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Akira would smile, Grabbing his Knife and putting it away into his Jacket. "Just what i wanted to hear. Alright everyone, We got everything we need...Lets go. Kinda wish i brought some take out...Ooo, Or some Soda! They'd be Chilled to perfection in here!....Damn, i think Ryuji's Fizz Addictions rubbing off on me." Akira said, ruffling his Already pretty ruffled hair, as He opened the Door, and they headed out of the Icy Lounge room, And further into the Castle....




It was no Doubt, the Cognition here was extremely weak, as the Ice that made up the Japanese Castle was Sorrowfully Melting into Nothing , Turning into a Open, Blank Void of Darkness as the Throne was Revealed. Completely Empty. And at the very top of the Roof of this Castle, a Blank, Voidless Orb was Revealed to the group.  It floated silently, as Akira nodded. "There. The Treasure...We just need to send a Calling card. Reimu, You ready?" Akira would ask, looking to Reimu. 

[Coolshaymin]

"Soda does sound pretty good right about now... Though maybe some warm tea would be better..." Reimu remarked as the Shrine Maiden began to contemplate on something nice to drink in reaction to the Joker. "Oh, I vote we go get some delicious fresh sushi!" Mona joined in with a spark in his eye. "That does sound good... Kind of have to wonder if they even have fish at the Life Sphere though..." the girl pondered as she followed the other Phantom Thief out. "You think there is no sushi here?! What kind of planet is this?!" the cat lamented about the potential lack of sushi at the joint they were supposed to go. "Never said there wasn't. I never checked before..."

The trio plus Yukari headed to the throne room where the treasure was said to be and this being the place that was likely for Reimu to gain the power to invoke Cirno's Shadow. The area was more melted here, it being an oddly weak place, warmer than the rest of the Palace. She looked around, not seeing treasure until looking up to see... an orb. "That's the treasure? Not very impressive is it?" The red and white girl questioned with an unimpressed expression at the orb. In complete contrast, there was a special look on Mona's face and he was clearly excited over getting the treasure. "That's where it will appear alright! The trrrrrreasure will the be ripe for the taking! Mreow! Let's send the calling card right now so we can get that treasure!" the cat declared in overdrive, seeming to forget Reimu was in charge of this operation. "Did you just meow? Well, no point in holding off. Yukari, send the calling card before Cirno gets here," Reimu ordered, the Shrine Maiden of Paradise ready to conclude this adventure and get this power to channel.

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Joker would follow behind Reimu, Smiling as he nodded to confirm her belief that, The Phasey Hazy orb up there, was the Treasure. "Yup, Thats it alright...Once we send the Calling Card, The Treasure will take its true form, And we can be home free!" Akira said, Smiling as he turned around, to see Yukari emerging from a Gap, Smiling. "Ah, Relying on me? My my Reimu, If you keep being so lazy, your tummy will get soft~" Yukari would tease, as Joker just raised a brow, looking at Mona.

"I-is that what happens when people are too lazy? I always thought soft tummies were pretty Nice..." Akira said, Starting to ponder on the girls of his life...Not many had soft tummies. Futaba surprisingly, considering she ate microwave meals and played games all day in a chair. "I wonder if Miss Kawakami has one...Nah, She works the Maid job, so she couldnt...Maybe Ohya...?"


Yukari would gulp, realising akira would be on this for a while, so she just waved it off. "F-forget it, Ill be back shortly." Yukari said, Before gapping off...


"...It makes no sense, How does Futaba stay so thin?! Is she really burning calories with her brain??"

---

Oustide of the Metaverse, the Fridge of DeDeDe Lay Wide open, as Cirno, Stretching happily, would be standing tall, as Yukari gapped herself into Invisibility.



"Aahhh, Another excellent Nap, All thanks to Eye, Cirno~!" Cirno would yell, Giggling as she started to March outward, as Yukari just giggled. Oh this would be too easy. Yukari would tap her Umbrealla on the ground, Smirking as a sudden series of Text would appear on the wall before Cirno, In a Red Aura!



"*GASP!!* Ceeer.... Cerrrrrrrr. Ciiii... Siiireenn.....Ceeerrrno. Deh...The...Teh...Theeee Prin...Pran...Pancakes of Pride? Weeee the Ph...Pha...Phon...Photon...Phaaa....Pheeeee....."

---

"...Man, It sure is Chilly in here. Wish i brought a jacket."

---

"Phantoooom!!...Thii...Thee...Thieveveveesceevies..."



"....Oh good lord i wrote a whole three sentences, Of course she cant read...I need an Excuse. Oh well, Looks im going Hungry." Yukari would say, As she gapped in a little help...

Above Cirno, a Gap would open, and From it, a Red-dressed Robot would Thunk onto the Floor, Groaning in agony as he looked around.



"I-i should be dead at this point...I really really should be dead at this point...?" Quote would ask himself, as Cirno Gasped. 

"Ooo! Hey, Miss, miss, miss, miss, miss, miss, mi--"

"Im a Mister, Thank you! What do you need?"


"Can you read the wall? Its too looooong." Cirno would whine, as Quote sighed, looking over it..



"Lets see...Cirno, the Princess of Pride, We the Phantom Thieves have found ourselves at need to remove your treasure, to destroy your Excess Pride and Frailty. Because of this, We promise, We will steal your heart, And Destroy your Pride. Signed, the Phantom Thieves...Whatever that means."

Yukari would smile, And watch as, in a flash, the Metaverse would ripple, and Cirno's Shadowy self would appear.'



"Damn them! Damn them to Hell! If they want to start a Fight, Ill sure as hell bring it!!"



"...Mommy Arle taught me not to trust weird words on a Wall. Thanks anyway Miss Robot!"



"I AM A BOY!!"

---

In that Moment, The Treasure would descend into Akira and Reimu's Reach, Revealing itself to be in the form of a Snowglobe, with Cirno being surrounded by Reimu, Some girl in a blue skirt, Marisa, Yukari, Some Nature goddess looking girl, And a few others,w ith hearts as well...Seems Cirno's real treasure was being loved by others. Awww. Aint that sweet. It would be, if not for the Door being kicked down Suddenly.



"Hey! You cheaters, You messed up my Treasure!" Cirno would declare, Pointing a Wooden Popsicle sword at them, As Akira stashed away the snow globe, Smirking as he adjusted his Collar. " Sorry, all's Fair in a Phantom Thieves Game. Now, What say you let us go, and dont put up a fight?" Akira would ask, as Cirno would growl, Slamming her Popsicle stick into the ground, causing the entire Ice Floor to crack!

"Stop it! Stop Underestimating me, you stupid stupid stupid stupid bakabakabakabakaBAKABAKA BAKAAAA!!!! ILL MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND!!!!"


In that sudden moment, The Cold air was sucked into Cirno's Body, Black Aura surrounding her as her hands dropped her blades, all of which removed themselves from Cirno's  Sheath's to act as Wings, as Cirno started scratching feverishly at her head. "You...Underestimate me...UNDERESTIMATING ME!!! ILL MAKE YOU A TESTIMENT TO WHY YOU SHOULDN'T MESS WITH ME!!!" Cirno would yell, as the Black Aura consumed her, and revealed her Awoken State!!!

"ILL FREEZE YOUR ARROGANT ASSES IN TIME!!!!"

THIS BATTLE IS COOLING DOWN...


SHADOW CIRNO


ABSOLUTE ZERO POWER

(Cirno is Immune to all Ice and Water related Damages, Will be Powered when afflicted with Freeze.)

(Grappling Cirno results in immediate Freeze Status.)

With a Loud Screech, Cirno's Body would flap its wings, Causing a Massive Cold Snap to erupt from her body!

(Everyone! Roll a 13 in CON to avoid the Cold Snap! If not, Your Body Water content will freeze and snap, Causing 32% Damage!)

uOeC5YeXp_1d20-2=16

Akira would brace himself, Gritting his teeth under his Mask as he looked over at Reimu, His eyes flashing a Sudden bright red before Running High Speed at Cirno, Performing a sudden Flip, And Creating a Yin-yang Orb, Red in Color, With a Red Yin and a Black and White striped Yang, Smashing it into shadow cirno while yelling out "Yin-Yang Orb Picaro!!"

p_1d20+1=12

Cirno would Barely Graze the said Orb, Twitching and Frantically jolting as its red eye stared at them Plotting something big....

Shadow Cirno
HP: 288%
Status: Angered.

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[Coolshaymin]

"You're the one that suggested it. Besides you've been doing none of the work so far..." Reimu pointed out, a sweat drop appearing on her head for a moment... That quickly froze and fell to the ground to shatter. Yukari's teasing seemed to start a conversation between the two Phantom Thieves. "How would I know? Though they are pretty nice..." Mona seemed to drift off for a moment at Joker's question while the Hakurei Shrine Maiden just watched the odd topic... She hoped the Gap Youkai did not take too long making that calling card... The cat seemed to just look back at the treasure wistfully as Joker went on, just nodding a bit in acknolwedgement as he seemed to be in another world. Well, guess she is left to wonder what that dumb ice fairy valued above all else. It was probably something ridiculously stupid....

...

Reimu's eyes were closed as she drifted off at how long it was taking for Yukari to finish sending that message to the other girl. "The treasure! It's appearing! This is much easier than going back!" the cat Phantom Thief called as he jumped up and down as the treasure appeared right in front of them, waking the red and white girl up. There was a crazed look in that thieving cat's eye as he was jumping at the treasure, the down to earth girl walking over, and forming a vaguely shocked expression... This treasure... was nothing like what she expected. At first glance, it was just a snow globe, but a closer examination told her so much more. Her and her friends from Gensokyo, a few others, all around the ice fairy... Was this... Her treasure was the family and friends around her? Is that why she wanted to be strong? The shrine maiden may of not been looking at the idiot right all these years. It's kind of made her feel a bit bad for how she treated her... Still, she had to be punished at times, like now. Sorry, Cirno.

Shadow Cirno soon showed up to take the treasure back from them, looking ready for a fight. Reimu got into a stance with her sealing cards out, ready for a fight. "Sorry, but this treasure officially belongs to the Phantom Thieves. Once we get our mark there is no stopping us!" Morgana called out the Ice Fairy. Right, time that she acquired Shadow Cirno's power like she came here to do. Following the transformation there was a sudden freeze.

n3QEXaKsp_1d20-2Reimu's Freeze Resistance)
p_1d20-2(Morgana's Freeze Resistance)

"Aaaaaaah!" Reimu kneeled as her legs buckled up as she felt her bodily fluids freeze and burst. Thankfully, one of her barriers protected too much of her body to get wounded but it still hurt more than what is usual for attacks. Reimu breathed in and out, a bit too much in freeze shock. "Garula!" Meanwhile, Mona anticipated the freezing and formed warm winds to counteract it and protect his body. The cat then released the winds at Cirno to damage her! Reimu threw in some Ofuda to assist with the spell, not able to move much.

p_1d20+3(Garula on Reimu, 22%)
p_1d20+4(Ofuda on Cirno, 15%)

"Don't worry, I am more than just a thief and a fighter you know. I also have healing Magic," Mona said to Reimu as he put his paw to the girl and formed green healing magic to rejuvinate Reimu's rather bad injury. The girl felt what she could not protect healed up in marvel at this healing technique. She felt like she can fight full force again with only minor injury. "Alright, let's strike her together," the Shrine Maiden suggested as she formed a Yin Yang Orb in her palm and fired it at the Shadow of the Ice Fairy. Mona nodded and ran after the Orb as it flew at the Ice Demon. He drew a big sword and just as the Yin-Yang Orb went to explode, he jumped in with a slash, moving the holy magic through his blade to damage the Distorted Form further.

p_1d20+3(Yin-Yang Orb on Shadow Cirno, 22%)
p_1d15+1(Medirama on Reimu, 13% healed)
p_1d20+4(Quick Slash on Shadow Cirno, 18%)

"Cirno! I do not want to destroy you! I just want some of your power so my friend can help me! Give me your power, Cirno!" Reimu called out, Dormamu, I'm here to bargain! trying to reach out to the Shadow.

p_1d20-2(Reimu, trying to negotiate with the Shadow)

HP: 3%/130%	HP: 0%/130%
Shield HP: 40%/40%	Shield HP: 40%/40%
Status: Bargaining, Barrier of Paradise (2)	Cooldowns: Medirama (2)

1d20-2·1d20-2·1d20+3·1d20+4·1d20+3·1d15+1·1d20+4·1d20-2

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As Joker Leaped Back, His own Yin-yang orb combining into Reimu's to increase in size to Blow Back Cirno, Causing the Transformed Shadow Ice Fairy to screech in her ice cubed head, thrashing her body about as it almost looked like she was trying in vein to rip her arms out of her Ice Cubed Head, Mona's Slashing blade cleaving a piece of Cloth from her dress off as well. 

"Give you my power?! No...No!! I dont...I wont give my power to you! Ill save everyone all by myself, NO ONE ELSE!!!" Cirno would screech out in agony to Reimu's Remark, Suddenly developing a deep, Shadowy Aura around her! Joker sighed. "I think you need to weaken her a bit more before we can start bargaining with it.." Joker said, Nodding to Reimu as it seemed we were running on pokemon Logic, as The Shadow Cirno unleashed her next attack!

(Bargaining for power wont work until Cirno is 100% or Lower! However, Reimu's Resolve seems to soften on Cirno a bit...)


With a Loud Screech, The Banshee-like Shadow would unleash a Massive Series of Icicile Pillars around the Battle Field, Surrounding the entire battle field in a Ice Dome, Sealing any and all exits from them, As the Ice Walls generated various spikes, And began firing from all angles! "Enjoy my HELL!!!"

(Everyone! Roll a 15 [Reimu's Resolve has weakened Cirno's Attack!] 12 in DEX To Avoid Shadow Cirno's Niflheim Attack! If not, Ice Spikes from all angles will give you a hearty 12% Damage, and Mortal Wound status!)


8jcVXVBSp_1d20+3=10 (Uh-oh)

Joker would suddenly get a massive Gash across his Right Foot, Making him bite his Tounge in pain as a Secondary spike would gouge him in the Stomach, Making him yell out in pain, Looking up at the Shadowy Cirno Angrily. "Hnn...Time to sleep! Arsene!" Joker would yell, Picking himself up and suddenly sending a Series of Dream Needles at Shadow Cirno's Body!


p_1d20+1=20 (3% Damage!)

With that Done, Arsene would send the dream needles from its Wings in a sweeping motion, piercing the demonic entity and causing her to slump to the ground, Loudly snoring to signify the fact she was asleep! Nows the chance!

---

Shadow Cirno

HP: 223%

Status: Sleep (2 Turns.)


Joker
HP: 114%/130%
Cooldowns: Yin-yang Orb Picaro (1 Turn)
Status: Mortal Wound (12% Damage)1d20·1d20

[Coolshaymin]

s_A3CLCQp_1d20+4(Reimu's Dodge of the Niflheim)
p_1d20+4(Mona's Dodge of the Niflheim attack)

"Yeah, we will need to weaken her pride some more before we can convince her," Morgana said in agreement to Joker's comment that it may be too soon to convince the Ice Fairy for power. Reimu stared at Shadow Cirno for a moment wondering why the fairy was so prideful if friends was her treasure... "Fine, we will just teach you why you can't protect people on your own. Then you will understand that we need to help each other. Watch out because we are just getting started!" The shrine maiden called out as she got into position and nodded to Mona and Joker. It looked like her resolve at least has weakened Cirno and causing her to not be as concentrated in her assault as she began a painful looking attack.

With practiced agility and reflex, Reimu quickly flew back and around the ice spikes thrown by Cirno. The cat of the Phantom Thieves was nimble enough to dodge the attack with a few backflips followed by a side flip. This will be a piece of... Oh no... Joker looked like he was not as lucky and got skewered hard. "Joker!" the fellow Phantom Thief called out as he ran to his friend. "I... Don't know if I have the healing magic to patch this up right now. You gonna be okay?" Mona asked in a moment of concern before looking to Shadow Cirno. "Me and Reimu will weaken her more, you try to take it easy, alright?" Mona requested before jumping to Reimu's side.

"Divine Spirit {Fantasy Seal!}" the red and white girl called as she focused her divine energy and summoned 7 multi-colored orbs. "Magarula!" Mona called as Zorro appeared and together they whipped up a storm to close around the sleeping Shadow Cirno. Reimu fired the Divine Orbs into the wind current as the kitty thief moved them around in the wind before colliding them all into the Shadow of Cirno's Pride to create a massive explosion of Divine Energy and Wind Magic.

p_1d20+1(Fantasy Seal on Shadow Cirno, 28%)
p_1d20+3(Magarula on Shadow Cirno, 26%)

"Nice work! Now, together for a special Yin-Yang Orb!" Reimu declared as Mona, Zorro and the Shrine Maiden of Paradise got close together and Reimu put out and accumulated a large Yin-Yang Orb. The cat and his Persona formed a fierce cyclone around the divine artifact as girl winds encircled it like a fierce twister. "Now go, Yin-Yang Cyclone!" Mona and Reimu declared in sync as they shot the Orb at Shadow Cirno together, aiming to slice her up with the winds to add to the pain of the holy might of the bright blue orb of balance.

p_1d20+1(Yin-Yang Orb on Shadow Cirno, 22%)
p_1d20+3(Garula on Shadow Cirno, 22%)

"This is what you can do with friends and not just relying on yourself. Speaking of, I have one other friend here. Let's not leave him out!" Reimu called as she flew at Shadow Cirno and jumped at her. In her flight she brought her heel up to raise the Shadow up with her kick before launching her with a spinning mid-air ascension kick.

p_1d20(Mid-air Ascension Kick on Shadow Cirno, 18%)

After most likely her plan going well, Reimu called to Joker. "Your turn, Joker, show her the power of combined forces!" the Shrine Maiden called, giving an opportunity for Joker to join in on the attack.

Reimu Hakurei	Morgana
HP:127%	HP:130% MAX
Shield HP: 40%	Shield HP:40%
Status:Showing the power of Teamwork, Fantasy Border (2), Fantasy Seal Concentration (-4 Wisdom)	Status:Concerned, Teamworking
Cooldowns: Fantasy Border (In Use)	Cooldowns: Medirama (1), Magarula (1)

1d20+4·1d20+4·1d20+1·1d20+3·1d20+1·1d20+3·1d20

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Joker would pant a little, Looking at Mona with a Confident smile, Picking himself up as a Gush of Blood splurted from his wound. "Take it easy..? What kind of phantom thief takes it easy?" He would say, clearly making a cheeky joke before standing up, Moving his hand from his wound as he watched them both begin to continue the fight!

The Sleeping Fairy Shadow would suddenly be Awoken, as her Chest was blasted by a Mish-mash of Divine Energy entangled in a Hurricane of Gashing winds, making her scream as she was blasted into a back wall of this Arena, As she screeched and slumped over, Mangling and trying to furiously rip her hands from her icicile Head, Only to, In one swift motion, Succeed, the Ice Cube of her Head suddenly cracking and exploding as her hands grabbed at her own skin, Ripping it apart To unveil her next form!




"She Transformed?! This is getting interesting!" Joker would say, as the Shadow Cirno would suddenly encrust her own Arms , Her Left Arm creating a Blade of Ice, the Right making a Massive War Hammer of ice. "N-no! I will protect everyone! I have to protect everyone! Me! Me! I WILL BE YOUR HERO!!!" The Shadowy monster would say, only to meet Reimu's Reply, With a firm kick to the head sending the Monster skidding across the ground in agony!


"Your Mine!" Joker would yell, Being given enterance by Reimu to Join in, As Joker Would suddenly Rush to Cirno, Jumping into the Air, Performing a fairly stylish Flourish, And then uloading his Gun clip into Cirno's Head!


Ltcqi|vMp_1d20+3=13 (15%)

Shadow Cirno would adjust her head, Twitching it free and screeching, as Joker smiled. "Gotcha~" He would say with a Wink, before hitting the ground and Summoning his Persona! "Rip at them, Arsene!" He would yell, as Arsene would appear, and deliver a Cleaving Kick to Cirno!


p_1d20+1=21 (18% x 1.5 = 27%)


Joker would then rise up, Aiming his fun at Cirno once again, And Firing off a Single shot to her head!

p_1d20+3=15

And just barely, it struck her dead in the eyes, Making Cirno slump to the ground, scrambling to pick herself up, screecing as her wings fluttered like a butterflu trying desperately to escape a Web. "Reimu! Nows your chance!" Joker said, Giving Reimu the oppratunity to cut in once more!

---

Shadow Cirno



HP: 93%



Status: Stunned from the Attacking!





Joker

HP: 102%/130%

Cooldowns: Yin-yang Orb Picaro (1 Turn)

Status: Mortal Wound (12% Damage)
1d20·1d20·1d20

[Coolshaymin]

The Shrine Maiden and Mona shielded their eyes as the Shadow Cirno transformed once again to another form. However it was not soon enough as Reimu continued the smackdown opportunity for Joker who landed a flourish strikedown. The Shadow monster fell to the ground in pain on the ground, looking like she was struggling to get back up. She looked to the cat who simply nodded before they both ran over to the fallen Shadow Monster. The feline phantom thief aimed his slingshot at the frozen girl to hold her up as Reimu did in turn with a set of Ofuda as well, threatening to seal her if she acted further out of line.

"Cirno, if you strain yourself any further it won't be good for you. We have already defeated you and if this continues on, there is only one outcome. Now, I will ask once more. I want you to give me your power willingly as a friend. I can take it myself but I'd rather have your blessing. Help me save everyone from our world and this world, all our friends. Together we can be the strongest and help them. It's not like I'd be taking that much," Reimu bargained once more as she tried to gain the powers of Cirno.


TrSYNS7zp_1d20-2(Critical persuasion)

Reimu closed her eyes and did not give Shadow Cirno much room to counter argue again as she still had some more to say. "There's more to being the strongest than being powerful or able to beat up anyone in your way. It's what you do with that power and what you fight for. Anyone can be strong but it takes more to put your power to good use. I use my powers to make sure Gensokyo and all my friends are protected and I will go to any length to make sure there is not a problem that's too much for them. I'm strong because my resolve to stop the troublemakers and make them reform so no one should perish! Anyone that gets in the way of stopping the foolish will be beat down! If you have nothing to be strong for outside gloating about it and stealing other's accomplishments, what's the point?! You can begin to change that, Cirno, give me your power and together we will find a path!" Reimu called out in determination as she held a hand out to the shadow, waiting for her reply.
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[PolarStarQuote]

All at once, with the Final Word that Reimu Shared, The tense atmosphere of the Palace vanished in one Sudden go, as the Transformed Cirno stared at Reimu, Glaring at her for a Solid Minuite...Before the Void of a Face this form had, would reveal two open, black slits, revealed into Eyes, Followed by Tears rolling down her face, Turning into Icicles as the Shadowy Cirno's Form vanished, Dissapearing into Snow Flakes, And revealing Cirno's Form. Her Armor and Swords were gone with the Icy Winds, Revealing instead, A Crying Fairy...






"E-e...Eye...Eye dont wanna be strong t-to Gloat about it...I...I just wanna be strong like E-ewyone else!!! *Sniff* I-i dont wanna be looked down on, e-eye wanna be equal!!!" Cirno would cry out, Much like a Child, Before in one Sudden go, She would fly across the Field, Past the Bleeding Phantom Thief Joker, And hugging Reimy tightly around her waist, Crying Ice cold tears into Reimu's shrine maiden outfit, Mumbling incoherantly into the Red and White cloth...

Shadow Cirno's Form would slowly begin to Shimmer like Sunlight reflected on ice, her body slowly seeming to Vanish, Showing the Shadow Cirno knew she had to return to her true self, To truly end this Corruption of her Metaverse. But before she did, Cirno looked up at Reimu, Her face still leaking various flavors of Sadness. "R-reimu...P-p...puh...P-please take my power, s-so...So i can protect...Everyone...!" Shadow Cirno said, Before slowly vanishing into the Air...


Deep inside of Reimu's heart, She would feel a unexpected sharp freeze surround her heart, like the sudden hit of Ice Water onto ones body..Before soon, the Icy coldness would Melt, To reveal a Hidden Power deep inside, Opening deep inside of her...!

Reimu has Received Shadow Cirno's Blessings!!!

Joker would Sigh in relief, Smiling before suddenly a stream of blood would go past his teeth, Making joker suddenly curl over to cough up a bit of blood, Totally ruining the Heart warming moment, Ironically. Joker would then lift himself up. "Allright, Looks like we got a few minuites before this place melts to nothing. I got the Treasure,, So lets go....!" Joker would say, Holding up Cirno's Snow Glove, Before suddenly stopping, eyes widening as he had made a crucial discovery.'

The Nifeheim Attack of Shadow Cirno's made a thick, Icy Dome around the Battle Field. The Exit was Inaccessible! Joker would run over to the Ice Dome, Slamming his fist onto the ice, Gritting his teeth. "Its no use, Were sealed in!" Joker would say, As the Palace would slowly rumble, Melting more and more, as the floor around them seemed to threaten to swallow the lot of them in one go...!




"Ara, Ara...Looks like you needed me after all~" Yukari would say, Snapping her fingers, as a Massive Portal would open below the entire group, Sending them through the Gap, and into the real world. . .

---

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!" Cirno would be heard loudly crying in the Foyer of Dedede castle, Having suddenly fallen down onto the floor, Balling much like a baby would, Unable to comprehend it as a mass of Anxiety and heart ache would hit her without any explanation, Making The Robot watching over her look pretty confused.



"U-uhm!!! W-woah there, W-what the blood soaked sanctuary is going on here?!" Quote would ask, As Cirno wouldnt reply, continuing to Blubber on something about Being so Rude and Forward, as Quote just sighed. "Uhm...Going by the dress, Im just gonna assume i can drop you off at that society ran by peach and they'll know what to do with you. S-sound fair? P-please stop crying??" Quote asked, Holding Cirno up like a Piggy Back ride, as Cirno would nod, Continuing to Cry.

She was unaware that, Her Heart had just been stolen. It was the natural reaction, After all, to needing to confess your sins with your own mouth, after all...


Meanwhile, Back in the Kitchen, Reimu would feel herself be Spat out by Yukari's Gap, Sending her onto the Table of Dedede's Kitchen, as Joker and Morgana would be on the Floor, In...In there phantom thieves Costumes?! Joker would slowly wake up, before gasping, looking around. "What the...?! Why are we still in our Phantom thief garbs. We should of changed back when we escaped!" Joker said, as Yukari smiled.




"Well, Such is the crime for messing with the Metaverse's Rules, i suppose...See, When i Gapped you both out, instead of having you escape As per usual of the Meta verse's Rules, It caused your Metaverse selves, and your real world selves to combine together, into a single Entity....How familiar are you with Schrodinger Cat Equation, Joker?'

Joker would stand up, Seeming to get where she was getting at. "Uhm...I think i was asleep during that class." Joker Sheepishly admitted, Before looking at Yukari. "But, I assume your referring to the point where the Cat is Both Alive...And Dead. Everywhere and Nowhere."

"Right you are Joker. With your Metaverse selves and Real World Selves inhabiting the same world, The Universe simply refused to have you exist. For a Brief Second, You both Existed, And didnt exist in the Metaverse, and this universe..Which would pretty much leave you stranded in Limbo For all eternity. Thankfully for you and Mona, I opened a little hole in the Boundary between what was Real, and what Wasnt, And combined your Metaverse selves with your real world selves. So, If you Truly Wished, You and Mona could simply Channel your thoughts into being your normal selves, And...~"

After yukari said this, Joker would seem to immediately try it. And, all at once, Joker would Ignite in Blue flame, Spanning over him for a hot moment, Before showing Joker instead as...





What looked to be a Completely normal High school student...Akira would look at his hands, Sighing as he felt himself return to his normal body. "I assume if i want the opposite effect, I think about being a Phantom thief?" Akira would ask, as Yukari simply nodded. "As well, You will be able to use your Persona's, Regardless of Form taken...Though, it may be more stylish to be a Thief during the time." With that, Akira turned to Reimu, walking to her and nodding, Pressing up his Lenseless glasses to his face.

"Well, I suppose proper introductions are now in order. Im Akira Kurusu, And that is Morgana. " Akira would say, Smiling a little, Like a Happy cat would. Joker would, as well, Pull out a Snow globe from his jaacket Pocket, revealing Cirno's Snow Globe. Except this time, The Expression Cirno made seemed to be genuine happiness, With a wide smile and all...

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Reimu watched and lowered her guard as Cirno shedded the armor and and flew at her... hugging the shrine maiden, the maiden just looking down at Cirno as she revealed that she did not declare herself the strongest to gloat... But she was trying to not be looked down upon by everyone else for being weaker. She had no idea someone with so much ego was actually hiding that all along. The red and white girl paused before reaching down to pet the personification of the small ice fairy's desire to be seen as strong. "It's alright. I understand now. I won't look down on you anymore," Reimu offered with a warm smile as she now considered this girl she once thought to be an annoying idiot quite differently.

However, a shock of freeze at her heart made her feel her chest for a moment... Only for the sensation to melt away and she felt some power inside her... Was this Cirno's power given to her in this heart warming moment? She almost... Joker just coughed up blood... Ew... "Nice work, Reimu! That was very impressive for your first time reforming a Shadow. Now we need to get out of here before the Palace... collapses..." Mona turned around to notice Cirno had completely frozen them in earlier and there was no way they could break through that ice in time. Could this really be a failure for the Phantom Thieves? Fortunately Yukari showed up to escort them out and they exited the Metaverse.

Outside Mona breathed a sigh of relief before realizing something. This was the real world yet he was still bipedal. "Really, Akira? Way to miss the important lessons," Mona chastised at Joker not knowing the thing important to the situation. "So we are able to change between our Metaverse and Normal selves, huh? That sounds useful at least. Thanks for the save back there," Morgana thanked before the cat turned to Joker. "Hey! What are you doing changing back to your regular clothes before I can patch up your wound! You're going to get it all bloody. Let's make this quick, Medirama!" the fellow Phantom Thief called out before using healing magic to try and seal Joker's wound. 

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"So, that's what you really look like and your real name? Nice working with you, Reimu Hakurei. Now, let me see if I can do this now that I have someone's power. All I need to do is channel Cirno right?" Reimu asked as she looked to Yukari before holding a hand to her heart, closing her eyes and focusing. "Unnatural Chill {Unmelting  Ice Fairy Under the Blazing Skies}!" Reimu called out a spell card as a new one appeared in Reimu's hand, containing a picture of Cirno with a big, wide smile. And at that moment Reimu became completely frozen as cold spread from her heart and completely petrified her in a frozen statue. However, the Reimu Ice Statue soon cracked with cracks of light until it shattered, leaving Reimu in an attire similar to Cirno's complete with ice wings. Her charm stick changed into a popsicle sword similar to Shadow Cirno's, and her Ofuda replaced with ice shards. The Shrine Maiden felt a great deal of frozen power manifested as Cirno's Power inside her. "That... wasn't too hard. A... bit freezing though. Tell you what. For you two helping me, the Phantom Thieves can keep that Snow Globe. I already have the treasure inside me. I will show you the Life Sphere before we gap there so you know what to look for," the Invoked Shrine Maiden offered.

"We already know what we are doing when we get back. You're going to need a nice rest, right Joker? We have big jobs ahead of us," the cat said, Morgana already testing the ability Yukari gave them as he was in his cat form... Already telling Joker it was time to go to bed.1d15+1

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Joker and Yukari both happily smiled at the sight of Reimu's Transformation, One that, no Doubt, Cirno would gladly appreciate the Gesture, as Reimu would no doubt have quite the arsenal at her hands now. Joker would Smile as Reimu gave the Snowglobe to them, as Akira looked to Morgana with a happy smile. "Well, Looks like the first treasure of the Phantom Thieves for Li has been obtained." He would say, Planning to put it on a shelf of some kind once they had a home to go to...Speaking of which...


"Thanks... Cant wait to go home and eat som-- Aww..." Akira would say, as Mona shot down his efforts to get some food with the ever encompassing demand that Akira was, of course, Tired after all of this! "Man, I wonder if Kawakami would do those Backrubs that her maid service promised if i asked nicely...I-if she was even here." Akira said, Before pouting, realising there was not gonna be any opportunity for that...


"Well, Regardless...Suppose it would be better we go back to where Civilization is around here, So we have a place to stay. " Akira would say, Suddenly picking up Mona, and holding her much how any cat lover carries there cat, in there arm, Smiling as he walked with Yukari and Reimu, to there Gap...

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SUCCESS!!!

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Emerging from the Shadows, In a Strange, Glorping noise, A Shadowy figure would emerge from the darker side of the Kitchen of Dedede's, Estate, Smiling, as she had only made her presence known when the group had made there leave...




"The Trinity has deemed you all...."



"Acceptable....."