Once they arrived, he went to the stalls, to put Nigou in his stall. He slowly got off, thanking him for the ride, and making sure he was set for the night. Then he faced Akashi, smiling lightly. "We should do it more often, you know?"
Akashi also put away Rakuzan, patting him a goodnight before turning to Kuroko with a small smile that just wouldn't disappear despite him wanting it to.
"Yes we should, I found today enjoyable." Akashi said, brushing his hand against Kuroko's.
Kuroko continued smiling softly, slowly taking Akashi's hand. He wondered if Akashi was alright with him holding his head. "Yeah. It's not everyday you get a care free day in this world, so we should make the best of it."
Akashi squeezed Kuroko's hand before looking around carefully. When he saw no one around he took a step closer and brushed his lips against Kuroko's lightly. "How do you propose we make the best of the rest of the day?"
Kuroko couldn't help but smile more, squeezing his hand back. "Any way Akashi-kun wants." He said, before leaning up and leaving a small peck on Akashi's lips.
"Anyway?" Akashi asked with a small smirk and a quirked eyebrow. "What about what you want?"
Kuroko nodded lightly, before slowly looking to the side. "I don't know what I want.. So I will let you decide."
Akashu hummed before kissing Kuroko's cheek, kissing a trail towards Kuroko's neck. "Why don't we see how far we can take this?"
Kuroko lightly closed his eyes before opening them slightly. "..In the stalls?" He asked with a bit of amusement.
Akashi chuckled as he looked around. "Well, perhaps not."
Akashi didn't let go of Kuroko's hand and he began to drag him towards their room almost eagerly, ready to explore this new relationship between them. They passed many people but because they still couldn't see Kuroko, they didn't notice their joined hands.
Kuroko smiled, shaking his head seeing his eagerness. He said nothing, but was a bit amused to seeing Akashi act like this. He was sure this was alright, this relationship.
Akashi entered his room and quickly pulled Kuroko in before closing and locking it, a superiors privilege to have a lock on the door. He immediately glued his lips to Kuroko's, allowing the warm feeling he felt to consume him, wanting more, to rejoice in these new feelings swirling inside of him.
Kuroko didn't mind being pulled in, as he watched Akashi lock the door. Lucky, he had a lock. Though he didn't think about that, as he closed his eyes, eagerly kissing the redhead back, his arms moving around his neck loosely.
Akashi didn't really know what he was going his body was moving on its own. All he knew was that he wanted more of Kuroko, pressing his body against the smaller male's, the kiss growing deeper as he caged Kuroko into his arms.
Kuroko didn't know if this was crossing any boundaries, and he hoped not. Though he doubted it, so he decided to enjoy these moment. He whined out a bit, still returning the deep kiss, tightening his hold around Akashi's neck.
"Tell me if you want to stop." Akashi said as he looked into Kuroko's eyes, allowing the lust to glint off his own. His body was craving for more, yearning, and Akashi was unsure if he could stop if they continued.
Kuroko slowly opened his eyes, looking at Akashi. He shook his head, pulling him closer. "No.. it's alright, you can continue." He reassured, seeing that Akashi was eager for this to happen.
Akashi pressed his body against Kuroko's, their crotches grinding against each other slightly. The friction it caused made Akashi exhale sharply as he looked into Kuroko's eyes.
"Are you sure?" Akashi asked seriously.
Kuroko lightly groaned out, enjoying the feeling of their lower bodies grinding together. He continued looking up at Akashi, just nodding. "Yes.. I am sure."
Akashi's hands lightly touched Kuroko's sides before guiding them to the bed, gently pushing Kuroko on top of it before he settled between Kuroko's legs, joining their lips in a searing kiss as his hands began undoing Kuroko's pants.
Kuroko let Akashi guide him, still looking at him as they walked. Though once he laid on the bed, he started up at Akashi, lightly smiling. He moved his arms around his neck again, and returned the kiss as well, not minding the hands working at his pants.
Akashi pulled Kuroko's pants and still damp boxers down, his eyes peering at Kuroko's eyes to make sure he truly was okay with it. His hands ran up and down Kuroko's bare thighs sensually, his clothed hardened member grinding against Kuroko's bare hardened one.
Kuroko closed his eyes tightly, stiffling a small moan that wanted to escape, but he didn't know if any of their teammates would hear him.
Akashi pulled off his own pants and boxers, throwing them on the floor, before he began grinding their cocks together, humming in pleasure at the friction it created.
Kuroko covered his mouth with one hand, muffling another small moan. "A-Akashi-kun.. I don't be loud.."
"Everyone's in the dining hall, they won't hear you." Akashi said as he wrapped a hand around their joined cocks, enveloping them in delicious heat. He began to slowly stroke them together and even he grunted at the pleasure that elicited.
Kuroko slightly gasped a bit, closing his eyes tightly. He moved his hands around Akashi's neck again, before tilting his head back slightly. He still wasn't so sure about making any noise and things alike.
Akashi began littering the exposed with kisses before he moved on to nibbling the soft skin while his strokes began to quicken, precum lubricating his hands which made the task even easier. It felt better too, his hand slipping and sliding up and down their cocks.
Kuroko moaned out softly as the pace quickened, and lightly thrust into Akashi's moving hand. He kept his head tilted back, his eyes clenched shut.
Akashi began thrusting as well, his eyes fluttering close as he sharply nipped at Kuroko's neck although he was careful not to leave marks for people to see. His mouth kissed wet kisses from Kuroko's neck to his chest. He began to lightly suck on one of Kuroko's nipples, biting it lightly, scraping it with his teeth as his stroke quickened even more.
Kuroko's hands moved to Akashi's hair, lightly gripping and tugging. He moaned out once again, not able to muffle it after feeling all the pleasure from Akashi stroking him and messing with his neck and chest.
Akashi sharply bit the bud in his mouth before moving on to the other one, softly groaning at the building feeling inside him, knowing he wasn't going to last much longer. He began thrusting into his hand more insistently, feel pleasure hum through his veins.
Kuroko wasn't going to last much longer either. He was squirming slightly from all the pleasure, and it was only a few minutes later until he cried out with a loud moan, finally cumming after all the pressure built into his stomach.
Akashi felt Kuroko cum against his cock and that was enough to push him over the edge. He groaned as he felt himself spurt cum all over Kuroko and he panted heavily as he collapsed beside Kuroko, his eyes half lidded as he enjoyed the lingering pleasure that wracked his body.
Kuroko panted a bit, closing his eyes lightly. He still felt a bit of the wonderful and pleasurable feeling over his tiredness. He turned slightly, looking at Akashi. "Mm, You alright?.."
"Yes." Akashi said with a small tired smile. "Are you alright?"
"Yes.. I am alright." He said, before smiling slightly. "We should get to bed.. we are both tired."
Akashi murmured his agreement as he settled down close to Kuroko, throwing a blanket over the both of them before he gently pressed a tentative goodnight kiss on Kuroko's cheek.
Kuroko smiled more, snuggling close to Akashi. He was happy this happened, though he hoped he wasn't rushing anything upon Akashi. He didn't want to force him into anything. Shaking his head, he yawned, and settled for sleep.
Akashi threw a lazy arm around Kuroko before he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. He only had one nightmare that had him twitching and grumbling in his sleep. It was a nightmare where a titan killed Kuroko and Akashi saw it all. The blood, the ripping of flesh, Kuroko's screams of pain cut off as his torso was caged in the titan's mouth.
Kuroko didn't really have any dreams, so he slept peacefully, snuggling into Akashi. He wasn't even bothered by his twitching or grumbling, as he was tired and didn't even notice.
Akashi however woke up right after it and he found himself unwilling to go back to sleep. He was used to nightmares but that particular one was too much so soon after what they had done. So he cautiously untangled himself from Kuroko, left a note on the pillow telling Kuroko he went for a walk, before he left.
The sun wasn't even up yet when Akashi stepped out of the building and made his way to the stables. Rakuzan neighed as Akashi entered his stall and sat on clean glass freshly put in by the stable hands. His horse actually laid down beside him and Akashi idly petted his head.
Kuroko stayed asleep for the most part, only waking up once the sun rose. He slowly opened his eyes, feeling that besides the blanket, his source of warmth was gone. He rubbed his eyes, sitting up slightly. He glAnced beside him, noticing the note, and picked it up.
He was glad to see Akashi just went out for a walk, instead of say a mission or something. If Akashi left for a mission, he would have been mad if he didn't wake him. He stretched lightly, deciding he would get up and go to the dining hall.
Akashi stayed awake until the sun went up and he thought about returned but he didn't want to, the nightmare fresh in his mind. He wasn't ready to see Kuroko quite yet, so he remained with Rakuzan who was nudging him with his snout in concern.
"Was this a mistake?" Akashi asked the horse softly. "I'm not sure what to do and I hate that. I always know what to do, one of the reasons I'm a leader, and yet right now, I'm unsure of what to do. If we were born in a different world it would be a simpler matter."
Kuroko got up, making sure to clean himself before getting dressed into clothes. He took a few minutes to sit down and clean and check his gear, before heading out. He went into the dining hall, unusually happy, and gotten a bite to eat.
He guessed that Akashi would come to get breakfast sooner or later, so he should wait there.
A man with frantic eyes covered with sharp rimming glasses entered the dining hall, looking around while biting his lip.
"Excuse me but has anyone seen Akashi Seijuro? I require his presence immediately!" The man asked the few people in the dining hall.
Kuroko blinked as he saw the man suddenly burst in calling for Akashi. Though he quickly got up, sighing slightly. He didn't bother telling the man that he would find Akashi, knowing it would only waste time.
He went outside, figuring he would go get Nigou to ride around town to find Akashi. Though that wasn't necessary, as he saw Akashi in the stalls. "Akashi-kun, someone in the dining hall needs you."
Akashi blinked before standing up, brushing off the straw that stuck on him before walking out of the stall. He thanked Kuroko before he marched to the dining room, straightening up and smoothing away all emotions.
"Teamleader Akashi!" The man said once Akashi entered the dining hall.
"What is it?" Akashi asked with a small frown and the man handed him a piece of paper. Akashi read it thoroughly before nodding to the man who saluted and left promptly.
Kuroko tilted his head a bit, before following him. He stood beside Akashi, of course getting no attention from anyone there, and watched the man leave. He then turned his head, looking at Akashi. "May I ask what the paper says?"
"I have to go to court to witness the trial of Eren Jaeger." Akashi said tiredly as he ran a hand through his hair, not looking at Kuroko with the image of his dead body still so close to the surface in his mind.
"The titan kid?" Kuroko tilted his head, before sighing slightly. "I'm guessing I'm not allowed to go unless I was personally told to?"
"You can come with me, with you lack of presence, no one will mind." Akashi said as he began walking away to his room, keeping his eyes on the paper in his hands.
"I guess that's true.." He said, following Akashi. He wasn't sure about it, but he wondered what they would do with that kid named Eren.
Akashi entered the room and put the paper on his desk before standing awkwardly, unsure what to do. The case wouldn't be for another couple of hours leaving a large time gap for him to fill. Akashi rubbed his eyes slightly as he considered the possibilities.
Kuroko followed him inside, tilting his head slightly. He saw him rub his eyes, and guessed he was tired. "You can rest, Akashi-kun. You look tired."
Akashi didn't want to sleep again so soon but he really was tried and there was no telling what would happen in the courtroom so with a reluctant nod he walked over to the bed. He laid down on his stomach and looked at Kuroko to see what he would do just for his eyes to flit away when he saw red.
Kuroko saw him walk over to the bed and lay down. He caught him looking away when he looked at him, and tilted his head in confusion. "Is everything okay Akashi-kun?"
"Yes." Akashi said shortly before he closed his eyes and buried his head in his pillow, unsure if he would be able to sleep at all.
"..." Kuroko sighed a bit, before heading towards the door. "I'll go out for a short jog, if you don't mind. I'll be back later."
"Be back in about an hour we'll need to head to the court room about then." Akashi said.
"I'll be back by then." Kuroko said, before leaving the room and silently closing the door behind him. He didn't feel Akashi was alright, but maybe he was just tired. He headed out, going on a short jog just as he said.
Akashi dozed off when Kuroko left, balancing perfectly on the border of consciousness and unconsciousness. He stayed there for a while, losing sense of time, waiting for the time to come when he would have to leave.
Kuroko continued jogging, not returning until he felt it was enough, or before it was time. He headed back, slightly panting, and headed towards Akashi's room. There was about ten minutes before they needed to go to the court. "Akashi-kun, it's time to get up."
"Alright." Akashi said as he opened his eyes and sluggishly got up. He stretched and yawned before fixing himself up so he looked presentable, although he would have no part in the actual case. "Let's get going then."
Kuroko waited patiently for Akashi to finish getting ready, standing by the door. Once he was ready, he opened the door. "Lets go."
Akashi nodded as he left the room and made his way tot he dining hall to inform anyone that was there that he would be gone. He had just entered the large room when he ducked just before a bowl of mashed potatoes nearly connected with his head.
Akashi blinked as he straightened out and stared at the messy room and the frozen occupants. Akashi sighed and almost chuckled.
"I'll be out for the remainder of the day. When I get back this better be cleaned." Akashi said simply, not having the energy to punish everyone before he left once more.
Kuroko walked in the dining hall beside him, and luckily he didn't need to dodge any foods. He just stared at the mess of a room, wondering how a food fight broke out. He shook his head, before following Akashi out.
"That was.. unexpected." He said, as they began walking again.
"Yeah." Akashi said with a nod and a slightly chuckle. It was a waste of food but it was good to see his team was in a better mood considering everything that had happened.
Kuroko stayed quiet for a moment, debating on what to say. "...What do you think they are going to do to him?" He said, referring to Eren.
"If you want my guess, there's going to be a fight about which legion gets him. Depending on what legion wins, he may be executed or he might be used as a tool." Akashi said bluntly as he reached the stables and began saddling Rakuzan who still looked at him with concern.
Kuroko stared at Akashi, until he got to the stables. He began saddling Nigou, making sure everything was secure before getting on. "I don't like either reason, but I guess being used is better than being killed."
"I just want to know the obvious question; how he was able to turn into a titan in the first place." Akashi said as he also got onto Rakuzan who began to walk towards the forest before Akashi had to stop him. The redhead gently guided the horse towards the capital.
"I am wondering that as well. It seems extraordinary." Kuroko said, watching Rakuzan head to the forest before Akashi guided him away. He wish they could head to the forest again, but they had to go to the court.
"More than that though..." Akashi frowned as he delved into this thoughts. The most prominent question in his mind was if Eren could turn into a titan, how many more could as well?
Kuroko walked along side Akashi with Nigou, looking at him. "Is something else pondering your mind?" He asked, tilting his head slightly.
"If one person can transform into a titan, doesn't that mean there might be others who can as well?" Akashi asked softly but seriously.
Kuroko stared in thought, before looking ahead. "Who knows. Maybe we all can, and we just don't know it."
"...I don't think i would like that very much." Akashi said dryly with a disgusted wrinkle of his nose at the thought. Like hell he would transform into an ugly disgusting titan.
Kuroko wanted to ask why, but saw Akashi's disgusted look and decided not to question him. He sighed, slowly closing his eyes. "I hope he won't get killed. He helped bring one of our Walls back. We were never able to do that before."
"He is useful but he's also dangerous." Akashi said with a conflicted look. They reached the courtroom and Akashi tied up Rakuzan at a post before he slowly entered.
"I guess you are right." Kuroko agreed, gently getting off Nigou. He softly patted the horses snout after tying him up beside Rakuzan, and followed Akashi inside.
The courtroom as huge and absolutely packed but Akashi managed to find two seats near the front. Eren was already there, handcuffed to a post in front of the judge, and old man by the name of Zackly. The heads of the legions were already present as well.
"There's my superiors, Erwin and Levi." Akashi pointed out, gesturing to a tall blond male who was watching the judge with blue eyes and a shorter male with short black hair and jaded narrowed eyes.
Kuroko just slowly followed Akashi, making sure he didn't bump into anyone or anything to give away his presence. He saw Eren handcuffed to a pole, and then the judge. Then he looked at the two people Akashi pointed out.
He recognized the shorter one, as that person that Akashi called "Humanities Strongest", though he didn't recognize the second. "I see.."
"This is going to be interesting." Akashi said as he peered at the commanders, knowing by the looks that Eren was getting that they wouldn't give up easily. The military police as well as the pastor didn't look like they were going to back down either.
Kuroko looked between the Military police and the commanders, trying to determine if something bad will happen. He just hoped the kid wouldn't get killed. He then looked around, and noticed those two kids who were with Eren. Kuroko lightly shook Akashi's arm, showing him the kids. "I think they have something to do with Eren as well."
Akashi nodded as he peered up at the kids who looked at Eren with too much concern to just be by standers. The trial began and the police military head along with the pastor wanted Eren executed. Erwin made a case that Eren should be in the survey corps since he could be of use.
Nobody backed down and suddenly an interesting case came up, apparently accusing Eren of killing three men when he was a mere young boy.
"Oh, that's going to help his case."
Kuroko stayed quiet, making sure not to say anything or bring attention to himself. He watched carefully though, taking note of everyone's reason and trying to find out which was a better one. Hearing Akashi, he looked over at him, but said nothing. How would it help his case?
Everyone started shouting in outrage and then Eren was shouting which really wasn't helping him. Then Akashi watched as Levi jumped down to him and began kicking him. At one point he kicked him so hard a tooth came out.
"One way to make a point." Akashi murmured with a quirked eyebrow.
Kuroko slightly sunk in his seat as he saw everyone yelling. Though his eyes widened slightly as he saw Levi jump down, practically attacking Eren who was defenseless. He knew that since Levi was fighting for Eren to stay alive, that this wasn't out of hate or fear, but it looked like it hurt.
After a few minutes of Levi beating up Eren, effectively, if not cruelly, showing the military police that he would not transform, Erwin stood up. He reasoned to Zackly that an upcoming mission could prove Eren's use. This got Akashi's attention since he had not heard of mission quite yet.
Zackly approved and Akashi sighed as the trial was over but he was still thoroughly perplexed by the mention of the mission.
Kuroko watched silently as Levi was beating Eren, keeping himself from wincing or flinching. Though he never made a noise, or say a word. He was only glad when he stopped and the trial had been solved and decided.
He gently pulled on Akashi's sleeve. "Are we able to go now?"
Akashi nodded and stood up but then paused when he caught Erwin's gaze. They stared at each other for a long moment, a silent messages going between them before Erwin gestured to Akashi seat.
Akashi cocked his head before subtly sitting back down, reaching under his chair. He felt a folder attached his chair and he promptly grabbed it before standing up once more and making his way out the room.
Kuroko was going to head out, but noticed Akashi wasn't following. He saw him sit down, only to stand with a folder. He followed him, his head tilted as he started at the folder. He would ask what it was when they were alone.
Akashi tried to subtly hide the folder the best he could as he took quick strides over to Rakuzan, getting on the horse quickly. He barely waited for Kuroko to get on Nigou before he had Rakuzan gallop away. He needed to know what was in the folder but he wasn't foolish enough to open it right away.
Kuroko saw he was impatient and hopped onto Nigou quickly after untying him. He patted his neck as he followed Akashi and Rakuzan, curious of what the folder said.
Akashi rushed back to headquarters and he didn't even unsaddle Rakuzan himself as he usually did. He left him to a stable hands with a rather harsh warning that his horse better be taken care of before he quickly walked over to his room.
Kuroko watched Akashi a bit worredily, not knowing if he should be rushing like this or not, even if he did get a folder. He slowly got off Nigou, and unsaddled him himself before following Akashi to his room.
Akashi waited for Kuroko to enter the room, knowing he would be curious, before he closed and shut the door. He made his way to his bed before he finally opened the folder and peered at the papers inside, breathing in sharply when he saw what it was.
"It's the plans for the upcoming expedition." Akashi said seriously.
Kuroko nodded thankfully when Akashi waited for him, and sat down across from him. He looked at the folder, even though he couldn't see the papers. "What upcoming expedition?" He asked, tilting his head slightly.
"Apparently there's going to be an expedition, the mission Erwin mentioned to prove Eren's worth, and this is the details." Akashi said seriously as his eyes flicked back and forth as he read the plans.
Kuroko stared in surprise, before slowly moving up to look at what the papers said. "Am I able to read it?"
Akashi numbly nodded as he finished skimming through the papers and he passed it to Kuroko before flopping onto the bed as he mulled over the plan. It was elaborate and created so almost nobody would have to really engage a titan.
Kuroko slowly took the papers, reading through them carefully. "Will everyone be participating in this, or only certain people?"
"Everyone, including my team. They'll be informed at a later date." Akashi said as he closed his eyes. It was a big mission and while it seemed foolproof there was space for danger.
"Ah, I see.." Kuroko said, getting the folder and putting the papers back inside. "..Do you think everyone will be alright? For this mission, I mean."
"They way the plan is, the people in the middle of the formation planned out will be safe but I'm unsure of the people outside." Akashi said as he kept his eyes stayed close. He felt a bit wary, the feeling of danger boiling in his stomach.
"Will your team be outside? Kuroko asked, as he set the folders down. Hesitantly, he began softly brushing Akashi's hair, to reassure him.
"I have a separate mission apart from the team." Akashi said as he leaned into the touch. "I won't be with you and I will be leaving before you."
"Oh.." Kuroko said slowly, before nodding slightly. He kept brushing his hair. "I see. I guess that's fine, if it's for the mission then you must do it."
Akashi slowly opened his eyes and he looked at Kuroko, actually looked at him for the first time that day. Slowly he sat up and leaned his forehead against Kuroko's, his eyes shining with concern.
"You're not going to die, promise me you won't die." Akashi whispered almost desperately.
Kuroko blinked in surprise, before staring into Akashi's eyes. He almost didn't hesitate, as he gently nodded. "I promise you, Akashi-kun, that I won't die. As long as you do die.." He paused, before closing his eyes. "I won't die, but if I do, promise me you won't give up fighting and protecting humanity
Akashi's eyes hardened at Kuroko's words before he moved away and looked at his desk, decorated with items which belonged to former teammates. Could he live on with Kuroko dead, the only reminder being a momento?
No, no he couldn't. Even if they hadn't kissed, hadn't entered unfamiliar territory, he wouldn't have been able to. They had become too close for him to do so.
"Just don't die tomorrow." Akashi said.
Kuroko watched him as he was silent, looking at his desk. He saw what was on it earlier, and guessed those were his fallen comrades. His eyes narrowed a bit, he wasn't going to die. "I won't die, I promise.." He noticed Akashi didn't promise him, but didn't push it.
"You better not." Akashi said as he rested his head against Kuroko's shoulder, his hand squeezing Kuroko's hand. He had such a bad feeling but there was absolutely nothing he could do about it, the expedition would still happen regardless. He wouldn't be able to watch over Kuroko either.
"I won't." He replied, squeezing his hand back. He closed his eyes, letting Akashi rest his head on his own shoulder. He wouldn't die, and neither would Akashi. He was sure of it.
Days passed by too quickly for Akashi who spent as much time with Kuroko as he could, valuing the time they had together. The bad feeling just wouldn't go awake but he couldn't do a thing about it.
His team learned what their part of the mission would be while his own part in it was kept a secret. Everyone seemed to understand it and hopefully it would go without a hitch.
Morning came and Akashi untangled himself from Kuroko, gently kissing Kuroko's cheek, before he swiftly left. He got Rakuzan ready and without a backward glance, he left.
Kuroko understood why Akashi wanted to be around him so much, so he didn't refuse. He stayed by his side, visiting the wall every now and then, or just trotting about on their horses. They would talk, or rest, and just enjoy each other's presence.
Kuroko wasn't scared of this mission, but he was worried. Akashi seemed anxious, so he did as well, even though he wasn't trying to. So when he woke up one morning, which Akashi missing, he remembered today was the day Akashi had to leave.
Sighing, he got up and got ready. He would be ready for when his team would have to go.
Life was incredibly hard especially with all the titans around. It's such a simple statement but it was the phrase that ran through Tom Tucker's mind over and over again.
He had seen so many deaths, all of the painful, that haunted him for every waking moment.
'It would be easier if we all died peacefully.' Was another thought that haunted him. He saw people like Akashi and his other teammates fighting so gallantly and surely they deserved a peaceful life right? They fought because they were obligated too but wouldn't they prefer a peaceful life? Perhaps he could give them that, a way to end their life peacefully before they died a gruesome death by titans.
Kuroko waited all day, almost in a silent impatience. He mostly waited in Akashi's room, idly cleaning and checking his gear, or going over the plans, or just thinking to himself. Though once it was time to go, later in the day, he felt a bit nervous. Practically his first mission without Akashi.
Staying calm, he went to where he needed to be. The teams had gotten into their formation, equipped with flares in case they see titans. When everyone was ready, they headed out quickly.
Tom Tucker was amongst the people who rushed out the gate and out into the outer world of the titans. He kept his eyes open for his teammates as they rushed out, planning to give them the death they deserved.
A couple of hours he managed to get three of them but it wasn't enough. He needed to help everyone, give them salvation from this horrible world.
So far, Kuroko's team had been safe and quick, never seeing one titan during their journey so far. Kuroko was oddly calm, not worried anymore. He guessed it was because they were on a mission, and he couldn't mess this up.
His team hadn't sent any flares yet, thankfully. Though when he thought he heard something, he looked around swiftly as he and his team kept going.
Tom found a huge group of his teammates and as stealthily as he could his horse gained on them and with the skill he had he managed to pounce and kill one of them quickly. Always quickly.
He began trying to attack the others, giving them the deaths they deserved before he noticed a horse without a rider. His thoughts immediately went to the phantom soldier and he began moving forward to kill the invisible man.
Kuroko had thought it was nothing, but once he saw one of his teammates get killed beside him, he knew there was something wrong. Now looking behind him where his other teammates were, he saw them get killed by another soldier.
His eyes widened in shock. He had never had a reaction when a teammate was killed by a titan. It was expected to die by a titan for humanity. But being killed by your own kind? Kuroko clenched his teeth, making Nigou go faster.
He could have used his gear to hide in the trees, but he couldn't leave Nigou behind in case the man killed him, plus he could probably see his wires.
The man stole a man's horse, his own having run away and he tried to follow the phantom soldier.
"I will give you salvation!" The man shouted although he knew that the man wouldn't reply. He was too stuck in his ways, too stubborn to accept help.
Kuroko looked back at the man, glaring slightly. Salvation? This wasn't salvation, it was murder! He didn't know if he should use a flare, but maybe if he just got to the destination before the man got him, perhaps he would be safe.
He didn't think about killing the man behind him either. He wasn't like him, he wasn't going to kill his own kind.
Tom gained on Kuroko and he swung his blades, cutting Kuroko's cape but not the man himself. Not good, no not good. He had to kill Kuroko not hurt him. Make it quick and painless.
Kuroko looked back, before quickly making Nigou move to the side, away from the man. What was he doing? "Why are you trying to kill everyone?" He asked as loud as he could, making sure not to get close.
"I must save you!" The man replied as he urged his horse drew closer. He must save this man, especially this man and Akashi for it was known they were the hardest working men in the team. "I will save you and Akashi!"
Kuroko's eyes widened at the hear of Akashi's name. He knew it probably couldn't happen, as Akashi was strong, but he would try to kill Akashi?
"How is killing us saving us?" He continued asking, moving away every time he got closer. This was dangerous, he needed to think of a plan.
"It will be a better death I promise you!" Tom replied hoping that Kuroko would see reason.
"You are insane, your fear of titans had gotten to you haven't hasn't it?" Kuroko asked, though not really caring for an answer. He couldn't die and he couldn't let Akashi die. He made Nigou speed up, to get away from the man. He looked back at him to see if he was still going to follow him.
"No but I have to save you before it does to you! Don't worry your hard life will be over soon!" Tom shouted back and his horse couldn't keep up with Kuroko's horse. They passed by some buildings and suddenly a titan came out from behind a building.
Tom's eyes widened as he saw the titan snatch up Kuroko from his horse. He wanted to help him but he could die and he needed to save the other's.
"I'm sorry I couldn't save you but I'll save the other's I promise!" Tom shouted as he guided his horse away. He saw a huge forest in the distance and he just knew Akashi would be there.
Kuroko almost spoke back, but his eyes widened as he felt he wasn't on Nigou anymore. He heard his horse neigh loudly, and he looked up. A titan. This was the first time a titan had grabbed him, ever.
He looked down, hearing the man shout. He was just leaving him, only to kill more of his kind? Kuroko frowned slightly, before looking at the titan. He could get out of this. He had to stay calm. Closing his eyes, he quickly focused on trying to find his blades even as his arms were held to his side's. Once he felt the handles, he grabbed them and lifted his arms as best as he could.
He had to thank Akashi for his training over the many years to gather strength. If it wasn't for the training, he probably wouldn't have been able to cut free from the titans hand. Though when he tried to use his gear, he noticed it wasn't working. Kuroko grimaced slightly, before shaking his head. He quickly climbed up the titans arm, hurrying to slash at its neck. Dead.
It had been a long and exhausting day. Erwin had thought that there was a spy amongst them, one that could transform into a titan as well, and so he had concocted a plan to catch him, or rather, her.
Akashi and a band of other people Erwin trusted set up a trap for the titan deep in the forest and it had worked. The titan had walked chased Eren's group which had been in the middle and when she passed them they had speared her down, catching her.
Akashi didn't want around, anxious to meet up with Kuroko. He should be with the rest of the people just outside of the forest. On the middle group had gone in the forest while everyone else had been given the order to bait the titans from entering.
So he began making his way out of the forest, unaware that a pair of eyes had found him.
Kuroko landed on the ground not so gracefully, so he dropped onto his knees. He panted slightly, from the adrenaline rush and the fright of the titan. While he caught his breath, he looked around. The man, nor Nigou, was anywhere to be seen. Perhaps they both got scared off by the titan.
Kuroko looked back at him, to look at his gear to see why it didn't work. It looked busted from Kuroko's point of view, so it was broken. That's why he couldn't use it. Then the sudden thought dawned on him. He had no gear to get him around, no horse, and another human was killing his own kind.
He quickly stood up, started to run. He had to get to the forest, and somehow get to Akashi. Though he had to be careful, as he was practically titan food without his gear or horse.
Akashi dropped to the ground and looked around, feeling as if he was being watched. It was an unsettling feeling, different from when a titan was nearby. Suddenly, with a loud neigh, Nigou burst into the clearing.
"What are you doing here? Is Tetsuya nearby?" Akashi asked the horse as he tried to calm it down. Bushes behind him rustled and Akashi turned around to see a man walking toward him.
It was one of his teammates, Tom, and Akashi relaxed slightly. Then he noticed a crazed look in Tom's brown eyes and he took a step back.
"It's a shame." Tom said with a sad little look.
"What's a shame?" Akashi asked cautiously.
"A titan kill Kuroko before I could kill him." Was the reply. It froze Akashi to very core and his hands dropped to his side as he stared at Tom in complete disbelief.
He didn't want to believe him but...Why else would Nigou be out by himself? Kuroko loved Nigou and he wouldn't have left him far behind. By now word must have gotten out that the plan was over so Kuroko would have gone looking for Nigou and yet...Here he was.
"I tried to save him but I failed. But I will save you." Tom said and he took one of his blades and dashed towards Akashi who remained frozen.
Kuroko was dead. The man who had been by his side for years, who had saved his life multiple times, who Akashi had fallen for, was dead. Just like everyone else in his life, he was dead.
Akashi had time to move away from Tom, he could have, but he remained frozen, staring at him with defeated eyes, not having the strength to do anything, including live. No, he would join Kuroko in the afterlife.
