I don't know how it happened but the next thing I knew I woke up in my bed. It was the next day and despite remembering what took place at the warehouse, I couldn't remember anything else afterward. That man, Philemon he said his name was, said something was about to happen. Did it have anything to do with that figure we encountered, or better yet, the “Personas” we summoned?

I got out of bed and got ready for school. It felt like the regular routine but I couldn't get rid of this feeling of dread…

I didn't see either Applejack or Rainbow Dash until lunchtime but when I did, both looked shaken up, Dash especially. “So uh...are we even going to talk about what happened yesterday?” Dash asked as we sat at the table.

“What's ta talk about, surely we were just...uh...having some sorta hallucination?” Applejack replied.

“Did it include a man with a mask?” I asked.

Both girls looked at each other. “You too?” Dash asked.

“If that's the case it wasn't just a coincidence,” I said.

“Well...anyway, I'm sorry for overreacting yesterday,” Dash said, looking away. “That's a subject I don't like to bring up...at all.”

“Eh it happens all the time so no worries sugarcube,” Applejack said. “But...what happened to those two girls?”

“I tried calling them this morning but no one answered,” Dash said glumly. “Maybe they're sick?”

Applejack suddenly looked up. “Pinkie Pie and Rarity are coming so let's just drop the subject.”

Two girls, one with pink skin and matching hair that was sprawled everywhere, and the other with pale white skin and elegant purple hair were in the middle of conversation.

“So they asked me to start planning for the Spring Formal this year can you believe it!? Oh hi guys!” Pinkie Pie greeted us.

Rarity nodded to us as they sat down. “Well of course I can believe it darling you can plan a party like no one else, even if you only had an hour to do it.” She then looked at Applejack and Dash. “Goodness, you two don't look so well. Rough night?”

“Uh...well…” Applejack started.

“Food poisoning,” Dash suddenly said. “Must've been those tuna melts we had yesterday...hehe…”

“Really? I had one of those yesterday too and I was just fine,” Pinkie stated.

“Pinkie Pie, you have an iron stomach,” Rarity stated matter-of-factly. “So Sunset, did Rainbow Dash finally succeed in bribing you to join her band?”

Dash and I exchanged glances for a moment. “I'm still on the fence about it,” I say casually.

“Yeah, no need to pressure her or anything…” Dash said just as casually. Applejack just snorted.

“Huh...well I'm glad you understand then,” Rarity said.

Soon another girl joined the table. She had yellow skin and long pink hair. “Goodness Fluttershy you didn't get sick yesterday too did you?”

“Hm? Oh...no it was kind of a rough night,” she said. Everyone else was staring at her until she added, “Angel wasn't feeling well.”

“Aw, too many carrots?” Pinkie asked. “Too much sugar will give you a tummy ache!”

“I'm...aware of that yes.”

I couldn't help but glance at her for a moment. Was it possible…?

“So! What's everybody's plans today?” Applejack asked, changing the subject again.

“Well I got to meet with some of the people from Student Council to talk about plans for the Spring Formal coming up,” Pinkie replied.

“Hmm...I have to decide whether I want to put my hat in for Spring Princess,” Rarity said. “I also need to get sizes from all of you so I can start making your dresses.”

“...You really sure that's okay?” I asked.

“Of course! I wouldn't do so otherwise! Besides, it's been kind of a tradition with my friends and you are no exception.”

“Ya think this year you can make mine a little less... provocative?” Dash asked.

“Oh pft really Dash, you should be proud to show off a little skin...and angles too,” Rarity said with a smirk.

“Well... I'm volunteering at the animal shelter again...of course that's mostly everyday,” Fluttershy said.

It wasn't long before the bell rang, signalling next period was about to start. “Oh Sunset, since I'm thinking about it, can you come by after school so I can get your measurements quick?” Rarity asked. “It'll only take a few minutes.”

I shrugged. “Sure, I'm in no hurry.” I looked over to where Dash and Applejack where but they had already taken off.

After school was over, I went down to the room where the Fashion Club meet weekly. As soon as I opened the door, Rarity grabbed me and almost dragged me inside. “Excellent, now I just need you to-”

“I'm not undressing,” I quickly pointed out to her.

Rarity giggled. “Just a small joke dear. You can easily imagine what the males look like when I have to ask them.”

Oh I sure can.

“This will only take a few moments.” Rarity quickly took my measurements, writing everything down in a small notebook she had. “And...there, all done. Now I just need Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy.”

“Are you sure you can handle all these dresses?” I ask.

“Of course, that's why I want to start early so...make sure you keep your slim figure.”

Suddenly the lights start to flicker. “Hmm? What's that all about?” As soon as she said that the lights went out. “What the devil?”

Someone suddenly screamed outside in the hallway, causing both of us to run outside of the room. “Just what is going on here!?” Rarity yelled.

I don't know why, but I felt like I was suddenly on high alert. “Stick close to me Rarity.” Rarity didn't argue as she hovered near me as we went down the hallway.

Suddenly one of the doors to the connecting rooms burst open and three...things came out of it. They were female, they had wings and...they were also naked. Rarity looked horrified and appalled. “What are those things!? And why aren't they wearing clothes!?”

I once again felt that familiar pressure in my head. Instead of fighting it, I let it swell and suddenly the word was on my tongue before my brain could register it. “PERSONA!” The familiar blue glow appeared around me as Ares appeared above me. He raised an arm and the three creatures were suddenly set on fire. The creatures screamed in agony as they were charred to death. Ares then disappeared.

Rarity looked like she was about to faint. “What...was…”

“It's a long story, no time to explain,” I say as I grab her hand and head down to the main entrance. Much to our surprise, we end up bumping into Applejack, Dash, and Pinkie.

“Oh good, there you girls are,” Rarity said. “You're not going to believe what we just saw!”

“Was it a bunch of big-breasted demons?” Applejack asked.

“You too?” I asked.

“Yeah,” Dash replied. “One problem though...we kinda had to use our...you know, and Pinkie saw us.”

“It was so cool!” Pinkie exclaimed. “It was like something from a Neighponese anime!”

“That's great and all but can we please get out of here?” Rarity asked.

Rainbow tried opening the door but it wouldn't budge. “The hell?” She starts ramming against it. “It won't open, it's like it's barricaded on the other side!”

“Th’ rooftop has an emergency ladder that goes to th’ bottom, we can try that,” Applejack suggested.

“If the door opens…” Dash grumbled.

“Works for me,” I say. “Wait...have you noticed there's no one else here?”

A sudden scream pierced the silence.

“Never mind.”

“Wait that sounded like Fluttershy!” Rarity said. “It came from upstairs!”

“Well what are we waiting for, let's go kick some demon butt!” Pinkie yelled.

We headed upstairs. It didn't take long to find her, she was huddled up against the row of lockers. She looked traumatized.

“Yo Flutters, you alright?” Dash said as she went up to her.

“Y-Yes…” Fluttershy replied.

“What happened?” Applejack asked.

“The lights went out and um...I ran into this creature...it looked like a dog but as I approached it was about to attack me but then…”

“You summoned something that killed it?” I guessed.

She stared at me in surprise. “Yes... exactly.”

“Wait Fluttershy can do it too?” Dash asked.

“Aw no fair!” Pinkie cried.

“Frankly I wish you girls could explain what exactly you're talking about,” Rarity said, frowning.

Dash looked kind of embarrassed. “Okay, long story short: I got upset at AJ, it triggered my uh...Persona and in turn it did the same for AJ and Sunset. They're like our inner selves...in a sense.”

“Oh...well when you put it that way it's not quite as strange,” Rarity replied.

“Um...if it's alright girls I'd like to leave now,” Fluttershy stated. “Before more of those things show up.”

Once we found the stairs for the third floor, it led us to a door straight ahead. Outside, it all looked the same but at the same time the area felt void of life.

There was a man standing in front of us, his back towards us. “It took you long enough,” he said. He turned around and we saw the man was wearing a white mask. “I hope you were able to get your feet wet. I don't know why the master insists on toying with you girls but oh well...what he says goes.”

“An’ just who th’ hell are ya an’ what th’ hell are those things!?” Applejack snapped.

The man chuckled. “No, I suppose you wouldn't understand would you? Not to spoil anything, but events have already been put into motion and you won't be able to stop them.

“But I've said enough. One last test for you girls so let's see if you'll pass!” Suddenly a large minotaur appeared before us. “Perhaps we'll meet again! I'll be looking forward to it!” The man disappeared as the minotaur roared at us.

“I guess it's time to do the thing?” Dash suggested.

“My turn my turn! Persona!” Somehow, Pinkie started to glow and a being appeared above her.

“I am Comus...the God of Festivity...you and I share many traits, my powers are yours.” Comus then attacked, punching the minotaur in the stomach and judging by the look on its face it did a lot of damage.

“Well, if it works just like that.” Rarity took a deep breath and closed her eyes. “Persona!” A beautiful, perhaps the most beautiful woman ever appeared above her.

“I am Aphrodite... Goddess of Love and Beauty. Our connection shines like no other!” She then used an ice attack on the minotaur, which froze him solid.

“I...guess it's my turn,” Fluttershy said. “Artemis!” Another figure with a bow appeared above her.

“I am Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt. I will protect you and hunt those who wish to harm you.” She then pulled back on her bow and fired her arrow, which went through the block of ice and shattered it completely, minotaur and all.

It was quiet for a few moments. “That...was...awesome!” Rainbow squeaked. “We're awesome!”

“I didn't think that would actually work but I was pleasantly surprised,” Rarity added.

“My Persona knows me so well,” Pinkie grinned.

“I don't mean to be a buzzkill but that was just one enemy,” I pointed out.

“True, and Ah don' think there are any of them demons left,” Applejack agreed. “So uh...what now?”

“I don't know,” I replied. “Whatever that guy was talking about sounded pretty bad…”

“And he sounded like he was reporting to someone too,” Fluttershy said.

“Well I suppose for now all we can do is just keep our eyes and ears open,” Rarity said. “But I think we better get off the roof before we become too suspicious.”

Much to our surprise, as soon as we got back to the lower floor, it was once again bustling with activity. “Whoa what the?” Dash said. “These people weren't here before…”

“You don't think we…?” Applejack began.

“Somehow got trapped in an alternate dimension with demons and the only way we could get back was to defeat the mini-boss?” Pinkie asked.

Applejack sighed. “Yeah that.”

This was all still new to me, to all of us. We weren't sure what was going on but there was one thing I knew: we haven't seen the last of this mystery group.

Author's Note

So you know how in the earlier games they have a sequence of auto-battles that show Personas your characters have? This was pretty much it.

This story is going to be pretty much based on Personas 1 and 2 (Mostly 2) and probably have a few elements from 3. I also went with gods and goddesses as Personas because they best represent each character and since in a sense they are the Elements of Harmony (which will be explained more in due time) it felt appropriate.

Update: I quickly decided to add some much needed pictures to both of these so for those who have read chapter 1 go back and take a peek!