Snippet #1689489

Well come on, don't just stand there, you want to end up being eaten, or whatever these things do to you?!

Those words jerked Rei awake from his mini trance and pushed him into action. He stomped his left feet forward to gain momentum before driving the pipe he was carrying into the shadow creature's mask, busting through the porcelain material with a crunching sound. The creature trembled and shook rapidly before sagging into the ground into a viscous puddle, seemingly lifeless. He then pulled away the pipe which was now dripping with black ooze before looking towards the source of the voice he heard earlier. There standing on the other end of the hall was a blonde haired girl with an intense expression on her face. Saving his questions for later, Rei made his way to the girl, spearing one of the shadows coming at her along the way.

"Thanks but I think we should run." uttered Rei as more of the shadow slimes slithered out of the rooms, replacing the ones that he took out.

It was too late though as the creatures already had them surrounded before Rei's proposition was realized. He moved back closer to his newfound ally, getting ready to defend himself and the girl if needed but it was looking pretty bleak. He reared back and smacked one of the creature's mask, smashing it and causing it to howl in pain but unfortunately his weapon was caught by another one of the things, its shadowy hands tugging at the pipe.

"Let go! Guh...!"

Another one of the shadows drew closer and extended its pitch black arms, scratching Rei's leg. Rei had very little protection in his legs since he was only wearing a pair of cotton shorts and the attack drew blood. He hissed in pain and wanted to attack back but he was still without the use of his weapon. The situation was quickly deteriorating and Rei wondered how the girl was holding up. Just then, he felt warmth emanating from the left pocket of his shorts. His eyes darted towards it and a faint blue glow was emanating from inside. He reached inside with his left hand and took out the card that he received after entering this place. As he looked at the object, a word was repeatedly being spoken in his mind.

"Per... so... na!"

After Rei yelled that word, the card ignited with blue flame which steadily grew and grew, slowly assuming a form. The flame suddenly cleared and out came Ioannes much to Rei's suprise. The Persona held its hands forward before a portal of sorts appeared it in front of him. A powerful gush of water spouted from the portal, drenching the shadow that was wrestling Rei's weapon away, washing it away along with a couple of others. The creatures let out pained groans as the water seemed to work like acid to them, their bodies sizzling, smoking, and bubbling after being drenched by it. Realizing that this was what Ioannes' meant earlier, Rei's confidence was bolstered and he assumed his stance again.