Kuroko no Familia: Road to Forever
By: Stella Formidante
Summary: Each member of the GoM was discovered to have the ability to give birth or to aid in giving birth to a child, as explained by a famous doctor to the GoM. How will they handle the responsibility of having a family?
A/N: Finally! I get to update my fic for you my dear readers! Whew! Being a teacher is hard but I'm doing just fine. So let's see if this update ups your mood.
I'm nervous though as to what will happen to Kouichi… Better find out now!
Disclaimer: Tadatoshi Fujimaki owns KnB and its characters but the KnB children are mine. *laughs evilly*
Kuroko no Familia: Road to Forever
Chapter 04
I'm Happy it Happened
Kouichi was feeling very nervous, almost breaking down in every second passing. Furihata felt like he was looking at himself years ago. How he was scared when he first met Akashi on the court, terrified and overwhelmed by the situation and remained immobile for the rest of the minutes until it was time to substitute again. Seijuurou suddenly dropped his eating utensils and stood up, leaving the dining table without a word nor glimpse at his son. Kouichi felt pressured everytime they were at meals (especially dinner) because Seijuurou would ask random questions about his brunette son's progress in everything and would be disappointed after hearing Kouichi's response. Seiran held Kouchi's hand and gave her brother a comforting gesture which somehow lightened the brunette's mood.
"Don't worry about Father… He's just tired from work… I know that you'll be accepted as a first string player in our basketball club, Kouichi. I am absolutely positive it will be happening." Seiran said with such grace and assurance at the same time. She may have Akashi's looks, but she has the heart like Furihata's.
"She's right Kou-chan… Don't worry, I will talk to your father about this later. For now, finish your dinner and work on doing your assignments later. Don't forget to brush your teeth and clean up before going to your room." Furihata smiled warmly at his son and watched them continue eating their meals. Kouichi mumbled a sufficiently audible "Thank you" to his Papa and big sister. He knew there are people who still believe in him.
Later that night, Seiran and Kouichi were busy doing their assignments, probably in Math or Science. Seijuurou was busy doing his office work while typing on his laptop's keyboard with soft taps, gradually increasing in impact as he got serious on his work. Furihata had just finished taking a night shower and was wrapped in a large towel that almost covered his lower body. At this, Seijuurou could not help but avert his gaze from the laptop to his husband's gorgeous (in his own words) body in that certain position in the bathroom door.
"Sei, you have work to do… Don't look at me like forever…" Furihata said as he was a bit bothered by Akashi's stare, not that he would say it out loud. "…or why not try apologizing to Kouichi for what you did-" Furihata added and Akashi narrowed his eyes in slight irritation and stopped his husband's talk.
"Why would I do that, Kouki? I never apologize to anything, if I can recall it right. Besides, it's his fault for being so timid in achieving anything." Akashi's aura seemed to have changed into something that goes way back high school, so cold and intimidating. But Furihata felt unwavered at this, now that he knew Akashi better than anyone else in this world.
Furihata proceeded to get his night clothes at the closet and suddenly grabbed an extra blanket with his favorite pillow having their family picture as the design. Akashi then felt irked by his husband's movements, but he remained silent to observe Furi's next move.
"So are you saying it's my fault for giving birth to him and carrying him inside me for months? I can't believe you can manage having your son underestimated by you and you alone." Furihata suddenly talked back with serious irritation reflecting in his eyes. Akashi just returned to typing on his laptop but he felt a strong aura radiating from his brunette husband.
"I never said that, Kouki… Please refrain from bothering me for now because I have more work to do. We can deal with that tomorrow." Akashi said nonchalantly and continued typing again. Furihata shook his head lightly, feeling disappointed of his husband. He knew Akashi as someone whom you can never be disappointed with. But what happened now? Even him, Furihata, felt that as if it was natural. And he realized that there were limitations to what Akashi is. As Kuroko said, "He's still human… He commits mistakes, though unbeknownst to him."
Furihata gave up. He looked once again at Akashi and said something that would change the redhead forever.
"I am going to help the two with their homeworks and sleep with them. Come see us if you have enough time to at least realize that your family needs you more than your work does. Good night Emperor Akashi Seijuurou…" And in that moment, Akashi was taken aback. He knew he had pissed Furihata enough. To say the least, it was indeed his weakness. He had everything, and he wanted to give it to Furihata. Why was he being so cold anyway? But deep inside, he felt hurt seeing his loved one hurt as well. And to think that Furihata mentioned his full name signifies that something was triggered that will cause trouble afterwards. Akashi thought of it, and he knew what he lacked – the care and love for his family.
Yes. The care that was shown to him before by Furihata. Even he was reckless and so full of himself, Furihata found a way to his heart. No matter how he was superior among others, there was always this someone who accepted him despite everything. But now, where was it? Akashi asked himself. That care and love also helped him fight his alter ego before that consumed him and removed any sense of softness within him.
'I think I went beyond my boundaries, didn't I?' Akashi thought and resumed his work with a newfound thought to never be rude again, especially to his family.
Meanwhile at the bedroom of Seiran and Kouichi…
"Papa!" Kouichi suddenly stood up and hugged his Papa tightly. Seiran soon followed and did the same. Furihata felt delighted and comforted when his children hug him. Even the worst stress can be cured in just one hug from people you love. After all, it's him who was always favored by the children to begin with. A few seconds more, he released himself from the hug and faced his children.
"I think you're done with your assignments already. Would you like to sleep now or would you like me to tell you another story?" the brunette asked and the kids felt like they were tired from the day so they decided to sleep. As Furihata set the bed of the teens, the two closed their books and notes, tidying them in their respective bags.
When they were settled on the bed, Kouichi began to talk. "Is Father still busy?" asked the brunette teen with such curiosity. Furihata just nodded and Kouichi sighed hopelessly. Seiran patted her brother's back lightly and they all went to lay down on the bed and sleep their worries away.
Akashi was finally done with his work and turned off his laptop. He stood up from the revolving chair and went outside the room. He walked towards the room of the teens, where Furihata slept tonight. He opened the door ever so gently and closed it when he entered, a dull clicking sound then was heard. He took in the view of his family, sleeping peacefully and he felt touched by this. Akashi smiled, that rare smile he shown to Furihata when they were still dating. Even when the room is dark, he can still see them, thanks to the dim light on the table beside the bed.
'So this was family…' Akashi thought and he felt his eyes getting wet as hot tears flowed on his cheeks. Akashi had long forgotten the real essence of family when his mother died. The family he grew up with, is a family of formality and predetermined future, leaving him no choice of his life path. But as years went by, he gradually realized it after he met his former Teiko teammates. And now, when he met Kouki and they miraculously had their own family, he completely understood everything. The redhead couldn't be happier than he is now as realization hit him hard.
The next day was a haste. All of the parents prepared their children for school and went ahead to their own field of work. Akashi promised to himself that he will fix everything from now on, and Furihata was fine with it. The teens were studying at the same school, so it was quite hard for some of them to travel and get to their classes early. But they were the kids of the GoM, so they can manage.
The elder of the siblings were classmates. The younger ones were a year lower than their older siblings. And this was a common scene at their classroom.
"'Sup, Taishin!" Daisuke greeted the redhead, only to signify the start of an incoming teasing from the navy-blue haired teen. The redhead just groaned heavily and ignored Daisuke. He sat at the back next to Asuna because (unbelievably) she became the closest one to Taishin. Daisuke, however, felt annoyed at the attitude he has seen.
"Hey, what's with the ignoring Bakagami? Something up?" Daisuke insisted and Taishin just went silent and felt annoyed at Daisuke. "Nothing's up, really. And don't call me that you idiot! That was for my Dad!" Taishin fumed at the Bakagami and was reminded how his Papa Kuroko called his Dad Kagami that name. Daisuke just brushed off the redhead's reaction and smirked but was stopped on his tracks when Seiran finally spoke up.
"That would be enough, Daisuke." Seiran said very monotonously, bearing the tone of his Father that sent shivers to anyone who hears it. Daisuke flinched a bit at that and just sat comfortably at his chair. Seeing this as an opportunity, Taishin asked something to Asuna.
"Asuna, did you finish your English assignment last night?" the redhead asked the purple-haired girl who was busy eating her favorite snack, Maiubo. She nodded lazily but managed somehow.
"Dad taught me about it. How about you?" Asuna asked without looking at Taishin.
"Ughh!" Taishin groaned heavily as of a disappointment. "Dad is too stubborn to do at least half of my assignment so that I can have a guide!" he groaned for the third time this day.
"How about you, Sumire? Have you done yours?" he then turned to the green-haired girl who was busily reading her favorite horoscope magazine. She averted her gaze from the magazine and sighed heavily after hearing her name.
"You are a hopeless case, Taishin. Tell me not to share my assignments with you from now on." Sumire replied which earned a protest from the redhead in the form of a growl. Being the tsundere she was, she still handed the notebook Taishin needs and the redhead thanked her.
"The hell you didn't do your assignment?" Daisuke said with much pride at his voice. Taishin was irked at the remark and reminded himself to kick the ass of Aomine Daisuke later. This didn't miss the attention of Seiran.
"Don't brag when you don't have something in store. Besides, you lied to Uncle Aomine and Uncle Kise about having assignments yesterday, right?" Seiran said which made Daisuke flinch then uttered obscenities about Seiran that went like "Shit. Screw the Emperor's daughter!" and "Curse you, Seiran." He stopped speaking when he heard a sharp snipping sound of scissors that came from the back. Daisuke's eyes went wide in horror and shrieked mentally.
"Oh no." was left unsaid as Seiran already launched herself towards Daisuke's direction to hit him with the scissors she borrowed from Sumire, which is the green-haired girl's lucky item for today. Good thing Daisuke dodged the attack and ran in front of the classroom, sweaty and picking up his breathing pace.
"Please remind me to never curse the Princess!" Daisuke said in mortification as Taishin watched the whole scene with a mix of worry and triumph. After that, he finished his assignment and returned the borrowed notes to Sumire, which the latter replied with a low "Idiot Taishin" before her gratitude.
"Never dare to defy me, Daisuke. I may be a girl, but I am still absolute. And I won't let you forget that." Seiran said coldly with an aura that sent shivers to Daisuke and the other students inside the classroom. She then returned the scissors to Sumire. Daisuke swore he saw Akashi in that aura surrounding Seiran. 'Hieeeeeeeeh!' was on his mind.
"Too much noise, Ran-chin…" Asuna mumbled irritably and ate another piece of Maiubo.
"Sorry for troubling you, Asuna." Seiran apologized and then looked at Taishin. Her stare softened at the sight of the redhead boy.
"Uhmm… Thanks for what you did, Seiran." Taishin said with much conviction, still nervous.
"For you, Taishin… For you…" Seiran said confidently. Taishin blushed a little, and Sumire was a bit irritated at the background.
To be Continued…
There ya have it! I hope you liked this chapter! Thank you for reading!
Until the next update! Ja ne!
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