Thread: Is he a Reaper or a Thief? [Persona series Fanfic]

He jerked awake in his seat, immediately drawing the attention of the long, black haired girl sitting next to him as he looked about wildly for a moment. His heart was beating fast in his chest, almost bursting out of his ribcage with how suddenly on edge he was. Only the touch of the girl eased him, acting as a salve for his raging emotions as he looked at her then up at the short brown haired girl whom had almost climbed over his seat to look at him as well. For a wild moment, he didn't believe the concerned looks that gave him. Almost didn't believe that they actually remembered him until it registered that the girl with long black hair was whispering his name. Shin-Senpai ? What the matter? She asked, confusion playing across her face as he covered his eyes wearily. Nothing, Yukiko . Just feel like I walked right into a nightmare out of a horror movie. He replied, reaching up with his right hand to flick the second girl between the eyes, I'm fine, Chie , I'm fine. I still can't believe you both opted to come with me. Wait.... I was alone went I opted to leave Inaba. Why is Chie and Yukiko with me? , He found himself thinking, sudden alertness flaring within him as he cradled his head, They were the first ones to forget me after Yu defeated Izanami on okami. What's going on? Yo, Shin, you've been acting distant since Narukami left a year and a half ago. Chie spoke up, hopping over the seat to his right to sit next to him as Yukiko put her hand on his shoulder, We all knew it be difficult to say good-bye but you seemed to take it the hardest. Did I? He wondered, trying to recall but unable to, It was hard on everyone... Rise couldn't stop crying and I almost kicked Teddie onto the train tracks for his stupid bear puns. I rather doubt that.... I couldn't stand being around Narukami for very long. He said drily after a for seconds of consideration, I did respect his leadership skill though. Narukami thought highly of you. Yukiko spoke up, taking one of his hands away from his face as Chie punched his arm, He once told me before we saved Naoto-kun that if we'd have had to split up into teams to clear one of the floors in the Midnight Channel, he have put you in charge of the second team. This was moving to him in an unnerving way. The sense of trust from Yu that he was reminded of making his distrusting nature seem shallow. Now that his memory had been jogged a bit, he remembered how Yu had taken intricate care to get his opinion in the investigation after rescuing Rise Kujikawa . He recalled how driven he'd been, almost suicidally reckless in getting to her. That was when he hadn't cared if he was alone. That was before his heart.... Thanks for the vote of confidence, Narukami... He grunted, glancing at both girls as he resolved to discover why they were with him on this train to what felt like Hell, Anyway, I'm counting on both of you.... Right! Yukiko said, nodding as she smiled at him. You got it! Chie spoke right after Yukiko while throwing an arm over his shoulders. I am thou, Thou are I Thou has reaffirmed the bonds that strengthen thy heart These bonds will be the light that shines upon the truth thyth seek You will be blessed when creating persona of the Chariot and Priestess Arcana. Why do I get the sense there is gonna be a long road ahead of me?