I in no way, shape or form own Kuroko no Basket or any of these characters accept my own OC's. The song used in this chapter is "Boats and Birds" by Gregory and the Hawk , which I also don't own. Also, if you haven't yet read AK47reloaded's fan fiction "The Phantom Idol" you really should, because it's what inspired this series. Let's begin then shall we? -_^
"Boats and Birds" by Phantom was the Phantom's debute and first ever recorded single, and it has been 1st place on the charts for the past 5 weeks! Not only here in Japan, but all over the country, with others covering the songs meaningful lyrics. And the one thing all of the world is dying to know is just who is this mysterious Phantom?
That was the last line Kuroko Tetsuya heard before he turned the television off.
"Oh, Tetsuya!" Tatsuo-ojiisan yelled. "They were praising you Kuroko-kun! Why turn it off?"
Kuroko Tetsuya smiled slightly at the form of his uncle - who happened to be wearing an apron and with cake batter all over his face and in his dark brown hair from his attempts at making a vanilla cake for his beloved nephew.
"You know I don't like attention Tatsuo-ojiisan," Kuroko began. "Even if they don't know I'm the Phantom, I know and I find all the praise quite...strange."
Tatsuo laughed loudly and towered over Kuroko with his 6"2 body, leaning down to affectionately tussle the boys baby blue locks.
"Kuro-kun is such a strange but modest boy. In return for turning off the television, would you play your latest song for me?"
Kuroko could never refuse his wonderful uncle - or the thought of music - and so he picked up his beautiful dark blue and black guitar, and began to play his song. Boats and Birds.
If you'll be my star
I'll be your sky
You can hide underneath me and come out at night
When I turn jet black
And you show off your light
I live to let you shine
I live to let you shine
But you can skyrocket away from me
And never come back if you find another galaxy
Far from here with more room to fly
Just leave me your stardust to remember you by
If you'll be my boat
I'll be your sea
A depth of pure blue just to probe curiosity
Ebbing and flowing
And pushed by a breeze
I live to make you free
I live to make you free
But you can set sail to the west if you want to
And pass the horizon, 'til I can't even see you
Far from here
Where the beaches are wide
Just leave me your wake to remember you by
If you'll be my star
I'll be your sky
You can hide underneath me and come out at night
When I turn jet black
And you show off your light
I live to let you shine
I live to let you shine
But you can skyrocket away from me
And never come back if you find another galaxy
Far from here with more room to fly
Just leave me your stardust to remember you by
Stardust to remember you by
As the final note faded away, Tatsuo broke into applause while wiping a small tear away from the inner-corner of his eye.
"As beautiful and as heart wrenching as the first time I heard you sing it. Perfection."
Kuroko simply smiled at his uncle's praise, bowing slightly and going to put his guitar - Midnight - back where she belonged.
The song meant a lot to Kuroko. He had written it just after Aomine and the other Miracles had become too strong and left him behind. In fact, music and singing had always been an outlet for Kuroko. One day Tatsuo had heard him playing and singing, and had wanted him to show his talent to some of the people at his work place. You see, Kuroko Tatsuo co-owned the company RimFire Records. So, seeing Kuroko's natural talent, he had him play and sing for some of the producers there, who immediately fell in love with the adorable boy's voice - readily agreeing to sign him on and accept to any terms. Even the one where his real identity was not to be revealed and his stage name was to be Phantom.
Before anything more could be said between the two, an alarm clock went off, making Kuroko realize he had to leave for Seirin now, otherwise he would be late for practice and suffer at the hands of Riko.
"Off you go Tet-kun! Wouldn't want to keep that team of your waiting! Oh, and by the time you get back this cake should be ready too! Vanilla cake Tet-kun! VANILLA!" Tatsuo eyes looked slightly insane at this point, causing Kuroko to huff out the equivalent of a laugh.
"I'll be back after practice Tatsuo-ojiisan. I'll even bring a vanilla and butterscotch milkshake for you from Maji's. Sayōnara oji." Then, with the wave of his hand, Kuroko Tetsuya disappeared - just like the Phantom he was.
So, how was that guys? Reviews are much appreciated as this is my fist fan fiction, and the next chapter should be longer and up soon! Thanks guys, DeathBloom out!