A/N: Hello there, before you start reading I will like to inform you that this is my first fanfiction and I would like your opinion on it. I have not written the complete story so if you have a suggestion I would like to hear it. A/N

Chapter 1: Kill the Teigu

Well, a good story starts with the beginning, are not so easy with this story.

"I am a colonel in the empire, under general Najenda's command, and I got the command over ~12.000 soldiers, why am I so scared to face the King?" I mumbled to myself before entering the throne room. "Greeting colonel Sochi", that was the young king, "how are you faring in the war against the rebels?" "My men are not having trouble with the rebels, however they are running short of supp…" "That is no problem, we will send more at once" it was the Prime Minister Honest, which had stopped my speech, "now" he continued, "to the main reason we called you here, we have recently uncovered a new Teigu, which we want to entrust to you, if you are compatible that is". This caught me off guard, me, getting a Teigu? "Are you sure that I am fit for this? There must be some general that could use it better than me" I stuttered, "that is not of your concern, however as you say, there may be one more fit for it higher in the system, that could use it better, but non seems to be compatible with it higher up." So that was the case, then I was selected because I still had I high position in the army, but not high enough to get in the first round. "I humbly accept the Teigu and will use it in the interest of the empire"."Now Sochi follow me" that was sir Stylish, also a Teigu user, "the 2. most stylish Teigu is waiting for you in my lab".

After arriving at the Castles main research facility, aka Stylish's lab, I first time saw the Teigu they had called Pops, and my good it was huge, no humongous was a more appropriate word to describe it, standing 15ft tall, fangs as big as my sword hanging from the upper jaw, and crimson red eyes. I let out a small whistle of amazement, and to my surprise it reacted to it, turning its head too face me, and started growling at my, or was it Stylish, I was not sure. Out of now where it suddenly was covered in smoke, that quickly vanished, and out jumped a smaller version of the previously humongous dog. "Hello sir" it said, wagging its tail, "thanks to you I have now a new reason to fight, my name is Pops and I am a Teigu" turning its head to stylish, "how long was I a sleep?", "about five centuries, maybe more, maybe less". "And who might you be?" turning its head back to me, "I am Sochi, colonel in the empire's army, pleased to make your acquaintance" I stuttered. "What good manners you have, unusually to be so nice to a Teigu" Pops pondered, "I like to think of other living things, as an equal beings, human, animal or Teigu alike", that way of thinking have saved me before, "what a strange man, but I like you, and I will fight with you, as your Teigu". "No," I cut the dog, named Pops off, "you will not fight as my Teigu, but as my friend and ally", after a short brake, Pops responded, "I accept your terms, and I am happy that you think of me that way".

Later that day, I got a letter from Najenda congratulation me on getting a Teigu. "What does it say?" Pops asked while jumping up on my back to read the letter over my shoulder, "Nothing interesting, I see" she said, slightly disappointed, "wait you can read too? What else can you do?" I asked surprised, "well, I am great with military strategies, can communicate with other animals, learn any language if I get enough time, which makes me a great interpreter, and read maps, and navigate" Pops said, with what seems to be a smile on her face. "Wow and what is that big form of yours, what can that do?" "Well I can carry a person, break down walls and rip even the strongest, non Teigu, armour apart, however I lose my ability to speak, and have a tough time seeing details," her expression turning a bit sad. "Hey, that is some great abilities, and you have a great personality to add even more to the positives" I said, trying to cheer Pops up, "and you are my partner, the most trusted partner I will ever have, and I can wish for".

Later I decide to visit the market since it was so long since I last was in the capital, and Pops needed a collar, but that could I needed to find a place where I could get me a drink and some food, for Pops and me.

I never made it that far, as I bumped in to general Esdeath, of all people, her uniform was still covered in blood for the last pore feller that got on the bad side, however she seemed in a good mood today, likely because the prisoner had begged for his or her life when she killed the pore bastard. She didn't even bother to clean her uniform, there was still some blood on it. "Good afternoon Sochi, I see that you have acquired a dog, how sweet", she said starting to pet Pops, "well actually I am a Teigu, but there is no way you could now that" Pops responded before I could do anything, "now is that a surprise, little Sochi got a Teigu now" she laugh, continuing to pet Pops like nothing happened.

"General Esdeath, what an honour, enjoying the day today?" trying to get her focus away from Pops witch didn't appear to be enjoying the situation, however it seems I just made a wrong move since her body stiffened up and her face turned ice cold. "I got summoned to the throne room while I was in the midst of torturing some prisoners, but that can't be helped, however the mission I was given is so boring," imitating the young kings voice, "'go and eradicate the northern tribes as fast as possible,' what a boring order, but that can't be helped", her face now back to normal, "but since you have a Teigu now, how about tagging along, Najenda is coming too?" To be honest, I really didn't want to come, however when Esdeath ask you to tag along her on a mission, unless you have another mission from the king, you say yes, we still find pieces of the last pore fellow, that said no, round the castle."It shall be my greatest honour to come with you" I responded, "when are we leaving?" "Tomorrow sunrise, from the northern gate, don't even think about being late, or I will personally rid your Teigu from its master" she said, with a joking expression on her face, but I knew better, if I was indeed late, she would not hesitate to kill me.

"I will meet with your and Najenda's forces tomorrow, at sunrise, by the northern gate" being satisfied with that response, Esdeath gave a quick nod before leaving me to continue whatever it was she was doing. When I was sure she was gone, I quietly mumbled to myself "what have I gotten myself in to?"

A/N: So how was that? I would like to hear you thoughts of the story so far, and if you would like it to continue? (btw did anyone get the bastion reference in the beginning?) Till I see you next time Slie out! A/N