First off I do not own anything related to Akame ga kiru. Second the idea for this fanfic comes from Natsu is Awesome and I did receive permission to use this idea. I will not do detailed descriptions as I plan on using no original characters but might come up with a new teigu for Seryu if I don't kill her off. This will be a fusion between the manga and anime timelines. I hope you enjoy this story.
"Koro"- normal speech
""Koro""- mental talk between Tatsumi and Koro
Teigu, Man's Best Friend
Chapter 1 Meeting Night Raid and Darkness Revealed
"LOOK OUT!" a man shouted at his partner driving their cart. The driver stopped the horse and stared at the behemoth in front of them. It was a bipedal creature at least three stories tall, with tentacles hanging on the side of its mouth and two huge arms with four claws each. It was heavily armored and had a two beady red eyes. "It's an Earth Dragon", the first man shouted. At this point both man were paralyzed with fear. A young voice suddenly was heard by them. "So that's an earth Dragon might make a good opponent hopefully it will feed the little glutton for a bit." The men heard someone jump off their cart and looked up. They could see a figure draw his sword and come down spinning towards the Earth Dragon. He suddenly got behind the beast and it split into multiple chunks. "If that all the Danger Beasts are capable of here then I got nothing to worry about." The boy stated. "Who are you?" the driver asked. "Names Tatsumi." The boy stated. "Here is some money for saving us." the first man said feeling quite grateful to the boy in front of them. "It was no problem if I didn't kill something I would have had to put up with Koro's whining, Trust me killing that thing was even more helpful for me." Tatsumi stated looking quite relieved. "Who's Koro?" both men asked. Tatsumi's response was to point where the Earth Dragons remains where…. Make that was ,all that was left was a mouth tentacle being slurped down by a dog! "What the heck!" shouted both men staring at the dog which was now walking over on its hind legs. At this point both men thought they were hallucinating from the events. "You're not hallucinating." Tatsumi's voice cut through their thoughts. When they looked at him for conformation he replied "Everyone always thinks something like that. I think that he's some kind of rare danger beast that can be trained because ever since I found him he's always listened to me." Deciding that was the most likely answer and better then going crazy thinking about it the men accepted that answer. "But surely there's something we can do for you?" the driver asked "Well, we could use a ride to the capital if it's not too much trouble." Tatsumi replied. At that both men stopped cold "But the capital is filled with monsters in human skin" the men said worried about Tatsumi now. "Don't worry people, monsters, or really anything as long as Koro has my back I can handle it." At this Koro barked in conformation and jumped on Tatsumi's head laying belly down on his brown locks. "What can that thing do?" asked one of the men. Tatsumi just smirked "What can I say big things come in small packages."
Scene Change: Capital, outside recruitment office Tatsumi's POV
"AND STAY OUT" an officer bellowed in my face. Like I would bother staying here. As soon as I showed up with Koro on my shoulder the man instantly started saying no dogs allowed. Maybe arguing and saying Koro could beat him in one blow wasn't the best idea but come hell or high water nothing is separating me from Koro. Not after all we've been through. ""Sorry Tatsu"" and that would be Koro. For as long as I've known him he can communicate with me through his thoughts. He used to call me master but I put an end to that quickly. ""Its fine Koro I reassured him like I said before nothing separating the two of us."" This did very little to help sadly. ""But I only cause you trouble my appetite made the village send just the two of us to get money, your friends stopped hanging out with you, and now you lost your best chance possible."" While not entirely false it defiantly wasn't entirely his fault, his appetite is probably genetic and if Sayo and Leyasu can't accept him then so be it. ""Quit blaming yourself it's the high taxes that made them send us, now let's get a meal."" hopefully food would make him feel better I hate it when the little guy is down. Once in a tavern I ordered some stew, a drink, and a bit of beef for Koro. As I was nursing my drink my drink a blond… honestly I'm going with prostitute based on how she's dressed I mean seriously that's just a cloth wrap around her chest. "So boy what's got you down?" the lady asked. Yep defiantly a prostitute, I'll just humor her but I'm not going to accept any "service" from her. "Couldn't get in the army apparently they don't allow dogs." At this point she noticed Koro. ""Tatsu, this lady smells of cats."" Koro informed me. Huh interesting I noticed I was in a poorer part of town so keeping a bunch of extra mouths didn't make sense. "Big sis Leone can help you" she said. At least I know her name now. "How?" I wasn't in the best of moods so I would go straight for the jugular. "It's all about connections" she said "give me some money and I can bribe some guys to overlook the little dog". Heh love to see her reaction to Koro at full size. "Okay here's some cash" I gave her a quarter of my available funds, still a decent amount because those traders refused to let me not take some money, "Come back here if you need more or if you are successful." I'll admit she is probably right about bribes and connections. "Don't worry I'll be back in five hours tops." Leone said. Start the clock if she returns it's a good bit of money spent on my part if not Koro tracks her down and I get my money back either way I win.
7 hours later
Well she never returned I gave her some extra time just in case but looks like I'll have to hunt her down. "Looks like you got suckered by Leone kid." the bartender chuckled. "Don't worry Koro's a great tracker." I replied noting the way he seemed familiar with this scene. At that a look of panic crossed his face "Please don't hurt her kid she means well" father-figure most likely then. "Don't worry I understand not having options I'm not going to alert the police I just have limited funds and can't waste any" at this relief crossed his face. ""Koro got her scent?"" I always love the reaction to a question regarding his skills. ""Of course I do Tatsu what do you take me for the perfectionist"" Still no idea who this is and no matter what I ask he doesn't go into detail just mutters something about how he wouldn't stop brushing his giant form's hair and how strength trumps speed. Koro took off running with me following and I soon saw a mansion come into view. Hopping the fence I saw a young blonde girl and a guard run to a warehouse. Upon seeing me the guard yelled at me to protect Lady Aria by taking her to the warehouse. Must be the girl and why does he think I'm a guard. Seconds later a girl wearing a black and red outfit came out of the house with a katana sheathed. I could see some weird writing on it and wondered what it meant. I the recognized her as that girl on the wanted posters Akame. Dang that means Night Raid's her better have a trump card, Koro staying out of the fight till necessary should work… I hope. In an instant she bisects the guard staining the ground with his blood. "Look I was just trying to find a thief but I can't stand by and let a bunch of assassins kill a young girl." I said as I drew my blade. "Your clearly not a guard but I'll eliminate you all the same if you stand in my way." Then she pointed her blade at me. ""TATSU, DON'T LET THAT BLADE CUT YOU IT'LL KILL YOU IN AN INSTANT!"" My eyes widened ,I've seen Koro charge toward danger beast that tower over his giant form so if something scares him I know to be wary. Within a second Akame was right in front of me the guard unfortunately for her my reaction speed is good enough to block her swings but if what Koro said is true ,and I believe him , one cut is all it takes to lose in this fight. Time to play dead, I allow a blow to get my chest where some decent armor I made is hidden under my shirt. It's pretty much just a reinforced sheet of metal, won't stop a stab but the slashes this chick favors won't get through it in one swing. I fall forward and lie there as I lie on the ground I wait for her to get close mentally telling Koro not to strike yet. I would rather not have to deal with any of her allies seeing some of Koro's skills and gaining an upper hand. "Get up." What! How did she know I was faking? "It didn't feel like my blade cut through flesh." Honestly I should have expected that even just normal hunting give you an idea of the resistance most flesh would have. "Well that didn't work time for plan B." Her eyes narrowed and Akame charges. "WAIT." It can't be her… nope it's Leone and why is she part cat now. "Sorry Akame I owe this kid a favor." Major understatement. "What on Earth are you doing with Night Raid?" I mentally tell Koro to get ready to attack. If they still don't view him as a threat then once they turn away I'll have him strike. "Look in the warehouse." Leone tell me. Okay I'll bit ""Koro watch my back."" Just because I curious doesn't mean I'm stupid. ""Got it Tatsu"" Honestly if this is a trick I'm just glad Koro get a meal out of it. "No n..need to lo..ok in there." stuttered the girl , Aria if I recall,. Okay now my suspicions are raised I cleave through the door with my sword and peer in. It takes all my willpower not to vomit. Corpses hang from the ceiling, are stuffed in cages, and are strapped to all kinds of torture devices. "Hey kid." turn my head to see a man covered in dark splotches. "Run this family will kill you." He dies seconds later clearly that warning took everything he had. "I...I swear I had no idea about this." That blonde brat actually thinks she can convince me. "Don't bother lying it won't save you" I was truly pissed at this moment. "What's it matter they were just cattle that all country hicks like you are" Aria screams at me. "So as you can see these people needed to be killed so?" Leone at this point prepares to kill her. "No there is no need." I tell her. "Are you still going to protect her" honestly of course not why would she think that. "No but I won't deprive Koro of food" The way their looking at me shows they can't understand what I mean. "Koro devour" In an instant Koro has grown his head to its giant form but kept his lower body small. He snaps Aria up and proceeds to eat her alive. "What the heck!" Leone wasn't expecting this from the 'little dog'. Koro moves over to my side his mouth stained with blood. The word teigu slips out of Akame's mouth maybe its Koro's species. "It's official your joining us." Wait what did Leone just say. The next thing I know me and Koro are being carried by some guy in armor to who knows where while some pigtailed loli with a pink fetish complains about us. ""Tatsu should I eat them?"" as tempting as it is after being kidnapped ""No Koro let's see how this plays out."" At our current level we could take out at max three of these guys with surprise on our side and I'm not confident of even that happening. ""Well Koro at least things got more interesting."" Who knows I might make some money to send to the village after all.