Meeting Room
" Tatsumi. Natsu. I want you to try the Teigu we got when fighting the slasher" Boss said handing the Teigu to Tatsumi.
When Tatsumi tries it. He did not awaken it, all he saw are girls in their lingerie.
" It looks like, it's not compatible with Tatsumi. How about you Natsu? Do you want to try?" Boss asked
" Sorry boss but I think, I'll pass with that. I don't want to use a Teigu when killing." Natsu rejected shaking his head.
" If that's what you decide."
" May I ask why the Teigu is not working with Tatsumi?" Natsu asks looking at them.
" The Teigu always find their compatibility. Most of them are strong ones. There are some Teigu user that is the hero in the north" Boss answered
" Then. There are different kinds of Teigu? Do you have a list of it?" Natsu asked.
" Yes. We have the listed Teigu that the late Emperor created." Boss said handing the book to Natsu.
Natsu scans the book and looks at a different kind of Teigu. It says that the Teigu came from a different beast with different abilities. Natsu stops in his track when he read a particular type of Teigu that travel dimensions.
" There is a teigu to travel dimension" Natsu muttered to himself. Leone notice Natsu's frozen state, she approaches him and looks at the picture he saw.
" Ah. That one. That Teigu is used by the prime minister's son. It can travel dimension but only the strong one can use its full ability. The prime minister's son can only use it to travel to other places but not in dimension because no one ever uses its full power." Leone explained to Natsu who clenched his fist at the information.
" I will find this Teigu. I swear" Natsu muttered to himself handing the book to them and went outside to cool down
" Why does he want to use that Teigu?" Schere asked, confused at Natsu's action.
" Maybe it has something to do with his past" Leone answered.
" We better not push him for an answer. I know he will tell us about it sooner." Akame added.
' A teigu that travel dimension huh' Leone and Akame thought having a hunch about Natsu.
" If there is a Teigu like that then I can use it to bring Sayo and Iesayu back," Tatsumi said making their face became serious.
" Tatsumi. There's no Teigu that brings dead back to life." Bulat answered
" the good example of this is the emperor. If he knew that there is a Teigu like that then the emperor can be alive" Akame added
" But he knows that he will be dead that's why he created Teigu" Mine added making Tatsumi's eyes widen and run outside, kneeling in the grass and letting tears flow in his eyes.
" I know that both of you will never come back. What I am thinking. Sayo. Iesayu" Tatsumi muttered not noticing Schere behind him who has a worried look on her face. She approaches Tatsumi and hugs him from behind.
" It's ok Tatsumi. You can let it all out" Schere said letting Tatsumi lean his back to her as he continues to cry.
" Thank you" Tatsumi muttered. Schere look at the sky with a smile on her face
' I must be the one to thank you Tatsumi. You give me another reason to be useful again' Schere thought not noticing Natsu is observing them behind the trees with a sad smile.
" It's nice to have a family. Neh Igneel? Are you proud of me?" Natsu looks at the sky remembering the day of Igneel's death. He misses Igneel. He misses his family. He misses Fairy Tail. He wonders what they are doing right now.
' What would they think of me if they learn that I now kill people? Would they hate me? Accept me? or Resent me?' Natsu thought. Being in this world becomes an eye-opener for him. He learns that not everyone can be saved, some people are bad. And he has to become a monster to stop another monster so be it. As long as the people are saved.
He wants to go back home. To Fairy Tail where fighting is always normal. Not this kind of fight where it leads to death. The more he killed, the more he felt guilt in his heart. Even though he knows he is doing the right thing, taking a life is never easy.
' But it's better than letting more innocents die and suffer. I need to go home as soon as possible' Natsu thought swearing to find the Teigu that can travel dimension.
As soon as he found out that there is a Teigu that can travel dimension. He's hoping to come back home reignited. He wants to find it so that he can go back to his world. But Natsu's thoughts stop when she remembers all the darkness he saw.
He saw a pile of bodies in the cell tortured and hang like animals. He saw the execution and public humiliation. He saw the life of the citizens that are suffering because of the corruption of the empire. All of the empire's corruption sink in his mind making him close his eyes and trying to stop his tears but failed miserably.
' How selfish I am if I think of going home right now when I still have important things to do here. It's not my world but I can't let these people suffer.' Natsu thought letting his tears flow.
His eyes widen he felt someone hug him from behind. He smells a familiar scent that he knew for the past few months.
" Leone" Natsu muttered in shock at Leone's gentle touch.
" You know. You are not alone anymore. You have us. Your new family. I don't know anything about you but I trust you just like how you trust us" Leone said softly making Natsu turn around and saw Leone smile softly with an understanding look.
" Thank you" Natsu muttered hugging Leone back who can't help but smile at his action. She stroke his soft hair and rest her head on his shoulder, comforting him from his internal struggles.
' It's okay. I know it's not easy for you to be in this kind of world. You keep it all to yourself and hide it with your smile but I can see through it. I am here... Natsu' Leone thought enjoying Natsu's company.
The first time she met him, she knew the look of innocence from this kind of darkness. And when he joins their team, she is worried if he can handle the killing but she was wrong. He proved her wrong and his success is assassination show it. But she can see it in his eyes despite always joking and smiling at them, she can see that it changes him but it doesn't change the kindness in his heart.
' How he can remain sane is somehow incredible' Leone thought closing her eyes comforting Natsu. The more she knows about him, the more she became more attached to him.
Time skip
Nanjenda assembled them in the meeting room for the new mission of the team. Akame and Raba were assigned and already left for a mission leaving the rest of the members in the meeting room.
" So boss. Who is our new target?" Leone asked
" There is a different mission I'll assign to you. Leone and Natsu. I want you two to investigate the Red-Light district, there is a report about luring women while taking them to use drugs" Nanjenda said
" Hai boss. Natsu and I will take care of it!" Leone cheered hugging Natsu behind causing Natsu to blush at Leone's affection she's showing.
" Schere and Mine, the two of you will deal with the Imperial guards" Nanjenda added
" Sure boss" Mine answered
" Boss. How about me?" Tatsumi asked pointing himself.
" As for you Tatsumi. You'll be assigned with Bulat." Nanjenda said, her eyes became darker and brought a paper that contains a picture of Night Raid's emblem making the members narrowed their eyes.
" Someone using Night Raid's name in the killing. They killed 4 officials and 54 guards. And the way they do it is with professionalism. So what do you say? Tatsumi? Natsu?" Nanjenda asked.
" Committing crimes using Night Raid's name. I can't stand it" Tatsumi said clenching his fist.
" They need to be dealt with right now. Those impostors should have no right to live." Natsu added.
" That's right. Exactly what you two said!" Bulat said smirking at their passionate expression.
" All right then. It's decided, let's teach them the law of Assasins" Nanjenda said standing.
"There are five officials who are subjected to being a target. But there are only two who plan to leave." Nanjenda informed
" Tatsumi! Bulat! I want you two to protect the official from them" Added Nanjenda
" Where does the official we need to protect plan to go?" Tatsumi asked
" To the outskirt of capital. He plans to board a ship that anchored at the start of the grand canal, the massive luxury liner, Ryuusen" Nanjenda said. The mention of 'ship' makes Natsu pale making him kneel to the ground and feel like puking.
" I think I need to puke just thinking of it" Natsu muttered. The rest of the Night Raid notice his expression. Leone smirked since she knows the reason why Natsu is acting like this.
" Natsu? What happens to you? Are you ok?" Schere asked kneeling beside Natsu.
" Don't mind him Schere. Natsu got a motion sickness so it's good that he is assigned to me." Leone said smirking. Mine and the rest start to laugh at his weakness in vehicles while Natsu glared at them.
" Don't laugh shrimp," Natsu said gaining Mine a tick mark.
" W-what did you say?! You worthless pinky!" Mine yelled.
" You calling me pinky when you're the one with pink hair! My hair color is salmon. Wanna fight shrimp?!" Natsu said, their forehead press and their eyes glaring at each other.
" Stop. You all now dismiss" Nanjenda said stopping Natsu and Mine's fight. Natsu scoffed and was pulled away by Leone who is grinning at their interaction.
" Come on lover boy. We will go to the Red-Light District!" Leone said dragging Natsu outside the house.
" Sure!" Natsu cheered as they went to the Red-Light district.
Red-Light District
" Hey, Leone!"
" Do you want a massage Leone?"
" Looking hot today. Come drink with us"
" Is that your boyfriend?"
" Wow. You sure are popular here ha" Natsu said looking around.
" Yeah. This is my hometown after all" Leone said with a proud face when suddenly three men behind them are running towards Leone.
" Leone! It's time you pay for your drinking bill!"
" Pay your debt in gambling!"
" Take back what you scammed from my brother!"
" Run!" Leone shout as she and Natsu run from them.
" Yeah. Right. You surely made a name" Natsu deadpanned while running from them.
They run everywhere until the three men lost their track.
" Phew! We lost them" Leone said. She saw Natsu grinning at her making her blush.
" That was fun," Natsu said looking around the area and saw the town is celebrating a festival.
" Looks like there is a festival here. Huh" Natsu said looking around
" Yeah. It happens every year." Leone said looking around
" Want to explore with me?" Natsu asked smiling at her. Leone look stunned and blush as she recomposes herself.
" Ara. Are you asking me for a date?" Leone teased
" Of course. It's just the two of us and besides who doesn't want to date a beautiful woman like you?" Natsu smile causing Leone's blush to deepen making her look away from him.
' He is a lady killer' Leone thought trying to calm her beating heart.
" T-Then. L-lets go" Leone said holding Natsu's hand and walk together in the festival.
" Well. This is nice" Leone muttered feeling Natsu's hands with her
'His hand is so warm'
" Yeah," Natsu said cheering internally for success
' Well. This is nice. I can say that I like her but what would she say after she knows the truth' Natsu thought. They start in a friendly manner until they teasing each other to the way that it becomes flirty. Natsu felt he can't admit his feeling for her since he still didn't tell everyone about himself.
' I think. I will tell them about myself after this mission' Natsu thought turning to Leone who is mesmerized by the festival.
" Neh Leone?" Natsu asked as Leone turn to him
" Yes?" Leone turns to Natsu in confusion.
" After this mission. I'm gonna tell all of you about me" Natsu making as Leone eyes widen.
' Is he gonna tell us his past?' Leone thought looking at him in surprise.
" Are you sure?" Leone asked
" Yeah. I am but before that, I wanna ask you something" Natsu's face became serious
" W-what is it?"
" After I tell my story. Can you go out with me?" Natsu asked in a determined tone ignoring his erratic beating heart.
' You have done it now Natsu.' Natsu thought while panicking internally.
While Leone who heard his question froze in her place, her heart almost explodes in excitement and joy.
' D-Did he just asks me out?' Leone thought in shock and joy.
" Don't worry. I'll wait for your answer tomorrow. We still have to focus on our target" Natsu said smiling at her. He walks towards the food stall leaving a stunned Leone in her place.
" That was unexpected" Leone muttered. She didn't even believe that Natsu will ask her out.
" I have to give him my answer tomorrow" Leone whisper smiling at Natsu's direction, following him in the food stall as the two enjoy each other company.
Empire's Palace
Audience Room
" It is about General Nakakido and Hemi. They are gone. They join the Rebel army" A man with a sword on his back said while kneeling in front of the underaged emperor and beside him is the fat prime minister who is eating meat.
" The military genius Nakakido joining the rebel" commented one of the officials.
" It will be bad in the empire," Another one said
" We have to do something," Another of the official said.
"Do not let your thought run away with you!" The emperor yelled.
"After all, they are down in the south which means we can deal with them anytime. The rebels which are gathering together just means it will be easier to clean up" the emperor said turning his head to the side facing the prime minister.
" So did I handle that well. Prime minister?" the Emperor asked which cause the prime minister to chuckle.
" Fufu. As always. Your majesty is a mountain of calm in a sea of chaos" the prime minister laughs while eating the meat.
" We have some closer problem than them. The leader of the imperial guard assassinated my relative and the serial killer was killed by the Night Raid. I want to deal with them so badly that I am obsessed with them and it makes me gained weight." The prime minister said while eating the meat.
" Why? Are there not professionals searching for their hideout?" Asked the young emperor.
" They aren't in contact. They're probably dead but I have a plan" the prime minister said which confused the emperor.
" And what is it?" The emperor asks looking at the prime minister in confusion.
" I have called someone reliable to help me express my uncontrollable rage. She is the one who recently succeeds in subjugating the northern tribes. I have called for General Esdeath to return to the capital" Prime Minister said smirking at them. The officials around look at him in shock.
" But Grand General Budou is in command of capital forces. Is he not?" The official asks.
" To ask Grand general about hunting low rebels will hurt his pride" the prime Minister answered
"Esdeath. A general whose power is rival with Grand General Budou. She is the ice hearted woman who executed the 400,000 enemies by burying them alive. She will bring to task that hopelessly incompetent guards cannot do. This is no question for life or death. These animals are getting stronger day by day. She will hunt them down and kill them all" the prime minister said with a sinister smile and dark chuckle.
With Natsu and Leone
The place is dark. Only the lanterns in the street of the district are open. Leone and Natsu are now on the rooftop of their target. Natsu can't help but amaze in the district.
" Wow. This place at night is more beautiful" Natsu said making Leone smile.
" Well. It is. I also had fun with our date" Leone smirked winking at Natsu causing him to blush and look away.
" Ok then. Time to go to work. I have to lay debts" Leone said touching her belt.
Transform!
Lionelle!
Leone clothes began to change, her hair grows longer and eyes began to slit, lion ears grow as she transforms into a beast suit.
" Wow," Natsu muttered blushing when he saw Leone almost naked body while transforming.
" Alright. It's always getting me excited while transforming" Leone cheered looking at Natsu who recomposes himself and grin at Leone.
" I think it's my turn now," Natsu said smirking.
RE-EQUIP
Natsu's clothes began to disappear changing into a new one. Natsu pants change into black slacks which tuck into military boots while his trademark shirt (he always wear before he came to Akame world) change into a black t-shirt and black long coat that reach his ankle while his trademark scarf also changes color into silver one and now wearing a silver mask that covers his upper half of the face wearing a black cup that covers his salmon hair with his sword sheathed at his side.
Leone is now blushing to look at his new look. It is the first time he saw Natsu's outfit. He looks different. The suit is perfect for him. They still didn't know his power but what they know is he is strong and can use a sword.
" Let's go," Natsu said. Leone nodded feeling that even his voice is full of authority.
" Yeah. Let's sneak in the target's place" Leone said. Natsu nodded jumping fast getting inside the house, they are now on top of the ceiling peeking inside. Natsu eyes widen causing him to gritted his teeth and clenched his fist in anger.
Inside the room are women who are on drugs. Some are kissing each other, having sex with each other, and taking drugs.
" Ohoho. Very nice. Very nice" A man said in his white suit and beside him is like his partner. His face showed an amused smile seeing the women addicted to drugs.
" Hey girls. If you keep earning more money. I'll send more medicine. Okay, girls!" The man shout
" OOKA~~Y"
The women answered. The man's partner looks at the side noticing something.
" Hey, boss. Look at this one" The man said pointing to one of the girls.
" Ahh. Damn it. That one is done. She's broke and she smells like a fish" the leader said. The girl sat and touching the assistant leg, smiling like a maniac.
" Ahh. Give me more drugs" the woman plead to them. The leader scowled and turn around.
" Deal with her. We have a new one to take her place" the leader said. The assistant punches the girl straight to the face that killed the woman right away.
" We have to call another stupid bitch from the slum. Right?" The assistant asked wiping his hand.
" Yeah. They will agree as long as they get paid" the leader said. Leone and Natsu's face shadowed looking at the scene in front of them.
"These bastards. They will pay" Natsu growled, beside him is Leone's face darken.
" The one he hit is someone I knew from the slums. They make me sick. Let's put an end to their business permanently" Leone said crackling her knuckles. Natsu nodded while gripping his sword tightly.
" With pleasure," Natsu said in a dark tone.
" Boss. It's about time we expand our drug delivery route. Don't you think?" The assistant asked. The boss looks at his assistant and thinks of what he's suggesting.
They are now in the room where he, his assistant, and his bodyguards are discussing their business.
" True. huh, wonder if we should go over to Chibul's-sama place to discuss it" the leader said drinking his tea while Natsu and Leone make their entrance through the ceiling making the assistant began to panic.
" The only place you will go is hell," Leone said in a dark tone.
" Intruders! Kill em!" the assistant shout in panic. The bodyguards run towards them with their weapon in their arms.
" You are not one target but since you are helping them then you must be eliminated," Leone said grabbing their head using her claws and delivered a massively powerful punch to the guard hitting the other guard killing them instantly.
Meanwhile, Natsu unsheathed his sword, it starts to glow into a golden flame. He uses a side step to deliver a clean slash to his opponents' gut instantly killing the two of them. He runs forward to the guard with his eyes are shadowed through his hair and delivered a diagonally cut into the man, cutting him in half and instantly burned its corps.
Leone faces three guards, she delivered each of them a powerful punch to their chest breaking their ribs and hit their hearts which killed them instantly while Natsu killed the rest of the guards with his sword.
The only left is their target. The two of them face the leader and his assistant. The two targets shake in fear watching the two kill their bodyguards with ease. The assistant points a gun into them with his eyes wide and his hands still shaking as he yelled at them.
" D-Don't Fuck with me! If you think I'm going down that easily. You've got-"
" Save your voice into Hell cause right now. You'll burn with my flames" Natsu said who is now standing in front of the assistant who got scared when he saw his eyes. The eyes of a predator. Natsu sword glows into golden flames as he delivered a slash in front of his target his upper body left from his lower parts and instantly burns into ashes.
The leader's eyes widen seeing his assistant died in front of him. He tried to escape but he was grabbed by Leone through his neck lifting him to the air. He struggles to breathe and trying to get out of her claws.
" W-what do you want?... Money? ...
...Drugs? I'll give you whatever you want just let me go" The man pleaded while struggling from his position.
" I don't want any of those. What I want from you...is your life" Leone said, her eyes shadowed by her hair?
" W-who the hell are you guys," The man asked, his eyes now widen and his face starts to lose oxygen. Leone smirk and readied her fist.
" We're nobodies..." Leone said punching him through his heart leaving him dead
"... Therefore, disposing of society's trash suits us just fine" Leone added. She and Natsu leave the place and blend into the place with original form/ clothes.
They are currently walking to the street with lanterns on the sides. Leone is looking up to the sky with her hands to her back of her head. She is currently in good mood after their successful mission. Natsu saw her expression and he can't help but captivated more by her beauty.
" Hey. What's gonna happen to those women?" Natsu asked making Leone look at him
" Well. I don't know. That is not our problem now" Leon answered looking away but Natsu saw her expression.
" Well. That doesn't look it. I think you have a plan in your mind" Natsu said making Leone's eyes widen followed by a giggle as she looks at Natsu again.
" You know me hah. Well, there is a doctor in the district. I'll talk to him if he can help those women and I think he will gladly help since he is fond of young women" Leone answered. Natsu smiled warmly at her answer.
" You got a good heart," Natsu said making Leone look away again to hide her blush.
" I just know some of them so I help them," Leone said. She heard Natsu chuckled making her blush more.
" Hey. Leone" Natsu called. She turns around when she hears Natsu call her name and did not expect what happened next.
A pair of warm and soft lips were against her lips, enjoying its taste and feel. Her eyes widen, deep blush appears on her face, her heart starts to beat more faster than usual.
They're lips separated, she unconsciously touches her lips and unconsciously licks them slowly. Natsu grinned and walk in front of her, he turns his head to her and gave her his huge grin.
" Well. No matter what your reason. It still fine. we gave them at least hope and it's enough and besides, I think it makes you more attractive. And I like you being the way you are" Natsu said turning around and walk in front of Leone.
Leone followed him while she still shocks at what happened but a smile kept on her face walking behind Natsu.
' His lips are soft and warm'
The two of them kept walking silently as none of them talk as Natsu stop from his track which causes Leone to stop also and look at him with a curious face.
" Is there something wrong Natsu?" Leone asked as Natsu turn around
" Leone. Go to the hideout first. I have to go somewhere else" Natsu said which confuse Leone
" Where will you go?" Leone asked
" Just somewhere else. I just got a bad feeling right now that someone is in trouble. My instinct tells me something wrong so go first to the base and I'll just follow you in a minute" Natsu said
Boom
A large sound of a gun fired which caught their attention as Leone and Natsu look at the location of the explosion
" That's Mine's Pumpkin" Leone muttered
" Its Mine and Schere. They are fighting someone" Natsu said as he runs towards the explosion
RE-EQUIP
Natsu outfit change into his assassin outfit as behind him is Leone who also runs beside him which she is now in her Beast outfit.
" Natsu. Who do you think they're fighting?" Leone asked
" I don't know but I smell two unknown presence," Natsu said
" Do you think they're ok? " Leone asked
" I don't know but we have to get there faster," Natsu said as Leone nodded as they run faster to the place of the explosion
Natsu gritted his teeth showing his canines as he runs faster and smells their scent a little bit closer.
' Please be safe Everyone'
Chapter 5 Rewrite is complete!
The next chapter will tomorrow!I change some of the scenes in the chapter. I will change other things in the future chapter.
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