Chapter one:
Haizaki equals trouble.
Aomine Daiki was confused. That idiot Kise had insisted to play one on one today, and even though Aomine had given his precious time to that no good teammate, the blond had the nerve to pass after they had been playing for a half hour, or so he figured. When he checked the time, it was actually five o clock already, and they started around two. So, they had been playing for what? An hour, maybe two? Aomine shrugged, before kicking the blond's torso.
''Oi Kise, get up. It's time to head home. I told you before, the only one that can beat me, is me.'' Aomine told him, before he noticed the blond hadn't budged. ''Kise?'' he repeated, before bending down, groaning something sounding like, ''So tiredsome.'' and shook the blond's shoulder. ''Kise-kun has fainted. Akashi-kun will not be amused when he hears about this.'' a monotone voice said, making Aomine shriek in a very manly? way.
''Tetsu! Don't sneak up on friends like that.'' he scolded, before adding, ''What do you mean, Kise fainted? This little ray of sunshine will never run out of energy. He never stops bugging me.'' Aomine told him. ''Aomine-kun is an idiot.'' Kuroro deadpanned, before looking at Kagami. ''Do you mind carrying Kise back home? I can't carry him, and Aomine-kun is stupid enough to leave him here.'' he asked. ''Oi, who are you calling stupid!'' Aomine shouted on the background, as Kagami just nodded, before picking the blond up.
''Hey, he's suprisingly light.'' Kagami noticed, making Kuroko nod. ''I'm not suprised.'' he said, and took a sip of his vanilla shake. ''Hold on.'' Aomine said, before the two could leave. ''We've played longer than this before. Why did he faint, Tetsu? And don't tell that scissor-fanatic, he'll see to it that I'll be castrated.'' Aomine told him. ''I'm suprised you know a word like that.'' Kagami said, followed by Kuroro, who didn't miss a beat and said, ''Aomine-kun is a pervert. He's bound to know those words.''
''Shut up, baKagami. Tetsu, explain me why Kise fainted.'' Aomine exclaimed angrily, but instead the two just wandered off. Aomine scratched his head, before shrugging. It wasn't really his business. Such a shame really, the one on one with Kise had been kind of entertaining. He took his bag, before he noticed that Kuroko and Kagami had forgotten to take Kise's bag along with Kise. 'Better bring it back to him.' Aomine thought, before realising that he didn't have clue where Kise lived. 'I'll just hand it back at school tomorrow.' he figured, before taking both bags to his house. Then it hit him. Akashi was definitely going to kill him, for making Kise faint. It was no secret that the red-head had a soft spot for the blond. 'Maybe I should bring this back now, and make sure to avoid training tomorrow.' Aomine thought, before running after Kuroko and Kagami.
''So, where does Kise live?'' Kagami asked, after he and Kuroko had been wandering around for a while. ''I don't have clue.'' Kuroko said. ''EHHH?'' Kagami shrieked, so Kuroko used ignite pass on him. ''Don't wake him up, Kagami-kun. Kise-kun really needs his rest. I don't know where he lives, so we are taking him to Akashi-kun.'' Kuroko said. Kagami shuddered, the tiny red-haired captain was scary, espacially when it came to the fact that something happened with either Kuroko or Kise.''Are you sure that's wise?'' is what he settled on asking. ''Why not? Akashi-kun really cares for his teammates, and he knows a lot.'' As he had just said that, Kuroko's phone rang. He took a quick peek at it, before answering. ''Akashi-kun?'' Thunderbolts flew in Kagami's background, as he thought, 'Does this guy have sixth senses about us talking about him?'
''I believe something is wrong with Ryouta?'' Akashi asked. 'How the hell does he know!' Kagami was shocked, but then he heard Akashi saying, ''Taiga, I always know what goes on with my teammates. Tetsu, take him home with you.'' then the red-haired ex-captain proceeded to hang up. ''It seems like we ought to bring Kise-kun to my place.'' Kuroko said. It was just then that Aomine caught up.
''He forgot his bag.'' the tanned-player told them. ''Aomine-kun, bringing his bag isn't a form of making it up.'' Kuroko said amused. ''Shut it, Tetsu. Why has sunshine here fainted anyway?'' Aomine asked. It was silent, before Kuroko felt a strange sensation. There was a faint whisper in the back of mind, before he suddenly felt himself blacking out. However, even though it seemed that way, to Kagami and Aomine, it seemed like the teal-haired boy had spaced out.
''Kuroko, are you alright?'' Kagami asked. Kuroko blinked a few times, before saying, ''Of course I'm alright. Why wouldn't I be, Kagamicchi? Are you sure that you are doing okay?'' Kuroko flashed a big charming smile. ''Kagamicchi?'' Kagami asked, remembering that awful day that Kise had given him that nickname. ''Ehr, Tetsu, are you copying Kise?'' Aomine asked. ''Why would I copy myself? Also, it seemed like you and Kagamicchi really grew taller than before. '' Kuroko said, before giving a horrified look. ''Crap, I should stop doing the -cchi part. I need to go home, before he sees.''
''Stop, Kise-kun.'' A voice suddenly said, making Kuroko look up. It was his own body, but clearly, Kuroko was in it. ''Kurokocchi... I'm scared.'' Kise trembled. ''I know. Akashi knows too. But, don't fight him alone.'' Kuroko said. ''Oi, Tetsu, Kise, what the hell is going on?'' Aomine demanded to know. ''Nothing, Aominecchi.'' Kise, in Kuroko's body, said, before Kuroko interupted, ''We've swapped bodies, Aomine-kun. Why don't you stay over, Kise-kun. I'll call your parents.'' ''Kuroko, I really can't...'' but before Kise could finish his sentence, Kuroko grabbed his ear and dragged his own body to his house. ''What the fuck?'' Aomine stated, whilst Kagami stood there baffled.
It was the next morning when they arrived at practice (due to Ryouta's begging, they had agreed to at least practice together once more) , when they found a similiar strange situation. ''Kurokocchi~'' Akashi screeched, before hugging the teal-haired basketballer. As he did so, Midorima twitched, Murasakibara shrugged as he devoured a strawberry pocky stick, Aomine and Kagami facepalmed, Kise stood there, slurping a vanilla shake, and Kuroko emitted a dark aura, before pointed a pair of scissors at Akashi's face.
''Ah, ehr, Aka-chin, could you explain why you are acting like Kise-chin?'' Murasakibara asked lazily. It was silent for a moment, and it seemed like the three who had been acting weird, spaced out, before Kise suddenly answered, ''It appeared that Ryouta, Tetsu and I have exchanged bodies rather randomly. Also, Ryouta, if you ever do something equally ridiculous to me again, I will plant my scissors in your neck.''
Kuroko sweatdropped, as he said, ''Yes, Akashicchi-sempai.'' ''What the actual fuck?'' Kagami asked. ''Kagamicchi, mind your language.'' Akashi scolded. ''This is weird, even weirder than before.'' Aomine added. Once more, Kuroko, Akashi and Kise felt a strange sensation. ''I believe I'm me again.'' Kuroko eventually said. ''Me too. How are you doing there, Ryouta?'' Akashi asked. Instead of an answer, he recieved a strained whimper. ''Haizaki.'' Aomine growled. When Akashi looked over, he indeed spotted Haizaki near the entrance of his gym. However, something was off about him. ''To what do we own the unpleasure of having you over?'' Akashi demanded to know.
Haizaki however blatantly ignored him, as he turned to Kise. ''Ryouta, I assume you haven't told them, like you were suppossed to'' Haizaki said. This time even Aomine noticed something was off. Haizaki's expression was kinda dull, yet something seemed more dangerous about the former player, more dangerous than usual. ''Please, leave them out of this.'' Kise begged. ''I don't want them to be caused any harm.'' he added. Haizaki shrugged before replying, ''Too bad. I told you that this would involve those that are dearest to you. And I know from experience that they are the closest friends you have. But I'm not entirely evil. Why don't you choose one person that doens't get to participate.''
''Bastard.'' Aomine growled, but before the tanned player could make his way towards Haizaki, Akashi stopped him. ''I believe I asked you a question.'' the red-head said, getting impatient. Kise's eyes shifted in-between the players, before saying, ''I want you to leave Midorimacchi out of this.'' ''Oi Kise, don't pull us into this.'' Aomine said. ''Ryouta obviously doesn't want to involve us. But I believe that matter it out of his control.'' Akashi said, before staring at Haizaki.
''Since I'm going to participate, I want answer to a few questions, Haizaki, or whatever you are. If I recieve no answer, I'll have Atsushi crush your skull.'' Akashi told their very unwelcome guest. ''Sounds fair to me, go ahead.'' Haizaki said in an amused tone, easily pissing the GoM and Kagami off. ''What do you hope to achieve by this? Who are you? Why did you make Ryouta your main victim? How long will this last? And why involve us?'' Akashi demanded to know. ''Those are good questions. I'll answer them, as soon as you can answer the questions you have about your former teammates.'' Haizaki said, before taking his leave.
Murasakibara wanted to follow him, but Akashi stopped him. ''Let him be, Atsushi, we've more pressing matters on our hand at the moment.'' he said, before looking at Kise. ''Ryouta, tell us the truth, why did Haizaki just stop by? Why are we required to swap bodies?'' he asked. Kise merely looked away, as he mumbled, ''I tried to stop it, I really did.'' Kagami cocked his head, before asking, ''Who's that dude, and why is he treathening you, Kise?'' Kise blushed, before stammering, ''I ehr... I...'' Kuroko stopped him from answering, by interjecting, ''It's not Kise-kun's fault.'' Midorima tch'ed, before looking at Kise, ''Kise, why did you decide to spare me? I was fairly sure you were going to spare Kuroko, or even Kagami, nandeyo.''
''That I can answer. It's because Midorimacchi is studying for the upcoming exams to become a doctor. I didn't want this all to intervere with that.'' Kise said, while adding in his mind, 'I don't want you to find out my situation. It'll be bad enough if Akashi were to discover that.' ''Kise-kun is very thougtfull.'' Kuroko added. ''Thanks, I guess.'' Midorima said, with a faint blush before adding, ''I'll be sure to get your Oha Asa lucky items every day. They may be able to help against this situation.'' Then he headed to his locker, to find out what their lucky items for today were.
''Kurokocchi, I'm very sorry I didn't choose you.'' Kise said. ''I understand your reasoning, don't sweat it, Kise-kun. I'll be fine.'' Kuroko reassured with a smile. Akashi interjected, by saying, ''If I'm correct, this means we'll switch bodies randomly, without regards for time, where we are or what we're doing.'' Both Kise and Kuroko nodded. ''I'll also going to go ahead and assume that Taiga and Midorima are the only ones who'll remain themselves. Midorima, because Kise said so. And Taiga because he isn't part of the G.O.M'' Akashi said. ''You really think Kagamicchi will be safe?'' Kise asked excited, making both Akashi and Kuroko snicker.
''I don't care if Bakagami is safe. I want to know what's going on.'' Aomine said agitated. ''Calm down and eat a pocky, Mine-chin.'' Murasakibara offered, but Aomine slapped it away. ''I don't want your damn pocky. Kise, go talk to your enemy, and tell him to leave me out of this.'' Aomine said, before storming off. ''What's up with Mine-chin?'' Murasakibara wondered. ''It'll be fine, we'll seize this as an oppertunity to improve our team. The information we'll gather will come in handy when we become opponents.'' Akashi said.
''Well, what should we do now? This was one of those rare times we were together anyway.'' Kise said. ''Why don't you go have some one on one with Kagami-kun? I believe Akashi-kun wants to take some time to think.'' Kuroko said. ''Tetsu is right. We'll meet tomorrow night in this gym. Whenever we switch bodies, please try and remember to act like the other.'' Akashi ordered, before staring at Kise, and Kagami. ''Actually, Taiga, I'd like to have a word.''
''What, why?'' Kagami protested, but Akashi ordered him to follow him. ''I'll go and see if I can get some sweets.'' Murasakibara said, before trailing off. ''Kurokocchi, about last night..'' ''It's fine, Kise. No one'll have to know about it. Oh, and your secret crush will be save as well.'' Kuroko told him. ''I'll go and check on Aomine-kun.'' he added, leaving the blushing blonde alone.
''Whatdaya mean I have to keep an eye on Kise?'' Kagami complained. ''Ryouta is like a flower, delicate and frail. I have my reasons to believe that this soulswapping will crush his spirit, like we used to do. Even if this brings us closer.'' Akashi explained. ''So? I don't see how that is any of my business.'' Kagami said. ''Because you're unaffected.'' Akashi told him, pulling a pair of red scissors out of pocket. ''If you won't I could use these.'' he said, making a cutting sound. Kagami paled, before nodding. ''Jeez, fine. Don't freak out.'' he said, before making his way to Kise.
When he arrived, he found Kise playing with the basketball. ''Still training eh?'' the red-head asked, and Kise looked over. ''Yeah, I was kinda bored. Everyone left already. I don't blame them, though.'' Kise said with a melancholic smile. ''So, ehr, wanna go to Machi burger? I'm starving, and Akashi told me to spend time with you.'' Kagami explained.
''Ehr, he did? You- you don't have to, if you don't want to.'' Kise said. ''It's fine. At least he didn't make me spend all my time with Ahomine. Come on, you must be hungry too. It'll be my treat.'' Kagami offered, holding out his hand. ''Ehr sure. Let me take a quick shower, and then we'll go.'' Kise said. ''Sounds good to me. Maybe you'll even explain what the hell that all was about. After all, you're one of the few G.O.M member with common sense.'' Kagami said, taking the ball from Kise.
''Huh, you think that? Who are the others?'' Kise asked eagerly. ''Kuroko! And as much as I hate to admit it, Ahomine and Midorima's shadow sometimes make sense. Mind you, Akashi and his minions are absolutely delusional and out of this world.'' Kagami ranted. ''Takaocchi is at least ten times smarter then Aomine. And Akashicchi isn't that bad.'' Kise pouted for making his way to the shower.
'Yeah right, his obsession with Kuroko, you and scissors is completely normal.' Kagami thought sarcastically as he waited for Kise. A good fifteen minutes passed, before Kise returned. ''Hey, done already? Since you were a model, I figured you'd take ages.'' Kagami said, before looking at Kise. As he did, he realised something was off. He seemed like that weird dude from before. ''Kise?'' Kagami asked, but he recieved no answer. ''You aren't Kise, are you? Leave him alone already, he's been trough enough trouble already.'' Kagami demanded, before adding, ''Stop before you torment all of them. They deserve better than this, even though they were assholes before. Teiko academy was just a bad place for all of them. They are good people now.'' Kagami said.
''How pretentious to think that they've changed, Taiga. They still carry the same trauma's. But that's not why I am here.'' Kise said with a droopy voice. If the situation hadn't been so dire, Kagami would've bursted in laughter. ''How the hell do you know my surname? And why are you here?'' Kagami demanded as he grabbed Kise's collar. ''Just to let you know, you're chosen to keep things interesting. If you don't, Ryouta will pay the concequences.''