"Did they get the USB?"
"Yes they did, now can you stop buggering me about it?" Gold snapped, irritated at a certain someone. He was once again in the same room, with a shadow standing at the door. "They'll get the information we want to share. I think we should send them another surprise, however. One a bit more... Personal."
"Sounds like a great idea. What exactly did you have in mind?" The man who was leaning against the corner pushed off from it and headed for the door. "Actually, don't tell me. I like surprises."
The blonde sighed. "Are you done here, Hanamiya? Don't you have work to do?"
"Maybe. Ah, I do need to talk to the little witch about something." Hanamiya sighed, rolling his eyes and turning to leave.
"What did you just call me?"
A girl stepped out from the shadows of the room and put her hands on her waist. "Hanamiya?"
The male blanched, turning around and slowly beginning to back out of the room. "Nothing..."
"I'm pretty sure someone just called me a little witch." An evil smirk formed on her face. "Now was that you?"
Gold rolled his eyes. "Can you take this outside? Raine, remember, can't beat him too bad."
A long, reflective dagger slid out of her sleeve. "Hm..."
"Raine. Can you go terrorise the nearby town or something instead? We have work to do."
Imayoshi appeared behind Hanamiya, putting a hand on his shoulder. He smiled, his eyes appearing to never open. "Maybe later, hm?"
Raine rolled her eyes, sighing. "Fiiiiiine..." And Hanamiya sighed in relief. Well, until a long dagger flashed past him. He immediately froze. "If I ever hear you calling me a witch again..." With that warning, she left.
"Now can you all get out of my office? There's things I need to do." Irritated, Gold kicked them out and finally relaxed. He knew exactly what to do.
"We might need the team for this one."
Bailey had just finished reading the information that had been stored on the USB. According the information, there was something big happening sooner or later that would have a large impact on the other organisation. It was a meeting between two powerful CEOs, and they planned to sabotage it. That would have to be prevented.
Crystal glanced at him when he spoke. "Must be big. What about their team?"
"I suppose they could join, however it seems most suited to us. I've already got something in mind though. I'll have to adjust if they do join." Bailey frowned in thought.
"Should we hold a meeting then?" Crystal asked, standing opposite him. She sighed softly. "I'll organise one. Maybe just with Akashi. I don't suppose the others need to know, do they?"
Bailey thought over it for a second, before nodding. "That sounds like a good idea. Just us, Akashi and maybe Midorima. Ask him first though."
"Will do boss." With that, she headed out of the room. Bailey sighed and sat back before wincing. His eyes widened slightly in surprise. He usually didn't forget, but that he did, was a good thing. In his eyes, anyway. Standing up, he headed out of the room.
"Akashi-kun."
The red headed captain stopped, but didn't turn around at the feminine voice. "Yes?"
"We want to organise a meeting, between Bailey you, possibly Midorima and I." Crystal felt slightly nervous in the emperor's presence, which wasn't too surprising. Akashi had this aura. It reminded her a lot of something else, but she wouldn't say.
Akashi thought for a moment. What could they want to talk about? "I will contact Shintarou. 7:30 am tomorrow."
With that, he continued on his way.
Crystal watched him go, noting down the time. Next time, maybe she would ask Midorima instead. He seemed to be easier to talk to, anyway.
There wasn't much going on for the rest of the day. It was already late, but time appeared to mean very little when constantly under the glare of man made lights.
Akio stared up at the ceiling, lying on his bed. He had lost to Aomine. Stupid Aomine. The first time it had been a draw, and Akio had already been tired after his duel with Bailey, so why did he lose now? Thinking back to the fight, he growled as he remembered it had been his own mistake which gave the other the opening. What an idiot. Now Aomine would think that he could always beat him. Ugh.
Sitting up, he glanced around the room. It was pretty bare, as they had been ordered not to take too much when leaving their main base. He had a few picture frames though, most depicting their team. Those usually were taken by Crystal, but their team didn't mind too much. They sat on the bookshelf, which looked sad as it didn't have much on it. Akio wasn't really one for reading, and he wouldn't have been able to bring books either way.
On his bedside table sat another photo. This one was obviously more special, as the frame had a unique design. In the photo, there were two boys. One was Akio, with his arm flung over the other and they were laughing. The other, a male with dark blonde hair and dark blue eyes, was smiling as he held Akio up. It was obviously extremely important to Akio. Not that anyone knew, but he looked at it every night and it would always bring a smile to his face. No one really went into his room either, except for Crystal. And even then they didn't do much.
Getting out of bed, Akio headed for the door. Since he couldn't sleep, he may as well do something productive.
Heading out of his room, the male made for the gym. At this time of night, even though time didn't matter much, it was unlikely he'd encounter anyone on his way. They were all likely asleep. He was simply too worked up after the day's events.
Of course, after thinking that, he just had to run into the last person he wanted to see.
Aomine had been having the same problem Akio had, just with different thoughts. A little training would no doubt erase that from his mind, although he seldom did. What was the point, when no one could beat him anyway?
That was, until he met Akio. At first Aomine had thought he would've been another easy fight, someone who he could beat down with relative ease. How wrong he was. Even though the other had been tired, he had been an even match. Aomine had sorely underestimated the other and it had almost costed his pride.
Since most of the other members of his team used different weapons, he didn't get much competition amongst them. Kise, maybe, but Aomine still beat him every time.
Entering the gym, he paused as he heard noises. Who else was in here at this time?
Aomine froze. Why?
Akio hadn't noticed him yet. This was his chance to leave. Yet his feet didn't want to move. What would happen if the other male saw?
"Oh hey Aomine."
Well shit.
"Fukui."
He didn't exactly know what to say. Akio had stopped what he was doing and was now looking at him, but it didn't seem like he was being hostile.
With a shrug, Akio turned back to his workout. "Bit early isn't it?"
Aomine only grunted in response as he walked over to the treadmill. He didn't want to respond, as it was likely either one of them would say something wrong. As much as he wanted to brag about how he had beaten him earlier, it would probably end badly and Akashi would have his head.
Since when had he thought this hard on anything? Momoi would probably laugh at him. Shaking his head, he concentrated on what he was doing.
Akio wasn't as at ease as he seemed to be. In fact, the entire time since he had noticed Aomine he had been waiting for the other to make some sort of comment on his loss. The gold eyed male was surprised when nothing of the sort happened, however he was still very on edge.
They worked in silence for a while, the only sounds being their own breath. Soon Akio sighed and put down the weights he had been using. Without a word, he headed out of the gym. Aomine glanced up just once, before ignoring it. He didn't care. He wouldn't bother saying anything, as it was probably early in the morning and both couldn't sleep. No point in picking a fight.
Akio wandered back to his own room, keeping quiet and thinking. It wasn't about anything important though, as he had worked off most of the stress from earlier that day despite Aomine being in the gym with him. Finally tired, he took a small shower before going to sleep.
A/N: I am so sorry guys ;-; please forgive me! I know it's been ages, and I know this definitely doesn't make up for it, but I promise I'll update more chapters. Thanks to those who have stuck with me!