Wicked Plan - Persona 5
The metallic clang of machinery echoed around the group as they moved through the factory-themed palace. Conveyor belts snaked across the floor in dizzying patterns, and robotic arms loomed over their heads, sparks flying as they welded imaginary parts to one another. Every step was a calculated risk in this chaotic labyrinth of twisted metal and looming shadows.
Leprechaun slowed to a stop, holding out a hand to signal the others.
"Alright, according to the map we got from that Shadow back there, we're close," he said. "The second energy cable should be right beyond this door."
"Easier said than done," Razor grumbled, eyeing a set of whirring grinders blocking their path to the door. "I don't know how much more of this stupid dystopia I can take!"
"We need to time this perfectly." Lab-Rat's eyes narrowed as he observed the obstacle. "One wrong move, and..."
"They're synchronized, though," Sandbox nodded, adjusting her mask. "If we go two by two, there should be enough of a gap to make it through safely. I'll take the lead."
"Don't worry, everyone. This is but a mere obstacle." Usami, who'd been nervously hopping in place, let out a tiny squeal of excitement...or perhaps worry. "If anything happens, I've got your back."
"Right, Usami," Highwayman snorted, grinning. "We'll call you if one of those giant arms comes to life. I'd love to see what 'protecting' looks like when you're dealing with that."
With Mozart and Sleuth bringing up the rear, the group braved the gauntlet of grinders. They moved in pairs as planned, navigating the brief intervals when the grinders stalled for just a split second before roaring back to life.
Beyond the heavy metal door, a new room opened before them, bathed in a reddish, pulsing glow that made everything look ominously alive.
"Okay, this is cable two of four," the Ultimate Detective murmured, glancing at the diagram in his hand. "If we cut the power to this reactor, the defenses around the Metaverse Reactor should weaken. But something tells me Ashikawa won't make it easy for us."
"Then we need to get through here before he notices," Highwayman exclaimed as they landed on the platform. "Come on, let's get—BRAAWAWAWAWAWAWAWAGH!?"
"KOMARU!?" Leprechaun's eyes widened as he looked at the ground where his sister was suddenly jittering in place. It wasn't hard to see why she was spluttering.
A bright blue barrier flared to life, halting her in her tracks, and an electric field crackled, sending a powerful shock through her body! She yelped, stumbling backward as arcs of electricity danced around her, collapsing into the arms of Sleuth and Sandbox.
"Komaru!" Mozart rushed forward, helping her steady herself, while Leprechaun and Sleuth quickly checked for further traps.
"Ow...okay, lesson learned...!" Highwayman winced, rubbing her arms as she tried to shake off the residual sting.
"What the hell is this? A barrier?" Lab-Rat asked.
"It looks like one," Sandbox nodded.
"You have to be kidding," Sleuth said. "Where did this come from? Did Ashikawa-?"
Blood of Villain - Persona 5
Just then, a cold laugh filled the room, bouncing off the metal walls with an unsettling echo. The lights dimmed, and a dark figure appeared on the other side of the barrier, perched atop a ledge suspended just above the team.
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Phantom Thieves of Hope - A Danganronpa X Persona 5 Story.
Fanfiction"Makoto Naegi is the Ultimate Lucky Student as the esteemed school of Hope's Peak Academy. Now beginning his second year with little to no problems, Makoto's life is turned upside down when he discovers a cognitive realm known as the Metaverse. Thro...
