A/N: So, just to clarify, the updates will not continue with this pace, once I have uploaded all the chapters on my hand drive, then it will slow down to around 1 chapter pr. month. A/N

Chapter 7: Kill the new life.

As days went by, I managed to get used to my new daily routine and encounters. After about a month had passed, we got a new member. To my surprise it turned out to be my former superior, from when I was just a foot soldier, 1000 man slayer Bulat, and he even still had his Teigu: demon armor: Incuriso, but his hair, my god his hair, was so different I almost didn't recognize him at first. He had been chased out of the army for treason, and joined the revolutionary army to end the corrupt regime and bring the people peace.

Anyway, with a fourth member to do the jobs that we were given, Leone and I suddenly had a lot more time to just be with each other, which we used that time to get to know each other for real, and I told her my story, and she told me here's. When Bulat arrived, there was no free rooms on the floor that we were using, but instead of taking another floor in use, and thereby adding to the amount of cleaning needed, Leone aired the idea that we could use a 2 person room.

Of course we had discussed this, just the two of us, on beforehand, and agreed that it was the best alternative to moving together, as that weren't an option. So it ended with Leone and me having a duple bed, and sleeping together every night.

After another month or so, a slight bulge could be seen forming on Leone's belly, and she went to the doctor for confirmation on that she was pregnant, and indeed she was. I cried of joy when she told me, and we hurriedly gathered the others to tell them.

The only one that didn't seem surprised by this turn of events was Pops. She just sat there with an expression saying something along the lines of, what took you so long, but whatever. Akame's reaction was the best, for a moment she just stood there, in disbelief, but she quickly regained her composure, and with a beaming smile she congratulated us. Bulat didn't really say much, he just smiled, and when I caught his eyes, he gave me a slight nod, his way of congratulating. Najenda reacted by getting out of her chair, and hurrying over to hug Leone.

At this point, a knock at the window could be heard. Najenda hurriedly let Leone go and approached it. A black bird could be seen on the other side of the glass, a crow, and a small piece of paper was tied to its leg. This was the only way of communication with the revolutionary army, and was rarely ever used. Najenda hurriedly opened the window, and took the paper.

After having its burden removed the crow flew over and landed besides Pops. As Najenda was reading the message, her eyes slowly turned wet, to the point where she basically was crying when she finished it.

After taking a few deep breaths, she said "good news, we are getting another member, even better, he was also in the imperial army, so we know he can fight, and best of all, he has always been loyal to me, Sochi you might remember him, his name is Lubbock."

My expression froze immediately, Lubbock how could I forget that name. We were not exactly friends, nor enemies, more like a friendly rivalry for best results on the battlefield, him being in an attacking squad, and I in a medic squad. How many times we had saved each other was beyond counting, and I was never shaken when our squads were paired, no matter how grim the battle turned out.

"So, Sochi can we use him?" Akame's voice called me back to the present, and realizing that everyone was looking at me, I quickly spoke "there aren't nothing better than old brothers in arms coming back together." "It is decided then, we will welcome Lubbock as one of our comrades."

The day after, we woke to the sound of heavy knocking on the front door. As I opened the door, I was greeted by a pair of goggles, strategically placed in the center of a wild green bundle of hair. Slowly turning my head down, I faced a familiar face, although be it with a chocked expression, and smiling shouted "get up everyone, the new guy is here," and after lowering my voice, "good to be fighting with you again Lubbock."

Later we were discussing old times when Leone returned from a trip in to town. As I got up to help her with the goods, I froze when I saw her expression. We hurriedly gathered everyone, and Leone explained.

"While shopping at the docks, I overheard a pair of sailors discussing the load of their ship. After listening a while one of them accidentally mentioned that they also would be bringing slaves for the prime minister, in other words, young women for him to enjoy himself with."

As she spoke Bulat's expression turned more into anger by the second, and she had barely finished speaking, before he announced "no person deserves to end in the grasp of that demon who calls himself the kings advisor, even if I must go myself, I will stop them."

"He must not be able to abuse more women, I will never rest until every woman is safe from him." Lubbock joined in, "the ship might carry other goods that we could use," Najenda grumbled "ok, Night raid accepts this mission, and this is going to be our first full man operation. Terms for success: rescue all the slaves, take what we can use and carry, burn the rest and leave no one standing, any objections?"

"Not an objection, but a bit of confirmation, we should prioritize the slaves, but after that, what comes next? Founds don't we need right now, weapons are plenty full, and we have just stocked up our surplice. What we need most is more Teigu, since of the 6 of us, 2 don't have a Teigu." Ignoring Lubbock's face that appeared as if someone just told a disturbing joke, Najenda answered "yes, more Teigu would be preferable, but if that is not an option, money is first, surplice is second, and weapon third, anything that doesn't fit does categories is fourth, all clear?" As no one else said anything Najenda got up and grasped her cloak, while grinning, "Then what are we waiting for?"

A/N: So now the story will take a dramatic turn, for better or worse, and the time to test Sochi's and Leone's love is coming, very soon. That is all for now, Slie out! A/N