challenge

Tatsumi enters the capitol with a relic already the legendary darkness ring, it's power he is still learning but he can't rest now. He is faced by a group of assassins, all wanting to butcher the little girl standing behind him. night raid stand weapons ready to bring down anything to eliminate their target

cover is the danger beast in the ring

powers of the ring

make portals of darkness

create a dark armor

summon creatures made of darkness

create tentacles and chains made of shadows and darkness

for the people or danger beast he kills, he takes their shadows and turns them into puppets like with Yatsufusa

create weapons made out of darkness

Pairing is tatsumi x Lubbock, Bulat, wave

Seme tatsumi his harem

i will write the first chap here, and if you want to do this challenge pm me, state the challenge, and sen me your email.

An empire is just like any living thing, eventually it grows old, before reaching a stage in which it must die and be replaced. This empire has become filled with corruption, with a child emperor sitting on the throne but no more than a puppet, waiting to have his strings cut. The nation is filled with poverty and sadness, and any that challenge the upper class are culled in the hundreds if dictated. The nation's decaying state is becoming more evident as time passes, with more of the corrupt politicians and high class using their status to take advantage of the lower class, because of this, many splinter factions have started to pop up more frequently over time in an attempt to rebel, only to be crushed easily by the imperial forces. One of these is the notorious Night Raid, a team of mostly unknown assassins of the growing, more united and widespread army of revolutionary forces.

A young man of an outlying small village in the countryside, far from the capital, was following an elder of said village through a forest, until he was led to a small mound of land jutting out from the side of a hilly part of the forest, almost impossible to see until revealed by the elderly man as they came nearer to the entrance.

"Now Tatsumi, i assume you understand my reason for bringing you out here, correct?" He paused looking at the youth's confused expression and sighed.

"It was around maybe four centuries ago now, when the village was smaller, and bandits and danger beasts roamed more freely in these lands, that raids and destruction plagued our people almost nightly, when a stranger appeared, though it is rumored that this person had been one of the villagers that had vanished years prior, to return clad in an armor unlike any we had witnessed at the time, with power seemingly decimating many foes before the man collapsed in the center of the village, dying. His only possession upon death?" He gestured for the boy to follow into the hole as he entered.

Space was sparse in the cramped tunnel, maybe lasting a few meters of discomfort as there was a pulsing with a sensation getting stronger, the walls feeling like they are watching the further in they trekked until the tunnel opened into a more spacious yet rather small and hidden room from the rest of the world, in which lay, to Tatsumi's horror and fascination, a skeletal arm protruding from the ground in the center, adorned only by a intricately patterned silver and black ring, with a large, royal purple gem embedded in its core. It was something that made the boy feel weak in its presence, as it seemed to emanate power from itself, making the air of their surroundings crackle slightly. The elder turned to Tatsumi and spoke "This, is the only possession of the dark knight that saved our people all those years ago, the Teigu, Cry Of The Shadows, Coligo."

Tatsumi stared at it for a moment in awe, then blinked. "As much as this is an honour to be shown this... why are you showing me this?"

"Child, as many of the village know, you wish to become a part of the imperial forces as a way of helping our people-" his faced turned dark in the dim light of the cave, the ring being the only faint glow of light around in the small space "-many still view you as weak in their eyes, unable to contend with others of the Capital... You need to become stronger to prove them wrong, for your own good, and for those that shall be more or less depending on your actions..." he said somberly, before smiling a little, seeing the distraught face of the training warrior. "Only messing with you, Tatsumi, we all believe in you. However, there are rumors that only those capable of wielding certain... artifacts, can be viewed as much more highly in rank in their form of military. The Elder gestured for Tatsumi to approach the ring, obeying like a dog, he ventured forward towards the ring, feeling a presence that seemed to be watching him, but unable to detect exactly where invisible eyes scanned him the closer to the relic he got.

A voice echoed inside his head. "Sending a mere boy now, it seems... pathetic humans, but alas, it seems yet another fool seeks my power." Tatsumi stopped, looking around for the elder, who appeared to left the youth alone in the room, the voice stopped for a moment, curious. "What's he looking for?"

"Wh-who's there?" Tatsumi called out, reaching for a short sword in its scabbard.

"You hear my voice, human? Strange, but interesting... What is it you wish of my power, I wonder? Another petty 'hero' who wants glory and women perhaps? Or do you have another reason for wanting my power child?" The voice replied.

Tatsumi shook his head. "I mean, i want to help with my home and all, but that's why i want to join the military, to help people here. But who- where are you hiding anyway? Show yourself!" He yelled, looking around for someone to appear.

The was a long pause, then a sigh. "...wow, are you an idiot kid? I'm right here" Tatsumi continued looking around at the enclosed space. "Over here, dumbass! I'm really the only other thing in this damn place if you couldn't tell!" His eyes trailed down to the ring, still raised by the deceased's hand, then reached out towards it, feeling the power growing further from it, wanting to stop and retreat from the strange object and the odd voice, but compelled to see this through, his fingers curled around the object and snatched it away from the remains of its previous owner. The feeling of heat vanished and for Tatsumi in the cave, the world went black.

A blinding bright flash of light appeared in front of him and he shielded his eyes from it as it engulfed him. Pain shot through his body and he screamed, feeling darkness touch his body as it surrounded him... then nothing. His eyes slowly opened, he was still alive? The light had faded significantly, but he was in a sea of moving shadows, standing on no visible floor, only more darkness below and above, but no pain."Still planning on taking me i see, very well. You appear capable, judging from your memories... " the voice started to quieten towards the end. Before the boy could even think of a response the voice carried on, apparently unable to think quietly to itself. "I could do with getting out of this place anyhow, been stuck here for too damn long, probably gonna get rusty in a fight it's been so long... " it trailed off again.

After a short while of the voice's ponder, seeming to forget the now agitated human, Tatsumi spoke up "okay what the hell is going on here? Is this the afterlife or someth-"

"Ah! Damn kid, you startled me there, forgot you were here, sorry." The voice of caligo yelped.

"Why am I even here?" He asked, confused.

"You entered my lair and stole me from my master, I have to see what sort of fool would try to even attempt this sort of plan, that is why we are here of course. Now, again, what do you really want from me, huh?" It asked, sounding more authoritative this time. "Know what? This is a pointless endeavor in itself if you don't even wear me..." Caligo grumbled.

Tatsumi blinked, opening his hand to find the ring was still in his palm, he picked it up and slid it down onto his left ring finger. But no sooner as he had done so, he felt a quick pain where the ring was placed, and looked in horror as he saw blood drip from beneath the ring, but flow towards the purple gem embedded in the ring. When it seemed have had enough of its vampiric meal, the voice spoke again "Well now we are bonded. Via this connection you will never truly be alone. I will always be at your side. You are my master...actually come to think about it what is your name?" The ring asked curiosity evident in it's voice.

"Tatsumi" he replied.

"Well Tatsumi my name is Caligo: the cry of the shadows" Caligo spoke again "I grant you dominion over darkness and once you are strong enough you may where my mighty shade armor. Now master it's time for sleep" Caligo's gem glowed brightly and everything around Tatsumi disappeared in a void of black.

Tatsumi woke up in his bed, he had Caligo on his left finger, looking closely he could see the faint outline of a dragon swim around inside the gem. "What's up master?" Caligo asked as the outline stopped to face Tatsumi. "Ahh I am all good" Tatsumi answered.

"Good, oh by the way master you're late" Caligo informed with a sense of amusement in his voice. "What do you mea....crap" Tatsumi said as he leaped out of bed and grabbed his bag of packed survival gear that was given to him by many of the townsfolk. He opened the door wearing a pale yellow jumper and wore a white shirt underneath, he had a bright smile on his face "Well Caligo let's save my home".

Tatsumi left his home village with his two childhood friends Ieyasu and Sayo, all carrying the hopes and dreams of their village. They set off heading for the capitol with the aim to join the guard and become rich to save their home. Unfortunately on the way they were attacked and were separated but Tatsumi was unwavering. He pressed on knowing in his heart that they will reunite at the capitol.

Along the way Tatsumi fought many danger beasts but he was the best warrior in his village, he dealt with many of them easily without the need to tap into Caligo's power, well besides taking the beasts shadows. He finally reached the capitol after three days of constant battling against the beast but it did not even tire him, if anything it got him more pumped for his goal, when he stepped into the guard barracks he instantly tried to show of, which unfortunately for him got his ass thrown out of there.

"Master remember there is a crisis going on with money, they probably aren't taking anyone on" Caligo said.

"Hey aren't you a country boy" said a blonde woman who was leaning over the fallen Tatsumi. "You're trying to join the guard, well maybe I can help but first buy me lunch" she said "Oh and the names Leone" she said smiling.

"No problem lunch it is, my name is Tatsumi" Tatsumi said.

A little later on

"You said lunch but you're just getting smashed" Tatsumi complained.

"Well drinking brings out the fun" Leone said.

"Now spill it how do I get through the ranks of the guard quickly?" Tatsumi asked.

After a long explanation where Lione said if Tatsumi gave her a large amount of money she'll bribe a friend for him. When he realized what he did he almost cried. He had just given all the money he had to a stranger who ran off.

"I know you are an idiot" Caligo said laughing. " I mean seriously, don't you know nothing."

Due to having no money Tatsumi was forced to sleep outside in the cold but thanks to Caligo's power over darkness, he wasn't freezing. A carriage was riding past him and stopped with a little lady walked out.

"Do you need a place to stay" she asked in a soft tone. " I can take you with me to my family's mansion. You'll be safe there" she said with a smile. "My name is Aria, what is yours?" She asked.

"My name is Tatsumi, thank you very much." Tatsumi said as he got into the carriage.

When he arrived he met both of Aria's parents who were polite and kind. They treated him with respect. They vowed to help Tatsumi find his friends, Aria's father went so far to even promise to get Tatsumi into the guards starting as a lieutenant right of the start.

"Really I couldn't thank you enough" Tatsumi said.

"It's no problem, We'll find your friends in no time" The father stated.

"I am sure you'll be reunited with them soon" Aria said but her eyes shown a hint of something

Tatsumi couldn't put his finger on it at all.

On the way to the room he was given, one of the guards pulled him aside.

"You are good with a blade yes?" He asked

"I am" Tatsumi said.

"Have you heard of night raid?" The guard asked fearful.

"No" Tatsumi replied.

"Well they are assassins who kill nobles, they blame all nobles for the state the empire is in, when it is just the prime minister's fault" The guard said.

"Do you think they'll attack here" Tatsumi asked.

"Yes I do" The guard said before a loud scream pierced the silence. "There already here" he said in fear.

change scene

The mother was walking the hall, clutching her journal. "Time to write today's entry...heh heh, I just can't quit this hobby..." In a flash, she was cut in half, and her limbs severed. "Eh?" She was cleaved into pieces by a purple haired woman with giant scissors.

"Sorry," the purple haired woman bowed. Tatsumi sensed the bloodlust, and quickly raced out to see what was happening. Tatsumi spotted Night Raid through the window, some of them were standing guard outside, having threads form a barrier around the manor.

'Are they targeting this family because they are rich?' he thinks. 'Do I help the guards, or protect the family?' A girl with black hair charges in and starts taking out the guards, just one cut released a curse that killed them instantly.

"This is...what I get...for having a rotten...soul..." he says before he died.

"They are monsters!" a guard tried to run away screaming, only to be killed by someone in armor.

'They were killed in seconds!' Tatsumi thinks. 'I have to protect the family.'

It was a little late, the mother was dead and the father was being choked out by a familiar blonde woman but with beastly features. "Spare me...please...I have a daughter..."

"Don't worry, you'll be seeing her on the other side soon."

"Not my daughter, have you no mercy?!"

"Mercy? That's funny coming from you." She crushed his throat.

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One of the guards was taking Aria to the shed, where he believed her to be safe. Tatsumi found them. "Perfect timing we'll seek shelter in the shed and wait for authorities, you stand guard!"

"Hey wait, that's a bit much." The raven-haired girl found them. "Oh crap, guess I have no choice." he drew his sword.

"Not a target..." she says and jumps over Tatsumi to kill the guard. Aria falls back in terror. "I shall send you to rest."

"Not so fast!" Tatsumi blocked her strike. "That's enough! I can't let you kill her." Without missing a beat the raven-haired girl glared. behind her a man in armor apeared

"Hold it master these two are really dangerous, they both are wielding imperial relics." Deagora said "hmm I think it's time to use my power, otherwise you are definitely dead"

"Right then now or never then" Tatsumi said.

"Say my name with all your fury, with all the fire in your soul." Caligo shouted.

Tatsumi raised the ring facing it to the girl who backed off slightly.

"CAAAAALLLLLIIIGGGGOOO!" Tatsumi shouted as a maelstrom of shadows appeared around him and at the top of it rose a giant dragon it roared into the sky before descending around Tatsumi, revealing him head to toe in a black and dark purple armor with two wings protruding out the back. It had a small dragon engraved into the left shoulder plate. Tatsumi moved his arms forward as darkness danced around his hands and he pulled out of the darkness two black short swords, he spun them in front of the two girls.

"Surrender now, no one needs to get hurt." Tatsumi said blades raised.

The girl readied her blade but before she could charge a new voice broke the violence.

"Hey country boy" Leone said as she walked forward.

"You, you stole all my money" Tatsumi said blade pointing at her

"Well no she didn't steal it just you know made you look like an ass" Caligo said.

"Hey no fair" Leone said pretending to be hurt. "But before you think you're rushing to the protection of an innocent girl, you should look in there." She said pointing to the barn where the guards were heading too.

"She isn't lying, she generally believes something in there will change your mind" Caligo said.

"Anything I can do to stop them slitting her throat to then" Tatsumi asked.

"Say let there be darkness" Deagora said.

"let there be darkness" Tatsumi said as shadows came off the ground and formed 2 large lions.

Everyone backed off as this small dark lions snarled at them. Tatsumi marveled at this, "there is literally nothing you can't do hey?" He asked.

"Well within reason" Caligo responded.

Tatsumi turn around and smashed his fist into the door of the barn, it blew off it's hinges with ease. What he saw broke his heart there in the center of the room hung his best friend Sayo she was skinned alive and turned to see Ieyasu coughing up blood in a cell. He ran towards hit and ripped the bars off. Ieyasu fell into his lap, as the armor cover Tatsumi vanished.

"Ahh I finally get to see Caligo's power, that's worth it. You know Sayo didn't given no matter how much that little monster tortured her she never gave in, How could I do nothing less" Ieyasu said before taking one last breath. Caligo roared with anger, it could be seen through the lions which instantly turned their attention to Aria, they snarled and darkness appeared in its mouth, looking like flames. Tatsumi walked out quietly and looked at Aria who at this point was defending herself shouting "You should all be happy I did that to them, you farm peasants are lesser than animals."

Upon hearing those words Tatsumi engulfed himself in darkness and walked out wearing his armor. He put his hand into the shadow portal that appeared to the side of him and pulled out a greatsword, Aria shouted and roared at Tatsumi before he moved his blade and took her head clean of her shoulders but there was no blood. The blade was so dark, that her body started to decay.

"Wow that was efficient" Leone said. "Hey I know you should join us" she said with arms raised and smiling.

shade armor, not armor he has in first chap.

but purple where the red is

the wings

how the lion looks

More creatures