Fandom: Kuroko no Basket

Pairing/s: Akashi x Kuroko, slight Aomine x Kise and Midorima x Takao

Summary:

Akashi doesn't really acknowledge haunted rumors. But rumors about that phantom boy in the old Music Room lured him in only to meet an extraordinary young pianist. Akashi never knew that this boy can change his darkened life, and give it light once more. And he never thought that music can have so much meaning in life, until he met him.

Author's Notes:

I typed this up really fast after I posted the Chapter 1, then when I re-read it, I was like "OMG WHAT GRAMMAR IS THIS" then i just changed some parts here and there then pasted the information needed like lyrics and stuff. It took me like, 3 days of my free time~

Well then, I have a question for you guys, do you want me to respond to your reviews? Please tell me desuuu~

As for is Chapter, i humbly apologize for the grammar and spelling mistakes and infirm me if needed.

I have nothing else to say so... Enjoy~~~

As promised, Akashi came back the next day, only earlier. He passed by the same alley and faced the same Victorian-styled door, proceeding to push the handle again. Once inside, he looked around hoping to find someone, but that someone was nowhere to be found.

'Tetsuya must've went out for awhile. I knew I should've visited a little later. At least the same time as yesterday...' Akashi sat down on the bench of the piano. He brushed his fingers on the keys of the old piano. There are dust on each key, likewise, there are also many fingermarks on the tips of each key. It is as if its always used and that one will never let this piano go, no matter how old it is.

Akashi smiled sincerely, remembering yesterday night. Kuroko filled his thoughts that night. His soft features, his pale complexion, his vulnerable state, his innocence, his talent, his everything. Even though he just met him yesterday, he already grew quite interested in this boy.

Should he even call Kuroko a boy already? How old is he? He might be older than me. When is his birthday? What school does he go to or is he homeschooled? What are his other hobbies? How did he learn how to play piano? So many questions to ask. Akashi hopes Kuroko trusts him enough because he truly wants to get to know him better.

He doesn't realize this until now, but as he was lost in his thoughts, his fingers started to press the keys to create a random melody, until he settled into one particular song that is quite popular***

Akashi focused more on playing, pressing the right keys and even adding some accompanying keys to give a bit of ear satisfaction in it. His hands were gliding perfectly on the dusty whites and blacks, his fingers are pressing here and there, more faster, then slower, until the finale. He softened it up a bit to give a kind of feeling in it. The song originally had lyrics, but he paid no heed to it. All he cared about is how he does the piano and what he does is perfectly played without any mistakes or wavers. Being the perfectionist he is, he HATES mistakes, he is absolute.

There was silent clapping, it surprised Akashi and he glanced quickly to the direction of it. Kuroko is there, sitting in his wheelchair and an old looking man holding the handles behind him. Both of them wore smiles in their faces.

"Akashi-kun, that was a really nice song." Kuroko twisted his head to look at the old man and ask him to push the wheelchair forward politely. "How did you know it was me?" The red-head, confused, faced them.

"You're the only one who's not scared of me, apart from my old man behind me."

"You play well, young lad. May I ask what your name is? You must be quite popular." The old man asked and stopped the wheelchair in front of Akashi.

"Akashi Seijuuro, sir."

"Ah, the Emperor Pianist. What an honor to meet you. I am Kenji Takeda, but please just call me Kenji." Kenji introduced himself in his old, slightly broken voice. His smile never leaving his old wrinkled face.

Kuroko pushed the wheelchair until the piano is in front of him. He held out his hand to feel the keys and settled on with a single melody key and a chord. Pressing the keys, the cursed playing went on, making all of the listeners stop, stare and listen carefully with their weak knees. Kenji sat down in the nearest seat at them, where he usually seats when Kuroko plays the piano and he listens, while Akashi is still sitting down on the bench next to Kuroko, and the one who is most likely affected at the curse.

It was once again an accented one, Kuroko uses accents a lot but that's his style. With no accents, there's no emotion, feeling, and exact representation of the story in a composition. He also adds up some high or low keys to add up as a sprinkle of joy, or a sprinkle of sadness, depression, or other expressions in a story. The melody itself was happy, but it feels like there's sadness in it too. It was such a confusing ability, Akashi can't determine the exact skills Kuroko is using to make his compositions mesmerizing. Akashi only observed the most obvious ones.

And like last time, Akashi doesn't notice the pianist reach his finale and completely stop until there was silence. Kuroko called out to him. "Akashi-kun." No answer.

"Akashi-kun!" Kuroko almost shouted,

"Ah, Kuroko. Yes?"

"How was it? My composition I mean." And then once again, his eyes are sparking with hope. It feels like everytime he plays for someone, he asks how it is. Since he rarely plays for someone and he always plays alone, except Kenji. The old man Kenji was long gone, maybe went out for some business.

"I... Don't know. It was just so nice that I got lost into my own world..." Akashi stated in silent wonder. "May I ask what song is that?" Akashi questioned.

"Uhh... Its 'Future Line**'... I composed this song." Kuroko got all fidgety and shy, his voice becoming quieter at each word and a flush of pink dusted his cheeks.

Now that made Akashi widen his eyes in surprise, he stared at Kuroko's shy eyes that looked at the ground in a very cute way. "No way... Are you serious?"

Kuroko nodded slowly.

"That's amazing..." Akashi is truly in wonder now. The song itself was beautiful. It might be better with lyrics though. He doesn't want to ask much, but lyrics can make a song better.

"Actually, this song originally had lyrics..." Kuroko stated as if he can read his mind.

"Would you mind if I hear it?" the red head didn't plead, only requested. And not only this boy can play piano, but compose and sing too? If only Kuroko's known, then he can also be a prodigy.

Kuroko didn't respond, he just faced the instrument again. He played the chorus for the intro, its just a slow intro but it was melodic. He stopped, took a deep breath, and pressed.

"Our goal might seem extraordinary but it's not absolute
If I'm with you I feel that we can turn it into reality"

'Sore wa tohou mo nai kedo zettai janai
Kimi to naraba genjitsu ni mo dekiru ki ga shiteru'

He didn't press the melody, his voice was the melody itself. But since he used both hands for the bass, the song is just... Fantastic, extraordinary, beautiful. No exact words can describe this play.

"I'm sure I'll get laughed at, but in this place,
there are my friends who dream the same as me

Our connected pass opens up the line to the future"

'Kitto warawareru darou demo koko ni wa
Onaji kurai yumemigachi na nakama ga irunda

Tsunaida PASU wa kirihiraiteyuku mirai e no RAINU'

And that voice... That monotone voice that seemed to burst with color and life when he sang. Akashi just can't help but love his voice. It was so smooth, the tone was exact, the melody fits well, and the emotion never left that song. In fact, the expression doubled than the piano melody expression.

"We've been through crooked paths, trial and error
Our strong and boundless days are here
With overflowing passion that is not made of nonsense,
let's fully paint the court with shining footsteps"

'Massugu janai shikousakugo shita bokura no
Juuoumujin ni chikarazuyoi hibi ga koko ni aru
Detarame janai hamidasu gurai no jounetsu de
Hikaru ashiato KOOTO ippai egaite yukou'

The lyrics are simple, but oh-so-powerful to both the heart and mind. It brings a happy-go-lucky feeling in his heart as the song is happiness itself. It's an inspiration.

"The hopes I throw the same direction as the bouncing ball
The emotion aiming for something ahead can be clearly seen by the eyes
The present running this line will be the answer
While you search and choose, change it to confidence"

'BOORU ga hazumu yukue ni tobasu omoi
Mae ni mae ni mezashiteyuku me ni mieru kanjou
Kono sen wo hashiru ima ga kotae ni naru
Sagurinagara erabinagara kakushin ni kaete'

Before Akashi knew it, he now stared at Kuroko with sincere eyes. A look that made him want to protect, want to have, want to treasure, or just want.

"The pass I receive is a declaration that is warmer than words"

'Uketoru PASU ni donna kotoba yori atsui ishihyouji'

This vulnerable boy... Akashi wants to be his knight in shining armor.

"It's not admiration, we just can't stop believing
the guide that seems confusing but easy to understand
There is no way we will let it end just as a dream
Attack even if it's just one step at a time, don't stop your feet"

'Akogare janai shinjite yamanai bokura no
Muchakucha na you de wakariyasui hodo no michishirube
Yume no mama de owaraserareru wake nainda
Kirikondeyuke ippozutsu demo ashi wo tomezu'

Akashi wants to be with him forever, and ever. Until death, or even more than death.

"We've been through cooked paths, trial and error
Our strong and boundless days are here
With overflowing passion that is not made of nonsense,
let's fully paint the court with shining footsteps

The line to the future"

'Massugu janai shikousakugo shita bokura no
Juuoumujin ni chikarazuyoi hibi ga koko ni aru
Detarame janai hamidasu gurai no jounetsu de
Hikaru ashiato KOOTO ippai egaite yukou

Mirai e no RAINU wo'

Before he knew it once more... Akashi has fallen in love with him.

Authors End Notes:

***The song that Akashi played was "For The First Time" by: The Script. Listen to it, it's really good :D

**This is one of Kuroko's Character Songs, "Future Line" by: Ono Kensho~

I will put up a poll. If I can make a poll an easier way, please inform me soon~

Do you want me to include smut in this story?

a.) Yes! OuO

b.) No please! I'm innocent :((((

c.) Sure~ As long as you can warn us with a bookmark or on the Authors Note~

I personally raise my hand for letter C but the choice is yours~

See you next chapter~