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A Room In Mementos : To Recover Memories
[Deep inside Mementos, past the red tunnels, tainted with burn marks and a stick ichor like substance, a room lies in a corridor, emitting a aura of death, a very powerful presence lies inside, shadows cowering away in fear from the room, it seems that even the distorted thoughts of Mankind dont even dare enter]
*Aitome sits down before the room, meditating with a stern look on his face,
*Enters room with a bag of Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheetos*
*Lux appears behind Aitome.*

Thought I heard someone else down here. Been a while, what're you doing in Mementos all on your own?
*Kei looks around the area, as though searching for something. Soon he runs upon Aitome*
I take it I have somehow entered a realm for demons. What are you doing so far down here young lad?
*Barges into the room while reading a Latin book muttering to herself all the while*
[Raidou and Gouto enter, though the feline seems wary about the menacing aura. Raidou rests one arm on his sheathed sword, and watches the fleeing shadows curiously, before turning to the others who have gathered.]
*Alice finds her way to the others. She must've already been wandering around Mementos as she has her weapon in hand already. She sets her lance against a wall and straightens the bow around her collar before addressing the group.*

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one who realizes something is going on. Anyone have an idea what's happening here?
*Aitome then jumps back at seeing the people enter

Huh? Wh-when did you get here Leader? I.. I've got a personal matter to handle here..

Lab Coat? Well thats putting it simply, can you fight? If not you should leave..

Huh? Whos that?
*Lux gives Aitome a questioning looks.*

I've been training down here. Tatsu told me to learn to fight so that's what I've been doing since I gained some control over Phanes. The real question is what are you doing here by yourself?
*Takes a handful of Flamin' Hot Cheetos (Crunchy) and eats it*
*Kazuya walks around with a tired expression, rubbing the back of his head.*

Seriously, Mementos never runs out of...

*After a few seconds, the young man notices the group of people and decided to join them. A group inside Mementes never meant anything good. After taking a few steps, he stands quietly behind everyone, paying attention to understand what's going on.*
Oh, Alice, um I guess I should explain it.. to sum it up, my previous persona basically left me and stole my memories, now I'm here to get them back, you dont have to fight if you want to, its will be extremely dangerous...
*Kei adjusts his tie and looks at the group around him, his eyes linger on Gouto for a moment before he looks back to Aitome*

I take it by "lab coat" you mean me? Of course I can fight. The Nanjos have been passing down a swordsman style for years. And as the heir of the Nanjo family I have of course mastered it. In addition I am no stranger to incidents involving demons.
*Is still in room*
*He runs into room wearing his probably long forgotten thief clothes and a grin on his face*

Phew this is a good workout!

*He looks at the gathered group*
But uh what's everyone else doing down here? I was just on an early night run while killing some shadows, ya know the usual for me.
Thats good, but this is no ordinary "demon" its a rouge persona..

Oh Red Coat, can you feel that? My persona is in there... I've decided to fight today, you dont have to come if its a bother...

At any rate its about time we head in, we can't keep her waiting...
*Kei looks over upon hearing Tatsuya's appearance*
Oh, its you again. I was looking into this demon-filled place when I found the young lad over here

*gestures to Aitome*
He then asked if I could fight, and talked about his persona going rogue, so I infer he is looking for assistance.
Geez guys, how do you all manage to run into trouble every week like this...?

*He puts his hands inside his pockets and movies his head from side to side, making a cracking sound.*

But, if it's about helping someone...!
*He nods*
I figured that would happen soon yeah.... *He stares at Aitome and sighs* What were you thinking coming down here without a team? I mean just for practice is one thing but you knew that damm rogue Persona was here right Ai?
*Lux smirks.*

This will be a cinch. All of us vs some rogue Persona? We can't lose.
*Gestures to everyone outside the room*
"Hey this place is pretty cool "
*He shakes his head at Lux*
You're probably right Lux but that's no excuse to underestimate our foe. We always say in my line of work there's no such thing as an easy job, and with good reason.
*Wanders in, looking a bit headached....*

Ugh... man this day has been a rush... Wait, is this Mementos?
*kickflips into the room*
This isn't my house... I must have made a wrong turn at the ruins of Leblanc.
Well yes... I would like some help, but..

Well, I didnt want to be a bother Red Coat.. I didn't even have time to gather people.. I just received this calling card only an hour ago..

*Aitome then lays a red card on the ground, stained again by the same material on the walls and floor, it reads...

[ Heyo! Its me! Your worst Nightmare! I figured that we should have a fight finally! Its boring killing all these shadows day in day out! So meet me in Mementos! If you don't your memories will get crushed! So hurry it up! You only got tonight!]

... I wouldent be so prideful... shes killed an entire division of persona users in my body before, and it sounds like she isnt holding back...
[Raidou nods at Inari, a small smile on his face. He recognizes a lot of the people here as friends, is glad to have people backing him up. The summoner turns to Aitome and gestures for him to go on ahead.]
*Kei looks over to NotIgor, puzzled*
This is most certainly not where you live. We're most likely deep inside the world most demons originally came from. How did you manage to get so far without noticing you took a wrong turn?
Sometimes I wander outside of reality. Like and behold I kickflipped into this mess of a place.
*He stares at Mig blankly and drawls in his most sarcastic voice*
No Migrant you're actually in Candy Land, it's gonna be all fun happy times from here on yay!

*He looks dead serious*
Don't overestimate our foe either though, I don't think that the Kirijo groups usual teams are really up to par with our little band of misfits in all honesty. Best to assume she's a threat but hardly unstoppable.

*He draws the chainblade from his back and walks after Raidou*
Now come on team it's time to go to work.
Well everyone sounds ready... I guess ill take the lead this time.. strange having so many people behind me...
++Update, time to put my DMing skills to work++
(You may continue to chat however I will not respond until I finish typing this up!)
Josh walks in and throws a bag of cheetos into the face of Kei Nanjo and then leaves
*Kei seems even more puzzled by NotIgor's response, but quietly moves his hand to the katana at his side*
Very well, I shall follow you further in. I'm sure I can find valuable information in here regardless, and it would be safer in a group.
Don't worry my guys I have lots of things I can contribute to this in order to make sure we all get out of here alive and WHATS THAT OVER THERE
*he throws down a smoke bomb before vanishing like a magician*
*Kei quickly swats the cheetos aside and stares at the area Joshkinz walked off in*

Well... That most certainly happened. I wonder what their problem was.
*Kazuya lets out a sigh and checks his COMP, making sure it's working the way it's intended to.*

Noisy as ever, I see.
*He just stares blankly for a moment before shrugging*
Well that was a thing.

Kinda makes me miss the old days though when it was just rumours made real an demons running around causing havoc.
Don't worry, Tatsu. I can handle this!
*Aitome then leads the group down the corridor into the room, once they reach the room however a sound clicks, a blast of bright light hits the party, blinding everyone for a period of time, when the flash subsides they find themselves in a room with 4 pillars at each corner, deformed shadows seem to litter the floor, arms, legs, whoever did this was sadistic, in the middle however is a girl with red hair and eyes, standing with Aitome, a sword made of flames at his throat

Glad you could finally make it! Its great to see all the "friends" you have made! Before we fight lets have a little chat shall we? Make one move and ill slit Aitome's throat right here and now!
*Alice hasn't been paying much attention to the random situations occurring, instead choosing to stand off to the side until Aitome is ready to take the lead. She'd be pulling on her glove at this point, having looked around and identified the team of familiar and new, at least to her, faces.*
"Alright."
*Lux looks at Korumi with a deadpan gaze.*

What exactly do you wish to gain from this? What reason do you have to make them suffer?
"Want some Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheetos?"
*Kazuya quickly shakes his head, trying to make sense of what just happened. The light, the imagery and threat made things confusing for a few seconds. After finally recovering, he loos at the red haired girl.*

A chat...? If this is going to be a fight what do you get from this?
Why are you doing this to Aitome?
*Kei blinks several times before looking around the room*
Very well. What are your demands..... Rogue Persona was it? Any good negotiation begins with terms.
[Raidou is certainly never one to sit around and let someone talk, but he decides to make an exception for Aitome's case.]
It's not like we have a choice, so go on...
*Aitome simply sits there, deadpan, but you can clearly see anger in his eyes

Do as she says for now... she has some honor...
*He sighs and remains silent considering that perhaps he's not the best person to talk right now*
*Alice rubs her eyes for a few moments but recovers nonetheless. Typically she does the flashing so she's gotten a little used to having her eyes flooded with light. She takes the Tatsuya route on this one.*
(Update)

Hehe, glad you asked , I simply wanted to clear up some misconceptions! So listen up! You've all probably heard by now the story Aitome told about me possessing her body and killing people but thats false! I am going to reveal the ugly truth!

*Korumi smiles an evil smile, revealing teeth like a wolf's, dangerous, and terrifyingly
What do you mean... ive told the truth...
*Lux's expression tenses.*

Truth? If you want to say something just say it!
*Kei adjusts his glasses and continues staring down Koru as his hand moves to the sword at his side*
I have been told no such story actually. All I know is that you're down here threatening people. If you wish to speak then do so, but it looks like this little negotiation is going nowhere
"Want the Cheetos or not?"
That one is out for blood, when that is the case then negotiation is always futile.

*Kazuya prepares types on his COMP, making sure that any summoning is on button away. His expression turns more serious as he prepares.*

I hate it when that happens.
You can say what you want, but we dn't have to believe you.
What a manipulative little demon... I can't speak for everyone else but I'll take pleasure in wiping you out.

*She doesn't jump to summoning her persona just yet but she's on stand-by, knowing she'll have to soon.*
*He glares at it and finally speaks up*
I'm not going to believe a word some shadow with an ego says and neither should anyone else here least of all Aitome.
(Update)
Aw come on, thats no way to speak to someone! Aren't you guys total buddy buddy or something? You are here for this right?

*Korumi then pulls out a ball, blurry images seem to play within in, you can kinda make out a stone tower, or a certain cafe,

Memories right? Hehe, your gonna have to fight for em, but time for the truth, the story goes from Aitome is that when I awakened I possessed her and killed all of the shadow ops, but that isn't true! In fact... she wanted to kill every single one aint that right? You hated all of them for doing those horrible things to you, its simply a repressed memory, thats why I'm like this as well, your hate for the world, thats me, and thats why im killing all of you, to exact revenge for that.

*Korumi then does a fluid snapping motion to Aitome's legs, you can hear an audible crack as she does so, she then throws Aitome away, summoning up 2 flaming swords and facing the party

Anyways im bored now! Lets dance!

[This is a part narrative part update, you know how this song and dance goes, if not please ask]

++Time to fight! Have a good one!++
[Gouto jumps out of the fight zone, while Raidou steps forward and activates one of his trusty tubes to summon forth a demon come next turn.]

'Bout damn time, kick her teeth in Raidou!
(Can I join in? Or is it too full?)
*Aitome braces as as he gets hurt, being thrown towards the party, clenching his head, clearly unable to fight mentally or physically

Ugh... its.. true isn't it... damn it... my head... I cant... which is true...
(Go ahead im accepting every one and every thing)
(Nani Song????)
{Little does she know, I'm actually immortal!}
"Huh. Typical villian."
*A brief Green Aura flashes around Kei as he draws his sword*
I think its safe to say that negotiation failed. Just try to stay out of the way young man, let us handle this. Now, Go Aizen, Swift Strike.
*Kei's persona briefly flashes into being and rushes towards Korumi, attempting to strike her several times as he passes. Kei follows it in order to close the distance*
OOC: So is Aitome Kuromi's alt or smth
(Yes this is my alt, other way around though!)
C'mon on out, Lord of the Flies!

*Kazuya finally pushes "Enter" and a vortex appears behind him. Inside of it, million, billions of 1s and 0s give form to the demon that is about to be summoned in just a few seconds (or next turn).*
"Anyway, time to do my fighting stuff or whatever."

*Punches Korumi in the face*
*Wanders into the battle area*
Oh boy.... This is something.....
Hate, huh...?

*Lux looks over to Aitome.*

Looks like we really are similar after all, then. Still...

*Lux looks back to Korumi.*

Revenge is pointless...You think killing is going to be enough to fill your empty heart? It won't.

Phanes...

*A cosmic being with golden wings appears behind Lux.*

I'm not gonna let Aitome's hatred control them...

Because I already know what it's like to be controlled by hate...

*A metal pole appears in Lux's hand, it's form seems unstable and is constantly shifting.*

No matter what...I will save them!

*Lux rushes forth holding the pole towards Korumi as the end of the pole forms a sharp blade on the end.*
And so it begins.

*A ray of light shines down upon Alice as her six-winged, angelic persona, Seraph, descends upon her. It takes its place behind her until given its command.*

A blessing if you'd please, Seraph!

*Anyone participating in the fight would temporarily be veiled in a soft glow, their offensive properties being enhanced once it fades as Alice's persona uses Matarukaja on its allies.*
*Mig's rapier appears in a rather... curious light flash. Then again, it's actually entirely normal. Time nonsense is weird like that.*

Alright, let's get this show on the road!

*she charges the shadow and goes in for a stabbing attack!*
(Sweet)

Aincrad walks in, looking around. "What's the big deal with Mement-" His eyes fall upon Aitome and grow wide. "Oh shit."

Shadows image forms a little, hovering outside Aincrads body. "Sis?!" His eyes turn to Korumi and start glowing. "You're going to pay for that."

"Damn right. Time for a showstopper! Come on out Hephaestus!" Aincrads body glows and fire starts forming around him, and Shadows real form as a giant armoured figure with a heated hammer. "Shadow, Kouagon!"

++Action++
Heavy Bless Damage to Korumi
*He laughs at the Persona as a tall human shaped figure of Light forms behind before covering Kuru in a dark debilitating light* Tch if you won't listen to reason we'll just beat you the hard way it's fine, that outta soften her up a bit for us!
(Assuming thats everyone Update!)
*Raidou jumps out of the fray! Summoning from a magic pipe!

*Kaz summons forth a digimon! Its gonna take a second though!

*Inari punches! Its a shame hes no one punch man! Korumi notices the attack and counters, using her swords she deflects the punch, opting to jump over Inari's head

*Lux summons forth a metal weapon! He charges in but Korumi dodges swiftly, with the jump,

*Arisu buffs the party! Say thank you after the fight!

*Aincard blast Korumi with light however it simply washes over her, dealing no damage

*Tatsuya debuffs Korumi, lets see if that helps!

Sigh... did you learn nothing from the time we fought together... I'm a kitsune moron! Light does nothing to me! And to answer your question Lux, im not doing this for me, im doing it for Aitome, this is what he really wants, im simply the tool for destruction, and I enjoy shedding some blood!

*Korumi then jumps around the room, dashing around every pillar like a fox, I wonder what shes up to,
"Fuck; Time to use this!"
*Inari liquefies*
Hmm.... what is this, some kind of puzzle? Or is she just being shifty like a fox?
*Kei glances at Korumi before inspecting the pillars more closely*
She's fast, and there's little point to light... Lets see if we can help the others fight on more even ground.
I leave it to you Aizen, Masukukaja
*A green aura flares around the party, causing them to feel much lighter speed up*
"We've never fought before! And this'll be the last time!" Aincrad yells as he draws his Urumi from his waist. "I'll thank you for this later Heppy, you know what to do." With that he runs to her and slashes with it.

"Got you!" Shadows voice his lower and booming. He looks to where she is. "Let's try to burn you out then! Inferno!"
*Lux smirks.*

I know...and what I'm saying is I won't let hatred control them. I know what it's like to only see one answer but that's not how life is. There's never just one answer to a problem and I'm gonna make you see that too!

Phanes!

Creation: Show Stealer!

*The creaking of metal is heard from underground before a set of two metal appendages burst forth next to Lux.*

See how you handle this!

*One of the steal appendages stay near Lux as the other extends foward towards Korumi and attempt to wrap around them.*
*Aitome grows despondent, ignoring the party and the fighting around him, face going darker

I was the one... I wanted to kill them... there was no mercy... I.. I...
*He Smirks as Apollo turns into Sarasvati and summons forth fists made of stone from the walls near them trying to smash the pillars as Tatsuya pulls out a few packs of C4 then tosses at the pillars as well though does not in fact blow it up yet*

I don't like this arena, seems as though we ought to shift it into our favor.
Not much opening for an attack I'm afraid... Let's bide our time Seraph.

*Having said that, Alice holds her hand out as Seraph mimics the action. She closes her eyes and starts to "Concentrate" with the intent of unleashing a stronger attack the next chance she gets. Within Seraph's hand a tiny blue ball of light forms.*
[From a green light comes a Raidou look-alike, but a Jack Frost. It's Raiho! The demon blasts Korumi with a Bufudyne, while his master dashes in with a drawn sword to focus on close-range combat.]
*For a second Kazuya is confused, as if something was wrong. Apparently, his mind glitched for a small second and thought that "Digimon" was the way you say "Demon". After this, he shakes his head.*

W-Weird...although it's kind of similar...

*After a few quick seconds, the data turns into flesh and Beelzebub is summoned, letting out a loud buzzing sound.*

Alright then...!

*Magic begins to cover Kazuya's body the moment he unshealts his sword. Charging the next physical attack. Then, the demon flies and attackes with giant ball of almighty magic, bringing you Megidolaon*
(Update I suppose!)
*Inari liqufies? Lets hope he knows what hes doing! I have faith!

*Mig takes a look, and she can notice runes on each of the pillars, very very dim runes, but runes never the less

*Kei buffs the party with speed! Lets see this go like ping pong!

*Aincard strikes flames but it does nothing, Korumi stops moving and stares at him with a look of disbelif

Really? Kitsunes use fire too, moron.

*However she is left wide open to be grabbed! Strike hard!

*Tatsuya stikes down a pillar! Three more to go!

*Arisu charges an attack! Make sure it connects!

*Raidou strikes with ice and a slash! They both connect and strike hard, however while the damage was done, no wounds seems to appear

*Kaz is charging up! Lets see this in action next turn!

++Enemy action++
*Korumi still caught in the metal starts to burst into flames, tendrils forming whipping everyone with a lash of flame!

++Player phase++ outta remember that
*Materializes behind Kuromi and attempts to cut her throat with his katana!*
(I guess I don't get damaged by her fire because I was water*
*Tries to block the flame attack but gets hit nonetheless*

There's something about these pillars.... I wonder if the element she's attacking with might be tied to the pillar she's on?
*Kei raises his sword and quickly sidesteps to avoid the fire*

Alright, it uses fire and light. If anyone has dark or ice attacks, now would be the time to use them, while our opponent is bound. Now go Aizen.
*Kei's persona once again forms and rushes towards Korumi, delivering one fierce kick. Assault Dive, Heavy phys*
*The fire whips against Lux burning his coat.*

Dammit...That hurts...

*Shutting off pain receivers.*

Alright...I'm fine.

Phanes!

Creation: Machine!

*Phanes charges power into a sphere of lightning before condensing it and bringing it towards the end of the other steel appendages. Metal begins forming around the appendages as electronic parts begin forming. Lux is too preoccupied to do anything else.*
"Well fine then! Let's do this Mano y Mano!" Aincrad whips out a disk and attaches it to his Urumi. "Gotta thank Star later..." The blade takes on a chilling blue colour as it takes on an ice element. "Take care of sis Shadow!" He charges onwards at Korumi and strikes again.

"Gotcha ya!" Shadow goes back into human form and runs to Aitome. "Sis! Sis stay with me! You're going to be alright!"
"Appropriately, I actually specialize in Dark and Cold attacks! (just like my soul; cold and dark)"
(Whoops forgot to mention I'm null against fire so...)

"Ha try again Kitsune! I'm null as well!" Mocks Aincrad!
*At last, the demon Beelzebub attacks Korumi with Megidolaon. And after this, Kazuya rushes at her at full speed, preparing his blade, which is covered in a green energy.*

Crescent Slice!

*Kazuya slashes at Korumi with his sword two times in quick succession. If it's a hit, it lowers agility.*
*Luckily one of Alice's few resistances actually help her in this situation, being pretty resilient to the heat. At this point she's charged up long enough to unleash her attack on her bound enemy. With a thrust of the hand Seraph unleashes the concentrated orb of blue and sends it at Korumi, triggering a blast of almighty damage should it land.*

Talk about convenient, she's a sitting duck now!
(Sorry, I forgot, hah.)

*Kazuya is hit by the full force of the tendrils, not moving as he was still charging his next move.*

Crap...done...!

(And then the other stuff, sorry for that.)

[Raidou is blown backwards by the hit, and lands kneeling on one knee. Raiho, surprisingly actually manages to dodge something for once, and continues it's icicle attack. His master though, seems caught off guard. He fires two shots at Korumi, and runs to where Mig is to hopefully give her a hand in figuring this thing out.]
*The flames lash into him as he winces*
It takes more than that to hurt a master of flames ya know kid!

*Tatsuya presses a button causing the C4 placed last round to go up in a huge shockwave on the 3 pillars that weren't destroyed... and on the pile of rubble oddly enough*

Geez I know this stuff is tough but wow even I'm a little surprised. Now then won't get hurt by flame again!

*Apollo then takes the current Persona's place and flies to a pillar and slams into it with a massive swing of his fist. Or attacks Koru if the C4 got the pillars*
(Update) give me some time!
*Inari strikes! Dance water dance! The katana cuts deep however it leaves no visible mark on Korumi

*Nanjo strikes with a kick! Whos da man? Again the strike connects but no mark is formed

*Aincard strikes with an icy blade! Ice forms on Korumis body, dealing damage but it evaporates from the heat, the blade cutting but yet again leaving no mark

*Arisu strikes with an almighty slap! It also deals embarrassment damage! -1 to confidence! But no mark is left from the strike,

*Kaz and his digimon strike as one, megidoloan hitting its mark, and the strikes cutting deep, but no marks again

*Raidou and his demon strikes with ice and gunfire! The ice seeping into Korumi, dealing damage before melting away, the bullets however connect, but they seem to evaporate after penetrating, the wounds spewing.. nothing, and simply regenerating,

Tch, I might have to go all out at this rate, this is sapping away my energy rather badly,

*Korumi then melts the metal surrounding her, then dropping to all 4 on the ground, teeth growing to inhuman sizes, nails becoming claws, before howling into the sky, flames and light enveloping her before exploding, hitting everyone with fire and bless, whats left afterwards is a giant fox, made from fire and light,

++Player Phase++ (my next post will take longer as something popped up, sorry about that)
"Seems like we have to hit her whole body at the same time and disintegrate it. The damage can't be gradual it seems."
Aincrad smirks and swings his whip sword against the ground causing blue sparks to fly. "Hey I guess I'm not the only idiot. Looks like we share the same immunity." He rubs forward and uses his Urumi to wrap around the tail and tries to slice it right off. "You don't get it do you?! You're her hatred?! Then let's get you to understand! She may hate whoever the crap she wants, but she will never be defined by it!"
*Lux is pushed back by the mix of fire and bless but doesn't react otherwise due to having shut down their ability to feel pain.*

I'm probably more hurt than I realize...but I'm not about to abandon Aitome...

Anyway, it's done.

*The metal appendage rises behind Lux now with a metal saw fixated to the end of it.*

Alright, monster. Eat this!

*The metal saw extends forward towards the Fox and then swings behind it attempting to cut its tail.*
"Ok then."
*Inari engulfs his katana in darkness and cold then strikes at the fox's heart*
*He laughs as Apollo rushes over to the fox and slams his fists into it while Tatsuya rushes in trying to Hack into one of her legs with his is spinning saw blade* Hah Fire and Light can't hurt a God of the Sun!
*Kei raises his arm in an attempt to block the explosion, he's left somewhat scorched, and his tie seems to have caught on fire, he quickly moves to beat out the flames*

Be more careful!! I happen to like this tie.
Its about time for a change in tactics, I leave this to you Oberon, Ziodyne

*The image of the fairy king appears behind Kei and calls down a bolt of lightning to strike at Kuromi*
Well okay... guess we can try this again, since those pillars seem to not be in play.

*Charges Korumi and goes for yet another stab!*
*Beelzebub (The...*sigh*...demon ; _ ;), happens to be weak to bless, but any damage he recieved is completely healed, as he also absorbs fire! Kazuya however, is hit once more, as he was right in front of her, being knocked back a few meters by the attack.*

Damn it...!
She keeps attacking with those skill...I need something else...!

*Beelzebub then completely disappear in a vortex, returning to the COMP, only to be replaced by a new demon, Baal, who quickly prepares to fight.*

Alright then, this party is getting wild...!

*Kazuya smiles with confidence as blue flames cover his body, amazed by Korumi's new form.*
[Raidou looks at the creature, and recalls Raiho, drawing a new tube to summon a new demon. No way is he letting his icy friend go anywhere near that thing.]
*Seeing as Alice's element of choice is bless and her persona is a literal angel, she's having an easier time staying in this fight than her previous battles besides the chip damage she takes from the fire. Her instincts get the better of her, however, as she is sure to look upon the conditions of everyone else before deciding her next move.*

Maybe it wouldn't hurt to be safe rather than sorry...

*She puts her hands together and prays silently to herself. A soothing light washes over her allies to restore a minor portion of their vitality.*
(Update!) Long post sorry!
*Aincard manages to deal damage to the tail, loosening it up, a voice distorted responds

Do you know nothing? Aitome has no personality without us, I am him, its simple as that,

*Lux rushes in with a mega electic death chainsaw woah! It manages to cut the tail straight off, it evaporates upon losing its connection, however it grows back, but the fox loses some of its mass

*Inari strikes into its heart, cutting away, however he finds no heart, but the fox loses a miniscule amount of mass

*Tatsu also uses a burning mega death sword, thanks Joel, it cuts off a leg, but the fox regrows it, losing a lot of mass however

*Nanjo strikes with electricity! The fox shrinks yet again!

*Mig stabs! Somewhere! The fox seems to shake it off, but loses mass all the same!

*Kaz grabs a new Digimon! Should have digivoled

*Raidou uses his magical tube! Quick thinking!

*Arisu heals the party! That could have been close!

*The fox smiles with flaming fangs, its arms seem to become incased in a hard light, solidifying them into boulders! It strikes twice! Dealing colossal physcial damage to everyone! However its much smaller than before! Keep going everyone!

++Player action++
*Inari's eyes glow red for a second*
"Inari-no-Okami! It's time!"
*Uses Bufudyne, encasing the fox in cold ice!*
"You still don't get it do you! My Persona was once like you, and he is most definitely a separate entity, but we are two different people, and so are you two!" Aincrad stumbles back from the attack but rushes up again and runs forward and jumps onto the maw of the fox. "She is my friend! And I'm not letting you take her!" Spinning around he whips his sword against her eyes and spin jumps out of reach.
Edit: Make that Diamond Dust
*Kei brings up his katana in an attempt to block the blow, but Koru merely sweeps him aside, in short order he gets back to his feet*

Endure a blow and administer two! together this time Aizen. Swift Strike
*Kei and his persona rush towards Korumi, Aizen delivering a short series of punches and kicks while Kei slashes at the wolf with his blade*
[Out comes the fire-immune Cerberus! Raidou commands the demon to charge the fox with a lunge, while Raidou himself takes the opportunity to reload, this time with ice bullets.]
Not quite so high and mighty anymore, are ya? *tanks the colossal hit but looks hurt nonetheless*

Let's see you take this! *leaps for the fox and attempts to deliver a good old fashioned punch to the jaw. But what's this, she follows it up with a slash to the midsection!*
*Lux tries to block the attack with the steel appendage by wrapping it around him, reducing the damage but causing cracks to form in it.*

Damn...I didn't think this would be so tough...

Whatever...

*Lux sends the saw out again to cut straight into the fox's center mass.*
*Alice is a fragile little thing and even her persona knows it. Although it isn't able to step in for the first attack, it does spare Alice from the second one lest she needs to heal again from such a devastating blow.*

G-gaaah! Just after I had healed too...

*She looks down at her spear at this point. It typically isn't her style to go for the face but seeing as Korumi is immune to bless, Alice would rush up to the fox and attempt to lay down some jabs with her spear's pointy end.*
(I both hate and love you PK)

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*Kazuya covers himself with his giant sword Persona, Kusanagi, taking little damage, but Baal is hit with full strenght. After this, it attacks with Panta Rhei!*

Thanks for that heal, Alice! I guess I owe one to another person...!

*After being healed, Kazuya points at the fox, and Kusanagi rushes in, moving elegantly.*

All this energy's got us inspired now, we couldn't stop it, just set it free and...!!

*Kusanagi goes for the hit, a powerful slash of colossal power, Sword Dance!*

DANCE!!
*His Persona rushes towards him before he hurls the blade at Apollo who catches it then flies up at the Fox's face trying to slash into it's body via the mouth* I've never had my Persona use a weapon but why the hell not!?
(Update! Sorry about that!)
*Inari incases the entire fox! Smash it to pieces!

*Aincard strikes once again! At the eyes! The fox gets smashed to bits!

*Nanjo strikes with multiple kicks and punches! Shattering even more! Even slicing has a ver visible effect!

*Raidou reloads his gun while his demon lunges! It crashes straight into the fox, bits of it going everywhere!

*Mig smashes it with a punch! What are you PK? Following up with a stab!

*Lux cuts into it again! Its almost gone now!

*Arisu punches as well! Apprently everyone can see Korumi it is clearly not her time,

*Kaz the digimon summoner whips into the fox with wind! And strikes with a buster sword, I think you have the wrong JRPG Tai,

*Tatsuya then finishes it off with a final slash, the fox has been obliterated, leaving Korumi

Heh... heh... your pretty tough, its been fun...

*Korumi then attempts to bring up any magic left but simply can't summon anything else, so she guards instead

++Finish it off Players, you've done me proud, make a cool phrase and finisher++
*Kei adjusts his glasses before summoning Aizen again, both Kei and the persona rush by Korumi, Aizen striking a few blows while Kei slashes through their form, shortly after they pass Aizen fades away as Kei sheathes his katana*

Swift as lightning: unparalleled Nanjo-style swordsmanship! Remember it!
Aincrad smirks and runs forward and looks to be going for a swipe with his blade, but at the last second he sidesteps and knees her in the stomach, then reaches down and grabs her. "Just because you're evil doesn't mean I'll let you die." He runs with her and tosses her against the wall and as much out of the way of getting killed as possible.
Alright!

Time for me to show you my own answer...

Phanes!

*A metal sword appears in Lux's hand.*

Creation: Origin!

*The metal blade begins twisting and warping as Lux rushes forward.*

Create...Destroy...It doesn't matter...but lashing out at those around you. That's no answer! So I'll show you the conclusion I came to all on my own!

*Lux jumps up into the air above Korumi as the metal of the blade becomes shrouded in a staticy energy.*

VoidBreaker!

*Lux slashes straight through Korumi as the fabric of space itself crumbles in around the blade causing all it passes through to be obliterated into nothing.*
[Ever silent, Raidou simply levels his revolver and fires six times in quick succession, before spinning the now empty firearm and holstering it.]
*Kusanagi disappears and Baal goes back to the COMP. Then, Kazuya returns his sword to the shealt and waits.*

I'm staying out of this one.

*With this, he backs away a few meters, leaning against a wall with his eyes closed.*
*Inari's left eye glows bright purple. (He's charged!)*
"Here it comes! God's Hand!"
*Inari-no-Okami used God's Hand!*
Hmph, this has been a long time coming for Ai. Even if he can't get my name right still.

*slashes at Korumi not once, or twice, or five times. It's a myriad of slashes ending in a final jump slash!*
*Apollo tosses his blade back and they both stand ready to react if anything odd were to happen* She's clearly done for, I've got no reason to waste more power on it at this point.
*Alice stills her hand. The fox is in prime condition to get annihilated but she can't do much to it at this point that she hasn't done already and her relationship with this enemy isn't even that personal. She instead starts to pray again with the intention of helping everyone with their recovery after the deed has been done.*
(And that's that, time to initiate phase 2) (I'm also getting a little lazy, please excuse my slow posts from now on)
*The party members that strike strike with unison, Nanjo cutting into Korumi before Aincard throws her to the wall, it doesn't stop Lux however from trying to erase her from reality, Raidou also chipping in with 6 bullets, another strike comes from Inari pounding into Korumi, before Mig finishing it off with a graceful flourish, Korumi then falls to the floor, smiling, as she pulls out the orb again

Huh, so I was beaten... by the power of bonds... I wonder...

*Korumi then absorbs the orb, standing right back up, all the runes from the pillars gathering above her

Its somewhat ironic isnt it? Stolen bonds beating bonds, looks like its the end for you, I had fun while it played! Adios Assholes!

*Korumi then strikes the party with a giant ball of Almighty, bringing everyone to the ground, the energy wave encasing the party in white runes, chaning them to the floor

Looks like it's over! What a shame!
*Lux struggles to try to stand up before being forced back to the ground.*

*Warning: System overload...*

Dammit...No strength left.

*Lux opens his eyes slightly.*

Hey! Aitome! I know you can hear me! Are you really just going to let all your friends die like this?
Wha...!?

*Kazuya tries to move and free himself, but to no avail. Now, he's trying to reach for his COMP on his left wrist, desperately reaching out with his right hand.*

Just...please...!
Th-that's it, I officially hate Mementos...!
[Raidou is sent crumbling to the ground, and Cerberus is killed by the blast. He attempts to reach it, but the binds prevent him from returning the demon to it's tube to heal. He lays on the ground, glaring at Korumi with out-of character fury visible on his face.]
"Well fuck." Aincrad looks up. "Hmm. Let's see, white runes. Bless, normal. Eh who cares. I guess I deserve for TRYING TO SAVE YOUR LIFE!" Sighing he relaxes into the wounds and looks about. "Heppy, what can you do?"

Shadow struggles and looks around. "Hmm not so much at the moment. But... I have an idea. Just wait." He places a hand on Aitome. "We will be okay sis. I promise you that."
*Inari liquefies*
*He sighs and shakes his head*
It's as though some unseen force has conspired to make all our actions unable to actually stop the uppity Persona's plans... But that's absurd right guys?
I know those runes meant something....but you can't do this! We aren't supposed to die here!
*Alice is forced to the ground. In her helpless state all she can really do is complain.*

Is this... the price of teamwork? I'm not one to p-put my faith into others but... I certainly hope someone here has a plan!
"Oh calm down everyone this isn't the end. Healing girl, whoever you are, bring us back to full health. You Korumi let's talk a bit eh? I want to know something. Why are you doing this? And don't say it's because of Aitome. I want to know why YOU want this."
Telepathic to Everyone: (I have an idea.)
*Aitome then gets up, being the only one not struck with the attack, changing into his thief outfit, ignoring the pain

I understand now.. it doesn't matter what happens in the past, I just need to carve a future now, the past cant haunt me if I accept it.. so, thanks. I can now accept my past with no regrets,

It's alright now.. I'll finish this... for everyone...
*Materializes and Stands up*
*Uses Mediarahan*
"You don't have to do this alone, Ai."
Telepathic to All: (Get up)
K: Me? I don't really want anything! Isn't it a persona's job to follow the master? Well looks who's up at any rate, ill have to kill you now, like you said we are diffrent people now.

*Aitome then approaches, bringing out both shortswords off of his back, tossing one to Korumi

A: This is it, this is what you've been waiting for... no tricks.. just blades...

K: Hehehe Lets dance then!

*They both run at eachother, Aitome ignoring the pain in his leg, they both clash and sparks go everywhere, they enter a bladelock and stare at eachother, Aitome with quiet resolve and Korumi with a smug smile, they then both back off and swing at each other at un parralled speeds, Aitome is slipping however and fails a parry at a crucial moment, letting Korumi slash at his other leg, bringing him to his knees

K: How boring... so this is how it ends..
"Yeah what he said! Just give Shadow another second! He will be with you in a second a moment." Aincrad looks around. "Any moment Shadow!"

Shadow looks around and recalls himself into Aincrads body, before emerging out besides Aitome. "Together Sis."
Ai! You can do this!
Shadow runs forward grabbing Aitome and keeping her behind him. "IM NEVER LETTING YOU HURT HER!" Fire forms around his fists and form into gauntlets. He readies his fists and a fire rages in his eyes.
*Uses Diarahan on Ai*
"Just fucking kill her already lol"
K: just stop... I thought this was a 1v1? Where is your faith?

*Korumi then blasts everyone except Aitome with Rune chains again, intercepting the heal with the runes

(Sorry Inari plot is plot)

K: You know, I learnt a couple of things from Lux, these runes cancel magic, at any rate any last words?
"Sis! Sis!" Shadow struggles and looks at Aitome. "Sis get out of here! Live! Just Live!"

Aincrad starts struggling as well. "No! Goddamnit not again! I'm not losing another! No!"
*Kazuya lets out a loud sigh of annoyance, as he is unable to reach his COMP.*

Damn it...last words...?
Ai, C'MON, TELL HER TO GO TO HELL!!
Take the rains of fate, of your own story!!
*Lux stares up once more.*

Learn to have some faith. Believe in Aito-

*System going into power saving mode.*

*Lux's eyes go dark as they fall to the ground.*
*Aitome then smiles,

Ive got one more trick. I learnt this from a certain idiot!

*Aitome then lunges at Korumi, hugging her as they both fall down, the runes immediately falling to the ground harmlessly, Korumi suprised at the sudden hug

Heh, you are me after all, easily flustered, besides what you showed there was not the power of bonds, this is, the ability to forgive and make amends, so why don't you come back to me? We can work together once again, as one.

*Korumi then seems to breakdown, in tears, she then seems to be absorbed into Aitome as he falls to the ground, not moving
*Eats a handful of Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheetos*
"Looks like it's over."
"Woooo! Go idiocy! Go you sis! Ummm sis?" Shadow gets up and walks over to her with Aincrad slowly walking behind. Shadow bends down and touches Aitomes head. "Please wake up."
*He stands up and dusts himself off*
Well then that went better than I expected all things considered... Dammed runes though, *He gazes out* Gotta find a way to beat those now can't let this happen again.
*Kazuya stands up slowly, getting the dust off his clothes.*

That was really close...

*He turns to Aitome and rubs the back of his head, hoping nothing bad happened. After this, he types on his COMP, using Skill Crack to cast Mediarahan. He feels a headache for a couple of seconds after doing it.*

Just in case...I still hate magic and magical stuff.
[Raidou uses his sheathed sword as a makeshift cane and trudges over to where his fallen Cerberus was. Unfortunately, all that remains is the hint taste of Magnetite in the air. It seems Raidou was too late. He closes his eyes, standing still for a moment and softly touches the tube that the demon resided in. Knowing he would have time to be sad later, he turns around without even so much as a good job to the team and limps away.]
*He sighs as Raidou walks off*
Geez I take it going well back, tch can't believe that we actually had a death here.
*Aitome then gets up with red eyes and hair and speaks in a surprisingly familar smug however, even his body type changes to a girl when Korumi speaks,

K: Hey everyone! Im back! And now im going to be your friend! Hope we can get along now!

A: Oh boy... this is going to be an experience...

T: I agree...

*Her body type even switching back to male as Tormention speaks, going blue haired and eyes

A: wow, this is GBW but times 10... this will be difficult to get used to...

*Aitome then changes out of the thief outfit and screams in pain

A: gah! My leg! I guess its still broken... thanks for that Korumi..

K: No problem!

A: that was sarcasm...
*Lux get's up, his eyes covered in static and begins walking out of Mementos not saying anything.*
*Alice weakly rises to her feet as well.*

A job well done... I suppose.

*She finds her way out as well, not expecting to have gotten so roughed up in her little detour, having run out of energy to continue.*
Shadow chuckles nervously. "Well needless to say, but welcome again to multiple personalities." He walks closer and embraces Aitome. "Well I have a feeling I'll love having all three of you." Moving his hand down to her leg and casts salvation. "And with that I'm afraid I'm out of energy in this form, I'll have to go for now." Harmless blue flames as he fades back into Aincrad.

Rubbing the back of his head he walks forward. "Well, I guess in honour of your change of heart, welcome to the fun side Korumi. And glad all of you are alive."
*He points at Aitome.*

That, that is new.

*After this, and in complete silence, Kazuya turns around and finds his way out.*
*He chases after Lux and shouts to him*
Hey Lux care to have a chat there? Or maybe just stay messed up either is fine but you're not going anywhere! *Hyperion appears behind him and casts Heat Riser on Tatsu as the main attempts to dash in front of Lux*
Meanwhile I'm still nya girl. Not that I mind.
A: thanks Onii chan... you really helped me out there..

*Aitome blushes before swapping back to red

K: Don't get any funny ideas! I'll still hit you if you try something stupid!

A: Yeah... she's the whole reason im so Tsun at any rate... thanks again everyone, I couldn't have done it without you, we should all rest now... I'm beat..

T: I agree, rest is crucial after immense pain.

*Aitome then gets up, smiling at everyone before leaving the metaverse,
*Lux looks at Tatsuya with his static covered eyes before a clicking noise starts.*
"Well stupid ideas are my thing." Aincrad walks over to Mig and pats her head. "So guess that's done. Still can't find what can help with the Nya problem, but hey, we did good today. Right?"
*He dashes over to Lux and grabs his shoulders*
Oh hell no! If you're doing something stupid this time I am not about to let you do it alone, *He smirks* you're an idiot if you think I'll just leave you alone in this state!
*Lux teleports away with Tatsu grabbing onto his shoulder.*