A/N: I have made it! A second update and also got it done before Christmas! So my dear readers, this is my Christmas present to you all! I thank everyone that you have stuck with me this year and hope that I'll hear from you guys next year as well. (Don't worry, I'm still coming back with a one update this year). So, this is the last chapter of the arc Kageyama Natsu. Do enjoy it!

As always thank you sooo much for all the favorites, follows and reviews! I love you guys!

I need a life Q v Q: I wonder when... I suggest you to read on the chapter to know ;) This is KageHina for a reason, but the romance building is kind of slow here, especially for the main character pair. But surely, they will have their cute moments as well!

xXCheshireCatXAlicexX: Oh but they have already shown up. And by that I don't mean the 3rd and 4th chapters - they showed up once after that as well. Well Nishinoya will appear sooner than you think. Kenma's next appearance will take sometime, but he'll have his moment of shine as well. I'm not going to abandom him just like that.

Dokun888: I'm also so glad that there's someone Hinata can share his secret with! QwQ Don't worry Hinata and Kageyama will surely have more interaction in the future. As soon as I get that one problematic scene done. The reason for them not making any progress is because Kageyama is jackass and Hinata is an adorable ball on sunshine who is clearly oblivious of his feelings.

Kurage3: And you know, I was shocked when I watched Haikyuu seiyuu event (winter training camp (night) - imagination game) and Tsukki's seiyuu wrote Tsukki as someone who would become media personality... I was like... THAT'S SO MY IDEA! Like Tsukki's is so tall and all! XD... About big revelations and all. They're closer than you might think. Haha! Yeah, those two kind of... well they don't get a long very well...

harunomizuhime: Yes well that's something worth of witnessing. And did someone say Ishikawa Kaito!? Ehh? ... Oh? It's just you Kageyama... too bad. Anyway, I hope that you enjoy this chapter. And thank you for your review!

Hinata and Kageyama are happily married. (EH?) But trouble comes, as Hinata has to hide his gender from his husband. So Hinata becomes Kageyama Natsu. Also, his new high school life is full of action. He befriends with Aomine Amaya, who reminds Hinata of his pastself. Also you can add in a troublesome stalker and receiving a present from Kageyama... But wait... What happens when Kageyama finds out the truth? The truth of Hinata being a man.

Cry Of A Fallen Crow
Cry Eighteen: Raging Battle! Calm Before A Storm?

Two weeks had passed.

Two hellish weeks had passed since Amaya's suggestion to ask help from Kageyama, and Hinata was still stuck at phase one. Partly reason for that was because the raven had been absent for a whole week. Even after all the time Miyano was still persistent and didn't give Hinata any air to breath.

The ginger shook his head to get the thoughts out of his head. No matter how urgent the matter was, currently something more important was happening and he should give all his attention to it. He then looked at the two person before him and near the entrance and approached the shorter one.

Yamaguchi smiled upon seeing Hinata and then hugged him. "Do come and visit us sometime. I would be more than happy to have you as our guest and chat with you. You are welcomed to us at any time." The freckles told, finally let go of Hinata.

Yes. It was the day Yamaguchi and Tsukishima were finally moving to their own apartment. The couple had received their keys the other day and decided the faster they moved in the better. Much like the raven they had been away for almost a week – a trip to hor springs, apparently – and returned back earlier the day before. That was also when they had received the news about their apartment being free.

"I will. I will surely come and pay you guys a visit." Hinata answered to the brunette with an equally wide smile. "Of course, you are welcomed to come here anytime you want as well." He then continued, inviting Yamaguchi and Tsukishima to visit them as well.

He heard a growl from behind him. "Oi don't go casually inviting people without my approval." Hinata's eyes narrowed and shot an angry glare at Kageyama, who was standing his arms crossed and with his typical scowl on his face. The ginger wanted to put out his tongue, but decided not to. He didn't want to start another scene and agitate the raven any more than he already was.

Yamaguchi smiled and thanked Hinata for the invite, adding that they would surely pay a visit once they had settled down. The ginger couldn't stop the ends of his mouth from turning upward.

Yet, the sudden change in his surroundings had stirred up mixed feelings inside his small head. He was happy for the two that they could finally live on their own, but on the other hand he felt sad. He had just gotten used to the lively household of other four always being present beside him, but now two of them were leaving. And just when he had finally gotten close with Yamaguchi.

He felt empty to have two people teared away from his daily life. But still he had decided to keep on a smiling face. That was the least he could do for Yamaguchi who was so excited. Seeing the brunette also made Hinata happy.

After the two had chatted for a while, Yamaguchi then went to say his thanks to Miharu, who had taken care of them the whole time, and of course Kageyama, who had allowed them into the household. Hinata watched him going with a smile on his face.

It was only then, when he felt another presence approaching him. Hinata almost jumped up from startle when he saw Tsukishima suddenly standing next to him. He shyly glanced at the tall blonde who had finally grown past the 190cm line and gulped down. He really liked Yamaguchi, but Tsukishima always felt so scary. In many ways he was even scarier than Kageyama.

"I wasn't planning on saying this, but Tadashi has really taking like of you, so let me give you one warning." The blonde suddenly spoke, making Hinata to turn into stone. "Don't fall in love with the King. He already has a strong presence around him, which makes him blind to all other people." Tsukishima then continued, making Hinata look at him with confused eyes.

"In the end, you'll only hurt yourself. And that would make Tadashi sad." The blond kept a pause. "If you make Tadashi cry, I'll kill you."

After those words Tsukishima joined Yamaguchi giving his regards to Miharu. Hinata was left alone near the entrance with dumbfounded expression on his face.

He didn't get why Tsukishima was warning him about Kageyama? Why was he suddenly bringing up the raven and love in the same sentence. He didn't make any sense. After all Hinata wasn't in love with Kageyama.

Right.

Right?

Right…?

"Natsu-chan!" Came the cry which make Hinata want to puke. It was lunch time and Amaya was once again absent. This meant the ginger had to face his nemesis on his own. The boy sighed while picking up his speed to get rid of the copper-head.

"For god's sake leave me alone! I already have a boyfriend!" He yelled desperate, coming up with the last and worst conclusion he could come up with. After all, for all this time he had only been telling that there was someone he liked. And now he had a boyfriend? Exactly when did that happen?

Hinata wasn't the only one who realized his mistake.

"Eh, but I thought you were only crushing on Kageyama Tobio. When did you two suddenly get to the stage of dating? … I don't want to believe your words till I see him with my own two eyes." The copper-head told which made Hinata to curse inside his head. That guy was really paying attention to every single little word he said.

Also, since when Hinata had told he was crushing on Kageyama? He only said (lied) that he had crush on someone, so why Miyano had reached the conclusion it had to be the raven? First Tsukishima and now even Miyano… why on earth the people around him were thinking he held any feelings towards his supposed-husband?

HE WAS STRAIGHT!

(And someday in the future Hinata would regret having those thoughts…

- just kidding).

"Fine! I'll bring my boyfriend to school tomorrow." The orange-bush finally snapped. Somewhere in his vision he saw Miyano dumping into someone by accident and his advance stopped all of a sudden. The orange-bush decided not to let this chance slip away. He turned around in the nearest corner and shut himself into the first room that came across him.

Being finally inside and away from Miyano's radar Hinata felt his tension abating. Still he shouldn't let loose too early. The ginger stood quiet near the door, listening if the other boy would come that way. Once it seemed that he had finally lost the guy, Hinata sighed of relief.

That lasted for a second, though, as he soon realized his last words. Hinata gulped down loudly.

Shit.

What had he done?

He had driven himself into a corner. He had told Miyano he would be bringing his boyfriend to school the next day. This meant he needed someone to act as his boyfriend. The only boys he was familiar with, were Tsukishima and Yamaguchi. The blonde would never agree with the idea and he wouldn't let Yamaguchi get messed up into it as well.

The one and only opinion he had was Kageyama.

Hinata groaned loudly while sliding down the door. He wanted to cry. His whole life was a mess. He wanted to die and meet Natsu. He wanted to see his younger sister. She would surely come up with the best conclusion to this fucked up life.

It was only then, that the young lad in distress finally felt the presence of another person. He looked straight ahead of him and saw a girl staring at him with a blank look. She didn't look surprised, shocked or excited. Her face was as straight as someone having absolutely no expression would have.

What shocked Hinata was that he actually knew this person. She was wearing the white uniform of advanced class and her chestnut colored hair was braided up and bangs tied up on up-ward ponytail to avoid them getting in her way. She was staring at Hinata with her big and amber-colored eyes.

She was Furukawa Kazuko.

"Ah, sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you." Hinata snapped out of it, and apologized to Kazuko while getting up. He looked around himself and realized that they were various canvas-paintings on the walls as well as some easels holding still un-finished canvas works of the other students. Kazuko was currently sitting before one of the easels, holding a wooden palette filled with multiple colors in one of her arms and a paintbrush in her other arm.

Without realizing it, he had found his way into the arts clubroom.

Kazuko put away the painting tools in her arms and wiped away the paint from her arms to her apron. After than she once again turned to Hinata. This time a light smile escaped from her lips. Or maybe it was just the sun light behind her that made it seem so. "Don't mind it. This place isn't really private. I was just about to finish for today, anyway."

Hinata took few timid steps towards Kazuko in order to see her painting. As the girl didn't seem to be driving him away from the room, he then put more confidence in his steps and approached the girl and her work. Once he saw it, his eyes widened in surprise. "Wow, it's really beautiful, you're a wonderful painter Kazuko-chan… er… I mean Furukawa." His words where so sincere and seemed to come right from his heart that Kazuko cracked a light smile.

Kazuko was currently working on a sunset theme. At the front she had tree branches and a two little birds sitting on them. The colors where so beautiful that Hinata's breath was taken. The contrast of the red, yellow and orange of the background to the blue and green colors of the birds was just amazing. The boy had never seen such a detailed work.

The girl then glanced at her painting. "Thank you. It's named 'Two Birds Under Sunset'. Though it's still nothing compared to that man's work. His 'Harbor Of Departing Ships' is the most amazing painting I've ever seen." She told, giving a hint there was someone she admired as a painter and aimed become like him. (1)

Hinata's eyes widened. The girl was already a better painted he could ever become, but still she aimed to become even better. Ah, well… he kind of could understand her ambition. After all he too wanted to become a stronger volleyball player. He wasn't satisfied with the way he was now, when there was such strong presences near him. He didn't want to lose to Kageyama or Tsukishima.

Kazuko then continued. "Please, do call me Kazuko like you used to. If I have to be honest, I'm not really mad at you. It hurt to know that you've been keeping such thing as a secret from us all the time, especially after all denying." The girl kept a pause and then turned look at Hinata. "But you know, everyone has a thing or two they don't want other people to know. I bet you had your reason." After that her glance wandered back to her painting.

Hinata lowered his glance and formed his hands into fists. His body started to tremble as anger took the best of him. Anger towards himself. Coming to Teikoku has completely messed up everyone's lives. Not only his, but innocent high school girl had also gotten involved in it. Could just someone stop the time and reset everything for him? "I'm really sorry for hiding it from you… I wanted to tell you, but…"

Turning to Hinata, Kazuko interrupted him with a smiling face. "No need to explain. It's too late anyway." And she was right. Everything had already happened. He had ruined everyone's lives and there was no turning back. They had to move forward from the places they were left into. He too needed to stop on weeping in shame and asking help from already lost Natsu.

He needed to pull himself together and get away from the mess on his own.

Kazuko kept a short pause. Her expression then suddenly got sad all of a sudden. "I kept my distance for the sake of Michiyo. Of course, she's partly at fault for ever falling in love with that guy. I really like you, Natsu-chan… but I've known Michiyo since childhood. She's the only person who stayed beside me even after finding what kind of person I am. I can't ditch her just like that."

"No no, you don't have to. I completely understand you-"

But Kazuko didn't give Hinata chance to speak. "Also, sorry for Emiko. She's maybe a little too over-protective over Michiyo." The ginger was taken aback by surprise. Who would've thought that the always so few-word Kazuko would be able to speak so openheartedly when it came to her friends. Hinata had found another interesting fact about the Queens trio.

Also, they were inseparable.

"No, Kazuko-chan, you don't have to apologize anymore. I'm at fault for not telling that I'm actually married to Kageyama-san." Hinata finally managed to speak, as Kazuko quieted down having said everything she wanted. His expression then showed a miserable smile. "But I'm kind of jealous of Michiyo-kun. She has such good friends."

He wondered how Kenma and Nishinoya were doing.

Hinata wanted to see his two dearest friends.

The chest-nut head smiled. "Thanks."

"Also, I have heard nothing about that?" She added.

Hinata's eyes widened. "About what?"

"You being married to Kageyama."

Well… Shit.

"Natsu-sama. Dinner is ready." Hinata heard Miharu knocking on his door and inform him. The boy answered with a quick 'yes' and went to change his trousers into skirt and T-shirt. For more girly appeal, Saeko had advised him to use skirts whenever he was outside his room. That way Kageyama would have less evidence on his boyish figure and wouldn't doubt his wife being a boy.

Once the ginger opened his eyes he realized that Miharu was still standing behind his door. The woman smiled kindly at the boy. "I'll go call Tobio-sama down. You should ask his help now, it's your last chance." She told trying to encourage the boy, but her attempt kind of backfired. Hinata gulped loudly and came into second thoughts. Maybe it wasn't such a good idea after all.

"Don't worry, I'll back you up." The woman told while flashing a wide smile. This made Hinata to calm down a little. If it was with the woman, he felt like he would be able to survive the task. After all she knew the raven well and had her ways to convince him. Finally Hinata headed towards the dining hall. He prayed inside his head that everything would go well.

Not long after the ginger had sat down and started his meal, Kageyama also walked down the stairs being followed by Miharu. The couple glanced at each other and Hinata lowered his head to greet his husband. Kageyama answered with a small nod, but then averted his eyes away. He pulled the chair back and sat down, starting his meal.

The atmosphere had pretty much returned to what it was before Tsukishima and Yamaguchi suddenly barged in. Kageyama acted very cold towards him and spent most of his time on the second floor. He had even stopped doing volleyball practice, now that schools had started. He used to be much more lively with the other two around, but now they had gone back to the beginning.

"Umm…" Hinata finally broke the silence with an awkward silence and this made Kageyama to take his eyes off the food. He wiped his face with a napkin and stared at his wife. The ginger was moving anxiously in his seat avoiding eye contact with the raven.

Kageyama clicked his tongue. "If you aren't going to say anything, I'm going to continue my meal. Stupid woman." He openly insulted his wife, which made Hinata's nerve to pull. As usual this man had no manners how to deal with a woman. He was offended, but knew that there was a bigger problem in hands at the moment so he decided to ignore it. Someday he'll surely get Kageyama for that snappy tongue of his.

Hinata calmed down his nerves with a deep breath. "You see. There's been a guy in school who's making me feel very uncomfortable. He's been literally stalking and harassing me." The boy explained, giving a timid look at the raven.

Kageyama's face turned into a cunning smirk, which made Hinata cautious of what was coming next. That expression couldn't mean any good. "Oh, to think there was someone interested in a shrimp like you. And? What do you want from me?" Hinata gulped loudly. Slowly, the atmosphere was turning intimidating. How typical of the raven.

"Well… you… see…" The 'wife' had trouble on finding the words. Kageyama sat own his seat leaning his cheek against his fist, waiting for an answer. Couldn't the girl be any faster? He was setting bored. "I kind of wanted ask… if you could help me to get rid of him…?" Hinata finally managed to mumble.

Kageyama let out a hollow laugh. "Are you kidding me? No way."

Hinata had known it. It was impossible to ask help from Kageyama. How stupid had he been to even think that he'd be willing to help him. Especially after witnessing how much he hated women. This was useless, his life was over! What more could he do?

"Tobio-sama, please listen to her story. After all Natsu-sama is your wife and you're obliged to help her." What saved Hinata's inner cries was Miharu's words. The ginger glanced at the woman, who winked at him upon their eyes meeting. The boy smiled lightly at her, but Kageyama turned up his nose.

He sighed. "Yeah. A wife I never wanted to marry. I would so much prefer to be single and spend my time playing volleyball. She messed up my daily routine completely." The raven groaned to himself, but shut up after receiving deathly glare from Miharu. "So what do want me to do?"

It was easier to please the woman than encounter her wrath, Kageyama had learned that the hard way. After hearing his question, Miharu smiled kindly. Now everything was left to Hinata. She had done her job. The gingers eyes widened and he started to stutter. "Well- yo- nee-"

"Speak clearly." Kageyama commanded, making Hinata to shut up and calm down.

The ginger then continued. "You need to come to school tomorrow. That's all." He smiled happily. Maybe, just maybe he would finally get rid of the copper-head stalker. Then, finally one obstacle to happiness would be overcome.

"Come to school? That's all!?" Kageyama's expression got furious all of a sudden. "Who are you kidding? After all the trouble of hiding our relationship you want me to come to the school and reveal-"

"Tobio-sama." Miharu's sharp call stopped the boy.

Kageyama hissed loudly and then clicked his tongue. He was clearly unsatisfied, it could be seen how he crossed his arms on his chest while leaning back. Going up against Miharu would be far biggest disaster than going to the school. That's how much power she had over him, and he knew he couldn't win against her.

Oh, how much he hated this all. He hated his wife, he hated being married. He hated everything! Even that guy had suddenly left side and moved to Germany. Oh, how much he hated him! Just remembering his assertive smirk made Kageyama want to punch someone in the face.

"I'll come to school tomorrow… if I remember…" Kageyama then left the table without finishing his meal. He had lost all of his appetite. Miharu smirked at the raven who was getting up the stairs.

Now that was more like it.

Hinata shot nervous glances at the clock, waiting for the lesson to end. He literally jumped up from his seat when the bell rang. All of the class bowed at the teacher who then told that the class was dismissed. It was the end of the school day. The ginger then glanced at Amaya who was standing next to him.

"So today is the day?" The bluenette questioned him, showing a joyful smirk on her face. For the first time she had been excited of something happening in the school. It was good that she had come to school today. It was worth witnessing what was the aftermath once you messed up with the possession of Kageyama Tobio.

Hinata showed at enthusiastic smile. "Yeah." Well, as much as he was excited to finally getting rid of Miyano he also feared that Kageyama would most likely end someone during the encounter. That guy was so unpredictable you never knew when he would finally snap.

"Oh, oh. What are you talking about? What day today is?" Miyano suddenly approached the duo and placed his arm on Hinata's shoulder. As usual, his over-enthusiastic smile made the pessimistic Amaya want to throw up. How on earth he could keep on smiling every single day? Didn't his mouth muscles hurt?

Hinata slowly and discreetly moved the large arm away from his shoulder. After that he glanced at Miyano and showed him – what it seemed to be – an innocent smile. "It's the day, you're going to meet my boyfriend. Just like I promised." The ginger spoke and thanked the gods that Miharu had helped him to convince Kageyama to take the action.

Miyano showed doubtful look, but decided to follow the girl duo anyway. After all he couldn't wait to see who this supposed boyfriend of Kageyama Natsu was. Most likely a random guy she picked up from the streets. No way she's actually dating the real Kageyama Tobio. He wasn't that type of guy.

Hinata was searching for the usual white car he always came to school on, but was unable to find it. He wondered if his driver was being late, maybe he thought they had practice after school. The ginger started to panic, if his driver wasn't there yet, so wasn't Kageyama.

That's when he finally saw a black car being parked near the entrance. The driver got out and opened the door for the man sitting on the back seat. Finally, a dark figure stepped out of the car, gathering curious glances around him. After all some of the students recognized him.

Hinata's inner tears leaked out at the sight of Kageyama. He had gotten so nervous and afraid of the thought that Kageyama might not actually come. But now the man was here and he had nothing to be afraid of anymore. His intimidating savior wearing a scowl had appeared on a pure black car. Now couldn't this get any darker?

As the trio approached Kageyama, who made a movement upon seeing Hinata, Miyano's expression darkened all of a sudden. It was frightening how the smile he wore on his face every day could disappear in a matter of seconds. It was as if it had never been there. In the level of intimidation, he was as scary as Kageyama.

"So, Kageyama Tobio. What are you doing here?" The copper-head asked and the atmosphere around the men fell down so much Hinata could feel shivers crawling up his back. Passer-by stopped, curious, to witness the confrontation between to males. Some of the school girls started whispering around and ran to call their friends.

Kageyama clicked his tongue. He didn't like how this was turning into big scenario. He was just supposed to pick up his wife and get the hell out of there, but now he was stuck dealing with the stalker. And out of all the people in the world (in the school) it had to be him. "I could ask you the same thing, Miyano Kyoya?"

Miyano chuckled. "But what do you think. I study in this school and currently am escorting the girl I like to her car. But how come you, who is not a student of this school anymore, is here?" Hinata gulped at the boy. Really, if he had known it would turn into battlefield he would never even suggest brining Kageyama there. Secondly, how come the two boys knew each other? Where they were acquaintances from?

"You know something about them?" Hinata questioned Amaya, who shook her head as an answer. First of all she wasn't interested in popular people, secondly she wasn't interested in boys and lastly she wasn't particularly interested in other people at all.

"About Miyano-kun, right? His family owns Japan's biggest hospital and he's currently the heir studying hard to get into medical school. He's always been popular due to status, but sadly during first year he stayed in the shadows of Kageyama-san. This year he's been receiving more attention and they say he's the third generation King." Hinata suddenly heard a voice from his left. He turned around and saw two girls wearing black-colored school uniforms standing next to him. (2)

"Captain!" His surprise was genuine. Hotaru showed him a peace sing while smiling widely. Kanon nodded lightly to greet her junior, who did the same.

After that the captain of girls' volleyball club turned to look at the copper-head. "And before you ask anything more, I know this all because we're cousin's from my mothers side." Well, now he might understand the situation a little better. But he still didn't get why Miyano had set his eyes on him – someone who was actually a boy – when he obviously could get any girl he wanted. Also, third generation King? Who was the first one?

Kageyama sighed loudly and then glanced at Hinata. "Well the girl you're supposed to escort, is actually my wife. I'm here to pick her up and ensure that she's safe from stalkers and molesters." The raven told as he then approached to Hinata and took hold of his arm. The two of them were already heading towards the car when Miyano suddenly spoke.

"Wife? Are you kidding me? From what I heard she was first only crushing on you, then you two were suddenly dating and now she's actually your wife… there's something very fishy going on. Are you sure you're not just screwing up with everyone?" His glance then wandered to their hands. "Neither of you are even wearing wedding rings. How are you doing to prove that you're actually married?"

Well, now things were going in the wrong direction. Kageyama had been careless when coming to school. But then again, he didn't know that he would be dealing with that Miyano Kyoya. That guy was as sharp as usually, it was no wonder he would be the one to inherit the hospital. The raven then glanced at his wife whose eyes were as wide and bright as the sun itself. Guess he had no other choice.

Then it happened.

This was a scenario which would be hot topic in the school for the rest of the year.

Everyone who witnessed it gasped loudly.

Some of the girls even fainted.

Their hearts were broken into pieces.

Kageyama lowered his head and pulled Hinata towards him. The orange-bush didn't have any time to react. Before he could even gasp the situation his face was already between Kageyama's arm and head, their lips connected to each other. Upon realizing his position, Hinata's face slowly started to stream hard as his face turned red like an apple. Still, Kageyama was refusing to move.

When Hinata was at the point of losing his consciousness, Kageyama finally ended the kiss. The ginger was huffing for air, his face completely red from embarrassment while the raven didn't seem to be even least affected. "No matter what you try to do, you're never going to win against me, Miyano. After all, I am the heir of the Kageyama family." Kageyama announced proudly. "Also this woman is my wife and I cannot have her being touched by another man. So do not bother her anymore."

With those words the raven entered the car, dragging his still flustered wife with him. As Miyano watched the car driving off from the school yard, he sighed loudly. "The reason I can't win against you, Tobio-oniisan, is because I had already lost the game from the very start. All this time her thoughts were only about you. I couldn't make her look my way even once."

"Aaa-a, I only played around with her because I heard she's your rumored wife. Well, it's was fun the time it lasted." He then grinned widely.

He clearly wasn't in the mood to meet them that day, but he had no other choice. The car parked before the lounge and Kageyama got off the car. He then opened the front door and entered the place one of his friends owned. He was a cheerful shout that came from the shortest person of their group.

"Oh, Kageyama. You're late." Nishinoya chirped, implying that he might be the last person to come.

Kageyama took of his outer clothing and then walked towards his gang that had gathered around one of the tables. "Sorry, the meeting with my father got stretched far more than I had assumed." The raven apologized, sitting down to the empty seat prepared just for him.

"Well given your father, that's not a surprise." Azumane Asahi stated, a weak smile on his face. He seemed kind of tired, given the deadly look and big bags under his eyes. He was also nodding off as if he would fall asleep any moment. That wasn't really a surprise, though, given the triplets he lived with.

Sawamura Daichi smiled widely, looking at the gang that had completely gathered, now that Kageyama arrived. "Anyway, sit down. We're all present now."

"As always, they forgive the King for being late." Tsukishima sneered, receiving angry glare from the raven. That guy really had to be present everywhere. Why couldn't he get rid of the annoying blonde, who never did anything but mocked him? Yamaguchi, who sat next to his boyfriend laughed at Tsukishima's comment.

A woman approached their table. "What would your order be?" Kiyoko questioned the men, wearing a white blouse, black trousers and blue apron on her. It was almost a year now, since she started doing part-time job and the 'Fallen Crow' as the lounge was called.

"Beer for me!" Tanaka shouted and then turned to look at the woman. "And of course you, Kiyoko-chan!" He jumped towards the woman, who avoided with a fast duck making Tanaka's smack at the nearby table. Nishinoya had been about to do the same, but decided not to after witnessing the outcome of his friend.

"Ah, sorry but we're not selling alcohol for minors." Kiyoko told with straight face, and then started taking notes as everyone told their order. Only Sugawara and Azumane were the ones who got beers. Everyone else mostly went with either coke, juice or plain water. Kiyoko thanked them and went to tell the order list to the bartender and the owner of "Fallen Crows" Sugawara Koushi who was also part of the gang. (3)

In fact it was already past the working hours and the gang were the only people in the lounge. The gang, also known as "fallen crows" – getting their name after the lounge - were having a private meeting there. Kageyama-Tsukishima-Yamaguchi duo had just returned from a mission and it was time to discuss it through.

That was at least the plan they had in mind.

Till Nishinoya changed the subject.

"Say Kageyama, why I never knew that you're married?" The sharp libero suddenly wondered staring at Kageyama's ring finger. The comment made the raven almost choke on his coke and he then coughed loudly. After that he checked his left hand. And yes, there was a golden ring on his ring finger. Kageyama cursed, he must've forgotten to take it off after the meeting with his father.

"Eh, Kageyama you're married?" Sawamura looked surprised and Tanaka immediately started to examine the ring on his hand. He was shocked to know that his junior had gotten married before him. "I can understand Asahi-san, but not you too."

It took the whole night and even next day to recover from the shock he received.

"Say say! What's her name?" Nishinoya suddenly started to fish for information. "Must be something cute, like Aiko or Hanako… or Kiyoko!" The shortest member of the gang suddenly exclaimed. Meanwhile the rest of the gang had also started to get curious over this mysterious wife of Kageyama.

…with the exception of Kiyoko, Tsukishima and Yamaguchi, of course. There's no need to remind that they already know 'her' identity. Ah, but I did it already. Oh well…

"It's Natsu… Hinata Natsu… I think." Kageyama finally announced, trying to remember the maiden name of his wife. Gosh, why was everyone getting so fussed over his wife? Currently they were acting as annoying as his wife. He wanted to change the topic… couldn't they get into the business already?

CRASH!

Everyone turned to look at Sugawara who had dropped the glass he was drying. The man quickly started to gather the pieces, drying the tears forming into the corners of his eyes. He apologized for his carelessness and thanked Kiyoko when she offered to help him.

Nishinoya had frozen to that place, his eyes glazing. "No that can't be… She can't be Hinata Natsu." The brunette finally spoke, turning everyone's attention towards him. Kageyama raised his eyebrow, what the hell was this man talking about?

"What do you mean?" Sawamura spoke the question no one dared to voice out. They understood by the behavior of the two that something was wrong. Tears started rolling down Nishinoya's cheeks as he remember his orange-bush friend and his younger sister. It was obvious that he wasn't in the condition to speak. Sugawara sighed looking at his friend and then lowered his glance trying to hide his tears from the others.

"Because Hinata Natsu died three months ago."

Two figures advanced through hallways of the police offices, seeming to be in quite hurry. Though it seemed that their already fast pace wasn't satisfying the other one. "Please, can't we get any faster? I really need to get to that police officer as fast as possible. He's life is in danger." They sounded anxious and concerned.

"We're already going as fast as we can. Be glad that I actually bothered to bring you here. Oh, these young spirits, absolutely no respect towards elders." The other reasoned and then shook their head. Man what a bother, maybe they shouldn't have agreed to help. For their downside they were far to kind, always willing to lend out a helping hand.

"Ah, this is it." They finally announced as they arrived at a door where was written 'Takeda Ittetsu'. They then glanced at the one coming after them. "He's the one who can help the kinds of us. Go there and tell your worries. I have now accomplished my task so I'm going. Good luck, young one."

"Thank you." The younger one thanked and then turned towards the door. The stared at the name plate for a while and then took a determined step ahead. They had been searching for this for so long and finally they had reached it. Now wasn't the time to get scared and back off. They needed to save him. Entering the room they announced, "Detective Takeda, I need your help."

The said person raised his head from the papers.

His eyes widened in shock.

"You. You're-"

A/N: The title of this chapter was giving me a headache. Gosh, I couldn't come up with anything good! Well, many things happened in this chapter and believe me, next chapter is full of drama! Also you guys know what, I'm in deep trouble! The rest of the gang are appearing from now on, but so far I have only completed six of the character profiles. This is soo not gonna end well Q _ Q

1. Well, the name of the first painting is something I came up on my own. But the name of the second painting actually comes after a finnish children song of the same name. Also, the painter of that work and the person Kazuko admires is someone we know very well and has already appeared in this story. I'll reveal the name later on this story (because it has suddenly turned into a plot bunny!) Kazuko is going to have her own part in the story.

2. There only reason he's here because in any story (shoujo-manga) there just has to be that one heir of a hospital who can keep on accomplishing his dream if only he keeps his grades the best in his school year. (Yumeiro Patissiere, Watashi Ni XX Shinasai). Thank god, Miyano is properly striving into inheriting the hospital instead of baking sweets. (haha).

3. The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years. Just adding the ages of each character in order from oldest to yougest - as of May of the current year they live in. Sugawara (June, 20), Sawamura (December, 20), Azumane (January, 20), Kiyoko (January, 20), Narita (August, 19), Nishinoya (October, 19), Ennoshita (December, 19) Kinoshita (Ferbuary, 19), Tanaka (March, 19), Hinata (June, 18), Tsukishima (September, 18), Yamaguchi (November, 18), Tsukishima (December, 18). Funny thing Sawamura-Ennoshita-Kageyama are all one year apart being born in December.

Children who have their 6th birthday on or before April 1 enter the first grade of elementary school of that year. This is the reason why Sugawara, who is actually born on the year earlier is in the same class as Azumane. Also the reason why Tanaka, who is actually only 3 months older than Hinata is a second year, while the latter is a first year.

That's all for the information. I thank you all for reading the arc of Kageyama Natsu. I would like to hear your highlights and favorite scenes from the arc Kageyama Natsu (chapters 6-19). Also what are your expetations towards the next arc Fallen Crows? Anything you would like to see happen?

Thank you for the time, once again Merry Christmas and see you again on the third arc Fallen Crows.