Author Notes: I'm putting Akame Ga Kill Final on hiatus for the moment until Akame Ga Kill Zero! and Hinowa Ga Crush! reach a point that I can make more valid material, its that I've reached a writer's block and its hard to come up with anything.
So I'm going to focus now on an alternative universe for Akame Ga Kill that has some very stark differences between the original and this one. Especially as it goes on. I hope you enjoy the ride of Ansatsu Ga Kill!- the tale of the two groups in opposition of one another. And how fate will bring them to fight an ancient evil from the past.
Warning- Potential Nightmarish elements in this chapter.
Chapter 1: Kill The Corruption
For a thousand years, the Empire has stood as a strong power in the world. However, all things eventually fall to ruin and with it, the people dwelling in the Empire had corroded as well. When the laws of men do not punish the wicked, the assassins destined to fade into darkness will bring down the righteous justice upon them. However, there are those who protect the Empire that do battle with those who fight the Empire. Their struggles while undocumented, will define the future of the country.
And to do so, they posses the Teigu, the 48 weapons of incredible power, created on the First Emperor's orders to do battle with his enemies 1000 years ago. There were rules embedded in these items to prevent them from becoming too dangerous- you can only possess a Teigu that you have a strong affinity with, one that fights between fellow Teigu users with killing intents will have the other die, and only one surviving in the case of group battles; that each of these items possess or have the possibility of having a Trump Card, a hidden ability as a last resort; and lastly you can only have one Teigu or you would suffer the consequences of your attempt. No Teigu can truly make you immortal or revive the dead, thus making in-fights not as highly regarded initially. But, still it is the right of man to decide what he considers what is wrong and what is right in his eyes, leading into conflict in inevitable conflict.
However, sometimes, a sudden wind alters the course of fate and it forces the destinies of the predetermined to take another path in order to overcome uncertainty.
A carriage was headed to the Empire's capital after taking a trip to the other high class estates in the country
A young girl with shoulder length blond hair, who fluffy light blue accessory on her head. Her attire also consisted of a white long-sleeved shirt, with a light blue ribbon on her neck, above her shirt, sleeveless light blue dress, with a black bodice, and white frills, and lastly, white boots. Her blue eyes looked exceptionally worried as a Danger Beast, an Earth Dragon emerged from the ground. This insect-like dragon with long antennae, giant claw-like hands and red eyes, the creature was feared by merchants and people that traversed the country due to its ability to move underground and pop out when least expected.
Her bodyguards were ready to defend her, but for some reason, they felt nervous doing so. And not because of the creature they were now facing...
As the red eyed reptile lunged towards her carriage, it was attacked by three powerful slashes that caused it to bleed profusely. Aria looked outside of the carriage to see the three young heroes that had saved her.
The one on the right was a young girl with long black hair and black iris eyes, wearing a white butterfly hair accessory, and was in plain cream-colored robes. The one on the left was a young man with short, somewhat unruly, dark brown hair and brown iris eyes. He wore a white martial arts headband and a light brown, puffy jacket. And the one in the middle was the most intriguing to her, a young man of average height with green eyes and medium length brown hair with a cowlick that falls with its weight. He wore a white, high collar jacket over a tan sweater vest, a pair of black pants, brown gloves and combat boots.
They're from the country..., The same as usual, I suppose, thought one of the bodyguards that was pudgier and having an oddly grim expression when he looked at the blonde girl.
"Same as usual?," said the raven haired girl with a sigh.
"Yeah, we have to prove ourselves to the Empire, join the military and prove our worth-hey no fair!,: shouted the unkept haired boy with the headband.
"You always were careless and thinking straight- it's best to not think about ambition and just-," replied the brown haired youth as he rushed ahead towards the Earth Dragon. The beast instinctively lunged towards him, but it was too slow to react to the youth's flurry of strikes.
"Move forward!," he concluded as the beast fell to the ground dead.
"...Heh, betcha ya guys are impressed? Right?," said the brown haired young man in a pleased tone, overconfident in his victory.
"Thank you so much for saving us. That monster was going to kill us for no reason.," cheered the blond girl.
No reason? Personally, there's a worse monster here., thought the bodyguards with a grimace.
"You three seems to be headed towards the capital. Mind if you came with us? My name is Gaurry.," Gaurry bodyguard said to the young brown haired boy. The man was of a fit, frame average height with black hair, gray eyes and short beard. He wore a standard white guardsman uniform, with black boots and gloves that stretched up to his knees and elbows, and a helmet with white cloth hanging loose from the sides to the back of his head. He seemed to be pleasant, but there was an undertone of self-loathing for some unknown reason.
"Tatsumi. She's Sayo and the dumbass is Ieyasu. Whoever you're guarding must be very reckless, there's Danger Beasts lurking around the entire country and its better to avoid trouble...if you aren't a badass like me.," said the brown haired boy.
"I'll keep that in mind. My name is Aria, I'm one of the nobility here and you country folk seem to be out for fame and fortune?," said the blond girl as she tucked her head out of the carriage.
"Ya damn right-," shouted Ieyasu idiotically before Sayo punched him in the gut.
"We're here to earn enough money to provide for our village. It's been overtaxed by the Empire for no real reason.," Sayo said with a sigh.
"So we're going to become top ranking generals in order to make sure that there's no reason to oppress the people outside the capital.,"
The tone suddenly got darker, with the bodyguards and Aria pulling out masks over their eyes. Tatsumi and the others were confused as to why these people were doing this.
"...Oh, it is happening for a reason. One fundamental reason...Because- YOU'RE Fuckin' Livestock!," shouted Aria as her initially pleasant nature faded as her voice became demonic and her face twisted into a monstrous visage. She then squeezed her head accessory, which released a blue gas.
The gas caused Ieyasu and Sayo to faint, while Tatsumi proved to be more resilient.
"What is going on? Why are you doing this?," he said to Aria with confusion. Aria's expression grew grim as she came out of the carriage to then knee him in the gut, causing him to fall unconscious.
"Take them to the storehouse. We'll make sure these little punks get what they deserve for being uppity.," Aria ordered as she turned towards Gaurry. With a grimace and narrow eyed self-disgust, he complied.
"Yes m'am.," Gaurry said as he tossed Tatsumi, Sayo and Ieyasu into the back of the carriage like meat packages. Aria then smirked maliciously as the trio were then covered by cloth to hide suspicion and went back inside the carriage.
As they headed home, no one looking at the returning party asked questions due to the unspoken rule that those who speak against those in power, would suffer the consequences.
Later That Night
Tatsumi's eyes were slowly adjusting to the dim light. The last thing he remembered was being hit in the gut by that surprisingly ill-tempered girl.
Is everyone in the capital like that?, thought Tatsumi as he quickly realized that something was off... It smelt very foul and rotten. He then remembered something about a storehouse that he remembered unconsciously from Aria and realized this was the place.
As his eyes finally adjusted, he looked in horror as he saw Sayo and Ieyasu being hung like store meat, horrifically tortured to the point of being unrecognizable, but barely alive. And he noticed that he was in the same predicament that was about to get worse.
"Its a good thing that I had this hunch that the next visitors would happen to potential threats to the Empire. And I'm glad you participated in this. Its best to eliminate the kitten before it becomes a lion.," said a jolly, soft spoken voice of a man, but it had the undertones of vileness and depravity.
"We are so grateful for your presence. Its not like someone of your caliber to come to our humble estate.," said the voice of a second man, humble and affectionate.
"Let me keep the other two. I want to make sure Aria gets to play with them.," said the voice of a pleasant woman that seemed very happy.
"That's true.," said the first voice with sadistic glee. Tatsumi then realized to his horror- he was slowly being lowered down into the oversized mouth of a long bearded man wearing an unusually shaped crown in a loop with three black diamond shaped pieces.
"Good news boy. You'll eventually be of use to your country, being someone to satisfy the Prime Minster's hunger.," said the bearded man as he quickly devoured Tatsumi.
Everyone I'm sorry., thought Tatsumi with his final thoughts as his mind became blank from his imminent death.
"I never thought we'd manage to get quite a catch this early.," shouted a loud feminine voice that caused the group to turn to a blond, lion like woman that had barged into their room.
In the Capital, there are men with the personalities of monsters and the power to escape the laws of men. And there are those who fight against these monstrous people.
However, there is an even greater evil in the countries outside the Empire, one that will change the course of destiny of those who will fight.
Next Chapter: Kill The Bad Samaritans