Persona RP

<The Mighty Cyclops is immune to Fear!>

"We can't win without our entire team!"

<It's Bakura's turn>

"Come out, Horus!"

*Horus casts Recarm on Axton*

*Axton is revived!*

"Good job, Bakura!"

*It's Axton's turn*

*Axton looks at Horus*

"Horus, listen to me! I have an idea! Cast Mahamaon at the same time that Nidhoggr casts Mamudoon!"

*Axton summons Nidhoggr and casts Mamudoon as Horus casts Mahamaon. The simultaneous casting of light and dark creates a storm of both energies*

[This combo is called Solar Eclipse]

<The Arcane Turret is immune to both Light and Dark!>

<The Mighty Cyclops is vaporized!>

"Whoa! That... was... AWESOME!!"

<It's Teddie's turn>

"Tear 'em up, Kintoki-Douji!"

*Kintoki-Douji casts Bufudyne*

<The Arcane Turret is immune to Ice!>

"I don't think magic is going to work on it! Try physical attacks!"

<It's Chie's turn>

"Get it, Tomoe!"

*Tomoe uses Black Spot*

<Critical hit! The Arcane Turret is destroyed!>

"Whew! Glad that's over. Now, what's next?"

*The group walks down a corridor. No Shadows show up*

"Looks like we're in the clear for now."

*At the end of the corridor stands a black door*

"I sense a powerful presence... Could the victim be through this door? Get ready!"

*Yona opens the door and the group goes through it. They enter a round room with a round stage in the middle. There is no sign of anyone*

"Huh? Is this a dead end?"

*The door closes behind them and vanishes*

"Oh, crap! We're trapped!"

"That's right. You're trapped."

*From the other end of the room, a man that looks just like Akumu steps out of an opening that vanishes behind him. His eyes glow yellow, and he exudes a dark aura*

"Hello, Akumu. It's been a long time. How's the ladies' man act going?"

''Ha i don't know what your talking about.''

"Don't play dumb, mate. I know who you really are. You're a coward and a liar. You pretend to be a ladies' man, but the undeniable truth is you can't get a date to save your life!"

"Could this be... Akumu's Shadow Self?"

"Yona's right, Akumu. I know all this about you because I am you."

"there is no way you're me because i'm me. so go away."
*akumu calls out lilith*
"YOU ARE NOT ME"

*The Shadow begins to laugh, and is cloaked in darkness*

"You can't reject yourself! Once you do that, you're truly alone, and you can't stand the thought of that!"

*The Shadow takes the form of a giant hermit crab shell. There are faces covering the shell, twisted into grimaces of pain and horror. A vaguely human shape emerges from the shell. Its face lacks any detail, except for a single piercing red eye. Its arms end in razor-sharp claws.*

"I am a Shadow... The true self... I won't let you leave this place alive!"

<Shadow Akumu swipes its claws at Akumu, but misses!>

<It's Akumu's turn>

~that was too close~
*lilith uses Garula*

<Shadow Akumu is immune to Wind! No damage!>

"Hold on! Let me try something!"

<Yona summons Himiko and uses Weakness Scan!>

"It looks like this thing's weak to Fire and Light! Wind and Dark won't work on it!"

<It's Axton's turn>

"Dark won't work... Looks like I can't do much to hurt it. But I can do this!"

<Axton summons Nidhoggr, who uses Tarukaja on Bakura>

"You know Light moves, Bakura! You can use this!"

"Good thinking, Axton!"

<Shadow Akumu retreats into its shell!>

"Whoa! It's hiding in its shell! I don't think Physical attacks will work on it when it's hiding."

<It's Bakura's turn>

"Not a problem! Persona!"

<Horus casts Mahamaon>

<Shadow Akumu takes massive damage!>

"Grr... You'll pay for that!"

<Shadow Akumu casts Mamudoon on Bakura!>

<Bakura takes mortal damage, but endures the hit!>

<Bakura is inflicted with Fear!>

"Bakura! Quick, someone heal him!"

<Shadow Akumu has emerged from its shell!>

<It's Maxwell's turn>

"You said it was weak to Fire, right? Burn him up, Cerberus!"

*Cerberus casts Maragidyne*

<Shadow Akumu is burned to ashes!>

"My God! Such power... It's incredible!"

<From the ashes, Shadow Akumu rises in his human form>

"Akumu, listen to me. The only way to stop your Shadow is to accept it as a part of you."

"Alone... I'm all alone..."

*akumu drops to his knees*
"no... no i'm not alone. i've got tons of people, i've got..."
*akumu starts to cry*
"i've got me. it's true i am alone"

*Shadow Akumu walks up to Akumu and puts a hand on his shoulder. His voice is softer and more caring*

"No... You're not alone. Look around you."

*Shadow Akumu gestures toward everyone*

"You've got your friends. They'll always be there for you. Plus, you have Lilith... and me."

*Shadow Akumu begins to fade away*

"Remember... You're never alone."

*He smiles sadly, then vanishes, leaving behind the card of Arcana XV: The Devil*

*akumu stands up*
"you're right."
*akumu turns to everyone*
"thanks everyone for being there for me. just please don't tell anyone about my moment of weakness"

*A mysterious voice booms through the area*

"Apologies for interrupting this heartwarming moment, but..."

*All of the doors in the club slam shut*

"I cannot allow you to leave this place alive."