Warning: Cross-Dressing and M-preg (maybe)
Disclaimer: Kuroko no Basket does not belong to me. How sad…
Author's note: Hey! Here is my first long fic for KnB. How you will enjoy the prologue.
In the Realm of Colors, hundreds of kingdoms rose and flourished throughout the land. Above every kingdom, five possessed ultimate power and authority: the Crimson Kingdom, the Azure Kingdom, the Golden Kingdom, the Emerald Kingdom, and the Lavender Kingdom. Each of the five kingdoms has a strong leverage over the other kingdoms. With a flick of their fingers, a kingdom not of the five could fall in a matter of seconds.
The Crimson Kingdom possesses the most authority of the five. Every kingdom, including the other four prominent kingdoms would never dare to defy the word of the Crimson royalties. Within their hands, they hold the Jewels of Colors, the mark of every kingdom possible, meaning everyone owes their allegiance to the Crimson Kingdom. Every kingdom can be traced back to them. Only with the help of Crimson kingdom were other ones allowed to rise within the lands, but the price was loyalty, which was gladly given.
The Azure kingdom has a special river known as the "Blue Healing." Just a touch of the water, instantly one would be cured from a disease or sickness. Thousands of people would travel miles to arrive to this kingdom to receive just a drop of the magical water of the river. Even with their power, it could have made them the strongest kingdom, but even they would never dare to disobey the word of the Crimson. The Azure family has even taken the Momoi Kingdom, a tactical kingdom under their wing for protection to increase their strength over the others.
The Golden Kingdom is blessed by the sun. Never once has the land suffered from a failed harvest. In protected areas, rare gemstones called the "Golden Heart" can be found. The name should say it all; it is gold and a perfect heart shape. Due to their rarity, the demand is high, but prices are expensive. The Golden Heart gemstones are famed to bring fortune in their life, especially their love life.
The Emerald Kingdom is famed for their valuable forests. Within the green forests, hundreds of jewels and rare minerals can be found, bringing great fortune to the kingdom. The leaves of the forest seem to hold magical healing properties to that could cure diseases, but it is nothing compared to the "Blue Healing." It is said, within the forest, a deity lives in a hidden cave and blessed the land. Whoever may find him/her will have their wish granted and luck by their side.
The Lavender Kingdom descended from the royal line of the Crimson Kingdom, thus creating close relations between the two kingdoms. With their abundant resources and powerful connection, their lives are full of comfort and without problems. However, their lavender forests bring their kingdom true power and fame. The scent of the lavender is wanted by every kingdom. The scent is irresistible and many want to use it for their own purposes, especially the royalties and the nobilities.
Other than the five kingdoms, another is vital and essential towards the realm: the Shadow Kingdom, also known as the peacemakers. The Shadow Kingdom flourishes like any other kingdom and ranks in power after the five major ones. They have an abundant of resources and their harvests are plentiful. Underneath the perfection, the royalties, nobles, and citizens of the Shadow Kingdom have a separate duty. Their job is the make sure peace is retained throughout every kingdom. Conspiracies or disloyalty must be fixed through threats or elimination. No harm must come towards the royals of the five prominent kingdoms, especially the Crimson Royals. Almost everyone within the kingdom is a trained assassin and warrior, whether it is a man or woman, both are trained to defend the honor and peace of the Realm of Color.
Each of the five kingdoms has an heir that will one day rise to the throne: Akashi Seijuro of the Crimson Kingdom, Aomine Daiki of the Azure Kingdom, Kise Ryouta of the Golden Kingdom, Midorima Shintaro of the Emerald Kingdom, and Murasakibara Atsushi of the Lavender Kingdom. Each is famed throughout the realm for a certain characteristic. Akashi is known for his intellectual and strategical mind. Midorima is known for his calm personality and ability to find solutions in dire situations. Kise is known for his outstanding beauty that attracts both women and men and his talent to copy anything by just one look. Aomine is known for his speed, strength, and flexibility. Murasakibara is known for his tall height and his insatiable stomach.
Even the Shadow Kingdom has an heir that will one day succeed the throne. The only problem is no one has ever seen the child who will ascend the throne in the future. When the child was born, it was announced it was young girl and her name is Kuroko Tetsumi, but no other fact was said.
In reality, the child is also named Kuroko Tetsuya. The King and Queen announced their newborn child as a girl to the world because it would give them advantage within the realm. Within the bloodline of the Shadow royalties, every few generations will inherit a specific gene. To have both male and female reproductive organs. No one outside the Shadow royalties knows of this because it is considered a deep secret meant to hidden. Since Kuroko's body is predominantly male, the King and Queen did everything possible to keep the outside world from ever spotting him.
Even sixteen years later, not a single soul except for Kuroko's parents, private tutors, and private servants had ever had a glimpse of the young heir.
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For several months now, the Crimson Royalties decided to host a masquerade ball and invite the members of every royal family and prominent noble to attend the occasion. Akashi Seijuro never cared for annoying and time-consuming events, but this time the love of his life would be present. How could he not be excited for it?
~10 years ago~
Every year during summer, his father and mother would bring him to the outskirt of the Crimson Kingdom to have a short vacation. The three would live in a cottage with a few servants attending to their needs and everything seemed wonderful. In Akashi's eyes, it was the same old boring routine. At first, he found joy to be away from the expectations of his people and relax for a change, but after a while it just became boring. There was absolutely nothing to do.
One day, when he wandered down to the creek after running away from his servants, he spotted a small figure covered in a black cloak. He approached the mysterious child and asked in a commanding voice, "What are you doing here?"
The small child turned towards him in shock, but the cloak hid his or her face. In a small voice, he or she responded, "I'm here on vacation with my papa and mama."
Akashi demanded sharply, "Remove your cloak and let me see your face."
The small child froze and replied after a few moments, "I am sorry… I cannot… my papa and mama told me I must never show my face to anyone. Please do not make me…"
The Crimson Prince could tell the voice had a desperate undertone to it, so he decided to leave the topic alone for now. "Then will you tell me your name?"
The small child shook his or her head, which was visible through the movement of the cloak. "I am sorry. I am not allowed to say my name. Papa and Mama said so."
Akashi sighed and said, "Then at least tell me your gender."
The small child went silent again, but then answered, "I am…a girl…"
The Crimson Prince asked, "Can I call you Hime?" He received a nod as a response. "I am Seijuro. You can call me Sei."
Hime asked, "Can I call you Sei-chan?"
Akashi thought about the request for a few moments and then responded, "Only if you play with me."
The small child asked confused with a tilt of her head, "Play?"
The Crimson Prince nodded his head and said, "I am bored and I need a companion to entertain me."
The young girl said, "Okay. I will play with you…"
Akashi extended his hand as a gentlemanly gesture, "Let us play then." A pale hand was revealed underneath the black cloak as it reached forward to grab his hand. Even if Akashi couldn't see the Hime's face, he knew there was a soft smile upon her lips.
During the rest of the vacation, the two played together in secret. Neither told their family about their new found playmate in fear of being separated. However, their time together soon came to an end. It was time for Akashi and his family to return to the Crimson Kingdom. During their last hour together, the two spent their time just sitting together in a comfortable silence, until Akashi broke it.
He asked, "Hime, will I ever see you again?"
Once again, the young girl wore a cloak, only a red color this time. She answered softly, "I will return here next summer around the same time again. Will you?"
Uncharacteristically, Akashi shared a smile only meant for Hime and said, "I will. I come here every year with my family."
"Then we will see each other again."
The Crimson Prince brought his friend into a tight embrace and murmured, "But I will miss you…"
Hime wrapped her arms around the other and said, "I will miss you too Sei-chan, but we will see each other again. Don't be sad."
"Okay, only because you said so Hime." Akashi pulled back and said, "Let us make a pinky promise, okay?" He extended his pinky to show what he meant.
"Okay." Hime wrapped her slender pinky around his and whispered, "I promise."
From then on, every summer the two would find each other and play together. The tradition lasted through to their teenage years. Even throughout the years, Akashi never once learned Hime's true name or seen her appearance. Every time the two met, she wore a cloak to conceal herself. Akashi attempted many times to find out, but every time he received a negative answer. Hime knew it pained her friend, so each time she would raise a hand caress the other's cheek and say softly, "One day Sei-chan, when I have been given permission to tell you." Throughout the years, Hime never lost her habit of calling her best friend "Sei-chan."
During their seventh year together, Hime decided to reveal a deep secret. They were sitting together by the creek again. Hime whispered, "Sei-chan, I have something to confess…"
Akashi glanced at her curiously. "What is it? You have done nothing wrong."
Hime shook her head rapidly, which was evident through her sky blue cloak. "I have been lying to you about who I am…"
"You never told me who you were in the first place," Akashi pointed out.
She said, "I lied to you about my gender… I am really a boy, if you could honestly say that."
The Crimson Prince gasped loudly, "What? Why would tell me such a lie?" Hime is male?
Hime reached over and placed his hand over his friend's. He answered softly, "Because that is how my parents raised me. They said I must act like girl and trained me to be like one. I wear dresses and learn lessons necessary to be a lady. Really, I am neither a boy nor a girl. I am both. I possess both female and male reproductive organs. I can get pregnant too…"
Akashi listened carefully to the explanation Hime presented him with. He sighed softly, "Why did you choose to tell me now?"
Hime whispered, "Because I care about you. How can I lie to my best friend and only true friend? Please don't hate me," he begged.
The Crimson Prince stared at his companion gently and said comfortingly, "No matter what, we are best friends. I will always care about you. Whether you be male or female."
Hime smiled softly and said, "Thank you, Sei-chan."
Akashi chuckled, "Can I still call you Hime since I know you will not tell me your real name?"
His friend nodded happily and said, "I like it, even if it is meant for a girl."
The two chuckled softly and continued to become closer than ever.
During their tenth year together, a wish was answered.
During this year-no even before this year, Akashi realized he had fallen in love with Hime, but he could not confess. He did not want to ruin their precious relationship. Every year they met, the Crimson Prince would repeat to himself "One day. One day, I will tell him…"
Akashi knew he would never be able to find the courage to pronounce his feelings, so he settled for whispering their mutual endearments to each other. Both Hime and Akashi would say they loved each other, but in a sense of friendship.
Akashi sighed softly at his predicament. He glanced at the love of his life. He wanted confess, but he didn't have the courage to.
Hime heard the sigh and became worried. He asked, "Sei-chan is there something wrong?"
Akashi shook his head and responded, "Just thinking about a few things, like the fact my family is having a masquerade ball in a few months."
Hime just "hmmm…" in response.
The Crimson Prince truly wanted to see his love's true appearance, so he asked, "Will you go to the masquerade ball?"
Hime turned his head to look towards his companion. "Who will be invited?"
Akashi ran through the guest list in his mind. "I believe every royal family and prominent noble of each kingdom." He glanced to the side. "Where does your family stand in regards of social status?"
Hime sighed softly. "I belong to a prominent family. We often receive invitations to attend social events. I will not tell you neither where i am from nor my family's name, but I will reveal who I am to you at the ball."
The Crimson Prince asked excitedly, "Will you be given permission to attend?"
The other nodded his head as an answer. "My father and mother believe it is time for me to be given a taste of the outside world. In the past, my parents rejected my requests to attend social events, but as I am sixteen, I am of age."
Akashi's lips quirked up into the special smile just for his friend. "I cannot wait to see you."
Hime chuckled softly. "Understand I must attend as a female. I will be wearing a dress."
A concerned expression appeared on the Crimson Prince's face. "How will I know who you are?"
Hime reached into his cloak and revealed a beautiful necklace. It was silver chain with a heart-shaped aquamarine gemstone and silver wings extending by its side. The necklace was a priceless gift from Akashi. "By this Sei-chan."
Akashi's smile became brighter. "I'll find you."
"Until then, you will not see my true appearance."
"I know. I will wait. I have waited ten years. What difference do a few more months make?"
Hime wrapped his arms tightly around his companion and whispered, "I love you…"
Akashi responded to the gentle sentiments with a kind voice. "I love you…" Only he meant it on a deeper level.
The rest of GoM will appear in the next chapter. Did you enjoy a taste of Akashi's and "Hime's" past? Who is Hime? Well you'll find out as the story continues.
I am still undecided about the real pairing, but seeing as I am Akakuro lover… yea…
I hope you enjoyed the chapter!
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