They slept for almost an hour when Akashi felt one of the nekos bite him sharply, effectively waking him up with a small wince. The neko meowed fearfully as it gestured to the hole. Akashi's ears perked up and he heard odd sounds and alarmed meowing outside.
Kuroko slept peacefully, still curled around the neko. Though upon hearing Akashi's voice, he slowly opened his eyes. "Huh? What is it?" He said, a bit tiredly as he hasn't woke up completely yet.
"Listen. Something is happening." Akashi whispered as he ushered the kittens into the corner. "I'm going to go check it out."
Kuroko's ears perked, listening closely. Sure enough, there were noises outside. He stood up, shaking off a bit, watching the nekos run to a corner. "Stay quiet everyone." He whispered, before facing Akashi. "You know what I am going to say."
"I tried." Akashi said before he slunked towards the hole and quietly shifted the box out of the way. He stuck his head out, looking around but not seeing anyone quite yet. He climbed out the hole and offered his hand to Kuroko.
Kuroko slowly followed Akashi, being quiet. He let Akashi go first, to move the box and look around. He took Akashi's paw with his own, and crawled out the little hole as well, looking around. He then started sniffing the air, smelling something familiar. Akashi shoved the box back in front of the hole and snuck around the building on all fours, keeping his belly close to the ground. He peered around the corner and couldn't stifle this hiss that erupted from his mouth.
"Gatherers." Akashi snarled angrily, his tail bristling and wagging.
He slowly followed Akashi, staying low as well. Confused on why Akashi was hissing, he soon got his answer. His eyes widened a bit, and he lowered himself further to the ground. "Keep quiet then.." He said, after hearing him hiss.
"They're close to the kittens." Akashi said softly and angrily. The fact that they had seen Akashi just earlier and were now looking in the slums was probably no a coincidence. "They might be looking for me..."
Kuroko didn't want the kittens, or Akashi, to be caught. He hesitated a bit, knowing it might anger Akashi, but he didn't want him caught. "I can perhaps lead them away.."
Akashi shook his head and sighed as he prepared himself. "They won't see you right away and if I'm right, then they might not chase you anyway."
He narrowed his eyes a bit. "I can just jump at them then run off," He paused, looking at the humans. "Plus the one I attacked is there, so he will probably want revenge for having me let you escape."
"Stop being a martyr Tetsuya." Akashi snapped as his eyes narrowed and sighed. "There's only one way to get rid of them and you know it."
Kuroko's ears flattened at the tone, but he continued watching the gatherers. His eyes widened again, before he hissed quietly. "You are not.. No, you don't need to do that."
"They'll keep coming unless we give them what they want." Akashi hissed as he prepared, his eyes flat. He looked back to the box where the kittens hid behind, probably scared, and he sighed once more in resignation.
Kuroko shook his head, staring at Akashi. "Please don't. There can be other ways, you are smart. We can think of a way." He said pleadingly, not wanting Akashi to go.
"I'm not letting them find the kittens." Akashi said simply, not noticing one of the gatherers sneaking up into the alley behind them, a tranquilizer gun in hand.
"They won't find them, if we lead them away in a inconspicuous way, they won't think of coming back here." He whispered, his ears twitching in irritation that Akashi won't agree with him. Since he was already smelling gatherers everywhere, he couldn't smell the gatherer coming.
Akashi was going to argue, because honestly he saw no way out of this, when there was a click and a sharp pain in his back. He turned and snarled when he saw a needle piercing his skin. He ripped it out and ran off, dragging Kuroko with him.
Kuroko blinked and jumped a bit in surprise, as he saw the sudden needle in Akashi's back. He looked back in surprise seeing the gatherer, before being dragged away. "Akashi-kun, they'll see us if we run out..!" He said, but still followed him.
"And we'll be caught if we stay there." Akashi said, his words slightly slurring as he stumbled away, trying to keep away from the gatherers.
Kuroko's ears flattened once again, noticing his slow words, and that he was right. He quickly took the lead, carefully trying to lead Akashi away, holding onto his paw tightly.
The tranquilizer was taking effect though and Akashi ended up falling over as he lost control of his limbs, his eyes unfocused and glazed. He tried moving but all that he was able to do was twitch.
Kuroko quickly looked back at Akashi, also seeing the gatherers not far behind. Seeing he couldn't move, he shook his head as he rushed to lift Akashi up. "No Akashi, fight it please.." He said, his small and weak body trying to pick up the red head, and drag him off.
"Yes, all it takes is one tiny little exposed secret and everything comes crashing down." Kuroko said confidently as he looked at his nails. - Just that. If needed I can erase parts./
"Just get away." Akashi mumbled as he weakly tried to shove Kuroko away before the gatherers noticed him. With his lack of presence it wouldn't be too late. It was already a chore to keep his eyes open never mind run any farther.
Kuroko looked like he was about to be in tears, but held back, covering it up with a hiss. "I can do this, I swear I can. I won't let you go back." He said, hooking his arms under Akashi's, trying to drag him away. He didn't want this to happen.
The steps of the gatherer could be heard coming quickly and Akashi knew they only had mere seconds before they caught them. It wasn't enough time. He tried to warn Kuroko but he could even talk. So he just pleaded with his eyes for Kuroko to just run. It didn't make sense for both of them to get caught.
Kuroko looked at Akashi, before sighing. He had two choices. And he didn't hesitate on his choice either. He gently put Akashi down, and knew by the way that none of the gatherers looked at him, they didn't see him yet. "I'm sorry Akashi-kun, I could not save you." He said, before he lowered himself, instantly pouncing at the closest gatherers face.
The gatherer yelped in pain, grabbing Kuroko tightly and trying to hold him away so he couldn't scratch him.
"Oi, we have another one!" The gatherer said as another gatherer picked up an unconscious Akashi.
Kuroko hissed loudly, eyes turning to slits again, kicking at the gatherer while trying to slash at his face. His motions only got more violent, when he saw someone pick up his Akashi.
"Just bring him with us." The gatherer said as he walked away. The gatherer firmly held onto Kuroko expertly as they walked toward a truck with a huge cage in the back.
Akashi was thrown in first before the gatherer forced the struggling Kuroko inside as well before firmly shutting the cage.
Even if he was held away, a bit tightly to where it hurt him due to his wounds, he still tried to rip the flesh off of the gatherers face. Kuroko growled loudly, seeing them just carelessly throw Akashi in. He slashed at the gatherers cloak, before he was beside Akashi in the cage. As soon as it closed, he tried opening the cage, trying to reach his claw around to somehow open the door.
The gatherers chatted amongst themselves, looking at a picture then at Akashi before nodding to themselves. They got into the truck and began driving off quickly towards the other side of the city.
Kuroko continued trying to open the cage, but the holes were too small, and his paws were too big. His claws could only scratch at the door lock. Hissing, he slowly turned, looking at Akashi. Letting his ears droop, he leaned down, licking his cheek softly. "Sorry, Akashi-kun."
It took a near hour for them to reach their destination, a building with a huge sign out back with a picture of happy pets and nekos. They parked close to the entrance before leaving the truck and picking up the cage with Kuroko and Akashi inside it.
They entered the building and went through a doorway, entering a room with hundred of nekos in cages, all meowing desperately.
Kuroko stayed by Akashi's side, his eyes never returning normal, but he kept grooming Akashi's ears and such. When he noticed they arrived, he hissed at the place, and at the gatherers who picked up their cage.
Once they entered, his ears flattened, hearing the loud meowing.
The gatherers went to two cages, both beside each other and empty, and opened them. The lifted the cage with the nekos to the mouth of one of the cages and used a long wooden stick to try to shove Kuroko inside.
Kuroko hissed at them, having his claws hang on to the cage to try and keep himself from being pushed in. He really didn't have the strength for it, and the stick was occasionally hitting his wounds, but he wasn't going down without a fight.
"Should we just tranq him?" One of the gatherers asked and the one holding the stick growled slightly as he used a bit more force.
Kuroko slightly cried out at the force, but bit his lip to muffle it. He knew he wouldn't last longer, and if they were going to use what they used on Akashi on him, then it would surely be over. In a last resort, he kept his claws on the cage, and started trying to kick the cage he was in away from the one they were trying to push him in
"Oi!" The gatherer cried and nearly dropped the cage but more gatherers helped support it. "Get in damnit!"
"No!" Kuroko yelled out, not caring if they understood him or not. Well, he guessed they did, since he was basically just a human with cat ears, tail, fangs, paws, and thoughts. He clenched his teeth, the thought that they were practically humans and yet they treated them as wild animals, truly angered him.
He continued kicking at the other cage, trying to get away from it. Though after that, he didn't know what he would do. Akashi was still asleep, and he couldn't drag him out and save him. He couldn't leave him either.
Akashi didn't know what was going on when he groggily regained consciousness. The ground around him was rocking dangerous and there was a clanging noise. The surface he was on was cold, like metal, and there was shouting and grunting.
He opened his eyes and hissed when he saw a stick hitting a struggling Kuroko who was near the mouth of another cage. Akashi snarled and grabbed the stick so it no longer hit the neko.
Kuroko was already starting to feel tired, but he still held on. He was surprised when he felt the stick no longer hit him or his wounds. Looking back, he saw Akashi was awake and holding onto the stick. "Akashi-kun.." He said quietly, quite surprised he was awake.
Akashi looked back and saw what Kuroko was trying to do and he slid back so his also kicked as hard as he could.
"Together at the same time." Akashi said, growling when the gatherer tried to pull the stick back.
Kuroko watched Akashi move, but he already felt his claws slipping from the cage from exhaustion. Though he nodded, closing his eyes. "I don't know if I have enough strength.. but I will try.." He said, opening his eyes slightly.
"3...2...1..." Akashi counted down before he slammed his legs down as hard as he could.
As soon as Akashi finished counting down, he did the same, slamming his legs onto the other cage with as much strength as he could muster up. It was either now or possibly never.
It wasn't enough. With Kuroko's wounds and weakened state, and Akashi still effected by the tranquilizer, they weren't strong enough. The stick was ripped out of Akashi's grasp and it once more hit Kuroko.
Kuroko cried out once again, almost in a yowl, and let go. He was soon shoved into the cage by the stick, laying on his side, hugging himself and tried to take the pain away. He didn't even know if his wounds reopened.
Akashi tried to rush to him but the gatherer closed the cage before he could get to it. Kuroko cage was closed as well and Akashi was dumped into the cage beside him even as he struggled as much as he could. But his limbs were still heavy and clumsy.
Soon they were both in the cage and Akashi yowled loudly as the gatherers peered into his cage with triumphant smirks.
"His family is going to pay us a lot for getting him back." One of the gatherers said smugly. "They're going to pick him up tomorrow right?"
"Yeah." ANother gatherer replied before they began leaving the room. Akashi hissed and slammed his body against the cage he was in over and over again, uncaring about his body.
Kuroko closed his eyes, breathing deeply as he waited for the pain to subdue. He heard Akashi beside him in the next cage, and the humans speaking. He could also hear them leave, and also a large slamming noise beside him.
He slowly opened his eyes, looking at Akashi. "Akashi-kun, stop.. don't hurt yourself.." He mumbled, staring up at him since he was laying down, all scrunched up in the tiny cage.
Akashi snarled, the sound nearly swallowed by the other nekos around them. He didn't stop, angry and desperate to get out. He kicked and slammed into the door as much as he could in the confined place. He was going to get out if it killed him.
"Akashi-kun!" He tried yelling thrrough the pain in his chest. It wasn't easy to begin with, since his voice was usually quiet, but he tried. He slowly sat up, ducking his head so he didn't hit the ceiling of the cage.
The sound of Kuroko's voice made Akashi pause but he did slam a paw down on the metal floor and he hissed in aggravation. He couldn't believe he was back here in this hell and with Kuroko to boot.
"Damn humans." Akashi snarled as he slammed a paw against the door.
Kuroko shook a little, seeing Akashi so mad, also from a sudden cold in the room. He slowly wrapped his tail around himself, his ears flattened against his head. "Akashi-kun calm down.. we will think of a way out if we can think clearly.."
He trailed off, not noticing that spots of red started appearing on top of the bandages and torn clothes he had on his chest.
Akashi saw the red and snarled before taking a deep breath, a calm of rage going through him. He closed his eyes, gathering his strength inwardly. He needed to get them out. Kuroko was injured and he needed help. He was strong enough wasn't he? All those years of building his muscles and strength could have been for nothing.
Akashi's eyes opened and he once more began to slam against the door with all his strength.
He thought he finally got Akashi to calm down, but his eyes widened as he slammed into the door once again. Akashi was going to hurt himself that way! "Akashi-kun, don't hurt yourself!.." He let his voice raise once again, wanting him to stop.
Akashi ignored Kuroko as he heard and felt the door beginning to give in just a little. HIs shoulder was taking a beating but he kept going despite the pain. All he cared about was getting out, everything else was secondary.
Kuroko tried reaching through the cage, only a little bit of his paw getting through. He was just now starting to feel the pain in his chest get intense, but he ignored it. "Akashi-kun, please, you are hurting yourself.." He said, as he didn't see the door give a bit.
There was a loud popping sound from Akashi's shoulder, just barely audible on top of the door groaning. The bolt connect the door to the cage broke and suddenly Akashi was flying out, landing on his injured shoulder. he groaned, a bit dazed and it took a few moments to get over the pain in his shoulder. Well...At least it worked.
Kuroko's cat ears unfortunately picked up the sound, and his eyes widened again. He only hoped it wasn't broken or anything. He started at Akashi as he flew out, landing on the floor painfully. "Akashi-kun? Are you alright?" He asked, his voice quieter.
Akashi's arm was definitely dislocated and he tried to catch his bearings. Excited neko eyes looked at him and the volume of meows rose, all the nekos wanting him up to free them. He clenched his teeth and his ears pressed against his skull firmly. This is what he hated more than the cage, the noise.
Kuroko stared at Akashi, just hoping that he was okay. He didn't think his shoulder looked any better then it had before. Though the meowing was getting to him, and he didn't like how desperate they were acting.
His ears pinned back, and his tail bristled in irritation. "Shut the hell up!" He yelled, as best as he could, getting most of the nekos silent since he startled them dramatically.
Thankfully the nekos quieted down and Akashi breathed heavily as he stood up on shaky legs. He was definitely going to be sore tomorrow but he was out and that was what was important.
He climbed the cages to Kuroko and popped the lock open, the metal cage door swinging open.
After his out burst, he quieted down and watched Akashi stand up as if it pained him or something. This is why he didn't want Akashi to come back.
Kuroko didn't want Akashi climbing the cages to free him, but he could help Akashi if he got out. As soon as it opened, he quickly jumped out, though his legs gave out from under him once he landed. Shaking his head, he got up slowly. Akashi needed the most help now.
Akashi jumped down and landed on his feet, immediately looking over Kuroko's wounds even as the meows began to rise once more in anticipation and anxiety. "Will you be okay?"
Kuroko's legs, no, his whole body shook as he stood, and he hugged himself as he felt that coldness again. He soon ignored it, letting his arms drop and nodding to Akashi. "Yes, let's just get out of here quickly." Normally he would have suggested freeing all of the nekos, but Akashi was his top priority at the moment.
Akashi paused as he looked around and then sighed. "It would be better to free them all, it would cause a distraction if all of us ran out at once."
Kuroko blinked, looking around slowly. ".. Will you be able to with your arm? It looks.. unnatural.." He then shook his head, heading to a row of cages. "Never mind that, I'll get the top ones so you don't have to climb with your arm." He said, setting to work to free the nekos.
"You're the one injured, I can do it." Akashi said as he also got to work on the other side. "Listen up you fleabagged kittens! DO not leave until everyone is free, in fact make yourselves useful and help out!"
Kuroko hissed slightly "Your arm is more injured then me, you are NOT climbing these cages." He said, already starting to climb up and freeing the nekos, showing he could handle it.
"Just let the other nekos do it they aren't injured. They'd be useful in something that meowing their heads off." Akashi growled as he opened another cage. The nekos couldn't even bring themselves to be insulted as he was their savior.
Kuroko huffed, letting out a few of the nekos on the top before carefully climbing down. He guessed Akashi had a point. He moved to the bottom rows, freeing the nekos quietly, but stopped at a certain cage. He would recognize those bloody claws anywhere. His immediate reaction, thanks to his instincts, made his eyes turn to slits and his ears pin back. It was the neko that gave him the deep wounds he had today.
Akashi didn't notice, too busy freeing as many nekos as possible, growling and nipping at them when they were too noisy. He already had a headache and he couldn't even lift his injured arm anymore, so he was in a understandably bad mood.
Kuroko stared at the big neko, oddly not surprised that it was captured. Sure it was strong, but he remembered that it was not smart. Still hissing, he brought his face to the cage, knowing the neko couldn't harm him because of how the cages holes were too small. "Remember me? The neko you almost killed? The one that you attacked without mercy who was defenseless? Yeah, that neko is coming back to save your pathetic little ass. I could let you starve in here, and die alone in the silence of this room, but I'm giving you a chance.
Make one wrong move when I let you out and I will NOT hesitate to slit your throat with my claws, and pound your head into these cages. I will leave your dead, already cold body in here, to let the gatherers know as a warning. So, do not blow your chance."
Kuroko then smiled sweetly, opening the cage for the shaking neko, almost too afraid to exit the cage. Not so tough now, huh? He left that neko, going to let the others free.
"Okay is that everyone?" Akashi called as he scanned the wall of cages, not seeing anyone in the cages. He walked over to Kuroko's side and licked his cheek before turning to everyone. "We're going to all run out at once. You're on your own as soon as you pass that door, do you hear me runts?"
Kuroko freed the last neko, standing up tall and nodding. His chest was still hurting badly, but he dealt with it. Soon they would be free.
He gently took Akashi's paw when his cheek was licked, and let Akashi talk, ignoring the fact that Akashi called them runts. "Good luck, everyone," He said, before licking Akash's cheek. "And good luck, Akashi-kun. We'll go help your arm after we escape." "I'm not the one who needs help. It's not broken I just need you to pop is back in." Akashi muttered before he pulled Kuroko into the middle of the nekos. "Stay in the middle as best you can and no matter what happens, get out of this building. Are you ready?"
He winced a bit, hearing he would have to pop it back in. That sounds painful. He followed Akashi, nodding quickly. "Yes, I'm ready. Let's go."
"Run runts run!" Akashi barked and everyone burst out the door. Akashi grabbed Kuroko's paw and they both ran with the crowd, ignoring the gatherers who tried to catch as many nekos as they could.
The door wasn't very far thankfully and they made it out easily, everyone scattering and going in different directions.
Kuroko ran when Akashi said to, holding onto his paw tightly. He made sure not to trip as they ran, and was excited when they ran out the building. Now they just had to get away..
"Crap, I don't know this part of the city well." Akashi muttered under his breath as he looked for an alley since alleys were generally a safe point for him. All the buildings and people were unfamiliar to him, he recognized nothing.
"Then let's just run, and follow our instincts. Besides if we ever get lost, we can go to the edge of the city, and circle around until we find the familiar path to our home." He said, not stopping from running.
"I'm not even sure if we can go back. They'll just look for us there again." Akashi said as he pulled Kuroko down a street, unknowing where they were headed, his mind trying to calculate possible actions but pulling a blank.
Kuroko's ears flattened in sadness. What about the kittens? Well, as long as they were safe... He just hoped the care takers were still there and taking care of them. "Then.. Where will we go?"
Akashi stopped and looked around, running a shaky hand through his fur. Where would they go? The city wasn't safe anymore...Although there was...Would he really dare?
"There...There is a place..." Akashi said slowly and reluctantly.
Kuroko looked over at Akashi, seeing him a bit nervous. Did he have a place in mind? "What place is it? And why is it getting you so worried?.." He asked, not wanting Akashi to be like thisn
"It's really far away, we'll need to sneak onto a boat." Akashi said without answering Kuroko's second question. "It's a nice but small city. We'll be able to find a home there."
A boat? He's never been on a boat before, but he knew what they were. Kuroko slowly looked around, before nodding. "Whatever it takes to be safe... but let's fix your shoulder.." He said, looking at Akashi's shoulder.
"Forget the shoulder for now we should go to the docks now before the gatherers start searching for all the nekos." Akashi said as he began dragging Kuroko away. "Try smelling for the ocean, I'm reasonably sure we should be close by I'm just unsure of the direction."
Kuroko would have argued, but he just sighed. "We will fix your arm soon though.." He said quietly, before pointing his nose into the air, smelling for the ocean. It took him a few minutes, as they continued walking, but he soon smelled one not far away. "I found the ocean scent. It's up ahead, not far from here."
"Lead the way then." Akashi said as he looked around to make sure they weren't being followed. They quickly made their way, following the scent of the ocean, before they arrived to the beach.
Kuroko nodded, holding onto Akashi's paw as he lead the way, following the scent. It didn't take them long to find a beach, and Kuroko stared at it. He has never been to a beach. "It's beautiful here." He mumbled quietly, looking at the water. He wasn't afraid of water, really. He matured quickly about it.
"It is, I remember spending my childhood by the beach." Akashi said nostalgically before he violently shook himself out of it, his eyes peering around for a decently sized boat to hide in that would go where he needed to.
His ears perked and he caught a couple talking about a city, the city he wanted to go to, and he began following them, hoping they would lead him to the correct boat. From the conversation, it seemed very likely they would.
Kuroko shook his head, before looking at the couple. He heard them talk of a city, it couldn't possibly be the one Akashi meant? Blinking, he followed Akashi as he did the same with the couple. How were they going to sneak onto a boat with these people on it as well?
"Stay very low and stay very close to those couple." Akashi ordered softly, trying to get as close to the couple as he could without them noticing. "The ticket person will think that we're with them."
Kuroko listened to Akashi closely, before nodding. He did as Akashi said, but it wasn't hard, with his lack of presence and all. He blinked, as he felt a little dizzy. "Akashi-kun.. I feel a little light-headed.." He said, knowing not to keep anything secret anymore.
Akashi looked at Kuroko worriedly and he lifted one of Kuroko's arms around his shoulders and forced the neko to give him some of his weight. "Just hold on a bit longer."
He instantly moved his arm down to rest along his torso, not wanting to hurt his shoulder. "Your shoulder is hurt. Besides.. we don't want them suspicious.. it will look like I am just hugging you or we are mates or something.." He said, not wanting his wounds to get in the way of their safety.
"I don't mind if they think we're mates." The idea was tantalizing and Akashi found himself pausing at the thought as warmth filled his chest. "Ah...We..We should keep going."
Kuroko noticed he stopped and looked at him. Did he say something, or did Akashi see something? "Yeah.. we should.." He said, starting to lead Akashi slowly. Of course he liked the idea of being mates with Akashi, but with the dangers that had been happening, it would be hard to have a love life.
They approached a large boat which was good because the larger the boat, the easier it was to hide. Akashi, realizing that Kuroko was going to be okay with his lack of presence, moved back a little so not to bring attention to him. "Just keep going."
He blinked once again seeing him move back, but just nodded and kept quiet. He was getting nervous as they approached the boat, but he kept calm, knowing they would be fine.
Akashi's ears went back but he forced them back up. He tried to look calm and collect, as if he belonged on the ship, looking up at the couple in what he looked like adoration. They reached the ticket collector and Akashi stopped breathing in the moment he passed him.
He continued walking, making sure Kuroko was right by him, and breathed out when he stepped onto the ship. They made it. God humans were stupid.
Kuroko stayed quiet, knowing if he didn't bring attention to himself, no one would see him. He just hoped Akashi made it. Which he was so happy he did, as they were safely on the boat. He never remembered humans being so... idiotic.
"We made it, Akashi-kun.." He said, closing his eyes slowly.
"Stay away for a tiny bit longer." Akashi ordered as he picked up Kuroko in his arms and carried him away to somewhere that looked safe. SOmething he forgot last time he was on a boat, he got sea sick and in turn, that made him grumpy. So far he was having a bad day.
Stumbling about Akashi carried Kuroko into a dark corner and he took off his shirt, ripping it into strips.
Kuroko was so out of it, he didn't even notice he was picked up. He thought he lost consciousness for a second, but he soon opened his eyes to being set down. He looked at Akashi, shaking his head as he realized the redhead was moving too much.
"Fix your.. God damn arm first.." He said slowly, trying to keep his eyes open. He was getting tired.
Akashi snorted and promptly ignored Kuroko was falling asleep. He nipped Kuroko's ears sharply to wake him up before he began the arduous task of wrapping the pieces of his shirt around Kuroko's chest to cover the blood soaked bandages. They would need to find more later but for now that was good.
"I hate boats." Akashi muttered to himself as he stared out at the sea wondering when they would leave the dock.
Kuroko jumped slightly to the nip to his ear, and looked at Akashi. He frowned a little noticing he ignored him, but let him continue, too tired to complain. He tilted his head a bit, hearing him. "Are you.. sea sick?" He asked slowly.
"..." Akashi chose not to answer as he sighed tiredly and leaned back. It was beginning to dawn on him that he was leaving his home that he had lived in for years and leaving the kittens behind. He had found many of those kittens and had a huge part in raising them up. And now...he was leaving them.
Kuroko watched him, before sighing himself. Akashi looked troubled all of a sudden, and he could guess why. They were leaving their lives in the city, as strays, going to a new one. He reached out for Akashi's paw, slowly pulling him closer. "Please let me.. Fix your arm.. it's bothering me and.. it probably hurts." He paused in his sentence, closing his eyes to make the tiredness go away.
"It's fine for now, just go to sleep." Akashi said as he forced Kuroko to lie down with his head on his lap. "You can rest now, everything is fine."
Kuroko grumbled a little as he was suddenly laid down, but soon quieted down. He gave in, snuggling his head into Akashi's lap, and letting sleep take over quickly.
Akashi stayed up for a while longer but eventually he let the exhaustion overcome him and he fell asleep as well.
The next time he woke up, they were in the middle of the sea, the city nowhere to be seen. Akashi's stomach rolled and he grumbled as he gently placed Kuroko's head on the wooden floor and stumbled to the ship's side. He peered around, trying to discern where they were, but all he saw was water.
Kuroko stayed asleep, his exhaustion was that bad, so he was in a deep sleep. Though the smell of the ocean made him feel a bit sick in his sleep, but he managed to stay asleep, curling around around himself for warmth.
Akashi really hated being on a boat, the rocking of the waves making him feel all sick and heavy headed. He ambled back to Kuroko and wrapped around him, felling back to sleep in a attempt to abate the sickness.
Kuroko sighed in happiness as he slept, feeling the warmth of Akashi return. He instantly snuggled into him, the scent of the ocean gone as all he could smell was Akashi's scent. Sure it was one of a strays, but it was still a good and comfortable scent.
When the next day came, Akashi felt the tiniest bit better and yawned as he uncurled himself from Kuroko. There still was only water around them with no city in sight. Grumbling Akashi leaned against the wall behind him and waited for Kuroko to wake up.
Kuroko didn't wake long to wake up once his warmth went missing. Slowly he opened his eyes, yawning slightly as he rubbed his eyes. He looked around, before at Akashi. "...What time of day is it?" He asked, looking around.
"No clue. Probably around noon." Akashi replied dully as he looked up at the sun. "How are you feeling?"
Kuroko nodded, before looking back at him. "..Fine, I guess. I still feel a little light headed, but it might be because of the boat?.."
"Could be that you need food. If you'll give me a minute I'll steal some." Akashi said as he stared at the ocean. It probably wouldn't be too hard to find food on a ship. He just had to find the storage cabin or something.
"..Alright.." He sat up slowly, staring at him tiredly. "Did you fix your shoulder yet?" He asked, not even arguing for Akashi to not steal food.
Akashi blinked as he realized he had actually forgotten about his shoulder. He shook his head as he looked over at it, prodding it which sent bolts of pain through it. Well, it was going to hurt a hell of a lot more popping it back into place.
Kuroko sighed, shaking his head. "Its going to hurt more in the future if you don't fix it now.."
"I know." Akashi said blandly, shaking his head and moving so Kuroko could grab onto his shoulder. "Just pop it in quickly."
Kuroko stared at his shoulder, looking at Akashi. "You.. want me to..?" He asked, a bit startled. He would have to feel his shoulder bone be popped back in, if he did it.
"I can't really do it with one paw."Akashi said tiredly and he gave Kuroko a reassuring look. "You'll do fine, just try to be quick. Don't worry."
Kuroko shook a little, but he gently took hold of Akashi's arm. He didn't understand why he was more afraid then Akashi, even if the redhead was the one with the dislocated shoulder. Letting out a deep breath, he quickly popped the shoulder back in place.
Akashi was proud of himself, he hadn't let a single song escape his mouth even when a sudden surge of pain went through him. He just gritted his teeth, his eyes slitted, as he rode the waves of pain. It died down rather quickly thankfully although it left a soreness that didn't leave.
"See? I'm alright." Akashi said to Kuroko reassuringly.
Kuroko stared at Akashi, not even blinking. "... How.." He was clueless on his Akashi didn't even let out a single yowl having his shoulder bone be moved into place. He surely would have passed out or something from the pain.
Akashi shrugged with one shoulder. His other one would take time to heal, it was still swollen and he didn't want to move it around too much. He stood up, swaying slightly with the boat. "I'll go get food you should stay here."
Kuroko sat still, but looked up at Akashi, nodding slightly. "Ah.. Go ahead, I'll be here."
Akashi nodded and walked off at a sedated pace, feeling a bit ill with the dull throbbing of his shoulder and seasickness. Still, he shouldered it all easily as he made his way around the boat, trying not to gain anyone's attention. He wasn't even sure what would happen if he got caught...
Akashi shook his head as he trudged on.
Kuroko watched him walk off, before slowly laying back down. He closed his eyes, and thought back to his stray life. It was mostly fun, besides the neko fight and the gatherers. And the kittens.. His eyes opened, realizing that they left the kittens. He hoped the caretakers were still there... He didn't even get to say goodbye to the little ones...
Akashi found a storage cabin pretty easily and he had managed to pick the lock with his nails. The humans were slipping.
He found everything they would need: food and medicine. OF course he wished that there was a shirt of sorts since his was ripped up to be used as a bandage but still, it was a good find.
So he carried as much things as he could carry in his arms before he walked out of the room and started making his way to Kuroko.
Kuroko shook his head, willingly himself to not feel guilty. They didn't have a choice, the city wasn't safe, and they couldn't bring them with them, so he just sighed to himself.
He saw Akashi approaching from the distance, and his ears perked, his tail flicking slightly as he waited, seeing all the food and medicine in his arms.
"Humans are incredibly stupid." Akashi said smugly as he dumped his findings on the ground. He sat down and peeled open a can of tuna before he began eagerly eating.
He just shrugged, sitting up again once Akashi approached. He stretched carefully, before before taking a bit of tuna for himself, eating it slowly even though he was very hungry.
"If I'm right we should be arriving tonight." Akashi said as he curled his tail around himself for warmth.
"Ah, that's good then." He said, after finishing up his tuna slowly. Seeing him with his tail for warmth, he moved closer, carefully laying down on his lap, trying to provide warmth. He purred softly, but loudly, trying to relax Akashi.
Akashi lightly stroked Kuroko's hair as he stared out the ocean that he still hated. He couldn't wait for them to be at the city. "We're going to the place I was born. It's really nice and I don't think there's a lot of gatherers although it's been too long for me to really remember."
Now he purred because his hair was being brushed as well. He closed his eyes, continuing to purr. "So we will be safe?.." He asked, though he was a bit excited on seeing Akashi's birth home.
"Should be. I remember having lots of fun there when I was a kid." Akashi said with a small wistful smile. "You'll love it I think."
Kuroko smiled, before purring steadily, eyes closing. He wasn't tired, but he was happy. "As long as I am with Akashi-kun, I don't mind where we go."
The boat ride went on and on while Akashi watched the sun move across the sky. It wasn't until it began disappearing, darkening the sky, did he see the beginnings of the city.
He saw the tops of huge skyscrapers which seemed to get taller and taller as they neared. It was only until they were considerably closer was he able to see the abundance of stores and houses.
Kuroko stayed by Akashi, mainly laying beside him, with his head on his lap, or just sleeping, curled up by him. It made things pass by much quicker.
Though once he saw the lights of the city at night, he could only stare at it. The city with lights during the night was beautiful, just like the beach he saw earlier. He knew he shouldn't get his hopes up, but he felt things were getting better already.
"Finding a home will be easy although getting food might hard since there's no place to fish." Akashi said but he felt excited. All they had to do was get off the boat and everything would be alright.
Kuroko nodded, still watching the city get closer and closer. "Plus, the city seems bigger then the other one, so it might be harder to find us." He said, looking at Akashi slowly.
"From what I remember when I was a baby kitten there wasn't really any gatherers and the people are nicer in general with strays. I just...never returned because I found those kittens and I couldn't bring them here." Akashi said slowly as his tail curled with contentment although he still missed the kittens.
Kuroko was glad to hear about the no gatherers and kinder people, but his ears drooped. He still missed the kittens. Sure he didn't know them as long as Akashi, but he still missed them dearly. "I am going to miss them... We didn't even get to say goodbye.." He then remembered the promise he gave them. The one where they promised they would come back and visit again.
His tail drooped, knowing that would be hard to accomplish.
"They'll be okay. I was the one to find them and bring them all together and I know they're strong. You didn't meet them but the caretakers are kind people and will raise them right." Akashi said reassuringly. "Perhaps we can visit someday as well."
Kuroko nodded slowly, listening to Akashi. They were strong, he told himself. They would survive. And Akashi was right, they had the caretakers. "I would love to visit them whenever we can."
"We should wait for a long while before we do, just to make sure things have cooled down but after that I promise we'll visit." Akashi said as he twisted his tail around Kuroko's.
The ship neared the dock and Akashi found someone to follow to pretend he was an owned cat. Of course, if the humans chose to look close and see he wasn't collared they would realize he was a stray. But humans weren't very smart sometimes and it was now dark.
"Yeah, as long as it's safe and we can see them.." He said, looking back at the city. He didn't even mind that Akashi's tail wrapped around his, as he gently did the same.
Once they were at the dock, he stayed close to Akashi, knowing they wouldn't see him. With his lack of presence and this darkness, he wouldn't ever be spotted.
They made it off the boat without any incident at all, which wasn't surprising since everyone was tired of the sea by now and wanted off the boat as quickly as possible. Akashi held Kuroko's paw as they stepped onto cold cement and looked around at their new home.
Kuroko followed Akashi, holding onto his paw tightly in case the crowds of people that came from the boat separated them. "Do you want me to smell for a home? Like, near a place that is by a good food resource?"
"Sure. I'm sure I can find and claim an alley for us although it won't be nearly as good as an entire building." Akashi had been mighty proud of himself for finding his old home. It was big, had shelter and yes, it caused fights with other strays who wanted to take it over but it was a good home. Starting over would be hard.
Kuroko frowned a bit, but nodded. An alley was a good start. It didn't have the best shelter, unlike the building they had, but it was better then nothing. He set his nose to the air, already smelling the water that they just sailed across, and all the foods that wafted out of the city.
"Tofu soup. And yours?" Akashi asked as he followed Kuroko, relying on his sense of smell. The best thing to do when entering unknown territory was finding a source of food.
He blinked a bit. He didn't think he even knew what tofu soup is, much less know it's scent. "Ah.. I don't eat much, and when I do, I don't mind whatever I eat, so.. I don't know if I have a favorite. Though with my old family, they always gave me vanilla milkshakes. Those were delicious."
"We'll see if we can steal one someday then." Akashi said with a small indulgent smile although he knew it wouldn't be an easy task at all. It would be just as hard as getting tofu soup only made in restaurants and impossible to steal.
"As long as you stay out of trouble." He said, leading him down the first alley of the city. "There are meat scents to the right, and little fruit scents up ahead. Any of those sound good? We can look further into either one, to see what kinds of meats or fruits."
"I always stay out of trouble." Akashi said with a mocking insulted look as he followed Kuroko into the alley, his eyes and ears keened for any other nekos that may be there. "Fruit most likely, it's easier to steal and meat is heavy to run away with."
Kuroko started walking again, towards the fruity smell. Fruit would be easier to steal, but it wouldn't hurt to get some meat once in a while. "Alright, it's just in front of that store." Kuroko pointed to the fruit stands in front of a small market building, once they got to the end of the alley.
"Alright so that's a good place to get fruit." Akashi confirmed as his eyes scanned the store. He stepped out from where they were to peer around the other stores to see what else they could offer. "There's a convenience store for non perishables...That store there looks like it might hold medical supplies..."
Kuroko stayed near the entrance of the alley, looking around as well. He wasn't surprised that he hasn't seen any nekos yet. From the boat, it looked like a huge city, so there must be lots of alleyways. "Thats good, we should go there soon.."
"Yes, we should but I'm wondering if we should find a place to stay first so we have a place to run to and hide the stuff." Akashi said distractedly as he continued to look around. The place was similar to the city they had come from except bigger and had a lot more variety to steal from.
Still he was a bit bothered by where they would stay since he would only settle for something that offered complete shelter. Kuroko deserved a home not some half ass place where he couldn't get warm or hide from rain.
"Alright, well until we find one, we can settle in an alley. It might be hard to find an abandoned city in a place like this." He said, looking around before at Akashi.
He gently took his paw, smiling lightly. "I already like it here."
Akashi smiled and licked Kuroko's cheek caringly, his eyes softening as he looked down at Kuroko. Still, he wouldn't be able to relax until they found a suitable place to stay. There had to be a way to find a home.
Kuroko continued smiling, standing on his toes to pick Akashi's cheek back. "Come on, let's find a decent home or alley to live in."
"Alright." Akashi said as he subtly stole an orange from a nearby stand and began strutting off like he hadn't done a thing wrong. He stared peeling it with his claws before offering half to Kuroko.
Kuroko slowly followed Akashi, still smiling even as he took the Orange. He watched him peel the Orange, before politely taking the half that was offered. "Thanks." He said, nibbling into the fruit.
"You're welcome. It seems humans here don't protect their food very well here either." Perhaps worse even with the lack of gatherers. Did they have so much food that they didn't care if it was stolen or was that simply giving them too much credit?
Shaking his head, Akashi walked around the city, seeing some places that sparked a bit of memories but not a lot as it had been so long since he had been in the city.
He stepped into an alley and walked down it, idly munching his orange, trying to think of a place they could stay. Where did he stay with his parents? Couldn't he at least remember that much?
"Perhaps." He said, shrugging slightly. He continued slowly eating his orange, looking around as they walked. He didn't know if Akashi liked alleys, so he tried looking for some place decent. He also looked around at the stores.
Akashi allowed his intuition lead the way and perhaps his memories had something to do with it because his steps felt surer than he felt and everything he passed seemed oddly familiar but not enough t o actually job his memories. He continued onward as they entered a quiet neighborhood and still continued on.
He reached a tangled web of trees and unkept bushes forming a sort of wall. There was a small hole in the corner of the wall and he tilted his head considering it before he hesitantly went through.
He soon finished up the Orange, since it was only half a piece. He just either looked around, soon noticing they were in a neighborhood, or looking at Akashi. He seemed deep in thought, so he didn't bother him.
Kuroko stared at the wall of plants, tilting his head. They should take better care of it, but it wasn't too bad. Though he blinked when he saw Akashi crawl through a hole, one he didn't notice at first.
"It's okay, come here." Akashi said to Kuroko as he waited for him to crawl through. Of course, he didn't know for certain that it was okay but he had a niggling feeling that he was right.
Kuroko slowly walked over to where Akashi crawled through, and soon crawled through the hole himself. He looked around, before at Akashi. "An ironically placed hole through a whole wall of trees and shrubs."
"I think this place was just abandoned and everything just overgrew over the years." Akashi replied slowly with a tilted head. "The hole was made though."
Akashi stepped away and looked around where they were. In front of them was an old worn down playground for kids although he doubted anybody knew it was there. He delicately sniffed the air even when he knew he wouldn't be able to smell anything and his ears twitched and swiveled.
Yes, everything here was so completely familiar.
"I see." Kuroko said, standing up and brushing himself off carefully. He then looked around, seeing the abandoned playground. Who knew that playgrounds could also be forgotten? "Is that.. really a playground?" He asked, even though he already knew the answer.
"Yep. A little oddly placed isn't it?" Akashi said with amusement as he walked toward it, feeling the sand under his feet as he looked at the colorful equipment. He climbed up it and walked across a wooden bridge to a large model of a small house made of plastic.
It was decent inside. Yellow plastic walls, two exits to run out of just in case they were found, a red plastic roof overhead. In the corner was a small basketball and etched on one of the walls were scratches in form of a stick person with neko ears.
"This isn't too bad." Akashi said.
He didn't know if it was safe to approach, much less get on it, but once he saw Akashi on it, he knew it was safe. He slowly followed Akashi onto the little play structure, looking around. It was spacious, surprisingly, very colorful.
He bent down slightly, looking at the scratched in stick figure with neko ears. "It really isn't. I like it here."
"Then perhaps this can be our new home." Akashi said as he lightly traced the drawing with a claw, the tip of the nail sliding in the engraving easily. He shook his head and stood up before he stretched. "We'll just need a huge pile of blankets, a bucket to keep fresh water and supplies."
"I like that idea very much." He said, standing up himself. "Can't we steal all of those things?" He asked, tilting his head slightly.
"Yes, we can probably just steal all those things easily." Akashi said with a small smile. With your help I'm sure we can stock up everything we need."
Kuroko nodded, stretching a little. "Alright, do you want to set out now?.. Or just sleep, since it's pretty dark."
Akashi's tail padded the floor as he stared at the sky in consideration. It would be a little uncomfortable without any padding under than but they would be able to keep warm if they cuddled like they had been doing.
"If you're okay with a bit of discomfort then I would not mind staying here and setting out for everything tomorrow." Akashi said as he licked Kuroko's cheek and then started grooming his ears.
Kuroko soon settled down inside the little playground structure, pulling Akashi to sit with him. He didn't mind one bit as Akashi started grooming his ears. They flicked slightly under his touch, but it mostly stayed still.
"Alright, and I won't mind a bit of discomfort. This is nothing."
"No, perhaps not. Not with everything you've gone through." Akashi said as his eyes flitted over Kuroko's bandages which they needed to change soon. He pressed his nose against the bandages, sniffing deeply and thankfully he smelt no infection still. "You've gone through so much, I hope that life will be easier now."
Kuroko blinked in surprise, but stayed still as he could let Akashi sniff at his wounds. "Hopefully, but Akashi-kun has been through a lot as well." He stated, gently licking Akashi's ear.
"Yes but I've been through it all before. You've had bad things happen ever since you've become a stray." Akashi murmured as he pulled Kuroko close to abate the chilling air, curling his tail around the smaller body.
Kuroko nodded, snuggling close to Akashi, shivering a bit, but warmed up feeling Akashi's fwuffy tail . "No, nothing was bad because Akashi-kun was there to help me the whole time." He said, looking up at him.
Akashi looked down at Kuroko and gently touched their noses together, a small smile on his lips. "You know, I was always a little lonely before but with you, I don't mind being a stray. Not that I ever did just that it will be easier with you."
He smiled slightly, closing his eyes for a moment when they rubbed noses. "Yeah, I don't even think I would be here today without Akashi-kun." He said, giving the redheads nose a little playful but affectionate nip.
Akashi purred lightly as he licked Kuroko's cheek once more, hugging Kuroko tightly as he felt his heart beat faster, unsure why his chest felt so warm.
Kuroko stiffened a bit from surprise, but soon held onto Akashi, burying his face into the others chest. He could feel Akashi's purr, as well as hear them, and it made him a bit tired.
"Thank you for staying by my side." Akashi said as he nuzzled Kuroko's hair. If he hadn't met Kuroko he still would have been caught eventually but without Kuroko motivating him he probably wouldn't have ever escaped. He owed Kuroko a lot.
However, even if he didn't, he still wanted to spend his life with Kuroko...What did that mean exactly?
Kuroko slowly looked up at Akashi, before nodding. "It's nothing. Thank you for taking me in and taking care of me." He said, snuggling his head close once again.
His tail slowly wrapped around Akashi loosely, in case he didn't like it, and he purred softly.
Akashi's tail wrapped around Kuroko's firmly, covering the entire thing with his bushy tail. Without thinking, he pressed a small kiss against Kuroko's head before blinking. He twitched slightly and hoped that Kuroko hadn't felt that.
Kuroko was still at first, as if processing, but soon lifted his head slightly. "I would return that.. but I don't think I can do that while laying down." He said, smiling softly, but his cheeks were a bit pink.
Akashi stiffened slightly before he pulled back to allow Kuroko to get up, his ears dropping slightly with uncertainty and his tail would be wagging just the slightest if it wasn't so wrapped up with Kuroko's.
Kuroko smiled a bit, shaking his head lightly. He then leaned up a little, and pressed a small kiss to, not his head, but just a quick peck on his lips. He then laid back down, ears flattening as he waited for Akashi's reaction.
Akashi froze, not quite believing what had happened, He even touched a hesitant paw to his lips before he looked at Kuroko in surprise. Then a small smile curled his lips and he bent down and kissed Kuroko.
Kuroko watched Akashi, afraid that he would reject him. Akashi had every right to not like a former kitty-pet like him, the way he had liked the redhead. Though he was surprised when he was suddenly kissed back. He was frozen for a second, before he slowly returned the kiss.
Akashi felt Kuroko kiss back and he purred as he tentatively deepened the kiss, before he pulled back and looked into Kuroko's eyes. He was unsure what to say and he felt like something should be said.
Still, nothing came to mind so he kissed Kuroko, hoping his feeling would transfer to the small neko that way. How much he cared about Kuroko, how he wanted to spend his life with him, how he was willing to do anything for him just to see a smile on his face. How he loved him.
Kuroko opened his eyes, he didn't even realized he closed, and stared at Akashi once again. He didn't say anything either, not that he could. He was speechless, happy, and surprised. His tail tightened a bit around Akashi.
His arms moved to hang loosely around Akashi's neck, minding his claws. He felt the feelings towards him that belonged to Akashi, through the kiss in which he kissed back again.
Akashi pressed his body against Kuroko's, feeling his own heat up while his heart began beating faster. He wanted more of Kuroko. He pulled away, softly panting, and he looked down at Kuroko.
"I love you." Akashi said softly but surely.
Kuroko purred loudly, feeling Akashi's body press up against his. He didn't know if it was him or the night but it was starting to get hot for him.
He started up at Akashi, panting a bit himself, but had it under control. "..I love Akashi-kun as well.." He said slowly, his cheeks now a tiny bit red.
They're lips crashed together once more and Akashi's paws ran under over Kuroko's body, avoiding the bandages as best as he could. Kuroko's skin was incredibly soft and he felt himself wanting to touch more of it. He began lightly grinding his hips, his eyes fluttering shut as he felt himself rub against Kuroko's also hardening member through their pants.
He closed his eyes tightly again, once their lips had connected once more in a more hungry approach. He shivered a bit feeling Akashi's paws, being careful of the bandaged wounds on his chest.
Kuroko let out a startled moan when the grinding started, he didn't even have time to stop the noise from escaping his lips.
Akashi broke the kiss and began littering kissing wherever he could reach, slowly trailing down Kuroko's head and to his neck. He licked the skin there with his rough tongue before he sank his fangs into it, marking Kuroko as his. It was purely instinctive for him, marking his mate. He immediately let go of the skin and apologetically licked it.
Kuroko took a few deep breaths as they parted, before he begun panting. He leaned his head so Akashi could have more access. He winced slightly to the bite to his neck, but said nothing, not wanting to worry Akashi at a time like this. It didn't hurt that much anyway.
Kuroko's tail, that was still around Akashi, slightly flicked and twitched, as his ears were flat against his skull.
Akashi's hands slid downwards and began pulled Kuroko's pants down, his eyes on Kuroko to catch any hesitance he may have. He wanted to keep going but if Kuroko wanted to stop, he would.
Kuroko opened his eyes, looking at Akashi. He was a bit startled by the movement, but he was fine with it. Not knowing how to show he was okay with it, he just nodded towards Akashi, not sure if he understood.
Akashi saw the nod and he pulled Kuroko's pants down fully, revealing the hardening member underneath. Without looking away at Kuroko he slowly slid down it so he was facing it and he tentatively licked it with his rough tongue.
Kuroko just looked at Akashi, not wanting to lose all his confidants and back out now. He shuddered as the cold air hit his now bare skin, and he watched as Akashi moved down. He closed his eyes, feeling the lick. It felt weird, but in a very pleasurable way, to Kuroko.
Akashi began bathing Kuroko's member with long licks, from base to tip, covering it with saliva. He felt it harden completely and he didn't break eye contact with Kuroko's as his eyes lowered so they were half lidded.
He let out a shuddering breath, keeping his eyes closed tightly. He slightly arched his back, and squirmed a bit from the new pleasure and care he received, but stayed still most of the time.
Kuroko's tail slowly moved, so it was swaying on the skin of Akashi's back, since he was close enough to reach.
Akashi moved up to the tip and he licked it before his mouth engulfed it. He lightly sucked on it, tasting precum on his tongue. He felt himself harden at the slightly bitter taste and he found himself sucking more, trying to get more of the thick liquid.
Kuroko couldn't stifle the gasp that escaped when Akashi completely engulfed him. Right after his gasp, a moan escaped as well, as he tilted his head back. He didn't want to hurt Akashi, so he moved his paws to the ground beneath them, his claws coming out before retreating, only to repeat soon enough.
If there wasn't a cock in his mouth, Akashi would have smirked but as it was, only the edges of his open mouth twitched. He sank in lower and lower, bobbing his head and noisily sucking on member. He wanted to hear more noises so he sucked extra hard.
If Kuroko wasn't so quiet, and didn't really want to make any noises in the first place, he surely would have let himself howl out into the world to show the pleasure he was in. But he settled for keeping his eyes screwed shut, and struggling to keep the noises down.
"A-Akashi-kun..!" He suddenly yelled, not able to take the pressure building in his stomach, as he had finally cum.
Akashi sucked the thick cum that erupted from the cock in his mouth, audibly gulping and licking it clean. He was uncomfortably hard now but he slid up and lazily kissed the panting neko under him.
Kuroko finally opened his eyes after that long while, and stared at Akashi as he practically cleaned him, before leaning up. Even now he could taste his own essence through the kiss, which he happily responded to.
"Is it alright to keep going?" Akashi asked huskily as he rubbed his cock against Kuroko's leg, letting him feel how hard he was. He was unbelievably turned on but he refused to go further without Kuroko's consent.
Kuroko still panted lightly, continuing to stare up at Akashi. He would need to let Akashi take care of his problem, so it would be rude to stop here. He nodded his head quickly, tilting it to the side slightly. "Yes.. you can continue.."
Akashi licked Kuroko's cheek before he slowly slid his pants down, revealing his fully hard cock. Luckily, nekos were originally made for sex, even male with male sex, so while Akashi couldn't prepare him properly it still wouldn't hurt Kuroko too much. He lifted Kuroko's legs and slowly brought his member to Kuroko's entrance.
Watching Kuroko carefully, he began to slowly penetrate him, trying to be as gentle as he could even though all he wanted to do was thrust all the way in.
Kuroko didn't look away, looking at Akashi as he removed his pants to reveal himself. He sighed a little, bracing himself as he wanted to hurry for Akashi's sakes. He was glad for the slow penetrating, but he just hoped Akashi didn't get too impatient or bored with his reactions.
Slowly, Akashi kept sliding in, his paw curling awkwardly around Kuroko's cock, his soft pads sliding up and down it in an attempt to distract him from any pain he was feeling. Soon he was fully inside of Kuroko and he stayed still, waiting for the neko to adjust to the feeling.
He closed his eyes in attempt to hide his pain, as he panted softly. The pain eased up dramatically when Akashi started touching him again once more, even if it felt a bit weird with paws. He groaned a bit, from a mixture of pain and pleasure.
"T-Tetsuya." Akashi panted out as he felt the restricting warm walls around his member. It felt so good and it took all his willpower not to move, waiting for Kuroko to adjust so he didn't hurt him even more.
Kuroko heard Akashi, and felt a bit guilty. He felt he was taking too long for Akashi. His claws slightly sunk into the surface beneath them again, as he panted a bit. "..Y-you can move.. Akashi-kun.."
Akashi moved slowly at first, still stroking Kuroko's member the best he could, moving his hips around to try to find the spot that would bring Kuroko the most pleasure. He panted lightly and sweat beaded his brow as unbelievable pleasure went through him and he let out a soft groan.
He was glad that Akashi was going slow, so it gave him a bit time for the pleasure to overcome the pain. He let out a sort of inhuman sound, as he was also a bit of cat rather then all human, and moved his hips a little, trying to encourage Akashi silently.
A rumbling sound, deeper than a purr, replied to Kuroko and Akashi lost all composure. His hips snapped against Kuroko's in a punishing pace, his paws going to Kuroko's hips so he could have more leverage for deeper thrusts.
Kuroko gasped aloud, arching his back slightly. For a second, the pain returned because of the fast pace, but it was soon replaced by a much greater pleasure again. He moaned out again, and he was a bit upset that he couldn't hold on to Akashi, otherwise he would probably tear up his skin with his claws.
Akashi leaned down and bit Kuroko's neck, marking his soft pale skin once more, muffling his groans that wanted to escape. His hips didn't pause at all, if anything his thrusts sped up and he tried to reach as deep as he could inside of Kuroko.
Kuroko couldn't hold back the loud moans that wanted to escape his throat, he didn't care anymore, even if the whole neighborhood heard him. He couldn't help it as he wrapped his arms around Akashi's torso, his claws slightly digging into his back. His tail curled around one of Akashi's wrists as well.
Akashi grunted at the pain but it mixed with the pleasure that was wracking his body to the point he barely felt it. He felt Kuroko's tail wrap around his wrist and he began lightly pulling on it, not enough for the neko to feel pain though.
Kuroko lightly bit into Akashi's shoulder, wanting to muffle his moans before all the humans could possibly wake up, and find them. Hell, they might even throw items at them if they could reach it from their home. The thought was humorous, but it quickly disappeared when his tail was tugged on.
He groaned out, trying to muffle himself once again, but it didn't work as he suddenly gasped loudly again. "A-Akashi-kun!.. There!.." The words escaped before he could stop them, and his face became a dark red.
Akashi licked and nibbled on Kuroko's neck as he tugged on the blue tails more insistently. A paw that was around Kuroko's hips went back to Kuroko's neglected cock and began lightly stroking it, milking the precum that was dripping out of it.
Kuroko was practically crying from the pain and pleasure. Mostly pleasure, thankfully. His claws dug deeper into Akashi's back, not even considering that he might actually make them bleed. He was too busy trying to worry about holding back noises.
"Let it out." Akashi demanded as he stroked Kuroko's member more insistently and he tugged on Kuroko's tail just a little harder. He wanted to completely make Kuroko let go.
He accidentally raked his claws down Akashi's back a little, piercing the skin a little bit. He didn't have to be told twice, as he followed Akashi's command. Loud moans escaped him, as a big pressure built up in his stomach.
"Cum." Akashi ordered as his hips slammed into Kuroko's with enough force to probably leave bruises on the both of them, letting go of any restrain he had. His paw moved up and down Kuroko's cock in uneven stroke and he felt himself about to cum himself but he refused to until Kuroko came.
Kuroko closed his eyes tightly, not even feeling the pain he would probably feel in his hips later. He couldn't take the pressure in his stomach, so without warning besides the loudest moan he let out, he had cum once again, on Akashi's paw and stomach.
Kuroko tightened around Akashi's dick and he let out a loud groan as he felt himself cum deep into the male neko. He continued thrusting lightly, riding the waves of pleasure that flooded him. He was panting heavily and beads of sweat ran down his body as he finally pulled out and laid beside Kuroko.
He lightly groaned as he felt Akashi come inside of him, and whined a bit when he pulled out. He breathed deeply, recovering from his climax and their 'activity'. Kuroko opened his eyes slowly, looking over at Akashi. ".. A-Are you alright?" He asked, a bit concerned for his back.
Akashi gave Kuroko a confused look, genuinely not knowing what Kuroko meant. He leaned over and licked Kuroko's cheek. "I should be the one asking you that."
Kuroko shook his head a bit, licking Akashi's cheek back. "I am fine... but I think I hurt your back.." He said, turning Akashi just enough from where they laid, to see his back had large scratches on it, some of them bleeding slightly.
Akashi looked over his should and blinked at the red lines streaked down his back, feeling a small bit of amusement at the sight. He let out a small chuckle. "I didn't even feel them."
Kuroko tilted his head, a bit confused by the chuckle. "Ah.. you were probably too caught up in.." He trailed off, not finishing since he knew Akashi knew what he meant.
Akashi let out another soft chuckle before he wrapped Kuroko up in his arms and tail, trying to make sure he stayed warm.
"I love you." Akashi said softly, rubbing his head against Kuroko's and purring loudly.
Kuroko snuggled into Akashi, realizing that it was cold after the heat in his body disappeared. Being naked doesn't help that either.
"I love you as well." He said, closing his eyes to Akashi's purring.
Akashi idly looked around their new home, making small notes in his head of what to get, before he shoot the thoughts away, turning to the neko in his arms. He began grooming his ears and his eyes began to close against his will in exhaustion and contentment.
His ears flicked, and his tail wrapped around Akashi again as best as he could, before he fell asleep. He felt safe in Akashi's arms, knowing he wouldn't let anything harm him.
Akashi fought the drowsiness as best as he could, wanting to bask in the comfort of being by Kuroko but he found himself succumbing to slumber. Still, he felt more content than ever, knowing that come tomorrow, Kuroko would still be by his side.