SMG4: The Royal

Chapter 32: The Source/Mission Start

You wake up back in the Velvet Room once again. However, this time, it wasn't for Igor to speak to you. Instead, the outline of Devin was covering the cell.

Y/n: Devin?

He turns to look at you, a small smile forming on his face.

Devin: It's about time they brought you back here. I forgot a few things.

Y/n: Wait. There's a few questions that I need answered. And I believe you can give me those answers.

Devin: Alright, shoot.

You explain the dream you had the other night. Giving him every detail you could remember. As you tell it, Devin's face becomes more and more serious.

Y/n: What does all of this mean?

Devin: It means that you are beginning to get your memories back. Your time as the recent Warrior of Light is coming back to you.

Y/n: Wait... what do you mean by that?

Devin: I suppose I should tell you everything I know. The tale of the Warriors of Light date back to the beginning of time. Back when there was one world, which is called, The Source. There, the Goddess, Hydaelyn, and her Initiators began to create other worlds. However, a few of the Initiators decided that they wanted to take their own initiative. This small group sacrificed one of the worlds and its inhabitants to create the first Primal, the Dark God Zodiark.

Y/n: Yeah... that name does seem familiar.

Devin: As it should. Hydaelyn and Zodiark fought for eons, until they both dealt a devastating strike to one another. To save themselves, they morphed their body into crystals. Hydaelyn returned to the last known Initiator, while Zodiark returned to the Ascians. The two then granted two beings extraordinary powers of Light and Dark. These would be the first two Warriors of Light and Darkness.

Y/n: I think I can sum it up from there. These two would continue the war and when one would be defeated, another would be chosen to take their place. I was the recent one, then it came to you.

Devin nodded.

Devin: That just about sums it up. I hope I was able to help.

You nod and thank Devin.

Devin: Now, to what I was saying.

He waves his finger around and a small ball of light formed above it.

Devin: This is of my own design. A Linkpearl is what I like to call it. Think of it as us being able to call each other.

He points at you and the Linkpearl flies over to you. You hold out your hand and it floats right above your palm before gently flying into your ear.

Devin: There, now the two of us will be able to communicate no matter what. Now, I still have dome training with this Persona stuff, but once I get it down, I'll be able to help. One more thing, keep your identity as the Warrior of Light and my own a secret for as long as you can.

You nod as you close your eyes, returning back to the real world.

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As you come to, you feel Meggy snuggled close to you. You try to get out of her grasp as sneakily as possible, but to no avail as her eyes open.

Meggy: Y/n? What are you doing?

Y/n: Sorry, I didn't want to wake you. And you know we've got Kaneshiro's Palace that we need to start infiltrating.

Meggy: But this early in the morning? The sun is just starting to come up.

You look behind you and out the window, seeing that the sun is just peeking over the horizon.

Y/n: I know, but the sooner we get done, the better. After all, Kaneshiro has that picture that he could send to the police.

She rests her head back on the pillow and tiredly looks back up at you.

Meggy: The one day I manage to sleep past my inner alarm clock. Alright, just be careful alright?

You lean down and give her a quick peck on the lips, making her annoyed face soften.

Y/n: You know I will. I love you.

Meggy: I love you too. Now go kick some ass.

You smile and nod, giving her one more kiss before texting the others and telling them to get ready and meet you in the Metaverse.

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You hear the sound of footsteps behind you and turn to see your team.

Skull: Man, why so early in the morning?

Panther: Oh quit your complaining. You're the one who wanted to stay up all night messing around with your videos.

Fox: Besides, the sooner we find Kaneshiro's treasure, the sooner we can change his heart, and Belle here can finally be rid of her debt as well as ours.

Joker: Exactly as Fox said. But before we go forward, we have three new recruits that we need to bring up to speed.

You look over to Tari, Belle and Joku, who seem a little nervous.

Joker: Before anything, we need to come up with a codename for each of you.

Mona: Good thinking Joker. You are doing really well with the Phantom Thief business.

You smile at Mona..

Joker: So, any self suggestions, or should we come up with one?

Joku: I came up with one last night. Superstar.
(I believe this is what you wanted Lemonade. It's been a while so correct me if I'm wrong.)

Joker: Alright then. Tari, Belle?

Tari: I can't really think of anything at the moment.

Belle: Neither can I.

Skull: Well, there's the spikes on your outfit Tari, so how bout that?

Tari: Spikes? No, that sounds awful.

Panther: Did you see the way she acted when she awakened her Persona? She had a royal sense of authority going on!

Tari blushed as she remembered yesterday's events. As everyone kept throwing out suggestions, you began to think. First, you took what Saiko said about the whole royal authority, and you remember Belle being able to call out weaknesses in the enemy to Joku and the others.

Joker: I think I've got it. Tari, you will be Queen. Belle, Oracle. Are you both okay with that?

Tari: Hm... I like it.

Belle: And it makes sense to me.

Joker: Alright then, from now on in the Metaverse, Superstar, Queen and Oracle. Now, let's move out!

With a cheer, you lead your group up the ramp and towards the bank.