Chapter 1

In the dead of night when the moon was hiding, a figure sat comfortably on the edge of Tokyo's tallest building, seemingly observing the view that was Tokyo city, absorbing every information that can be gathered by just seeing. The figure sat cross-legged, his supposedly blank face failed to hide the excitement present in his eyes, a smirk found its way on his lips. He let out a chuckle, one that could be described as menacing. Someone had pleaded for help. His sensitive ears picking up such faint whimpers, but they were desperate nonetheless. The figure stood up and with a snap of his fingers, a felt hat now adorned his head and a white cane was twirled by his right hand. The smirk never left his face as he let his mind drown in the whimpers of his soon to be client.

"It is time to get to work"

The figure said, his red eyes twinkling with delight at the thought of working again. Their kind is not one to complain about work after all. In fact, they even look forward to it. Because as a 'baku', their work is always rewarding. With a final look at the bustling city, he tapped his cane once on the floor and then he disappeared without a trace.

A sound of something breaking accompanied by a scream resounded in a room. Looking inside, one could see an empty bed with the sheets heavily messed up, a broken glass of water splayed on the floor staining the hardwood floor. But upon closer inspection, the bed wasn't so empty at all. In the bed sat a boy, no older than 16. His baby blue hair damped with sweat, usually blank eyes filled with fear and mouth agape as the boy took in sharp breaths. His hands shakily reached his chest and clutched his shirt to where his heart is.

He again had a lucid nightmare, where one can seemingly take control of the dream but can't. He had dreamt about his family, his parents to be exact. His horrid life experiences replaying themselves in the exact same manner as what he experienced, it's frightening, the way it is so vividly portrayed in his head and the way how it felt so real.

"The same dream".

Kuroko whispered, his breathing slightly evened out and his eyes hold less fear than when he suddenly woke up. How many times has this happened? Once? Twice? His dreams of replaying the past was something long gone since three years ago. So why are they coming back? Has therapy failed? No, that couldn't be it. Maybe medicine could only do so much that the nightmares are only buried deep down inside him and did not really disappear, much for his dismay. Leaning his head on his bed's headboard, he let out a sigh. He's already calm now and deemed that it is only a coincidence that that dream appeared again. Although not as frequent as before, they were still frightening. He could feel his skin crawl and his breath hitch as images flashed his head. Shaking his head, he reached out to the dresser beside his bed only to realize that he had once again knocked the glass of water to the floor. He suppressed a sigh as he reached for the bottle of medicine and took two pills dry. Kuroko coughed lightly at the lack of water but he never bothered to get even one glass. Putting the bottle of medicine into place, he looked down to the broken glass, staring as if it would be cleaned if he would stare at it long enough. Kuroko ran his fingers through his hair and shook his head.

"I'll just clean it up tomorrow, I supposed"

Letting out a deep breath from his mouth, he once again fixed himself and lay down on his bed, closed his eyes and let the medicine do wonders for his sleep. They always helped the nightmare prone boy whenever it comes to the point where he can no longer sleep.

Once his breathing evened out with constant frowns showing here and there, a new presence can be sensed in the room. The curtains moved wildly as the window slammed open. This ruckus though, did not bother the sleeping teen. The seemingly strong 'wind' stopped and now standing inside Kuroko's room, was a stranger. A sly smile played on the stranger's lips, his eyes staring at the sleeping figure on the bed. He tapped his cane once and then the hat and cane disappeared into thin air. The stranger's face can now be seen. Fiery red hair that swayed with the wind, mischievous red eyes glinted in the night, and porcelain white skin that remained unblemished in all of the years that he is living. His features screams perfection if one would look at him, although one would also wonder how had he gotten pointed ears that is unnatural for a human to have. Staring intently at the obvious lump on the bed, he let out a low chuckle,

"Such vivid dreams"

Was all the stranger said as he moved closer to the bed, the smile never ceasing. He took a better look at Kuroko. From his disheveled hair to his refined cheekbones, to his tightly closed lips to his slightly too thin arm that was over the covers. The stranger's smile only grew wider as Kuroko flinched and showed a pained face momentarily before calmness returned to his features again. No doubt, he would love his job even more if this boy would be the one he is giving his service to. The vividness of Kuroko's dreams only made him want to do his service right then and there. But alas, patience is the key. He will offer up his service once Kuroko knew there was someone willing to 'help'.

With a shake of his head, the figure stood back and floated in midair, looking at Kuroko once more before fleeing the room not minding to close the window for it will serve as his remembrance to his precious client.

His hunger could wait. No. His hunger should wait. After all, he was really not that hungry. But if course, he would never decline a delicious meal if it is presented right before him. It was a while ago since he had his fill, but all those years of waiting are worth it if his current client holds the most delicious of meals.

A/N Hi guys! Been a while. Well this is my first fanfictiction in the KuroBasu series. I hope you guys like it. Of course, whoever gets the inspiration for this gets a virtual cookie from me!~ please Rate and Review!~ tell me your thoughts about it! And if you want me to continue!~ any review is always appreciated!