Author's Note: I was inspired by the movie "Titanic" and wanted to try writing an AoKaga fic. It will NOT be exactly the same as the movie; there will be many differences and I haven't even decided yet whether the ship will actually sink or not xD. I'm just borrowing the general concept of the movie, namely RichxPoor on a cruise ship.

ALSO! This fic is an AU, so it takes place in a made up universe. I am lazy so the countries will have the names of the schools (Teikou, Seirin etc...) However, it does take place in a time that is very similar to Titanics's, so the Edwardian era (early 1900's).

I obviously do not own anything related to the movie Titanic or the manga/anime Kuroko no Basket!

Prologue

"Are you sure?" Mr. Kagami said after taking a sip from his brandy. He looked at his new acquaintance, Akashi Seijuurou, with his brows lifted in question and looking a little skeptical.

"Taiga is a good boy, to be sure, and will treat your sister kindly. Quite handsome too. However, he is a little…rough around the edges. I'm sure you've observed that for yourself these past three weeks. I suppose you lot from Teikou would find him rather wild and improper."

With a pleasant smile Seijuurou shook his head.

"On the contrary I find him rather charming. His personality is a good contrast to Setsuna's. With her condition, she will need a lively spirit for a husband. As for him being unruly, a few months in Teikou will change that."

"He's a slow learner. And stubborn. But if that's what you think-"

"I do. In fact, I know it. And as we have discussed previously, I also know that an alliance between our families will be most beneficial on both parts. The two of us can accomplish many great things together as partners in Kagami Railways and in the future, so will Taiga with my help."

Mr. Kagami was very eager to see his company grow and expand. A union between the Kagami and Akashi families would be the key to that. He'd be a fool not to accept. His wealth was inherited from his father, the Kagami line just on its third generation now with Taiga. They weren't nobility; only new, self-made money from Seirin with a respectable reputation…but he had plans on changing that. And the best way to do so was the classical act of marriage between the heirs, the children. A marriage with a Teikou aristocrat would secure their position.

Yes, the offer was simply too tempting. Even more so than some of the other proposals given to him by colleagues and acquaintances. There were several suitors in line for Taiga's hand, but none offered the same advantages as the little miss Akashi and her brother.

However...as eager as he was, it was not in 's character to show it too openly. As a businessman he'd learnt to play the game. And he particularly did not want to give in too quickly to this man who, in his opinion, was too young to be allowed to hold such an amount of arrogance and confidence. Seijuurou was young enough to be his son, with his 23 years on him. And he didn't like to be slighted by snot-nosed brats.

"You are right, of course, Akashi," he purposely forwent any honorific, "however, I must also remind you that Taiga is very eligible at the moment. In the course of the past few months there has been many offers of marriage made to him by suitors of all ranks, genders and ages. Many of said offers are, I confess, quite tempting."

A small glimmer of surprise widened Seijuurou's eyes, but only for a moment. When he recognized Mr. Kagami's words for what they were, he made an effort to not allow the corners of his lips to curve with the amusement he felt. His offer was better than any of the others could possibly be, but the man in front of him was too proud to admit it and wanted to increase his interest with suspense, an attempt at baiting him. Seijuurou would win in the end, of course, but there was no harm in playing along and enjoying it in the process. He was quite curious what the older man had to say.

"And at this moment I only have, pardon me, your words to rely on. As a businessman I am skeptical to any promises that are not set in writing."

"I understand completely-"

"And let me tell you, some of these suitors belong to families that would be just as beneficial to me as yours. Taiga is rather fond of some of them."

Seijuurou doubted that. Both the first and second remark.

"It is my only son I'm giving away, and the future of my company. I must be sure that whoever gets him is the perfect choice."

Leaning back in his seat, Seijuurou steepled his fingers together in his lap and nodded.

"I assure you, Kagami-san, that the Akashi family is the perfect choice. Of course I understand your caution and as you say, at the moment you only have my words to go on. I would be more than willing to show my sincerity with a contribution...as an insurance, if you will. Consider it a payment in advance and I shall of course consent to a written agreement as well."

Seijuurou had him. No matter how much Mr. Kagami tried to hide it and also doing a good job at it, he could see the interest and growing eagerness to accept on his face. Though despite all this, Mr. Kagami gave out a sigh and simply replied with "I will think on it tonight and give you an answer tomorrow morning."

Not even twelve hours later, the contract was signed.