Killing your dark Future (copy)

Chapter 21

"Speech"

"Thoughts"

Teigu

"Incursio"

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"Well here we are." Tatsumi said, as he gestured to the stone fortress in front of them. The Sun was just beginning to rise, bathing the large building in early morning sunlight. "Welcome to Night Raid's base."

"Hmmm, it's quite the hideout." Esdeath said, staring up at the large building, impressed by it's design. "It's hidden away from the capital and is easily defensible. Aside from the royal palace, I don't think I've seen a better location for a base of operations."

"I guess we should get inside and introduce you to everyone." Tatsumi said, as he rubbed the back of his neck. "It's gonna be kinda awkward and tense at first, but I'll do what I can to calm everyone down."

"Wait just a moment, Tatsumi." Esdeath said, grabbing ahold of Tatsumi's jacket. "We need to discuss one thing real quick."

"What is it?" Tatsumi asked, as he stopped in front of the hideout's front entrance.

"I know I agreed to leave the empire and fight for the revolutionary army, but you have to understand I can't leave right away." Esdeath said, resting her hands on her hips. "It would be suspicious if I didn't return. The minister would probably send out search parties to look for me, putting your comrades at risk. So you'll just have to wait a little while, until I can find the right time to get away."

"I suppose that makes sense." Tatsumi said, as he nodded his head. "I also appreciate you looking out for my friends."

"I also want to try and get some of my Jaegers to come with me." Esdeath said, as a sad smile spread across her face. "I know most of them won't listen, but I want to try at least."

"Well we'd be welcome to new members." Tatsumi said with a smile, as he reached out and squeezed Esdeath's hand. "I know how much you care about your men."

"That's all I wanted to say...so I suppose we should be heading inside." Esdeath suggested, staring at the door ahead of him. "I'm looking forward to seeing what the legendary Night Raid has to offer."

"You hang back a bit, I'll call you once I'm ready." Tatsumi said, which caused Esdeath to nod her head in understanding. Seeing that Esdeath was ready, Tatsumi opened the door to the hideout. As soon as Tatsumi took one step through the door, he was met with Leone and Mine's angry screams from down the hall.

"God damn it, Lubbock! How could you let this happen!" Mine's voice echoed down the hall.

"If Tatsumi got captured again, I swear I will castrate you!" Leone exclaimed, followed soon after by a scream from Lubbock.

"Uh...I should get in there before this gets out of hand." Tatsumi said, turning to face Esdeath.

"That would be best." Esdeath said, as she ushered Tatsumi forward. "Now get in there."

"I'll be right back!" Tatsumi exclaimed, before running down the hall. Coming to a skidding stop, Tatsumi stood in the doorway to the meeting room. Tatsumi gazed into the room and saw all of Night Raid's members, minus Chelsea, gathered there. Mine was still chewing Lubbock out, while Leone held him in a headlock, his face turning blue as he frantically tapped out. Across from Leone and Mine were Akame and Sayo, both of them looking quite worried. Lastly, Najenda sat in her usual chair, an annoyed look on her face as a cigarette hung between her lips. Tatsumi stood in the doorway for several moments, no one noticing his presence. "Did I miss something?" Instantly all eyes were on Tatsumi, and just as quickly he was tackled by three girls.