100 Years of Loving You

by Nymphiase

A series of AUs where Akashi and Kuroko are bound by fate in which they are reincarnated to find each other through their strong love. As the lifetimes go by, both of them never wondered what might happen after their 100 lives together. *Some chapters are rated M

8. when there's a cool breeze,

Akashi ran through the forest with his bow and arrow. His father had finally let him go out on his own for the first time. He was now ten years old, so Akashi's father figured his son would be fine and would be smart enough to not get trampled by a deer. The redhead continued to run, not exactly caring where he was going. He felt free like this; just running and enjoying the wind, the sun and the animals. Suddenly, Akashi heard some sort of alarm go off in the distance, then he saw someone running over the horizon.

The redhead squinted to get a better look and noticed that it was a human being. The person spotted him and grabbed Akashi by the wrist. The redhead was pushed behind a log with the stranger.

"What are you doing?!" Akashi asked.

"Hush, don't make a sound. I don't want to get caught." The person said. He wore something over his head and around his face so that he wouldn't be identified. Akashi only saw stunning blue eyes and he asked,

"Are you a prisoner?"

"Something like that." The boy said. They saw three knights run over the horizon and call out the boy's name,

"Tetsuya! Where are you?! Your father is going to be angry!"

The boy, who was apparently 'Tetsuya' eyed Akashi from head to toe and said, "Give me your bow and arrow for a second."

The redhead obeyed, feeling a sense of superiority from the stranger. The boy stood up and aimed. The cloth wrapped around his head was blown off and it fell to the ground to reveal his blue hair that looked as beautiful as the sky. He drew back his arm and shot an arrow at one of the knights. The knight fell to the ground and Akashi whispered harshly,

"You just killed a royal guard! You'll go to jail."

"Trust me, I'd rather go to jail than go back home. Besides, I just shot him in the arm, he'll live." The boy said and he drew back another arrow. His form was beautiful, he aimed and gracefully took down another knight. Akashi watched silently as the boy took down the last knight. They sat down on the ground together and waited a bit.

"I'm Kuroko Tetsuya. What's your name?"

"Akashi Seijuro." The redhead muttered. Kuroko thought about Akashi's name for a while and then smiled,

"I'll call you Sei-chan, then."

"Sei-chan?!" The redhead exclaimed in embarrassment.

"I'm thirteen. You?"

"Ten."

"Brilliant!" Kuroko said in a cheerful voice with a smile, "Sei-chan, may I stay at your place for a while? I'll be caught soon anyway, might as well enjoy my freedom while I'm out here."

Akashi was only able to nod his head and lead Kuroko to his house; he wasn't sure what to feel towards the blue haired boy. Kuroko was definitely an interesting person and Akashi felt his heart beat faster whenever the blue haired boy looked at him.

When Kuroko and Akashi walked through the door, the redhead's parents bowed to the blue haired boy while Akashi wasn't looking. Kuroko quickly motioned for them to stand up and gently put a finger to his lips as if telling them to keep a secret. All of this went unnoticed by Akashi.

"Dad, I brought a friend over. Can he stay?" Akashi asked.

His dad nodded frantically, "Of course, he can stay as long as he wants!"

Akashi and Kuroko quickly became friends. Both of them were able to agree and disagree over same things, which made it easier to understand each other's feelings. When darkness fell, Kuroko slowly became worried.

"Is someone coming for you?" Akashi asked while laying out a blanket onto his bed and an extra pillow for Kuroko right beside his own.

The blue haired boy had a tense smile, "No."

Then he crawled under the covers beside Akashi and they both tried to sleep. The redhead gently held Kuroko's hand and muttered, "Goodnight."

Kuroko held onto Akashi's hand tighter and whispered back, "Goodnight, Sei-chan."

In the morning, there was someone pounding at the door. Akashi jolted awake from his sleep and saw the blue haired boy pacing back and forth. The blue haired boy looked at the redhead and spoke up, tears filling his eyes,

"Sei-chan, I want you to know that the few hours I've spent with you made my life worth something. You've shown me true happiness and freedom. I'll never forget you and I'll come find you one day, or you can find me. Thank you… for everything."

Kuroko leaned in and gently brushed their lips together. The kiss was innocent and shy and it felt like it was a kiss goodbye. Akashi didn't like the feeling; he didn't want to say goodbye. The redhead quickly held onto Kuroko's shirt and asked,

"When will I see you again?"

The blue haired boy hugged Akashi and sobbed, "Soon…I promise…I'll see you soon."

Royal guards stormed into the room and dragged Kuroko away. The blue haired boy screamed and kicked at them but they just took him away as if he was a stack of paper. Akashi was left alone, his arms now empty. The arms that once held Kuroko's warmth fell to his sides and he whispered,

"How long is 'soon'?"

Years passed and Akashi never saw the blue haired boy again. When the redhead turned seventeen, he realized he fell in love with that stranger he met so long ago. Akashi knew that he wouldn't look at any other person until he saw Kuroko again. His parents never talked to him about the blue haired boy and Akahsi didn't know where to start to look for him.

The redhead decided to work hard and gain a stronger reputation so that his search would be easier. His goal was to become a royal guard and serve within the kingdom. He was good at fighting with dual swords and also trustworthy with a bow and arrow. The king finally noticed his skill and hired him to be on guard at the royal ball since they were short a few guards. Akashi went with his group, which incorporated Kise, Aomine, Murasakibara and Midorima. The only problem was that they were mercenaries.

They stood in the ballroom and made sure no one would pop out and try to kill the king. Most people stayed away from them; knowing that they were mercenaries.

Akashi silently observed the rich people dance around in circles; the ladies wearing expensive ball gowns and the men wearing suits. The redhead wished to be a part of the riches, but he was born of low status. The party went on and finally someone announced,

"Introducing, the king's son and heir to the throne, Prince Tetsuya!"

Akashi's attention turned towards the staircase and saw a boy with blue hair walk down. A crown was lightly perched on top of his head and his blue eyes didn't shine with happiness. In fact, he looked miserable.

The redhead stared at Kuroko and watched him sit on the throne, He was royalty?! Wow, I'm so stupid! Of course he's a prince. Stupid Akashi, my dreams consumed me. Akashi thought to himself.

The redhead did his best to stay unnoticed by the prince and he focused on his duty at the kingdom.

One of the royal guards decided to pick a fight with Akashi, "You disgust me." The guard said with a sneer.

Akashi simple smiled, bowed and asked, "How so, sir?"

The royal guard laughed and said, "All mercenaries are the same, you all crawl on the ground looking for money. You should be dead. We don't need people like you—"

Kise interrupted and said, "Now, now…You wouldn't want to provoke our leader, would you? You would have to deal with all of us if you offend our leader in any way. Mercenaries or not, we do not tolerate any kind of insult, especially if it's directed towards Akashicchi."

"Ha! Threats! Of course, scum like you would use threats!" The royal guard said with a smirk.

The blonde was about to lose his patience, "Akashicchi…Can I? I would be grateful if you would grant me permission to—"

"No Ryouta, you cannot take him in the back alley, gouge his eyes out and then slit his throat." The redhead said with no expression as if this was an everyday part of his routine.

Unfortunately, their little commotion attracted the attention of others, including the prince. Akashi feared he would be recognized so he faced the royal guard and bowed once more.

"I shall guard the exterior premises to ensure better safety." He said and he began to walk away.

Kuroko stared at the redhead as he left and he noticed the familiar figure and the bow and arrows strapped to his back. It was all too familiar for the prince. He yelled across the ballroom, "Sei-chan?!"

Akashi turned towards the voice and held back his pained expression. Kuroko understood what it meant; Akashi was trying to push him away because of their difference in status. The redhead bowed and said, "Prince Tetsuya, you may have mistaken me for someone else. Now, if you'll excuse me."

Akashi left and walked in the courtyard to calm down a bit. His emotions bubbled inside him as he brushed his fingers against his lips, remembering that morning when Kuroko had kissed him goodbye. The innocent kiss they shared as children blossomed into a pure love in Akashi as years went by. A few minutes later, Akashi heard a royal guard yell, "Prince Tetsuya, you can't walk in the courtyard without having a guard with you at all times!"

Kuroko looked down at the guard with a cold expression, "I don't believe you'll make a good guardian. If anyone is going to babysit me, I would like that mercenary to accompany me." He said while pointing at Akashi.

The royal guard protested, "He's a mercenary…He's dangerous."

Kuroko laughed, "Nonsense. That mercenary has been in more battles than you can ever be in your lifetime. He has lived through all his battles meaning that he is strong and I sense great leadership within him. Does that not mean that he is an experienced guard that is worthy of protecting me? You are dismissed, do not make me repeat myself."

The royal guard backed down and motioned for Akashi to follow the prince. The redhead stayed behind Kuroko and watched him carefully. When the blue haired boy was sure that no one was able to hear them, he said,

"It's nice to see you again, Sei-chan."

Akashi frowned and growled slightly, "I guess 'I'll see you soon' meant seven years."

"I'm sorry…" Kuroko muttered.

"No, your highness, you shouldn't be apologizing to some as low as me. You left me to search for you and I didn't even know you were a prince." Akashi said bitterly.

The blue haired boy looked down at the ground in shame, "I'm sorry, I should have told you."

"You shouldn't have met me." The redhead said. His vision blinded with rage. He knew he wasn't truly angry with Kuroko, he just needed an excuse to push away what he could never have, "I loved you and now I realize that I can't be with you. You made me believe that I would be happy with you. Look at us; I'm a mercenary and you're a prince. We can never be together."

The blue haired boy turned to look at Akashi, tears streaming down his face, "I love you, Sei-chan. I will never stop loving you. I know we were both young when we met but I know that I love you so don't try and tell me otherwise. Believe me when I say that I tried so hard to escape again. It's not easy to escape 500 guards, you know? I wanted to see you again and I wanted to tell you how much you mean to me."

Akashi felt sad when he saw Kuroko crying; he muttered, "Tell me now then…"

The prince smiled slightly and he said, "I was never able to go outside again and I was stuck in my room to study the royal family and other useless things. My father always pushed me to study more and told me that I was the heir. Through it all, I just needed to think about those few hours I spent with you to keep going. I kept telling myself that I would see you again and that I can find you if I became king." Kuroko took the crown off of his head and stared at it, "You have no idea how much the idea of ruling scares me. The weight of this crown on my head makes me want to hurl. Sei-chan, I want to stay with you. You make me feel free and because of that, I love you more and more with every day that I spend locked up in my room."

Akashi shook his head, "We can't…"

Kuroko held onto Akashi's hand firmly and said, "We can. Become my knight, Sei-chan. Your friends can become knights as well. If you agree, then I will make it happen."

The redhead wanted to feel more of Kuroko's warmth. He wanted to hug him and kiss him and never leave him. But as much as he wanted these things, he knew that he couldn't have them. He knew the difference between want and need. Akashi wanted Kuroko but he needed to let the blue haired boy rule without having any problems.

"Your highness, I cannot accept this. It's time for us to stay separated by class, we are not meant to be together. We never were." Akashi said as he pulled his hand away from Kuroko. The redhead was ready to walk away but Kuroko held on.

"I don't care about that! I want you, Sei-chan…"

Suddenly, Kise came around the corner and said, "Akashicchi, there was some trouble within the castle and the king ordered for us to protect the prince and take him somewhere safe until we heard the castle bells chime."

The redhead sighed and drew his dual swords, "Alright, where are the other idiots?"

"They're on their way." The blonde said with a devilish smile as he drew his own sword and stood beside Akashi. Both of them surrounded Kuroko and looked for any kind of enemy. When the other mercenaries arrived, the blue haired boy said,

"Give me your boy and arrows, Sei-chan."

Akashi's group turned their heads at the nickname and laughed slightly. The redhead ignored them and handed Kuroko the bow and his quiver. Akashi's expression hardened and he ordered the group,

"Our mission is to keep the prince safe; we don't need to meddle with others. There are more guards who are protecting the king and the other guests. Our mission does not include those people, our priority is the prince. So stay focused! We'll move into the woods and towards my cabin. It's close by."

Aomine laughed as he drew his sword, "Alright, Akashi's house! I love your house; sleepover time! Except, the prioritizing might be a problem; Kise's on top of my list, then it's the prince." The tanned boy winked at the blonde, causing him to blush and then bowed to the prince as a formality. The group made their way into the forest cautiously and made sure to keep Kuroko surrounded.

A few horsemen became visible in the distance and they yelled, "Kill the heir!"

They came in at a blinding speed and Kise became worried at how silent their leader was, "Uh…Akashicchi, are you going to order us to do anything?"

"Hold this position." Akashi said to his group, his grip on the hilts of his swords tightened, "On my mark, you know what to do."

The group of mercenaries smiled and readied their weapons. The redhead faced Kuroko and said, "Your highness, I suggest you stay behind me."

"Oh, so now Sei-chan is also treating me like a porcelain doll?" Kuroko asked while crossing his arms.

Akashi sighed, "No, I'm not. I just don't want you to be hurt. If you get hurt, I get hurt. Now, stay behind me."

The blue haired boy blushed slightly and nodded his head, then he moved behind the redhead and waited for the horsemen to attack. When they got really close, Akashi yelled for them to attack. Each of the mercenaries laughed and killed the enemies. Akashi threw one of his swords and it knocked an enemy off of a horse. He quickly got on and helped Kuroko get on behind him. As Akashi guided the horse, Kuroko drew an arrow and shot the other enemies. The rest of the group took the remaining horses and they continued their trip towards Akashi's house.

Aomine yawned, "That was too easy. Kise, you alright?"

The blonde hugged the tanned boy and pecked him on the cheek, "I'm doing perfectly fine."

Akashi looked back at Kuroko and mumbled, "Nice shot."

"Thanks." The blue haired boy said while wrapping his arms around Akashi's waist to not fall off the horse.

Once they got to Akashi's house, the mercenaries made themselves feel at home. The redhead led Kuroko to his room and said, "You can sleep here."

"Same bed we slept on seven years ago, huh?" The blue haired boy remarked. Akahsi took off his armor and quickly changed. When he pulled a t-shirt over his head, he noticed Kuroko staring at him,

"What?" Akashi asked, while picking up his dual swords to clean them.

"I was just thinking…"

The redhead looked out the window to check for any enemies and then asked, "About what?"

The blue haired boy sighed and said, "About nothing."

Akashi turned to face Kuroko and said, "You're good at catching my attention, you know that? Tell me what you were thinking about."

The prince lay down on the bed and motioned for Akashi to move closer. The redhead complied and took a step towards the blue haired boy. Kuroko pulled Akashi's hand so that the redhead fell on top of him.

"Your highness, let go of me."

Kuroko held onto the redhead tighter and whispered in Akashi's ear, "Sei-chan, I was thinking about how beautiful you look."

The redhead felt his face rise in temperature as he struggled against Kuroko's embrace. The prince brushed the bright red hair with his fingers and said,

"Go to sleep. It's alright, you need some rest. You look tired."

Akashi had to admit that Kuroko was right, he was definitely tired from working and he just wanted to sleep in the safety of Kuroko's arms. The redhead closed his eyes and rested his cheek against the blue haired boy's chest. Kuroko's heart was beating fast and Akashi instantly fell asleep.

The blue haired boy held the redhead's hand and whispered, "Just like that time seven years ago…"

The prince kissed his forehead and then left the room to see how the rest of the group was doing. Kise smiled and said,

"So…You're the Kuroko Tetsuya that Akashi has been talking about for the past five years. He searched everywhere for you and by everywhere, I mean everywhere. I remember this one time, we got him drunk for the first time and he started looking for you under rocks."

Kuroko had a sad expression on his face and asked, "Sei-chan started being a mercenary at the age of twelve?"

Midorima nodded while cleaning his daggers, "Right after his parents passed away, he came and found each of us and asked us if we would like to join him."

The blue haired boy sighed and sat down. Murasakibara asked curiously, "What's your relationship with Aka-chin?"

The prince flinched slightly at the question, but then he smiled as if he was remembering something nostalgic, "Sei-chan saved me when I was thirteen. If I had never seen him in the forest, I would have never felt happiness, freedom and love. He pushes me away now, I guess it's because he understands the difference in our class. I still want to be with him though and I know he wants to be with me. He just doesn't want to do anything wrong that could possible put me in trouble and he's scared of trying."

The next morning, the group waited for the castle bells to notify their safety. Nothing happened. No bells were heard and the silence through the forest was deafening. A week passed and the bells finally rang.

When the group of mercenaries escorted Kuroko back to the castle, the king looked like the happiest person on the planet. He walked over to the group and said, "I am grateful that you protected my son with such bravery. I offer a position as royal knights in the kingdom. I believe you'll serve us well."

Not being able to decline an offer from the king himself, Akashi reluctantly nodded and said, "I am honored by this offer and we will gladly accept it."

After the group became knights, the king called for Akashi and asked the redhead, "Will you take on the role of Tetsuya's personal royal guard? He seems to reject every guard and murder them, but you seem like a strong person who can handle yourself. Guard my son with your life."

Akashi nodded and thought, Your son became my life when I was ten years old.

He slowly walked towards Kuroko's room and knocked gently. The prince swung the door open and pointed a knife towards Akashi.

"Oh, it's you. I thought you would be a knight or something." Kuroko said while lowering the knife.

Akashi grabbed the knife and tossed it aside, "I am your knight. Now, go to sleep."

The blue haired boy gaped at the redhead, he let Akashi walk past him and watched him as he sat down on the couch.

"How the hell am I supposed to sleep with you just watching me from the couch?"

The redhead rested his head and closed his eyes, "You'll find a way."

Kuroko watched as Akashi fell asleep; the blue haired boy tossed and turned, not being able to get comfortable, so he walked over to Akashi and decided to wake him. The moment the blue haired boy touched Akashi, the redhead flinched awake and held a knife against Kuroko's throat, the blade icy against his skin. The blue haired boy held his breath at the fierce look in Akashi's eyes. They were cold eyes that resembled pools of blood. Akashi couldn't see Kuroko anymore, it was as if he was just looking at another body to kill. Looking at him as if he were prey, another target, another job.

Akashi dropped the knife in his hand and noticed that he had scared Kuroko. "I'm sorry…I didn't mean to scare you like that. I just…get a little jumpy if you suddenly touch me when I'm vulnerable."

The blue haired boy still had his eyes wide open as he kept thinking of those cruel eyes that had looked at him. Kuroko's hands shook and Akashi tried his best to calm the prince down. The redhead gently wrapped his arms around Kuroko and whispered, "I'm sorry." To him over and over again.

Kuroko still couldn't believe that Akashi had such a dark looking side to him, but eventually he calmed down and fell asleep in his embrace. The redhead sighed and carried the blue haired boy back to the bed.

A few months passed and Akashi continued to push Kuroko away. When they got their memories back through the tattoos on their backs, the redhead and the blue haired boy decided to stay away from each other no matter how much they wanted to be together.

A war broke out within the kingdom and the couple worked harder than ever to live. They didn't know how they were going to get a tattoo, since they weren't exactly in the right time period. Kuroko finally decided that they should just scar themselves, so Akashi made a thin yet deep cut with his dagger on the prince's back and the prince made a deep cut in Akashi's back.

When the war ended, Akashi dropped his swords and kissed Kuroko full on the lips. The blue haired boy was quick to respond and they both dropped everything to embrace each other. The whole kingdom watched them express their love and reluctantly accepted it. Rumors spread of course, but Kuroko continued to prove to be a great leader.

Eventually Akashi died in battle with Kuroko by his side. Both of them fought and loved until the end.

"I'll see you in the next life, Tetsuya."

"You too, Seijuro."

Both of them whispered to each other while holding hands on the bloodied battle field.