Raikou the Hedonist

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Chapter 1: Raikou

Esdeath would constantly stare out the window late at night and think of nothing but him. "Tatsumi," she thought as she sighed and played with her silky, sapphire hair. She wore a white night gown, which complimented her snow-white skin. The room was dark and was only illuminated by the moon's gaze.

A messenger busted through the courtroom door panting out of breath.

"My lord! News! News from the southwest!" he gasped. Much of the court was empty except for a few nobles and the Prime Minister.

A fat, grey-bearded man stood up from a mahogany chair. "What has happened?" the Prime Minister asked.

The messenger laid his weight on his thighs and huffed. "Lord R-Raikou has conquered the southwest!" he informed.

The room grew quiet and stared at the messenger.

The Prime Minister walked over to the messenger and stared at him. "I summon Lord Raikou to the capital. Leave immediately!" he ordered. The messenger looked up at the Prime Minister with reluctant eyes. The Prime Minister's stare was abyssal and deadly, which scared the messenger into running out the courtroom's doors. The Prime Minister ripped at a piece of meat and chewed unpleasantly. He smiled with pieces of meat stuck in his teeth and rubbed his beard. "With the southwest conquered we will now have more luxury goods to trade. More wealth to the capital…me to be correct," he thought. The Prime Minister turned his gaze to the golden throne with envious eyes. "One day I hope to sit upon that throne and laugh as people bend to my will," he added.

A few days later

The sun shined brightly as cavalry swept around the sunburnt grasslands. A small village stood in the distance with many tents surrounding it. The town was smoking and some of the buildings were ruined. In the center of the town was a large building where several bulky guards stood watch. The same messenger from before ran up to the center entrance where he was stopped.

"Halt! What is your business?" a guard asked.

The messenger huffed and held a small, tanned piece of paper, which the guard took.

"You may go," the guard educated as he walked deeper into the larger building.

In the center of the building stood a long table with maps, weapons, and gold placed on it. More of the bulky soldiers lined the walls and at the table was a tall man leaning over a map.

The guard walked into the room and to the table. "My lord," he called.

The man turned his head to the guard and gave a slight smile. "What can I do for you?" he asked.

The man had tanned skin and young complexion. His eyes were slightly widened and a dark purple color. His hair was short and black and he wore large, bulky, black armor with a purple sash lining from his left shoulder to his right hip.

The guard handed the small note to the man who took the note from his hand. He read the note quickly and placed it on the table.

"Could you bring Baal to me?" he asked.

The guard nodded and paced out of the room.

Moments later, the guard returned with a scrawnier man. He was completely bald and wore a lighter set of armor. "My lord, you called?" he asked.

The larger man turned around and looked at him sincerely. "I have just received a missive from the capital," he informed.

Baal looked at him curiously. "What news does the capital bring us?" he asked.

The man handed Baal the note and turned back to the map. "I will be returning to the capital by order of the Prime Minister," he answered.

Baal read the letter and looked back to the man. "Are you leaving me in charge then?" he asked.

The man nodded. "Make sure that the men are cared for and make sure to have the cavalry patrol the south for refugees and enemy soldiers," he answered.

Baal nodded and placed the note on the table. "What would you have me do with them?" he asked.

The man sighed and turned to Baal. "Take in the refugees but kill the soldiers," he ordered.

Baal nodded. "As you wish, my lord," he replied.

The man smiled and placed his hand on Baal's shoulder. "I'll we see you in the future then," he said, and then walked down the hallway to the outside. Horses were tied to some wooden posts that were partially damaged. The man looked to the two guards standing by the entrance and motioned for them to follow. He grabbed the reigns of a black horse and sat in the saddle. The other two guards did the same and they started to trot down a littered street.

The messenger sat on some rubble and drank out of a water bag. "Would you like to send another letter, my lord?" he asked.

The man reached into his pocket and tossed a small bag of coin to the messenger. "Take a break. I bet it was a long journey from the capital to here," he said with a smile.

The messenger raised his water bag to the man as he and his entourage galloped away.

A few days later

Esdeath walked down the imperial hallways in her usual military uniform. The sun was shining bright and the birds chirped jubilantly.

A blue-haired, man came walking down the opposite side of the hallway. "Hey, general," he greeted.

The woman looked at Wave, who gave her a warm smile. "Wave," she replied.

His smile, receded and he watched her as she passed. "Did you hear the news?" Wave asked.

Esdeath turned to face Wave and looked at him curiously. "What news?" she questioned.

"The southwest was recently conquered and the capital is calling the general back," Wave informed.

Esdeath's eyes widened but quickly receded. "I see," she replied, continuing down the hallway.

Wave scratched his head. "What's up with her?" he mumbled.

The palace doors shot open and the man from the countryside and his two guards walked through. The man kneeled in front of the child-emperor and his two guards followed.

"Excellent work in the southwestern region, Lord Raikou!" the boy exclaimed.

The man kept his head lowered and frowned. "Thank you, your grace," he replied.

The boy looked to the Prime Minister then back to Raikou. "You have opened up new resources to the capital and have eliminated another rival. Your service to the crown will not be forgotten," the boy graced. Raikou closed his eyes. "You may ask anything of me that your heart desires," he replied.

"I would request that you send additional economic aid to the southwest," Raikou said.

The boy looked again to the Prime Minister then back to Raikou. "It shall be granted then," he replied.

Raikou smirked. "Now I would like for the crown to uphold its side of our original deal," he added.

The boy stared at him. "What deal was that?" he asked.

Raikou looked up at the boy. "My retirement from the military," he answered.

The Prime Minister took a step forward. "Surely you understand that you cannot merely retire at your young age. Please reconsider, you are of twenty years and you have your whole life to wait for retirement," he reassured.

Raikou shook his head. "I took this position because I would be allowed to leave military service early. I have done my part. I now ask for what was promised," he replied.

The Prime Minister frowned. "Perhaps there is something else that can fill this gap? Money, titles, women, power perhaps?" he questioned. Raikou shook his head. The Prime Minister sighed. "Unfortunately, we cannot grant that wish. You are an extraordinary general and we need your battle prowess," he answered.

Raikou smiled and shook his head. "Then what should you have me do?" he asked.

The boy sat up in his throne. "I want you to uproot anything that opposes my rule…work with general Esdeath and the Jaegers if that is what it takes," he answered.

Raikou nodded and stood up. "Of course, your grace," he said, with a turn of his cape and the two guards following after him.

Esdeath and the Jaegers all gathered in the dining area.

"Why do they need another general to be here?" Wave questioned, gazing over at Kurome, who was gorging her pastries.

Esdeath sat down at the center chair and crossed her legs.

"Do you know who the guy is?" Bols asked.

Esdeath closed her eyes. "He's an old friend of mine," she answered.

Wave looked over at Esdeath. "Is he strong?" he asked.

Esdeath nodded. "I would say so after he conquered the southwest in a matter of weeks of being assigned to the region," she answered.

Wave was astonished. "B-but aren't you strong? Why do they need another strong general here? Isn't technically doing the same thing we are?" he asked.

Esdeath opened her eyes. "He is not considered a member of the Jaegers. He was given a different assignment and told to work with us…not for us," she answered.

There was a knock on the door and it opened. Raikou walked into the room with his two guards following behind him."Good day," he said with a smile.

Wave stared at him as Raikou walked to a chair and sat down.

Raikou looked over at Esdeath and smiled. Her eyes widened slightly. "It's been a while, Esdeath," he greeted.

"Y-yeah," she replied.

"How were your adventures in the north?" Raikou asked.

Esdeath leaned back in her chair. "Smooth as always," she answered.

Raikou nodded then turned his gaze to the rest of the group. "So these are the infamous Jaegers I have been hearing about?" he questioned. He analyzed each and every one of the people sitting there. "So what have you all got so far?" Raikou asked.

"We don't have much but one of our members found their base but…he unfortunately died in the process and the location with him," Esdeath answered.

Raikou nodded and sat in silence. He motioned to one of his guards.

"Yes, my lord?" the soldier asked.

Raikou reached into his pocket and handed the man a small sum of gold. "Go find Balir and tell him to meet me in that old tavern," he ordered.

The soldier nodded and rushed out of the room.

"Who is Balir?" Wave asked.

Raikou turned his head to Wave. "He's an employee and good friend of mine," he answered.

"Employee?" Esdeath questioned.

Raikou nodded. "He's one of many of my information conduits," he answered. Raikou leaned forward. "Once my network is set up, I can begin operating…would you like me to keep you informed, Esdeath?" he asked, getting up from the table.

She nodded. "Where are you going?" Esdeath asked.

Raikou opened the door. "Getting this over with," he answered.

The sun was set and the blazing sun reflected off the rooftops of the capital. Raikou sat at a table outside on a balcony with a book in hand and his feet rested on a chair. Esdeath walked to the table and looked at Raikou.

He closed the book and smiled back at her. "Is there something I can do for you?" he asked.

Esdeath grabbed a chair and sat down in it. Raikou removed his feet from the table and sat up in his chair.

They sat in silence for a moment then Raikou broke the silence. "What's up?" he asked.

Esdeath looked at Raikou and placed her hand on his shoulder. "I need your advice," she answered.

Raikou raised an eyebrow. "On what?" he asked.

Esdeath gazed out on the city. "Love," she answered.

Raikou smiled and leaned back in his chair. "Why would you need my advice about love?" he asked.

Esdeath played with her hair. "There's a reason why they call you Raikou the Hedonist," she answered.

Raikou frowned. "They are still calling me that?" he asked.

Esdeath nodded. "They still do," she answered.

Raikou nodded. "What do you want to know about love?" he asked.

Esdeath played with her hair. "How do I make someone fall for me?" she questioned.

Raikou sat up straight in his chair and frowned. "You cannot make someone fall in love with you," he answered.

Esdeath stared at him.

"I know this from first hand…you do too," he added.

Esdeath looked at him curiously. "What do you mean?" she asked.

Raikou smiled and leaned back in his chair. "You know…because I tried to make you fall for me," he answered.

Esdeath's eyes widened. "What?" she questioned.

Raikou gazed out upon the city. "I fell in love with you; the first moment I met you," he began.

"How can you say something like that!?" Esdeath exclaimed.

Raikou looked at her. "I just don't feel as nervous as I was before…and now I might as well say something while I get the chance," he answered.

"B-but why? Why me?" she asked.

Raikou looked down at his arms and then back at her. "You are so beautiful; the way your long, light blue hair flows in the wind, and the sweet, flowery scent that gently comes with it…your glistening, blue eyes…the way the sun glistens off your smooth, snow-white skin…even though you are said to be cruel…I know for a fact that you are kind and sweet…sometimes I have a hard time believing that you are in this fucked up world…a beautiful, protected rose in this dangerous, barren wasteland we call life," he answered.

Esdeath blushed and stared at him. They sat in silence for a moment.

"I'm sorry! I got a little carried away!" he exclaimed, getting up from the table.

Esdeath grabbed his arm before he could walk away. "Stay," she said.

Raikou was dragged back to the table.

"Why didn't you tell me before?" Esdeath asked.

Raikou frowned and looked at the floor. "You would never look my way…I was just some conscript at the time in your eyes," he answered.

Esdeath looked at the table and Raikou looked at her. "It doesn't matter now…you already have someone your heart is set on," he said.

Esdeath was surprised.

"Tatsumi? Correct?" he questioned.

Esdeath nodded.

Raikou pulled a cigarette from his pocket and lit it. "What do you like about him?" he asked, puffing the cigarette.

Esdeath blushed. "He's cute, brave, strong, young, and his smile makes my heart quiver," she answered.

Raikou gave a slight laugh.

"What?" Esdeath asked.

Raikou waved his hand and looked at her. "How does he act when he's around you or when you kiss?" he asked.

Esdeath looked at her hands. "He's distant, reserved, shy and when we kiss…he gets embarrassed and blushes," she answered.

Raikou nodded. He puffed at the cigarette again and looks at the sunset. They sat in silence for a few moments.

"So…what should I do?" Esdeath asked.

Raikou puffed at the cigarette then turned his gaze away from the sunset. "Do you know if he already has another lover?" he asked.

The atmosphere froze and Esdeath was shocked. She hadn't thought of that before. "I-I…I never thought of that," she answered.

Raikou nodded. "That could be why-," he began.

"Tatsumi would never do that! I promised myself to him and him alone!" Esdeath exclaimed.

Raikou smiled. "But did he?" he asked.

"What?" Esdeath questioned.

Raikou threw the cigarette on the ground and crushed it. "Did he promise himself to you?" he elaborated.

"N-no he never…" Esdeath began.

Raikou frowned and turned his head away from her.

"I saw him working with Night Raid," Esdeath mumbled.

Raikou raised an eyebrow. "You saw him at the palace?" he asked.

Esdeath nodded. "I saw him fight on their side," she answered.

Raikou glared at the night sky and got up from the table.

"Where are you-," Esdeath began.

Raikou quickly turned around. "I will find Tatsumi and bring him to you!" he proclaimed.

Esdeath smiled as her eyes glistened. "You will?" she asked.

Raikou nodded. "Esdeath, if you are to push me away, hate me, or if I die…no matter what…I will always love you…even if you don't look my way…I want what is best for you and I want you to be happy," he answered.

Esdeath blushed and smiled. "Thank you," she said.

Raikou smiled back and walked down the hallway.

Esdeath lay on her bed in her white nightgown and blushed. "Tatsumi," she thought.

Raikou lay on his bed and smiled as he drifted off into sleep.