AN: Hey guys! Glad to see that some of y'all are enjoying this fanfiction so far! I'm gonna start making a fanfiction of Splatoon as I slowly progress to make chapters of Akame ga kill fanfiction. For this chapter, it's all about the new assassin group known as The Bloodhounds. As mentioned before in Cameron's bio on the last chapter, he's part of that group. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this!
Chapter 4: The Bloodhounds
After the celebration of the reassembly of both Night Raid and Jaegers, everyone ended up asleep in HQ of Night Raid. Tatsumi slowly woke up as he was at least the last one to go to sleep last night, cleaning some of the mess that everyone made. There's still some to clean, but not that serious, so he can take care of it at any given moment. Unless Susanoo will beat him to it. Tatsumi would slowly sit up on his bed, yawning out loud while stretching his arms widely. He glanced to see Mine was asleep right beside him. He blushed but then smiled as he kissed her head before getting off the bed slowly and quietly to not wake her up.
Tatsumi tiptoed out of his room to let Mine sleep as much as she can and want.
"I'm kinda thirsty.", mumbled Tatsumi, making his way to the kitchen.
When he walked in the kitchen, he'd find Leone passed out on the floor with her face on the floor. She held an empty bottle of whiskey.
'Damn...she may have partied a bit too hard', thought Tatsumi, trying not to laugh.
Tatsumi walked to the refrigerator, opening it to see what'd be inside. He'd see some grape juice inside, and it seems there's enough for at least one cup. He took the juice, serving it in a cup.
"Ah, good morning Tatsumi."
Tatsumi jumped at first, turning around to see who it was. He sighed in relief, seeing it was just Bols. He seems to be holding some groceries.
Bols bowed in apology, "Sorry if I scared you".
"N..no it's fine. Uhm..where were you?", asked Tatsumi.
"Well, since it was morning, everyone is asleep and out of food supplies, I decided to go out and buy food for breakfast.", answered Bols.
"Oh I see. Since I'm not doing anything in specific besides drinking this, mind if I help?"
"Oh sure, that'd be great.", Bols nodded, as he was planning to cook some fried eggs, bacon, pancakes, hot cereal, and hash browns.
Meanwhile, somewhere on the outskirts of the Imperial Capital, Cameron is walking down a path in a very light and happy mood. He'd come across a huge hole on the ground. It seemed like an opening. He jumped down in the huge opening. He landed on his feet to be greeted by a short child.
Cameron bowed to the child, "Hey there Takeda. Sorry I was gone for so long."
The boy seemed very intelligent and not the type of child who'd go wild for anything small like normal kids would do. Takeda is a simple, cool, calm and intelligent boy, at the age of 8. He wore a regular white t-shirt and some shorts. He has black hair in the style of a mushroom.
"Nonsense. You weren't on a mission, so there's no need to worry about your presence here being delayed.", simply replied Takeda.
As both guys walked further underground, they arrived at a huge base. As they entered, the foyer was huge to say the least, holding three comfortable couches, and one door on each walls. One leading to the kitchen, one for all bedrooms, conference room, and basement.
"Yo homie, welcome back!", shouted a guy approaching Cameron and Takeda.
The guy is a gray haired and eyed. He wore a black sleeveless shirt, exposing some decent biceps, some black shorts and boots. His right wrist held a bracelet which seemed quite mysterious. It was no doubt that it is his Imperial Arms.
Cameron smiled, "Hey Wolf. Glad to see you're as energetic as always."
Wolf grinned and held a thumb up, "No sweat, am I right? Whoa there...you seem as happy as a clam."
Now Cameron started to blush, looking away.
Wolf playfully elbowed Cameron's side, "Come on, tell me what's going on that made that smile and blush."
"I do too would like to hear what triggered your mood to extend to a different level.", added Takeda.
Cameron sighed and sat on the couch, as Takeda sat beside Cameron on the left, and Wolf on the right.
"Alright...I guess. But only promise to not tell anyone of this, okay?", asked and pleaded Cameron.
"Hey man, we're guys here. Your secrets are safe with me. We're pals right?", sarcastically said Wolf.
"If it is something personal, I have no right to expose any secrets even if it's our fellow comrades.", added Takeda.
Cameron took a deep breath in, and sighed.
"Okay. So, I was just walking in the capital downtown, minding my own business. After a few minutes, I went to get something to eat because I was hungry. Afterwards, I decided to go for another walk in town before heading back here, when I suddenly bumped into this...oh...beautiful...purple angel..", now Cameron started to space out and look at the ceiling, picturing Sheele with angel wings and a halo on her head, smiling at him.
Takeda and Wolf was completely dumbfounded and shocked, staring at Cameron.
"Whoa whoa whoa...WHOA. You mean, you finally got yourself a crush?! Cameron, that is so awesome! Good for you Cammy ol' pal! Keep going!", Wolf's grin was pretty wide and bright.
"I must admit, I am surprised that such event occurred to you in such an unpredictable time. I am also eager to hear more about this.", Takeda said with a smile, being happy for the red haired man.
Cameron blushed more, "Guys come on..you're embarrassing me. Anyways, so I bumped into her. She had dropped her bag of groceries and glasses. Same with my glasses. But I'm glad she didn't mistook my glasses for her's. Otherwise, God knows what'd happen to her. So I helped her pick up her stuff and it turned out that she wanted to gather things up for some party. I volunteered to help her out..to….perhaps get her to like me more...and...th..then in the end.."
"Then what?", asked Wolf and Takeda in unison.
"After helping her...sh….she kissed me on the cheek", said Cameron as he held his hand to his cheek that was kissed before.
Wolf immediately wrapped his arm around Cameron's neck a bit tight to not suffocate him, and brushed his knuckles on Cameron's head while laughing.
"That's my boy right there! Full points to you dude, caught yourself a keeper there!", shouted Wolf.
Cameron squirmed and groaned under Wolf. Takeda was smiling at Cameron.
"So...what happened afterwards?", asked Takeda.
Cameron sighed, "Well, after chatting for a bit after getting her things, she had to go back home. I insisted on helping her bring the supplies, but she declined..."
"Damn. That didn't go as planned eh?", Wolf crossed his arms.
"Well do not think about that too much. The others should be back from their mission.", said Takeda as he stood up.
As he said that, the doors would open as six other members of The Bloodhounds entered the room. The three guys looked over at their comrades. Takeda stood up and walked over to them.
"Welcome back everyone. Report about the mission?", asked Takeda sternly. It seems that Takeda is the boss of The Bloodhounds.
A man with blue hair stepped up to speak. He wore something that Robin Hood would wear, as he held a large crossbow.
"The mission has been completed Boss. Though, the target gave us somewhat of a rough time.", he said.
A different man stepped up to add on to what the blue haired said. This man was wearing western style clothing, topped with a cowboy hat and handkerchief around his neck.
"The ol' whispersnapper had a whole army of goons. So we wreck 'em all up like ther's no tomorrow", he said with pride.
A woman stepped up alongside the two men who spoke. She wore a robe. And under her robe was a blue top that covered her oversized breasts that outmatched Leone's and Esdeath's, and black pants. Her whole head is covered up like a terrorist, but it showed her eyes.
"We believe it was the dead Minister Honest's kin. The hair, face, and eyes.", she spoke.
Takeda nodded to the three who reported, "I see...so there is possibilities that there may be many individuals or groups who supported Honest. Even after he was killed by a whole group of assassins known as Night Raid."
A dark skinned, bald man with sunglasses stepped up. He was muscular built, wearing a black tank top and camouflage shorts and seem to be wearing some brass knuckles.
"Night Raid huh? Them was the group who also sacrificed their lives to free everybody out of poverty and despair, right?", asked the man.
"That is correct.", said a lady in yellow. She has long blonde hair that reach down to her rear, wearing a dress that a princess would wear, holding a Japanese style umbrella. "As far as I know, the boss of Night Raid made it out alive in the end along with one final member.
Finally, the last one is a timid young man who appears to be a few years older than Takeda stepped up. He wore a hoodie and shorts, as he held a long slim staff.
"B...Boss? A...are they uhm...any threat to us?", stuttered the boy.
Takeda crossed his arms shaking his head, "I believe there's no point in making a hypothesis about that group becoming a threat to us. After all, the group is benched permanently because of their deaths. I've been wanting to meet them, but it seems as though I was unfortunate to be too late for that moment. If they are a threat to us, we could plan an attack. If they're not, then there is no reason to trifle with them. Understood?"
All eight members of The Bloodhounds nodded. It seems as though this group is completely oblivious that Night Raid has been put back together like jigsaw pieces.
"Good. You're all dismissed until I am updated with any news or mission for me to brief."
And with that, everyone except Wolf, Cameron, and Takeda. They sat back down, talking about Sheele again.
The next day came by. Takeda saw the cowboy already awake, cooking breakfast for everybody.
"Good morning Rust.", said Takeda.
Rust glanced at Takeda and smiled, as he flipped a few strips of bacon on a pan.
"Well howdy partner. Slept well I'm guessing?"
"Indeed I have, thank you for asking. It smells good as always when it comes to the hands of you. I envy you on your cooking techniques."
Rust let out a loud chuckle, "Oh cut it out there partner, yer words there are making me blush as bright as the ol' west!"
Takeda smiled at the silly statement. He glanced around to see that the terrorist-like lady, Taluha walked in. Still wearing the same thing from yesterday.
"Good morning Taluha. Shouldn't you change into different clothes?", asked Takeda.
"With all due respect, it is none of your concern of my clothing. I chose this.", coldly replied Taluha. None can see her face, but Takeda can tell she had a face of no mercy. He chuckled and waved his hands as a sign of surrender.
The hoodied timid guy walked in, yawning out loud while rubbing his eyes. He'd stop to blush and look at Taluha walking up to him. He gulped.
"G...good morning Taluha."
Taluha glanced at him and nodded to him, "Good morning to you too, Shawn."
As she said so, she walked past him as if she didn't noticed him at all. Shawn sighed, and looked down as he sat down at the table with Takeda.
"Is something the matter Shawn?", asked Takeda.
Shawn immediately jumped and repeatedly shakes his head
"N..no, I'm alright Boss...n...nothing to worry about at all", reassured Shawn.
Takeda raised an eyebrow, doubting the guy's response, "I shall ask again, is something the matter?"
Shawn felt like he was now being pushed to the edge at this point and sighed.
"Th...th...this may not look like it...but I...have a crush on Taluha"
Rust just stopped what he was doing and faced Shawn as fast as a gunshot.
"Hol' the phone ther' buddy. YOU have a crush on Taluha? No offense or anythin' ther' but ain't she a tad older than you?
"Y...yeah but...I...I don't care what anybody thinks. I just wish..I could get my feelings through to her.", replied Shawn as his hands starts to shake.
Takeda sighed and patted Shawn on the shoulder, "Shawn, my friend. I want you to keep two things in mind. One, I am not trying to be a jerk about this, but Taluha is currently not interested in seeking in any relationships no matter the appearances of a guy. And two, if she did changed her mind of seeking a man, love isn't just one sec moment where you instantly jump into a relationship. It takes time for anyone to seek or engage into a love relationship."
Shawn felt like his heart just exploded outside of his chest. He sighed and just placed his head on the table.
"I….I guess you're right…", sadly replied Shawn.
"On the bright side, ther's plenty of fishes out there in the sea, waiting on yer grand appearance", added Rust.
"N...no...I rather keep myself...a...available for Taluha wh...when she's ready for someone."
"That, I believe is a good decision. It's always brave to become persistent to pursue your way towards love and never give up on it. Like Cameron.", said Takeda.
Rust and Shawn immediately looked at Takeda when he mentioned Cameron's name.
"C...Cameron also has a crush on someone?", asked Shawn.
Realizing what Takeda just said, he palmed his own face and marched his way out of the kitchen as he shouted, "Just tell me when breakfast is ready and forget what I said!"
As that happened, the built dark skinned man walked in.
"Ooohh man! It smells so good up in here!", shouted the man before seeing the look on the faces of Rust and Shawn.
"Uh...what's...good? Did I miss something?"
Shawn glanced at the man, "Oh...uh...good morning Guz...well uhm..you..didn't miss a thing..at least you could say that."
"Let's just forget about it like the boss told us", added Rust, shrugging his shoulders.
Guz blankly stared at them before shrugging his shoulders before heading to a chair at the table. The blonde haired princess walked in but she walked in like she just got out of a hurricane. Her hair was a complete total mess, her pajamas are all wrinkled. The boys stared at her with their mouth opened.
"Th...that's supposed to be a 'princess'?!", shouted Shawn.
She felt offended and grabbed the collar of Shawn's shirt and gave him a death glare.
"How dare you?! Say something like that again or I will give you a one way ticket to heaven or hell! Got that?!", roared Emily.
Shawn instantly freaked out and fainted. Shawn is easily scared, so he's paranoid 24/7. Emily glanced at Rust and Guz.
"Anybody else wanna say something about my looks?! Huh?!", said Emily, acting tough. Rust motioned his hand to his lips as if he was zipping it closed.
"Sheesh, calm down. Nobody here wanna say anything else to you", Guz said as he rolled his eyes.
"Good..", Emily hissed as she walked away to fix up her hair.
Rust shivered, "She can be a good doll princess, but once her hair is like an urchin, guarantee that she'll act like a witch."
"Damn straight…", added Guz.
Wolf walked in, stretching his arms while yawning, "Yo, what's up fellas." then he looked down to see Shawn. "I'm not even gonna ask what happened to this guy."
"Let's just say the poor fool just saw a monster", said Guz.
"Oh you mean Emily? I just walked past her.", said Wolf.
"Yup, that's the one.", said Rust.
After breakfast, Takeda announced everyone to come to the conference room in five minutes. After those minutes have passed, the whole Bloodhounds gathered in the conference room.
Takeda pulled out a picture of a curly hair man, placing it on a table.
"Today's target is a man named Vincent. According to one of my clients, this man has been secretly paying others to vote for him to become the new emperor to engulf the capital in poverty once more. Those who opposed to him ended up being executed, along with his or her family.", explained Takeda.
"So, the bastard is pretty much bribing people to get him to be the man in charge of everything. And those who said no, was fucked horribly.", said Wolf.
"If you wish to put it like that, then yes. Since this man is very wealthy to paying people to vote for him, he has also hired a numerous amount of soldiers as his bodyguards. He suspects that some point in time, there will be someone who will come to protest or kill him. So then, this mission will belong to Wolf and Shawn", added Takeda.
"Alright! I've been itching to let Beowolf loose for weeks now", shouted Wolf. Shawn nodded to Takeda as acceptance to the mission. Both assassins left the base, as they run to the location of Vincent. They both stopped for a moment.
"Time to let him out!", shouted Wolf as he held his left fist in his right hand and shouted, "BEOWOLF!", as that happened, he started to shine brightly, his cheeks turned to wolf like sideburns, his hands turned into an alpha wolf's paws with ferocious claws. He grew some wolf ears and a tail as his teeth turned sharp.
Shawn smiled at Wolf as he initiated his Imperial Arms, "H...how do you feel now?"
"Like I can take over the world! I forgot how good it feels to be likes this.", replied Wolf. When he cracked his knuckles, it sounded so loud as if the Earth was cracking.
With that being out of the way, both proceeded to the mission. They're both hiding at a bush beside a tree. They're staring at a big warehouse. It seemed abandoned, but Vincent took it upon it as it's residence for his paid followers. There are two guards at the front door.
"Th...those guards...they don't seem all that tough. And it looks like th...they don't have any Imperial Arms..those are just regular swords.", whispered Shawn.
"True that. Which means all of this will be a piece of cake.", replied Wolf as he grinned widely, as he was itching for a fight.
Meanwhile inside of the warehouse, Vincent was sitting on his chair with a box filled with papers. Those papers are the votes from the people. He growled in anger seeing that it wasn't enough.
"Goddamn it! This doesn't have enough votes for me to become the new emperor!", he roared as he threw the box on the ground.
One of the guards flinched at this and said, "H...how about you become the minister?"
That felt like it blew up a gasket on Vincent as he glared at the guard who said that.
"Don't you EVER say that again! You hear me?! Never in a million years I'll be working with my brother! A lot of people truly admire him, that they want him to become the emperor. I hate him! I hate him so damn much, I just wanna grab by the neck and squeeze! And squeeze! AND SQUEEZE! AND SQUEEZE!", roared out Vincent.
Now the guards went to calm him down before his blood pressure raises up to no end. Until they heard the door burst open with two guards flying in, dead.
"Wh...what the hell?!", questioned Vincent as he looked at the corpse, then at the door, seeing the two assassins standing there. Shawn was holding his staff as he glared at Vincent.
"Damn, I should've knocked before entering right Shawn?", sarcastically asked Wolf.
"It doesn't really matter if it comes to a scumbag's hideout.", coldly replied Shawn.
Wolf shrugged and grinned, "Good point. Yo, Vincent! We came here for your life, so be a good guy and die okay?"
"Such insolence! I've had enough of this for a day! I'm angry about my pathetic brother, and now these pricks are here to kill me! Guards! KILL THEM!", demanded Vincent.
The remaining guards surrounded the two assassins.
"I'll take the ones on the left, and you on the right, okay?", asked Wolf.
"It's fine with me.", replied Shawn as he dashed to the guards on the right, swinging and spinning around his staff, blocking every sword thrusts the guards makes, as Shawn broke many bones from the guards, the impact was unbelievably strong, it killed them by the moment their bones broke.
"Never underestimate me and my Imperial Arm, Bokken's Rage: Chop", coldly said Shawn.
"Nice one there dude", complimented Wolf. He glanced at the remaining guards who were now shaking in fear.
"Don't be such pussies. You're the ones who made this decision. Not me."
Wolf dashed towards the guards, and instantly killed them with single, heavy blows of punches and kicks. When his Imperial Arms is active, his strength, speed and stamina are 4 times greater than his appearance. This caused Vincent to panic and attempt an escape, but Shawn beat him to it, and broke Vincent's legs so he wouldn't get away.
Vincent screamed in such pain as he rolled around on the floor, "You bastards! Just who the hell are you?!"
Wolf jumped in and snatched Vincent by the neck, holding him up in the air, squeezing his neck.
"This is what you wanted to do to your brother right?", asked Wolf, smirking evilly as he squeezed Vincent's neck. "Now, to answer your question, we're no one special really. Just bystanders who live to kill."
Wolf snapped Vincent's neck, killing him. He dropped the corpse to the ground as he let out a chuckle.
"Just kidding. We're a group of assassins who can never tolerate assholes like you around here. We make those assholes regret even making choices that causes misery in innocent dudes and babes. We are The Bloodhounds. We'll make sure everyone remembers that name.", said Wolf, spitting at the dead corpse. Shawn and Wolf made their way back to base to report on their successful mission.
AN: End of chapter! Sorry if it looks short. Like I said, I'm a noob lol. Don't forget to review, favorite, and follow! Tell me what do you think of The Bloodhounds. See ya! ^_^