Well I said I'd have the next chapter out quickly, and here it is. This chapter will have the Tatsumi and Akame vs. Zanku fight, the Tatsumi x Akame lemon, and whatever else I can think of as I write. We're so close to 300 followers/favorites already, and we're only on the fifth chapter. You guys are all so awesome for your support. Well with all of that out of the way, let's get to the fic!
"Speech"
"Thoughts"
Teigu
Disclaimer: I don't own Akame ga Kill, or any of its characters.
(Later That Same Night; Streets of the Capital)
"P-Please don't kill me!" A young woman pleaded, as the hand around her throat tightened. On the ground next to the woman, was the decapitated body of her boyfriend; his blood staining the road.
"Such a naughty, naughty girl. It's all your fault for walking around at such a late hour." A malevolent voice said, its owner's fingers digging into the young woman's neck. "Didn't your parents ever warn you of the monsters that come out at night?"
"I-I'll do anything you want! Please...Please just let me live..." The woman begged, as tears freely flowed down her cheeks.
"Oho, you'll really do anything?" The mysterious man asked, causing the young woman to rapidly nod her head. "Well, I oh so love to talk, why don't you entertain me?"
"W-We can talk! I'll talk with you as long as you want!" The woman exclaimed, as she felt the man's grip on her neck loosen ever so slightly. The woman thought she might finally be in the clear...that was until the man asked his first question.
"What's it feel like to have your head chopped off?" The man asked, earning a confused look from the young woman. "Does it hurt? Or do you feel absolutely nothing?" In the blink of an eye, a large blade extended from the man's arm and sliced clean through the woman's neck. The woman didn't even feel the blade hit her skin, before her lifeless body fell to the ground. "I guess you really don't feel anything." With a twisted smile the man dropped the woman's decapitated head. "Mmmm, how utterly delightful! I just can't seem to help myself!"
(The Next Morning; Night Raid's Hidden Base)
Tatsumi groaned as he slowly awoke from his slumber. But when the young man went to rub his eyes, he found an odd weight on his arm. Cracking a single eye open, Tatsumi nearly screamed when he saw Akame lying in the bed with him. Tatsumi then noticed that, while Akame was lying on top of one of his arms, his other arm was wrapped around her waist; hugging her close to his body. The young man's entire face burned bright red when Akame suddenly snuggled closer to him.
"What the hell?! What the hell?! What the hell?!" Tatsumi frantically chanted in his head, as he tried to remember what happened last night. "Okay Tatsumi, calm down now. She's still in her clothes so we didn't do any too bad. Let's see...what happened last night? Oh yeah that's right, Akame kissed me and admitted that she has feelings for me...But when I tried to tell her about my vision of Mine, she stopped me and kissed me again...After that she said that she wanted to spend the night with me...God what am I going to do? I really like Akame, and I know her feelings are genuine...But I have to tell her about Mine as well...Gah! But I don't want to break her heart either! Why is this happening to me?!"
"Good morning, Tatsumi." Akame's tired voice snapped Tatsumi out of his thoughts. Her blood red eyes quickly locked with his emerald green ones. A small smile spread across Akame's face, and she leaned in to give Tatsumi a good morning kiss. The young man didn't deny the kiss, and actually returned it with just as much love and passion. "Thank you for letting me sleep with you last night. I just didn't feel like sleeping alone."
"You...You can sleep with me anytime you want, Akame." Tatsumi said, as a slight blush dusted across his face. "It was kind of nice to sleep with someone close like that."
"I'm glad you feel that way, because I plan on doing it a lot from now on." Akame said with a teasing smile, kissing Tatsumi on the cheek. "Now come on, we have to get up and start your morning train-" Akame was cut off when the door to Tatsumi's room suddenly swung open. Both assassin's blushed bright red when Leone waltzed into the room.
"Well, well, well what do we have here?" Leone asked, as she leisurely strolled over to the bed; her eyes full of amusement. "Tatsumi, why is innocent little Akame in your bed? Did you two have a steamy night, full of passionate lovemaking?"
"We did no such thing, Leone. All I did was sleep in the same bed as Tatsumi. As you can see we're both still clothed." Akame said, throwing the covers off of her and Tatsumi. "Now why are you here, Leone?"
"Oh poo, your no fun Akame!" Leone whined, as she pouted like a small child. "I was just trying to tease you both a little." The busty blonde sighed and walked back over to the door. "The boss called us all in for an emergency meeting, so you'll have to skip out your morning training."
"Okay, we'll be right there." Akame said, getting out of the bed. "And Leone, please don't tell anyone about what you just saw."
"Your secret is safe with me, lovers. Try not to have a quickie before heading to the meeting." Leone said, as she gave the duo a sultry wink. With a teasing smirk, Leone walked out of the room; however, Tatsumi didn't miss the sensual sway Leone put into her hips. Leone released a light sigh when she entered the hallway, and began to make her way to the emergency meeting. "Looks like Akame got to Tatsumi first...But mark my words Akame, you won't be the only person to have him. I'll get my taste soon enough." Leone licked her lips as she gently squeezed the fading bite mark on her hand. "You'll be mine Tatsumi...even if I have to share you with Akame...and anyone else"
(Five Minutes; Night Raid's Meeting Room)
"We have a new target." Najenda said, sinking into her usual chair. "He is a serial killer who's been terrorizing the capital. The killer only appears late at night, and beheads all of his victims. We have no way of knowing how many people he's killed. But by our estimates it's at least over forty people by now."
"But haven't most of them been guards?" Tatsumi asked, which caused Najenda to nod in response. "Then he must be pretty strong."
"There's no doubt then, it's gotta be Zanku the Executioner." Lubbock said, causing Tatsumi to quirk an eyebrow.
"Zanku...the Executioner, who's that?" Tatsumi asked, which caused Mine to groan in annoyance.
"Hey, I don't know who he is either." Sayo pointed out, as she sheepishly raised her hand.
"You both really don't know? Man you both really are from the boonies." Mine said, as she pinched the bridge of her nose.
"Excuse me." Sheele said, getting everyone's attention. "I don't know either."
"Sheele, I think you just forgot." Mine said, as she shook her head.
"Would you just tell us who he is already?" Sayo asked in an annoyed tone, crossing her arms over her chest.
"*Sigh* Like we said, his name is Zanku the Executioner." Mine explained, as she closed her eyes. "He originally worked at the largest prison in the empire...as its executioner. Because of the minister...he was never short of people to execute. All day...everyday...over and over...they say he beheaded all these people who were begging and pleading for their lives. After years of that...beheading became as natural to him as breathing."
"Holy crap..." Sayo breathed out, a sudden chill running down her spine.
"So...beheading for the jail just couldn't satisfy his bloodlust anymore, so he took to the streets." Mine said, as she reopened her eyes.
"As soon as a team was dispatched to find him, he seemingly disappeared." Bulat chimed in, locking eyes with Tatsumi from across the room. "But...I never imagined he'd show up in the capital."
"So he's a dangerous psychopath." Tatsumi said, as he tightly clenched his fists. "Then let's take his ass down!"
"Slow your horses, Tatsumi." Bulat said, ruffling Tatsumi's hair; much to the young man's chagrin. "Zanku stole a teigu that belonged to the prison head. And now he's loose on the streets with it." Tatsumi's entire face burned red in embarassment when Bulat suddenly cupped his chin. "We have to act in groups of at least two people...or else we could be put in danger."
"I feel in way more danger right now for a whole different reason." Tatsumi thought, as he saw the glimmer in Bulat's eyes. "Uh...I got it Bro...teams of two." Tatsumi leaned over and whispered to Akame. "Please help me."
"Boss, I'll be on a team with Tatsumi." Akame offered, earning her an annoyed look from Leone and surprisingly Mine.
"Damn it! First she gets to sleep with him, now she wants to be partnered up with him!" Leone thought, as she released an annoyed huff. "Just be patient Leone. You'll get your chance soon enough."
"Oh come on! I wanted to team up with Tatsumi!" Mine thought, glaring at the back of Akame's head. "But it's best not to fight with Akame. That sword of her's is fucking scary."
"Alright, Tatsumi and Akame will be one of the teams." Najenda said, as she lit a cigarette. "The other teams will be Leone and Sheele, and Bulat and Lubbock. Mine, you'll pick a high vantage point, and provide overwatch for all of the teams. If you spot anything suspicious signal them. Sayo, again I'm sorry, but you're still not ready to participate in missions."
"I understand boss." Sayo said, nodding her head in agreement. "I know my limits. I'll be ready when I'm ready."
"Good, you all know your teams?" Najenda asked, which earned nods from everyone. "Then get out there and hunt down a serial killer!"
"Yes, Boss!"
(Later that Night; Empire's Capital)
"Hmmm..." Akame hummed, as she scanned over a map. Her blood red eyes swept over a large colored in portion. "Looks like we're in charge of this whole area." Tatsumi walked next to Akame, and glanced at the map over her shoulder. "We have the second largest section to cover, so we need to be very thorough."
"I civilians didn't come out on account of the killer..." Tatsumi said, checking the amount of ammo he had in his pistol. Seeing that he had a full clip, Tatsumi loaded the weapon and placed it back in its holster. "That should make things..." Tatsumi stopped mid-sentence when he heard the sounds of numerous approaching footsteps. "Akame..."
"Right. I hear them too." Akame said, as both assassins quickly dove into a nearby alleyway. Peeking around a dumpster, Akame spotted several capital guards run past the alley's entrance. "Damn...we'll have to watch out for the capital guards as well." When Akame sensed that the coast was clear, she motioned for Tatsumi to follow her out of the alley. "Okay, they're gone for now."
"Hey Akame, there's something I've been meaning to ask you, before we fight this Zanku guy." Tatsumi said, rubbing the back of his head.
"If you're worrying about snacks, I brought some." Akame said, as she pulled out a few candy bars.
"No, that's not what I was talking about." Tatsumi said, chuckling lightly as he watched Akame unwrap a candy bar and begin to cutely nibble on it. "I was actually wondering what a teigu was."
"This." Akame said, as she raised her sword. Without any further explanation, Akame returned to eating her candy bar.
"Uh...I still don't really get it." Tatsumi said, unsheathing Akame's sword and gazing at the pristine blade.
"A thousand years ago, the first emperor who founded this country began to worry." Akame explained, as she tossed her candy bar wrapper away. "He gathered raw materials from danger beasts, rare metals like olihalcon, and the greatest craftsmen were brought in from every corner of the world. Because of the emperor's unparalleled authority and immense financial power...he created forty-eight weapons that cannot possibly be forged again, even today...And he named them teigu." Akame gently took her blade back from Tatsumi and resheathed it. "Each teigu is incredibly powerful. Some of them even grant you the strength and power of a ferocious beast or a mighty warrior. The emperor's soldiers who were granted teigus, became the greatest fighters in the land...But five hundred years ago there was a massive civil war, and nearly half of the teigu were lost or stolen...being scattered across the land...And that's about the entire story."
"So...the weapons all of you carry are teigus?" Tatsumi asked, earning a quick nod from Akame.
"Yes." Akame replied, as she placed her hands on her hips. "All of us except the Boss have one."
"I'm curious...what teigus do you all possess?" Tatsumi continued his questioning, causing a small smile to spread across Akame's face.
"I knew you'd ask that." Akame said, as she sat down on a nearby bench; Tatsumi quickly sat in the spot next to her. The young man idly noticed that Akame rested her hand on top of his, and interlocked their fingers. "You already know of my teigu, One Slice Kill 'Murasame.' Anyone who even knicks my demonic blade will have a cursed poison enter their body, bringing sudden death. Leone's teigu is known as, The King of Beasts Transformation 'Lionel.' It's the belt she is always wearing. Her teigu transforms her into a beast, and it increases her strength and other physical abilities. Plus it also strengthens her sense of smell, which makes her an excellent scout."
"Does she get any other animal-like characteristics?" Tatsumi asked, remembering how Leone had been acting rather clingy lately.
"Hmm, I'm not sure. Leone says she doesn't, but I've seen her do some strange things before." Akame explained, as she remembered a time when she had seen the busty blonde acting odd. "Like one time, I caught her clawing up some trees near her usual bathing spot. She told me that she was just bored, but I think she was marking her territory."
"That is odd." Tatsumi said, rubbing his chin with his free hand. "Well you can continue explaining your teigus if you want."
"Oh okay..." Akame said, as she racked her brain for a moment. "Mine's teigu you're also pretty well acquainted with, The Roman Battery 'Pumpkin.' It turns the user's spiritual energy into a powerful projectile."
"And the more of a pinch she's in, the higher Pumpkin's destructive power becomes." Tatsumi finished, causing Akame to smile and nod her head.
"Exactly...Let's see...Sheele's teigu is, Slice All 'Extase.' A giant scissors-like teigu, that can cut anything in the world in half." Akame said, which caused a shiver to run down Tatsumi's spine. "It's also extremely sturdy, so it can also be used as a shield. Lubbock's teigu is, Kaleidoscope 'Crawstail.' An extremely durable thread teigu. It can entangle an enemy as a lethal trap, or be spread out to sense intruders."
"So that's how Lubbock detected those mercenaries when they found our hideout." Tatsumi said, reminding him of his first real fight as a member of Night Raid.
"Yes. His wires are spread out all around our base to detect any unwanted intruders...Just like the name suggests, the threads can easily be moved around to bind and amputate enemies. Lastly is Bulat's teigu, Demon Armor 'Incursio.' It's an armored teigu that provides an almost unbreakable defense."
"Incursio...again I'm getting a serious feeling of déjà vu...I can't help but shake the feeling that I've seen that teigu before...or maybe even...used it..." Tatsumi thought, just as a vision popped into his mind. It was the vision of him dying once again, but this time the vision was slightly different. Instead of showing the whole seen, the vision seemed to focus on him. More specifically the dragon-like armor he was wearing. "That armor I'm wearing...It looks like...It almost looks like Incursio...but that can't be right, Bro is the one who uses Incursio...unless...No, that can't be right...he'd never..."
"But Incursio also puts a heavy burden on its users. So if an untrained person tried to use it, they'd die. Most teigus also feature a hidden ability. Incursio can use special properties from the danger beast it was made from, and turn invisible for short durations." Akame finished her explanation on the team's teigus, but when she looked at Tatsumi she noticed that he appeared to be in deep thought. "He's thinking again. He must have seen one of his visions again." Leaning forward, Akame placed a light kiss on Tatsumi's cheek to get his attention. Akame's trick seemed to work. Tatsumi lightly shook his head, and placed a hand on his cheek; a slight blush dusting across his face. "What's on your mind?"
"Oh...it's nothing Akame, don't worry about it." Tatsumi said, sheepishly rubbing the back of his head.
"You're a terrible liar, Tatsumi." Akame said, as she cupped his cheek. "Now please, tell me what's bothering you."
"It's...I just saw another one my visions." Tatsumi said, running his hand down his face. "It was the one where I died...But this time it was a little different. The vision seemed to be focusing on the armor I was wearing."
"Maybe it's trying to tell you something?" Akame suggested, as she gently squeezed Tatsumi's hand. "It was probably trying to show you something important."
"That's what I'm thinking, but I can't figure out what." Tatsumi said, noticing that something seemed slightly off about Akame. He lowered his gaze, and saw that she tapping her foot. "What about you?" Tatsumi's question seemed to catch Akame off guard. "You seem really tense Akame. I've never seen you like this before. You've always been so calm and collected. But you seem pretty nervous."
"Heh, it's that obvious?" Akame joked half-heartedly, before her grip on Tatsumi's hand tightened. "Our target has a teigu. With such powerful abilities...there's one iron-clad rule that has stood since ancient times. When two opponents with teigus fight with the intent to kill...one will always die...there are no exceptions..." Tatsumi's eyes shot open when Akame said this. "In other words...when teigu wielders fight...there can only be one survivor...Zanku posses a teigu...when we fight him...there is no way him and I can both come out of this battle alive..."
"Akame..." Tatsumi whispered, hearing the nervousness in the assassin's voice as she spoke.
"And...I just discovered these feelings I have for you...Of course I'm confident in my abilities, but...there's just this inkling of doubt." Akame said, as she locked eyes with Tatsumi. "I want to explore these feelings with you Tatsumi...I want to spend more time with you, learn more about you, and fight with you...I guess...I'm just scared that I might die tonight, and not get to experience those things with you...Tatsumi, I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life by your side..." Tatsumi quickly silenced Akame by gently pressing his lips against hers. He gently cupped her cheek, and deepened their kiss. When the assassins broke their liplock for air, Tatsumi noticed that Akame already seemed more relaxed.
"Akame...I love you too and I want you to always be with me." Tatsumi said, gently rubbing his thumb across Akame's cheek. "Those feelings you have for me...those desires to spend the rest of your life with me...you need to use those feelings...use them to drive you to survive this fight and defeat our target. Don't let those feelings make your worry, let them give you the strength to win. To walk out of the battle alive, so that you can come back to me."
"Y-You're right Tatsumi!" Akame exclaimed, as a bright smile spread across her face. "I can't let these feelings drag me down. I need to use them to strengthen my resolve." Akame leaned in and gave Tatsumi another brief kiss, before she rested her head on his shoulder. "Thank you, Tatsumi."
"Anything for you, Akame." Tatsumi said, kissing the top of her head. Both assassins sat like these for a while; letting a comfortable silence wash over them, as they simply enjoyed the other's company. After what seemed like hours, Tatsumi broke their silence. "So...that sword of yours is pretty awesome. It almost makes you seem invincible."
"Hardly, but it does have a weakness." Akame said, as she laid the sword across her lap.
"And that is?" Tatsumi asked, quirking an eyebrow.
"I have to be extremely careful when cleaning it. If I even slightly knick my finger, I'm dead." Akame replied in a teasing tone. "Actually in battle, I have to directly cut my opponent for the curse to work."
"So it'd be hard for you to fight someone with armor like Bro's." Tatsumi said, rubbing his chin.
"This world is a place where you have to make your first cut count." Akame said, as she gazed down at Murasame. "You can't entirely rely on your teigu."
"Akame is probably around the same age as me...How much tragedy and bloodshed has she actually seen in her life?" Tatsumi thought, looking at Akame with a sad look in his eyes. "Don't worry Akame...I'll survive this war...and I'll do my best to fill your life with happiness from now on."
Standing atop a clocktower several blocks away, a lone figure surveyed the area surrounding him. The shadowy figure was Night Raid's current target, Zanku. The executioner had a twisted smile on his face, as he used the teigu on his forehead to observe Akame and Tatsumi.
"Mmmm, that scene was so sweet I may get a stomach ache." Zanku said, watching the assassins briefly kiss. "First there's a killer. Now assassins are on the prowl. This town is one seriously dangerous place, how utterly delightful." Zanku's twisted smile grew as he observed the other assassins in the area. "Now to the fun part, who should I behead first?" He quickly spotted four sets of targets he could attack. "Should I go for the lone sniper who's providing overwatch? Or perhaps the blonde lion and purple-haired scissor user? No..." Zanku began to chuckle like a mad man when he spotted Tatsumi. "I think I'll go for the tastiest morsel first."
"*Sigh* We should've known he wouldn't just come waltzing up to us." Tatsumi said, as he took a sip of his soda. "Man, I'm starting to get really bored."
"We'll just have to be patient." Akame said, taking a bite out of her fourth candy bar. "Just keep your guard up."
"Uh...I'll be right back, Akame." Tatsumi said, as he quickly got up off the bench.
"Going to take a leak?" Akame asked, causing Tatsumi to blush brightly; despite being embarrassed he did nod his head.
Finding an alleyway down the street, Tatsumi walked down it and unzipped his pants. The young man breathed a sigh of relief as he emptied his full bladder. "Jeez, I'm pretty damn jumpy right now...I can't let Akame see me like this, or she might get nervous again..." Just as Tatsumi zipped up his fly, he heard footsteps at the other end of the alley. Turning his head, Tatsumi's eyes widened when he saw Ieyasu grinning at him. "...I-Ieyasu?" Before Tatsumi could say anything else, Ieyasu took off running. "Wait!"
"Oi, what's taking you so long?" Akame asked, as she poked her head into the alleyway. Her eyes widened when she saw that the alley was completely empty. "Shit, where did he go?!"
"*Pant* I know that's you Ieyasu." Tatsumi said, catching up to Ieyasu in the middle of a large plaza. However, Tatsumi's eyes narrowed as he kept his distance from Ieyasu. "Just what the hell is this?" Ieyasu stood motionless with a grin still on his face, while Tatsumi glared at him. Suddenly Tatsumi unholstered his pistol, and fired several shots at Ieyasu. Before the bullets could hit, Ieyasu was replaced by a large imposing man. Two blades extended from the man's arms, and blocked the shots. "Gotcha..."
"How?!" Zanku asked, as he fiercely glared at Tatsumi. "You were supposed to see someone you loved! Yet you shot with almost no hesitation!" (A/N Zanku is talking about love in general, not exclusively romantic love. Remember Akame saw Kurome, and I highly doubt Akame was in love with her little sister.)
"I don't know what the hell that was, but whatever it was made one mistake." Tatsumi said, loading a fresh magazine into his pistol. "The person I saw is dead...they died in my arms...no matter how much I wish to have him back he's gone...and I've accepted that. So your petty little trick won't work on me, Zanku."
"Oho, so you know who I am? I oh so do love prey that has at least a little fight in them." Zanku said, as he watched Tatsumi unsheathe his sword. "It's seems you've been separated from your little partner...should you wait for backup..." Tatsumi's eyes widened as Zanku continued to speak. "Or do you have time for that...is what you're thinking, isn't it?"
"Shit! Can he read my mind?! Is that eye thing on his head his teigu?!" Tatsumi thought, causing a large smirk to spread across Zanku's face.
"Bingo! It's the teigu, 'Spected.' One of its five senses is called, insight." Zanku explained, as he tapped the eye on his forehead. "Just by simply looking at your expression, I can know your every thought. It has the ultimate power of perception...I think you deserve a prize for guessing right. How about I make you into a shrunken head for guessing correctly?"
"Fuck you!" Tatsumi exclaimed, taking a defensive stance. "I gotta say, you sure love to blabber on and on."
"Talking happens to be a hobby of mine." Zanku said, as he smirked at Tatsumi. "While I'm still at it...the way I found you was the power of, farsight. Whether at night or through the thickest fog...I can see clearly over great distances!" Zanku's smirk widened when he easily sidestepped a sudden attack from Tatsumi. The executioner attempted to kick Tatsumi, but he dodged the attack. Zanku's eyes widened when Tatsumi revealed the pistol he was holding in his other hand. Raising the firearm, Tatsumi emptied the entire clip. Zanku managed to block most of the shots, but a stray bullet deflected off his blade into his arm. "GAH! You little shit! You thought you could get a sneak attack on me when I was talking...but now it seems you've cleared your mind of all thoughts."
"A little trick Akame taught me." Tatsumi said, putting some distance between himself and Zanku.
"You're turning out to be quite entertaining. This is utterly delightful!" Zanku exclaimed, as he glanced at the wound on his arm. "You've even managed to injure me! How fun!" Readying himself, Tatsumi charged forward again; this time with a clear mind. "But it's still no use...I can still read all of your movements." Zanku easily dodged Tatsumi's first slash, and began to taunt him by calling out his moves. "A bold step forward with slash from above...followed by an uppercut...four rapid pistol shots...horizontal slash from the left...then the right...immidiately followed by three more pistol shots...then you go low...for a fake...and strike for the throat..." Tatsumi jumped back just in time to barely dodge a swipe from one of Zanku's arm blades. The attack missed Tatsumi's stomach by only a few inches; cutting a large hole in his shirt.
"How? How did you still predict my moves?! I cleared my mind of all thoughts!" Tatsumi exclaimed, fiercely glaring at Zanku.
"I can see the subtle movement of your muscles, and predict all of your moves." Zanku replied, which caused Tatsumi's eyes to widen.
"He's strong..." Tatsumi thought, tightening his grip on his sword. "He's far stronger than any opponent I've faced."
"The look on people's face when you cut their heads off is unbelievably pleasurable." Zanku said, as a shiver ran down his spine. "Most of them have this blank look on their face...like they have no idea what's happening to them...I'm curious as to what type of face you'll make...how utterly delightful!"
"My neck's not so weak...as to be cut by the likes of you." Tatsumi said, retaking his fighting stance. "I will not die here! I have to live, and come back to Akame! I have to make my future brighter! My story will not end here!"
"Tatsumi..." Akame said, as she sprinted full speed through the capital's deserted streets. "Where the hell did you go!?" Suddenly Akame came to a skidding stop when she heard several loud bangs ring out. "That was Tatsumi's pistol..." Akame's eyes widened when realization struck her. "He must be fighting Zanku!" With fear pulsing through her veins, Akame took off running towards where she had heard the gunfire. "Don't worry Tatsumi, I'm coming!" Akame's grip on her sword tightened. "Please don't die Tatsumi!"
(With Tatsumi and Zanku; Two Minutes Later)
"This has been so fun." Zanku said, taking several swipes at Tatsumi; which he barely managed to dodge. Tatsumi had managed to dodge a majority of Zanku's attacks, but he couldn't dodge them all. The executioner had managed to land a few lucky hits, despite Tatsumi's quick evasions. Which left several small cuts along Tatsumi's arms and sides. "You know, I like you kid. I think I'll add your shrunken head to my collection." Tatsumi was starting to get extremely tired, and his dodges were getting sloppy. "You're quite fast, but I can see that you're running out of steam...Looks like I'll have my prize soon enough...how utterly delightful."
"Screw you." Tatsumi said through clenched teeth, as he applied pressure to the cut on his arm; trying his best to slow the bleeding. "Shit, I'm really running on fumes here. If I don't get some help soon..."
"I absolutely love when people with such gentle eyes plead for their lives. So I'm going to take my sweet time with you." Zanku said, his twisted and toothy smile returning. "Now...Beg! It might buy you just a enough time for your friend to arrive!"
"As tempting as that sounds, I think I'll pass." Tatsumi said, as he wiped some sweat from his brow. "I'd never beg for my life from some disgusting scum like you...who's only good at cutting heads off!" Tatsumi braced himself, and took a fighting stance. "If he can read my mind and see my muscles movements...I'll keep this simple...I'm going put everything I have...into this one attack!"
"Oh my, what a courageous lad you are." Zanku said, smirking at Tatsumi. "You're wounds must hurt, and you look awfully tired. I'm somewhat of an expert at beheading, so I can help end your suffering."
"Here..." Tatsumi exclaimed, as he launched forward; much faster than Zanku was expecting. "I...Come!" Tatsumi slashed his sword, and he felt his blade hit flesh. A large cut appeared along most of Zanku's cheek; blood flowing from the fresh wound. "Heh, I finally gotcha, you bastard." As soon as the words left Tatsumi's mouth, he grunted in pain. Seconds later, Tatsumi collapsed to the ground with a blood seeping down his back. Zanku had managed to hit Tatsumi as he passed; slicing a horizontal wound along assassin's back.
"That attack was far faster than any of his previous attacks." Zanku thought, wiping the blood from his cheek. He turned his head to glance at Tatsumi, who could barely move on the ground. "Tch, this kid is something else..."
"You call yourself an executioner." Tatsumi taunted, as he struggled to at least get onto his knees. "You completely missed my neck! You're nothing but a hack!"
"You little shit!" Zanku roared, charging towards Tatsumi. But when Zanku was a few feet way, a sword impaled into the ground in front of him. A moment later, Akame withdrew her blade from the ground and pointed it at Zanku.
"Nice job pissing him off, Tatsumi." Akame said, as she turned her head to look at the young man. "As far as psychological damage goes, you destroyed him."
"Akame..." Tatsumi breathed out, a pained smile spreading across his face. "I knew you'd come."
"I'm so glad I finally found you." Akame said, as she smiled at Tatsumi. However, Akame's eyes and voice darkened when she saw the numerous injuries on Tatsumi's body. The red-eyed assassin tightened her grip on her sword, and turned to glare at Zanku. "Just give me a moment, Tatsumi. I'll finish this guy off quickly, and then deal with your wounds."
"Oho, it's the infamous Akame and her demon sword Murasame. I've wanted to meet you for some time now." Zanku said, flashing Akame a twisted smirk. "You and the boy looked so cute earlier, it made me want to cry."
"Tch, you stay away from Tatsumi." Akame said, as she clenched her teeth. "I've wanted to meet you as well. After all, I am on a job."
"X-ray vision!" Zanku thought, the eye on his head opening. He scanned over Akame's form, searching for any hidden weapons. "Hmm, she has no hidden weapons on her!"
"Be careful Akame..." Tatsumi said, as he leaned against a low wall. "That eyes of his can read your thoughts, and see your muscles movements."
"Got it." Akame said, her eyes locking onto the teigu on Zanku's head. "So that's how his teigu works." Taking a deep breath, Akame charged towards Zanku. "Even if he can read my mind and predict my movement, it means nothing if he can't match my moves." Seconds later, Akame and Zanku clashed blades. Sparks flew as Zanku's arm blades and Akame's Murasame grinded against each other. But to Zanku's surprise, Akame was much stronger than she appeared. The red-eyed assassin quickly overpowered Zanku, and sent him flying back; crashing into wall. The executioner barely had time to dodge, before Akame's sword pierced the wall where he had been a moment before.
"Such incredible skills..." Zanku thought, as he came to a skidding stop. "She obviously has countless battles under her belt. She's even faster than that boy, and she has raw power on top of her incredible speed!" From the sidelines, Tatsumi watched in awe as Zanku and Akame repeatedly clashed blades. Their attacks almost seemed to blur, because of how fast they were moving.
"Damn...So this a battle between teigu users?" Tatsumi muttered, watching Akame take another calming breath. "She's still so much faster and stronger than me...I still have a long way to go."
"Hmmm, it's seems you've now cleared your mind. You really are the one who taught that boy, aren't you?" Zanku asked, just as Akame rushed forward again. Akame tried to hit Zanku with a powerful overhead slash. But the executioner predicted her move, and easily blocked her attack. However, again Zanku underestimated Akame's strength. The executioner grunted as the force from Akame's attack pushed him downwards; causing the ground underneath him to crack. Zanku's twisted smirk returned when he saw an opening. Acting quickly, Zanku slashed at Akame with his dual blades. But Akame jumped back just in time, and seemed to be unscathed. But moments later Akame hissed in pain, as blood began run down her arm.
"Akame...actually got hit?" Tatsumi thought, staring at the blood running down Akame's arm with wide eyes. "I never thought I'd see that."
"That sword of yours is just simply unfair." Zanku said, as he pointed one his blades at Akame. "One little cut, and it's all over for me."
"You're the one who's reading my mind and movements, you bastard." Akame said, clutching the wound on her arm. "So don't you lecture me on what is and isn't fair."
"Oh? Is that a hint of fear I hear in your voice, Akame?" Zanku taunted, which caused Akame to growl slightly. "Are you afraid I'm going to kill you?" Suddenly, Zanku turned towards Tatsumi. "Or are you afraid I'm going to kill this boy?"
"Leave Tatsumi out of this. Your fight is with me." Akame growled, her blood red eyes narrowing at Zanku.
"You two do make such an adorable couple." Zanku said, grinning wickedly at Akame. "When I chop off both your heads, I'll be sure to shrink them and keep them together, so that the two of you can be together forever."
"The only who will die tonight is you." Akame said, as she took a defensive stance.
"Before we continue our dance of death, do tell me one thing Akame...How do you deal with the voices?" Zanku asked, causing Akame to quirk an eyebrow in confusion. "Oh come on now, I know you hear them as well...especially when it's quiet and lonely. The shrill screams of all those I've killed...rising up from the deepest, darkest pits of hell. HAHAHA! They hate me so much...and they keep pleading me to join them all in hell."
"This guy is seriously fucked up." Both Akame and Tatsumi thought simultaneously.
"I started hearing them after I became executioner at the prison." Zanku explained with a twisted smile on his face. "But it's gotten truly bad these days. I try my hardest to drone them out by talking over them. But I'm just curious as to how you manage-"
"I don't hear them." Akame said, causing Zanku's eyes to widen. "I don't know what you're talking about. I hear no voices."
"What?" Zanku asked, as he grit his teeth. "I figured someone who'd killed as much as you...would be able to share my burden..." Zanku's creepy grin returned, when the eye on his head opened once again. "It's truly tragic!" Akame's eyes slowly widened, as Zanku was replaced by a completely different person.
"K-Kurome?" Akame breathed out, completely shocked to see her younger sister standing before her.
"Kurome? Is that...Is that Akame's sister?" Tatsumi thought, just as remembered how he had seen Ieyasu earlier. "That explains Ieyasu! He must be able to show us people we care deeply about!"
"Oho, it seems you've figured out my little trick." Zanku said darkly, as he began to stalk towards, the still stunned, Akame. "You see, it's all an optical illusion. The person most dear to my victim appears before their very eyes."
"Akame! It's all a dirty trick! Your sister isn't really there!" Tatsumi shouted, desperately trying to snap Akame out of her trance. "Remember! You can't fall for an enemy's tricks! So snap out of it!"
"You're wasting your breath, boy." Zanku said, as his blades extended from his arms. "My illusions may only work on one person at a time, but the effects are absolute...no mater how skilled or disciplined the person may be...there's no way they'll attack someone they love...Now..." Zanku, disguised as Kurome, raised his blade to attack Akame. "Die at the hands of the one you love, Akame!" In the blink of an eye, Akame raised her sword and slashed at Kurome; dispelling the illusion placed upon her. Taken completely off guard by time, Zanku had no time dodge Akame's next attack. With blinding speed, Akame stabbed her sword through Zanku's stomach; his blood staining her blade as Murasame's poison flowed into his body.
"You're the one who was wasting his breath." Akame said, pulling her blade from Zanku's body. "I'd never fall for such a pathetic trick."
"Y-You didn't even hesitate...How?! You were supposed to see someone you love!" Zanku roared, before he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"It's because my love is so great...that I want to be the one to kill her." Akame said, causing Zanku's eyes to widen. Resheathing her sword, Akame looked down at Zanku with a sympathetic look. "This battle is over...Now you won't have to hear the voices anymore."
"She saved me..." Tatsumi thought, as he smiled at Akame. "But I'm gonna get strong, and then one of these days I'm gonna be the one to save her!"
"She's right...the voices...they've stopped..." Zanku thought, one last twisted smile spreading across his face. "How...utterly delightful...thank you, Akame."
"Let's get you patched up." Akame said, as she helped Tatsumi onto his feet. The young man winced, the sudden movement agitating his wounds. "Man, he really did a number on you."
"Thanks for saving me, Akame." Tatsumi said, hanging his head. "If you hadn't shown up when you did I-"
"Please don't say it, Tatsumi." Akame said, not wanting Tatsumi to finish his last sentence. "You don't need to thank me. I was just protecting the man I love." As Akame held Tatsumi held Tatsumi close, feeling his blood stain her clothes, the red-eyed assassin came to a decision. "Today taught me something...I don't know how long Tatsumi or I have will live...or if we'll even survive this war...so I need to make my move before it's too late...Tomorrow night...I'll do it tomorrow tonight."
(The Next Night; Just Outside Night Raid's Hidden Base)
Tatsumi silently said a prayer for Ieyasu, as he sat in front of his grave. After his fight with Zanku, Tatsumi was left with numerous cuts all over his body. Tatsumi now had bandages along his arms and back. Though most of the cut, minus the one on his back, weren't very deep, and would heal quickly. Releasing a light sigh, Tatsumi prepared to stand back up, but he stopped when he felt a blanket land on his head. Turning around, Tatsumi saw Akame staring at him.
"What are still doing out here?" Akame asked, as she walked up to Tatsumi. "It's late, and you should really be in bed."
"Hey Akame..." Tatsumi said, standing back onto his feet. "When you fought Zanku...Kurome...she's your sister, right?"
"I'll tell you about her when the time comes." Akame said with a sad look in her eyes. "But for now...everyone in Night Raid is precious to me...especially you..." A slight blush spread across both assassin's faces. "Now come with me, I have something I want to tell you...in private."
"Uh, sure thing Akame." Tatsumi said, following Akame back into Night Raid's base. He was surprised to see that Akame's blush only seemed to get worse as they walked through the base. Finally they arrived at their destination. "My room? What's Akame up to?" Quickly entering the room, Akame and Tatsumi sat on the bed. Akame silently found Tatsumi's hand, and gently gripped it. "So what did you want to talk about? You seem pretty nervous, so it must be important."
"Tatsumi..." Akame began, as she avoided his gaze at first. "When we fought Zanku the other day, and I saw you injured like that, I realized something."
"What is it, Akame." Tatsumi asked, giving Akame's hand a comforting squeeze.
"Our job is full of dangers, and either one of us could die at any moment. I don't want either of us to die before I have a chance to show you just how much I love you." Akame said, as she raised her head and locked eyes with Tatsumi. "I want you to be one with me, Tatsumi."
"A-Akame, are you asking what I think you're asking?" Tatsumi said hesitantly, his face starting to burn red.
"Yes." Akame replied, as she nodded her head. "Any day now could be our last in this line of work. So, I want you to make love to me, Tatsumi."
"Are you sure Akame? Don't you think this a little sudden?" Tatsumi asked, sheepishly rubbing his arm. "I mean you just admitted that you love me two days ago."
"I know it's a bit soon Tatsumi, but I really do love you." Akame said, as she cupped Tatsumi's cheek. "We're assassins, Tatsumi. Which means we can be captured or killed at any moment. I want a chance to love you, before anything has a chance to happen to either of us."
"*Sigh* You're absolutely sure about this, Akame?" Tatsumi asked, earning a nod from the red-eyed assassin. "Then before we do this, there's something I need to tell you." Akame simply nodded her head, and let Tatsumi continue. "It has to do with another one of my visions...You weren't the only to confess their feelings for me."
"W-What?" Akame breathed out, as he eyes slowly widened. "Who else confessed to you?"
"It was, Mine." Tatsumi replied, causing Akame's eyes to widen even further. "In my vision she died in my arms. But before she died, Mine said that she loved me...and then she kissed me." Tatsumi turned to look at Akame, and saw that she was staring at him in shock. "I...I just thought you deserved to know. Like I told you before, I want to change the future, and that includes saving Mine and everyone else I saw die in my visions...Mine might fall in love with me again...and I don't want to hurt either of you."
"Tatsumi." Akame said quietly, which got the young man's attention. Tatsumi's eyes shot open when Akame leaned forward and kissed him. Moments later, Akame was on top of Tatsumi; straddling his stomach as they continued their liplock. When the two assassins broke their kiss, Akame's eyes were slightly glazed over. "I don't care if Mine falls in love with you. We'll work things out when the time comes. But for now, I need you Tatsumi."
"Wow, even after everything I've told her, she still wants to sleep with me." Tatsumi thought, staring at Akame with a hint of sadness in his eyes. "Akame has been fully committed to starting a relationship with me, and all I've done so far is take her love for granted. Well that ends now, I'm going to show Akame how much I care for her."
With his mind made, Tatsumi leaned forward and captured Akame's lips in a passionate kiss. Akame let out a low moan when Tatsumi's tongue met her own. As both assassins made out, Tatsumi began to slowly pull up Akame's shirt. Taking the hint, Akame broke their liplock and fully took off her shirt. Now with her red bra holding back her modest bust, Akame began to blush hotly. Tatsumi didn't want Akame to feel awkward, so he he quickly pulled off his shirt and sweater. Wanting to keep things moving, Tatsumi unbuckled his pants and kicked them across his room. Akame smiled shyly, and pulled down her black skirt; leaving her red panties as the only thing covering her womanhood. Both assassins were now dressed in only their underwear, and took a brief moment to drink in the other's form. Tatsumi always knew that Akame was beautiful, but now she looked absolutely stunning. Her pale skin seemed to glow in the moonlit room, and almost begged to be touched. Tatsumi was also almost left drooling at the thought of seeing Akame's exposed breasts. Akame didn't boast the same bust size as Leone or Sheele, but she still had large C-cups that Tatsumi longed to touch. While Tatsumi was admiring Akame's body, she was doing the same to him. Akame's red eyes scanned up and down Tatsumi's body, greatly appreciating his toned, yet muscular form. It appeared that all the extra training he had been putting in was definitely paying off. And if the bulge she saw in boxers was any indication, he was just as excited as she was.
Taking a calming breath, Akame walked up to Tatsumi and gently pushed him onto the bed. She quickly straddled his waist, and began to gently massage Tatsumi's member through his boxers; causing the young man to hiss in pleasure. Deciding to be a little more daring, Akame reached into Tatsumi's boxers and gripped his shaft. Tatsumi groaned in pleasure, as Akame slowly ran her hand up and down his manhood. Seeing that Tatsumi was now standing at full attention, Akame reached back and unhooked her red bra. Tatsumi's eyes shot open when Akame's bare breasts were exposed. They were even more perfect than he had imagined. Hesitantly reaching out, Tatsumi cupped a soft breast in each hand. Tatsumi was surprised at how soft, yet firm Akame's breasts were. He let his instincts take over, and began to squeeze and knead Akame's breasts. Akame let out a soft moan, as Tatsumi gently squeezed and molded her breasts. She could feel herself getting wetter, while Tatsumi continued his ministrations.
"T-Tatsumi..." Akame breathed out, her eyes half-lidded in lust. "I'm ready. P-Please don't make me wait any longer."
"Okay, Akame. Anything for you." Tatsumi said, surprised by the amount of need in Akame's voice. Reaching down, Akame helped Tatsumi pull off his boxers. Akame unconsciously licked her lips when she saw Tatsumi's fully erect manhood. He wasn't massive by any means, but he definitely wasn't small either. If Akame had to guess, she'd say Tatsumi was around seven to seven and half inches. Tatsumi started to become uncomfortable, as Akame just stared at his cock. "A-Akame..."
"Oh right...sorry." Akame said, noticing that Tatsumi was starting to get self-conscious. With a smile, Akame slid her red panties down her creamy legs. Now that both assassins were fully naked and ready; Akame grabbed Tatsumi's length and positioned it at her wet entrance.
"Are you really sure, Akame? We can stop if you're not ready. I don't want you to feel obligated to do anything." Tatsumi said, wanting to give Akame one last out before they went all the way.
"I'm sure, Tatsumi." Akame said with a warm smile. "I haven't wanted something this much in a long time. I love you Tatsumi, and I want you to make me yours."
"I love you too Akame." Tatsumi said, fully meaning it this time. "Okay, whenever you're ready."
Nodding, Akame slowly lowered herself down onto Tatsumi's manhood. She hissed in pain, as Tatsumi parted her folds and inched into her. Tatsumi had to bite his lip to hold back the urge to fully sheath himself inside Akame. She was so tight, and it was very tempting to simply buck his hips and go all in at once. But this was the first time for both of them, and he knew that Akame was likely in pain. So he let her go at her own pace. After almost a full minute, Akame had all of Tatsumi's length inside her. It definitely hurt, but there was also a feeling of fullness that Akame had never experienced before. A few minutes later the pain seemed to almost fully disappear. Experimentally rolling her hips, Akame moaned loudly as pleasure shot through her body instead of pain.
"You can start moving now, Tatsumi." Akame said, as she slowly lifted herself off Tatsumi's shaft; only to drop down a moment later. Both assassins moaned as Akame began to ride Tatsumi's cock. But after a few minutes, Tatsumi began to meet Akame's bounces with his own thrusts. Akame began to moan loudly as Tatsumi's manhood drove deeper into her. She collapsed against Tatsumi's chest, and buried her head into his neck. "This is amazing, Tatsumi! Harder! Faster!" Akame yelped in pleasure when Tatsumi suddenly grabbed her hips, and began to rapidly pound into her. "Fuck! Tatsumi you're amazing!"
"Damn this is awesome!" Tatsumi thought, continuing to relentlessly pound into Akame. However, since this was Tatsumi's first time he could feel his orgasm rapidly approaching. "Akame...I'm getting close!"
"Me too, Tatsumi! Just a little more!" Akame moaned, before she began to kiss Tatsumi's neck. When Akame hotly whispered her next words into Tatsumi's ear, it almost caused him to cum instantly. "I want it all inside me. I want to feel everything." Akame giggled when she saw Tatsumi's eyes shoot wide open. "Don't worry about me getting pregnant. Boss makes us girls take birth control pills, in case we're ever captured by the enemy." Tatsumi simply nodded dumbly, and began to thrust even faster. Both assassins were moaning loudly, as both their orgasms rapidly approached. With a few more hard final thrusts, Tatsumi came inside Akame. The red-eyed assassin buried her head deep into Tatsumi's neck and screamed in pleasure; her own orgasm rocking her body. Both assassins were panting slightly, as Akame lay on Tatsumi's chest.
"That was amazing, Akame." Tatsumi said, as he ran his finger through her long black hair.
"Yeah it was." Akame said, placing a loving kiss on Tatsumi's lips. "So...I'm up for another round if you are."
"How could I refuse." Tatsumi said with a smirk, as he pulled Akame in for another passionate kiss.
As Akame and Tatsumi prepared for another lovemaking session, they never noticed that Tatsumi's door was open just a hair. Outside in the hallway, Leone spied on the new lovers. Leone bit her bottom lip to hold in her own moans, as one hand massaged one of her large breasts and the other was inside her pants; frantically playing with herself. When Leone saw Tatsumi thrust into Akame from behind, she almost screamed in pleasure as she came around her fingers.
"Mmmm, so Akame really did get to Tatsumi first." Leone whispered, pulling her hand out of her pants and licking the juices off her fingers. "But I still will have my taste, Akame."
And done! Man that chapter was longer than I expected! So there you have it, the first lemon of this fic is between Akame and Tatsumi. So what did you guys think? Love it? Hate it? Don't really care? Let me know! Remember to follow/favorite, PLEASE REVIEW I NEED YOUR FEEDBACK, and PM me any ideas you have for any of my fics. The next chapter will have Tatsumi's training with Sheele, and...I'm not entirely sure what else! But I should have the next chapter out soon, which will end the quick updates for this fic. So until next time, I'm outta here!