#makoto cares about ren's safety
Explore tagged Tumblr posts
thaisibir · 2 years ago
Text
the Phantom Thieves as medical specialties
disclaimer: I’m in the medical field, specifically anesthesiology, and I’ve worked in the ER/emergency medicine before pursuing anesthesia
Ren: emergency medicine -jack of all trades -the Swiss Army knife of medicine -can do everything from suturing cuts to reviving people from cardiac arrest -bikes to work -hits up the batting cages to decompress -has seen some real gnarly shit -can keep a cool head when someone comes in actively dying
Ann: dermatologist -has the bougie lifestyle that everyone in the medical field wants -no calls, no weekends, always living her best life -perpetual glowing complexion -knows a billion clinical terms to describe skin -knows the perfect skin care regimen for all her friends
Ryuji: PM&R (physical medicine and rehabilitation) -helps patients literally get back on their feet -knows all the therapies to correct gait and posture but his own posture is shit -always reminds his friends to stretch -knows every conceivable way the human body can break (mostly from personal experience) -almost went into orthopedic surgery but didn't want to do more school than he could take
Morgana: anesthesiologist (my field!) -makes you go to sleep -won't shut up about patient safety/advocacy ("watch your health!") -would sedate a combative uncooperative kid with a ketamine dart -expert at glaring at surgeons over the sterile drapes -would complain out loud if the medical student is chosen to close skin -more than happy to cancel cases and make surgeons throw a fit -crossword puzzles
Yusuke: pathologist -attention to detail, visually oriented -studies pretty slides all day -constantly mesmerized by the patterns in microscopic cells and tissues -always in search of the perfect beautiful specimen
Makoto: neurosurgeon -been in school/training forever -lives in the operating room -the queen of said operating room -in a profession that demands both physical stamina and immaculate precision -would stand for 10 hours straight correcting someone's spine with screws and rods -would make anesthesia stick an IV in her arm and hydrate her with an IV bag so she can keep operating (yes I've done this for a neurosurgeon once. She was pregnant too. Neurosurgeons don't fuck around.) -appointed as chief of surgery and regrets it sometimes
Futaba: radiologist -rich in the dark -never sees sunlight -stares at the computer all the time -has to be dragged outside by her friends so she can get her daily vitamin D -knows her patients inside and out without speaking a word to them -goes ham on trying out the latest medical tech -hangs up (generic) CT scans and X-ray images in her room for the aesthetic
Haru: pediatrician -wears cute cartoon badge holders -also wears cheery pastel-colored scrubs -keeps calm and polite even before the most anal unreasonable parents -can soothe any crying baby in seconds -very sharp eye for catching signs of child abuse -would rather take the lower salary working with kids than dealing with adults
74 notes · View notes
blackhakumen · 5 years ago
Text
Mini Fanfic #158: 40 Piece Chicken Nuggets (Super Smash Bros Ultimate)
Pit: (Shows Viridi the coupon) They're selling 40 piece Chicken Nuggets at Big Bang Burger, Viridi! That's like literally Twenty nuggets for the both of us! I have a coupon, it suppose to expire today, but we can still make it!!! I mean, we're not really that far from the place, right? I can ask Lady Palutena to give me power of flight and I'll fly us there in no time! Or....you can use your teleportation powers to get us there in seconds! Either way is fine just as long as we can make it!!!!
Viridi: (Sighed before placing both of her hands on Pit's cheeks) Pit, I'm going to tell you this once and only once in five words. Hell. to. the. fucking. no. (Kiss the top of Pit's nose)
Pit: (Frowns) Why not?
Viridi: We've been going there five times this week. And besides, I doubt they'll accept that coupon anyways even if we make it there or not.
Pit: (Frowns in disappointment) Aww....
Viridi: (Looks away after seeing Pit (cute) sad face) Don't give me that. You have to be tired of going to that place everyday too, right? Why would you want go back there with a coupon?
Pit: I just wanted to put if to good use, you know? Plus, I love Chicken Nuggets! They're like fried chicken but in a firm a little, crunchy nuggets. (Places two of his hands on his cheeks in pure delight) They're sooo good!
Viridi: (Blushes at the sight of her boyfriend being cute yet again) (I swear, that angel is going to be the death of me someday....) Alright fiiiiine....
Pit: Hm?
Viridi: I'll take you to Big Bang Burger to get your nuggets.
Pit: (Face starting to lit up) Seriously?!
Viridi: Yep. But I'll be paying for it. And we're going getting 20 piece instead of 40. It might not be what you exactly wanted, but I'm sure it'll still be good enough for, right?
Pit: (Smiles Brightly before scooping Viridi up for a hug) Heck yeah it will! Thanks, Viridi! You're the best girlfriend ever!
Viridi: (Rolled her eyes with a small smile) Yeah yeah....just grab your scarf and let's get going. We'll walk there.
Pit: (Let go of Viridi and grabbed his scarf from the hanger) Right! Big Bang Burger, here we come!
Ren: Did somebody say, Big Bang Burger?
Viridi: Oh great....
Pit: Yep! We're just heading there right now.
Ren: Cool. Mind if I tag along?
Viridi: Fine. But you're not allowed to take the "Big Burger Challenge"! Got it?
Ren: (Confused) Okay but why though?
Viridi: Your girlfriend told everyone one of us not to let you take the challenge if we ever take you there. She said something about taking good care of your health and stuff...
Ren: (That is something Makoto would do.... she's too good for me sometimes...) Alright, you got yourself a deal.
@keyenuta
@26shann
@ink-correctsmashbrosbloo
@gengar-sans
@persona5butitsincorrect
@ma-lemons
@scribblehooves
7 notes · View notes
yusuke-of-valla · 3 years ago
Text
More Phantom Thief Twitter shenanigans
All the Phantom Thieves run the official PT Twitter account because it started with Ren, Ann, and Ryuji and there wasn’t an obvious social media person in that group
They mostly just Tweet affirmations and memes but you know occasionally they’ll throw shade at Akechi
Yusuke doesn’t care but after he accidentally blows up on Twitter he is banned until he can learn to Tweet in a way that doesn’t make it obvious it’s him
Makoto isn’t super thrilled about having a public Twitter but it’s got so much attention it might be weird if they stop and her writing voice is different enough for the others it’s noticeable so she’s ultimately relegated to just taking a look over tweets to make sure there’s nothing too incriminating and occasionally tweets out like safety advice as Queen
Once Futaba joins she becomes the official social media manager of the group and the others will text tweets for her to post and she’ll like retaken Phansite polls and stuff
Haru asks to take over as social media manager for a little bit because she’s the CEO of the company now and should understand how Twitter works and Futaba’s like “well sure Haru’s reasonable what could possibly go wrong”
And you know it does go fine up until Haru QRTs Yusuke’s art and mentions he designed their logo because she’s trying to be nice and helpful and get him some attention because they just had a Mementos Trip and he mentioned donating blood for free food and hey maybe he’ll get commissions or something
Haru is deemed “too nice for Social Media” and is now Futaba’s Twitter apprentice but is absolutely not allowed to rt anything unsupervised
For Yusuke’s part he’s saved from being a suspected Phantom Thief by the General public on account of everyone at Kosei agreeing he’s too much of a himbo for it. (hifumi might’ve stepped in and helped with that trend) “Kitagawa eating random things” and “Kitagawa passed out in weird places” becomes a meme at the school
The Haru thing gives them a good excuse to not let Akechi have access to their Twitter account without tipping him off that they’re on to him but afterwards Futaba absolutely trolls him on Twitter
40 notes · View notes
fantasybots · 3 years ago
Text
The Future Is Bright
Tumblr media
Full Name: Ren Amamiya FC: Owari Hajime (Dagashi Kashi) Age: 22 Gender: Trans Female Height: 5′9″ Weight: Pretty average, honestly. Eye Color: Gray Hair Color: Brown (Attempted to dye it blonde, and it’s slowly changing back) Occupation: Proprietor of the Cafe Lupin, a small cafe in Tokyo.
Personality:
After the responsibility for the safety of the world is lifted from her shoulders, Ren got the chance to come into her own, instead of simply mirroring those around her. And it turns out, she’s pretty snarky. She’s cheerful, and she loves her friends, and if anything came through out of all that, it’s that she deeply cares about others, and will offer help and advice when she can- and a compassionate ear when she can’t. And due to her tendencies, kids know that if they’re hungry, they can always come to the rinky-dink little Cafe Lupin for some curry and a hot cocoa.
Background:
Born to rigid parents, Ren was a promising son. Good grades, good performance in sports... what could go wrong? Well, enter the plot of Persona 5 Royal. After that, Ren returned to her hometown, and the parents that had essentially cut her off emotionally, financially, in every way that matters, for a whole year. They sought to accept her back so that they could resume their lives... And Ren took none of that. They were no longer her parents, in her eyes. Not in any way that mattered. Sojiro had stolen that from them. She studied hard and aced every exam thrown her way, and as soon as she graduated high school, she left and moved in with her girlfriend, Makoto Niijima.
She continued to work at Cafe Leblanc, happy to do so for a little while longer, but after a couple of years talking it over with Sojiro, she finally was ready to open her own cafe. And in a year, everything was squared away, and Cafe Lupin finally had its own grand opening. Perhaps a bit fancier than Cafe Leblanc, due to the excess of funds available to her (Sojiro wouldn’t accept any charity, of course, he was well off enough to take care of Futaba and keep his cafe afloat, and that’s all he needed.) Now, she’s at a point in her life where she can say that she’s really, truly happy. And she’s not letting that go for anything.
2 notes · View notes
slowgo123 · 6 years ago
Text
Persona 5 Familiar AU
@ren-amamiyaa (hope you don’t mind me tagging you since you were interrested in the AU)
This will be just a more in detail post from the AU I brought up.
This AU was created and developed by me and my friend @oracle-nila. 
More under the “read more” because this is long because I don’t know when to stop
The basic idea behind it is that each of the PT’s persona have an animal form they use in the real world to follow around their user, look after them, give them advice or be a be a nuisance if they want to be.
Each of the persona’s can only be understood by persona users, normal people will only hear animal sounds. Each persona has the general needs of the animal they are and not taking proper care of them can affect fighting inside the Metaverse, meaning that each Phantom Thief has to properly research of how to take care of their respective animal. Depending on animal and personality they are varying degrees of hard to keep alive, they can get sick and even “die”.
Death is not that permanent for Persona. A Persona dying in the real world means that they will be unable to be used for a short while and be weaker than normal until growing back to full strenght. During this time the user of the respective Persona will also be affected, they suffer from a lack of energy and will be pretty tired, their Persona dying will also cause an emotional imbalance. (Using persona uses SP more often then not which is pretty much “mental energy” or at least it’s referred to such in pq  so I think it makes sense for their death to affect their user mentally)
Now I’ll just go into detail about each persona for a bit:                                           Also hope no one is bothered my unrealistic desings and hhhh art abwfk also tumblr sucks and likes to resize images so rip me
Arsene:
Tumblr media
Arsene is a Raven (not a crow as some heathens from shujin would like to make you believe) I mostly made him one because of Arsene’s majestic wings (also fun fact: a group of ravens is called an unkindness or a conspiracy)
Arsene stays around Ren 24/7 having a habit if sitting on him (I mean Ren’s hair is basically a nest awnflfw) which confuses some students at Shujin and does bother some of the teachers (though I can’t recommend trying to throw a piece of chalk at him)
He is smaller than the average raven making it easy to mistake him for a crow
He also has the habit of stealing things from students at Shujin (he steals a lot of different things, mostly food, but he has stolen a wallet before)
He’s also a pretty good spy if need be
It isn’t suprising to see Mona or Loki get annoyed with him (he does get along with Carmen tho so not the entire cat squat wants him dead awfbkbw)
Zorro:
[ He’s a small bug and I didn’t have the energy to make a desing for him so there’s nothing here]
Zorro is a mosquito. Why you ask? because he reminded me of a mosquito when I first saw him and was 100% convinced he looked like one. (and because it’s funny)
He is the most fragile of all of the Persona (even if he says otherwise) this is used to tease him most of the time
Zorro is a male mosquito so he doesn’t drink any blood, though that doesn’t mean that that everyone isn’t going to be worried if he were to complain about hunger
Stays in Mona’s fur most of the time for safety reasons
Kidd:
Tumblr media
Kidd is dog, more specifically a border collie. The border collie is a dog breed originating from the scottish border, we thought it’d fit more than some other dog breeds because: scottish breed - scottish pirate
Both eyes work fine, but he has the eye patch because pirate aesthetic
also has a scar on his right hind leg but my idiot butt didn’t reallly make any kind of ref for how the scar looks and didn’t really draw it in the only drawing I have of him
Carmen:
Tumblr media
Carmen is a calico cat and also extremely fluffy
She’s a little taller than Mona
She often comes to school with Ann and charms people into giving her food (she’s quite talented at it)
She uses her close connection to Ann to her advantage when she can by manipulating Morgana or making small deals with him (that almost always end up with her not actually holding up her end of the deal)
Goemon:
Tumblr media
Goemon is a ferret and possibly the least realistic and most colorful desing of all of them
[haha he hasn’t actuallly gotten that much development]
Johanna:
[also hasn’t gotten a proper desing/drawing made yet]
Johanna is a swan
HONK HONK
one of the least convinient persona to care for since Makoto not only has to explain to Sae why a swan keeps following her around at some point, but also is way too big or heavy to be carried via bag (though the latter thing could also be said about all of the other bigger/heavier persona)
Makoto can usually be found around the park because of her persona
Makoto is team mom and I’m 100% convinced Johanna is team mom for all of the persona
Necronomicon:
Tumblr media
Neccie is a bat (the desing was based of a brown bat specifically)
They’re nobinary and I’d give my life for them
Futaba and Neccie have both terrible sleep schedules due to both staying up when they should be sleeping (being the only nocturnal one of the group is hard)
They try to make Futaba go to bed at more resonable times, but often get too invested in whatever Futaba is doing at the time
They also like cuddling (which is good with Futaba’s tendency to manhandle animals)
has a tendecy to swear when angry
Milady:
Tumblr media
Milady is a fox, looks cute but can be still quite dangerous (her desing is mostly based of a red fox)
[she also hasn’t gotten much development, sadly]
Robin Hood:
[doesn’t have a desing yet]
Robin is a golden retriever (golden retriever RH ftw)
He is trying his best to help Akechi (he has gotten both gotten the nickname of “Akechi’s self control” and “what’s left of Akechi’s moral compass” by me)
He actually likes to cuddle
Robin is also larger than the average golden retriever
Robin and Loki can bud heads from time to time, but they can still get along
Robin urges and tries to get Loki to interact with the other Persona whenever he can
has a habit of picking up Loki by the neck when needed
He also follows Akechi during bike rides (being a dog means that he needs proper daily exercise)
Loki:
Tumblr media
Loki is cat, he’s a lot bigger than the average cat and is a short hair. (and also gets second place in least realistic desing) 
I like describe the relationship between Loki, Robin and Akechi as: Loki gets Akechi in trouble and Robin tries to get him out if it
He has the habit of pushing stuff of tables, annoy Akechi and in general be the asshole cat he was meant to be.
He likes to play the tsundere game strong
He avoids social interaction most of the time
He can be a bit chaotic and mischievous, you know, trickster god and all
He has the highest death count of all of the persona (suprising seeing how one of them is a mosquito)
Welp, now with the basic info about the persona and how the entire familiar thing works I might aswell go a little more into detail about scenarios and story and other shenanigans.
Akechi in this AU is found out way more quickly, at least the multiple persona and that he has a persona part, making him join the party earlier than in canon.
He is pretty much the first person they got to when they have questions on the whole persona thing since he had to deal with Loki and Robin for quite a while now. For example, if a persona were to get sick and they don’t know if it’d be better they can ask Akechi about or maybe even ask questions about how the whole “death” thing works. (how helpful he actually is can depend on the question and situation awnfljf)
Further on the topic of Akechi, he doesn’t get as strong of an effect if one of his persona then rest of the PT (because he only has one dead and the other is still alive), but if somehow both die he will barely be alive, because the effect is way stronger than the any of the PT would have. His brain would be short circuiting while the extreme exhaustion would make him almost pass out the entire time. (and let’s not forget that Robin and Loki are pretty much his only proper emotional support that he can genuinly talk to)
Btw, the first time Loki died was a shitshow, because that was during Akechi being really lonely and still young having no idea they could just “come back”. 
The general story wouldn’t actually change that much give or take a few death and persona related shenanigans, even with Akechi getting to be part of the PT earlier and getting to know all of them better than in canon.
The interrigation room pretty much plays out exactly like canon with Robin being a good amount of disappointed that it had to end like this.
Later on while Loki is off on his own when Akechi, Robin and him where somewhere near the Diet building he notices the PT being a lot more active than they should be and aproaches then, realizing that Ren is actually alive, he makes sure to try and dissuade them from continueing doing what they’re doing, which ends up with Loki killing Arsene and then just legging it, trying to weaken their leader before getting the news what’s going on to Akechi asap.
Akechi is super worried at how bloody Loki is and it takes a moment to click what Loki is telling him. Akechi enters Shido’s palace and the traitor fight happens a bit earlier in the palace than in canon, meaning that they aren’t in that cursed boiler room. Cognitive Akechi shows and instead of any kind of sacrifices being made the PT just beats the shit out of it. (also I like to think that Ren can still use persona even with Arsene having freshly died, just that attacks take a lot more energy and he has to struggle with the effects)
From then on Akechi join the PT again and the awkward, tense road to redemption is now opened to him (with Loki having to apologize for killing Arsene)
Also might I also say that through my endless need to insert Shuake into everything I make, just imagine their persona trying to be their respective wingman/men, Robin would have good intentions, but I’m mostly conviced that if anything Loki would just use knowing about the crush to be a little shit.
PS: thing that that nila noticed was that Arsene was a raven and that’s really similiar to a crow and I’m sure there’s something you connect with crow and Loki a cat and there’s a certain character people often compare to a cat.
Alright, I don’t know what to add currently so I think this is it for now until I decide to maybe edit it incase I make some more proper desings and/or this AU gets more developed [edit 1] fixed problem 
54 notes · View notes
shadowtarot · 6 years ago
Text
Thieves in Inaba Epilogue
Minato opens his eyes slowly, seeing everyone crowded around him...his friends worried. 
“He...he’s still alive!” Junpei exclaims, diving straight for a hug which is joined by the rest of the Shadow Operatives. 
Minato laughs, hugging them all back. “Yeah, I’m here. This time for good.”
Ryuji look around the area, seeing Inaba back to it’s normal...dull self. The only evidence that the town had any sort of supernatural event hit it is the Meteorite that is still in it’s landing spot.  
“Damn...you wouldn’t belive me if I told you this place was a warzone at one point.” He shakes his head.
“I would.” A familiar voice states. Everyone looks over to the source to see Kou along with the rest of the former captives walking up to them. “This place went though hell...we were kidnapped by Shadows right? And tossed into a sauna.”
“Hey can we...not bring that sauna up. Like...ever again?” Youske states. “The less I think back to my first time there the better..”
“So, what are you gonna do with us now?” Daisuke asks, arms folded. “In the movies, normally when an event like this happens-” 
“They wipe your memories!” Kenji states. “Just like in Men in Shades right? So...we won’t recall any of this...right?”
“That would be the case...if we did in fact have such devices.” Mitsuru explains, nodding. 
“So are we allowed to keep our recollections of these events then?” Hifumi asks, head tilted. 
“Yeah.” Minato responds. “But you all have to promise that none of what transpired here is brought to the attention of the general public.”
“But wait, hold on. This was all over the news.” Sojiro points out, hand in his pocket. “And that red haired kid there was featured fighting them, Persona and all. How can you be sure that people won’t still talk about it?”
“We can handle the cover up if need be.” Mitsuru reassures.
“Ooooor I can just hack into all the TV Stations that have the footage and delete them. It’s super easy!” Futaba giggles, but Sojiro doesn’t seem too keen on the idea. 
“Well regardless of what course of action we take, we’ll get it taken care of.” Labrys smiles.
“Onto another thing...did anyone notice that...well...MORGANA IS HUMAN?” Makoto points out.
“Ah, right. You weren’t with us.” Ann nods. “Yeah, it just sorta happened. I still can’t figure out why.”
Morgana laughs, smile wide on his face. “Did you forget, Lady Ann? The power of cognition was strong back there. Ren was able to manifest that knife after all.”
“So you’re saying that you...grew a human body by thinking real hard?” Kanji asks.
“Well...I guess that’s technically not wrong but...”
“No that’s pretty much it.” Futaba laughs. 
“Well I for one approve, one hundred percent! It’s beary nice!” Teddie puts an arm around Mogana’s neck with a wide smile on his face.
“What am I going to tell my parents though?” Ren sighs. “They just got used to having a cat in the house and now the cat is a person.”
“You could always kick him out you know. You have a chance to.” Ryuji smirks, laughing when Morgana glares at him.
“You could just convince your folks to adopt him.” Kou suggests. “But he’d need paper work and such...”
“This is where I come in!” Futaba exclaims. “Making all the right documents for Mona will be easy!”
Yu looks over to his uncle. “This won’t be an issue, would it Uncle?”
Dojima sighs, shaking his head. “After all this crazyness, I can overlook this just this once. I’ll do what I can to make sure it goes right. Can’t have this kid going homeless, right?”
Yosuke looks around. “Speaking of overlooking...where did Adachi go?”
“Him? He left as soon as he got out of the TV he was trapped in. By my guess, he went to his cell before anyone could notice he got out.” 
“Then perhaps it’s time I head on as well...stay too long here and I’m bound to be recognized.” Akechi states, putting his hood up as he starts to walk off...only to be grabbed by the arm. 
“And just where do you think you’re going, Goro?” Sae demands, a stern look on her face. “You still need to tell me about your involvement with the scandal last year.”
“...right. I figured I wouldn’t get far enough without getting interrogated by you, Sae-san.” Goro sighs. 
Sae looks to Mitsuru. “Do you mind if I use your chopper as a makeshift interrogation room?”
“By all means.” 
The two head to the chopper as everyone watches. Minato sighs.
“Well now that I’m here for good...it’s summer right? Why don’t we make the most of it. Didn’t that Amagi Inn have hot springs?”
Yukiko nods. “Yes we do! Do you all want to go spend a night there? We’d love to have you.” 
“Pay attention to who’s turn for the bathes it is this time, Yukiko.” Naoto sighs, shaking her head remembering...the incident.  
The group all heads for the inn, but Mishima lags behind just a bit. The events are still playing out in his head. He awakened to a Persona, and was able to train alongside all those who were more skilled then he was. Only, in the end he couldn’t contribute much. He was captured during his first true attempt, and seeing Ren and the other wild cards accomplish what they did...didn’t help matters at all.
As the guys head into the outdoor bath, Mishima is still thinking it all over. Only for Ryuji to nudge him. 
“Hey man, don’t be so glum. We effing won against a freaking god!” He laughs.
“Hey, not so loud!” Ren mutters. “We have to keep this all under wraps remember?”
“We didn’t. It was Ren, Yu, Minato, Sho and Akechi. They were the ones who defeated him in the end.” Mishima sighs.
“I know you think about it like that but, it was because we managed to free you all that we really won in the end.” Yu points out.
“Had it not been for our bonds with you all, we would have lost.” Minato puts his hands behind his head.
“So...it really was a team effort in the end?” Mishima suddenly looks a bit happier.
“For sure, man. We all played our part.” Kanji smiles. 
“Speaking of team effort...Mitsuru wanted me to ask something of you Thieves.” Akihiko states. “She wants you all to keep in contact should another issue like this crop up.” 
“So you wish for us to join under the banner of the Shadow Operatives then?” Yusuke asks. “We would want something in return should we agree, you know.”
“Geez, you guys really are thieves if you’re asking it like that.” Ken sighs. “But what could we offer in return?”
Morgana laughs, rubbing his hands together. “Well if you really must ask, how about a life time supply of tuna!” 
Ryuji shoves the former cat’s head under the water for a bit before letting go. “Ignore him.”
“This should really be up to Ren, right? He is our leader after all.” Mishima points out. 
“We want a few things in return for our services.” Ren smirks. “First and foremost, Mishima here is currently working on a documentary for us. If Mitsuru could provide funding so it can become a reality.”
“That’s not that bad of a request. What else?” Junpei asks. 
“Next, we want to get as much info on Persona and the many ways Shadows can come into being. If you could allow us access to that martial.”
“I’d question why, but it’s good to know. What else?” Minato asks.
“Keep a close eye on Akechi. Don’t let him off your radar. I know he’s going to go back into hiding after this and it might not be long before Shido’s shoe lickers get to him. He knows info that we’d all die to know so it’s important to keep that source safe and sound.”
“Done.” Akihiko nods. “I’ll let Mitsutu know later.”
“Then you have a deal.” Ren slumps a bit into the water with a satisfied look on his face.
“But maan...this was not how I expected to kick off my Summer..” Ryuji laughs, slumping in a bit himself. “I was fully prepared for a lax couple of weeks in a country town, not saving the effing country again.”
“Despite how we did meet originally, I’m glad we were able to come out of all of this as friends.” Yu smiles, laughing a bit.
“And, I was right! The TV World was actually in danger after all!” Yosuke seems proud of himself as he states this. 
“Are you sure that’s really why you had us snoop, Yosuke-senpai? Or was it because you bored as hell two days into your summer?” Kanji looks at him hard, which causes everyone to laugh. 
“Sh-Shut up okay?! Safety was my first priority!”
“I think I see your Shadow, Yosuke~” Teddie teases. 
Minato looks up to the starlit sky, and smiles. The world might have changed some while he was gone...but at the end of it all...he gained more friends. And that’s what mattered the most, in the end. 
-Thieves in Inaba FIN
9 notes · View notes
spyder-m · 6 years ago
Text
Shumako Week, Day Four: Shelter
@shumakoweek​ Day Four: Protect / Heal
AO3
Summary: Post-interrogation. As Makoto tries to clean up Joker’s injuries, it becomes apparent that he was not the only one left scarred. 
Makoto had suspected that Ren's interrogation would be rough.
The police were desperately trying to find the culprit behind the Psychotic Breakdowns, with little to no evidence to draw upon. All the while their reputation was suffering. At this point, it wouldn't have surprised her if they were simply trying to force a confession.
She had heard of suspects being in held in questioning for hours on end, deprived of rest and sustenance.
She wondered if they honestly cared about doing what was just, finding the true culprit, or they were more concerned with finding answers for the sake of themselves, rather than the betterment of society.
It saddened Makoto to think of what the justice system had become, and how her father would have felt if he had been alive to see it.
A message had come through earlier from Sis, warning her that Ren was in bad shape. Makoto could vividly recall the lump that settled in her throat as she read it back, hoping it would be enough to brace her for what was to come.
Yet, as the bell to Leblanc chimed, stifle the gasp leaving her throat. Immediately, she was drawn to the cuts and bruises littering his face, some still seeping with fresh trails of blood. His uniform was stained with dirt and boot marks, speaking of the scars that were hidden from them.
Ren's hand rose in a lazy greeting as he was helped into Leblanc, his eyes overcome momentarily by a look of genuine relief. Relief in finally being broken out of that underground interrogation, in knowing that their plan had worked.
Yet, there was a large part of it born out of concern for his friends. He was happy to see them again and to know that they had escaped Sis' palace unharmed. Makoto could only wonder what lies he had been fed about them. That they too had been captured? Maybe even killed?
His concern for the others always seemed to take priority.
As his friends crowded around him, pulsing with equal measures happiness and concern, Ren did his best to ease their worry with familiar, light-hearted replies.
"How are you feeling?"
"I mean, I died."
Makoto wasn't fooled.
With Akechi uncovering their identities and leading the police straight too them, they needed to act quickly. They couldn't afford dwell for too long, when their lives may still be in danger. For that purpose, Ren was putting on a brave face, trying to brush off the severity of his injuries and the abuse he had suffered.  
Though, if the past months were any indication, Makoto didn't feel it was healthy to bury such emotions.
She had seen her own sister slip into a shadow of herself after years of trying to suppress her grief. With the way they fought in the cognitive world, their mental well-being was arguably just as important as anything else.
It was sad, but in doing his utmost to look out for the team's best interests, Ren very well could have been putting them in danger.
Makoto couldn't allow someone else she cared for to fall into the same, dangerous pattern. No matter their reasons.  
.
By the time they had explained the details of their plan to Sis and Boss, the sun was already beginning to set.
Realising how late it was, the others agreed to adjourn their meeting for the day. They would need to set their next steps in motion soon, but it wouldn't do for them to exhaust themselves. They could continue planning after they were well rested and had cleared their heads.   
As she prepared to leave, Makoto couldn't help but continue to watch Ren, his eyes hazy and unfocused as if traces of the drug were still lingering in his system. A sense that he wasn't quite looking directly at her.
Noticing her forlorn expression, Ren slipped into a ghost of a smile, perhaps to reassure her. His lips remained set, a frown still marring her face. He had hoped the gesture would calm her, but all she could focus on was the cut on his lip.
Ren's smiles were usually softer, subtler. This one, somehow, stretched too far across his face but didn't managed to meet his eyes.
It was forced. A mask that didn't quite fit.
She could sense that he was scared.
Even in the Metaverse, with the outfits they wore, the one part of him that had never been hidden were his eyes. The gateway to his true self.
Under different circumstances, Makoto might have felt self-conscious leading Ren upstairs to the attic. They had been in his room together many times before, with Leblanc frequently serving as a hideout for their operations, but never this late.
Certainly, never alone.
She had a feeling her sister would have questions.
For now, Makoto paid the thought no mind, her attention devoted solely to Ren and fixing him up.
She knew she couldn't bring to the Bathhouse to get clean. For his safety, it was best that he remained in hiding. Besides, his condition would raise suspicion. There was the bathroom downstairs, but she didn't want to leave a mess for Boss.
Settling Ren at the foot of his bed, her hands lightly traced his face with a damp washcloth, faltering every time his skin tightened, a sharp breath breaking from his lips.
He realised Makoto was trying to help, and bit his lip, trying to stifle the gasps of pain, not wanting her to feel guilty. Yet, there was little he could do to hide the spasms, the involuntary shocks that racked his body with each ache.  
Breathing in harshly, Makoto set the cloth aside, having cleaned him as best as she could. Her hands rose and unconsciously she called upon Anat to cast Diarama.
The voice was faint, barely registering to her, and the familiar energy that would usually follow was dormant. Her hands dipped, suddenly realising her mistake.
They weren't in the Metaverse.
The real world had stripped Makoto of her powers. Much like it had severed her from her true self. And even if she could summon Anat, the injuries Ren had sustained were real; not a part of a cognition. Her persona's healing, likely, wouldn't work.
She was dragged back to that time in June, the incident with Kaneshiro. How useless she had felt back then, completely powerless to change the situation.
Since first utilising her persona, and helping the Phantom Thieves, Makoto had thought that sense of helplessness was behind her.
Their loss of power was no more apparent then what she saw in Ren. Their suave, confident leader was broken, abruptly slipping back into the battered, scared body of an ordinary, teenage boy.
Determined, Makoto's lips brushed against the bruise staining his cheek, hoping that her heart could still reach him, and heal him in another way.
Ren flinched reflexively under her touch. The wounds were relatively fresh, and his body still tense from the pain he had endured; unwilling to endanger any of his friends. He hadn't allowed his guard to slip entirely.
There was a moment before he could allow himself to trust that touch, to understand that it wasn't intended to hurt him.  
Her hand stroked his face, gently coaxing him. The longer her caress lingered, the ache gradually soothed. Gradually, his defenses were lowered, and he moved in, finding comfort in the familiar, loving motions.
Over and over, Makoto's lips were drawn to his face. Tracing over his jaw, his cheeks, his eyelids.
From the moment Ren had been convicted to Tokyo, he had been scorned and looked down upon, simply for trying to do what was right. With each brush, Makoto sought to undo each trace of abuse, to shower Ren with the care, the love he truly deserved.
Though, as she continued, she sensed that some part of her was seeking relief, trying reassure herself that Ren was here, solid and real.
Ren was alive.
"It's okay, Makoto." Ren spoke eventually, his hands steadying her shoulders.
She hadn't noticed the way they were shaking, nor the burning in her eyes. Her fists coiled firmly at her sides, hard enough that she could feel her nails breaking through skin.
"No." She shook her head bitterly. "Nothing about this is okay. We were supposed to keep you safe."
Shifting, Ren's hands framed her face, drawing her gaze upward. Gently, his head dipped, forehead resting against her own.
In the silence that followed, Makoto could make out the steady cadence of his breathing. The exhales lightly dusted against her skin as she concentrated on that soothing pattern, allowing it to drown out everything else.
It grounded her, calming the unease that had festered.  
With how closely Ren lingered, she was able to look past the scars staining his skin, to make out the genuine sincerity resting in his eyes.
"You did. It's thanks to all of you that I'm alive."
7 notes · View notes
ask-the-phan-site · 6 years ago
Text
Phan Cam: Enter the Crownsguard
WARNING: THIS MAY BE LONG. AND I APOLOGIZE FOR THE USE OF SOME IMAGES.
Tumblr media
>The Town of Lestallum in the Cleigne Region on Planet Eos. We finally arrive and found ourselves waiting for our contact.
Tumblr media
Hello, Lestallum! The only thing that would spoil this day...
Tumblr media
Is being reminded that Tredd Furia was a traitor and is dead.
Tumblr media
I’m sure he’ll redeem himself in the next life. Just have hope.
Ryuji: I guess you’re right.
Makoto: Besides...
Tumblr media
What’s even more depressing is that we missed the Assassin’s Festival on January 31. And the next one isn’t until August.
>We just stared at her in silence.
Tumblr media
When do you suppose they’ll come?
Tumblr media
They said they should be arriving right about...
>Then, a car starts approaching.
Tumblr media Tumblr media
Hey, you guys! Been waiting long?
Akechi: No, we just got here ourselves.
Tumblr media
So you’re the infamous Phantom Thieves Prompto has told us so much about.
Tumblr media
What were you expecting? A bunch of guys with cloths tied from our noses?
Ignis: That... might be too far.
Tumblr media
Well, you may not look like much, but I can tell you have a lot of power to spare. Especially from the ones you call Joker, Fox, Skull, and Queen.
Tumblr media
I’m quite honored to hear that.
Makoto: As am I.
Tumblr media
So, you really think you can get Brigadier General Loqi Tummelt off my back? I kind of have things to do... Like protecting my people from those who threaten them. Me and Luna can’t do it like this.
Tumblr media
But didn’t you and Lunafreya die in the end? How come you two are still around?
Noctis: ... The fandom.
Tumblr media
I guess that makes sense. It worked with us.
Ignis: We should find someplace more private. Don’t want any wondering ears to listen in.
Tumblr media
>A room in the Leville Hotel.
Akechi: We checked Loqi’s name in the Metaverse Navigator. He does have a Palace we can enter, but we’re missing a couple of keywords. We need them to get into the Palace.
Prompto: The Metaverse Navigator? That’s how you get into the other world, right?
Makoto: Correct. However, in order to use it to get to the Metaverse, we need three keywords. The name of our target, the place the target holds significantly, and what he sees that place is.
Gladiolus: Is that it?
Tumblr media
It’s a lot more complicated than that.
Noctis: So we need these keywords to take his heart. I can think of a few things.
Ren: You’ve got any ideas, Your Majesty?
Noctis: ... You know, you can just call me Noct. It’s just us here. And, if Prompto is a friend of Akechi, that kinda makes him our friend. And you.
Tumblr media
I’m actually... Quite horned... Thank you.
Galdiolus: Just don’t let it get to your head. So what have you thought of, Noct?
Noctis: Well, I know that Loqi is often at the Norducaen Blockade, even after we defeated him there, he still uses it as a base of operations.
Ryuji: You think?
Prompto: Well, Loqi does seem like the obsessive type. You shoulda seen him during the Assassin's Festival. He was crazy.
Makoto: I wish I did.
Haru: She’s just upset that we didn’t go to the Assassin’s Festival.
Prompto: Why not go to the one in August?
Akechi: We’re kind of in the middle of our entrance exams and we’re most likely going to get into collage by then. That means we’ll be too busy with assignments to have fun.
Noctis: I see.
Ignis: Anyway, let us see if this keyword will work.
>I open the Meta Nav and enter Norducaen Blockade.
Nav: Candidate found.
Tumblr media
It’s a hit!
Noctis: Looks like it.
Tumblr media
What the!? You can understand him!?
Prompto: Well, Noct can.
Noctis: It’s a prince and princess thing. Just look at any Disney film.
Galdiolus: Especially the ones with princess in them.
Noctis: (glaring) Very funny.
Yusuke: We now know that the Palace is at this blockade. Now we need to know the distortion that causes him to see that place as. Maybe if we saw it for ourselves, we might get a clue.
Ignis: We would be glad to show you.
Makoto: I guess we can go.
Ignis: It will be a tight squeeze, but I think we can manage.
Prompto: (smiling) Especially in the back.
Galdiolus: (unhappy) Is that a crack about my size?
Makoto: It’s glad that you’re offing us a ride, but we bought our van with us. We can just follow you.
Noctis: Alright, let’s get going.
>We leave the hotel and to the street where the Regalia and our van were parked. When we got there, we saw someone looking at our van.
Tumblr media
Well, howdy, y’all!
Prompto: Cindy! How’s our goddess of the wheel doing?
Cindy: I was just in town and I saw your car. But what really got my attention is this van.
Ryuji: That’s our van. We were about to go out with King Noctis and his friends for a bit.
Cindy: I see. I take it you got this van from a seller rather than a dealership. Good for you, with that, you don’t gotta worry about repo men.
Makoto: We just saw it and we thought it would be perfect.
Morgana: Even though I have to “borrow” a few parts to keep it running.
Cindy: Actually, I would like to fix this baby up if y’all like. In case she breaks down or somethen’.
Makoto: You would do that? I don’t know if we can afford it.
Cindy: It looks like yer helpin’ the king and his Crownsguard with something very important. Tell ya what, my first repair will be on the house.
Tumblr media
Thank you. I’m sure we’ll repay you somehow.
Cindy: Just make sure these boys will be safe. I’m sure Lady Lunafreya would die of a broken heart if anything bad happened to her Noct.
Noctis: (blushing) C- Cut it out.
>With that, we got in our vehicles and drove off.
Tumblr media
>The Norduscaen Blockade. There were Battery Soldiers, Imperial Snipers, and Magitek Axemen patrolling the place. Luckily, we may not have to deal with them in the Metaverse.
Prompto: How are we suppose to get past them?
Ignis: If we really want to know what the Brigadier General thinks of this place, we’re going to need the full run of this place.
Gladiolus: Leave it to me.
>In a flash of light, Gladiolus summons forth his Greatsword.
Tumblr media
Ryuji: Wait. If yer goin’ in, some am I.
Yusuke: So am I.
Makoto: Me, too.
Ren: Count me in as well.
Gladiolus: Are you sure? This isn’t like those Shadows you talked about.
Ryuji: We’ve fought stuff in the real world before. Don’t worry, we can handle ourselves.
Gladiolus: ... Alright. But stay close to me. Got any weapons on you?
Ryuji: (holding his pipe and shotgun) I’ve got these.
>Me, Yusuke, and Makoto hold up our weapons as well.
Gladiolus: I doubt that a metal pipe and a model shotgun with pellets is going to help.
>Then, in a flash, transparent Greatswords were floating around us.
Gladiolus: Here, you can borrow some of mine.
>Ryuji looked for moment and chose one.
Tumblr media
Gladiolus: Good choice. This can help with surrounding enemies.
>Yusuke found a good sword as well.
Tumblr media
Gladiolus: The Genji Blade? It actually suits you. That blade belong to Cor who lost it to the Blademaster. But then I defeated the Blademaster and it was given to me. I’m letting you borrow it.
Yusuke: It does look like a good piece of art.
Gladiolus: It get’s better. That blade has a power... It can become two and you can wield each one in hand.
Tumblr media
It can!? That’s amazing!
Ren: I don’t normally use blades this big. A knife is good for me. And a gun.
Prompto: Say no more. Iggy?
Ignis: Very well.
>Prompto And Ignis summon their own weapons. I search until I find the right weapons.
Tumblr media Tumblr media
Ignis: I guess beginner weapons are better than no weapons.
Ren: We don’t know how the weapons of this world work. Best to stay with what we know... Except you, Yusuke, you look great with that katana.
Tumblr media
I’m glad to hear that, Ren.
Ryuji: While we’re at it, we should prolly get some arms, too.
Ren: Alright. It’s pretty much how we’re used to fighting.
Gladiolus: Fine, if you want to take the easy way out.
Prompto: Come one, you like it too sometimes.
Gladiolus: (looking intimating) Care to repeat that?
Ignis: Galidio... You would be great with any weapon... I would know anything you do would be great.
Gladiolus: ... Thanks, Iggy.
>The two men smiled at each other.
Noctis: Your team’s not he only one with people like that.
Ren: They do kind of remind me of myself and Yusuke. Of course, we also have Makoto and Haru.
Tumblr media
Thanks, Ren.
>Yusuke and Ryuji choose their arms.
Yusuke: I think this will do.
Tumblr media
Ryuji: I’ve got this one, too.
Tumblr media
Makoto: I’ll go with this one.
Tumblr media
Makoto: The rest, I use aikido.
Gladiolus: You fight barehanded? That’s good. Sometimes it doesn’t help to rely on just weapons and magic.
Makoto: That’s true.
Noctis: Me, Iggy, and Prompto are going as well. Better to have safety in numbers.
Ren: Probably a good thing.
Futaba: The rest of us will stay here. Keep your ear communicators open.
Akechi: Good luck.
>With that, Noctis, Ignis, and Prompto summon their weapons.
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
>We get inside with ease. We fought enemies left and right, but luckily, not enough to cause alarm. Then, we finally reach a closed off room. We peered inside to see... The target himself with two others.
Tumblr media
Why must I keep enduring the fact that I have been made a fool of by a group of obnoxious Lucians?
Tumblr media
With one of them being their king, no less.
Loqi: I don’t remember asking for that.
Tumblr media
Quit your griping. Now, is there a reason you gathered us here to this forsaken place?
Loqi: I have. I have decided that for the time being... I am taking a break from hunting the king.
Caligo: Are you serious?
Loqi: I just thought should take some time off. If I keep blindly chasing after the prince without a good plan, I’ll just end up chasing my tail. Besides... I’m starting to realize how lonely I have become.
Vestrael: My, have we become so lovestruck.
Loqi: What can I say? I have just turned 21. I am now technically old enough for such things... In fact, I already found someone.
Caligo: Already? How is it? I doubt it is Aranea.
Loqi: True. She’s pretty much betrayed us by this point... Luckily, I’ve found someone else. And I must say... She’s a feisty one... Just like her brother.
>With a snap of his finger, two megitek troopers bring in some... Who it was made Gladiolus almost almost scream.
Tumblr media
Hands off! I can walk myself.
Gladiolus: (shocked yet still whispering) Iris!
Tumblr media
Your sister?
Caligo: How on Eos did you get the Amicitia girl.
Loqi: Let’s just say, when it comes to playing nurse maid... She’s the worst.
>He snaps his fingers again and two more MTs come in with a young boy.
Tumblr media
I'm sorry, Iris.
Iris: It’s not your fault, Talcott.
Loqi: Foolish boy was found wondering around the woods near Cape Caem. Can’t imagine why such a young child would be there. The only place of interest is an old abandoned lighthouse, that smelly market on the truck, and the Tenebraen Oak. Hardly anything interesting for a boy your age. Why were you there?
Prompto: (whispering) This is bad. He’s going tell them about the hideout.
Talcott: It’s because... It’s because my grandpa is buried there.
Iris: Yes. That’s true.
>Then, Caligo took a closer look at Talcott. Then, his eyes widen.
Caligo: Oh, now I see the resemblance. Your grandfather must be a servant of the House of Amicitia. No wonder you and Clarus Amicitia’s daughter know each other.
Iris: (impatient) Okay, okay, you know about our families. Is there a point to why we’re here?
Loqi: Caligo told me of your “fire”. I can see your brother isn’t  the only child of Amicitia to gain his father’s spirit. Since then, I’ve become quite interested.
Iris: What do you mean?
Loqi: We have so much in common, Ms. Iris. We both are very powerful, highly intelligent... And we know this war between our counties is getting us no where. So I thought I would make a proposal.
Iris: I’m suddenly not liking where this is going.
Loqi: Why wouldn’t you like it. Just imagine, the mighty daughter of a Shield of the King of Lucis and the proud son of a military family of Niflheim. Just imagine the powerful pair we would make, the things we can do... The children we would have.
Iris: (disgusted) Your sick.
Loqi: I prefer the term daring.
Iris: If you think for one second I would want to go into some kind of relationship with you or even marry you. you’re dreaming!
Loqi: I don’t know. You might change you mind. If you do marry me, and both counties see us together, the war will end. Now what do you think about that?
Iris: Okay, even if that were true, I’m only 15. I can’t legally marry.
Loqi: Actually, you can, that is if you have permission from your guardian. And with daddy six feet under... Big Brother is the only one left. And I’m pretty sure he’ll agree with me.
Iris: And what make you say that?
Loqi: Simple really... Vestrael, you know that thing I asked you to bring?
>Vestrael takes out a headset.
Vestrael: I normally use this to keep the minds of the magitek troopers in check when in my presence outside my laboratory... But I have found other uses for it. Apparently, if I use it on a normal human, their mental defense become... Weaken.
>Vestrael tries to put the headset on Talcott who tries to resist.
Talcott: Get away from me, you ugly old crackpot!
Vestrael: (snicking) Ugly old crackpot, is it?
>Vestrael slams Talcott in the stomach with his elbow and he stopped resisting. Then, he places the headset on Talcott’s head and immediately went into a trance.
Vestrael: Talcott Hester, what is your favorite Final Fantasy spin-off? ... Say Tactics Advance.
Talcott: ... Tactics Advance.
Iris: NO~!
Talcott: Followed by the Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Caligo: Now that’s just messed up.
Vestrael: Let’s see, what else can we do with you? I know... You write a letter saying that you completely blame yourself for the death of your family, including your grandfather. Then, make your way to Galdin Quay and leap from the cliff overlooking it.
Loqi: Indeed. But first... What is the real reason you and Ms. Iris were at Caem?
>I could tell that Gladiolus and Iris could no longer stake it.
Talcott: It’s is because that is were King Noctis-
Gladiolus: NO!
Loqi: Well, look what we have here! The king’s little lap dog! Along with his king and their little friends!
>It was now use now. We came out of our hiding place.
Loqi: Come to save your baby sister and your other little friend?
Gladiolus: I... I’ll give you my blessing.
Iris: And... I’ll accept your proposal.
Noctis: Iris, Gladio, no! You don’t have to do this.
Ryuji: He’s right. We’ll just get ride of that headset thing and set him free.
Vestrael: I wouldn’t do that if I were you. Once the device has been activated, only I can deactivate it. If you try to remove it while it’s activated, it will release an electric pulse that will permanently damage this boy’s brain. He might even have a... Mental shutdown.
Tumblr media
Grr! Dammit. He’s right. I know I get my knowledge from elsewhere, but an electric pulse can be damaging to the mind. Especially to a kid.
Vestrael: Well said.
Loqi: Now you see things my way. And what makes this even more good for me... I get to see you squirm.
>He was sneering at Noctis.
Loqi: Did you think your marriage to the Oracle will be the end of it? I’m afraid there are forces in this world that even the two of you can’t handle... But maybe a union between myself and the daughter of Amicitia will be much better than what you have.
Noctis: ...
Loqi: Consider this payback for what happened in Lestallum during that silly festival.
Tumblr media
You monster. Forcing a young girl to marry you, someone she doesn’t love, against her will with a child.
Loqi: What can I say? In a world in times such as these, you just have to do whatever it takes to win. To take that life changing gamble to make sure you do not end up the loser.
>We knew he was right.
Noctis: Fine. You win. For today.
Loqi: Good. In time, I shall let Ms. Iris go to say her goodbyes. Now leave. And don’t worry. Vestrael make sure young Talcott is well taken care of.
Vestrael: Indeed I will... Unlike a certain blonde man I know.
>He was glaring at Prompto. He glared back. And with nothing left to do, we head back to the others.
Tumblr media
This blows! Forcing your sister to marry him. And she’s only 15 at that.
Gladiolus: It couldn’t be helped. They also had Talcott. They were going to hurt him.
Akechi: This goes against child protection laws. He can’t do this. Can he?
Ignis: He’s a Brigadier General and this is war.
Ann: All’s fair in love and war.
Prompto: But to involve a kid? And of all people, his tormentor has to be him.
Noctis: And this is why we’ll never truly accept that old geezer as your father. He’s just too damn cruel.
Prompto: Same here. I’ve always thought of you guys as my true family.
Akechi: I kind of understand how you feel about him, Prompto. I’ve been through the same thing.
Prompto: Yeah, I heard.
Tumblr media
I can’t believe they let him go just because of new evidence.
Ren: Noct, isn’t there anything you can do? You’re a king.
Noctis: It’s not that simple, Ren. Masayoshi Shido is a matter of Earth. Me and Luna usually deal with the affairs of Eos.
Tumblr media
Please, one villain at a time. We’re here for Loqi Tummelt.
Ren: Right. I think we got a clue to the last keyword.
Makoto: He said gamble and we got a pretty strong feel from it...
Tumblr media
His Palace must be a casino.
Nav: Results found.
Tumblr media
So it’s just like your older sister. Makoto, sorry.
Makoto: It’s okay, Ann. We all knew this day had to come. And we know why we’re doing this.
Noctis: Yeah, to get Loqi off my case. And now we have to save Iris and Talcott.
Haru: If we steal Loqi’s distortion, he might give up his endless hunt of you and let the others go.
Noctis: Okay. We’ll do it.
Ren: Are you sure you can keep up with us? These aren’t daemons we’ll be going up against.
Noctis: We know. But Loqi made this personal. I’m not asking to let us come with you as a king... But ask a friend.
Ren: ...
Tumblr media
If we see Loqi’s Shadow, don’t kill it.
Noctis: Thanks.
Nav: Beginning navigation.
>The familiar red wave passed us. When it was over, we were now outside a casino that also looks like a military base.
(Insert song: Whims of Fate)
Prompto: Yikes! If that’s how Loqi sees a simple blockade, I’d hate to see what the Imperial Capital looks like.
Tumblr media
Same here. It’s probably a nightmare.
Ignis: I do sense something dark about this place.
Tumblr media
I know the feeling. The same thing happened with Sis.
Gladiolus: So what now? We go in and take his heart?
Tumblr media
First, we check the Palace to see if we can find a best way in. Then, we secure a route to the Treasure which is the source of the distortion. And once it’s secured, we send the calling card which will give the Treasure physical form which we can take. After it’s taken, the Brigadier General will have a change of heart.
Noctis: Sounds simple enough.
Tumblr media
So you guys ready for this?
Prompto: I’m game if you are.
?????????: Squee!
>We quickly turn to see a small creature.
Noctis: Oh, hello, again.
Tumblr media
Squee!
Skull: You know this thing?
Tumblr media
It’s so cute! Like a plush toy.
Tumblr media
I can be cure too, Lady Ann!
>Suddenly, Noctis’s phone rings and his checks it.
Carbuncle: (A girl an a blue dress told me you would be here. So I thought would check on you and give you help if you need it.)
Noctis: What kind of help?
Carbuncle: (Like this. A fox I met gave them to me to give to you.)
>Carbuncle then makes a pile of leaves appear.
Tumblr media
I’ve heard about these leaves online. They’re suppose to be a cure all.
Tumblr media
They are. I’ve read about them in a book as well.
Carbuncle: (The fox however did say that he expects money for using these leaves.)
Tumblr media
I figured as much. Something like this doesn’t come for free.
Skull: Hey, Noct, think you can pull something from the royal treasury?
Noctis: It’s not that easy. All the money in the treasury isn’t technically mine. It belongs to the people of Lucis. I could say it’s for the war effort, but I’m not sure how I’m going to tell them about the other world.
Joker: We’ll manage. We get money from fighting Shadows before.
Nocits: Right. Thanks.
Carbuncle: Be careful.
>We enter the Palace. We spot some Shadows that look like MTs in tailored suits.
Shadow 1: Hard to believe the manager’s getting hitched.
Shadow 2: Yeah. And to all people, the enemy.
Shadow 3: Hey, don’t hate the players, hate the game.
Shadow 1: Anyway, the boss said we should activate the new security measures.
>The Shadow MT takes out and notebook, looks through it, and begins pushing buttons on a panel.
Queen: If we can get that note book, we might be able to disengage the security systems through out the casino. What do you say, Joker. Should we get it from them?
Tumblr media
Let’s do it.
Shadow 1: Huh? Who’s there!?
>I quickly jump on the Shadow, gabbing its mask.
Joker: I’ll reveal your true form!
>When I remove its mask, the three Shadows transform.
Tumblr media
Joker: Oracle, give us some back up!
Oracle: Right. Persona!
Tumblr media Tumblr media
>Necronomicon scans the three Shadows.
Oracle: Got it! They’re weak to Nuclear skill. Go for it, Queen!
Queen: I’m on it. Persona!
Tumblr media Tumblr media
>I change Personas.
Joker: Persona!
Tumblr media Tumblr media
Gladiolus: I’m fighting, too.
Prompto: Same here.
Oracle: Are you sure? Physical attacks and Gunfire doesn’t work on these guys.
Prompto: You don’t have worry about that. Noct?
Noctis: It’s not something I normally do. But I think I can help.
>Noctis reaches into his pocket and takes something out.
Tumblr media
Ignis: Are you sure about this, Noctis?
Noctis: There’s a first time for everything.
>Noctis puts the Ring of the Lucii on.
Noctis: Kings of the past, grant my friends power for this battle.
>Then, two beams of light hit Gladiolus and Prompto and they glow for a second.
Noctis: Now you can use the same powers as their Personas, but only a time. Defeat these guys before it wears off.
Prompto: Right.
>Johanna uses Freila on one Shiki-Ouji. Queen passes me the baton and Thoth also uses Freila. I pass the baton to Prompto.
Prompto: Now let’s see what we have here.
>Prompto fires his gun at the Shiki-Ouji. It does something similar to Freila. All three Shadows were now down.
Prompto: Wow! That was incredible.
Joker: It gets better. Now, let’s go!
Tumblr media
>After the attack, the Shiki-Ouji were still standing.
Gladiolus: Amazing. I wonder if I can do the same.
>Gladiolus swings his sword and casts something similar to Mafreila. The Shiki-Ouji were all down again.
Gladiolus: Now let’s see what we can do. Let’s attack!
Tumblr media
>After the attack, the Shiki-Ouji were still up, but now weaker. The Shiki-Ouji try to use Taunt. Luckily, they all failed. Johanna then uses Mafreila. They are all knocked down.
Queen: They’re on their last leg! Let’s do this now!
Tumblr media Tumblr media
>The Shadow were now gone. They drop the notebook.
Ignis: (picking up the notebook) How careless of them to write down all the codes in here.
Oracle: I doubt it. I have a feeling that there are more like this.
Ignis: I see. Ah, and look what they have here also.
Fox: It’s a map of the lower levels of the Palace. I assume we might find the rest of the map as we go in.
Gladiolus: It appears so.
Queen: We’ve gathered all we can for the day. Let’s head back for now.
>We nod and head back to the real world.
>Once we arrive back, we are greeted by something most unexpected.
Tumblr media
...
Noctis: Umbra? You’re here.
>Umbra then takes something out.
Tumblr media
>Noctis opens the notebook to find a picture and something written next to it.
Tumblr media
We are waiting for you and your new friends.
>Noctis takes out a pen and writes something in it.
I’m sure you’ll like them. I’m coming.
Noctis: You guys wouldn’t happen to have a sticker, would you?
Ryuji: I have this.
Tumblr media
Noctis: That should do.
>Noctis puts the sticker on the page and give the notebook to Umbra as he runs off.
Noctis: Let’s go.
>Later, we arrive at the place in the picture called Hammerhead. When we arrived, we spot someone with the red notebook reading it with Cindy.
Noctis: Luna.
Tumblr media
Notcis, thank you for what have written. It is a nice sticker, as well.
Tumblr media
Well, he got it from me. So, you’re welcome.
Tumblr media
Ryuji, show a little more respect! This is the Oracle we’re here with.
Tumblr media
R- Right! Sorry, Your Highness.
Lunafreya: (smiling) It is quite alright. I am just happy that you gave Noctis such a unique sticker.
Cindy: Well, looks like y’all will be needin’ to catch up. In the meantime, you kept your end of the bargain, so I’ll keep mine. Just take your van over to the garage and I’ll have her all fixed up.
Futaba: Mind if I come, too? I’m rather curious about how you do repairs here.
Cindy: I don’t see why not. ‘Sides, I could use the help. Paw-Paw’s in Lestallum for a few days for business.
Tumblr media
Glad I can be of help.
Morgana: I want to come, too. It might be of some help.
>With that, Futaba and Morgana go with Cindy.
Ignis: I should probably make some dinner, but I’m afraid our trip to the Metaverse tiered me out a little. Luckily, those leaves gave me enough energy to make a simple dish. So I can’t make anything too fancy.
Gladiolus: I guess Cup Noodles. They’s easy to make. And I still have enough energy to hunt something for it.
Ignis: Thank you. Just be careful out there.
>Gladiolus and Ignis go to prepare dinner. The rest of us help Lunafreya catch up on what’s going on.
Lunafreya: I cannot believe they would do this to her. One should marry if it is with someone you truly love.
Makoto: And in their right age set. Even if Gladiolus says so. But we don’t have a choice. Loqi will have Verstael have Talcott hurt himself. Our only hope is to give Loqi a change of heart. But just in case, we need an exit strategy.
Prompto: ... Galdin Quay.
Noctis: What?
Prompto: Verstael said that he would have Talcott kill himself at Galdin Quay. So that’s where those two will be while Iris is with Loqi at the blockade. That way, if she tires anything, Verstael will be at the ready.
Yusuke: That sound a bit risky. Are you sure about this?
Prompto: Verstael created me from his own DNA. I think right about now, I’m starting to understand how he thinks.
Tumblr media
If that’s what you think, we trust you. And we’ll help as well.
Prompto: ... Thanks.
>We agreed with a smile.
Lunafreya: Actually, I think I might have an idea how we can save Talcott.
Haru: What do you have in mind, Lady Lunafreya?
Ignis: (calling) It’s ready!
>Ignis, Gladiolus, Futaba, and Morgana arrive with our dinner.
Tumblr media
Ignis: Maybe next time when I have enough energy, I’ll make us something nicer than this.
Gladiolus: I don’t know. You made this simple cup look nicer than it was.
Ignis: Only because you provided the Glimmering Zu Eggs. I’m surprised, and attracted, that you still had enough energy to hunt for ingredients.
Gladiolus: ... For you and Cup Noodles, I would burn myself out. But mostly you, Iggy. Mostly you.
>The two men smile at each other.
Tumblr media
I’m glad to see how happy they are.
Tumblr media
Me, too.
>We proceed to dinner and discuss our plans to steal Loqi’s heart,
0 notes
blackhakumen · 3 years ago
Text
Mini Fanfic #793: After the Confrontation (Super Smash Bros Ultimate)
4:25 p.m. at the Smash Mansion's Living Room.......
Ren: Well.......That all happened.
Makoto: I had no idea that confrontation has gotten so intense....
Pit: Yeahhhh.....Our moms can be pretty scary when they want to be....
Kirby: (Nodded in Agreement) Poyo Poyo.
Morgana: I'm just surprised they've actually managed to bring that Kazuya guy down on his knees.
Ren: (Starts Snickering a Little) I know, right? Who would've the the big and bad devil man would get himself whipped that easily?
Makoto: ('Sigh') I'm sure he has a reason for acting the way he did, Ren...... Speaking of which.....(Turns to Futuba and Lavenza, Who Are Still Looking at Kazuya From the Distance) What his he doing now, girls?
Futuba: He's still on his knees!
Lavenza: And I believe he is apologizing his deceased mother in tears and agony!
Ryuji: (Immediately Realizes Something) Ooooooooh! That's right. His mom, Kazumi!
Shiho: You know, I almost kinda forgotten about her entirely to be honest.....
Ann: (Raised an Eyebrow in Confusion) What about his mom exactly?
Ryuji: (Turns to Ann) Okay so, back when Kazuya was a little kid, Heihachi killed her while they were fighting, with an iron fist.
Ann: (Eyes Immediately Starts to Widened in Shock) WHAT!? Why!?
Shiho: Well, in her prospective, she thought that Heihachi and Kazuya would go down a dark path in future. That and she was kinda, sort of destined to kill her husband by the Hachijo Clan.
Ryuji: So before she asked Akuma, of all people, to try and kill Kazuya and Heihachi when the time comes, she decided to deal with her husband herself. Needless to say, it..... really didn't work out for her in the end.
Shiho: Yeah. And the crazy thing about all of this is that her death caused all the other crazy events that happened afterwards. Like how Heihachi overthrown his father of CEO of Mishima Zaibatsu and then throwing Kazuya off a cliff afterwards when he was five or six at time.
Ryuji: Which also caused Kazuya to throw him off a cliff after he won the first Tekken tournament. Buuuuuut Heihachi dropped him down on an active volcano in the second tournament..
Shiho: And then when he starts training his son, Jin, at the time, he betrayed him by having himself and his army shoot at him. Only to get knocked out of a wall thanks to the Devil Gene Jin has when I think he was younger at the time?
Ryuji: Doesn't really help the fact that when the guy beaten Jinpachi in fifth tournament years later and became the new head the corporation, he SOMEHOW caused a literal worldwide war in the process. And I don't even think he knows why he caused it either at this point.other than avenging his ma or whatever.
Ann: (Couldn't Believe What She's Hearing Right Now) ....................What the hell is wrong with these people!?
Shiho: (Simply Shrugs) Being apart of the Mishima Bloodline can do a lot of crazy things for the most part.
Ryuji: No kidding. Can't imagine being apart of a mess up family like that one....
Pit: (Sighs as He Slouches Down on the Floor) Honestly......I'm just glad that this whole Kazuya fiasco is finally done and over with now..... I'm beat.
Kirby: (Slouches Down on the Floor as Well) Poyo....
Peach: Pit. Kirby. (Walks in the Living With All the Other Certified Moms and Ganondorf Following Behind her) We need to talk, sweethearts.
Pit: (Turns to See Palutena is Still in Tears) Mom? Are you okay?
Palutena: (Tries Calming Herself Down While Wiping the Tears Away) Yeah....('Sniff') I'm okay. I-I'm just....('Sniff') So happy....and blessed... that you're finally home and safe!! (Immediately Rushes Over to the Duo and Hugs him Lovingly) Why did you two had go out there alone at night? ('Sniff') Why didn't you tell anyone of US about it beforehand!? We could've helped too....
Pit: I-It's not like we didn't want you guys to come or anything! We just thought you guys and everyone already has headed to bed. So Kirby and I decided to head out and find Ganondorf. To see if he's okay and stuff.
Ganondorf: (Looks Down at Pit and Kirby) While I appreciate the care and concern, I'd be more happy if you two stayed home instead. (Starts Gritting his Teeth a Bit in Anger) Especially after what the devil breed bastard did to the three of us-
Daisy: (Glares at Ganondorf While Smacking Him on the Shoulder) Ganon. Language. Children!
Ganondorf: Ah. Right. ('Clears Throat') My mistake. (Starts Crossing his Arms) But regardless, my point still stands. (Turns Back to Pit and Kirby) You didn't have to go looking me out in the streets alone at night.
Pit: (Lowers his Head Down in Shame) I know..... We're sorry.....
Kirby: (Lowers his Head Down as Well) Poyo Poyo........
Bayonetta: Oh darlings.....(Make her Way to the Trio and Join in on Their Group Hug) We're not mad at either at you for what happened. Nor are we ever going to punish you for it. We're just worried about your safety is all.
Peach: That's right. (Tears Starts Coming Out From her Eyes) ('Sniff') Our hearts would be broken in pieces if anything terrible would've happen to you two. So please don't ever scare us like that again, okay?
Pit: (Quickly Nodded his Head Along With Kirby) Yes, ma'am. We promise to be more careful next time too!
Palutena: And Pit.
Pit: (Turns Back to Palutena) Yes, mom?
Palutena: (Turns to Pit With a Teary Yet Motherly Look on her Face) I don't ever want you think that you're "Pathetic" or "worthless" from this day forward. Because you're neither of those things. (Place Two of Her Hands on to Both of Pit's Cheeks You've worked very hard be the angel you are today and I couldn't be anymore proud.
Pit: You..... really mean that?
Palutena: (Smiles Softly While Tears Starts Falling Down Again) Of course I do, sweetie....('Sniff') You're my baby boy and I love you so much. ('Sniff') Always and forever more.....
Pit: M-Mom, I.....I......('Sniff') I-I-I.....
And with that, Pit finally begins to burst out in tears in two of his mothers arms. All while being blessed and thankful that he and Kirby are still alive and that they are back home with the group of people they love and cherish for the rest of their lives.
@keyenuta
@princekirijo
@caleb13frede
@cyber-wildcat
@26shann
@albion-93
@ma-lemons
16 notes · View notes
blackhakumen · 3 years ago
Text
Mini Fanfic #817: Relaxing With Big Sis (Persona 5 X SSBU)
4:34 p.m. at Beachside of Isle Defino.........
Sae: (Sits Next to Makoto on the Wooden Table Chairs While Watching Ren and the Others Spraying Water and Throwing Water Balloons at Each Other) So this is really the "Water Wars Game" that Futuba mentioned......
Makoto: Yep. She said it could be a good way of being proactive and refreshing at the same time. Despite how extreme the game is being right now......
Dark Pit: (Chasing a Screaming Pit with Water Balloons in the Distance) Don't run, Pit-Stain! I see you!!
Viridi: (Starts Chasing Dark Pit Angrily With Water Machine Gun of her Own) GET AWAY FROM MY ANGEL, YOU STUPID BAKA!!
Amy: (Running Away in the Opposite Direction While Carrying a Girl Screeching Sonic in her Arms)
Lavenza: (Running Away While Carrying a Screaming Morgana in her Arms) Everyone run! A mad woman is about to cause havoc as we speak!!!
Futuba: (Riding on Omega's Back While Shooting Water At Everyone) IT'S HIGH NOON, SUCKERS! AHAHAHAHAHAHA!~
Sae: I see....(Turns to Makoto) I'm surprised you didn't participate in this. You could've gotten a chance winning if you use your skills properly.
Makoto: True, but after the whole arresting nonsense from earlier, I just wanted to sit back and relax.....(Gives Sae a Playful Smirk on her Face) You're more than welcome to join in if you want.
Sae: ('Scoffs') Please. And have the risk of my hair getting wet? I'll kindly pass on the invitation thank you very much.
Makoto: (Giggles Softly) Since when did you care so much about your hair?
Sae: Before you were born. (Casually Flips her Hair) With long, beautiful hair like mines, it's only natural that you to take good care of it.
Makoto: Your hair does look great on you....I wonder if mines will grow longer in the later years.....
Sae: It's a possibility. (Smiles Softly) But regardless of having short or long hair, I still think you're as beautiful as ever, little sister.
Makoto: (Giggles Softly While Blushing a Little) Thanks, sis~ (Starts Hollering at Ren at a Distance) AIM FOR THE HEAD, REN-REN!~
Ren: (From the Distance) ON IT, HONEY!
Ryuji: (From the Distance) Wait! NonononononoNO!-
'SPLASH' 'SPLASH' 'SPLASH'
Ryuji: REALLY, DUDE!?
Ren: Sorry, bro! Queen's orders are Absolute!
Ryuji: I'll show you Absolute! COME HERE!!!
Sae: (Sighs as She Turns Back to Makoto) Speaking of Ren-Ren in question, how was your time spending at a hotel room together as of late?
Makoto: It was a wonderful experience, sis.
Sae: Really now?
Makoto: (Happily Nodded) Mmhmm. We did quite a lot of things together in there. We watched movies, play video games, we tried doing each other's nails at one point....(Starts Blushing Once More) we did a little cuddle session every once in a whil-
Sae: You two did it one of those nights, didn't you?
Makoto: (Eyes Widened in Complete Shock While Her Blush Turns Bright Red) WHAT!? W-W-What are you talking about!?
Sae: Did it. You know, it's a phrase for having se-
Makoto: I KNOW WHAT IT MEANS, SAE! I-I mean, really. (Starts Giggling Awkwardly) That's ridiculous! Absurd even! We would never! I mean, who would really go out of their way and-
Sae: (Raised an Eyebrow) Makoto....Be honest with me.
Makoto: ('Sighs in Utter Defeat') Alright fine! You caught me! Ren and I did it a few nights ago for the first time and it was one of the best moments in our entire lives! And BEFORE you start speculating anything, we proceed in caution and used protection throughout the whole experience! So PLEASE don't get mad at Ren, okay!? PLEASE!!
Sae: (Gently Grab Both of Makoto's Hands) Relax, Makoto. I'm not upset.
Makoto: Y-You're not?
Sae: (Giggles Softly) Of course not, you adorable, ticking time bomb~ You're already growing up. So.... it's natural for the both of you to do these kinds of things eventually. If anything, I'm more proud of you at the fact that you two took direct safety measures to go along with it. So please don't stress yourself out so easily over this, okay?
Makoto: (Sighs While Calming Herself Down) Right. (Smiles a Bit Sheepishly) Sorry about all of that....and thank you.
Sae: (Smiles Softly) No thanks or apologies are needed, little sister. I was inlyexpressing worries and support for you like I always do. (Kiss the Top of Makoto's Hands) Because I love you very much.
Makoto: (Heart Begins to Melt in Pure Happiness) I love you too, sis.
Omega: (Starts Running Away From Rouge With a Screaming Futuba on his Back) Danger! Danger! Danger approaching our reach!!!
Futuba: KEEP RUNNING, BIG GUY!!!
Rouge: Omega!! What did tell you kids about shooting water at me!? (Begins Chasing the Duo From a Distance) DON'T YOU DARE RUNAWAY FROM ME WHEN I'M TALKING TO YOU, YOUNG MAN AND LADY!!!
Makoto: ('Sigh') So anyways, what are you planning to do later on today?
Sae: Well, first, I'm going to ask Haru if I can move in with her, Futuba, Mona, and Lavvy-chan for the remainder of the vacation.
Makoto: Wait. I thought you said you were going to move in with me and....Ren....(Eyes Suddenly Widened Once She Realized Something) Hey, wait a minute!! (Glares at Sae) Did you say all of that earlier to mess with us!?
Sae: (Starts Smirking Playfully While Shrugging) I have no idea what you're talking about, little sister~
Makoto: Sae Niijima, tell me the truth NOW!!
Sae: (Giggles Softly) Okay! Okay! You caught me! I was messing with the both of you earlier. Believe or not, but...I kinda wanted to see the stupid looks on your faces.
Makoto: (Groans Heavily While Facepalming Herself) ('Ughhhhhhhhh') I should've seen all of this coming from the very start...... You're a huge troll, you know that?
Sae: Perhaps. But you still love me either way.
Makoto: (Sighs While Smiling Again) Yeah. I do. Now and forever.
@princekirijo
@keyenuta
@caleb13frede
@26shann
@ma-lemons
@albion-93
@shumakoweek
8 notes · View notes