A/N: Chapter 52 of One final breath. Enjoy!
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Chapter 52: Kill the Supreme
Outside...
"You little shits who disturbed this country which my parents loved and perished..." The Emperor growled, blinded by his own madness continued to destroy and murder his own civilians and army. "I'll purge you all! All of you! Every single living being!"
"Don't be a fool!" Tatsumi yelled at him and hurled himself at the Teigu.
"Ha...There was an enemy nearby." The Emperor merely stated in an insulting manner, not even fazed by the charging Night Raider. "But..." Tilting its head back the Teigu regurtitated what looked like a huge lumpy mucus from the back of its throat. The mound writhed and transformed into multiple waves of insect warriors.
"That was so disgusting." I muttered under my breath as I rose to my feet, shouldering Pumpkin in my hands. "Better get to higher ground and support Tatsumi the best I can."
"Go! Melee guards!" The Emperor ordered and the bugs obeyed, flying towards Tatsumi with their weapons drawn. Enraged the Night Raider swiftly cut through them with ease and continued flying forward.
"It's not a big deal!" Clenching his fingers into a tight fist he surge forward with a devestating punch to the Teigu's right cheek. The ground collapsed underneath the Supreme Teigu as it slid back a few feet but withstood the blow.
"You are annoying me..." The Emperor spoke after the punch had been dealt. "Before I move on it will be better to properly kill you first!"
It's not just that he got more armors...Tatsume growled under his breath as he backed up. It became harder as well...!
"How do you like this!" The back side of the Teigu opened up and multiple missiles flew out and honed in on Tatsumi who dodged the best he could. Unknowingly one of the missiles exploded right in front of him, causing him to halt in his tracks.
Even before touching me...it's dangerous!
"There's more where that came from...if I see any empty spots..." The Emperor grinned as he willed all of the missiles to exploded. "kill him directly with that!"
Damn it...! Tatsumi scowled with frustration as he flew away as fast as he could. It's getting quite messy. Should I be brave and go through that explosion or not...?!
"Cut em down!" Pointing Pumpkin towards the air I started to fire away at the explosions while memories of Mein were slowly being chipped away. "Tatsumi's in a real pinch!"
"Tsk!" Now the Emperor turned his attention to me, his teeth grinding together with frustration. "It seems I missed another little insect."
"Thanks Sonya." Tatsumi said as I gave him a thumbs up, Pumpkin already disappearing from my hands and all memories of Mein drained from my mind.
"Do you think it's too early for celebration?!" The Emperor crowed as a lone missile seperated itself and went tirectly towards where some of the townsfolks were still trying to get out of the city. "How will you two deal with that?!"
"The only way we know how!" Tatsumi yelled as he raced towards the area as fast as he possibly could. People were either on their knees praying or awaiting their fates, others trying to find enough shelter from the blow. The boy threw himself forward, blocking the explosion with his body much to their horror.
"Tatsumi!" I yelled as the boy fell forward, his entire backside smoldering from the explosion.
"It was...dangerous..." He uttered out breathlessly. Suddenly my senses were on overdrive and I teleported to where he was, shoving him out of the way as something pierced my body.
"Gah!" I yelled as I crashed into the ground. Opening my eyes I noticed what looked like a long chain coming out of the Supreme Teigu's hand. Following it down I soon realized that it embedded itself in my stomach and pinned me to the ground.
"Oh isn't that a beautiful sight." The Emperor snarled and pushed the chain deeper and deeper into my body.
"Krgh...!" I coughed in pain as my blood splashed into the air. "Argh!"
"Empty spot..." With a malicious grin on his face, the chain retracted and I went along with it. "Really, you annoyed me but not as much as the boy." He closed his claws around my body and held me in the air.
Uuugh...My mind was reeling from what had happened that I hadn't realized just how much trouble I was in. The pain...it's unbearable.
"You're despicable." The Emperor let me go before forming a fist with his hand. "This is the strongest melee armor, Jigo Ken!" In one fluid motion he swung the fist down and the Teigu followed through, smashing its own fist into the ground. After a few minutes it stood upright and waited orders.
"Sonya..." Tatsumi whispered, lifting his head right as I was crushed into the ground by the Teigu's fist. "No..."
"Execution completed."
I lost...huh...As I laid in the center of the crater I noticed a figure hovering over me. A male that shared the same smile I have and I recognized him instantly. Roan...
What's the matter Sonya? He asked me, squatting down to talk to me. You finished already? That's so unlike you.
Sorry...I apologized. I wasn't strong enough to defeat him. In the end this was the best I could do.
That's not right. He shook his head, reached down and petted my head softly. You haven't used the Teigu to its finest ability yet.
I haven't...? I looked at him out of curiousity. But what more could I do? Even now, I'm so tired. With what strength I had left I stretched my arm in his direction. Please Roan...may I call it quits? I want to return to where you are. I don't want to hurt this much anymore.
The Sonya I know wouldn't give up so easily. He assured me, taking my hand and placing it against his face. The Sonya I know would get up and kick ass. The Sonya I know...would never rest until everyone has achieved the freedom they deserve.
Heh...I smiled softly at his words. That's so easy for you to say.
But did you forget...you have someone waiting for you.
Leone...? My eyes widened as her image popped into my head. As quickly as her image appeared it soon disappeared without a trace. Leone...
You're so dumb. Another voice spoke and Chelsea appeared right beside my brother. How could you forget about her? Hell I even gave you two my blessing or have you forgotten that as well?
I...I didn't forget about her. I mumbled loudly enough for her to hear. Although I feel as though I lost something important...something important about her.
Shhhh. No more cry baby nonsense. Chelsea placed a finger on my lips. Go on now, your time hasn't come yet. You still have your duty to perform.
Get going muffin. Roan stood up as well and smiled at me. I'll be right by your side, never forget that. He soon disappeared with Chelsea by his side. I was left in the dark before I finally opened my eyes. I still laid in the crater but picked myself up bit by bit till I could stand on my two feet.
This is...I looked at myself and noticed that I donned Leone's Teigu without thought, Lionel's recovery ability already starting to work on repairing the damage. I see...so that's what happened.
"Hmm?" The Emperor looked at the monitor and did a double take as I stood in the crater looking healthy as ever. "What...You took Jigo Ken and still stand there defiently against me?!"
"This was just a small price to pay..." I whispered as I quickly dispelled Lionel, refusing to lose any more memories of Leone. I don't want...I don't want to lose anymore more memories of her!
"There is a limitation for being a irreverent you bitch..."
"Triumph..." I clasped the Teigu in my hand and closed my eyes. The air swirled around me, shrouding me from view for a minute. Once it died down I stood galantly with Incursio's armor around me. "Next Teigu complete."
"That's...!"
"I will stop you...no matter what happens." I vowed as my cloak flowed out behind me. "I'll put everything I have on the line for this moment."
"Even for the Emperor's dignity..." The young boy gnashed his teeth irritably as he moved into position. "I must execute you! No mercy!"
He keeps attacking me...I took an attack stance and prepared for the worst as the mouth of the Supreme Teigu opened up. That's good but if he uses extensive attack again then I might be in trouble...
"GRAND FALL FLUGEL!" From the skies a shooting star came flying in and kicked the Teigu right in the face. It sure startled me but then another attack occured as Tatsumi jumped into the fray. The boy's armor changed once more as the armor unleashed enough power to sprout wings from the boy's back.
"A new bug!" The Emperor howled as he was thrown back by the unsuspected attack. "Just how many of you are there?!" He unleashed a roar that nearly shattered my ears. "I will find you all and crush you...!'
"Wave?" I said as the dark knight landed in a crouch beside me. "What brings you here?"
"Did something happen to you and Kurome?" Tatsumi asked as he appeared by my side.
"Nothing happened between us." Wave smirked as he was clearly happy to see us again. "I must say, Kurome is the best girlfriend I could ever ask for." He then proceeded to tell us that Kurome allowed him to fly all the way to the Capital after witnessing the attack before, the massive bomb attack that resulted in a mushroom cloud.
You will listen to whatever I say right? Kurome's voice played itself through his mind as he remembered what she told him. Then go and you must come back!
"Heh, that sounds just like Kurome. But you also never changed Wave." I smiled in his direction. "Living to serve the citizens was something you always clinged too."
"We were also followed by some of the Capital's failed subjects. The same monsters that once fought against Akame if memory serves." Wave added. "I took care of that for the both of us." He then stood up and faced us both. "Here to save the innocent people...but also to repay my debt to you two."
"Huh?"
"...Debt? What do you mean...?" Tatsumi asked with an equally confused look on his face.
"I will pay that back for me to stay as myself." Wave vowed before turning his attention to the Supreme Teigu. "Let me help out in this fight."
Is he talking about...Tatsumi immediately remembered the time he saved Wave from the tree beasts in the mountains. At the time we were sent to spy on the Jaegers and fell under Wave's care. However he wasn't careful and almost got attacked by the said beasts if it weren't for us jumping to protect him. That was so long ago...why is he bringing it up now?
"You two want to get rid of that huge ugly thing right?" Wave asked, jabbing a thumb at the Emperor's direction. "Then lets go."
On the balcony...
"My Lord!" Honest leaned against the rail with foam appearing at the corner of his mouth. He had been out of his seat yelling instructions but it fell on deaf ears. He sighed, burying his face in his hands. "How dare those little maggots upset his majesty like that...If only there was some way I could help..."
"Don't worry too much Prime Minister." The Emperor's voice brought the man out of his thoughts and he looked at the Teigu with hopeful eyes. "I'll take care of this immediately so you can just sit back and relax."
"O-Oh...okay your majesty!" Honest replied and sat back down, lazily tapping his fingers together. Just a little while longer and I have utilized the Emperor to the fullest extent possible. He's been such a great asset to my plan.
SPLAAAAAAAAAAAT~
"What was that?" Honest turned at the sound of a body hitting the ground to see his personal bodyguard dead. "What is the meaning of this?!"
"And now...you got no one left to hide behind." Leone claimed as she flicked some of the blood off her hands, glaring at the Prime Minister with burning golden eyes.
"A...A...An assassin?!" Honest stood up quickly, looking at the Night Raid member with astonishment. "You infiltrated the palace and made it all the way to the highest floor?! Impossible!"
"Oh how I've been waiting for this moment." The yellow-haired brawler grinned as she picked up the fallen guard's weapon, feeling the weight and adjusting her grip accordingly.
That can only mean...everyone other than Saikyuu has been eliminated?!
"It's time to pay the piper! Prime Minister!" With a feral yell she threw the weapon straight at Honest, the spear flying right towards his head.
"Hyaaaaaaaaaaaaah!" The man screamed as the weapon inched closer and closer. "Nooo, not like this~!" Suddenly his left arm rose up, catching the spear by the shaft just before the tip could severe his head off. "Well well...looks like I managed to catch it."
"What?!" Leone snapped with surprise. He managed to catch it?!
"Hrmmmm..." A blush appeared on the man's face as he looked at the weapon longingly like it was a piece of meat. "Well, this is good timing, I suppose...I have been working up quite the appetite here..."
Don't tell me...Leone shivered as the Prime Minister's mouth opened up as wide as it could, almost like a snake's jaw. He's some kind of Teigu user...
"I think it's time for snacks." Bending the weapon into bite-sized pieces he devoured it within minutes. Releasing a small burp he took out a napkin and wiped his mouth delicately. "And here I thought I discovered a new delicacy...but it tasted quite dreadful." He paused before looking at the enemy before him, saliva slowly dribbling from his mouth as the look of hunger crossed his face. "So I'll just have to wash this taste out of my mouth...with you."
Ugh he's such a damn pig!
"Speaking from experience, young girls are quite pleasing to my palate..." He licked his lips with anticipation. "I can't wait to chop you to pieces."
"Sorry to burst your bubble pal, but I'm the one that's gonna be eating you!" The yellow-haired brawler growled as she got into a fighting stance, her golden eyes flashed dangerously. "Once I'm through with you, there won't be any leftovers!" Besides, I'll be damned if Sonya found me inside his mouth. She tightened her fingers into fists. I made a promise to her that I'd come back alive no matter what. And that's what I plan to do!
Elsewhere...
"Oh ho Jigo's Teigu...it is very powerful due to the size but it has a lot of empty spots." Esdese mused to herself. She had been busy hacking away at the Revolutionary Army that managed to get into the Capital through the holes in the wall and was currently sitting upon a mountain of corpses enjoying the show. "Not only that those two kids have done well pushing it almost past its limits...color me surprise."
"There's Esdese!"
"Don't let her get away!"
"There's only one of her and a lot more of us! We can take her on!" She turned her head to glance at those that were still rushing at her with swords drawn and released a sigh of boredom.
"They are aiming for that...rebels are trying their best but...I won't let you pass." In a flash, she encase all of the men in ice and sat back to admire her handy work. "Well that's that. Lets see if there's anything else I can do before the need for my assisstence arrives."
