Terror Infinity Side B

Chapter 8, Real World I

Real World Day 16/30 -

The next day Shin and the rest of Team Japan, after enjoying a day at the beach the packed up and made preparation to go to the mysterious island where their is potential information about God's Dimension.

Early in the morning before the sun had come out they left where they stayed the night and found a place to rent a boat. Saki rented the most expensive boat with the latest equipment using money that she exchanged for in the Terminal Lobby. The boat wasn't famous actor party at sea large, but closer to successful businessman with a hobby large boat as there was enough room to stretch their legs and rest comfortably.

To get to the island by boat would only take at most half a day, so they didn't need to bring much with them, but to be prepared Saki had already acquired enough food and clean water to last them two weeks. Shin was impressed yet worried at the same time about the possibility that they would need all of this, but he just let it go for the moment.

Hour and hours pass by as the boat carrying Team Japan sailed through the clear blue water of the ocean and right before the sun began to set in the late afternoon they were near their designation. In the far off horizon they could now see the shape of an island in the distance.

Saki: We are dropping anchor here.

Shin: Is that it?

Saki: Yes. I have made it this far before, so I know that over there is the island in question.

Kampa: So how far were you able to make it before you suddenly realized that you had passed by the island? You did say that once you started to approach the island and you suddenly found yourself away from it, right?

Saki: That is correct. I believe... That another 200 feet from where we currently are should be where it happened. Last time I attempted this I made detailed logs of my trips. Well, does anyone here feel that something is off?

When Saki proposed this question there were to unexpected results.

Saki and Kampa couldn't notice anything, but many of their groups members could. Shin, Aqua and even Misaki could feel that something was strange about the island as they either had high Mental Capacity or skills that enhanced their perception.

Hikari and Shuai could feel this better then the others. The reason was because Hikari had unlocked her Persona and Shuai has Shaman powers. Because of this they were able to identify the source for the strange feeling that that most of of them were feeling.

Hikari: Are you guys blind? Can't you see that?

Shin: See what?

Hikark: That dome of course. It is covering the entire island and the surrendering waters.

Shuai: Really, I can't see it like Hikari can, but I can tell what it is. It is a Kekkai barrier. It is similar to the boundary fields that I can put up, so I was able to tell what it was, but... It is something far more larger, stable and of a vastly higher quality than anything that I can do.

Saki: A barrier... It must have the function of turning others away if that is the case.

Shin: How lucky you two. I can't see a thing. I just feel something off in the air.

Aqua: Try looking again Shin, but this time try adding Ki energy.

Shin: Ki?

Aqua: Channel Ki into your eye and you should then be able to see it. I started to using Gyo to channel Aura to my eyes once Hikari and Shuai talked about about a barrier, and now I can see it.

Shin: I see. I'll try it out.

Then doing as Aqua instructed Shin focused the Ki within his body into his eyes. After doing so he was able to see what Aqua and Hikari were able to see. It was a dome. A gigantic, green, dome shaped shield could be seen through their eyes and like Hikari said it completely shielded the entire area around the island, including its waters.

Saki: Hikari. Can you use your Persona ability to check out the dome.

Hikari: I cam, but what should I be looking for?

Saki: An entrance. Any kind of opening around the island if possible. I considered the possibility that just being of God's Dimension could allow us entry, but since some of of us still can't see the Kekkai then it it possible that we could still be effected by it.

Hikari: Alright. I'll see what I can find.

Saki: Also, Shuai, since you say it is similar to one of your abilities try to see if you can break it down.

Shin: Is that a good idea? It would 100% look like we are breaking into their house.

Saki: I don't want the people on the island to see us as intruders either, but we can't go back after coming this far. Any potential risks are worth it to make it to that island.

Shuai: So what should I do?

Shin: ...Do as Saki said, but even if it is possible to break it don't do so without my go ahead. Understood.

Shuai: Right. I'm on it.

Then Hikari summoned her Persona Adrasteia and Shuai took out his tools and they both went to work. Ten odd minutes later they both stopped what they were doing to report their findings.

Shin: So how was it you two?

Shuai: Impossible. I don't have the tools or the spiritual power to even hope to break down this Kekkai. Even if I did it would take me hours, no days to tear this monstrosity down. Who ever made this thing is a real master, or monster.

Shin: Well, it's a shame, but it wasn't like I was thrilled about the idea of breaking down the door. How about you Hikari? Have you found a way in or did you come up with nothing like Shuai did.

Hikari: Hmpth, who do you take me for? Of course I found a way in.

Saki: Reall!?

Saki excitedly asked about this entrance through the barrier, and after recovering from her exhaustion from using her Persona Hikari began to explain what she found. Around the dome shaped barrier she found a small hole or entrance. It looked deliberately made like that instead of it being a fault of the Kekkai since the size of the hole was perfect for a boat like theirs to travel through.

Misaki: So what are we waiting for? Lets set sail to this entrance.

Hikari: There is no need. The barrier is in fact revolving clockwise. I don't know why, but thanks to that the entrance should be pass us by in.., five minutes. There is no need to unnecessarily chase it.

Saki: Alright then. We'll wait here and then sail through it once it arrives. I'll pull up the anchor.

Then waiting five minutes the boat sized rip in the Kekkai appeared to them and they began to sail through it. Hikari had to actually guide them in since this entrance was hard for others to see ( Probably requires Psyche Force to find and Persona is pretty close to it ). It was only after they entered the space inside the dome did two of them feel that something happened.

Aqua: Shin. Did you feel that?

Shin: ...Yeah. Someone on the island is definitely watching us and that person isn't normal. Nothing feels strange, but they definitely aren't looking at us any tools. This isn't a skills like Hiakri's or Shuai's either. With just their own eyes they can see us from way out here.

Aqua: I can tell as well. Tch, I was half hoping that Saki was mistaken or this was a friendly bunch, but with this oversized barrier and this pressure, even if it is lacking killing intent... Whoever is on that island is a genuine monster.

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After passing through the entrance and sailing for a short while the boat carrying Team Japan made it to the island. After finding a place to dock the boat everyone disembarked from the and walked onto the beach of the island

Shin: So this is the mysterious island, huh? Well, it has that creepy, 'I am going to die here vide', but still quite beautiful.

Hikari: Shin can't you be serious for a for just a second? Stop acting like an otaku.

Shin: My persona is that of the otaku. Take that away and I'll become just another shadow.

Hikari: ...Should I be happy or embarrassed that I know know what you are talking about?

Aqua: Hey, baka couple! Stop messing around and focus.

Saki: Aqua is right. Who knows what dangers we might face here.

Hikari: Hey, why are you grouping me together with-

Shin: Let's begin looking around everybody. And Hikari, the rest of us are going ahead, or are you going to guard the boat?

Hikari: ...I am coming now!

Team Japan didn't have a designation in mind and weren't so compelled to just walk straight into the forest of the island, so they walked around its perimeter which was all beach. Half an hour later of walking as the sun was beginning to set in the distance, the seven man group found something.

Shin: This is?

It was a man made construction of a large Japanese gate the Torii with long, long stone steps leading up the island. The steps lead straight into the heart of the island and through the dense forest, so none of them could see the top of where the stairs lead.

Shin: Should we see where these stairs lead? We could still circle around the island, but I'll doubt we will find something like this.

Saki: Right. Alright then lets-

Aqua: Get down!

With an abrupt waring Aaqu pushed Saki away in time. Where her head just was a metallic object had passed and cut through the air. The object pierced the the white sands under their feet and saw once it came to a stop was a knife, but more accurately-

Shin: A kunai!

Kampa: Watch out everybody. There are at least two presences hiding within the forest.!

Aqua: I located them as well. They are coming out now!

Showing themselves and walking out of the forest, onto the stone stairs and descending down the steps were two individuals. They were both cloaked and wearing white mask ( Copycats ), yet Shin and Aqua could hear the rustling of armor underneath.

Shin: They kind of look like anbu ninjas from Naruto.

Aqua: Focus Shin! They may be dressed strangely, but they aren't just cosplaying here. Just one look at them and you can tell that they are not ordinary.

Aqua was right.

Shin could also tell what Aqua meant. Although they were dressed strangely they were not normal human beings. Shin couldn't say how yet, but without a doubt the two were looking for a fight and were definitely capable of giving them one. Even shin with his limited experience in battles could tell this much.

Talking was useless.

The two individuals had already revealed their intent clearly. The masked enemy to the left raised their hands and revealed thick metallic claws ready to shred apart whatever they made contact with. The other masked individual to the right drew a real steal and edged sword, the Japanese Katana and pointed at us.

The two of them clearly didn't want to talk things out like civilized people, so Team Japan respond in kind as none of them were push overs.

From the Na Ring, Shin quickly brought out and dawned his Lesser Fenrir Coat and then took out his own Japanese Katana yet also magic weapon Gravity Blade. It wasn't night, so the full effects wouldn't be seen, but the coat raised Shin's base stats and the Gravity Blade was a straightforward weapon that increased the striking power of slashes using gravity magic.

By Shin's side Aqua and the others had made their own preparation and were ready for what was to happen next.

Aqua: Shin and I will handle them. Kampa shoot them if the come close. Misaki focus on protecting Hikari and Shuai if they get close. Shuai and Hikari keep watch to see if reinforcementa are on the way. Saki-

Saki: If possible... Please don't kill them. If this can be resolved peacefully later we should make the extea effort now, so we don't regret it later.

Aqua: We can try, but that depends on the enemy. If they are strong enough opponents we can't hold back against, I really can't make such a promise. I value my own life above all else after all.

Shin: I agree with Aqua. I'll take the one one of the right with the sword. Auqa, can you take the metal claw ninja?

Aqua: I don't think I'll lose against such a weapon, so don't worry about me... They are coming!

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The next chapter is the first fight scene where it's fine to just skip it. I really like these characters, but because of the way I want this arc to play out they didn't become as important as they should have been.