's how Delta really feels...I never forgot about you. After all, you're my friend too Delta and I'm not gonna let Mammon take you.

*Yu stand in the Dojo looking around, a determined look in his eyes.*

Pancake_Knight

Only one way! And that is forward!

*PK begins to walk to Ramses

Migrant

I got nothing. I guess this is actually a real, legitimate dungeon...

HibkiKuze

*Hibki follows Yu making sure she was her sword out*

FemJokerboi

I think I know who's gonna be in here.....

imtherealklib

*Kalib stands before the image as the others pass by her.*

If you're worried about Delta, don't. We'll bring him back buddy!

*Kalib reaches out and touches the image as he speaks.*

I know you can't hear me. But I promise, we'll take care of it!

Bgammax

*Gamma casually walks into the dojo and keeps moving, humming the entire way. They don't seem to be paying much attention to their surroundings.*

Delta-M

-GM Phase!-

(If someone didn't act let me know.)

Migrant

It would be Delta, most likely.... *heads toward the main door* So what's our plan of attack?

FemJokerboi

OOC: I didn't. But just assume in with Miggy

Tatsuya

*He walks into the Dojo as his eyes dart around for signs of danger* Stay on your toes people no telling what we can find.

Delta-M

*Before entering the dojo, Kalib notices the image of Ramses seems to have regained some of it's natural pride as the pharaoh. It appears no different, but it's a feeling she gets.*

*The door slides open easily enough, and reveals an open room with a wooden floor. Thereâ€™s a large section in the middle with an elevated sparring arena. There are a number of training dummies lined up matching the numbers of the party. There doesnâ€™t seem to be another door to leave from. Besides the training dummies and the sparring area, the room is essentially bare.*

-Player Phase!-

HibkiKuze

Maybe we face a dummy? *Hibki summons her sword and faces a dummy in a battle stance*

Yu-Narukami

*Yu walks around the room not dropping their guard.*

This is strange...wonder if there's some kind of clue around here.

Bgammax

*Gamma wanders into the sparring ring, blowing a bubble as they walk. There's a bit of a spring in their step*

Tatsuya

*he walks around the room searching for an exit hidden or perhaps a window, along with seeking any breakable walls*

Migrant

Either we have to spar with our specific dummy, or there's some puzzle with the dummies themselves. *wanders over to check on them*

Pancake_Knight

Okay! Lets do it!

*PK stands in front of a dummy and takes a combat stand

Mishimans

*He pulls out his knives and impassively looks at the dummies*

*He sighs*

Something tells me that a fight is coming ...

imtherealklib

*Kalib runs in behind the group with a smile. She walks over to one of the training dummies and inspects it.*

Hey. Nobody punch the dummies....okay?

FemJokerboi

*Pulls out her dagger and faces a dummy*
I feel as of something bad will happen

Delta-M

-GM Phase!-

*Hibki, Migrant, PK, Kalib, Gamma, Joker and Mishimans see that on the ground by the training dummies, white martial arts gi with matching belts and cloth headbands can be found. They seem to be begging to be put on.*

*Yu and Tatsuya also notice this as they search, although nothing else turns up.*

-Player Phase!- (Nobody was missed, right?)

Yu-Narukami

*Yu looks down at the Gi with curiosity.*

Strange...Wonder what this is doing here?

I feel like...maybe we could find out more by investigating this?

*Yu picks up the Gi and examines it.*

Migrant

Oh I see what's going on here. The entire theme is we have to rank up in karate, isn't it.

*mumbles*I hope this doesn't mean no weapons or Personas....

HibkiKuze

*Hibki examines her Gi as well*

Bgammax

*Gamma continues walking around, head in the clouds. They seem to be humming, but don't take notice of the Gi*

FemJokerboi

*Joker picks up a gi* Its as if he's taunting me.....
*Examines gi*

imtherealklib

*She grins as she picks up the gi.*

Heh. I wonder if this'll do something...

*Kalib proceeds to dress up her dummy.*

Tatsuya

*He grabs a GI and headband*
Great this will be fun.

Pancake_Knight

Okay! Well I see only one option!

*PK begins to put on the gi and headband

Mishimans

*He picks up a Gi and headband and just looks at it blankly*

The hell am I supposed to do with this?

Delta-M

-GM Phase! Late actions will be accepted if there are any.-

Delta-M

*Yu, Hibki, Mishimans, Tatsuya and Joker all find the Gi to feel very nice to touch. The fabric is of a good quality and the Gi itself is in pristine condition. Picking it up reinforces the idea that he should wear one.*

*Kalib gets the sense that the Gi doesn't belong on the training dummy, and would perhaps, be a better fit on her.*

*Gamma continues what he's doing, undisturbed.*

*For Pancake Knight, the Gi is a perfect fit, and he feels a sense of determination from putting it on. Wearing them he feel like he has to test his skills before continuing forward and perform one of hisr strongest moves.*

Migrant

Personally I don't feel like training my martial arts. *avoids the Gi and instead attempts to just straight cut the dummy in half*

imtherealklib

*Kalib tilts her head.*

Yeah, this looks doofy as all Hell...oh well, was worth a shot.

*With a snap of her fingers she creates a change room of darkness and enters. A few moments later another snap is heard and the change room disappears, revealing Kalib in her gi.*

HibkiKuze

*Hibki gives in and puts hers on*

Bgammax

*Gamma walks around, looking at the dojo walls. At some point they walk into a wall, but don't seem bothered, instead they continue wandering around aimlessly.*

Pancake_Knight

*PK bows to the dummy before adopting a stance and punching it twice in quick succession, and then dealing as many quick punches as he can in a short time frame, before bowing again to the dummy

Yu-Narukami

*Yu decides to try the Gi on, but upon feeling the shift in his emotions removes it.*

I'm not going to fall for a trick like that. I've dealt with mind control before.

Tatsuya

*He slips on the Gi and headband be putting his blade away before dropping into a fighting stance and then smashing his fist into a dummy's head with a straight punch*

Mishimans

*He looks at the fabric curiously*

*He can't help but pet it as if petting an animal*

Wow this soft.

*He moves to a corner of the dojo and puts on the Gi and headband*

*After putting the clothing on he then throws a knife at a dummy*

Migrant

Mind control you say, Yu?

So I was right, in a way. Whoever's in charge here wants us to train.

Tatsuya

*He calls out to them*
Pretty sure it's not that guys, I've seen it too and this seems different... I don't think Delta is trying to hurt us honestly.

Migrant

Hurt us, no. Stop us from reaching him, yes.

And that assumes the person waiting at the center of this place is Delta and not that "Emperor of the Nexus," Greed.

Delta-M

-GM Phase! If Joker acts before the post I'll count it. Talk as you like.-

HibkiKuze

OOC: I'm sorry I have to poof. It's late.

Pancake_Knight

There is always room to improve! Training is always a good thing!

Yu-Narukami

I've learned not to trust anything in this world, the dungeon is usually controlled by someone's shadow after all.

*Yu sets the Gi down and looks away from it.*

Delta-M

*The dummy appears to be cut by Migrant's slash, but then repairs the damage almost instantly.*

*Kalib and Hibki are now adorned in their Gi. (See what happened with Pancake Knight. Same results.)*

*Yu feels the same, but removes the Gi and loses the sensation but... something somewhere in his mind lingers with the thought of putting it back on.*

*Pancake Knight lays into the training dummy and the damage its taken is sustained. Now feels like the time to do something more... something decisive to prove himself to the dummy.*

*Mishiman's knife hits the mark, but something compels him to do more. To show the training dummy that it can't take what he can dish out.*

*Tatsuya hits the dummy hard, but like Mishimans, feels he should be doing more. Something that really shows what he's capable of.*

*Gamma continues doing as he does....*

-Player Phase!- (That's fine Hibki.)

FemJokerboi

*Puts gi down*
No way in falling for that trick, Greed!

Migrant

I see, so it auto repairs.

Well then.... I suppose I can play along for now. I could use a little training in... martial combat.

*twirls her stock rapier in her hand, delivering a flurry of strikes while slowly spinning around behind it, ending off with a simple backstab.*

Who said we needed a stupid mind control headband to train?

Yu-Narukami

*Yu sits on the ground away from the Gi trying to control his thoughts.*

What I wouldn't give to be oblivious like Gamma right now...

*Yu sighs and tries to focus on staring at the ground.*

Tatsuya

*Apollo appears behind him as a rush of flames flows into his body before he unleashes a flurry of burning punches at it's head and ends with a flaming roundhouse into it's chest*

FemJokerboi

I suppose I'll play along....
*Joker Jumps in the air and spins, then spirals through one of the dummies, creating a sizeable hole*
How did that look, Miggy?

Pancake_Knight

I can keep at! Lets go! Waffles! Thunder Reign!

*PK fuses waffles and a bolt of lightning strikes PK making his sword blade wider, turning his sword into greatsword, PK then slashes at the dummy, devastating it

Migrant

Awesome, Joker. The Human Bullet, I could call you.

FemJokerboi

@Migrant
Heh, thanks....

imtherealklib

*Kalib feels the sensation in her mind, clearly foreign, she just grins.*

Alright, I'll play your game!

*Kalib gets into a combat stance, her legs evenly spaced. She closes her eyes and suddenly her arm is engulfed in flame. Upon opening her eyes, there are infernos blazing behind them, and the flames on her arm move towards her closed fist. The flames converge into a massive fiery fist, upon letting out a war cry, she slams the massive fist into the dummy.*

Hyaaaaaaaaa~! FIST OF THE KING!

Mishimans

*He approaches the dummy he threw his knife at with a glare*

*He quickly retrieves his knife and pulls out a second one*

I am beginning to hate that empty look on these things.

*He does a quick knife slash on the dummy*

Time to add my own decorations on it.

*He begins to slash at the dummy with both knives*

Delta-M

-GM Phase!-

Delta-M

*Migrant attacks the dummy in a stunning display but... it seems no worse for wear the moment she's done.*

*The thought continues to echo in Yu's mind. It's incessant, like a child calling out for a parental figure.*

*Tatsuya's flurry of blows sends the dummy flying off before it turns to ash in mid-air.*

*Much like with Migrant's attack, the damage is most certainly done to the dummy Joker spirals through, but is gone before he can even blink.*

*Pancake Knight's attack massacres his training dummy, cutting right through it before leaving it crumbling to ashes from the residual electricity.

*Kalib's royal punch rockets the dummy into the air, engulfing it in flames before it falls to the floor as a pile of ash.*

*Mishimans lays into the dummy, adorning it with cuts all over. A loud, yet silent voice calls out to him. Urging him to deliver the finishing blow to show the dummy who its messing with.*

*Tatsuya, PK and Kalib all feel sense of accomplishment wash over themselve, and the knowledge that something about what transpired was right. But further progress is halted by something.*

*Gamma is Gamma.*

FemJokerboi

Huh.... looks like that didn't do much.... Arsene! Help me out!

*Arsene appears and attacks the Dummy with a flurry of curse infused punches, ending with a huge slash from Joker*

Migrant

OOC: "Gamma is gamma." I love that

IC: So.... it seems the only way to destroy the dummy is to use the headband?

I'll pass. Hey, any of you guys want another round with this dummy?

Mishimans

It is time to end this!

*With a war cry he charges at the dummy*

*He leans to the side upon nearing and double slashes at the dummy's throat*

*He offers a satisfied smirk afterwards*

That felt good.

imtherealklib

*Kalib wipes the sweat from her brow.*

Whew! That felt refreshing!

*She looks around, noticing people not donning their gi.*

I mean, I'm still alive. You guys should just put it on and do it yourselves... I got a feeling bad stuff will happen if someone else does it for you.

Yu-Narukami

*Yu begins sweating profusely as he grabs his head...*

I won't...listen...

*His will appears to be battling the voice but he is slowly breaking down.*

Migrant

*looks over at Yu*

Yeah no thanks. And no going all "one of us" on me, either. I'm not about to give into some silly illusion that this isn't a dungeon in a very foggy TV World where Delta's in imminent danger of death.

Tatsuya

*He pulls the Gi and band off then looks over to Yu and Mig* Fuck's sake you too I'm fine see. *He waves them at the two* Nothing wrong with me guys.

Pancake_Knight

Ill fight yours for you! Its quite good training!

Kazuya

Delta's Dojo...? Is something wrong with that guy now? I do wonder if I can still...

*He attempts to make his hand go through the screen, and he smiles as he realizes he can, even after so long.*

The power works here, alright.

*He jumps in and makes his way to the group. He does not understand what's going on, but waves at everyone, hoping nothing will try to kill him.*

Hello everyone, what mess did you all get yourselves into now? Something happened to Delta?

Migrant

Knock your socks off, Pancake.

I'm curious to see what happens.

Delta-M

-GM Phase!- Late entries shall be accepted if seen before the post.

Delta-M

*Joker does an awesome combo... but the dummy merely repairs itself.*

*Mishimans finishes off the training dummy and feels the same sense of accomplishment that Tatsu, Kalib and PK have. Their dummy turns into dust in the aftermath of their finishing blow.*

*Kalib talks.*

*Yu continues to hear the voice echoing in his mind. For a brief moment, it changes it's plea to "Don't you want to know the truth?" before going back to what it was doing before.*

*Tatsuya finds he can't take the Gi off. However, there's no ill intent he can garner from this fact.*

*PK feels like attacking Mig's dummy will turn out for the worst, and not help anything.*

*Another training dummy and set of Gi appear with Kazyua's entrance.*

*Joker (and Hibki) will be auto controlled by the GM for the rest of this session. Pretend he isn't here but is here.*

Delta-M

-Player Phase!- (Christ I keep forgetting to put that.)

imtherealklib

*Kalib sits down and sighs.*

Well, guess I'll meditate until you guys finish.

*She crosses her legs and closes her eyes.*

Bgammax

*Gamma looks up at Kazuya's entrance. Gamma unexcitedly waves back before turning back and looking around, not really taking note of anything*

Oh hey Kaz. Nice to see you. Hope you're fine. All that good stuff.

Migrant

Another dummy.....

*hmms*

Some other fool wandered in here.

*pauses and considers room layout for a moment. Looking for any particularly interesting protrusions that could be used to, say, catch a roughly head-sized piece of cloth and pull it off.*

Pancake_Knight

Actually! On the other hand! I dont want to cut socks!

Tatsuya

Well we're getting nowhere fast... I think Kalib has it right
*He walks over and begins meditating next to Kalib*

Yu-Narukami

*Yu opens his eyes and begins frantically putting the Gi on.*
Izanagi-no-Mikoto!
*The Persona appears with its blades shining as Yu's eyes fill with determination.*
Let's do this!
True Slash!
*Izanagi-no-Mikoto starts with a uppercut slash on the dummy lifting it into the air before Izanagi-no-Mikoto's blade begins glowing with a blue light.*
To find the truth...End this!
*Izanagi-no-Mikoto swings it's blade at the dummy as the blue light pierces through it, for a moment the world seems to stop as the air around the slash trembles.*

Mishimans

*He actually smiles after finishing off the dummy*

Wow I actually can't remember the last time I felt like this.

*He puts away his knives*

I'm going to have to thank Delta later.

*He then lays on the floor and relaxes*

Pancake_Knight

I could do with some meditation!

*PK sits near Kalib and mediates with the 2 Jacks on either side

Kazuya

*He looks at the other dummies and looks at his own with a confused look.*

Like I say, just accept it.

*He puts on the Gi, and without much interest unshealts his two swords, slashing at it with an extreme speed.*

Delta-M

-GM Phase!-

Delta-M

*Meditation squad represents. Thanks to the wonders of meditation, they all feel invigorated.*

*Mishimans relaxes.*

*Yu's True Slash vanquishes the dummy as it explodes in an over the top blue light. The same feeling of accomplishment and progress being deterred enters his mind.*

*Kazuya slashes at the dummy, cutting it up until almost nothing is left. However, a portion of it remains despite myriad of cuts. A voice inside of his mind urges him to finish the job with a decisive blow.*

*Migrant finds nothing to help her unfortunately. The dojo is a very sparse place besides the aforementioned items.*

-Player Phase!-

Bgammax

*Gamma finally ends up wandering towards the door back outside. It doesn't seem like they're paying much attention to what's happening*

Mishimans

*He yawns and shifts on the floor*

So what now guys?

I don't feel like falling asleep here.

Tatsuya

*He stands up and goes over to Gamma*
Hey seem less focused than normal... Something up man?

Tatsuya

*You seem

Yu-Narukami

I'm getting close to the truth...I can feel it...

*Yu collapses to his knees with a sense of accomplishment before coming to his senses.*

Why'd I do that...?

*He removes the Gi and walks towards the others while holding his head.*

Bgammax

*Gamma blinks a few times and looks around, as though snapping out of a daze*

Wait.. What.. O.. Of course nothing's up. Why do you ask? Also what happened to the dummies. I thought there were like, a lot more of them.

Migrant

So he planned for this, hm? *a card appears in front of Migrant* No problem, I'll just make my own safety net.

*She crushes the card as Okuninushi appears behind her.*

I call this one.... *heh heh* Ars Arcana.

*Okuninushi casts garudyne and holds it, causing damage to the dummy while Mig throws the Qi up in the air! Charging the dummy and delivering a series of swings as she lets the Garudyne carry her upward. Finally, upon reaching the top of the room, she lets the Qi land on her head and plunges downward, slicing the dummy down the middle. After ensuring the dummy's destruction, Okuninushi removes the Qi from her head and she dramaticly spins her rapier in front of her like she were dancing.*

Don't mess with the heart.

Kazuya

Just accept it, and things will be okay.

*He shealts his blades and looks at the dummy, or what's left of it. Kazuya holds his left arm with his right hand, and points the palm of his hand at what's left of that thing.*

Agilao.

*The Skill Crack was activated and from the palm of his hand a burst of fire is fired against his "opponent"*

Now, onto the next "triumph".

Tatsuya

*he sighs and shakes his head*
We've been smashing them Gamma, it's pretty loud how didn't ya hear? *He smirks* So what's on your mind tonight.

imtherealklib

*Kalib's eyes dart open.*

I am awoken.

*She gets up and stretches, waiting for the others to finish up.*

Bgammax

*Gamma clears his throat, and walks over to one of the dummies, pretending to have not heard Tatsuya*

So we're breaking things? Ok, that's easy enough. Flashier the better, right.
Shiranui, Maeigaon.
*tendrils of darkness come out of Gamma's sleeves, forming two whips of pure black. Ice spreads across the floor to freeze the dummy solid as Gamma spins through the air around it, striking the dummy and causing splinters of wood to fly off until it is flogged to the ground*

Emerson

*A dummy next to the group is suddenly surrounded in a box of hard light, which immediately shatters inward, cutting the dummy from all directions.
Em can been seen sitting on another object of hard light, wearing a Gi and headband.*

Yo, what'd I miss?

Mishimans

*He raises an eyebrow at the others methods*

All of you are show offs.

Why waste so much power when you can just slash something to death.

*He twirls his knife*

No personas required.

Delta-M

-GM Phase-

Tatsuya

Because some of don't have to worry about running out of magic thanks to years of practice?

Pancake_Knight

I feel great! I should do this more often!

Delta-M

*Yu finds he cannot remove the Gi, the voice from earlier has faded. He doesn't feel anything malicious from the Gi, even though it won't come off.*

*Unbeknownst to Migrant, the Gi found itself on her fully, and would not take kindly to being removed, much like with Yu and Tatsu. The dummy however, is sliced clean in half before turning into ash. Sense of accomplishment and all that jazz. She feels like there's a single piece left preventing progress.*

*Kazuya burns the dummy to a crisp, barely leaving any cinders remaining. He feels like he's done the right thing, but there's a piece missing before everyone can progress.*

*The dummy by Em was consumed by the explosion, it's remains sprinkling about the dojo before turning into ash.*

*Gamma's dummy repairs the damage done to it. Very close.*

-Player Phase!-

Bgammax

*Gamma looks at the dummy, a little confused*
Alright, you want more, I'll give you more.
Shiranui, Hassou Tobi
*This time Gamma stands in place as their persona slices the dummy into pieces, all the while striking it with their whips, aiming to reduce the dummy to nothing more than splinters flung about the room*

imtherealklib

*Kalib rolls her eyes.*

Gamma. Try putting on the gi....just a thought...

*She coughs and motions to the rest of the group.*

Emerson

Hey, don't get too addicted to it, Gamma. It's just a dummy! It never did anything to ya.
Addicted, huh..?

*Em creates a chair to lean back in and watch the group beat on innocent dummies.*

Mishimans

*He blankly stares at Gamma*

The same as always I see.

Someone needs to learn how to be as chill as me.

Emerson

Mish, I don't know if you know what CHILL means.
This..!

*Em creates a fan blowing on him, palm trees, and a fake drink in his hand, which he feigns drinking from, all from hard light, which looks like shiny glass.*

Is chill.

Kazuya

*Kazuya takes a deep breath as he sits down with his eyes closed, confused at the events.*

As noisy as ever, I see.

Pancake_Knight

*PK sits down and pulls out a stack of pancakes

I hope you dont mind me having a snack while we wait!

*PK then starts to devour the pancakes

Tatsuya

*He looks over to Kaz in shock*
Oh wow I didn't spot you come in man, so where the hell have you been?

Delta-M

*Once more, the dummy repairs itself from Gamma's assault.*

*Perhaps everyone should make it clear that he should don the Gi.*

Mishimans

*He rolls his eyes at Em*

Show off.

You don't need all that stuff just to relax.

Bgammax

*Gamma sighs as they put on the Gi, before repeating their initial assault to turn the dummy into a pile of splinters*

I don't really get what's up with this, but fine. Lets get this training session moving or whatever.

Emerson

*He thinks for a moment, before absorbing all of the light back into himself and standing up.*

Point taken Mish. Honestly, all I think I need is a wall to lean on and a nice cold drink...

Delta-M

*The dummy Gamma attacked is destroyed and it's remains sink into the floor.*

*With all the dummies dealt with, a voice that resounds through the dojo is heard. While warped, it sounds vaguely familiar to everyone present, but they canâ€™t determine who it reminds them of. It says the following:*

â€œSo youâ€™ve decided to venture forth on this arduous path? You may be forced to sacrifice much on this Journey, do you still wish to continue? If so, the way forward lies aheadâ€¦â€

*A white flash blinds everyone in the room, and when their eyes clear a black door is present by the far end of the room, opposite of the entrance.*

Kazuya

Hello, now please tell me when was the last time you saw me, Tatsuya.

*Kazuya quickly stands up and walks towards the black door. He prepares to unshealt his sword at any moment.*

Bgammax

*Gamma shrugs and starts walking to the door, once again lost in thought. They're speaking rapidly, causing some words to run together*
Alright, lets getthis over with, shouldn't be hardor long. Just one bigparty.

Yu-Narukami

*Yu walks towards the door.*

I guess that was necessary then...

Let's keep going.

*With a look of confidence Yu opens the door and walks through.*

Emerson

*Em opens his eyes, blinking as they return to normal.*

Gods, was that necessary! I'm sensitive to light, ironically.

*Em notices and then follows Yu through the door, with balls of light surrounding him, ready to be used.*

Pancake_Knight

Let us strike forth! Into the unknown!

*PK then follows Yu towards the door

Mishimans

*He follows the group to the door*

Well shit this will be easy for me.

*His eyes darken*

Heh I don't have anything else to sacrifice save for maybe my life?

But I don't think I need that anymore.

imtherealklib

*Kalib smirks as her vision returns.*

This wouldn't be the first time I've risked my own wellbeing for a friend and it won't be the last!

*She moves with the group.*

Tatsuya

*He walks through the door and glances to Kaz*
If I had to guess about 5 or 6 days ago? It's been a while for this place.

Delta-M

*As the party steps through the door it closes with a thud and they're left in a dark void. The same voice from before is heard.*

"Only one at a time, may test their strength beyond this point. Who will be the first to lay themselves on the line?"

Bgammax

*Gamma steps forward, heedless of the voice. They just keep walking straight forward*
Anyways, lets get this show started and done. I'll get through this and then go. Simple enough

Yu-Narukami

A test, huh?

*Yu looks back at the party for a second.*

Well, if it's a test then I'd nominate myself, I don't want anyone else putting their life on the line.

*Yu looks forward with determination.*

Yu-Narukami

*Yu looks at Gamma surprised.*

Wait, Gamma! You sure that's a good idea to just enter in without any preparation?

Emerson

*Em begins to suggest something, but then looks to Gamma.*

Welp, I guess we have our first tribute.
May the odds be ever on your favor, young Gamma. We knew ye well.

imtherealklib

*Kalib notices Gamma walk in.*

Ya know what...yeah, let's just let this play out.

Kazuya

*He chuckles for a brief moment.*

5 days huh? Well, I might tell you later where I was, not really important right now.

*Points at the door and Gamma.*

Delta-M

-GM Phase!-

Tatsuya

*stares at Gamma stunned*
Ya know what he can go first. I was going to but eh whatever.

Mishimans

*He waves at Gamma*

Adios asshole.

Enjoy getting ripped to shreds.

Pancake_Knight

Good luck! I know you can do it!

Delta-M

(Things have been sorted out. Apologies for the wait.)

*As Gamma steps forth his visage is consumed by a strong light before the void around everyone changes drastically. When their eyes adjust they see the streets of Shibuya, desolate and barren. The buildings look old and decrepit, with many already falling apart. The streets feel devoid of life besides the party and the sky overhead is an ominous gray Gamma is standing not too far off, looking directly at an obscured figure in the distance. A voice echoes across the wind, it sounds decidedly feminine and says:*

"Isn't it great that the end is almost here? Not too much longer now until everything is aaalllll gone. When that happens it'll be just perfect!"

imtherealklib

*Kalib's eyes adjust and she looks around from where she's standing.*

Bgammax

*Gamma snaps out of their daze and starts to walk forward, then runs towards the figure in the distance*

W... What's going on? Why the sudden shift.... C... Can you tell me anything?

Pancake_Knight

Where are we? Who are you! Explain yourself!

Kazuya

*He sighs with some annoyance as he looks around.*

And just when I was feeling nostalgic I get to see this place...well, not the SAME place but looks pretty similar.

imtherealklib

*Kalib puts a hand on PK's shoulder.*

I wouldn't try to speak or act in any way... This is Gamma's trial. We just need to be patient.

Pancake_Knight

Good point Kalib! I shall await your victory Gamma!

Delta-M

-Quick GM Phase!-

*Kalib sees that most signs of civilization are gone or in disrepair from lack of attention and use. streetlights lay fallen and rusted over. What few cars exist have been long since abandoned, with missing doors, rusted over engines and other signs that they've been here for a long, long time without use. It's as if humanity was going extinct.*

*As Gamma approaches the figure in the distance everyone hears their laughter while they run from Gamma.*

"Can't you figure it out by yourself? This IS what you wanted after all, isn't it?"

-Player Phase continue!-

Tatsuya

*He looks to in concern and frowns*
Bringing up bad memories huh? Sorta reminds me of something too though...

Bgammax

*Gamma continues to chase the figure, though they are faltering a bit*

D... Don't leave.. Though.... I guess... I'd be alone then, wouldn't I?

imtherealklib

*Kalib moves towards one of the cars and leans against it.*

And now we wait I guess. Good luck Gamma.

Mishimans

*He watches Gamma leave with a blank expression*

He is about to be screwed over isn't he ...

Emerson

I trust 'im, Mish. He's stubborn, a bit rash, but he ain't goin' down without a tough fight.
FREEZE 'EM TO THE GROUND, GAMMA!

*Em yells words of encouragement at Gamma.*

Pancake_Knight

Emerson is correct! Gamma will not lose this! Do not be deterred! You have our faith!

Kazuya

*He gives Gamma a thumbs up in silence.*

Delta-M

*As Gamma continues to chase after the figure they have more to say.*

"You'd be alone without me? But this is what you want the most, isn't it?"

*The figure stops and finally becomes clear to Gamma. It's Kaoakuma.*

"You didn't really want to be with me did you? This, right here. This is what you really wanted right? Don't worry, it won't be too much longer now."

*Suddenly, she's enveloped by darkness and disperses. Footsteps can be heard from Gamma's right side.*

*The rest of the party feels a rumbling coming from the ground.*

Tatsuya

*he slightly nods at Gamma*

Yu-Narukami

*Yu looks around at the ground.*

Careful, everyone. This definitely isn't a normal dungeon.

Bgammax

*Gamma stops, staring at where the figure was.. They look down at the ground*
I guess.... I always knew it would be better this way.... I knew I shouldn't get attached...

*Gamma turns in the direction of the footsteps*

Emerson

I don't mean to be rude Yu, but no shit...
How have you been, anyways? I haven't talked with you in forever.

Kazuya

Be on your guard everyone, you never know what is going to happen next.

*Kazuya prepares himself for anything.*

And I hope you can do it Gamma...

*He mutters.*

Delta-M

-GM is typing. Feel free to continue-

imtherealklib

*Kalib steps away from the car.*

And so it begins it seems.

*She adjusts her gi.*

Mishimans

*He sits on the ground*

*His face is practically a mask of boredom*

Well tell me if the idiot dies or something.

Knowing him he will probably be killed in less then an hour.

Tatsuya

I'm hopeful nothing will happen.
*He reaches back and drags his blade to a ready position* This being said I'm not nearly foolish to actually think that.

Delta-M

*Gamma turns to see Akari looking up at him with her eyes open wide.*

"Did you really want to protect me? Or was this more your ideal world? Should I just disappear too along with everyone else?"

*Deaf to Gamma's ears, but not the rest of the party's is the sound of the streets slowly crumbling getting ever closer as the tremors increase in potency. In a few moments they'll like be able to see it in person.*

Bgammax

*Gamma's eyes start to tear up as he attempts to hug the Akari*

no... no... No.. P... Please don't leave.... I couldn't stand to lose you again... N... Not now...

imtherealklib

*Kalib looks for something that would remain stable should the street collapse.*

Damn it! Careful everyone!

Emerson

Uh... can someone float? Does the hard light float? I don't think so...

*Em creates a beam of hard light as far as he can from one side of the room to the other and attempts to sit on it.*

Kazuya

I can try to summon Beelzebub in case anything happen, he can fly...

*He prepares to type on his COMP.*

Let's hope I don't have to waste Magnetite on this.

Tatsuya

*Lucifer appear before them in a blast of darkness* I don't think that's needed Kaz.

Mishimans

*His face pales*

Shit that does not sound good.

*He pulls out both is knives and attempts to scale a building with them*

Pancake_Knight

Well this is no good!

*Pancake and Syrup grab PK and start to fly him up to a nearby roof

Delta-M

*Akari looks up at Gamma before being swallowed by the same darkness that consumed Koakuma. She seemed about to say something to him. He hears another person approach him from behind.*

*Kalib is only reminded of how decayed the surroundings are. Nothing seems stable enough to hold, and cracks are already beginning to form under his feet as he searches.*

*Em's beam of light is affected by gravity like the buildings and streetlights around. It seems like it won't bee much help.*

*Mishimans only makes it a couple feet off of the ground before the wall he was scaling crumbles, leaving him to fall.*

*Lucifer appears, but Tatsuya feels that his power isn't at 100% here for some reason.*

(The street is falling from the direction away from Gamma fyi. So he's not going to notice anything.)

-Players, continue!-

Bgammax

*Gamma quickly turns around, tears in their eyes*
What is it now, what do you want? STOP SCREWING WITH ME ALREADY.

Pancake_Knight

*PK then throws Pancake at Mish having him catch him before he falls

Ive got you! No need to worry!

Yu-Narukami

Gamma...

Is this what you've been feeling inside all along?

*Yu looks at Gamma with concern in his eyes.*

Kazuya

*With a quick movement of his fingers, a dark portal appears behinds him, as a gigantic, demonic fly comes out of it. It grabs Kazuya as it attempts to take him off the ground.*

Not losing anything by trying...!

Delta-M

*Gamma sees Ene floating in the air next to him.*

"Yo. Seems like another person not as perfect as me having a crisis. I, the great Ene-chan, will listen to your sob story before I disappear like everyone else. That is why you're crying right?"

*PK can see that most of the city has already fallen, and nothing but the grey skyline remains. Looking out he can notice that the grounding is collapsing in on itself faster and faster. It's a slow acceleration, but just noticeable.*

*Beelzebub get's some air, but it's accent is drastically slower than what Kaz is used to.*

*The ground can finally be seen falling by the rest of party from within their fields of vision.*

-Players, keep going!-

Tatsuya

*Tatsuya leaps onto Lucifer and prepares to jump for
Beelzebub if his Persona wavers as it flies to safety* I'm a bit unstable now Kazuya I'm not putting anyone else on Lucifer!

Pancake_Knight

*PK begins to jump roof from roof in order to escape the cracks occasionally using Syrup to help him glide over, meanwhile Pancake is hovering around looking if anybody needs to be saved

Bgammax

*Gamma slowly gets to their feet, glaring at Ene?, tears in their eyes*
I.... I don't want pity from you or anyone else... I... If you're going to leave me... Then just go.

S... Shiranui.. Diamond Dust.
*Gamma's persona flickers into life around them, followed by a few spears of ice that launch themselves at Ene?*

Kazuya

Beelzebub is not a full strenght now for some reason, so if anyone jumps on him now, we'll fall.

*He looks up to see his demonic ally.*

Beelzebub, tell me if you see any place that we can use.

imtherealklib

*Kalib grimaces.*

What the hell?

*She snaps her fingers trying to create a small hot air balloon.*

Here goes nothing!

Tatsuya

Shit that's not good. *Lucifer rushes up higher as Tatsuya scans the area for anything he could use to escape*

Delta-M

*Ene laughs and floats around the spears with ease.*

"I leave when it's time for me leave. Hurry and tell me that you never actually wanted me around or something if you're in that much of a rush. This is what you longed for isn't it? To be alone, devoid of contact from the rest of the world? If at some point that's changed by all means say so. Although it might be too late now. I already feel like I'm fading away. And we didn't even play that long either."

*Ene's left arm is wrapped in darkness that begins to slowly creep inwards towards the rest of their body.*

*A strong gust of wind begins to blow down at the party, pushing those airborne to the ground and everyone towards the collapsing ground. It's not too strong to give up on fight against however. Nothing really looks like it'll last in the remnants of the city. Only delay the inevitable fall.*

-Players, fight on!-

Yu-Narukami

*Yu continues watching Gamma, seeming to ignore the collapsing ground.*

Don't give in yet...

Tatsuya

*Tatsuya leaps into the air from Lucifer as the Persona shifts into Micheal before he lands on it once more* Fine then if we're playing with wind I'll just reflect it. *The Archangel attempts to fly upwards in spite of the winds thanks to it's reflection of the element*

Bgammax

*Gamma regains their composure as they speak to Ene?*
Just... Go already.. I'll be fine on my own.. Sure, for a while I thought I could fool myself... I thought maybe I'd be able to deal with this... But well... I learned a few days ago that I'm still too weak. I... I can't be hurt like that again. So go.. And I'll be here, like always.
*Gamma turns their back on the fake, and stare off into the void*

imtherealklib

You know what world. Fine. I'll play your game.

*She pouts and sits on the ground, watching Gamma.*

You can do this Gamma...

*She slams her fist to the ground.*

Kazuya

*He types again on his COMP and a bright light covers Beelzebub. Skill Crack has been used to cast Heat Riser on him.*

Won't be able to use Skill Crack again for a couple of minutes, c'mon Beelzebub, you've got this...!

*The demon does his best to stay in the air.*

I don't know if this will help in any way or form but...Just snap out of it, Gamma! I don't know what happens inside that pinky head of yours but I do know you're really fucking strong, fight like you always do, you asshole!

Pancake_Knight

I won't give in!

*PK still tries to run but keeps tripping on the cracks

Delta-M

"Jeez, , over-dramatic much are we? So you're saying that you'd have rather not gotten involved with the greatness that is me or the ok-ness of the others? You need to believe that for me to leave. I want you to say how you really feel one way or another. If you'd really prefer to be in all of THIS by your lonesome instead of with a beautiful girl like me or those others you let go then say it and mean it. If you can't bring yourself to do it, then own up and accept that. Scream it at the top of your lungs so the world knows it was a mistake to think about leaving you alone. I'm waiting."

*Those of the party fighting against the fall manage to keep slowly moving towards Gamma, away from the falling ground. Those that don't stay put.*

Bgammax

*Gamma turns back to Ene? shouting*

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I don't want you, or anyone else to come anywhere near me... Just...
*their voice is much quieter now, as though they've calmed down*
Just leave me to my misery. Sure, it might not be great, but I'm safe this way... The world can go to hell for all I care.

Kazuya

C'mon Beelzebub...try to get closer! Don't give up!

*Beelzebub attempts to move towards Gamma faster, although the strong winds just drains his energy more and more.*

imtherealklib

*Kalib yells to Kaz and Tatsuya.*

You really want to interfere with his trial that bad?

*She sighs as she turns to see the ground crumbling closer and closer.*

I hope I'm doing the right thing....

Pancake_Knight

*PK then yells at Gamma, in a desperate attempt to do anything

Hey Gamma! If you really only cared for yourself why did you come here! You have no reason to be here if your only looking out for yourself! Look deep inside yourself and figure out the truth from the lies!

Tatsuya

*He grits his teeth and throws more power into Michael as the Persona struggles harder and moves faster clearly wearing Tatsuya down a bit*

Yu-Narukami

I want to hear the truth from Gamma first...

*Yu has a look of fierce determination in his eyes.*

Delta-M

"You haven't finished answering."

*Ene's entire left have is covered in darkness, but she continues on.*

"Would you just wish for none of us to have ever met you? Interact with you? Stop lying to yourself already! If you really wanted this you wouldn't be miserable would you? Where's that sense of self-assurance? The cocky attitude as you slide sarcastic remarks at people? I either leave, stay or remain in this state between the two because you won't be honest with yourself. Is this, or is this not how you want to be? If you can't be happy I think the decision should be clear."

*Kazuya inches ever closer towards Gamma, perhaps he could reach him with his voice if he tried hard enough.*

*Pancake's message can only reach Gamma if he's ready to accept those words.*

*Tatsuya continues to struggle, in the same position as Kaz.*

*The rest of the party are very close to being swallowed with the city.*

Tatsuya

*he shouts at the top of his lungs as Micheal continues to struggle*
Hey I know we don't usually get along and all, but I know damn well you're stronger than this Gamma! Now get the hell up kick that thing's ass and tell me why everything I believe in is wrong you asshole!

Yu-Narukami

*Yu continues to ignore the collapsing ground as he stares on toward Gamma.*

Kazuya

*Beelzebub has not enough strenght to move forward, and is barely able to hold his position.*

Gamma, you were going to surpass everyone here right!? You wanted to be the strongest, weren't you!? If you trully want that, then fight against all like the true asshole you are!!

Bgammax

*Gamma collapses to the ground, crying*
I.... I don't know.... I don't want to be alone.... I.... I never wanted to be alone... I just don't want to be hurt when you leave... People always do.. No matter how good of a friend they cla-

*Gamma hears Pancake Knight and Kaz shouting, and turns to see the rest of the group struggle*
Why? WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS? You saw me run off alone... Why won't you just go? Leave me be... If anything happens... I'd deserve it. There's no reason for you to risk yourselves doing something stupid like this.

imtherealklib

*Kalib sighs and does the same as Yu.*

I'm really hedging my bets here Yu...but if you're here then I have faith.

Yu-Narukami

There...

*Yu's eyes shine brightly as he holds out a card the glows with a warm light.*
Verum!
*Yu's body becomes enveloped by the light as he attempts to run forward to Gamma.*
We wouldn't let you be alone even if you asked us to!

Pancake_Knight

That's because! It would hurt me to know that you left! I won't let it happen! As long as I live! I want all the residents of the Nexus to be happy! And your a resident of the Nexus! So I want you to be happy!

imtherealklib

*Kalib's eyes glimmer.*

Guess that's that then.

*Kalib stands up and begins chasing after the others.*

Delta-M

*Ene smiles at Gamma before the darkness overtakes the rest of her body.*

"You've finally been honest. You're one step closer to perfection like me, the Great Ene-chan! You'll see us again Gamma."

*She sinks into the ground like the others, but the ground stops collapsing right as it reaches Yu and Kalib. The voice from before, the one that asked for one ready to test their strength is heard.*

"While the path is difficult, and often riddled with pain, you can still find the resolve to go forth, and become better for it. The way forward, shall be opened."

*Thereâ€™s a flash of light and during it, the high pitched voice of a young boy, and a much deeper one befitting an adult can be heard.*

Boy: Are you sure dad?

Dad: Of course I am son. Anything you want, youâ€™ll have the power to get it.

Boy: But what if Iâ€™m not strong enough to take it?

Dad: Now thatâ€™s the talk of a quitter. Neither of my two boys are quitters are
they?

Boy: N-no! Iâ€™m no quitter Dad! Iâ€™ll do whatever it takes to get what I want.

Dad: Now thatâ€™s a better attitude for one of my sons to have. Keep it that way, ya dig? No go play with your brother. There are things I need to attend to.

*The light fades not long after the voices do, and like before, a black door is waiting for the party by Gamma.*

Bgammax

*Now that the group is together, Gamma can be seen kneeling, their sobbing can be easily heard*
W.. Why.... I've been so rude to all of you... Why won't you hate me? Why do you refuse to leave me alone? I... I've tried and tried... But you idiots.
*Gamma smiles a little*
You're still here.

imtherealklib

*Kalib arrives with a smile.*

Well I'll be damned~! Ya did it Gamma!

*She covers her eyes as the light appears. Listening carefully to the voices. As her vision returns, she sees the door.*

Pancake_Knight

Ha! I will never leave a person in need! And you my friend a person in alot of need!

Yu-Narukami

*Yu walks up to Gamma, the light fading away.*

Sorry, Gamma but I'm not the type to let someone suffer just because they asked me to. It'd be one thing if you really wanted to be alone, but nobody wants that, I of all people understand that.

Delta-M

(Forgot to mention this....)

*The color of Gamma's belt changes from white to black.*

*A blue door appears by the collapsed section of the city. The letters Go-hom written on it.*

Kazuya

Beelzebub and Kazuya look at eachother and nod, as the demon slowly disappear. Then, the young man smiles at Gamma and gives him a thumbs up.*

I'm usually a pretty stubborn bastard, it's to be expected that I try to help the people I care about.

imtherealklib

*Kalib looks down and Gamma and offers a hand.*

Ha! You're stuck with us Gamma, you can try to kick and scream and push us away...but we look out for each other here.

Yu-Narukami

*Yu looks towards the door while smiling.*

Looks like its time for us to go back home. You ready to go, Gamma?

Bgammax

*Gamma looks at Klib for a moment... They seem hesitant, and ultimately stand up on their own*

S... Sorry you had to see me like that... Yeah... I'm ready to leave Yu... I... Need some time to think.

*Gamma walks over to the blue door, and opens it*

Yu-Narukami

*Yu begins heading to the door but then looks back.*

You coming, Tatsuya?

Delta-M

*Gamma is bathed in a white light

Tatsuya

*He shakes his head*
I need to do this soon or not at all frankly.

Delta-M

(Of all the misclicks!)

*Gamma is bathed in a white light from the blue door before being transported back to the dojo, where he can leave he TV world.*

Yu-Narukami

*Yu looks at Tatsuya.*

Well, I'm not crazy about the idea of leaving someone alone to face these trails after seeing what happened with Gamma.

*Yu smiles.*

Guess, I'll stick around if you're sticking around.

imtherealklib

*Kalib shakes her head.*

Fair enough.

Pancake_Knight

I still have some energy left! I shall join you in your quest!

Tatsuya

*He grins at them*
I'm sure that I'll deal with mine... Eh maybe I won't deal better we shall see. You coming too Kaz?

Kazuya

Yeah, why not?

*He cracks his neck.*

imtherealklib

I've got faith Tatsu, let's get you that black belt!

*She stretches and moves to stand next to Tatsu.*

Delta-M

*They hear the voice again.*

"Continue forth, and send the next to test their strength."

Kazuya

So...next sacrifice?

Yu-Narukami

Well, Tatsuya. I hope your desires are easier to overcome.

*Yu looks at Tatsuya with a worried expression.*

Tatsuya

*He slowly walks through the door with his hands in his pockets*
Well I'm sure this is going to be fun right guys? Come on it can't be worse. *He finishes walking inside*

Kazuya

I mean, you say that but...

*He sighs as he prepares himself for whatever the hell is going to happen now.*

Pancake_Knight

Steel yourself for anything Tatsuya! We have no idea whats going to happen!

Yu-Narukami

I have an idea...

*Yu waits for the trial to begin, staring at Tatsuya all the while.*

Tatsuya

*He looks back to Yu*
Do share if you don't mind!

Delta-M

*The party enters the door and as Tatsuya steps forward, the same bright light envelopes him and the party before fading. Once gone, they see the Shibuya streets again, only this time alive and bustling. People coming and going on their commutes, the slow dredge of traffic, it's the Shibuya they remember.*

Tatsuya

*He looks around in shock*
Wait that's it? A normal world that's got no more monsters than usual around? The hell is this... Doesn't seem like anything I'd wish for...

Kazuya

At least it's more lively...!

*He lets out a sigh of relief.*

But still, who knows what is coming now...

Pancake_Knight

Back here again! Feels good! Even if it isint real!

Yu-Narukami

Don't get too comfortable, this isn't real after all.

*Yu looks around for anything out of the ordinary.*

imtherealklib

*Kalib looks around.*

This many civilians? Real or not....I don't like their odds of survival.

Tatsuya

*He frowns*
Don't get too comfy Pan this place is just a trick to screw my head... And no their odds don't look good Kalib. *He sighs and shakes his head* No sense worrying about fakes though we can't waste power trying to save em.

Delta-M

*From within the crowd around them, a voice can be heard calling out to Tatsuya. One he hasn't heard in years.*

"Hey, Tatsuya! Tatsuya! Give me a smile will you?"

*Yukino Mayazumi makes her way through the crowd and snaps a picture of the unsuspecting Tatsuya when he turns to face her.*

Delta-M

(I'm bad. Forgive me for my sins.)

*Yu doesn't find anything that would seem out of place. All is... normal.*