Chapter 14: Party
Tatsumi and Esdese were walking to the throne room after being summoned by the Emperor shortly after they arrived back from the Western front. No doubt the Emperor wanted to talk about their victory.
Tatsumi was now dressed in a more formal military outfit that matched Esdese's own uniform. She had also gave him the symbol of her clan, a black cross, to wear on his belt and button as well, a symbol of both his strength and to show who he belonged to.
They were approaching the throne room when they were stopped by a voice.
"I see you have returned to the capital Esdese," the voice of Budo said.
Esdese and Tatsumi turned around to see the man approach them.
"Grand General Budo to what do I owe the honor of your presence," Esdese said clearly sarcastic.
"As respectful as ever I see," Budo said, "I was just checking to see for myself that you have returned from the Western front victorious. Even I am surprised how quickly you won, even for you that was extremely fast."
Esdese put on a proud smile, "Yes, well they were weak and no match for my Tatsumi. To think they thought they could go against the Empire with such a pathetic force. They even got the help of some Revolutionary Teigu users, but to no avail."
Budo noticed her say that they were no match for Tatsumi, not her or her army. He turned to Tatsumi and thought, "So the reports are true, this boy did the most damage to the westerners. As I thought this boy is as dangerous as Esdese and his Teigu is capable of dealing with large armies with ease. I thought Esdese alone was trouble but these two together could prove to be even more dangerous. I must continue to keep an eye on them."
"I see you dressed him up," Budo said.
"I just wanted to make him look good for the Emperor is that a problem?" Esdese said.
"He's your subordinate, so I could care less. And it appears you were right when saying he would be a great asset to the Empire, I read the reports, very impressive young man," Budo said.
Tatsumi was I bit shock that Budo gave him a compliment and he said, "Ah, yes thank you sir."
"Well then I shall see you at the next General's meeting," Budo said walking pass Esdese. As he went right pass her he said in a more quite tone that only Esdese could hear, "You and that boy better stay under control, like I said I will deal with anyone who goes against the Empire."
Esdese chuckled and said back, "What's wrong Budo, are you scared, how unlike you."
They gave each other a glare and Budo left the two.
"It's like I thought," Tatsumi thought, "Those two don't really get along."
"Let's get going Tatsumi," Esdese said.
Throne room
A guard at the entrance of the large doors announced to the room, "General Esdese and Tatsumi of the Jaegers have arrived my lord!"
"Excellent, please let them in," the Emperor said.
The large doors opened and Esdese and Tatsumi began walking in. The room was packed with nobles and others staring the two down, and at the head of the room the Emperor and Prime Minister.
As they walked towards the front Tatsumi could hear the whispers of the nobles.
"So that's the Shadow Prince the so called Demon of the West?"
"Tatsumi was his name right?"
"He's rather young isn't he?"
"I expected him to be bigger."
"I hear him and Esdese are more than just general and subordinate."
"Yes to think the great Ice Queen would actually find a lover."
"Well if the rumors are true then he's just as much of a monster on the battlefield like she is."
Tatsumi and Esdese reached the front of the room and kneeled if front of the Emperor.
"My Emperor, I have returned from the west victorious. We have completely destroyed the Western Tribes like you requested," Esdese said.
Tatsumi just kept his head down and let Esdese talk.
"Excellent work as always General Esdese, it is a great feeling having a warrior of your caliber working for the peace of the Empire," the Emperor said.
"Yes," she blushed slightly, "But this time I had help, Tatsumi dealt the most devastating blow to them of all, it is thanks to him that we accomplished this so quickly and smoothly."
"So I have heard, Tatsumi thank you as well, I again see why Esdese has chosen you," the Emperor said.
"Not at all my Emperor, I merely helped it was the entire armies effort," Tatsumi said trying to take the attention away from him.
"Now Tatsumi do not be so humble, it was you that killed their general and their entire vanguard. Furthermore," Esdese waved her hands signaling two soldiers to the front, "Emperor, Tatsumi killed two Revolutionary soldiers assisting the Westerners and he was reclaimed two Teigu's for the Empire," Esdese said as the two Teigus were put in front of the Emperor.
"Splendid, and for your great job I wish to reward you two," the Emperor said.
"Great I feel like shit for getting paid from the Emperor and fat ass Prime Minister, for giving them two Teigus," Tatsumi thought.
"Thank you my Emperor, I would ask that you again send some of it to my men," she then looked at Tatsumi who looked a bit depressed, "And could you please send some to Tatsumi's village as well."
Tatsumi turned to Esdese in surprised. "Tatsumi's village? Why?" the Emperor asked.
Tatsumi was about to speak up when Esdese said, "You see Emperor, Tatsumi's village has fallen on rough times and they need the money to survive. In fact the reason Tatsumi came the Capital was to earn money for his village."
"How noble of you Tatsumi, very well it shall be done," the Emperor said.
Tatsumi looked over at Esdese and put on a small smile, "Thank you Emperor."
"Now I have other good news for you. Tatsumi for your outstanding achievement on the battlefield and with the approval of General Esdese, I grant to the rank of lieutenant, congratulations!" the Emperor said.
Tatsumi looked shocked as he looked towards Esdese who had a smile on and he said, "Umm, thank you again Emperor."
"Yes please keep on striving to move up further for the glory of the Empire," the Emperor said, "but my good news doesn't stop there. As previously discussed I will be throwing a party in your honor."
"Party? What for?" Tatsumi said confused.
"Your engagement party of course, remember we spoke of this at dinner some time ago, that when you return we shall celebrate your twos love with an Engagement party, you have more than earned it," the Emperor said with a smile.
"Oh shit that's right, he did say something like that at the dinner, I forgot but I didn't think he would go through with it," Tatsumi thought in panic.
The room exploded at this announcement as the nobles spoke again.
"So it was true those two really are…"
"Yes but to think they would already be engaged."
"Rather quick don't you think?"
"And is the feared General Esdese actually blushing?"
Tatsumi was flustered as he turned to Esdese who was indeed blushing which caused him to panic more.
"Well you see….that's…" Tatsumi tried to say.
"Thank you very much my Emperor," Esdese said in the happiest tone anyone had ever heard.
"Yes I look forward to it, it shall be in two days," the Emperor said.
The Prime Minster laughed, "Yes it shall be a party like no other, and everyone will be invited!" the Prime Minister said to the crowd.
Tatsumi simply sulked his head in disbelief, "Oh great," he mumbled under his breath.
"Now you two must be tired, please rest and I shall see you tomorrow at the strategy meeting and then the next day at your party," the Emperor said.
He left with the Prime Minister and the rest of the nobles left as well and Tatsumi was still sulking.
He turned to Esdese as she chuckled, "These should be a fun next couple of days, huh Tatsumi?"
Tatsumi turned to her to see her with her signature evil/perverted grin as he gulped and thought, "Oh gods help me."
Esdese grabbed Tatsumi and dragged him back to their room.
When they arrived in their room Esdese slammed the door closed and looked back at Tatsumi.
She started to walk towards him as she said, "Tatsumi do you know what I like best about your promotion to lieutenant?"
Tatsumi was in panic mode as she moved closer, her eyes hungry. "Is it because I am one step closer to being a General?" Tatsumi said.
She grabbed him by his shirt collar and whispered into his ear, "That too, but now that you have an official rank, you have to listen to me your superior or I can punish you by military law."
Tatsumi face flushed red and he started to sweat as he said, "Wouldn't you do that anyway?"
Esdese slid her index finger down his chest and said, "Yes, but now it's official. Now I order you Lieutenant Tatsumi to take off your clothes," she said pushing him to the bed.
Tatsumi recovered and put his hands out to stop her and said, "Wait Esdese, let's not do this now."
"Tatsumi are you not following orders?" she said with a sadistic smile.
"No, never would dream of it, it's just let's wait for now," he said in a serious tone.
"Why's that Tatsumi?" she said curious.
"In two days we have our party right? So let's make it more special by being intimate then. And you know since you won our dual I have to do what you ask so I'll do whatever you want then no questions asked," Tatsumi said trying to plea bargain but he knew he was making it worse for himself later, but right now he didn't think he could deal with this.
Esdese hummed in a pleasant tone and said, "Oh Tatsumi that's quite the deal, I think I'll take you up to that," she sat down next to him as he got up and she then again went to his ear, "but I'm going to keep you to it. Anything I want right?"
Tatsumi just blushed and nodded.
"Good," she said as she hugged him by his head and feel down with him to the bed which made him yell out.
"Hey wait I thought you agreed to the deal," Tatsumi said.
"I did, but that means no sex right? Doesn't mean we can't take a nap together. You and I are both tired from travel so let's take a nap before dinner," she said rubbing her cheek on his.
Tatsumi sighed knowing he couldn't get out of this and he was tired. He thought, "Well I least I dodged that bullet…well more like delayed the bullet, and I think I made it worse for myself too."
Tatsumi let Esdese snuggle him more as they took a nap for about two hours before dinner. They had dinner with the Jaegers and after that just chatted with everyone until it was time to sleep. Everyone went to their quarters and slept until morning.
After Esdese and Tatsumi woke up they had breakfast and then headed out immediately. They were both invited to the general's meeting to discuss the new plans to deal with the Revolutionary Army now that Esdese was back.
(Authors Notes: I will go into the details of the new plans next chapter, right now I am dealing with the party and stuff.)
The meeting lasted for a few hours, all the generals putting in their own input and giving their troops numbers, equipment, etc. Tatsumi however noticed that only Esdese and Budo had any actual say in how the troops were going to move and who was going to do what. It made since because they were the two strongest but it was funny how little power the other generals had. Tatsumi saw that these people had the title mainly for show or they knew the Prime Minister or something else.
Tatsumi soaked in all he could. He knew what he did to the Westerners hurt the revolutions plan, but he was resolved when he did it. He also knew that whether he was there or not, Esdese would have dealt with them almost as fast anyway, a part of him knew that the Revolutionary army, Night Raid, and even the Westerners knew that too. He also remembered that Najenda had told him to do whatever necessary to earn the trust of the Empire and to blend in. He still struggled with the fact of what he did, but what was done was done and he was prepared to live with what he had done. Right now all he could do to make up for it by getting as much information he could about the Empire's plans and get it to his friends with Night Raid. He knew in his next report, he would tell them what he had done and hopped they would understand what he did.
After the meetings they went back to the Jaeger's headquarters to have lunch. After lunch Esdese announced that she would be going to the barracks to inspect her troops as well as the other generals and start training for the battles to come. She left Tatsumi at HQ to get some more rest to make sure his injuries were healing properly. He also knew this would be the best time to give his report to Night Raid. He however was thrown a curve ball.
He was sitting in the common area of HQ talking to Wave, Run, and Kurome when Mrs. Bols came up to him.
"Tatsumi congratulations," she said.
"For what?" Tatsumi asked.
"For your Engagement Party of course, it's tomorrow right?" she said.
"Oh yeah thanks, it is tomorrow are you and your daughter coming?" Tatsumi said hoping all the Jaegers and Mrs. Bols were coming because he knew no one else and he didn't want to be left alone with all those nobles.
"Of course we wouldn't miss it," she said
"Good," Tatsumi said.
"Have you gotten Lady Esdese a ring already?" Mrs. Bols said.
Tatsumi face immediately went blank as he said, "A what now?"
Mrs. Bols looked surprised as she said, "A ring, it's usually common to give your significant other an engagement ring when you propose, or in this case at your party."
Tatsumi looked confused he honestly had no idea what she was talking about. This is where being a country bumpkin gave Tatsumi a handicap. In his village when people got married they just got married. There was a ceremony yes, usually a feast, but given them being a small village and the fact that they were poor so no one ever gave rings so this was a foreign concept.
He looked towards the other Jaegers and asked, "Is that true?!"
They all nodded and looked like him like he was a dumbass.
"Tatsumi have you really not heard about this before now?" Run asked.
"Yes! My village had no such ritual this is my first time hearing such things!" Tatsumi said.
"Well in the capital it's expected," Run said.
"Mrs. Bols did Bols give you a ring," Tatsumi asked.
Mrs. Bols brought up her left hand and showed Tatsumi her wedding ring.
Tatsumi mouthed dropped and he asked, "Would you be mad if he didn't give you one?"
"Well no," she said, "In the end it is about love but it's kind of a tradition and it is very ceremonial. Plus it shows others you are taken at that the two lovers are connected. Also given Lady Esdese's well…personality the risk seems too great not to have one."
Tatsumi turned to the Jaegers as they all nodded at the same time agreeing with Esdese's "personality". In fact he saw Wave shiver in fear as he remembered the last time he pissed Esdese off.
Wave then went up to Tatsumi, put his hands on Tatsumi shoulders, gave him a very serious look, and said, "Tatsumi my friend you really shouldn't risk it. Plus if she gets mad enough she might not only take it out on you but us too."
Tatsumi sulked and then he got out of his seat and ran towards his room. Esdese had shown him where she kept his earnings as well as some extra savings. He got the coins; he would have to explain it to Esdese later, got his report for Night Raid, and ran out the door. He then ran out of the HQ screaming, "I'll be back later, try to stall Esdese if she gets back before me!"
They all gave him a thumb up for good luck and then all laughed when he was out the door.
"I wish him the best of luck," Wave said.
Even Kurome was laughing a little, "I hope he doesn't upset the Captain."
"Those two certainly are funny together," Mrs. Bols said.
"Well at least there is never a dull day with Tatsumi around," Run laughed.
Tatsumi got into town and screamed internally, "Ah what the fuck am I going to do; I don't know anything about these kinds of things."
"Calm down, first let's get this report to the book store," Tatsumi said to himself.
He went to the book store. He saw Lubbock there and he went to a book shelf. Lubbock went to the opposite one when he saw Tatsumi was alone.
"Hey you're alone right?" Lubbock whispered.
"Yeah but I shouldn't stay long, I still don't know if anyone has me trailed. I don't think I have everyone's trust yet, plus even if I did being with the Jaegers makes me a big target anyway," Tatsumi whispered back.
"Just one thing, I heard that the westerners were defeated rather quickly by Esdese, and I heard it was a young boy that did it. Was it you?" Lubbock asked.
Tatsumi paused for a second and then said, "Yeah it was me."
Lubbock just looked at him and saw that he was a little depressed and asked, "Did you have to do it?"
Tatsumi nodded, "Yeah it's something I had to do, not just to earn their trust, but they did something I couldn't forgive."
Lubbock could tell the serious in his voice and then gave Tatsumi a smile, "Don't worry man I understand. I know that Miss Najenda said to do whatever it took to get the job done and I know, we know, that you would only do such a thing only if you felt you had to. Plus we all knew that when Esdese was sent there it would be long before they were defeated, sad but true."
Tatsumi felt very relieved to hear him say that, "Thanks man, but I can't stay long I went into more detail in the report. I think this information will help a lot, but please stay safe, even with their plans, their forces are still insane, you know what Esdese is capable of."
"Right," Lubbock said as he reached his hand through the shelves and Tatsumi meet it with his, "don't worry man we will come get you as soon as we can, you be safe yourself."
They shook hands and Tatsumi left giving his report to Lubbock.
"Tatsumi," Lubbock said, "I don't envy what you have to do, but I do know that it can turn the tides of this war. Now I got to get this to Miss Najenda."
He closed up shop and went back to deliver the report to Night Raid.
"Now that, that's done," Tatsumi went to his hands and knees, "What the hell do I do about a ring?"
"Why me? Why an engagement? Dam that Emperor for bringing this up. I mean technically we have only been "together" for a couple months. I know Esdese has feelings for me, and I have to admit that I do like her but I still have mix feelings about her. She definitely has made me have feelings for her, but I still can't accept all her ideals. She cares deeply for me but I know she's an enemy and is the biggest obstacle for Night Raid and the Revolution. Dammit this was complicated enough without having an engagement and a possible wedding," Tatsumi thought in his mind.
Tatsumi screamed, "AHHH, WHY DOES THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN TO ME!"
He caught people's attention which made him blush in embarrassment. Then he saw a jewelry store and ran to it.
He was looking around trying to find something, but he had no idea what he was looking for. He didn't really know what Esdese would like, he actually had never seen her wear any jewelry so he had nothing to go off of. He then saw something that reminded him or her. He pointed it out to a clerk.
The clerk went to get it and then recognized him. "Ah you're that Tatsumi everyone is talking about right?"
"What how did you know that?" Tatsumi asked.
"Well you're the talk of the town, plus I remember seeing you with General Esdese a couple months ago, it looked like you were on a date," the clerk said which made Tatsumi blush, "So is this a gift for her, wait come to think of it don't you two have and engagement party…ho, ho?" she put on a big smirk.
Tatsumi blushed even more; she obviously figured it out, "Can I just get that please?"
The clerk continued to smile as she rang him up and gave it to him in a velvet case and said, "Good luck, little Casanova give her hell!"
Tatsumi grabbed the ring and case and ran out the door back the HQ.
Once he got back he went to Run and said, "Run I need you to hold on to this until the party."
"Why?" Run asked.
"Because Esdese will probably notice if I have it on me, she is very observant," he blushed, "she might shake me down if you know what I mean."
"Right I understand," Run said taking the case.
"Just give it to me at the party at some point," Tatsumi said.
"Of course," Run said.
A few minutes later Esdese walked in, talk about perfect timing. Everyone got together and had dinner and then retired for the busy day they would have tomorrow.
The next morning was very quiet and mild, though everyone could tell that Esdese was more giddy than usual, she really didn't care for parties, but for her own engagement party she was super happy being with Tatsumi. Tatsumi looked like he saw a ghost the entire day. Like always Tatsumi brain was working a million miles a minute, was this really happening is all he could think about.
Before he knew it, it was almost time for the party. Tatsumi put on a formal suit and tie, the one he wore to the dinner with the Emperor.
Tatsumi sighed as he looked in the mirror, "Well looks like this is happening."
Esdese then walked out of the bathroom and said, "I do like you in a suit Tatsumi, you clean up very nice."
Tatsumi turned around only to get a nosebleed. Esdese was in a sexy, red, tight, evening dress that would make any guy go wild. It took Tatsumi's breath away as all he could say was, "Holy crap!"
Esdese smiled did a spin and asked, "How do I look?"
"Uhhhhhhhh," Tatsumi said, "Well yeah," he paused again and mentally slapped himself and said, "GOOD, you look really good!"
Esdese blushed and said, "You're rather handsome yourself Tatsumi. Now shall we go?"
She wrapped her arm around his and went out. They meet up with the others. Wave and Run were wearing suits as well. Kurome had a cute black dress on, Mrs. Bols was wearing a silk blue dress and her daughter had a very cute white frilly dress.
They were all stunned by Esdese's dress and beauty and all gave their compliments. Then they all went to the ballroom for the party. Tatsumi was sweating the whole way there.
They got to the doors and were announced in the room, "Presenting the guests of honor, General Esdese and Lieutenant Tatsumi as well as the Jaegers!"
They entered to applause and the people in the ballroom were taken back by Esdese as well, it was hard not to notice her presence in a room.
Esdese and Tatsumi were then swarmed by a stampede of nobles, military, and important business people trying to be on Esdese's good side.
"General Esdese congratulations, I wish you two the happiness and everlasting love."
"My General you've bagged quite the cutie if I may say so."
"You are both incredible warriors you match each other perfectly."
Esdese kept her arm around Tatsumi as she thank the people for their words. She knew they were probably empty words just trying to get on her good side but she was in too good a mood to care.
Tatsumi was shaking hands with Minsters of whatever and leader of such and such business or group. It was an overload for Tatsumi as he couldn't keep it straight. But he could tell from their smiles that they were trying to influence him, get to him to get to Esdese. He just put on his fake smile and shook hands.
Then the Prime Minister got everyone's attention.
"My friends thank you all for coming. We are here to celebrate the union of one of the Empires greatest warriors and an up and coming young man. General Esdese and Lieutenant Tatsumi are truly the bright future of the Empire. I have meet with them and I can tell you that they are the perfect pair and are truly in love. I know that our current times are chaotic and troubling, but it is my hope that this beautiful union will be the bright light that leads the Empire into the future and that we may bring peace to our glorious country," the Prime Minister said.
Everyone cheered and clapped at the speech, Tatsumi could see how sly he was and how he had gotten to his position, he had quite the silver tongue, it almost sounded genuine.
"Now a toast to the happy couple, may their love last forever and may the rest of us find such love now cheers!"
"CHEERS!" the crowd said.
"Now the Emperor and I wish for you to dance, be merry, and have a wonderful time!"
An orchestra started playing and the people began to mingle again. Tatsumi turned his attention back to Esdese. She was staring at him with passionate eyes, clearly moved by the speech even though she knew the minister was all talk.
She pulled on his arm and said, "Let's go dance Tatsumi."
They got to the middle of the room and everyone formed a circle around them, everyone's attention was on them.
Tatsumi looked around embarrassed and whispered, "Esdese I don't know how to dance, this is a bad idea."
"It's okay Tatsumi just follow my lead," Esdese said.
It was a bit awkward for Tatsumi the man was usually supposed to lead but it was Esdese and it was only made it weirder since she was taller than him, especially in heels.
The waltz began to play and Esdese moved to the rhythm. Esdese whispered to him, "One, and two, and three…one, and two, and three…that's it Tatsumi."
They both moved and flowed to the rhythm Tatsumi getting more and more comfortable with the steps. He got so comfortable that he started to spin her in between the steps. It made Esdese smile beautifully as Tatsumi stared into her eyes and began to lead the waltz. She glowed more than usual as the people of the room couldn't take their eyes off them.
The music continued to play and Esdese and Tatsumi became more and more radiant. Esdese was so entranced by the dance that a little bit of her Teigu's power leaked out. Tiny particles of ice began to dance around Tatsumi and Esdese and sparkled in the light. The crowed awed at the spectacle.
Even Kurome was entranced at the dance as she grabbed on to Wave's sleeve and said, "Pretty."
This made Wave blush as he could only say, "Yeah, it really is," not staring at Tatsumi and Esdese but Kurome when he said this.
Tatsumi looked into Esdese's eyes and Esdese into Tatsumi's both getting lost into each other. The ice continued to dance when Tatsumi's own power joined in. Tiny streaks of shadows floated in the air around them and danced with the ice as if mirroring their masters own dance.
The crowd's breath was taken away at the beauty they were witnessing. Esdese shinned like never before, everyone knew of her beauty but in this incredible display she shined like a goddess and this was truly why they said that a woman truly shinned when she was in love.
The Emperor was also staring at the two unable to take his eyes of them, not even blinking.
"Hey," he said to the Prime Minister, "Love is truly a beautiful thing right Minister?"
The Prime Minster simply said, "Yes my Emperor and you will have that one day."
The music began to end as a cone of shadows flew up into the air and burst open and from it light snow fell from the sky falling into the room. As this happened Tatsumi dipped Esdese, his arm supporting her neck as music ended.
"Mommy, Lady Esdese and Tatsumi are so lovely together huh?" Mrs. Bols's daughter said.
"They sure are," Mrs. Bols said remembering her time with her husband.
Tatsumi was panting out of breath as he stared down at Esdese not taking his eyes off of her. She looked up at him with a graceful smile and pulled herself up by his tie and pulled her lips to his and delivered a passionate kiss to him. She embraced him not letting go for a solid minute, they parted lips and Tatsumi had a huge blush on.
"And you said couldn't dance," Esdese said in a playful tone.
Tatsumi was about to say something when everyone around him started clapping in amazement, it was the most beautiful thing they had seen.
Wave, Kurome, Mrs. Bols, and her daughter came up to them.
"That was amazing," Wave said.
"It was beautiful, you're so pretty Lady Esdese," Mrs. Bols's daughter said.
"Yes that was wonderful," Mrs. Bols said.
Esdese smiled and said, "Thank you," she looked at Tatsumi, "It was fantastic."
Tatsumi blushed and rubbed the back of his head when Run elbowed him the back and put the ring case in his hand and gave Tatsumi a wink.
"Um Esdese," Tatsumi said getting her attention.
She looked at him with her total attention as if he were the only man in the world, "What is it?"
"Um…well…you see…ahhhhhh," Tatsumi said flustered.
Esdese laughed, "What's wrong Tatsumi why are you so nervous?"
"I really don't know how to do this so here," Tatsumi put out his hand to reveal the velvet case.
Esdese put her hand over her mouth in shock and said, "Tatsumi is this?"
She took it and opened it to reveal the ring. It had a simple silver band and on top a shiny sapphire stone.
Tatsumi took it and put it on her ring finger and said, "I didn't really know about the whole engagement ring thing and I didn't know what you would want but I saw this and thought it suited you," Tatsumi blushed and scratched his face and said, "It reminded me of your eyes, though it's not nearly as beautiful as those."
Esdese looked at the ring and heard what Tatsumi said and turned bright red as he looked into his eyes. She then just hugged him and said, "Oh Tatsumi, it's perfect, you're perfect, I love you!"
Tatsumi in Esdese's embrace didn't know what to do with his arms and just hugged her back. She then kissed him again and then cradled him with her cheek to his and rubbed it.
The party continued for a couple hours Esdese wearing a huge smile the entire time. People mingled, danced, and ate until the end of the party. Then everyone left leaving only the Jaegers in the room.
"Now that was a splendid party Lady Esdese," Mrs. Bols said.
"Yes thank you all for coming," Esdese said as she grabbed Tatsumi by the tie and started to pull, "Now if you will excuse us."
She started to drag Tatsumi who was trying to resist but the grip was to strong and she would have none of it.
Everyone blushed watching them leave having an idea what was happening.
(Lemon Warning)
When they got to the room she slammed the door closed and kicked him onto the bed.
"Now Tatsumi," she started to strip.
"Wait Esdese, uhhhhhh," Tatsumi said looking for a way to escape.
"Why Tatsumi? I'm just keeping to our agreement," she said with a smile, "You said we were going to have a special time after the party and here it is, or did you forget."
She was now completely naked as she walked towards Tatsumi and said, "A deal is a deal right Tatsumi? Oh and I haven't forgotten that I get to do whatever I want no questions ask."
Tatsumi gulped and let his hands relax to the bed as Esdese put her hand on his chest. She smiled and she undid his tie as she kissed him. She then moved to his jacket and shirt taking them off slowly while making out. She parted their lips with her tongue to look down at his pants as she moved her hands to his belt. In an instant the belt, the pants, and his underwear were off and she got up and stood over Tatsumi.
Tatsumi just stared at her not at all resisting anymore. In fact he wanted her to continue, at the dance earlier he was entranced the same as her and his feelings for her were reignited. He wanted her to have control in this moment he was completely hers.
She saw him not resisting anymore and she pushed him to lie down on the bed as she straddled him. She inserted him into her and started to move her hips, gasping and moaning with each movement. She leaned down and started to kiss him again. They both opened their eyes his emerald eyes staring into her sapphire eyes as they were one. Their lips parted ways and their tongues danced with one another their saliva mixing together.
Tatsumi tried to move his hands to her hips but she moved her arms to grab his arms and moved him above his head. She then slammed them to the head board and froze them to it.
"Oh no Tatsumi you will have no control tonight, you will do everything I want," She said seductively.
Tatsumi just stared at her and nodded his head. "Good boy," Esdese said, "Now." She began moving again but more violently.
They both started to moan louder and Tatsumi was about to finish when Esdese stopped moving and put her hands on his chest and froze it lightly to stop him from finishing.
Tatsumi cried out in pain as the sudden shock of his chest getting frozen was painful and his injuries still were hurting him.
"Not yet Tatsumi were not done," she got off of him and went over to the drawer and got something out. Tatsumi was still frozen to the bed not seeing what she got but then she returned to the bed on top of him. She kissed him making him close his eyes but then he felt something attached around his neck. He opened them to see a collar and chain on him with Esdese holding the chain.
"Wait what is this," Tatsumi asked as he tried to free his hands to remove it only to be slapped across the face by Esdese. He couldn't even move his hands to rub his cheek.
"Bad boy Tatsumi, remember I get to do whatever I want no questions asked," she said smugly.
Tatsumi gulped seeing how serious she was and waited for her to continue. He would be lying if he wasn't a little turned on by this though a part of him hated that she could make him feel this way even when being dominated.
She pulled the chain making the collar tighter as she began to move again. Tatsumi panted more and more getting more and more aroused and excited. Esdese could feel this as she moved faster and leaned up to his ear and whispered, "You're mine Tatsumi, and no one else can have you. You belong to me; you're only allowed to look at me." She then got closer to his ear and bit down hard on the middle of it causing it to bleed. Tatsumi let out a sharp yelp in pain and looked over at Esdese who was smiling like a beast.
"You belong to me and everything you have belongs to me, that means your blood too," she said as she began licking the blood from his ear.
"Mine all mine," Esdese said as she dug her nails into his chest, and he could feel his injuries acting up.
Tatsumi was close to finishing and so was Esdese. They both increased their speed and they both finished at the same time. Esdese released Tatsumi from the ice and pulled the chain to bring him to her lips and she suffocated him with her tongue.
She then fell onto him lying on his chest. They were both out of breath and Esdese removed the collar from Tatsumi and throwing it off the bed. She then brought his head to her chest and cradled his body in hers. He was hers and she wouldn't let anyone have him.
"Tatsumi you belong to me never forget that," she said in a sweet voice.
"Yeah," is all Tatsumi could say falling asleep in her breast.
Authors Note: Next Chapter will go back to Night Raid and see Tatsumi's report and the reaction to his actions. Thanks for reading.