Akira Kurusu (Joker) X Reader (DISCONTINUED)

Please Be Careful! (Fem Reader)

Disclaimer: I don't own any Persona 5 Characters or the image. I own the plot. Thoughts are in italics

Spoiler Warning: SPOILERS for Sae Niijima's Palace

Warnings: Language

Key:

(Y/N) = Your Name

(C/N) = Code Name

(H/C) = Hair Colour

 (Y/N) yawned as the group got in the elevator to the next floor. At the moment, The Phantom Thieves of Hearts have teamed up with ace detective Goro Akechi to steal the heart of Makoto's sister, Sae Niijima. Her boyfriend, Akira Kurusu glanced over at her, making sure her health and SP levels were good. He hated to admit it, but he was 'slightly' biased when it came to her. He would always keep her in the frontlines, only taking her off if absolutely necessary. "Hopefully this next floor won't be rigged." Haru piped up, a hopeful smile on her face. "Yeah! Maybe we got lucky?" Ryuji added, scratching his nose quickly. "That's unlikely. If anything, it might be even more rigged." Akechi deduced, crushing the team's hope. "Just, stay sharp." Akira said as the elevator finally reached the High Limit Floor. The team got out of the elevator and headed up to the receptionist's desk. There, the guard told them that the way to the Manager's Floor was just above them. "Well then, what're we waiting for? Let's go!" (Y/N) exclaimed, smiling at her friends. Akira nodded and led the group to the door. Once they entered, they saw that the bridge leading up to the Manager's Floor was actually a scale, and they needed 100,000 chips to activate it.

The Phantom Thieves walked back into the High Limit Lobby, their expressions all solem. "How are we going to get 100,000 chips?!" Futaba cried, sighing heavily. "Well, there is the Battle Arena and the House of Darkness. Which shall we attempt first?" Yusuke asked, looking over at Akira. "Let's head to the House of Darkness." He declared. "Alright. Let's go!" Ann cheered as they began walking to the door. Once inside, a guard blocked their path. "You better not be lookin' for a fight! We ain't interested!" Ryuji shouted, glaring at the shadow. "That won't be necessary. You all are useful participants." The shadow chuckled, making the group confused. "Participants?" Morgana repeated. "Most certainly. The original intent behind the high limit floor is different from that of the others." The guard explained, keeping the Thieves confused. "Different how?" (Y/N) asked, beginning to feel anxious. "On this floor, VIPs are encouraged to send substitutes to compete in the games in their place. Consider it to be like horses in horse racing. However, it seems you have no substitutes." The shadow explained, smirking deviously. "Of course we don't. That should be obvious." Makoto replied, annoyance in her eyes. "Indeed it is! Hence, you will be vital participants in these games!" The guard declared, making some of the Thieves flinch, (Y/N) included. "So, basically we have to be our own substitutes? Eh, sounds perfect to me! That's way better than spectating!" Morgana exclaimed, his eyes shining in excitement. The guard agreed and explained the rules of the maze. He also said that the prize for completing the maze was 10,000 coins. "Well, let's go. It's going to be really dark, so everyone stick close." Akira ordered, opening the door and stepping into the maze.

As soon as they stepped into the maze, it was pitch black. (Y/N) tensed up, considering she had slight nyctophobia. "J-Joker?" She asked, feeling a gloved hand grab her own. "Yeah, it's me. You're okay, I won't let go." He explained, sending her a gentle smile even though it was extremely dark. "Okay everyone, let's go! Try to stay together." Akechi declared, beginning to walk. For the first little bit, everyone walked in a tight formation, leaving very little personal space. It worked for the first quarter of the maze, but that all changed after the first mini boss of the maze. Granted, they had already fought some regular shadows in the maze, but the mini boss really screwed them over. As soon as it was disposed of, Futaba spoke up. "There's a strong sense of distortion a bit further ahead. It could be a trap though, considering they love to rig their attractions." She explained, readjusting her goggles. "It could be a safe room. I say we go." Makoto said, Haru nodding in agreement. "Sure, let's go." Akira agreed, leading the group towards the safe room. However, as soon as they got there, a wall slammed down, separating (Y/N) from the rest of the thieves. "(C/N)!" Akira yelled, banging his fist against the wall. "Joker, relax. We'll find a way to get her back here." Ann explained, placing a hand on her leader's shoulder. Akira took a deep breath and nodded, looking around for any way to get her back to them. "Shit..." Futaba mumbled under her breath. "Oracle, what's wrong?" Akechi asked, glancing over at the redhead. "Readings of shadows are approaching (C/N). There's got to be at least twenty-five of them!" She cried, making the (H/C) gasp. "I gotta run! I'll find a way to catch up!" She explained, beginning to sprint off. Akira felt powerless as he listened to his girlfriend runoff, trying to stay safe. "Come on, we gotta keep moving." Makoto declared, catching the attention of the black haired boy. "Yeah, okay." He replied, making one last sigh before walking away with the others.