Chapter 3 Rookies in Tartarus

Mizu P.O.V.

It had been a week since I came to this world. It hasn't been bad. I was hanging out with Sam and Yujo or telling Mitsuru about Pokemon during the daytime and during The Dark Hour, I was practicing my new powers. The downside to all of this time was crashing into things as I was learning how to fly with my new wings. I even saw some of those Shadows, Mitsuru told me about in one of her visits. Today Mitsuru said she will take me to the dorms and meet the rest of her team. But before I go I had to say goodbye to Sam and Yujo. After I found her room, I knocked on it and said. "Sam it's me can I come in?"

"Come in." She said and I entered the room. She was on the bed with Yujo sleeping next to her. I got close to her and she said. "What's up?"

"I'm leaving today."

"Really?"

"Yes, but don't worry I will come back when I have some free time."

"Promise?"

"Cross my heart and hope to die." I then gave her a hug and then I went to the main enterice and waited for Mitsuru. A few minutes later she came up to me with a limo. I got in and said to her. "Thanks for the ride."

"No problem. Before we go to the dorms. I would like to show you the school you will be going to, as well as the rest of the town."

"Ok." Mitsuru then showed me around and after a while we made our way to the dorm. "This is the place." Mitsuru said as we got out of the limo and when I got out of it, I saw a guy with a lot of suitcase walking into the dorms. "Who's that?" I said to Mitsuru and she said to me. "He is a new recruit like you, so you're not the only new guy here."

"Cool, then let go in." I said as I climbed up the stairs, but Mitsuru stopped me. "Wait here. I'll call you in."

"Yes ma'am." I said as she walked into the dorms. "You can come in now." She said and I went inside to meet my new friends.

Minato P.O.V.

I started to wake up and I heard Yukari say. "You're awake…! Um, how do you feel?"

"Fine, how long was I out?"

"Almost a week. Thank goodness. You finally came to… I was so worried about you…"

"Thank you for your kindness, but where are we?"

"Oh yeah, this is Tatsumi Memorial Hospital. It's just a short walk from the station. The doctor couldn't find anything wrong with you. He said you were just exhausted… But, you kept sleeping and sleeping. You know how worried I was?"

"I'm sorry for worrying you."

"Um, I'm sorry I couldn't do anything… Even though I was supposed to protect you, I… But, your power… It was amazing."

"What were those things anyway?"

"...You mean the Shadows? They're what we're fighting against. And the power you used… We call it "Persona". We'll explain everything later. I'm sorry I didn't tell you before…"

"I understand." She then got up and as she did, she said to me. "I, uh… I wanted to tell you that… I'm sorta like you."

"What do you mean?"

"My dad died in an accident when I was little… And my mom and I aren't exactly on good terms… You're all alone too, right?"

"Yeah, but how did you know?"

"To be honest, I already know about your past… But, it didn't seem fair, so I wanted you to know about mine… A long time ago. There was a big explosion in the area. Supposedly, my dad died in the blast, but nobody really knows what happened… He was working in a lab run by the Kirijo Group. So I'm hoping that if I stick around long enough, I'll find out something. That's why I'm going to Gekkoukan High, and why I was there when this happened to you...Of course I panicked and wasn't much help… It was my first time fighting them, too. I'm sorry… You wouldn't have to go through all this if I wasn't such a coward…"

"I was scared too, but I had to do something."

"Thanks… but still… And here I am telling you all this the minute you wake up. While I was waiting, I thought to myself. "I've been hiding so many things from him… As soon as he wakes up, I'll tell him the truth." So, thanks for listening. I've been wanting to share that story with someone for a long time."

"Your welcome and thank you for telling me." She smiled and said. "...Alright, I'm gonna get going. I'll let the others know you woke up. Take it easy, okay? Be a good patient! And don't hesitate to call the nurse. I'm sure she'll take good care of you. Bye." She then left me. A little later a nurse came in and told me that I could leave and then I made my way to meet up with everyone in the lobby in our droms and there was a briefcase on the table. Ikutsuki saw me and said. "Ah, there you are. I'm glad that you're okay. Please, have a seat."

"Thank you." I took a seat and he continued to talk. "Oh, before that. I believe I mentioned him earlier, but this is Akihiko."

"How ya doing?" Akihiko said to me and I gave him a thumbs up. Ikutsuki then continued. Okay, let me start off by asking you this… Would you believe me if I said that a day consists of more than 24 hours?"

"I would say you're crazy, but that would before I was attacked by Shadows."

"Do you remember the night you came here? You had to have noticed the signs… The streetling went out… Nothing was working… There were coffins everywhere… Didn't it feel like you were in a different time…?" Misuru said to me and I said to her. "Yeah, but people tell me it was just in my head."

"Well it is not. That's the Dark Hour- a time period hidden between one day and the next."

"If it's an extra hour, how can it be hidden?"

"It's more like something people aren't aware of. But, the Dark Hour does exist. It occurs each night at midnight. It'll happen tonight, and every night to come." Ikutsuki said to me. Akihiko then said. "Normal people don't realize it, since they're all sleeping inside their coffins. But, that's not what makes the Dark Hour so interesting."

"I hate to ask, but what makes it interesting?" I said to him and he got up with excitement. "You saw those creatures we call them "Shadows." They only appear during the Dark Hour, and attack anyone not in a coffin. It's our job to defeat them. ...Sounds exciting, huh?"

"Akihiko! Why are you always like that? You just got hurt the other day!" Mitsuru yelled at Akihiko and we all went quiet. Ikutsuki then broke the silence. "Now, now. He does his work well. Long story short, we're the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad- S.E.E.S. for short. On paper, we're classified as a school club. But in reality, this group is dedicated to defeating the Shadows. Mitsuru is the leader. I'm the club advisor."

"A Shadow feeds on the mind of its prey; the victim becomes a living corpse. They're responsible for most of the incidents on the news, if not all of them." Mitsuru said and I said to her. "How do you fight them?"

"Although rare, there are those who can function during the Dark Hour. Some may even awaken to a power that enables them to fight the Shadows. That's "Persona"-then power you used the other night. The Shadows can only be defeated by Persona-users. Which means, it's all up to you guys." Ikutsuki said to me and I said to him. "I understand."

"I'm glad you're quick to understand." Mitsuru then got up and opened the briefcase. Inside was a gun I used against the Shadows. Mitsuru then said, pushing the case close to me. "What he's trying to say is, we want you to join us. We've prepared an Evoker for you. We'd like you to lend us your strength."

"You will have my strengths." I said to everyone and Yukari said with a sigh. "I was afraid you'd say no… Welcome aboard!"

"Thank you so much. I'm really glad. Oh, I almost forgot… About your room assignment… Why don't you just stay here, in your current room? I don't know what the holdup is, but I guess it worked out in the end."

"Holdup? But, wasn't that- Oh never mind. It doesn't matter anymore..."Yukari said and then I heard a mysterious voice ringing in your head...

Thou shalt have our blessing when

Thou choosest to create a Persona

Of the Fool Arcana…

(S.E.E.S. / Fool Rank 1)

I then went to the bed, but I woke up in the middle of the Dark Hour, by the Mysterious boy as he was chuckling. "Hi, how are you?"

"And you are…?"

"We've met before."

"Yes, but I never got your name."

"Soon, the end will come. I remembered, so I thought I should tell you." He said dodging my question. "I remember, but what's your name and what end?"

"The end of everything. ...But to be honest, I don't really know what it is. Oh, looks like you've awakened to your power… and an unusual power it is. A power that takes many forms yet is bound by none… It may prove to be your salvation, depending on where you end up. Do you remember when we first met?"

"Yes."

"I expect you to honor your commitment. I'll be watching you, even if you forget about me… Okay then, see you later." The Dark hour then was over and he disappeared. The next day after school, I was in my room studying, when Yukari said from downstairs. "Hey, it's me. Can you come down here?"

"Coming." I went down stairs and I saw Yukari talking to Akihiko. "...Okay, he's here now. So what's this all about?"

"There's someone I wanna introduce. ...Hey, hurry up." Akihiko said to the person behind the door. The guy on the other side of the door said. "Hold your horse… This is freaking heavy." The doors opened and Junpei came in it with a really big suitcase. Yukari was surprised and said. "J-Junpei!? ...Why is HE here!? Wait, don't tell me-"

"This is Junpei Iori from Class 2-F. He'll be staying here as of today." Akihiko said, before Junpei said to us, as he chuckled. "Wazzup?"

"Nothing much." I said to Junpei, but Yukari was still surprised. "He's staying HERE!? You've gotta be kidding me!" Akihiko then said to her. "I bumped into him the other night. He has the potential, but he just awakened to it recently… I told him about us, and he agreed to help."

"You have the potential!? For real!?"

"He found me crying like a baby at the convenience store, surrounded by a bunch of coffins. I don't remember much, but… man, that's embarrassing! He said that's, ya know, completely normal… in the beginning. Like, being confused and not remembering anything. Did ya guys know that?" Junpei said to us and I said to him.

"Not for me."

"Really?"

"But I'm a speatle case."

"Oh… that's good. You should, since you're a Persona-user. ...But man, I was shocked to find out about you guys. I had no idea. I'm glad I'm not the only one. It could get kinda lonely, ya know." Mitsuru then walked into the room and Akihiko said. "Mitsuru where have you been?"

"Showing the new recruit the town."

"Another one? Where is he or she?" Yukari said to Mitsuru and she said. "He's outside, I'll call him in. You can come in now." Then a guy with black hair, silver eyes, blue classes and was in a doctor outfit that was also blue. Mitsuru then said to us. "This is Mizu Mangetsu, he is new to this world. And Mizu, this is Akihiko, Junpei, Yukari and Minato.

"What do you mean by "This World"? I said to Mitsuru, but Mizu said to me. "I am from a different world."

"Really?" Junpei said, looking at Mizu. "Yes, Because you guys don't have Pokemon in this world."

"What are Pokemon?" Yukari said as Mizu pulled out a ball with a red and white paint. "This is a Pokeball. It holes a Pokemon inside. Now show your beauty Luna." Then a white seal with a dark blue tail and light blue hair appeared in the middle of the room. Akihiko was about to fight it, but Mitsuru stopped him and said. "Calm down Akihiko, she is a friend. Mizu uses Pokemon to help him fight and this is Luna."

"Fine, but what is it?" Akihiko said and Mizu said to us. "First of all Luna is a she and a Primarina. Not an it. And Primarina is the Soloist Pokemon. To Primarina, every battle is a stage. It takes down its prey with beautiful singing and dancing." (Time out, Mizu knows everything about Pokemon, so he doesn't have a Rotom Pokedexs, unlike the other Mangetsu. Time in) Luna then came up to us and made a colorful balloon. As she made more balloons, I noticed Mizu had 5 more Pokeball, so I said to him. "Mizu, right?"

"Yes, what is it?"

"Do you have 5 more Pokemon?"

"Yes, I just wanted to show you Luna first. Do you all want to see the other ones?" We all looked at one another and Mitsuru said. "You and your team are part of our team, so it would be smart for us to meet them all."

"Ok, but I am going to need more room, before I show all of them."

"There is a bigger room over here." Mitsuru then left and we all followed her. The room was bigger and Mizu picked another one of his Pokeball to show us. "Into the air Wendy." After the flash we all saw a big Toucan, but it's beak was curved down and it had a red to yellow pattern. Junpei then said touching it's beck. "He looks cool." It's beck then turned red and Junpei removed his hand in pain. I then said to Mizu. "What just happened?"

"First Wendy is a girl and second Wendy can heat up her beak up, mostly when we someone thought it. And before you ask Wendy is a Toucannon. Toucannon, are the Cannon Pokemon. When it battles, its beak heats up. The temperature can exceed 212 degrees Fahrenheit, causing severe burns when it hits. Now for my next Pokemon. It's time to shine, Mike." Mizu showed off Mike and he was like U.F.O. with magnets. "This is Mike."

"Is Mike a he or she." I said to Mizu and he said. "Actually Mike is genderless."

"Really?"

"Yes, most Steel Type Pokemon are genderless, but Mike identives himself as male. I will tell you about types later. Now what Mike is a Magenzone. Magenzone is the Magnetic Area Pokemon. It uses radar to monitor its territory. Intruders are quickly disposed of with a hyper beam. He is my greatest garud, so if we need to protect someone or something, he is the best choice. Now I like to show you my smart Pokemon, Adam shows them your power." Mizu then pulled out another one of his Pokeballs and showed us a yellow man with some kind of brown clothes on and had silver spoons. It also had a really big mustache. "This is Adam, he is a Alakazam. Alakazam our the Psi Pokemon. It's brain can outperform a supercomputer. It's I.Q. is said to be around 5,000. Now before I show you the last two, Adam I need you to find my room and get the lab ready?" Mizu took off his backpack and a purple aura surrounded it and then Adam floated out of the room.

I then saw one of Mizu Pokeball start to shake and then a really big dog appeared and tackled me to the ground. Mizu then pulled it off and said. "Sorry about Red, he just loves meeting people." Yukari then patted Red behind the ear and he started to wage it's tale. "Red is an Arcanine. Arcanine is the Legendary Pokemon. There are so many old tales about them that they're called legendary Pokemon, but there are way more of them around than you'd expect. Now for my last Pokemon. Alex come out please?" Mizu then let his last Pokemon out. Alex was a little black fox with yellow rings. Alex then looked at us and ran behind Mizu's legs. "It's ok Alex their friends. Sorry Alex is really shy. Now Alex is a Umbreon. Umbreon is the Moonlight Pokemon. On the night of a full moon, or when it gets excited, the ring patterns on its body glow yellow. Now that everyone, so what do we do now?"

"Let's all get some sleep, tomorrow we will example our missions and Tartarus." Mitsuru said and Yukari said. "Tartarus?"

"It is what we believe we can find the reason for The Dark Hour there."

"I hope so…"

"Now let's get some sleep." Mitsuru said and we all went to our rooms. The next day and after we made it to school. Mizu left us and the next time we saw him was in our classroom. Ms. Toriumi then said to us. "Everyone, I would like to introduce Mizu Mangetsu."

"Hello everyone." Mizu said to us. Ms. Toriumi then said to Mizu. Your seat is over there." She pointed to a seat and after he sat down, we started class. It was all fine and during the start of lunch Yukari said to us with a yawn. "I thought I was gonna fall asleep there…"

"Why would you? It is always good to learn about new things" Mizu asked Yukari. Junpei said to Mizu. "Are you an egghead?"

"If you mean a very smart person, who loves knowledge, then yes." I was going to say something, but Mitsuru came into the room and said to us. "Can I have a minute? Come to the lounge when you get back to the dorm. I have something to tell everyone."

"Oh, are we having that talk?" Junpei said as he was thinking of something else. "I'll save the details for later. See you there." Mitsuru said, before she left the room. Junpei then said to us looking at the door. "Wow, she didn't waste any time leaving…"

"She's probably busy with things like the Student Council, unlike us." Yukari said and I felt her hostility. I knew why, but Junpei didn't, so he said. "Whoa, Yuka-tan! Do I sense some hostility?"

"Well, it's not that I don't like her… She's just…"

"A girl with a lot of things on her plate." Mizu said to us. He then said. "Plus, we all need to work together. So find the axe you have with her and bury it." Yukari looked away, but Mizu was right. After school we all meet up in the lobby of our dorms. Mizu had Luna out and I took a seat. "Okay, everyone's here. I'd like your undivided attention. For a long time, Mitsuru and Akihiko were the only Persona-users we had. But, that number recently jumped to five and half." Ikutsuki said to us and I said to him. "What do you mean by "five and half" don't you mean six?"

"Unfortunately no. Mizu has a power like a Persona, but it is not a Persona."

"Really what is it?" I asked Mizu and he said to me. "I will show you all tonight, when we go to Tartarus."

"Yes. Starting tonight at 12:00 AM, I'd like to commence the exploration of Tartarus." Ikutsuki said and Junpei said. "Sorry… I asked this yesterday, but what's this Tartarus thing again?"

"You haven't seen it, Junpei?" Yukari said to Junpei. Junpei thought about it, but he did have an idea. Ikutsuki then said. "It's no surprise… since it only appears during the Dark Hour."

"The Dark Hour…?" Junpei said and Akihiko then said to Junpei. "Just like the Shadows… Interesting, huh? And it's the perfect place for us to train. You can think of it as a Shadow nest."

"Whoa… Their nest, huh…?"

"But, Senpai… what about your injury?" Yukari asked Akihiko. Mitsuru answered for Akihiko. "Since Akihiko hasn't fully recovered yet, he'll only come as far as the entrance."

"...Yeah, I know." Akihiko said with a down look on his face. Ikutsuki then said to Mitsuru. "Well, I'm sure he won't complain, as long as you don't go too far we're dealing with Shadows, Tartarus isn't something we can avoid."

"Relax, I've got your backs." Junpei said with e in his voice. Yukari said to Junpei. "I'm not so sure about this…" Mitsuru then said to Ikutsuki. "What about you, Mr. Chairman?"

"I'll stay here. As you know, I can't summon a Persona and I don't have a Pokemon..."

"Truth, but you could get one in Tartarus." Mizu said and I said to him. "What do you mean?"

"When I came here, I was following someone that had a lot of Pokemon, but she crashed her ship into Tartarus. So most of the Pokemon are in Tartarus."

"So we can get one?" Junpei said, getting up from his seat. Mizu then said to him. "Maybe, maybe not. We will just have to go to Tartarus and then we can find a Pokemon for you all. Now let's go. Luna come on out."

"Why are you letting Luna out?" Yukari said to Mizu and he said. "Pokeballs don't work in The Dark Hour, so I need to let her out ahead of time. Now we can go, it's almost time." We all got up and left the dorms. We made our way to the school and we were confused. I was going to ask them, but Junpei asked them first. "This is it? THIS is the place? Why HERE?"

"Just wait a few minutes… It's almost midnight." Akihiko said as The Dark Hour started up. The school then started to grow into a massic tower that looked like it went to the moon. Mitsuru then said to us. "This is Tartarus-the labyrinth that reveals itself during The Dark Hour."

"Labyrinth…? What are you talking about!? What happened to our school!?" Junpei said freaking out. Mizu then said behind us. "Junpei calm down."

"How can I-AAAHHH!" Junpei turned around, screamed and fell down to the floor. We all turned around and saw Mizu was glowing neon blue, had horns and wings. Yukari then said, trying not to scream. "Mizu, what happened to you?!"

"Relax, I'm fine. The firsted night I got here, my friend Lunala gave me his power, so during The Dark Hour I will look like this. Now Mistsuru you could explain."

"Gladly. This is Tartarus and don't worry about the school. Once The Dark Hour Passes. Everything returns to normal." Mitsuru said to us and after I helped Junpei up, he said. "This is the "nest" you were talking about!? But, why!? ...Why'd our school turn into a giant tower!?" Mitsuru didn't answer him. "...You don't know, either?"

"...No."

"I'm sure it's complicated. Who cares anyway? It's not like it would change our minds about fighting." Yukari said to Junpei. Mizu then said. "True, but knowing about why this happened would be a good idea."

"Well, maybe now we'll find out. Mitsuru and I have only gone in to take a peek; this will be our first time exploring it. Exciting, isn't it?" Akihiko said to us. I then said. "No it doesn't." Akihiko ignored me and said. "There has to be some sort of clue in here about The Dark Hour…"

"Akihiko. I respect your enthusiasm, but you won't be accompanying us today." Mitsuru then said to Akihiko and he said to Mitsuru. "I know… You don't have to remind me." We all then went inside and inside there was a motorcycle and a stairwell into a clock. Junpei looked around and said. "Whoa… It's just as cool on the inside..."

"But, it sure is creepy…" Yukari said, feeling uneasy. Mitsuru then said to us. "This is only the entrance. The labyrinth lies beyond the doorway at the top of the stairs."

"First, we'll have you three get a feel for this place. Why don't you go have a look around?" Akihiko said to us, but that freaked Yukari out, so she said. "What!? By ourselves!?"

"We're not asking you to go very far, and I'll be feeding you information from here." Mitsuru said to us, as she made her way to the motorcycle. Junpei then said to Mitsuru. "So, you two didn't plan on coming in the first place?"

"That's right. We're also going to appoint a leader to make any necessary decisions."Akihiko said and Junpei jumped at the opportunity. "For real? ...one of us? Oh! Oh! Me me me! Pick me!" Akihiko then looked at me and said. "You're in charge."

"Me? Ok." I said to him and Junpei said in shock. "W-Wait! Why him!? He doesn't look like a leader!"

"But, he HAS fought them before…" Yukari said to Junpei and he could believe it. "Seriously?"

"I'm sure that is not the only reason." Mizu said and Akihiko said. "You're right. There is another reason. Beside Mizu, you two… Can you summon your Persona without any difficulties, like he can?"

"Y-Yeah, of course I can!" Junpei said with confidence. "I think so." Yukari said having less confidence than Junpei. Akihiko then said to them. "These are Shadows We're talking about here. Without your Persona, you're screwed." Yukari then said. "I'm aware of that.

"What about Mizu, he doesn't have a Persona?" I said to Akihiko, but Mizu answered for himself. "I can fight them like you guys, so don't worry about me. Now let's get going." We all then started to go up the stairs, but before I touched the stairs, I saw a strange door. As I walked over to it, Mizu said to me. "Minato, are you ok?" I didn't answer him and just opened the door and after a flash, I was in the Velvet Room again. Igor then said to me, as I took a seat. "I've been waiting for you. The time has come for you to wield your power. The tower that you are to venture into… How did it come to be? For what purpose does it exist? Regrettably, you are not yet capable of answering these is why you must be made aware of the nature of your power."

"The nature of my power?"

"Your power is unique. It's like the number zero… It's empty, but at the same time holds infinite possibilities. You, my boy, are able to possess multiple Personas, and summon them as needed. And when you have defeated your enemies, you will see the faces of possibility before you. There may be times when they are difficult to grasp… But, do not fear. Seize what you have power will grow accordingly… Be sure to keep that in mind. My spare time will soon be scarce. But, please come again of your own accord. I'll tell you then about my true role… the manner in which I can best assist you. Until then… Farewell." After another flash I was back into Tartarus. Yujari, Junpei, and Mizu were around me and Yukari said to me. "Hey, are you alright?"

"Yeah, what's up? You look like a zombie." Junpei said to me and I said to them. "I'm fine, it was nothing."

"Don't tell me you just dozed off! You're like that coach who fell asleep during the championship game! Come on, man. You're supposed to be our leader." Junpei said to me. Mizu then said to us. "Clam down. Minato is fine, so let's start finding Pokemon in Tartarus."

"I agree with Mizu, lets go." We all then drew out our weapons. I had a short sword, Junpei had a katana, Yukari had a bow and arrow, and Mizu had a dagger. I then said to him. "Why do you have a dagger?" Mizu said to me. "I have no muscle strength, so a sword, axe or a mace would be too heavy for me. So a dagger is just right for me. Now let's go."

Mizu P.O.V.

In Tartarus, we started to climb up the stairs and then we made it to the first floor. The hallway had a diamond pattern and it was green. We walked a little and Junpei said. "So, this is it, huh…?"

"I hope I don't get lost…" Yukari said and I said to her. "Don't worry. Mitsuru can help us find our way back, if we get lost."

"Can you all hear me?" Mitsuru said in our heads. I then said. "Speak of the Giratina. Yes Mitsuru, we can hear you."

"Whoa! Is that you Senpai?" Junpei said looking around. Mitsuru then said to Junpei. "I'll be providing audio backup from here on out."

"Wait… Ya mean, you can see inside here?"

"It's my Persona's ability. I'd like to join you, but the structure of Tartarus changes from day to day. That's why outside support is imperative."

"Well THAT makes me feel a whole lot better…" Yukari said, still feeling uneasy. Mitsuru then countude. "Now, based on your current location, you can expect to encounter enemies at any shouldn't be too tough, but proceed with caution. Practice makes perfect." We all agreed with Mitsuru, but I heard Yukari whisper. "Why is she always like that…?"

"Let's begin. Keep in mind, these are real battles you'll be engaging in. Now, see if you can eliminate all the Shadows wandering around on this floor." Mitsuru said as we made a way deeper into Tartarus. After we found some medicine, we found a Shadow and then Mitsuru yelled with her powers. "Watch out! I detect a Shadow in front of you! Move in and hit it before it attacks you!" Minato then attacked the Shadow. It freaked out and went into the floor. We took this time to surround it, as it rose up from the floor. Minato then used his Evoker and summoned a mechanical puppet with a harp. It then played the harp and shot a fireball at the Shadow. The Shadow didn't like it and stopped moving. We all took this time and did an All-Out Attack. After the battle, we started to move again. We then found some stairs and Mitsuru said. "There should be a stair nearby. Do you see it?"

"We see it, but where does it go?" I said to Mitsuru. "A staircase is the only way to proceed to the next floor. I can't allow you to go any higher today, but please remember about it next time." We then went around and started to attack more Shadows and I saw the Minato, Yukari and Junpei Persona. Yukari Persona was a girl with blonde hair, praying on a bully's head. Junpei was a guy in a black over goat and had wings on his legs. Junpei then said to me. "Are you going to help us?"

"I am not a fighter personally. I like to out think my oppentes, or use my Pokemon to help me fight." Another Shadow appeared and they let me attack it. "All let's try this Astonish." I clapped my wings together and it scared the Shadow. "Now Luna uses Hydro Pump." Luna then fired a huge straime of water, came out of her nose and destroyed the Shadow. We then walked deeper into the floor and Minato then said pointing a head. "What's that?" I looked at my head and saw something running down the hall. Yukari "It could be a Shadow?"

"Mabey, let's find out." I said going down the hall. "Wait for us." Minato said as they followed me. As they followed me, I found a hallway with three doors with a Pokeball as door handles. As then others made their way to me and Mitsuru then said. "A door? Tartarus doesn't have doors in it."

"I think it's where the Pokemon are." I said to Mitsuru and Junpei said to me. "How do you know that?"

"The door handles are Pokeballs. Pokeballs hold Pokemon and because Tartarus always changes from a school into a tower. Then a Pokeball in Tartarus can become a door. Which means these doors should hold some Pokemon."

"Did you say Pokemon?"

"Yes, why?" I said as Junpei ran to one of the doors. "Junpei no!" I said as Junpei opened the door and got sucked in. I sighed and said to the other. "You two stay here and I go get him and the Pokemon back."

"Be careful and be quick." Minato said to me as I opened the door and Luna and I got sucked in. After a flash I was in the room. The room had a lot of tall pillars and the ground had a lot of craters. I then found Junpei on the ground with a big red bump on his head. I walked over to him and slapped him awake. Junpei woke and said. "Oh, what just happened?"

"I was going to ask you that. What were you thinking? We didn't know what was going to happen if you opened the door."

"Sorry I just want a Pokemon."

"Why?"

"I think they are cool and…"

"And what?"

"It's nothing."

"Whatever, I would help you all find one, just don't go running off. Now we need to find the DUCK!" I ran away as Junpei said. "Don't you mean Pokemon?" He didn't see the Pokemon diving at us, until it hit him on the head. The Pokemon was a small blue dragon with a gray head. Junpei went up and said. "What is that?"

"That is a Bagon. That explains the room."

"What do you mean?"

"I will tell you after we get outside with the Bagon. Where did he go?" I said looking around the room again. I then saw it jump on the pillar and land on Junpei's head again. I said to Junpei. "You really need to start paying attention to Bagon."

"That's it. Come here you rock head." Junpei said as he started to chase the Bagon. Junpei and Bagon then ran all over the room. I then said to Luna. "Luna could you stop them with Ice Beam?"" She nodded yes and froze the floor with her Ice Beam. Junpei and Bagon then crashed into the wall. Junpei was fine, but Bagon was knocked out. I then said to them. "Will you two stop playing around? We need to get moving. Junpei carries Bagon and let's go." Junpei nodded and grabbed Bagon. After we exit the room Minato said to us. "That was quick. So what did you find?"

"A Bagon."

"What's a Bagon?"

"Bagon are the Rock Head Pokemon. Its well-developed neck muscles and iron-like head can smash boulders into pieces."

"Then why was it jumping off of the pillars?" Junpei said to me and I said to him. "Bagon have a dream of flying, so they jump off very tall things." The door then started to make a crackling sound and it started to go into the Pokeball. It then flew over to Junpei and he took it. He then said to me? "What just happened?"

"I think, because we took the Pokemon out of the room, it's gone and we can now take the Pokemon out of Tartarus."

"Cool. Is it ok if I keep it?" Junpei said to me and I said to him. "Sure, but I don't think he will listen to you."

"Don't worry. It will be fine. By the way, Bagon is his Pokemon name, but can I give him a nickname?"

"Yes. What do you have in mind?"

"How about Atama?"

"Ok, now who's next?" I said to the others. Yukari then said. "I'll go next."

"Good now please pick a door please." I said to her as she picked one. Yukari, Luna and I went through it and inside it was a jungle area. "So what is here?" Yukari said as we looked around. "I don't know, but I think it's behind that tree." I said, pointed at one of the trees and something ran right behind it. Yukari and I went to the tree and saw a Pokemon with a brown body with a green spiky head. I was about to pet it, but its spike poked me. Yukari then said to me. "What is it?"

"She is a Chespin and she is scared." I then said to Luna. "Luna could you sing to calm her down."

"Rina." Luna then started to sing. It did calm her down a little, but she was still scared. Yukari then went to pet it, but like me, Chespin poked her. However, unlike me, that didn't stop her. She then pet Chespin's head and said. "It's ok, we're here to help you." She then gave it a hug and as her spikes went down, she started to cry in relive. Yukari then said to Chespin. "It's ok, let it out." Chespin then stopped crying, but she didn't let go of Yukari. Yukari then said to me. "Looks like she calms down now."

"Yes and she really likes you."

"Yeah, she's nice."

"Then I think she is your Pokemon partner, so do you want to give her a nickname."

"Yeah I'll name her Orchid." Orchid heard that and she smiled with joy. We then left the room and when we got outside, we saw Atama turning it's back at Junpei and Junpei was talking to Atama. I then said to Minato. "What happened when we were in the room?"

"After you left, Atama woke up and when it found out that Junpei was its trainer, he just turned it's back from Junpei."

"Not surprising. Some Pokemon don't like to listen to their trainers."

"How can he get Atama to listen to him?"

"I don't know, but in most cases. Junpei just needs to prove himself to Atama and then Atama will listen to Junpei. Now Yukari would you like to introduce your Pokemon?"

"Yeah, everyone, this is Orchid. Orchid do you want to say hello?" Yukari said to Orchid and Orchid nodded yes and said. "Chespin." Junpei then said, looking at Orchid. "What is it?"

"First off it is a she and Orchid is a Chespin. Chespin are the Spiky Nut Pokemon. The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard sharp that they can pierce rock. Now then since Junpei and Yukari have their Pokemon partners, Minato the last door is yours."

"Ok let's go." Minato said as we went to the door and Minato opened it. Inside the room were all kinds of colors and we didn't see a Pokemon. Minato then said to me. "Mizu, do you see the Pokemon?"

"No I don't."

"Could the Pokmeon not be in this room?"

"It's possible, but with how Tartarus is. I think Pokemon don't leave their room for a long time."

"What makes you think that?"

"Two reasons. One, they are not wild Pokemon, so they can't go anywhere too far from their Pokeballs. And two, Taratarus is not a safe place, unlike their rooms, so they might want to stay here to stay safe." I then felt something hit my back. "What just happened?" Minato said, as he and Luna helped me up. I then said. "The Pokemon here, but unlike the last to, this one is not friendly."

"Ok, but where is it?"

"I don't know, but I think it is a Kecleon. They are Pokemon that can blend into their surroundings."

"Then how can we fight it?" Minato said as we both were pushed into a wall. I then said to him. "Look for a red line. They have a red line on their stomach or find its shadow."

"Got it." Minato and I then looked around, but we didn't see a red line or a shadow. After we got attacked again Minato said to me. "I can't find a red line or a shadow. Got any ideas?" I thought for a second and said to him. "Yeah and sorry for it." I then turned to Luna and said to her. "Luna uses Sparkling Aria, on the ceiling." She nodded and fired a water ball onto the ceiling. It then burst and we all got wet. Minato then said to me. "Please tell me there was a reason you disced to do that?"

"Yeah. I did it, because we are all wet."

"How does that help us?"

"Minato I said because we are all wet, even the Kecleon." We then looked around and saw it outline, thanks to the water. Minato moved close to Kecleon and said to him. "We're not here to hurt you. We're just here to help you and others like you. So please come with us." Kecleon didn't declock, but it looked like it's hand started to rise up. Luna pushed Minato out of the way and hit her instead. I then ran to her and said to her picking it up. "Luna are you ok?"

"Prima." She told me she was ok. We then heard the door open and Minato, Luna and I ran out of the room. When we got outside we saw Atama fighting Kecleon and it was still clocked. I then ask Junpei. "Junpei what happened?"

"Will as we were waiting for you three. When something attacked Atama. And then Atama started to attack it." Minato and I both saw the battle and Atama land a good hit. That hit made his body declock and we saw it's green body with yellow lines, but what surprised me the most was that it's red belt was now full of Z-Crystals. He then saw us and started to run away. "After him!" Minato said as he ran after him. We followed him to a dead end and we saw him ready to fight us. Minato then said to Kecleon. "Stop we are here to help you, not here to hurt you." Kecleon still didn't want our help, he just raised his hands and something like a sword came out of his right hand. Kecleon was so focused on us, he didn't see the Shadow rising up behind him.

Minato then drew his sword out and ran to Kecleon. Kecleon raised his sword up ready to counter and move Minato made, but he didn't expect Minato to say. "Kecleon look out behind you!" Kecleon then turned around and saw the Shadow about to attack him with a claw, but it was too late for Kecleon to do anything, but not for Minato. Minato blocked the claw and was able to strike back against the Shadow. Kecleon then took this opportunity and used his sword to finish off the Shadow. After the battle Minato said to Kecleon. "Are you ok Kecleon?"

"Kecl." He said maining his was ok. "Good. Look if you don't want to be part of our team, then at least can we help you out of this place. It is a dangerous place and we see how strong you are, but we can help you out of here. Just come with us, please?" Kecleon thought for a minute and left us. Junpei then said to me. "Really? And after Minato saved him."

"Not surprising." I said out loud and Minato said to me. "What do you mean?"

"You saw it belt right?"

"Yeah, what about it?"

"Kecleon normally have a red line as their belt, but that Kecleon had Z-Crystal insead?"

"Z-Crystal's?" Yukari said pick Orchid up and I said to her. "I will tell you guys about them later, but the main point is that Kecleon has been experimented on."

"Is that why he doesn't like us?" Junpei said to me as Atama was looking down the way Kecleon went and I said to him. "Yes. Most Pokemon hate people after people do something stupid to say Pokemon."

"We should go after him. I don't know why, but I feel worried for Kecleon." Minato said as he started to run after Kecleon, but I stopped him. Minato then said to me? "What are you doing?"

"Minato, I know you want to help that Kecleon, but we can't. The Dark Hour is almost over and I don't think you want to see what happens when you stay here after The Dark Hour is over." Minato bit his lips and said. "You're right. I really don't like it, but you're right. Let's find a way out, but tomorrow we will find Kecleon again and get him out." I nodded and we started to walk. We then found a machine. I then said to them. "Perfect, we found a teleporter."

"How do you know it's a teleporter?" Junpei said to me and I said to him. "Mitsuru told me about them. They can take us back to the main entrance."

"Cool then let's get going." Junpei said as we walked to the teleporter, but we were stopped by a Charge Beam. We all turned around and saw Kecleon, with his Pokeball. Minato then said stepping forward. "Do you want to come with me Kecleon?"

"Kec." Kecleon said as he gave Minato his Pokeball. I then got close to Kecleon and he attacked me. Junpei then said as he and Atama got ready to fight Kecleon. "What the hell!? One minutes you want to join us and the next one you attack us."

"Junpei calm down!" I said, getting up and inputten all of them. Junpei then said to me. "But he attacked us!?"

"He just attacked us, not Minato. I think Kecleon wants to join Minato, because he saved him. So it may be cool with Minato, but it might take some time for him to get used to us."

"Then why did he attack you?"

"He properly guarded him like a loyal knight would do for their leader."

"Kecleon does have a personality like a knight." Yukari said and then I saw Minato getting an idea. I then said to Minato. "What are you thinking about Minato?"

"I was thinking about the Kecleon nickname."

"And what is it?"

"Kishi, it means knight." Minato then looked at Kishi and said to him. "Is that ok?"

"Leon." Kishi said nodding in agreement. I then said. "Go now let's go. I don't know about you guy, but I haven heard anything from Mitsuru in a very long time."

"He's right let's go." Minato said as he and Kishi went onto the teleporter. Next was Yukari and Orchid, then it was Junpei and Atama. And just as Luna and I were about to get on it, I feel something dark. I turned around and saw nothing. I then said to Luna. "Did you feel that?" She nodded no and I said to her. "It must be my imagination playing tricks on me. Let go before my imagination decides to do it again." We then got onto the teleporter and went to the main entrance.

? P.O.V.

I raised from the ground and said out loud. "He almost saw me? Lunala power must have helped him. This means I will need to be careful when I am around him." I then turned around and saw a lot of Shadows about to attack. A week ago, I would be scared out of my mind, but now is a different story. I raised my left hand and said to the Shadow. "Stop!" They all stopped and I cracked a smile. "Now kill one another!" The Shadows did what I said and started to rip one another apart. After the last one killed itself, I said looking at the teleporter. "I may have this power, but with his new allies, I could not win any battle we might have in the future. If I am going to win future battles. I am going to need my own kind of allies." She then started to laugh as she disappeared into the floor.

And done. Sorry for the really long post, but December and January is a rough time for me, school is starting again, I was feeling sick and my family cat died, so that is sad. But don't worry I am fine and I will never stop working on my Fan Fiction. So don't worry about it and I won't let anyone else do them, so please be patient I will get them done.

Goodbye and see you next time.