"Are you threatening me, Seijuro?"The blonde boy smirked, tugging at Kuroko's blue locks harshly making him groan in pain.

Kuroko looked at his former captain, and noticed that it was the real Akashi Seijuro, not the one that he turns into while he's angry. He doesn't know if that's a good thing or bad.

"As a matter of fact, I am," Akashi Seijuro smiled widely. "I'm surprised that you finally get it."

"Huh, take him from me if you can!" Nash laughed, pulling Kuroko closer to him.

"Hng... You-you'd...regret... ever ta-talking back to Akashi-kun." Kuroko smiled, even through his searing pain from his head.

"Right as always, Tetsuya."Akashi smiled, as he took a few steps forward.

Before Nash could comprehend what was happening, he abruptly fell on the ground, with a searing pain in his knee joints.

"Wha-what did you do?This isn't basketba... " He stuttered and trailed of as he looked at the boy in front of him.

"We agree on the same thing for once." Akashi smirked, "this, of course, isn't basketball. This is a fight, between you and me."

"You know what they say, 'everything's fair in love and war? Well, this is war. But, I wouldn't call it a 'war', you know? Because, you tell me, even you can see the accurate difference in our skills. "

Before Akashi could finish, Nash pounced towards him in a failed attempt to punch him in the guts. The captain moved away swiftly as the blonde boy fell on his front. Again, he felt a sharp sensation cut along his knees. He tried getting up, but it was of no use.

Nash gritted his teeth, and suddenly the weird taste of blood attacked his taste buds.

"What the... " He rubbed the corner of his lips and groaned in pain as soon as he did as the fresh cut opened once again. Then he realized as he noticed several cuts all over his skin and his knees.

He looked at Akashi only to find him smirking widely, fresh blood smeared over a pair of scissors that was dangling from the said boy's fingers. Nash assumed it was his.

"When did you,... " He gaped at Akashi, blood dripping from the cut.

Akashi came closer to the other two boys and grabbed Kuroko by his hand and pulled him towards him. He made Kuroko stand behind his back, as he loomed over Nash.

"Remember what I said, Nash Gold Jr.? There is only a difference in skills."

"We're not done yet!" He yelled before he stood up again, and managed to kick only the side of Akashi's stomach. But, he was too slow. It wasn't long before he was on the ground again.

"Pity you, now... if I... "Akashi smiled and took out Nash's phone from his trouser pocket as he continued, "take your phone, I wonder how will you get back?"

Akashi laughed, and without any warning pressed his left foot on Nash's left knee and pushed hard. And before anyone could grasp the situation, a cracking sound was heard, followed by a pained wail. The same happened with his right as well, and Kuroko could see Nash fighting his tears back. It must hurt.

Nash was grabbing his now broken knees and struggling to get up.

"Leave him there, Akashi-kun, and let's go back. " Kuroko said finally, after a while.

"Fine Tetsuya, I was just having some fun." He switched off the phone and threw it a few metres away from Nash. "Enjoy your moonlight view. Have a nice night!

"And yes, I almost forgot," Akashi's eyes glinted under the moonlight, "Never touch Kuroko again, if you do, I can't promise your safety. This time it was your skin, next time, it'll be your throat."

Nash shivered at the tone of the Captain, as he thought better to remain quiet.

Akashi took one last glance at the helpless boy before moving towards the front yard with Kuroko.

"Ah, it has been a long night, what do you say, Tetsuya?" Akashi sighed as he ruffled Kuroko's Blue hair, making the short boy yelp.

"It hurts, Akashi-kun." He said, rubbing his hand softly over his head.

"Sorry. Oh well, ask Kagami to apply some ice there, ok?" Akashi said as they stopped in front of their rooms. "Ok then, have a nice night, Tetsuya. Sleep tight."

Kuroko tugged softly at the boy's shirt making him turn back with a questioning look.

"Umm, thank you. Akashi-kun. If you were not there, I don't know what might have happened. Thank you." Kuroko fiddled with his fingers, looking anywhere but Akashi's eyes.

"Now now Tetsuya, you shouldn't make me embarrased. Because I wouldn't have known that you're in trouble if Kagami didn't tell me that the Jabberwock idiot was here. So, if you are to thank anyone, thank him." Akashi smiled.

Kuroko felt a warm sensation spread all over his body as his lips broke into a small smile. So it was his Kagami-kun after all. He'd definitely remember to thank him later.

"I don't know what happened between you two, but you better make it up to him. Because I do not want a lovers quarrel in the middle of enjoying tomorrow's fireworks. Am I clear, Tetsuya?"

"Yes, Akashi-kun." Kuroko nodded, and proceeded towards his shared room with Kagami. "Good night."

"Good night, Tetsuya."