Personas and Magic

Blue.

That was the first colour Minato saw when he opened his eyes. "Welcome back to the Velvet Room, honoured guest".

Minato's head snapped to the direction of the voice. In front of him sat an old with a long nose. Beside the old man stood a female dressed in blue with hair coloured platinum.

"Igor. Elizabeth." Minato acknowledged.

Both said individuals wore a smile on their faces. Seeing their smiles, Minato became confused. Wait. Why was he even in the Velvet in the first place. He should have been acting as the great seal preventing Erebus, the manifestation of humanity's grief and negative emotion from coming into contact with Nyx, personification of death from bring about the Fall. Before he could ask them, Elizabeth answered, "I know what you are going to ask Minato. I've found a way to release you from the seal yet still preventing Erebus from destroying the seal."

Minato was surprised. He certainly did not expect to be free after sacrificing himself to prevent the Fall.

"What is this way you found?" questioned Minato.

This time, it was Igor who spoke up. "Do you remember the power of the Universe Arcana?".

Minato nodded in response.

"The Universe Arcana has the power to make the impossible possible. Utilising this said ability of the Universe, we should be able to make it that the seal is impossible to be destroyed by any means whatsoever, while at the time freeing your soul from the seal." explained Igor.

"However, there is a drawback. We can't bring you back to your world."

Upon hearing this, Minato immediately questioned Igor of this.

"As you know it has been 3 months since your physical body passed away. Thus, we cannot return you back." Igor replied calmly. "However, we can reincarnate you in another world, an alternate universe you might say. Of course with your memories and persona abilities retained albeit much stronger. As for social links, there is no need to create links as you have already completed your duty. However, it is a good idea to bond with other. Do you have any other questions?"

"Yes, just one actually." Minato replied.

"Will my all my items be brought over?"

Igor's smile grew in size.

"You have to but just ask. Consider it done. Oh before I forget, you will be born as a newborn."

Great, a new born.

Before Minato could protest, the Velvet Room started to fade away.

"May you enjoy your next life, valued guest." Igor's voice echoed with a faint hint of amusement.

Then, everything turned black.

Magic.

A product of fairy tales.

At the beginning of the 21st century, it was turned into real technology.

Food was sparse during a deep freeze in 2030s.

There were many conflicts over resources. And in 2045, World War 3 broke out, lasting for 20 years.

The world population plunged down to 3 billion.

What prevented this war from turning into a thermonuclear war was the international collaboration of magic technicians.

And now, during the late 21st century, due to international instability, all countries compete and strive to raise magicians.

Year 2092 August 11

A young girl, who looks barely of 12 years, stares at a large screen in front of her.

By changing into devils, my brothers will advance on the battlefield.

On the screen, a person in black skin tight suit was holding a rifle-like weapon.

All … for my sake.

Holographic projections appears from the weapon and was brought to the person's eyes. Several ships were identified through the scope and he took aim at small lights that were identified as missiles. He fired off a blast towards them, the weapon jerking back from the recoil of the blast he unleashed.

How can I repay my brothers?

Another individual in the same outfit as the first, appeared behind him. Through the helmet that said individual worn, strands of dark blue hair could be seen. Eyes that were nearly emotionless. The person swung his hand out muttering a command.

"Garudyne."

Waves of greenish air shot out towards the missiles, knocking them off course.

Is there anything I can give them in return?

The first individual now having deemed the weapon he held useless dropped it, and instead holding his right hand in one fingered gun. Particle of light start to gather around him as he concentrates.

Even now, I owe my life to them.

He released his hand as he let the power be unleashed on the missiles. A large explosion occurs, wiping out everything, causing tsunami waves to form from the shockwaves.

Guess this is it for the first chapter of Irregulars. Thanks for reading my story. It's my first time writing a fanfiction actually. So as you can see. I can't really write long nevertheless, I am really grateful for you(the readers) for giving this story a chance. If there is any suggestions or errors you wish to report or give, feel free to pm me. Constructive reviews would be much appreciated. Thanks once again! Oh, and I suck at summaries.

Grimhunter, out!