Before you read: (for those who don't know basic Japanese expression)
Arigatou – Thank you
Ne – It has a lot of meaning depending on the way it was used but you can check here on this link
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Yada – I don't want to /No
Disclaimer: I don't own Kuroko no Basuke but I own the plot of this fanfiction.
WHEN SNOW ARRIVES
Chapter 2 – The Doll, The Portrait and Suffocation
The team managed to arrive at their destination. It was really dark by now. Thanks to the long time the teens spent on the grocery store. They're all now standing in front of the Akashi's house and are waiting for the gate to be opened. A few minutes passed, a maid arrived and the group entered, she took the ingredients they just shopped and disappeared from their sights in record time.
Although everyone was expecting a traditional house, the different twist in the architectural design of their Captain's not-so-humble abode amazed them. It is a grand two-storey semi-modern Japanese-inspired house with a wide Japanese garden that is separated in the middle by a pathway leading to the house. On the right side of the house stood a 2-car garage and a big Sakura tree on the left.
As expected of Akashi-kun. Kuroko thought while sipping his vanilla milkshake.
"Wow! Akashicchi this is your house? It's so big." Kise shouted like an excited kid, literally jumping up and down and oh so restless.
Akashi sighed at Kise's enthusiasm before answering. "It is, Ryota. Why? What do you expect, a haunted house? I'm scarier than that you know. "
Akashi's response somewhat set-off an awkward mood. They're not sure if he's joking or being serious about it.
Was that a joke? The puzzled Aomine thought. He looked at his comrades and noticed that it's not only him who feels that way.
He really has no sense of humour. Midorima almost, ALMOST, face palmed when he heard that; instead the boy adjusted his glasses like he usually do, trying to hide his disbelief at the red haired Captain.
The blonde teen laughed awkwardly. "E-ehehehe...That's reassuring to know A-Akashicchi."
It was a short to walk from the gate to the house; everyone was silent except for the suddenly hyperactive blonde who kept on darting to and fro, looking at things with great interest (even the smallest detail he sees).
How Akashi wished that he had his leash with him so he can put it on the energetic copy-cat. Unfortunately for him, the yellow-haired boy turned his not-so-wanted attention to the red-headed Captain.
"Ne ne, Akashicchi, do you live here all by yourself?" The hyper blonde asked as they enter the house.
"Haven't you seen the maid Ryota?" The red-haired boy would've rolled his eyes at this moment except Akashi Seijuro NEVER rolls his eyes. "I'm home."
"Excuse us for intruding." The 6 simultaneously announced.
Then they all change into the indoor slippers lined up on cabinet beside the door. Of course this was done with more squabbles and arguments until their host took out a 6 scissors from the cabinet. Each scissors' handle matched the colour of each teen's hair.
"Welcome back Seijuro-sama, Seijuro-sama's companions." Out of nowhere, a maid appeared and greeted them. She was different from the one who opened the gate. "You must all be tired. Please let me accompany you to the guest room so that you can change and refresh yourself before dinner."
I wonder if there are snacks in the guest room. The eating purple-haired giant thought.
After dinner, the basketball team rested at the entertainment room. It was a big room with a touch of European design with its mini-library on the left side of the room, a big flat screen TV and sound system on the right (the door is found on this side) and in the middle is a cosy fireplace with its cozy. Above the fireplace, a huge portrait of the red-haired Captain hung (still unnoticed by the group at the moment). And on the opposite side of the room, there is a doll raised on a 4-inch tall platform. It was a very beautiful life-size doll with a waist-length silvery white hair and the bluish-gray eyes really looked real.
Momoi can't help herself but approach the doll and admire it. "It's so pretty. By the way Captain, whose doll is this?"
"It was a gift from someone."
That really didn't answer my question. The girl thought.
The boys went over to their manager and the 6 crowded over the five-foot tall doll, each wanting to have a look and touch it. Akashi just watched over them like a mother hen, an evil smile gracing his lips.
"It looks tasty." Murasakibara said before touching the doll's hair and bringing it close to his mouth but Kise snatched it away from him and the tall guy pouted because his object of attention was taken away from him.
"The hair's so silky. Oh, and it has realistic eyebrows and lashes too." Kise commented while feeling the doll's hair.
"At least it's not flat-chested." The dark-skinned boy said while groping the doll's chest.
Momoi walloped Aomine on the back of his head causing the taller boy to nearly fall over the doll. Luckily he stopped his fall in time; it seems that his formless basketball has its benefits. The two childhood friends then bickered only to be interrupted by the glasses boy.
"The kimono's design is like that of the Yuki-Onna. Wait! T-this is the limited edition that Oha-Asa showcased for its 15th anniversary." Midorima blurted out, shocking his teammates by his sudden change of attitude. The embarrassed teen (though he wouldn't admit it) cleared his throat to get back his composure.
"Oh, I forgot to warn you not to touch that. It'll come alive at midnight if you do and haunt you." the Captain informed them, looking smug as he said it.
The 5 teens sprang away from the doll except for Kuroko who seemed to be fascinated by the dolls eyes.
Midorima tried not to show his surprise at the late warning and succeeded. "At least I did not touch it."
"You should've told us earlier!" The dark-skinned teen shouted at his Captain, only to earn a blood chilling glare.
"H-haunt...u-u-us?" Momoi looked at the doll with apprehension. I'm scared.
"Then I'll just eat it if it haunts me."
There was a long pause when everyone heard what the tall purple-haired teen said. It was Kuroko who first broke the silence.
"A-ano...Akashi-kun, is this doll the same as that one on the portrait?" The silent light blue- haired teen finally voiced out, pointing at the portrait on the other side of the room. His teammates followed the direction of his gaze.
"You're got to be kidding me..." Aomine shouted before he half-ran half-walk towards the living room. Why didn't I realize that?
The others followed suit and they admired the portrait of a young Akashi Seijuro with 2 identical girls on both sides of him. The said girls looked exactly like the doll they just admired a minute ago.
"That was taken when I was 12." The red-haired teen stated.
His teammates turned to him except Kuroko who just stared at the portrait, as if trying to find the difference between the 2 girls/dolls.
"Taken? So it wasn't painted or anything?" The blonde boy queried.
"Then how come there are 2 dolls?" The only girl in the group asked.
"Maybe the other one is a candy, made like a doll." Murasakibara suggested while licking a huge lollipop.
"I think it would be a wax figure instead of candy Murasakibara. You really think about nothing besides food and basketball." Midorima corrected the tall boy. He noticed Kuroko's thoughtful expression (that's what he surmised based on the other teen's inexpressive face). What does Kuroko find so interesting in that doll and portrait?
"There are two dolls. The other one was kept on bank safe." Akashi replied. He enjoyed the shocked look of his teammates as they take in the information.
"Eh? Eeeeeeeh?!" Momoi and Kise chorused.
"Meh. What's so important with that doll anyway?" Aomine said trying not to show his surprise. Although its interesting to think that Akashi plays with dolls.
"Coz it looks sweet?"
"That is nonsense Murasakibara." Midorima told the taller boy who popped another chocolate before shrugging in disinterest.
"I know why. I think the dolls are a masterpiece and really expensive." Kuroko supplied to the others.
Several minutes after all the fuss over the doll and the portrait, the teens cooled down and are now lying on the carpet by the fireplace with its artificial fire, except for Akashi and Midorima who are playing chess near the bookcase on the left side of the room.
Murasakibara is doing his usual thing while Kuroko's gaze is still transfixed to the portrait above. Kise and Momoi are crowding the poor boy and at the same time, Aomine placed his head on his childhood friend's lap as he took his nap.
"Neeeeee…A..ka..shi..cchi….I'm bored." Kise complained as he gave up on plaguing the light-haired boy and lay down on the floor instead.
"Then start the party Ryota."
"Ha?"
"Checkmate." Akashi announced and Midorima just sighed at his loss. "You're the reason of this sleepover party so you host it."
"Eh? I thought-"
"Is there a problem Ryota? I know that you're used to parties so now you do it. I merely provided the venue."
Kise gulped when he felt the stares of his teammates and laughed awkwardly. "H-Hai! I'll do it." I thought this party is for me, then why am I the one hosting it? Weird.
"Welcome everyone to the celebration party that is for me and hosted by me. As we all know, this party is in lieu of my acceptance into the first string of our team. Yaaaaayyy!
"Stop with the dramatics already, Kise." Midorima ordered.
"Arigatou for helping me Kurokocchi!" The blond ran to the sitting Kuroko in front of him and glomped the poor boy.
"I…can't breathe…Kise-kun" He protested as his teammates tried to get the host away from him.
"Oi! You're killing Tetsu!" Aomine shouted at Kise while hugging the blond on his midriff and pulls the dramatic host away from his shadow.
"Dai-chan is right! L-let go of m-m-my *cough* boyfriend *cough*" added Momoi who's mimicking Aomine's (to Kise) actions on Kuroko.
"Yada yada yada yada…" Kise chanted as he tightened his vice-like grip on Kuroko.
"C…cant' brea…the…" Kuroko mumbled before fainting.
"Tetsu!"
"Kurokocchi!"
"Tetsu-kun!"
"Kuroko?!"
Suddenly, a scissor flew straight into the model's face; luckily he managed to duck his head before it hit him. He thought that he was safe until a huge hand gripped his head as if to crush it.
"Murasakicchi?!" He blurted out in surprise. The model tensed and was saved several seconds later by a bag of chips, courtesy of Momoi.
"Remember Ryota, I won't miss next time." The pissed red-haired boy warned.
"H-hai!" The trembling host squeaked out.
Author's notes
Is it just me or I noticed that all Mukkun said in this chapter were all related to food? XD And he was a mood killer too! I guess the characters are a little OOC especially Mukkun…He's kinda offered his food thrice though (once in Chapter 1 and twice in Chapter 2).
And before you say any violent reactions, I didn't do it on purpose. I was a little shocked when I proofread and found out about it. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate him or something…in fact; I love his apathetic-droopy-eyed character. He's just sooooooooooo adorable. It makes me wanna bite him and eat him (no sexual innuendo intended), too bad he's taller than me.
Oh! Before I forgot, I just want to thank all who read and followed this story. Sorry for leaving you hanging for a long time. *smiles sheepishly* I was really busy with my college things and stuff. I really felt bad and thought that I owe it you who wasted your time in even reading my story. I made a promise to myself to post the 2nd chapter when I get back on University right after Christmas break to make it up to you (seems that I broke it anyway). It was a wonder that I managed to stumble out of my writer's block. (It's shorter than the first chapter. Forgive me!)
Again thanks for reading and hope you liked the new chapter.
Oh, and don't forget to review! :D
Omake:
Outside the gate of Akashi's house
Kise: Wow! Akashicchi this is your house? It's so big." *shouts like an excited kid, literally jumping up and down*
Aka-chin: *sigh* Why? What do you expect Ryota, a haunted house? I'm scarier than that you know. *wears a Dracula costume in the blink of an eye accompanied with a vampire fang and blood*
- awkward silence-
Ahomine: (Was that a joke?)
Midorin: (He really has no sense of humour.) *adjusts his glasses*
Kuroko:...
Momoi:*laughs awkwardly*
Muk-kun: *munchmunch*
Kise: E-ehehehe...That's reassuring to know A-Akashicchi...Ne ne, Akashicchi, do you live here all by yourself?
- the gate opens.. everyone frozes except for Aka-chin and Kise -
Aka-chin: Haven't you seen the maid Ryota? *to the maid* I'm home.
- Kise turns to the direction of the maid and pales when he sees a gothic dressed maid with big bloody shears in her hands
Maid : *grins creepily* O~ka~e~ri...Akashi-sa~ma...
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Omake 2:
- the gate opens.. everyone frozes except for Aka-chin and Kise -
Aka-chin: Haven't you seen the maid Ryota? *to the maid* I'm home.
- Kise turns to the direction of the maid and pales when he sees a gothic dressed maid with big bloody shears in her hands
Maid : *grins creepily* O~ka~e~ri...Akashi-sa~ma...
*Muk-kun walks to the maid and holds her head*
Muk-kun: Ne Aka-chin, can I crush your creepy maid?
