This was just a request from a friend..
This was formed after I showed Riku a three-paged Kuroko no Basuke doujinshi with Kuroko being a ghost..
I was totally amazed at that story even though its short and well... because she's busy she asked me to write this one..
There are also other reasons for this story but I think that will be only between me and her.. XDD
I'm actually trying this one to be a one-shot but obviously I'm going to fail...
This will be a two shot story.. XDD
I do hope so...
Right now I'm getting addicted with Akashi's warped head.. It seems like i have something for red-haired characters: Lavi (DGM) , Gaara (Naruto), Zellman(BBB) , Axel(Kingdom Hearts), Reno(Final Fantasy), Yuuki (Code:Breaker), Eiji (Prince of Tennis), Enma (KHR), and now Akashi... haha.
If you know a site where I can download Kuroko no Basuke doujinshis please let me know.. =w=V okay?
Aomine: This brat here doesn't own Kuroko no Basuke obviously.. *yawns lazily*
Akashi: That's given Daiki.. *smirks*
Me: *mopes around*
Murasakibara: *ruffles hair* Sei-chin you want some chocolates?
Midorima: Idiot, cough and chocolates doesn't go well with one another.
Me: I want one!
Kise: *holds to prevent from grabbing snacks from Murasakibara* Sorry Sei-cchi but you can't get those chocolates..
Me: Lemme go you meanies!
Kuroko: Don't mind these people here and go one with the story...
(~pagebreak~)
A year before...
Five pairs of eyes stared at the letter which was at Akashi's hand.
"Kurokocchi? But why?" Kise sounded so shocked that their Phantom Sixth Player actually quitted the team. But the truth cannot be denied since the letter was real. And it had Kuroko's signature on it.
Midorima only adjusted his glasses but was staring at the letter his eyes livid with hidden rage.
Murasakibara stopped chewing on his snacks and was staring at their captain.
Aomine left some time ago kicking a basket ball along the way cursing hard.
"It's his decision Ryouta."
"But Akashi-cchi—"
"Have you read the letter? It stated here his very reason and his promise. Which is quite interesting." Handing out the letter for everyone to see.
After a few hours of silence in the court, the supervising teacher of the club came in. The man was not surprised to see some members still practicing, because Akashi had made it a point to win every match and that equates to longer practice especially for the first string players. After making sure that all members of the Generation of Miracles are there, minus the phantom sixth man he called out to the captain.
"Akashi." He called out as he approached the red head.
"Tomoyori-sensei." Akashi acknowledged the presence and took note of the strange hesitance of the teacher. There is something definitely wrong.
"Gather everyone. I have news for you."
Akashi had an unsettling feeling about the announcement.
"..."
Everybody fell silent, shocked at the news.
No. That can't be true right?
The news was too much for them to bear.
No...
(~page break~)
After a few weeks the start of the new term had started. The members of the renowned Teiko basketball club Generation of Miracles had dispersed and enrolled themselves on different schools. Akashi had been hearing rumors about a school named Seirin and surprisingly he had
"Kagami-kun..." Even though at his almost passive face, you can see a tinge of sadness at those blue eyes.
"No. That can't be true right? You've got to be kidding me Kuroko." Kagami stared wide-eyed at his partner. Not actually believing what the guy just said.
It has to be a lie.
A bad joke.
This isn't happening.
It's not true.
This must be a dream.
"I—"
"You're Lying!" He strode off angrily trying to cool his head and think of the situation.
Kagami Taiga didn't actually expect the revelation after the match with Rakuzan. Their team won from the hellish match that almost broke their spirits since they are facing the captain of the generation of miracles—Akashi Seijuuro.
Akashi's eyes almost read their every move and if not for the help of Kuroko they would've lost the match at the earliest possible time. But the Phantom Sixth Player had known every member of the Generation of Miracles and it doesn't exempt Akashi Seijuuro from it.
"Akashi-kun..." Kuroko called out to the captain.
The captain was shocked to see his former teammate at the court again. He had heard everything from the other members of the Generation of Miracles but he didn't believe it.
"You came back." Akashi stated staring at Kuroko.
"I came back for my promise, Akashi-kun."
"I told you Tetsuya, I won't be losing this much. Even if it's you. Even. 'now'."
"I don't expect you to."
Akashi glanced at Kagami who is eyeing them suspiciously from a distance. "Your new light?"
Kuroko only nodded.
"What did Daiki said about this?"
"They get along very well." It's not entirely a lie because even though Aomine is quite irritated with Kagami, it only showed that he really approves of the player that much. Kuroko glanced at his partner which didn't go unnoticed by Akashi.
"When will you tell him?"
"After this match."
"You figured out that it's times up?"
Kuroko's lack of response only confirmed Akashi's suspicions. Kuroko didn't tell anything at his partner.
"Tetsuya, does the others know about it?" Akashi glanced at the Seirin members being gathered by their coach at a distance. They look like they didn't notice anything about Kuroko. They didn't know anything though their school should've been informed. No one noticed the truth behind their Phantom Player.
"No. I can't tell them."
"You know you have to." The red-haired captain wondered how could he stay so calm at the situation. Kuroko Tetsuya is now in front of him being on another team and his opponent. Despite his rule that no one should defy him, he couldn't hate the sixth man at all. He was quite glad to see him though his face betrayed nothing.
After the incident at Teiko...
Now he knew what the others felt when they saw their sixth man back at the court again. It was shock and ... happiness...
Kuroko's eyes gleamed with sadness. "Yes."
"—"
"Believe me Tetsuya when i say this. I'm glad that I'm going to face you inside the court."
With this, a small smile appeared on Kuroko's face. It's really rare that their former captain would say such words, but he is also glad as well.
"This may be the last time Akashi-kun." Kuroko smiled sadly.
"Tetsuya—"
The serious conversation was cut when Kagami approached the two his eyes glinting dangerously towards the redhead captain. Obviously he didn't like Akashi at all.
"Oi, Kuroko the coach is calling."
Kuroko nodded and bowed at his former captain. "Later, Akashi-kun."
Before Kuroko could turn around, he was held by Akashi. Staring at him. For a moment Kuroko saw 'care' reflected on those mismatched eyes of Akashi. He was glad to see him again no doubt. To somewhat ease the captain's worries he smiled again.
"It's fine Akashi-kun."
The captain only nodded at let go but the strange expression didn't leave his eyes. Kagami felt something screaming at the back of his mind telling him that something was definitely wrong. With one glance at Akashi, he saw the guy mouthing something to him.
Kagami looked shocked but thinking that it was only a joke or a psychological play on him, he went back ignoring the message.
Timeskip...
The match had proved to be their most difficult struggle. Winning against Rakuzan is almost impossible and adding the fact that their captain is the former captain of the generation miracles didn't make things any better for them. Akashi's emperor eye started since the beginning of the game almost breaking their spirit in the process but their first year combination didn't stop.
They knew how hard it would be to give up in the middle of the game. Up to the end, Seirin tried to match Rakuzan using Kuroko's knowledge about the captain.
(Referees whistle)
Match to Seirin 99 to 98!
Time almost stopped for them.
Seirin members are all wide-eyed at the score board huffing from the game.
"Hey..." Hyuuga was the first one to recover. "We did it..."
The others could only nod.
...
...
...
"WE DID IT!"
Most of the Seirin members jumped off joy some also kneeled because of exhaustion but it can't be denied the happiness etched on their faces. Their coach Aida Riko automatically hugged the guy beside him who happened to be one of their first years. Izuki, Koganei, and Tsuchida jumped off joy while their captain was being shaken by Kiyoshi because he was frozen on spot because to shock.
Kagami immediately went to his partner who was talking to Akashi again.
"Tetsuya..." The red-haired captain reached out his hand for a handshake which surprised Kuroko. The glint on Akashi's eyes became somewhat softer, clearly indicating that he knew he had to accept his defeat. He have to acknowledge the point of his phantom player.
"Akashi-kun..." Smiling openly at the guy, he accepted his hand.
The captain flinched a little and his eyes saddened.
"Why did 'that' have to happen?..." Akashi's voice sounded uncharacteristically sad.
"I already accepted it. But if ever... kindly remind me of this day, if ever you would see me again..."
"..."
Kagami stopped upon hearing the conversation. Their words really sounded weird. Then, he suddenly remembered what the Rakuzan captain said to him earlier.
It can't be true right? He—
Kagami's musings stopped when Kuroko noticed him. He took note that even though Kuroko was smiling at him his eyes looked so distant and sad. And did Kuroko seem so transparent—?
"Kuroko, Let's go."
The guy only nodded and said his goodbyes to Akashi. Even though he was trying to put the thought s at the back of his mind, doubts started to nag him better than before. He knew he was denying something in himself, but what was it?
"Tetsuya is not here..."
(~present time~)
"Kagami-kun I need to tell you something." The phantom player's voice sounded barely audible. It was almost like the wind blowing. The temperature of the room seems to be lower than how it was earlier and Kagami started to the bothered by it.
He seemed to be unable to remove in his mind about what Akashi mumbled to him earlier at the start of the game and the screaming voice inside his head started again.
"What is it?" Though the ace acted dismissively Kuroko could tell that he was serious about it.
"Give me your hand."
"My what?" The player was surprised from the request. He spluttered and stared at his partner his eyes going wider when he realized that Kuroko was a lot paler than before, his skin was almost sickly white and his eyes were too dull for a normal person. "Oi, are you alright?"
Instead of answering, Kuroko only held Kagami's hand, letting his partner feel his ice cold skin.
"Cold!—What the hell Kuroko—"
"You still can't get it?" Aomine's voice came out of nowhere. Without even noticing it, the members of the Generation of Miracles was also at the hallway, their eyes held one emotion as they look at their former teammate.
Sadness...
"Kurokocchi..." Even Kise's normal lively demeanor is now gone, the guy looked like he was about to cry looking at his teammate.
Something is really odd about Kuroko Tetsuya and the Generation of Miracles knew of it.
"Kuro-chin." For once, Murasakibara didn't bring any of his snacks.
"..." Midorima adjusted his glasses trying to avert his gaze and trying to hide his sadness.
"Tetsuya..." Akashi's voice was the last straw. Kuroko lurched forward and almost hit the floor if not for Kagami who reacted fast enough to catch him. "Oi!"
"I'm sorry Kagami-kun for hiding this to you..." Kuroko breathed on his neck.
Cold.
Too cold.
No sound.
No...
No heartbeat?
Kagami grabbed his partner's wrist trying to feel something vital.
No pulse.
"You're kidding right? Oi Kuroko tell me this is a joke. You've got to be kidding me." Kagami laughed but his voice was hollow. He finally understood it.
The looks when the Generation of Miracles when they saw Kuroko.
He glanced at Kise, trying to ransack his memory of the day he went to Seirin to check the school.
(~Flashback~)
Kise smiled as his fan's trying to maintain his composure in front of the number of girls asking for his sign. But his eyes didn't deny anything, it reflected the hellish feeling that he is having right now.
He only wanted to know the school which their former teammate would've been attending if not for the incident.
It was pristine and clean just as expected for private schools. But there was a place that his feet lead him.
The gym. He could clearly hear the squeaking of the shoes, the shouts inside the court, the dribble of the ball. The sport which they all started from and the sport that ended it all. Though it was hard for him, his body seemed to move on its own. He entered the gym only to be greeted by his fangirls.
He just wanted to see the basketball team but the hoard of his fangirls keep wanting his signature. He was entertaining his guests when he noticed a familiar color at eh corner of his eye.
His eyes went wide.
I—It can't be him right?
He—.
He focused his attention and surprise flooded his system. It was like a dream.
He saw Kuroko.
The basketball team didn't notice the sudden shock that registered on Kuroko's face but Kagami did. Kagami eyes the blonde critically quite puzzled at the surprised expression earlier. It was too much to be an expression for reunion.
After being able to plead his fangirls to go, Kise jumped on the court and walked towards his former teammate. Without any word he hugged Kuroko.
Seirin's players were practically shocked at the sudden display of affection. No one had the courage to break the moment.
"Kurokocchi.." Kise's voice sounded too bitter as he curried his head on Kuroko's neck, hugging him tighter.
The Phantom player touched Kise's back, trying to get his attention. "Kise-kun."
True enough the act really did get the blonde's attention. Wide-eyed, Kise stared at Kuroko.
"You..."
Instead of replying properly Kuroko only whispered something on Kise's ear. The blonde player only stilled for a moment before hugging Kuroko again, this time it was as if he was holding a porcelain doll. "I missed Kurokocchi so much..." Kise was trying to even out his voice.
"Me too Kise-kun. Me too." Kuroko petted the guy.
The moment was immediately ruined when a ball flew towards their direction. With Kise's fast reflexes he caught the ball before it could hit Kuroko. "What was that for?!" He glared daggers to the person who threw the ball which was Kagami. He stepped forward protectively hiding Kuroko behind his back. His eyes seethed with rage with the thought of Kuroko getting hit by flying ball.
(~End of Flashback~)
Kagami glanced at Midorima who is staring at Kuroko with sorrowful eyes...
(~Flashback~)
It was a Shuutoku's match against _. Of course many audiences came to watch the match, who wouldn't this is one of the Kings playing after all. Midorima was sitting on the bench beside his lucky item but his eyes were quite alert looking for something on the court. His gaze stopped on a figure that came inside the court together with his other students of Seirin.
Shocked isn't enough to describe what he is feeling right now, but definitely 'happiness' is there together with other emotions that he failed to name.
Kagami also noticed the similarity of Kise and Midorima's reaction upon seeing their former teammate. Was it really a shock for them to see Kuroko again? It just been a few months yet the two acted like they haven't seen the guy for a lifetime.
"Kuroko..." Disbelief could be hinted in his voice.
"Midorima-kun." A small smile escaped from Kuroko.
(~End of Flashback~)
He glanced at Aomine next who was looking at Kuroko with sadness in his eyes.
(~Flashback~)
"Tetsu..."
It had always wondered Kagami why the tanned basketball player speaks Kuroko with his voice laced with bitterness. He knew that the two had gone through a lot seeing how close they were. Then Kagami heard that Aomine was Kuroko's previous light.
What's with that look?
He stared at Aomine wondering why he had such emotions in his eyes everytime he looked at Kuroko. He knew that something was wrong from the start.
Kise,
Midorima,
Now, Aomine.
What is it with Kuroko that they at him that way?
He knew something happened, but he is polite enough not to pry on others' privacy.
(~End of Flashback~)
He glanced next at Murasakibara...
(~Flashback~)
"If it isn't Kuroko-chin..." Murasakibara greeted out of nowhere.
Kuroko smiled upon seeing his former teammate but that emotion was nowhere near than was is currently shown on Murasakibara's eyes.
The purple-haird giant, ruffled Kuroko's hair with fondness. He looked at Kuroko the moment he realized something.
"Kuro-chin is..."
"Yes..."
(~End of Flashback~)
Now he knew the emotion reflected in the eyes of the Generation of Miracles.
It was sadness.
"Why... Why only now.." Bitterness could be traced in his voice.
"I gave you a hint didn't you realize it?..." Kuroko's voice sounded softer, his body goes colder. "I told you I am a 'shadow'... I exist only behind the light... You are... my light... Kagami-kun..."
"Oi Kuroko!" He tried to shake his partner in an attempt to stop something inevitable.
"Thank you Kagami-kun... I managed to keep my promise to them... And to you too..." The phantom players eyes started to close, he let out a contented smile. "If only... my time..."
If only I didn't had met the accident back then...
If only I really existed...
If only I can continue my time...
If only I...
Kuroko prayed.
I wish to be with them...
Unnoticeably, a tear run down Kuroko's eyes.
My time... with you...
(~pagebreak~)
Few hours later...
Together with the Generation of Miracles, Kagami decided to go with the Generation of Miracles in order to see the truth himself. Everyone was silent the moment their trip to a certain hospital began and no one initiated to break the silence.
Kagami snapped out if his thoughts when they stopped in front of a room. The name "Kuroko Tetsuya" was clearly written at the nameplate on the door.
"..." Kagami couldn't move. He still wanted to suddenly wake up and realize that everything is just a dream, but the sadness written on the Generation of Miracle's faces are screaming to be true.
Akashi's voice snapped Kagami out of his thoughts. "Open it, Kagami Taiga."
Kagami's hand moved automatically as if it had a mind of its own. He twisted and pushed the door only to see a person lying on the bed. His head is currently trying to tell him not to move but his body did otherwise. He stepped inside slowly and observed everything.
The patient's condition looked serious, having too many apparatuses inside his room. It looked like the person was only breathing because of the devices attached on different parts of his body. The room's silence was only broken by the soft beep indicated by the slow heartbeat of the patient and it almost made him cringed that the room almost smelled of death.
"Go Kagamicchi.." Kise pushed Kagami who seemed like his feet was planted on the floor. Only did Kagami realized that he was holding his breath. His heartbeat was pounding on his ears and he had to keep his hands from trembling. Up till now, he still couldn't grasp the fact that the Kuroko that he know had an accident even before the start of the new term.
Kagami right beside the bed, still refusing to look at the person lying on the bed. He was staring on the floor, trying to find courage to see the truth for himself.
Seeing Kagami's hesitation, the final string inside Aomine's head snapped. He roared at Kagami. "What are you waiting dumbass. Can't you realize that Tetsu is also waiting for this? Put your damn act together!"
Right. Kagami saw different emotions inside Kuroko's eyes when the guy told him the truth.
Happiness for he was able to complete something...
Satisfaction that he fulfilled his promise...
Sadness that he is about to leave...
Guilt... That he had to hide the truth.
Finally Kagami raised his head and letting his eyes roam on the body lying on the bed.
He sucked his breath. Even though the Generation of Miracles told him that what Kuroko said is the truth, seeing the real thing really hit him hard.
"Kuroko..."
It was really Kuroko Tetsuya.
Those light blue hair though covered with bandages was unmistakably Kuroko.
No...
His mind wanted to reject everything he saw.
Not him...
He wanted to close his eyes, bolt out of the door, and forget everything. The screaming voice inside his mind finally made things clear.
The person lying on the bed, looking so fragile is definitely Kuroko Tetsuya.
The Generation of Miracles wasn't lying.
Kagami's knees felt weak that he ended up kneeling on the floor. He grasped at the covers of the bed, as if it was a lifeline.
"I am different from you..."
"... I am a shadow..." he remembered Kuroko saying back then.
"Idiot. Shadow, my ass." Kagami felt a tear run down his cheek.
"I didn't notice Kuroko... S—..."
Midorima suddenly spoke interrupting Kagami's sentence. His words were laced with fire as he adjusted his glasses. "Try to finish that sentence and I'll make you regret it. I know that you are an idiot but I didn't think that you are up to this extent!"
Kagami noticed that Midorima isn't bluffing at all, his eyes really tell him how dead he will be if he would say 'sorry' to Kuroko.
Why?
"Kaga-chin, Kuro-chin will be sad if you say sorry to him." Murasakibara approached Kagami and patted his head. "Kuro-chin here didn't regret being your shadow at all, It was your light who found his shadow. Kuro-chin's existence was because of Kaga-chin."
"But—"
This time it was Akashi that approached them, but he went straight and sat on the side of the bed, stroking Kuroko's hair softly. "I know that Tetsuya will make us change. I chose him as our sixth man after all.."
"How... How long had he been here?"
"Right after he resignation in Teiko basketball club.."
(~flashback~)
..."Have you read the letter? It stated here his very reason and his promise. Which is quite interesting." Handing out the letter for everyone to see.
After a few hours of silence in the court, the supervising teacher of the club came in. The man was not surprised to see some members still practicing, because Akashi had made it a point to win every match and that equates to longer practice especially for the first string players. After making sure that all members of the Generation of Miracles are there, minus the phantom sixth man he called out to the captain.
"Akashi." He called out as he approached the red head.
"Tomoyori-sensei." Akashi acknowledge the presence and took note of the strange hesitance of the teacher. There is something definitely wrong.
"Gather everyone. I have news for you."
Akashi had an unsettling feeling about the announcement.
"Kuroko-kun is at the hospital. He's at coma."
Everybody almost forgot to breath at the sudden news all refusing to believe that it is true. Kuroko just passed his resignation letter to Akashi. He was still with them this morning. It was like fate was playing pranks on them.
(~End of Flashback~)
Hohoho~
Next chapter will be...
After I read your reviews? XDD
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Please go easy on me...
*bows*
Akashi: you never learn do you?
Me: Are you looking for a fight? *glares*
Akashi: No one can disobey me. Because I always win and I am always right. *glowers*
Me: *fight at a staring contest with Akashi*