The Unforgetting

Shade: “I wonder what this is about?” He seems curious, but in truth he just doesn’t want things to spiral out of control.

Metis: “What'cha got, Sylva?” She smiles at the scientist.

Shade: “Hahaha… That’s true, but here’s a funny thing - It’s not hard to just knock you around a little, without killing~ Trust me, I’ve done this before.”

Zoracht: “You know well of the Sea of Souls, yes? Well, each universe has its own collective unconscious… Put them all together, and you have the Axiom.” She manifests in front of Sylva, appearing as a Nun holding an hourglass with a single white wing. “The one who rules all realms has passed on… I am tasked with finding a Messiah of Peace, as the commander of the heavens themselves. And what you intend to bring… It is the ultimate peace. Fitting for one that is capable of competing with the other Messiahs for the chance to become the new supreme being.”

‘I...’ Sylva hesitated for a second. This did not feel right. There was no way something like this was real... ‘I’d rather not. I’m not the ‘Supreme being’ type, and I’ve seen what happens when you try for that type of thing. Icarus all the way...’

                                     i’m searching for the monsters under my bed;                                                           but little did i know –                                                 they were in the WRONG PLACE.

Shade: “I wonder what this is about?” He seems curious, but in truth he just doesn’t want things to spiral out of control.

Metis: “What'cha got, Sylva?” She smiles at the scientist.

Majestic Voice: “Ah, I suppose I should’ve introduced myself… My name is Zoracht.” The voice hums, a light breeze blowing through the air. “I come from the Axiom, for your will bears striking similarity to my own. We wish for the same salvation, and are willing to take the same measures. As such, I wish for you to become a Messiah.”

Shade: “Ah, is that so?” Somehow, he seems happy about that knowledge.

Metis: “Sh-Shade..? Are you oka-”

Without warning, much of the darkness surrounding them swirls and flies into Shade’s body. Large, throbbing blood vessels rupture from his skin, and bones splinter… Soon, enormous wings and claws, made of blood, bone, and darkness rest upon Shade’s body.

Zo-Kalar: “WHAT THE FUCK!?”

Shade: “Then this will be fun!” He begins to slash at the bloody version of Sylva, using his large claws. “Lethal Pain!”

Lich disappears, replaced with a flaming silhouette. ‘Come now, Aten...’ The newly formed Persona takes the brunt of the attack, barely injured by the fierce physical flurry. ‘You do know that if you kill me, it’ll give the child a mental shutdown, right? As I said, I’m linked to their Shadow...’

                                                     PLUNDER THEIR HEARTS,

                                             ANNE BONNY!

                              - Based on the Adult Confidant AU! by @scruffyturtles -                                                               Written by Chappy.

            No matter what I tell them seems I always end up misunderstood /             No matter my intentions no they gotta say I’m up to no good /             I ain’t even mad / Why would I be mad?! / It’s all alright /             It’s all alright with me

Shade: “I wonder what this is about?” He seems curious, but in truth he just doesn’t want things to spiral out of control.

Metis: “What'cha got, Sylva?” She smiles at the scientist.

Shade: “Hmph… Look around us.” He stares her straight in the eye. “Look at yourself. This place is a nightmare… And you’re part of it. That alone should tell you about who Ryosoku is, and how they feel about you.”

Majestic Voice: “My, my… It seems a great darkness has taken hold.” This voice appears in Sylva’s mind, a gentle warmth filling her. “Darkness, within both that child, and the world itself… Tell me, do you wish to dispel it?”

A cruel cackle bursts forth from her. ‘You think...you think I’m a part of the cognition? How cute...Here, let me prove it...’ She waves a hand, and behind her appears Lich, one of Inva’s Reverse Personas. ‘I’m more like a parasite, linked to my little dear’s Shadow. Insurance, just in case I didn’t finish my life’s work...’

Some strangers start having some fun with the poultry parade going on and chase after the birds, who simply run off as they’re not pigeons.

Shade: “I wonder what this is about?” He seems curious, but in truth he just doesn’t want things to spiral out of control.

Metis: “What'cha got, Sylva?” She smiles at the scientist.

Shade: “Off course… Hmph.” He seems to almost sneer, his single eye flashing gold for but a brief moment. “I suppose that it is natural for you to hold such a belief. But!…” He begins to laugh, a slight cackle between each word. “How you believe them to be and how they truly are… The gap between is wider than the grand canyon!”

Zo-Kalar: “Hey, so… Why is Shade appearing a little crazy too?”

Rosalia: “I think that this place is starting to influence him… Huh?” She blinks, a single white dot appearing in the air. “Wait, I suddenly have communications again! But what changed?”

Shade: “I wonder what this is about?” He seems curious, but in truth he just doesn’t want things to spiral out of control.

Metis: “What'cha got, Sylva?” She smiles at the scientist.

Zo-Kalar and Metis simply stare, frightened and shaking at the sight of the bloody facade. Rosalia finds herself curious, but attempts to push that aside while she attempts to reestablish communications with Sylva.

Takehashi: “Woah… Man, that thing looks like one of those crazy people who get covered in paint at Halloween parties.”

Shade: “Not the time, dude.” He shoots a glare at Takehashi, before looking at the humanoid illusion before them. “I can only assume you to be an image of the dark, vile version of Sylva that existed in Ryosoku’s world.” He steps forward. “You certainly look the part.”