"Hnnn…"
Tatsumi, bathed with morning sunlight, started to wince.
Both Akame and Esdeath came closer to observe his reactions.
He opened the eyes, but almost closed them right after, blinded by the light.
"...damn…"
Carefully, Tatsumi repeated the operation, and this time, he managed to keep his eyes open. Then, he saw Esdeath's and Akame's faces.
Daring not to breath, the two of them were staring at him, so close their heads were almost conflicting each other.
"…who are you?" he muttered.
But before they could react or say anything, he softly laughed.
"Just kidding..."
A moment later, he received two punches in the face, one from Akame and one from Esdeath.
"Ooof!"
"YOU IDIOT!" exclaimed Akame.
"DON'T MAKE THAT KIND OF JOKE!" yelled Esdeath.
"There was no need to hit me, I said I was kidding…" Tatsumi complained, sitting and massaging his cheeks.
"You idiot!" repeated Akame. "I couldn't bear to…Tatsumi?"
She stopped mid-sentence when she noticed Tatsumi's tears.
"Are you okay?" worried Esdeath. "Did we hurt you?"
"No…It's just…"
Tatsumi sniffed and wiped his cheeks, trying to get a grip, but finally burst in tears, hardly sobbing.
Akame and Esdeath, taken aback, could only watch him.
He eventually calmed enough to talk.
"I was so afraid…afraid not to see you again, afraid to hurt you. When Tyrant controlled my body… it was like…I was buried inside of me, but I saw everything."
Tatsumi's eyes were still wet when he looked at them.
"I was afraid I'd kill you…so afraid at a certain point, I wanted to die. When Akame delivered the blow…I felt myself surrounded by nothing but darkness. I thought it was over and was happy, because my death would mean I'd never harm you. But I realized…"
Tatsumi gasped, his throat tight.
"…I realized I didn't want to die... I wanted to see you again, spend more time with you, live with you. I feared it'd never happen, so now…I…I am so happy, so relieved…"
Troubled, Akame embraced him and held him firmly, as he was still sobbing and crying.
"…I just want to be with you…" he murmured.
Esdeath was not doing well.
An odd and painful feeling was tearing her heart apart as Akame and Tatsumi were in each other arms.
She felt a bit of anger, but essentially sadness and sorrow. She was not used to these emotions, which was why she was hurting so much.
Silently, she get up and started to walk away.
(No surprise he chose Akame. She's by his side from the start. They know each other very well. Me, on the other side…well, did I ever bring something to him excepted pain and sorrow?...)
Esdeath's throat tightened.
(I even killed him, out of rage and jealousy. So I don't deserve to be with him… That would mean I'm right to leave them together. But why does it hurt me so much, if it's the right thing to do?!)
Her heart was ready to explode. She resumed her walk.
"Esdeath?"
A voice coming from behind made Esdeath stop. She turned her head to see Tatsumi looking at her, still in Akame's arms.
"Where are you going?"
"Do you want me to say it? I'm leaving. I'm leaving you both, so you can live happily without me."
Tatsumi gently broke his embrace with Akame and hardly get up on his feet, still covered with his blanket.
"I don't want you to leave", he said.
"But I…"
"I want you to stay with me, by my side."
"What?"
Akame was as puzzled as Esdeath.
Tatsumi seemed to realize what he just said. He scratched his head, looking for the right words.
"…I…love you."
"HAA?!"
Again, both Esdeath and Akame exclaimed in unison. Akame, especially, was not looking very happy.
Before she could say anything, Tatsumi raised a hand and developed his thoughts.
"I…always had something for you. When you kidnapped me, when we were with the Jaegers. I had a liking for you, but it was always blurred by your other side. Your darkness, your cruelty. Because of that, I never managed to love you entirely. I simply could not."
Esdeath was holding her breathe.
"But after I lost my memories, you were here for me…and I met someone entirely different. I remember that. A proud, strong, beautiful woman, but caring and kind towards me without an inch of darkness. When I was despaired, you carried me out of my sadness and showed me I had to move forward. You were so blinding, at that time. And when you kissed me, that day, I understood that I loved you."
Akame was glaring at him, but he did not stop.
"And, as if to confirm my thoughts, from this day on, you changed…you were smiling genuinely. You acted like a 'normal' human being, losing step by step your coldness towards the others. You…changed, as well as you changed me. Well, you still have some impulses, like when you tortured the bandit or tried to kill Akame, but…that's a start, and if I reject you now, it will not change. I want you to change."
He paused, then added :
"I'm sure you aren't the cold Ice Queen anymore. Otherwise, you wouldn't be there. You wouldn't have saved me, you wouldn't have tagged with Akame, you would just have kept my dead body to contemplate it like a sicko…"
Tatsumi froze. The last part of what he said wasn't really a compliment.
"Well…that aside…now, I can say that I love you. I love what you are now, your entire self. I love you, Esdeath."
The moment he pronounced her name, Esdeath felt a wave of chills through her body.
It was the first time he said that. Her feelings were about to explode inside of her.
She was happy. So happy. An overwhelming wave of tenderness was taking over her.
(He loves me…Tatsumi loves me…)
Tatsumi noticed Akame's glare. She was not angry, but…her look was afraid, despaired, like a puppy someone would abandon.
"Ah…Akame, don't get it wrong, I love you too…"
Silent fell upon them.
It was an impasse.
Suddenly, both Akame and Esdeath spoke up :
"Who do you choose?" they asked.
Their glances were imploring him as well as threatening him.
(God…what have I done?!)
As they were growing impatient, he timidly said :
"…both?"
"Haaaa?!"
Tatsumi himself could not believe what he just suggested.
"You want us to live…together? With that psycho killer?!" Akame flared.
"I love you, Tatsumi but I won't share you!" Esdeath claimed.
"She will try to turn you into her slave!"
"She doesn't understand our love, cast her aside!"
Interrupting their protestations, Tatsumi spoke calmly and firmly.
"I love you both. I can't change that…nor that I can imagine living without one of you. Both of you are part of me…and very, very important to me. I know what I'm asking is weird, selfish and maybe illegal, but…that is how I feel. So, would you follow me?"
He was so serious Esdeath and Akame were aghast. But Esdeath was the first to get a grip on herself.
"If I accept this, Tatsumi, you have to promise me that whatever happens, you won't neglect me. Never, ever, ever. I'll stay by your side, and tolerate Akame, but if you start to prefer her to me…I won't…I will…it will hurt me…"
"Esdeath. I love you both, equally. In fact, without one of you, I would be…incomplete. So yes, I promise you."
"If that's the case…it's fine by me."
When Tatsumi looked at Akame, she sighed.
"…I see there's no way you'll change your mind."
"Indeed."
"…you're a cruel one. I have no choice but to accept…but I am not lesbian, alright?! I will stay for you, not for her!"
"Fair enough", Tatsumi laughed. "But I'm sure you'll get used one to each other. After all, you spent a lot of time together!"
"For you sake…"
"Yes. Thank you. To both of you. And thank you for granting my wish."
"Which is?"
"Having the two most beautiful women in the world, the ones I love with all my heart, only for me, with me, forever."
Embarrassed by what he just said, Tatsumi blushed. He needed to change the subject.
"…I know this is a bit off topic, but…could you lend me some clothes?..."
Tatsumi was his bedroom, in their house. They learned at the dinner that it was Ran's former house before he left the town.
Ranwas happy that it served them well, and told them he had no issue with them staying there, since he planned to go back to the Capital once Joyou rebuilt.
Ran also gave them fresh news : the new kingdom they contributed to create was doing well, excepted a few rebellions like the one they suffered.
Tatsumi was presumed dead, as well as Wave and Kurome. Esdeath and Akame, however, were still wanted, but the officials were persuaded they had fled in another country.
Ran did not approve their actions in the Capital, but given the help they gave to save Joyou, he promised them not to tell the government they were here.
All of them regretted the death of the children, but at least, some had been saved.
And now that everything was over, they all had to decide what to do from now on.
(Geez…what I am gonna do?) Tatsumi thought.
He was trying to sleep but simply couldn't.
Engaging yourself to two maiden and giving to polygamy had this kind of side effects.
(This was for sure a good speech…and I was telling the truth…but boy, what I am gonna do? Where will we live and how? Akame would be happy to live a peaceful life, after all this killing…but Esdeath is more the adventurous type. And I really want them to be as happy as me… Wait, what kind of life do I want?...I guess everything's fine for me. But I have to find something for all of us three. Aaaaaah, damn it!)
Out of frustration, he grabbed his hair and rolled all over the bed like an angry child.
(And since I'm the one who proposed that, I'm the one who has to find a solution…)
Suddenly, the door of the room opened.
Tatsumi feigned to sleep, but risked a quick glance at the one who entered.
Akame, in a cute nightdress, was slowly walking towards him.
What the… Tatsumi thought.
Akame naturally sneaked in the bed, pressing her body against his.
"Tatsumi…do you sleep?" she murmured.
I wonder if any man could sleep if a beauty in nightdress broke up in his room and joined him at bed, Tatsumi mentally answered.
But, just in case, he decided to remain silent. If he was mistaking, he could pay the hard price…
However, Akame did not seem to intend to do anything. She simply lied at his side, as if she was just here to sleep.
…I won't be able to sleep at all if she stays here! What am I supposed to do?! Try to sleep anyway? Fuck her like crazy? No, that would be an instant dead flag! Feign to suddenly awake to chase her?
At this moment, Akame slightly moved, and her warm curves pressed against Tatsumi.
(…shit. Another place of me has awoken…thanks God it is not pointing in her direction…)
He couldn't take it anymore.
"Akame?...what are you doing here?" he asked, turning over, acting as if he just woke up.
The room was dark, as the only source of light was the moonlight coming from the window, but he saw she was blushing.
"It-it-it's just…Najenda told me before that when two persons are in love, they sleep together…so I wanted to try…"
Tatsumi was aghast.
(Wait…how can she be so innocent?! She was really going to just sleep here?!)
He hesitated. Did he have to explain it to here? Wouldn't she be disgusted or afraid?
But finally, his desire outweighed his reason.
"…Akame…when two persons in love 'sleep' together, this is not exactly what it means…"
"So what is it?"
"…"
Tatsumi did not find the words. It was worst than explaining it to kids how to make babies!
"Well, I cannot explain it clearly… it is, hem…when you give pleasure to the one you love…and she or he does the same for you."
"Like, a good meal?" Akame asked, genuinely intrigued.
"…not really."
"So how?"
(Stay calm, Tatsumi. Control yourself. You can do it. Nothing's impossible. Just do it!)
"I never did it, but Lubbock told me about...so maybe…I can show you?" he asked timidly, sitting.
Akame redressed herself.
"Sure!"
"I have to warn you…it may seem a little bit strange, but do not overreact, okay? Like, do not punch me or break my neck…"
"Why would I?"
"Whatever, just don't, okay?"
"Okay."
Tatsumi tried to remember precisely what Lubbock showed him in his mangas.
He gently laid his hands on Akame's bared arms, enjoyed her smooth skin, and started to caress her.
As she was shivering, he drew closer and kissed her, but not like a first time kiss.
This time, he went deeper, stronger, drinking her saliva and licking her teeth, which surprised her.
"Hnh-mm!"
Tatsumi immediately stopped, worried.
"A..are you alright? You didn't like it?"
"N-no, I'm fine…it's…strange, but not unpleasant…please keep going…"
Akame had lowered her eyes, and was blushing in a way so cute he could hardly contain himself.
"Okay…"
Tatsumi kissed her again, slowly but passionately, and soon, his hands were reaching for her chest. He took the time to enjoy her delicate yet gorgeous curves, as her breathing slightly went faster due to his touching.
As he had troubles with her nightdress, she softly spoke:
"M-maybe if I take it off...it will be easier?"
(Oh God, I didn't expect her to propose that!) Tatsumi thought.
In a certain way, Akame's timid behavior was extremely hot.
"P-please…"
Akame removed her cloth, and even in the dark yet illuminated room, her nudity was a heavenly sight.
She was the incarnation of the perfect teen. Her muscled, beautiful thighs which leaded to her godly ass, her flat tummy and above, her perfect zised breasts. Her long black hair gave her an aura of chastity which only made her lovelier.
And on top of all of that, Murasame's marks, due to the activation of her trump card, were still printed on her body. The red marks made her hotter, if possible.
Tatsumi found himself drooling, and almost made a heart attack when Akame whispered :
"D-d-don't look at me like this, it's kind of embarrassing…"
(SHE'S SO CUTE!) Tatsumi mentally screamed. (Wait. Control yourself. Control…Control? What is it?)
"If I strip too...maybe it will be less embarrassing for you?"
"...yeah, maybe..."
He took off his shirt and underpants, letting Akame admire his muscled torso. Her eyes buzzed when she saw his already erected cock.
Without a word, he went for her breasts. They were the absolute, perfect size : not too big nor flat, like two apples only waiting to be picked.
He grabbed them with his hands, started to pinch and play with them, hypnotized by this sight he never thought he would ever admire.
Akame moaned when he touched her tits, as it was a little bit painful but pleasurable. And the instant he kissed them, she gasped.
Tatsumi, on his side, was surprised by her reactions. He didn't expect her to be so…sensitive.
Even if he thought that, he wasn't in position to talk : he could literally not stop his doing, sucking her tits like fine lollipops and caressing her legs.
However, he felt an urge, and stopped his movements. Akame was already panting, and she addressed him a timid smile.
"It was…pleasant…"
"…this is not over."
"What?"
"Spread your legs".
Akame, curious and a little bit worried, did as she was told, offering him a direct view of her vagina and her thin pubic hair.
In Tatsumi's mind, her womanhood was almost calling him, and his head, heart and cock were going crazy.
He crawled to her hidden treasure, and tasted it with the tip of his tongue, instantly arousing her.
(What is that?!) they thought in unison.
At first, he slowly licked her entire vagina, but noticed that Akame reacted a lot more when he touched the upper part.
Wanting to confirm his find, he focused his doing on her clitoris, moving his tongue faster and faster, as she was overflowing him with juices and twitching.
Tatsumi did not notice it, but Akame was literally bucking and twisting from pleasure, loudly moaning, and still, trying not to hit or interrupt him.
"T-t-t-…Tatsu-m-m-mi…" she gasped. "I…I f-feel s-strange…"
Ignoring her, Tatsumi fastened the rhythm, stimulating her so much that she instinctively locked his head with her legs, half shocking him ; but that only deepened his lust.
(I can't…think…straight…)
Akame's mind was blurred.
In response, he plunged his tongue deeper, in a ultimate assault. A few seconds later, he made her cum for the first time of her life.
"TATSU–"
The instant she came, she felt waves of pure pleasure running down her whole body, making her convulse, scream, and soaking her legs as well as Tatsumi's mouth.
It was like electricity was running down her skin, her sensitivity tenfold. She was exhausted as if she just fought for three days, and yet, she felt so good.
Her heartbeat racing, she realized she had head-locked her lover, and when her legs inadvertently brushed against Tatsumi's cheek, she violently shivered. The contact sufficed to arouse her again, as she wanted to feel this wonderful sensation again.
"Tat..Tatsumi…can you…do it again?" she panted.
But Tatsumi was not moving. When she took a look at him, he was licking his lips, drinking her cum.
"S-sorry Akame…I…I can't resist anymore!"
Before she could understand, he put his hands on her sides, and without a warning, thrust his dick in her pussy, tearing her hymen apart.
(God, my cock is melting…it's like I'm…whh…)
It felt so good he could not describe it. The tip of his cock, especially, was so sensitive he could cum any second. It was like he was complete, fulfilled with pleasure, and each thrust deepened this sensation of absolute well being.
He could not stop his hips from moving, clumsily, and came not even a minute later.
"AKAME!"
"TATSUMI!"
Akame, who had felt an incredible pain when he brutally forced his way inside her, was incredibly sensitive since she came right before. When Tatsumi's dick rubbed her insides, she wanted him not to ever stop, to continue to fuck her all the night. The moment she felt his cum inside of her, alongside with pleasure, she feared it was over, but Tatsumi did not even pause and resumed to bang her a few seconds later.
(She's so wet and so warm…how can someone be that wet and warm here?!) Tatsumi managed to think. She had embraced him and was hardly panting on his shoulder. Her warm breath and moans only aroused him more.
"Akame, get on your knees and hands."
"T-t-Tasumi?"
"It will feel better that way…"
Akame, sweating, did as she was told.
"Is that even possibl–OHHH"
She couldn't even think her doubts since Tatsumi started to fuck her in doggy style.
(So…SO DEEP!)
Thanks to their new position, Tatsumi's entire cock found his way inside Akame, to the point that none of the two knew who was thrusting who.
The pain due to the red marks on Akame's body mixed with pleasure, giving birth to a whole new sensation ; like her whole body was melting.
Tatsumi had lost count of how many times they had cum, most of the time together. His orgasms were now dry, as he was out of cum, but it did not matter. He only wanted to feel good and to make Akame feel good, both of them united in lust.
For the second time of the night, the door opened. Esdeath, entirely naked, was on the threshold.
Akame and Tatsumi, who were resting a little bit between two orgasms, froze.
"Looks like you're having fun. Mind if I join you?"
Of course, this was not a true question.
As quick as a lighting, Esdeath handcuffed Akame with ice restrains and did the same for Tatsumi, tying him to the bed.
"Tatsumi!" Akame cried.
She was not worry about Esdeath's intentions, but did not want to stop their love session.
Esdeath shot a glance at her.
"You had your time. Now, my turn."
Tatsumi understood there was no use.
"She's right, Akame…I told you I wanted to be with both of you, so I can't be selfish. Go on, Esdeath. Do as you please. I am yours."
He was slightly worried, but at the same time, excited.
Akame was a pure, innocent girl ; Esdeath was more the savage type.
"To do as I please", she repeated, a large grin on her face. "What a surprise. That was exactly what I intended to do."
Tatsumi could admire her hot body and the tattoo on her chest, mark of her Teigu. Then, everything blurred.
Tatsumi screamed loudly when Esdeath bit his nipples while masturbating him with her hands.
He screamed when she inserted a wet finger in his anus while riding him.
She played with him by drawing him near orgasm before stopping, making him beg her to continue so he could cum.
Even if it was painful and humiliating, Tatsumi found pleasure in this particular lovemaking.
Esdeath ordered Tatsumi to pleasure her with her mouth, and nearly drowned him with her juices, as she requested ten orgasms before letting him go.
As she was fucking him, moving her hips up and down, Esdeath grabbed him by the hair and French kissed him when they reached orgasm together, instantly fueling them up for another round.
Akame, who was at agony watching them, started to finger herself in an attempt to recreate the feeling of Tatsumi's cock inside her.
Esdeath, fired up by all the ecstasy, spent an hour to suck Tatsumi dry, having decided that he would experiment too ten orgasms in a row.
When she finally stopped wrapping her tongue around his member, Tatsumi, still tied up to the bed, was barely conscious, drooling, both his mind and body drowned in pleasure, at a point that his urethra was numb.
Satisfied, Esdeath released them, but when Tatsumi thought he could rest, Akame, who did not stop to masturbate herself, jumped on him and, more savagely than before, guided his dick through her pussy, as her womb was throbbing to this delightful contact.
Esdeath wanted him to cum inside her as he did for Akame, but he was long dry. As a result, she let him an hour to rest and recreate spermatozoids.
During this time, as she and Akame were growing impatient, they asked him to finger each of them with one hand, as his dick was recovering.
One hour later, Esdeath took him in missionary and made him ejaculate inside her several times just to maximize her chances to get pregnant.
All of this seemed a dream to Tatsumi. He did not remember when they fell asleep, but the sunlight woke him up.
He had the certitude it was not a dream when he found Esdeath and Akame pressed against him, naked, the sheets covered with cum and juices.
(…better not wake them up…) he thought, carefully escaping the bed. The two women, who had sharp senses, did not notice him leaving, probably because of their pleasurable night.
Tatsumi had troubles to walk, as all his lower body was numb and stiff.
(I hope our futures nights won't be that extreme…)
When he dressed up, he noticed teeth's marks on his nipples. Esdeath literally bit him to the blood.
(One would question himself with such a relationship, but…I love her. I love them.)
The next morning, when he showed up in the large kitchen of the house, Wave was cooking breakfast and Kurome was, as always, eating sweets.
"Sweets? That early?" he asked her while taking a seat at the table.
"Mind your own business. I didn't sleep well, this night, so I need at least these."
"Why did you?..."
Wave, who was shaking a frying pan, loudly laughed.
"Maybe because Akame, the General and you had sex like crazy?"
"Wh–how do you know that?!"
"Come on, we're not deaf. You were so noisy that even the neighbors heard screams and came to ask us if there was any trouble. The floor was on the verge of collapsing, it was like an earthquake!"
Tatsumi, ashamed, looked at Kurome.
"Is that true?..."
"Yes."
"But why didn't you tell us?!"
Wave shrugged.
"Well, if ya wanna know, I didn't really want to knock to yer room with the three of ya having…fun."
"You right…"
While eating his breakfast, Tatsumi reflected on the problem he did not solve the day before.
What were they gonna do? Staying in Joyou would be an option, but deep inside of him, Tatsumi knew this was not the solution. Esdeath would not like a farmer's life and the same went for him.
He was still young and adventurous, and needed to be active.
(Who has the answers?...)
Akame arrived in the kitchen, wearing her nightdress, gave them a blushing look –which aroused Tatsumi– and sat next to the latter, almost snuggling.
When Esdeath showed up, she took a sit on the other side of Tatsumi. She smiled and stroke his leg under the table.
He grinned too, took her hand, and did the same for Akame.
Wave was trying to repress his laughter, but was completely spotted. Kurome hit him in the ribs, making him spit his food.
Finally, Tatsumi spoke up :
"Everyone, we have to talk."
"About what?" questioned Wave, still coughing.
"Future."
Ran and the governor were talking about the reparations of the town, supply lines and materials while eating.
Ran spent the night with the governor's too, in her bedroom. Even if he seduced her before only to gain power and influence, he always had something for her and genuinely regretted the day he left her.
"Unfortunately, our grain storages have been burnt", the governor said. "When winter comes, we will starve, unless…"
"Do not worry. We will provide everything you need", Ran assured.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. You cannot imagine how the Capital is wealthy. Grain is not an issue at all."
"Thank you so much…"
"You don't have to, madam."
"Ran. Stop with your 'governor' and 'madam'. Call me by my name. Please."
While saying that, she caressed his hand.
Ran smiled and understood she always waited for him to come back.
"Alright…Laura."
When he pronounced her name, tears of joy sparkled in her eyes. It was like saying her name had some kind of magic effect. He felt relieved too.
Ran leaned forward to kiss her, but at the same moment, someone knocked at the living room's door.
"Ma'am! Pardon me, but you have visitors!" a voice said.
Ran and Laura separated.
"Let them in!"
The door opened and the room filled with the newcomers : Akame, Tatsumi, Esdeath, Kurome and Wave.
After they greeted each other, Ran spoke :
"What are you all doing here?"
Tatsumi was about to answer when the governor, Laura, interrupted him :
"Pardon me, but I just want to make sure : is that General Esdeath?"
Esdeath, who was wearing her military attire, smirked.
"Yes. Is there any trouble?"
"…not at all. You can understand my surprise to see the Strongest of the Empire in a quiet town like ours."
"Wasn't that quiet the night before yesterday", Esdeath replied.
As the discussion was heading the wrong way, both Tatsumi and Ran decided to interfere.
"Esdeath, this is not the point…"
"Laura, please, there is no need to debate that."
The two women softened.
"So, why are you here?" Ran demanded.
"We wanted to tell you that we're leaving."
Ran did not expect that.
"What? Why don't you stay with us? If you're worried about getting spotted and pursued by the Army, I promise you, we'll make sure it doesn't happen. You can start a new life, here…"
"Ran told me what you of Night Raid have done, secretly, for the new kindom", Laura added. "Plus, without you, Joyou would have been entirely destroyed. I'd gladly welcome you here."
Tatsumi sadly sighed.
"I know you're sincere. But…we cannot stay. Nothing against you, but…we have to find the place where we belong. Plus, we are not meant to live farmer's life."
Ran perfectly understood what Tatsumi said. Even if he lived in the Capital, as an official of the new kingdom, he had a sentiment that he was not meant to do this job.
He did it because he had to, because it was his responsibility to create a future for the next generation, a kingdom not corrupted. A kingdom where children would not be massacred in impunity. He was a man of honor, a man of duty.
But his true desires were to come back in Joyou, marry Laura and become a teacher again.
Ran seriously doubted his choice was good after what just happened the other day. As an official, he did not save Joyou nor the children ; it was only thanks to the others that the damages had been minimized.
In the end, he decided to carry on. Abandoning now would be meaningless.
That's why when Tatsumi said he felt he did not belong to Joyou, he get what he meant.
"Tatsumi. No, all of you", he gently said. "I will not make the decision for you. The choice is yours. Whatever you decide, I will respect it, and give you my benediction."
"I knew you would understand."
"So, when do you plan to leave?"
"Now."
"Now?... I guess the longer you wait, the harder it is…very well. I have something to tell you before you go. Where will you go, by the way?"
"East, for now. Maybe take a boat to another continent. We don't know our destination…"
"Fine. Meet us at the eastern entrance, in an hour, would you?"
"Okay. Later!"
At the appointed hour, the group was awaiting right at the entrance. Strange fact, they didn't see anybody in the town or in the surroundings.
"Someone's coming", Kurome said.
"She's right", Akame added. "I hear footsteps."
Tatsumi could hear them too.
Suddenly, a large amount of people filled the street. Most of them were soldiers of the Revolutionary Army, but among them were the villagers that survived the raid.
Leading them, Ran and the governor.
When they arrive at contact, all of them bowed.
"Thank you for everything you've done", Ran said.
"THANK YOU!" repeated the crowd.
Tatsumi, embarrassed, did not know what do to nor say.
"Wow…what's all that?"
"We could not propose you any reward, you have no interest in that. So…that is the least we can do", Ran said.
"You have my deepest gratitude for protecting the town I dedicated my life to", Laura said. "You will always be welcome in Joyou. You, your children, grand children and their children after them. We will not forget you. That, I can promise."
When she said that, both Esdeath and Akame blushed, but Tatsumi did not notice.
Ran sighed.
"Wave and Kurome. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve in the Jaegers with you. I hope you will be happy together, until the end of your days."
"At least, we'll try to, pal. If we meet again, I'll treat you to a seafood banquet, you'll see!" Wave laughed.
"Bye, Ran. You will miss me", Kurome sadly said.
"Akame, we never had a proper occasion to talk and discuss, but from Najenda told me, you are truly a good person. Be safe."
"Thanks", Akame replied. "I have a favor to ask. Can you deliver this letter to Najenda for me? Everything I've done is explained in it. I want her to know the truth. I want her to know I did not betray her and that Tatsumi is alive. Can you do it?"
She gave him a scroll and he accepted it.
"I will. I promise. General, you want me to deliver Najenda a message from you too?"
"Just tell her 'until next time'", Esdeath grinned. "It will give her nightmares and she will think of every meaning of these three words."
"Are you serious?"
"Come on, it's just a joke. She has nothing to worry about, I don't fight for the Empire anymore. But tell her."
"You don't change, in the end… Understood, I'll do that."
Finally, he shook Tatsumi's hand.
"I'm sure Najenda will be happy to know you're well. Should I give her your regards?"
"Please do so. I am sorry for everything Esdeath and Akame have done for my sake, but…I can't regret it. I just can't. That's all."
"Roger that. See you Tatsumi, and enjoy your new existence."
He lowered his voice.
"It's just my opinion, but you sure are something if the strongest women in the world want you. Be safe!"
Tatsumi laughed along with Ran.
"We won't hold you any longer", Ran finally said. "Go, now, with our best wishes, and be well. I hope we will meet again, though I doubt it will happen…"
"This is only the beginning", Tatsumi murmured to himself as they were walking in the fields, somewhat saddened by their departure.
"Yes."
Esdeath and Akame had joined him, and the two of them held one of his arm.
Tatsumi felt his love towards them overflowing.
Behind them, Wave and Kurome were holding hands too.
"Let's make today the anniversary of our new life's beginning", Tatsumi whispered to his loved ones.
EPILOG :
Akame, Esdeath and Tatsumi traveled along with Wave and Kurome to a coastal town, east of the New Kingdom. Tatsumi immediatly married Esdeath and Akame in a private ceremony, while Wave married Kurome.
Wave and Kurome decided to live in the town, while the others took a boat to cross the sea. Wave is still trying to get Kurome to like seafood, but she still is reluctant. She is receiving a treatment in an attempt to heal her body from the damages it suffered because of the drugs she took.
Najenda, who is still working as an high placed official, is busy as hell. She received the messages delivered by Ran, and even if she forgave Akame, she had to left the bounty on her head to preserve the appearances. She remains unmarried but often participates to meetings for singles.
Ran married the governor of Joyou, Laura. Even though he's busy with work, he always finds time to come and see her in his hometown.
The habitants of Joyou had troubles to live after the raid, since most of their children and women had died. However, most of the soldiers who helped to rebuild the town had been seduced by the place. Together with their families and relatives, they moved in the town, repopulating it.
The Doctor wrote a book about his researches on the Teigu which is now a reference used by militaries and scientists. After that, he left alone to try to recover the lost Teigus.
Esdeath's battalion, after successfully escaping the Capital, separated. Most of the men, unknown to the authorities, re-engaged in the Revolutionary Army, since they had fought all their lives.
Once they arrived on another continent, Tatsumi, Esdeath and Akame traveled, living an adventurous existence full of love and lemons. One year later, Akame and Esdeath both gave birth to girls named Nea and Ryu. Because of that, they had to set up a living in a city, where Tatsumi worked as a blacksmith. They are currently living there.
Tatsumi is still trying to convince his wives to try threesome, but they firmly refuse for now...
Author's note
First, thanks to all of you who have been reviewing, following, supporting this story.
It is my first fanfiction, and honestly, this is a short one, not well built. I did not have a full detailed plan at first ; I wanted to write an alternative end of Akame Ga Kill!, nothing more. In the next weeks, I will probably rewrite/correct/rethink the chapters I think lack in credibility, details, and all these things.
Concerning the lemons, I wanted to try to write some, now it's done, but I have no idea if it's fine or no. I'm not an expert, sadly...
About the end : at first, I wanted to write several ends, like in a Visual Novel, but, I changed my mind and made a "everyone happy end". I changed my mind around chapter 13, I think. Even though I tried to make you believe that he would choose only one of them, some of you saw through the lies!
I felt really emotional when I wrote this "happy end", like, I needed that happy end. Maybe I'm just nut, but it was important to me.
I'm sorry if this story had disappointed you at some points, if the ends disappoints you. But even if it is the case, I have to thank you for following til the end. By the way, I managed to keep the way to write a sequel to this story if I want to continue it one day. Or else, if you feel to continue the story, do not hesitate and go on!
I don't know yet when I will write another story, on which manga/anime/light novel it will be, but I sure have a liking on AkG!, and I want this manga to have more fanfictions.
However, the next time, I'll carefully build my story, at least more than this one who was half improvised lol.
If you have any question, feel free, as always, to ask me in the reviews or to pm me.
Again, thank you, seeing your reviews always raises my moral, and I will miss this story.
–The Author, who's now gonna take a break and a nap