Hello Everyone!

I'm so excited to share my new story! This one has been kind of on the back burners of my mind for a while, but to celebrate the end of the school year I decided to post this. The story is an OC insert and while a somewhat overused concept in this fandom, I personally enjoy reading them so I felt one more wouldn't be a problem. I am in no way abandoning my other story to write this, so those of you who read my SI Ordinary is Sometimes Extraordinary don't worry.

Please tell me what you think of this story! And if you enjoy check out my One Piece fanfic.

Disclaimer: Feel like I don't really need this, but just to be safe I don't own Kuroko no Basuke

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Eyes fluttered open blinking away sleep.

Groaning at the sound Shiraki Kin shoved around assorted limbs in an attempt to get up, moving arms and legs until she could sit up straight. Stumbling up and to the door in the dark she flicked a switch and bathed the room in light.

"Alright I'm up, I'm up" She grunted smacking at the beeping alarm clock.

Another figure arose from the pile as she left. A sharp shock of messy blonde hair, quite different than the black that surrounded him, and from the girl who was already standing.

Kin made her way around the room still trapped in a sleepy daze picking up the uniform she'd laid out the night before from a wooden dresser in the corner and headed into the bathroom. Stuck in a routine drilled in to her after numerous years, the rest of the Shiraki household sprung to life around her.

The blonde, 12 year old Shiraki Sora, scrambled up in the process waking up his twin brother Akio with an unintentional kick. Each headed off to get ready in their own way as Kin exited the bathroom and headed into the kitchen. The smell of eggs and rice made the youngest boy 7 year old Haru twitch in his sleep shifting over so his scraggly black hair messed up even more. He was finally awakened by falling off the shared bed with a thud.

She had just finished placing down the last meal when the twins padded into the room. "Good morning Nee-chan." Sora yawned, taking a seat on the mats after placing a school bag carefully to his side. His blond hair was cut short, and was neatly combed complementing his school uniform, that was correctly placed and immaculate.

"Looks good." Akio grunted in greeting sitting down beside his brother in a more slovenly way. One would never think the two were related much less twins, Akio with his messy longer black hair, sloppy style of dress, and relaxed posture was in every way his twins opposite.

"Morning." Kin replied sleepily, as she took a seat of her own.

The baby of the family 8 year old Haru trudged in not a moment later, eyes still closed with sleep. His face was still round and pudgy with youth, and warm chocolate eyes were covered by sleepy lids. His little mouth was also missing several baby teeth that sometimes gave the boy a lisp as he talked. Kin reached out a hand instinctively to fix the child's uniform smoothing out wrinkles, even removing the shirt to turn it around so it was no longer backwards.

The family raised their chopsticks in unison and dug into their meals. A collective sigh could be heard passing around the room as the family awakened from their half asleep state.

"So is everybody excited for their first day of school?" Kin asked golden eyes finally wide open.

"Ha." Akio scoffed around a mouthful of rice, "The only people who are happy about going back to school are nerds like Sora."

A school bag firmly collided with the black haired boy's head, who shot a glare at his armed twin before going back to eating.

"Well I'm excited!" Haru bounced up and down in his seat somehow already done with his portion. "I can't wait to see all my friends again!"

The rest of the family quickly caught up to the youngest, food gone in record time. To outsiders it would be terrifying to see such a family of young children done with a meal designed for adults under five minutes.

"That's great Haru," Kin stood up and ruffled her adorable brother's little head as she grabbed her own school bag.

The family walked out the door single file chatting about the day ahead, Kin brought up the rear following her siblings down the stairs. They entered the lobby of what appeared to be an old fashioned inn.

Kin knew mother was probably still busy getting set up for the day, but she made a mental note of thanks as she spotted the lunches stacked on the counter.

Kin picked up the lunches and handed them out to the boys who accepted them gratefully.

"Okay boys, have a good first day and don't wait for me I'll be at school this afternoon, make sure you all walk home together and don't…"

"Stop stop!" Akio waved his hands in the air. "Calm down Kin nee-chan we'll be fine."

"Yeah Yeah!" Haru supported grabbing unto Sora's hand, "We'll be fine." The little boy smiled and Kin returned the grin resisting the urge to pinch her cute otouto's cheeks. She gave the boys a big hug, before watching them walk away, bickering and teasing in the way all young boys do.

Ah time sure does fly fast

She thought watching with nostalgia as Akio scolded Haru for running ahead.

Smiling to herself Kin turned away and took her first step to her new life. Her smile changed into a confident smirk, you better watch out, here I come Seirin!

-o-

"Basketball! Join the Basketball club!" a teen with cat like eyes called out to a crowd of students walking around the booths.

"Koganei you can't be serious." The point guard of Seirin's basketball team Izuki Shun called out to his teammate.

"How else am I supposed to say it?" Koganei replied a questioning look on his face.

"How else am I supposed to say it?!" Izuki closed his eyes and held up a finger for emphasis. "New kids join the basketball club! The basketball club needs serious help!"

"I've had enough of your jokes." Koganei frowned.

Somewhere else on the campus, a stand was manned by two second years. One a glasses wearing boy, and the other a short haired brunette. The girl, Aida Riko, sighed as she shifted the meager stack of basketball applications in front of her.

Before she could open her mouth to complain about the small amount, a pair of hands slammed down into the table causing her and her partner to startle.

"Is this the basketball club?" Riko looked up and blinked a little at the girl who stood in front of her. Long black hair tied back into a loose braid, strands free from their confines framed the girl's pretty face. She was dressed in a uniform much like her own, and carried a typical side bag. Much to her chagrin and jealousy Riko observed the girl despite her smaller size had at least C-cups. The most stunning feature though was what currently held the second year's attention: a pair of soul searching golden eyes.

"Yes, but this is the boys team." Hyuga thankfully answered for her as she shook herself out of the dumbfounded state.

"Oh good." The stranger sighed in relief. "I'd like to sign up as your manager." She stood up straight to her full height, which wasn't that much, she might have been even shorter than Riko.

"I'm sorry, but we are in no need for a manager." Riko gave a kind smile, that hid her irritation at Hyuga's obvious excitement.

"I beg you," The girl quickly bowed creating quite a scene amongst the crowd. "I can make food, clean, buy drinks, bring towels, provide medical care..."

"Medical care?" Hyuga asked while his mind drifted away.

Who is this first year, she seems awfully overqualified and needy for this position.

Truth be told Hyuga had been sold as soon as the girl had said she could cook, but at risk of offending the coach he'd chosen to remain silent.

The girl came out of her bow "Yes I take a specialized college course in medical application and science, and have experience and certification in administering first aid."

The comment shocked the two older students, understandably so if one took in the casual way the girl had taken to dress, her wrinkled green tie, relaxed posture, she didn't seem like the doctor (or even smart student) type.

Aida took a deep breath pondering the information. She herself didn't have extensive first aid knowledge and while she could handle the other jobs of a manager, having a trainer on hand especially with Kiyoshi's recent injury would be extremely helpful.

"Fine, I guess it couldn't hurt to have someone with medical experience, but!" She looked sternly at the girl before she could whoop in glee. "Doesn't mean you can be our manager yet. Show up to tryouts, I'll put you on a trial run and it's up to you to prove your worth before official matches start."

"Thank you coach!" The girl beamed undeterred by the condition, before glancing down at her watch in alarm. "I promise you won't regret this, sorry I have to go now!"

"Huh wait, What's your name?" Hyuga yelled as the girl turned to run away.

She glanced briefly over her shoulder, "Shiraki Kin, it was nice meeting you!"

And just like that the girl was gone. Leaving the two staring dumbly at the place she'd just been.

Sheesh who was that. Better question, How'd she know I was the coach? Riko questioned, unconsciously remembering the girls surprisingly well toned calves shed caught a glimpse of as she'd darted away.

Hyuga and Riko shared a glance, and that's when Koganei was dropped onto the sign up table.

God damnit, whats with the freshmen this year Hyuga screamed mentally as he took in the red haired giant, before him.

-o-

Kin ran ducking through and around people as she struggled to make her way out. A smile decorated her face from her recent triumph, pestering and stubbornness do present results.

Her feet smacked against the ground rhythmically wind billowing her skirt. You see me right Dad? Your little bird's done it! Kin pumped a celebratory fist in the air.

At the speed she was going though, it was only a matter of time before her infamous clumsiness came into play. A flash of blue in the corner of her eye, was the only warning she had before she smashed straight into a person.

"Oww!" She exclaimed in shock. As the other member of the accident let out a sound of startled pain of his own.

"Oh man, shoot, I'm sorry that was my bad." Kin instantly rushed over to help the boy stand.

She got a good look at her unfortunate victim. He was a slight boy with short baby blue hair, and a matching pair of cool eyes. He was taller than her, and it surprised her that she had managed to push the boy over.

He must not be that physically strong, She thought.

"It's alright," The boy said accepting her hand, "I'm quite used to that."

Well that's just depressing, Kin deadpanned at the boys serious look.

"No, no it was my bad, I was in a rush."

She picked up the boys fallen book, and handed it back to him who took it back gratefully.

"It's fine." he said once again in his emotionless voice.

"Alright as long as you're sure?" Kin gave him a skeptical look, he must have the patience of a saint She thought, most people she'd run into usually yelled at her or at least showed some sign of annoyance or at the very least emotion...

"Why were you running?" The boy's question broke her from flashbacks.

"Oh," Kin rubbed her neck sheepishly, "I was going to class."

"Class doesn't start for another 10 minutes." The boy stated calmly.

"I just like to get to places fast and early." She expected a weird look from the boy, but his only response was to hum in acceptance. She stood there awkwardly waiting for the boy to say something until it became obvious he wasn't going to.

"Well than I better be going." Kin didn't believe in giving her name out to strangers, unless they asked she wouldn't initiate. Horrible manners, but to her it always seemed like an unneeded hassle. In America you didn't give your name to every stranger you bumped into, why did she have to here?

Thankfully the boy didn't ask for her name and she ran off, Kuroko shrugged watching the small girl dart away before turning back to the crowd, he still had to sign up for basketball. Soon both had forgotten the chance encounter, yet unknown to them, their destinies had already been intertwined.

-o-

The sound of basketballs bouncing echoed through the gym as Kin entered. She instantly took stock of the meager amount of players trying out. She frowned a little, there was not many remarkable looking freshman, and their skills were average at the most.

Her golden eyes were instantly drawn to a flash of color, bright fire truck red, muscular stature, and the unforgettable intensity of a tiger. A smirk danced upon her lips, now this one has potential! she crowed with glee watching the tall boy dunk a ball with impressive power.

Riko blew her whistle, "Alright everybody lineup!"

Sticking to the shadows and out of sight Kin made her way towards the gathered people, sharp eyes taking in all of the details. She was surprised to see the blue haired boy from earlier at the end of the line.

Funny, I almost missed him like he's trying to mask his presence. She mused walking to the group.

Riko saw her and raised a hand in greeting which she returned with a nod, Stopping at the bleachers Kin took a seat silently as a cat. Her unnerving gold eyes observed the people before her, with practiced ease.

Riko wondered why the girl had chosen to remain out of sight for a moment. Shaking it off she focused back on the boys in front of her.

"Okay everyone strip!" she barked causing the gathered athletes to release cries of confusion.

Interesting talent the coach has Kin observed with a smirk as Riko began to point out stats to the athletes trying out. Kin herself lacked the ability that the older girl had, but her set of eyes allowed for a different kind of sight, honed through intense practice instead of natural talent.

Riko stopped when she came before Kagami, Kin's smirk grew even more. Leave it to the tiger to exceed all expectations. She was impressed herself, his muscle buildup and stature showed perfect physical health.

No normal high schooler has stats this high, and I can't even see his potential. Riko thought looking up at the intimidating returnee with awe.

"Uh Coach something wrong?" Hyuga asked.

"Oh um it's nothing," Riko quickly shook herself out of her staring in embarrassment.

Riko's eyes glanced back over the boys as they returned their shirts, Kin's eyes narrowed at the action. It almost looked like she was looking for someone, but who….

"Is Kuroko here, Kuroko Tetsuya," Riko called out answering Kin's question.

"Oh yeah, the kid from Teikou," The glasses wearing captain's statement caught her attention.

Teikou! Her eyes widened, Isn't that the school that…

"Also where's that first year who wanted to be our manager?"

The mention of herself cut off Kin's thoughts. "Oh I'm over here," she raised a hand in greeting as heads swiveled her way.

"Ooooo, Coach you got us a cute manager?" The cat eyed boy asked excitedly.

"No," A vein twitched above Riko's eye, "She's on a trial run right now, since are team doesn't really need a manager."

The boys' mood's deflated at the thought, the girl wasn't really per say cute, but she had a nice shapely figure and face. She wasn't tall, but there was a certain mature feel that she gave off.

"Ah." She stood up, there was no avoiding introductions this time "I'm Shiraki Kin, pleased to meet you." She dipped into a slight bow. Looking back up again she made eye contact with the blue haired boy from before who looked slightly surprised.

"Hyuuga Junpei," The captain replied his lips twitching up slightly, "Seeing how you ran off pretty fast, I guess you didn't get my name."

"Aida Riko," The coach spoke up, "Sorry, but maybe introductions can wait until after tryouts, besides I'm still looking for Kuroko.

"Ano," The quiet boy spoke up startling everyone in the gym except for Kin, "I'm Kuroko,"

"Ahh, How long have you been here!" the coach shrieked.

"The whole time." Kin snorted at the honest yet amusing response. This caught the attention of the tall red head.

"Something funny?" He raised one of his funnily shaped eyebrows, drawing the smaller girl's attention.

"Hmm," She hummed in response not the least bit intimidated by the taller male. Meanwhile Hyuga made a comment about Kuroko not being a regular only to be shot down.

Her eyes scanned the tiger, his manner of dressing and his gear, they were American brands. Companies she recognized from when she walked by strip malls in San Diego "Hey, are you from America?" She asked.

The redhead visibly startled, "Yeah, how'd you know?"

"Thought so," She grinned in self achievement.

"Hey it's starting to piss me off that you're ignoring my questions." His hands twitched.

"Hey Kagami get over here we're going to start!" Riko yelled, apparently the situation with Kuroko had been resolved and now he was shrugging his shirt back on. Kin caught the glimpse of pale skin and a very slight figure. Her eyebrow raised, that definitely didn't look like the body of an athlete who played as a regular at a prestigious basketball school like Teikou.

Sighing she sat down and pulled out a notebook, after checking with Riko if she was needed for anything and doing her assigned tasks she preceded to sit and write until tryouts ended.

-o-

Running home Kin felt her stomach rumble, looking down at it she slowed her pace to a walk. Looking up and around her eyes caught on the flashy lights of what was unmistakably a fast food restaurant. Will power caving at the smell of greasy warm fried food she stopped and entered the establishment.

When Kin walked out she was out 680 yen and the proud owner of a vanilla milkshake and burger. She ate while she walked one hand clutching her drink as the other held the unwrapped burger. Her shoulder bag knocked into her side with each step, but she ignored it in favor of savoring the food.

Maji burger, Huh. She committed the name down in memory, the food wasn't half bad.

Kin had just finished her vanilla shake, when she heard a familiar noise. It was rhythmic and nostalgic to the warm nights of San Diego and she was drawn to the source. Walking somewhat in a trance she turned a corner to an interesting sight.

Like she'd expected it was an outdoor basketball court, but what really caught her attention was the two who were currently on it.

It was Kuroko and Kagami, the interesting basketball players from tryouts. The two were still wearing their Seirin uniforms and from what she could observe Kagami was completely overpowering Kuroko in a one on one match.

When Kuroko messed up dribbling and chased after the loose the ball she winced, He isn't very good. Seemingly fed up Kagami started to yell

"Seriously you're so bad! What made you think you were good enough to arrogantly challenge me!"

To his credit Kuroko didn't even flinch at the reaction, "Of course you're stronger than me, I knew that before we started."

"What you want to fight!" Kagami grabbed Kuroko by the shirt, and Kin had a brief flare of panic. Big sister instincts kicking in Kin chucked her empty milkshake cup at the duo nailing Kagami in the head with a dull thwack, before making her way on to the court.

"Oi you Baka what do you think you're doing!" She yelled, the two turned to stare at her with shocked eyes.

"Don't be a rash headed buffoon and put Kuroko down." Stopping in front of the red headed she glared at him, until he put the bluenette down.

"Ah Shiraki-san what are you doing here?" Kuroko asked while Kagami continued to look at her with a frozen face.

"I was walking home when I heard you guys playing." She answered nonchalantly snapping Kagami out of his stupor.

"Hey you threw a milkshake at me!"

"It was empty, and aren't you ashamed of yourself picking on someone half your size!" Kin scolded rounding up on him.

"I don't know if I should be insulted or not," Kuroko frowned slightly at the quip on his height.

"Whatever he started it!"

"What are you five, that's a horrible excuse!"

Kuroko silently observed the shouting match as the two got louder and louder.

"Well at least I don't look like a five year old!"

"You calling me short?! because if you are I'm going to even out are heights by snapping your legs!"

"Ano,"

"WHAT!" The two turned on him with angry expressions.

"It is too late to be shouting like this, we might wake up the neighborhood." He pointed out.

"Oh right," Kin announced glancing around with sudden realization, the dangerous aura that'd been building around her instantly dissipated.

"Ah that's right," Kagami announced looking back critically at Kuroko, "You distracted me from what I was going to say." he huffed at her.

Kin simply stuck her tongue out in retalitation.

"Let me tell you one thing," She narrowed her eyes at his sudden change in tone that the redhead directed at Kuroko, "You should quit playing basketball."

What she fumed half a mind to brain the jerk in the head with something harder than a milkshake cup. Sure Kuroko wasn't very good, but quitting was never the answer, besides who was he to tell others what to do.

"No matter how much you cover it up with nice words like effort, raw talent is a fact of life." Her fingers were twitching uncontrollably now as she resisted the urge to hit the boy.

"You've got no talent for basketball." Kagami finished.

And you're a bastard Kin clenched her teeth, but held back if having three brothers taught her anything was that guys had to stand up for themselves. This was Kuroko's fight, no matter how much she hated it, standing up for him wouldn't do anything. Kuroko had to prove himself without help or Kagami would never accept him.

Gah! Boys are so complicated!

"I don't accept that. I love playing basketball." Kuroko spoke up.

"Huh," Kagami raised a brow in question and she turned her attention to the strange boy.

"Besides I'm not like you, I'm a shadow."

Well that was dramatic She blinked confused at the wording before resolving to ignore the last part and focus on the first problem instead.

"Well said," She smiled as their attention shifted to her. "Who cares if you've got all the talent and gifts in the world. Without the resolve and want to play that all amounts to nothing." She took a deep breath recalling old advice.

"If you love doing something than you goddamn do it with all you've got or you die trying. If you don't than why start in the first place," She fixed the two boys in front of her with a steely gaze, before turning around herself.

She left the two to ponder her words, braid swaying against her back as she walked away.

Thank you for reading, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this story.

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Until next time!

-Crystal Night