A.N Thanks to everyone, thanks for making it to 200 followers. Now review answer time!

To JFW: Well it's good to have you review again, Indeed the origins of Deagora and the Demon are a bit sketchy, but soon things hould be clearer. With Esdeath yeah I agree she seemed to ooc but well I have a reason for that I will show in due time.

To ShadowDeathSkull: Chelsea is still alive, but well I cannot confirm if anyone of them will survive. With Esdeath hmm maybe or maybe not.

To NinjaFang1331: thanks again.

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To Guilherm1012: I am not stopping anytime soon.

To Rupture: I won't stop don't worry!

To Alrain: Hmm I wouldn't say that, since I stated it was assigned to another family not the royal family but an interesting idea.

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To DarkEnigma95: Glad you like Deagora and my story I shall try my best to keep it up!

Chapter 18

Tatsumi awoke in a linen bed, covered head to toe in bandages. He found it agonising to even breathe let alone move his head.

"Deagora?" He asked aloud.

"Ahh you're awake chibi." The metallic runt of Deagora slowly climbed alongside him. "How are you feeling idiot?"

"A lot of pain, and hungry." Tatsumi said in between moaned breaths.

"Well seeing as you're awake I'll go get some food now for you." Deagora went to jump off the bed when Tatsumi spoke up. "D how long was I out?"

"Three days." Deagora replied as he turned to face his master.

"Wait what?! Anything I should know?" Tatsumi asked with a tilt of his head.

"Well, Chelsea is on an assignment at the moment in the capital." Deagora informed him.

"Wait what?! But, but Esdeath saw her face. That's incredibly dangerous." Tatsumi nearly shouted, this outburst caused agonising pain to rush through his body.

"Well for whatever reason the ice witch has not told anyone about our little adventure. She hasn't released your public identity yet either." Deagora said as he sat down in front of Tatsumi.

"Why?" Tatsumi asked weakly.

"I assume it is because she has feelings for you." Deagora stated when Kurome came in a fresh towel in her arms as she saw Tatsumi awake a smile came across her face, a smile of relief.

"Oh Thank God Tatsumi you're awake. We feared the worse." Kurome said as she walked up to him. Her eyes staring into his. "You are alright aren't you Tatsumi?" She asked as she walked up to the side of the bed, the silver dragon hopping out of the way for Kurome to sit next to Tatsumi.

"Umm, uhh I feel fine." Tatsumi said as he looked at himself. "Well despite this crippling pain." He said with a pained smile, Kurome responded with a saddened smile as she leaned in surprising Tatsumi and kissed his forehead before abruptly leaving the room, and leaving Tatsumi both speechless and in a stupor.

"Hey Chibi, quick question was that the first kiss you had from a girl who is nice, pretty and you know NOT A RAGING SADISTIC TORTUROUS FIEND!" The dragon asked as he climbed back up to lie down next to his master.

"Uhhh"

"And you're left speechless. Well, let's take control and make something happen." Deagora said, knowing full well it would wake Tatsumi from his shock.

"Noo!" Tatsumi said with a snap, instantly regretting it as pain jolted through his body as he moved forward. "Ahh damn it that hurt."

"Take it easy kid, you were dangerously close to death after that fight." Deagora said as jumped off the bed and left the room as Tatsumi lied down closing his eyes.

"Hey Deagora how is he?" Akame asked as she walked up the room seeing the metallic dragon walk up the yellow painted hallway.

"He's resting. Gonna take a little while before he has the strength required to do anything substantial." Deagora answered as he strolled passed Akame, who nodded sorrowfully before turning around following the little dragon.

General Esdeath sat at the dining table flanked by the Jaegers, Elite 7 and Group of Terror teams. She looked at the two assassin squads with disdain, many of these individuals will want to settle the score with Akame and Kurome, Yet she knew that this blood lust could be used against them. 'Group of terror, since Kurome's betrayal they've become a loose cannon, the only reason they weren't removed is because their hatred for the revolutionary forces have made them an invaluable resource.' Esdeath looked at each member, first a silver haired girl who wore her hair in a long ponytail. She wore a sleeveless trench coat with a dark belt, black tights, boots and gloves. She carried a massive buster blade on her back, her eyes were dilated and were shaking. Esdeath cursed under her breath recognising the drug fueled rage that sat across from her in all the members, these drugs did improve their skill but she knew that it also impaired their judgment. Next was a young girl with long light coloured hair decorated with a dark hair band. She wore a black shirt with a miniskirt, black tights and light coloured boots. She also wore a long jacket. Esdeath thought this child looked to weak to be apart of group of terror and she recalled that there was plans to 'remove' her before Kurome betrayed them. "What was her name again?...Remus right?" She thought as she looked at the little child, she wielded a normal silver long sword with a sturdy hand guard around the handle. Next was a young girl with dark hair cut in a bob style. She wore a pair of glasses, a white shirt with a vest, a tie and a long skirt. She too like Remus wielded a regular sword. Esdeath stared intently at her, she remembered reading from her portfolio, that her name was Womyn and if the information Mordin gave her was right it stated she was predictable in a fight but looking at her now, Esdeath had a hint of admiration, Womyn and Remus must have trained hard to improve or their hatred at Kurome pushed them to new heights. Esdeath finally looked to the leader of the Group of terror, a bald man with a monocle over his left eye, he wore a full white trench coat and dark grey trousers. What information she knew of this individual was sketchy, even information Mordin had received was small at best. 'It proved that the minister doesn't trust the lord curator.' Esdeath pondered, she took a long sigh before she readied her voice.

"Welcome everyone, as you have all been informed the Jaegers, Elite 7 and Group of Terror will all be working together with the goal of annihilating Night Raid. As by the Emperor's orders I shall be the leader of this operation. Understood." She asked daring the members of the two assassin teams to challenge her. None answered replied back to her.

"Well for the information we have been gathering, I have intel indicating that Night Raid was active in the vicinity of the Southern Forests off the capital. I want group of terror to scout out the area and perform reconnaissance. I do not want you to engage them understood." Esdeath ordered, the members of Group of terror nodded. Gin stood up first, she bowed her head at Esdeath before a sadistic grin spread across her face.

"If I may ask lady Esdeath, what are our orders if were to accidentally stumble upon a member of Night Raid?" She asked smiling, eyes were dilated, showing the sheer ecstasy of the hunt that she is looking forward to enjoy.

"Even then your orders are to escape and report to the capital." Esdeath replied holding the deranged stare.

'Weak….Weak…...The power to shape this world runs through your veins…..My Power…'

Esdeath rubbed her head as an intense pain surged through her skull, yet she did not let a moan escape her lips.

"Now dismissed!" She ordered as she stood up. The two assassin squads left first while the Jaegers went to prepare their weapons and Relics for the inevitable fight.

"My Jaegers I have a special mission for you." Esdeath said as she was certain that the other two teams were out of earshot. "The fire wielder, his relic is known as the Deagora roar of the dragon. I want you to capture this wielder above all else." She said firmly.

"Capture? Commander that is quite difficult to do, from what the reports say this relic is immensely powerful. To attempt to capture this wielder will be extremely difficult." Run stated.

"I know that the risks are high but we have no choice. The relic is far too valuable to lose and what's worse is that it is bound to the wielder, so if we want the relic we need the wielder." Esdeath said though the true reasons were more that she wanted Tatsumi.

"Hmm well as you order Commander." Shanta said with a bow.

The Jaegers left the room when a new guest entered the chamber, Esdeath looked a the new arrival to see that Lord Curator Mordin was smiling at her, she noticed tendrils of shadows around him.

"How was all the information I gave you about Group of Terror?" Mordin asked with a smile as he walked through the open door way.

"This is rare, you leaving your cage. It seems you are out of date with the information." Esdeath responded.

"I thought I was, their auras were stronger than their files suggest. Oh dear me, apparently the minister doesn't trust me. And yet he hasn't done anything about me. Is he afraid I wonder." Mordin asked playfully as he pulled a seat next to Esdeath.

"It seems so, he may be afraid of you, any average person would fear the dark." Esdeath replied smiling at Mordin.

"Indeed, however, I am here to ask you about the fight you and T..had." Mordin said his smile disappearing.

"What do you mean" Esdeath asked the mere hinting of Tatsumi got her attention.

"Well I was researching more information about Deagora and I found something concerning, it states that the demon's extract was the rival of the great dragon. However there seems to be more too it but the pages were purposefully damaged by someone. Whoever did that, has earned themselves a personal slot in my shit list." Mordin said with a growl.

"By rival, you mean the beasts clashed?" Esdeath asked.

"Indeed, it also seems that they were kings or queens among danger beasts, as in these beasts could command the lesser creatures and from the information I read, Deagora prevented several attacks on small villages by simply looking at the danger beasts." Mordin said in fascination.

"Hmm interesting do you think I have this ability as well?" Esdeath asked getting excited.

"No I don't think so." Mordin replied instantly washing away Esdeath's grin. "I am more concerned about you at the moment, the only other pieces of information I found is that Deagora stated that the beast was not dead. Even though it's throat had been cut and blood collected."

"How is that possible?" Esdeath asked.

"From what I have read the bigger a danger beast is the smarter and more powerful the beast is. Well Deagora and the Demon were bigger than mountain ranges. Their very wing spans eclipsed continents." Mordin stated his head rising up staring at the ceiling."Imagine that, the times when titanic creatures ruled the land. How Humanity survived is a miracle and the fact that one such titan saved us is something more ey?" Mordin said with a smile.

"What are you getting at?" Esdeath asked, this history lesson was annoying her.

"If Deagora was right the beast could still be alive in you and after clashing with Deagora it could've been awakened." Mordin said slowly.

"Don't talk nonsense." Esdeath snapped, Mordin smiled then as he leaned towards Esdeath.

"So deceiving your subordinates already? He must really be special to you." Mordin said at Esdeath, his grin annoyed her. The fact he was smiling at her yet she couldn't see his eyes made it worse.

"Hmm I am merely following my orders." Esdeath replied.

"Hmph Well I have an interest in the boy as well. Being able to bond with Deagora, even when the original family was wiped out." Mordin said.

"Mordin, may I ask a favour of you?" Esdeath asked as she looked at Mordin, his smile only grew much to her annoyance.

"What do you need of me?" He asked.

"I need you to deliver a message to Tatsumi. Warn him about the minister additions and future plans." Esdeath said sternly.

"You're asking me to betray the empire?" He asked his smile gone and dark shadows writhing around him.

"You have no love for the state this empire is in." Esdeath responded as a small blizzard formed around her.

"Hmmph Well then I will deliver this message for you….Oh I get it. You want more than a warning you want a solution. That's why you sent them already, you know if they see a blind man they won't resist the urge to kill me for sport." Mordin said as he stood up. "I will play this game but I will not be taking sides in this conflict. I will protect myself and return to the cataloguing of data."

"Grr I can't believe it we, the Group of Terror being sent to scout..ARAAAAGH!" Gin snarled as she stomped out of the palace grounds followed by her team.

"Now now Gin dear, we are subordinates to the great General, we must follow her orders." The leader stated calmly as he dug his hands into the pockets.

"GRRRRR!" Gin Growled in primal anger.

"Gin please stop that." Remus begged as she and Womyn walked behind them.

Don't tell me what to do!" Gin snapped.

"My my Gin calm down now!" The leader snapped, Gin stared at him balefully before she nodded regaining her cool.

Few hours later in the southern forest.

Mordin walked through the forest, a cane in hand, it was black all the way from the bottom to the top which had a dark blue sapphire in as the top. He walked around the forest, the sun was setting, he grimaced, as his power spread throughout the forest as shadows spread across the forest, till they came across metallic wires covering the eastern part of the forest.

"Hmm, those wires ahh cross tail. Safe bet to take it that Night Raids that way, still that's at least an hour's walk….ahh. Why did I agree to this, I could be reading on Deagora." Mordin moaned as he turned his attention back onto his job heading east.

"Well, Group of Terror we have arrived at the southern forest, let's begin our mission!" The leader said as he stood at the entrance of the forest, his team behind him and the setting sun bringing night to them all.