Another Route ( Akame Ga Kill Fanfic )

Volume 1 Chapter 3: Shackles of Guilt III

Ok. Here is the divergent point.

Once again, I would like to emphasise that I suck at writing fight scenes and stuff. Do bear with me.

So basically, I would be able to publish a few more chapters in the next few days for I have a bit more time on my hands. I have decided what Tatsumi's Imperial Arms would be. I isn't just some rando- , wait, I am not allowed to spoil it. Silly me. In case you are curious what it could be, I would just give a hint. It may or may not be a weapon. Hehe. This hint actually isn't really good, but considering what I have in store, I can only reveal this much.

Also, I do not own Akame Ga Kill! and also thank you to everyone who supported this fan fiction. This would be a very long story so if you don't long story, I strongly recommend you to not read this. I would also begin to write more in my stories as i personally feel my every chapters are too short. Like seriously, 3 chapters to reach the point where Tatsumi arrives at the Capital.

One additional detail. I kinda changed the timeline. Like Night Raid attacked Aria's house on the day Tatsumi arrives in the Capital instead of attacking the household one day later. Sorry, I tried to make it similar but turns out I can't for this part.

Nonetheless, please do enjoy this fan fiction. It isn't much but I would try to make it as interesting as possible.

Thanks!

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It hurts. It hurts. It hurts so much.

Tears started falling uncontrollably. I tried my best to halt its flow from my eyes, but ultimately, it was just a futile attempt. It kept falling with no end. There was no wound on my body, so why am I feeling pain?

Questions flooded my mind.

Why?

Why is it always me?

Why is it that this always have to happen to me?

Why is it that everyone that I care about always die?

...

I walked in through the gates of the Capital. As far as my eyes could see, there were people. Tons of people. It was really an eye-opener, how the entire population living in Capital is easily almost like hundred times the population of people living in my village. Some were in rags, while others were in fancy dresses and smart attires. It seems that there is an evident income gap within the population. I can't help but be in awe. It appears that Ieyasu's descriptions of the Capital were not exaggerations. I kept walking, all the while my eyes darted to whatever that catches my eyes.

It didn't take me long before I realise that I have been on the receiving end of stares. People were looking towards me. I decided to dismiss it as their curiosity. My eyes continue glancing around. I found someone at the corner of the street, staring at me. Unlike the stares of the other, his stare was unnerving. It was as if he was eyeing his prey. My gaze lingered on him for a while longer. I blinked. The next thing my brain was able to discern was that he had vanished. Still feeling uneasy, I continue walking onwards, not letting my guard down.

As I walk, my brain started working. I start pondering the various possibility of what happened. Why was he staring at me like that? Have I met him before? Could it be that I have something he wants? Am i imagining things? He was staring at me, that is a fact. His intentions are unclear, but he wants something from me. That is the most I can discern. It may cause me some trouble in the future. I think it is best if I be more cautious from now on.

With nothing but questions and no answer, I arrived at my destination. I have yet to see Ieyasu and Sayo since arriving, so I assume they intend to meet me after being recruited. The Military's recruitment house. I pushed open the door, only to be greeted by a long line of people, with what I assume to have the same intentions as me. I signed. This is going to take a while.

...

Finally. After what I assume to be 3 hours, I was now at the front of the long line.

I walked up to one of the desks. Without any questions whatsoever, he passed a form towards me. It seems he has been doing this all day. I picked up that sheet of paper and read whatever was written there. I was given education, courtesy of my parents. It included all subjects. HIstory, Geography, Mathematics, Science, Language etc. Although I was only taught the mere basics. I can still remember everything they have taught me, even till today, even though it was discontinued eight years ago by their deaths. They did have various technique to make me remember, even though some of it wasn't pleasant. I looked at the paper in my hands. I was offered the position of private. Pretty low position. I did inquire if there was any way for me to attain a higher position. The result was some complaints and me being chased out.

That went well. If Sayo was here, she would have been able to handle this more efficiently. I really miss them. I wonder if they are somewhere safe and warm right now. Since this job is no longer available to me, I might as well attain another job. Money don't grow on trees. It has to come from somewhere. I pondered the other job options that I have.

"Hey, you. The brown haired boy in front of me." A voice sounded from behind me.

I turned towards the source of the voice. I was now facing a yellow haired lady. Two long bangs frames the side of her head. She wore a rather revealing outfit. I assumed her profession would be a lady of the night. Though that title doesn't seem to be fitting, considering it was only late afternoon right now.