A/N: I was supposed to update this fic a few days ago but then the site was down. I don't know it was my internet connection or not. Sorry, I just got the time now.

A/N: It somehow pains me that no one noticed that Aomine knows Kuroko. After all he have said "Tetsu" when he saw Kuroko's face. It seems like everyone was overwhelmed with our mysterious person. Which I'm happy about by the way. Thanks for the reviews everyone.

(=)

There was a clan that protects the red and golden eye. However, their identity was that of a secret. No one knows them. Even the people that they have sworn to protect. This fact remained buried for almost a decade and a half, ever since the annihilation for the eye with a myth that could grant any wish. The need to get anything that people want was the major cause for these two clans diminishing count in the past. At present, one member of each clan remains. The only difference this time was that neither of the two was doing the tradition that their clan was accustomed to. Since both of them do not have any clues about the connection on their forgotten memories.

Only one person knows this fact. And he was not a member of either both of the clan.

"We should leave now."

The man prepared to leave. He knew that the yellow head could feel his presence. If Kuroko would make an acquaintance with this particular person killing would be a necessary action. The man glanced back. He wished that he was the one that was supposed to protect the bluenette. That Kuroko was in his arms right now. He gritted his teeth as if the action was enough to stop him on doing any action that would reveal himself to Kuroko. He knows that the man was not prepared for such things right now.

"Seijuurou wins for now. I never really liked that bastard."

(=)

Kise heaved a sigh of relaxation when he felt the presence from earlier disappear. He once again felt it when he saw Kuroko. It was a good thing that after a few seconds it had disappeared.

"Ryouta, get the car."

Akashi's command made him aware of the surroundings. He wanted to ask many questions about Akashi and his relationship with the small man. But he also wanted to help the shivering young man that Akashi was holding. So he just nodded and went towards the place on where he had parked earlier.

Since Kuroko knows that it was too late to leave the place, he just decided to faint sleep. He never expected to meet someone related to Akashi that he really does not want to put in danger.

Kuroko felt a small blush crept his cheeks when he felt Akashi's protective embrace on him. And the way his heart started beating faster was something he did not expect. Nonsense is what he wanted to say. However, It was as if some part of his past, a part of memories he have long forgotten, was telling him that Akashi was an important person. For the first time he have felt secured at the hands of another person. As if the red head would never allow any harm to befall on him.

Dizziness from the injury that he had obtained, tiredness and the feeling of security and safety at the hands of Akashi was not a good combination. Since he felt the start of a slumber. He was already sleeping peacefully by the time the car, which was driven by Kise, arrived.

Aomine who have said the name of the small man earlier was still in shock. It was as if he have just seen a ghost of the past. A person that was not supposed to be in there. He just silently proceeded at the front seat as if one word from him would be the end of everything.

(=)

"Shintarou," Akashi's sentence was cut by the man at his front.

"Akashi," Midorima said the name as if it was enough to stop the man from saying anything that he does not want to hear. "I am telling you that person,"

"His name is Tetsuya but call him Kuroko."

Midorima looked at the red head annoyed for the unnecessary interruption. "Kuroko is not normal. CON pills are supposed to last for as long as on week. The fastest record time before him was three days. Can you explain on how Kuroko, a normal person, woke up just within three hours?"

Akashi just shrugged as if he knows the answer and he was not willing to share any information. "I am not here to have a conversation about Tetsuya. I am here to see Kazunari."

Midorima's posture stiffened. "And what do you need with him?"

"I cannot contact Satsuki. I am worried for her safety." Akashi said as if it was the most normal thing to do.

"I presume you want Takao to follow her?"

"Find her and make her come back. Say that Seirin Corporation's mystery will be solved by me." Akashi looked at the door at his front as if it was a treasure yet to be open.

"I have a plan."

(=)

"He's still alive."

"Of course he is. There is a reason on why Shintarou is the house doctor Atsushi."

De javu is what he wanted to say. However this time he knows the reason behind waking up in a place he had just 'visited' a week ago. He knows that once he wakes up a piercing stare would be given to him. Not just by Akashi but also from a person that he knew from long time ago. However, he knew that he could never escape the torment that awaits him. Besides, He also needs to contact Hyuuga. To say that his condition is all right. Otherwise, the man would definitely give the mission to a different person no matter what reasons Kuroko would give in the future. And that is something that he could never afford.

He looked around the room after slowly blinking his eyes open as if he have just woken up from a long slumber. Once again, the man that he saw, with the eyes of a dark shade of lilac, was at his side. It was as if he was commanded to never leave the Kuroko. Just like what happened a few days ago, the man was eating any food that his hands could reach. The difference this time was he is eating more as if he was now comfortable around Kuroko. Akashi was standing by the foot of the bed as if he had just finished doing something else. The additional person in the room was Aomine Daiki. Aomine was staring at him as if he have just witnessed a dead person rising from the dead.

Kuroko slowly sat familiar with the fuzziness and dizziness that would happen if he would sit roughly. Once again, he looked around as if he does not have any idea on what part of the world he is in. It was a good thing that Aomine was the one to break the silence first. His outburst had.

"Tetsu, Where the fuck have you been?"

It had stopped Akashi from saying something. A reprimand maybe.

Kuroko would have laughed by the way Akashi's eye widened but he was entranced by the eyes of the man. It seems to him that Akashi is comfortable enough for Kuroko to see his red and golden eye. The other man on the room showed little to no reaction.

"Well, hello to you too Aomine-kun."

"It's a surprise on how you can find the humor in this particular situation. Given the fact that is seems like you have been robbed off any belongings you had last night." Akashi said. However, he looked at the two man waiting for an answer to clear the unspoken question.

"We know each other."

"We knew each other."

Both men said at the same time. Kuroko saying the latter and Aomine the former. The sentence only have a one letter difference but the meaning behind those words were completely different to the other two persons in the room.

"Daiki would you like to tell me about your relationship with Tetsuya? His question was in a tone of a command. A faint tone of possessiveness can be traced from his voice. And no one knows on where it had come from.

It had never been a problem. Past events and past people colliding with present happenings. Kuroko does not know if he wanted to laugh or cry from his current misfortune.

"Did both of you have 'something' in the past?" Murasakibara said, ever the oblivious one.

Kuroko shook his head denying about the inquiries of the giant man at his side.

"How is Kagami?" Aomine asked.

The person that connects Aomine and Kuroko was Kagami. Aomine and Kagami had a relationship in the past. It was the best and the worst.

Kuroko loves watching people do their own business. When people strides fast, he figures out on why. When people cry or laugh, he thinks of the reason behind. Doing such things calms Kuroko in ways more than one. However, He never had any fun when it comes to Aomine and Kagami's business. It was a rare opportunity to see the two calmly talking. Most of the times, the two would fight for dominance over some silly things. Most of the times, whenever the two hot headed freaks are not killing each other with sharp tongues, he would accidentally walk on them making out as if the end of the world happens next. It would have been better if the two would stop their activity when Kuroko walks in on them. Sadly, both male does not have the decency to pretend that they are not doing something that other people doesn't have any business about. Aomine would invite Kuroko to watch them while fucking like rabbits. Kagami would apologize profusely after they had done the act. Aomine would brag later on to Kuroko. Thinking that it would make Kuroko regret on reclining the invitation of the man. Both man would continuously brought the topic up. It was something that was better off not to mention in public areas.

Fights may strengthen some relationships. However, petty fights might cause its deterioration. Unfortunately, like an old rope the connection between the two had been broken. One problem have caused their breakup. A major one. Mistakes have never been an issue when it comes to Kagami. Betrayal on the other hand is another issue.

"Better than ever." Kuroko replied and lied. Kagami may act like he is the strongest and the least vulnerable one but Kuroko knows that Kagami could not keep his emotions in check when his relationship with Aomine is brought up.

Akashi watched the exchanged between the two. Akashi had never been someone to be enchanted from unique things. Even he himself is a unique one. However, Kuroko Tetsuya is in a completely different league. Ever since he had laid eyes on the pale young man he feels that a door to his past had been opened. It was as if Kuroko is the key person on gaining all the things that he had lost.

"Akashi-kun, can I borrow your phone?" Kuroko asked the he added, "Again."

Akashi nodded but made no action on getting the phone from his pocket. "But before I grant you request, can you call me by my name?"

"Seijuurou?"

It was not enough. Another thing that Akashi clearly remember was a person calling him by another name. "Sei-kun."

Kuroko nodded. He took a deep breath as if he was preparing for the worst.

"Sei-kun, can I borrow your phone?" He said looking at Akashi's bare eyes.

Their heart skipped a beat.

Akashi's heart started beating faster. He never found any intimacy when people call nicknames on one another. It was a completely different topic when it comes to Kuroko. It was as if he have just discovered a treasure cove with lots of gold.

The name that Kuroko had just said was as if something he had always treasured in the past. He wanted to repeat it. To make sure that whatever he have felt was something significant with his forgotten memories.

"Sei-kun:

(=)

A/N: How do you even start this relationship things?

A/N: where's the snippet from last chapter? I don't know where. Wait for it on the future chapter. I'm really sorry. I just thought of a twist and bam it moved up to a different chapter. Also reviews are much appreciated. Yep, I'll stop giving those snippets.