Meeting Room
" Leone. Can you explain to us now what request we receive?" Boss asked
" Our target is Ogre of the capital guards and also the oil merchant Gamal. According to the client, Ogre is accepting one of the bribes from the Gamal as they frame someone and accuse it as the one who did it" Leone paused while Natsu and Tatsumi eyes widen at the information they heard.
" Continue," The boss said.
" The client fiance is also one of the victims as he heard them talking and left a message to his fiance. " Leone takes a big amount of money.
" This is the client payment," Leone said making Tatsumi eyes widen while Natsu narrowed his eyes.
" That's a big amount of money!" Tatsumi yelled
" There's something wrong with the money," Natsu said. Tatsumi looks at him in confusion.
" What do you mean?" Tatsumi asked
" Its scent. It has a different kind of scent" Natsu said
" Ah. Now that you mention it Natsu. I smell the scent of Venereal disease from her. I must say, she must have been selling her body for something like this" Leone said shocking Natsu and Tatsumi.
" Did you check her story?" Boss asked
" Yes. They are guilty. I check from the attic of merchant shop" Leone said as the boss light up her cigarette.
" Is that all?" Boss asked
" There still another request Boss," Raba said as the boss looks at him.
" And what is that?" Boss asked
" Our target is the blood relative of prime minister. He uses the prime minister's name and abduct girls and tortured them to death." Raba said making Natsu clenched his fist in frustration.
" Then. How are we gonna take this mission?" Tatsumi asked looking at them.
" You should split into a group. But I still don't know who will be in one group" Boss said
" I want to fight that Ogre man. " Natsu said as they look at him
" Then. I must go with Natsu" Leone said.
" I will also accompany them," Akame said. They look at her in confusion.
" And why is that Akame?" Leone asked
" He still a mystery to this group and I want to see his power" Akame answered. Natsu sigh knowing that he still hid his power from his team.
" Then. It's decided. Natsu, Leone, and Akame will take care of the Ogre Guards and Gamal. While Tatsumi, Mine, Bulat, and Raba will take care of the relative of the prime minister and his five bodyguards" Boss said making Tatsumi eyes widen.
" Me? I'm going then?" Tatsumi asked pointing himself.
" Hmmph. Don't get yourself killed newbie" Mine scoffed gaining Tatsumi a tick mark.
" What did you just say?!" Tatsumi said glaring at Mine.
" So? This is our first job?" Natsu asked. Nanjenda nodded her head in confirmation.
" Yes. This is both your first job in the assassination. Don't get killed"
In the Forest
" Good luck Bro! Don't be killed or else I'll hunt your soul in hell!" Natsu shouts making Tatsumi paled at his words.
" Oh Shut up you moron!" Tatsumi yelled as they went to their assigned target.
With Tatsumi and Mine
" So this is where the relative of him living" Tatsumi use a binocular to see the target in the distance. He saw their target going out with the girls in his hand
" Hmm. He is our target. It's a perfect place to snipe him" Mine said making Tatsumi freaked out
" Oi. There are innocent people there! We don't kill innocent people!" Tatsumi said but Mine already release her first bullet
SWIFT
In instant. Their target is hit directly in his head causing the five guards to look for them.
Meanwhile
With Leone and Akame
" I need to use the toilet. I wonder if I'll have to take it again" the small man in his middle age said walking outside his house and smiling for some reason
" Don't worry I'll give it to you, Gamal" Gamal widens his eyes looking behind is Leone grab him in the neck
STAB
Akame came in front of him stabbing him and poison spread in his body. Gamal is now is lying dead on the floor.
" You're lucky that you have been killed by two beauties" Leone smirked looking around.
" Now then. I wonder how Natsu is doing" Leone said looking at the stars
With Natsu
" Sake is good after the tougher explanation." A man with a big body and has an X-mark on his left eyes said walking down the street.
" Ogre-sama" Ogre turn his head and saw 2 men in their kimono
" We just want to congratulate you on a job well done," One of the men said
" Thank you for the other day," another one said
" No problem. Just come with me when you still have a problem" Ogre waves his hand dismissively to them and smirk.
' I am the king of this authority. I can do what I want as much as I want' Ogre thought smirking when someone calls his name.
" Ogre-sama" A man in a cloak approaches him.
" What?" Ogre turns his head.
" I have something to talk about you" A man in the cloak said
" What do you want to say? Spit it out" Ogre said looking at the cloaked guy
" Telling it here is will be a little bit problematic"
Ogre brought him in one of the aisles in the street facing each other.
" Is this alleyway ok? " Ogre asked as the guy's head still looking down.
" Yes. I just want to you do me a favor to be in a capital defense force" The man said kneeling in front of him.
" Then apply through the normal process idiot!" Ogre said turning around and starts walk out of the alley.
" But. At this time. It's hard enough not to get in." The man in the cloak said, his body start glowing.
" I take it. Your not strong enough to make it in" Ogre said unsheathing his sword and dash towards him.
RE-EQUIP
SLASH
In instant. Natsu is now behind Ogre and in his hand is a sword he got for free, a silver mask covering his face, a black coat on his body, and hair covered by his hood.
Ogre gained a huge slash in his chest as he lies down the floor when in Natsu's instinct and reflex brought his sword in defense as Ogre stands and aiming to slash him but was blocked by his fast reflex.
" Do you think you can kill me! I, Ogre the demon!" Ogre keeps on slashing him but he keeps on dodging the sword.
" I cannot be killed by someone like you! Weak doesn't matter only the strongest!" Ogre laughed making Natsu narrowed his eyes.
" So you are one of the Night Raid groups. Who hired you to kill me?... I know, the fiance of that bitch. I know it would be best to kill her. First. I'll find her and her family then execute them in front of her But Only after I kill you!" Ogre laughed maniacally. His eyes widen when he saw his arms cut into pieces and the edge of it is burned.
When he looked at the man in front of him is now gone. Natsu is in the air with his sword turned into a golden flame making Ogre start to sweat at the intensity of the heat.
' This guy is just like them. Drunk with the power he attained. Doing whatever he likes' Natsu thought his slit became slim like a dragon, moving faster towards the enemy.
" Trash like you" Natsu muttered darkly as he readies his sword and makes a slash
SLASH
SLASH
SLASH
SLASH
"-Should be cut into pieces" Natsu said sheathing his sword and at the same time, Ogre's body began to cover with fire and cut into pieces. Natsu ex-quip his sword and went outside the alley meeting Leone and Akame.
" wow. Great job Natsu. And that looks good on you" Leone praised Natsu who smile at her.
" Thanks, Leone" Natsu turns his head towards Akame who looks at him thoroughly.
" What is it Akame-san?" Natsu asked
" Your still mysterious with your power" Akame commented
" Gome game. It will be soon enough and you will know about me soon" Natsu smirked walking back towards the forest.
" What do you think happen to the others?" Natsu asked the two of them who shrug.
" I don't know. I'm more concerned with Tatsumi right now." Leone said
" Then. Why don't we check them out" Natsu suggested. The two of them nodded and went where Natsu smell Tatsumi's scent.
When they reach their location. Natsu's face became deadpan and sighed along with Akame while Leone watches the scene in front of them with an amused smile.
" I-I'm little impressed with what you did," Mine said turning her head around. Tatsumi flicks her on the forehead shocking Mine.
" Say what you want. But that was far too close. My head almost turned into smoke there!" Tatsumi yelled at Mine who holds her forehead and looks like going to cry. Both of them shout at each other.
" Looks like we're worried for nothing" Natsu deadpanned. Leone chuckled and Akame let out a small smile on her face and look at Natsu at the corner of her eyes. Natsu Dragneel is still mysterious for her.
Training Ground
They finish their job as Akame, Leone, Natsu, and Tatsumi went back to the base while the others finish their job in the capital
" Good job on your first job." Boss praise them
" It's nothing." Natsu answer
" I told you I can do it. Now. I think you will acknowledge m-" Tatsumi said but was cut off when Akame strip his shirt
" What are you doing?!" Akame holds both hands in the air.
" Leone. Boss. Help me hold him" Akame command as they run towards Tatsumi and hold his hands who in turn strip by Akame and the only remain is his boxer.
They turn to Natsu who just raises his brow confused at what they are doing. They also hold him as the three of them look at him with a smirk on their faces. Natsu felt a shiver at the look on their faces.
" W-what are you doing?!" Natsu shouts in alarm watching Akame strip him down. As soon as he was stripped. The three women gain a blush when they saw his body while Leone got a nosebleed.
" Damn. He's has a beast down there" Leone muttered
" Ufufu. Someone's got a body" Akame smile as she looks at Natsu
A well-toned abs that fit him. A scar of x on his left hip and bandage on his right hand and a tattoo symbol that she didn't recognize.
" Geez. What are you doing?" Natsu picks up his clothes and starts wearing it seeing Akame smile make him blush slightly.
" Thank goodness. You two do a great job. Normally, some people hide their wounds but none of you have some scratch. Welcome to the Night Raid" Akame shake Natsu hands, both of them smiling at each other. Tatsumi smile at Akame and shakes her hand, happy that he is now officially welcome by Akame.
" You know bro. It's weird to see you shaking hands with a girl naked" Natsu commented. Tatsumi looks down and found himself wearing only his boxer making his eyes widen in shock and embarrassment.
" Ahhh! What happened?!" Tatsumi freaked out and start picking up his clothes making all of them laugh.
" Now. Go to the meeting room. We still have another request. We shall wait for the others until they come back" Boss said
" Ah, boss. Can I go fishing while we wait for the others?" Natsu asks
" Sure. Just come back in the meeting room when the others came back" Boss said. Natsu cheer and began heading to the lake.
" I'll come with you," Akame said to Natsu who look at her and shrug.
" Sure. It will be fun" Natsu said. Both of them went to the lake as Natsu prepare a fishing rod and sit in the lake and throw the string in the lake. He sits on the ground while Akame sits at his side watching him catch a fish.
" Is this how you catch a fish?" Akame asked
" You can say that. It also helps me to relax and think of things while I'm not on job" Natsu answered looking at the lake while Akame look at him with a stoic face
" Then. What are you thinking in a time like this?" Akame asked
" About my friends that I left behind and how I will face them now that I became a murderer... In my past. We are forbidden to kill cause I always believe that every person has a second chance but when I saw the things happening in this capital. It slowly changes my beliefs... It opens my eyes in reality..." Natsu said sadly. Akame did not say a thing, listening to what Natsu's saying.
" This place is where most of them are corrupted. This empire will not last as long as there are corrupted people like them. Rich people are the only one who is gaining benefit in this Empire while the citizens and poor suffer. The Emperor of the Capital is doing nothing for his people." Natsu added.
" The Prime minister control the emperor. As long as the prime minister says it's ok to kill. Some people will talk bad to the prime Minister are sentenced to death. Many of the lives died because of him. The emperor thinks that it will benefit his empire but he did not know that it will kill the empire cause of the prime minister" Akame explained as Natsu sighed
" I get it. The one who controls the Empire is the most guilty of them all. The main target of the Night Raid is the prime minister." Natsu said
" Yes. And to be able to that. We must take down the branches that also keep the empire like this. We start from small until to the prime minister" Akame said. Natsu nodded and felt a tag in his fishing rod pulling it out, a big fish came out making Akame eyes widen. The fish is the biggest fish Akame saw.
" We got a big meal today huh!" Natsu cheered. Akame nodded and began to drool at the large portion of the fish. Natsu sniffs around smelling the scent of his comrades.
" Looks like they are here. We should get back in the base now" Natsu said. Akame look at him confused but nodded at him. They went to the base with the biggest fish in Natsu hand
Meeting Room
"Were here" Natsu announced entering the room with Akame. Their jaw drops seeing the biggest fish that Natsu is carrying in his hand.
" Bro! That's the biggest fish I ever saw!" Tatsumi yelled in excitement at the big catch.
" Really? I think there are bigger fish than this" Natsu said causing all of them to sweat drops.
" Wow. Looks like we have a big feast tonight, Natsu" Leone wink at him making Natsu blush.
" Now Natsu. You should keep it in a moment. Since we still have another request" Boss said
" Oh right. What is this request boss?" Tatsumi asked
" Our target is a Teigu user. He uses to work in the empire as an executioner until it became his habit" Boss informed.
" He will lose some screw if he keeps doing that," Tatsumi said
" As for him. He left the empire and stole a Teigu. He became a serial killer" Boss added
"What is Teigu?" Natsu asked raising his hand.
" Really? you don't know what Teigu is?" Mine asks incredulously.
" I wouldn't be asking if I know what it is" Natsu deadpan making Mine fumed and turn her head to the side.
Leone, Akame, and Nanjenda look at Natsu like they know he will be asking them what is teigu and just waiting for him to ask.
" Like this" Akame said showing her sword.
" Explain further please" Natsu deadpanned.
" The ruler of the empire before decided to keep the empire live for 100 years so he decided to make a weapon for the empire" Boss explained
" The emperor gather all the greatest scientists in the whole world. They take down the beast and extract them to each weapon" Leone added.
" Each weapon is spread to a different country and use by strong people" Schere added
" So. All of you have Teigu?" Natsu asked.
" Yes. We all have a Teigu except for Boss. My Teigu is Incursio. It has an iron type of defense. Since it's a place that causes a large strain on people. Normal people die trying to wear it." Bulat explained. Natsu stared at the blade, amazed at the power of Incursio
" Mine is Cross Tail. It allows me to trap enemies and use them as a barrier or dismember them. I can kill them by cutting them" Raba explained showing his Teigu.
" Mine is called Ecstacy. A large scissor. It can cut anything in the world without fail. It's also useful in defense" Schere explained showing the large scissor.
" I have my Pumpkin as Teigu. It gathers spiritual energy and produces a large shockwave. Its power increases the more I am in danger" Mine explained
" As you know. Mine is Beast-king 'Lionelle', a belt that allows me to change into a beast and enhance all my senses" Leone explained
" Mine is Murasame. It can kill in one slash. There is a curse in it and no antidote" Akame explained
" Then. How did you clean your sword?" Natsu asks. Akame turns to him with a deadpan expression.
" I clean it carefully cause one cut in the finger can cause me to death" Akame explained making Natsu and Tatsumi sweat drops
" Then. What happens when two Teigu users face each other?" Tatsumi asked
" It is sure that one of them will die" Boss answered
" So. It means this target is in the capital. And who will be the one to be assigned?" Tatsumi asked
" I assigned Natsu and Akame to search for him in the capital" Boss said
" Yosh! I'm all fired up!" Natsu grinned making Tatsumi sighed
"You're always saying that Bro" Tatsumi deadpanned him.
" Oh come on. Your no fun at all Tatsumi" Natsu grinned
" And you Tatsumi. You will be joining the others in taking out other requests" Boss said.
With Akame and Natsu
" Why are we hiding?" Natsu asked looking at Akame when the guards run toward the street.
" I am on the wanted list so we have to hide," Akame said, both of them are hiding in the alley.
" Oh right. Then why I and Leone can keep roaming around before?" Natsu asked. Akame points her finger toward the poster and he saw four faces.
" Oh. So you, Schere, Boss are posted on the wanted list. And who's that dude over there?" Natsu asked pointing at the man in the poster.
" That's is Bulat" Akame answered. Natsu's eyes widen in shock.
" Eh? That dude is Bulat?! He's so different!" Natsu exclaimed in shock.
" Bulat change his hairstyle after he joins Night Raid" Akame explained
" Now. That explains it" Natsu muttered. Akame went out of the alley as both of them start to look around and they did not notice that someone is watching them.
" hahaha. What a nice target I have" A man said
Natsu and Akame search for all places but they found nothing. Natsu sniff around the area and smell concentrated blood that means it comes from their serial killer target or someone that is also a killer.
" I think I found him," Natsu said as he follows the concentrated scent of blood while at that time Akame heard a voice and look around and found herself in a large space, in front of her is her little sister.
Akame's eyes shadowed by her hair, the image of her sister dash forward to her as it soon appear that it was their target.
CLANG
The target was shocked that Akame is acting on slashing him but he uses his sword to block her attack and use a fast move that he lands a hit to Akame's leg.
" What kind of monster are you?! You should see your loved ones! Your merciless!" The man shouts while Akame looks at him stoically.
" The one that I love is the one that I want to kill the most," Akame said and ready herself when someone stops her.
" Gosh! It looks like I finally found you" Natsu shout running beside Akame and saw her leg was hit by a sword
" Eh? Someone land a blow to you?" Natsu asked raising his brow.
" Yes," Akame simply answered. Natsu sighed and look at their target.
At that time, Akame thinks of something. It's perfect timing to see Natsu's skills and power since she never saw Natsu fight in person.
" Why don't you fight him?" Akame suggest
" I thought you want to fight him," Natsu said raising his brow while Akame's face remained stoic.
" I want to see your strength" Akame simply said.
'Now think about it. No one has ever seen me fight. I guess I'll show her some of my power' Natsu thought ruffling his hair.
" Fine. I'll kill him. " Natsu said stepping forward and look at the man
RE-EQUIP
Natsu muttered as his body glowed and surrounded by fire, and when the fire comes down, Natsu is wearing a silver mask and holding his sword.
Natsu channeled his magic as it turns into golden flames.
" I will kill you!" The man said and uses his power to let Natsu see his loved ones.
Natsu saw his nakama and Igneel making his eyes widen.
" Igneel" Natsu muttered which heard by Akame as she continue to observe Natsu. Natsu grips his sword. The man saw Natsu's hesitation grin and dash forward to Natsu.
' That's right. I am not in Earthland anymore and Igneel is now dead.' Natsu thought letting tears flow into his eyes
" How dare you use my loved ones to show this to me! They're not here now so don't make them involved with this! You fucking Moron!" Natsu dashed forward
Fire Dragon's Inferno Slash
' Fire Dragon Inferno Slash? This sword is given to him but it doesn't feel like Teigu. What kind of power do you have Natsu?' Akame thought as her eyes widen at the display of Natsu's power as he kills the man. She is also shocked seeing his blade change into golden flames.
" Gaaaaaahhhhh!" The target cried in tears when Natsu's sword slash his neck and burn his body. He lied on the ground looking at the sky with blood leaking out in his neck.
' The sounds stop' the man thought looking at Natsu and Akame.
" Thank you" the man muttered closing his eyes.
" That was an impressive skill you showed there" Akame praised him. Natsu looks at the sky with sad eyes.
" I think we should go back to the base," Natsu said as Akame nodded.
Night Raid Base
Natsu went to his favorite spot where he looks at the stars in the night when he felt someone behind him.
" Akame. What are you doing here?" Natsu asks
" I'm here to check on you. When we are facing the target, I heard you mention the name Igneel. Who is this Igneel?" Akame asked
" Igneel was my foster father. I don't remember my real parents and Igneel was the one who raises me. He thought me everything until he left me when I was 7 years old until we met again but at that time, he died in front of me so I promise myself that I will get stronger to protect my family and my loved ones. The only memories he left me is this scarf." Natsu touches his scarf and smiles weakly.
" You live your life with yourself?" Akame asked
" Yes, but I also found the one I can call a family. My life is complicated and someday, I will tell you all of this" Natsu said.
" Fair enough." Akame smile at him as she looks at the sky.
" Akame. What did the guy show you?" Natsu asked
" My little sister. When I was little, our parents sell us in the capital and we trained to kill. I became a professional assassin and my next target is the boss. She convinced me to turn around and fight the empire. I agree because when I still work at the empire, I can feel the darkness around it so I decided to join hern" Akame explained.
" Thank you for telling this story to me," Natsu said
" I'm glad that I told someone. You told me at least about yourself so it's fair enough I told you a little about mine. And besides, Night Raid is my family which includes you" Akame said. Natsu smile at her words feeling great that she considers him as part of her family.
" About my powers. I know that you and the others know that I'm not using a Teigu." Natsu admitted.
" We know... We feel like the power you use in your sword is something you can do naturally." Akame confirmed.
" Then. Why are you and others not interrogating me? Don',t you feel threatened?" Natsu asks
" I can see in your eyes that your the kind of person that will protect his family and friends. There's no reason for us to doubt you. And for your powers. We know that you have a secret, every one of us has. We just respect your decision to keep it yourself. Because, maybe someday... when you're ready to tell us about yourself, then we are here to listen..." Akame smile at him in understanding. Natsu wipes the tears that are threatening to fall and smile at her.
" Thank you," Natsu muttered
" Your welcome" Akame smile. Both of them enjoy the night looking at the sky and telling some stories to each other.
Behind the tree is Leone leaning against it and listening to them thoroughly as she smiles and looks at the sky, enjoying the night.
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