Chapter 1
A/N: Hey this is another Haikyuu story I'm working on! I hope you all like it!
In the countryside of Japan there was a beautiful mansion with high gates and a beautiful garden. Inside the mansion a family was having lunch together.
"Asahi how are things in the city?" The older man with short brown hair and dark brown eyes. He is the current co-leader of the rising mafia family Karasuno, Daichi Sawamura. He along with his husband, Koshi Sawamura, have three sons.
"They're fine. We managed to gain a few more members." Asahi replied. Asahi is the oldest son of Daichi and Koshi. He has long brown hair and brown eyes.
"Well that's good. I'm glad you're taking leadership." Daichi smiled.
"That's right, me and your father are very proud." Koshi said. Koshi has light grey hair and hazel eyes as well as having a beauty mark under his left eye.
"Oh which reminds me, the head of the Nekoma family has invited you to dinner Kei." Daichi said.
Kei looked over at his father as he was midway in biting his food. Kei has short blonde hair and golden eyes with glasses. "Excuse me?"
"Well they invited your father but your father has business at the police force." Koshi said.
"And why can't Asahi or Shoyo go?" Kei asked, "Or you mother?"
"I have to go to see the twin foxes." Shoyo smiled. Shoyo has short orange hair and orange eyes.
"And I have a meeting with the Ushijima Family." Asahi said.
"And I am going to see your grandfather Ittetsu." Koshi smiled.
"Can't you see grandpa tomorrow?" Kei asked.
"Now Kei we know you don't like doing stuff for the family but we really need you." Daichi said.
"Plus we need the Nekoma's support." Koshi explained.
"I am not going for negotiations. I have no interest in it." Kei said as he ate.
"Kei this isn't a question. You are going." Daichi said sternly.
Kei just looked away, "I don't want to."
"Please Kei." Koshi got up and walked behind Kei. He wrapped his arms around him. "It's just one dinner and negotiations. If we can form an alliance with Nekoma it will help our family."
"I don't want to get involved." Kei muttered.
"I know but this is our world my love. Please for me." Koshi squeezed him a bit.
Kei sighed, "I'm going to the city afterwards then."
"Deal." Koshi kissed his cheek and went back to sit down.
"It won't be so bad Kei." Asahi said.
"You say that but you aren't dealing with stray cats." Kei sighed.
Later that day
Kei walked down the halls of his home. He wore a white dress shirt and black slack with black dress shoes. He sighed as he walked down the stairs to get to the front of the house.
"Well look at you. My grandson is so handsome."
Kei looked to see his grandfather Ittetsu Ukai.
"Grandpa, I thought mother was going to go see you?" Kei walked towards him.
Ittetsu has messy black hair and brown eyes with glasses. "I decided to surprise him." He winked. "I heard you were going to have dinner with the head of Nekoma."
"More like forced to have dinner with the head." Kei muttered.
"Now now, I know you don't like getting involved with family matters." He said as he brought out a black tie. He started to put it on Kei. "But it would make me really happy if we can have Nekoma on our side."
"Why do we even need them?" Kei asked.
"Well the Nekoma and Karasuno family have been rivals since your great grandfather's time. But times have changed and I believe it's time for our families to become friends." Ittetsu smiled.
"So why don't you and grandfather go to the dinner?"
"Oh we're too old for that now. Besides, the head of the Nekoma family is young. I'm sure he doesn't want some old people talking about an alliance. It's best to have someone his age talk with him." He said as he finished tying Kei's tie. "Perfect."
"I don't even know what to say." Kei sighed.
"That's why I wrote down some notes." Ittetsu took out a few note papers. "Follow these things and you'll be fine."
Kei took the notes. "I will read them in the car, thank you grandpa."
"Your welcome my sweet Kei." Ittetsu smiled.
"Ah dad you came, what a surprise!" Koshi said as he walked towards them.
"Of course. I had to surprise you." Ittetsu smiled. "Just in time to see our Kei do us proud. Right Kei?"
Kei nodded, "Yes grandpa."
"I'm glad you're taking this seriously my son." Koshi hugged him, "And such a handsome one too."
"That's what I told him." Ittetsu chuckled.
"Go on, the car is waiting for you. Make sure to be respectful." Koshi smiled.
"Right. I'll be back tomorrow." Kei said, "Goodbye grandpa."
"Bye bye." Ittetsu smiled as Kei walked out.
"Think he'll be mad when he comes back?" Koshi asked.
"Probably, but it's for the good of the family." Ittetsu chuckled. "Besides I think he will like our little Kei."
Kei sighed as he looked out the window of the car. "Hey Ryunosuke, can you drop me off in the city instead?"
"No can do. Your mother gave strict orders to take you to the Nekoma mansion." Ryunosuke replied. Ryunosuke Tanaka is the Karasuno family head bodyguard. He has a shaved head and blue-grey eyes.
"Tch." Kei looked at the back of Ryunosuke's head, "No one needs to know that you took me."
"Come on Kei, you know your father and mother would kill me." Ryunosuke chuckled, "Besides I'll be taking you to the city afterwards."
"Yeah yeah." Kei took out the notes his grandpa gave him.
"Whatcha got there?" Ryunosuke asked.
"Grandpa gave me notes on what to go over for dinner." Kei said. He read them as he looked at one of the notes with a confused look.
Whatever he offers, don't respond with a no. It may be shocking but keep a cool composure. Whatever it is, do not say no.
'Grandpa must be going senile. What does that even mean? What the hell is he gonna offer?' Kei thinks to himself as he puts the notes away.
At the Nekoma mansion
Ryunosuke parked the car in front of the mansion. He gets off and opens the door for Kei who gets off.
"Thank you." Kei said as he looked toward the Nekoma mansions doors. There stood a tall man with black hair and hazel eyes.
"You must be the second son of the Karasuno family." The man gave a cat like smirk.
"And you are?" Kei asked.
"Tetsuro Kuroo, the head of the Nekoma family." Tetsuro smiled, "and your name?"
"Kei." He said as he walked up to him.
"I'm glad you agreed to this dinner, Kei. Come, it's waiting." Tetsuro turned and walked into the mansion.
'This is going to be a long dinner.' Kei mentally sighed as he followed Tetsuro.
They walked into the dinning room where there was a medium size table in the middle with only two chairs.
'This feels off. Normally rooms like this have a long table.' Kei thinks as Tetsuro took a seat on one side of the table.
"Please have a seat." Tetsuro smiled.
Kei nodded as he sat down.
"Tell me Kei how old are you?" Tetsuro asked.
"Twenty-two." Kei responded.
"Great so you're old enough for wine." Tetsuro snapped his fingers as two maids came in. One had two glasses while the other had two bottles of wine.
"Any preference?" Tetsuro asked.
"No." Kei said though he was starting to get a weird feeling in his stomach.
"Red wine it is." Tetsuro snapped his fingers again as the maid poured the wine and the other served it to them.
"Thank you." Kei told the maid who nodded.
Tetsuro snapped his fingers again as the maids left. "You seem like the kind of guy who doesn't enjoy small talk huh?" He smirked.
"I don't particularly care for it." Kei said.
"Then let's get down to business while we wait." Tetsuro took a sip of his wine. "Your family wants to form an alliance with us."
"So they say." Kei said.
"I'm assuming your father didn't tell you everything did he?" Tetsuro asked.
"I know he's willing to show peace by helping with getting your men in the police force. As well as giving you joint territory in the city." Kei said.
"Right that's part of what's on the table. I also had a request in." Tetsuro said.
Kei blinked, "A request?"
"Yes, one that I am very pleased with." Tetsuro said.
Kei gave him a confused look. "What are you talking about?"
"You really don't know huh?" He laughed. "That's interesting though. I wonder why they didn't tell you."
"I don't understand." Kei said as he took a sip of the wine. "Did you and my father discuss something that I was not made aware of?"
"That's right. You see I'm pretty young, I'm twenty five. But I run this family 24/7. I don't have time for dating or even for looking for a wife." Tetsuro explained.
"And you want us to look for one for you?" Kei asked.
Tetsuro laughed. "In a way. Your grandfather and mother just had the greatest idea though."
Kei looked at him but he started to feel uneasy. "And what was their idea?"
Tetsuro stood up and walked to him, "A way for our families to join in complete alliance." He cupped his face. "Will you become my fiancé?"
Kei looked at him completely shocked. The memory of the note his grandpa left him came to his mind. 'I'm such a fool. They knew. They fucking knew. They played this off as a normal dinner! Asahi already has a fiancé and Shoyo just turned 19. I'm just a bargaining chip.' "Excuse me?" He tried to recompose himself.
"Will you become my fiancé?" Tetsuro repeated.
"I think there's been a misunderstanding here. I am not single-"
"Now we both know that isn't true." Tetsuro smirked. "Your family is in need of support. I am in need of a wife. We can help each other."
Kei pulled his face away as he stood up. "I don't know what you, my parents, and my grandpa talked about but I want no part of this."
"Oh, how so?"
"My life will not be wasted away to please some stray cat who doesn't even have time to go do his own dirty work." He glared, making Tetsuro laugh.
"Stray cat huh?" Tetsuro grabbed Kei by the collar while his other hand pulled on his tie. "This stray cat loves to eat little baby crows."
Kei's eyes widened as he tried to push him away. "Let go!"
"I've taken an interest in you Kei. I'd think about my offer before you make a choice." Tetsuro smirked.
"I will never become your fiancé let alone your wife." Kei glared as he grabbed his wine and splashed Tetsuro's face. Tetsuro was shocked as he let go of Kei. Kei instantly moved away from the head of the Nekoma family.
Tetsuro was shocked for a moment before he laughed. "Now I really like you Kei."
Kei gave him a look of disgust, "And I really don't like you. This dinner is done. I'm leaving." He walked over to the door and opened it when in front of him stood a tall man with light grey hair and green eyes.
"Sorry this area is closed until you finish dinner with our boss." The man smiled.
"Move." Kei glared as he tried to go around him but the man only blocked all his moves.
Tetsuro laughed as he snapped his fingers. The maids came back with a towel and a clean shirt. "Well mafia life was never easy. Lev bring him here." He ordered as he started to unbutton his shirt.
"Yes sir!" Lev grabbed Kei's arm and dragged him to Tetsuro.
"Let me go! Don't touch me!" Kei yelled as he tried to pull away.
"Don't take it personally Lev. He's a feisty crow." Tetsuro chuckled as he finished unbuttoning his shirt and took it off. It showed his toned muscular body.
Kei looked at him before he looked away. "What is wrong with you?"
"You can look, I don't mind." Tetsuro grabbed his face but Kei closed his eyes. "Well aren't you a little shy."
"Get away from me." Kei growled.
"Don't worry I'll let you go once dinner is done." Tetsuro chucked. "Come on Kei won't you stay?"
"I will not!" Kei kicked Lev in the shin and punched Tetsuro in the face.
Lev gasped as he had let go of Kei as he held his shin. Tetsuro had let go of Kei's face when he got punched. Kei didn't wait around as he ran out of the dining room.
"Feisty little thing. Lev get him." Tetsuro smirked as he held his cheek.
"Yes sir!" Lev ran after Kei.
Kei ran to the entrance as he tried to open the door, "Ryunosuke! Ryunosuke!" He called out. He heard footsteps running towards him. 'Fuck I have to hide!' He ran and looked for a place to hide. He got to a corridor that had three doors. He gulped and entered the first door and locked it behind him. He leaned his body on the door and stayed quiet. He heard footsteps running toward the corridor. It stopped before it started to run in another direction. Kei sighed in relief as he looked at the room he entered. It was a study room filled with books and paintings. There was a sofa turned to the giant window where it showed the Nekoma garden. He walked up to the window and looked out. He saw the moon was out and shined brightly down at the garden. 'Maybe this window can open.' He thinks as he looks for a way to open it. He didn't notice the door behind him slowly opening and Tetsuro tiptoed in. He slowly, without making a sound, walked up to Kei as he took out a knife and pointed it at his throat.
"Don't move." Tetsuro whispered in his ear. Kei froze as he didn't even try to move.
"You are pointing a weapon at the Karasuno Family's son. If I tell my father about this there will be no alliance." Kei said.
"Tell him and I'll let him know that you punched the Nekoma's head. Now tell me who will he be more angry at?" Tetsuro chuckled. "Now let's go back to dinner, the steak just came out."
"You're sick." Kei growled.
"Maybe but I at least have fun." Tetsuro put the knife away and grabbed him by the arm. "Now stop resisting."
Kei glared at him but followed. 'Have dinner then run. Run and when you get to the city, you're disappearing.' Kei thought as Tetsuro led them back to the dining hall.
Tetsuro led Kei to his seat, "Sit."
Kei glared but sat down. He saw his wine glass was refilled and the food was on the table. Tetsuro smiled and sat on his seat.
"Now let's enjoy." Tetsuro smiled as he ate.
Kei just glared at him as he ate.
"Now now Kei relax." Tetsuro chuckled.
"You're keeping me hostage." Kei said.
"I'm letting you go after dinner. Don't be so dramatic." He smiled.
"I clearly don't want you, why do you even want to marry me?" Kei asked as he drank his wine.
"Simple, it's a good business deal." Tetsuro said. "As my wife you'd be able to do as you please. All you need to do in return is keep me company when I'm free and bear a child. Your family gets the alliance, my family gets an heir. Simple."
"Ha that's not freedom." Kei said. "I wouldn't touch you even if you were the last man on earth."
"Oh yeah? You were looking at my chest when I was changing." He smirked when he noticed Kei's ears turned red.
"I did not!" Kei glared. "I clearly looked away."
"Whatever helps you sleep at night." He chuckled. "I think you'd make an excellent wife."
"I think you'd make a horrible husband." He growled.
"See we're already fighting like a couple."
"You don't even know me."
"I know enough." Tetsuro snapped his finger as a maid brought him a file. She handed it to him and left. He opened it and started to read out loud. "Kei Sawamura, the middle child of the Karasuno family. Unlike your brothers you actually went to school. You got pretty good grades. You played volleyball as a hobby. You spend a lot of time in the city with a few friends. I'm impressed that your kill count is so low. It seems like you actually want to live a normal life."
Kei glared at him with pure rage, "And? So what if I want to live a normal life. I know what I want. And I won't let anything stand in my way."
"Why live a normal life when you are the son of a promising family?"
"Reasons."
"Which are."
"You're stupid if you think I'm telling you." Kei ate.
"Oh I'll find out eventually. Tetsuro smirked.
"What about you? Why do you want to live this life?"
"Me? Simple, I like my power. I like my status. I like having this life. I accept it."
"Then accept that others don't have the same opinion as you."
"I can't help but be interested in you." Tetsuro smirked.
"You need to go to a mental institute." Kei growled as he finished his food. "And as you can see I have finished. I'm taking my leave."
"Won't you stay for dessert?" Tetsuro smiled as he finished his food.
"No." Kei glared.
"I think you will." Tetsuro snapped as the maids came in and removed the empty plates and brought in a piece of strawberry shortcake for Kei and Tetsuro. "Your mother tells me it's your favorite."
"I'm not hungry." Kei said.
"Then you're not going home. Simple as that." Tetsuro chuckled as he ate.
Kei rolled his eyes and started to eat. "Power hungry cat."
Tetsuro laughed, "Don't worry little crow you'll be a part of this family soon."
"I will not." Kei glared. "No matter what, I will never get married to you."
"Not even if I ask nicely?" Tetsuro teased.
"Not even if you were on your deathbed." Kei responds.
"Ouch isn't that harsh." He chuckled.
"I'm making it clear to you that I'm not interested. I'm not a thing for you to have."
"But that's what makes it all interesting."
"Go find another play thing." Kei said as he finished his wine and cake. "And now I'm gone."
"So what is your answer Kei?" Tetsuro asked as he got up.
"What do you mean?" Kei asked as he got up as well.
"Won't you become my fiancé?" He walked up to him.
"I will not." He glared.
"Such a shame. I really did want our families to join in alliance. Come I'll walk you out." He motioned for him to follow.
Kei blinked in confusion before he followed him. 'I mean I know I wanted him to give up but that was weird.'
They walked to the front as Tetsuro opened the door. Ryunosuke was there waiting.
"I had a fun evening Kei." Tetsuro said.
"You're crazy." Kei glared.
"Maybe, but I'm glad I met you. I hope to see you again." He said as he grabbed his arm and pulled him into a kiss.
Kei's eyes widened before he pushed Tetsuro away and slapped him. "Get away from me you pervert!" He quickly walked away from him as Ryunosuke looked at the two in shock. "Ryunosuke the door!"
Ryunosuke looked at Kei surprised, "Oh um yes sir!" He opened the door as Kei got in.
Tetsuro chuckled as he looked at Kei get in. "Bye bye Kei!"
Ryunosuke closed the door as he went to the drivers side and started to drive away.
"Um Kei are you okay?" Ryunosuke asked.
"I'm fine. Just take me to the city." Kei said as he rubbed his mouth.
"Well Umm your mother called and ordered to take you home." Ryunosuke said.
"I don't care. I am not going home." Kei growled.
"I have to take you home Kei." Ryunosuke said.
"I said no." Kei wrapped his hand around Ryunosuke's neck. "Now take me to the city."
Ryunosuke gulped, "The usual place?"
"Yes." Kei said as he moved his hand away.
"Yes sir." Ryunosuke drove.
The city
Kei looked out the window as he watched the people walk around and talk with one another. 'They live such a normal life. I want to be like that.' He sighed before they stopped at a restaurant. "Ryunosuke why did we stop?"
Suddenly the door opened as Koshi and Ittetsu came in.
"Oh my baby you came to pick us up!" Koshi smiled.
"Mom? Grandpa?" Kei looked surprised. "What's going on?"
"Oh well me and your mother decided it would be a nice night to go to the city so we came and ate." Ittetsu smiled.
"Bullshit!" Kei felt pure anger.
"Kei, you know I don't tolerate that language." Koshi said.
"You both tricked me. You guys acted like you had no idea what the dinner was going to be about." Kei glared.
"Hmm well I guess you know now." Ittetsu chuckled. "Yes we did know."
"How could you both? You guys know I have no interest in being part of the family business. I want to live a normal life." Kei looked at them in disbelief.
"We know Kei but we thought you would have outgrown that idea by now." Koshi said.
"That's right. It's time to grow up. You're twenty two Kei. You need to do your share for the family. Asahi is taking over once your parents retire. Shoyo is also being married off to the little brother of the Aoba Johsai family. You need to do your share. Marrying the head of the Nekoma family will do wonders for our family." Ittetsu said.
"What? Shoyo is nineteen he isn't even a full adult yet." Kei said.
"Maybe so but he doesn't mind being married. That's why he went to go see the Twin Foxes so he can meet his future husband in neutral territory." Koshi said. "Having Aoba Johsai on our side will help. And once Nekoma joins there is no one stopping us."
"I refuse to be just a thing for you guys to trade away. This is my life. My future. I will never marry the head of Nekoma." Kei started to raise his voice. "I already rejected him so you'll just have to find another way to get them to be your allies. I will not be a part of this!"
"Kei!" Ittetsu said loudly but sternly.
Kei gulped and looked at his grandpa who was clearly very angry.
"I will not hear of this anymore. You will marry the head of the Nekoma family. That is your duty to your family. There is no such thing as a normal life when it comes to us. If I could change that for you I would but I can't. So accept the position you're in. The head of the Nekoma family is a nice guy. All he asks for is an heir and for you to keep him company when he has free time. The rest of the time is for you to do as you please. I think that is an excellent deal for you. You don't have to worry about money, a home, food, or anything else." Ittetsu explained. "He's not even asking you to be a part of doing deals or anything like that. You will have little part of our ways of life."
"This is the best option my little Kei." Koshi said gently.
"Do I really mean that little to you both?" Kei glared at them as they looked shocked. "I won't be a pawn. I refuse to be a part of this family!" Kei yelled before quickly getting out of the car and running out.
"Kei!" Koshi and Ittetsu yelled out for him but Kei was already running off.
Kei panted as he ran as fast as he could. He didn't know where he was going but he just ran. After a few minutes he stopped running and caught his breath. "I can't believe them. I just can't." He sighed and looked around. He ended up in an alley. "Time to go look for a place to crash." He walked around a bit until he noticed the exit back to the main road. He smiled a bit as he walked towards it when suddenly he felt himself get injected.
"This won't do. My brother is marrying someone who can't even protect himself." The man behind Kei said.
"What did you do?" Kei was about to fight him when he felt weak and passed out.