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Chapter 10: What Does the Doctor Say?

Sunday. The day when Kuroko would learn about what could or could not be done for her injured arm. That morning Akashi had told her that they could always just travel around until they find a different doctor who could heal her arm back into a usable condition. Still, Kuroko couldn't help but feel nervous. Both her entire crew and Akashis' entire crew were outside the building- that includes Kiyoshi and Nigou. Akashi is the only other one with her in the doctors' office.

Even though Kuroko doesn't really show emotion on her face, some emotions actually were showing on her face, even though she tried to keep them at bay. Pain, for one, was clearly showed on her face because after the week of constant bed rest and not putting pressure on her injured left shoulder and arm, simply sitting as upright as possible was a pain. Worry was another emotion showing on her usually deadpanned face- worrying about whether or not she'd be able to use her arm again and, if she couldn't, how she'd be able to protect any of her crewmates at all. Fear showed as well- fear of not being able to protect anyone and fear of what her life would be like if her arm was amputated. Shaking such disturbing thoughts from her head, and sending a fresh jolt of pain down and back up her neck thanks to the injury, Kuroko focused her attention back on the doctor.

She didn't notice the worried look Akashi was giving her- after all, he knows that she isn't one to show much emotion. For her to show such emotions could only mean that she was truly scared. However, he wasn't sure if she was scared of having her arm amputated or if she was scared of him. He saw a few beads of sweat drip off her pained face, making him worry more. At the tone of the doctor, however, he only felt rage stir in him.

"I'm sorry Kuroko-san. But the only thing that we can do for you is amputate your arm. Also, this island is a peaceful one, so having pirates on it isn't exactly settling for the villagers…" the doctor said.

"Please, doctor, are you absolutely sure that you can't do anything at all?" Kuroko pleaded.

"Like I've been saying for the past hour, either you get your arm amputated or-," but Akashi interrupted, no longer able to take the doctor and his useless ramblings.

"I do believe that you are capable of doing something more for her, doctor, but you are simply too scared to go against the villagers," Akashi accused.

"What are you accusing me of?!" the doctor demanded, his face reddening out of anger and embarrassment.

"Heh, you think that I didn't hear you speaking with the village chief over the phone? Pathetic excuse for a human," Akashi growled.

A little stunned and starting to get sleepy once again thanks to the pain, Kuroko was about to say something when she felt herself being picked up.

"Akashi-san?! What are you-," Kuroko started to ask, though she refrained from struggling not wanting to further injure herself or have Akashi place his rage on her- not that he would ever do that, but she doesn't know that…yet.

"Sorry Tetsuki. It seems I misjudged this entire island. Let's go now and leave before I lose my patience," Akashi told Kuroko, shooting a glare at the older doctor.

The doctor flinched, something that made Akashi smirk. "No matter where I go, it's all the same…" Akashi thought as he carried Kuroko and himself out of the doctors' building and onto the street where he saw villagers were gathering around with guns.

"Che, typical…" Akashi tsked.

"Get out of here!"

"Leave us alone!"

"Go away, you lowlifes!"

Villagers started screaming insult after insult as soon as they saw Akashi and Kuroko leave the doctors' building. Though he was used to it, it still angered him to no end. Thankfully, he had seen this coming and had made sure that everyone had already packed up and had readied their ships. Kagami and Murasakibara were the only others that had stayed, waiting for their captains to come out so that they could guard them. Even Nigou knew that he would slow them down, so he had left for the ship as well. Mitobe and Murasakibara had bought some more necessary supplies the day before as well as that entire week. Akashi had bought something as well, though nobody knew what.

"Come on, we should leave now if you don't want to further aggravate your captains' injuries," Akashi told Kagami, though he was also telling Murasakibara something with his eyes. "Don't let the villagers touch us, Atsushi."

Murasakibara and Kagami nodded, immediately running behind the now running Akashi. Dodging bullets and fruits thrown their way, the group of four made it to their ships, though Akashi brought Kuroko to his own ship. Not wanting to start a fight now, the Seirin crew immediately pushed away from the dock, catching a wind that had conveniently blown by just then. Teikou did the same and both their ships were well away from the island in a matter of minutes.

Not wanting to lose their beloved captain, Riko screamed, "Give us back our captain!"

Akashi replied back with a glare, "Follow us and soon enough you'll get your captain back. For now she's better off being here with us-," though Kuroko stopped him when she shook herself out of his grasp. In one quick movement, Kuroko jumped off of the edge of the ship, using the wind to her advantage. Kagami caught her, carefully avoiding her injury.

To say that Akashi was stunned wouldn't be an understatement at all. He just hadn't expected his Kuroko to still have that strength left in her. Regaining his composure quickly though, he shouted again, "Follow us if you wish to use your left arm ever again, Tetsuki!"

This definitely caught Kurokos' attention and she simply nodded yes towards Akashi. Akashi felt relieved at this, pleased that Kuroko had enough sense to go with whoever could make her better whilst still being wary.

Kiyoshi ran up to his mother and hugged her legs, with Nigou barking in happiness that his owner was safe and sound. Kuroko smiled before she felt herself falling.

Akashi had seen the slight sway of Kurokos' body and quickly jumped over to Seirins' ship. They were only about ten feet away from each other still, so Akashi decided that he would stay with Kuroko, even on her ship. He had gotten something for her and he intended to give it to her before they reached land again.

Akashi quickly scooped Kuroko up into his warm and protective embrace again- not that Kuroko was thinking that. Nope, absolutely not.

Everyone was startled…well, everyone but Kuroko- who had fainted- and Akashi who was holding Kuroko. Nigou growled a bit, but Kiyoshi only whimpered and asked, "Is kaa-chan alright?"

Knowing that he is still only a child and that even though he's a child he loved Kuroko greatly, Akashi sighed and said, "No she is not. She needs to rest, so if you want to sleep with her for a nap right now, you'll need to be quiet. Who can show me where her room is?" Akashi asked the still gawking crew.

Riko was the first to respond and quickly said, "I do! I'll show you there."

With that, the group of five- Akashi, Kuroko, Nigou, Kiyoshi and Riko- left for the captains' quarters.

A minute and twenty-seven seconds later, Kuroko was under the blankets of her bed with Kiyoshi snuggling up to her. Nigou took his place by her head and Akashi looked around the room. It is his first time in a girls' room after all- not to mention his first time seeing Kurokos' room. He was pleased, not impressed though, as he saw that Kuroko was a girl that was organized. Everything had a place and was appropriately in place. Finally, he fixed his gaze on Kuroko again, taking in her sleeping face and committing it to memory. He never wanted to forget such a peaceful face.

After a few minutes of his staring- no, he's not a perv- Kuroko started to stir, wincing every now and then in pain. When her eyes fluttered open and adjusted to the lighting, Kuroko stared back at Akashi with her usual expressionless face.

"Is there something you want, Akashi-san?" Kuroko asked.

Riko had been told by Akashi to leave them alone and she had obeyed, though a little reluctantly.

"Actually, yes Tetsuki. You see, I got you a present and I'd like for you to start using it immediately," Akashi answered.

As he was talking, he reached into the pouch that was tied around his waist and pulled out a white piece of cloth. It had a flowery design to it and it was rather large. Walking over to Kurokos' bedside, Akashi gently pulled the covers back from Kurokos' left side and helped her to sit up.

Motioning for her to move her neck to the left, Akashi tied the cloth around her neck and around her left arm, thereby giving her a sling for her arm. The cloth was very soft and it didn't hurt her, so Kuroko smiled a small smile and said a quiet 'thank you' to Akashi.

Giving her one of his own rare small smiles, Akashi said, "This is my gift to you. At the moment, this is what it can best be used for. I hope that we'll be able to find a good doctor for you, Tetsuki."

After he finished speaking, he pressed a light kiss to her forehead, smiling, and smirking a little, in amusement as he saw her face blush. Against such pale skin, the redness of the blush looked like the cousin of the tomato.

"…"

"Well then, go back to sleep, Tetsuki. I'll wake you up when you need to be woken up," Akashi commanded.

Though Kuroko didn't want to make him feel smug, the blush that had come out on her face refused to go away and she didn't wish for him to keep on staring at her, so she nodded. Settling back down, she was surprised that she felt so sleepy. In a few seconds, she was sound asleep.

After making doubly sure that Kuroko was indeed asleep, Akashi let his own blush come out on his face. Some steam even seemed to be making its' way from his ears. He had definitely NOT meant to kiss her forehead like that. Though he couldn't deny that it somehow felt…right. Shrugging the feeling off and composing himself, Akashi left Kurokos' room. He could hear the noisy chatter and complaints of her crew and he couldn't help but wonder why she had chosen such a strange bunch of people for her crew. Though he wasn't really one to talk…

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Hope you guys liked this chapter! I ended up adding fluff…oh well, who doesn't like a good fluff? If you feel like their escape was too easy or fast, well, I have plans for this story! And I wanna get those plans down in writing soon! So here's the 10th chapter! Please review!