Time Machine ~ a Kuroko no Basuke fanfic

Author: Cheshire ShiroNeko

Pairing/s: Akashi x Kuroko, Kagami x Kuroko and various others

Summary: Just because of a phone call she got from Akashi, Tetsumi and Kagami's relationship will put into test. Will she fight what she and Kagami had or give in to her past and love Akashi again?

Disclaimer: I don't own Kuroko's Basketball, sadly. But Christmas is coming near! The anime's on my list ^_~

Warning: Rated T for some words. Genderbend, Love Triangle, Post-Jabberwock

Notes: On the end of this chapter. For now, enjoy this!


If we had an exchange of hearts
Then you'd know why I fell apart
You'd feel the pain when the mem'ries start
If we had an exchange of hearts

~ Exchange of Hearts (David Slater)


"To solve the difference of…" The Math teacher's voice trailed off in Kuroko Tetsumi's ears as she silently slumped her head on her desk.

She doesn't really care about Algebra right now. All she needed right now is to rest, or much better, sleep.

Blame Riko for their afternoon-til-night training.

"Geez, Math-san, please go away." Tetsumi mumbled. "I don't have time for your complicated problems right now, I have ones too."

But the subject either didn't notice her as usual, or having fun torturing her. Like now…

"So to get the 'X' in this…" The teacher's voice trailed off again but that statement ran the gears of Tetsumi's brain. She sat up straight and tapped the pen on her notebook which is lying on her desk open.

How to get the 'X'? Tetsumi thought. Hmm… seduce him. But if that person is Akashi Seijuurou, you'll probably lose. After all, 'he is absolute'. Tetsumi shook her head. Tetsumi, you're absolutely crazy.

"…so it's easy right? But do you know that there's much more simpler way for that? Just…" The voice trailed off again as Tetsumi's mind operated again.

Simpler way? Get him a drink with the love potion mixed with it. Tetsumi thought. Although that's suspicious enough because he knew I'm not the type to go to Kyoto from Tokyo just to give him a measly drink! She widened her eyes and slapped herself. Tetsumi, what are you thinking?! Akashi-kun's not even your ex! Not just that, you already had a boyfriend! You're shameful!

And on cue the bell rang startling the students who were dozing off, including her, and that surprised Kagami Taiga, her boyfriend, which sat in front of her.

When their teacher left, Kagami looked at her worriedly. "Tetsumi, are you okay?"

The latter reluctantly nodded. "Y-yeah, I'm just tired."

"I am too, but Coach is correct. If we wanted to prove everyone that our victories aren't miracles, then we should practice harder." Kagami caressed her hair. "So just bear it for a while, okay?"

Tetsumi wordlessly nodded.

"Kuroko Tetsumi-kun?" The latter looked up and saw the class president who called her from the door.

Tetsumi raised her hand. "Yes, Hayato-kun?"

Hayato looked shocked when she saw her classmate raised her hand and was actually there but regained her composure. "U-uhmm, our adviser wants to talk to you. She's at the teacher's room."

Kagami and Tetsumi looked at each other confusedly. "Tetsumi, did you fail at something?"

She took a deep breath, her baby blue eyes radiated worry. "I… don't think so."

"Well to find out about that…" Kagami stood from his seat and got his and her things and offered his hand. "…let's go?"

Tetsumi nodded and held Kagami's hand before she stood up and walked to the teacher's room while holding each other's hands.


"Break for fifteen minutes!" Akashi's loud voice boomed inside Rakuzan basketball court. Hearing the good news the players slumped on all fours everywhere. The ones who still had energy, namely the first stringers, walked to the bench and got their drinks.

"I'm gonna go distribute drinks." Mibuchi said and carried a tray of water bottles.

Hayama smiled as he put down his water bottle and looked at his fellow Uncrowned General. "Mother hen as ever, huh Reo-nee?"

"Hah! I'm gonna go too!" Nebuya exclaimed happily and carried a tray too to follow Mibuchi.

Hayama, who was surprised at this, spat the water from his mouth. "What?! No shit!"

But Hayama's reaction met a basketball on his face.

Akashi's poker face didn't gave anything. "Don't spit water anywhere. No curses either. Unless you're a witch."

Laughter echoed in the gym while Hayama looked like he wanted a hole to jump in. Akashi snickered at it, but it faltered when he heard a familiar ringtone. Getting his phone from his sports bag, his smile vanished when he realized who the caller is.

He doesn't had any choice but to answer it. "Father, you called."

"Yes, I am." His father, Akashi Masaomi answered. "I called because I wanted to let you know that I told your adviser and your coach that you're taking half day today."

He frowned. "Why?"

"I will tell you the details later, but I want you to personally fetch Kuroko Tetsumi and go here at the manor with her." Masaomi replied.

Even though Akashi wanted to ask for more as to why Kuroko Tetsumi was needed, he didn't pry at all. "Of course Father."

"Be here as soon as possible." Masaomi reminded. "Bye Seijuurou."

The latter nodded and ended the call without a word.

"Err… Sei-chan?"

Akashi looked up to Mibuchi. "Yes, what is it?"

"The daughter of Coach's birthday would be today and everyone's invited." He explained. "So… you going?"

The red-head took a deep breath. "I'll pass, Mibuchi. The coach knew I'm taking half day today, I need to… arrange some important matters."

"Aww… so Akashi-captain wouldn't join us?" Hayama said disappointedly. "That would be a shame, I think Shirogane-coach's daughter would like to see him again!"

"I don't have time for that." Akashi immediately replied knowing that Shirogane Yui, their coach's daughter, is Akashi's '#0 fan' and has a big crush on him. "But no one should slack today. If I learn that you guys will slack or even ditch your training, your training menu will be ten times greater than it is now."

Everyone who is within earshot gasped and the others who were completely clueless asked the ones who knew and gasped also.

"I won't slack."

"Definitely not!"

"If that happens…"

"…we'll be opening the doors of hell…"

"If I slack, I'll die!"

Akashi could only smirk at that. "Oh, by the way, tomorrow we'll conduct the try-outs for the player who'll replace Mayuzumi and make the first string complete. Anyone interested are free to sign up to Coach. That's it, and go back to practice."

"Yes Captain!" His teammates answered loudly and got back to their unfinished training regimen.

When he finally maked sure that everything is fine, he tapped the 'Contacts' icon from his touch screen phone and swiped until it stopped at the contact names starting letter 'K'. After some minutes of staring at the screen he reluctantly tapped Tetsumi's name and tapped the 'Call' icon before placing it beside his ears. After four rings, the other line answered.

"Hello?"

It was not the blank, emotionless voice of Kuroko Tetsumi. Rather, it's the arrogant, overconfident voice of Kagami Taiga.

"I'm sorry but I think I tapped Kuroko's name and not yours, Kagami." He calmly explained but in reality he was close on throwing his phone. For a reason he doesn't know. He just don't like the person.

Maybe because Kagami's the reason why Tetsumi changed and became who she is now?

Ah, screw it.

"Uhmm, about that, Tetsumi's inside the teacher's room talking to our advisor about something. I borrowed her phone to text Tatsuya about something because my load expired and the battery of my phone went empty, that's why her phone's with me." Kagami explained, then Akashi heard a faint click. "Speaking of, here she is."

"Taiga-kun, who's that?"

What's with the first name basis? Are they… already in a relationship?

Akashi's heart pained in that thought and because of that he was this close on throwing the phone, step on it, go to Tokyo riding on a jet plane and erase Kagami's existence on earth like a child with power fetish having a tantrum.

"It's Akashi."

"Akashi-kun?" When Tetsumi spoke his name, last name but still his name, his heart calmed down. He heard a faint shuffle before her voice was now in full volume. He assumed she got the phone from Kagami's grip. "Hello Akashi-kun? Is there anything you need?"

He badly wanted to say 'you', but he can't. "Are you taking the half day today?"

"H-how did you know about that?"

"You don't need to know." Akashi answered. "So I want you to be ready, because I had to take you to Kyoto."

The Rakuzan's basketball captain could imagine Seirin's phantom player's confused baby blue eyes. "But why?"

"I refuse to answer." Akashi said and Tetsumi knew it is equivalent to 'I don't know'. She knew how he hated situations that was not in his control. "So be ready, I'll fetch you within an hour. Bye."

He heard Tetsumi took a deep breath. "Y-yeah, bye."

A beep sound was heard before Akashi puts the phone in his bag again. Facing the Uncrowned Generals who were doing warm-ups he said. "I need to go now. Mibuchi, look out."

"Aye, aye, Captain!" Mibuchi answered excitedly.


Shiro: *facepalms* I know I should focus on Melody of Afterlife but I got a major writer's block! When I got inspiration because of the two songs I heard, my writer's soul came back… but with another idea! GRRRR!

Jewel: Ooops, our cat's furious.

Shiro: Shut up!

Jewel: By the way, those songs are titled 'Time Machine by Six Part Invention' and 'Back To December by Taylor Swift'

Kuroko: That explains the title then. But why didn't you add the Back to December? You know… 'Time Machine back to December'?

Akashi: I think the author had an acceptable reason why she chose the 'Time Machine' title with no addition.

Shiro: Yeah, it's too long.

Akashi: *glare, evil smirk* Hoh?

Shiro: 'Kay fine, I'm lazy. And it's too long. And it's corny. But I like it. I'm just lazy, that's all.

Jewel: And I think the title does not fit the story.

Kagami: Please tell me why am I included in the love triangle?

Jewel: Because I'll give you Shiro in MoA if that happens.

Shiro: What?! I thought it's Izuki or Kiyoshi?! Oh come on, I'm planning for AoKagaKise in there aside from AkaKuroKaga!

Jewel: Who's the author now?

Shiro: I am, but you are my proof-reader! You can edit it, you know!

Jewel: Glad you know.

Kagami: Another love triangle for me?!

Shiro: Not bad for me, too bad for you. *smirks*

Kagami: *facepalms* Akashi… traits are too contagious nowadays.

Akashi: Are you applying my traits are like viruses?

Shiro: It's true. Truth hurts, lies kill.

Akashi: You peasant.

Kagami: *sighs* I don't understand you guys.

Kuroko: Stop it Shiro. And don't tell me you're also joining us here like what you did in MoA.

Shiro: Oh, you wouldn't know. *smirks*

Zoro: So please review or the author would not update immediately. Reviews = Fast Updates

Shiro: 0_0 Roronoa Zoro?! WTF are you doing here?! Are you lost?!

Zoro: …Maybe…

Akashi: *sighs* Ignorant fools.

Jewel: Well, boys will always be boys.

(I'll kill myself if you don't like my convo omake. Promise.)