Chapter #24 ~ Changing Madarame's Heart


(A/N:........ Lol, i don't know, what else to say. BUT BUT, the next chapter is gonna be AMAZING!!!!! Stay tune for that... And... LET THE FUN BEGIN!)


~You all win the battle~


"Ngh..." Yusuke knelt down because of the fight. "Yusuke, you've just thrown your bright future down the drain. I'll destroy ever chance you've ever had of becoming an artist...!" Shadow Madarame said, "Madarame!" Yusuke said. "You'll forever rue the day you dared defy me." Shadow Madarame leave. "Get... Back here...!" Yusuke stood up, but he knelt down again. "Kitagawa~kun!" Panther run at Yusuke. "Why can't i move!?" Yusuke tries to stand up, but he can't. "Listen, you're totally drained. You can't do much, even if you wanted to!" Panther said, "What a disgrace i am...!" Yusuke said, "C'mon, just listen to her." Skull said.


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Yusuke is sitting on the couch. "You've known for quite some time, haven't you?" Panther asked, "I'm no fool. Strange people have been coming by years, and the plagiarism was an everyday affair. But... Who would want to admit that man they owed their life to was doing such terrible things?" Yusuke said, "Why didn't you leave, Kitagawa~kun?" Panther asked, "Well he is the one who painted the 'Sayuri.' On top of that, I owe him a great debt..." Yusuke said, "You mean 'cause he raised you?" Skull asked, "I... Never knew my father. I was told my mother raised me by herself, but she died in an accident when i was three. That's when Sensei took me in. I heard he helped my mother while she was still alive." Yusuke said, "Heard...?" (C/N) said, "To be honest, I don't remember much about my mother either. I did everything i could for Sensei. I thought of him as a father... But he changed. To think he would treat the 'Sayuri.' The very foundation of his art, like that...!" Yusuke said, "...A lot's happened to you, huh?" Skull said. 


(A/N: OOKK This part i will edit your back story. And if you read the chapter 3. You know your parents IN THE STORY Is overseas. Well i'm gonna change that.) 


"......To be honest i know, what Yusuke feels. Even me i didn't knew my mother as well..." (C/N) is sad as well. And Joker look at (C/N). "When you had mentioned plagiarism... Deep down i knew you were right. That's why i so vehemently denied you... I was simply running from the truth. I'm sorry." Yusuke apologize. "I understand." Joker said, "I'm grateful for the chance to face what i have been denying all this time." Yusuke said, "You're way too serious, man. That's why you're always getting stuck in your own head. Look at me! I just go with the flow." Skull said. 


(A/N: And if you guys want to know, what is reader~chan's backstory it will come.... I don't, what chapter will come. Just be patience, AND I WILL PROMISE!)


"For real." Panther said, "What are you going to do now?" Mona asked, "I don't know..." Yusuke said, "We can't help the fact that Madarame's gone and changed. But... We can change his heart. We'll make him pay for his crimes." Skull said. And Yusuke remembers something. "That reminds me, you mentioned something about that 'change of heart' earlier..." Yusuke said, "Have you heard the rumors? The ones about the Phantom thieves that steal hearts?" (C/N) asked. Yusuke look at them and... "....!? Don't tell me..." Yusuke didn't finished his words. And the shadows as appear. "Oh, cr*p!" Skull was surprise. "We'll talk later! We need to scram!" Mona said. Yusuke stood up, and he JUST notice he's clothes change JUST NOW! "When did my clothes change...?" Yusuke notice JUST NOW that he's clothes change. "You just noticed that now...?" Skull said, "There's no time to talk! Let's go!" (C/N) said. And everyone run.


~You Are Now Back To The Real World~


All of you, are in the dinner right now. And explain Yusuke, what happened. "...I see. And because of that, this PE teacher's had a change of heart... The Phantom Thieves who steal hearts... To think they truly exist." Yusuke can't believe that the phantom thieves truly exist. "We're right in front of you." Akira said, "Indeed. I have to believe your words. Especially after seeing a world like that... So your plan with Madarame~sensei--with Madarame is to force a change of heart, correct?......... Let me join... As a member of the Phantom thieves." Yusuke said. And everyone was surprise. "Had i faced reality sooner, this may have been avoided. I must put an end to this for the sake of the others whose futures as artist were robbed, as well. That... Is most civil thing i can do for man who was... In some manner, my father." Yusuke said, "...Civil, huh." Anne said, "Sounds fine to me. We're gonna deal with Madarame anyways." Ryuji said, "He may have a mental shutdown if we screw up. We have ways to prevent that, but they aren't fail~safe... Remember how we mentioned this on our way here?" Morgana reminded. "Madarame is a man who has art would under this thumb. He has connections to many organizations. If someone like me raises my voice, it'll only be snubbed out... We have no option but this." Yusuke said, "Kitagawa~kun..." Anne said, "It's a deal then." Morgana said, "We have a new member in the Phantom thieves now! I hope we get along, Yusuke!" Anne said, "You better not slow us down." Ryuji said, "I'll do my best." Yusuke said, "Oh, and no nude paintings. Got it?" (Y/N) said, "So that was all plan?... That's quite daring, Takamaki~san." Yusuke said, "It wasn't my idea--It was theirs!" Anne said, "What else were we supposed to do!? It's his fault for going on and on about the nude modeling thing!" Ryuji said, "I haven't given up on that yet, though." Yusuke said, "Give it up! Oh, that reminds me... I wonder what's going on with the real Madarame. Yusuke and i were in a pretty tight situation..." Anne said, "Actually, i contacted him before we came. He believes that i continued pursuing Takamaki~san. And, just as you all explained, it appears he knows nothing about his Shadow." Yusuke said, "What did he say...?" Anne asked, "He was complaining to the security company how they couldn't even catch one high school girl. However, he's still furious about it, and said that he's going to take legal action against everyone." Yusuke said. And everyone was shocked. "Talk about being completely on guard..." Ryuji said, "Legal action... He's acting way too desperate." Anne said, "Maybe he still has more secrets." (Y/N) said, "If he were to act, it'd be after the exhibit is over. Any scandal during the show would be his loss." Yusuke said, "Right when i think the talk about being nude model is over, this happens...!?" Anne said, "We'll have to force a change of heart before then, if we're to dodge this 'legal action' thing. Looks like our plan must be accomplished while the exhibit is still open!" Morgana said. And everyone nodded. 


"By the way... What is this?" Yusuke asked. He's talking about Morgana. "Huh? It's a cat." (Y/N) said, "But it's talking." Yusuke said, "You have a problem with that!?" Morgana asked, "No, not really." Yusuke shook his head. "Why not?" Ryuji asked, "He's just on a different wavelength than other people." Anne said, "Do you wish to draw me? You better bring out the best of me in that case." Morgana said, "Hm... But i like to draw something different..." Yusuke said, "What is it?" Anne asked, "I want to draw--something like romantic." Yusuke said, "Huh? Are you talking about like 'Couple'?" Anne asked, "Something along those lines." Yusuke look at (Y/N) and Akira. (A/N: You guys know, what will happened next, huh.) 


"Say are you two have a relationship?" Yusuke asked. And you both blush. "Why do you think of that!?" (Y/N) is blushing. "Am I wrong?" Yusuke asked, "Definitely yes!" (Y/N) is dead blushing. "Oh sorry, i thought you to have relationships... And even i first saw you two, i thought that you to are in a relationship." Yusuke said, "You thought of that!?" (Y/N) is still blushing. "I guess i'm not the only one, who ship this two." Morgana said, "Shut up! You cat!" (Y/N) is blushing. "To be honest you two are very cute though, when you two are together." Anne said, "I'm gonna agree with that." Ryuji agree's with Anne. "Those anybody here! Ship us!?.... Can we just change the subject?" (Y/N) said. And Akira's face looks like a dead tomato. (A/N: So cute^^)


~At Leblanc (Akira's Point Of View)~


Akira is laying down and he got a texted message. 


Ryuji: Legal action? This ain't funny.


Akira: That sounds problematic.


Ryuji: If the police hear about this, they'll totally get in touch with the school.


Ryuji: We'll get expelled for sure this time.


Anne: School would be the least of our worries... We'd end up arrested. Unlawful entry, defamation...


(Y/N): Guess that means we really can't afford to eff it up this time.


Anne: Yeah, from here on out is what really matters. Let's do it!


~Ends The Text Message~


Akira put his phone away and went to sleep.


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(Y/N) was standing in a middle of no where...


Dark... Alone... No where... No place... Nobody... But... Yourself...


"Why are you not speaking up?" A girl voice, said.


"Your just a coward girl, who can't fight back." Another girl voice, said.


"So is that why your not talking...?" Another girl voice, said.


And (Y/N) hear a lot of evil laughing and (Y/N) is holding her head, and knelt down, and crying. "Stop... Stop... Stop..." (Y/N) cried, and she still hear a lot of evil laugh... But...


"Hey wake up." (Y/N) heard a voice, and saw a light. And...


(Y/N) slowly open her eyes, and saw Akira looks worried. It was just a nightmare, but although it reminded about your... Past... "Akira...?" (Y/N) sat up, on her bed. "Are you OK? You were muttering and crying, is something wrong?" Akira asked. (Y/N) eyes fell on Akira, who was sitting on the edge of the bed. (Y/N) pulled Akira into a hug. Akira was surprise, and Morgana just watch but he stayed silent. "I'm OK... I just have a nightmare..." (Y/N) said, without breaking the hug. Akira just hug (Y/N) back. "Aww, that's so sweet." Morgana commented. And you both break the hug. "By the way, how did you get into my house?" (Y/N) asked, "I just use the hairpin and boom it open the door." Morgana said, "But why did you do that?" (Y/N) asked, "Because i'm bored waiting outside." Morgana said, "Well it's OK. I'm gonna get ready." (Y/N) said.


(A/N: TIME SKIPPING to the part that Akira got the jack frost--that the twins requested)


~At The Velvet Room~


Akira is sitting down, and the twins is facing at Akira. "It seems you brought the specified Persona." Justine said, "Hmph... Fine, i'll take it. .....By the way, your Personas are super weak... Not that i'm surprised, Inmate. Though i guess you deserve at least some praise for finishing your penal labor. You might actually complete your rehabilitation..." Caroline seems pretty happy. "In order to promote that process, we would like to offer you the use of a new facility." Justine seems happy as well. And Caroline notice that Justine is smiling. "Hmph, it's rare to see you smile, Justine." Caroline said, "You are the smiling one, Caroline. Did something happen to make you so joyful?" Justine said, "Me...?" Caroline said. And Caroline notice that Akira is laughing. "Hey, are you laughing at us!?" Caroline asked, "You have a cute smile." Akira said, "Know your place, Inmate...!" Caroline said, "As wardens, we simply feel satisfaction in seeing your rehabilitation progress.... That's is the extent of it. I find it upsetting that you would see such a matter as a source of amusement." Justine said, "It's like you forget where you are, Inmate. You've got some real guts though! With that spirit, you should have no trouble making progress! But remember you should work to your bone to that 'girl' got it, Inmate!" Caroline said, "Very well then... If you have the will to continue your penal labor, we can grant you greater freedom within this prison. It is a deal between us, the wardens, and you, the inmate." Justine said, "Not like you have the right to turn it down though! Hard work is what you're meant to do, Inmate!" Caroline said.


"Now, it's time for your next task!" Caroline said, "We request a Shiisaa with skill Frei. Please come talk to us again you have it." Justine said, "You get how to do it now? Then stop wasting time! Just hurry up and finish the task at hand, Inmate!" Caroline said.


(A/N: Sorry guys but i need to TIME SKIP this again, this part is gonna be the calling card.)


You all at the hideout. "A calling card, hm? Will he take it seriously? He is famous, after all... He has often received slanderous letters till now, as well." Yusuke said, "He'll know best whether the crime written on it is for real or not." Ryuji said, "Wait. Are you going to write it again, Ryuji? That last one was questionable at best..." Morgana said, "I agree." (Y/N) said, "You should do it then, Yusuke! Make it really artistic and stuff!" Anne said, "No. It'll end with him figuring it out. He knows my drawing and writing styles all too well." Yusuke said, "Oh, then i'll think it up, and you make it cooler!" Ryuji said, "Designing a calling card, hm... Interesting. It shall become proof that the Phantom thieves do exist." Yusuke said, "It's decide then!" Ryuji said, "Great! All that's left is make the treasure ours! You guys better come fully prepared!


~The Next Day (Sort Of): At The Exhibit~


"Pardon me, sir. There's a matter we need to notify you about..." Exhibit stuff, said. "Please excuse me for a moment." Madarame said. And walk a little bit so that nobody will disturb, and Yusuke is watching them. "What is it...?" Madarame asked the guy. "We found this outside..." The guy gave a letter to Madarame. "A letter?" Madarame said, "It's... Uh..." Madarame take the letter and the guy read the letter.


"Sir Ichiryusai Madarame, a great sinner of vanity whose talent has been exhausted. You are an artist who uses his authority to shamelessly steal the ideas of his pupils. We have decide to make you confess all your crimes with your own mouth.  We will take your distorted desires without fail. From, (N/G)/Phantom thieves..." The guy read the letter.


And Madarame crumble the paper. "Whose doing is this...!?" Madarame asked, "We don't know! The same letter has been posted everywhere..." Exhibit stuff, said. "What about the security cameras!?" Madarame asked again. "There were no signs of the culprit... All we saw was a cat in the recordings..." Exhibit stuuf, said. "Remove these at once!" Madarame said, "Of course!" The guy said. And Madarame looks angry. "Um..." The guy said, "...What now!?" Madarane asked, "It's about this affecting the exhibit... We believe it's just a prank, but what of the mess media?" The guy asked, "Are you insinuating that this slander is true...?" Madarame asked "Of course not!" The guy said. And The Shadow Madarame appear.


"It's those d*mn brats' doing, isn't it? Well, it means nothing... They'll only be able to do as they please until this exhibit is over..." And The Shadow Madarame disappear.


And Yusuke walk towards everyone. "Will that do...?" Yusuke asked, "Yup! It was perfect! The composition was way cooler too!" Anne said, "The treasure should appear right about now." Morgana said, "You better enjoy the air of freedom while you still can, old man. Anyways d'you guys check online? People are already talking about the calling card. We'll show 'em... We're gonna surprise 'em all!" Ryuji said, "I'm sure you know, but we only get one shot to pull this off!" Morgana said, "I'm counting on you guys." Akira said, "We'll counting on you too." (Y/N) said, "You have no reservations about this either, right, Yusuke?" Morgana asked, "Of course not.... We'll do this." Yusuke said. And everyone nodded, and leave the exhibit.


~At Palace~


You we're already set up for the plan. "It's finally time..." Skull said, "There will be no turning back once we begin the operation." Fox said. 


(A/N: I'm just gonna remind you guys just incase if you don't know yet, Fox is Yusuke)


"And if worst comes to worst, we might have to fight..." Panther said, "OK Listen up! Let's not screw this up NO MATTER WHAT!" (C/N) said, "That's right. Are you ready, Joker?" Mona asked, "Ready as i'll ever be." Joker said, "OK! Everyone to your positions!" Mona said.


Everyone was there in the position. Panther, Skull, and Fox. Are outside the security door, hiding so that the enemy will not see them. "There's an enemy inside, just as expected..." Panther said, "I mean, we've done a ton in here. It ain't surprisin'." Skull said, "Anyway, me and Fox gonna try and draw it out, so i'll leave the switch to you Panther." Skull said, "Will you two be OK...? What if it catches up to you...?" Panther said, "Heh, don't underestimate an ex~runner. I'm definitely gonna shake it off...!" Skull said, "You can count on as Panther." Fox said.


Skull punch the door. "Heyyy, there's some weird people over here! Heyyy, I need helllp!" Skull and Fox run. "Hm!? What's the matter!?" The security guard leave the security room, to see, what's going on. "You'd better make it, Skull and Fox...!" Panther went inside the security room.


On the other hand (C/N) tide Mona on the hook. "Is that good?" (C/N) asked, "Yeah, it's perfect!" Mona said, "When we're doing this sort of this stuff, i feels like we're really a Phantom thieves." (C/N) said, "You can say that again." Mona said. "We'll be counting on you Mona. And Joker as well!" (C/N) signal Panther that she's ready. "There's (C/N)'s signal...! That means they're ready to go! Good luck, everyone! Let's do this...!" Panther shutdown the main power. "


"Joker, now!" (C/N) shouted. And Joker pull down the countroller. And Mona is slowly getting down. "Hyaaaaaah!" Mona grab the treasure. And the treasure looks.... I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE, It looks like a painting based or something.


"Sorry for the wait!" Panther is back. "My bad! It took us ages to get that guy off are trail!" Skull and Fox is back. "Wait, where's Mona?" Panther asked.


You all see Mona is slowly getting back up, and holding the treasure. "Hehehe! How's that for a skilled plan!" Mona said, "That was amazin', Mona!" Skull commented. 


"Lord Madarame! Th-The piece is gone!" Security guard, said. "Ngh... How dare those vermin... But now we'll corner them like the rats they are! Lock all the doors at once! They have nowhere to run!" Shadow Madarame looks angry. 


"So? What'd the treasure turn out bein'? I'm guessing it's a paintin' based on the shape." Skull said, "We can look into that later. For now, we must escape." (C/N) said, "Yeah, it's time to go!" Mona said.


You all out back to the entrance of the door, or at the courtyard. "Mrrr... Meowww..." Mona is acting like a cat again. "Dude... Why's Mona gettin' excited now of all times...?" Skull asked, "I'm either guessing he's out of character again." (C/N) said, "I just can't take it any more! Let's take a look at this Treasure...!" Mona said.


Mona open the treasure, and hugging or whatever he's doing on the treasure. "Treasure! Hrm!?" Mona notice the treasure is a... Painting? "THIS is the treasure!?" Skull said. And (C/N) notice that the infrared laser went up. "Get back!" (C/N) shouted. And the infrared laser activate's, and everyone steps back.


"Meddlesome vermin. Is this what you're looking for?" Shadow Madarame came, and one of the guards is holding the real treasure. "What nonsense that you used a mousetrap on me!" Mona said. "So you had a fake prepped, huh!?" Skull said, "Counterfeits are accepted in a world of Japanese art." Shadow Madarame said, "What made you change like this!? Is it because you become famous!? Can't you understand how much it pains me to inquire about the crimes of my foster father!?" Fox said, "...Now that think back, the only reason why i took you in was due to my ties with your mother. That woman never lost her passion for painting even after her husband died. Her skills and talents were quite astonishing... That's why i decide to look after her. Your mother and artwork she created--they're all MY works of art!" Shadow Madarame said, "How low can you sink...?" Panther said, "I suppose i can grant you a gift before you die--a glimpse of the genuine 'Sayuri'...!" Shadow Madarame said, "Genuine...?" Fox was confuse. And the guard show the painting and it's real Sayuri. "That's... The real 'Sayuri'...? This can't be... Mom...!" Fox said, "Huh!?" (C/N) said, "Indeed it is. This was painted by your mother. It's a portrait of herself. A woman who knew her death was coming painted her last wishes, for the son she would leave behind. That is the truth behind the mystery of 'Sayuri's' expression!" Shadow Madarme said. "You stole something THAT personal...!?" (C/N) said, "I knew at first glance. I knew it'd be a huge success, if i added a touch to the painting and announced it under my name!" Shadow Madarame said, "But the baby in the picture... Why did you over paint it...?" Fox asked, "...It was all to stage it. If the babe is erased, the reason for woman's expression will become a mystery...! That is what the general public is drawn to! Of those parasitic critics wrote the same thing!" Shadow Madarame said. 


"I always felt something was off about all this... Now i know what it is. If you really treasured that painting, you wouldn't even think about replicating it for profit! You don't love art at all!" Panther said, "Though you have a real treasure, your true skills are nothing more than those scribbles on that fake!" Mona said, "It makes me laugh, a*shole!" Skull said, "So you'll defy me no matter what... Well then, since you're my work of art, Yusuke. I'm going to reap you for the sake of my future.... Along with those insolent friends of yours there." Shadow Madarame said, "I can't believe you're treating both mother and son like they're objects... You're inhuman!" (C/N) said.


Fox just stayed silent. "Fox?" Mona said, "I've heard that you destroy your 'art' once they outlive their usefulness... Did that include my mother as well?" Fox asked, "She just so happened to have a seizure in front of me. That's when i thought crossed my mind... If i don't call for help and leave her be, i could obtain her painting without any strings attached." Shadow Madarame said, "No... You let her die!?" (C/N) said, "She was physical weak. No one would doubt if she just dropped dead because of a seizure. Above all, Yusuke, didn't you think it was odd--that i discovered your talent when you were only three? The reason why i kept you around was to keep you from realizing the truth behind 'Sayuri.'" Shadow Madarame said, "You killed her...!" Fox looks so pissed of on Madarame. "The artistic talents you inherited from your mother were a delightful miscalculation, though. If i'm to steal ideas, it's much easier robbing the future of brats who won't talk back than adults. It's thanks to you that i came up with the idea. You have my gratitude." Shadoe Madarame said.


And Fox is Chuckling. "Yusuke...?" Panther said, "I thank you, Madarame...! Every reason for me to forgive you has disappeared without a trace at this very moment! You aren't some rotten artist... You're a despicable fiend who wears the skin of an artist!" Fox said, "All you good~for~nothing...! Barging into a museum and doing whatever the hell you want..." Shadow Madarame slowly begin forming he's shadow. "This isn't good. Get back!" Mona said.


Madarame form like a painting, and the fight BEGIN!



(A/N: And i will end it here... I hope you like it, and as i promise next chapter will be GREAT i promise. Hope you all have a wonderful day, and...)


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