Killing your dark Future (copy)

Chapter 13

"Speech"

"Thoughts"

Teigu

"Incursio"

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

(The Next Morning: Esdeath's Bedroom)

"Ugh..." Tatsumi groaned, as light began to filter in through the nearby windows. Rubbing the sleep out of his eyes, Tatsumi slowly sat up on the edge of the large bed. As Tatsumi's grogginess gradually began to fade away, he realized that Esdeath wasn't in the bed with him anymore. The way Esdeath had been using him as a body pillow last night, Tatsumi was quite surprised that she had managed to get out of bed without waking him. Tatsumi was quite used to Akame and Leone cuddling up to him at night, so he wasn't too uncomfortable when Esdeath did it, but it did make him feel kind of awkward since he still barely knew her. Hopping off the bed, Tatsumi noticed that the door to the room's balcony was slightly ajar, letting in a cool morning breeze. Tatsumi walked over to the door and poked his head through. He quickly spotted Esdeath leaning against the balcony's railing. The capital's most feared general was still dressed in the half-buttoned white shirt she had slept in, as she stared at the rising Sun. Tatsumi couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful Esdeath looked framed against the Sun's early morning rays. Taking a deep breath to calm his nerves, Tatsumi walked out onto the balcony next to Esdeath. Esdeath finally took notice of Tatsumi, as he leaned on the balcony beside her. "Beautiful morning isn't it?"

"Yes it is." Esdeath said, a small smile spreading across her face, as she simply enjoyed Tatsumi's company. Despite Esdeath's smile, Tatsumi could detect a hint sadness in Esdeath's voice. "I'm sure my Three Beasts would have enjoyed this view." Tatsumi's shoulders stiffened slightly when Esdeath mentioned the Three Beasts. Luckily for Tatsumi, Esdeath was so focused on the horizon that she didn't notice his reaction. "It's a pity that they were all killed...but that's what happens to those who are weak. Only the strong can survive in this world, all the rest will be left behind to die."

"Right..." Tatsumi muttered, as he tried to find a way to change the subject. He wanted to try and bring out Esdeath's good side more and more, no matter how deep it was buried inside her. "So...what are you doing out here so early in the morning?"

"Thinking." Esdeath replied, turning to face Tatsumi. "I was thinking about what you had said last night...about how the minister is making the empire weak..." Esdeath was quite amused when she saw a flicker of hope in Tatsumi's eyes. "But I should let you know my mind hasn't changed. I'm a general for this empire and I have no intentions of turning against it."

"We'll see about that..." Tatsumi said underneath his breath, as he turned his head away from Esdeath. "I'm not gonna give up so easily."

"Since you're so determined to try and get me to leave the empire, let me inform you on why I truly stay allied with the minister." Esdeath said, cupping Tatsumi's chin and turning his head so that he was looking her in the eyes. Tatsumi felt a chill run down his spine when he saw the sadistic glint in Esdeath's eyes. He hated seeing her eyes like that, because he knew that there could be light in her eyes, he had seen it himself. "While it's true that you bring up some very valid points Tatsumi, I still think that the empire is much stronger than the revolutionary army. However, the main reason I have stayed with the empire is because..." Esdeath leaned in close and whispered hotly in Tatsumi's ear. "The minister allows me to do as I please as long as I follow his orders. He allows me to kill, torture, and wage war to my heart's content. The minister doesn't care about how brutal my methods are, or how many bodies I leave behind, as long as I get the job done." When Esdeath pulled away from Tatsumi, she smirked when she saw the hardened look in his eyes. "Unless the revolutionary army can provide me with similar liberties, and can prove that they're truly stronger than the empire...then I have no reason to even consider switching sides." Esdeath quickly leaned forward and kissed Tatsumi on the cheek, before she walked back into the room. "You better head downstairs, I'm sure Bols is preparing breakfast as we speak."