Chapter Summary
There were quite a few things Kagami had been prepared to take on when he accepted the position of Japan's Magical Advisor. Solving simple territorial disputes between fairies, dealing with the occasional mountain troll and even the occasional brush with Japan's legendary kitsunes - it all came with the territory.
But one thing he hadn't bargained on was becoming the teacher to Japan's newest magical guardian.
"I'm not going to do it! I don't care if he's the the last of his line or the first Guardian to be born in generations! I will not teach Akashi Seijuuro to become a dragon!"
Kagami isn't sure which god he managed to piss off to land himself in this situation but he would readily do anything to get himself out of the mess he was currently in.
Before him loomed the impressive Kyoto residence of the Seijuuro family. Large and intimidating, the house seemed to mock him with its presence.
Ugh... How did I even get here...? he thought tiredly.
Oh right... That phone call...
One Week Earlier
Morning found Kagami going through his usual routine having just returned from his morning jog. He was just pouring himself some cereal to stave off at least some of his hunger while he prepared a proper breakfast when his phone rang.
Kagami actually debated whether or not he should answer the phone, after all, he still had breakfast to prepare, but one glance at the caller ID made him rethink his choices.
Diana. The phone showed. His magical advisor and bane of his existence (aside from Aomine).
He groaned but pressed answer anyway. It would only be worse if he ignored her, whatever it would be.
"What?" he growled by way of greeting.
Diana didn't seem the slightest bit fazed. "What's up buttercup? All's good in your life and war?"
Kagami frowned. She was doing small talk. She never did small talk.
"What do you want?" he asked, suddenly suspicious.
"Nothing! Can't I just call for some friendly conversation with an old student?"
"No. You don't do conversation."
Kagami could practically feel her rolling her eyes at the other end of the line.
"Fine fine, you got me." Kagami smirked. "I'm actually calling for you to do me a favour."
His suspicions rolled back in and he set his bowl down. "Exactly what kind of favour."
There was a pause at the other end of the line. "Well, as you know, Japan hasn't had a magical guardian in years."
"Right, which is why I'm here as an acting Guardian. Did you call just to tell me things I already know?"
He heard a low growl in response. "Okay smart ass, I was gonna try and give this to you lightly seeing as I felt sorry for you, but seeing as you think you're such a know it all, I'll give it to you plain and straight. A new dragon has appeared in Japan."
That caught his interest. "A new dragon?" he repeated.
"Yeah. Apparently Japan's had one last line of dragons but for some reason none of them have awakened for years. Un-til now." she said, emphasizing each syllable.
"That's great! That means no more dealing with trolls in the middle of Tokyo!"
"Not so fast big boy. You've still got a job to do." Kagami deflated instantly.
"What kind of job?"
"Well, seeing as the council is busy right now and all our other dragon masters have either already taken on a new apprentice or retired, it seems we're a little short of people to teach this new dragon about his new found powers."
Dread began pooling in the pit of his stomach. "Please don't tell me they've decided to
name me his teacher?"
"Yup," she replied, popping the 'p'.
"No no no no no! I don't wanna teach some snot nosed kid how to deal with being a dragon!" he complained.
"Then you're in luck. Your snot nosed kid is actually a snot nosed teenager."
That surprised him. "Teenager?"
"Mhmm. A late bloomer it looks like. Well, at the very least he hasn't managed to burn anything down yet and according to our reports he's supposed to be some kind of genius."
"Even better, I'm dealing with a genius," Kagami said, thinking of the generation of miracles. They were all labeled geniuses and if his new 'student' had any arrogance to match theirs then he could easily see this not working out.
"He's the son of some human big shot. Says here he even plays basketball."
"Basketball?" Kagami's interest piqued then froze over. Basketball. Genius. Those two words only went together when describing a few persons.
"Yep. Actually, I think you know the kid." Kagami's stomach dropped.
Please don't be one of them. Please don't be one of them. If it's one of them please don't make it Midorima. Or Aomine. I can deal with any other one just not them!
"Akashi Seijuuro. The name sound familiar to you?"
The stomach that had previously disappeared suddenly came back this time filled with lead.
"I refuse." was the first thing out of his mouth.
"What? You can't refuse! He's probably the last in his line! Not to mention the first hint of a guardian Japan's had for decades!"
"I'm not going to do it! I don't care if he's the the last of his line or the first Guardian to be born in generations! I will not teach Akashi Seijuuro to become a dragon!"
"You can and you will. You don't have any choice in the matter."
"What about school? I do have work to do over the summer you know!" As if he really cared about school but he was grabbing for anything that might get him out of this.
"Then do it while you're training him."
"And what about training? My coach will kill me if i just up and disappear!" That was no exaggeration. If Riko found out he ditched an entire summer to go to Kyoto for Akashi of all people she would flip.
"It's only for the summer."
"She will slaughter me!"
"Then let her send you off with a training schedule. I don't know. Figure it out! You've been balancing your dragon life and human life for years, you can do it again now!"
"But-"
"No more buts!" she growled and, even through the phone, it made a shiver run down his spine. "You have your orders and you will carry them out to the best of your abilities. Is that clear?"
"Yes ma'am..."
"Great," she said sweetly. "I'll be expecting timely progress reports during his training and a complete profile of our new dragon at the end of summer. Have fun!" and she hung up leaving Kagami to bang his head against the counter.
5 days, 2 beatings, dozens of letters and 1 thoroughly long lecture from Riko and Hyuuga later, Kagami found himself where he was now. Sanding before the Seijuuro residence.
He wasn't supposed to be here. He should have been at home, enjoying the first day of summer, but instead he was here getting ready to face his doom.
Sighing, he steeled himself to knock but before his hand even touched the door it opened to reveal one Akashi Seijuuro giving him an amused look.
"What, no servants?" Kagami blurted out. Good going, Taiga. Now he's gonna stab you in the eye.
While he mentally braced himself for some inevitable form of torture that Akashi would undoubtedly send his way he failed to note Akashi's lips forming an amused smirk.
"No. No servants. I felt it unnecessary for them to be here, especially given the... nature of what you've come to teach."
Kagami gave him a blank -as blank as his face could go- stare which only seemed to amuse Akashi further.
"Good call," Kagami said finally, as Akashi motioned for him to enter.
Inside was just as intimidating as the outside. Kagami was fairly sure that half of the paintings on display could easily pay his way through college. The thought made him sick.
"I look forward to these next few months with you, Taiga." Kagami shuddered. He didn't like the tone Akashi had. It was smug and prideful and promised some of the most mentally grueling sessions he might probably ever have with another dragon.
"Or should I say, Taiga-sensei."
If Kagami knew he could have gotten away with it, he probably would have punched Akashi in the face.
Yes, this is what I've been working on. I have another KnB blurb I should be working on but this wouldn't leave me alone. I have places I'm ready to take this thing.
I based this AU off of American Dragon Jake Long because I liked the whole concept of dragon guardians for each country.
Japan hasn't had a Guardian for years because no full dragon has been born there in ages. Kagami isn't considered an option because he got his powers while he was in America thus technically making him an american dragon (not guardian). When he moved back to Japan he was appointed a kind of pseudo-guardian just because Japan really needed a dragon.
I hope you enjoyed. Review and tell me what you liked and what you might like to see. I'm always eager to hear what readers think.
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-Rayne