"HA!" Ruby yelled as she threw another kick which Leone tried to blocked, only to faint it and instead go for a leg swipe which caught Leone off guard.

"Whoa!" Leone gasped as she fell down because of the surprise leg swipe.

"You good?" Ruby asked, Extending a hand to Leone.

"Yup." Leone grabbed her hand and stood up with her help "And didn't you say you were really rusty at this?"

"I Still Am." Ruby said, tightening the training bandages around her fists and also with training tank tops and tight sport pants "I need to get my hand-to-hand skills back in shape."

"If you say so." Leone nodded "Then I guess I don't have to keep going easy on ya!"

"Look at them go." Lubbock said, alongside Mine and Tatsumi as they all watch Ruby training hand to hand combat with Leone.

"It's insane that she's already Up and training like this after surviving all that crap she went through." Mine pointed out.

"I guess it's also her Aura." Tatsumi guessed.

"GRHG." Ruby grunted and Leone got her in a headlock from behind. She gripped onto Leones hands tightly and tried to escape. She could easily sneak away with her semblance, But she set up a no semblance during training rule which Yang came up with long ago. So instead she managed to hit Leones side with her elbow and kick herself backwards, Causing Leone to get slammed on the ground with Ruby on top of her!

"OW!" Leone Grunted, as Ruby managed to get back up "Dang...You're actually good at this."

"Well, My sister did give me some pointers." Ruby said and tried to help Leone up again, Only to gasp as Leone wrapped her legs around Ruby's neck in a tighter headlock which This time, ruby couldn't get out of.

"Gotcha~" Leone sassily mocked.

"Okay...time out...time out..." Ruby said, patting on Leones thigh to let her go.

Leone unwrapped her legs from Ruby's neck, allowing the girl to finally breath. Getting up, she held her stance again as Ruby attacks again after finally catching her breath.

"...But seriously?" Lubbock sighed "Ruby and Akame? TOGETHER?! I'm jealous!"

"Dude let it go!" Tatsumi angrily threatened.

"I still can't believe it tho." Mine said "Seriously, What did Akame of all people see in her?"

"Let's just leave them to train." Tatsumi suggested as he dragged a whining Lubbock away woth him, and Mine followed.

Meanwhile, Ruby threw a kick and then an uppercut that Leone dodged or blocked. After a few more punches, Ruby throws a knee strike and Leone Which she catches, but Ruby just lefts her other feet up for a kick aimed at the side of Leones head! The Causes Leone to let go and block, while Ruby falls as none of her feet were touching the ground.

She quickly backflips on her feet before Leone could catch her while she was down.

"Nice moves!" Leone complemented "But That's enough for today."

"You sure?" Ruby asked "I really can still go."

but then, Ruby gasped as Leone dashed forward and easily tripped her on her back.

"You were sayin'~ Sweet heart?~" Leone asked looking down on a knocked down Ruby.

"Okay...point taken." Ruby admitted, and Leone helped her back up.

"I know Aura helps you heal faster and all, but you still shouldn't push yourself too hard." Leone scolded.

"Sorry. Bad habit." Ruby apologized.

"Well...Wouldn't want you worrying Akame now do we?" Leone teased.

And Ruby's cheeks became Red as she remembered last night.

"...W...W-What?" Ruby gasped at her words.

"I said I love you Ruby." Akame repeated "And I really mean it."

"Wha-bu-but..." Ruby mumbled, very much stunned at the confession.

"I know it's sudden but...after seeing you hurt like that I realized my own feelings a day later..." Akame explained "I really do love you."

"W-Wait Akame..." Ruby tries to speak.

"Please Let me finish first." Akame pleaded "If you don't feel the same way about me...I-It's fine. I understand if_"

"N-NO stop!" Ruby finally speaks up "J-Just stop for a second!"

"..." Akame remains silent, surprised by her outburst.

"...W-Why?" Ruby asked "Why...me? I appreciate how you truly feel, I really do but...are you sure you want to...have a relationship with someone like me?"

"Ruby, No one is perfect." Akame assured "And there's nothing too bad or remotely terrible wrong with you. You're a kind and caring person, you look out for everyone you care about and you always bring hope to everyone. And...You kept your promise. You came back alive."

"...are you still sure?" Ruby repeated.

but then again, Akame began kissing Ruby on the lips without warning. The second kiss was also gentle and soft, but lasted a bit longer. When Akame broke the kiss she looked straight into Ruby's eyes.

"Yes. I am."

Ruby could only at Akame, Before placing her hand on Akames cheek and the two kiss again. This time however, Akame slowly crawled on the bed and lays right next to Ruby as she wraps an arm around the older girl. Akame wrapped both of her arms around Ruby as well while the two share a much more passionate kiss. Ruby's other hand moves from Akames cheek to her back as well, both fully embracing each other tightly.

Their kiss continues, While Ruby grips onto the back of Akames shirt while Akames hands hold onto her back and the back of her head. The kiss went on until they both finally broke it off for air. As they pant in and out, they look into each other's eyes again as Akame caresses Ruby's cheek as well. And shortly after, even with Ruby's help herself, Akame slowly got on top of Ruby as the two began kissing again.

Ruby made sure to press Akame down on herself as much as she could, not wanting to let her go, not to let this feeling go.

It was the first time she felt like this...she didn't want to pass it up so soon. She wanted Akame to keep on kissing her.

Akame intertwined her fingers alongside Ruby's, as they both moan into their kiss, while the two enjoy their make out.

And at one point...Akame had to hold herself back from going too far on Ruby, Knowing she was still healing and she just confessed. She tried to get off of Ruby for now, however...

"Hey Akame?" Leone and Sheele both walk in at the same time "We brought the change of bandages for..."

...Both Ruby and Akame, Stunned and in shock, stare as the two look at them dumbfounded with their lips still connected.

"..." Sheele just stares at them while Leones jaw had dropped.

"W-W-W-WE CAN EXPLAIN!" Ruby yelled with her cheeks bright red.

"L-Look Can We NOT discuss the fact that I finally got a girlfriend right now?" Ruby asked in embarrassment.

"Awww~ Someones Shy~" Leone teased "What? I thought you Like Akame too."

"I-I Do! I really do! But...I'm just not used to being in a relationship like this." Ruby explained "Sure I had friends and best friends and partners but...I was never involved with anyone romantically."

"So has Akame! So you both are in the same boat!" Leone said.

"...And?" Ruby asked, Failing to see what's good about that.

"It means you both can explore this together silly!" Leone answered.

"Well...I guess we can." Ruby said "But...I guess going on a date is out of the question since she's on the wanted posters and I'm...gonna be on them too eventually."

"They're still struggling with that since you didn't let them see your face." Leone explained "Beside from your Cape and your weapon they got nothing to go by. So they might even give up on a wanted poster at some point."

"And...What about that General?" Ruby hesitantly asked.

"Budo? Meh, I dunno." Leone nonchalantly answered "He hasn't been seen ever since you escaped him that night. He's probably sulty or being a sore loser about it."

"Uh huh..." Ruby nodded.

"But aside from that, He's known as the empires strongest man. So letting you escape was a REALLY deep blow to his reputation." Leone explained "Heh, I heard that some of the empires higher ups are talking behind his back about this whole thing."

"O-Oh." Ruby nodded again.

"Haha Like, He kinda boasts that he never fails against The Revolutionary Army, But after you got away from him Everyones been doubting him in the capital!" Leone Explained further "He didn't just lose a bit of the empires faith in him, he LITERALLY Lost face! Get it? Lost face? Because you_"

"Y-Yeah I got that!" Ruby yelled "Now can you PLEASE stop reminding me that how much he now has it out for me?!"

"...Wait, Are you scared of him?" Leone asked.

"Um, did you NOT see or feel how monstrous he was?!" Ruby asked "He could have probably ripped my head of with just two of his fingers and Beaten me to death with my own skull!"

"Okay first of all: Not even Budo could do that. Second of all: How does that last part even work if you've already lost your skull?" Leone asked, Very confused about the Skull part.

"Oh forget it." Ruby sighed.

"Look, We probably won't see him again for a long time. So for now just cool it." Leone said "And don't worry. If he comes at you again, Next time Me and the others will be there for ya. okay?"

"...Okay." Ruby nodded.

'...And that's what I'm afraid of.'

"And then, you can put the safety back up by pressing it up." Ruby explained, sitting behind her desk with Akame observing her instructions on The Sheath she was creating for her.

"...I see." Akame nodded, baring all of Ruby's words in mind "Is this how normal guns also function?"

"pretty much." Ruby nodded.

"I see...Hm?" Then, Akame noticed something new on the corner of Ruby's table. It looked like a small black mechanical Box at first, But she then noticed a gun barrel on it too. And it's design looked...kind of familiar.

"...Ruby, Where...did you get this?" Akame asked, referring to the device.

"Oh that? Well...Remember that girl with the Teigu Dog from that night?" Ruby asked while Akame nodded "Well, This thingy here is actually a hidden Gun that...That girl had hidden in her throat I think...Blegh." Ruby cringed at the thought of the idea "After I arrived I...Kind of Kicked it out of her mouth and Ended up snatching it."

"...Why?" Akame asked.

"I thought I could Check it out for new parts or ideas." Ruby explained as she picked the hidden gun up and observed it "So far, I think it's bullets get triggered by the vocal cords cause It kinda has voice sensors in it. And don't ask how I figured that out."

"...Are you sure looting Empires secret equipment is a good idea?" Akame asked.

"Hey, They probably have more of these hidden in their labs. And also, looting? I didn't Loot anything! I just beat up it's last owner who is probably a Horrible person, And took a dangerous weapon that she could have used against us later! See? Those are different."

"...Then you stole it." Akame said.

"Righteously stole it." Ruby corrected.

Akame couldn't help but to start laughing at her wordplay, While Ruby shortly joined in on her with the laughing.

After the laughter died down, Akame slowly wrapped her hands around Ruby's shoulders from behind while Ruby was still sitting down.

This caused Ruby to blush As Akame Begam to speak again.

"Are you sure you're really okay?" Akame asked with consern "You seem a little on edge."

"I-It's...it's about the General..." Ruby answered.

"Budo?" Akame asked.

"Y-Yeah, I managed to escape him sure but...It apparently seriously Humiliated his image in the capital considering he's a big name and... I-I'm just scared of what he'll do as payback against me for that..." Ruby explained.

"... Don't worry. If he tries to, me and the others_" Akame tried to comfort her.

"N-No no no I DON'T want ANYONE to help me with that!" Ruby finally stated, and shocked Akame "I... I don't know how or why but, I could feel how strong he was...I-I was actually paralyzed in fear for a minute A-And...I don't want you or the others to die or get hurt if you try to protect me against him."

"...Ruby, Look at me." Akame placed her hands on both sides of Ruby's face, forcing her to look straight into her eyes "Sooner or later, The Revolutionary Army will overthrow the Empire. and for that to happen, People as Strong as Budo need to be eliminated. We wouldn't have any other choice anyway."

"Oh, so you're telling me That my conserns don't matter no matter what." Ruby sighed.

"That's not what I meant...Beside how true it may be." Akame said making Ruby pout "But When that time comes, We ALL will fight him. together. He may be the strongest man in the empire but he isn't invincible. I know you're scared of how powerful he was or what he'll be capable of, But letting that fear get to you will only let him win. So please, Don't worry too much about that anymore."

"...Okay...thanks." Ruby smiled, before the two kissed again one more time.

"Well, Big news everyone." Najenda said, As everyone gathers in the Meeting room. The boss then placed a paper on the table which drew everyones attention "The new wanted posters are finally made public."

Ruby gulped at what her wanted poster would be. The first ones was Obviously For Mine, and the second one was hers. She built up the courage to look in her wanted poster and...Her jaw just hit the floor.

on the Wanted paper...was just a Hooded figure with a scythe over its shoulders, Simple as that. But what drew most of the attention...was what they chose for what would be under the hood.

instead of a face, they just drew sharp, monster like eyes and a jagged, spiky smile in the shadowy part of her hood.

And under the picture... wasn't a name, but a made up title.

RED REAPER

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

16.000

"16.000?!" Everyone gasped at the price they had set out for Ruby.

"Wow, That's actually 2.000 coins more than Yours boss." Bulat joked.

"Yes I noticed. " Najenda sighed.

"That's insane!" Mine yelled "They're actually willing to give SO MUCH money for Her bounty now?!"

"Due to killing so many of their men and also the whole accident with General Budo, the empire has come to the conclusion that a higher bounty must be chosen for_" Najenda tried to explain,

But then, Ruby finally managed to speak up.

no not speak, Yell up.

"WHY IS MY FACE A JACK-O'-LANTERN?!" Ruby yelled, Unable to accept that the empire chose to... literally put a Jack-o'-lanterns face on her.

"They didn't have a face to draw! Did you forget?!" Mine yelled back.

"Don't let it get to you. It's just exaggeration." Bulat said, placing a hand on Ruby's shoulder for comfort and support.

"And you killed more than 200 of their men remember?" Leone reminded "You really gave their higher ups a big spook. So they're convinced that you're actually a monster or something."

"Uuuuuugh." Ruby groaned as she wanted to tear her wanted poster apart.

"In any rate, the Empire doesn't know how you look like beside your cape and weapon. That should keep you safe for now." Najenda said.

"...Which means I can still walk in and out of the capital with normal clothes. That's what you're saying, right?" Ruby asked.

"You catch on quick." Najenda praised "You did buy regular clothing from the capital the other day right?"

"Yeah, I'll...wear a shirt or something from now on for arrands in the Capital then." Ruby said.

"Good. But you can wear your cape on missions again since it...can magically conceal your Identity at all times apparently." Najenda said.

"Heh, Yeah it does that sometimes." Ruby chuckled.

"Well. That's all I wanted to tell you all for now. You all are dismissed for the day." Najenda informed as everyone walked away.

In Ruby's room, She sifted through some of her clothes until she found a red short T-Shirt which didn't fully cover her belly, which she was fine with. Putting it on, she then found a black jacket which matched her shirt which had two small belts on its upper and lower middle that connected the jacket together. Then a black tight pants that its ends were stir-ups, and finally some black shoes to go with her pants as well.

"...Yeah. I can move around in the capital like this from now on." Ruby stated, Happy with her new day-time outfit.

"It looks good on you."

"Eh?!" Ruby gasped as she looked back and saw Akame was in the room "W-When did you come inside?"

"Just now." Akame answered "No one would recognize you with those clothes."

"Yeah." Ruby agreed.

Akame then noticed Ruby's wanted poster left on the edge of her desk. She also did not like how the Empire had monsterized Ruby because of their own fears.

"...Hey uh...Is it...True that My reward money is really higher than everyone else's?" Ruby suddenly asked.

"Yes. The boss's reward money is 14.000. Sheele, Bulat and now Mine are 9.500, and as for me, 11.000." Akame answered.

"Wow. That sure doesn't start up trouble with Bounty hunters." Ruby sarcastically said.

"Not really. Most Bounty Hunters are all either against the capital too so they ignore us, or they're just too scared to fight us." Akame explained "But don't let the reward money and the dumb wanted poster get to you, okay? unlike Me and the others, You can still walk around in the capital Undetected With normal clothes. And I can Take care of your cape while your away."

"Awww thanks." Ruby smiled "I really appreciate the support."

"Of course." Akame nodded as she planted a cute and small Kiss on Ruby's cheek, causing the other girl to blush like a tomato.

...But meanwhile, Leone was looking at the two through the keyhole, With her cheeks puffed, Grumpily pouting as she watches Akame make Ruby blush and stutter over her own words.

'...God dang it Akame.' Leone thought 'Now what do I do? I really Like Ruby as much as she does...unless...' Leone then wondered onto a Very crazy Idea, that would definitely back fire and Would Put Ruby in a difficult situation.

'... It's worth a shot...Maybe Sheele might be onboard with it too.' Leone kept thinking about this idea '...I just hope I Akame won't be angry or cringed out by it.'