Hey everyone! I'm back with a new chapter for this fic! This chapter will pick up right where the previous one left off, and will have Tatsumi doing his best to 'dominate' Esdeath. I'm glad to see you all seemed to enjoy the last chapter, despite the obscenely long wait. This fic just passed 1,650 followers, 1,550 favorites, and is closing in on 950 reviews. Thank you all for your continued support and being patient with me.
P.S. I won't fully be going into Esdeath's backstory in this chapter, because that would just be retreading ground we all already know. I'll summarize and gloss over it when Esdeath reveals her past, but I won't go in depth.
P.P.S. I recently saw Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry in theaters, and all I can say is that it was fucking awesome! If you even remotely enjoy Fairy Tail, do yourself a favor and go see this movie, in theaters if at all possible. Also, stick all the way through the credits, because there is an excellent after credits scene with Acnologia that gives him some backstory, the scene also shows three other characters that I won't spoil, but it definitely hypes up the next and final series of the anime. GAH! 2018 can't come fast enough! I enjoyed the movie so much that I'm even considering adding some of the characters from the film into my own Fairy Tail fic, but I'm not 100% sure yet. So yeah, definitely check the movie out, you won't regret it! And if you have any questions about the movie, feel free to PM me or ask them in your reviews.
"Speech"
"Thoughts"
Teigu
"Incursio"
Disclaimer: I don't own Akame ga Kill, or any of its characters.
"Tatsumi...I don't know what to say..." Esdeath said, clutching a hand to her head. "I'm so confused right now...my heart is telling me to follow you and stay by your side...but my mind is telling me to stay in my current position...I don't know what to do..."
"Esdeath..." Tatsumi said, as he pulled the bemused woman in for a tight hug. "Listen to your heart...fight back against the minister...prove to him that the revolutionary army is stronger than his forces. If you do I'll be by your side the entire way...and once the fighting is over we'll go on a journey together...we'll explore new places all over the world."
"Tatsumi...this all sounds too good to be true." Esdeath said, resting her head in the crook of Tatsumi's neck. "I...I'm still hesitant to leave the empire...As much as I despise the minister, I can't help but feel that you'd be safer with me back at the palace."
"Please Esdeath..." Tatsumi said, as he gently pushed Esdeath away to lock eyes with her. "I don't want you to become my enemy. Is there any other way I can convince you?"
"There might be one way I'd consider going..." Esdeath muttered as a hidden smirk spread across her face, causing Tatsumi's eyes to light up. "As you know Tatsumi I value strength and power over anything else...well back in my home village we would often challenge each other to various contests...in these contests the loser would often have to do something for the winner, whatever it may be." Standing onto her feet, Esdeath loomed over Tatsumi. "So what do you say Tatsumi? I'll let you pick the contest...and if you beat me I'll go with you to join the revolutionary army...but if you lose you'll come back with me to empire." Tatsumi gulped when he saw a devious glint in Esdeath's eyes. "However Tatsumi, you can't just simply beat me, you must completely dominate me in whatever challenge you choose, it must be a complete and utter victory. I won't accept your offer unless you can prove that you can best me. Well...what do you say Tatsumi?"
"Shit...what do I do? " Tatsumi thought, as he quickly racked his brain. "If I want to get Esdeath to join our side, I'll have defeat her in some sort of contest...I have to think of something I know I can beat her in...not just beat her, dominate her..." After a few moments, Tatsumi's eyes landed on his shotgun. "I could challenge her to a shooting contest...but then again I don't know how skilled she is with firearms. I've never seen her shoot a gun before, so there's a possibility she's never fired one, but I can't take that risk! Come on Tatsumi think of something! Your friend's lives are on the line here!" As thoughts raced through Tatsumi's mind, he slowly began to remember how Esdeath would act whenever they were alone together, as if she were a little girl spending time with her crush. "There is one thing I know Esdeath has absolutely no experience in..." Standing onto his feet, Tatsumi gazed at Esdeath. The blue-haired general had undone her button-up shirt, revealing a pale blue bikini underneath, one that barely covered her impressive bust. Esdeath had also taken off her cap, her flowing blue hair seeming to glow in the pale moonlight.
"Damn horny teenagers, all they think about is sex."
"There's one thing I know I have more experience in." Tatsumi thought, as he took a deep breath to calm his nerves. "Alright, this is something I have to do...but I have a feeling that I'll enjoy it." Locking eyes with Esdeath, Tatsumi quickly began to advance towards her.
"Oh, have you decided-" Esdeath was cut off when Tatsumi suddenly cupped her cheeks and passionately kissed her. The general's eyes widened considerably when she felt Tatsumi's tongue snake into her mouth. "T-Tatsumi is kissing me! This is the first time he's initiated a kiss!"
"Okay Esdeath..." Tatsumi thought, as he slowly allowed his hands to roam Esdeath's body, causing her to moan softly into their kiss. "You asked for it, so I'm going to dominate you!" Deciding to be a bit more forceful, Tatsumi stripped off Esdeath's unbuttoned shirt and tossed it onto the sand. After getting Esdeath's shirt off, Tatsumi waisted no time reaching up and groping Esdeath's breasts. Tatsumi gently squeezed and massaged the bikini-clad mounds of flesh, earning a low moan from the blue-haired general. Esdeath broke her intense liplock with Tatsumi to let out a loud moan, when the young assassin's hands snaked underneath her bikini and pinched her nipples. The blue-haired general bit her bottom lip in pleasure when Tatsumi rolled the erect teats between his index finger and thumb. "So Esdeath's breasts are really sensitive...that's good to know."
"T-Tatsumi...w-what's gotten into you!?" Esdeath half-moaned, panting slightly with her eyes half-lidded. "You're a-acting like some w-wild beast!"
"You wanted me to challenge you and this is the challenge I chose." Tatsumi said, as he reached around and untied Esdeath's bikini, dropping it somewhere on the ground. The young assassin took a moment to marvel at Esdeath's bountiful bosom. Like the rest of her skin, Esdeath's breasts were pale in color with two pink, erect nipples. With every breath Esdeath took, her ample mounds of flesh would bounce and jiggle ever so slightly. "Whoever can pleasure the other the most wins." Reaching up, Tatsumi cupped Esdeath's bare breasts in his hands, earning a soft moan from the general. "You said you wanted me to dominate you Esdeath, so I'm going to make you submit to me!"
"What's going on with me?!" Esdeath thought, her mind starting to cloud with pleasure. "I've never felt anything like this before...my entire body feels so hot...I'm supposed to be the strongest person in the empire, he's supposed to submit to me...but I can't think clearly right now...the only thing I can focus on is Tatsumi's hands...and how amazing they feel roaming my body...every touch sets my body on fire!" Esdeath let out a low moan when Tatsumi took one of her nipples into his mouth, his tongue swirling around the erect nub. "How is Tatsumi so good at this...it's like he knows all my sweet spots..."
"I need to get things moving." Tatsumi thought, as he slowly snaked one of his hands down Esdeath's body, gently raking his finger tips across her pale skin. Esdeath let another soft moan, Tatsumi's fingers causing goosebumps to spread wherever they touched. Tatsumi briefly stopped suckling on Esdeath's breast to glance down and undo her belt. With a swift tug, Tatsumi yanked down Esdeath's skirt, the bunch of cloth polling around her feet. Taking a moment to calm his racing heart, Tatsumi slowly slid his free hand into Esdeath's pale, blue panties. "Okay, remember what Leone taught me."
"What is he doing?" Esdeath's thought, noticing that one of Tatsumi's hands had snaked its way into her underwear. "Why is his hand-" Esdeath's thoughts were cut off when she felt two slender objects slip inside her womanhood, sending a wave of ecstasy shooting through her body. Gasping in pleasure, Esdeath hunched forward, wrapping her arms around Tatsumi's neck and pressing her breasts against his chest. Esdeath was panting lightly, as she tightly clutched the back of Tatsumi's shirt. "A-Are his fingers in-" Once again Esdeath's thoughts were cut short when whatever was in her womanhood began to slowly move, first deeper inside before pulling back out. "W-What is this feeling...the pit of my stomach feels like it's burning...and there's a strange pressure building up..."
"Wow, Esdeath is really enjoying this." Tatsumi thought, as he continued to slide his fingers in and out of Esdeath's soaking womanhood, watching as her face twisted in pleasure. "Time to go in for the kill." A smirk spread across Tatsumi's face, as he used special move Leone had taught him. Using his thumb, Tatsumi began to stimulate Esdeath's clitoris, and at the same time he began to curl his fingers inside her. Esdeath's reaction was almost instantaneous. Eyes shooting open in shock, Esdeath's entire body began to shake in pleasure, as she experienced her first ever orgasm. Esdeath's knees began to feel weak, as she collapsed onto the sand, Tatsumi kneeling down next to her. When Tatsumi pulled his hand out of Esdeath's panties, he was surprised to see it covered in her juices. "She came already? Man, she really is inexperienced when it comes to this type of stuff..."
"W-What the hell was that sensation..." Esdeath thought, panting heavily as she leaned against Tatsumi, her face flush beet red. "I...I've never experienced such an incredible feeling before...my whole body is still shaking and I feel like I'm on fire right now..."
"How do you feel Esdeath?" Tatsumi asked, as he helped the wobbly-legged general back onto her feet. "Can you stand on your own?"
"I...I'm fine Tatsumi..." Esdeath replied, leaning against Tatsumi for support. "What...on Earth did you do to me? When I asked you to challenge me, I was expecting a contest of speed or strength...not this."
"Well...did you like it?" Tatsumi asked with a sly smirk, as he locked eyes with Esdeath.
"I...I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it..." Esdeath answered, her face burning and even deeper shade of red, as she avoided Tatsumi's gaze. "I just...haven't felt anything like that before..."
"If that's the case...I can make you feel even better." Tatsumi whispered hotly into Esdeath's ear, which sent a pleasurable chill down her spine. "All you have to do is submit to me and admit that you lost this challenge."
"What do I do?" Esdeath thought, biting her bottom lip. "I don't want to admit defeat...but Tatsumi was making me feel truly incredible earlier, and I want to experience that pleasure again..."
"If you submit to me and do everything I tell you, I'll show you the most intimate way two people can express their feelings for each other." Tatsumi said, as he gently caressed Esdeath's cheek. That seemed to push Esdeath over the edge, as she released a light sigh.
"Alright Tatsumi, you win." Esdeath said with a small smile, resting her forehead against Tatsumi's. "It may not have been the type of contest I was expecting, but I will admit that you completely defeated me and made me feel amazing in the process. However, before I even think about joining the revolutionary army, I believe you promised to make me feel even better...something about showing me the most intimate way two people can express their feelings."
"I think I can do that." Tatsumi said with a smirk, as he picked Esdeath up bridal style, surprising the blue-haired general. The young assassin carried Esdeath over to the small camp they had set up, gently setting her down on their makeshift bedding. Kicking off his shoes, Tatsumi seemed to loom over Esdeath. "Now, take off your boots." Tatsumi's voice was strong, yet soft at same time, and left room for argument, which caught Esdeath slightly off guard. Normally Esdeath wouldn't take too kindly to someone ordering her around so casually, but she had agreed to submit to Tatsumi and she wasn't a woman who went back on her word. Usually the one giving the orders, Esdeath couldn't deny that she found this more aggressive and controlling side of Tatsumi quite alluring. Esdeath did as she was told, untying her white boots and sliding them off her slender legs. Setting her boots off to the side, Esdeath eagerly awaited what Tatsumi would do next. "Okay, now help me undress." Esdeath's face turned slightly red at this order, but she didn't refuse the request, the opportunity to see Tatsumi's bare skin and feel his muscles once again was far too tempting.
"As you wish." Esdeath said with a sly smile, leaning forward and pulling off Tatsumi's beige sweater vest. Next, Esdeath grabbed the bottom of Tatsumi's black t-shirt and yanked it off. After getting Tatsumi's shirt off, Esdeath took a few moments to admire his toned chest muscles and six-pack abs. Esdeath licked her lips as she reached out and slowly traced her finger along Tatsumi's chest. Once again, Esdeath marveled at the power she sensed hidden away in Tatsumi's body. After Esdeath finished admiring Tatsumi physique, she moved onto the clothing covering his lower body. First she untied the white coat tied that was wrapped around his waist, before unbuckling his belt. Once Tatsumi's belt was off, Esdeath pulled off Tatsumi's pants with one swift yank. This left both Esdeath and Tatsumi dressed in only their underwear. However, because of his prior experiences, Tatsumi wasn't too embarrassed by this. Esdeath on the other hand was avoiding Tatsumi's gaze, her previous confidence fading away. Normally Esdeath wouldn't particularly care if someone saw her naked, but something about Tatsumi staring at her naked body so intensely caused her face to burn. Maybe it was because she held such strong feelings for him, or it could be because Tatsumi was the first person in a long time that actually seemed to care about her well being. "W-What next?"
"Next?" Tatsumi said with a smirk, as he wrapped an arm around Esdeath's waist and pulled her closer. The blue-haired general let out a soft moan when Tatsumi began to knead one of her breasts. "Next, we get to the fun part." Leaning closer, Tatsumi whispered into Esdeath's ear. "Now...take off your panties." Nodding her head, Esdeath stood up and pulled her panties down her pale legs. Tossing her final garment onto the pile of clothes, Esdeath stood completely naked before Tatsumi. Taking a brief moment, Tatsumi admired how stunning Esdeath looked. "Alright Esdeath, lay down on the bedding." Doing as she was told, Esdeath laid down on her back. Before Tatsumi made his way over to Esdeath, he slipped off his boxers and dropped them next to the other clothes. "Now spread your legs." Esdeath hesitated for a brief moment, before she opened her legs, exposing her dripping womanhood. As Tatsumi positioned himself between Esdeath's thighs, she couldn't help but stare at his erect manhood. "Okay Esdeath, I'm going to put it in now." Tatsumi briefly teased Esdeath by rubbing the head of his shaft against her slit, before slowly sliding insider her wet folds. Esdeath bit her bottom lip, as Tatsumi pushed even deeper inside her. After a few moments, which felt like an eternity for Esdeath, Tatsumi was fully sheathed inside her. Because of his prior experience, Tatsumi knew that he had to give Esdeath time to adjust before he could start moving. Tatsumi knew that he said he would dominate Esdeath, but since this was her first time he didn't want to rush things and possibly hurt her, he also wanted to make sure she enjoyed this as well. So he decided to take things slow at first and gradually dial up the intensity. "Let me know when it's okay for me to start moving, Esdeath."
"Alright..." Esdeath said, resting her head on the makeshift bedding. The blue-haired general had expected her first time to be quite painful, but instead of pain she felt a slight discomfort that quickly fading away. Sure, Esdeath understood the mechanics of sex, she had read several books on the subject. But until now she had never seen it as anything other than a means to an end, a simple way to conceive children. However, her time spent with Tatsumi was making her look a sex differently. The way Tatsumi held her close, how he was so gentle and caring, showed Esdeath how passionate his feelings for her were. This only made Esdeath's love for Tatsumi grow even stronger. Eventually the discomfort Esdeath had been feeling vanished completely, so she experimentally rolled her hips. The blue-haired general let out a sharp moan, as wave of pleasure washed over her body. Wrapping her arms around Tatsumi's neck, Esdeath pulled him closer. "You can start moving now, Tatsumi."
"Okay..." Tatsumi said, as he began to slowly pull of Esdeath, leaving only the tip in. Then in one thrust, Tatsumi fully pushed back into Esdeath. Both of them let out low moans, before they locked lips in a passionate kiss. Esdeath ran her fingers through Tatsumi's hair, as he continued to thrust into her, gradually picking up his pace. As Tatsumi built up a steady rhythm, he allowed his hands to explore Esdeath's body. His hands ran up and down her sides, before they eventually made their way back to her bouncing breasts. Cupping a boob in each hand, Tatsumi kneaded and massaged the beautiful mounds of flesh, causing Esdeath to moan into their kiss. Tatsumi and Esdeath soon broke their heated kiss, both of them panting slightly. Deciding to be a little more aggressive, Tatsumi grabbed ahold of Esdeath's waist and began to rapidly pound into her. Screaming out in pleasure, Esdeath dug her fingers into Tatsumi's back. The young assassin hissed in pain, but didn't slow down at all.
"This feels amazing Tatsumi!" Esdeath yelled out, beginning to meet Tatsumi's thrusts with her own. "I've never felt anything like this before!"
"Let's switch things up a little." Tatsumi thought with a smirk, as he suddenly pulled out of Esdeath completely, much to the blue-haired general's displeasure.
"What's going on, Tatsumi?" Esdeath asked, a frown forming on her face. "Why'd you stop?"
"Get on all fours." Tatsumi ordered, as he gestured for Esdeath to turn around.
"W-What?" Esdeath asked, quirking an eyebrow in confusion.
"Turn around and get on all fours." Tatsumi repeated, as he grinned at Esdeath. "We're changing our position."
"Okay I guess..." Esdeath said, not entirely sure of what Tatsumi was getting at, but obediently did as she was told. Rising off the bedding, Esdeath turned away from Tatsumi and got onto her hands and knees. Once she was ready, Esdeath turned her head to look back at Tatsumi, a slight blush dusting across her cheeks. "L-Like this?"
"Perfect." Tatsumi replied, as he ran his hand along Esdeath's firm, yet soft, ass. Grabbing ahold of Esdeath's hips, Tatsumi positioned himself at Esdeath's entrance. With one powerful thrust, Tatsumi was once again inside Esdeath. The blue-haired general released a sharp moan at the sudden penetration, the new position offering a completely different sensation. With every thrust Tatsumi seemed to reach even deeper inside her, causing her pleasure to drastically increase. The only thing Esdeath could focus on right now was the pleasure coursing through her body, as she rocked her hips back to meet Tatsumi's thrusts. "Time to really start dominating her." Esdeath yelped in a mixture of pain and pleasure when Tatsumi suddenly grabbed a fistful of her pale, blue hair and pulled her head back. Tatsumi continued to rapidly pound into Esdeath, as he leaned forward to whisper into her ear. "Look at you, panting and moaning like a dog in heat." Reaching forward, Tatsumi grabbed a handful of Esdeath's bouncing breast with his free hand. "These big tits..." Tatsumi took his hand off Esdeath's breasts and gave her butt a rough slap. "This tight ass...your whole slutty body" Tatsumi planted several kisses along Esdeath's neck, as he continued to slam into her soaked womanhood. "They all belong to me now, and I will kill any man who dares to lay a hand on you. You're my woman now."
"Yes!" Esdeath exclaimed, feeling a familiar pressure building in her core. "You're the only man I have eyes for! Only you can satisfy me! I don't want any of those other weak, pathetic men!"
"Good, because we're going to be by each other's side for a long time. We're going to destroy this corrupt empire and bring upon new era in this country." Tatsumi said, as he nibbled on Esdeath's ear, sending chills through her body.
"Of course! I will crush anyone who stands in our way!" Esdeath yelled, letting out small moans as she spoke. "As long as I'm by your side, I'll be happy!"
"Esdeath...I'm getting close..." Tatsumi said, as he pulled Esdeath upright, pressing her back against his chest. Placing both hands on Esdeath's bountiful breasts, Tatsumi continued to rapidly thrust into her. "I'm about to..."
"Me too!" Esdeath moaned, turning her head to lock eyes with Tatsumi. "I want you to cum inside me, Tatsumi. I want to feel everything."
"Okay!" Tatsumi exclaimed, as captured Esdeath's lips in a passionate kiss. Feeling his orgasm rapidly approaching, Tatsumi wrapped his arms around Esdeath's waist and pulled her close. With one final thrust, Tatsumi orgasmed inside Esdeath, causing both of them to moan into their fiery kiss. The feeling of Tatsumi's seed flowing insider her, sent Esdeath over the edge into her own orgasm, her entire body shaking slightly. Once both their orgasms subsided, both Esdeath and Tatsumi continued their liplock for several more moment, before they collapsed onto the makeshift bedding. Both Tatsumi and Esdeath were panting slightly, as they laid beside each other. As Tatsumi stared up at the night sky overhead, he felt something land on top of his hand. Glancing down, Tatsumi saw that Esdeath's hand was grasping his. Tatsumi turned to look at the blue-haired general and saw a content smile on her face, as she stared up at the sky as well.
"That was amazing, Tatsumi." Esdeath said, intertwining her fingers with Tatsumi's. "I never knew something could feel so amazing...and you were so...aggressive towards the end...I loved it."
"It was great for me too." Tatsumi added, as a small smile spread across his face. "So...does this mean you'll join the revolutionary army?"
"Haha, you sure are persistent." Esdeath chuckled, turning her head to look at Tatsumi. "Well I am a woman who keeps her word. You defeated me wholeheartedly and made me submit to you. It may not have been what I had envisioned, but you won...so yes...once we get off this island I'll meet with the leaders of the revolutionary army to discuss my terms." Esdeath rested her head on Tatsumi's chest, a soft smile on her face. "This way I'll be able to stay by Tatsumi's side and keep him safe."
"That's great!" Tatsumi exclaimed, as bright smile spread across his face. Esdeath's eyes widened when Tatsumi suddenly pulled her in for a hug. "I'm so happy!" Burying his head into the crook of Esdeath's neck, Tatsumi's smile widened. "I did it! I convinced Esdeath to switch sides! I might have just saved countless lives!"
"Yes, I'm quite thrilled as well." Esdeath muttered with a warm smile, hugging Tatsumi back. "Today starts a new chapter in my life...a chapter I hope is full of joyous memories."
"That means we just have to find a way out of here." Tatsumi said, as he released Esdeath from the hug.
"I think I may know of a way for us to get out of here." Esdeath said with a lustful smirk, pushing Tatsumi back onto the the bedding and straddling his waist. "But before that..." Tatsumi let out of a groan of pleasure, as Esdeath reached back and slowly began to stroke his shaft. "I'd like a taste of your dominate side once again."
(Three Hours Later: Several Hundred Yards Away from the Makeshift Camp)
"Well that sure was fun." Tatsumi said with a grin, as he tied his white coat back around his waist. "You've got a lot of stamina, Esdeath."
"So do you." Esdeath said, kissing Tatsumi on the cheek. "But Tatsumi..." The young assassin yelped in surprised when Esdeath roughly grabbed ahold of his ass. "If you ever tell anyone about the way I acted earlier...I'll have to spend a long time thoroughly punishing you."
"M-Message received." Tatsumi stuttered out in fear, as he felt a chill run down his spine. The sadistic look he saw in Esdeath's eyes told him that she wasn't joking either. "My lips are sealed."
"Good." Esdeath said with a smile, turning her back to Tatsumi. "Now follow me, it should be right up ahead."
"What exactly are we looking for?" Tatsumi asked, as he followed closely behind Esdeath.
"That." Esdeath said, pointing towards a glowing symbol on the ground ahead of them. "I had a hunch there was something special about the spot we were teleported to."
"So you're saying we can only travel between places marked by that symbol." Tatsumi asked, as he stroked his chin.
"Precisely." Esdeath replied, resting her hands on her hips. "Judging by the size of the invocation, that man can transport multiple people at once. But it uses a great deal of his energy."
"So he can't constantly send people back and forth." Tatsumi said, as he started down at the shimmering symbol. "That means if we simply keep watch here..."
"That's right...you catch on quick Tatsumi." Esdeath said with a smile, patting Tatsumi on the head, much to his annoyance. "If we wait long enough the gate will open once again. That's probably how he got those huge danger beasts on this island in the first place. But, that's just once possible way to get back."
"You figured another way to leave?" Tatsumi asked, as he quirked an eyebrow.
"Yes, but..." Esdeath said, sneaking up behind Tatsumi and hugging his head against her breasts. "Before we talk about that, I'd like to get to know each other a little better." With a smile, Esdeath began to trace circles on Tatsumi's chest. "So...tell me about yourself. First off, where did you learn the basic's of sword fighting."
"Well since you're gonna be helping the revolutionary army, I don't see a problem telling you." Tatsumi said, as he rubbed the back of his head. "I learned the very basic's of swordsmanship from a man who had retired from military duty. He was something of a martial arts instructor, and he happened to stop in our village one day. He was very good at teaching and he's the one who taught me blacksmithing. I figured I had to have more than one skill if I wanted to make it in the capital."
"You're quite the versatile man, Tatsumi." Esdeath complimented, leaning closer to the young assassin. "That's another one of the things I admire about you."
"You flatter me..." Tatsumi said, as his face tinged red in embarassment. "But you can do anything too, Esdeath."
"Not really, I'm not versed in the arts at all..." Esdeath said, shrugging her shoulders. "At first I had no idea...what was so good about Nyau's flute playing."
"Nyau?" Tatsumi thought, as his eyes briefly widened, before a frown spread across his face. "That's right...he was one of the Three Beasts."
"What's wrong Tatsumi?" Esdeath asked, gently running her hand across Tatsumi's cheek. "You look upset all of a sudden."
"Esdeath...there's something I've been keeping secret...I couldn't let you know before I convinced you to join the revolutionary army." Tatsumi said, as he grabbed ahold of Incursio's key. "But I think it's time I finally let you know."
"Are you sure about this partner? This is a pretty big leap you're taking."
"I'm sure, Incursio. I just convinced Esdeath to switch sides, I can't keep deceiving her any longer. She needs to know that she can trust me completely." Tatsumi thought, as his eyes filled with determination. "She has to know that I'm the one who killed two of her men...and I need accept any punishment she gives out."
"Hmmm, that's quite mature of you, partner. I suppose I underestimated the rate at which you were growing."
"What's going on, Tatsumi?" Esdeath asked, a hint of concern in her voice. "You're acting really strange right now."
"Esdeath..." Tatsumi said, as he held out Incursio's key. "Just watch." Almost instantly Tatsumi's body was covered by a crimson light, causing Esdeath to temporarily shield her eyes. When the light died down, Esdeath was shocked to see that Tatsumi was wearing a set of armor, but not just any armor.
"That armor...it's-"
"Yes." Tatsumi said, as he nodded his head. "This armor is the teigu Incursio...Esdeath...I'm an assassin for Night Raid...and I'm the one who killed two of your Three Beasts." Taking off his helmet, Tatsumi locked eyes with the stunned general. "I hope you can understand why I had to keep this a secret from you...but I had to let you know that you could trust me, that there was no secrets between us...I also apologize for killing your men, I know how much you care for your subordinates...But I was protecting my comrades, so I had no other choice...I understand if you're upset with me...and I'll accept any punishment you wish to deal out...I just hope this won't dissuade you from joining the revolutionary army."
"Tatsumi..." Esdeath muttered, slowly walking towards the young assassin, her cap covering her eyes. Prepared for whatever Esdeath had in store, Tatsumi closed his eyes and prepared for the blue-haired general to strike him. However, Tatsumi was quite surprised when he felt a soft pair of lips pressing against his, instead of a harsh slap across the face. When Tatsumi opened his eyes, he was shocked to see that Esdeath was kissing him. When Esdeath pulled away, Tatsumi simply stared at her wide-eyed. "I have no need to punish you Tatsumi. You said it yourself, you were simply protecting your comrade...I cannot fault you for that. Also, since you killed two of my Beasts, you helped prove that they were weak and needed to be rooted out."
"There she goes again with that." Tatsumi thought, as a frown spread across his face, his eyes momentarily filled with sadness. "I need to try and change her way of thinking."
"I will admit that I'm quite surprised that you're apart of Night Raid, but that would explain why you're such a skilled fighter." Esdeath said with a smile, patting Tatsumi on the head. "And it also makes me that happy that you can trust me with your secret."
"Well...she took that better than expected." Tatsumi thought, as he continued to stare at Esdeath. "Maybe she is already beginning to change in small ways."
"Since you told me some things about your past, I suppose it's only fair that I do the same." Esdeath said, crossing her arms underneath her chest. "I wasn't actually born in the capital, I come from a remote region far to the north. We were called the Partas Tribe, and we specialized in hunting danger beasts. I was born and raised as the chief's daughter." So Esdeath began to tell Tatsumi the story of her past, not skipping any gruesome detail. The young assassin was shocked by the harsh Esdeath had lived, especially how her entire village had been wiped out, including her father. "And that's what happened...I kept on hunting danger beasts after that. When I ran out of prey, I came to the empire for work. All I did was shift my focus from hunting danger beasts to hunting humans."
"The boss was right...Esdeath's way of thinking has been pounded into her head since she was a child." Tatsumi thought, as he released a light sigh. "Her entire village believed in the idea of survival of the fittest, it's all she knew."
"Is there anything else you'd like to know?" Esdeath asked, a smile spreading across her face. "I'll tell you anything."
"Okay then...what type of teigu do you have?" Tatsumi asked, as he watched a smirk spread across Esdeath's face. Reaching out, Esdeath grabbed Tatsumi's hand and placed it upon the odd mark above her cleavage. The young assassin's eyes widened when a sudden, horrible chill shot down his spine. "W-What the fuck was that? It was like when I touched Seryu's hand, but a thousand times worse..."
"My teigu is right here..." Esdeath said with a smile, tightly grasping Tatsumi's hand. As Tatsumi listened to Esdeath tell the tale of how she acquired her teigu, he felt his blood begin to go cold.
"S-So you have the blood of a danger beast inside you right now?" Tatsumi asked, as he watched Esdeath nod her head.
"That's right." Esdeath said with a smile, stroking Tatsumi's cheek. "But I've tamed it, so you have nothing to fear."
"Is that why you enjoy torturing and killing others?" Tatsumi asked, as he tightly balled his fists, wanting to confirm something that had been worrying him.
"No." Esdeath replied, causing Tatsumi's hopes to drop. "I've always been into that."
"That confirms my fears...she's rotten down to her very core...I may never be able to change her." Tatsumi thought, as he felt a sudden urge to cry. However, Tatsumi fought back the tears and bit his bottom lip. "I was so naive to think I could change her so easily...it will take years, maybe my entire life to make her change her ways...but I just convinced her to switch sides...that tells me that she's not completely lost...maybe the other version of me gave up on Esdeath when he learned this...but I can't give up now! I will change this woman and save her!"
(Same Time: Inn Near the Capital)
"Thanks for patching me up doc." The dark-skinned man who had transported Tatsumi and Esdeath said, rubbing the bandages on his arm. "You really are a life saver."
"You're lucky you found me in time." A buxom, dark-haired woman said, as she adjusted her glasses. "Any longer and you would have died from blood loss. You had several pieces of shrapnel in your arm and abdomen...what the hell happened anyway?"
"I had an...altercation...with some bandits." The dark-skinned man lied, standing back onto his feet.
"You're a horrible liar." The buxom doctor chuckled, as she stared at the mysterious man. "But there's something strange about you...you seem to give off an air of class."
"You noticed eh?" The dark-skinned man asked, a smirk spreading across his face. "I'm the minister's son after all."
"Ugh...the minister?" The buxom doctor repeated, a frown spreading across her face. "You're not taking about that minister are-" The buxom doctor stopped in her tracks when the dark-skinned man stormed over to her. Without warning, the dark-skinned man punched the doctor in the stomach, causing all the air to leave her lungs as she collapsed to her knees.
"What the hell is 'that' supposed to mean!?" The dark-skinned man roared, as he picked the doctor up by her hair. "I respect my old man a lot!" Growling in the woman's face, the dark-skinned man harshly tossed her to the ground. "But I will surpass him one day...I think overtaking one's parents is the ultimate form of filial piety." Glaring back the doctor one more time, the dark-skinned man walked out of the inn. "Take this as a lesson...don't insult my father again!"
"That bastard..." The buxom doctor thought, watching the mysterious man slam the door behind him. Using a nearby table for support, the buxom doctor slowly got back onto her feet, struggling to catch her breath. "If I had known that motherfucker was the minister's son I would have let him bleed out..." Placing both her hands on her pulsing stomach, the dark-haired doctor plopped down on the only bed in the room. "As soon as I can...I need to report this to the revolutionary army."
(Back With Tatsumi and Esdeath)
"So...what's the second way to get back?" Tatsumi asked, as he avoided Esdeath's gaze, wanting to quickly change the subject.
"It's quite simple really...we'll hitch a ride." Esdeath explained, causing Tatsumi to quirk an eyebrow in confusion. "Don't look so perplexed. There are several danger beasts you can ride on to get around. Taming and training them is extremely difficult, but I've mastered it. In the books I've read, it seems that air mantas and ocean dragons live in environments like this. If we keep an eye on the sky, I'm sure we'll eventually spot one." Tatsumi's eyes widened when by pure chance he spotted an Air Manta flying directly overhead.
"There's one tight there!" Tatsumi exclaimed, as he pointed towards the danger beast.
"Speak of the devil, what perfect timing!" Esdeath said, running after the Air Manta.
"What are you going to do!?" Tatsumi asked, as he started to chase after Esdeath.
"I'm going to shoot it down with an ice arrow then break it in!" Esdeath replied, adjusting her cap. "I'm not letting it get away!"
"Esdeath hold-" Tatsumi stopped dead in his tracks when a blinding light began to shine behind him. Spinning around, Tatsumi's eyes shot open when he saw that the symbol on the ground was glowing brightly. "This is our way out!" Turning back around, Tatsumi quickly caught up with Esdeath and grabbed her hand.
"He caught up with me so quickly!" Esdeath thought slightly shocked, turning to face Tatsumi. "What are doing!?"
"The portal is opening!" Tatsumi exclaimed, as he began to pull Esdeath towards the glowing symbol. "We don't need the Air Manta!"
"Then let's get out of here!" Esdeath cheered with a smile, allowing Tatsumi to pull her into the blinding light.
(Several Hours Later: Night Raid's Hidden Base)
"Well here we are." Tatsumi said, as he gestured to the stone fortress in front of them. "Welcome to Night Raid's base."
"Hmmm, it's quite the hideout." Esdeath said, staring up at the large building, impressed by it's design. "It's hidden away from the capital and is easily defensible. Aside from the royal palace, I don't think I've seen a better location for a base of operations."
"I guess we should get inside and introduce you to everyone." Tatsumi said, as he rubbed the back of his neck. "It's gonna be kinda awkward and tense at first, but I'll do what I can to calm everyone down."
"Wait just a moment, Tatsumi." Esdeath said, grabbing ahold of Tatsumi's jacket. "We need to discuss one thing real quick."
"What is it?" Tatsumi asked, as he stopped in front of the hideout's front entrance.
"I know I agreed to leave the empire and fight for the revolutionary army, but you have to understand I can't leave right away." Esdeath said, resting her hands on her hips. "It would be suspicious if I didn't return. The minister would probably send out search parties to look for me, putting your comrades at risk. So you'll just have to wait a little while, until I can find the right time to get away."
"I suppose that makes sense." Tatsumi said, as he nodded his head. "I also appreciate you looking out for my friends."
"I also want to try and get some of my Jaegers to come with me." Esdeath said, as a sad smile spread across her face. "I know most of them won't listen, but I want to try at least."
"Well we'd be welcome to new members." Tatsumi said with a smile, as he reached out and squeezed Esdeath's hand. "I know how much you care about your men."
"That's all I wanted to say...so I suppose we should be heading inside." Esdeath suggested, staring at the door ahead of him. "I'm looking forward to seeing what the legendary Night Raid has to offer."
"You hang back a bit, I'll call you once I'm ready." Tatsumi said, which caused Esdeath to nod her head in understanding. Seeing that Esdeath was ready, Tatsumi opened the door to the hideout. As soon as Tatsumi took one step through the door, he was met with Leone and Mine's angry screams from down the hall.
"God damn it, Lubbock! How could you let this happen!" Mine's voice echoed down the hall.
"If Tatsumi got captured again, I swear I will castrate you!" Leone exclaimed, followed soon after by a scream from Lubbock.
"Uh...I should get in there before this gets out of hand." Tatsumi said, turning to face Esdeath.
"That would be best." Esdeath said, as she ushered Tatsumi forward. "Now get in there."
"I'll be right back!" Tatsumi exclaimed, before running down the hall. Coming to a skidding stop, Tatsumi stood in the doorway to the meeting room. Tatsumi gazed into the room and saw all of Night Raid's members, minus Chelsea, gathered there. Mine was still chewing Lubbock out, while Leone held him in a headlock, his face turning blue as he frantically tapped out. Across from Leone and Mine were Akame and Sayo, both of them looking quite worried. Lastly, Najenda sat in her usual chair, an annoyed look on her face as a cigarette hung between her lips. Tatsumi stood in the doorway for several moments, no one noticing his presence. "Did I miss something?" Instantly all eyes were on Tatsumi, and just as quickly he was tackled by three girls.
"Tatsumi! Thank God you're okay!" Akame yelled, as she buried her head into the crook of Tatsumi's neck. "I was so worried you had been captured again!"
"I thought that idiot had let you hurt!" Mine cried, wrapping her arms around Tatsumi's neck.
"Don't you ever worry me like that again!" Leone exclaimed, as she hugged Tatsumi's head between her breasts. "I was ready to go out and look for you!"
"You really scared me there, you idiot." Sayo said with a slight blush, breathing a sigh of relief. "Next time you worry me like this, I'll kick your ass."
"That bastard..." Lubbock growled, gritting his teeth, as tears formed in his eyes. "Why the hell does he get all the girls?"
"Nice to see that you're okay, Tatsumi." Najenda said with a grin, getting out of her chair and walking over to the young assassin.
"It's good to be back boss." Tatsumi said with a smile, as he managed to get his head out of Leone's breasts.
"You probably have quite the-" Najenda stopped mid-sentence when she sensed an ominous presence from out in the hall. "Tatsumi...were you followed here?"
"No, but I did bring a guest. Now don't freak out right away, I promise she won't do anything." Tatsumi said, turning to the doorway. "You can come in now!" Everyone turned to face the meeting room's doorway, hearing the sound of heeled boots echo in the hall. However, no one was expecting the person that appeared in the doorway, all their eyes wide open in shock.
"My, my, Najenda it's good to see you again." Esdeath said with a mischievous smirk, as she crossed her arms underneath her chest. "It's been quite some time, how have you been?"
"E-Esdeath..." Najenda breathed out, her cigarette falling from her mouth.
And done! Well this chapter was a blast to write! The next chapter will pick up right where this one left off and will have Night Raid dealing with Esdeath's sudden appearance. So it's official, Esdeath has officially decided to join the revolutionary army! Now I don't want you all to read this chapter and think that Esdeath's personality is going to change radically. She's still going to bloodthirsty and ruthless, like Tatsumi said it's going to take a long time for him to change her. It's just that when she's with Tatsumi, that this gentler and sweeter side of her comes out. Well I go back to school on August 24th, with my first day of class on the 28th, and it'll be my first time living on campus. I don't know if I'll be able to get the next chapter out before I leave for school, but I will do one more chapter before I work on any other fics. Remember to follow/favorite if you enjoyed, PLEASE REVIEW (I NEED YOUR FEEDBACK), PM me any ideas you have for my fics, and check out my profile and other fics if you haven't already. So until next time, I'm outta here!