A/N: I recommend this fic to those who have actually played the game for it is just a modification of the original Shin Megami Tensei's Persona 3: FES (The Answer)
Words in italics: Narrator
*…*: character actions/expressions
Disclaimer: As much as I want to, I don't own Persona 3 FES.
Chapter 1: Fall into Abyss
The story takes place after "he" died. The members of SEES gathered for a farewell party of sorts at their dorm. Everything was fine until, come midnight, they felt time "skip". Then appears Metis, who desired to eliminate the residents of the dorm owned by the family of Kirijo. Metis' attempt to kill them failed due to Aigis awakening to "his" powers; the ability to wield multiple personas. After the battle with Metis, Aigis passed out, and she was welcomed by Igor and Elizabeth as the new guest of the Velvet Room. When Aigis came to, the others told her what has transpired during the time she was asleep. They told her about Metis' claim to be her sister, the appearance of the "Abyss of Time" underneath their dorm, and their imprisonment in the dorm. They came to the conclusion that to restore the flow of time, with the information Metis provided, they need to reach the deepest part of the Abyss of Time and uncover the answer there…
Other Characters:
Aigis: Her Persona is Athena but it morphs to Orpheus during the battle with Metis. She is a robot, an anti-shadow weapon capable of wielding Persona. She dedicated herself to protect "him" but since "his" death, she felt like she lost her purpose.
Fuuka Yamagishi: Her Persona is Juno. She has the ability to support the SEES in battle by analyzing the enemy. She does whatever she can to help the group. She's a former junior from class 2-E of Gekkoukan High.
Akihiko Sanada: His Persona is Caesar. He's the Captain of a boxing club. He seems to enjoy fighting because of this. He just graduated from Gekkoukan High.
Junpei Iori: His Persona is Trismegistus. He's kind of stubborn and stupid at times. He often quarrels with Yukari even if it's only because of trivial matters. He's also a former junior from class 2-F of Gekkoukan High.
Mitsuru Kirijo: Her Persona is Artemisia. She's born into a rich and well known family and as a result she is quite oblivious to love, romance and such. She's became the leader of their company after her father died. She also graduated from Gekkoukan High as Valedictorian.
Yukari Takeba: Her Persona is Isis. She cherishes "him". She's afraid of ghosts, but always denies the obvious. She has a family problem that was resolved recently, this happened due to the death of her father. She's also a former junior from class 2-F of Gekkoukan High.
Ken Amada: His Persona is Kala-Nemi. He still loves to play with stuff for kids and he appears addicted to robots and such, but always denies this fact from others. He's an elementary student of Gekkoukan High.
Koromaru: His Persona is Cerberus. He is treated as a member of SEES even though he is a dog. He is very intelligent. His owner just passed away about a year ago, despite this, he is still very loyal to his master and repays his debt to SEES. (This statement refers to when they helped him when he got injured before due to a fight with a Shadow).
Metis: Her Persona is Psyche. She is mysterious in so many ways. She insists to be the sister of Aigis. She seems to know more than just what she told them after interrogating her.
Inside the Abyss of Time, they enter a door that appeared and…
Aigis: *surprised* …!
Fuuka: *gasps* What was that? I felt a strange presence run past you!
Junpei: *staggers back* What?! Oh, shit! Is it a Shadow?!
Fuuka: It's kind of different, but…
Metis: We should continue to press on.
Akihiko: *nods* Agreed. Whatever that thing was, it's bound to just show up again later on.
Metis: That maybe the case…
They hear the sound of footsteps getting closer to them…
Fuuka: *panics* Oh no! The presence is getting closer and closer to your location!
Akihiko: Damn! What now?!
Fuuka: *voice shows clear signs of fear* I don't think you can beat that presence. It's feels like… Death…
Metis: Death...
Aigis: If we cannot flee, then, I will act as a decoy for a moment, and you all escape to the next area.
Fuuka: NO! It's too dangerous, Aigis!
Junpei: Dammit! We can't just leave you behind!
Akihiko: Yeah! Not when we know that the enemy's something you can't handle alone.
Aigis: But…
Metis: Then, I'll act as a decoy, sister!
Aigis, Akihiko, Junpei, Fuuka: *surprised* …!!!
Aigis: *holds Metis' arm* You can't!
Metis: *tries to pull away from Aigis* Go on! *gives them a determined look*
Akihiko: *pulls Aigis* We're counting on you!
Metis: *nods*
Fuuka: It's almost there!
Aigis: *looks worried* Catch up, ok?
Metis: *smiles then nods* Yes.
After the others fled to the next area, they encounter a different kind of Shadow, and they come in a group…
Akihiko: Ok! Now, it's our turn to kill!
Junpei: Yeah!
Aigis: "Metis… Be safe…"
Their battle with the Shadows on that floor begins. Back at the previous area where Metis stayed behind...
Voice in the dark: Haven't you told them yet?
Metis: No…
Voice in the dark: I see.
Metis: Don't worry, I'll protect Aigis.
Voice in the dark: I'm not worried.
Metis: It's near.
Voice in the dark: Yes… Till we meet again… Metis…
Metis: *mumbles* Yes…
Fuuka: Metis!
Metis: …! *recognizes Fuuka's voice* I hear you.
Fuuka: Thank god, you're safe. The strange presence is gone…
Metis: Yes… I hid behind that wall, and then, it just went away.
Fuuka: I see. The others are fighting a large group of guardian Shadows.
Metis: I see. *nods* I'll head there now.
Metis ran to the next area where…
Akihiko: *pissed* Damn! When did "THEY" get this strong?!
Junpei: *as pissed as Akihiko* You're telling me! Come, Trismegistus! Agilao! *Junpei summons his persona*
*The Shadow doesn't seem the least bit hurt*
Junpei: Damn! Why doesn't our attacks seem to have any effect on 'em?!
Aigis: Fuuka-san… Please scan the enemy for us.
Fuuka: …Ok. *gasps* …What?
Aigis: What's wrong?
Fuuka: The enemy feels somewhat different… I can't seem to scan them.
Aigis: I see… How's Metis?
Fuuka: …She's on her way there.
Aigis: *sighs in relief* …Good.
Junpei: I wish SHE could help.
The Shadow is about to strike Aigis with magic, when…
Metis: *smashes the Shadow with her hammer* Don't you dare lay a finger on my sister!!!
Aigis: Metis! Are you okay?
Metis: *turns and nods at Aigis* I'm fine. *returns her focus on the Shadow* Let's finish this!
Aigis: Yes!
Akihiko: See anything yet, Fuuka?
Fuuka: No, still nothing. Sorry.
Metis: I know this kind of Shadow. Strike them with Bufu!
Aigis: *nods* Let's do as she says. I need your help! *Aigis summons Sarasvati* Bufula!
*The Enemy seems fazed*
Fuuka: The enemy's weaker! Now's your chance to strike!
Akihiko: *smirks* I've been waiting for this!
Aigis: Yes! Let us strike while the iron's hot! Fatal Strike!
Fuuka: The battle's over, good job everyone.
Metis: *sighs in relief* That was a close call. *turns to Akihiko and Junpei, annoyed* You people should be better than that! What if my sister got hurt?! *raising the tone of her voice* What if I didn't make it in time?! Answer me!
Junpei: *shrugs* Damn babe, that's what you're worried about?! *snaps at Metis* We "ALL" could have died back there!
Aigis: Junpei's right.
Metis: *looks apologetic* Um… I'm sorry... It's just that...I was worried…
Junpei: Hey, hey, hey. Calm down. We're not really angry at you. *turns to Akihiko* Right, Akihiko-senpai?
Akihiko: *smirks* It was only "YOU" who reacted.
Junpei: *grits his teeth* Traitor!
Aigis: *turns at a door* What's that door, Fuuka-san?
Fuuka: Oh! Give me a moment.
Aigis: …
Fuuka: It seems safe. It's just going to transfer you somewhere. Give it a try.
Aigis: Very well. Let's go.
Junpei: …Right.
Akihiko: You got it.
Metis: Let's go!
*They go through the door*
Aigis: *looks around* We're back in the Desert of Doors?
Fuuka: I see, so, that door leads back here. We'll wait for you back at the dorm, then.
Aigis: Roger.
Back at the dorm…
Fuuka: *flashes them all a smile* Good job, everyone.
Akihiko: *looks at the others* …Actually, I think we messed up.
Junpei: *sighs in defeat* Yeah… Big time.
Fuuka: Don't be too hard on yourselves. At least, everyone is safe.
Junpei: *turns to Metis* By the way, Metis.
Metis: …What?
Junpei: What was the strange presence Fuuka felt earlier?
Metis: *looks uneasy*…Why are you asking me about it?
Akihiko: *stares at Metis* You "DID" stay behind, so, we assume you've seen what it was.
Metis: *averts her gaze* Not really. I couldn't tell what it was, and it left immediately, too.
Aigis: …Is that true, Fuuka-san?
Fuuka: Well, yes. It left almost after you guys left.
Akihiko: *looks suspiciously at Metis* Almost, huh…
Metis: …What?
Akihiko: It's nothing. *turns to Fuuka* By the way, Fuuka…
Fuuka: …Yes?
Akihiko: Where is Mitsuru now?
Fuuka: Oh! She was here a moment ago.
Akihiko: I see.
Fuuka: She said she'd be back shortly.
Junpei: *rubs his stomach* I'm starving.
Fuuka: *smiles* Oh! Then, let me cook something.
Aigis: Thank you.
Fuuka: Don't worry about it.
Akihiko: Then, we'll stay here in the lounge.
Fuuka: Ok. I'll ask Yukari-chan to help me cook.
*Fuuka left*
Junpei: *tilts his head* Fuuka looks kinda different. What do you think, Akihiko-senpai?
Akihiko: Maybe…
Aigis: *thinks aloud* I wonder what that strange presence was…
Metis: You shouldn't worry too much about it, sister. Who knows, it may have been just a stray Shadow.
Aigis: *nods* I suppose you're right.
Fuuka: Everyone, please come up here! Quick! *runs back upstairs without them*
Aigis, Junpei, Akihiko, Metis: …!!!
Aigis: *looks worried* Let's go!
Junpei, Akihiko, Metis: *nods*
At the 4th floor, the Command Room…
Aigis: What's wrong, Fuuka-san?
Fuuka: *looks worriedly at Aigis while shaking Yukari a bit* …Yukari-chan isn't responding to me.
Akihiko: …What happened?
Fuuka: *lets her hands let go of Yukari* I don't know. When I came here, she was already like that.
Yukari: *moans* Uhh…
Aigis: What is she doing?
*Yukari is standing in the middle of the room and is staring blankly at space*
Junpei: *looks like a realization has dawned upon him* Oh shit! Is she…
Akihiko: *looks extremely worried*…W-what?
Junpei: One of the "LOST" now? (The "Lost in this statement refers to people who have fallen prey in the hands of the shadows and is left in a catatonic state)
Fuuka: *gasps* What?! Does this mean we'll eventually become one of the "Lost", too?
Akihiko: *staggers back* D-d-don't joke like that!
Yukari: *suddenly shouts* Wait! Don'- Huh?
Fuuka, Akihiko, Aigis, Junpei, Metis: …!!!
Fuuka: *hugs Yukari* Thank goodness, you're all right!
Yukari: *looks confused* Oh! You're back…What?
Fuuka: Uhhh…
Akihiko: Well…
Junpei: We thought you were possessed by some kind of ghost, Yuka-tan.
Yukari: …! Stupei!!
Junpei: …!! *sighs in defeat*
They give Yukari a brief explanation of what happened…
Yukari: *looks at them with a puzzled face* Really? That's weird. I don't remember doing any of those…
Fuuka: …But, you're fine now, right?
Yukari: Yeah… I'm fine now…
Aigis: Can you tell us what happened?
Yukari: Oh, right… Well… You see…
*someone suddenly enters the Command Room*
Voice of a woman: My, my. It seems a lot has happened while I was away.
Akihiko: Mitsuru!
Sound from outside: Arf! Arf!
Voice of a kid: Wait up, Koromaru!
Mitsuru: I brought them back as well.
*Koromaru and Ken enter the room*
Fuuka: *kneels down and pats Koromaru's head* It seems Koro-chan's happy you're all back.
Koromaru: Arf!
Ken: I'm glad you're all fine. We heard from Fuuka-senpai about what happened to you guys down there.
Mitsuru: *looks at each member of SEES* Well, then… Let us begin the meeting, SEES.
END OF CHAPTER ONE
A/N: So, what do think? Please R&R…