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"Tatsumi..."
"..." Tastumi slowly opened his eyes, and felt completely out of it. He felt like he had a long nap. He looked around his surroundings. It was kinda dark. There was a barred off window and he could see the night sky. Apart from the rest of the room it looked very similar from when he was captured the first time. Minus the chains, cold air, and ridiculously comfy bed. He went to scratch his eyes with his hand and something was off. He looked to his prosthetic, weaponized arm, and he was wide eyed. It wasn't fake. In fact, felt like a real arm. In fact, it WAS his arm! He recognized the look. "What...the hell?" He could only say. "What did they do to me?" He could only speculate. He waved his arm and then flexed. He opened his fingers and closed them. "No way...how's this possible?" He wondered. He was wearing a dark grey shirt, and black trousers.
He slowly got out of the bed and then suddenly checked the point of where he got his arm cut off. He could just barely see the separation line, but it was attached so well. They had to have attached his arm. He remembers being told that they couldn't find it. Which means that Sayo was planning this from the get go. She must have taken it when she cut it off. He walked over to the window and looked outside. The floor felt like it was solid stone while he approached. When he peeked out he could see the rest of the capital from afar. It was like he was in a giant tower, but then it occurred to him. This wasn't a tower. It was one of the many rooms inside the castle!
"I'm so high up. This is inside the castle walls then?" Tatsumi was trying to recall the last events that took place while he was awake. "Lets see...the arena. Sayo nailed me with a drug. I can't remember anything past that. How long was I out? I got to figure out what the hell happened to me. If that cocky ice fanatic is lurking around, Sayo can't be too far behind." He sat back on the bed and was looking around his room. There were several beams across his ceiling. A metal door. A barred window. He checked under the bed, and he was curious if anything was there. He didn't find anything. The room was rather large. Even with him and the bed, it just felt empty.
He slowly put his fingers through his hair while sighing.
"Is this how I'm supposed to go out? Shit, I got too excited when I bolted. I wasn't checking for riflemen...or archers. Damn you, Sayo. Why couldn't you just let me go!?" He was frustrated. He was getting sick of Sayo getting the drop on him every time. She said the weirdest things while they were together. He didn't know what to think. Maybe if he was lucky, he'd be able to kill himself before becoming a spectacle of the empire. Or make a spectacle of murdering every motherfucker in this castle before he went out.
But as long as Esdeath was still in the capital, he was not going to be able to get far with her on his back. It was the most messed up type of feeling she had for him, to the point he was weirded out.
And Sayo could be just sitting along his path to freedom. Just to stick an arrow in him and drag him back.
"Well...at least I'm not dead." Tatsumi could take comfort in.
Suddenly the door creaked open. He quickly turned to the visitor, and he saw the ice general herself making an appearance. She was still in uniform, minus her sword. When she walked in her eyes were fixated on him with a satisfied look.
"...oh give me a break." Tatsumi cursed himself for even thinking such a thing as 'at least'.
"Well, I wasn't expecting you to be awake until morning. But that's fine." Esdeath said with a gentle smile. Tatsumi narrowed his green eyes at his captor. Her heels sending echoes through the room as she approached him in a calm manner. "I wanted to be here when you woke, so you wouldn't be confused." She sat down near him, which prompted him to distance himself from her. They looked each other in the eye for a moment before Esdeath spoke again. "I must apologize for the sudden loss of consciousness. I told them I could keep you contained myself. But that bewitching, little cunt shot at you." She seemed to have spite in her tone while talking of Sayo.
"..." Tatsumi slowly blinked and looked away.
"But, lets not let that dampen our reunion." She said as she scoot closer. "I'm looking forward to how life will be with a partner such as you. I've done nothing but plan out how we should-"
"Why am I here Esdeath?" Tatsumi interrupted. "Why am I talking to you here, instead of in an underground torture chamber?" He asked while locking eyes with her again.
"...I told you, you're mine. And as such, here we are. I'm not your enemy, or trying to trick you." She said while placing her hand on his. Her palm was soft, and sort of cold. "You can trust me. I do not have any intention other than to be your partner for life."
"You think it's just as simple as that?" He said coldly. "I'm not yours, Esdeath. I don't belong to anybody. And I don't see why I would consider you as someone to trust. You fight for a corrupt empire, rotting to it's fucking core. There is nothing to respect about that." He said firmly with serious glare. "Let alone trusting you." He turned away with a disgusted look.
"I fight for the thrill of battle. The empire presents me with opportunities to test my wits against my enemies. As pathetic as all they are, they make a good passing of the time." She said while rubbing his hand gently. "But you...you're different." She said while suddenly grabbing his hand. "You may find we have more in common than you would think."
"Common? Okay, let me explain the difference. You kill people because it's fun. I kill people because they deserve it." He corrected while pointing to her then himself. "Or because they piss me off, it varies." He shrugged at the last bit.
"But don't you agree that this world is full of weaklings?" She asked while crossing her legs.
"Everywhere I look." Tatsumi said swiftly. "Most of the people who have it good here are some of the most pathetic, cowardly, pieces of meat I would not think twice to watch die in a fire." He had a dark look, thinking of Honest.
"That's dangerous talk." She said with a smile. "But we're in agreement then."
"If you say so." Tatsumi scoffed.
"And how about our loyalties? We serve no one but ourselves. It's always look out for number one, no matter where you go. And people like us, are number one." She said as she brushed her hair behind her ear.
"There can only be one. And currently its you." He admitted. "Your strength surpasses anything I've ever seen." He reluctantly said. "I was wondering why they called you the most powerful general in the empire. Guess now I know."
"Two hits." Esdeath suddenly said.
"Huh?" Tatsumi made a confused look.
"Twice, you've inflicted damage, no matter how small, to this body." She said while placing her hand on her cheek. "I wonder what else I could have seen if you didn't run." She said while giggling. "Say, Tatsumi..." She suddenly leaned closer to him. He didn't move, but her face was closer to his. "...what is your desire?" She said in a whispering tone. "Whether it be a mansion, a weapon, a high ranking position in the army, it is within my power to grant. All you need do is just become mine."
"How bout' that fatass, Honest, suffering the most gruesome fate I could muster?" He didn't hesitate to answer.
"Oh yes. I heard about your village. I know you seek vengeance, but that would be suicidal." She shook her head. "As duty bound, I cannot let you harm him and the king."
"Well that's the thing about revenge.." Tatsumi smirked a little. "No price is too high." He suddenly reverted back to his annoyed face.
"Tatsumi. Your potential is something I have never seen before. Don't throw it all away over a measly village. If it frustrates you, it's your village's fault for not having strength to fight back." Her expression was normal when talking. "Might controls everything. It is the rules of this world. You know that, don't you?" She said softly.
"Might controls a lot of things, but it doesn't control me." Tatsumi firmly put. "I agree, that everyone is weak. Watching them struggle to muster up the strength to fight back is downright pathetic, if not insulting." Tatsumi stared off into space while explaining. "But no one chooses to be born weak. And no one is born strong. Just because you beat people weaker than you, it doesn't make you powerful." He started lecturing her. "I know you understand." He stared deep into her eyes.
"Excusing a foe, merely because they have not reached my level? What a foolish fantasy to live in." Esdeath said as she took off her hat. "I honor them with a quick death. It is deserving of a warrior."
"A calf that picks a fight with a lion deserves to get slaughtered." Tatsumi agreed somewhat. "But given enough time, that calf will grow to be bigger, stronger, and have horns that can kill it. This is why the empire fears rebellion. Because given enough time, they'll be the ones that become slaughtered." Tatsumi made an analogy while looking away from her.
"That's not entirely inaccurate. But do not think of me as a mere lion." Esdeath began slowly taking off her boots. Showing off her long, slender, pale legs. "Because I devour them." She had a grim look in her eye as she smiled.
"You're arrogance will kill you one day, Esdeath. Enjoy stomping on weaklings. Because one day, your thirst for battle will drown you." Tatsumii predicted.
"Everything exists for me to dominate. Let it be the mightiest warrior, the most powerful danger beast, to the most deadliest of conditions. I will take pleasure in all's submission." She then pulled off her sleeves. "Everything in this world has a breaking point. It just takes a little poking and prodding in the right places." She sounded so sure.
"Is that what you were taught?" Tatsumi asked.
"What?" Esdeath raised and eyebrow.
"Here's what I think Esdeath. I think you were taught, the day you could hold a weapon, that the strong will live on, and the weak will die. Well if that's the case, why are there more weak than strong?" He said which prompted her to stop. "Oh, so I am right." Tatsumi turned away with a smug look. "It makes sense. Your prolonging of people's suffering. Your amusement of struggle. The way you toy around with an opponent. You think you're just untouchable, don't you?" He suggested. "I find that those types of people are easier to kill." He remarked.
"...hmph." Esdeath smiled, and began unbuttoning her military coat. As she did, her breasts revealed their large size, and she slowly slipped it off her shoulders. She had a white stringed bra on, and she was only wearing her skirt. "I misjudged you." She suddenly kissed him and then pushed him down, much to his surprise. "We are alike after all." She said with a lustful smile. "I will keep you at my side, forever."
"I think you've confused love with lust, Esdeath." Tatsumi said with a straight look. As they gazed in each other's eyes, they seemed to be seeing who would give in. Esdeath had him pinned to the bed, and was on top of him. The moonlight that shown over the generals body seemed to make her more revealing.
"Your tenacity...I simply can't get enough." She suddenly kissed him and wrapped her arms around him. She tasted him thoroughly, and had him pressed against her body. He just let her make out with him and didn't move. Though her tongue continued to make his react. She then took his hand and placed it on her breast, and had him squeeze. Her breathing got a bit louder. Slowly turning into a moan. She stopped kissing him and pulled away a little, and continued looking him in his eyes. "I must admit I do not have experience in this area, but I'm sure we can make this work." She whispered.
"..." Tatsumi swallowed her saliva and just looked away.
"Come Tatsumi. Let's let our instincts tell us about one another." She said softly. She moved in for another kiss, but did not meet Tatsumi's lips. Instead, she met his cheek. She looked again, and he was looking away with a frown. "Why do you not look at me?"
"...I'm just not in the mood." He said dryly.
"I'll see about that." Esdeath smiled and suddenly licked the side of his neck. "Your resistance is what makes this so much fun~." She said as she slowly pulled his shirt up and revealing his bare chest. She then began grabbing him by the hair.
"Ow-!" Tatsumi said, feeling like she yanked out a couple hairs. She the pressed his head against her chest and began grinding against him. She felt aroused the more she did it. Tatsumi felt a little bit turned on himself, but he didn't resist. Her large breasts were sandwiching him, and he could smell her strongly.
"Say-ahhh~! This feels...exhilarating!" She said while rubbing against him harder. "So this is what love is...it feels like...it feels like.."
"Damn, you got huge boobs, Ack!" Tatsumi popped his head out of her cleavage. "Esdeath, you-." He said while looking her in the eyes again with blush and serious look. but she suddenly locked lips with him again. Her lips smaking and now embracing him, while interlocking her legs around him, while they sat up.
"What is it..(pant)..Tatsumi~?" She asked while wanting to keep going.
"You...are very...weird." He said while catching his breath. "Why...would you even...like a weak guy...like me?"
"You meet my criteria. And you aren't weak...in fact, I feel something down below...it feels rather...strong.~" She said as she felt his crotch with her own.
"Well you're pretty damn beautiful. I'm surprised you didn't grab someone cooperative to marry you." He said as he felt his erection get bigger.
"Where's the fun in that?" Esdeath smiled with a playful expression. She suddenly reached down towards his pants. "Lets see what you're made of~." She smiled seductively. Tatsumi let out a silent gasp. He was feeling it with this woman. But he suddenly re-affirmed his resolve.
"Regardless of how this night goes...I will not consider you anything less than what I view you. You can screw me if you want, but I'm not going to love you." He coldly put.
"Then lets find out what YOUR breaking point is.~" She suddenly got into a position over him. She began taking off her lower half of her uniform.
"Do your worst." Tatsumi said with determined look.
"That comes after~." She smiled with a lust filled eye.
Morning...
Tatsumi could hear birds outside his door chirping. He slowly opened his eyes, and he looked to his side. Sure enough, Esdeath was holding him like a body pillow. He flashed back to last night and then suddenly shoved Esdeath off him, and sat up.
"Did I just...bang the most powerful woman in the empire?" He deadpanned. "Nonononono, you got to be kidding me. Oh boy, how the hell do I come back from this?" He pinched his nose. Two solid hours of this woman's advancements, and he let her have sex with him. This was going to be a story he was going to enjoy telling his friends in Night Raid.
"Good morning, Tatsumi." Esdeath said while sitting up and stretching. Her clothes were all off, and her snow white figure laid bare for him to see. Tatsumi didn't really care to be honest. "I must say, you make a rather worthy opponent in bed. I didn't really think I could make you submit after the first ten minutes.~" She said with a teasing grin.
"..." Tatsumi just looked at his re-attached arm.
"I had my new subordinate attach your arm back on. He possess the latest medical devices, and an Imperial Arms that made it possible." Esdeath explained while sitting up against the wall.
"Is there anything i-" Tatsumi thought this was too good to be true. They had to have at least put something in him that would control him or otherwise.
"No. I made certain that he just took off that useless gadget that was put in your real arm's place." She explained. "If you think I would allow any tainting of your being, I would purge anything that would inflict such harm." Esdeath said as she grabbed his hand. "You as your wholesome is more preferable to me. As I proved last night.~ fufufu." She hinted.
"Oh, fuck off." Tatsumi turned away and scratched his shoulder.
"You certainly are playing hard to get. It just makes me more determined." She said as she slung over his shoulder and put an arm over one while propping her head on his other.
"No, you are just weird." Tatsumi shook his head. "...how long was I out?" He suddenly forgot to ask.
"Two and a half weeks. Even with the latest medical technology, it is rather a delicate process to put a piece of meat on the human body." She said as she began scratching his stomach. "Does it work like before?"
"..oddly enough...yes." Tatsumi just looked at his arm in astonishment.
"I suppose then that Stylish deserves credit where it is due."
"Huh?"
"I was testing to see if your arm was working properly last night. You don't have any complaints, do you?" She said while kissing his cheek.
"Only time will tell." Tatsumi said simply. He noticed she was trying to work her way to his lips, but he turned away.
"Your resistance is questioning. I thought you said I was beautiful?" She recalled.
"Oh yeah." Tatsumi nodded.
"Then why do you insist on evading my advances?" She asked while pressing her chest against his back.
"Because I don't show affection to a empire's bitch." He scoffed. "I have no reason to like you. Just because I fit a list of what you want, doesn't make me any more special than anyone else you can find. In fact Esdeath, if you want to find someone who can make you happy, look no further than this entire city. I'm sure there's someone out there who'd cater to your every order." He stated with a serious tone. He then turned, and looked Esdeath dead in the eye. "Because I don't kiss anyone's ass." He finished.
"...you need only time. You will see that we can become more, together." She smiled with an icy gaze. "And you are wrong. Because there exists NO other person like you. You know weakness from strength. And I see nothing but strength when I look at you." She suddenly caressed his cheek. "You'll find I am not that quick to give in. So why don't you just make the most of your time with me. Because now..." She then moved him in, and deeply kissed him. After a few moments, she pulled back, and their saliva dripped from each of their mouths in strands.
"You belong to me."
Throne room...
Tatsumi was walking along side Esdeath, fully clothed. Tatsumi was given brown strapped boots, black trousers, and a dark green sweater to where. His eyes devoid of any life as he was escorted by the general herself.
"You must learn to adapt, Tatsumi. I should forewarn you, I am to bring you before the king, and show him that I have you under control. Should you attempt to take the king's life, I will be forced to kill you." She said with a foreshadowed expression.
"The king? Why would I kill a brat?" He turned to her with a narrowed look.
"Good. Cooperation is all I ask of you. It will be simple." She said with a serious look. Tatsumi could tell she was going to carry out on her threat. He had no weapons, his Teigu probably taken somewhere. And they removed his multi-tool arm, so no surprise attacks. There were four heavily armed guards in full suits of steel and chain mail, wielding large pole axes, standing in front of a large door. One of them stepped forth and went to greet them.
"General, ma'am. We've been instructed to relieve you at this point." He stated.
"Who's instructions?" Esdeath asked with a narrow expression.
"I am acting on the Prime minister orders. The king had given his consent." He explained.
"..." Esdeath paused for a few moments. "Go with them, Tatsumi. I will ensure you will not be harmed." She ordered.
"..." Tatsumi reluctantly left her side and proceeded to follow the guards. They formed a protective formation around Tatsumi, and they made their way to the throne. As they entered, Tatsumi was looking around the throne room. He had to give em' credit. Fashion was always a specialty of royalty. He looked up and saw the king himself there in a chair. On his side was Sayo, who was hidden in a cloak, but she seemed to be smiling at him. He made a nasty look in her direction.
"You are in the presence of the king. Kneel." The guard instructed.
"Or what?" Tatsumi said back.
"Kneel!" He suddenly hit Tatsumi down with the blunt side of his pole.
"Ow! Dick." Tatsumi said angrily at the one that knocked him down. "Okay pal, you're gonna die first." He promised with a glare.
"Enough. Treating him like this won't encourage him to see the error of his ways." Sayo stopped any further beating.
"I disagree~." Suddenly Honest stepped out of the shadows behind the king's throne. Making an amused stare. "A disobedient rebel dog could spark needless conflict if left uncontrolled." He smugly said while stroking his beard.
"..!" Tatsumi suddenly released a aura of killing intent that could be felt all over the room. His jade eyes were fixated on his long awaited target, and he grabbed the gaurd's pole ax, snapped the end off by the wooden part and quickly threw the ax head at Honest, dead center. Honest's eyes quickly turned to that of horror as the blade approached him at break neck speed. Suddenly, a wall of ice rose in his defense, stopping the ax at mere inches from his face. The guard who's weapon was broken was surprised at what took place in just a moment.
"R-r-r-r-rRESTRAIN HIM! HE JUST TRIED TO KILL THE KING!" Honest ordered his cronies. The king who was quietly sitting there was unaware of what was going on and he jumped out of surprise.
"Wh-wh-what?" The king innocently asked.
"Seize him!" All four of them were about to jump him. But suddenly Esdeath halted them. She stood in there way.
"I have responsibility for him. So do not attempt to draw your weapons." She said with unforgiving eyes. They stood down, and dared not challenge Esdeath's authority. When they backed off, Esdeath stood behind Tatsumi, keeping a close eye on him.
"So much killing intent. This is the first I've seen such hatred. " Esdeath made sure to keep a very close eye on him. As he demonstrated, Tatsumi just needed a weapon within reach to be dangerous.
"Esdeath, this is your fault! I knew bringing him here was a bad idea!" Honest fell clumsily on the floor and was trying to regain his breath.
"Are you injured, prime minister?" Sayo asked, while calmly just standing there. She honestly didn't feel the need to intervene, because she knew that Tatsumi would only go straight for him.
"I nearly had my life taken, spy master!" He gawked in a upset fashion.
"Tatsumi's target wasn't you, your highness." Sayo bowed. "
"Eh? But, didn't he just try to throw a weapon at me, but missed?" The king turned to her for an answer.
"My king, I would never let him in your presence if I knew he would endanger you. The prime minister, on the other hand..." She turned to Honest with blank look. "I advised you to not reveal yourself to him, for fear of your safety." She implied.
"...R-ridicules! He clearly was going for the king's life! It was a stroke of luck that he had bad aim-"
"Oh really, you greasy, blob of shit?! How about you give me a chance and I'll-!?" Tatsumi barked at him. "Arg!" Tatsumi was suddenly knocked on the ground, and Esdeath's boot was on his neck.
"Such conflict is not allowed in the throne room. " Esdeath said while keeping him restrained. " Anymore, and I will have to kill you." She declared while Tatsumi grumbled.
"I got you in my sights, you fucking meatbag.." Tatsumi growled at Honest with the most murderous gaze he could muster.
"This is unacceptable! He clearly is not sane enough to reason with! My king, we should put him down before he inflicts harm upon any innocent bystanders!~" He begged the king.
"Um...L-lady Esdeath?" The king requested politely.
"My king." She bowed respectively.
"My I attempt to communicate with mister Tatsumi?" He requested.
"By your wish. I will be sure to watch him closely." She said and eased off his neck, so he could look up at the king.
"Errgh...erggh.." Tatsumi looked up at the boy and was still glaring daggers.
"Mister Tatsumi...I understand that you are quite angered at me. But, Lady Esdeath thinks we can help you find your way. So if she says so, you must be of the reasoning sort." He attempted to counsel.
"Why the hell would I be mad at you? You're just kid." Tatsumi scoffed.
"Respect the king." Esdeath suddenly pressed her heel into his back.
"Eeergh!..." Tatsumi growled in pain.
"Um, if you do not hate me, why do you continue to attempt take my life?" He asked with confusion. "Were you hired by another country? Are you a mercenary?"
"I'm not after you, kid! It's that demented, sack, of vile trash that whispers into your ear!" He nodded at Honest. "He killed my friends and destroyed my village!" He accused Honest with an angered look.
"What?" The king suddenly made a surprised look. "That can't be! The Prime minister has only sought peace between the outlying villages! I'm sure he wouldn't have done such a wretched thing!" The king defended him. "Isn't that right?" He turned to Honest.
"My majesty. I think there must be a misunderstanding here~." He threw his arms up. "Remember when we were attending that summit awhile ago? There were quite a few danger beasts in the area. I sent a regiment of our military to look throughout the woods to find any danger. We came upon a small village, but it was already burned to the ground by a flame category danger beast." He explained. "The poor soul here must have seen the soldiers leave when they were investigating, and took it as a act of aggression." He spun a story while stroking his beard.
"I WATCHED YOU, MOTHERFUCKER! YOU LYING BASTARD!" Tatsumi yelled defiantly. That just got him more of a jab in the back by Esdeath. "OOOWW, damn it!" Tatsumi felt like she might have pressed a bit too hard.
"It was so long ago.~ I think you might have delusions on this matter.~ Perhaps we can fix that~." He said with a hint of sarcasm.
"Prime minister." Sayo said with a hidden expression. "I believe that your meal is done being prepared. Shall I send for a servant?"
"Oh boy~! I'm starving! I can't wait to dig in~! I leave this mongrel in your capable hands, general." Honest playfully headed past them, but then stopped right in front of Tatsumi. "Please try to not lose your head, boy~." He said with a evil grin. Tatsumi's eyes was filled with nothing but hate. He was so close, but thanks to Esdeath's spear-like heels, he wouldn't dare tempt fate until he was in the clear.
"All I need is two inches of sharpened steel, and ten pounds of pressure. Remember that, when I drill it through your eye holes..." Tatsumi threatened in a low tone.
"As long as I'm here, you won't get the chance~!" He scoffed. "You should control your pet more, Esdeath." He said with an ominous look.
"I have him perfectly restrained." Esdeath responded similarly. Honest left them, and Tatsumi pounded his fist on the ground with clenched teeth.
"My king, I believe it would be best for Tatsumi, if he returned to his room. Time in reflection will calm him." Sayo suggested.
"I-I see." The king agreed.
"If you will excuse us." Esdeath said as she took her boot off Tatsumi.
"..." Tatsumi slowly got up and held the spot she hurt and winced. His eyes were hidden in his hair, and he just headed out of the throne room. Sayo had a frown while watching him leave.
"Well that couldn't have gone better." She sarcastically thought.
Later...
"FUCK THAT FAT PIECE OF SHIT!" Tatsumi punched the wall in anger. He was back in his room to settle down before he made anymore provocative moves. Honest was clearly his trigger, and he would have had Honest's skull split, if Esdeath didn't step in. "The fricken' ice Teigu is ridicules! Had I known she was that fast, I would have gotten closer!" He thought while punching the wall again. "I was so FUCKING close! SO CLOSE!" He cursed Esdeath in his mind. Then he cursed Sayo for getting him caught, and naturally he cursed Honest a thousand times for just getting to walk away. "Call me a bad shot!? We'll see how bad of a shot I am when I put every knife I have in his fucking face!" He slowly started to take deep breaths and calm down. He just gradually slid down and cradled his head in his hands.
"What did you expect?" Sayo said who was hanging on the ceiling beams, and playfully strumming her bow. "Esdeath that close, do you honestly think she wouldn't step in? She might have a thing for you, but you realllly screwed that one, in more ways than one." She chuckled at the last bit.
"I would have got it, if that bitch didn't stop it with her Teigu! If such things didn't exist, I would half splattered that asshole's brains all over the fucking wall!" Tatsumi yelled up at her while remaining on the floor. He didn't care if Sayo was there, he was just venting to the only other person in the room.
"You expect too much of yourself Tatsumi. Esdeath is like a monster. She isn't called the empire's strongest for show, like half of the losers here." She replied calmly.
"You think I don't know that?! I don't give a shit how strong she THINKS she is! All I need, is the right angle, half a second, and a good swing! I guarantee she'd wipe that smug...LOOK, off her face!" He recalled her arrogant attitude.
"You can't kill her with just skill alone, Tatsumi. You have to beat her at her own game. She's had waaay more experience than you, so she's practically seen the whole nine yards of combat." She said while looking down at him.
"That's just it! She leaves herself open to attack, then when you think you hurt her, she rubs it in your face by toying around with you!" Tatsumi played the whole fight in fast forward with her.
"You're getting close. I heard ya' smacked her head pretty good during the tournament. Couldn't you just have killed her there?" Sayo at least had to praise him.
"Yeah well, I had to adjust my stance, or she would have cut my arm off, unlike a certain SOMONE." He suddenly blamed Sayo. "You just can't let me go, can you!? Just for once, just ONCE, I would appreciate a free pass!" Tatsumi glared at her.
"If you couldn't dodge that to begin with, you deserve to be caught." Sayo said back while looking at her arrow. "It's attacks like those that are the reason you always get your ass kicked. You need to learn to be more aware of an opponent that's not even there. That's how I cut your arm off, that's how I nailed you at the gate. When are you going to learn to stop falling for that?" She pointed at him with her arrow.
"YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE WHO'S DONE THAT, YOU BOW CRAZED SHE-DEVIL!" Tatsumi threw his pillow at her, missing her and hitting the beam next to her.
"Wow, She-Devil. We must still be friends if you said something that nice." Sayo blinked with a blank look.
"Drgh...this world is stupidly unfair.." Tatsumi sighed in defeat and calmed down.
"How's the arm?" She suddenly asked.
"Same as it always was." He replied with annoyance in his voice, just staring at the window.
"How was last night? You do know that Esdeath's a virgin, right? That must have been fun." Sayo giggled.
"Let me put it this way. If a woman's breasts were used as a smothering pillow, she'd definitely be the must dangerous. She's taller than me, what part of height does that woman not understand?" Tatsumi had a small bit of sweat show. While they were having sex, Esdeath wouldn't stop hugging him into her dirty pillows.
"You're amazingly talkative. Thought you'd tell me to shut up." Sayo made a smile.
"Oh I didn't, I'm just too tired to deal with your cocky remarks right now. Worse case scenerio, I kill myself before Esdeath's comes up with different kinds of 'love play' as she called it. For some reason I envision a whip, an apple, and lots of rope."
"Teheheh." Sayo laughed.
"You're enjoying this, aren't you?" Tatsumi looked up at her with an annoyed look.
"I have nothing but pity for you, Tatsumi. But don't worry. I'm not going anywhere. I'll be more than happy to keep you company when that psycho isn't trying to put a collar on you."
"What collar?" Tatsumi suddenly perked up.
"Ooo, I've said too much." Sayo sarcastically put her hand on her mouth.
"Enjoy my pain and agony while you can, Sayo. I will kick your ass one day. And when I do, it'll be the most fondest memory I've had of you."
"Every day with you is a gift." Sayo smiled, staring up at the ceiling..
"Tch." Tatsumi clicked his tongue in annoyance. He sighed once more and just shook his head with a single thought.
"If I get out of this one, I'm gonna kill Lubbock."
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