Ice Queen Cones

"Wait, I have to do what?" Tatsumi asked terrified, taking a few steps back.

"You've been summoned to each lunch with Student Council President Esdese." Seryu smiled with a salute.

Coro seemed to think otherwise as he blankly stared at Tatsumi.

Tatsumi wasn't sure what to do in a situation such as the one he's in.

"For someone like me to be invited to eat with the Student Council President." He thought, his back bumping against his locker.

"Just so you know, it's not optional. You must eat lunch with her today or else that will be worth two weeks detention." Seryu smiled.

"Don't say it so casual!" Tatsumi yelled as Seryu ran off, pulling Coro behind her on his leash.

"Jeez, what's next; Mein being nice to me?" He wondered.

"Morning Tatsumi." Mein smiled as she approached him.

"What did you just say!?" Tatsumi yelled in shock.

"I said morning." Mein repeated, sounding annoyed. "That's what people usually say, right?"

"Oh god this day can't get any weirder." Tatsumi cried.

"Then I guess this is okay then." Leone said, pouncing on top of him.

Tatsumi could feel the entire weight of Leone's body fall on top of him as he fell to the ground. His breathing started getting heavier and face redder as he attempted to get air into his system before the cat lady could kill him.

"Get off of him!" Mein angrily shouted.

Leone and Tatsumi both looked up at her confused. Mein was never willing to help anyone Leone tackled. She normally would just walk away, taunting Leone's victim.

Realizing what she was saying, Mein covered her mouth, her face turning red and hightailed it away from the two of them.

"What was that all about?" Leone wondered.

"Enter." Esdese said as she closed a small book.

The door to her office opened to reveal Ran. She could tell he had urgent news to tell her and motioned him to speak. She took a brief glance at the clock before Ran could clear his throat.

"I'm sorry to interrupt you before your meal with Tatsumi." Ran started. "But I feel you must know this. Last weekend, in the shopping center; five men were running frantically away, their bodies beaten and bloody. I stopped one of them who told me a boy with brown hair had beaten them up."

"So we'll find who did this and punish them, if they're a student here." Esdese said.

"Well, luckily it was a student." Ran said, bringing a small smile to Esdese face. "However, the man they described is Tatsumi. I asked for specific details of what he looked like and when I went to the scene of the crime, I saw him and a young female girl leaving the area."

"Oh really?" Esdese said. "How intriguing."

"I'm am ready to talk with Tatsumi and any witnesses to ensure he is either suspended for a few months or better yet...expelled."

Esdese shot a quick glance at Ran. He knew that expelling Tatsumi wouldn't be allowed but he was practically throwing a Hail Mary. He knew Tatsumi was causing trouble around the school and now has the evidence to prove him guilty.

"Ran, I appreciate your concerns but I would like it if you no longer spoke of this." Esdese coldly said.

"But…"

"Destroy the files and anything pointing Tatsumi to his crimes." Esdese commanded. "If he really is what the reports say then I will have him admit it himself. After all, I'm quite convincing."

Before Ran could speak, Esdese got out of her chair and marched out of her office, slamming the door behind her. The force was strong enough to knock over a small picture on her desk and even send chills down his spine.

"Esdese, what is it that you see in this kid?" He wondered.

"YOU WHAT?" Everyone asked simultaneously at the lunch table.

"Y-Yeah, I've been 'summoned' to eat with Esdese." Tatsumi sighed.

"You can't do that!" Mein blurted out.

"Oh and why not?" Leone teased.

Mein could tell Leone was onto her since her first outburst earlier this morning. She thought storming off would force everyone to believe she was herself but it wasn't enough to deceive Leone. She had to act fast.

"Because..um...Esdese doesn't eat with runts like him." Mein snapped her fingers.

Leone chuckled while Tatsumi inadvertently started nodding his head. He was surprised, much like everyone else, for him to agree with Mein.

"Well you'll just have to have lunch with her whether you like it or not." Braht said leaning back in his chair. "Or do you prefer detention again?"

"Fine, I'll go." Tatsumi groaned.

Just as he was about to take off, Akame grabbed his arm. The entire table turned their attention onto her; it was a rare sight for her to talk in front of others.

"Be careful, Tatsumi." She sternly said. "Esdese is known for her famous ice cream and once you eat one, you may be tempted to join her dorm. Do not allow that to happen."

Tatsumi looked at Akame for a minute before grinning.

"You don't have to worry about me." He proudly stated. "After all, you guys are my friends and I would never abandon my friends."

"What about those people you mention from the countryside?" Leone asked.

"Well you see… Bye!" Tatsumi said before running off.

"Ma'am, Tatsumi is here." A large man bowed to Esdese.

Esdese looked up from her lunch to see Tatsumi awkwardly standing next to her bodyguard. A large smile took over her face and she immediately began to blush.

"Tatsumi, it's great to finally meet you." Esdese blushed.

"Um...likewise." Tatsumi choked.

He sat across the table from Esdese who hadn't taken her eyes off of him since he first arrived. Even during the process of eating, she stared directly at him with the same creepy smile. He could remember the same feeling Braht gives him even today on occasion. But her was use to it, this on the other hand was different, especially after the stories he's heard.

"So Tatsumi." Esdese said wiping her mouth. "I've heard you've gotten yourself in some trouble since first arriving here."

"Well I haven't been in that much trouble." Tatsumi tried playing off.

Esdese suddenly snapped her fingers and the large man presented her a small folder that was already thick with papers.

"Now let's see here." Esdese said, skimming through the folder. "You've been in two fights, both of which have been with two members of my dorm. Skipped countless numbers of class."

"More like kidnapped." Tatsumi mumbled.

"And you also have been caught peeking into the girls restroom with a boy named Rabac. Am I correct?"

"Actually I was trying to get him out." Tatsumi defended.

"Doesn't matter." Esdese said, slamming the folder shut. "I'm willing to overlook all of it and can convince the principal to make these files...disappear."

Tatsumi couldn't tell what she had in mind. He could feel his body shake a little; knowing she has the ability to make files disappear. He heard the rumors and so far some of them were becoming true.

"So what do I have to do if I want those files destroyed?" Tatsumi asked, afraid to know the answer.

Esdese grinned. "Chat with me for the day and I'll give you my answer."

"So Mein, you've been pretty soft on Tatsumi." Leone smiled.

Mein's face immediately turned red as she covered it with her textbook.

Leone laughed as she effortlessly, pushed the book out of her face.

"Oh come on." Leone said. "You got a thing for Tatsumi."

"No I don't!" Mein shouted. "I just don't like to see you hurt him. After all we need someone to do the cooking and cleaning and carry my stuff around."

"So like Akame, Braht and Sheere?" Leone asked.

"T-There different." Mein stuttered as she turned around to open her locker.

"You know Mein, if you don't act fast, someone may take him from you." Leone said.

"You can't have...him?" Mein shouted confused.

In front of her were two Leone's. She knew one was Chelsea but the only problem was which one it was and who said it.

"Damn you Chelsea." Mein clenched her fists. "Show yourself."

"But if I did then you would hurt me." Leone #1 said.

"Yeah, I don't want you to harm this beautiful face." Leone #2 laughed.

"AYAH!" Mein shouted as she stormed off once again.

Leone began to laugh hysterically as Chelsea removed her disguise and started sucking on her lollipop with a wide grin on her face. She felt good doing that Mein but at the same time felt a little bad for messing with her.

"Sorry Mein, but I think Tatsumi will be better suited with me." She thought before leaving Leone rolling on the floor crying in laughter.

Tatsumi shakily walked beside Esdese. This was the first time he has ever been near her or even hung out with her for the day. Somehow, there was something off about her he couldn't put his finger on. Every time they passed a student, they would bow to her. Some would give him a small apologetic look on their faces as he passed them. Others would make small comments about her only to find themselves being written a note to detention for the next few months.

"She really lays down the law here." Tatsumi thought as they exited the school.

"Tatsumi." Esdese calmly spoke. "I wanna show you something."

"Sure, what is it?" He asked.

"Just follow me." She replied. "Oh and that will be all for today Daidara." She motioned the large man to leave.

"Of course. I need to head to my club anyway. We're starting up a new tournament." Daidara bowed before leaving.

"Oh? Tatsumi, would you like to enter his tournament?" Esdese asked, catching the young boy off guard.

"What?"

"Basically, you fight for the top spot. Winner in most cases gets some money or a single wish; no matter what it is."

"Sounds tempting, I'll have to think about it." Tatsumi replied, causing Esdese face to blush.

"It's like he has an honest answer to everything. Why am I so turned on about that?" Esdese thought.

"So what is it you wanted to show me?" Tatsumi asked.

They have been walking through the food district of the city. Every shop they passed by had something even tastier than the next and he was willing to eat anything at that point. Hours they spent since lunch and he was starving. But Esdese eventually stopped in front of a small ice cream shop that was closed due to repairs being made to the front.

"Tatsumi, do you know what I'm also known for around school?" Esdese asked.

"I've heard you make convincing ice cream for people."

"Hmm, you're very smart to find out so much about me yet I have no clue about you; except your files." She chuckled.

Soon, without any hesitation, she entered inside the shop. Tatsumi jumped as she nonchalantly walked in without considering the idea of the capitals guards secretly watching them.

Several minutes later, Esdese walked out of the shop carrying two ice cream cones. He could tell both were a type of blueberry he has never seen before with a small dash of sprinkles on top.

Esdese blushed a little as she handed him the cone, but that didn't faze him. He spent nearly seven hours with this woman and her blushing is practically identical to Braht's so he can easily ignore it.

Grabbing the cone, he took a tiny lick and he could feel the sweetness ambush his taste buds. At that moment he felt as if he died and went to heaven. He would have no regrets at that point if he actually did die. The flavor was close to blueberry but had a small hint of blackberry in it as well and the sprinkles were actually flavored according to their respective color. Red for cherry, yellow for lime and white for a flavor he has never even tasted before.

"This is incredible." He happily shouted, causing some passerby eyes to glance at him.

"I'm glad you like it." Esdese smiled as she began to eat hers. "Oh right, before I forget, this place is called Ice Queen Cones. So whenever you get the urge for some ice cream come on over when we open again."

"Ice Queen Cones?" Tatsumi questioned.

"My father named it in honor of me after my mother passed away. But that can wait for another time. Now tell me a little about yourself. The parts that aren't in your file." Esdese said, getting closer to Tatsumi's face.

"Well, ummm." Tatsumi's face turning red. "I was born and raised in a small village in the countryside. I learned most of what I know from an old veteran who moved there. He also taught me other trade skills in case I'd mess up and get kicked out of school."

"I see." Esdese said amused.

She took a another minute to memorize his face before she slowly stepped back. Finishing off the rest of her ice cream, she wiped her hands on her skirt and walked away.

"Tatsumi." She stopped. "I had a great time today. I'll see you around."

Tatsumi watched as Esdeath turned the corner. But before she disappeared from his view, she gave him a wink.

"That woman gives me the chills." He thought as he continued to lick his ice cream.

Mein stared at the ceiling for hours; her eyes haven't blinked once. Her pink hair was a mess and her nightgown felt a little cold when a small breeze came through the window. Her mind was racing about today's events with Tatsumi hanging out with Esdeath and Chelsea challenging her to take Tatsumi first.

"Baka." She could only say. "What is it about him that makes my heart warm? After all, he did save me...and he also helped me so many other times. Plus his smile that gives people hope…"

Mein covered her face with her pillow and let out a large yell. Luckily, no one else heard it.

"Okay...starting tomorrow, I'll try to confess my feelings to him." She said, making a fist into the air. "I'll beat you Chelsea."

Hey guys thanks for reading. I hope you guys are getting ready for the next chapters that involve Aria and her strange subordinates. Also, who do you think will confess to Tatsumi first: Mein or Chelsea? Be sure to leave a comment and don't forget to favorite/ follow this story. Heiwa!