A.N : :D... this is awkward. I am truly sorry to have delayed this story- goes to the other stories as well. I am honored to have your eyes on this story XD thank you for paying attention to this story and giving reviews and such. Yes I'm still kicking on this planet xD the moment I returned back to my country, school projects occupied. I started to feel crazed by my assigned group members who are really difficult to cope up with :D nevertheless, I'm back. I want to type stories. I want to excel in writing. I want to make my readers happy no matter how horrible my writing style is XD All I have left is you guys anyways. C: Enjoy the story.

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The rainwater from his hair dropped like bullets on the floor as he stepped into the room with his wobbling feet with haste pants escaped from him. Nonetheless his faltering figure, he crawled to the teen on the bed and slipped his hand inside the blanket, reaching for 'his' hand. Lust for his touch, he intertwined their hands together. The temperature sent shiver down his spine; it was cold. Whatever happened to Akashi, anxiety would overshadow him. Desperate, he touched his face, his arms, his neck to delve the source of warmth but he failed. He felt it, the piercing and throbbing in his chest. He did not know; unconsciously his shivering arms held the back of his hand and his shoulders were hunched to touch it with his forehead. He did not want to leave until that person wake up. He shuddered when a cold hand suddenly gripped his bare arm. What surprised him greatly was that the person whom had touched him almost did not differ from Akashi. His figure, hair, skin, voice were the same— except his eyes, were the color of fresh blood. By cognizing this unusual person's presence, he stared at his eyes. Stare and stare. Then, a slice of vivid memory dragged him into the dark.

A sudden sensation of being squeezed occurred in his little world, cracks were omitted from his body. Even so, he tried to motion but to no avail. That was when he realized; he had no sensation of pain. Then he met those eyes; the ominious red— different from the 'red' he knew. Particularly the eyes of a hungry demon were gnawing him slowly. And rustlings broke the silence, he knew what was coming. Then the sound of flesh being torn rang loudly, sending tremors inside him nonetheless he did not feel a slight pain. As the time crawled, part by part of his body was obliterated and he lost those 5 senses. Only a feeling of sickening droop stayed.

"Khu..khu..khu.. Kuroko, we meet again. Have you regained a part of memory of me?"

It was not fear that attacked Kuroko, it was a vehement anger. His throat was burning ruthlessly as he tried to refrain himself from lashing out at the other Akashi. Wanting to soothe the flame; an icy tone escaped his mouth. "Could you stop this? I don't want strings to be implanted on my back by your fingers. I am sick of your sadist play," His furious blue eyes glared at the imitation of Akashi. "JUST HOW MANY VICTIMS ARE YOU GOING TO RENDER PUPPETS?"

"Two. You and him. Is it not easily seen? Ah," there was tone in the end of his line, indicating laughter. "I've forgotten that I'd erased your memories before you were turned into a shadow. To be more precise; I turned you into a shadow." Kuroko was wordless, desperate; lifeless and scared. It set a satisfying smirk on the redhead's face seeing that reaction from his little shadow. "It is wiser if you incline to me once again. Haven't I told you, Kuroko— in your sleep? Shadows are worthless, sheer insignificance to human. Do not forget that humans loathe us."

"I don't care..."

"Haven't you met a lot of humans?"

"Khh.. I have Akashi."

"Again with this persistent answer? What if Akashi discovers that you are a shadow and leaves you? You are standing so conspicuously in his eyes; he will abandon you." That imposing statement crushed the shadow to contemptible debris. He was once mended by the whispers of the person he was very fond of, however: in which position is that person now? Somewhere he could not reach. The thought of Akashi not being able to wake crossed his mind. How was he not able to become very submissive? As they say, the things that are bad hold the attention stronger than the good. And the devil had the advantage of the wavering Kuroko thus succeeded to wreck the sanctuary that Kuroko was seeking. There was no energy in him left; he drooped to the floor admitting him a shadow.

"How savage of you to do that to Tetsuya: taking the advantage while I was away. How are you going to disguise as me to trick him? It doesn't take a genius to distinguish what is different. Aren't those crystal clear?"

That voice!

Just by hearing that, the shadow looked at Akashi paralyzed. "Akashi-kun?"

"Tsk! How were you able to wake?"

"All that matters is that I am freed from your obnoxious spell. It wasn't pleasant to have been gobbled up and left. I am truly sorry for taking a long time to overcome your world."

"That is absurd! How can you elude the second time? Only the shadows can enter that world— that is if they have the knowledge of saving one from becoming a shadow. Special shadows who take human forms, like Kuroko. However, Kuroko is special; he's born a shadow. You have no parents; I am your creator."

"I am piqued at this. Do you think that I change my mind after hearing this? I am absolute. I keep my own words; I said that I will not consider Tetsuya as a threat. He isn't like you; he is better. Aren't you quite the liar? What did you say to Tetsuya earlier? Before you turned him into a shadow, You erased his memories?I thought you declared that he was born a shadow? Can you elaborate on how you turn him into a shadow?"

"… Let me say this: he was born to be a shadow. That is all."

"Avoiding my question, aren't you? What are you hiding? Why are you scared to reveal them? Tetsuya is a shadow attributed to you. I'd like to know more before he was turned into a shadow. Dare to elucidate? Are you afraid to have him stolen from you?" A streak of fury ran across the other Akashi, his temptation to injure someone was overwhelming. It was clenching him like living in a tiny box. Strange enough, he vigorously bit his lips instead of attacking Akashi. Grinding his lips powerfully, a great amount of blood exuded from the torn skin. Pain was nothing to be felt in his shoes for he was a shadow. Akashi noticed this yet tried to prick his anger deeper. "Aren't you going to assault me? You can easily kill me if you desire it verily."

"There is substantial barrier that prevent me to do so. I do not want to kill you now," The other Akashi was silent for a moment until his sickening smirk returned to him. "I am not afraid of him being taken, he'd eventually return to me. He is like an emotionless robot, don't you know that? He will eventually return to me. And about your questions, I can answer them if you participate in my game. Kuroko cannot answer your questions because his memories are long lost. What's your answer?"

"Fine, I will accept— however, you must accept a certain condition in exchange of my participation."

"What is it?"

"If you try to turn the table when I have an advantage over you; you will perish. Mark my word."

"Ahahaahaha! Such words.. I have no interest in cheating, I shall accept that condition. Well then, I will explain the rules. There are seven orbs you have to collect to open a big door. You will have to explore to find those orbs. Each orb has a barrier; you will have to break them to get the orbs. By abiding the words on the paper you see on a hidden stone. I almost forgot, you will battle the worthless shadows in my world. That big door leads to the human world. But be aware, it is not an illusion; the damage you take is genuine. Once the game starts, you cannot leave unless you pass through the door.Currently, we have 3 members."

"Who are those?"

"Only those who are capable to escape from me are the participants. There will be Kuroko, you and someone. You are the only human. The two are special shadows."

"I do not like repeated question coming out of my lips. I demand you tell me who the other one is."

"…"

"Answer."

The other Akashi let the breath dissipate in the cold air that wrapped around him. For a moment of his silence, Akashi thought he was admitting defeat but by the time he parted his lips… "I'm relieved. I've found missing piece for my long incomplete game. I remember that occurrence where I took part. You're quite an impatient child, aren't you, Seijuuro?" Akashi was caught aback.

"Address me as Akashi only." He said, tone indispensable. "How do you know my name?"

"Why should I?" Before he could dispatch his breath, a scissor was flung across his cheek, carving into the skin as it flew. "Pain cannot hurt me. I am a shadow, Seijuuro. I've known you a long time ago."

"Shut that contemptible mouth of yours."

"Heh? Are you in position to spit those words to me? I have your hidden memory which you should've known a long time ago. I am not joking. But I shall not uncover the truth before you enter my game. Your past and Kuroko's past are safe with me. Now then, I will give you some time. When you're ready, meet me at the graveyard where we encountered at 12. And by the way, I've mistaken you for the second. You are the third, there is someone else besides Kuroko who first eluded from me.""

Then, the other Akashi perished.

"Tch.. that tyrant." Unable to stand due to the angry injuries, he beckons Kuroko to sit next to him. He still kept anxiety intact with him; Akashi knew what his worries were and pulled him to his face. "What have I been saying to you? I will not consider you as a threat under any circumstances. Tetsuya, how many times should I voice these words until they resonate themselves in your ears?"

"I'm sorry."

"You are wet. Did you scamper here without an umbrella out of worry? I've said that I have a need to talk to you earlier, have I not? This is an order: close your eyes."

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While Kuroko obeyed; closing his eyes without peeking at the redhead's action. He felt warm fingers tracing his chin. It was extremely unusual for Kuroko to have his beating in giddy speed and him trembling because of it."This is a punishment." Akashi said. Forcibly prying his mouth open, he included his tongue into Kuroko's mouth and licked his tongue.

"Mnn!"

The room that was cold did not disturb them as their warmth enveloped around them. Kuroko tried to dominate the other male but lost in an instant; he was too stiff. Pleasure weakened him and propelled him to incline to the redhead. He did not mind, he was once again at ease, but was swept away like a giant who could snatch doll from a petite girl. The thoughts of what the other male think after speaking to the mastermind crossed his mind. He had been carrying the burden, had he not?

After they parted with a string of saliva, Akashi coiled his arms around him before he could escape. Kuroko gave a skeptical smile which the redhead— as expected spotted it. "Tetsuya?"

"I'm sorry that I could not be more of your assistance. But I am sure to aid you when you're in that world. "

"Yes you will. By staying by my side is a medicine to me. You don't have to sacrifice your happiness. I will expose the truth from his mouth." With an overflowing feeling of felicity, Kuroko embraced him.

"Thank you very much, Akashi=kun. I won't disappoint you."

Akashi always wakes before the alarm rings but strangely, after some time, he did not hear the alarm clock he set ringing. Kuroko was still sleeping on his lap— he was deliberate to reach for the alarm clock to examine closely. By the time he looked at the time, his eyes widened.

A.N : How was it? :D RnR please? Now onto the other story! I will start typing. =w= nyamnyam.. so hungry #slapped