Thank you, MangaOtaku77, OverlordMao, Emerald Gaze and Valbatoze for your reviews.
Now, before we begin… I like to point out something that is sorta… related to the story. On March 11 2011, Japan was struck by a massive earthquake and a crazy tsunami. And seeing Persona 3 is set in Japan, I will be making some light-hearted jokes as my way of cheering the people of Japan on.
Gray Fox: How about just donating dood?
…Shut up… Oh and the fourth wall breaking crew would like to wish Japan good luck. We hope you'll be able to pick yourself up.
Everyone: Good Luck Japan!
Now, do the disclaimers Gray Fox!
Gray Fox: Aye Aye dood! The author does not owe Disgaea nor Persona 3 in anyway dood. But he does own the original characters and this little story. And he also hope to wish his Japanese readers (if any) 'Good Luck'
Oh, and OverlordMao gets a cookie for getting the reference right.
Chapter 10: Fun in Shirakawa
"Poor Japan…" said Fubuki with a sigh. "And it's my home country too… Or rather… used to anyway."
Yukari and Minato both stared at Fubuki, wondering what he was talking about.
It was the night of the full moon, meaning the time when the full moon Shadows will strike. Unfortunately, the location is in a hotel in Shirakawa Boulevard. A love hotel to be more specific. The current team consists of Elizabeth, Fubuki, Yukari and, obviously, Minato.
"What do you mean 'Poor Japan'?" Asked Yukari with a confused look on her face.
"It's… nothing. Just something we supernatural beings do." Said Fubuki with a smile. "Anyway, this is certainly an interesting location for Shadows to gather. I wonder why they chose here of all places?"
"Maybe they were looking to score a hot stud?" replied Elizabeth with a chuckle. "Or perhaps they were expecting to find some robot girl who happens to house a will of her own?"
Fubuki laughed at Elizabeth's suggestion while Yukari and Minato could only try to figure out what they meant in vain.
Shortly after, they managed to find the Shadow they were looking for. And defeated it. Courtesy of Elizabeth.
"Voidless Pain!" shouted Elizabeth as she defeats the Hierophant Shadow. "Well, that was easy. If these guys are that weak, then I hate to see the final boss."
"Final boss? Um, this isn't some kind of video game." Said Fuuka through telepathy. "So… umm… anyway, I don't sense anymore Shadows, so you can come back now."
Minato nodded his head and exited the room. Or try to anyway. Apparently, it was held down by a mysterious force.
"Oh heck no! We're not calling it that!" yelled Fubuki at the narrator. "Can't you use something like… 'dark force' or…. "magical force'? The use of 'mysterious' is overrated."
"Putting Fubuki-san's strange comment aside for now, I detected another Shadow." Said Fuuka. "It showed up quite suddenly, so I can't pinpoint its exact location."
"How about this mirror?" asked Elizabeth. "It's not showing our reflections, so maybe it's possessed by the Shadow."
"Umm, aren't you a Vampire? You don't have a reflection." Said Yukari with a matter-of-fact tone.
"Ugh, not this again…" said Fubuki with a sigh. "We do have reflections. Those stupid stories about us not having any is an old wives tale."
Yukari stared at Fubuki with disbelief. "What? Then why would they…?"
"Magic" interrupted Fubuki.
"Okay, how about we put this conversation on hold for now and check this mirror out?" said Elizabeth with an impatient tone.
Before the small group could even get close to the mirror, a bright light shone in the room. When it finally settled, the room became empty.
In a certain room in the hotel, Fubuki is lying on the bed. Asleep.
"Haaaahhhh…. That was a good nap…" said Fubuki as he wakes up. "Where am I?"
Before he could start looking for an answer, the door to the bathroom opened, and out came Elizabeth. Naked.
"Ahh, that was a nice bath." Said Elizabeth as she dries her hair. "Oh, Fubuki. You're finally awake."
Fubuki stared at Elizabeth for short while before sighing. "Elizabeth… Please put your clothes on. Fuuka is probably watching."
Elizabeth chuckled before heading back into the bathroom and change.
"Now then, what do we do now?" asked Elizabeth after wearing her clothes.
"Let's see…" mumbled Fubuki as he flips through the Persona 3 strategy guide he summoned. "It seems that the Shadow has sealed the door with its power. To break the seal, we need to break two mirrors on this floor and the next."
"I see. Do we know where they are?"
Fubuki shook his head and summoned a bat. "Seeing as we don't know, let's look for it."
The bat flew off immediately and came back very soon. Learning the location of the cursed mirrors, the two vampires exit the room. And reunited with Minato and Yukari.
"Woah, what happen to your face?" asked Fubuki to Minato, as he tries to contain his laughter.
Minato's face has a bright red mark on it that looked like a hand.
"It's nothing! Anyway, did you two find anything?" asked Yukari, trying to change the subject.
"Funny, I was just about to ask him the same thing." Replied Fubuki with a grin.
Minato's face blushed. It was obvious that he saw something. But he wasn't about to admit it. "I didn't see anything" Minato said in a flustered voice.
"What, too small to take a good look?" asked Fubuki teasingly.
Yukari's face turned red. Not only out of embarrassment but also out of anger. "What's too small?" she asked angrily.
"Your rack."
That comment sealed the deal. In an instant, Fubuki earned a slap mark on his face matching Minato, courtesy of Yukari.
"Jokes aside, it seems that the door to our target is sealed." Said Fubuki. "We managed to find a way to break it, so let's go."
"You know Fubuki…" said Elizabeth with a sigh. "You don't look like much of a leader with a slap mark on your face."
Not a moment too soon, the group of four managed to break the seal and defeat the Shadow of the Lovers arcana.
"You lazy bum. I thought this chapter was meant to cheer people up?" asked Fubuki.
It is. I never said it was long though. Replied the author.
End
Elizabeth: After defeating the evil Shadows that haunt Shirakawa Boulevard, the group of four exits the building.
Trenia: Umm, isn't that obvious?
Elizabeth: But wait, something terrible has happened! The people who were turned into coffins during the Dark Hour turned back to normal!
Trenia: That just means that the Dark Hour has ended.
Elizabeth: To make matters worse, these people have turned into ZOMBIES!
Trenia: …What?
Elizabeth: Turns out, a terrorist has leaked a virus that turns people into zombies into the building! Thus, forcing the quartet to stay in the building!
Trenia: Why? Just quarantine the area.
Elizabeth: But worry not, for among them exist a professional. It is… Arisato Minato! He was actually a secret agent, hired to protect Takeba Yukari! Can they make out of this alive?
Trenia: …I don't even know where to begin on that one.
Elizabeth: Next time, on 'Neighborhood Cruelty' Episode 11: 'The H Virus'! Time to stop the evil Reksew Trebla!
Trenia: …You're not even trying with the name, are you…
Finally, after a while, an update! Sorry if the way this story is presented is bad. I haven't been reading much, and the last thing I read was that god awful fanfic 'My Immortal'. And I only just read the first paragraph! Anyway, this story is filled with multiple references and jokes. See if you can name them all. Oh, and remember, Read and Review. And don't forget to wish Japan 'Good Luck'.