The Dark Enforcer of the Revolution

by Gravenimage

A simple journey to the west sea turns bad as Yuri, Repede and Raven are caught in a storm. Before he realizes he's stranded in a unknown land not knowing he's about to get caught in a war between two powerful forces, the Empire and the Revolutionary Army. Poor Yuri his cursed luck never changes. First ever TOV/AGK crossover pairings will remain a secret for now.

1. Expedition turns into disaster

Disclaimer: I don't own Tales of Vesperia and Akame ga Kill they rightfully belong to Namco Bandai, Takahiro and Tashiro Tetsuya.

Italics are thoughts

Bold and Italics are flashbacks

AN: Hello dear readers since I'm two chapters to end volume 2 from my Heroes in Remnant story I decided to take a short break from it. But don't worry I will eventually return to continue writing more chapters I just want to see how volume 3 will turn out. In the meantime I am so happy to announce that finally I have gathered all the ideas necessary to process with my next project which is the Tales of Vesperia/Akame ga Kill crossover. I must add that its also the first ever story to be written in the category of crossovers with Akame ga Kill. So seat back, relax and enjoy the story. Also don't forget to add the story to follows, favs and a review will be nice too.

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Chapter 1 Expedition turns into disaster

(Location: Somewhere in the sea)

Throughout the sunny and beautiful blue ocean stood a lonely ship. It wasn't big nor it was small it looked like it was a regular vessel meant to sail to large distances. The one driving the ship was happy, the smile was the proof loving the breeze hitting his face. The tall long purple haired man known as Yuri Lowell was loving the journey so far because it reminded him when he used to go to adventures with his friends and fellow guild members. He had his hands on the wheel of the ship staring in the distance, now he was wishing the others were with him. Not too far from the former Knight was his partner and trusted company Repede, the blue colored canine was lying on the ground resting. So far he was liking his idea making the right choice of doing this. It was good to take some time off after everything he's been through.

To think it's been one month since the defeat of the being known as the Adephagos. To also think that big adventure started with aque blastia core been stolen from the lower quarter of the imperial city of Zaphias. The meeting with Estelle and her gift that was a curse in diguise putting the world of Terca Lumireis at grave risk, the danger that was aer to the environment, the risk for using blastia even if it was vital to the survival and benefit of the people. The battle against Barbos of the Blood Alliance, the conspiracy that revolve around the former Commandant of the Knights Alexei. The rise of Zaude, the discovery of Rita made using the apatheia the ingredient that makes a blastia core turn into a summon spirit that will replace the aer with the safe substance known as mana.

The final confrontation with Duke Pantarei at Tarqaron deciding the fate of their world. Humanity was willing to give up using blastia in exchange for the salvation of the world. Using aid from Duke and all the apatheia that were turned into spirits he managed to form a powerful sword that cut through the Adephagos destroying it. After their victory members of the guild decided to take some time off to go their separate ways. Karol Capel remain the leader of the guild Brave Vesperia going to quest to hunt monster and resuming to tone his battle skills. Estelle made the choice to marry Ioder as he was crown Emperor of Zaphias since there was corruption among the members of the council, not to mention after Alexei's betrayal. She wanted to rule as Empress in order to keep a close eye on them. Judith the krityan was still traveling with her companion the Entelexeia Ba'ul but she was still loyal to the guild.

Rita Mordio went back to her home in Aspio resuming her research regarding the apatheia and the summon spirits. The last he heard from the young genius mange, she was very busy. Flynn Scifo remained Commandant of the Knights and now he was serving under Ioder and Estelle's rule, Yuri knew from the start he was the best candidate for the position over Alexei. As for himself he wanted to continue traveling and that's when he got the idea for this little trip. So with the gald he has safe from their adventure he bought this ship and of course took his faithful canine companion with him. As for Raven he rolled his eyes at the mention of the name. The former Knight Captain and guild member wanted to do some business back at Dahngrest watching over the son of Don Whitehorse Harry who took over leadership of the guild union.

However, things have changed since then. Now the older man was aboard the ship and he stood at the top watching the high seas for any signs of land. Yuri sighed not expecting the oldest member of Brave Vesperia to join him, maybe he was bored or maybe he wanted to leave behind his subordinates members of the Knights, tweedle A and tweedle B as he calls them though he did knew their names. But anyway he was glad he wasn't alone on this journey having Repede was always good and having another member of the guild was even better. His only concern that the man will get bore with all this traveling, especially when it's been two weeks since they left Nor Harbor or more precise the port city of Capua Nor. Knowing Raven he was probably dead bore and maybe even hungry.

"Old man any land yet?!"

"Nothin' but sea and more sea!"

"It was worth the shot."

Raven climbed down taking a couple of jumps landing next to the swordsman" I'm startin' to think it wasn't a good idea to go with ya."

"Heh too late to change your mind now. But if you want to go back to Nor Harbor, be my guess I won't stop you. But you will have to swim back, I have no intention of turning this ship around."

"Still usin' sarcasm to attack your comrades. Swimmin' back is out of the question, old Raven will stick with ya."

"Then there's no need to complain if you're planning to stay" Yuri gave a smirk.

"Hey don't think wron' about me. I believe we should change course. We've been travelin' in the same direction since we left Nor Harbor, that's two weeks to be exact. Don't ya think it will be better if we take another direction?"

"Going west was my decision alone. Karol did mentioned going in that direction we'll reach the limits of Terca Lumireis. I want to see what's beyond" the former Knight gave a smile gazing at the sea.

"Ya really meant when you said you want to explore new lands. Other worlds beyond ours, sounds crazy if ya ask me."

"Coming from you that's an understatement."

"That wasn't nice Yuri. Are ya looking to hurt my feelins' again?"

"Didn't know you had any feelings?"

"Ouch there ya go again' with the sarcasm it never gets old. But seriously I'm hurt ya would think that way about me, I'm not some crazy old man."

"Could have fooled me" he gave a chuckled.

"At least you're in a good mood after traveling for two weeks. I just hope we find some land and soon."

"Keep your pants on old man we still have plenty of supplies. We have months worth of food, enough ingredients to keep us well fed."

"Don't forget the bohdi blastia."

"Yeah speaking of that. Why did you have so many of them?" Yuri saw the sack Raven was holding containing the blastia.

"After the people throw them away and the mana started flourishin' I decided to collect them. I got quite the amount of them when I went to Dahngrest from many guild members, it kinda became a new hobby of mine. Without aer to power them, all blastia became obsolete."

"That's pretty much true, or maybe we could be wrong."

"Whatcha mean?" asked the older man.

"Well before leaving Rita said she had a theory regarding the blastia. She believes mana might be the new source to power them and since mana is completely safe, unlike aer. We can rely more of it, making the usage of blastia to be risk free to our surroundings."

"Except the blastia stopped workin' since the aer vanished from the world. That pretty much puts a hole in the theory of Miss Mage. Though I wouldn't mind if turns out to be true, mana as an energy source for blastia sounds pretty good to me."

"I guess, it is only a theory. Even the genius mage Rita Mordio can be wrong. It worries me though they can't use barrier blastia anymore, nothing can protect them from any monster attacks."

"With aer gone the monsters seemed to have calm down a bit. The towns won't be in danger anymore and with the new emperor providin' security and stability, you can say all the city folks are safe and sound."

"Yep Ioder wasn't kidding when he said he wanted to protect everyone, he has ordered small squad of Knights to each region of the villages. With Estelle and Flynn helping him, I'll say Terca Lumireis will be having a long period of peace. I just hope it lasts."

"Speakin' of that. Is that the reason why ya wanted to go on this adventure?"

"Maybe I wanted to see more than just our world I was feeling bore. The Adephagos has been defeated and everyone is safe. With the way things are now it's not my kind of thing to stick around, I want more than just peace and quiet."

"I got ya, you're seekin' action you are a thrill seeker. I don't mind some tranquility, take it from someone who has been in the front lines in the war. But I get bore every once in a while that's why I wanted to join ya. This is pretty much a suicide run, going west non stop. We'll either run out of food supplies, or we get kill by a storm or maybe a giant sea monster will attack us."

"Since you put it so kindly, I don't mind facing all those choices" the former Knight gave a chuckle.

"Yuri sometimes I worry for your sanity. I don't know if I should be proud or scare."

"Both I guess…."

"Both?"

"Sarcasm again."

"Oh right right! Ya fool this old man pretty good. Sometimes its hard to read you when you're been serious and when you're been sarcastic."

"You'll eventually know when I'm serious old man."

Repede woke up and started barking ahead. The sound of thunder caught the attention of both men. The sunny beautiful blue sky has suddenly changed turning into gray clouds, the sun was hidden by their presence. Raven gave a sigh while Yuri thought it was an appropriate time to be sarcastic.

"Looks like choice number two came true."

"Just our luck. If we were in Terca Lumireis waters the obvious choice would have been a sea monster attack."

The loud thunder resume and soon small drops of water were falling. Yuri kept his hands firm on the ship's steering wheel if they were both lucky, it will only be a short storm nothing too serious. However the former Knight knew that will be too good to be true because knowing his cursed luck something bad will happen. True to his bad luck the rain got stronger and the same with the thunder, this was definitely going to be a powerful storm. The sea was now furious due to the storm as waves were rising to high altitudes. It was hard to control the ship as the waves were getting so violent and wild, there was no way he'll be able to stir straight. The panicked Raven was holding for his dear life while grabbing Repede, the blue dog was also in panic. Things were getting worse as the waves were reaching higher lengths.

"Hold on!"

"Easier said than done!"

"Woof!"

As thunder roar and the waves got wilder something caught their attention. What has before them was a giant wave over twenty feet high. There was no way they'll be able to survive such tsunami. Yuri stood frozen as is time has stood still, it was true his cursed luck always brings him nothing but trouble. But this was a whole new level of trouble for the long haired swordsman, trouble that it was going to get him killed. He was now seeing his entire life before him and this was it, he was going to die here. After everything he's been through it was all going to end like this. The only thing in his mind was everyone, all of his friends and the good people he has known throughout his life. Flynn, Estelle, Karol, Rita, Judith, Hans and even his mentor Captain Nigel. His gaze turned to his canine partner, a sand smile spread over his lips.

"Sorry partner, this isn't how I wanted us to go…."

"Woof!" Repede stood by his side not regretting going with him.

"Old man! Sorry for dragging you into this!"

"What?!" Raven couldn't hear him because of the sound coming from the thunder, the waves and tidal wave that was about to hit them.

"Brace yourselves!" Yuri took cover as he feared the worst.

The tsunami stroke down the ship tearing it to pieces. Yuri couldn't scream, he couldn't breathe as he was dragged down by the sea. Just like that in one moments notice he was separated from Repede and Raven, because soon after he has lost his vision. Everything around him has gone black, his hearing was still good and all he could hear was the distant sound of the thunder. He felt his body moving at such speed like, it felt like it was about to tear apart. Eventually he lost conscious as death was about to embrace him but he wasn't ready to die. It wasn't his turn to go, according to him he wanted to continue living. Not knowing what became of his loyal canine partner and the former Knight captain, Yuri's whole world was blackened.

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(Time skip)

Yuri felt something was licking his face. It was definitely a tongue, sticky and wet and somehow the saliva was rather familiar. His body was slowly moving and he coughed throwing up a lot of sea water, it looks like he has swallowed a lot of the salty liquid. His dark eyes opened his vision was coming to briefly, he was able to see the sun shining on him. It was sunny again like the storm never happened, the second thing he notices that he was on sand obviously in the shore of a beach. Third and final he saw the thing that's been licking his face, the thing that made him wake up. His eyes widened and gave a big smile gazing at his canine partner Repede who seemed to be happy to see him too. The long haired swordsman got up petting the blue dog, he was happy to see him and also to know he was alive after surviving such a horrible storm.

"Glad to see you too partner."

"Woof! Woof!"

Yuri finally took notice where he was and the sight shocked him. There were many pieces of what was once his ship lying all over the sandy shore. To think he managed to survive, he was truly grateful to be alive. He saw Repede reaching to his smoking pipe that was belonged to his former master, who was also the master of his father Lambert. He also spotted his weapon the sword Second Star along with a small trail of gald coins, another thing caught his eye. There were three bohdi blastia he knew they weren't he's which mean it could only belong to...that was it his eyes widened searching for the third member that joined him on his journey. Everywhere he was looking there was no sign of Raven, only the shattered pieces of his vessel were only visible. His eyes narrowed refusing to believe something has happened to him and that he was...he shook his head erasing the thought.

"Come on Repede let's go search for him."

The two ran off deciding to look in every corner and area of the shore hoping to find Raven. They searched for what it seems to be hours and ran the whole length of the sandy shore, even with Repede's nose they didn't found anything. Yuri was getting angry that he wasn't been successful in the search and the only thing he could think of is he wasn't here, and he was probably somewhere else. But the big question, where was he? He knew he wasn't in Terca Lumireis remembering his calculations. He kept on sailing west wanting to know where that will take him, he was successful in getting caught by a storm and ending up here. The former Knight gave a sigh as he turned to the blue dog next to him, they weren't going to find Raven at least not today. The long haired swordsman took the three blastia in his possession and put them in one of his pockets.

"Well things aren't so bad. At least we still have our weapons and some gald, and we did lost all of our food supplies which means we will get hungry, we lost a member of our group and I haven't forgotten that we still have no idea where we are" he petted the dog.

"Woof!"

"Once again my damn luck strikes. I'm starting to wonder it would have been better to die in that storm" he gave another sigh.

"Come Repede let's explore this place and figure where we are."

The former Knight left the shore taking one last glance. He hoped Raven was still alive and well wherever he was. Now the important thing was finding where he was because he was unfamiliar with this beach. As he walk ahead he felt the gentle breeze blowing his long hair, it made him smile he like this kind of weather windy was always his favorite. The terrain before him was similar to the grassy fields of Terca Lumireis and as he takes notice things weren't so bad. They were still alive and they did made it to a whole new land, he needed to find food before they get hungry. He also made the mental note to resume the search for their missing member. The swordsman heard Repede barking meaning he was excited to be here, he could share the same sentiment. The only question in mind was what will be awaiting them in this new land? If they only knew.

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(Time skip)

After hours of traveling Yuri and Repede had quite the journey. It wasn't because the landscape was long, the former Knight knew this terrain was probably the same size of Terca Lumireis. It was the fact they were busy fighting, the past hours they have encountered monsters. The long haired swordsman didn't recognized any of the creatures compared to the ones he has fought while he was still in his home land. They were knew and even some of them were fast and skill, but still not enough to over power him and his canine partner. At least they were edible since some of the creatures that they killed were good to eat, they didn't had to worried about food for a while. This land was similar to Terca Lumireis but at the same time, it wasn't. Nevertheless this was the kind of adventure Yuri had in mind when he left Nor Harbor. He might have lost his ship, his supplies and a group member who he still believe to be alive but it was worth it if he made it here.

As the sun was setting and the landscape was getting darker Yuri knew he had to camp for the night. He and Repede decided to cook one of the monsters they killed making it dinner. Both chowed down and soon after the blue dog was lying on the ground ready to sleep. The long haired swordsman was still awake in deep thought he was thinking about Raven hoping he was out other and alive. It's been two weeks since he left Terca Lumireis and he was already feeling homesick, namely he missed all of his friends. He was fond of everyone from Brave Vesperia, Karol started as a weak coward but eventually he became a brave and strong companion, Rita was anti social and rude but she eventually became a very valuable asset of the guild, Estelle was important in her own way specially she was given the choice to travel around the world even if her powers were a curse instead of a gift, Raven was Raven but he was still important and he didn't had to say a word regarding Repede.

"I wonder how they're doing. Listen to me, only two weeks and I'm homesick already sheesh" he chuckled staring at the sleeping blue dog.

"Tomorrow will be another day" he used water from his canteen to turn off the fire.

The swordsman lied on the ground using a log as a pillow next to his canine partner. Tomorrow he will resume exploring this new land and also resuming his search for Raven. He would never forgive himself if something happens to the former Knight captain. He slowly closed his eyes trying to get a goodnight rest while his thoughts were on the missing member of the group.

"Old man, you better be okay…."

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(Time skip: the next day)

Yuri and Repede set on their journey again traveling through a road with lots of grass and trees, there was plenty of vegetation. He was keeping an eye on the blue dog who was sniffing the ground, searching for Raven's scent and so far the canine hasn't gotten anything. It made the former Knight wonder if they'll be able to find him soon, it was impossible to tell. The storm that attack them was too strong, he was sent far away from his current location. Heck it was a miracle he and Repede were still alive after all of that. So what were the chances Raven was still alive? No he refused to believe that, if they were still here than the former Knight captain was all right too. Repede has suddenly bark catching the swordsman's attention as he ran with his partner following him, they spotted something familiar in the distance.

"Ah! It's an Earth Dragon!"

"I didn't know they came in highways like these!"

"Run!"

Yuri reacted holding his sheath that was holding his sword ready to jump in. He recognized the large monster since he and Repede has killed plenty of them while traveling this land. The creature was terrorizing two males one riding a carriage and the other was next to it, from their appearance they weren't fighters just civilians. They were going to get killed if he doesn't do something about it but just as he charge to attack the creature or the Earth Dragon as one of the civilians called it someone has already interfered. The long haired swordsman stopped on his tracks looking at the person that just killed the monster with one swing of his sword. It was a quick attack that had a lot of strength behind it, no doubt this character has been trained well and he was impressed by his quick performance.

The vanquisher of the Earth Dragon was a boy looking around seventeen with average height and green eyes with medium length brown hair with a cowlick that falls with its weight. He was wearing a white high collar jacket over a tan sweater vest, a pair of black pants and combat boots. On his back he had a sheath for the sword he was holding along with brown on the top leather and silk gloves with the bottom colored black. It seemed Yuri gained some respect for the teen and he didn't even knew a thing about him, not even his name.

"The kid's good."

"Amazing….!" one of the men stood in awe at the teen's strength.

"You were amazing young boy! You actually defeated a risk species, single handedly!"

"Risk species?" Yuri didn't know what they were talking about.

"Well obviously for me, something like that's a piece of cake!" said the teen boy.

"A little cocky but there's nothing wrong with that" grinned the former Knight.

"My name's Tatsumi, by the way! This is the name of the man who'll become famous in the capital, so it'd behoove you to remember it!"

"Now he's been too cocky for his own good" the long haired swordsman rolled his eyes.

"So you want to make it big in the capital, too?" asked one of the civilians.

"Yeah!" replied Tatsumi.

"Get successful in the capital! That's a country boy's fantasy!"

"The capital?" Yuri was still watching in the distance eavesdropping in the conversation.

"What's up?" the country kid noticed the expression of the two men were neutral.

"The imperial capital is not the dreamy place you think it is. It's lively but there are a lot of monsters more vicious than this Earth Dragon."

"…." Yuri reacted interested when he heard that.

"What's with that? Are you saying risk species appears in town or something?"

"People. They're people, but their hearts are monsters. Its full of guys like that."

The former Knight stood in deep thought at the words of the man. His dark eyes narrowed in anger, of course he knew what he was talking about. People with evil in their hearts, those who are cruel and manipulative. They use their power and wealth to inflict suffering and pain on the weak and innocent. The swordsman knew all about it because he has dealt with people who were like that before. His thoughts were on the two noblemen he killed, Ragou and Cumore. Both were selfish and evil, they were heartless and didn't care how many will get hurt or killed as long as they accomplish their goals. He will never forgive people like that, to this day he hasn't regretted killing them. That was the difference between him and Flynn in a nutshell. He will go against the rules if it means fulfilling justice on scum like them, while the blond Knight will follow the rules in the name of justice. But that Flynn follows justice was nothing but an illusion.

"I'm grateful for the words of advice. But I can't turn back now. I will..we will make money at the capital and save our village" Tatsumi sheathed his sword.

"So you won't take my words. Don't say I didn't warn you kid."

The teen watched the two men left, he was determined to go to the Capital and get the necessary money to help his village. He only hope his friends made it and they already have a job to get the money. That meant he needed to get there as fast as he could, the sooner the better.

"That was quite the speech."

"Ah!" Tatsumi was started unsheathing his sword turning to the source of the voice.

"Easy kid, didn't meant to scare you. You have a lot of work ahead."

"Who are you?"

"I'm Yuri and that's my partner Repede" the swordsman pointed to the blue dog with the scar on his right eye and the smoking pipe.

"Hi sorry for over reacting" the teen sheathed back the blade.

"Going to this capital eh? Mind telling me more about it?"

"I only know what they told me back at my village. It's supposed to be the center of all power in the land. The emperor resides there along with his council and military leaders."

"I smell a corrupted empire" Yuri remembered the man's words, this capital was probably no better than what Zaphias government used to be.

"Sounds like a good place to start making money. I over heard you. You need money to save your village."

"My village isn't that good in economic terms, even with the harvest and the work it's not enough. And the weather makes it worse, its always snowing. So me and my friends decided to leave for the capital and get jobs that will give us the enough money to send it back there. But while we were on the road we got attack by bandits and we ended up separating from each other, its just me for the moment. I'm hoping to reunite with them at the capital."

"You're doing the right thing helping your village. Always do good to those you care about. Problem is I don't think you should go to the capital on your own. How about we tag along?"

"You guys want to come with me?" Tatsumi gazed at the swordsman and then at the blue dog.

"If you don't mind that is…."

"Sure, I guess the more the merrier."

"Thanks for agreeing but before we head out."

Tatsumi was shocked as Yuri threw his sheathed sword in the air and without looking, he caught the blade unsheathing it. He was now armed with Second Star ready for battle.

"Let's have a sparring match. Gotta know how good you are and taking down that monster isn't enough."

"A sparring match...okay I'll show you what I can do" the green eyed teen unsheathed his sword.

"Whenever you're ready" the former Knight grinned.

Tatsumi made the first move with a horizontal strike which Yuri blocked easily. The country kid kept on attacking and the former Knight kept on blocking all of his attacks. When he took his chance to counter the teen male was shocked at his speed and the coordination of his attacks. Now he knew the man before him, this opponent was truly skilled and experienced even better than him. To Yuri, he admitted Tatsumi was a good opponent he knew all the basics but he still had a lot to learn. Still he had potential to become strong, with the necessary training he might be a force to be reckoned with. The long haired swordsman didn't needed to use any of his artes, not even over limit using normal sword attacks was enough. All in all he was liking this kid it also helps that he has a kind heart to be will to help his village.

"Not bad kid."

"It's Tatsumi!"

"Just kidding, your move Tatsumi."

Once more the green eyed teen charged with a flurry attacks making Yuri hold his ground. He blocked and countered and still the teen was proving to be good. Somehow it reminded him when he was younger at the beginning of his first year in Knight Academy. He was cocky and reckless, always charging in good thing he learned his soon. However, thought Tatsumi's attacks were a bit careless and strong he was still leaving himself open for attacks. True he was putting a lot of strength in the offensive but he wasn't using his head in a strategic way. Yep he definitely needed some extra training, he did like the teen maybe he will teach him a thing or two. It wasn't like him to take apprentices but he will make an exception this time. With another attack both were now facing each other crossing blades, Yuri kept his cool but the country boy looked inpatient.

"That's enough, you did good Tatsumi" the long haired swordsman sheathed Second Star back.

"You're strong" the teen gave a breath staring at the swordsman with some admiration.

"Maybe I had my training and I learned some important things. We all gotta start somewhere right?"

"At my village I was a blacksmith and the owner of the place took me in as I was his own. He was the one who trained me and taught me about weapon forging, with a lot of effort and exercises I learned from using a sword to hand to hand combat."

"I realize you could use more training, you let your guard down a couple of times during our sparring match."

"I still have a lot to learn...I know that."

"That's good. I don't mind giving you some advice and maybe teach you a few tricks."

"Really?! You will teach me?!" Tatsumi smiled.

"We're going to be traveling together for a while, might as well make the best of it. So, where's the capital?"

"Oh, I have a map!" the green eyed teen took something from one of his pockets folding it revealing to be a big map.

"The capital should be located at the center in the north southern region. If we take this path it won't take us that long to reach it."

"Okay let's get going. We'll travel a couple of miles before we set camp for the night" Yuri turned to Repede who barked as he was agreeing with him.

"Set camp….? But I would like to reach the capital before nightfall. I heard more risk species appear at night."

"We can handle a few monsters no need to rush. The capital isn't going anywhere let's relax" the former Knight gave a smile as he turned to leave with his canine partner following him.

"I am in a hurry, I really want to see Ieyasu and Sayo" Tatsumi muttered as he shortly went after the long haired swordsman.

Yuri was gazing at the teen from the corner of his eye. The truth is he had hidden intentions why he wanted to set camp in the highroad and why stall time to reach the capital. Remembering the words from one of the civilians that Tatsumi saved he had a very bad feeling that they shouldn't go there. The last thing he needed was dealing with another corrupted empire and if that was the case, things were going to be very different from last time. This time there is no Flynn, no Estelle or any of his companions which means he will have to do things on his own, his way. His way was completely different from the rest of Brave Vesperia or Flynn for the matter. As he took another step he noticed his bohdi blastia was glowing in a brilliant white color, it really shocked him.

"What is it Yuri?" Tatsumi then saw the brilliant light coming from the swordsman's right wrist" what's that?"

"I'll tell you about it later, let's keep going."

The teen gave a nod he was now curious about the strange light he saw.

"Looks like our genius mage was right as always" Yuri gave a grin.

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(Time skip)

Night fell once more as both Yuri and Tatsumi found a good place to camp. It was between some bushes the long haired swordsman went to get the food while the green eyed teen went to get the firewood. The swordsman managed to captured a rabbit thanks to Repede who used his nose to sniff the small animal out and it didn't took the country boy that long to find the necessary wood. They got seated and enjoy the food after the rabbit was well done by the fire. The former Knight was in a good mood after he witnessed his bodhi blastia glowing, meaning it was working. Now he believed Rita's theory was correct and blastia can be power by mana just like it once did with aer. Ever since he arrived to this land there was no aer anywhere, his conclusion there could only be mana remembering the mage's words.

"Mana is an energy that is powerful and resides within all living organism. I believe humans as well as monsters possess it. This is only a theory of mine of course which I want to prove correct as soon as possible. That is why if all of us have mana within our bodies, then maybe bodhi blastia can be powered. Not by aer but by us, by our mana."

"I'm starting to believe our genius mage even more. My blastia activated from my sparring match with Tatsumi, my mana may have been the cause to activate it…."

At least that was one problem out of the way. The other one revolves around Tatsumi, with his decision to go to the capital. If the place was as bad as that man said, then no doubt the teen will be in danger. He still remembers how deep corruption within the Zaphias empire was. During Ioder's coronation to emperor an assassin attempted to kill him if it weren't for Flynn and the Knights. It was revealed later that the assassin was hired by the council, obviously those who were responsible for the attempt were followers of the deceased Ragou. If the empire from the capital was the same it only mean the innocent people were all miserable and facing all kinds of harships like poverty and low income. They were probably been suck dry out of their money by high taxes.

"This taste great. It's not too burn, its perfect they way it was cooked" said the teen with his mouth full.

"Glad to know you like my cooking."

"In my village we rarely eat rabbits. We always stick with fish and maybe if we're lucky we might eat bear."

"If it's always cold and snowing in your village then I highly doubt rabbits will be sticking their noses there."

"But thanks for giving me this chance to eat rabbit Yuri."

"You like it, I like it and Repede likes it" he smiled watching the blue dog chowing down on his portion of food.

"Say Yuri? I've never seen a dog like yours, where did you get him?"

"Woof!"

"Repede was given to me by a good friend, he was the owner of his father and it was my responsibility to look after his pup" his dark eyes softened remembering the tragedy that befall Lambert as the adult canine was killed by the swordsman's hands.

"Don't take this the wrong way but he seems...weird."

"Don't blame you. I guess it's not every day you see a dog with a scar on his eye, a smoking pipe on his mouth, with a sword sheathed and a chain around his neck. Many people have the same impression, I just shrug it off and he does the same."

"Woof! Woof!"

"Getting to another topic. Why are you in such a hurry to reach the capital?"

Tatsumi swallowed another piece of meat before answering" I think my friends might have reach it before me so I can't waste time."

"Okay fair enough, have you given any thought to what that guy said?"

"What guy?"

"The people you saved from the Earth Dragon. One of them said the people of the capital are like monsters. I will be worried if it were true."

"I'll have to risk it then. But I made up my mind I'm going to the capital. For my friends and for my village."

"That settles it you're not changing your mind. Fine like I said, we'll go with you. But you better be prepare for anything, don't want to regret it when you get in trouble and there's nothing you can do about it."

"Thanks Yuri I really appreciate it. Honestly I didn't wanted to go to the capital alone, I'm glad you guys are accompanying me."

"We got that out of the way. If you're finish eating we have work to do."

"What do you mean?" blinked the teen.

"Before we rest I'll give you some quick lessons to sharpen your sword skills. You're going to need it, and also…."

The former Knight decided to give him all the help he could get. From one of his pockets he took one of the three bodhi blastia he took from the wreckage. They were the blastia that belongs to Raven if they can still work through mana now, then Tatsumi was going to need it. Of course he wasn't ready to tell him about them or where they come from. It was better to keep it a secret for now not having a clue what will be the teen's reaction to the battle item.

"Here take this. It will help you in the long run" he handed the bodhi blastia to the teen.

"What is it? I've never seen anything like it. It's similar to the same bracelet you're wearing."

"Let's just say it will help you get stronger. Now put it on your wrist and take out your sword" the former Knight unsheathed Second Star.

Tatsumi gave a nod as he put the golden bracelet with a green stone on his left wrist. He didn't felt any different having it equip taking Yuri's words to consideration maybe it takes time to work. He unsheathed his blade ready for the lesson from the long haired swordsman he was actually happy to get lessons from someone skilled like him. Tonight was going to be a long evening but it will be worth it if he will become strong. Eventually the lesson started with a sparring match that had the same results as their first one.

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(Time skip: the next day)

As the sun rose to greet another day the three travelers resume their journey. They traveled miles until they spotted something in the distance. Tatsumi was the first to react smiling. It was a long wall that looked like it was made from the hardest stone, in the middle stood a cave like entrance. There was no doubt that they have finally arrived at the capital. The green eyed teen was so happy now he can start searching for a job that will be able to earn him good money, in order to send it to his village. Also that he was excited that he might reunite with Ieyasu and Sayo, hoping they were already here. Everything he thought was positive, including that his friends made it safe from the bandits that they ran into. The country kid kept his smile as he turned to his two companions with the same excited attitude.

However, it was a complete different experience for Yuri. As they were reaching the main gate of the capital his bad feeling was getting stronger by the minute. Call it a sixth sense that warns him that danger was close and the closer he was getting to this place, his sixth sense will scream at him. He turned to his canine partner, Repede seem not to like the place in the least either a dog and his intuition. The former Knight was starting to arrive to this place and he didn't like it one bit. Because it felt like he was a deer about to enter a den full of starving lions, not a very good first impression. They entered the main gate and quickly took notice of the two guards who were staying on guard. Yuri didn't know what to say their expression were deadly serious, looks like they take their job seriously.

"Tatsumi, I hope you're doing the right thing" the swordsman could still hear his sixth screaming at him, it was pleading him to turn back and never return.

Tatsumi was now even happier now that they were inside the capital. The whole place was packed by so many people, his eyes were everywhere. Probably every class of people were present, from noblemen, middle class, workers, commoners among many others. The teen knew he has made the right choice coming here, the one place where he will make a name for himself. Now his confidence was back ten full ready to look around and find a job with a decent paying salary. Who knows he might finally see his friends again and they might be thinking of taking the same job he was about to search for. Yuri seemed to have calm down since they passed the main gate, somehow his bad feeling lowered a bit but it was still there. Along with his sixth sense was still trying to warn him to leave the capital.

"Wooo! Awesome! So this is the capital. If I get successful here, I could even buy the whole village."

"Keep your pants on, we just got here. Don't get too excited you still have to search for that job that will earn you that money for your village."

"About that I already have a job in mind. I want to get to the barracks."

"The barracks?" the long haired swordsman got a bad feeling.

"I want to join the military and become a soldier of the empire. At my village they say the salary of a solder for the empire is enough to sustain your own home and you will still have enough to buy food. Plus I get to fight for the capital and keep the empire safe from criminals, I think it's a perfect job for me. I might still get enough pay to send it back to the village."

"Oh boy" Yuri gave a sigh shaking his head while Repede gave a whine sound.

"What?"

"If that's what you want to do then you can count me out. Sorry kid nothing personal, I have no interest joining this empire. You're on your own."

"Why not? I think it's a great opportunity to lend your services to the empire. I was hoping you would join me, with your sword skills you might get a high position in their ranks maybe a captain or a lieutenant."

"All the better reason not to join. A soldier of the empire its not my style. I understand your reason for doing this and I think it's great you want to save your village. But you can forget about me helping you if you want to join the military" Yuri gave a frown there was no way he was joining after his past experience as a Knight he knew he will have to follow the same rules and morals if he returns for this kind of work, he was a rebel, a loner, a freelancer.

"Oh okay...I understand…." Tatsumi's mood change into a depressive one which made the long haired swordsman sigh.

"Look, if you want to join the military that's fine by me. I'll stick around but I won't join you, got it?"

"Got it!" smiled the green eyed teen.

"Which way to the barracks then?"

"I think it's this way!" Tatsumi pointed the opposite as the swordsman in black sighed following him and Repede was probably in the same mood as his human partner.

Neither of them realized someone has listened to their entire conversation. A young woman with short blond hair with two long bangs she was seated silently drinking coffee or maybe it was tea. She stood on deep thought as she heard the two males but remembering what the younger one said about earning money and becoming famous in the capital made her grinned predatory. She sipped her drink as she left the money on the table, she got up gazing at the path they took.

"Another sucker ready for the taking…."

The trio were walking the long crowded streets of the capital for what it seem to be hour, but it was really minutes that passed by. Tatsumi was obviously excited to join the military while Yuri was the opposite. One of the reasons for leaving the Knights was because there were too many rules and codes to follow, he didn't like it. The whole thing wasn't him or who he is, he wanted to be a free spirit. Been with the Knights he always had to do things their way while following orders, obedience was definitely not his style. He wanted to do things his way with no boundaries or laws to prevent him from doing so. The death of Nired Fedrock was the last blow in making his decision to depart from the group. The swordsman heard Tatsumi yelled as he gaze what the teen was staring at. A small building with a large sing that said" Military enrollment administrative office". They have arrived at the right place.

"There it is" Yuri replied with sarcastic enthusiasm.

"All right! Since you're not joining me wait for me here" the excited country kid right marched to the building entering the front door.

"Good luck" mumbled the swordsman as he crossed his arms behind his neck.

Repede has suddenly growled staring behind in a corner that leads to a back alley.

"What is it partner?" he touched the canine's head looking at his direction.

"I don't like this place any better than you Repede, I understand how you feel."

"Grrrrr...woof!"

"Are we been watched?" his dark eyes narrowed as he reach for the hilt of Second Star.

"There's someone there…."

Yuri was interrupted when the door to the military building bust opened and Tatsumi was sent flying as he has been kicked out of the place. The swordsman and the blue dog sweat dropped at the sight while the teen got back to his feet giving a mean comical expression and a vein popped on his head to the person who attended him.

"What, you can at least test me!"

"You need to win a raffle even for becoming a soldier. Applications are flooding in because of this recession. We can't be looking at each and everyone! There's also a limit to how many we can hire! If you get it, scram fucking brat!" the man slammed the door shut.

"I take it you passed with flying colors" Yuri walked over to him with a grin.

"Not funny!" Tatsumi gave the same comical expression not finding his sarcasm humorous.

"I guess the military's full. They have all the help they need that's too bad, sorry Tatsumi."

"Don't give me that crap! You didn't wanted me joining the military admit it!" the teen pointed an accusing finger to the swordsman, he was still wearing the mean comical expression.

"That's not true. But with this I am glad you didn't join. Trust me it's better off not joining the military. I'm sure there are plenty of other jobs you can make quick money."

"Why so much negativity towards the military? Yuri do you hate the military?" the green eyed teen stood curious.

"Nah, I have nothing against it. Let's just say I share some experience been part of a military, not this one. It was another branch…."

"So you used to be a soldier, I should have known with your skills" he smiled.

"Something like that, more or less" he shrugged his shoulders.

"Great, now what do we do? Searching for another job will probably take us days. I can't wait that long" he sighed.

"Maybe if we start a guild we might get the necessary amount of money" the former Knight stood in thought remembering how fun it was to travel with his companions from Brave Vesperia.

"Tatsumi….? I was wondering if you might be interested in forming a g-"

"Woof!" Repede growled seeing a stranger next to them.

"Hey there you seem troubled young lad. Should this big sister here lend you a hand?"

Yuri stood at the person staring at her with some suspicion. It was a young woman probably in the same age as him with blond hair with two bang, golden eyes and her choice of clothing leave anything for the imagination. A revealing outfit indeed compose of a black tube top, pants, boots and a scarf around her neck. There was something about this woman, aside from the fact she was very attractive. Yuri thought she was hot, probably sexier than Judith including that she had a bust that will put the krytian's to shame and they both share the same ideology to wear sexy revealing clothing. Yep he had a feeling this woman will be a copy of his krytian guild companion and he didn't mind that. Most likely he will get along with her just fine, not realizing the blond was staring at him as she was checking him out and he smiled in return making her wink at him.

"Tatsumi, didn't know you had a sister."

"I don't!" the teen turned to the blond smiling at him.

"What's wrong?" she noticed the boy was staring at her with his cheeks getting red.

"Now now Tatsumi don't stare too much or you will burn a hole in her. Sorry about that he's in that stage where his hormones get the best of him and no mean to disrespect you or anything lady, but with your body and your outfit it will make any teenager's hormones go crazy."

"Yuri! Don't say that! It's not like that I'm not that kind of person mam I…." the green eyed teen's face beet red.

In return the buxom blond started laughing hard" oh man you're funny, haven't had a good laugh in a while. But I'm well aware my body and my wardrobe gets a lot of attention from men...and even female but I'm not into that sort of thing" she replied with no shame at the last part because she definitely didn't swing that way.

"Uhuh" Tatsumi was still trying not to blush.

"She's definitely related to Judi" Yuri gave a smirk.

"But anyway you must be one of those coming to the capital from the country seeking adventure, right?"

"Seriously?!" cried the excited teen.

"How would you know?" asked the former Knight.

"If you live in the capital long enough, you could tell outsiders apart in a heartbeat. So I know a quick way to get commissioned. You wanna know? Then treat big sister to a meal."

"Why call yourself big sister?" asked the swordsman.

"I can't help it, I guess the lad here has the appearance of a little brother and I don't mind been his older sister right?" she winked at Tatsumi making him blush.

"Makes sense I guess. But I'm surprise you were able to know so much from us just by staring at us. You must have live long on the capital" Yuri smiled but his dark eyes were on her ready to suspect anything on the blond woman.

"That's right I've live here for a long time. I know the capital like the back of my hand" replied the blond coolly.

"I can play that game too. Just by looking at you, I have a feeling you're a swindler."

"A swindler me?" blinked the buxom blond.

"Yuri don't be rude!" Tatsumi scolded.

"It's only a guess. You probably eavesdrop at people's conversation, then you reel them in and before they realize what's going on you've taken their money."

"I'm nothing like that dear. now lad where shall we go to get a good bite? Oh I know some good places, follow me!" the blond was been all cheery.

"If we're going to treat you to a meal, the least you could do is tell us your name. You already know ours" said the former Knight.

"My bad, the name's Leone! Now what are waiting for? Let's go!" she was now dragging Tatsumi through the streets.

"Grrrrrrr…."

"I know partner, she's up to something" Yuri agreed with his loyal canine companion.

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(Scene change)

True to Leone's words she managed to find a food joint on the other side of the capital. It was a regular restaurant that people regularly visit. Yuri and Tatsumi since they already ate before coming here they were still full, so they obviously didn't order a thing. Repede had to say outside because the restaurant doesn't allow animals. Leone however, well she has pretty much ordered a little bit too much of everything. The blond was eating some salad, mash potatoes, steak, bread sticks along with a mug and a bottle of beer. Both males stood shocked at how much a young woman can eat, specially with her nice figure it was a wonder how she can keep it the way it is without adding some extra pounds. When she was satisfied with the amount of food she has showed down she will take the mug and drink it all. By now she has drank half of the large bottle of beer and she has finished another mug her cheeks blushing with a big smile on her face. She looked like she was intoxicated while laughing.

"Yeah alcohol in the daytime hits the spot!"

"Yuri I don't think I have enough money to buy her another round" the green eyed teen checked his small sack of gold and they were only a few coins left.

"You will have to tell her in a nice way. Besides, she looks like she's ready to pass out."

"Or then again, I could be wrong" the long haired swordsman remember that she was up to something that might not be good.

"You're drinking without too much regard for me" replied the teen.

"Just drink lad let's have fun! You too Yuri I'm sure a man like you can hold his alcohol."

"Better than you" he grinned.

"Is that a challenge?" she was grinning.

"Don't get started with that. There isn't enough beer on that bottle for the two of us and I would hate to make Tatsumi spend what money he has left. Maybe some other time."

"Okay I will hold to you on that" she smiled taking another sip.

"Just tell me how can I get commissioned" Tatsumi has finally had enough of the blonds antics.

"Ohh, that's basically...connections and cash."

"Cash….?"

"Already knew that. You see Tatsumi she's going to take what you have left of your money."

"Don't be mean I'm only trying to help! I'm been honest, I've got a contact in the army if you show him some money right away!" Leone stuck her tongue at the long haired swordsman.

Tatsumi sighed as he took his sack of money. He has earned all that gold from working in his village and he wanted to make sure he had enough until the day comes to leave for the capital. Ieyasu and Sayo helped too collecting the money and even if he spent some buying the blond woman the meal and the alcohol, if she manages to entered him in the army then it will be worth to spend the money. Yuri disapprove of Leone's plan because he didn't trusted her. Her composure and her behavior was telling him she was planning something and most likely to steal everything they had on, at least the shiny things that may have some value.

"Will this be enough?" Tatsumi has taken another gold bag but this one was stuffed.

"Wow definitely enough. You've got quite a bit!" Leone's eyes lit up at the sight.

"Where did you get all that money?" asked the curious Yuri.

"I was hunting risk species and getting rewards on the way."

"Thanks for letting me know now" the former Knight sweat dropped at the teen's timing.

"Hmm...so you're strong…."

"Yeah but Yuri's stronger he's so good with a sword" smiled the country kid.

"Don't like getting the attention or act cocky but I am good."

"This'll get you to captain without delay. Well, I think it'll be okay with about 4/5 of this."

"Yeah! I'll leave it to you!" Tatsumi cheered.

"I think you'll learn a lot from your meeting with me young lad! M'kay I'll go settle this so wait for me here."

"I see so connections are important…."

"Hold it" Yuri stopped the blond from leaving the restaurant.

"What's going on?" the brown haired teen didn't know why his friend has turned serious towards the buxom blond.

"I don't think it's nice to steal from the person who treated you to a nice meal and beer."

"What?" Tatsumi stood shocked.

"Huh…? What do you mean?"

"Drop the act. Sorry to disappoint you Tatsumi but she doesn't have any connections with the military of the capital. She took all your money, including what little you have from your village. That was the whole point to fool you in thinking she was going to help you and then leave you with nothing."

"Heh oops looks like you got me" Leone blushed while scratching the back of her head.

The teen started searching through his pockets there were emptyu and he noticed another thing that made him gasp" Yuri the bracelet you gave me, it's gone too."

"Give it back now" the former Knight turned serious to the blond he couldn't let her take the bodhi blastia.

"Easy I was just kidding, can't take a joke."

"I can take a joke when you tried to convince my friend you were only offering your help. Joke's over, now give back everything you took from him."

"All right all right no need to get uptight" the blond gave Tatsumi both of his bags of money.

"The bracelet too."

"But it's so pretty it must worth a fortune!"

"It belongs to me now give it back!" followed Tatsumi.

"Don't get angry with your big sister, I'll try to make it up to you I promise" she winked at the teen while he was frowning, though he blushed.

"You better be on your way."

"Right right hope to see you again. And you too Yuri" Leone blew him a kiss as she left the restaurant.

"Good riddance right?" the swordsman smiled at the teen.

"You knew all along she couldn't be trusted? I should have listen to you Yuri."

"News flash for you. Not everyone in this place or anywhere can be trusted. There will always be those who will try to take advantage of your kindness and get the best of you. In this case, stealing from you."

"Then how do I know who I can trust?"

"Good question. I guess spending time with them as much as you can, like the people you grew up with from your village and your friends."

Tatsumi gave a nod thinking of Sayo and Ieyasu.

"Come on let's go. We still have some job hunting to do."

"Right!"

As they exited the restaurant Repede went to them looking happy to see them. Looks like the poor canine was bored staying outside not to mention he didn't like been away from Yuri for too long. Tatsumi gave a sigh it was back to look for a job since joining the army of the empire was out of the question. With such great paying salary it was no wonder why so many wanted to enroll, there was no space for him. Two children were running one was a boy looking around seven with bright brown hair and hazel eyes, the other was a girl looking around the same age with orange hair in pig tails. Both children were wearing dirty and torn clothes, and they were barefoot. The small boy bumped into Tatsumi as he fell to the ground and the girl was giggling while Yuri too noticed of their appearance and he immediately knew that they were from the low class of citizens.

"Sorry about that sir."

"It's okay you're not hurt?" said Tatsumi helping the boy up.

"You're a dummy you should have watched where you're going" replied the girl with a giggle.

"Don't call me dummy!"

"Easy you two. Nobody was hurt that's what matters" said Yuri with a smile.

"Nope I'm okay. Sorry for running into you Mr." the boy was smiling.

"Geez don't call me Mr. I'm only seventeen."

"Bye Mr!" the girl laughed as both children running.

"What gives? I don't look that old" pouted the brown haired teen.

"…."

"What is it Yuri?" the country kid noticed the swordsman looked worried.

"Tatsumi do you still have the bracelet I gave you?"

"Yeah I just put it on after we got it back from those boobs-I mean that woman" he blushed at his mistake.

"And the money?" the former Knight was hoping he was wrong.

"…." the young swordsman blinked searching through his pockets he managed to find the other bag that has a few gold coins but the other one.

"The rewards from the risk species! It's gone!"

"Here we go again" Yuri sighed" wait here, come Repede!"

"Woof!"

"Wait Yuri!" Tatsumi shouted watching the swordsman and his dog ran away" I don't get it, how did I lost the money? I just got it back. I had it in my pockets just before that kid bumped….." his green eyes widened in realization.

"God damn it!"

---

Yuri and Repede ran through the streets looking for the children that ran off with obviously Tatsumi's money. He had a bad feeling when that boy bumped into the teen thinking the worst. There was no doubt those children were sent by Leone to take the money from his traveling companion. It was inconceivable that she will use kids to do her dirty work but it was very effective. Children were innocent and no one will suspect a thing that they were really thieves compared to the buxom blond. Repede had their scent before they were face by a large crowd at this rate they won't be able to find them. He was now relying on the nose of his canine partner, the blue dog took a turn in the corner of the market street. The dog has suddenly stopped sniffing the ground as Yuri arrived next to him.

"Tell me you've found them partner."

The blue dog's head was lowered as he was in shame while the long haired swordsman smiled.

"The trail went cold? it's okay Repede there were too many people. We couldn't do anything to stop them, those kids probably have the entire street memorized so they know exactly which way to go."

"Woof woof."

"Halt!"

Both the swordsman and the dog stopped as someone came running to them. It was a young woman with auburn hair and amber eyes looking a few years older than Yuri. Her hair was in a long pony tail that almost reaches the ground. She was wearing upper-body armor with a military uniform with a combination of a dress and casual wear. Next to the woman stood a small white dog with brown ear strapped on a leash, it was comical looking. Repede was staring at the creature as he has never seen a canine like it. It was the same with Yuri, he has seen dogs in Terca Lumireis and none of them resembles this one. Maybe he was a different breed but he admitted he looked funny and kind of cute.

"Halt! Why were you and your...dog running? Who were you running from?" the woman was glaring at the swordsman.

"I was chasing two kids, they stole my friends money."

"Oh I see, hmm...I apologize for mistaking you for an evil doer. Can you give me the description of those robbers?"

"I don't know it happened too fast. You know the usual bumped into him and quickly snatches his money trick."

"Yes what a dirty deed this cannot go unpunished. I swear I will find those thieves and bring them to justice!"

"Um..and you are?"

"I am Seryu Ubiquitous. I am officer of the Imperial Police Force branch."

"You're with the empire?"

"Yes! I am a fighter of justice with the goal of punishing evil. Evil is everywhere, it never sleeps and its up to me to fight it. Those who commits acts of evil will receive the fatal blow of justice-"

"Okaaaayyyy I get it you fight evil and you love justice."

"Now I must know your name. In case I find those two thieves I will like to call you so you can claim back your friends money."

"Don't bother those kids are probably long gone and they have already spent it all."

"It doesn't matter I must know your name and the names of those thieves they won't get away with this. Those who commit evil will-"

"You already said that speech officer" Yuri cut her off again, he sweat dropped.

"Woof!" Repede bark at Seryu's dog.

"Come on partner that's enough. Don't mess with the dog of a military officer."

"You too Koro don't provoke an unarmed dog" followed Seryu.

"Does he looks unarmed to you?" the former Knight wanted to laugh seeing his canine companion's appearance with his sword sheathed.

"We better go back to our friend, come Repede. See you around officer keep fighting for justice and punish those evil doers" he tried so hard not to laugh.

"Wait! But your name!"

"It's Yuri!" he went back to the crowded streets.

"Yuri...sounds like a girl's name. What do you think of his dog Koro?"

The small dog made a soft noise that made the woman chuckle" you're scared of him….?"

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(Scene change)

"Here you go just like we promised!" the little boy was holding the bag of money that belongs to Tatsumi.

"Good job little guy, you and your friend did great" Leone smiled taking the bag filled with gold coins.

"I told you we were going to get that money" said the girl.

"You bet and as promised" the buxom blond handed them a basket filled with bread.

"Yay!"

"Make sure you share it with all of your friends" she smiled.

Both kids nodded as they left happily holding the basket. Leone smiled before sighing this was the prize the people of the slums have to pay. The empire forget and shun those who belong at the bottom of the social class. They were the ones who were punish and the corruption that was running within this area, she didn't wanted to get started on that. At least she was able to put some smiles in the faces of children and maybe more of them will be please with that bread. She really needed to thank Tatsumi for "lending" her the money. There was something else that was bothering her and it was the person that accompanying the green eyed teen. Yuri was his name the fact he was able to read her actions like she was an open book, impressed her. She could care less about his dog, who cares if he has an eye patch, a pipe, a chain and a sheathed sword.

"Yuri...I better keep an eye on him. I need to know if he's a threat to our cause."

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(Scene change)

It was getting dark and things didn't looked good for Yuri and Tatsumi. First they were unable to find a job for the teen to take in order to send money to his village. Second with those kids stealing the rewards money the teen won from slaying risk species they didn't had enough to at least spend the night at an inn. It was worse for Yuri since the only type of money he has available was gald from his home land, and they don't accept that money here. So to sum up their situation, they were going to have to spend the cold evening in the streets. Tatsumi was feeling more bummed out than the long haired swordsman, even after all the crap that's happened he still hasn't found his friends. Talk about having shitty luck especially when it was your first time visiting the capital.

"Damn it! It's all her fault those boobs-I mean woman! It's because of her I lost all my money. What I have left is not even close to rent a hotel."

"Guess we should start searching for nice spot in the street, one that isn't too cold" replied Yuri like he didn't care of their situation.

"How can you joke at a time like this?! We have to sleep in the streets! I have no money I don't have a job and I still haven't found Ieyasu and Sayo. It doesn't change a thing that I can't help my village!"

"Well...things could be worse" the swordsman gave a chuckle.

"How can it be worse than this?!" shouted the annoyed Tatsumi.

"I'm still trying to figure that out."

"You're joking like it doesn't bother you it's like you could care less that we have to sleep on the streets. Not to mention you haven't done a thing to help me!"

"I did went after those little thieves" sweat dropped the former Knight.

"And came back empty handed, you never brought back the money."

"Then please remind me what were you doing while I went after them?" Yuri was starting to lose his cool.

"You told me to wait!"

"Since when do you take orders from me? You could have ignore it and follow me and Repede."

"Your dog didn't help either. His nose isn't that good."

"Grrrrr…."

"You don't scare me" frowned the teen at the growling canine.

"Hey now you're going over the line. You can say whatever you like to me but I won't stand any insults you say to Repede. At least he tried to catch those thieves unlike someone I know."

"Argh! Never mind let's just search for a nice spot in the streets and hope its not too cold" Tatsumi sighed calming down deciding to go with the swordsman's suggestion.

"Look sorry for losing my cool, I know sometimes I can act like a real jerk. I know you're not happy for how crappy your first visit to the capital has turned out. I do have an idea that might help us."

"Really…? What is it?" the brown haired teen was starting to have some hope.

"We could go from door to door and ask the people if they can give us shelter for the night."

"…..."

"You don't like it?" he sweat dropped.

"Don't like it? Are you kidding! You actually think somebody is going to go all their trouble just to give us a room for the night!"

"Stop!"

Both males turned to see a small white carriage has stopped as a girl stood seated. She seems to be in her mid teens with short chest length blond hair, big blue eyes with a fluffy blue hair accessory. She was wearing a long sleeve white shirt with a blue bow tied at the collar under a blue dress with a black midsection, she wore it with white boots. Tatsumi thought she was pretty while Yuri blinked thinking what he was actually thinking that this girl will be kind enough and offer them shelter. The young girl was been accompanied by what they seem two guards. With her clothing, the carriage and the guards she was definitely from the upper class, or more precise a noble.

"Does these two have no place to stay? How unfortunate."

"Again, my lady?" replied one of the guards.

"I can't help it! That's my nature" she ran towards the two.

"No way…." Tatsumi stood shocked.

"Damn, it happened too soon for me to place a bet" the former Knight grinned.

"Did you come from the country?" asked the young girl.

"Huh..? Yeah..."

"And you?" she turned to Yuri.

"Not from the country, I just started traveling with him."

"If you two don't have a place to stay. Would you like to come to my house?"

"We don't have any money" said the swordsman.

"You wouldn't be here if you did, right?" smiled the girl.

"Pretty much true."

"Lady Aria can't leave people like you alone!" said one of the guards.

"You should just accept her goodwill" said the other.

"Well, it's better than sleeping outside."

"Tatsumi you sure we should accept her offer? After what happened with Leone" whispered Yuri.

"Do you want to sleep in the streets?"

"Nope, we'll take her offer then. Hey Miss, if we can come does that mean my partner can too?"

"Woof! Woof!"

"Oh you have a dog and a...weird one" she muttered the last part staring at a hound she has never seen before.

"I'm not going if Repede doesn't come."

"Woof!"

"Sure he can come too. But unfortunately he will have to stay outside of the house, I apologize but we don't allowed animals inside."

"Fine by me and so does Repede."

"Woof!"

"Then its settled!" Aria smiled happily.

The girl lead them to board the carriage the driver got seated and they were off. Tatsumi was seated next to the blond girl while Yuri was seated next to Repede. The blue dog was lying ready to take a quick rest.

"So Aria, do you always take complete strangers and bring them over to your house?"

"Um..Yuri try to be nice" Tatsumi got nervous not wanting to anger the young girl after she kindly offer them a place to stay.

"It's all right I don't mind answering his question. The answer is yes, whenever I see someone lying on the streets I can't take it, I must give them shelter. Everyone deserves a chance to sleep over a roof and a warm comfortable bed, don't you agree?"

"I guess, that is awfully very kind of you. But you should be careful. I heard some nasty rumors regarding the capital, that is not as nice as one would think. Some say the people are monsters and their hearts are filled with evil, a place where they use and dispose of you as you were a worthless broken tool. I wouldn't want anything to happen to you after you've been so kind to us, while you picked someone up and that person is nothing but a cold blooded murder."

"Yuri that's enough don't scare her. I'm sorry lady Aria please forgive him."

"Please call me Aria, only my servants can only call me lady. Neither of you are my servants you're both guests at my house. To reply to your comment Yuri is it? I'm well aware that the capital can be a scary place sometimes, especially at night. There are many dangerous individuals roaming through the streets, especially assassins. So far I haven't picked up anyone with ill intent on my life or any of my family nor my servants."

"If you ask them every time if they're from the country side before picking them up, then there's nothing to worry about" muttered the long haired swordsman.

"Excuse me?" blinked the young girl.

"Nothing just mumbling to myself. Its a bad habit of mine sorry."

"Yuri what's wrong with you?" Tatsumi got worried at his behavior.

"Nothing's wrong, but anyway. I want to thank you for taking your time for picking me and my friend and invite us to your house Aria. We're very grateful to your kindness and generosity" the former Knight gave a smile.

"Yeah!" followed the green eyed teen.

"You're welcome! I'm always happy to help any kind soul who has no place to go" the young girl gave a bright smile.

"…."

Yuri finally decided to stay quiet and the same with everyone else. They chose to stay silent and enjoy the carriage ride Tatsumi was smiling over joyed that he will be staying in a room with a warm comfy bed. Aria kept smiling looking like she was in the same mood as the teen for having more guests in her home. Repede was resting until they arrived at the young girl's house, it was still unknown if he's please with staying outside though he has gotten used to it. The long haired swordsman however, was in deep thought not knowing why he was feeling this way. He should be happy just like the country side teen but he couldn't crack a smile. Not knowing the reason he turned his gaze outside of the carriage gazing at the night sky and how creepy and dark the capital looks in the evening. Still he couldn't shake up what was happening to him.

"Don't know why...but I have a very bad feeling about this" he thought there was something odd about Aria and staying at her home.

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(Scene change)

(Location: Forest somewhere in the southern region)

"Hurry! They'll catch up to us!"

Two people were running fast as their lives depended on them. One was a male teen with short rather unruly dark brown hair and brown eyes wearing a white martial arts head band with a white zipper vest and long gray pant with brown boots and a black coat. The second person was a female teen with long dark hair reaching to her back a pink flower on left side of her hair with dark eyes wearing plain cream colored robes with cream colored boots, like the male she was wearing a black coat. They continued to run when behind them a group of muscled armed men were right on their tail. They have believed they were able to lose them when they separated from their third friend, but they were wrong. It seemed the bandits managed to find them and now they were chasing them with intent to kill.

"It's no use they're still onto us!"

"We'll have to try and lose them again!"

"But how?! Last time we had Tatsumi to offer himself as a scapegoat I don't think we'll be successful this time!"

The girl stood in thought staring at the trees" let's try and confuse them taking different direction from the trees. But we have to run fast, got it?"

"Got it!"

"Get them!"

"They're not getting away this time!"

"I'll rip them to pieces!"

The two teens have separated trying to lose the bandits with the tall trees. The girl took right and the boy took left they were going in a sic sac position while keeping their speed. Eventually it worked, pretty soon they were able to hear the bandits cursing because they couldn't find them. They smiled happy to know they'll be safe they decided to leave the forest and head on straight to the open highroad. Now the only thing they needed to worry about were risk species. Remembering the map Tatsumi had they memorized the path to take to get to the capital. Things were looking pretty good for them as they were now walking because they were pretty tire from all that running they did. Both smiled having a good feeling when they reached the capital they'll reunite with their companion and friend.

The boy gave a high cheer but only earned him a smack n the back of his head from the girl who was frowning at him" what gives Sayo?"

"Keep your voice down, they're probably still looking for us."

"Nah, they're probably long gone by now. They might have given up looking for us and decided were not worth their time" the boy Ieyasu waved his hand in the air.

"I wouldn't be too sure of that. They've been looking for us since Tatsumi drove them away, and that was days ago. I think we should stay quiet while we head to the capital."

"Stop been so cautious they're not after anymore."

"How can you be so sure they've given up on us? They're been after us for days, maybe even a week I've lost count since part ways with Tatsumi" she was glaring at him this is what she has always dislike of Ieyasu, his overconfidence and immaturity.

"Would you relax and calm down? We lost them end of story."

"We lost them before and they found us, they can find us again."

"Please for all we know they're heading back to their camp or base, whatever their hide out is. Those idiots are scratching their heads asking themselves" Uh where did they go?" "uh we don't know" the male teen was doing an imitation of a retarded person.

"Ieyasu would you for once act like your age and not like some idiotic six year old?"

"I was just acting I'm not really like that. My point is you worried too much, everything will be okay now."

"You can never be too sure of that. Let's just be cautious from here on out, until we reach the capital and hopefully...Tatsumi will be there waiting for us" she smiled fondly thinking of the green eyed teen and her childhood friend.

"Yeah I already miss him. He had the guts to offer himself to lead the bandits away, I just know he's all right. His luck was always better than mine."

Sayo rolled her eyes but chose to remain quiet, until her eyes were on the road and smiled watching the land markings on the road" I recognized this, it was on the map. If we take this side we'll be at the capital in a few hours, maybe less."

"All right we're almost there!" Ieyasu raised a fist.

"Didn't you hear me, I'd say keep your voice down" scolded the dark hair girl.

"And I said you worried too much, those bandits are gone for good."

"Guess again you little shit!"

Both teens gasped in shocked before they knew it, they were surrounded by the six bandits. Ieyasu was punched in the stomach while Sayo was caught by two members of the group holding her from making any sudden movements. The leader was grinning as he walked to the downed teen, he was on his feet by one of the bandits helping him up.

"But but...how….?"

"You dumb fuck, you really think we're stupid? Well you guess wrong! You may have caught us off guard once when you're other friend lead us away but not this time."

"Yeah, we over heard you guys. You want to go to the capital and make it big" replied another bandit as they started laughing.

"We want to earn money to save our village!" shouted Ieyasu.

"Aww how noble of you and neither of you don't have the slightest clue of the truth."

"What truth?" asked Sayo.

"The capital isn't as lovely as they have told you. People from the country side like you two don't know shit about it. But the truth is, the capital is nothing but a living hell. The nobles, the government functionaries politicians, the army and the empire itself are old corrupted as fuck. They only thing they care about is filling their pockets with money and have all the power they can take. They could care less about those in the middle and lower class trust me you're better off not going there. Hell I'd rather get eaten by a risk species than go there."

"You think we're going to listen to you?! Think again we're going to the capital whether you like it or not!"

"I'm afraid that won't be happening" the leader was grinning evilly" because neither of you are making it there alive."

"No…." whispered Sayo in horror.

"This is what's going to happen. We're going to rob you of any money you have, then we'll kill you and probably feed your bodies to some wandering risk species."

"No" the girl was now in tears as the leader went to her touching her cheek.

"Your skin is so smooth" he grinned taking a look at her body" you're quite the pretty face with a nice body. Hey boys! Change of plans, how about we have some fun with her before we rob them and kill them?"

"Yeah it's been a while since I fuck!"

"I don't even jerk off anymore!"

"No you bastard!" Ieyasu tried to break but he was punched again in the stomach.

"Quiet! Since I'm feeling generous today, I won't kill you yet. Instead I will let you watch as we fuck your friend."

"No! Stop!" Sayo shouted at the top of her lungs as she was tackled to the ground.

"Pin her arms and her legs, I have first honors" the leader grinned at her pulling down her robes revealing her breasts.

"No! Let me go!"

"You fucking bastards! Let her go now! I swear I will fucking kill you!" Ieyasu was beyond mad.

"Fuck just starting at your tits I got hard see" he pulled down his pants showing the dark haired girl his erected manhood.

"AAAHHHHH NO! STOP!" she was in tears thinking of Tatsumi hoping that someday he will be her first.

"You're definitely a virgin, sorry but I won't go easy. It's been too long since I had a good fuck."

"LET HER GO!" shouted the teen male.

"NOOOOOOOOOO HELP ME TATSUMI!"

"Go ahead scream all you like, no one will hear you."

"Hey boss save room for me" one of the bandits lick his lips.

"Of course boys I like sharing with all of you. Each will take a turn with her" he grinned.

"SOMEONE HEEELLLLPPPPP!"

The leader was about to pull her robes completely ready to penetrate her. But an arrow has been shot right through his forehead and that was enough to kill the man.

"What the hell? Boss….?"

Another arrow was shot hitting the heart of another bandit. Another was shot hitting another forehead, before they knew it there were only three bandits left.

"Holy shit! Where is he?!"

An arrow was shot hitting one of them in the chest, two more were fired in the same region enough to kill him.

"Show yourself you fucking coward!" the one holding Ieyasu finally released him as the teen went to the girl who was covered her chest.

"Sayo are you okay?"

"I am now" she sighed in relief.

"Over there!"

The two remaining bandits saw a mysterious stranger standing on a rock holding a bow with an arrow ready to fire the projectile.

"Scram" the stranger said with so much anger in his voice.

It was a no brainer what happens next as the bandits ran off like the cowards they were. The stranger gave a sigh putting away the bow and arrow. He walked over to the two teens who seemed to be so happy to see him especially when he has saved them.

"Looks like I got here just in time."

"Who are you?" asked Ieyasu.

"Howdy hoo! The name's Raven!" the old man gave a big smile.

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To be continued

-Well how was that for the first chapter of the first ever TOV/Akame ga kill crossover?

-As you already know I changed things from canon. Like Tatsumi arriving at the capital before Sayo and Ieyasu and both of them are alive, saved by Raven what does that mean?

-I will obviously be following the canon manga because the anime was so crappy with the animation studio coming up with their own ending, seriously I just have to face palm at them.

- already introduced Seryu earlier than in canon why? That will remain a secret.

-The bodhi blastia will play a vital role in this story as Tatsumi won't be the only one to equip one. You can say characters from the AGK universe will be unlocking artes among others.

-Since this is still an Akame ga kill story its rated M for the obvious reasons. There will be lots of gore and strong sexual content, meaning there will be lemons in the future along with a lot of cursing. Also expect characters death, I might change some of them maybe not in the same order but they're still going to happen.

-I know what you might be thinking without Ieyasu and Sayo been killed by Aria's family Tatsumi's character won't be develop for him to decide joining Night Raid. There's a reason why Yuri's there, let's just say he'll be an important asset to in Tatsumi's development.

-You might be wondering if there will be any pairings in this story? The answer yes but it still too soon. But I will give a hint I am thinking in a small harem for Yuri and for Tatsumi (3 girls max but it might be decrease to 2 or 1 if I choose to kill off the characters). Remember AKG is a realistic tragic action drama.

-I will be happy if you fine readers follow, fav and review the story I will really appreciate it thank you.

-Reminder I'm taking a break from "Heroes in Remnan" until volume 3 ends to see how it turns out. Not to fear I will resume the story since I started writing ch 18 and I only have 2 chapters to end volume 2, after that a couple of filler chapters before going to vol 3.

Next time: The Face of Deception