An Inevitable Encounter.

Fire was burning all around the place, dead bodies littered the ground, and in the middle of all of it sat a young girl with long black hair that reaches down to her knees and red eyes. Her name was Akame, despite her age, she had been through things that would break most normal people, things a child should never need to experience. Akame heard foot steps and expected she was next on the list of people that was going to die here tonight. She looked up and saw a tall man, holding an ax, looking down on her.

But instead of raising his weapon to strike her down, her bent down on a knee in front of her and asked one question Akame never expected to hear "Hey, kid... you alright?".

Was she alright? She had no answer to that question, all she could do was to stare.

"Hey. Time to wake up" Akame blinked and sat up in her bed and saw the same man who she met all those years ago.

Turns out his name was Jeralt, a traveling mercenary. He saved Akame that night, and since she had no home to go back to, he brought her with him. After he did, he introduced her to his daughter. Her name was Byleth, and she seemed only a couple of years older than Akame, and was just as curious about Akame as Akame was about her. Jeralt wanted to hand Akame over to an orphanage, but she refused, feeling safer with the man who saved her. With no other options, Jeralt decided to adopt her, and there by making Byleth her older sister. Akame was now 18 and has been traveling with them for over 10 years now.

"Were you having that dream again?" Jeralt asked Byleth. Lately she had been having strange dreams. Dreams she couldn't really explain.

"I was dreaming about a young girl..." Byleth answered.

"What girl?" Akame asked.

"I'm not sure. She had green hair and eyes" Byleth answered.

"You've described her to me before. I don't think I've ever met anyone like that" Jeralt said after a moment of thinking "In any case, just put that out of your mind for now. The battlefield is no place for idle thoughts. Risking your life is part of the job for mercenaries like us. Letting your mind wander is a sure way to get yourself killed".

Byleth nods "Yes father".

Jeralt looked at Akame "And what about you Akame? Having you been sleeping well?".

"Better than before. But some memories still linger" Akame answered.

"I see. Well try to keep them at bay for now. The past can't be allowed to distract you" Jeralt said.

"Yes father" Akame said with a nod.

"OK, time to get moving. Our next job is in the Kingdom. I told you before. It's far from here, so we'll need to leave at dawn" Jeralt said.

"Of course..." Byleth said.

Jeralt noticed something "Hm? Good grief. Everyone is already waiting for us outside".

Suddenly one of the Mercenaries enters "Jeralt! Sir! Sorry to barge in, but your presence is needed".

"What's happened?" Jeralt wondered. Akame and Byleth shared a look before they followed their father outside, only to see two young men and a young woman waiting for them.

"Please forgive our intrusion. We wouldn't bother you were the situation not dire" The blonde man said.

"What do a bunch of kids like you want at this hour?"

"We're being pursued by a group of bandits. I can only hope that you will be so kind as to lend your support" The man answered.

"Bandits? Here?" Jeralt asked.

"It's true. They attacked us while we were at rest in our camp" The woman said.

"We've been separated from our companions and we're outnumbered. They're after our lives…not to mention our gold" The brown haired man said.

"I'm impressed you're staying so calm considering the situation. I… Wait. That uniform…" Jeralt seemed to realize something.

"What's so special about their uniforms?" Akame asked.

Before Jeralt could answer the Mercenary from before spoke "Bandits spotted just outside the village. Damn… There are a lot of them".

"I guess they followed you all the way here. We can't abandon this village now. Come on, let's move. Hope you're ready" Jeralt told his daughters, both nodded at that and they hurried out to meet the bandits. Jeralt got on to his horse and pulled out his lance "Let's take care of those thieves before they overrun the village. Take down the enemies in front first. That should take the wind out of their sails".

"Understood" Akame said as she pulled out her katana. It was a very rare blade that Jeralt got for her on her 18th birthday, she never entered battle without it.

The lady from before looked at Byleth "You have a strange aura about you… You say you're a mercenary, so show me what you can do".

"We can assure you all, we have been in more than enough battles by now. These bandits shouldn't be to much of a problem" Akame assured.

"Thank you. We are in your debt. It wouldn't do for us to fall in a place like this. Please, lend us your strength. Let's work together to drive out these thieves" The blonde man said.

"It's because of you guys that I'm not dead right now. Thanks for that! I didn't expect to run into mercenaries like you in some remote village. The gods of fortune must be smiling on me!" The brown haired man said with a confident smile.

"Stay focused if you wish her to keep smiling on you" Akame reminded.

"Oh, right" He answered and the other two just slightly smirked at him.

"May we know your names so I will need to shout if any of you need a warning?" Akame asked.

The Blond man blinked "Oh, of course, I am Dimitri".

"Hello there, my name is Claude" The brown haired man said.

"And I am Edelgard" The woman said.

Akame nods "I am Akame, and this is Byleth. Let's go".

Everyone nods as they got ready when they saw the bandits approach.

Akame and Bayleth nodded at each other before meeting the bandits head on. One swung at Akame who easily side stepped and sliced through his spine, his mild body protection was not nearly enough to save him from the blow. When the second bandit tried to attack Byleth, the green haired woman stabbed him through the heart, killing him instantly.

The three strangers were impressed by the sisters skills, but knew they had to admire it later once the battle is over. Claude aimed his bow and shot an arrow in to an bandit's skull. Dimitri spun his spear, striking a bandit in the head hard enough to knock his helmet of, and before he could recover, Dimitri rammed his spear through his chest. Yet another Bandit struck at Edelgard, but she spun around with the help of the weight of her ax, before said weapon struck in to the bandit's back, killing the rest of the front-line bandits.

"We'll advance while protecting ourselves from the enemy. Take up position inside the forest" Jeralt ordered, with a nod everyone moved in to the trees "Yes, good. If we're in the forest, we can sustain their attacks without losing the advantage".

Akame had learned by now that taking cover among trees was a useful way of avoiding arrows, and could help to surprise enemies. That said, the enemies could just as easily take advantage of the same idea, so they needed to keep their guard up. The bandits did not let up as an ax wielder charged at Akame, aiming to cut her clean in half. But Akame waited for the right moment before jumping high in to the air, letting the ax pass harmlessly under her feet. The bandit had just enough time to look up before Akame came down with her blade raised and cut clean through his chest.

The three strangers were almost amazed that someone that was clearly younger than them possessed such skill. Edelgard eyed Akame carefully, she was skilled, very skilled... maybe. She was brought out of her thoughts when a bandit attacked her, forcing her to block the strike before kicking him back, right in to Dimitri's spear.

"Damn. Why are there mercenaries in the village? Guess we'll have to deal with them too" Akame looked in the direction of the voice and saw another bandit. But this one was different, he was bigger and rougher than the rest. He must be the leader, taking him out might force the bandits to flee.

With that plan in mid, Akame charged at him, which did not go unnoticed by Jeralt "Akame, wait!".

Akame heard him but it was to late as she already struck at the bandit leader who quickly blocked her strike "What the!? What is a kid doing here!? Get out of my way or I will cut you down too!".

Akame did not respond as she struck at him again, but her blade was blocked by his ax. She tried to stagger him with a kick, but he quickly grabbed her foot and pushed her back, forcing her to do a back flip to maintain her footing. This guy was more skilled than the rest, he was not going down easy. But then she noticed him smirking at her, but she realized he was looking behind her. Akame turned around but noticed to late that an bandit was attacking her from behind, and she was not able to block in time.

But before the bandit's strike could land, an arrow hit him in the back, making him fall down. Akame looked and saw Claude waving at her "Now we're even!".

Akame gave him a greatful nod before turning back to the leader... only to see him charging at Edelgard who quickly pulled out her dagger to protect herself. But then Byleth jumps in front of her and pushes Edelgard aside.

"You'll die!" The bandit leader roared as his ax came down.

"SISTER!" Akame screamed. No! Not again! Not again!

But then everything went still.

Byleth finds herself in a black void. She opens their eyes and looks around.

"Honestly! What are you accomplishing with that little stunt?! It's like you're trying to get me killed, you fool!" Byleth sees the girl from her dreams on her throne "Well, it's fine. After all if you don't know the value of your own life you're not going to protect it very well are you? Course not. Well then, I guess it's up to me to guide you from now on, right? You can call me Sothis…but I'm also known as The Beginning" She was silent for a moment "Hmm… Sothis… Yes, that is it. My name is Sothis. And I am also called…The Beginning. But who once called me that?"

"What are you talking about?" Byleth asked.

"I was not able to recall my name…until just now. And just like that, it came to me. How odd. That look upon your face… Did you think me a child? A mere child who forgot her own name?! Phooey! That "child" just saved your life! And what does that make you?" Sothis demanded.

"I am no child" Byleth said, trying to not sound offended.

"Ha! Such arrogance. You look the part but are you truly an adult? You threw yourself before an ax to save just one young girl. Did you not take a moment to think of what that little sister of you would do if you died?" Sothis asked, Byleth looked down, of course, how could she not have thought about how Akame would feel if she had to watch her die right in front of her. Sothis nods, pleased that Byleth understood now "Yet all is well, as I have stalled the flow of time for now. You would have died had I not intervened".

"Thank you" Byleth said, meaning it.

"There now. Is gratitude so much to ask? I did deem you worth saving, after all. Though it is only momentary, time has stopped. However did I manage that?" Sothis wondered.

"What will happen when time resumes?" Byleth asked.

"When time begins again, the axe will tear into your flesh, and you will surely meet your end. How rude of you to drag me into this! Now what to do..." Sothis said as she tried to think of what to do.

"Turn back the hands of time" Byleth suggested.

Sothis' face lit up "Of course! I must turn back the hands of time! Yes, I do believe it can be done. You really are quite troublesome. I cannot wind back time too far, but all is well. You are aware of what's to come, which means you can protect yourself this time. Now, go… Yes, you who bears the flames within. Drift through the flow of time to find the answers that you seek…".

Byleth disappears into a vortex of time and returns to the moment before the bandit leader jumps to his feet. The event repeats but this time Byleth blocks the blow with her sword and sends the bandit flying back. Akame breaths a sigh of relief, of course he sister would know what to do. After that, the Bandits began to retreat as Claude and Dimitri join Byleth and Edelgard. Jeralt arrived at the scene and got of his horse. He sent a stern look at Akame, clearly telling her they would have a word later, making Akame look down in shame.

But for now Jeralt focused on his older daughter "Hey... did you just...".

Before he could say anything else several white knights showed up, one of them who was not wearing a helmet smiled "The Knights of Seiros are here! We'll cut you down for terrorizing our students! Hey! The thieves are running away. Go after them" He ordered and some knights chased after the bandits "The students seem to be unharmed. And... who's this?".

"Ugh... Why him?" Jeralt asked, sounding annoyed.

"You know him?" Akame asked.

"Unfortunately" Jeralt answered.

The walked up with the biggest smile Akame had ever seen "Jeralt?! It is you! Goodness, it's been ages. Don't you recognize me? It's Alois! Your old right-hand man! Well, that's how I always thought of myself anyway. It must have been 20 years ago that you went missing without a trace! I always knew you were still alive!".

"You haven't changed a bit, Alois. Just as loud as ever. And drop that captain nonsense. I'm not your captain anymore. These days I'm just a wandering mercenary. One who has work to do. Good-bye, old friend" Jeralt said, clearly hoping Alois would just go away.

"Right... Good-bye, Captain. Wait! That isn't how this ends! I insist that you return to the monastery with me!" Alois said, leaving little room for arguments.

"Monastery?" Akame asked.

"Garreg Mach Monastery... I suppose this was inevitable" Jeralt said.

"And how about you, kids? Are you the captain's children?" Alois asked.

"That is correct" Byleth answered for both her and Akame.

"Is that so? Well, physical differences aside, your mannerisms do remind me of the captain" Alois said "I'd love for you to see the monastery too. You will join me, won't you?" Akame and Byleth shares a look before they nods and Jeralt sighs "What's troubling you, Captain? You aren't about to run off again, are you?".

"Even I wouldn't dare run from the Knights of Seiros" Jeralt said before leaving with Alois.

"The Knights of Seiros... They do seem rather skilled" Sothis voice was heard inside Byleth's head startling her "Ah. It seems your presence is required. Get going".

"You alright sis?" Akame asked.

"Yes, I am alright. We need to keep moving... and don't forget father is going to scold you for your reckless act" Byleth reminded.

Akame sighs "Of course he will".

Byleth pets her head before they follow the rest. They soon met up with the three students again, all who seemed eager to speak to them.

"I appreciate your help back there. Your skill is beyond question. You're clearly an experienced mercenary. And your father, that would be Jeralt, the Blade Breaker? Former captain of the Knights of Seiros. Often praised as the strongest knight to ever live. Have I missed something?" Edelgard asked.

"You almost seem to know more about him than we do" Akame answered.

"Yes, we didn't know he was a captain" Byleth answered.

"How curious. I'd wager the explanation for that is fascinating indeed" Edelgard mused.

"Hey! You two are coming with us to the monastery, right? Of course you are. I'd love to bend your ear as we travel. Oh, I should mention that the three of us are students of the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery. We were doing some training exercises when those bandits attacked. I definitely got the worst of it" Claude said.

Edelgard glared at him "That would be because you ran off".

"Too true! I was the first to make a strategic retreat. Everything would have worked out if these two hadn't followed me and ruined everything. Because of them, every single one of those bandits chased after us. Utterly ridiculous" Claude said.

Dimitri gave him an suspicious look "Ah, so that's what you were thinking, Claude. And here I thought you were acting as a decoy for the sake of us all".

"His intentions were as clear as day. You will prove a lacking ruler if you cannot see the truth behind a person's words" Edelgard scolded.

"Hm. You will prove a lacking ruler if you look for deceit behind every word and fail to trust those whom you rely on" Dimitri retorted.

"Oh, joy. A royal debate between Their Highnesses. I wonder how being completely predictable affects one's ability to wield power. Personally, as the embodiment of distrust, I'd say your little exchange smacks of naiveté" Claude said coolly.

"Me? Naïve? Tell me, are you actually incapable of keeping quiet, or is your lack of self-awareness a condition of some sort?" Edelgard asked, sounding a little insulted.

Akame and Byleth looked at each other, not expecting to be caught up in argument between students.

"In any case, forgive our digression. I must speak with you, if you can spare a moment. The way you held your ground against the bandits' leader was captivating! You never lost control of the situation. It showed me I still have much to learn" Dimitri said.

"Your skills is precisely why I must ask you to consider lending your services to the Empire. I might as well tell you now. I am no mere student. I am also the Adrestian Empire's–" Edelgard began but Dimitri cut her of.

"Halt, Edelgard. Please allow me to finish my own proposition. The Holy Kingdom of Faerghus is in dire need of exceptional individuals such as yourself. Please, do consider returning to the Kingdom with me" He said.

"Whoa, there! You two sure are hasty. Trying to recruit someone you just met. I was personally planning to develop a deep and lasting friendship on our journey back to the monastery before begging for favors. But it seems there's no time for niceties in this world. So, capable stranger, let's get right to it. Where does your allegiance lie?" Claude asked.

"If it's alright with all of you, we need some time to think" Akame said, sparing Byleth of having to make a choice.

"Oh, of course, how thoughtless of us. Take the time you need" Dimitri said.

"Still, don't take to long" Claude said before he suddenly put an arm around Akame's shoulders "After all, we already saved each other's life. You saved me by agreeing to help, and I saved you from being attacked from behind. I say that is a good start for a long lasting bond".

Akame was not sure how to react to that, but thankfully Byleth came to her rescue "Please, respect my sister's space".

Cloude took the hint and pulled back "Oh, right, sorry".

"All right, that's enough with the small talk. It's time to head back to the monastery" Alois instructed.

"Looks like we'll have to pick this up another time" Claude said as he and the rest leave.

"Things are getting interesting, isn't sis?" Akame asked.

"It sure is. Come on, let's go" Byleth said as she took Akame's hand.

Akame smiled at her before they followed the others. Both having a feeling their lives would change a lot from this meeting.

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Alright, this is the first chapter of my brand new story. I've been wanting to make an Akame Ga Kill story for a while, and after playing through Fire Emblem Three Houses, I figured it would be a good world to have it crossover with. Now, to let you all know right from the get go, there will be some pretty big changes to the Akame Ga Kill characters.

This story will strictly take place in the Three Houses world, ignoring most of what happened the Ga Kill world. I will try to stick as true to the Akame Ga Kill characters as I can, but since in this, they will be born in a world that is very different from their canon counterparts, some big changes are Inevitable. Just so you are ready for that.

Also, yes there will be romance in the future, but I will try to avoid any harems. Sorry, I know that is a pretty big part of the Akame Ga Kill story line, but this isn't the Akame Ga Kill story line, so if I do make harem, it will be a Very small one. In short: Not all girls or boys is going to be gunning for the same woman or man.

And yes there will be more Akame Ga Kill characters down the line, so Akame will not be the only one. And the other members of Night Raid will be members of the Three Houses.

That being said, I am open to any ideas for a potential lover for Akame.

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With that said, please tell me what you think