The combined efforts of the other students manages to break the shadows hold over Ai, who covers face to avoid breathing in the poisonous fumes.  The shadow begins writhing in pain, as the debris and extinguisher gas hits it.  Ai bolts behind the girls and watches in horror as the shadow continues to advance, despite everything.<em>Call out to me,</em>a womans voice says to Ai. Deep down, she feels the stirring sensation of something eager to be unleashed.<em>CALL OUT TO ME!</em><br/>Slowly, Ai's eyelids close, as she reaches deep within towards this strange sensation.  "Per....so....na!"<br/>Her eyes snap open, illuminated from within by a soft glow. Blue energy pours out from her, solidifying behind her as her Persona.  "THOU ART I, AND I ART THOU! I AM YOUR OTHER SELF, A REFLECTION OF YOUR SOUL, I AM VERDANDI!"<br/>Ai's persona puts her hands on Ai's shoulders and immediately a flood of information overwhelms her senses. Meanwhile, Megumi and Chiasa both feel their persona's awaken from within, in much the same manner.