Author's note: Hi! ^^ It's really been a long time. Unfortunately, I have not came up with a satisfying chapter for Soaring High! Instead, I decided to post a new story that I mentioned in the author's note. I know I'm digging my grave by creating a new story without completing my first one, but I just can't help it.

Hope you enjoy this first chapter! (Although it's only a preview/prologue of what is going to come -_-)

Disclaimer: 黒子のバスケ © 藤巻 忠俊

"Huh, no money?!" A clearly furious blue-haired boy who was coated with dark brown skin shouted in anger while punching the concrete wall, making a slight dent just exactly beside the victim's face.

The latter's visage turned deathly pale as he froze on his spot, clearly shaken.

"Aominecchi, no need to get so violent. Look at the poor thing, he's terrified." A blonde that goes by the name of Kise Ryota reprimanded 'Aominecchi' insincerely, flashing a sly smile-contradicting his statement-at the shivering student.

"Pl-ple-please," The cornered prey managed to utter albeit softly, but loud enough to catch the attention of his predators. "I really don't have an-" He bravely started to whisper but was cut off when a large, single palm, cupped his entire head.

"I'll crush you." The new voice threatened menacingly. The owner of the new voice was 2 meters tall and strangely, had a lollipop wedge between his teeth. However, it does nothing to lessen his intimidating aura.

"Murasakibaracchi, what are you doing here? Isn't today supposed to be our turn?" Kise pouted, clearly confused by the other's sudden appearance.

"Mmmm..." The purple-head childishly tried to remember why he was there in the first place. "Ah, Aka-chin said it is taking too long."

Snapped out of his reverie, the prisoner realized that his keepers were fully distracted. He quickly thought of plans to sneak out of the cage. However, all hopes of escaping were rudely stomped on, shattering into microscopic pieces, when the only route to his freedom was suddenly covered by another bully who was shorter than the previous giant but nevertheless, tall for his age.

"He's getting impatient. Hence, getting us to fetch the both of you." The bespectacled intruder had green, close to jade tresses and had something in his left, bandaged hand.

"Tch," Aomine cursed.

"Hey," He redirected his focus to the captive with his bright, sadistic smile. "remember to bring triple the amount tomorrow." His words demanded to be obeyed, harboring malice.

The gratefully released victim could only lower his head, bowing a perfect ninety degrees or even more than that as he looked upon the reflection of the colorful bunch walking away triumphantly from the smelly liquid pooling at his feet.

How was it?! Please leave me a review to tell me how you find the story. All types of review are welcomed with open next time!