Chapter 2

Kuroko's POV:

I opened my eyes slowly as the throbbing in my head continues on. Sitting up from the futon I took in my surroundings, which is nothing much really, since it was all covered in darkness. Only the light from the moon gave me a sense of peace aside form the cold, lonely room I was in. The only thing I remembered before passing out was the warm embrace of someone. Someone who-

THROB

"ARGGGGH" I managed to groan out. I clutched my head tightly, hoping the throbbing would stop. As it continues to get worse, a soft whimper came past through my lips, making me feel weak and useless.

"Oi," A deep voice asked. "Are you okay?"

The man's arms went around me and hugged me protectively as if I was a rare gem. He's big arms, strong and yet gentle, went to my forehead and massage to lessen the pain of the headache. Sighing contentedly I look up to find deep blue midnight eyes looking at me.

Normal POV:

Kuroko looked up to find himself in an unknown man's embrace. Fear senses kicking in, he roughly shove the tanned man away and ran to the other side of the room, bumping his head in the process. As a THUD sound resonated around him, a couple of people were running towards his direction. Feeling more scared than ever, Kuroko curled up in a ball at the corner of the room.

A few moments later, the sliding door burst open leaving four men to stand in its place. One was with yellow hair and golden eyes, Red hair with one red eye and a yellow eye, green hair with matching set of eyes and an overly tall giant with purple hair and a set of matching eyes. The colourful group went towards Kuroko while the red head was talking to the man that was hugging him previously.

"Daiki," The red head said. "Why didn't you tell us he has woken up? Do you want to be punished that badly?"

The tanned man's face turned white and he quickly shook his head. The red head then turned to Kuroko who was currently shaking in fear. His eyes softened and he quickly went towards the boy.

"Kuroko Tetsuya." The red head said.

Hearing his name the teal head boy stopped shaking and looked up to those mismatched eyes. He nodded his head as if saying that is his name. The red head can't help but be amused at the boy's cue antics. He then continued on to introduce himself and his friends.

"My name is Akashi," the red head, Akashi said. "And these are all my friends. The green haired man is Midorima Shintarou. He is my right hand man and he is the one who helped you earlier."

Kuroko's eyes then went to Midorima who was currently leaning against the door frame of the room. As if feeling Kuroko's eyes on him, he turned around and stared coldly at the boy's direction. Letting out a small whimper he turned back to those mismatched eyes.

"The yellow haired one is called Kise Ryouta." Akashi continued on while silently searching those teal eyes for recognition. "He is an annoying little pest that gets on everyone's nerves but is really supportive sometimes."

Teal eyes then went to look at the golden eyes. However, before he could turn his body, someone hugged him very tightly, making it hard for him to breathe. "Kurokocchi," Kise shouted while crying crocodile tears, "I missed you so much." The embrace then got tighter and tighter until a pair of hands yanked Kise away from Kuroko's body.

"Touch him again and you're dead!" A deep voice growled at the form of the blonde on the floor.

Gasping softly, Kuroko looked up to find the tanned man again growling at Kise. Realising that someone was watching him, he turned around to find Kuroko looking at him with frightened eyes. The man then took deep breaths to calm down before introducing himself.

"My name is Aomine Daiki." The man, Aomine, said. As if not wanting to say anything else, he turned away and walked towards the small window. The moon light made his face more beautiful than anything Kuroko has ever seen. Beautiful, Kuroko thought. His face is so beautiful. As if Aomine sensed Kuroko's eyes on him, he turned around to look at the teal head. However Kuroko just whipped his head to the floor while a blush colours his cheeks.

Akashi coughed into his hand to get Kuroko's attention. When the boy looked back at him, he continued on with the introduction. "Since Daiki decided to introduce himself, there's only one more person you have to meet." Akashi pointed at the tall purplenette who was silently eating an apple while staring deeply at Kuroko.

"This is Murasakibara Atsushi," The red hair continued. "He is the tallest out all of us and he is also the most childish." Kuroko then turn to look at Murasakibara. The only response he got was a lazy smile but with some warmth in it. Akashi then finished his introductions and just stared quietly at the boy.

As if sensing that he is finished Kuroko stood up and bowed politely. "My name is Kuroko Tetsuya" He started with a soft voice. "I'm from Tokyo but used to live with my grandmother here in this shrine. It's very nice to meet you."

Looking back up, he found everyone in the room looking at him with sadness in their eyes, especially Aomine. He looked at Kuroko with both sadness and anger in his eyes. Why are they looking at me like that? What makes them look sad? Do I know them? As if he couldn't take it anymore he asked all the questions inside of his head.

"Umm," Kuroko said getting everyone's attention. "Do I know you guys?"

At the question, the room became still and the atmosphere became tensed. Now Kuroko was getting scared at the lack of answers his getting. As the silence stretched on, his patience snapped.

"I do know you guys don't I." Kuroko said with confusion in his voice. "How? How did we know each other? Who are you guys? How come we only met now? What are you guys to me? "

Kuroko panted harshly as he ran out of breath. The room still stayed in silence until the teal boy asked something with a shaking voice. "Who am I really?"

The silence then stretched on and on, deafening Kuroko's ear. A few moments passed before Midorima spoke. "You are the grandson of Kuroko Mukuda." He started calmly. "Mukuda was known as the best onmyouji ever known. She was the most powerful in all you family lineage. Sadly, her son didn't get the powers as he refused to believe. So in return the gods gave it to you." He then paused for a moment to see if Kuroko was listening and apparently the boy was staring at him intently, taking in every word he's saying.

"On the day beofre your birthday," Midorima continued on, "A demon went inside your house in search for you. As you are the next onmyouji, all demons fear you as the prophecy says that you would be stronger than Mukuda. Your grandmother tried her best to defend you but in the end-"

Midorima then looked down solemnly as the vision of Mukuda's death flashed before his eyes. As if in sync, the rest also did the same thing. Kuroko just stayed silent as the information sink in, looking at all the solemn faces. His eyes then grew bigger as he put the pieces together.

"So grandma died because of me?" Kuroko mumbled quietly.

At his statement the 5 other people in the room turned they're head sharply toward the direction of the teal head. "No Kuroko," Kise said, "What we meant is-"

"My grandmother got killed because of me." Kuroko continued on louder, ignoring Kise. "She died for protecting me!" Tears were now leaking out of the teal head's eyes.

"I killed her." He then mumbles to himself. "I killed the only person who ever loved me."

As the other men in the room took time to realise what Kuroko had said, Kuroko ran out of the room and disappearing into the night, not actually caring where he goes. As if being slapped awake the five guardians ran out after him, hoping that no demons were near the area.

"Please be safe, Tetsu." Aomine said under his breath. The five shikigami then transformed to their original form beofre going deeper into the night to find the teal head boy.


Kuroko ran and ran, not caring where he would end up. As his legs gave out under him, he allow himself to sob uncontrollably. He sobbed for all the memories of his beloved grandmother and the guilt that she died because of him.

As his sobbing ceased he finally became aware of where he was. Standing up, he looked around at the surrounding darkness and tall ominous trees. Kuroko started becoming scared and was about to turn around to go back to the Dojo when he realised he was lost.

He then heard footsteps behind him, hiding among the trees. It then started growing faster and faster towards his direction. Thinking that it was the colourful group of men, he stood there waiting as he was too scared to even move. What made him realise that it wasn't them was a deep growl from a black looking beast that came out from the shadows. It has the head of a fox but a body of a wolf.

"Ushi-oni" Kuroko murmured softly.

The beast glared at the teal head boy and gave a laugh. He then licked his lips and continued to smirk.

"Who knew those shikigami bastards will allow you to venture out alone, especially at night." The demon said with an amused tone. "Oh well, I would have to thank them. Due to their foolish mistake I get to have a feast for dinner. Don't you agree little onmyouji?" The beast then leaped up in the air and headed straight to Kuroko with its jaw opening wide, showing its sharp teeth. All Kuroko could do was wait for the inevitable to happen.

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