Hey guys, I'm back with next chapter for this fic. This chapter will pick up immediately where the left off, and will have Night Raid training before they return to the capital. This chapter will also feature the Tatsumi x Mine Lemon, so look forward to that. I'm glad that most of you seemed to enjoy the previous chapter, and thought that Tatsumi's idea for how to deal with Esdeath was good. This fic has finally passed 1,300 followers, 1,200 favorites, and 750 reviews. Thank you all for you continued support and encouragement. So with that all of the way, let's get to the fic.
"Speech"
"Thoughts"
Teigu
"Incursio"
Flash Back
Disclaimer: I don't own Akame ga Kill, or any of its characters.
(Two and a Half Weeks Later: Night Raid's Temporary Base)
"Wah! Su's cooking sure is amazing!" Leone exclaimed with a grin, as she patted her full stomach. "I haven't had food that good in a long time. All my exhaustion from training has melted away!"
"Yeah, you and Akame did a great job catching that huge fish." Tatsumi said in between practice swings with a wooden sword. "That was really impressive."
"Please, Su did most of the work. You should really be praising him Tatsumi." Akame said with a small smile, a light blush dusting across her face as she helped clean up the table. "But thanks anyways."
"That girl..." Najenda thought, as she chuckled underneath her breath. "She's completely head over heels for him." Night Raid's silver-haired leader smiled, as she watched Akame become jealous when Leone wrapped an arm around Tatsumi's neck and press his head against her breasts. "Those three are really cute together...it's nice to see love blooming despite what's happening in the capital...I just hope that they all can survive the battles that are to come."
"Hey Su." Tatsumi said, managing to break free from Leone's grasp. "Do you want to train with me tomorrow?"
"That would be acceptable." Susanoo replied, as he nodded his head.
"Heh...I told you all that Susanoo was incredible." Najenda said with a smirk, taking a puff of her cigarette. "Now you all see his greatness..."
"I will admit that he is pretty awesome." Tatsumi said, as he rubbed his chin. "But I can't believe that the revolutionary army gave us such a useful teigu."
"Well Su has actually been asleep for decades, up until now." Najenda explained, gesturing to the biological teigu, who was helping Akame clean up. "He only reactivated after responding to me."
"That's our boss!" Akame exclaimed, as her eyes lit up. "I'd expect nothing less from you!"
"Heh, well if I had to say..." Najenda said with a smirk, brushing some hair out of her eyes. "I...guess it's...my charm."
"Najenda is spitting image of my former master." Susanoo said, as he set down a stack of plates.
"Hmm, they must've been an amazing individual." Najenda said, resting her head on her fist."I would have loved to meet them."
"Would you agree with that Su?" Leone asked, as she leaned back in her chair.
"Yes." Susanoo replied, nodding his head in agreement. "He was a spectacular leader!"
"HE?!" Najenda exclaimed, as her eye open in shock and her cigarette fell from her grasp.
"AHAHA!" Leone boisterously laughed, nearly falling out of her chair, as a few tears falling from her eyes. "He said she's the very image of a-"
"Hey tone it down Leone!" Tatsumi hissed, as he slapped a hand over the busty blonde's mouth. "You're gonna piss the boss off!"
"Oh, did you say something Leone..." Najenda asked in a menacing tone, flexing her metallic fingers to create an eerie creaking noise. The silver-haired woman's eyes were dark as she slowly stood up from her seat. "Because I would hate to have to...discipline you..."
"N-Nothing boss!" Leone exclaimed instantly, as she audibly gulped. The busty blonde assassin was practically shaking, as she scooted a little closer to Tatsumi. "I didn't say anything!"
"That's what I thought." Najenda said, before she slumped back down in to her seat. Releasing a heavy sigh, Najenda hid her face in her hands. "God damn it, I'm so embarrassed right now."
"Tch, everyone's suddenly going crazy over Susanoo..." Lubbock said in an irritated tone, tightly gripping the fabric of his pants. "That bastard is taking my place...What do you think Mine?" After a few moments of receiving no reply, Lubbock glanced over at the pink-haired sniper. Mine appeared to be in deep thought, as she stared down at an untouched piece of cake still sitting on her lap. "Mine?"
"Now everything makes sense..." Mine thought, a slight blush spreading across her face, as she remembered the conversation she overheard a few weeks earlier. "Now I understand why Akame and Leone have been so clingy with Tatsumi lately. But it's still hard to believe that the three of them...are together like that. I wonder...have they done 'that' yet?" Mine's blush darkened several shades as she pictured Tatsumi doing lewd things with Akame and Leone. "KYA! I have to get these dirty thoughts out of my head!" Violently shaking her head, Mine took a deep breath to calm herself. "I've been denying it for a while now, but I think...no...I do love Tatsumi...I can't keep hiding from my feelings anymore." The pink-haired sniper quickly stole a few glances at Tatsumi. "If he has that type of relationship with Akame and Leone, then maybe I still have a chance. I don't know when I might be killed in this line of work, so I can't wait around any longer. I can't die before I have a chance to tell Tatsumi my feelings. I guess I'll make my-"
"Oi Mine! Are you alright!?" The pinkette was pulled from her thoughts when Sayo started snapping her fingers. "Lubbock asked you a question."
"Yeah, you've just been sitting there, not saying anything." Lubbock said, as he quirked an eyebrow. "Were you even listening?"
"Yeah you were crying about Susanoo taking your place." Mine said, vaguely remembering what Lubbock had been whining on about. "Well you were always the butt of everyone's jokes Lubbock, so I don't exactly see what's changed."
"She's got you there Lubbo." Sayo said with a a smirk, as she chuckled lightly. "Everyone loves to mess with you."
"I wasn't 'crying' about anything." Lubbock huffed in an irritated tone, crossing his arms over his chest and slumping further into his seat.
"Whatever you say man." Mine said, as she prepared to start eating her cake. However, before Mine could take a bite, she noticed something enter the room out of the corner of her eye. Mine quirked an eyebrow in confusion as a small catlike creature walked up to her. "Huh? A Marg Panther kitten? This little guy must not be afraid of humans." Mine's face flushed light red when the kitten jumped up onto the couch and began to rub against her. The kitten purred softly as it affectionately rubbed its head on Mine's arm.
"Awwww! That's so precious!" Sayo exclaimed, her eyes lighting up. The dark-haired archer raced over to the kitten and gently picked it up. "I had a little cat like this when I was a kid back in my village." With a soft smile, Sayo hugged the kitten against her chest, much to the creatures disdain. "I used to play with her everyday day when I was younger." As Sayo reminisced, she didn't notice the kitten desperately trying to wriggle out of her grasp. "It's funny, Tatsumi actually used to be really afraid of cats. Because one day my cat got scared and clawed up his face, it was actually pretty bad. He wouldn't go anywhere near her after that."
"Tatsumi, afraid of cats." Mine said, as she quirked a pink eyebrow. "After seeing some of the things he's done, I find that kinda hard to believe."
"Well I'm sure he's outgrown that by now." Sayo said with a chuckle, waving dismissively. "He's an assassin now, so I doubt little things like that won't bother him anymore."
"Hey Sayo." Tatsumi called out, as he strolled into the room. "Do you want to-" However, Tatsumi stopped dead in his tracks when he saw the kitten Sayo was holding. The young assassin's face started to go pale, as he began to shake slightly.
"Tatsumi?" Sayo questioned, walking closer to Tatsumi. "Are you okay? You froze up all of a sudden." Tatsumi flinched as the kitten inched towards him. "What's up with you man?"
"GAH!" Tatsumi screamed, as he rapidly backed away from Sayo, before bolting out of the room. "Keep that thing away from me!"
"What the..." Sayo muttered with a sweatdrop, rubbing the back of her head. "...I guess he hasn't gotten over his fear of cats after all."
"That's the guy I feel in love with?" Mine thought, as she face palmed. "What the hell is wrong with me?" Noticing a presence next to her, Mine lifted her head and saw that the Marg Panther had managed to escape Sayo's grasp and was once again sitting next to her, this time eyeing her piece of cake. "What do you want? I'm not giving you any of this." Mine grabbed the piece of cake and moved it farther away from the kitten. "This is the last piece and I'm not sharing it." However, Mine's will began to crumble when the kitten purred softly and stared up at her with cute, shimmering eyes. "F-Fine...I guess I can give you a little piece." Mine cut a small piece of cake and prepared to give it to the kitten. But her eyes widened when the kitten suddenly leaped forward and snatched the plate right out of her hands. "HEY!" Mine's eyes widened even further when the kitten suddenly exploded into a cloud of smoke, before transforming into Chelsea. Instantly, the pink-haired sniper's face flushed red in anger. "CHELSEA! That's my cake!"
"Thank you, meow." Chelsea said with a smirk, eating Mine's piece of cake right in front of her, further enraging the pinkette. "That was really delicious Mine, you really missed out."
"Chelsea." Tatsumi said, as he walked back into the room, recovering from traumatic experience with the cat. "I thought you said you'd go easy on Mine."
"But she left herself wide open." Chelsea said with a small smirk, shrugging her shoulders. "I just couldn't resist."
"Looks like making them get along is gonna be harder than I thought." Tatsumi thought with a soft sigh, as he pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Huh, so you can transform into a kitten?" Sayo asked, rubbing her chin. "That's an...interesting ability."
"Not just a kitten." Chelsea said, as she pulled out a small pink makeup box. "I can turn into whatever I want." Reaching into the box, Chelsea pulled out several different utensils. "My teigu is called Gaia Foundation, and it's really handy." Chelsea's smirk returned as she leaned closer to Mine, who was still quite upset. "If you don't keep your guard up..." Her mischievous smirk widening, Chelsea whispered into Mine's ear. "I might just steal Tatsumi from you..." Chelsea was quite satisfied with Mine's immediate reaction.
"W-W-W-WHAT?!" Mine exclaimed, her face burning near neon red, steam practically blowing out her ears. "What did you just say!?"
"Who knows?" Chelsea replied, as she enjoyed how flustered Mine had become.
"Huh, I wonder what she said to Mine." Tatsumi thought, quirking an eyebrow. "It must have been pretty embarrassing to get her so worked up."
"Well your teigu does sound pretty cool." Sayo said, as she inspected the various makeup supplies within the teigu. "But it would be very dangerous if you were ever discovered."
"That's true. My 'makeup' teigu isn't really meant for combat." Chelsea explained, shrugging her shoulders. "But it's mainly designed for tricking people." The auburn-haired girl grinned, as she teasingly poked Mine in the nose. "That surprised look on your face...was totally worth it."
"GAH! YOU!" Mine roared, as she stomped her foot repeatedly. "YOU PISS ME OFF SO MUCH!" The pink-haired sniper's overreaction caused Chelsea to burst out laughing. "AH! Stop laughing!"
"Looks like I got my work cut out for me." Tatsumi thought with a sweatdrop, rubbing the back of his head.
(The Next Morning: Ravine Just South of Night Raid's Temporary Base)
"Looks like we really pissed them off." Tatsumi said, as he slid into a fighting stance. The young assassin had his back to Leone, and they both had their teigus engaged. Both assassins were currently surrounded by a pack of large, lizard-like danger beasts. "They've got us completely boxed in here."
"Heh, are you scared Tatsumi?" Leone asked with a smirk, cracking her knuckles. "If you are, then you can run away and I'll fight them all."
"Yeah right! I'm pumped up right now!" Tatsumi exclaimed, as he punched his fist into his palm. "I'm ready to go all out on these bastards!"
"That's what I wanted to hear!" Leone cheered, playfully punching Tatsumi in the arm. "How about we make this a little contest?"
"Sure, sounds fun." Tatsumi said, as he nodded his head.
"Great! Then whoever kills the biggest lizard wins!" Leone explained, just as the danger beasts began to attack. Leaping high into the air, Leone drop kicked one of the lizard's in the back, instantly destroying its spine. "The loser will have to do whatever the winner says!"
"You're on!" Tatsumi yelled, as Akuma Raifuru materialized in his hands. "Will you be able to handle this Incursio?"
"Of course. Just don't go too crazy."
"No problem!" Tatsumi thought with a grin, firing the demonic rifle at a charging danger beast. The javelin exploded out of the weapon with a deafening thunderclap, piercing the danger beast's skull and sending its head flying. Sensing a presence behind him, Tatsumi rolled out of the way, narrowly dodging a danger beast's attack. Tatsumi watched as the ground where he had previously been standing cracked and crumbled. "One attack from these guys can do some serious damage...I'll have to watch their movements, while avoiding any direct attacks...then I can mow them down!" Tatsumi began to track a small pack of three danger beasts that were trying to flank around Leone. Jumping into action, Tatsumi equipped Neuntote into his free hand. Tatsumi locked onto one of the danger beasts and threw the spear. With incredible accuracy and speed the spear hit the moving lizard in the chest, piercing its heart and killing it instantly. Then putting all his power into his legs, Tatsumi dove forward and tackled one of the danger beasts. With a sickening crack, Tatsumi snapped the lizard's neck. Tatsumi then quickly spun around and took aim at the final danger beast.
"Hey Tatsumi! How are you hold-" Leone turned to check up on Tatsumi, but she was shocked to see that one of the danger beast's had managed to sneak up behind her. Gasping in shock, Leone raised her arms to block the lizard's attack. But just when the danger beast's attack was about to land, Leone heard a extremely loud bang. Leone opened her eyes just in time to see a javelin pierce the danger beast's chest; the force behind the projective sending the lizard's body flying through the air and eventually pinning it to a tree. "Holy shit..." Leone's eyes widened as she watched the pinned lizard weakly struggle before it died. "Thanks for the save Tatsumi."
"No problem Leone, I got your back." Tatsumi said, as he tried to pull Neuntote from the dead lizard's chest. With a grunt, Tatsumi managed to yank his spear free. "Damn these bastard's have tough hides."
"Using Neuntote and that new weapon simultaneously...he's pretty much caught up to Bulat already..." Leone thought, a small smile spreading across her face. "Tatsumi really is something special."
"But you may want to step it up, because from the looks of it I'm in the lead now." Tatsumi said in a cocky tone, which snapped Leone from her thoughts.
"Don't think I'm gonna let you win that easily." Leone said with a smirk, dodging to the left and punching another danger beast in the head, which was immidiately followed by the sounds of bone breaking. "Taking out all these grunts isn't doing anything. If I want to stop these guys and win this contest then I have to take out their leader." Using her enhanced senses, Leone began to scan the ravine ahead of her. A vicious smirk spread across Leone's face when she spotted a large danger beast with a red gem on its head hiding in the distance. "Got you now!" Crouching low to the ground, Leone's muscles tightened before she rocketed into the air towards the lizard's leader. "RAGGGHHHHHH!" Leone bellowed out a mighty roar, as she dived bombed the danger beast's leader. However, the lizard was more agile than Leone had anticipated and it dodged at the last moment. With a booming crash, Leone's fist slammed into the ground, leaving behind a sizable crater. Standing up straight with a wide smirk, Leone dusted herself off. "Oh? Looks like you've got some moves." Before Leone had a chance to make another move, the lizard's leader spit a barrage of acidic goo at her. Eyes widening briefly, Leone jumped to the right to avoid the acid. "Whoa! The big man still has some tricks up his sleeves!" The blonde assassin's feet hit the side of the ravine, and she prepared to springboard off the wall. But a split second before Leone could act a whirring sound filled the air. A moment later an arrow pierced the red gem on the lizard's forehead. The arrow began to rapidly flash red before it exploded, completely destroying the danger beast's head. "W-What?" Leone watched dumbfounded as the headless corpse took a few more stumbling steps, before it collapsed to the ground. "What the fuck!?"
"Whew!" Sayo cheered with a beaming smile, as she leaped down into the ravine next to Leone. "That was an amazing shot! I hit that son of a bitch right in the sweet spot, while I was jumping to a new vantage point! Damn I'm good!"
"What the hell Sayo!?" Leone exclaimed, slapping the dark-haired girl in the arm. "That was my kill!"
"Bullshit it was." Sayo retorted, as she poked at the danger beast's corpse with Extase. "I've been tracking this big bastard ever since we got out here. I picked up his trail pretty quickly. So while you and Tatsumi were dealing with the runts, I was hunting their leader."
"But...I...we..." Leone stammered, before hanging her head. "God damn it...I got nothing."
"Hey guys, I heard an explosion!" Tatsumi yelled, as he landed in front of both girls. "What's going...holy shit that's nasty." Tatsumi's face twisted in disgust when he spotted the decapitated danger beast, which was still slightly twitching. "Damn you guys sure made a mess."
"Not me." Leone said, gesturing to Sayo with her thumb. "Just her."
"Wait..." Tatsumi muttered, as his eyes narrowed. "That means..."
"Yep!" Sayo cheered with a grin, slinging her bow back over her shoulder. "Looks like I bagged the biggest danger beast, which means I win."
"But you weren't-" Tatsumi tried to retort, but Sayo had already began to walk away.
"I hope you guys are good at massages, because my feet are killing me." Sayo said, loudly laughing as she hopped out of the ravine.
"Damn it, I wanted to win." Leone and Tatsumi muttered simultaneously, as they slowly followed after Sayo.
(Thirty Minutes Later: Back at Night Raid's Temporary Base)
"Hmmm, it appears that you've become more efficient in taking out the danger beasts in the area." Najenda commented, stroking her chin. "You three even managed to take out that pack's leader, very impressive."
"Well that was mostly Sayo's doing." Tatsumi explained with a weak chuckle, as he rubbed the back of his head. "But anyways, with so many different types of danger beasts attacking us from all sides there's always a new challenge."
"Yeah, and it's way more fun that way!" Leone cheered with a toothy grin, punching her fist into her palm.
"The air is also quite thin here." Najenda pointed out, as she slowly nodded her head. "Combating danger beasts in such a harsh environment...I'm sure it's helped you all improve your skills considerably."
"I'm sure it has!" Mine said, staring down at her clenched fist. "I can totally feel it!"
"What about you Chelsea?" Najenda asked, as she turned to the auburn-haired girl. "Any impressions after watching Night Raid the past few weeks?"
"Hmmm...I must say that you're all quite strong...although..." Chelsea said, locking eyes with Tatsumi and rolling her sucker around in her mouth. "I can't help but feel like I haven't seen everything that some of you are capable of...But aside from that you're stronger than the last team I was assigned to."
"Chelsea..." Tatsumi thought, as he noticed the hint of sadness in the auburn-haired assassin's voice. "Looks like she's gone through a great deal of pain as well...just like all of us."
"But..." Chelsea muttered, clasping her hands behind her back and slightly lowering head. "Just because you're strong doesn't mean you'll survive in this world. I've read the various reports...about Sheele and Bulat..." Tatsumi's eyes widened when Chelsea mentioned his deceased comrades. "They were both killed on the front lines, doing their duty...as a person I'm proud of them and thank them for everything they've done...But as an assassin I consider them failures."
"What!?" Mine exclaimed, as she tightly balled her fists in rage. "You better watch your mouth!"
"You guys really have to do something about your overly optimistic thinking." Chelsea sad, waving over her shoulder as she began to walk back to the cottage. "You don't have enough spare lives to survive what's in store, you hear?"
"That girl..." Mine growled through grit teeth. "Pisses me off to no end!" With a scowl, Mine turned to Tatsumi. "What do you think Tatsu-" Mine stopped when she saw the look on Tatsumi's face. The young assassin was hanging his head, his body slightly shaking as he tightly clenched his fists.
"You need to reel in your emotions partner. I know what that girl said hurt you, but you must not make any rash decisions. Come to understand the girl first before you cast judgement upon her. Remember you said that you don't wish to see anymore of your comrades die."
"I know!" Tatsumi thought, feeling a strong urge to chase Chelsea down and give her a piece of his mind. Taking a moment to compose himself, Tatsumi released a heavy sigh. "I know Chelsea isn't a bad girl...She wouldn't have said something like that without a reason. I guess I'll give her-" Tatsumi was pulled from his thoughts when he felt a comforting hand land on his shoulder. Raising his head, Tatsumi was surprised to see Mine staring back at him, her pink eyes full of concern.
"Tatsumi..." Mine said in a slightly worried tone, as she reached out and placed a hand on Tatsumi's shoulder. "Are you alright?"
"That face...I've never seen Mine like that." Tatsumi thought, staring at the pink-haired sniper in surprise. "She must really be worried about me..." A warm sensation filled Tatsumi's chest, as he placed a hand over his heart. "With all my friends caring for me...how can I stay upset?"
"Thanks for worrying about me Mine..." Tatsumi said, as a small smile spread across his face. The young assassin reached up and placed his hand on top of Mine's, giving it a soft squeeze. "But I'm fine." Mine lightly gasped, a fierce blush spreading across her face.
"You d-don't need to t-thank me." Mine said, avoiding Tatsumi gaze, as she yanked her hand free. "I w-wasn't worried about you."
"Of course." Tatsumi said with a light chuckle, as he reached out and patted Mine's head, before he walked back to the cottage.
"Damn it!" Mine cursed, tightly gripping the fabric over her racing heart. The pink-haired sniper could still faintly feel Tatsumi's comforting hand on top of her head. "Why can't I just be honest with my feelings!? I can't keep doing this...I have to tell his my feelings." Lowering her gaze, Mine stared at the hand that Tatsumi had held. Gently gripping the hand, Mine pressed it against her heart, her face tinting the same color as her hair. "I want to feel this warm all the time."
"In any case..." Susanoo said, as he grabbed ahold of one of the danger beasts that the assassin's had hunted. "Let's cook up all the creatures that we killed."
"Yeah, I am feeling pretty hungry." Akame said, helping Susanoo carry the danger beast back to the cottage.
"Gah! Read the mood!" Mine thought, as threw her hands up into the air, before she stormed off back to her room.
"Heh heh..." Akame chuckled underneath her breath, watching Mine leave in frustration. "Good luck Mine. I hope you're successful in claiming a piece of Tatsumi's heart."
(That Night: Just Outside Night Raid's Temporary Base)
"So why did you call us out here Mine?" Tatsumi asked, as he poked at the fire in front of him with a stick. "I was getting ready for bed."
"I know that you said were fine earlier Tatsumi, but I could see that what Chelsea said bothered you." Mine replied, staring into the crackling flames. "How she criticized Sheele and Bulat like that."
"I..." Tatsumi muttered, before he released a heavy sigh. "I won't deny that she upset me...I don't want anyone talking about Sheele and Bulat like that."
"Then we should teach her a lesson." Mine said, crossing her arms over her chest. "We need to laugh at her and show her that she's the one 'leaving herself too open.' Then while she's in shock, I'll swoop in and deliver our victory speech." Mine suddenly stood up from her seat with a confident grin on her face. "I can see it now! It'll be perfect."
"I don't know Mine..." Tatsumi said, as he rested his head on his palm. "If we do this it'll probably just lead to trouble down the road."
"What?" Mine said, her brow slightly twitching as she leaned closer to Tatsumi. "You guys are on my side, right?"
"Too close." Tatsumi thought, as he inhaled the sweet smelling strawberry shampoo Mine used, causing a light blush to dust across his cheeks. "Damn, why does she have to smell so nice?"
"Well?" Mine asked, poking Tatsumi in the chest. "I'm waiting for an answer."
"Alright. Alright." Tatsumi relented, as he turned his head away from Mine, so that he would stop breathing in her alluring scent. "I got it. I'll help you out." Taking a moment to collect himself, Tatsumi released a low huff. "But how the hell are we going to teach her a lesson?"
"You and Lubbock will have to think of something." Mine replied, crossing her arms underneath her chest. "I'll come up with my own plan." With a quick wave to both men, Mine made her way to the cottage. "If you both understand then get to thinking. We carry out the plan tonight. We'll show her a thing or two!" Seeing both men nod in agreement, Mine walked back into the cottage. Mine quickly close the door behind, a sly smile spreading across her face. "That should keep Tatsumi occupied for a little while. This will give me time to prepare myself, because tonight I'm finally gonna make my move."
"*Sigh* Looks like she's still as bossy as ever." Tatsumi muttered, as he rubbed the back of his head.
"I know you love that side of her." Lubbock said with a grin, chuckling when he saw a blush spread across Tatsumi's face.
"Well excuse me for liking strong women." Tatsumi said, as he cocked his head indignantly.
"So you admit that you like Mine?" Lubbock asked, knowing that he had caught Tatsumi in his trap.
"What are you...I...I don't...I never said..." Tatsumi sputtered, as his face started to turn beat red.
"Dude just admit it. It's pretty obvious that you have a thing for Mine." Lubbock said, shrugging his shoulders. "And to be honest I think she has a thing for you too."
"Really?" Tatsumi asked, as he perked up. "Do you really think Mine likes me?"
"I can't say for sure, but I've noticed the way she looks at you." Lubbock replied, shrugging his shoulders. "Plus...I don't know, she just seems happier around you. She smiles a lot more and seems more energetic. Her face also seems to light up whenever you compliment her."
"So Mine might actually like me..." Tatsumi muttered, as let what Lubbock had said sink in. "I'll have to talk with when I get a chance..."
"Yeah, great for you." Lubbock grumbled with an annoyed look on his face, releasing an irritated huff. "First Akame and Leone, now Mine...even Esdeath apparently has a thing for you. For fuck's sake, how many women are you gonna win over?" Tatsumi couldn't help but sweatdrop when he saw how disgruntled Lubbock was becoming. "Next thing I know I'll find you're banging Chelsea, or something."
"A-Anyways..." Tatsumi said, as he quickly tried to change the subject. "How are we gonna teach Chelsea a lesson?"
"Good question..." Lubbock mumbled, stroking his chin while he thought. "Maybe we could use our teigu in some way..." Just then Lubbock's eyes shot open, and he suddenly stood up from his seat. "AH! I got it! I figured it out!"
(Ten Minutes Later: Hot Springs Just North of Night Raid's Temporary Base)
"God damn it Lubbock is this the best idea you could come up with?" Tatsumi thought with a massive blush across his face, as he crouched behind a large rock. The young assassin currently had Incursio equipped, and was using the teigu's invisibility to sneak up on the hot springs undetected. "I can't believe I actually agreed to do this shit."
"Listen up. It'll be Chelsea's turn to bathe soon." Lubbock explained, gesturing towards where the hot springs were located. "You have to go invisible and follow her into the springs." Tatsumi was about to protest, but Lubbock quickly cut him off. "Then while she's bathing, you sneak up on her...and cover her head with a bath bucket. She'll be totally surprised!"
"Are you sure this is the best idea?" Tatsumi asked, as he released a heavy sigh. "Because I don't think this is the best-"
"You idiot. There's a just cause on Mine's side!" Lubbock exclaimed, pointing at Tatsumi. "Now's our only chance to strike."
"Son of a bitch...fine." Tatsumi muttered in an exasperated tone, as he ran his hand down his face. Standing up from his seat, Tatsumi suddenly got right in Lubbock's face. "I'll go along with your plan, but I don't want to see you anywhere near those hot springs Lubbock. Because if I find out that this is all just some stupid trick so that you can peek at Chelsea, I'm gonna be really pissed off."
"Tatsumi, I would never do such a thing!" Lubbock said in a mock offended tone, taking a few steps away from Tatsumi. "I respect a woman's privacy, and I would never consider doing something as indecent as peeping."
"I mean it Lubbock, stay the hell away from those hot springs." Tatsumi said, as he turned to leave and get ready. "I'll meet up with you and Mine once I'm finished."
"Great! I'll leave it to you! Go out there and get 'er man!" Lubbock exclaimed, giving Tatsumi a thumbs up. Once Tatsumi was out of sight a perverted grin spread across Lubbock's face. "This is perfect! This way I can see how mad Chelsea gets when she get spied on in the bath! If she just laughs it off I'll be going there all the time!"
"Probably shouldn't yell out your secret plans Lubbock." Tatsumi muttered to himself, as he pinched the bridge of his nose. "I'll just let Chelsea kick his ass."
"Sorry I dragged you into this too Incursio." Tatsumi thought, peeking around the rock he was using for cover.
"It's alright partner, I'm always willing to help you. Although this task does seem a little...odd."
"Yeah, you can thank Lubbock for this genius idea." Tatsumi thought, as he stood back up onto his feet. "I'd be a real piece of shit if I tried to peek now, so I'll just get this over with quickly..." Tatsumi suddenly hung his head, as his blush darkened several shades. "But a part of me does want to catch a peek. Chelsea really is a gorgeous girl..." Slapping his cheek, Tatsumi shook his head to free himself of his perverted thoughts. "I don't want to piss Chelsea off anymore than I'm about to, so let's just get this done!" Quickly darting out from behind his cover, Tatsumi grabbed a nearby bath bucket. However, as Tatsumi creeped towards the edge of the hot springs, he was stopped dead in his tracks when a large figure suddenly emerged from the water. Tatsumi's eyes shot open in shock when he spotted Susanoo amongst the steam. "Susanoo!?"
"I know you're there." Susanoo said, turning to where Tatsumi was standing. "It's no use hiding. Incursio can disguise your form, but that's all. It can mask your aura or sense of presence. Don't forget that, or else you'll end up dead."
"That sounded really familiar...something about this feels off." Tatsumi thought, as he dispelled Incursio's armor. Releasing a light sigh, Tatsumi hung his head. "I guess you found me out Susanoo."
"Heh." Susanoo chuckled, a smirk spreading a cross his face. The biological teigu raised his hand to playfully chop Tatsumi on the head. However, Susanoo's eyes widened when Tatsumi suddenly reached out and caught his wrist.
"Gotcha..." Tatsumi said, as he lifted his head, a smirk of his own on his face. "Chelsea."
"Hoh..." Susanoo said, his smirk widening before he was enveloped in a cloud of smoke. When the smoke dispersed it revealed Chelsea, who was completely naked except for a towel tightly wrapped around her body. "I must say that you're just full of surprises. You're much smarter than you seem, Tatsumi. How did you figure me out?"
"You may have perfectly copied Susanoo's appearance, but you didn't replicate his speech pattern." Tatsumi explained, which caused Chelsea's eyes to widen slightly. "You still spoke how you normally would."
"For you to have picked up on something as subtle as speech patterns so quickly, very impressive. I must say you have my interest now, Tatsumi." Chelsea said with a sly smile, swirling the sucker in her mouth. "Now could you please let go?"
"Oh!" Tatsumi exclaimed in embarassment, as he quickly released his grip on Chelsea's wrist. "Sorry about that."
"I sensed you sneaking up on me." Chelsea explained, leaning forward towards Tatsumi, giving the young assassin a generous view of her cleavage. Tatsumi blushed hotly and quickly averted his gaze. "I guessed your motive pretty fast and I figured I'd give you a little surprise. But it looks like you caught me as well."
"So you went out your way to transform and ambush me." Tatsumi muttered, as he rubbed his chin. Releasing a heavy sigh, Tatsumi suddenly bowed, surprising the auburn-haired assassin. "I'm sorry about disturbing you Chelsea. Mine wanted to get back at you for what you said earlier, and I kinda got dragged in along with her plan."
"And you weren't upset about what I said?" Chelsea asked, slightly cocking her head.
"I won't lie, I was pretty angry for a little bit." Tatsumi replied, as he raised his head. "But I figured that you're not the type of person to go around insulting people over their mistakes. You also pointed out the shortcomings of Incursio's invisibility...what you said about it was absolutely correct. I'll definitely remember that in future battles." Chelsea's eyes slightly widened in surprise. "Like everyone else here, I can feel that you've experienced a great deal of pain...and that you're just looking out for us in your own way."
"Heh, you're pretty observant." Chelsea said, suddenly turning away from Tatsumi. "Just recently...I came home from a mission to find my whole team slaughtered. "I...really don't want that to happen with you guys too...I don't think I can handle losing another team."
"I get it now..." Tatsumi thought, as he remembered something Najenda had said a few weeks earlier. "Chelsea is the sole survivor of the regional team. That solidifies it, she was just being hard on us because she really was looking out for us." Tatsumi briefly clenched his fists, before a small smile spread across his face. "Wow..." Quirking an eyebrow, Chelsea turning back around to face Tatsumi. She was surprised to see a toothy grin on Tatsumi's face. "You're really optimistic too, Chelsea!" That comment caused a bright blush to spread across Chelsea's face, her heart beating a little faster in her chest. Chelsea didn't want Tatsumi to see that she was embarrassed, so she quickly grabbed a bath bucket full of water.
"Am not." Chelsea said, splashing the hot spring water all over Tatsumi. "I just have a clean heart, is all." Deciding to scare Tatsumi off, a sickly sweet smile spread across Chelsea's face. "Oh...and next time you sneak up on me while I'm bathing..." Tatsumi's face turned pale when he saw Chelsea making scissor motions with her fingers. "I'll cut them off...so don't try it again."
"C-Cut off...what exactly..." Tatsumi thought, as a chill ran down his spine...and directly down to his crotch. "Oh God! Not my boys!"
"I suggest you get out of here partner, before you anger her any further."
"I couldn't agree more." Tatsumi thought, quickly saying good night to Chelsea before he dashed away from the hot springs.
"Good, he's finally gone..." Chelsea said underneath her breath once Tatsumi was out of sight, as she clutched a hand over her still-racing heart. "What is this feeling?"
(Ten Minutes Later: Tatsumi's Bedroom)
"Damn that was scary." Tatsumi muttered, taking off his soaked shirt and drying his hair with a towel. Opening the door to his room, Tatsumi was surprised to see neither Akame or Leone waiting for him. "Huh, looks like I'll be sleeping alone tonight." Releasing a heavy sigh, Tatsumi crawled in his bed. "Looks like we couldn't go through with Mine's plan. Well I guess it's not a big deal, I'd rather those two try to get along instead of bickering." Glancing at a nearby clock, Tatsumi noticed that it was already almost midnight. "Well I guess I better get to sleep." Rolling over in the bed, Tatsumi prepared to go to sleep. But before he could even close his eyes, Tatsumi heard a knock at his door. "Huh, who could it be so late at night?" Tatsumi got out of bed and put on a dry shirt. Expecting either Akame or Leone, Tatsumi walked over to the door. However, he was surprised to see that it was actually Mine who had knocked, and that the pink-haired sniper seemed rather flustered. "Mine? What are you doing here?"
"C-Can I talk to you?" Mine asked, as she began to fidget slightly.
"Uh, sure thing." Tatsumi replied, stepping aside and gesturing for Mine to enter his room. Mine slowly walked into the room, and both assassins were soon seated on Tatsumi's bed. For a few moments Tatsumi and Mine sat in an awkward silence, neither willing to speak first. "Damn this is weird...especially after what Lubbock told me earlier." Tatsumi stole a quick glance at Mine, and saw that she appeared to be quite nervous. "Does Mine really like me."
"Shit!" Mine cursed, as she tightly gripped the thin fabric of her pink night dress. "I spent all that time preparing myself, but I'm still really nervous...I'm seriously freaking out right now! GAH! Stop why can't I stop fidgeting!?"
"Soooo..." Tatsumi said, deciding to try and break the silence that had fallen over them. "What did you want to talk about?"
"Well...you know...I've been thinking about a lot of things the past couple weeks..." Mine replied quietly, as she stared down at her lap, twiddling her thumbs. "Ever since I overheard you and the boss talking."
"H-How much did you hear?" Tatsumi asked, his eyes widening considerably.
"Not too much..." Mine replied, as she paused briefly, her blush burning brightly on her face. "But I did hear that you're in a relationship with Akame and Leone ."
"NO! Why'd she have to hear that of all things?!" Tatsumi thought, resisting the urge to scream out in frustration. "That's the one I didn't want her to hear! She probably thinks I'm some gross pervert now! Son of a bitch! And I just found out that she might have feelings for me! I need to say something to fix this!"
"Listen Mine-"
"Let me finish." Mine cut Tatsumi off, as she raised her head to lock eyes with the young assassin. Tatsumi was taken aback by the determination he saw burning in Mine's pink eyes. "Ever since I found out about your relationship with Akame and Leone...I've come to understand certain feelings...feelings that I've been denying up until now."
"No way..." Tatsumi thought, a blush spreading across his own face as he began to piece things together. Mine's flustered appearance, the determined look in her eyes, and the new found feelings she had just mentioned. They all seemed to point to one thing. "Was Lubbock right? Does Mine really..."
"When I first met you, I thought you were just some immature punk who wouldn't make it through his first mission. But after we started to train together, I began to see you in a different light. I saw that you were actually incredibly strong and reliable, and would do everything within your power to protect your friends. Everything seems warmer when I'm with you, and whenever you compliment me I can't stop this big, stupid smile from spreading across my face. You always seems to be there to pick me up when I'm down, and protect me when I'm in danger." Mine said, as she once again began to grip the fabric of her night dress. Tatsumi was completely shocked by what Mine was saying and was rendered completely speechless. "I denied it for so long, didn't believe that it was really true. But when I found out that you loved Akame and Leone, I realized that I might miss my chance if I didn't act. Tatsumi...I...I-I...I lo..." A massive blush spread across Mine's face, as she practically chocked on her words.
"Come on god damn it! Just say it!" Mine screamed in her mind, tightly shutting her eyes. "You're an assassin for fucks sake! You do life threatening things all the time! So stop being such a pussy! Do something! Show him your true feelings!" Finally making up her mind, Mine's eyes suddenly snapped open. Without saying another word, Mine leaned forward and captured Tatsumi's lips in a passionate kiss. Mine may have been completely inexperienced when it came to kissing, and had nothing to compare this experience to, but it didn't matter. All she knew was that her heart was soaring right now, and she didn't want this sensation to end. But all good things had to come to an end, and Mine was eventually forced to part from Tatsumi's lips.
"Mine?" Tatsumi breathed out, as he simply stared at the pink-haired sniper. The young assassin had been completely stunned by the sudden liplock. After piecing things together he had a feeling that Mine was going to try and confess to him, but he definitely wasn't expecting her to kiss him. "Mine, does that mean you-"
"Tatsumi..." Mine said barely above a whisper, resting her head against Tatsumi's chest. "I love you. I've been pushing away my feelings for you for so long, but I can't do it anymore. I love you Tatsumi, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you, even if I have to share you with Akame and Leone." Mine suddenly tightly gripped Tatsumi's shirt, and the young assassin could tell that Mine was fighting back tears. "So please tell me that you love me too! Tell me that there's a place in your heart for me!"
"Mine...please raise your head." Tatsumi said in a comforting tone, as he cupped Mine's chin. The young assassin gently lifted up Mine's head, so that he could look her in the eyes. Tatsumi felt an ache in his heart when he saw a few tears slide down Mine's cheeks. He knew that he had to reassure her and make her feel better. Wrapping an arm around Mine's slender waist, Tatsumi pulled her close. "Mine, you have no idea how happy I am right now. The truth is that I've felt a strong connection with you ever since we started training together, and it's only grown stronger since then. You're a strong and beautiful girl and I think that..." A smile spread across Tatsumi's face when he saw Mine's eyes light up. "I think that I'm in love with you too. And if I can somehow juggle a relationship with Akame and Leone, then there's definitely room for you as well."
"Oh Tatsumi!" Mine cheered with tears of joy in her eyes, wrapping her arms around Tatsumi's neck and once again pressing her lips against his. Tatsumi ran his fingers through Mine's flowing pink hair, as he returned the kiss with just as much love and passion. Deciding to be a little bit more daring, Tatsumi slowly began to lean forward, eventually forcing Mine to lay down onto the bed. Now on top of the pinkette, Tatsumi began to show his experience when it came to romance. Tatsumi slid his tongue into Mine's mouth without warning, the pink-haired sniper squeaked in surprise at the sudden intrusion. But Mine's surprise was soon replaced by lust, as she began to moan into the kiss. Tatsumi's tongue soon began to skillfully snake around Mine's, as his hands gently caressed her sides; sending chills down her spine. When both assassins broke their kiss to catch their breath, Mine was left panting heavily with a heavy blush on her face. The pink-haired sniper's heart was hammering in her chest, as she stared into Tatsumi's emerald green eyes. Reaching up, Mine softly ran her hand down Tatsumi's cheek. Mine was overjoyed that she had managed to tell Tatsumi her feelings, and that he felt the same way about her, even if he was in a relationship with two other women. But there was still one thing Mine needed to know. "Tatsumi...can I ask you a question?"
"Sure thing Mine. Ask anything you want." Tatsumi said with a small smile, as he rolled over to lay down next to Mine.
"Well...I already know that you're dating Akame and Leone...but have you...ya know..." Mine struggled to say, briefly biting her bottom lip. "Have you done 'that' with either of them?"
"That?" Tatsumi repeated in a confused tone, as he quirked an eyebrow. However, after noticing how embarrassed Mine was, Tatsumi caught on to what she was asking. "Mine, are you asking if I've had sex with Akame and Leone?" Covering her face with her hands, Mine slowly nodded her head. "If you must know, then yes I have had sex with the both of them. A few time actually."
"Gah! I knew they had that type of relationship! I don't want to lose to either of them anymore!" Mine thought, quickly climbing on top of Tatsumi, so that she straddled his waist. "I have to catch up to the both of them! If I was able to kiss him then I can do this!"
"Mine? What are you doing?" Tatsumi asked, as he stared up at the pink-haired sniper.
"Tatsumi...I know this may seem sudden..." Mine said, reaching down and pulling off her pink night dress, revealing a pair of lacy underwear. Tatsumi's eyes shot open, as he drank in Mine's nearly naked form. She may not have been as curvy as Akame or Leone, but she was still extremely beautiful with her own unique appeal. As Tatsumi continued to gaze at Mine, he felt something grip his wrist. Tearing his eyes away from Mine's body, Tatsumi watched in awe as the pink-haired sniper lifted his hand up and pressed it against her bra-clad breasts. Tatsumi's face flushed bright red, as he resisted the urge to grope Mine's budding breasts. "I know I'm not as big as Akame or Leone...but will you make love to me Tatsumi?"
"W-What? Are you sure Mine?" Tatsumi asked, as he stared at Mine in shock. "Because this is a pretty big step."
"I'm sure Tatsumi." Mine replied, leaning closer to the young assassin. "I want to be even closer to you, and show you how much I love you. Plus, any day could be our last in this line of work, and I don't want to die before I can experience this."
"She's has the same feelings as Akame." Tatsumi thought, as a smile spread across his face. "Alright Mine, if that's what you really want."
"It is!" Mine said with a large smile of her own, pressing her lips against Tatsumi's. Unlike their previous kisses, this one was full of lust. Mine waisted no time in helping Tatsumi remove his clothing. Taking off Tatsumi's shirt, both assassins briefly broke their liplock to pull the shirt over Tatsumi's head. Once Tatsumi's shirt was casually tossed across the room, he returned to his makeout session with Mine. With Mine's help, Tatsumi managed to easily slide off his pants, both assassins never breaking their liplock. Tatsumi and Mine were both now stripped down to just their underwear. After kissing Tatsumi for a few more moments, Mine broke their kiss and sat up straight. Mine reached back to unhook her bra, but she paused for a moment. Taking a breath to calm herself, Mine unhooked her bra and slid the garment off. However, Mine's burst of confidence was short lived and she soon became very self-conscious, covering her budding breasts with her arms. e
"Mine..." Tatsumi said in a comforting tone, as he reached up and slowly lowered Mine's arms. "You don't have to hide yourself, I think you're beautiful. Don't worry about comparing yourself to Akame and Leone, because right now it's just you and me."
"Thanks Tatsumi, I really needed to hear that." Mine said, letting her hands roam Tatsumi's muscular chest. The pink-haired sniper bit her bottom lip to suppress a soft moan, as she ran her fingers over Tatsumi's abs. As Mine continued to explore Tatsumi's body, she began to notice something hard pressing against butt. Looking down, Mine jumped slightly when she saw that it was Tatsumi's erection that was poking her. The pinkette felt another rush of confidence, knowing that she could arouse Tatsumi despite her small figure. With a teasing smirk, Mine slowly grinded her ass against Tatsumi's hard on. "Looks like you're already raring to go."
"Well I do have a mostly naked, sexy woman on top of me." Tatsumi fired back with a smirk of his own, as he slowly rubbed his hands up and down Mine's thighs. "I think most men would get pretty fired up in this situation."
"That's good to hear." Mine said, hooking her fingers into her last shred of clothing. "Because I'm ready go if you are."
"I'd hate to keep a woman with your level of patience waiting." Tatsumi teased, which earned him a slap in the arm and a quick scowl from Mine. The young assassin couldn't help but chuckle when he saw how cute Mine looked. "I'm just messing with you Mine, of course I'm ready."
"Alright..." Mine said, slowly pulling down her panties, revealing her slightly glistening womanhood. Dropping her panties on the floor next to the bed, Mine took a deep breath. "Next is..." Staring down at Tatsumi's trapped erection, Mine grabbed ahold of his boxers. Then with one strong pull, Mine yanked off Tatsumi's boxers. The pink-haired sniper's eyes widened when she saw Tatsumi's erect manhood in the flesh. Slowly reaching out, Mine grabbed ahold of the Tatsumi's member and slowly began to stroke it. Mine was surprised at how hard and warm the pillar of flesh felt in her hand. "Am I doing it right? I've never done anything like this before." Mine briefly glanced up and saw that Tatsumi's head was thrown back, as he let out a soft moan. "I guess I am doing something right." Giving a few more strokes, Mine suddenly laid back on the bed and allowed Tatsumi to position himself between her legs. Mine moaned softly as Tatsumi rubbed his manhood against her entrance "Okay, it's time to do this."
"Are you really sure about this Mine? I don't mind waiting until you're ready." Tatsumi said, as he locked eyes with Mine. "I want this to be something you absolutely want."
"I'm positive Tatsumi." Mine said, leaning forward to give Tatsumi a brief kiss. "I love you, and I want us to be together as one."
"I love you too Mine, so I won't keep you waiting any longer." Tatsumi said, as he lined himself up with Mine's womanhood. "I'm gonna push it in now Mine." Seeing the pinkette nod her head, Tatsumi slowly began to push his manhood inside her. Mine hissed in discomfort, as she felt Tatsumi fill her up. After a few moments, Tatsumi was fully sheathed inside Mine. Tatsumi could see that Mine wasn't comfortable yet, so gave her a few deep kisses to take her mind off the displeasure she was feeling. "Just let me know when you're ready Mine and I'll start moving."
"Okay...just give me a little bit." Mine said, wrapping her arms around Tatsumi's neck. As the pink-haired sniper laid underneath Tatsumi, she was surprised by the lack of pain that she was feeling. Sure, it hurt a little bit when Tatsumi first entered her, but after that all she felt was a mild discomfort; which was fading away surprisingly fast. Noticing that her discomfort was almost completely gone, Mine experimentally rolled her hips. The pink-haired sniper let out a soft moan when a wave of pleasure washed over her. "I think you can start moving now Tatsumi."
"Alright, here I go." Tatsumi said, as he slowly pulled out of Mine's womanhood, causing both assassins to moan in unison. As Tatsumi thrust back into Mine he let out a slight groan. "Damn Mine you're so tight." Locking lips with the pink-haired sniper, Tatsumi began to piston into her, gradually picking up his pace. While Tatsumi continued to thrust into Mine, his hands began to explore her body. Tatsumi's hands eventually made their way up to Mine's budding breasts, gently massaging the small mounds of flesh.
"Shit!" Mine moaned, breaking her kiss with Tatsumi and throwing her head back. "I've never felt anything like this before. It feels so good Tatsumi." Growing more accustomed to this new sensation, Mine started to become more confident. So without warning she suddenly rolled over, so that she was now on top of Tatsumi. With a playful smirk, Mine began to slowly bounce on Tatsumi's manhood. "But I want to feel even better."
"Do whatever you want Mine...go at your own pace." Tatsumi said with a smile, as he rested his hands on Mine's hips. "Because tonight you're the only girl I care about, and I want you to feel good."
"Oh Tatsumi!" Mine exclaimed, lunging forward and capturing Tatsumi's lips in a fiery kiss. When Mine broke the kiss she had a bright smile on her face. "You always seem to know just what to say to make my heart skip a beat." The pink-haired sniper let out a small yelp when she felt Tatsumi start to thrust into her, in sync with her bounces. Both assassins kept this rhythm for almost ten minutes, but eventually Mine could feel something building up inside her. "Tatsumi...I think I'm getting close!"
"Me too Mine." Tatsumi grunted, as he started to increase the speed of thrusts, tightly grabbing ahold of Mine's ass. "I'm about at my limit!"
"Please inside me Tatsumi!" Mine moaned, burying her head into the crook of Tatsumi's neck. "I want you to give me everything you've got!"
"Me too Mine." Tatsumi grunted, as he started to increase the speed of thrusts, tightly grabbing ahold of Mine's ass. "I'm about at my limit!"
"Please inside me Tatsumi!" Mine moaned, burying her head into the crook of Tatsumi's neck. "I want you to give me everything you've got!"
"I love you Mine!" Tatsumi exclaimed, as he fully pushed buried his manhood inside Mine, moaning as he reached his orgasm.
"I love you too!" Mine yelled, feeling Tatsumi's seed fill her insides, which sent her over the edge into her own orgasm.
"Holy shit..." Tatsumi panted, as both assassins basked in the afterglow of their shared orgasms. "That was awesome."
"Couldn't have said it any better myself." Mine said, resting her head on Tatsumi's shoulder. After a few more moments, Mine sat upright with a lustful smirk on her face. "But I'm ready to go again if you are."
"I'm ready whenever you are." Tatsumi said with a smile, as he leaned forward and captured Mine's lips once again.
(The Next Morning: Imperial Capital)
"Commander, is there something wrong?" Run asked, spotting Esdeath scan through a nearby crowd of people.
"I just can't help it..." Esdeath replied, as she released a light sigh. "Whenever I see a crowd, I always look for Tatsumi."
"Commander, if I may." Run said, noticing the saddened look on Esdeath's face. "I've uncovered several men in the army who resemble Tatsumi. If you desire, I can call them."
"There's no need to do that." Esdeath said, as she slowly shook her head. "There's only one Tatsumi in the world. I won't tolerate any other."
"My apologies." Run said, bowing slightly. "Oh my...when this super-sadistic woman teamed up with the minister...I thought that whatever skills she might possess must certainly be lowlife. But she's more intriguing a general than I thought...and I've been given a most comfortable place to work. It seems I'll have to put, my original goal on hold for a while."
"What's this strange sensation in my chest?" Esdeath thought, as she clutched a hand over her pounding heart. "Will I be reunited with Tatsumi soon...or is a great battle approaching?"
(Same Time: Mines Near the Capital)
"UWAAAAAH!" A group of miners screamed, running away from a mob of large, hideous monster behind them.
"I've never seen a danger beasts like that!" A miner yelled in a panic, as he sprinted past the other miners. "Run for your lives!" But their efforts were in vain, because the humanoid danger beasts easily caught up with them. The miners screamed in horror, as the danger beasts grabbed ahold of them. Before the miners even had a chance to struggle, the human-like danger beasts bit their heads clean off.
"I've acquired some very intriguing toys..." A mysterious figure in a white hood thought, watching the danger beasts devour the miners. "It's been such a long time since I've been to my play scape, the capital. I'll make sure to enjoy myself."
And done! Again this chapter took much longer to get out then I wanted, but school has been eating up a ton of my time lately. But anyways, I hope you all enjoyed the chapter and the Tatsumi x Mine lemon. Next chapter will pick up immediately where this one left of. I plan to write one more chapter for this before I start work on any of my other stories. Remember to follow/favorite, PLEASE REVIEW (I NEED YOUR FEEDBACK), PM me any ideas you have for any of my fics, and check my profile and other fics if you haven't already. So until next time, I'm outta here!