Hey everyone this is only my second fanfic so please don't be too hard on me if it's bad. I'm still working on my first one. I started watching Kuroko no Basuke again and I really wanted to write a story about it, so I hope you enjoy it. Please review after you read. I really need some feedback.

Potential Of A Prodigy

Chapter 1:

It was the first practice of the new year for Seirin High school. The members of the team were all in the gym talking, joking or just shooting around when Riko Aida, the team coach walked in.

"Everyone, gather round." She called.

All the players gathered around her and she took a good look at each one of them. Years of watching her father work as a personal trainer gave her the gift of analysing everyone simply by looking at them. She began to look at everyone stood in front of her.

First, she looked at the 3 now second years who saw little game time last year. Hiroshi Fukuda, a hard-working centre willing to help the team.

Koichi Kawahara, a Small Forward who previously considered quitting the team. Riko could see now though that he was developing his skills nicely.

Then there was Koki Furihata a Point Guard who above all, wanted to be the best to get a girlfriend. He is far from being the best in Japan but is probably the most talented of that group.

She then scanned the group of third years who have been the core of the team since it's foundation.

Satoshi Tsuchida, a hard working Power Forward who would do anything to help the team. Despite not seeing much gametime, he didn't mind as long as the team was happy and successful.

Then there was Shinji Koganei, the Small Forward who can shoot from anywhere, but with low accuracy. Very upbeat but also over dramatic at times. He also posesses a mild form of The Wild

Rinnosuke Mitobe, the silent Centre. He never says a word and chooses to let his play on the court do the talking. He somehow has an unspoken bond with Koganei.

The starting Point Guard Shun Izuki stood nearby. A joker who loves puns and posesses the ability Eagle Eye, allowing him to view a large amount of the court and sense his team mates and opponents movements.

Standing to the side of everyone was one of their key players over the last two years. However he had to retire due to a nagging knee injury. One of the Uncrowned Kings. Posessing the Vice Claw allowing him The Right of Postponement. The Iron Heart and founder of the Seirin High basketball club, Kiyoshi Teppei.

Finally there was the team captain and clutch shooter of the team, Junpei Hyuga. Probably the heart and soul of the team. Together with Izuki, the 2 formed an experienced and reliable backcourt.

Riko observed them all proudly, although she noticed that two of her key players were not here.

"Where's Kagami and Kuroko?" She asked.

Just as the words left her mouth a loud voice rang out across the gym.

"Sorry I'm late." it said.

The team turned and saw an intimidating figure standing in the doorway. A 6'9 monster with a mixture of black and red hair. The starting Power Forward of the team with the amazing vertical jump and the ability to enter the deepest area of Zone. The Ace of Seirin High School, Kagami Taiga.

Riko sighed.

"Since it's the first training session back, I'll let it go, but be late again and I'll make you do twice as much strength & conditioning training."

Kagami blanched at hearing this, they did enough already without it being doubled. It was a big threat and one he knew Riko would be happy to fulfill.

"Yes ma'am." He responded.

She smiled at the use of the word "ma'am".

She then began looking for her other second year star.

"Where is Kuroko?" She asked. The only response was the blank looks from the squad.

Then...

"I'm right here." Came a quiet voice.

There was a shocked pause as the group looked at the person who seemed to just appear out of nowhere.

Then they all jumped and shouted.

"I don't think I'll ever get used to that." Koganei remarked.

"I've been here the whole time." Kuroko told them.

" I'm sure you were." Hyuga commented.

It was not an uncommon thing for Seirin to not notice one of their most valuable teammates. Kuroko Tetsuya had such little presence he often remained un-noticed for large periods of the game. That did not mean that he was useless though. Kuroko capitalised on his low presence and used it to help his team.

Misdirection, a technique that greatly helped his current team and his former team, Teiko Middle School. The legendary powerhouse of middle school basketball. They won 3 straight National Championships. This team was blessed with 5 once in a generation players. These became known as the Generation of Miracles. However there was one other player on that team that was respected by the other 5. The Phantom Sixth Man. That player was none other than Kuroko Tetsuya.

Back then, his Misdirection and excelled passing skills were his only 2 weapons. He used this to greatly help Teiko and the Generation of Miracles, playing the shadow to their light.

It wasn't enough for Seirin though. He knew if he wanted to fulfill the promise he wrote in the schoolyard and make his team the best in Japan he had to progress further. He had to adapt his basketball. Using advice from his Senpai and coach, he developed new moves, trump cards for defeating the Generation of Miracles. The Vanishing Drive and The Phantom Shot. These two moves greatly improved his diversity on the court and Seirin as a whole.

"Anyway." Riko continued. "Now that everyone is here, I think we should go through our aims for this year and what to expect."

This was greeted by many curious looks. Last year was a great year for them. They had won the Winter Cup, Reached the Championship League and defeated every member of The Generation of Miracles.

"What do you think we will achieve?" Hyuga asked.

"Well." Riko thought. "We won The Winter Cup, so we at least have to repeat that. Unfortunately, we fell short in The Championship League, so we have to win it to redeem ourselves. Plus we have to go undefeated against every member of The Generation of Miracles."

The team looked on in shock.

"So no pressure then." Izuki stated.

"If we fail in any one of these, I will make you do twice as much strength & conditioning training." Riko told them with a deceptive smile.

The team all jumped in horror at her severe punishments.

"BUT IT WILL KILL US!" The team shouted in perfect unison.

"No exceptions." She trilled in a sing song voice.

She then became serious.

"If you feel this year will be easier, you are sadly mistaken. Despite winning a major competition, things will only get more difficult. There is a lot more pressure on us now and no-one wiil underestimate us. Due to us still being a new school, we were unable to recruit more promising players since more famous and richer schools are first preference. No new first years have joined and Kiyoshi is retired."

That was a huge blow. Losing the Iron Heart would have a big negative impact. He had been a major reason they got over their loss to Touou and won The Winter Cup.

"Hey, what's with all the sad faces." Kiyoshi joked, trying to lighten the mood. "So what if you lost me. You still have our ace, his shadow and all the upper classmen. We've overcome much more than this."

"Shut up, you idiot." Hyuga told him. "We already knew that."

"He's right though." Kagami jumped in. "No-one expected us to beat Rakuzan but we showed them and beat Akashi at the same time. I guess he's not as absolute as he thinks he is."

"Now, now." Came a calm voice from the corner of the gym. "It is very disrespectful to talk about someone who you believe isn't here."

Everyone turned to look for the source of the voice.

Someone stepped out of the shadows. He was small in terms of size for a basketball player. He had red hair and piercing red eyes. Everyone in the gym recognised him immediately. He was the former captain of the Generation of Miracles and the current captain of Rakuzan.

Seijuro Akashi.

The only question was:

What was he doing here?

I know it's not a great cliffhanger but it sets things up nicely. I hope you enjoyed it and please review.