Finally updated. I was planning to write We Will Prevail, but started writing this instead...

It is summer break by the end of tommorow!

AKA: more updates

Don't know which I'll focuse on, but both will be update. Though not regularly, just whenever I feel like it. But they will still be updated much quicker.

I can't find the will to write The Black Wolf and The Flash anymore. I'll probably discontinue it...

I know, big time-skip. Small flashbacks and regular thinking back kinda stuff will slowly explain what happened during that time over several chapters.

OwO

Four Years Later

Esdeath, now twenty-two, was grinning. A week ago her army had received orders to annihilate to Northern Tribe. Literally, Honest said the exact words.

It had taken her a full five days to get here. Esdeath's army was known to travel very fast, but the journey still felt like eternity. The scouts she sent out had returned five hours ago. Her army would be ready to deploy in just two more hours. Normally armies would take much longer to prepare, but sensing her wish for battle, her soldiers picked up the pace. Even now you could see the people running or shouting, they were hoping to please her.

Currently Esdeath was staring at her favorite pet, Tatsumi. He was just sitting there, awaiting orders. She was amused with how loyal he was. Even when he learned she worked under the Prime Minister, he didn't say anything. Of course he was frowning and glaring at the palace, but he didn't up and quit right there which said something.

Over four years, Tatsumi had grown to be able to hide his hate for the man very well. Unless you asked or already knew about it, you wouldn't know. It seems somewhere along the line he turned into a very useful asset to her army.

Esdeath would never admit it, but it pleases her greatly whenever Tatsumi uses his ice powers. He had mastered it quickly, and now only uses it in the right situation, or if he's in a bind. Though she had noticed, while her powers had grown, his had not. Esdeath figured it was because he only drank a small amount of her blood. Maybe if he earns it she would feed him more...

Her moment of thinking about her subordinate was cut short when someone shouted for her, "Esdeath-sama!" Both her and Tatsumi looked over. The man, now kneeled on the ground, was a messenger. Some of the fastest travelers, only for urgent messages or direct orders from someone high up. Esdeath figured it was the Minister, he being none too shy asking for things.

Her suspicions were proved correct when the messenger spoke, "The Prime Minister requests you finish quickly. Night Raid has moved to the capital, and he wants them removed."

Night Raid huh? Been a while since I've heard that name. Challenging them head on will get me nowhere. Though maybe information gathering first... No, wait. An undercover mission would be more than two birds with one stone. Information on Teigus, strategies, location of their base... That would be my best option, but who to send? Sending Daidara, River, or Nyau wouldn't work... Tatsumi. Not only is he fitting in appearance, but he's the only one I trust won't betray me, not to mention a top notch actor.

Decision made, Esdeath turned to her favorite subordinate. Tatsumi looked at her, seeing her thinking deeply, he waited for her decision on the matter. "Tatsumi, you will be returning to the Capital without me." A raised eyebrow was her response. "You'll infiltrate Night Raid as your average naive country boy, will that be too hard for you?"

He smiled innocently, "Excuse me, ma'am? Do you know how I can get into the army?"

She grinned, "Nice cover. But work on your facial expressions they are a little hard to believe. You're walking into a lions den, just smell a little nice and they'll try to bite you. Prepare for the trip now, you leave tonight. I'll be there after I finish up here. I better not find you dead. I'll trust you with this S-Rank mission."

With a raised brow he nodded then left to get his belongings and some supplies. The only other S-Rank mission nearly got him killed. Then again a small slip up and a group of professional assassins wouldn't hesitate to kill him.

Esdeath then dismissed the messenger and was left to think. Her main thoughts were how to defeat all of the Northern Tribe. Hmm, I've been wanting to try burying people alive, after hearing people talk about it. Maybe the survivors? I saw a large crack in the ground coming here...

Two Weeks Later

Tatsumi had trudged through the snow nearly nonstop, reaching the Capital in two weeks. By foot it was quite the achievement, with the nonstop blizzards and deep snow, most would wonder how he wasn't a living block of ice. Of course his ice demon blood had given him a resistance to cold temperatures and ice and the like, at the cost of having a major weakness to heat.

Currently he was wearing different clothes, as his black uniform would easily blow his cover. He had on a light blue overcoat, with a white vest over a black dress shirt. Along with dark blue pants, and black combat boots, he also wore a black sheath at his side. A simple looking claymore there, with a blue handle. Black gloves hid his mark from the world. A scarf that almost seemed to be covered in ice was around his neck.

It was actually covered in ice though. Being a gift from Esdeath after completing a particularly hard and deadly mission, he always wore it.

Tatsumi was just re-entering the Capital. While he has seen it many times before, he used this as part of his disguise, "Whoa! This is the Capital? It's HUGE!" A look of wonder and amazement was plastered on his face. Whenever coming back here he wore a black cloak and hid in the shadows, as per Esdeath's orders. He bore no real amazement, but he hoped to catch some attention.

Mere seconds after he finished his sentence he heard the whispers.

"A country bumpkin, huh. Not suprised."

"Hmph. He'll catch attention like that."

"Always have the same reaction, I almost feel sorry for him."

"Ha ha. Wait 'till he finds out the "true" Capital."

"Naive as always. I have yet to see a level-headed one."

"Another one? Aren't they coming more often lately? I swear two came by just yesterday."

Tatsumi had a hard time not frowning. Working under Esdeath got him many enemies but he didn't have to deal with insults and the like, being an assassin. He moved forward with a bright smile still on his face. Looking around as if questioning where to go he eventually went left, to where he knew an army recruit office is.

He was pretty famous, or infamous if you prefer, as an assassin. When someone saw a black cloaked figure it would naturally scare them, of course. But if they saw one with a mask and scarf, they fled on sight.

Purposely getting himself kicked out, he saw a blond woman walk up to him. This woman... I can smell blood, no matter how faintly. This must be who I'm looking for. She looked him over, probably curious about his clothes, before telling him she had a way to get him into the army. While this "help" was unneeded, he needed information so he went anyway, acting grateful all the way.

After a small talk, with lots of money spending on his part, he had to give up some of his money to please her. Right after she left he rose up from his seat, Later tonight I'll strike their most probable target. If that fails they would at least be aware of my presence, which I can manipulate to become a recruitment.

Later That Day

He had been invited to stay at a girl, Aria, and her family's house. That made things easier. Aria and her family had rumors surrounding them. With their content Tatsumi figured out what happened and figured they were Night Raid's next target. The latter was mostly a guess with some hope behind it, but Tatsumi was known for his good intuition in Esdeath's army.

Studying what information they had on the group during his journey, Tatsumi had a good idea of their ideals and goals. He figured their ultimate target was the Prime Minister, something he wouldn't mind actually.

During dinner Tatsumi noticed something off about the food. Most wouldn't notice it, but he had much training in poisons. He was immune to it, thanks to the demon's blood, but it still bothered him. The poison was likely to put him to sleep or paralyze him. He had heard the rumors himself.

He took his chances and played the first one, "I feel a little tired, so I hope you don't mind me excusing myself." He didn't miss the wicked look in Aria's eyes.

That Night

Tatsumi was cleaning his sword of any dirt or dust from the trip. It's blade was now visible, smooth dark blue metal ran on one half, while turquoise ran over the other. A small blue gem rested on the hilt.

Tatsumi smiled at the sword, "We'll tear these idiots to bits. Right, Minakami?" The small gem lit up briefly, and Tatsumi smiled. "Yeah I know. But our goal right now is to join Night Raid." His sword speaks to him directly into his mind. Unfortunately, unknowing people just thought he was crazy.

Suddenly he felt waves of killing intent being thrown at him. His smile vanished, being replaced with seriousness. "Finally here? Took them long enough." The jewel glowed once more, Tatsumi frowned. He turned his head to look at the door, then he ran through the door barreling straight into Aria's mother. She had three guards with her, all of which, were heavily suprised.

Tatsumi flashed a demented grin before lunging forward.

Elsewhere

In another room a blond woman stood. Her head had two cat ears on the top. Her eyes slits, and her fangs larger. A tail wiggled in excitement. Her hands were enlarged and furry, choking a man.

"P-please I have a daughter." The man coughed through the choking.

"Don't worry she'll join you soon." His eyes widened.

"You wouldn't... Have you no mercy?"

"Mercy? What's that?"

With Tatsumi

He ran through the hallways, but a red glow from the windows caught his attention. Bloodlust turned the full moon red. The giant sphere illuminated the grounds, but also announced a certain group's presence.

Four guards came, only to be annihilated in the next second. Tatsumi raised a brow, slightly surprised. Soon though, his eyes caught movement. After searching for a bit his eyes found Aria running somewhere, a guard pulling her.

Tatsumi ran after them hoping to intercept them and get the group's favor by stealing their target. The sword's gem flashed, but he ignored it's words.

After finally catching up, he decided to wait until they reached their goal, the storehouse. When they finally reached it they opened the door wide, before walking inside and closing it. Tatsumi had seen what was hidden in there. So the rumors were true. All of them about the torture and disease.

A flash of movevent revealed Akame.

Tatsumi grimaced. He had met Akame on a mission before, a very hard one. He was wearing his cloak and uniform at the time as well as a mask, so she wouldn't recognize him. He had fought her during the mission, but while he came out victorious, her allies had arrived so he hadn't finished her off. Esdeath herself commended him for surviving and gifted him with the scarf he still wore.

That was seven months ago. More than enough time for her to train and grow stronger. He would hate to be on the receiving end of her new power. But it was an important mission so his opinion didn't matter.

Deciding to jump in, he slashed Akame's sword out of her hands right after she opened the doors. Bullets ran through the air, but were dodged by both parties. Akame was clearly suprised at his action, but got into stance anyway.

Tatsumi knew very well that hand-to-hand can't beat someone good with the sword. He smirked briefly, before plastering a face of rage on. "What's with you people?! Just because these guys have money you'll kill these innocent people?" Ha. As if. I know their every reason for doing this. The old me before I met Esdeath probably would've said that though. Actually he would've loved these guys. 'Fighters of Justice' probably.

He saw Akame pause, before saying, "You are not a target. Step aside." He could barely keep the smile off his face. He knew Akame before she defected, her being kind despite her career.

"No!" Was his firm answer. She charged, but he knew she wouldn't attack. She was using his shoulder as a stepping stone when he attacked. It was a simple stab to her ankle, but it caught her off guard. She definitely underestimated him, thinking he wouldn't react in time.

In an attempt to dodge, she jumped off, away from her targets. Unfortunately (or fortunately) it still caught her, rendering her unable to walk. She ended up falling to the ground, much to her dismay. He stepped forward.

While his mission was to infiltrate, he could just change his appearance and it would be the same. Akame had caused both him and Esdeath much trouble, so now she would pay.

When he reached her she made a feeble attempt to punch him, but he blocked and gave her two more slashes on her wrists. He couldn't keep the sadistic smile off his face when he swung his blade. Her eyes widened. She tried her hand at dragging herself away, but was much to slow. Her wounds definitely didn't help either.

Before it reached her neck though, Tatsumi felt a firm hand wrap around his shirt collar, pulling him away. "Eh?" With a dumbfounded face he stared at Akame. Akame stared right back, having expected to be dead by now. Seeing the face he had made, she knew he would show no mercy.

He looked up to where the hand came from. It was the lady that had swindled him. Putting his facade on he was able to fool the woman, but he could feel Akame's suspicious glare. Turning from a sadist to an innocent bumpkin wasn't exactly a mood swing.

Split personalities..? That would probably be the best cover. Unfortunately. Split personalities usually came from a traumatic event of some sort... Time to make up a horrible and bloody past.

"Hmm? Aren't you the lad from earlier today?" He pretended to look confused while staring at her, then realization surfaced on his face.

"Ah! Your the boob lady!" He made up the funny name to further strengthen his facade, "Yep! The beautiful Onee-san from that time!" She said it with a cute smile, that didn't affect Tatsumi.

Akame was slightly confused, but still glared at him. Her red eyes made it worse.

Then the 'beautiful Onee-san' turned serious, "Lad, you said 'these innocent people' right?" She walked over to the shed. "Then would 'innocent people' do this?" She threw open the doors.

He stared feigning shock, before slowly walking over there. He twisted the 'shock' into horror. Seeing all the corpses he chose the first one near his age he saw. A girl with straight black hair and a flower in her hair, all covered in blood. "S-Sayo? Is that you Sayo?" A random name he came up with to help with the backstory he just came up with.

"Someone you know?" Blond lady's voice came through she had picked up Akame and was piggybacking her. Said girl still had not relented her glare.

"Y-yeah. I thought she was dead... Now she really is." Indeed her left leg was cut completely off and the multiple bruises said clearly she was long dead. He didn't really know her, but she did kinda remind him of someone back in his destroyed village...

While staring up at the dead girl he heard Aria rant about cows and hicks... He put his plan into action, as he walked past the two assassins. It was simple: Operation Split Personality.

He stopped right in front of her, and with a dark grin chopped her in half. Straight down the middle of her face, all the way the the dirt. Both actions seemed to mildly suprise the 'boob' woman. She seemed to think for a moment, before grabbing his collar again and dragging him off.

She said something about recruiting him, which he retorted to for the sake of his disguise. He ended up asking her to bring the body back for a burial. Esdeath and her subordinates only used mass graves but he figured he could make an exception. Hmm... This was easier than I thought. But then again, my impression of these assassins might be off, by quite a lot. But the first part of my mission has been fulfilled. Now I need to keep myself in this group and gather information... I wonder when Esdeath-sama is gonna finish...

OwO

FYI: Minakami translates to aquatic

His Teigu controls water, as too boost his ice powers. River's Teigu was changed slightly so it now controls wind, but it doesn't have a big impact on the plot at all.

This went a little fast but oh well. You might have noticed but Tatsumi really hates Akame. Later on he'll warm up a bit.

You might have noticed he is a little bit of a sadist. Long story short it comes from being with Esdeath.

I don't think Mine x Tatsumi is possible really. Probably Esdeath or Akame...

I'm going to follow the original storyline for the most part until maybe Esdeath comes back... So wait for it.

Now this takes the place as longest chapter written! Congrats! Me! Yes I know 3k words is pathetic. :3

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