Re edited: November 25, 2014

Edited by Aerisse Hasste and C.J.V./Truth and Tragedies

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this story.

AN: This idea kept on bugging me for the past two weeks. I hope it doesn't suck; I kinda rushed in making it because school's going to start in just a few days. Feel free to point out and correct the mistakes.

Summary:

"Does any one of you know where Kuroko lives?"

Several of the members shrugged in response. The question seems to be simple but it soon turns into a mission that must be fulfilled at all cost; much to the Generation of Miracles chagrin as they try to interfere.

Setting: After Winter cup

Chapter 1-The mission

RING

The sound of the bell ringing indicated the dismissal of class, much to the students' relief.

"Remember to the report."The teacher promptly ended.

As the teacher left, students immediately chattered to themselves as if a party recently started, the sound booming towards the corridors with not much of a single shred of regret. They left in groups, one by one packing their things while some left in a mad rush (probably late from their club meetings or so).

Kuroko merely stared at the circulating fusses of the classroom. The population slowly died out, leaving him and his team mate alone. He simply shrugged it off and continued on his merry way. He rose up from his seat, grabbed his bag and slung it casually on his right shoulder.

"Oi Kuroko, You better hurry it up. Coach will kill us if were late."

Kagami tapped his shoulder's team mate and involuntarily shuddered as he mentioned the last. Aida Riko can be a devil in disguise if she wanted to. He didn't want to experience that again. He'd rather prefer the Boston crab than his training menu tripled. Even so, having your menu tripled was not even a good thing. He heaved a sigh and wondered if his life will continue to stay… (Might as well say) unlucky. He grimaced.

While submerged in his inner depression, the teal head had his head hung low, hands clutching onto his bag tightly. The fiery red head didn't notice, and then Kuroko spoke up with a barely audible tone.

"I apologize but." Kuroko started and paused for a moment. Seconds ticked by as Kagami stared at his shadow questioningly. When he was about to open his mouth to say something, Kuroko cut him off, "Could you please tell coach that I won't make it?" He averted his eyes for a second but quick enough to be caught by the fiery red head.

"I have some errands to do." He said in his usual deadpan tone. He then passed by his team mate and headed home albeit hastily. Kagami raised his split eyebrows slightly as he saw the retreating back of his partner. He thought he saw a brief flicker of emotion on the usually blank cerulean orbs of his team mate. He heaved an irritated sigh, deciding to brush it off. He must be imagining things.

I just hope coach won't kill him for skipping practice.

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Practice was more brutal than usual. Here he'd thought he was going to die in over exhaustion. His instincts were actually right. Coach doubled his training menu. She was definitely bothered by Kuroko skipping. This was the first time he ever done that. After all, Kuroko was the hardworking type and would never ever skip practice with no reason.

I wonder what's so important that he decided to skip.

Kagami wiped his sweat using his towel; later placing it around his neck as he drank from his water bottle. Later chucking his water bottle into his sports bag, he plopped himself on the nearby bench, its force creating a squeaking sound. Exhausted, he let his mind wander on his shadow.

Flashback

Aida Riko was downright furious. Kagami probably must be seeing things but he thought he saw flames being emitted by his sempai which scared the shit out of him. The burning aura soon disappeared as it was replaced with hunched shoulders and a long tired sigh.

"If it was so important that he had to skip practice, then it can't be helped." Aida Riko said. The only person she could never read was the phantom sixth man. He can be unpredictable at times you wouldn't least expect it.

"But I sure hope it's not trouble." She added, casting a worried expression on her kouhai (underclassman).

Hyuga who heard most of the conversation piped in, "Then why don't we go visit him?" he said with a bored tone. Though underneath it, Riko sensed a deep concern for the boy, making some of her doubts disappear. She reminded herself to thank Hyuga-kun later.

Her mouth twitched upwards as she immediately brightened up. She then shouted with excitement laced on her tone, "That's a great idea!"

A loud whistle reverberated inside the gym. The thumps of basketballs and squeaking shoes on the floor abruptly came to a stop.

"Everyone gather around!" Riko clasped her hands and yelled. The basketball team approached their coach, giving her a confused look as to why their practice was halted halfway.

"We'll visit Kuroko-kun after practice. He seems to have trouble of some sort." Riko announced loud and clear enough for the team to be nodding. However one of the members of the team raised his hand hesitantly and immediately all the gazes of the team shifted to the said member.

"But... Does any one of us know where he lives?"Koganei asked, unsurely, a finger placed on his chin as he scratched it.

Realization dawned on them and the gathered group all turned to Kagami who only shook his head as he grumbled,

"Like I'd know."

The team only blinked at him several times, eyes widened in disbelief.

"You never even asked him?" Izuki said in astonishment. There was a reign of silence that followed by. Until the captain spoke up, both hands on his hips as he shook his head, "And to think that you're his partner." Hyuga said with a tsk. He pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose using his index finger, sighing tiredly.

"Bakagami." Riko muttered as she pinched the bridge of her nose. The basketball team nodded in unison, not much of a surprise present on their face. They had actually anticipated this.

Kagami didn't like what his team was giving him, his lips further twitched in annoyance and the scowl on his face got darker by the second. He was not pleased at all. It was only a matter of time before he will make an outburst.

"Why the hell are you guys blaming me all of a sudden?!" Kagami pointed to himself angrily.

Too bad he already did.

"You should be happy that I did try asking him once but he didn't even answer!" he retorted. A tic mark was visible on his forehead as he scoffed.

This was not his day.

"Maa, Maa, calm down, Kagami." Kiyoshi said, arms raised in a pacifying action.

At least someone was there to calm him down.

Koganei merely stared in amusement at the commotion his underclassman was forming when a random thought popped out in his mind. His eyes suddenly gleamed in delight as he grinned mischievously when he spoke the words that first came out from his mind.

"But… Hey aren't you guys curious?"

Seconds ticked by and time stood still until the captain of the team shuffled on his footsteps and turned to look at his team mate with the expression of tiredness.

"Curious about what?" Hyuga merely stated and raised a brow, completely unfazed. Seeing Koganei's antics daily made him somehow immune to it as he slumped his shoulders in defeat. As the captain, he had an inkling feeling that Koganei would be very much persistent and imaginative in spite of knowing the consequences if he goes deeper in his thoughts so as to satisfy his overwhelming curiosity. He released a long suffering sigh.

The team exchanged glances and wondered if they should interrupt it or let it flow but if worse comes to worse coach would definitely maintain the order of the team and besides the glint on their coach's eyes didn't give them any better options. One look said it all that they should shut up and just watch the event unfold. What did she find so amusing in these? They simultaneously all thought.

Koganei didn't seem to notice these as he continued to share his ideas to the team. "I bet he's rich and it would be like this…"

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Wide gates opened automatically. Through it lay a spacious backyard, huge house with a wide balcony and a fountain on the middle of it. It was indeed extravagant with its ever grand gate enveloping the entire vicinity and open to all the visitors of said person who owns it. Vines crept up to the walls and a path lead straight ahead. The path had hedges on the side of it with colorful butterflies hovering gleefully over them. The gentle rays of the sun and the breeze passing by the backyard made the leaves rustle giving the warm and inviting feeling. The pleasant sound made it so peaceful. Slowly, light footsteps connected within the stone pavement. The steps came closer and a petite young lady came into view. The girl gave an elegant bow, her raven locks flowing down to her waist and eyes colored in ash gray, gleamed in pure innocence. Her rosy pink colored lips formed into a small smile, barely noticeable, further highlighting the said prettiness of the girl.

"Welcome home, Are you perhaps acquaintances of young master?" she beamed angelically.

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A trail of blood came down from Koganei's nose. Some of the members of the basketball team flushed beet red. Hyuga who almost gave in smacked the back of his team mate's head.

"Moron, what the hell are you thinking?" He glared dangerously on the cowering teen who was nursing his injury.

"…then… w-what if he was p-poor…?" Koganei whimpered in fear. He didn't even know where he got the confidence to talk back at clutch time Hyuga.

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A frail teen had his eyes fixed on his house. It was fairly old and isolated from its neighbors; its paint fading and weeds creeping up on its wall.

"I'm home." He opened the door which later fell on to the ground with a loud thump.

Ah, he has to fix it later again.

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The members of the basketball team sweat drooped. Kiyoshi had an uneasy grin as he chuckled awkwardly. He wasn't quite sure what to do in this situation.

"If he was that poor, then explain it to me on how he afforded paying the tuition fees of Seirin, not to mention the prestigious school Teikou from his middle school!" Hyuga exclaimed. He balled his right hand into a fist, smacking the back of his team mate's head once more, this time with greater force as Koganei unceremoniously kissed the polished floor within five seconds flat. The rest of the members made a face, trying not to laugh hard.

"…through p-pickpocketing… with his lack of presence and misdirection." Koganei muttered from the floor. He pushed himself from the floor and made a crouching position while avoiding the evil eye he was receiving.

"That sort of thing is just impossible idiot!"Hyuga threw his arms on the air exasperatedly.

"And most of all…" Izuki who remained silent added, "His misdirection doesn't work like that." He nearly exclaimed.

Meanwhile, Riko had her eyebrows twitching uncontrollably at the utter stupidity of the team. Being the coach had its advantages and disadvantages, though she was thankful of the care free atmosphere, the team still had its quirks of tending to act stupid sometimes. She sighed in resignation. She began counting one to five on her head as she cracked her knuckles. She approached the arguing members discretely; with a cheerful expression plastered on her face, she made a fist.

5 minutes later…

Facing their coach, arms crossed on her chest as she huffed, Seirin basketball team had their backs straightened while sporting their injury. They only had one thought lingering on their minds.

Never to piss coach again.

"You didn't have to hit us coach." The trio freshman plus Kagami muttered under their breath. They were glad coach didn't hear them complaining. They heaved a sigh of relief. Their lives were saved… for now.

"Now that all of you have finally calmed down…"Riko paused for a breath, "I want all of us to meet outside Seirin gates on this upcoming weekend." She commanded, though there was an underlying threat on her tone.

One that could never be defied.

"On that day, if one of us manages to find out Kuroko-kun's address, training menu will be cut in half for a week. Or more~" She said with glee.

"But if none of us manages to find his address… training menu will be quadrupled. For the whole week. Quadruple. Each. Day." Riko added cheerfully. The team paled and trembled. What have they gotten themselves into?

Riko blew her whistle and then yelled, "Operation Seirin: Stalking the phantom sixth man, Start!"

AN:

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