Chapter 21

Kuroko's condition worsened with time. Every day before bed, Akashi grabbed Kuroko's blood type and Midorima would have to hook Kuroko up to an IV. Kuroko did not like it, but it helped Kuroko. But as time progressed, even with the nightly blood transfusion, Kuroko's condition got worse.

Kuroko was three months pregnant and barely able to get out of bed, if he did he ran the risk of passing out. Kuroko had an IV currently in and his eyes were closed, resting, as his body tried to heal.

Midorima examined Kuroko carefully as he did every day.

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Akashi sat at the dining room table with his face in his hands as everyone in the clan stood around him, waiting to hear their leader's decision.

Kagami, Izuki, and Mitobe took Akira for a run through the woods, leaving the rest of the pack with the clan to discuss the problem.

"This is really bad." Himuro said, what everyone was thinking.

"With Kuroko's rapid healing, it shouldn't be a problem." Riko said.

"But there are so many inside him that are drawing away from his blood." Aomine corrected Riko.

"At this rate we will lose the children." Momoi whispered, scared.

Takao looked at Momoi, solemn. "At this rate, we may lose Kuroko."

There was a chorused gasp, with a loud crack.

Everyone turned to looked at the dining room table and found it that Akashi had snapped it, slamming his fists onto the table. "Shut up." He hissed. "Tetsuya will be fine!"

Everyone took a step back from Akashi, and tensed as they heard footsteps descending the stairs.

Midorima walked into the kitchen.

"What is wrong with him?" Akashi demanded to know.

"Kuroko is suffering from anemic blood loss. If this progression continues, this can ultimately kill him."

"Isn't there a way, we can stop this?" Takao asked his mate.

"We have two options." Midorima informed Akashi. "Option 1, we abort the children."

"Out of the question." Akashi said.

"But…" Midorima continued, but was quickly cut short.

"OUT. OF. THE. QUESTION!" Akashi yelled, seething with anger and frustration.

"Option 2, which is my preferred choice," Midorima informed Akashi, "But this is based solely on hypothesis…"

"What?" Akashi snapped.

"A pureblood's blood is supposed to contain healing properties. Maybe if I can get a transfusion of your blood." Midorima said.

"What if Kuroko drinks my blood instead."

Midorima thought. "It might have the same effect."

"It's worth a shot." Kise said, putting in his opinion in.

"Murasakibara get me a glass." Akashi ordered.

The purple-haired giant brought Akashi over a wine glass and set it before Akashi.

Akashi rolled up his sleeve and bit his wrist. He turned his wrist over the cup and attempted to fill the cup.

The werewolves, who were no longer bothered by the vampires drinking habits, cringed at the thought of one of their own being forced to drink the nasty metallic liquid.

After a few minutes and a few bite marks, he finally filled a wine glass with his blood. Akashi carried the cut to his room, alone.

He knocked on the door and entered. Kuroko opened his blue eyes and looked at Akashi, he smiled softly, "Where is Akira?"

"Out for a run." Akashi informed his mate and sat beside him. Akashi ever so carefully, removed the IV from Kuroko's arm.

"What are you doing Seiijuro?" Kuroko asked.

Akashi gently kissed his mate's forehead. "Midorima has thought of a new solution to increase your health. "Can you sit up for me?"

Kuroko pushed himself up onto his elbows and let Akashi put some pillows behind his back before fully sitting up.

Akashi handed Kuroko the wine glass. "Can you drink this?"

Kuroko looked at the glass, unhappy with it.

"It's my blood Kuroko, not human blood. Midorima thinks my blood has healing properties. I really would like it you drank it for me." Akashi gently rubbed a hand over the baby bump Kuroko had. "And for them. I want to help you through this, they are my children too. If I can help you in any way to carry these children, I want to do it."

Kuroko smiled and brought the glass to his lips and drank a small mouthful. Kuroko hated the taste, the texture, and even the lukewarm temperature the blood was emitting from Akashi's body heat. In another attempt, Kuroko managed to down the whole glass.

Akashi took the glass. "Let's just see how this affects your health."

Kuroko nodded. "Thank you Akashi."

Akashi kissed Kuroko. "Now get some sleep. Akira will be back in a little while and you know how much he likes you to talk your ears off."

Kuroko laughed and slowly nestled back down into bed.

Akashi gently tucked his mate in and turned the lights off. "Sleep well beautiful."

Kuroko smiled as he watched his mate. "Guard over me, my vampire."

Akashi gave Kuroko a mock bow and closed the door.