Tetsuya found himself almost regretting is decision to see Aomine Daiki and the mention of what had happen to him. It had brought back many old and painful memories to the front of his mind. Tagia soon began to worry for his brother. Tetsuya was constantly waking up in a panicked fright at night and was unnaturally silent during the day. It was reminding Taiga too much of the way Tetsuya was after his accident, if you could even have called it that…

*Flashback-Roughly ten years ago in America*

(Bold-Italics is English)

"Tetsuya! Why do we have to go! Lets just go home already!" Taiga whined to the smaller boy who had only just become his brother as the two of them walked down the sidewalk under the hot California sun.

"Because Taiga-nii is being anti-social lately. Besides, basketball is always a good thing to do." A young Tetsuya answered calmly.

"You really like it huh? Never really played it myself…" The redhead boy commented absently as they arrived at the street courts where several kids were already playing a match. There was even a boy who looked about their age, maybe a little older, who was really quite good. Both boys' eyes went wide with awe and interest at the other boys' skill. As soon as the match was over Tetsuya dragged his new brother with his to talk to the other boy.

"Hello." The boy greeted them in English when they approached. This made Taiga falter, he had yet to grasp even the basics of English, hence his recent anti-social behavior. But Tetsuya, who had picked up at least some of the language, spoke for the both of them.

"Hello, I am Tetsuya and this is my brother Taiga. We just came to America. Your basketball is really good." Tetsuya told him is stiff but passable English.

"Thanks, I'm still learning though." The boy answered modestly. "I'm Tatsuya."

"Do you know Japanese?!" Taiga bursted out suddenly. The other boy, Tatsuya, laughed at the sudden question in good humor.

"Yes I do." The boy answer in perfect Japanese with a friendly smile.

And just like that a firm friendship was forged between the three boys. And then Taiga had more attention then ever with both his new brother and new friend both determined to show him the amazing thing that was Basketball. But any worries that he might not like the sport ended up being unfounded, Taiga loved basketball the very moment they got him to try it out. And before long all three were playing basketball together almost everyday. And with the help of Tatsuya both brothers were able have full conversations in english within a few months.

In America, a year before Tetsuya and Taiga returned to Japan

It had been a year since Taiga and Tatsuya had their horrid fight. They were no longer on speaking terms and Tetsuya found himself trying to be a connection between the two but was looking to be unsuccessful.

It was October morning in LA when Tetsuya found himself on his way to meet Tatsuya at the street courts for the older boy's birthday. Tetsuya had obtained a present for him and was eager to give it and play their usual weekly match together. But when he got to the courts Tatsuya was not there, only several teens who were already having a match. But to Tetsuya's dismay he recognized them as the same teenagers that he and his brother,Taiga, had actually cleaned the floor with only a week or two ago and had they had taken the loss badly, threatening a violent retribution. And unfortunately it didn't take long for them to recognize him as well and quickly surrounded him with the only the busy street to his back, cutting off all chance of escape.

"Well what do we have here? It's one of those two Japanese brats that was so proud about some dumb luck! What do you say guys? Should we show him some manners?" One of the group, presumably the leader, said with a sneer and cruel smirk.

"I am sorry if I somehow offended you. But I am currently waiting for someone, so would you please let me go?" Tetsuya asked flatly though politely. But this only seemed to enrage the leader of the group more at Tetsuya's apparent indifference.

"You mocking me brat!" He roared furiously and then punch Tetsuya squarely on the cheek sending the smaller boy reeling from the sudden attack… right into the busy street. Tetsuya didn't even have time to scream as the car hit him at a terrifying speed. The teenagers didn't even bother to help and instead fled the scene, as the driver did too, without a single thought for the boy that was now bleeding out on the ground completely alone.

It was only for a few minutes later Tatsuya arrived to a huge crowd gathered and a ambulance pulling up. A horrible feeling washed over him. He need to see who was injured! He pushed and shoved his way past the crowd to see and the sight that greeted him made him almost faint on the spot. It was a small Tetsuya laid out on the cold cement, at least one of his legs and one of his arms were at unnatural angles, was deathly still and a growing pool of crimson blood. Somewhere in Tatsuya's mind he knew it was Tetsuya but his heart was screaming that it couldn't be him, something like this could never happen to someone as kind and brave, it just wasn't possible! It was only when he caught the small cry of pain coming from Tetsuya did he move forward to his take stark-white, shivering hand in his, trying his best to not to think about the fact that he was now kneeling in and and coating his pants in Tetsuya's blood. Tetsuya slowly opened his eyes but Tatsuya didn't think he actually saw him because the name he gasped out pitifully, almost hopeful was not his.

"Taiga-nii…"

But Tatsuya couldn't find it in himself to correct Tetsuya.

"Yes Tetsuya it's me. I'm here. It is going to be alright." He comforted even though it was all lies.

"Where did you go? I'm so cold… I'm all alone… please don't leave me alone!" The boy begged him in tears as he clutched Tatsuya's hand so hard it was almost painful. It was only when the Paramedics shoved him out of the way that he let go. But the instant their hands were parted Tetsuya wailed in agony at the abandonment until Tatsuya took his hand again. Realizing the situation, the medics let Tatsuya ride with them, holding Tetsuya's hand until he finally passed out just as they got to the hospital and was spared anymore pain. But as soon as Tetsuya was taken away by the doctors Tatsuya ran to the bathrooms to promptly throw up his breakfast. Once he had gotten himself cleaned up and out of his bloodied cloths and into some scrubs a nurse had kindly offered him, he then made two calls. The first call was to Tetsuya's adopted father, the second to Alex, his and the Kagami brother's teacher. He didn't call Taiga knowing that Taiga's father would be far better at explaining what had happened to the hotheaded basketball idiot and he was fairly sure that the last person he wanted to be blamed by was Taiga, even if it really was his fault… If only he had not been late to meet Tetsuya maybe thing would have turned out differently.

When the doctor had retuned to the waiting room where the Kagami family, Alex Garcia and Himuro Tatsuya were biting their nails with worry all four leapt to their feet right away. The doctor then informed them of Tetsuya's injuries. He had gained a compound fracture to his right arm, a mild concussion and had broken both of his legs as well as two ribs, one of which had pierced a lung. All the blood had been from the head injury and compound fracture which was natural but would not have been so much if someone had just banged the wounds with something. But that wasn't the worst of the injuries. Because Tetsuya had not had time to turn to face the coming vehicle it had rammed straight into his back and his spine took the brunt of the damage, the rest of his injuries were simply from the impact after being thrown by the speed of the car. Sadly the doctor informed them that he was not even sure if Tesuya would ever walk again when his broken legs healed because while Tetsuya had somehow, miraculously not broken his spine, the injures to it were still extensive enough for them to worry about paralyzation. Spinal injuries were a tricky thing, sometimes there was hardly any ill effects but other times the worst would result. But the doctor were confidant that if there negative effects would be mostly confined to the low half of the body but warned them that whatever happened any effects would be long-lasting, if not indefinite. To say that every one of them were horrified to hear this would be a understatement but they were even more worried about Tetsuya's response to this, to finding out that his basketball days were all but over.

He had taken it has poorly as they feared and broke into tears at the news,was inconsolable for several days, refused to speak, ate only when he ordered to and was constantly having terrible nightmares. But despite his deep fall in despair he continued to heal remarkably well and about six months later he was almost completely healed. He could walk again but it hurt for him to go more then a few feet, running seemed near impossible to him. Had been able to outrun and out maneuver both Taiga and Tatsuya regularly before so it was more then crushing for him to have trouble just getting from one room the the next in the house.

In the end it had been Alex who had dragged him from his despair. She had hauled him to the courts everyday and made him watch the games, write down what he thought of the games or what he thought of the players and then explain it to her and come up with ways to improve the things he had noted down. It all turned out to be miraculously therapeutic for the teal-haired boy and soon he was quite good, and so re-found his passion for basketball in this new way. And Tetsuya soon found himself offering to go with Taiga back to Japan ahead their father when it was suggested.

*End Flashback*

Taiga could see his brother struggling with past fears and memories and was at a loss as to how to help. He needed to beat Aomine Daiki and Toou, Tetsuya needed him to. He had a horrible feeling if they didn't succeed Tetsuya might crumble down entirely and Taiga was not just going to let that happen!

A/N- Here it is at long last! The meeting of the three brother and the acident that made Tetsuya turn to being a manger! I hope it you guys liked it... I like it (And in a way hate it) But I hope you are satisfied (for now at least) about Tetsuya and Taiga's past. Next up is the match between Serin and Toou! Taiga VS. Aomine! (We'll have to see how that ends up going!) Thanks for reading my story! Please leave reviews! I like them a lot! And thanks again! Read on! :)