Akame Ga Kiru: Yasuko Aoyama An Unavoidable Death

by Meiden

I am Yasuko Aoyama, the newest addition to Night Raid. I knows what's in store for me and what has to get done although I'm not sure about what will happen during my time with Night Raid but: Whatever happens next I don't know, but I do know my name is Yasuko Aoyama and my time with Night Raid will only end in an Unavoidable Death. (Note that this is before Tatsumi joins.)

14. Special Chapter 2

Chapter 7.5

Masahiro's POV

I hissed in pain, lightly fingering the area above my wound. Whoever made the shot was clearly a genius sniper. I wouldn't have the ability to use my left arm for a while for fear of losing it.

"Lilith... Lilith... Lilith... Lilith…" I chanted her name like a prayer. It was because of her I failed in my duties today. Nobody else knew but, they didn't know the truth. They don't have to know the truth.

"General Nakagawa."

I jerked my hand away from my arm and rested it on Odayakana.

"Nani?" My voice came out shaper then I had intended. Lilith's face fluttered into my visions. Dammit! Why can't I stop thinking about her?

The messenger took a step back looking away. "Your- Your speech." He stammered. " The one you have to give before your troops."

I stared at him blankly before my clouded mind cleared.

"Of course. The speech." I stood turning my back on the messenger. "Tell my troops to report to the center. I want them there in five minutes."

"Minna," I said letting my voice carry out towards the crowd. "Listen up. Today our lady, General Kiyoko died from what we concluded a sniper's shot. We will find the people who did this and give the appropriate punishment."

"How do we know it wasn't you?" Somebody called out.

I looked over the crowd settling my eyes upon the man who called out.

"I am Masahiro Nakagawa and I am your new general meaning I am the one in charge." I took a deep breath before continuing. I wanted my point to get through to the crowd, showing no fear. "I would never do such a thing. Why would I kill General Kikyo? I received a wound through the arms. Why would I hurt myself if I wanted her dead. If one of you guys say that again expect to be punished. None of you know about my past... I started with nothing after my disgraceful father let a traitor escape. Yet, aren't I standing here as a general of the Imperial Army? I rose out of the ashes with a tarnished reputation. I brought honor back to my family! I will kill everyone that stands in the empire's way. All of you are pathetic!"

I dared them to challenge what I said meeting each soldier with my eyes. However, they looked away frightened with my speech. I had meant everything I said and I intend to keep the promise I made to myself all those years back.