Hey guys! Sorry for such a late update. I have finals coming up, but I am taking a break from studying and homework. I wanted to get this chapter out, because I won't have time to write until after the 12th of June. That is the day my sister and I will be driving eight hours back home for the summer. Hopefully I can write more over the summer! But let's get started on this one first~! Oh, and I noticed I accidently spelled Seirin wrong last chapter, so I will spell it right from now on!
The one week wait until it was time to get on the train headed for Kyoto was eventful for Seirin. On more than one occasion, Kagami forgot about being a girl and would walk into the boy's locker room, embarrassing the guys. He would get as far as getting his shirt off before someone *Hyuuga in the form of throwing a water bottle at his head* would remind him to go to the girl's locker room.
Finally, the team was sitting on the train, headed to Rakuzan. Kuroko, noticing that the boy turned girl next to him kept bouncing his leg while resting an arm on the train's windowsill while his chin was in his hand, asked, "Are you okay, Kagami-kun?"
Startled, Kagami looked down at Kuroko. "Ah, yeah. Just…nervous I guess. There will be so many people that we know, and I don't know how they'll react. As it is, Aomine is annoying about it. I can't imagine how the others will react…"
"That reminds me…How did Aomine know before anyone else?" Kuroko asked, curious. He was glad his ex-light and current light were getting along, but they still usually fought.
"Well, we were playing one-on-one when we noticed it was already late. So I invited him over for dinner and he spent the night. While he called his parents to let them know where he was at is when Alex and Tatsuya came by, so he didn't see them." Kuroko nodded.
"Well, I think you will be fine. I think if they start to do anything you can show them that your basketball hasn't diminished any." Kuroko sent Kagami a small calming smile.
Kagami returned the smile, rustling Kuroko's hair. "Thanks Kuroko. That makes me feel better."
"There is one thing that bothers me though," Kuroko said.
"Hmm?"
"Why are you taller than me even though you are a girl?"
They were interrupted by Riko next. "And what is up with that rack!?"
"Well, I guess it's genetic…" Kagami pulled out a picture from his wallet, showing it to his team. This is my parent's wedding photo."
Everyone looked at it. Then at Kagami. Then back at the picture, almost like the time they found Nigou. "Are your parents even Japanese?" Koganei asked, seeing how tall they were and, in fact, Kagami's chest was genetic from his mother. Mitobe nodded at Koganei's question.
"Of course!"
"Well, you look a lot like your mom now, but more of your father's colors," Kiyoshi said, patting Kagami on the head lightly.
The rest of the train ride the team played easy, on the road games. Finally, though, they arrived in Kyoto where a bus from Rakuzan should be waiting for them.
Once they had all their things, they looked for the sign that said "Seirin" on it, heading up to the person.
"Hello. I'm Coach Aida. We are the Seirin Basketball team."
"Welcome. If you follow me, we can board the bus waiting for you. Another team arrived not too long before you, so you will be sharing the bus, if that is okay?"
"Of course! Which team was it?"
"Touou, miss."
The happy feeling Kagami just had flew away. Of course…they were all coming from Tokyo, so it would only be natural that they might run into one another. But having to see Aomine so early…this training camp was starting off not all that great.
Still, Kagami followed them to the bus where he could see the Touou members start to point at him and talk to one another. He even saw some of the old third years, like Imayoshi, who probably came to help out with training. He could only sigh, motioning for the others to get on the bus first.
Once on the bus, all conversation stopped to look at him. Sighing again, he said, "I'm only going to say this once to you all! After some unfortunate accident, I, Kagami Taiga, was turned into a girl. Deal with it, and don't ask any questions! We are currently looking for a remedy." With that, Kagami gave a small nod before heading to go sit next to Kuroko.
As he passed by a certain seat, a hand reached out, grabbing his arm and dragging him into a seat. "Hey, Taiga-chan~! Have you missed me this past week?" Aomine asked into Kagami's ear quietly.
"Ahomine! Let go! I'm going to sit with my team!" Everyone else just watched this exchange, conflicted as to what they should do.
"But there are no more seats," Aomine said, pointing back. There were, in fact, no seats open, since Furihata had sat down next to Kuroko.
Crossing his arms, as best he could, Kagami sat next to Aomine, pouting. "Fine. But stay on your side of the seat."
"You look so cute when you pout." Kagami elbowed Aomine in the ribs. "And feisty…I like that."
"Stop messing with Kagamin, Dai-chan. And why aren't you surprised? I only knew because I am the manager." Momoi was kneeling on her seat next to Imayoshi, looking back at the two.
"Remember that night last week I stayed at Kagami's?" He received a nod. "I was there when it happened."
"Oh~ I see now! What do you want us to call you know? Since you are a girl after all." Momoi looked so sincere it was hard to look her in the face.
"Uh, well, Kagami is fine. I am still me even after the change." The two smile at one another.
"Yeah, just weaker," Aomine said, ruining the atmosphere.
"I could still kick your ass, Ahomine! And don't go thinking I can't play like before. Even ask Kuroko, I play just about the same!"
"It's true," Kuroko said from behind them. The three looked in surprise. He was towards the back but was now behind them. He must have switched with Fukuda. Next to Kuroko was Nigou, who was there the entire time.
"Tetsu-kun! How are you?" Momoi asked, stars in her eyes.
While those two chatted over their heads, Aomine and Kagami were having their own conversation.
"You know, I was expecting you to be in one of those outfits Alex picked out for you." Aomine looked Kagami up and down. "Though, the baggy team jacket has its own sexiness as well. Almost like you are trying to wear your boyfriend's clothes."
"Why would I wear those to practice? They aren't practical at all!" Kagami frowned at Aomine, thinking him to be an idiot.
"Sometimes your innocence is refreshing, Taiga-chan~"
"Stop calling me that! Call me Kagami or just Taiga. But no –chan!"
Before Aomine could say anything, Imayoshi interrupted them. "When you two are done having a lovers spat, let us know, since we have arrived."
Both of them blushed, before saying in unison, "This isn't a lovers spat!" Though Aomine recovered and added quietly, "At least, not yet."
"Did you say something, Aho?" Kagami asked standing up.
"Nope! Come on, let's go. I see everyone waiting for us. Looks like we were the last groups to arrive." He saw Kagami pale, fiddling with the sleeves of his too big jacket. Giving a small smile, he pulled her into the seat, allowing everyone else to go. "What's wrong?" he asked, a little worried.
"I-It's nothing." Kagami looked away blushing. The last thing he wanted was for Aomine to make fun of him again.
"Hey, come on. You can tell me." Kagami looked at Aomine surprised. He sounded so gentle and sincere.
"W-Well…I am nervous. I don't want them to make fun of me, or treat me too differently. I am still me, but all they might see is a tall, fragile girl. I don't want that…" When Kagami heard a small, almost hidden chuckle, she looked up at Aomine, glaring. "See!? You are even laughing at me!"
Aomine put his hands on Kagami's shoulders. "Hey, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to laugh at you. It's just so weird to see you caring about what they think about you. Where is that fiery Tiger that would just smirk and tell them to shove it? Come on, you will always be you. Plus, Alex is asking her boyfriend to fix this. Think of this as a funny story you can tell at parties. Now come on, I'll go out there with you and warn them if they don't already know, alright?"
Kagami thought about it. "Alright. But if they laugh I get to kick their ass."
"There's the Kagami Taiga that is my rival." Aomine took Kagami's hand, leading him off the bus. Kagami only blushed. Not in a million years did he suspect that Aomine could be this gentle.
Once outside the bus, Kagami hid behind Aomine, squeezing his hand. Kagami thought he was acting this way with Aomine as his protector was because Aomine had been there when this all happened. Otherwise, he would stride out there and say it like he did on the bus earlier.
"Aominecchi! Finally! Where is Kagamicchi? We all heard he is now a she!"
"Murochin said the same thing," Murasakibara added, cocking his head to the side.
"I think this is all a joke, nanodayo. There is no way that this could happen." Midorima pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose.
"I also find this impossible. We must see for our eyes. He is hiding behind you, isn't he?" Akashi folded his arms, wanting an answer.
"Yeah, but first you all have to promise not to freak out. He is still sensitive about all of this. I can contest that he is not different."
"He's right. Kagami-kun is still the same once you get around the exterior." Kuroko appeared next to Aomine, sending Kagami a smile. "It's alright, Kagami-kun. I give you permission to beat up the people who are mean to you."
Himuro came up on Aomine's other side, taking Kagami's other hand giving it a reassuring squeeze. "I second that thought."
Finally, Kagami spoke. "I don't need your permission. I planned that from the very beginning." With that, Kagami came out from behind Aomine, standing between the two blue haired boys. "I might be a girl, but I can still kick all of your asses!"
There was silence, before Kise spoke up. "Kagamicchi? No way! She is too cute to be him!"
"Hey! Are you saying I am ugly as a dude!?" Kagami glared at Kise. "And I told you to stop calling me that!"
Aomine started laughing, which brought Kagami's rage upon him. All of the noise made Akashi sigh. "This going to be a very long two weeks…"
1st: Yes, Kagami is OOC, but will be normal from now on. 2nd: Sorry for a shorter chapter. I don't have much time, but I thought I should put something out there for you all. 3rd: By the time you read this, there will be a poll on my profile. It will ask if Kagami will stay a boy or girl, so I can get a definitive answer~! Now, I hope you all enjoyed this, and I can't wait to see you all next time~!
Strange Daughter (Seltsam Tochter auf Deutsch)