The Phantom Thieves of Hearts Pt. 3

Chapter 12: Don't Beg, It's Pathetic

Int. Kaneshiro's Bank – Continuous

The group runs back to the entrance of the bank with the Oni's still on their tail. Akira and Yusuke are doing their best to keep up with the rest of the group but are falling behind, slightly, because of their fatigue. They, finally, make their way back into the entrance room and all of the guards, that were in it when they first arrived, are gone.

Morgana: Where the hell did everyone go?

Ryuji Sakamoto: Who the hell cares? There's the exit.

The group makes their way towards the exit to leave through the same doors they came in but 6 bank security guards spawn, right in front of the doors, blocking their path. Yusuke speaks, tiredly.

Yusuke Kitagawa: They're not going to let us leave without a fight.

The group turns around and the 4 Oni's have caught up to them. Akira speaks, tiredly.

Akira Kurusu: Looks....like we don't really have a choice here. We have to fight our way out.

The group hears laughing in the distance and footsteps can be heard coming from behind the Oni's. The 4 Oni's move out of the way, to allow Shadow Kaneshiro to make his way through them. Shadow Kaneshiro is dark purple in color and shares the same physical features as the one in the real world; he's slightly larger and even more intimidating in the Metaverse. He has bright yellow eyes and sharpened teeth.

Ryuji Sakamoto: The fuck are you supposed to be? Discount Thanos?

Shadow Kaneshiro: Did you all just think you could simply walk out of here, after being so disrespectful to me? Have you all learned absolutely nothing? Every action that you all make has consequences. This time is no different.

Shadow Kaneshiro notices Makoto hiding behind the group.

Shadow Kaneshiro: Makoto Niijima, were you just going to leave, without saying goodbye? What a shame. You think that these fools can protect you from me? They'll die protecting you just like your sister will, unless you give me my FUCKING MONEY!

Makoto is bothered by the mention of her sister and steps forward, in front of the group.

Akira Kurusu: Hey, what are you...

Makoto Niijima: I'm not afraid of you. I'm done running...I'm done hiding from my problems. It's time I face them head on.

Shadow Kaneshiro: Aw, how mature of you. Your sister would be so proud...your father would be too, if he wasn't dead. Seems like fucking stupidity runs in the genes.

Makoto's fists clench with anger.

Shadow Kaneshiro: I read up on what happened to him. I can't believe he went out like such a pussy. He didn't even die in the field like some kind of hero...

Makoto responds, angrily.

Makoto Niijima: Stop.

Shadow Kaneshiro: Or what? Remember the last time you tried to make a stand against me...well, I'm sure my men do.

Shadow Kaneshiro laughs to himself as Shadow Versions of all of the men that assaulted Makoto spawn next to him. There are 7 of them total and they all smile at Makoto.

Shadow Henchman # 1: Damn, she's still as cute and feisty as ever!

Shadow Henchman # 2: You want us to take care of her, again, boss?

Akira Kurusu: Fuckers...

Akira draws his Modified Desert Eagle and aims it at them but Yusuke pushes the gun, down, and shakes his head, motioning for Akira not to shoot.