Hermit part 1

          September 5, the day where the 9^th boss that will appear on the full moon. Many have happens last month on my summer vacation days. When, I got out of the hospital because of my left hand injury, one of my friends in school came to my dorm to check up on me. Rio, Yuko, Hidetoshi, Saori, and the little girl I saw at the shrine name Maiko. They all came because they were worried about me when they I heard from Mitsuru-senpai I was in the hospital. On the day of our operation in August 6, we all encounter a mysterious group name Strega. They came to stop us from killing all the shadow that appears on the full moon. There are 2 of them, Jin and Takaya. Both of them are also persona users like us but they are our enemies who will stop us from completing our dreams to make tartarus and dark hour disappear forever. They didn’t come to fight us but to warn us, telling us not to kill all the 12 shadows, because if tartarus and dark hour disappear all of our power’s also disappear. When I heard that, I was shocked and sad. I love my persona’s and everyone loves their persona’s too but it’s something that’s need to sacrifice. I don’t want my world covering with Apathy Syndrome.

          From now on, our operation will be having a strong enemy to face just to stop us from destroying tartarus and the dark hour. I won’t let them stop us from interfere our mission or hurting my friends. They lock us inside the facility with the shadow that just trying to escape but it’s a dead end when we get to reached the shadow. I dunno why, but I guess those strega guys are underestimating our power. No matter, we will get stronger. After that operation, a few weeks later we got 3 new recruit, Koromaru is a dog that always keeps an eye on the shrine nearby our dorm. That time a shadow was appearing at the shrine. We were on our way there but Koromaru already defeat it without any help. Koromaru's master, a monk from Naganaki Shrine, had died in an accident (about 6 months ago from June 20). Koromaru continued to protect the shrine and wait for his master's return. Koromaru exhibits intelligence far above that of most dogs. He is fiercely loyal and kind dog.

         Next, is Ken Amada, a very intelligent and mature: he is honest, diligent, and deeply caring towards his peers. He is very polite to others, and never misses a chance to show respect where respect is due. He was a normal student that only stays in the dorm but then Ikutsuki-san said he will join SEES. It was his decision to join and Ikutsuki-san already confirms it that he also has the potential. Without any argument or disagree, we welcome him to our group. But Akihiko-senpai wasn’t happy about this somehow and feels worry about it. Because of that reason, our summer vacation were over, Akihiko sent me a message that day saying to meet him after school. I brought Aria also because we gonna have lunch together. The reason why Akihiko want me to follow him, is because he wants to recruit Shinjiro to the team. When Akihiko, tell him the whole story about Amada join SEES, Shinjiro-senpai accept Akihiko-senpai offer. His reason to join SEES was to protect Ken. Well, I’m happy he joined at the same time I’m pissed. I just hate when someone looking down on me. Especially when I’m a girl, *sigh* I’ll show him!

        The others are regrouping at the command room, except for Junpei. Junpei is being a bit weird now. Been spacing out and back at the evening. Usually if his bored he would play his games and all. But now he went out and back at the dorm in the evening. I’m proud yet a bit worried. Ken is the last person to come to the command room but Mitsuru asked to go look for Junpei.

  

        “Did you find Iori?” Mitsuru said asking Ken about Junpei

        “I can’t find him anywhere. His backpack isn’t here, so I don’t think his been home yet” Ken answered

        “*sigh* that idiot…He knows tonight’s it’s night.” Yukari is mad yet worried about Junpei

        “Fuuka can you sense him if his nearby?” I ask Fuuka if she can check Junpei location

        “I don’t sense him anywhere nearby…Should I take more time to look for him, just in case?” Fuuka replied worrying

        “No, It’s okay” Ikutsuki said “You’re all young, sometimes you just get one of those moods. Anyway we should focus on the task at hand.

        “*sigh*” I sighed. Man Junpei where the hell are you!?

        “We can’t afford to waste any more time, let’s go” Mitsuru ordered for us to depart

        “It’s go time!” Akihiko replied with determination

        “The shadow is in Paulownia Mall right Fuuka?” I asked

        “Yes, but I can’t locate its real location. I will try again to locate it there.” She answered

        “Alright then, let’s go Aria.” I said

        “Yeah! Please be careful okay?” Aria said remind me to be careful

        “Don’t worry, I’ll be alright. You should be careful too. “ I replied with a smile. Then Shinjiro stop me after everyone left.

        “Wait…Did he say anything earlier?” He said asking about Junpei

        “Well, no he didn’t. I didn’t have a chance to talk to him after school. Why?” I replied 

        “Whatever…” he said and walks away “Oh one more thing, I’ve wanted to ask you this. What are you fighting for?”

        “I’m fighting to protect who I hold dearly.” I said calmly answering his question

        “I see, well you do yours and I’ll do mine.” He said with his serious look “Also, don’t space out like last time. One false move, your life is over.”

        “Don’t underestimate me because I’m a girl senpai. You don’t see me in battle yet. So it’s better if you keep your mouth shut.” I said angrily and walk straight to the door without looking back. He doesn’t have to remind me for many times and what’s wrong with the attitude. Sheesh…sometimes he annoys me…

        We arrived at Paulownia Mall, Fuuka summoned her persona Lucia to detect the shadow location.

       

        “Detect anything?” Mitsuru asked

        “Only a faint presence, it seems so close but…why!?...” She said curious

        “Alright, let’s split up and search for it. There’s no time to loose! Hurry!” Mitsuru said ordered us to split up.

        “Wait! Please, give me a moment! This is my responsibility..!” Fuuka shouted ask us to give her a moment to search.

        “Let’s wait, I know Fuuka can do this.” Aria said believing on Fuuka “ Eithodea also can sense it’s presence but I can’t pinpoint it like Fuuka. Eithodea don’t have the ability like Lucia but she can feel a powerful foe here. She said only Lucia can if she concentrate on the foe. Go for it Fuuka!”

        “Yes!” Fuuka said began to concentrate on the shadow. “Tell me, Lucia…What is this thing that deceives me…? Hear the wind’s answer in your ear…Touch the earth’s answer with your fingertips…Taste the water’s answer on your lips…”

        “Hey, is she okay…?” Akihiko said feeling a bit restless

        “Don’t break her concentration” Mitsuru said

        “…right beneath our feet…Some kind of…webbing..?” She said concentrating

        “Perhaps it has something to do with the old power cables underground. They were just left there when the island’s construction was completed.” Aigis said trying to explain the cause

        “Power cables…?” Mitsuru questioned

        “Yes, they run underground in many directions, like a web.” Aigis replied

        “And they’re interfering with her ability?” Akihiko question

        “…Thank you Aigis. I understand now, Interference is not a problem…The cables themselves have been possessed by shadows!” Fuuka explain

        “T-They what…!? So…it’s underneath this whole area!?” Yukari ask shock hearing Fuuka explanation

        “Oh boy~ This is not good…” I said worried

        “H-How are we supposed to beat something like that!?” Ken asked also worried

       

        Everyone is worried, on how to get to the shadow, but Fuuka keep on trying to detect the shadow. She believes that the shadow must have its own body somewhere. Just like the one on the monorail. She keep trying and trying, and finally she found it.

       “*gasp* *gasp* I found it!” She said “It’s close by…in this mall! It’s inside a small corridor underground. It’s rectangular, so I assume it’s man-made.”

       “Is it some sort of room?” Ken asked

       “Wait a minute…I overheard a manager of escapade. He was saying that the power’s been acting up lately…There was a power outage because of it that forced him to cancel some big important event.” Shinjiro saying about what he heard on escapade

       “That’s no surprise…”Yukari said

       “He said the control panel is located beneath the club. Maybe we should take a look.” Shinjiro said

       “That’s it!” Fuuka agreed

     “Good job. Yamagishi! Alright, Arisato are you ready?” Mitsuru question

     “Ready! I will be taking Akihiko-senpai, Aria, Shinjiro-senpai and Koromaru. We’ll be doing the offense and other’s stay.” I said commending

     “Woof! Woof!” Koromaru barks getting pumped up

     “Roger!” Everyone shouted

      When all of us entered escapade, the shadow was really huge. The power cables really do been possesses by the shadow. Wires everywhere we might get electrocuted. But I can’t chicken out now, no matter what I’ll defeat it no matter what.

     

      “That’s the one! It’s connected to all those cables. So be careful you don’t get shock! I’ll be giving you info so good luck!” Fuuka said

      “Well let’s do this! Get your game on!” I said pumped up!

To be continued...