A.N - I am very sorry for the massive delay between the chapters I will try to work faster on them.

To Guilherm1012 - I am sorry again for the small chapter, life is beyond hectic and I have barely any time to work on this. I will try to make time in the future though. I hope you enjoy.

To Kalashnikov ak47 -Done...

Chapter 22

The rising sun painted the valley a stark orange. A crystal blue lake surrounded by a green forest peacefully blew in the gentle breeze. The shimmering water broke as Chelsie burst from under the water, she wore a blue bikini with frills which bounced with her as she emerged from the water.

"Ohohoh What a sight!" Lubb struggled to not jump as he watched Chelsie walk onto the sandy shore.

"Dude the drool is forming a puddle at this point." Tatsumi held a look of disappointment as he looked at his friend and ally sitting on a wooden stool drooling at the lavish sight of the Women of Night Raid bath in the water and Sunlight.

"WHAT?! Are you stupid or GAY!?" Lubb squealed as he stared at Tatsumi, his words a mere cry of a petulant child.

"OF COURSE NOT!" Tatsumi's face turned a bright red as he slammed his foot into the sandy shore as he looked Lubb in the eye.

"Well, to be fair kid, you have been giving me some flags. I mean when you were in the DREAM SCENARIO you froze up." Deagora's ring dangled from the silver chain wrapped around Tatsumi's neck.

"Gahh ssh it ring." Tatsumi moaned as he looked at his relic. The sound of water splashing suddenly stopped as Leone and Chelsie stared at Tatsumi, seductively standing in front of him. Leone wore an orange and yellow bikini which showed much of her body.

"Heyia~ Tatsumi we need you to settle something for us~." Leone said as she leaned towards Tatsumi, the dripping water running of her curved body. Chelsie put her right hand and rested it gently on her hip as he posed in front of Tatsumi.

"Sooo~ Who's is better Tatsumi~?" She asked with a playful smile.

"Uhh uhhh, I…..I…." The panicked stutter from Tatsumi as he tried to find an escape from the question.

"Ladies, Ladies, I fear you may have been confused about Tatsumi's sexuality. He likes men after all." Deagora's voice as serious as the day Tatsumi claimed him in the cave. Tatsumi's face turned bright red as he grabbed the ring of the chain, quickly bringing the gem to his eye.

"I AM NOT! I think they are both gorgeous. Leone with the water dripping of her is absolutely amazing to look at but Chelsie's slender body in that suit is a sight to behold, a stunningly graceful sight." His cheeks were red as he shouted at the ring.

"...Played" The amusement on his voice gave Tatsumi all the information he needed to hear. He had walked into Deagora's trap so easily.

"Soo Tatsumi are you saying that we both win~" Leone asked as she leaned even closer to Tatsumi. "Maybe your big sister should give you a reward. Want in Chelsie~?" Leone pulled Chelsie closer as she slowly advanced to Tatsumi.

"Uhh uhhh WOW SU you are buff." Tatsumi relieved he had an escape as he turned to see the relic walk towards them with a plate of food for them to eat.

"Ahh he ran away…" Chelsie said as she still embraced Leone. Lub whom was pale the entire conversation burst from his seat.

"WHY...WHY TATSUMI? If you just asked me I would of given you an honest answer and jumped at both of you." Lub said as he threw himself at them.

"Guys like you are no fun.." Leone said as she caught him and threw him back into the sand.

The rest of the Night Raid team waited on top a cliff nearby. Najenda sat quietly in a seat as Akame, Kurome, Mine and Sheele looked over the edge evious of the fun being had by their fellow assassins. The four assassins wore swimsuits as well, even if they were away from the water.

"Hmm Esdeath is catching us up….just as planned. Well you four will need to grab as much attention as possible. We need them to follow us after all." Najenda smiled as she let loose a bird with a letter strapped to is claw as it flew away into the horizon.

"Yes boss." The four girls said in unison. Akame and Kurome looked into the open sky the clouds themselves parted like flocks of birds. Mine and Sheele noticed the sisters.

"She'll be coming for us won't she sis?" Kurome asked, her eyes hidden behind her hair.

"Yes…..she will be." Akame responded, her voice filled with fear and regret.

"Fate is cruel….We will be forced to fight one of our oldest of friends." Kurome's voice filled with sorrow and pain.

"That is so...but don't forget. We are all here for you. We are your family and we will be there whenever you need us." Mine said as she pulled Kurome's head into her chest. Sheele did the same to Akame. "We are here for you." Sheele said as she embraced Akame.

"This feels nice Sheele…" Akame whispered as she snuggled into Sheele. Kurome looked at her sister and Sheele. "Hmm I want in on that feeling.." She whispered casually.

"WHAT?!" Mine burst red, with embracement.

Shanta half of the Jaegers through a canyon of rock and stone. The sandy covered almost everything the eye could see. She took the lead atop a white horse followed by Wave, Seryu and Bols, each one atop their own horse.

"So, are we going to be facing Night Raid, the most deadly criminals in the entire empire. How do you think I'll stand compared to them?" Bols' voice held an alloy of emotion cold fear blended with something akin to fear or rage but sweeter than both.

"Well, when I faced one of their members, even though he didn't fight back I got the feeling he is the same strength as me. So I know you'll be a big help!" Wave pulled his horse back so he could speak to his friend.

"That maybe so, but the weakest member of our group is you sweetie~~" Shanta stated with a smile as she looked over her shoulder at Wave.

"Ohoh Are you starting on me?" Wave asked playfully. "When I unleash my Grand Chariot I do not hold back."

"Show me then big boy." Shanta teased with a mischievous smile.

"You two look ahead…" Seyru pointed in front of them where a scarecrow waited for them in the middle of the canyon sticking out like a sore thumb. The words Handsome guy written boldly on it's chest.

"So, anyone else getting a trap vibe here?" Wave asked.

"No, it looks pretty manly I think…" Shanta said her smile still plastered on her face.

"BE SERIOUS!" Wave shouted as a golden bolt of light slammed into the after image of Shanta, a blur of golden slid backwards as Shanta flipped out of the air, her eyes like a corned predator. Anger and excitement burned on her face as her eyes dart around the clearing looking for the sharpshooter. Yet, in her zeal to find her aggressor she lowered her guard to the scarecrow whom burst in a white cloud as a blue haired horned warrior surged toward her catching her off guard and striking at her.

In a clash of metal and fury, Wave appeared in flash the blade of his Grand Chariot holding back the warrior if only for a moment as Susano threw the young Jaeger into the very heavens with a mighty swing.

"Well the sharpshooter failed but we removed a combatant we didn't need to face. Giving us an even greater advantage." Najenda stood forward, Leone, Tatsumi clad in Deagora, Akame and Kurome at her side as she spoke to the bewildered Jaegers. "This is your end!" The roar in her voice that of a lioness as it corners it's prey.

"All of them are here. So it was a trap." Bols' voice held fear yet he stood tall ready to fight the Assassins of Night Raid.

"Well, if it isn't my two best friends~. Oh how I have missed you. Shall I show you how strong I am now~?" Shanta's voice became ever more deranged as she spoke, the darkness plaguing her mind grew and grew as she smiled deliciously at her best friends. She slowly drew her beloved relic yatsufusa. The blade unleashed a horrific cry as purple lightning blasted around the clearing. The ground shook, cracked and broke away as slow moving bodies dug themselves out of the ground.

"I hope your ready Night Raid coz this is a battle between relic wielders and I am dying to see you all BLEE-HEHE-EED"