A/N: Hello dears! Did ya miss me? Of course you did, even though I was only gone for a week (*gasp* a record!). Even though it has only been one week, I already love you all :3 I mean, 18 follows and 14 favorites already? Mind-blown. Thank you soooo much for that :33 I'll be also answering to reviews, but first some other things.
First, I wanna say I'M SORRY IF I MESSED UP THEIR FIRST AND LAST NAMES, THIS IS ALL TOO CONFUSING FOR ME, THE WIKI ISN'T HELPING AT ALL, SO SORRY IF I MIXED THEM UP ;-;
Second, I am trying SO HARD to keep the characters IC, and I hope I'm not failing miserbly, so please just bear with me T-T
Third, I'm sorry for any possible typos! Contact me if something bothers you!
Four, there's something I need to clear up. It's about the different shrifts that will be used later on in this story. I will post this at the beginning of each chapter, so that you wouldn't get confused.
Obvious, this shrift is when me, ze Author, has something to say.
This is normal text.
This is someone's thoughts (I'll make it clear whose).
"This is dialogue."
This is a shared thought of a certain group of people.
'This is when-'
'-Akashi talks to the other Akashi.' Because yes, that will happen. Because I said so.
And I think that's it!
Alright, now on to the reviews! Today we have seven previous ones, I appreciate all of them :3
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Guest:Reader: Thank youu for both your words and being the first reviewer! Now, I feel like I need to answer this to all of you...
I question has occured about the yaoi part of this story. Well, I don't know if it's bad or good or some of you, but the thing is... If you don't like yaoi or these ships, you needn't worry, it will perfectly safe to read it, because I CAN'T WRITE ROMANCE FOR THE LIFE OF ME T-T Sorry if I disappointed some of you, but don't be quick to judge! What I WILL be making are hints and just fluffy (aka cute) moments, but nothing too serious. I personally love fanfics with such things, and AkaKuro and KarmaGisa are my two OTPs, so how the hell can I not include some moments in this story?! However, I repeat, they will not be the main focus of this story, though I need to give Karma some good teasing material, if ya kno what I mean *smirk*
Alright, enough chit-chat, onwards to the story!
Chapter I - Introduction Time
At the moment the two basketball players stood patiently outside the 3-E classroom. Karasuma had gone in to announce their arrival, so they both waited for the signal to come in. Kuroko was growing quite nervous on the inside, but he chose to hide it, keeping his poker face at all times. The initial shock of this whole situation had already lifted itself a bit, so the bluenet could focus more. The red-head besides him, however, hasn't lost his cool even once until now. Seeing how Akashi was able to act around others, always keeping his composure, really made one wonder what was really going inside the former captain's head.
Finally, Karasuma opened the classroom's door for them and moved aside, letting the pair walk in, Akashi being the first. Kuroko glanced around the room and saw that all the class's eyes were on the red-head, not one seemed to notice the boy walking behind him. It was no surprise really. Akashi emitted an intimidating aura and, contrary to Kuroko, had a high presence. The brighter the light, the dark the shadow after all, right? But what really caught the teal-head's attention was the being behind the teacher's desk. It took all of Kuroko's strength to keep his composure as he stared at the giant yellow grinning octopus that seemed more from a dream than something from real life. He too looked as if all he could see was Akashi. It seems Kuroko's low presence worked on this supernatural being as well, which was a relief and caused anxiety at the same time to be honest. He was, after all, chosen to join this mission just because of this skill he possessed. If it wouldn't work on the target, Kuroko wouldn't hold any meaning to this operation anymore. Was it a bad or a good thing, Kuroko couldn't decide.
''These two students will be your classmates from now on,'' Karasuma announced and stepped a bit further from them. ''Please introduce yourselves.''
The first one to speak was obviously Akashi. He took a small step forwards and glanced around the room, sending chills to some when they saw the look in those heterochromatic eyes. Most of them, however, seemed more surprised than they should have probably. They kept looking between Akashi and a boy in the far back, who also had red hair and looked laid back, not a bit intimidated by the new-comer, though interest was evident in his face. When Kuroko's eyes finally landed on the said boy, his eyes widened ever-so slightly at his appearance. It was almost creepy how similar the two redheads looked. You could still tell them apart, but for someone with a poorer eyesight or someone who doesn't know both of them well it would be quite the problem identifying them. If Kuroko hadn't known better, he would have assumed the two were definitely related. Only Akashi's hair had a bit more maroon to it and only one of his current eyes were gold, while the other's hair color was more to the red side and both of his orbs portrayed the shining orange-yellow color. Even so, it seemed almost impossible for two completely different people bear such resemblance. Obviously the rest of the class thought so too.
''I am Akashi Seijuurou,'' The redhead in front of them spoke, ending their thoughts and making them focus on him. His voice was as stern and intimidating as his look. It was obvious to anyone that this boy was a natural leader. Somehow that didn't seem too great for the E class. ''I come from Teiko Junior High. There I was the captain of the strongest middle school basketball team in Japan. I expect full cooperation in all areas from all of you.''
How's that for an introduction. If you read between the lines, Akashi's basically saying 'I'm now your leader and there's nothing you can do about it.' That seemed to unnerve the rest of the class.
''Eh? Basketball?'' suddenly the boy with red hair from the back spoke with a cheeky smirk on his face. Confidence was radiating from him and it was almost on par with Akashi's. It was obvious the two red-heads were so similar it was impossible for them to get along. ''If you're just a basketball player, how can you know anything about assassination? Have they grown that desperate and threw in a mere sportsman?'' It was true that Karasuma informed all of them that the two students were picked out by the government, so it wasn't surprising for someone to think like that.
'''Mere sportsman' you say?'' Akashi repeated in a rather hushed voice. Kuroko knew immediately that this is not going to end well, and the same could have been said for the rest of the E class. They all felt an immense shiver run down their spines when they heard the new redhead's tone. And not only that. If only confidence earlier was surrounding the boy, then now you could practically see a dark aura forming around the new-comer, accompanied with eyes that screamed bloody murder at the other student. If looks could kill, this place would be on fire. ''You dare look down on me? It seems I will have to teach you what happens to those, who chose to make such a foolish act.''
The other red-head's smirk only grew wider. ''Oh, is that a challenge then? I accept it.''
The tension was so thick you could almost slice it with a knife. After a few unnerving seconds of silence, their new so-called teacher, 'Koro-sensei' as he was called, finally spoke up.
''Now now, don't start fighting on the first day, not in this classroom anyway,'' Even the creature's tone was too foreign for Kuroko to feel anyway comfortable with it. ''Karma-kun, you shouldn't judge people like that, you may never know what kind of blade they may be hiding,'' Although he spoke... just like any other teacher. Strange. ''Now then, onward with the introductions!''
One girl's hand suddenly shot up into the air. Everyone looked at her as she voiced her question.
''Yes, Kayano-san?''
''Excuse me, but where's the other student?''
As she said that, all the others realized that there isn't anyone else here besides Akashi, they didn't see him anyway. They all began looking around the room and different comments could have been heard, but they were mainly about the same thing. The redhead in front, however, just sighed lightly and moved a bit to the side, giving Kuroko all the view to the class.
''I'm right here.''
All of their heads shot to the direction of the voice and they all as one yelled with shock completely audible in their voices and written all over their faces.
''EH?! How long have you been there?!''
''G-Ghost!''
''I was here the whole time and I am not a ghost,'' Kuroko answered indifferently. From the corner of his eye he could see some hidden amusement glint in Akashi's eyes, though he was trying to keep a stoic expression the whole time.
''I-Is that s-so...'' Koro-sensei stuttered, as he too hadn't noticed his new student until now. He was this close on going on panic attack due to his class's certain exclaims. These two transfer students didn't exactly gave out a pleasant vibe. ''Settle down class now, settle down. Let him finish his introduction.''
Kuroko waited a few moments before he spoke again. ''My name is Kuroko Tetsuya. I also come from Teiko Junior High. I was a member of the same basketball team as Akashi-kun was. I look forward to studying with all of you this term,'' The bluenet finished and bowed to the class.
He's nothing like the previous one!
''It is a pleasure to have you both in our class, Kuroko-kun, Akashi-kun,'' Koro-sensei seemed to have regained his composure as he finally greeted his new students. ''Please, take those two vacant seats in the back between Karma-kun and Ritsu-san.''
Kuroko shifted his gaze to the mentioned place. From what he understood, Karma was that other redhead, who incurred Akashi's wrath, and Ritsu had to be... That mechanic girl? This is just getting stranger by the minute.
Both of them nodded and proceeded to the back of the class while all of their new classmates' eyes followed them. Now, there was a dilemma at hand: it would be wiser for Kuroko to take the seat besides that Karma guy, seeing as how his former captain didn't exactly made a liking to that boy. But how would Akashi react to that? The tealnet knew all too well that he hated when someone got in his way, but this wasn't exactly that, was it?
However it was, Kuroko in the end decided to take the first seat, slightly tugging Akashi on his shirt to tell him about it without words. The red-head was smart enough to understand the message his former comrade was sending him and didn't oppose to it. He had no wish on sitting besides the guy who looked down on him anyway.
And so in the end Kuroko ended up in between the two redheads, where the tension felt at it's highest. However, the states they were in were a bit different. Akashi looked beyond irritated, wanting nothing more than to just rip off that cocky smirk of the other boy's face and everything else alongside, while he, on the other hand, seemed like he just enjoyed pissing people off, though there seemed to be some sort of spark in those golden eyes. This might just bring him more entertainment than with any other.
Kuroko, trying not to mind the atmosphere surrounding him, focused on the lesson that started right after they got to their assigned seats. It was indeed very... strange. The being this class were tasked to assassin looked and acted like any other teacher and the students seemed to like him, even respect him. This sure was no ordinary classroom.
After the lesson was over, Kuroko as well as Akashi remained at their seats as they were approached by some part of the class. They were, after all, two shiny new toys. This was practically the only time when Kuroko gets attention in his class, the day of his arrival. But that too soon fades.
The first one to speak to the new-comers was a... boy probably with light blue hair as Kuroko's and two pigtails. This sure could get anyone confused about his gender. But that wasn't what caught Kuroko's attention. It was weird enough for him and the rest of the class that one student looked much like their Karma, but the second one was way too similar to their other classmate as well.
''Hello, my name's Shiota Nagisa, it's nice to meet you two,'' he flashed a genuine smile at the former basketball players.
''I'm Kaede Kayano,'' the green-haired girl introduced herself and smiled as well.
"Isogai Yuuma!"
''I'm Sugino Tomohito."
''And the troublesome one over there is Akabane Karma,'' Nagisa gestured at his red-head classmate and shot him a disapproving look.
''Hey, Nagisa, I'm still capable of saying my own name, you sound like my mother,'' the boy chuckled and glanced at the new bluenet besides him.
''It's a pleasure to meet you all, Shiota-kun, Kaede-san, Isogai-kun, Sugino-kun, Akabane-kun,'' Kuroko replied to them politely.
''Yes, it is,'' Akashi added as well, but his tone still seemed somewhat cold. He was one of those people who needs getting used to. Nagisa turned his gaze to the latter and tensed up a bit at his piercing look, but tried his best not to show it. Taking up his courage, the bluenet bowed to the new-comer and spoke.
''I want to apologize for Karma-kun's rude behavior earlier,'' the boy said as formerly as he could. Somehow he guessed this transfer student must have been from a wealthy family and was probably used to such speeches, so it would only be appropriate to say it like that.
''You needn't worry,'' Akashi spoke as he stood up. The next class, PE, was about to start anyway. '' Everyone who oppose me soon learn how pointless and ridiculous it is. Your friend is no exception.''
With that he cast a fiery glare at the mentioned boy and proceeded to the exit.
''Well someone has a lot of confidence,'' Karma snickered as his eyes followed his new-found rival. ''We'll soon see how much those words are worth.''
The other redhead threw him a venomous glare over his shoulder before turning away once more. He had to be patient. The time will soon come when he teaches this brat what happens to those, who belittle Akashi Seijuurou.
''Ahh, your friend sure is scary, Kuroko-kun,'' Kayano commented quietly as a shiver ran down her spine at the sight of the mentioned boy, who was now almost out of the classroom. ''Why must you always cause trouble, Karma-kun?''
''Not my fault he's too cocky for his own good,'' the said assassin shrugged with a smirk plastered on his face. ''Can't wait to see what he can really do.''
Kuroko just sat there silently and observed his new classmates. This Karma gave out a similar vibe as Akashi, and anyone who knew at least one of them could understand that no way could that bring any good news. People like these could either become best friends or worst enemies.
...God, have mercy!
A/N: Sooo, how was that? Was it good? Was it terrible? I tried ok T-T
As you may have guessed, the next chapter will feature the majestic fight between Akashi and Karma, I honestly can't wait for it xD I have already thought everything out more or less, and it shouuuld work... Anyway, we'll see!
Ahhh, I want to comment so badly when I'm writing, but I know that would disturb you, my precious readers, so I'm holding it in xD
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Updated: 16/12/20
