The Lioness' Awakening
"Morning, Tatsumi." Braht said as Tatsumi entered the kitchen.
"Morning everyone." Tatsumi rubbed his eyes. "What's for breakfast?"
"Today we are having cooked steak with some eggs." Akame said making him a plate.
"Steak and eggs?" Tatsumi repeated.
"That's what you should have for breakfast." Braht informed him.
"But we had steak last night."
"She managed to find some leftovers." Braht said passing him his plate. "Now eat up, we have training to do."
Tatsumi groaned. He knew it was vital everyone practice being able to defend themselves since Leone, Mein and Rabac were all knocked out from Sayo and Ieyasu. Not to mention Scheere was badly hurt but she at least knew how to fight...thankfully.
"Got any room for one more?"
Akame dropped a plate in her hands, causing it to break on the floor. Tatsumi and the others looked at the doorway to see Leone standing proud. Her face was smiling and most of her bruises were gone. Tatsumi could feel the emotions starting to run throughout his body as Akame jumped at Leone, hugging her tightly.
"What smells so good?" Leone laughed.
"Leone, you're alright." Akame cried.
"How's your head?" Braht asked.
Leone knocked on her head a few times with her hand. "Not the slightest headache."
"That's good to hear."
"Leone, do you remember what happened before you were knocked out?" Tatsumi asked.
"Let's see…" Leone thought. "Mein and I were shopping so she could get some dresses then these two people asked us for directions to a hotel. Next thing I knew, I felt something hard hit me in the back of the head."
"Do you remember their names!" Tatsumi frantically asked.
"It was like Soy and Ie past stew. Something weird like that." Leone replied.
"All you ever think about is food." Chelsea commented.
"Well she was out for nearly a week." Akame said, which shocked Leone.
"I-I wwas out for a week?" Leone asked.
Akame nodded her head. "We were worried you never wake up."
"What about Mein? Is she awake?"
Akame shook her head.
"Rabac is in the same boat as her." Braht said. "Apparently, two of Tatsumi's childhood friends are working with a girl named Aria and they were targeting us."
Leone looked at Tatsumi who couldn't bare look at her.
"If that's the case, let's go get them." Leone punched her fist into her hand.
"We can't." Tatsumi said. "They disappeared."
"So for now on, we are all training in hand-to-hand combat to protect ourselves." Braht said.
"But I already know how to fight." Leone argued. "Plus, they won't be able to pull a trick like that on me again."
"We're also training for SBB." Braht added.
"SBB?" Tatsumi asked.
"It's an event that all dorms take place in where the students and teachers fight each other." Chelsea answered. "Of course the students who don't live in dorms are allowed to watch."
"Only a few people in each dorm are chosen." Akame continued. "We don't know who will be participating this year yet, so we're all training for it."
"So that explains why bro hasn't been going easy on me." Tatsumi thought.
The past few days have been hell for him. Waking up to have Braht and Akame beat the crap out of him. Sure he manages to protect himself from Akame but Braht was another story. Not to mention, he wondered how he would fare against the others. Chelsea may trick him and Scheere seemed cold enough to kill him if they were to fight. Mein didn't look like she could put up a fight and Rabac looks as though he has a few tricks that the others don't know about.
"Tatsumi, let's get going. We're burning daylight." Braht said as he downed the rest of his coffee.
"Ok!" Tatsumi replied, trying to finish off his steak.
Seryu entered in Esdese's office; a look of disappointment was stitched onto her face as Coro followed her in. In the office, Esdese, Ran and Vice-principal Honest waited for her to deliver her report on Aria.
"Madam president please forgive me. I could not find any of the evil people." Seryu kneeled.
"Just as I thought." Esdese said.
"I still can't believe they made their way into the school without being detected." Ran said.
"Well maybe you should work harder." Honest smirked.
Esdese shot a glance at him before returning her attention to Seryu.
"It seems security will be overwhelmed for a bit. Seryu, I want you to have the truancy officers help you. Understand?"
"Yes ma'am!" Seryu saluted before leaving the room.
"Esdese, you said you spoke with Aria before?" Ran asked.
"I did. I wanted her to send a message to Tatsumi but it seems she must've went after Kurome and Wave to use them as her puppets." Esdese slammed her hand on her desk. "No one makes a fool out of my dorm and especially no one makes a fool out of me."
"Those damn rich kids sure know how to stump you." Honest said.
"Sir, if you wish to keep an eye, I suggest you stop speaking." Esdese said slowly.
Honest shrugged and left the office.
"So how do we stop them?" Ran asked.
"We don't." Esdese replied to Ran's surprise. "Right now I want to focus on training. But I have a good feeling we'll see them again."
"Of course." Ran obliged as he exited the room.
"Aria, I promise the next time we meet, you'll understand the pain you put me through after attacking Tatsumi."
"So what exactly does SBB mean?" Tatsumi asked.
"Spring Break Brawl." Braht said as he swung his fist at Tatsumi.
Tatsumi deflected the attack with his elbow and charged straight in for a couple of short jabs only to be bear hugged from Braht and slammed onto the ground.
"Never go straight in if it looks obvious." Braht lectured. "Chances are good that your opponent purposely exposed themselves."
"Right." Tatsumi said as he stood back up.
"Look at those two." Leone smiled. "I've only been out for a few weeks and it seems like they've gotten comfortable around each other."
"They sure have." Scheere said.
Leone smirked as she slammed her hands down on the table. Scheere jumped and Akame ran into the room; worried about Leone.
"Why can't Tatsumi be that relaxed around me?" Leone cried.
Scheere politely smiled awkwardly and Akame sighed as she left the room.
"I mean, when I first met Rabac, he was all over me. In fact, all the boys at school were all over me." Leone continued. "So why can't Tatsumi be like that?"
"I-I'm not sure how to respond to that." Scheere answered.
"Wait a second." Leone suddenly had a realization. "How was Rabac when you found him?"
"He was bruised and unconscious." Scheere replied. "Why?"
"Do you remember what his face looked like?" Lene asked.
"Akame said he was smiling."
"That little…." Leone said furiously as she stormed out of the room.
Scheere followed her as she kicked down the door, leading into Rabac's room. Marching straight to the side of his bed, Leone glared at the green haired boy.
"Leone, what are we doing here?" Scheere asked. "He won't wake up."
"Oh really?" Leone grinned. "Then how am I supposed to bathe myself without any help." She purposely raised her voice.
"If you need help washing your back I or one of the other…"
"Shh, just follow my lead." Leone winked. "Boy is it hot in here. I better take off my top."
"Leone, what are you?"
"Boobies!" Rabac shouted as he sprung out of bed.
Leone dodged the green pervert as he went crashing into the bookshelf. Several large heavy books landed on his head, leaving a large bump on him.
"I knew you were faking." Leone said.
"How did you know?" Rabac asked.
"Nobody smiles when they're in a coma, dummy." Leone scolded him.
"Oh." Rabac realized his mistake.
"Rabac!" Scheere cried cheerfully.
"Scheere don't hug him. He's just a sleaze trying to get a woman's affection." Leone said.
"And I would've had a few more days if you hadn't woken up yet." Rabac mumbled.
"But I'm a poor innocent girl who got hurt. Shouldn't you be asking me if I'm alright." Leone said childishly.
Rabac let out a large over exasperated yell while Leone continued to poke fun at him.
"Alright, so now that we're all here, let's go over what will happen next week." Akame said.
Tatsumi nervously sat between Leone and Braht who both had their arms around him. Scheere and Chelsea sat in their own separate chairs while Rabac entered in the room holding a plate of tea and cookies while wearing a butler outfit.
"How long do I have to wear this?" He groaned.
"How long were you faking?" Leone asked.
"3 days." He muttered.
"What was that?"
"Three days!"
"Good. Continue Akame." Leone chuckled.
"So next week will be the SBB which will take place in the southern forest." Akame began. "There are a few mountains and several ponds located throughout the area. This will be vital if we manage to practice in these types of terrains. Yes, Tatsumi?"
"Who will be participating?" Tatsumi asked.
"Right, the four people participating will be me, Braht, Chelsea and you."
"What?!" Tatsumi and Leone yelled in shock.
"The reason being is Leone was injured and just woke up today. The only people who weren't hurt were the four of us. So it makes sense." Akame answered.
"In other words, you're lucky to be participating during your first year here, Tatsumi." Braht smiled.
"Is there any say against me?" Tatsumi asked hopeful.
Chelsea shook her head. "If there was, she's sorta in a coma at the moment."
Tatsumi groaned as Akame continued the preparation plans.
"So, the four of us will train each day until the event. Be sure to master your teigu as well."
"Um," Tatsumi raised his hand. "Teigu?"
"Oh right. I knew I forgot to tell you something." Braht slapped his forehead. "Teigu are the items we use to fight with. It makes it more fun and all the more challenging. Of course it's impossible to kill someone with teigu so if that idea is coming in mind you'll be happy to know you're safe."
"Except for the person beating your bones out of your body." Chelsea snickered.
"Do I get a teigu?" Tatsumi asked.
"Unfortunately we don't have any to spare. But for now, keep practicing hand-to-hand with Braht and sword play with me." Akame said.
Tatsumi groaned once more. Somehow, he wishes he was the one in a coma instead of Mein. But another part of him wishes he could just get his own teigu.
"So, are we all clear what to expect the next few days?" Akame asked.
"Yes ma'am!" Chelsea and Braht happily shouted.
"Yes ma'am." Tatsumi groaned.
Four Days Later...
"This place is huge!" Tatsumi exclaimed.
All around them was a large dense forest surrounded by a small mountain range. Close to them were several tents, each with the logo or name of the dorm participating.
"Take it all in, Tatsumi." Braht said. "Because in a few hours, we'll be fighting in there."
"Hey guys!"
"Rabac, Leone. You guys came to cheer us on?" Tatsumi happily asked.
"Sure did." Rabac replied.
"Where's Scheere?"
"She's watching Mein. But is still rooting for you guys."
"I see." Tatsumi said looking down.
"Hey, cheer up." Leone shoved him into her breasts. "You still have these lovely ladies cheering you on."
"Bro, helm me!" Tatsumi shouted, his sound muffled.
"Get your hands off my Tatsumi!"
Leone let go of Tatsumi, giving him a sigh of relief until a cold shiver ran down his spine. Akame and Braht angrily glared at the presence in front of them while Chelsea shrugged and wandered off.
"Touch Tatsumi one more time and I'll start this event early." Esdese said.
"Kurome." Akame angrily said, as her sister appeared behind the president.
"Big sis." Kurome snickered.
"Wave." Tatsumi said as he appeared next to Kurome.
"Tatsumi." Wave responded.
The two locked eyes as Esdese walked forward revealing Seryu behind her. She looked very intimidating, different from her normal cheery self.
"Where ya going, lollipop?" She taunted Chelsea.
"Wash off the reek." Chelsea waved. "I mean seriously, it smells like an ocean."
Wave looked stunned as he smelled his shirt and asked Kurome and Tatsumi if they smelled it as well. Esdese ignored Wave's dramatic outburst as she neared in on Tatsumi.
"And how's my sweet darling doing today?" She blushed, caressing his cheek.
"Why does she keep giving me nicknames?" Tatsumi freaked. "I'm participating."
"Oh? Sounds interesting." Esdese grinned.
"Yeah, and with him, we'll win." Leone proudly stated.
"Is that so?"
"I know so."
"Then how about a little wager?" Esdese grinned even wider.
"What? No, no wager." Tatsumi begged.
"I'm down. What are the rules?" Leone asked, ignoring Tatsumi's pleas.
"Whoever can keep Tatsumi by their side wins. That includes knocking each other out like in the game." Esdese said.
"Sounds interesting, what do we get if we win?" Leone said.
"One wish for each of your dorm members including money to renovate your building."
"I'm down."
"But if we win, then Tatsumi has to join our dorm." Esdese said.
"No, no." Tatsumi pleaded. "Tatsumi no join other dorm."
"Deal." Leone snickered.
The two ladies shook hands. It felt as if his world had turned on him once again. He knew it was a bad idea to gamble but with him as the prize for the creepy student council president.
"I should've just stayed home today." He thought.
"Are you both ready?" Aria asked.
"Yes ma'am." Sayo replied.
"Good." Aria grinned. "Now remember, once they start the event, go straight for Tatsumi. Make sure no one else is around; if they are...crush them."
"Understood, ma'am." Ieyasu said.
"Also, you'll have some help in their too. I've talked with a certain group who was willing to help." Aria informed them.
"Thank you, ma'am." The two said.
"Now get going." Aria flung her hand out as Sayo and Ieyasu ran towards the direction she pointed.
Looks like things are getting exciting. First Esdese and Leone bet on Tatsumi; now we have Aria and her subordinates showing up again. Also, who is the mysterious group she hired and what plans does she have for Tatsumi? Find out next chapter ya doofus! XD Heiwa!