/ Chapter 2: Return /
- 3 years later -
It has been 3 years since Kuroko Tetsuya left Japan. Now he's back for family reasons. He despised Japan, everything here reminds him of the past.
His father is the CEO of Kuroko's Corp., his mother is currently in Paris for her modelling work, and his older brother is in college.
Tetsuya's POV:
Rays of morning light shone onto my face, waking me up from my slumber. I slowly opened my eyes only to squint it from the sunlight. I turned to look at the clock, [7:15 am]. (knock knock) A maid came in and bowed down, "Tetsuya-sama, breakfast is ready for you downstairs. Hitoshi-sama and Taku-sama are already downstairs." The maid bowed down once again and left. I kicked off my blankets and pulled myself out of bed. I stretched my back before I headed to the bathroom. I decided to wear a plain white shirt, black jeans with a chain, a black leather jacket and a carmine scarf, along with black boots. I stood in front of the mirror trying to fix my bed hair, "Argh! It won't stay down!" After many tries, it finally did. I stared at myself in the mirror, crimson and cerulean eyes stared back. I've changed quite a bit since 3 years ago, I'm not that polite and kind Kuroko that everyone knows. "I can't wait to see their reactions~" I licked my lips. "Just thinking about it makes me so excited~," I said, with a malicious smile. I checked the time once more [7:30 am] before I made my way downstairs.
Just as I entered the dining room, I heard my name being called out. "Tetsuya! Come sit quickly! Father has some wonderful news!" Taku said, bouncing with happiness. "Childish as always." I sighed. Taku is my big brother, he always acts like a child even though he's 20. Two years older than me and he's like this. I seated myself on my father's right side with Taku sitting opposite of me. "What is this wonderful news that Taku is talking about, Father?" I asked leaning forward, resting my chin on top of my hands. "Well you see, your mother will be returning home next week," he said with a big smile. "Father! Father! Tell him the other wonderful news!" Taku shouted happily. "Tetsuya, next week you'll be attending Ikuyo Gakuen with Taku here. Along with Shu and Shino." Silence followed after. "You mean this idiot here?" I asked with disbelief, pointing at Taku. "Wah! So mean!" Taku whined, fake tears running down his face. "Yes, this idiot here." Father chuckled. "Not you too father!" Taku whined even more. Taku sat in the corner of the room, with a depressed aura around him. Father and I shared a laugh. Father clapped his hands together, "Enough talk, let us eat now."
"Itadakimasu!"
By the time I finished breakfast, it was [8:15 am]. "I better get going~," I said with a mischievous tone while getting up from my seat. "Hoh? You're planning something aren't you?" Taku smiled devilishly. I smirked but didn't reply, I started heading towards the front entrance. I called out to one of the butlers, "Get a car ready for me." The butler bowed down, "Right away Tetsuya-sama" and hurried off. 'Time to have some fun~~' I thought as I stepped through the front entrance.
Normal POV:
Today is such a beautiful day, the sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky with white clouds drifting about. The perfect weather for a graduation day. And in front of the school gate of Seirin, there stood a dark red-haired teen.
Kagami's POV:
I leaned against the wall, looking up at the sky. 'Is it me or is the sky kinda brighter than usual today?' I thought, 'Why does it remind of someone?' Just then I felt a sudden pang of guilt in my heart. I placed a hand over my heart and continue looking up at the sky,"What was that?" Still confused about the sudden pang, I pushed myself up from the wall and started walking towards the gym. Just as I was about to enter, I heard my name being called out. I turned around to find Riko running up to me, waving her arms in the air with Hyuga trailing behind her. "Huh? Why are you guys here?" I asked, confused. Hyuga smacked my head, "Is that how you greet us after not seeing one another for so long?" I rubbed the back of my head, "Sorry sorry. So why are you guys here?" "We're here for your graduation Bakagami." Riko said aloud, cheerfully. "Oi! I'm not a bakagami!" I shouted. "Hai hai~" Riko sarcastically replied, as she bounced her way into the gym. Hyuga sighed and started following her. I stood there, dumbfounded. "What was that all about?" Asking nobody in particular. I snapped myself out when I heard Hyuga telling me to hurry up.
The sound of chairs scraping against the floor could be heard as I entered the gym, along with loud chatter and laughter. Students were setting up the gym for the graduation ceremony. Chairs were placed in a horizontal line with a big gap in the middle, facing the stage. I placed my bag down against the wall and went to help set up.
Everything was set up, all the chairs were evenly placed, spotlights hanged above the stage with a podium in the middle. Everyone was seated down, waiting for the headmaster. I looked up towards the balcony, expecting to see Riko and Hyuga. My jaw dropped in shock. They were there like I expected, but what I didn't expect to see was Hyuga wrapping an arm around Riko. I stared, unable to progress the information. As if they felt my stare, they turned towards my direction. Riko's eyes widen when she saw me, her face turned red. I watched Hyuga's soul fly out of his body as he hit the floor. Riko stood up from her punching stance and turned back towards me. I gulped when I noticed the dark aura around her. She stared at me and mouthed, "Tell anyone and I'll make sure you'll suffer." Riko smiled as she glided her thumb across her throat and pointed at me. I nodded so fast that I felt like my head would've snapped off. I turned my attention back to the stage, hoping not to get killed.
Just then, the gym lights slowly started dimming and the spotlights turned on. The headmaster walked onto the stage and stopped in front of the podium. All the noise died down as he cleared his throat. "Good morning students! As you all know, today is a very special day. It's the day where you will finally leave the nest and enter adulthood. I will personally hand you your academic degree and see you off. I have to say, I am proud of you all." he said, smiling. Students erupted into cheers and applause, "Now then, let us start the ceremony!" The headmaster started calling students up one by one, he shook their hands and handed them their academic degree. I nervously waited for my name to be called out. I continued watching as students got up and accepted their academic degree, hoping my name would be called soon. I wanted to look back up at the balcony, but I didn't want to die yet. A chill went down my spine as I remembered the punishment that Riko had given me in the past. I shook my head, trying to forget the horrible memory.
"Kagami Taiga" My head shot up as I heard the headmaster called my name. "Here!" I shouted and pulled myself up from my seat. I awkwardly walked up the stairs and onto the stage, to where the headmaster stood. The headmaster grabbed my right-hand and shook it, "Congratulation Kagami! Here is your academic degree. Good luck in the future!" I heard him say, as he handed me the degree. I thanked him and turned towards the crowd. While waiting for the photographer to take my picture, I looked around and a teal-haired teen caught my attention. He stood at the entrance of the door. I stared at him, 'Why does he look so familiar?' I pondered. That was when it hit me, 'Kuroko...?' I saw one side of his mouth pull up into a smirk. "Kagami? Is there something wrong?" The photographer asked. "Oh! Uhh n-no. It's nothing" I stuttered, snapping out of my thoughts. "Okay then, well you can go now" I nodded my head as I started going off-stage. I looked back to where I saw Kuroko but he was gone. I quickly descended the stairs and ran to where Kuroko once stood. 'Was that really Kuroko?' I thought to myself, 'Well I only know one person with that hair colour.' I looked outside the entrance but I found no trace of him. 'Damn it! Where did he go?' I hurriedly ran towards the front gate, hoping to catch him there. As I ran, thoughts clouded my mind. 'What should I say to him? Will he forgive me? Wait, does he still remember me? What if he doesn't forgive me?' Where did he go all these years? I shook my head, "No! Find him first, then figure out what to say." The front gate came into view but I didn't see him anywhere. I continued running, I had to find him no matter what, I needed to set things straight again.
Just as I turned the corner, I staggered back almost falling over. Once I regained my balance, I tensed up when I saw who it was. A dark midnight-haired teen stood in front of me, staring. "Yo Bakagami! Watch where you're going, man!" He said, pissed. Silence passes, no one said anything. Aomine started waving one of his hand in front of my face, "Oi! What's wrong with yah? It's like you've seen a ghost." That was when I snapped out of my daze, "Huh? What?! What are you doing here Ahomine?!" I shouted. "I'm not an Ahomine! You Bakagami! Baka Baka Bakagami!" Aomine shouted back, even more pissed. We continue bickering for a while. "Tch! Whatever Bakagami! So why were you in a rush?" I was about to retort back but then I realized, 'Oh yeah. What was I doing?' I scratched the top of my head. "You looked like you've seen a ghost too." I heard Aomine say. 'Ghost? What? A ghost? Sky?' Words started popping into my mind, "AH! KUROKO!' I grabbed Aomine's shoulder and started telling him everything, "IsawKuroko!IwasjustchasingafterhimuntilIbumpedintoyou,youAhomine!" I stopped take to catch my breath. "Huh? What the hell did you just say?" Aomine said, picking his ear. I was about to repeat it again but I heard a voice before I could. "Daiki." The voice was cold and stern, I knew who it was without looking. It sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it, I looked over Aomine's shoulders to find the one and only, Akashi Seijuro. Behind him were the rest of the Generation of Miracles, along with Momoi. Murasakibara was eating, as usual, Midorima was holding his lucky item that happened to be a vanilla milkshake plush, and Kise is being annoying as always. "Yo A-Akahi!" Aomine stuttered. "Daiki. You were supposed to meet us at Maji Burgers." Akashi said with a stern voice, "Care to explain." Aomine started sweating nervously, "Oh uh... I-I bumped into Bakagami here. He seemed into a rush, so I asked why. He told me but he talked so fast that I didn't catch anything." I felt everyone turned their gaze towards me. I quickly let go of Aomine's shoulder and took a step back. "Ne ne~ What's wrong Kagamichii?" Kise asked, walking towards me. "Uh well... I saw uh someone..." I stuttered. I didn't know if I should them but if I don't they'll kill me. "Who did you see Kagami kun?" This is Momoi asked. "Uh, someone... um" I nervously rubbed the back of my head. "Spit it out already nanodayo!" Midorima shouted, his patience was going down. "It was no one! Don't worry about it!" I nervously said. "Kagami. I won't ask again. Tell us who it was." Akashi said as he started pulling out a red pair of scissors. "Argh! Fine! I'll tell you! I saw Kuroko!" I blurted out. Everyone froze, their eyes widen in shock. Akashi was the first one to snap out it, "Kagami. Can you repeat that again?" I gulped and nodded, "I said I saw Kuroko." Everyone was speechless. "W-Where is he now?" Aomine asked, desperately. "I was chasing him until I crashed into you." No one knew what to say, their phantom sixth man was back. "Well? What are we watching for? Let's split up and find him." Akashi said with determination in his voice, "Aomine and Kagami, Midorima and Murasakibara, Kise and Momoi. Now go!" Everyone quickly got into their group and hurried off.
Akashi's POV:
I watched as everyone started leaving. However, I continued standing where I was. I looked up towards the sky, "Tetsuya..." I whispered.
-Flashback-
"Tetsuya. I suggest you quit basketball. You're nothing but useless and weak. You're in the way, so do us a favour and quit." I watched as a single tear rolled down his face. "S-sei! What are you saying?" Tetsuya's voice was soft, almost fragile. "You heard me. I said you're weak and useless, you'll only be in the way. I recommend you to quit basketball." I watched as more tears continued running down his face as he dropped to the floor. I turned my heels and walked away.
-Flashback End-
I left him, broken and alone. I should've been there for him but instead, I left him. Thinking back to it now, I'm filled with regrets. Kuroko was always there for us, all of us, and we weren't there for him. It was thanks to Kuroko that we became our old self again before we were swallowed by the darkness. A vibrating sensation in my pocket brought my attention back to reality. I quickly pulled my phone out and placed it near my ear. "What is it?" I asked. "Akashi-sama, your father is requesting your presence immediately." I sucked in a breath, my father doesn't request my presence unless it's very important. "Send a car for me. Tell father I'll be home in 5 minutes." With that, I ended the call. I sighed and shoved my phone back into my pocket. I leaned against the wall, waiting for the car. "Tetsuya... Why did you leave?" I said, talking to nobody in particular. I sighed again, I've been sighing a lot today. A black limo pulled up in front of me, I pushed my up from the wall. I opened the car door, I looked up at the sky once more before I entered. The black limo then drove off.
-Meanwhile-
Normal POV:
Little did they know, a pair of mismatched eyes watched them the whole time. Across the road, on the stone fence sat a teal-haired teen. He was spinning a small dagger around fingers, skillfully.
Kuroko's POV:
I played with a small dagger as I watched a group of rainbow-haired people. I snickered when Kagami told them he saw me, their reaction was worth it. It didn't go accordingly to my plans but I got to see their reactions anyways. I wanted more, I wanted to see their reactions when they're in pain when they suffer, not from shock but it was still fun though. I watched as everyone split into pairs and left. "Aw~ It's already over~," I said, pouting. I was about to leave when I noticed Akashi still standing where he was. 'What is he doing?' I wondered. I froze when I heard him whispered, "Tetsuya..." I wanted to throw the dagger through his head, he has no right to call me by my first name. I glared at him as he got into the black limo and left. I bit my lips until it bled, a trail of blood slid down from my mouth down to my chin. 'Now I just want to play more~' I said inside my head as I licked the blood from the side of my lips. I jumped down from the wall and landed down on the concrete. I slid my dagger down inside my sleeve. "Guess I'll go home now." I shoved both of my hands into my pockets and headed home.
Author's A/N~
Thank you very much for reading. The updates will be slow, very slow. I have some other things to take off and I have school, so there's homework and such. Hope you all understand. Thank you again for reading~
- AkujiAkuma