Before I start the story, I just want to inform you guys that this is a sequel to my last story, "Kill the Revenge." So, if you haven't read that yet I suggest you do. However, if you don't, no big deal but you may have certain questions of what's going on or what about this character. Anyway, enjoy the story!

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The room was silent, not a single man or woman spoke; even Minister Marik himself was silent. The only sounds made were those from Najenda's habit of smoking and occasionally straightening a stack of papers she had with her. Most were just records but a small portion included the events of last week with Night Raid facing off against several people who wanted to take over the government. They were successful, but they also lost many good lives, including Wave and Run; survivors of the revolution.

It felt as though hours had passed by ever since she entered the room. Much change was made to the capitol. Where the emperor once sat was the minister who was surrounded by a circle of closed in desks filled with members or the newly appointed council. In the middle of the room was where reports were given with a single stand and glass of water would sit. Najenda felt like all eyes were always on her before she entered the circle but it felt ridiculous that reports were to be given the way she's been doing them since the fall of the Empire.

"Najenda, I trust you have your monthly report ready for us?" Minister Marik asked. His calm tone didn't match his appearance of a red and white robe that was lined with gold. The small emblem in shape of the moon he wore on his head didn't help either as it wrapped around his bald head.

"I do." Najenda replied before clearing her throat. "This months expenses have gone to small fishing villages that are still struggling from the waste that was poured into their waters by the old emperor. But, I wish to discuss something else. I'm aware that I will still be asked to give a full report of everything else but I feel that this is of utmost importance."

Minister Marik looked at Najenda with some concern with what she would say. Even several of the council members were intrigued with what she would say. Some, on the other hand, kept staring at the small clocks on their desks; wishing for the meeting to end soon.

"With regards to last weeks events, it has come to my attention that we have not yet obtained peace in the lands yet." She began. "Of course this would be expected since change isn't easy; however, after recovering bodies of the deceased from the southern mountains, including councilman Koizumi's…"

Najenda could hear several whispers of people saying things about Koizumi after his name popped up. Some said he was such a good man while others admitted to have looked up to him as a role model. These words didn't bother her much, she assumed it would be best that everyone figure out his true intentions through her report but felt that some of the council members wouldn't believe her.

"After thorough autopsies of the deceased, we have discovered a letter on Koizumi that has sensitive information regarding our military strength and the location of several barracks. Even names and dates that some of the council members here are listed for when they are to head out on political agendas."

"Why would he have information that sensitive on him?" A man asked.

"We have reason to believe that he was working with the enemy." Najenda replied. "His motives are still currently unknown but we feel he may be working with the Loyalist Army in hopes of retaining power again."

The once silent room soon became a bustle of noise. Council members, all around, began discussing what the next appropriate move would be. Others began to fear that the Loyalist Army would take control of the government again and resume the era of fear.

"Calm people, calm!" Marik said, raising his hand to stop the chatter. "I believe that this does bring some sort of issue that must be looked at personally but as far as the reports have gone, the Loyalist Army has very few supporters to actually be considered a threat."

"Minister Marik, I regret to inform this but the letter was written to Demon's Grasp." Najenda sighed.

Minister Marik looked at Najenda like he saw a ghost. The name Demon's Grasp has come up only a few times during the meetings they've had but every time the name was even mentioned or implied, everyone went silent.

During the course of the few months they've established the new government, the organization Demon's Grasp has managed to destroy several towns and villages. No one is certain of the members or their motives, especially the weapons they use but are safe to assume they use teigu. However, the frightening part of the group is the number of members they have which is only five.

Minister Marik sat down and processed his thoughts before looking back at Najenda. "Are you certain?" He asked, hopeful he was imagining things.

Najenda slowly shook her head. "I'm afraid the letter had their name written clear, but we do have names." She then pulled out the letter from the stack of papers and scanned it until she found the names. "Hades, Pluto, Nyx, Hecate and Thanatos. But, I feel these may be alias' in order to keep their true identities a secret."

"I see." Marik replied before thinking once more.

"I do have a proposition." Najenda added, catching the room's attention.

"Do go on." Marik encouraged her.

"If you'll be willing to, I would like to reform Night Raid and track down Demon's Grasp in order to stop them."

"And how would you pull that off?" A woman asked.

"I would select the members for the group and would begin searching for the group and retrieve information. We would also make it a sub-mission to stop the Loyalist Army as we fear with Demon's Grasp support they'll grow in numbers."

"Well Minister Marik? What do you think?" The woman then asked Marik.

"Well Najenda, it feels as though you put a lot of thought into this." Marik commented. "So I will allow you to use any resources you require."

"I'm glad to hear that." Najenda smirked. "Because I have a request."

"And what would that be?"

"I would like the criminal Akame in the group and her records expunged."

All eyes soon darted at Marik who didn't seem to pleases with Najenda's request. The once calm minister was now turning a little red as his hand began to slowly clench into a fist. Najenda, nor anyone else, understood the frustration he had when it came to Akame but Najenda had an idea that it could be from the innocence she slaughtered during her younger days as an assassin.

"No...absolutely not." He restrained himself from yelling. "I won't allow that war criminal in the capitol."

"But minister, I have absolute trust in her. I'm aware of her past, but you must realized she was only following orders. After she sided with us, she continued to follow orders to the word."

"I'm sorry Najenda, but that is one request I will not allow." Marik refused.

"Then how about we make a deal?" Najenda asked, catching the minister's ears. "If you allow me to have Akame and we fail then you can execute her and jail me."

"Najenda, do you realize what you're saying?" A man asked.

"I do Shala. Thank you for your concern." Najenda said.

Minister Marik took a few minutes before quietly nodding his head.

"Minister, if we do succeed, then I wish for her records to be expunge and her no longer labeled a criminal."

"Fine." Marik said in a selfish tone. "Now leave, this meeting is adjourned for the day."

Half of the room cleared out quickly, including Marik who was being escorted by several Royal Guards. The only people left were a few members silently talking, councilman Shala and Najenda who was organizing her papers.

"That was some meeting." Shala said as he approached Najenda.

"Well, we've had worse." Najenda replied.

"I meant your proposal." Shala corrected her. "Are you sure you're up to the challenge?"

Najenda looked at Shala. He was an old man who didn't seem like he had too many years left but somehow was as healthy as a new born baby. Most of his hair had fallen off and all that was left on top of his head were gray patches. His wrinkled face wore a small gray moustache that he would occasionally shave off so it wasn't too visible from a distance. Most of his attire was a gray suit with a small star shaped emblem he wore around his neck to signify his position as a member of the council.

"Of course I am." Najenda said as she waved the stack of papers in front of him. "After all, I have my new recruits picked."

Hey there guys, thank you so much for reading! Hope you all had a great time at Phoenix Comicon if you went this year, I know I have. I've had a lot of fun writing out this chapter including brief summaries of the other chapters to come. Just to let you all know that this is a sequel to Kill the Revenge so if you haven't read that yet, I suggest you do. I would like to also thank Fire Lord 626 and ClickedPsychic for helping me with the ideas for the story. Other than that, please leave a review and also favorite or follow this story. Heiwa!