AN: its pretty sad when an author has to look over her previous writing to find out where she left off. This chapter maybe a little short, the tendons in my dominant hand are swelling up from over-use, so please forgive me. There may be some OOC! Akashi here

And a very lovely reviewer pointed out I haven't explain what Wintcup is so:

Wintcup- a period of time when people of different classes and backgrounds come are competitions, instructional courses that share the new discoveries found in the past year and more. Usually held in different places,(like the olympics) people travel from eveyrwhere to attend.

Canvas Wagons- think of covered trucks, but powered by someone's magical might, if that makes sense. its open in the back, only a side that folds up to keep stuff from rolling out

SummonSpirit- a bottle of liquid (usually related to what the user is casting for) that when dropped/poured, turns into an object. Normally used/created by Brewers. Enchantments can affect how strong it is

Sandmaniesto- a type of SummonSpirit the related liquid is sand, and creates slumber. If a nightmare is desired, the sand is black; sweet dreams have golden sand (i wonder if anyone will catch this reference...)

"Have a safe trip." Kuroko bade as the rest of the group left through different portal. Kise waved before being pulled to his doorway by Aomine.

Silence filled the room as the last portal zipped close. "My apologies, it seems I have yet to introduce myself; I am Akashi Seijuuro." the crimson haired flamethrower broke the noiselessness and offered a handshake.

"Nice to meet you, Akashi-san." Kuroko accepted the gesture."Can you tell me where I am, and what has occurred?"

"Of course" Akashi sat next to Kuroko on the settee, reopening his PaigePad. "But first, I need you to tell me what you remember before and during your time with Koushi. Afterwards I tell you the things you want to know. Fair enough?" Akashi bargained.

"I would think so. So from the beginning?" "Yes, if you will"

"I traveled often: Didn't linger too long in one area. I was roaming through Shuutoku Woodlands when I was struck behind the neck. When I woke up… there were three other people, tied and unconscious like I was. We were all in Canvas Wagons, being transported who knows where. I managed to free myself enough to shake someone nearby. They didn't wake up, no one did. I felt the Wagon slowing down. I dragged myself to the back and climbed over the opened side. Got to my feet, froze the bounds and ran the opposite direction. I assume Tanaka heard me fall out and pursued me. I was able to get some great distance between us and the Canvas Wagon, but he apprehended me when I slipped and rolled down a hill."

"And then he took you to the cabin in the center of the woodlands?" Akashi questioned, deeply involved in Kuroko's story.

"That is correct. I was tired from my struggle and Tanaka most have had a enchanted Sandmanifesto because I passed out. I don't know what he did to me during that time. He was upset that we were separated from his is...fuzzy. I can't recall what happened except food and beatings." Kuroko absentmindedly rubbed his left side: fading eggplant marks stood out against his snow gazed at the flooring, as if it could explain why this happened to him. Akashi nodded, giving his silent condolences.

"I had attempted to escape many times, but he always caught me again. That pill or stone thing made things more dreadful. I never stopped trying to get away. But then, one day," Kuroko looked Akashi in the eye. "One day, Tanaka dragged me out of the cabin and held a knife to my neck. After a recent beating, I wasn't quite all there. But I heard Tanaka sound panicked and bring the knife just a little closer. I saw you all, blurry, but I saw you. it was enough it give me more hope than ever. So I called forth frost, despite the feeling of magma in the chest. My torment was at it's worse; I didn't think I'd live after it." Kuroko finished, releasing a deep breath he didn't know he was holding. The cerulean-haired mage lean back into the fluffy settee.

Akashi watched carefully as the boy beside him relaxed. Boy? Akashi thought to himself. Yes, boy. He was scared like a child,he hoped like a child, he fought like a child. He is still anxious of his surroundings akin to a child would, they are unfamiliar. Perhaps he is strong as a child as well: flexible and adapting with ease.

" I am sorry you had to go through that. I shall tell you what happened when we found you." Kuroko perked up.

" You passed out from the agony of the cursed stone after freezing Koushi solid. We didn't know who you were, nor where you came from. Koushi's beatings did great damage and Shintaro couldn't help you there.

So we brought you here to heal. Last night you started coughing atrociously. It sounded stone came out with blood. You were conscious for a little while, not very long. And now we're here."

AN: Ugh soo much dialog.I really wanted to give some background info on kuroko and for some kind of bond to form between him and Akashi. I dont think ill write the other's little errands out, dont think i could handle it all that likely will have small flashbacks of important stuff . Thank you for bearing with this chapter. sorry again it's short-ish

annnnd on another note: pairings? Ive planned on some light stuff such as :

Akakuro

Midotaka

Aomine/Kise ( what is their ship name?)

Murahimu

and some strong protective!GOM

I also want to have more detailed chara profiles, anyone interested?

Thank you for reading and i will never stop asking for reviews

~~~AugustInk