Killing your dark Future (copy)

Chapter 7

"Speech"

"Thoughts"

Teigu

Disclaimer: I don't own Akame ga Kill, or any of its characters.

(Three Days Later; Imperial Capital Slums)

"Well this is different." Tatsumi thought, glancing at all the smiling and laughing around him. He had become so used to seeing the depressed looks of the capital's citizens, that it was genuinely surprising to see people in the capital smiling. But what surprised Tatsumi the most was how much attention his current mentor was receiving. Leone walked next to Tatsumi, and was receiving numerous greetings from the people they passed. "It's like Leone is a celebrity around these parts."

"Good day, Leone!"

"If you have time, I could use a good shoulder massage!"

"Lookin' sexy today, Leone! Let's get drinks some time!"

"Leone-neesan! Come play with us!"

"Man the slums are like a completely different city." Tatsumi commented, as a smile spread across his face. It was nice to see people happy despite the atrocities that were going on in the capital. "This place is just so...alive. It's so full of joy and energy."

"It's that spirit to never give in." Leone explained, waving to a group of people that had greeted her. "When you spend your whole life struggling to live day-to-day, you learn to be tough and make the best out everything."

"Either way, you're really popular around here." Tatsumi commented, as he glanced over at Leone.

"I grew up here, so this area is my hometown!" Leone cheered, leaning closer to whisper into Tatsumi's ear. The busty blonde's lustful tone sent a shiver down Tatsumi's spine. "I've gained a reputation for being a fantastic masseuse. Maybe I can give you a 'private' massage later? You might even get a happy ending."

"Oi! There she is!" A new voice called out from behind both assassins. "Leone!" The blonde assassin's eyes shot open when she recognized the three men running towards her. "Pay off your tab!"

"Settle your gambling debts!"

"Give me back the money you conned from my brother!"

"Time to book it Tatsumi!" Leone called out, as she took off running. She was surprised when Tatsumi caught up to her in only a few seconds. "Looks like Akame's speed training is really paying off for that kid. I'm the second fastest member in the group, and he's keeping pace with me no problem."

"Those friends of yours?!" Tatsumi asked, vaulting over a cart in his path. "Because they don't look to happy to see you!"

"Ah! Don't worry about them!" Leone relied, as dodged a bottle that was thrown at her by one of their pursuers. "Well?! What do you think!? This place is pretty interesting!"

"I'm worried you'll end up being the target for assassination!" Tatsumi exclaimed, dodging a group of kids playing in front of him.

"Okay Tatsumi! We need to split up, so we can throw these guys off our trails!" Leone yelled, as she jumped over a few trash cans. Before Tatsumi even had a chance to protest, Leone had ducked down an alleyway.

"Shit! I lost sight of Leone!"

"Get that kid! He was with her!"

"Yeah! We'll beat the info out of him!"

"Son of a bitch!" Tatsumi shouted, making a sudden turn down a narrow street.

(Fifteen Minutes Later)