Hello there! This story is a continuation of the one created by Tiamatio. While I admit I suck really heavily at the Shin Megami series I do really enjoy it still. That along with Fire Emblem really sets me ablaze. (Currently awakening my inner masochism through the lunatic+ mode on awakening) So naturally each comes from their respective series and belongs to their respective company. If you have any helpful comments and suggestions don't be afraid to leave them, and any thanks for the story should be aimed toward its original creator Tiamatio. With that out of the way on with the show!

Lucina continued to wash herself for a few more hours, her mind lost wandering among her thoughts. Evil due to individuality… What could corrupt a person? What could corrupt a god? Her hands worked to lather the soap. There are stories that could support this, a dear friend to the legendary hero Marth was corrupted. The Coyote, Hardin of Aurelis. Slowly she rubbed her thighs, working the soap down her legs. Truly he was a great man until his fall from grace. Could he have been redeemed? Now to work on her hair the young princess sighed unhappily. Why do I keep entertaining these thoughts, they only lead to the same questions in the end. Why is Grima how he is now? Is he really redeemable if so? With her hair and body done being washed Lucina laid back allowing herself to soak in the warm bathwater.

Again the phone buzzed from its position atop Lucina's clothing, undoubtedly the boys were enjoying the time conversing with each other, though the phrases they used were quite strange they had a certain charm to them that made the young girl chuckle softly to herself whenever she read the 'chat log' as Ryuji had called it. What did she know of these two though? "Our strength comes from our bonds." Her father would undoubtedly say. "This is how we will change our fate Lucina, trust in your comrades and let them trust you in return. Be the shoulder they need to lean on." With her resolve tempered anew Lucina got out of the bath and started drying herself off.

Akira meanwhile was laying on his shoddy bed in Leblancs, an earnest grin spread across his face as he continued typing comebacks to Ryuji.

AkiraDrift: Come on Ryuji I know you have something better than that!

RyuJinguBang: Wait one moment ok? Seriously though, what the hell are we supposed to do? Like if all this goes south? -

AkiraDrift is typing…

RyuJinguBang: - We left that freaky cat behind but what he said did leave a bad taste in my mouth… master plan? What shit could he be going on about?

AkiraDrift: Well… yeah, I don't get half of it to be honest but if you want my opinion?

RyuJinguBang: Go on, shoot

AkiraDrift: I think that if we can't get any information tomorrow then we should punish the king.

RyuJinguBang is typing…

LucySteel: The cognitive version of that disgusting teacher?

AkiraDrift: Correct, Morgana made it clear that the palace was made from Kamoshida's twisted desires. I looked up more information and found this.

Akira posted a picture he had snagged on the web. It was a picture of one of the reported 'Mental Shutdowns' that were happening currently. The eyes of the man in the photo were dull and without life… he was jumping down on top of the subway tracks.

RyuJinguBang: And this has to do with desires how?

LucySteel: Could it be that without desire there is nothing to live for?

AkiraDrift: Nail on the head Luce, desires are what everyone has. Live, eat, sleep, goals, desires do it all. If we were to destroy those desires then he would break down on the spot.

RyuJinguBang: Whoa! Too dark man! I hate him as much as the next guy but killing Kamoshida?

AkiraDrift is typing...

LucySteel: I agree with Ryuji, let us cross this bridge once we come across it.

AkiraDrift: I know, I just wanted to make sure we all knew this was on the table. Anyway good night.

RyuJinguBang: G'night man dont worry 'bout it though, we'll win tomorrow. Oh wait before you go did you hear the rumors?

LucySteel: Which rumors are you talking about Ryuji?

RyuJinguBang: There's another transfer student coming.

AkiraDrift: Oh?

RyuJinguBang: Yeah, American they say. He's also part of your homeroom if the rumors are anything to go on. You do have Kawakami as your homeroom teacher right?

AkiraDrift: yeah, let's see who he is tomorrow

With that Akira plugged his phone in to charge and crashed heavily onto his bed. Downstairs the Tv continued to blare as the high school student slowly fell asleep.

Lucina sat in the bath house, slowly dressing herself as she checked her phone. What Akira had suggested kept nagging at her. To kill Kamoshida if things went south. That wasn't what left a bad taste in her mouth though, Lucina had killed many people in her journey to traverse time and change the future. It was the fact that Akira had suggested it at all that was shocking to her. Granted she hadn't known either of her new comrades for all that long, but Akira seemed like a kind and caring person. "I think I might have a clue on who leaked my records..." Was what he had said. What did that mean? What could these records have to do with Akira? Again her phone buzzed with a new message, this one from Ryuji.

RyuJinguBang: Hey Lucina… you still there?

LucySteel: I'm here Ryuji

RyuJinguBang: That's a relief

LucySteel: What's got you worried?

RyuJinguBang: Akira, what's the moron even thinking? If we kill Kamoshida he can't confess, besides it's just wrong!

LucySteel: I'll take it you've never killed anyone before Ryuji.

RyuJinguBang: Of course! …Wait have you?!

LucySteel: Yes, remember my world isn't like yours Ryuji, I had to learn to fight for my sake as well as my peoples. -

RyuJinguBang is typing…

LucySteel: -There isn't any need for worry though, my morales are sound and I quite agree with you. To unnecessarily kill a man when it can be avoided is wrong. Let us talk to Akira together about this tomorrow.

RyuJinguBang: Thanks Lucina, man I wasn't expecting all of this. I'm gonna head to sleep now. See you both tomorrow.

LucySteel: Sleep well

RyuJinguBang: Same to you Luce

A small smile played on Lucina's lips as she shut her phone. Well at least one things for certain. Tomorrow is going to be interesting. Picking up her bag and replacing the items she used, Lucina walked out and back towards her home. Lest did she know a black cat was watching her from atop Leblanc's roof as she walked inside.

"Ah you're back." Dierdre glanced over at Lucina "How were the baths?"

"They were nice." With a yawn she hugged the elderly woman. "I'm gonna head onto bed, goodnight mother.

"Good night Lucina." With that Lucina entered her room and laid down. Sleep overtook her quickly as she shut her eyes.

I'm just gonna interupt here. I'm not going to change up Igor's lines that much because they are really good story builders in themselves… and he's one of my favorite characters so yeah. Not changing much, sorry if that's a dissapointment.

"Wake up inmates!" Akira and Lucina both bolted upright out of there beds. They were back within their jail cells, the two young girls waiting by the doors. "Our master has called you, move it!" With those words one of the girls (assumed to be Caroline) swung a baton, slamming it right into the bars on Akira's cell door.

"Yeah, yeah I'm up." With a growl Akira shuffled to his cell door. "Maybe you guys can find a better way to contact us than in our sleep? I'm about to drop dead here!"

"Silence inmate!" Caroline roared "Don't you dare disrespect our master!"

"It is quite fine girls." The deep rumble of Igor brought all four to attention. "I thought I'd resume our previous conversation we had last night, I apologize if this was less than satisfactory.-"

Lucina and Akira stole glances to each other. The both of them knew what direction this could possibly go.

"- I must know though, what are your thoughts? Are you both becoming well acquainted with the velvet room? Is it up to your tastes?"

"I apologize as well." Akira led things first, he knew better than to piss off this man now. "And yes I have started to grasp the situation."

"I agree, this place is becoming more familiar to me." Lucina nodded

"Good, the two of you have nerves of steel." An approving nod came from Igor as his left hand clutched onto some sort of weird phone. Upon closer inspection Akira could see it was made of bone. "Your rehabilitation shall be determined by if you can stop ruin. Such a feat shall be unacompleshable by the two of you alone. Which is why I am proud of your decision today. You have entered a partnership with one like you both, one who has awoken to his power."

"Do you mean Ryuji sir?" Lucina asked earnestly.

"Correct, involving yourselves with others is an important foundation to which you rehabilitation will be built upon. However these relationships must not be of a superficial nature, the true power lies not with those made of frivolity but a ring of those who would by morals or faith lend you their strength. These must be bonds, bonds of those robbed of their places to belong in this world. With each you pull to your side the more you shall mature."

"Personas are the strength of one's heart." Justine quietly spoke "With stronger bonds your heart will be strengthened, and with that so will your personas."

Caroline meanwhile wasn't as soft spoken. "There are people all over town with abilities you two weaklings wouldn't have. You both better start figuring out ways to get them over to your side and fast. We'll change this into power."

Igor leaned forward his arms resting on top his desk, hands creating a steeple. "You should be prepared to use even myself if you wish to succeed with your rehabilitation and obtain the fruits of your labor." He took a moment to glance between the two prisoners. With a raspy chuckle his grin widened. "Looks as if we have a deal then."

It feels like Igor has high expectations of us… Akira breathed in deeply.

New Confidant gained:

The Prison Master: The Fool

"With that this conversations over, get lost inmate!" Caroline smacked the bars yet again.

Akira sighed, turning to lay back down, Lucina though stopped a second longer to look behind Igor. There was yet another two in jail cells, one was asleep while the other was in some meditative state, most of their body covered by nine grey tails from a woman hugging them from behind. She didn't recognize the one meditating but the one sleeping was…

"I said get lost!" Lucina flinched as the baton hit the bars of her cell, barely missing her fingers.

"A-apologies…" The princess of Ylisse laid back down onto her bed and closed her eyes. Before she lost herself to sleep she reflected back on who she saw… it was Ryuji.

And that's my prologue. To be honest not bad for a couple nights worth of my spare time. I'm actually putting a good amount of my energy towards my "Everyday mysteries of the Fallen." I do promise I'll be updating this one and I do hope you all enjoy it. If you guys have any questions, suggestions and/or comments don't be afraid to leave them. With that I'll be leaving the stage light for awhile longer.