Secrets of Monochrome

Summary: After Kengo's death, Akira is depressed (even though he tries to hide it like how he usually hides his feelings). Shirogane, being the ever annoying person he is, gets plane tickets to go to the United States. Manhattan, New York to be exact. There, Akira and Shirogane run into trouble once again. This time however, it is the godly kind.

A/N: This is here to help me get rid of some very annoying writers block for Black Tennis. I'll be working on this occasionally and irregularly…maybe. Anyhow, I have a couple of announcements I want to make.

So, about this story. This is mainly here to help me clear some writers block for the next chapter in Black Tennis since I lost some inspiration. And this is also here for pure enjoyment of writing it since I have recently finished reading and watching Monochrome Factor. This will be a mix of both the manga and the anime so Shirogane will not try to kill Akira the moment he sees him but he will still be flirty (I find it rather funny). Akira will still be able to be in his rei (Ryuuko) form but he will use his shin form more often...seeing as there is no point of using a more powerful form unnecessarily. He only uses his rei form when he really needs it since it is more powerful than the shin form. I'm going to assume reis also don't have shadows so I will have Shirogane continue to be Akira's shadow instead of using the creepy voodoo doll like in the anime. Kengo is also dead. But, who knows? I might have him come back to life xD. The book this takes place in is in The Last Olympian. I hope you enjoy the story!

Updated: August 9, 2011 (added a few lines)

"Speech"

'Thoughts'

Disclaimer: I do not own Monochrome Factor and/or the Percy Jackson Series

Chapter 1: Vacation in the States

"Akira-kun~" Shirogane sung out as he entered the Aging Bar (A/N: Bar Still for those anime people) looking for Akira. Akira was currently in his shin form sitting on a stool. Once he heard Shirogane's creepy voice drift in, he immediately shuddered. Shirogane quickly walked over when he located where Akira was sitting and became his shadow. "Akira-kun~ you looked down ever since Kengo died-"

Akira stared over and his eyes glinted dangerously.

"-so I got you a plane ticket to go to the United States!" Shirogane finished quickly, fearing for his life.

"You what?" Akira yelled disbelievingly.

"So, go home and pack! You leave tomorrow night!" Shirogane said, seemingly having gotten his courage back. "Oh, and I'm also coming with you!" and he ran right out the door.

Akira, after having transformed into his shin form once again, and ran out the door chasing Shirogane. "Shirogane!" and following that was a whole set of threats.

"I can't believe I'm actually here. How did you even manage to get tickets anyway?" Akira asked one he received a room at a hotel. He had luckily been able to get a room with two beds without questions.

"Se-cr-et," Shirogane said while breaking up the syllables.

"Go die and rot in a hole. Do you have any secret motives you're not telling me about?" Akira asked suspiciously.

"No. Why don't you ever trust me Akira-kun?" Shirogane asked, clearly disappointed.

"You should know why without me telling you," Akira said.

Shirogane immediately became quiet when he sensed that the subject had suddenly become serious and was completely off-limits unless you wanted to suffer a painful death. They retreated to their room with not a single word spoken.

Akira laid wide awake on his bed, unable to fall asleep. One could say it was because he was homesick; or maybe he had too many things on his mind. In fact, the answer would be none of the above. The reason why he laid wide awake was because of all times he pulled all-nighters fighting those damned kokuchi. He was used to either sleeping very late or not sleeping at all. He turned over and saw Shirogane sleeping soundly. 'Guess a jump around the city at night wouldn't hurt.' He sighed and stood up from the bed and headed towards the window. He opened it and felt a gust of wind rush in. He broke the connection with Shirogane and transformed into a shin before he jumped out the window and onto the rooftop of a nearby building. Shirogane, having felt the slight tingle of the connection breaking; woke up from his beauty sleep and glanced at the window, right in time to see Akira leave. He quickly got up, threw on his trench coat, grabbed his hat, slipped on his shoes and was out the window in less than a second. His cane materialized in his hand. He caught sight of Akira and silently followed him. 'Why would he be out this late at night?'

Akira was currently enjoying the feel of the wind that was pushing against him as he jumped from building to building. He was quite thankful for all of the tall buildings, making it easier for him not to be seen. He didn't notice Shirogane following him silently, too absorbed in the trip around town. He looked around at the sights before jumping into a thick forest of trees that could be identified as part of Central Park. Landing next to a fountain, Shirogane decided this was the time to make himself known.

"Akira-kun."

Akira turned his head slightly around and saw Shirogane. He was slightly surprised to see him there but did not show it on his face. "What are you doing here?"

"What are you doing this late at night?" the true shin countered.

Akira ignored him before looking over to a dark corner near a cluster of trees. He saw a kid walking around. Shirogane, following his gaze, saw what Akira was gazing at. It was a boy; dressed all in black. Suspicious. He watched as the kid look at his surroundings, which was deserted except for Akira and Shirogane. As the boy's eyes roamed around the park, he surveyed it as to make sure there were no observers. His eyes landed on Shirogane and Akira. Akira watched as he squinted before rubbing his eyes and looking back, shaking his head, he muttered something about seeing things. Then he ran towards the nearest tree and disappeared into the shadows. Then, Shirogane blinked in recognition.

This is the first chapter and I already left you with a cliffhanger! I'm so evil. Yes, this is short since it is only an introductory chapter…ish. I promise that the next chapters are going to be a lot longer. All of you can probably guess who the "mysterious figure" is. I am going to work on Black Tennis right after this is up so look forward for a new chapter soon!

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