Author's Note: Hello! Thank you for taking your time to read this story. I started this story because of the lack of OC stories to read. While this is a Kuroko no Basuke fan fiction, there will not be much action scenes in this story because I wanted to focus more on the relationships between the GoM and school life. This will be set during their second year at Teiko. I do hope you enjoy reading this first chapter. Please let me know what you think in the reviews! -helpwhatiswrong

Reign of the Champions

"Like a tree with great roots, a pressure of immobility." – Junpei Hyuga

[O1]

"We won again."

The small petite grey haired girl barely looked up from her book as Satsuki Momoi took her seat in front of her. Pursing her lips, Haisaki Shoko commented. "You don't seem to be very happy."

The small trace of sadness in Satsuki's eyes did not go unnoticed by the other girl, but Shoko remained silent as Satsuki spoke. "Well, things are different now." Shoko waited for the girl to elaborate. "It's hard to explain, but there's definitely a different vibe on courts now."

Shoko closed her book. "Ah, my brother mentioned it a couple times." Satsuki stiffened at the mention of her brother – Haisaki Shougo, who had a rather notorious reputation on the basketball team – and ducked her head.

Shoko blinked at her action. "Don't worry about my brother being kicked off the team. He was an asshole and he deserved what he got." She said bluntly, brushing a strand of hair away from her face.

While Shoko didn't have a particular interest in basketball, she occasionally dropped by the courts to observe their practice. After Teiko's team gained more attention in the basketball circuit, she had a harder time entering the courts without a valid reason.

However, during the few times to she did watch their practices, she noticed something strange in their plays. Rather than functioning like a well-oil machine, Teiko's team worked like a team with specialized, individual parts.

Shoko glanced at Satsuki and saw that the older pink haired girl looked genuinely worried for her team. It was understandable; after all, she had helped shaped the Generation of Miracles since their freshmen year.

The team was like her family. If the team fell apart, Satsuki would most likely blame herself first. "Don't worry about it." Shoko finally said, giving Satsuki one of her rare smiles. "I'm sure things will work out soon."

Satsuki looked relieved and sighed, "You really think so?"

The girl nodded, "They're probably tired from training. You should really ease up on the training, Satsuki."

The manager gave a sheepish grin and scratched her cheek. "By the way. .Your brother, Haisaki-kun, he won't give us any more trouble will he?"

After being dismissed from the basketball team last year, Haisaki was absolutely furious and had a fit when he returned home. Eventually, he cooled off and began pursuing more frivolous activities (although he still glared at Shoko when she interacted with the various members of the team).

Shoko snorted and shook her head. "After Akashi-san had a. .word. . with him, Shougo hasn't touched a basketball. I wouldn't worry about him causing troubling for the team."

Satsuki sighed in relief, slumping over on Shoko's desk. "Ahhh, I feel so much better now." She pouted. "It's such a handful handling the boys. Sometimes they act like such children!" Satsuki complained, throwing her hands up in the air in exasperation.

Shoko laughed. While it was true the team was filled with geniuses in basketball, their personalities were quite. .overwhelming and strange. Before the girl had the chance to reply, a voice cut in.

"Ehh, that's mean Momoichi! Calling us childish!" Kise Ryouta complained with a pout. The girls in the classroom squealed at his action while Momoi groaned. "Good morning, Shoko-chan!" He greeted with grin.

Shoko replied to his greeting with a curt nod and returned to reading her book.

"Well, it's true!" Satsuki replied with a huff, straightening her back. "Sometimes I feel more like your mother than a manager!"

Kise stuck out his tongue childishly before turning towards Shoko. Fearing the worst, she tried to absorb herself in her book, but it was hard with someone as charismatic as Kise standing next to her.

"Sooo, Shoko-chan. I haven't seen you on the sidelines recently." Kise began casually, slinging a friendly arm around her shoulders. Shoko stiffened at his touch and buried her face in her book. "You know, a certain someone has been looking for you during practice." Shoko tried to ignore the suggestive wink that followed his statement.

On the other hand, Satsuki groaned at Kise's obvious matchmaking attempt. "Oh, leave her alone, Kise." She removed Kise's arm from Shoko's shoulder with a playful shove. "Besides, Shoko is too good for Harumi-kun anyways." Satsuki stated with a firm shake of her head.

Shoko felt heat rising to her cheeks and tried to conceal her blush from the other two with her book. Harumi was on the basketball team and while he wasn't on the first string, Satsuki told her he was a rather capable player – even though he wouldn't be able to play in official matches.

While she only had a handful of encounters with the boy, Kise was adamant about bringing the two together and often tried to leave the two alone. Luckily, Harumi was a third year, so Shoko didn't see him too much outside of the courts.

Besides, even though they weren't close, her brother would kill her if he saw her romantically associated with a basketball player. Even though he would never admit it, she knew that deep down, her brother liked playing basketball and being kicked off the team was a huge blow to his pride.

"You know Akashi-san doesn't allow outsiders in during practice anymore." Shoko replied, scratching the side of her nose. She always did this when she was nervous. "I don't see why you should be meddling in my business anyways."

Kise ignored the clipped tone in Shoko's voice and grinned. "I just think you two would make a good couple!"

Shoko deadpanned. 'That's a terrible reason. .'

The girl lowered the book when she heard another voice enter the conversation. "Satsuki, Kise – we have a morning meeting." Shoko looked up to see Midorima standing off to the side.

He pushed his glasses up his nose and Shoko noticed the familiar taping on his fingers. "Come on, we don't want to keep Akashi waiting." Midorima disregarded her presence completely and exited the classroom.

"Sheesh. What a demanding guy." Satsuki huffed, rising to her feet. Kise was already at the door with Midorima, trying to strike up a conversation with the shooter. "I'll see you later, Shoko."

Shoko gave her a small smile and waved the pink haired girl goodbye. She wasn't the least bit perturbed by Midorima ignoring her existence completely.

In fact, with the exception of Momoi, the Generation of Miracles approached her with detached emotions. Shoko found it surprising that Kise was willing to approach her – especially after what her brother had done their freshmen year.

Although their teamwork wasn't the best, the Generation of Miracles was like a close-knit family.

They shared their memories; they shared their pain.

They had secrets to keep and promises to fulfill.

But, Shoko would never know what their secrets or promises were. She would never be able to truly understand.

She wasn't part of the family.

She was just Haisaki Shoko – a friend of Satsuki and the sister of the most hated player on the team.