Choosing a path.
The icy winds of the Oghma Mountains have begun to scatter, and the verdant fields once again spring to life across Fódlan, heralding the start of a new year. As they celebrate the dawning year, the people pray that they may realize their full potential, just as a tiny sprout hopes to one day grow into a great tree.
The continent of Fódlan, said to be protected by a revered goddess, has existed since time immemorial. Three ruling powers now control the land. In the south lies a region long held by a more than one-thousand-year-old dynasty–the Adrestian Empire. Beyond its borders, to the frigid north, is the home of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus, ruled by the royal family and its knights. To the east, a league of nobles that heeds no king or emperor rules what is called the Leicester Alliance. Once consumed by a tempest of war and turmoil, Fódlan and these three mighty powers now exist in relative harmony.
However long said harmony will last, nobody can say.
In a green forest in sunlight, The Knights of Seiros walk with Jeralt, with Akame and Byleth walking behind with Dimitri, Claude and Edelgard. Byleth studies each of the students, while Akame seemed lost in her own thoughts. Jeralt had bent her ear a lot with a nice long scolding for her reckless action with the bandits, just goes to show how much more she has to learn.
"This will be your first time at the monastery. I'd be happy to show you both around" Dimitri offered.
"It really is Fodlan in a nutshell. The good and the bad" Claude said.
"Like it or not, we'll be there soon enough" Edelgard said. Byleth looks at her, there was just something strange about that girl. Once they exit the forest they see a grand collection of buildings on top of a hill "There it is. Garreg Mach monastery".
"I... have never seen something that majestic before" Akame said, in awe of what she was seeing. No wonder people spoke so highly of it.
"Well, look who found her voice again" Claude said in good nature.
"Sorry, I am not much of a talker" Akame said.
"I have a feeling that will change soon enough" Claude said, giving her a friendly pat on the shoulder.
The group of travelers enters the monastery. Jeralt stops and looks up "Rhea's here".
Akame and Byleth looks up and sees her. A woman on top of a balcony, with green hair and dressed in elaborate robes. She looks down at them. It was like she could see their very souls. She was beautiful, and Akame could easily tell that she had a very high spot in this place.
They said their goobyes to the students before heading inside. Jeralt did not seem to thrilled about all this "It's been years since I've last set eyes on this place. To be forced to see her now...".
"You've been here before?" Byleth asked.
"I've never spoken of this to you two before, but...many years ago, I was a knight here. I reported to the archbishop...Lady Rhea" Jeralt answered.
"The woman from the balcony? She is the archbishop?" Akame asked.
Jeralt nods "As you know, the majority of folks in Fodlan are devout followers of the teachings of Seiros. The leader of that ridiculously large organization is the archbishop, Lady Rhea".
After he said that, Rhea herself arrived with a man with green hair and green beard "Thank you for your patience, Jeralt. My name is Seteth. I am an advisor to the archbishop".
"Right. Hello" Jeralt said with a small nod.
"It has been a long time, Jeralt. I wonder…was it the will of the goddess that we have another chance meeting like this?" Rhea asked. Her voice was both calm and powerful.
"Forgive my silence all these years. Much has happened since we last spoke" Jeralt said.
"So I see. The miracle of fatherhood has blessed you. These are your children, Are they not?" Rhea asked whole looking over Byleth and Akame.
"Yes… the older one was born many years after I left this place. I wish I could introduce you to her mother… but I'm afraid we lost her to illness. As for the my younger daughter, she is someone I took in after her own parents abandoned her" Jeralt answered, wanting to end it quickly since he knew Akame was still sad about her past. And he made sure not to mention the events that led to him finding her.
"I see. My condolences. As for you two… I heard of your valiant efforts from Alois. What are your names?" Rhea asked.
Byleth bowed to her "My name is Byleth".
"And I am Akame" Akame added with a bow of her own.
Rhea smiled at them "Fine names indeed. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for saving those students of the Officers Academy" Jerlat let out a hmph "Jeralt. You already know what it is I wish to say, do you not?".
"You want me to rejoin the Knights of Seiros, don't you. I won't say no, but…" Jeralt trailed of.
"Your apprehension stings. I had expected that Alois would have already asked this of you. I must step away for now, but I expect they will desire a word with you soon. Please listen carefully to what they have to say. Until tomorrow… Farewell" Rhea said before leaving with Seteth.
Akame looked at Jeralt "What does this mean for us, father".
Jerlat sighs "It means we will be stuck here for a while".
Sometime passed and the group found themselves in the Audience Chamber. Jeralt was not pleased by these events.
"I can't believe it. Forced back into the Knights of Seiros. I'm sorry I dragged you into this. Looks like I'll be stuck here for a while…and I'm afraid your services are requested as well" Jeralt said.
"As mercenaries?" Byleth asked.
"Or as a servants?" Akame added.
"Nothing like that. They want you to teach, by the sound of it, Byleth. You heard those brats earlier talking about the Officers Academy, right? Well, the academy just happens to be short a professor. And apparently that damned Alois went and recommended you to Lady Rhea" Jeral said before looking at Akame "As for you Akame. It seems they want you to be a student here. I heard one of the houses were short on one member, meaning you will likely end up in that house".
"What house?" Akame asked.
Before Jeralt could say anything, a man and a woman arrived.
"So. You must be the new professor. My, how stern and handsome you are!" The woman said.
"Er, no. I'm not the one you're looking for. You two can handle things from here. Good luck" Jeralt turns to leave, and adds in a whisper "And…watch out for Lady Rhea. I don't know what she's thinking, making you a professor like this, Byleth. Nor why she wants Akame to be a student here. She may be up to something. Stay on your guard.
As Jeralt leaves the woman spoke again "Oh. It's you, then? So young...".
"Competence and age are not necessarily correlated, as you well know. I am Hanneman, a Crest scholar and professor at the Officers Academy. I wonder if you bear a Crest of your own. When next you have a moment to spare, I insist that you pay me a visit so we can delve into the subject further" The man said.
"I'm Manuela. I'm a professor, a physician, a songstress, and available. It's nice to meet you both" The woman said.
"Another one of our colleagues were meant to be here with us. But like always she seems to have lost track of time, so we have to start without her" Hanneman said.
"She can be rather... intense. But don't worry, she is not as dangerous as she'll lead you to believe" Manuela said "Though she can at times lack the class of a real professor".
"Spare our colleague the needless chatter, Manuela. Now then, it seems you'll be taking charge of one of the academy's three houses. I expect you haven't yet been briefed on the nature of each, have you?" Hanneman asked.
Akame and Byleth shook their heads, which surprised Manuela "Do you really not know? Fine, I'll do you a favor and explain. The Officers Academy is comprised of three houses of students, each of which is closely affiliated with its region of origin. The Black Eagle House is for students from the Adrestian Empire. Their house leader this year is Edelgard, the Imperial princess, who is in line to be the next emperor".
"The Blue Lion House is for students from the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. Their house leader this year is Prince Dimitri. He is to be the next king of Faerghus" Hanneman explained.
"Lastly, there is the Golden Deer House, which is for students of the Leicester Alliance. Their house leader is Claude, grandson to Duke Riegan, the leader of the Alliance" Manuela finished.
"To think that the next emperor, king and sovereign duke are all here. It certainly is a promising year for the academy" Hanneman said.
"I'll say. I just hope none of those little treasures cause any trouble" Manuela agreed.
"Come on you two, are you really wasting our new friends' time with dragged out chatter?" Came a new voice.
Akame and Byleth turned around and saw a woman. She was a tall, beautiful, and slender woman with long, light blue hair and blue eyes. She wore a black and white apparel with long sleeves with buttons on the upper arms, a blue scarf on her neck, and high-heeled boots. She also has some kind of mark on her chest. But of course, the much eye catching part of her was her large chest, one that would make most boys have a nose bleed and most women to be jealous.
She was beautiful, but her aura made it very clear she was someone you did not want to anger, unless you wanted an early grave.
"Well, wouldn't be if you could show up on time for a change" Hanneman said.
"Hey, I didn't find out about the new professor until a few minutes ago. Had I been told earlier I would've been here" The woman said before looking at Akame and Byleth "So, which one of you is my new friend?".
"That would be me I guess. My name is Byleth" Byleth said.
The woman looked her over before gaining a creepy smirk "Well well, so we finally get another young professor here. Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Esdeath, and I will be this year's professor of the Black Eagles. Speaking of which, we are short on a member, so I guess the young cutie here will fill in the spot?".
Akame had no idea to feel about this woman "I guess. My name is Akame... wait, you are their professor? Does that mean me and my sister will have to be separated?".
Esdeath noticed Byleth seemed to not like the idea either but she gave a reassuring smile "Don't worry, despite of what some might tell you, I take good care of my students. But if you two are that attached, then you may share room, if you don't mind it a little cramped as most rooms were made for only one person".
"If it means we get to stay together, I can live with that" Byleth said.
"Same here" Akame said with a nod.
"Very well then. You two should take the time to look around here and familiarize yourself with monastery. I look forward to seeing more of you both" Esdeath said giving Byleth a wink before walking away.
"Sorry about her, but she does make a point. You two should look around for a bit, and Byleth, when you've a moment, please stop by my research laboratory".
"Oh, and keep in mind that I've only notified the house leaders that you're our new professor. It's more fun that way. I suggest you try spending time with the students. Some odd ducks in that bunch, but they're good kids. I'm sure Lady Rhea will have more information for you tomorrow, but that should get you going. Good luck. You'll need it" Manuela said.
Akame and Byleth could tell a lot of changes were coming their ways.
Later that day, Byleth and Akame had been told to speak with the house leaders. Well, Byleth was suggested to just speak to Dimitri and Claude as the Black Eagles already had a professor. Akame was told she should speak to Edelgard and learn more about her new class. She was not sure how to feel about becoming a student in this place. But then again, learning new stuff could be useful in the future. With that though it mind, she and Byleth parted ways for the moment to begin their search.
Akame found Edelgard rather quickly and hurried up to her "Excuse me, Lady Edelgard".
Said princess looked up "Oh, hello Akame. Do you need something?".
"Well... I've been told I am going to join your house as a student" Akame answered.
Edelgard looked surprised "Really? So your sister becomes a professor and you become a studnet... I guess that makes sense since you are younger than her. Very well, I take it you are here to learn about your new class mates?".
Akame nods "Yes, that way they will not be complete strangers. If you don't mind, could you tell me about yourself?".
"Me? Well...some think I'm a bit distant. Arrogant, even. But there's little to be done. One day, I must rise to become Adrestia's next emperor. What else... Well, it seems to me that we may have similar personalities" Edelgard explained.
"What makes you say that?" Akame asked.
"Let's just say I have an eye for these things. But let's move on to the others. The scary man you are bound to meet is Hubert. He is the heir of Marquis Vestra. He has served me since I was a child. You may think his blood runs a bit cold, but... Heh, actually, that's rather accurate. Still, if you can get past that, you'll see he's quite astute and reasonable" Edelgard said.
"I see" Akame said, before wating to hear about the next student.
"There is also Ferdinand. For some reason, he thinks of me as a bitter rival and is always trying to challenge me. It's terribly irritating. His house is that of Duke Aegir, which produces Adrestia's Prime Ministers. That family is...perhaps too pleased with its own status" Edelgard said.
Akame was not surprised, nobles tend to have strong personalities.
"Let's move on to Linhardt. He's remarkably intelligent, but he only wishes to apply himself to tasks that particularly interest him and nothing else. He's also fond of...well, napping. If he had any work ethic or sense of duty to speak of, I suppose he would be destined to become an official of the Empire" Edelgard said.
'A lazy genious' Akame mused to herself.
"Then there is Caspar. He's the second son of Count Bergliez. He has no inheritance in his future, which is perhaps why he's always so eager to prove himself. He's overly energetic and rushes headfirst into any battle. I hope Esdeath keeps an eye on him" Edelgard said.
'So he is reckless... maybe more so than me' Akame thought.
"Now for Bernadetta. She's Count Varley's only daughter. I suppose you could say she's a bit eccentric, but she seems like a gentle soul. I believe she's shut herself away in her quarters and doesn't care to leave, but...don't worry. I'll make sure she don't ingnore you to much" Edelgard said.
"Much appreciated" Akame said with a nod.
"Then there is Dorothea. Few commoners have joined the Black Eagle House, but Dorothea is an exception. She's a songstress from a famous opera company in the Empire. I'm not entirely sure what brought her to the Officers Academy" Edelgard said.
'She sounds interesting' Akame thought, commoners tends to have less predictable goals from nobles.
"And finally, there is Petra. To the west of Fódlan is an archipelago called Brigid. Petra is the granddaughter of their king. Brigid is a vassal state of the Empire, which is how she came to be enrolled here. She's incredibly smart and studious" Edelgard said.
"Is see. Thank you for telling me all this, Edelgard" Akame said with a small bow.
Edelgard just smiled "No need to thank me. But just so you know, this is only what I know about them. You will need to speak to them yourself if you want to get to know them better".
"I will do my best. Since we will be spending the year together, I should at least try to get to know them" Akame said.
"A wise choice, Akame. I look forward to training with you" Edelgard said.
Akame managed a small smile before walking away. Wondering how her sister was handeling all this.
As for Byleth, she was speaking to Demitri and had just asked him to tell her about himself "Me? Oh. Um. Please forgive me... It's difficult to open up on the spot, don't you think? I'm afraid my story has not been a pleasant one... I do hope that doesn't color your view of me, but I understand if that can't be helped".
"I see. How about that man who always follows you?" Byleth asked.
"Dedue was born in Duscur, and has been loyally working in my service for the past four years. He's rather taciturn, but once you get to know him, you'll see he's a kind and good-natured young man" Demitri answered.
Byleth nods "Next".
"Next there is Felix. He is the heir to House Fraldarius. He has a bit of a sharp tongue, but don't let that fool you. Deep down, he's a good guy. He gravitates towards people who are skilled. Perhaps you would enjoy a friendly competition with him sometime" Dimitri said.
"Perhaps. Next" Byleth said.
"Next up is Ashe. He's the adoptive son of Lord Lonato of Castle Gaspard, but I hear he was born a commoner. He has an extremely earnest personality, so I'm certain he will approach your lectures with great enthusiasm" Dimitri said, smiling at the thought.
"Good to know. Who's next?" Byleth asked.
"Sylvain. He is the heir to House Gautier. He is a capable person who highly values his friends. That said... Well, he's always been a bit of a...ahem, skirt chaser, so to speak. Pardon my bluntness. I speak with him about it often, but it doesn't seem to help" Dimitri said, with a clear sign of annoyance.
'Akame is going to be relived she didn't end up in his class' Byleth thought.
"Next up there is Mercedes. I hear she was born to Imperial nobility, but a twist of fate brought her to the Kingdom. She may seem carefree on the surface, but she's actually a kind soul who pays careful attention to everyone around her" Dimitri said.
'Maybe she is someone Akame would like' Byleth wondered.
"Next up is Annette. She is Baron Dominic's niece. She is a talented student who scored extremely high marks at the Royal School of Sorcery. She's cheerful and hardworking. Brilliant, really. Though she can be a bit oblivious at times. I hear she caused an explosion in the kitchen last night..." Dimitri said.
Byleth had to fight back the urge to laugh. Akame would not allow her to cook any food for her. Akame always hated wasting food, and would threaten someone with a knife if they dared to burn the meat.
Dimitri seemed to notice Byleth's hidden amusement and smiled at that, before continuing "Then there is Ingrid. She is Count Galatea's daughter. She is also a childhood friend of Felix, Sylvain and myself. She is diligent, industrious and principled. In truth, she is more knightly than most knights you will ever meet".
"I see. So who is the last one?" Byleth asked.
"Last up is Chelsea. She has a mischievous personality, but this may be an act. She has a cold, calculating side which can often lead to her making a blunt analysis of a person or situation. Her bluntness can lead to people not liking her. I do not know the details, but I heard her childhood was pretty traumatic. So we put up with her attitude, hoping she will open up one day" Dimitri explained.
"I see... thank you for your time" Byleth said.
"My pleasure. Hope to see you again" Dimitri said with a friendly smile.
Now that Byleth was done learning about the Blue Lions, she decided to learn all she could about the Golden Deer. She located Claude who smiled at her.
"Well, well. Scored a teaching gig here, did ya? Talk about a great first impression. I'm guessing you don't know which class you'll be teaching yet, do you? I bet you'd like ours. We're not as...difficult as the other two. Have you met the folks from the Golden Deer House yet? Care to know more about anyone?" He asked.
"Yes, starting with you please" Byleth said.
Claude laughs "Piqued your interest, have I? As luck would have it, I'm pretty curious about you as well. But what's life without a bit of mystery? Let's just spend the next year or so learning about each other, little by little".
"Alright. What about your classmates?" Byleth asked.
"Glad you asked. Let's start with Lorenz. He's the heir of Gloucester territory. If you haven't already picked up on it, he's a bit arrogant and fancies himself a lady's man. That said, deep down he's really devoted and honest... Though I wouldn't mind never hearing him talk about his noble obligations ever again" Claude said.
Byleth nods in agreement before motioning for him to continue.
"Next up, Raphael. He comes from a merchant family, but his parents died in an accident. Seems like he's had a rough life. Despite all that, he's just about the most cheerful guy you'll ever meet. His passions are training, eating, and... Actually, that's about it" Claude said.
'Sounds like Akame will find a kindred spirit in some way' Byleth thought to herself "Go on".
"Next we have Ignatz. He's the second son of a merchant family. Since his brother will inherit the business, he's training to become a knight. If you ask me, doesn't seem like he truly wants to be a knight. He's probably just doing it to please his parents..." Claude said in sympathy.
Byleth nods and once again waits for him to continue.
"Alright, next up, Lysithea. She is the daughter of Count Ordelia, and is probably the youngest student here. But watch out! She gets angry if you treat her like a child. As for me, I do it on purpose. You have to make your own fun in this place, you know?" Claude said.
"I suppose. Next one please" Byleth said.
"Alright, next up is Marianne. She is Margrave Edmund's daughter...and that's pretty much all I know about her. She doesn't interact much with other students, so I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of folks here have never even heard her speak" Claude said.
"I see... also, I have seen two girls who look a lot alike. Both have pink hair" Byleth said.
"That would be Hilda. She is the daughter of Duke Goneril. It seems her father and brother coddle her quite a bit. If you look up lazy in the dictionary...her picture won't be there because she never got around to submitting it. Not too unusual for a noble, I guess. As for the other pink head, that is her younger sister, named Mine. I don't know to much about her, but she is not a part of any house, preferring to be independent. She looks like she has a lot to prove" Claude said.
"That explains that. Next one" Byleth said.
"Alright, then we got Leonie. She enrolled because she wants to be a mercenary. I think she said that her father is a hunter. She's pretty blunt and as stingy as they come. A habitual saver, too. I think she's hoping to repay her village for helping to send her here" Claude said.
Byleth nods at that.
"And now for the last, but certainly not least. Leone. She is like the big sister of the group. She has a very relaxed, upbeat, and cheerful personality, and tends to display a lack of lady-like manners. Her preferred outfit is... less than ideal. And she catches a lot of scolding for it. But she is one of the nicest women you can meet. She loves a good talk and... a good drink... and a good fight... but trust me, you'd much rather have her as a friend, rather than a enemy" Claude said.
Byleth nods at that "Thank you for telling me all this, Claude. I have some thinking to do".
"Don't think to hard, it might hurt your head" Claude joked.
Byleth shook her head before walking away. She wondered what house she should chose. If she could, she would pick the Black Eagles in order to stay close to Akame... but now she had to make another choice. All she could do for Akame was to help her however she could and hope she gets along with Esdeath and the other students.
The choice was not easy, but in the end Byleth chose to teach the Golden Deer. She felt they would be the easiest one to get a long with. She went to meet up with her new class who were waiting for her.
"Wait. What?! Are you really our new homeroom professor?" Hilda asked in surprise.
"Is that true? You aren't quite what I pictured... Oh! Sorry! I didn't mean that the way it sounded" Ignatz said.
"I was sure you'd be roped into joining the knights!" Hilda said.
"Don't tell me. You chose this class just to get to know me better, right? I'm flattered, really. Heh, whoops. Now that you're our professor, maybe I should choose my words more carefully" Claude said.
"I don't mind" Byleth assured.
"Oh? Well, then! Since we're pretty close in age and all, I suppose formalities aren't all that necessary" Claude said.
"One must truly marvel at the exceptionality of this appointment. Becoming a teacher to students almost the same age as yourself. How...unusual. I've heard you are a skilled mercenary, but I cannot shake my discomfort at your new position" Lorenz said.
"Are you really as strong as they say? Let's see your biceps! I bet I've packed on more muscle than you!" Raphael said.
Ignatz shook his head "I doubt that. Apparently our new professor was personally recommended by Alois, one of the knights".
"As far as skill goes, I saw it with my own eyes. What's more, Teach here is the child of the most renowned former captain of the Knights of Seiros" Claude said.
Leonie looked excited "I heard! There's no way a child of the captain isn't worthy. It's simply not possible".
"Careful Leonie. You're being a fan girl" Leone said, earning and cute pout from Leonie.
Lysithea looked confused "The captain? Who are you talking about?".
"Captain Jeralt, of course! The most notable captain of the Knights of Seiros and a peerless mercenary" Leonie said.
"You're exaggerating a bit" Byleth said.
Leonie pouts "Hmph! It doesn't matter what you think of him. Captain Jeralt deserves nothing but respect".
"Hm. Well, after working as a mercenary alongside a father figure such as he, I have high hopes for our professor" Lysithea said.
"Just because someone is special doesn't mean their children are special too, Lysithea. Assuming that a child is going to be exceptional just because of their lineage is a bad idea. Don't you agree, Marianne?" Hilda asked.
Marianne blinked "Huh! Oh... Um, yes. I suppose so".
"Well, we can find out for ourselves in battle. I can't wait to see what tactics you've learned from the captain" Leonie said in excitement.
Raphael looked at her "A battle? Shouldn't we have a welcome party or something first? I'll get the meat!".
"Great idea! I will bring some strong drinks too! No way they could've found my secret stash!" Leone agreed before fist bumping with Raphael.
Lorenz sighed "How savage. I propose a nice conversation over tea instead. I am more than willing to procure some high-quality leaves".
"Tea? You can't get to know someone over tea. If there's no meat involved, it's not a party!" Raphael argued.
"Yeah, and tea is just leaf water. If you are going to drink, you need something strong" Leone said.
Lorenz looked annoyed "Your common sensibilities are grating to my noble ears. Please quiet yourself".
Claude scratched his neck "Sorry for the bickering, Teach. As you can see, the Golden Deer is a rowdy bunch. We're not especially unified. You'll find nobles and commoners alike here. Those who are dedicated to their studies alongside slackers. But, hey, that just makes your life more exciting, right? I really hope you're looking forward to the year ahead as much as I am".
"No worries teach" Leone said before putting an arm around Byleth's shoulders "We will all get along just fine. If you find yourself in trouble, I will let my big sister side out".
"Noted" Byleth said with a blank look... did Leone really need to press her face in to her breasts like this?
She hoped Akame was doing better.
Meanwhile, Akame was meeting up with her new class. All who seemed surprised to see her.
"Wait. So our new classmate is...you?! I didn't see that one coming!" Caspar said.
Dorothea gave him a scolding look "Easy, Caspar. Aren't you being a bit rude?".
"You know it's a waste of time to expect politeness from him. It will be a pleasure to study alongside you, Akame was it? Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to take a nap" Linhardt said before leaving.
Akame watched him go before looking at the shortest member of the Black Eagles, Bernadetta who freaked out "Ah! Don't look at me like that! Oh, and...please don't talk to me too much either".
"I'm... sorry, I didn't mean to scare you" Akame apologized. Was she really that scary?
Dorothea sighs "I'm sorry for the chaos you've walked into... and don't mind Bernie here, she is like this to anyone.
"Well I for one hope you do not mind if we treat you like one of us. In our class, we try to treat each other as equals, despite any differences in age or status. Personally, I would love to include you in that inner circle" Ferdinand said.
Akame managed a small smile "Thank you".
"Aww! You're cute when you smile!" Dorothea said with a bright smile.
Akame blushed, no one had ever called her cute before.
"You have a gut, Akame. I will take great joy training with you" Petra said.
Akame gasped and quickly touched her stomach. Was her eating habits finally catching up to her!? Was she starting to get fat!?
Dorothea gave Petra a stern look "Petra, I believe you mean to say that our new friend here has guts. That's a bit different from having a gut. You can't go around saying someone so slim and attractive has a gut!".
"Oh? Please take my apologies. I have not yet mastered this language" Petra apologized.
Akame sighs in relief "Thank the gods. I was worried I would need to diet... going so many days without food... I don't think I would survive".
"Don't worry, if you are starting to gain weight, I will be sure to inform you" Hubert said in a cold tone. Akame was not sure how to respond to that.
"Well, guess you are already bonding with your fellow students" Everyone looked up to see Esdeath walking "Alright enough of that. Linhardt! Get your lazy back side of the floor!" She said as she gave Linhardt a hard kick, making him face plant in to the floor with a pain filled groan "Bernadetta! I see you pretending not to see me! Stop hiding behind that book!".
"AHH!" Bernadetta yelled in fear.
Akame gulped, Esdeath was as scary as her name. Said teacher smirked her "Do not worry, Akame. If you work hard, I can assure you that you will survive my class. You are Jeralt's kid after all, so I expect nothing less from you. Now, everyone. Time to welcome our new member with a good endurance test!".
Everyone groans and Hubert whispers in Akame's ear "If you survive this, you will survive anything. Good luck".
Akame groans. How did she end up in a House taught by a woman like this?
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Well here is the second chapter. I just wanted to get the house picking out of the way quickly so I could focus on the real meat of the story.
I bet many are surprised that Esdeath is a professor, I'm sure that most would expect Najenda to be a professor instead. Well, I thought so too, but I am not one to go for the obvious picks if I can avoid it. So making Esdeath the professor of the Black Eagles sounded like a fun idea to me.
And the reason I put Akame in the Black Eagles is because they were my first pick on my first playthrough of Three Houses. And Dorothea happens to be my favorite character.
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Tell me what you think. Every review would be greatly appriciated.