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Persona 3 - October 4 2009

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The command room, everyone was there during this Dark Hour. Fuuka's Persona was tracking down this full moon's Shadow.

- It's in the plaza in front of Iwatoudai Station...

- This'll be the 10th, we're almost at the end... - said a strangely serious Ikutsuki.

- Assuming they come one at a time, right? - said Yukari.

- How did you know? - sounded Fuuka's voice. - I sense two of them.

- Oh, me and my big mouth...

Akihiko was looking around. - Where's Shinji? - he said.

- He notified me that he'll meet up with you later. - said Fuuka. - I didn't ask any questions.

- ... Figures. He's always played by his own rules.

- At least he's coming, right? - said Junpei.

- Yeah. Not like someone I know who missed last time. - said Yukari.

- H-hey! I was tied up, remember!? Sheesh, give me a break.

- Wait, Amada-kun isn't here, either... Hey Junpei, go get him. That'll be your punishment for last time.

- Punishment...? What's this, kindergarten? - he sighted - That little this is more trouble than he's worth. - and he left to find Ken.

- Okay, let's move out. - said Minato - This time, there are two enemies. We'll determine our formation once we arrive.

And they left to Iwatodai station, which was pretty close to the dorm. But it had an increbibly loud sound coming from the plaza in front of the station itself.

- There they are! - said Yukari. - This is the way we go to school! We've gotta protect this place...

- It seems like they've been waiting for us. - said Fuuka.

- Where's Amada? - said Mitsuru.

- Oh... He wasn't in his room, so who knows...

- Damnit, Shinji... - said Akihiko - Where are you?

- Um... I think we should hurry... - said Fuuka. - They look like they're about to make their move.

They ran to the plaza and there were two enormous shadows. One was a woman-like creature with roses at it's feet (The Strength), and the other was a lion-like with wings and gold armor (The Fortune).

- I'll keep you informed! Please be careful!

The Fortune got a giant spining-wheel on the ground, and used it as a shield. It began to spin.

- Agh! Bullshit, get this outta my way! - said Junpei, and he hit the spining wheel, but it stoped at a red square. An orb of energy descended uppon the party, and they all took some damage.

- If we have to hit the spining-wheel - Minato said. - then do it on the blue squares. But concentrate your attacks on the Strength Arcana!

They ganged up on the Strenght Arcana, and it went to dust pretty quickly (with the unintentionall help of The Fortune)

- Um... I can now detect The Fortune again! You can attack it now!

The last Shadow was defeding with a cheaper spining-wheel which let the blue spaces very smaller then the red ones. They hit the red one and got into a distress state. Yukari and Mitsuru were quick in healing up everyone.

In time, they get to hit more and more the blue smalles spots on the wheel. Soon the Shadow also turned to dust.

- Phew. - said Junpei - That's work!

- This time, those two who call themselves Strega did not interfere. - said Aigis.

- It must be because we have Chidori. - said Yukari - Anyway, I'm glad everything went well. But what happened to Shinjiro and Ken?

- The Chairman doesn't seem to be too concerned, so he went home. - said Fuuka.

- Yamagishi, where are those two? - said Mitsuru.

- I'm sorry, I haven't been able to locate them yet.

- Let's return to the dorm, and then go from there. - she said to Akihiko. But he wasn't listening. - Akihiko, what is it?

- Today is... October 4th, huh... Just go back without me. I'm gonna go look for them for a while.

- Wait! Senpai! - said Yukari, but he left. - ...What's wrong?

- Akihiko...?


Ken and Shinjiro's Situation


Ken was in the alley, with spear in hand. Someone came from behind.

- You came... - he said.

It was Shinjiro. He didn't say anything.

- I'm surprised you abandoned the operation. Do you know why I asked you to meet me here? Two years ago today... October 4th. That was the day my mom died here. They called it an accident... but it wasn't. I saw the whole thing... You murdered her!! - Shinjiro kept quiet. - Since then, it's been one bad thing after another... And all I get from people is sympathy, no matter where I go. What's the point in living...? I even thought about killing myself... but Mom wouldn't have wanted that... That's why I decided that I had to find her killer -- YOU!

Shinjiro kept quiet, and Ken continued on.

- You said once that you wanted to forget what happened on that day... So, when I found out it was a full moon today, I knew I had to confront you... Today, Mom is watching over me. I'll make you remember what you did to her! I'm gonna kill you!!

- ... Do it. - said Shinjiro.



Minato's Situation

They got back to the commander room.

- Huh? No one's here... - said Yukari.

- Anyway, why was Sanada-san acting so weird? What's so special about October 4th?

- October the 4th... - Mitsuru gasped. - That's it! I was so caught up in the operation that I didn't realize it... This is the day Amada's mother was killed!

- You serious!?

- Yamagishi, I need you to find the two of them immediately. There's a good chance that they're together. Akihiko must have already realized that...

- O-okay. - Fuuka concentrated, her Persona came out.

- Umm... What's going on? - asked Yukari.

- Although her death was officially listed as an accident... we're the ones who killed Amada's mother... It was two years ago, when we were pursuing an unusual Shadow that had escaped into the city... We were in a residential area, but the Shadow was all we were thinkin about... Aragaki was still new, and he momentarily lost control of his power... Unfortunately, there was a casualty: Amada's mother.

- No way... You're kidding... - said Junpei.

- Then, to Ken-kun, Senpai is... - said Yukari.

- Amada volunteered to join us. But, now that I think about it...

- I found them! - said Fuuka. - They're together, and another Persona-user is nearby...

- Akihiko?

- No... it's... It's a member of Strega!

- T-that's not good.

- Ugh... It's an absolute nightmare!

They all ran out, Mitsuru on front.


Ken and Shinjiro's situation

- ... Do it. - he said. - I won't stop you. You're right... I wanted to forget. That's why I left the group, and tried to suppress my power... But, nothing I did could erase the memory... And now, I find myself here -- the last place I want to be. - Ken was quiet now, but his spear was pointed towards Shinjiro. - It's my fault... This is what I deserve. But... let me give you one warning.

- Warning...?

- If you decide to take my life, you'll end up like me. Just remember that...

- Is that supposed to change my mind...?

- Even if all you have now is hatred, one day you'll regret it.

- SHUT UP! THAT'S A LOAD OF CRAP!!

- ...He is correct. - a voice came from a darker alley. It was Strega's leader, Takaya. - There is no reason for him to feel regret... That is the nature of revenge. Is it not permissible to kill those who are themselves killers?

- ...You. - said Shinjiro. His tone had changed.

- The loss of Chidori has posed a bit of a challenge for us... But we cannot simply ignore your meddling. - He took his gun out. - Do not fear. This life is but a stepping stone. Salvation shall be yours...

- What!? - Shinjiro run to Ken's side.

- You cannot defy fate... You shall die... whether or not it is at the hand of this boy. - Shinjiro got quiet again. - You've been taking those pills for some time now... You don't have much longer...

- What's he talking about!? - Ken inquired to Shinjiro.

- That's bullshit!!

- Listen to your body... You know it to be true.

- What does he mean... ? You're going to die...? No matter what I do? That's not fair!! All this time! I've been waiting for this!!

- The cause of death is of no importance. - said Takaya. - Besides, the breath of life is faint in you as well, child... After killing him, you were planning to join him, were you not? - This time, Ken kept quiet. - Since you are both destined to perish, allow me to do the honors... A slight change in timing shouldn't matter too much.

- GO TO HELL!! - Shinjiro screamed.

Shinjiro ran towards Takaya. A single gunshot was heard.

- N-No.... - said Ken.

- Now then... - Takaya pointed his gun at Shinjiro again. - With what life you have left, answer me this... There is one like Chidori among you, is there not? This has enabled you to locate and defeat those we wish to protect. Now tell me... Which one of you is it?

- Ugh... ah... - Shinjiro wouldn't answer. Ken was breathing deeply.

- ...What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?

- Th-There's... no... one.... - Shinjiro was saying.

- Wait! - Ken interrupted. - It-It's me!

- Is that true?

- ...Yes. That's the only reason they let me join.

- Ken... no...! - Shinjiro gasped. Takaya threw him on the ground.

- ...Quiet. You had your chance.

- It doesn't matter anymore... I'll never have my revenge... I have no reason to live...

- ...I see. So you have achieved resolution. - He pointed his gun towards Ken. - How enviable... Then, you shall be first. Rest peacefully...

Another gunshot was heard in the cold night-air. A body fell on the ground. Takaya had killed someone. But it wasn't Ken. Shinjiro was on knees, with his wine jacket covered in blood. Ken was paralysed, in a shock state.

- What is this? Why do you risk your life to save this child? - Shinjiro turned his head to Takaya. Suddenly a bolt of lightning almost hit the Strega's leader.

- Shinji! - Akihiko had arrived with the rest of the group.

- Tch... - Takaya ran away. They got to Shinjiro and Ken.

- What's with the long face... ? - he asked Ken. - Isn't this what you wanted...? - He coughed up some blood.

Senpai... - said Fuuka. Ken was still petrified. He had no action.

- It's allright... Give yourself... time... Let your anger be your strenght... You're just a kid... You've got... your whole life ahead of you... So don't waste it... Make it... your own... okay...?...

- But... I.... - Ken started. - ...I...

Shinjiro turned around and started walking.

- Aki... Take care of him...

- I..will... - said Akihiko.

- This is how it should be... - He fell. His remaining life left his body.

Ken let the cry out, and started punching the floor.

After many hard fought battles, Minato's team had its first casualty.







Alright, sad to all of us, but that's just life, right? And we all know he'll come back to help Minato in the final battle, okay? So no crying, guys. If it serves as a consolation, I had him leveled to 99 lol I'm actually not kidding, here's the proof.
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Oh yeah, this may be useless right now, but... It may contain blood.


And for the first time EVER ON THIS PROJECT, here's the speed painting of it
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Chiba-kun's avatar
As much flak as Takaya (rightfully so) and Ken get for Shinjiro's death, I'm flabbergasted that nobody calls Akihiko and Mitsuru out on it! Think about it: they knew FROM THE VERY BEGINNING that Shinjiro inadvertently killed Ken's mother; THEY WERE THERE THE NIGHT IT HAPPENED. Did they never consider even once that bringing them together could be a very bad idea? As far as I'm concerned, they're as much to blame for Shinji's death as Takaya is.