Hey guys, I'm back with the first quick update chapter. This chapter will have Stylish and his surgically enhanced soldiers attacking Night Raid. Also in this chapter Sayo will finally receive her teigu, which will be a familiar one, and Chelsea and Susanoo will be make their entrance. I hope everything pans out well, especially with Sayo's teigu, because it's going to be special to her. There's one last thing I want to mention before I get to the chapter, there was something that I forgot to say in the A/N last chapter. I'm considering just leaving out the whole Wild Hunt portion of the manga. I haven't read the Wild Hunt portions of the manga, so when we get there it will be entirely new to me. I'm still not 100% sure whether I'll do this or not. You guys let me know whether you want the parts with Wild Hunt to stay in your reviews, or PM me, and if you do I'll leave it in this fic. Also those of you asking for Seryu to join Tatsumi's harem that's absolutely not going to happen. One, I've already said that Seryu is still going to be killed off in this fic, second there's no way Tatsumi would want to be with her at this point in the fic, he hates her right now. Kurome on the other hand...I don't know. A few of you asked for her to be in Tatsumi's harem, and I just don't know yet. I'll just say it's a definite maybe right now. If she doesn't join Tatsumi's harem, she'll still be paired with Wave.
P.S. Important A/N: There will be an implied threesome this chapter. I know it's going to disappoint most of you that I'm not going to actually write the lemon, but I'm not confident enough in my lemon writing skills to do a threesome yet. But there may be another one in the future that I'll actually write, so don't get too disappointed. I also got a PM from some group named The PolicyofTruth, warning me about the lemons in some of my fics, namely Natsu Dragneel the Dual Dragon slayer; which is total bullshit, and it really upset me, since that fic only has two lemons, both of which are under 1,500 words, out of almost 30 chapters. I didn't take his warning too seriously, but just to be safe I want to be sort of careful for a little while. This sites rules regarding lemons never cease to irritate me, and it always seems to be my fics that get targeted for their lemons, when there's literally thousands of stories on this site that are nothing more than extremely graphic lemon fics. Sure my lemons can get a little racy, especially in my Fairy Tail story, but they're nothing compared to some of the lemon fics I've read. There's dozens of better options this site can use, instead of straight up deleting stories and suspending authors for having sex in their stories. Like if they're so pissy about lemons just add a simple MA rating option for fics, or something like that. I would happily change my fics to a MA rating if it meant I wouldn't have to worry about my fic being deleted. This site is supposed to be a place for authors to be able to express themselves and share their ideas, but it's hard to do that when there's so many restrictions. I really don't want to, but if I have to, I will take my stories onto a different site. I don't want to have to do that, but I will if my fics are in danger of being deleted. I have quick question to all my readers out there, is there a way for me to backup/save my stories in case they ever get deleted? I write all my chapters on the actual site, so I don't really have them saved anywhere else. I'd just feel more at ease if I had a way to retrieve everything I've written, because if one of my longer fics, like this one and my Fairy Tail story, get deleted I don't think I'd have the motivation to restart it. If any of you know any ways, please let me know through a review or PM.
P.P.S Please for the love of God, if you have a question, something you want me to answer, or criticisms DON'T LEAVE A GUEST REVIEW! Please just sign in, or create an account, it only takes a minute. I can't reply, or explain/clear things up when people leave guest reviews. Like with the previous chapter, I had several people say Tatsumi was a hypocrite for wanting to spare Esdeath and not Seryu. That is simply not true. Tatsumi acknowledges several times in the chapter that Esdeath has done horrible, unforgivable things, and that once this war is over that she'll have to pay for them. But unlike Seryu, Tatsumi has seen the good that is in Esdeath, he has not in Seryu. Tatsumi has only really seen Seryu at her worst, and hasn't seen any good in her. Sure she's spared one person, but that doesn't make up for all the evil she's done. And if Esdeath spared someone, for whatever reason, Tatsumi wouldn't think she was redeemed either. Now Tatsumi WOULD be a hypocrite if he had seen some good within in Seryu, and decided to ignore it anyways and still save Esdeath, but he hasn't seen any good within Seryu. Besides it's going to be much easier for Tatsumi to convince Esdeath to switch sides, instead of Seryu. To make Esdeath switch sides you basically need to do two things: prove to her that you're stronger than the people/group she's currently working for, and allow her to satiate her bloodlust. If you can do those two things Esdeath would gladly switch sides. Seryu on the other hand is a lot like Kurome, both are extremely loyal to the empire and would never really think of leaving it. Esdeath doesn't have those loyalties. And lastly, some people seem to forget that Tatsumi is harboring a pretty big grudge against Seryu right now. She's the reason that Sayo had to kill Sheele, and caused Sayo to seriously doubt her skills as an assassin and almost have a serious mental breakdown. If Tatsumi had the opportunity he would have killed Seryu without hesitation. He isn't sparing her just because he thinks she's irredeemable, he hates her with every fiber of his being and wants to avenge Sheele, just like Mine and Sayo. Well I've rambled on long enough, so let's get to the fic.
"Speech"
"Thoughts"
Teigu
"Incursio"
Disclaimer: I don't own Akame ga Kill, or any of its characters.
(One Hour Later: Night Raid's Hidden Base)
"PAAAH!" Leone cheered with a ruddy blush, after taking a long swig of her beer. "That's some good shit right there!" The busty blonde assassin continued to drink her beer with one arm, while the other was wrapped around Tatsumi's neck, pressing his face deep into her cleavage. "I'm so glad you got home safe and sound Tatsumi!" Wiping the remaining alcohol from her lips, Leone leaned forward and whispered seductively into Tatsumi's ear. "When we're alone later, I'll show you just how much I missed you." Tatsumi had to suppress a moan, as Leone began to nibble on his ear.
"Leone." Akame said, as she grabbed Tatsumi and hugged him against her modest bust. "No hogging Tatsumi. Remember?"
"Why Akame..." Leone said with a smirk, sliding close to the red-eyed assassin, her voice suddenly becoming low and husky. "Are you suggesting we have...a threesome?" Leone leaned in close and examined Akame up and down, making the red-eyed assassin blush in embarassment. "I don't know...I've never been into girls, but..." A tingle shot through Akame's body when Leone's finger gently ran up her thigh. "You are really cute."
"W-What?!" Akame exclaimed, as her face burned near neon red. "I...I...I wasn't..."
"Girls..." Tatsumi said with a light chuckle, watching in amusement as Akame tried to fend off Leone's wandering hands. "I'm so glad to be back home...I don't know what I'd do without Night Raid anymore."
"What's with those two?" Mine thought, as she took a sip of her own beer, discreetly eyeing Leone and Akame. "They've been acting weird ever since Tatsumi got back. Well Leone clinging to Tatsumi isn't out of the ordinary, but Akame is starting to do it now too." Mine's eyes narrowed in suspicion. "What's going on between those three?"
"Hey Mine..." Tatsumi's voice snapped the pink-haired sniper out of her thoughts. "Do you know where Sayo went?"
"Uh...I think she said something about getting in some last minute target practice before she went to bed." Mine replied, rubbing her chin.
"Thanks Mine." Tatsumi said, as he flashed the pinkette a bright smile.
"N-No problem." Mine muttered, her face flushing slightly. "Damn it...every time I see that smile my heart starts beating like crazy and my face heats up...what the hell is wrong with me!?"
"I still can't believe...that Esdeath has a crush on Tatsumi..." Lubbock muttered, as his grip on his beer mug tightened considerably. Out of nowhere Lubbock began to sob uncontrollably, tears falling into his drink. "How many older women must you win over!?" Lubbock clutched his drink to his chest and continued to sob. "Do these women have no taste...what's so great about Tatsumi always?"
"Wow..." Leone said, looking at Lubbock with pity in her golden eyes. "I've been to a lot of dive bars, and seen a lot of depressed bastards, but I have never seen anyone cry actual tears into their drink...that's just sad."
"He really needs to get a girlfriend." Tatsumi said, as he shook his head.
"Tatsumi." Akame said, offering her lover a large turkey leg. The red-eyed assassin had managed to slip away from Leone, and began to dig into the small banquet of food spread before them. Tatsumi couldn't help but chuckle when he saw that Akame was holding several turkey legs, along with the one she was currently eating. "You'd better eat something before it's all gone."
"Thanks Akame." Tatsumi said with a small smile, as he took the turkey leg Akame had offered him. As Tatsumi watched Akame shovel food into her mouth, he remembered how Kurome had eaten in a similar manner. "The way those two eat...they definitely are sisters."
Before Tatsumi could take a bite of his turkey, he was pulled in between Leone's breasts once again, something he was becoming quite used to. "Mmmm, since Akame's so busy eating, then I guess I got first dibs." Leone purred into Tatsumi's ear, causing a pleasurable shiver to run down his spine. The busty blonde smiled seductively, as she tenderly ran her hand down Tatsumi's cheek. "I'm not about to hand my cute little Tatsumi over to that ice queen."
"H-Hey!" Akame stammered, dropping her turkey legs and hugging Tatsumi's arm between her breasts. "I want to spend some 'alone' time with Tatsumi as well."
"Well it seems we're at an impasse here, because I'm not going to give up my time with Tatsumi, and I'm not willing to wait." Leone said with a mischievous smirk, as she leaned in close to whisper into Akame's ear. "So what are you gonna do Akame, because I'd rather this not turn into a fight. And we did agree to share Tatsumi."
"I...I...we..." Akame stuttered out, her face burning bright red as she began to fidget in her seat.
"Yessss." Leone purred, her playful smirk widening as she sensually licked her lips.
"I...I...*Sigh* F-Fine...we'll do it your way..." Akame mumbled quietly, as she tightly gripped her skirt. "W-We can try a...th-three...threesome."
"Akame, you dirty girl." Leone said in a seductive tone, gently slapping Akame's shoulder. "I didn't you had a side like this."
"I don-" Akame was cut off when Leone suddenly hoisted her and Tatsumi onto her shoulders, causing the red-eyed assassin's face to flush bright red.
"No backing out now kiddies!" Leone exclaimed with a boisterous laugh. "We're gonna have some fun tonight!"
"Where are you guys going?" Mine asked, quirking a pink eyebrow at the unusual display. "And why are you carrying them like that?"
"Oh these two were all tuckered out." Leone replied with a toothy grin. "So I was gonna carry them back to their rooms. Kids need their sleep, ya know?"
"Uh-huh..." Mine said in a suspicious tone, as she walked up to Akame and Tatsumi, who were currently pretending to be asleep. "You aren't hiding something from me, are you Leone?"
"Me? Hide something?" Leone asked, pretending to be offended by Mine's comment. "I'm shocked Mine. I would never hide something from you guys."
"Sure you wouldn't..." Mine said, as she gave Akame and Tatsumi one last glance. "Alright, I guess I believe you, but...if you are hiding something I will find out."
"Of course you will Mine..." Leone said, flashing Mine a bright smile. "Well goodnight!" With that last remark, Leone burst out of the room and made her ways towards Tatsumi's bedroom, leaving behind, a still very suspicious, Mine.
"There's definitely something going on between those three." Mine muttered to herself, as she watched Leone run off down the hall. "And I plan to find out what."
(Later that Night: Tatsumi's Bedroom)
"Mmmm, that was wonderful." Leone purred, letting out a short yawn and stretching out her tired limbs. Glancing to her left, Leone smiled when she saw that Akame and Tatsumi were fast asleep, both naked as they cuddled each other. The blonde assassin's voluptuous bare breasts bounced sensually, as she crawled out of Tatsumi's bed. Before getting dressed, Leone gently kissed both Akame and Tatsumi on the cheek. "You both were amazing...although Akame was pretty reluctant at first...that girl is just so shy when it comes to things like this." Leone had a small smile on her face, as she began to put on her clothes. "I guess we fell asleep after all the fun we had..." Running her fingers through her disheveled hair, Leone walked into the hallway. "I guess everyone else fell asleep as well...I guess I better start getting ready to go to the capital later." Leone quickly made her way down to the outdoor bath, wiping her eyes as she walked up to the steaming water. "Damn, I'm still pretty sleepy." Leone kneeled down at the edge of the bath, and was prepared to splash some hot water on her face. But she was surprised to see something hazy below the water's surface. Curiosity getting the best of her, Leone leaned in closer to get a better look. The blonde's golden eyes shot open when a sinister looking face appeared in the water below her. Leone barely had time to gasp, before a small blade suddenly rocketed toward her face. With a wet thud the blade impacted, and Leone fell face first into the water.
"Haha! I did it master Stylish!" One of Stylish's creations said, as he crawled out of the bath. "Yours truly, Trauma, took one of Night Raid's members down. I proceed forth and continue my mission!"
(Back in Tatsumi's Bedroom)
With a sudden start, Tatsumi shot up in his bed. The young assassin was breathing heavily and covered in a cold sweat. Clutching his head in pain, Tatsumi got out of bed and grabbed Incursio.
"You felt it too?" Tatsumi turned around to see Akame standing behind him, now fully awake and dressed in her pajamas. "Something bad is happening."
"Yeah...I felt it." Tatsumi replied, slipping on a white t-shirt and boxers. "I also can't shake the feeling that Leone is in trouble."
"That's right..." Akame muttered, as she gazed at the empty spot on the bed. "She isn't here is she? You don't think she got hurt, or something?"
"Leone is tough, I know she can handle herself." Tatsumi said, handing Akame Murasame. "But that doesn't stop me from worrying about her."
"Then let's get out there and protect our friends." Akame said, as she unsheathed Murasame, the blade shining in pale moonlight.
"Right..." Tatsumi said, Incursio's armor covering his body. "I'll head right, and you head left." When Akame nodded her head in agreement, Tatsumi punched his fist into his palm. "Now let's kick some ass."
(Cliffs Just South of Night Raid's Base: With Stylish)
"I just received Trauma's report...he's taken out one of Night Raid's assassins." Ears reported, which caused a small smirk to spread across Stylish's face.
"Well done. Just as I'd expect from the knight's role." Stylish said, crossing his arms over his chest. "He plunged, undetected right into enemy territory...Now." Stylish gave a signal his arm, dozens of his creations bursting out of the treeline and making there way towards Night Raid's base. "Team Stylish! Let the attack begin with zest and passion!" Stylish had a twisted smile on his face, as he watched his soldiers run by. "Are you all listening?! Take care not to damage the corpses and bring them back with you! Anyone who brings back a live specimen will get to spend the night with me!"
"Are you sure it's wise..." Eyes asked, as put his hands behind his head and glanced at Stylish. "Us not telling Master Esdeath about our plans?"
"Haha...Night Raid has teigus..." Stylish replied with a smirk, adjusting his glasses. "When the enemy has such superb research materials, I'd be crazy not monopolize them for myself." Stylish's eyes suddenly narrowed, as he glared at Night Raid's base. "Besides, I don't want to see the commander so worked up over that little brat...I'll find Tatsumi...and play a simple little prank...that is punish him until he's dead."
"What about not telling Seryu?" Nose inquired, as he turned to face Stylish.
"She isn't the type to keep secrets from the commander, also..." Stylish said, releasing a heavy sigh. "There's something different about that girl. She's been...different...ever since that little outburst with Tatsumi. I'm afraid that boy man have corrupted my cute little plaything." Shrugging his shoulders, Stylish smirked and rested his head on his hand. "But in the end it doesn't matter. Even without Seryu, the lance, as long as we have the rook and the bishop, we'll win this game somehow." Stylish's smirk widened when he heard heavy footsteps behind him. "Kaku...maintenance ordered for that teigu, so don't ruin it."
"HAHA!" Kaku laughed, as he rested the scissor-blade teigu, Extase, on his shoulder. "I'll show you I have the brains and brawn to wield this thing!"
"Toby!" Stylish exclaimed, turning to face another one of his creations, who was sitting on a stump a few feet away. "You'll be taking on their most dangerous player. Can you handle that?"
"I'm feeling great. I don't think I can lose to anyone today." Toby replied, as he adjusted the special suit Stylish had made him.
"Then you boys head on out there and do your worst." Stylish said, winking at his rook and bishop. "Just as we planned!" Kaku and Toby nodded, before they leapt off the cliff to join the fray. "All my warriors have infiltrated the hideout. Ah, yes...the show has finally begun. AH! I'm getting chills!"
(Same Time: Inside Night Raid's Base)
"Fuck me!" Lubbock exclaimed, as he sprinted down a seemingly endless hallway, the wires he had spread throughout the base going off like crazy. "Where'd all these bastards come from all of a sudden!?" Lubbock came to a skidding stop when he felt the wires closest to him start to go off. "And they're so damn close!" Lubbock gasped in surprise when someone burst down from the ceiling behind him. "So you assholes are already inside the base?"
"Enemy..." The intruder snarled in a twisted voice. "Must eliminate..." With incredible speed, the attacker rushed at Lubbock, swiping at him with razor-sharp claws.
"Too slow!" Lubbock taunted, easily dodging the intruder's attack. With a flex of his fingers, a series of wires wrapped tightly around the enemy's next. Then with grunt Lubbock pulled the wires, snapping the intruder's neck. "This is bad...I have to inform the others." However, Lubbock's eyes widened when the enemy's neck suddenly snapped back into place. Before Lubbock could react the intruder slashed with its claws, striking the green-haired assassin across the chest and stomach.
(Same Time: Back with Stylish)
"Thats another Night Raid member down." Ears reported, as a slight grin spread across her face.
"Of course...my pawns are tough and unyielding." Stylish said with a smirk, flipping some hair out of his eyes. "You can't treat them like normal humans." Before Stylish could gloat more, he noticed that Ears had suddenly stiffened. "What's going on?"
"It appears..." Ears replied, as her eyes narrowed. "That our opponents can't be treated like normal humans either."
(Back with Lubbock)
"Holy shit!" Lubbock yelled with a cocky grin, revealing an armor-like mesh of threads wrapped around his stomach and chest. "Threads can be used for defense too, ya bastards! And!" Lubbock's grin widened when the threads around his chest and stomach began to unravel, then with a series of hand motions from the green-haired assassin, began to reform into a spear. "If I bundle em' up just right...I can use them like this!" With a powerful throw, Lubbock hurled the spear of threads straight through the intruder's head, killing it instantly. "I run a used book store..." Cocky grin still plastered on his face, Lubbock casually dusted off his hands. "I've read about all sorts of ways to use threads in the manga I sell." With a curl of his index finger, the threads returned to Lubbock. "Alright, time to-" Lubbock tensed when he sensed another intruder behind him. "So there's another one..." A sudden chill ran down Lubbock's spine when he saw over a dozen more enemies join with the one he had sensed. "Shit...there's a lot of you guys." Chuckling nervously, Lubbock scratched his cheek. "I...I'm not exactly...into the whole 'group brawling thing...' Soooo..." Without a moment's hesitation, Lubbock turned around and sprinted in the opposite direction. "I'm fucking out of here!" Lubbock squeaked in surprise when he briefly turned around, and saw that the intruders were quickly gaining on him. "Shit! Shit! Shit! Why are they so damn fast?!"
Before the intruders could catch up with him, Lubbock's savior came leaping over the large crowd of enemy's. Lubbock felt a wave of relief wash over him when he saw Akame come to a skidding stop next to him, Murasame in her hand.
"I'm glad Tatsumi suggest we split up...Lubbock get behind me!" Akame exclaimed, as she stood defensively in front of the green-haired assassin. "I'll handle them."
"Akame!" Lubbock shouted, visibly relaxing with the red-eyed assassin's presence. "Be careful! These guys are really tough!"
"Tough you say..." Akame muttered, as she slowly began to unsheathe Murasame. "We'll see about that." Then like an angel of death, Akame slashed her way through the mob of enemies, easily hacking off heads and limbs as she moved like a blur. Akame was done in barely five seconds, the hallway now littered with mutilated bodies, and the walls covered in a fresh coat of blood. With a flick of her wrist, Akame flung off all the blood that had coated Murasame. Akame then resheathed the blade, releasing a light sigh. "See...they weren't that tough after all."
"Damn..." Lubbock whistled, admiring the sheer devastation that surrounded Akame. "That's the shit right there! Thanks for the back up Akame!"
"For being the enemy..." A new voice caused Akame and Lubbock to whip around, spotting three more intruders approaching them. "Those skills were quite impressive." The leader of the three newcomers was a tall, lean man with dark hair and glasses. He was flanked on both sides by two hulking men.
"Ah great, another new asshole!" Lubbock complained, huffing in annoyance.
"He's strong..." Akame thought, her eyes narrowing as she locked gazes with the pack's leader. Unconsciously Akame's hands began to drift towards Murasame's hilt.
"My name is Toby..." The leader said, as he rushed towards Akame, a blade extending from his wrist. "It has always been my dream to fight you one-on-one, Miss Akame." Leaping into the air, another blade sprang from Toby's foot. Akame quickly ducked underneath Toby's attack. Before Toby could even land, Akame unsheathed Murasame and slashed him across the back. However, Akame's eyes narrowed when she didn't feel her blade bite flesh.
"That felt like..." Akame thought, turning to face Toby, who had a smirk on his face. "Unlike all the others, his entire body is like a machine!"
"Akame!" Lubbock exclaimed, as he ran towards the red-eyed assassin. But he was stopped when the two large men escorting Toby stepped in front of him. "I want to help Akame..." Lubbock grit his teeth in irritation, as his wires sprang to life around him. "But these bastards...are in my way!"
(Same Time: Opposite Side of Night Raid's Base)
"Let's do this Incursio!" Tatsumi thought, bursting out of a wall and landing in a clear a short distance from the base.
"I've got your back partner."
"RAGGHHHHH!" Tatsumi roared, as he charged into a massive group of Stylish's soldiers. Equipping Neuntote, Tatsumi slaughtered any enemy in his path without hesitation. Tatsumi's blood-red spear slashed and pierced his enemies like a hot knife through butter, quickly staining the clearing in their blood. As Tatsumi stopped momentarily to catch his breath, more of Stylish's soldiers surrounded him. "So these guys are Stylish's enhanced soldiers? They're not so tough, there's just a shitload of them!"
While Tatsumi was thinking of what to do next, one of Stylish's soldiers began to sneak up behind him. Tatsumi didn't notice the soldier until it was practically on top of him. The enhanced soldier leaped at Tatsumi before he had a chance to ready his spear. But just before Stylish's soldier could attack, a shot suddenly rang out and the soldier's head snapped back, blood spurting from a hole in its head. Spinning around, Tatsumi spotted Mine to his left with Pumpkin leveled, its barrel smoking.
"Keep your head in the game, Tatsumi!" Mine exclaimed, shooting at several more soldiers, each shot hitting them in the head with pinpoint accuracy. "You'll get swarmed if you let your guard down for a second!"
"Thanks for the assist Mine!" Tatsumi yelled over the raging combat, as he grabbed one of Stylish's soldiers and slammed it onto his knee, instantly shattering its spine.
"Looks like you finally came out!" A new, gruff voice exclaimed. All the fighting seemed to halt temporarily, as Tatsumi and Mine to face turned to face the newcomer. They spotted a massive man standing amongst Stylish's troops, but what really caught Tatsumi and Mine's eye was the teigu strapped to the man's back. "Hey there, little armored boy and sniper girl. My name is Kaku, I guess you'll be taking me on."
"That teigu..." Mine breathed out, as her eyes widened in both sadness and rage.
"HAHA!" Kaku boisterously laughed, grabbing the scissor-bladed teigu off his back. "Nice ain't it? It's the Slice All Extase. Say hello to my little teigu."
"That doesn't belong to you..." Tatsumi muttered, as he tightly balled his fists, his anger reaching the boiling point.
"What'd you say little boy?" Kaku asked, raising a hand to his ear. "I didn't quite hear you."
"He said..." Mine said, as she aimed Pumpkin at Kaku's head. "That doesn't belong to you!" Mine fired at Kaku, but to her shock the large man used Extase to block her shot. Before Mine could fire a follow-up shot, Stylish's soldiers began to attack her. "Back the fuck off!" Mine's anger was slowly rising, as she mowed down the ever-growing group of soldiers that surrounded her. "I have to kill that son of a bitch! I won't let him dirty Sheele's teigu!"
"I'll take care of this bastard, Mine!" Tatsumi roared, rocketing towards Kaku with Neuntote at the ready. When Kaku deflected Tatsumi's attack, the young assassin growled in anger.
"You may try to cut flesh." Kaku laughed, his muscles bulging to grotesque levels. "But I break bones." Tatsumi hissed in pain when Extase grazed his wrist, causing blood to spurt from the wound. "Not a bad response, though I'd rather just cut the whole hand off. And that happened even after you put on that tough armor...you poor thing." With a twisted grin, Kaku ran his hand down Extase's blade. "Mine is a teigu that cut through anything in the world. It ignores all type of defense."
"I thought I said..." Tatsumi snarled, as he applied pressure to his wound.
(Back With Stylish)
"It's just as you predicted Stylish-sama." Ears said, listening to the raging battles. "They're superior to both Incursio and Murasame."
"Of course my calculation were correct." Stylish said in cocky tone, as he adjusted his glasses. "If we simply pair them up against a compatible opponent, we can force them out."
"But...we're losing a large amount of pawns." Ears said, hearing pawns die left and right. "I can't really tell for sure...but we'll likely suffer heavy loses."
"It's quite heartbreaking really." Stylish said with a frown, as he rested his head on his hand. Ears never noticed the evil smile that soon spread across Stylish's face. "Just kidding. I can replace all my soldiers at the drop of a hat. They all were originally convicts anyways. Those sorry bastards would do anything to escape the death penalty. The truth of the matter is that until they die...they're nothing more than mere play things to me."
(Back with Tatsumi and Mine)
Demonic energy seemed to flow of Tatsumi, as he let out a fierce roar. Despite his injury, Tatsumi raced towards Kaku, taking down any pawn that dared to stand in his way. "Give that..." Tatsumi snarled as he slammed a pawn's face into the ground, turning its head to mush. "BACK!" Kaku's eyes widened when Tatsumi burst through the last group of pawns, and grabbed ahold of Extase's handle. "That belongs to Sheele, you son of a bitch!"
"Huh?!" Kaku muttered, as he kicked Tatsumi in the chest, sending the assassin skidding back. "Who the hell is that?!" Tatsumi fell onto one knee, as he clutched his stomach. Pain racked Tatsumi's entire body, and he struggled to catch his breath. By now the pawns had regrouped and quickly surrounded Tatsumi. Still recovering from the previous attack, Tatsumi could only watch as the pawns closed in on him, with Kaku leading the pack. "If you're so eager to die boy...I'll grant you your wish, and cut you into bloody ribbons!"
Off to the right, Mine continued to fight off the pawns that had encircled her. Amidst the blood and carnage, Mine took a moment to glance over at Tatsumi. Her eyes widened when she saw that Tatsumi was injured and completely surrounded. Mine quickly took aim to fire at the pawns closest to Tatsumi, hoping to give him some breathing room. But by doing this, Mine allowed the pawns that were attacking her to close the gap. Before Mine had a chance to fire, a pawn lunged at her, claws ready to tear into her flesh. But Mine's quick reflexes allowed her to duck underneath the attack. The pink-haired sniper then grabbed a small dagger that was holstered on her thigh, and stabbed the pawn through the bottom of its jaw, the small blade piercing into its brain. When Mine retracted the dagger and turned back to Tatsumi, her heart stopped momentarily when she saw four pawns pouncing at him.
"TATSUMI!" Mine screamed with tears in her eyes.
But before the pawns could strike, a miracle seemed to happen. Out of nowhere the four pawns dropped to the ground, with arrows through their skulls. Then one-by-one, in rapid succession, all the pawns were brought down by arrows to the head.
"W-What the hell is going on!?" Kaku exclaimed, as he watched the pawns continue to be picked off.
"Arrows..." Mine thought, tears continuing to fall from her eyes, as she immidiately looked to the surrounding treeline. "That has to be..." Then like a phantom, Sayo sprang from shadows behind Kaku. The dark-haired girl leaped onto Kaku's back, surprising the massive man.
"What the fuck!?" Kaku roared, as he tried to grab ahold Sayo. "Get off me you little shit!"
"Didn't you hear my friends?" Sayo whispered in dark and menacing tone, grabbing an arrow out of her quiver. "That teigu doesn't belong to you." Kaku yelled in pain when Sayo stabbed the arrow in his arm. Suddenly Sayo leaped off Kaku's back and seemingly melted back into the shadows.
"You think one little arrow is gonna stop me little girl!?" Kaku yelled, as he tried to pull the arrow out of his arm. "It's gonna take a lot-" Kaku was cut off when the arrow began to beep and glow bright red. "What the fu-" The arrow in Kaku's arm detonated in a brilliant fireball, that completely engulfed the massive man. The clearing was soon filled with Kaku's pained howls. The hulking man was on his knees, his entire body charred and severely burned. But the most gruesome part of the scene was Kaku's right arm, which had been completely blown off in the explosion, along with his left hand. Blood gushed from the horrendous wounds, pooling all around Kaku. Life draining from his eyes, Kaku could only watch as Sayo reappeared from the shadows in from of him. The girl silently walked up to Kaku and grabbed Extase up off the ground. Briefly twirling the teigu above her head, Sayo opened Extase's blades and put Kaku's head between them. "Heh...heheh..." Kaku laughed weakly, as he glared at Sayo. "D-Do it ya bitch...kill me..." Sayo's eyes narrowed dangerously, her grip on Extase tightening. But to Kaku's shock, Sayo pulled Extase back, stabbing the teigu into the ground next to her.
"No." Sayo said, grabbing her bow of her back and readying an incendiary arrow. "I won't dirty Extase's blades with your foul blood. All you deserve is..." Sayo fired the incendiary arrow into Kaku's chest. After a brief moment the arrow activated, and completely coated Kaku's body in searing flames. Once again Kaku howled in pain, as he wreathed on the ground in agony. Grabbing Extase, Sayo turned her back to Kaku. "To burn in hell." Sayo looked down at the teigu in her hands, before hugging it against her chest. "I'm glad you're back Sheele." Sayo's hold on Extase, as a few tears escaped from her eyes.
"Thanks Sayo, you really saved my ass back." Tatsumi said, as he placed a comforting hand on Sayo's shoulder. "It looks like you were able to overcome your anxiety and fears. You were like my guardian angel back there."
"Well we did make a promise, didn't we?" Sayo said, smiling at Tatsumi as she wiped away her tears. "We promised that we'd never have to bury another comrade, and I intend to keep that promise."
"Thank God you're alright, Tatsumi!" Mine exclaimed, as she ran up to the pair. Tastumi was caught off guard when Mine suddenly pulled him for a tight hug. "You idiot! I thought you were going to die! Don't scare me like that!"
"M-Mine..." Tatsumi muttered, staring down at the pink-haired sniper in shock. "S-Sorry for making you worry."
"Ahem." Sayo said, as she coughed into her fist, a slight blush dusting across her cheeks. "Am I interrupting something?"
"Kya! Wait...I mean..." Mine exclaimed, releasing Tatsumi and pushing him back. The pink-haired sniper's cheeks were the same color as her hair, as she quickly tried to compose herself. "You're my pupil after all...I can't have someone I've passed my skills onto dying on me."
"Uh-huh?" Sayo in an unconvinced tone, as she rolled her eyes. Releasing a light sigh, Sayo offered Extase to the pink-haired sniper. "Here you go...Mine should hold onto this."
"Sheele..." Mine breathed out, taking Extase from Sayo and hugging it tightly. Tears fell from Mine's eyes, as she fell to her knees. "Welcome back home...where you belong." Tatsumi saw that Mine needed a moment, so he walked away, checking to make sure all of the pawns were really dead.
"Well..." Sayo said, slinging her bow back over her shoulder. "I better get back to it. Those things are still crawling all over this place." As she walked back towards the treeline, Sayo stopped briefly to place a comforting hand on Mine's head. "Take all the time you need Mine...I know how special Sheele was to you." Mine tried to look up at Sayo, but the dark-haired archer had her faced turned away. Sayo hid her face from Mine intentionally, she didn't want the pink-haired sniper to see that she was crying. Quickly shaking her head, Sayo wiped away her tears. "I'm gonna go see if-"
"Wait Sayo." Mine said, as she grabbed ahold of Sayo's hand. Rising to her feet, Mine offered Extase back to Sayo. "I think you should hang onto Extase."
"W-What?" Sayo stuttered out, her eyes slowly widening. "You want me to have Extase as my teigu? I can't...I couldn't!"
"Take it, Sayo." Mine said with a soft smile, as she gently placed the teigu in Sayo's arms. "Sheele would want you to have it."
"But..." Sayo muttered, gazing down at the teigu in her arms. "I'm not as skilled as Tatsumi or Akame with a blade...I'm better with a bow."
"I know...but after what I just saw...I think Extase wants you to be its owner...and I know that you can handle this teigu." Mine said, before she playfully punched Sayo in the arm. "Besides you're way better than me with a blade anyways, so you shouldn't have any problems."
"Mine..." Sayo said barely above a whisper, desperately fighting back her tears. Shaking slightly, Sayo hugged Extase close to her chest. "I...I don't know what to say."
"You can still be an amazing archer Sayo, but just keep Extase for when the enemy gets to close." Mine said, as she grabbed Pumpkin off the ground. "Besides, I'd rather Extase stay here with us, than go to some random soldier in the revolutionary army. This way we can always keep Sheele close."
"Right...You're right, Mine." Sayo muttered, her grip on Extase tightening slightly. "With this...a part of Sheele will always be with us."
"Good." Mine said with a smile, as she offered her hand to Sayo. "Now, let's get back out there and show these assholes why it's a mistake to fuck with Night Raid."
"Sounds like a plan." Sayo said with a grin, clasping hands with Mine. "Let's go kick some serious ass!"
(Back with Stylish)
"Kaku has been killed...and we've lost a substantial number of pawns." Ears reported, as a chill ran down her spine, while she listened to Kaku scream in agony.
"Oh dear, it would appear I miscalculated." Stylish said in a mock sad tone, releasing a heavy sigh. "I guess we have to-"
"The sky!" Ears exclaiming, as she turned around. "There's something heading towards us!"
"Huh?" Stylish said, quirking an eyebrow in confusion. "What are you-" Stylish was cut off when a massive creature soared above his head, creating small shockwaves as it flew past. When Stylish looked up, he was quite surprised to see a large danger beast flying over them. "A special-class danger beast...Air Manta?!"
"There are definitely people riding on it..." Eyes said, as he spotted figures onto top of the Air Manta. However, he was shocked when he recognized one of the people riding atop the danger beats. "That's...the former general Najenda! And there are at least two others with her, from what I can tell!"
"How perfectly stylish!" The twisted doctor exclaimed, letting out a boisterous laugh. "Taming a special-class danger beast to ride in on!"
"Hmm, it would seem that evil truly has descended upon my base..." Najenda muttered, as she crossed her arms over her chest. The silver-haired woman's one good eye narrowed when she spotted Stylish. "That fortune telling teigu was right once again. Hit the nail right on the head." Najenda grimaced when she smoke billowing from several spots around the base. She then turned to the two hooded figures behind her. "Okay you two, we better introduce...Night Raid's new combat forces."
"Hmph. Ha. Haha!" Stylish laughed hysterically, giving off a creepy aura that sent chills down his soldier's spines. "You taken me by surprise, but...this is actually much better for me." Snapping his fingers, a twisted smirk spread across Stylish's face. "I'll turn every last one of them into guinea pigs for my experiments! Using the ace up my sleeve!"
And done! I'll have one more quick update chapter out before I update any of my other fics. Next chapter will pick up immidiately where this one left off, and have Night Raid continuing their battle against Stylish's forces. The next chapter will also finally introduce Chelsea and Susanoo into the story. So what did you guys think? Do you like the idea of Sayo getting Sheele's teigu? Let me know. Remember to follow/favorite if you enjoyed, PLEASE REVIEW (I NEED YOUR FEEDBACK, AND LET'S GET THIS FIC PAST 600 REVIEWS!), and PM me any ideas you might have for any of my fics. So until next time, I'm outta here!