Laughter of men and women echoed throughout the stone walled chamber. Child cries followed. A small child held down to the floor, wrists shackled. Multiple hands touching his small body, marks and bruises married his skin, and his excited body disobeyed his command. The strong smell of alcohol filled the air. The frightened child couldn't free his body. Scary faces and posh men and women coming into his prison chamber and taking advantage and commanding him. The child could on shiver in shock and cry in pain. He had been here a year. This child was six years old.

Akashi gasped as he stood up hastily. His body sweating but cooling against the cold air of the night. He was stood on top of the school overlooking the town. He was thinking back to Kuroko's strange ability when his sudden memorise triggered. He placed a hand on his head before he shook it. He wasn't asleep to have them. Kuroko's words must have triggered his sealed memorise. Something he did not want to remember anymore. He was free. The master had freed him the day they met. Although Akashi was temporally half blind at the time. A small smile come upon his face as he remembered the warm embrace he got from the man. It was an embrace he was familiar with but he just couldn't think why.

Why was it so familiar?

"Seijuro."

The sound of his name echoed throughout the wind. Akashi immediately looked back behind him. He thought someone had said his name from behind. It was a strong male's voice. A voice he didn't know. But the authority of it was very familiar in his mind.

Moans and groans echoed throughout the hall. Teens waking up from their drunken states. Most held their heads trying to recall anything of last night. Aomine was sat with Kise at a table rubbing their heads. The pain hurt and all their bellies were screaming for so hot greasy food. It was all they could think about.

"I don't know about you but I'm ready for something hot and greasy." Aomine grumbled.

"Ah, don't say such things." Kise replied.

Aomine then looked to the blonde and the reached out to hold his free hand that was lying on the table.

"You really are ok?" he asked him with worried eyes.

"Aominecchi I'm fine." Kise smiled. "By the way I never got to thank you for yesterday."

Aomine held up his hand to the blonde. "It's nothing. I was keeping my promise to you. I won't let it happen again." Aomine said.

"You're so adorable when you say that." Kise smiled again.

"Anything to keep you safe." He replied.

Kise just smiled at him with a warm look to his face.

Kuroko had walked out of his accommodation and ready for a morning walk before finding Akashi to train with him. He was quite happy that Akashi had agreed to train his skills and help him develop more on the battlefield. He smiled to himself as he turned to leave.

"Kuroko." Kuroko turned to the source of the voice. Standing before him was Master Shirogane.

"Master, good morning." He smiled.

"Morning." He nodded. "I wanted to ask you something if that is ok with you?"

Kuroko nodded. "Sure what is it?"

"I was debating about sending you on a small solo mission later this afternoon. If it's not too much trouble." The master said.

"Well, I'm having a training session with Akashi soon but I don't think I'm ready for this kind of thing yet." Kuroko admitted and rubbed the back of his head.

"It's nothing major and can be put off to a later date." Shirogane ended. "However, I'm surprised that Akashi had agreed to train you. Many have asked him but he refused. I wonder why he said yes."

"Because I forced him to." Kuroko thought as he smiled to the master. "I don't know. Change of heart maybe."

"Akashi's not like that. Oh well, if he's ok with it. Don't worry about the mission, like it said, it can be postponed until you are ready." Shirogane said before he turned to leave.

"A solo mission? Does he think I'm ready for that?" Kuroko questioned to himself. "Oh well, if it's postponed its fine. I suppose I better go. Akashi hates to wait." Kuroko moved his way towards the door of the school.

It was dimly lit. Stone corridors and barred doors. Shirogane stood halfway down and staring into one of the doors seeing their prisoner. Imayoshi was chained by his wrists and sitting on the floor with his legs crossed. He had a smirk on his face when saw the master come into his view. Shirogane was not pleased.

"So tell me, tell me why you attacked our home and abducted one of my children? Who put you up to this because your master didn't approve." Shirogane questioned.

"Ha, you're quite right. Our Master didn't plan this. I and Kentaro have acted on our own." Imayoshi smiled.

"So you came up with plan all on your own. I'm impressed."

"No, someone tipped us off. Someone who is far more cunning than I am. I'm surprised that you haven't noticed. No, but he's too clever to let it slip."

"What are you talking about?" Shirogane raised a brow. "Are you saying one of my children has betrayal thoughts?"

"I'm going to leave you guessing."

"Imayoshi!" Shirogane hissed.

"It was his idea to build a robot, his idea to kidnap that blonde pretty boy and it was his idea to attack using his powers."

"But you were stopped. My children can withstand your assault."

"You think. I have nothing more to say to you."

Shirogane sighed.

"We have a betrayer in this family."

"Akashi, where are we going?" Kuroko asked when they had appeared in the same spot that he was in when Kiyoshi attempted to help him.

"Training." Akashi stopped and turned around to face him. "We're going to fight each other." He was watched Kuroko take a step back out of fear. "I will only attack you with the same force you have. My reasoning behind this is because when you get stronger I will double the amount. This is a quicker way to help you realize and understand the battle. Quick thinking and action taking are high factors you should take into account. Doing this outside of the town is much better because I have no limitations." He smirked.

"Somehow I don't think that pleases me." Kuroko said.

"It's not supposed to." He then crossed his arms. "You will not be distracted by your friends this way. Right now you should be concentrating and nothing else. Anything can happen."

Kuroko jumped back the second fire shot up from the ground an inch away from him. He then glared at the smirking teen. "That wasn't funny." Kuroko thought as he wiped his brow.

"Your thinking is slow. Concentrate!" he shot fire towards Kuroko.

Kuroko flipped over before shooting an icicle towards the red head. Akashi closed his eyes as fire stood between the two, melting the ice.

"It's not thick." Akashi said.

"What?"

"If you want to attack me strengthen your magic. To get powerful you need to harden your ice so it can pierce through my fire without melting." He then placed his hands in his pockets and closed his eyes. "Maybe that should be the first thing to start with." He said to himself. He then looked to the teal head. "I will create a fire shield and I want you to an icicle through it. Once you have mastered that we can begin the real training." However, Akashi was confused. Kuroko had managed to fuse their powers together but he can't shoot ice through his fire.

Was his strength powerful depending on the current situation?

Akashi couldn't shake it off. There was smoothing odd about Kuroko, odd about his chose of power when the situation called for it. He shone brightly when he fought the robot but at this point in time, his strengths were changing.

Was he choosing his moments?

"Kuroko." Akashi said, commanding the smaller male's attentions. "There is something about you that concerns me."

"What's that Akashi?" Kuroko asked him.

"Your strength. Decide how powerful you are and stay at that level."

Kuroko then smiled at him. "I see you've noticed." He watched the red head give him a questionable look. "Of course I'm strong. I just want to learn how to make my style and to keep up with my magic."

"What do you mean by 'keeping up with your magic'?" he questioned.

"See, whenever I use a great amount of ice my body gets exhausted easily. I want to increase the use of power without breaking a sweat. Like you. I want to learn to fight like you. Strong and powerful, and you don't need to break a sweat to do it."

"There are good and bad points about that." Akashi sighed. "My power is very unstable. What you have seen me do it just the tip of the ice berg. I can grow more powerful than that. However, I have been advised not to, it is very dangerous. You can't be at that level. Sure I get you to a suitable level but I don't want you to become unstable like me." Akashi explained.

"You keep saying 'Unstable', but what do you mean by that? Why is your power unstable, Akashi?" Kuroko questioned.

"What with all these questions?" Akashi asked him with a raised brow.

"I just want to understand the stability of magic. I want to understand about how magic can end up like yours." Kuroko replied, placing his hands on his hips.

"Magic being unstable results in high concentrated energy levels. This usually happens when a person goes berserk and magic is used unwillingly. It is highly dangerous, the energy we use for that concentrated magic leaks out of our bodies uncontrollably and that is why we have a lot of madmen about out there. Getting it to that stage is usually neglect of power. Abusing your powers result's in that stage. Mine is different. Due to some circumstances, I snapped and let out a lot more power than I should have. I've bottle up my emotions and encouraged that to happen. Because my power works on my anger and skill, it is very easy for me to get angry. Fire negates everything. It's uncontrollable and that is why that rule exists." Akashi explained. Kuroko felt privileged to have gained access to this knowledge. To him Akashi was just amazing. Pure brilliance. He had so much power and knowledge that Kuroko could just ask him for. He was happy that the red head was giving up his time to help him. He was the main person Kuroko wanted to know the most. After hearing what Aomine had said about him Kuroko couldn't help but to help open Akashi up. He wanted him to get better with his health. He wanted to hug him and tell him things would be ok. Suppose Akashi was too powerful for that. But everyone needs a hug every now and then.

Kuroko shook his head, telling Akashi that he was ready. Setting up a fire shield Kuroko tested his might. With each icicle he made he made sure that it was thick enough. Akashi probably wasn't using his fire to the fullest but just enough for Kuroko to gain that extra mile. He could feel his body tiring with each icicle made. Usually he would have given up but right now he couldn't. He just couldn't! Akashi was believing in him. His mind began to recall his father lecturing him about his power, his strength.

"Remember son, Ice is not a weak form of magic. Ice can be strong depending on its caster. If you work hard you'll get the result you've been seeking. Your power is special, combining your power with others gives you that little bit extra. But that doesn't mean that your ice is not strong enough. Trust it. You will get there. Make it special."

Kuroko's eyes widened. Thickness of the icicle. "Akashi you were wrong. It's not about the icicles, it's what I can do with my magic that counts." Kuroko spoke in his head. He now knew exactly what to do. He gently held his hand out. Icy frost flowed out of his hand and towards Akashi's fire. Akashi could feel the ice biting his heat. He smirked. Kuroko had figured it out. Slowly the fire began to freeze from the bottom. Cold and thick sheets. When Kuroko was fully confident in his power. In his other hand he created an icicle and when he lifted his hand up and the whole fire shield was covered in ice and the icicle was shot through during that point. A thick strong sheet before Akashi and a sharp thick icicle stabbed into the ground behind him. Akashi looked back and smirked and the result.

He then shot a hose of fire towards the teal. Kuroko threw his icy frost and the two battled it out for dominance. Akashi quickly back flipped over the frost and landed gently. Encasing his fists in flames be flew over to attack Kuroko as fast as he could. Being observant as he was, Kuroko swung his arms left and right creating thick sheets of ice to block his attacks from all directions. He then grabbed one of Akashi's hands and completely covered it in ice. Akashi looked surprised by this and tried to draw back but Kuroko kneed him away, his hands breaking from the ice. The two exchanged hard punches, Akashi used his element to his advantage whereas Kuroko was stuck with just plain skin. He knew he would discover it soon but he felt his body getting stronger and faster. This type of training was what he needed and Akashi was providing him with what he wanted. Kuroko couldn't help but smile. As the fighting got faster and faster, both Kuroko and Akashi had jumped away from each other and up into the sky. The elements now surrounding their bodies. Both threw their powers towards one another resulting in a large explosion. The heat fading and the shattering ice sprinkled to the ground where the two now stood. Kuroko was panting for air while Akashi was looking up at the ice.

"Now that's the power I'm talking about, Kuroko." He said. "You've got it, I know you have. What you have shown me and what you have produced proves to me that you are getting stronger. I'd say your physical ability is perfect. You will use your element like mine if you continue to practise, but that will come to you on your own." He then looked to an exhausted Kuroko. "You need to look into books to help shape your style. I've seen all that I need to see. Missions will help you shape your form. I will be intrigued with your new style." He finished.

Kuroko couldn't breathe. Akashi had approved of his strength, his power. This made him happy, his heart skipped beast upon his appraisal. He was just so happy that he had no control. His flew over to Akashi and hugged him tightly. Akashi's eyes widened upon impact. The boy glued to his body tightly shocked him. He didn't like contact but he just couldn't bring himself to burn him off. His breathing was hitched and his heart rate increased. He wouldn't admit it but this contact from a calm person like Kuroko made him feel very comfortable and relaxed. His frame was thin in his arms. Kuroko held him tight as if he was the last being on this earth. He was scared Akashi's thin body was fall through his grasps. But he had to let go. He released the shocked male and shook a little.

"I-I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me." He smiled slightly seeing as Akashi regained him composure slightly.

"N-No, i-it's fine…..I'll let it slide this time but I don't like to be touched." Akashi stated.

"Yes, you're right. I'm sorry I just got a little excited that someone has taught me so much through practical and not just theory." He rubbed his head.

"You'll be alright now. There are something's you need to teach yourself. I have to go now but I'm sure you can take that mission now." Akashi said.

"How did yu know about that?"

"I thought it be suitable for you so I merely suggested it to the master."

Kuroko chuckled. "You're so cunning and for that I am grateful. Thanks again for teaching a few things. I feel like I'm on track with things. I'll see you later, Akashi." He bowed before rushing back to take the mission.

"What a crazy kid." Akashi smiled as he placed his hands in his pockets.

The doors to Shirogane's office burst open and a bang on his desk. Kuroko breathed in as much as he could with his hands on the desk. He then looked to the master.

"I'm ready for my solo mission now." He said hastily.

At first Shirogane was just confused by the teen's actions but then smiled when Kuroko had asked for his mission. He placed the tips of his fingers on the document at hand and slowly slid it towards the boy.

"I take it that Akashi taught you a thing or two."

"Oh yes, I'm ready to get started right away."

"Let's not be too hasty here. You're increasing your powers, I know you're excited about that but take time on your missions to gain that experience." The master then sat back in his chair and crossed his arms. "You will be acting as a thief for this mission. There is a special book that harbours a rare and legendary crystal inside." He said as Kuroko picked up the document and took a look inside. "It's an energy source, using it will grant you infinite power. Securing it is our top priority. I would have given it to the A's but they weren't interested."

"And you wanted to postpone it." Kuroko questioned.

"But with Akashi taking things one step ahead as always, we're basically on track with. The book is being owned by a rich stubborn man residing in Shutoku. The location has been enlisted into the document. I hope you can do this." Shirogane said after explain the brief.

"No, I hope so to." He closed the document.

"I trust this mission will go well for you." The master nodded and Kuroko nodded back.

"Of course, I will do my best." Kuroko said before leaving the office.

Shutoku was the second richest town and filled with a lot of educational and medical business. If you lived here then you were granted a great education and a healthy life. The place where Midorima travelled from. Kuroko could see why it was so popular, their medics were out on duty helping people that have fallen down stairs or ill children. Kuroko exited the carriage and looked around. The hotel that Shirogane had booked him into wasn't that far but it was old and wooden. The stairs creaked and the floors groaned. The bed wasn't all that soft but it will do. He sat at the small round table in the middle of the room and looked close at the document. This man; Mr Takashi, was the proud owner of the crystal. According to this document he had bought it in a business auction a few years back. Occasionally he uses it to get what he wants when money couldn't by. This man apparently appears to have no magic abilities but has recently hired a bodyguard with Smoke Magic. Smoke Magic was thick and dark grey. It was a nasty thing but Kuroko was sure to overcome it. The main thing is that the spell caster can make so much of it that their opponents cannot seeing anything. Kuroko shook his head over it before continuing reading. Mr Takashi seemed to be having a lot of meetings which meant that Kuroko could sneak in tomorrow morning. Takashi was out all day but Kuroko thought about the bodyguard.

What if he was staying at the mansion?

He was going to scout the perimeter to get a better idea for a plan tomorrow. From his teachings he was going to apply this into his actions. He was going to look around for anything that could be of use to him.

Night drew in and all of the townspeople were in their nice warm homes. Kuroko, using his Shadow ability sneaked through unnoticed by a few guards that patrolled the town. With this ability he was faster than the human eye and was barely recognisable, people would just walk passed as if there was nothing there. For this ability to be used he had to be in a dark place or use shadows in the sunlight. Finally he reached the mansion. Barred gates surrounded it as if protecting. He could see the lights on and a figure in the window. A nicely dressed man was stood with his hand on his hip and his eyes looking through his shades outside. He had short brunette hair and his body was bulk. Kuroko gulped at the sight of him.

'Something like that could squash me like a bug. I'm fragile compared to him.' Kuroko could have cried.

Looking again the man had moved from the window. Kuroko disappeared like a ghost into the shadows. Traveling through, he jumped and landed on the roof of the mansion. It was very height. Kuroko shook his head and looked down.

"Well, it looks as though no one saw me. But I have to be careful of that bodyguard." He then sighed. "Now I know how to get in. If I can get back up here tomorrow night then I can work my way into the building." He then yawned. "But for now, let's get back. I need to sleep and look up on the books I have brought with me." He finished.

As if like a ghost, Kuroko vanished into the night.

By day, Kuroko spent most of his time reading up on magic and fighting. He was willing to find something new and impress Akashi even more. He wanted the red head to notice him more. When he was training with him, Kuroko was pleased and over the moon that the fire user spent half a day with him. Kuroko wanted to spend more time with him. He liked him. He liked him…a lot. After this, maybe, he could take Akashi out for dinner or something. Kuroko was just going red by the thought of it. He sighed happily to himself. But he knew Akashi wouldn't. He just knew it. But then again, didn't he need a friend, a shoulder to cry on. Kuroko had promised himself that he will provide for the red head. He was going to keep a close eye on him.

Mr Takashi was sat in his brightly lit lounge sipping a cup of tea and reading the paper. He had been having meets left, right and centre. He came home in the early hours of the morning and was now currently resting at home. He was a tall middle aged man dressed in the finest suit without the blazer. Standing by the window as before was the bodyguard. He was watching the gardens for any signs of movement. So far there was none. None that he was sure of anyways. He then sighed again.

"I don't know why I am on look out." He growled. "There's nothing to see out there. Those useless humans without magic are worthless."

Mr Takashi smiled to himself. "Come now. People are not all that bad. I, myself do not possess the greatness you have but I pay you for your services."

"Right about that; this crystal your on about, what does it do?" the man asked.

"Azuma, my dear noble friend, this crystal grants anything you wish. I have used this on several to win business." Takashi explained.

"Oh really, so it's that valuable." Azuma smirked.

"Precisely, I have hired you to protect its power from those come looking for it." Takashi took a sip of his tea.

Azuma just smirked as he listened. He himself was very interested in the topic. Something like this was too hard to ignore.

Night drew in again and Kuroko sneaked around in the shadows. He wasn't sure if Mr Takashi was home but either way he had to complete the mission tonight and head back to Akashi. He wasn't sure why the red head was on his mind but whatever the case, he could come back and brag to the fire user about it. He stood in the shadows by the gate. The bodyguard was still there looking out of the window. However, there was something different about him this time. He had a dark look on his face and an evil grin on his face. Kuroko swallowed hard as he took in the sight. Taking in a breath he jumped on top of the roof again and crouched. There was an odd feeling then the first night. He slowly took his time looking around the roof before coming across a trap door. He carefully and soundlessly opened it. A dark staircase was below. Kuroko bottled up his fears and climbed down. He descended down the ladder until his feet reached carpet. He looked down to see blue carpet below. He looked round and taking note he was in a small corridor.

'Great, it's lit brightly. I have no use for my shadow technique.' Kuroko cursed.

He then quietly walked down the corridor, keeping his eyes trained for clues. He then came a large staircase. He was about to take a step down when he heard voices. He quickly hid to the side, peaking his head out slightly.

"How dare you, Azuma! I trusted you!"

"You shouldn't be putting your faith into someone like me. I was just waiting for you to use it. This thing costs billions." A voice laughed.

"You won't get away with this! I will have you executed for this!"

"I doubt it old man." The voice laughed hysterically before footsteps were heard walking out of the room. Kuroko moved back.

Kuroko knew that whoever it was had stopped to see if anyone was about because the footsteps halted at the bottom of the staircase. When he heard then walking away and fading, Kuroko then moved from his spot. Seeing no one about he descended the stairs and saw the door to the right of him opened ajar. Walking over Kuroko peaked inside. Mr. Takashi laid in the middle of a trashed room. Objects broken, tables and chairs turned over and documents scattered all over the floor. There was no evidence to suggest that the man in question was dead. Just knocked out. That was good because then Kuroko could do his job without the hassle of Mr Takashi interfering. Kuroko left the door followed to where the thinks the culprit went.

"So, there was an intruder."

Kuroko halted his steps at the bottom of the stairs. Above him was the main issue sitting on the banister. Looks like he didn't go too far.

"Did he know I was here from the start?"

"You're sly one. I didn't even noticed that someone as weak as you could have entered this huge mansion. So, how long have you been here then?" Azuma smirked.

"I have no reason to answer you." Kuroko said in a deep panned voice. "I'm guessing you have betrayed the very man you were hired to work for."

"You know nothing brat! Where are you from? Who do you work for?" Azuma asked. In his left hand, he was holding a heart shaped crystal with mixed colours of blue and purple. It looked dreamy.

"So, you betrayed him so you could rob him of his possessions." Kuroko said.

"Ha, I'm a thief. I'll take what I can. It's what we do."

"I see, how low your life must be." Kuroko heard Azuma growl like a hungry wolf. "To think that someone of your low level of life is having to rob from others just to get by. You lot make me sick. However, I don't think that you understand the term 'Thief'." Kuroko smirked.

"What did you say?" Azuma growled.

Kuroko just continued to smirk. Before Azuma knew it, ice covered the small fires that lit the room and burst. Now he had the dark to play with, Kuroko used it to his full advantage.

"Hey kid, what do you think you're doing?" Azuma gave him a puzzled look.

Kuroko just grinned his at him. Within seconds he his body hastily vanished as if he was moving at speed. He travelled through and behind Azuma. With brute forced he slammed the palm of his hand in between Azuma's shoulder blades and pushed him off of the banister. Azuma's eyes widened as he fell. As if in slow motion he turned round to see Kuroko above him. He hastily shot spirals of thick black smoke towards the teal head. Kuroko through up a shit of ice to block, he hastily disappeared as soon as he commanded his power only to reappear beside the still falling Azuma. He placed his hand firmly on the man's chest. They weren't far from the floor so when Kuroko's foot landed he immediately slammed the man's body down, making a large dent on the floor. Kuroko zoomed away from him and disappeared within the shadows. Azuma, who was still holding the crystal, stood up and nervously looked around for him.

"Where the hell are you?!" he shouted.

Just as he finished his words something hard hit his face. A fist. Physical contact but no one around. A couple more came from different directions. Azuma began to tremble slightly on the stop as he looked around. He kept asking where Kuroko was but he never got a reply. A few more came before he felt a kick that knocked him off of his feet and rolling on the floor. Kuroko appeared by the stairs. His face dark as he looked at Azuma.

"Call yourself a bodyguard?" Kuroko mocked.

"What the hell are you brat?!" Azuma asked as he stood up.

"Drop the crystal." Kuroko commanded.

"What? You think I'm gonna leave this thing here. It's worth millions!" Azuma shouted to him.

"Pity, I wasn't asking." Kuroko flew over as fast as lighting. "DROP IT!" he ordered as he shot his hand forwards and grabbed the man's face. Ice burst out and he flew through the doors of the mansion and down onto the grassy land. His body rolling to a halt.

Azuma got up onto his hands a knees to catch his breath. "What is this guy?" he questioned. He blinked widely when he noticed the grass frosting beneath him. Before he could react a spike of ice shot up and narrowly misses his face. Azuma sat back away from it. "Alright, I see how it goes." He said before standing. He spotted Kuroko standing in the doorway of the mansion. "I see, if it's a fight you want then that what you're gonna get." Azuma smirked.

Azuma slammed his hand on the ground. Four trails of black smoke travelled through the ground and towards the teal head with such speed that he couldn't get away from. The smoke surrounded his being like a large sphere. Kuroko cough inside. Azuma laughed as it attacked.

"You will suffocate by my smoke so this crystal is a good as mine, runt." Azuma laughed. "I'll admit that you were powerful and you tried but I'm still the victor."

"No, I wanted to test out new techniques. I wanted to be as powerful as Akashi. I want…." Kuroko opened his eyes in realization. "No! I want to fight alongside him, and not just him, but everyone else as well. I want to prove to them that I can handle things on my own. That I can do what it takes to be a part of this family!" his body began to glow ice blue.

Azuma still laughed his head off about the whole situation that he didn't realize the ice blue emitting. Only until it was too late that he saw it. The smoke burst from the ice. A pyramid of ice held Kuroko's body within. The pyramid shattered into tiny pieces and Kuroko shot a large sharp icicle, like a dart, towards Azuma. Azuma hastily dodged but it had grazed his cheek. Now, Azuma was not happy. He roared with anger and threw his smoke over like a wave. Kuroko jumped away from wave of smoke and slid on his ice trail for a short time before jumping off and shooting a ball of ice at Azuma. Azuma dodged but the ball exploded upon impact with the ground. Azuma was sent up into the air. Kuroko appeared and kicked him back down to the floor. With both n the ground they exchanged punches and kicks. Azuma jumped back and smiled.

"Game over now kid."

From where he stood a load f smoke rose from the earth and began to cover the entire grounds. Kuroko shielded his eyes as the winds picked up. The smoke soon began to attack him from all directions. Kuroko still stayed strong. Suddenly an idea came to him.

This black smoke was just like shadows and dark places right?

He smirked to himself before slipping into the smoke itself. He travelled around the unsuspecting mad man. In his hand he created a large ice spike and waited. He would jump out and strike him before disappearing again and again. He did this continuously before he travelled high and out of the smoke completely. Below him was Azuma. Holding his hands above his head, he created a frost light and above that were thousands of ice spikes. The minute Kuroko threw his hands down is when it rains icicles. Thousands of ice shard splinted down like rain. The smoke cleared as Azuma was pinned to the floor. Kuroko landed and looked at him. The spikes had pierced every part of his body. Azuma was dead. He didn't mean to kill him but sometimes Kuroko couldn't control himself. However, the glow of the crystal that Azuma held shone. Kuroko sighed and waked over to it and picked up the object.

"Well, you could say – Mission Complete." Kuroko smiled to himself. "Now, what do I do with the body?" he questioned himself. All he knew was that he buried Azuma in a nearby forest and that the sun began to rise happily.

Well? Well?

Sorry it took so long, College is getting on my nerves lately so i'm kinda behind on a few things, however...in the next chapter the plot will form and things may get a little crazy :D now is the time to drop in the hints that Kuroko is starting to see Akashi in a different way :P

Plz review your thoughts, it really helps me for the next chapters to come :D