Title: Persona 4: Redux

Summary: What if you had the ability to know when someone's going to die, would you save them before the fog appears? Would you take the chance? A re-telling of Persona 4 with OCs, romance, and a new threat added.

Word Count: 2064

Pairings: Seichi/Chie, Protagonist/Michiyo, Kanji/Taiga, Katsu/Yukiko, Narashino/Rise, Yosuke/Erin, Kazuto/Naoto, Teddie/Kagome

Author's Note: Pfft, of course YOSUKE made a Persona 4 story xD I'm an idiot and I think I need serious help... Do they have a video game rehab?

Only canon stuff for right now; we won't meet one of our new characters until the second chapter.

Have you heard the rumor of the Midnight Channel?

Apparently, you just look into a switched off TV, by yourself, when it's raining out, and you'll see an image of your true love...

But do you really believe in rumors?

It's been almost a week since you've moved to Yasoinaba to live with your Uncle Dojima, and younger cousin, Nanako. You're still adjusting to the new atmosphere, but surprisingly, you've made some friends already.

First, there's Yosuke Hanamura. He has slightly unkempt, layered, light brown hair, and dark brown eyes. He moved here six months before you did because of his father, the manager of the supermarket known as Junes. He's often carefree, and goofy, but after witnessing his Shadow, you've also come across a more sensitive side to him.

And then there's Chie Satonaka. She has a short haircut, parted to the side with bangs that fall over her forehead, and matching brown eyes. Aside from being a huge martial arts fan, she's upbeat, cheerful, and energetic. She's also shown to have a short temper—especially towards Yosuke—and is extremely protective of her best friend, Yukiko Amagi, whom you don't know well enough to judge her character.

Right now it's April 16th, early in the morning, and you were on your way to school when Yosuke stopped you, his usual grin plastered on his face.

"Yo!" He greeted, and you smile politely in reply. Yosuke leans against the frame of his bike for support, and just as quickly as it had came, his grin is gone, replaced with a more serious expression. "You saw what was on last night, right?" Before you can reply, he continues, in the same, cautious tone. "I couldn't tell who it was, but if someone's shown up on TV, we can't ignore it. Let's go check it out afterschool. Maybe Teddie can tell us something."

Oh right, you also became acquaintances with a... Could you even call him a bear...? He looks like one of those stuff animals one might win at festival games, with round, glassy eyes, blue fur, and a red and white jumpsuit. Much like Yosuke, he often tries lightening up the mood, and is very high-spirited.

You nod at Yosuke in reply, and he stared down at the ground for a moment, as if collecting his thoughts. "If it turns out someone was thrown in again, there really might be a culprit behind all this. Even if it is something about that place that's killing the victims... If someone's using that world as a weapon, that's unforgivable." He looks back up at you; there's a determined look in his eyes, and you shiver slightly at the intensity of his gaze. "We need to find that culprit, no matter what it takes! There's no way the police can do it... Who'd believe that the murderer kills people by throwing them in the TV?"

Well, he did have a point. You chose your words carefully as you spoke, "Let's bring an end to this."

The brunette nodded simply. "Yeah, I agree," Off-topically, he added, "Yanno, I tried sticking my head in the TV last night, the way you did, and it actually worked." You looked at him in surprise. What had compelled him to do that? "I think I can do that now because I have the same power... Persona, wasn't it?" The word rolled off his tongue with such ease, and he looks back at you, as if in confirmation. "Could be that we got this gift from someone specifically so we could solve the case... Then again, you managed to go inside the TV and get your Persona first..."

You shrugged, and a small smile appeared on Yosuke's face. "I feel like, as long as you're with me, I can find the culprit and crack this case." His voice was light, airy, and you couldn't help, but smile back. "Welp, let's do our best, partner!" Yosuke offered you his hand to shake, and you gladly did.

There was a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you touched his hand, but you dismissed it as excitement for solving the case with him. He withdrew his hand from yours, and ran it through his brown locks. Even with so much mystery swirling around, he was trying his best to move on... You felt even closer to Yosuke than you had been before.

"Oh crap, we're gonna be late!" The two of you rush to first period.

You both end up getting there on time, even having a few minutes to spare. You idly chat with each other until your attention is ripped from Yosuke, and focuses instead on a panicked Chie rushing into the classroom.

"Uh... Chie!" Yosuke shifts his weight uncomfortably from one foot to the other. "Um... About Yesterday... We're sorry we worried you..."

Chie waved a dismissive hand. "Oh—nevermind that. Is Yukiko still not here?" Her brown eyes were downcast and there was a frown on her face. You exchanged looks with Yosuke, who seemed just as, if not more confused than you were.

"Huh? Y-Yukiko-san?" Yosuke stuttered. "Uh... no...? At least, I haven't seen her today."

Chie bit her lip nervously, and paced around the room. "Oh man... What should I do...? Hey, um... Is that stuff you were talking about for real? You know... All that about how people showing up on the Midnight Channel is related to that other world."

A world inside the TV...

"Oh, were we just talking about that. We're thinking of checking it out later—"

She cut him off before he could finish. "The person on the TV yesterday... I... I think it was Yukiko."

You felt your heart drop.

"That kimono looks like the one she wears at the inn, a-and she wore it during the interview a few days ago too." Chie began to explain, and you lingered on every word in suspense. "I got worried, so I emailed her last night, but she hasn't responded... I called her earlier in the evening though, and she said she'd be at school today... I-I..." She wiped at her eyes, and swallowed past the sudden dryness in her throat.

Yosuke butted in quickly. "Calm down~ We get the picture. And you still haven't heard from her?" He was surprisingly nonchalant about the whole situation.

"No..." Chie replied quietly, and you summed up the information you gained in that other world for her. She looked back at you with startled eyes.

"What's that supposed to mean...? Wait, are you saying... Yukiko was thrown in there?" Her heart hammered as she choked out the last few words. She tried to suppress her obvious anxiety, but it came forth nonetheless. You felt like putting a sympathetic hand on her shoulder, in an attempt to comfort her, but found you could not move.

"We don't know that for sure." It was Yosuke again, "We should check to see if she's safe first. Give 'er another call." He commanded, and with a curt nod, Chie fished out her cellphone from her jacket's front pockets. She pressed the phone to her ear, and Yosuke crossed his arms, and tapped his foot on the ground. You never felt so nervous as the phone's ringing echoed throughout the classroom.

Chie put the phone to her chest to muffle out the noise. She was pouting, her eyebrows furrowed in disappointment. "No good... Her voicemail picked up... She's not answering."

"Are you serious...?" Yosuke asked, rubbing his temples. "Then is Yukiko-san in that place...?"

The brunette girl threw her hands up in exasperation. You noticed her cheeks were slightly flushed in anger. "Jus—S-stop it! Something must've come up, like an errand or something..." She began to punch in the numbers for the Amagi Inn. That familiar ring swept through the room. "C'mon Yukiko... Pick up."

Her phone beeped. "Oh, is this Yukiko? ... Thank god, she's there!" A smile appeared on her face." Uh-huh... Uh-huh, I see... Hm? Oh! Nah, it was nothing! I'll email you again later..." She released a sigh, hanging up her phone, and looked between you and Yosuke. "She was over at the inn. She said they had a big group reservation, and she had to help out."

Chie looked up in contemplation. "Yeah... Now that I think about it, this has happened before, too. At least once a year. She said she'll be at the inn tomorrow too." She stepped closer to Yosuke, and pressed her lips together, glaring at him. Her brown eyes narrowed. "Oh, for crying outloud, Yosuke! You got me worried over nothing! She was totally fine! And you were all," She deepened her voice in an attempt to mimic his, and if the situation wasn't so serious, you would've laughed. "'Is Yukiko-san inside that place...?' Hmph!" That didn't stop you from cracking a small smile though.

He held his hands up in defense. "S-sorry... But there is a reason we thought that."

"Oh yeah...? What?"

"Well... We thought people show up on the Midnight Channel because they're already over in that world. I mean, it makes sense, right?" He looked at the both of you, and caught Chie's confused stare. "People show up on TV because they're inside the TV... But Yukiko-san's still here, in our world. We might want to see what this is about. Alright, let's meet up at Junes after school."

After school came, and you were standing in the Electronics Department of Junes with Yosuke, and Chie. You explained to Chie, in detail again, about what happened last night.

Yosuke laughed nervously, and scratched his neck. "O-okay~ I think that's more than enough about my sorry escapades..."

"If I hadn't seen the place first hand... I'd never believe a story like that."

"Yeah, no kidding~! Anyways, we need to know what's going on inside—" Yosuke looked around, noticing there were more customers there then usual... "

"Wh—How? By talking to that Teddie guy?" Chie asked Yosuke, who seemed to be in a daze.

"Yeah." He answered, "Too bad there's so many customers around... I forgot there's a sale in the Electronics Department today..." He thought for a moment, before an idea struck him. "I got it! C'mere a sec." You followed him closer to the flat-screen TV. "Try sticking your hand in and calling him over. I bet that bear's wandering around the entrance anyway." He looked over at Chie. "Hey Chie, stand over here. Make a wall with me." If that was his attempt at a pick-up line, it wasn't a very good one.

"A wall?" She questioned, but complied anyway. You stuck your hand inside the TV, and tried beckoning Teddie over... You felt something sharp clamp down on your hand, and you quickly withdrew it, stroking it in pain. Something bit you!

"Wh-what's wrong?"

Chie shushed Yosuke. "Not so loud, you idiot!" She noticed your hand, and made a small gasp. "D-Dude! Is that a bitemark? Are you okay?"

"I think I'm gonna cry..."

"Awww, no, don't cry~! Sheesh, that stupid bear must've done it..." She glowered at the TV screen, and called in a hushed voice. "Hey, you! We know you're in there!"

"Ooh, ooh! Is this a game?" You heard Teddie's husky voice inquire, and you mentally face-palmed yourself.

Yosuke glared at where he had surmised Teddie was. "No, it's not a game! Can you sense anyone inside there right now?" He drawled out each word carefully.

"Who's "anyone"? I'm a lonely little bear like always. This land feels so... bear-ren."

"Shut it!" Chie barked. "So there's no one inside...? You're sure?"

Teddie sighed. "I-I'm not lying! My nose is running as good as ever!"

Chie sighed as well, and scratched her head, officially stumped. "I'm gonna go warn Yukiko anyway. Since she'll be busy this weekend helping out at the inn, I doubt she'll go anywhere alone, but still..."

"Yeah... You'll walk with her to school Monday, right?"

She nodded. "Sure, I'll go pick her up at her house."

Yosuke turned his attention back towards you. "Maybe we'll find out more on tonight's Midnight Channel. Cross your fingers that this is all just a misunderstanding... Oh! W-what's your cellphone number? I'll call you when I watch it tonight." You exchanged cell phone numbers with Yosuke, then pushed it back into your pocket. "Alright, don't forget to watch tonight."

CONVERSATIONS IN THIS GAME HAVE TOO MANY DOT DOT DOTS!

And I'm sorry it's pretty back, and forth in the last paragraph D8 I can't help it if they don't move around, or make different expressions xD The next one'll be better, I promise!