Disclaimer: Haikyuu is not mine nor are its characters.
Warnings: Cursing, OOC-ness, shonen-ai, etc.
Legend tells of a hidden village deep in the woods. The village is said to be home to magic and the like. Dragons, mermaids, tengu, werewolves; all kinds of creatures are believed to call the village home. Humans have been curious to find the hidden village for years and years. So much so that by this day and age, there is a bounty on the village's location. It is said that whoever finds the village shall be bring honor and wealth to themselves and their city. Knights and mercenaries were the main people hunting down this village, for no person poor or rich dared to travel into the woods. Though among all the current knights that seemed the hidden village there was one in particular that wanted it more than anyone. Many people teased that this knight was royalty with the way he acted; higher and mightier than everyone he knew. Though in truth he was from a poor family, and he wanted to find the hidden village so that he could earn some proper respect and raise his family up in the world. This knight's name is Tobio Kageyama, and what he didn't realize was that fate already spun a tale for him.
"Oi Kageyama, I heard that you finally got permission to leave the city." Currently Tobio was eating at a mess hall with some of his fellow knights; the one talking now was known as Ryunosuke Tanaka.
"Yes." Tobio replied and never let his focus away from his meal.
"Oh come on! You can be a bit more excited than that!" Ryunosuke whined and went to grab at Tobio's cheeks. Tobio swatted the other knight's hands away and he scowled.
"I am excited." He hissed out and rubbed a hand against one of his cheeks.
"Tanaka, leave him be. Kageyama, are you ready to go?" Another knight, head knight Daichi Sawamura, jumped into the conversation.
"I just need to grab my sword and armor." Tobio replied.
"Good on you to get them looked at before you go. Be safe Kageyama, and don't be afraid to come back and try again at a later date." Daichi cautioned. Tobio gave a small nod and stood from his seat. Taking away his garbage, Tobio left the mess hall. He headed straight to the city blacksmith to grab his gear.
"Ah, Kageyama, here to grab your sword and armor? I just finished with them." The blacksmith hummed as soon as Tobio entered the shop. Tobio gave a nod in reply and proceeded to cross his arms over his chest.
"Just give me a second to grab them." The blacksmith chuckled and went to the back of the shop. With the blacksmith out of sight Tobio left himself relaxed. Although he was trying not to show it, Tobio was nervous. He was about to go into the woods, alone, and who knows what he would find once out there.
"Perhaps I should see my mother before I go…" Tobio sighed and leaned his head back against the wall.
"It'd be smart to see family before you leave. It might be the last time they see you." The blacksmith commented as he came back with Tobio gear. Tobio scowled, but gave no verbal response.
"Thanks." He huffed out after a few moments. He then took his items and left the pay on the counter. At first the knight headed straight for the city gates, but then he pivoted and started walking in the opposite direction. He was going to check in with his mother, he just had to. Kageyama walked to what was known as the Field District of town. The area had patches of farmland with scattered houses here and there. Many farmers had paused in their work to stare at Tobio passing. It was very rare for a knight like himself to enter the Field District, and even then typically knights came with bad news. Tobio ended up at a small but decent wood home. Taking a deep breath he knocked on the door. And while he waited he attempted to brush down loose hairs and stand as straight and tall as he could.
"Hello?" A woman answered the door. With wide eyes she stared at Tobio.
"…I'm sorry it took so long for me to visit mother." Tobio stated with an embarrassed smile.
"Tobio!" The woman gasped and quickly brought the young man into a hug. The knight accepted the hug and gave a small one in return. "Come in, come in!" Mrs. Kageyama exclaimed as she moved away from the doorway. Tobio nodded and followed her inside. He was lead to the kitchen and sat at a table.
"So what brings you home dear? I can see you're all suited up like you're about to go to war." Mrs. Kageyama asked with a sigh.
"I'm going into the woods mother, I'm going to find the hidden village." Tobio answered with confidence.
"The hidden village? Tobio, that is but a child's tale." Mrs. Kageyama frowned.
"I'm sure it's real!" Tobio began to shout, "And once I find it you won't need to live out here in the Field District anymore!"
"Don't raise your voice to me young man." Mrs. Kageyama huffed, "…Tobio, you don't need to risk your life like this. I'm happy here, I don't need to be surrounded by riches and luxury." She ended with a sigh.
"Don't worry mother. I know what I'm doing." Tobio took his mother's hand and gave it a squeeze.
"I can't stop you can I?" Mrs. Kageyama finally admits.
"Just like how you couldn't stop me from being a knight, and look where that has gotten me." Tobio replied with a smile.
"I guess you're right. Just promise me you'll stay safe." Mrs. Kageyama took a seat and pushed her bangs from her eyes.
"Of course mother. I love you." Tobio kissed his mother on the back of the hand and turned to stand. "Now good bye." Making sure he had all his things, Tobio left his home. Mrs. Kageyama opted to just watch her son leave from the view of the kitchen window.
Tobio was back at the front gates, by this time the sun was low in the sky, bathing the world in soft orange light.
"I don't see why you chose to travel this late, but good luck to you lad, and keep an eye on the clouds!" A man commented as Tobio stared at the gates. Tobio paid no attention to the man and exited the city, which as soon as he did a nasty wave of wind blew. Though said wind passed only for a few moments, making Tobio believe it to be of no worry. Little did he know the clouds were moving at a surprising rate; there was a storm coming and it won't be small.