The Gangstar's Test :: Gionatan Giovanni's Awakening [Night]

Julius couldn't help, but notice there had been a larger spike in Cadet recruitment ever since the announcement on Seven Star's opening ceremony. A little more assistance and numbers to their cause wasn't a bad thing. But it also meant more responsibilities for the Cadet's Captain. With new recruits, this also meant inexperienced members. Through the essence of time, hopefully they will become more reliable. Endymion had been thriving very well lately, but there had been some foreboding tell-tale signs from time to time. The Prince wondered if exactly what his Mother was expecting. Despite being mother and son, the Queen has always acted in her own mysterious manner. He glanced at the door leading into a Class Zero classroom. Soon, a new recruit and two other member should come by tonight and he was expecting them.

Silently the young gentleman followed the Wild Card through the academy's corridor, his serene expression hid his excitement for the occasion, soon he'd be joining the cadets and serve under the Queen to protect the city that has been his and his family's home for all these years. The smile however showed his confidence, he knew everything would go smoothly, not only he trusted his own skills but he also had a espetacular individual to aid him in the process.

It didn't took too long for the two to arrive at their destination, Class Zero. After they opened the classroom's door and entered GioGio was the first one to speak"Good evening, sir." Gionatan said as way to announce their presence, then The Wild Card and the future cadet removed their sunglasses in unison for dramatic effect.

Darkness.

It was becoming a constant companion for the idol in more ways than he could count. While he did indeed put on a normal face in the daylight and played his part as the pretty boy idol well, when the darkness came in with all its dangers, the idol faded away leaving a young man full of heavy thoughts. Ever since he had awaken to his persona, his world had slowly been flipped upside down to the point where his usual clear mind was filled with doubt as things he had never noticed before stuck their ugly heads above the water. There were questions and suspicions floating up there. Ones that he wanted wiped out, but ones that stuck no matter what he did. He wasn’t sure if it was what had happened in that twisted world that kept the thoughts there or something else that had shook him, but whatever it was, he wished it would leave him alone and allow him a moment of silence. Of peace. But the memories would not go away. They remained dancing in his mind like vicious flames.

It was annoyance for sure, but even so he did what he could to pull himself back together before night came again. He had plan to simply wander the city tonight to air out the thoughts more, but found himself changing that plan entirely as he got a rather unexpected call from his superior. He had thought he was about to be punished for his failure, but instead he was being called due to a request from Shiina? A request to aid with helping a new recruit awaken to his power? Well...he supposed he could help a new recruit. After all, they would need all the help they could get if they were going to tackle the hell hole that was Wonderland again….and it would probably do him good to get to know the others better. He had been aloof when it came to his teammates with only one so far actually being on a level he could actually consider as a friend. He supposed making more connection in this would be a good idea. But even more so than that, the real reason he had bowed even easier to the request  (outside of the fact his superior was calling him to do something) was because Shiina asked for him to come.

While he did not know the girl, from her actions the night before and just what he had observed of her, she was a person he found himself drawn to in a way. Like someone he wanted to trust and in turn gain the trust of. He couldn’t explain why it was, but that desire was there. She had managed to gain his trust quicker than most and in turn a bit of his respect...and it was this respect that made it easy enough for him to comply to request.

He agreed to come to the designated meeting place at the designated time. While he did not come in with the pair that stood before the Prince, he did come to the door just in time to see the whole shade removal thing done by the other two. He understood putting on a show yes, but this was just baffling. You did that on a stage not for a job that potentially could get you killed. And yet these two did just that. Maybe they were just confident or knew how to have fun. Whatever the case was for the more serious Cadet, the logic was hard to comprehend, but at the same time he didn’t let it bother him too much as he entered announcing his presence by responding to the words spoken by Shiina.

“I’ve seen better times, but am alive. I did not mean to worry you so much. I apologize, Shiina,” he would say as he came to a stop at the other side of the girl. He wanted to talk to her more, but for now he had a job to do so that would have to wait. Regardless after giving her a small smile of appreciation, his expression would become serious as his mismatched eyes looked  at the new recruit. Remaining unreadable, he would nod to the young man as he continued on.

“Hatsuharu,” his eyes would drift from the new recruit to settle on Julius. “At your service.” He would finish the introduction and greeting with a low respectful bow to his commanding officer and Prince, his movements were graceful, humble,  and business-like, yet respectful all the same. He wasn’t showy like some of his types could be. No he would keep everything about him under tight control as he straightened up from his bow becoming silent to see what sort of details this job would entail.

As people began to enter, Julius recognized the two Cadets that have joined the ranks earlier. The curling of his lips into a smile acted to serve as acknowledgement of their presence and their greeting. Whether it was also a sign of his wry amusement at their synchronized act or not, it was up to them to decide. The blonde third was clearly the recruit that came to join tonight. As Shiina, asked her question, he didn't have to answer as Hatsuharu soon made his presence known. But of course, the Prince looking at the male idol's direction served as an answer in its own way.


Julius began to take a much graver air as the ritual was about to begin. But, of course, there are standard procedures that must be followed, especially of the goblet full of his mother's blood behind him on the main desk of the classroom. He commanded him with an air of authority in his voice.

"The pleasure is all mine, sir." The young man would place his right hand over his chest and bowed in reverence to the Cadet Captain. "I am well aware of the weight i'll have to carry for taking the position, and i'll bear it with pride knowing it's the right thing to do." He added, while still maintaining the same serene smile he had before he entered the room. Only when Julius questioned him about his reasons to join his expression changed, his eyebrows furrowed added to a serious look on his eyes, it was a sudden change of mood from him but he took his own motivations very seriously.

And so it would begin. While the setting was different and the Queen was not present, the rules remained the same. There was minor chit-chat before the command to kneel and give a reason came. As Haru stood quietly and listened, he would absorb the reason of the other taking note of the change in personality when the other spoke of his reason. Well at least the guy seemed serious enough about his goal, so that was a start; however, how much Haru could actually get behind the guy and actually see him as an ally was a matter. Reason or not, anyone encountered would have to prove their worth to the idol in some fashion. While the thoughts floated there, the Cadet’s face would remain devoid of emotions as his eyes remained focus on some point on the wall to the left of their superior. His lips would remain sealed as he simple waited.

The voice of a girl would enter the room and the doors would be pushed open revealing a slightly embarrassed Cecilia Hunt. It seemed the ritual had already begun without her. She had done her best to make it on time, but unexpected events had complicated that, so her arrival had ultimately been delayed. Nevertheless, she wasn't about to make excuses for herself, especially not in the middle of the ceremony. So, with a quiet sigh, she would take her place beside Shiina and would focus her eyes on the new recruit. She didn't know him personally, but her first impression of him was already good simply due to his decision to try and join. Dedicating yourself to the queen was always noble. Hopefully this night would yield results and they'd be able to count him among their ranks.

"A familiar reason, but an adequate and wonderful reason nevertheless." Julius remarked as the moonlight started to graze against his face.

Despite the blonde's relaxed nature, it was good to see that he knew when to be serious. There was one of the earlier recruits that was of some concern, but it was good to see that most of them have the potential to work adequately and act professionally. But of course, there was a tardy Cecilia whose presence was warranted. But her lateness wasn't as Julius showed some faint disapproval on his expression. But hopefully for the current Cadets, there is some hope that they will learn the score of the work they have to deal with in the future. But putting that aside, the ritual must continue. Julius retrieved the decorated goblet from the desk and held it before Gionatan. There was reverence in each motion, as if between Julius and Gionatan were performing a Catholic ritual of Communion.


Julius would hand the container to him after hearing the words he needed to hear. The Prince gave a silent nod toward Shiina, Cecilia, and Hatsuharu, they should know by now what is to happen and it was a sign that they should prepare. As the blonde recruit would do as he was told, sweetness blossomed on his tongue for a minuscule moment. Sudden suffocation and agony would soon meet him. The very same processes that every Cadet experienced, Gionatan Giovanna would also experience. Whether he could pass this test, it was up to him. If he did, his true potential would now show itself before him.

An initiation ritual that involves drinking blood, unexpected and a bit repulsive yet very cliche... He decided to reserve the thought for himself however, making jokes during a situation such as this one might cause a bad impression.

"I pledge my undying loyalty to Endymion, it's citizens and our beloved Queen." The young Giovanni affirmed with some pride in his voice and then accepted the goblet in his hands, he'd bring it to his mouth and would digest the liquid unflinching... At first it was sweet, but only for a brief moment, he felt a sudden and intense pain, the young man would clench his fist while trying to withstand it. But all was over soon, he could feel something was different, he had been imbued with the power of persona.

"Come, Osiris!" As he called the Persona's name his body would emit a golden aura, the golden humanoid figure appeared right behind him, floating silently awaiting orders from it's user.

Haru’s expression would soften for the briefest of moments as he gave Shiina a light nod as he heard her words; however, if he had anything else to add afterwards, the words would not come out as a new arrival drew his attention away from the silver headed woman and cause his eyes to drift to the last who had arrived late. His expression had become unreadable once more as he took in the form there.

A child had come too? Was she hear for the ritual then? Mismatched eyes would drift to the Prince taking note of the frown of disapproval. Well that confirmed she was indeed here for the ritual and probably to help since there seemed to be only one goblet to be seen. Well it seemed there would be four battling tonight unless another came in suddenly. Though if they got anymore, then he would begin to question just what the heck this new recruit was going to be pitted against.

He wasn’t sure how the creatures were picked for each ritual performed, but he had a hunch if multiple people were involved, then perhaps what was chosen would be a match for them. He knew the one he had to face was that way, so what did that mean for the this round? A wandering curiosity that looked to soon be answered as he watched the other move to drink from the goblet and saw the nod from Julius.

Without a word, he would give a light nod back before moving back slightly to watch as the other went through his own form of suffering before awakening to his power. While the reveal was indeed flashy, Haru was not concerned about the show, but rather the end results. After all, now that he had power he had to prove he could use it. So then…

Remaining completely relaxed, his mismatched eyes would drift from the success of the first test back to Julius to see what just what he had in store for them now that it seemed everyone was gathered.

Cecilia put on an expressionless face and did as instructed, quietly summoning her soulbound shield and calling her Persona forth. She noticed Shiina's nod and would swiftly return one her way, but her focus remained on the new recruit. A small frown emerged as what seemed to be pain kicked in, but he handled it quite well, even better than her. When the process was over with and he had summoned his Persona successfully, the pink-haired girl would give a light smile and Svalinn would offer some brief but genuine praise, albeit in its usual stoic and monotone way.

As he said this, Julius drew out a pair of scrolls from the desk near him. While the items were unfurled to expose its contents, the presence of demons were made manifest. Now, the true test begins.

Waira, Level 7:

Asparas, Level 6: