"So you mean to tell me that you literally got thrown into a room full of water, and some old man talked to you about that little flute of yours, and told you that you can find literal wings that resurrect others?"

"I know it sounds stupid, Esdese...but seriously that's what's happened? I didn't even expect to find these Teigu this fast. It has to be a sign, don't you get it?"

"It doesn't sound stupid, it sounds idiotic! Have you been drinking, my love?"

"No. It is one hundred percent, the bare truth. Do you remember Akame's Teigu? I have it. I also have Incursio, and I still have to learn, but I can use this flute if I learn how."

"You're using multiple Teigu at once?"

"Yes, I've had this thing on for days, and nothing bad has happened. I kept a mental note stating that if it Did do something, I would take it off or throw one of the Teigu away immediately."

"Tatsumi...what do you think is going to happen once you bring back all of your little posse? Do you think its going to be all fine and dandy?"

"I know it's going to be. I'll make it that way."

"You have to realize that Night Raid looks at me as an enemy, and rightfully so. I don't even want you on this adventure, let alone bringing back all the people that we swore hardheartedly to kill for the crimes they did?"

Esdese put her hand on Tatsumi's chest and gripped Falorin, revealing that it had a much different material then any normal coat. It was thicker in a way.

"Do you remember the week after we found each other after that day? You consistently tried to avoid me, day after day, and every time you tried, you didn't succeed. I learned to trust you just as you learned to trust me, right, my love?"

"Esdese, I want you and I to be together on this, because I really do love you."

"You want me to help you bring back my enemies-"

"We aren't enemies anymore!"

Tatsumi jerked frontwards, quickly standing up, causing Esdese' hand to grip harder but letting go, as he walked farther away from her. She laid herself down on the bed, letting her head fall down on the white pillow. Her eyes followed Tatsumi;he was now crossing his arms, disappointed in a somewhat aggressive manner. Thoughts flowed through her head, awakening her more forceful side.

"Tatsumi, come lay down with me."

A few seconds of silence followed after her words hit him, making her even more irritated.

"Now."

Tatsumi shriveled in annoyance as he started talking.

"Esdese there is something bigger going on here. He told me about some kind of danger beast that has come back from ancient times, something about a mask and how powerful the danger beast was;stating that it could level entire lands..."

"Come lay down Tatsumi."

His annoyance expanded as he turned around to walk around to the other side of the bed. Esdese was wearing clothing that nearly let nothing vented from the imagination. That night gown was worn on purpose and she knew it too. As he slid into the bed almost unwillingly, he stared at her back and hair before laying down directly on his pack;his head resting on the pillow next to hers. She quickly turned to the other side, hugging him;wrapping her arms around him, and letting her head become placed on his shoulder purposefully tightly;her lips nearly touching his ear.

Nearly every night for the past five months, she would always do this. It would always lead to her forcing something on to him, and that was usually intercourse. The first day they found each other after that battle was one of Esdese' most charitable moments. Within the month following up, she had almost changed him completely. Tatsumi didn't care about what she did anymore. Through those months, she had twisted him;made him into the submissive country boy she wanted.

She had done this to him so much, she had related to him via childhood, she did so many things that...in a way he couldn't even describe;she made him attached to her.

"Tatsumi, you don't need to worry about that beast because as long as you're with me, we can accomplish anything, my love. All you need to do is stay by my side, how many times have I told you this now?" she let out a menacing giggle and started to lick Tatsumi's ear, causing him to flinch to some extent.

"You should stay by My side. Esdese, we aren't enemies anymore, and neither is Night Raid, why can't you realize that? You're the Empress now;you call the shots. You no longer have to answer to some inexperienced Emperor."

She gripped him tighter, moving one of her free hands among his torso.

"What are you getting at Tatsumi? I'm already letting you drag me along into this. I could have already-"

"I know...but can you at least consider my request?"

Esdese moved her arm that wasn't under his shirt and moved his head towards her;making them face each other closely.

"What is that, my love?"

"Can you promise me...that when I resurrect everybody, can we stay by each others side despite what happens?"

Esdese couldn't stop the redness that came across her face. She gripped him tighter and moved both of her hands onto his shoulders;now laying on top of him. She pressed her forehead against his as they both could feel their individual breath on one-another.

"I promise you, my love."

Tatsumi stood dormant, gazing around him;the field of stone, beta-made housing, and familiar debris littered the area. A feeling of dread washed over him as he pictured Akame's face, and moments that they've had together. Slightly closing his eyes, he reached into his right pocket, allowing the sunlight to warm up his arm as he pulled the small box that contained the abrupt "Trakunikiss Wing" that he received.

It had been a few days since he backtracked back to Akame's final resting spot. Kurome and Wave didn't feel like coming back to this place;all the treachery caused them to have a specific hatred for the inhabited group of elements. Along with him, was of course, Esdese. She was sticking rather close to him, feeling even more for him after what he said that night. Almost every single time she thought of it, she just wanted to hug him endlessly;something about those words he said made her feel affectionate.

Tatsumi didn't exactly know how to use the wing, but he had spent the last few minutes placing it around the area, trying to pin-point the exact location where Akame was killed. The small box made a clicking noise that was all too familiar. Constantly trying to find the spot while being careful with it;caused the tedious manner of the situation to dwell on his mental state.

Esdese walked behind him and promptly hugged him, sniffing his hair;feeling Incursio touch her chest, and the scabbard on his left leg lightly braze her leg. The newly formed "Murasame" had a long, makeshift scabbard, colored a dark shade of red.

Tatsumi felt comfortable and leaned himself back into her, letting the back of his head fall lightly on her shoulder. She had her normal outfit donned, but she chose to leave her cap off, letting her hair glimmer even more then it did.

"This is the last possible spot..." he said with an annoyed tone, letting out a sigh.

"Can't we just take the day to ourselves and cuddle, my love...we've been here for quite some time. I've even made up a few new nicknames for you~" she talked seductively into his hair.

"I wouldn't mind that, but let's get this done first..." he responded, shaking himself;motioning that Esdese should let go of him so he could place the wing down. However, she didn't.

"I'm holding you to that.~" she had the same seductive tone.

As she let her arms around him fall, he knelt down, and opened the box for what seemed like the hundredth time. Letting the small, glimmering stone fall into his palm once again, he lightly placed it down on the stone earth below his feet. After looking at it for a few seconds, he had mental disappointment in high numbers.

He let out a large sigh, as he turned around, looking at Esdese;wearing a sad expression.

As they were about to start talking, the stone started to emit a larger glow of light, emitting and engulfing them both;making them both rave in consistent manner to the large yellow-like light. Tatsumi had a calm expression;simply expecting Akame to become visible at some point.

These abnormalities have become normal for him;at this point, he was expecting anything. Esdese was simply, in a state of mild expressiveness. As the light stopped emitting, a flash of blinding white engulfed the area, expressing a strong gust of wind in the progress;making their gear shimmer in regard.

Tatsumi was knocked down to a sitting position, causing his left sword to scrape the stone as it adjusted to his position. Esdese was left putting an arm up to shield her eyes.

You have my word that there will be less sadistic cliffhangers. (I'm not the shadow of Robert Kirkman yet. ;)]

So here's a question you can also answer when you R&R(If you do, I do not push for you beautiful people to review, only if you wish to. ;)

What is your favorite romance Anime/Manga?

(I will add a question like this every chapter from now on. I love you guys!)

- Jambles