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Chapter 5 - Midorima's Kindness
Screams could be heard from a small room next to the principal's office. They would last for about thirty minutes and then would eventually stop. Leaving the empty corridors of the school building dead silent. After about ten minutes or so, the screams would start again. Each and every time the screams would resume, you could feel the deep pain… the unimaginable pain of the person who is emitting those screams. The pain must be immense. Nobody would want to be the one in that room, something everybody thought once they heard the scream. Thank god it's not us, thank god we are not the ones who have to endure this immense pain. The screams sent shivers to some, but to others it was a sweet sound of a pleading human. Music to their ears. Those who enjoyed the sound would stay still in their tracks and concentrate only on that pleading voice. The beauty of the voice is something more beautiful than music to some vampires.
If it were not for the principal's office being in a completely isolated building from the main school building, the sounds would be even louder. The Teiko campus is divided into different building blocks. There is the principal's exclusive building where only authorised vampires are allowed to enter. Then there is the main campus; the largest building located in the centre with all the main necessities for school activities. It contains the canteen, countless number of classrooms and even some gyms. Then there are minor buildings such as sports gyms, storage houses, minor buildings with classes and lastly the student dorms; boys and girls. Overall, the Teiko campus is enormous, and gave off the feeling of luxury and eliteness.
The building where the blood extraction is taking place is the principal's building. The building is large and contains the principal's office along with the offices of the rest of the teachers in the school. The teachers have all the luxury they need in this building. They have their own canteen, or rather a very luxurious food service. Some of the students heard rumours that there is even a swimming pool in the building. This mystery will stay a mystery for most of the students as none of them have access to the building.
The loud screams of pain could be heard from outside the principal's building. Even the students outside could hear it. Inside the very room, there was Kuroko who was tied onto the blood extraction machine. Countless needless attacked to different parts of his body as blood is flowing from the needles to tubes which are attached to the needless. The blood goes through the tubes, into containers where the blood is stored. Currently, there are twenty containers placed around the chair, waiting to be filled with blood.
Midorima observed with focused eyes. He is standing next to Kagetora who watched the event unfold in front of him. Midorima glanced over to Kagetora, it didn't strike him when he noticed that Kagetora's eyes were cold, no emotion showing at all. He must be used to this… having watched blood being drained from Kuroko ever since he was a child. Something like this, must be normal for Kagetora, is what Midorima thought. Midorima's eyes moved from Kagetora, again onto Kuroko. Kuroko's eyes were wide open and his mouth was drooling as well. This must be from the pain he has to endure.
Midorima thought that blood extraction must be painful, but not this painful. Did the Vampire Council adjust the machine so that it admitted pain to it's target? Midorima was buffed as to how the machine functioned exactly. Blood extraction alone, cannot cause so much pain… Midorima knew there is something else to the machine, but can't exactly figure out what it is.
After about an hour, the three Vampire Council members surrounding Kuroko stopped the machine, signalling for a break. They took the now full blood containers and replaced them with empty ones. One of the three would check the status of the machine and adjust anything which needed to be adjusted. The other two would also busy themselves in some kind of activity around Kuroko. During the break, both Kagetora and Midorima approached the teal haired boy to check on his status. It didn't escape Midorima's sight when he noticed that Kagetora approached Kuroko quickly with a worried expression. He must care for him, is what came to Midorima's mind.
Kagetora reached Kuroko who was almost laying down on the chair. His eyes were wide open, but lifeless. His arms and legs had no strength in them, simply kept in place by the shackles. His mouth is drooling and his skin was even paler than usual, most probably due to the blood loss. Midorima went on to touch Kuroko's neck for a pulse and immediately noticed the coldness of his skin. The teal haired boy was as cold as ice.
"Aida-san, is this enough?" Midorima asked the older vampire next to him. Kagetora didin't take his eyes off of the teal haired human but hook his head sideways, telling Midorima it isn't over yet. Midorima faced Kagetora with worry and slight pain in his chest. What is this feeling? Why can't I bear to watch a human in pain? Is it because it is Kuroko? Why do I feel the need to take him away from here his instant? Midorima tried to surpress his feelings which were screaming, Get Him Out Of There! He wanted to save Kuroko this instant, but he couldn't. He can't disobey his race, committing the crime of kidnapping the Type S Blood would result in treason, a death sentence. Midorima did not think about the punishment he would receive, but actually thought of his own kind; the vampires. The blood extraction of Type S blood brings joy to many vampires around the world. Simply acting out of selfishness and taking the Type S would be depriving his kind of… God's gift.
Midorima had to endure, not for himself, but for his own kind. "We will continue, please step away from the subject" one of the Vampire council members signalled Kagetora and Midorima to move away which they did. The screaming resumed as Midorima force closed his eyes. He could not stand seeing Kuroko in pain. Not any longer. "Don't look away. This is the true nature of us… vampires. Observe… observe…" Kagetora never once took his eyes off of Kuroko during the entire process, not even a blink. Not even when he was speaking to Midorima or the three Vampire council members in the room. He observed the pain of a human who is like a son to him, he took it upon himself to watch until the end, no matter how painful or horrific it may seem. Midorima slightly opened his eyes, but closed them shortly after seeing Kuroko in pain again. The green haired vampire had to stay in the room for another hour before the blood extraction was finally complete.
"Take care of Tetsuya for me please. Right now he is completely depleted of blood and will have to rest for about a day. I leave him in your hands" Kagetora handed the fainted Kuroko over to Midorima who was holding him bridal style in his arms. Kagetora was the one who untied Kuroko out of the chair, tended to some of his injuries and finally handed him over to Midorima. The whole blood extraction process took about 2 hours with breaks included. They had to have breaks, in order for Kuroko's blood not to completely run out and kill him off. The Vampire Council members would always have thirty minute breaks before continuing the blood extraction, after all, if Kuroko died it would be a catastrophe for the vampire kind. During each and every blood extraction, the team of vampires in charge would have to be careful each and every time.
Midorima simply nodded to Kagetora in conformation. "Ah also… please give him this. I would be very thankful" Kagetora showed Midorima a small blue marble before putting it in Midorima's pocket. Midorima nodded again as Kagetora sighted. "And If I can trouble you for one more thing, please tell him that I will be away for a mission but that I will try to visit him often. He get's lonely easily" Midorima nodded for a third time now as Kagetora turned around taking his leave. "Those are sins we have to live with. Don't look away from the truth" Kagetora said his last parting words to Midorima as he went to the other three Vampire Council members and helped them with carrying the blood containers away. Those very containers will be taken back to the Vampire Council headquarters, split into small jars and then distributed to the entire vampire world. Of course, this amount wouldn't be enough for every single vampire in the world and that is why vampires have made a schedule of which region will receive blood in which times. Now it is the turn for the Seirin, Too and Kaijo regions to receive their share of the blood.
The vampire world is divided into seven regions; Seirin region, Kaijo region, Too region, Shutoku region, Rakuzan region, Yosen region and lastly the Teiko region. The Teiko region being the most powerful one out of the seven, and the most influential one.
Midorima watched as Kagetora left to attend to his duties. Midorima only stood, still in shock holding the weak and bruised teal haired boy in his arms. Finally his frozen legs are able to move again as Midorima took his leave. His pace is somewhat slow and his eyes are only on the teal haired boy. He looks so weak… if he didn't have any protection, he would be at the mercy of the other vampires who could do anything they wished to him now in his weakened state. As Midorima was getting further and further away from the principal's office, the sweet smell of blood did not disappear. The blood extraction enhances Kuroko's sweet and addictive smell but the vampires in the room would not be affected, due to all the screams and horrific scene they would have to watch. But Midorima had to admit, the scent now was making him crazy. His eyes eyed Kuroko's neck but shook off the temptation by increasing his pace as he walked to the boy's dorm.
Midorima finally managed to reach the Miracles apartment. He sighted at the relief of finally being able to escape all of the bloodthirst and glare he received from the other students. Finally, we're safe is what came to Midorima's mind as he went inside his room and placed Kuroko in his own bed, placing a warm blanket over him. The rest of the Miracles took notice of the green haired vampire and the sweet smell coming from Kuroko which gave away his presence right away.
"Midorimacchi! You're back! What took you so long? and what happened to Kurokocchi?" Kise who came along with the other three Miracles stood at the front of Midorima's door. All of them had a puzzling expression on their faces except for Akashi who was smirking. As soon as Midorima saw them he sighted. "Akashi, let Kuroko sleep in my room tonight. Im sure you're well aware of what has happened. I think it would be the best choice for him to stay with me in his weakened state" Midorima turned to the red haired vampire who nodded in agreement. "I was about to suggest that as well Shintarou. It is settled. Type S shall stay with Shintarou tonight" Aomine, Kise and Murasakibara's mood went down but they understood it was for the best. They did not know what happened but they want the best for Kuroko. With no complains, everyone dispersed to there own rooms, apart from Akashi who stayed in the room with Midorima who was siting on the edge of the bed next to Kuroko who curled up in his blanket and slept.
As Aomine, Kise and Murasakibara left, Akashi closed the doors behind them. "Akashi, what in the world are you thinking? You must have known this would happen. Why did you suggest myself and Kuroko separate from the group? You knew of the dangers he would be in. I just can't understand your reasoning" Midorima was more confused than ever. The red head knew of everything that would transpire before hand, yet chose to let it unfold. Midorima is worried but cautious as well. Something everyone is when in the presence of Akashi.
"Something extraordinary has happened Shintarou… Something even my Emperor Eye could not predict" Midorima was shocked at Akashi's sudden statement. "W-What do you mean? T-That's impossible! Please explain" Akashi closed his eyes and leaned against the wall before beginning his explanation.
"It's just as I said. Even I could not predict what was about to happen" Midorima was even more and more confused. The green head started drawing all the possible conclusions into his mind when something hit him. "D-Don't tell me… Kuroko… he chained the future?" Akashi only nodded to Midorima's statement.
"Precisely. My entire life, I was able to predict the future with 100% accuracy… but now.. something extraordinary has happened. The future has been changed and the one who changed it is Tetsuya. He exceeded my every expectation" Midorima is still in shock, sinking in all of the information.
"Akashi.. the reason all of the vampires of this world respect and fear you is because of your ability. It is truly an extraordinary ability to predict the future with no fail. However, that is not the only reason everyone respects you and holds you in high regard. You are the only vampire in this world who has two abilities, rather than one. All of the vampires in this world are born with only one ability but you were born with two. With that said, please don't joke around and tell me what happened" Midorima could not believe that somebody could change the future, more over a simple human. A vampire of Akashi's caliber wouldn't surely joke around either.
"This is no joke Shintarou. This is what happened and it is a fact" Akashi began to giggle much to Midorima's surprisement. "Tetsuya truly is splendid. It never occurred to me that something like this was even possible" Akashi's face soon revealed a large smirk. Midorima knew that Akashi was more than intrigued by Kuroko, his interest in him was nothing like ever before. Akashi approached the bed, put his hand on Kuroko's cheek in admiration before turning away heading towards the door. "I leave him in your hands Shintarou. Treat him well" Akashi's smirk did not disappear until the doors closed and the red haired vampire was completely out of sight.
Midorima is processing all of the information of what had occurred today. The library, the blood extraction, the Vampire Council and Akashi's statement of the future being changed. Midorima sat on the edge of the bed still in his school uniform pounding over the events which had occurred today. He then glanced over to Kuroko and noticed his heavy and fast breathing. Midorima immediately placed his two hands over the teal haired boy as they began to glow with the color green. Kuroko's breathing has gone back to normal and the boy started to gain some color in his skin. Kuroko was pale by nature but currently he was paler than usual.
Midorima's ability is to heal, an ability suited for a doctor which Midorima strived to become in the future. As soon as he checked that Kuroko's condition has stabilised, Midorima went on to change Kuroko's clothing into pyjamas, bring all of the necessary equipment he needed before finally night came.
Midorima was occupied with his activity in the corner of the room before Kuroko's eyes slowly began to open. Blink… Blink and finally Kuroko's view cleared. He saw Midorima with handcuffs in his hands, tying one end on his cupboard handle and the other on his own hand. Kuroko sat down trying to make sense of what Midorima was doing. "Midorima-kun? W-What are you doing?" hearing the sound of Kuroko's voice, Midorima is startled. "What? You shouldn't be awake. You need sleep to recover from your ordeal" with that said Midorima sat down on the floor in the corner of the room. His hands tied with the handcuffs.
"Why did you tie yourself up?" Kuroko looked at Midorima and the two exchanged glances. Kuroko noticed water, some food and red flowers on a bed table next to him. "Is this for me?" Midorima sighted as he pushed up his black glasses with his taped fingers. "Yes. You need to recover your energy so you need to eat and drink something. Those foods should give you some energy, and the milk should help you with your blood loss"
Kuroko is confused but his empty growling stomach could not refuse the food he was given. Kuroko began to eat but still wondered why Midorima tied himself up in the corner of the room. Kuroko stared at Midorima before the green haired touched his glasses again as if wanting to cover his face. "I-It's not like Im worried that I will attack you or anything during the night. Im simply taking precautions. Besides, it is a doctor's duty to make sure their patient is in fine health" so he was doing this not to attack Kuroko? Kuroko wondered…
"But why do you have to tie yourself up?" Midorima is beginning to become irritated with all of the raising questions from Kuroko.
"Myself like many other vampires, even the elites among the elites cannot control ourselves when close to the Type S Blood. That is why I have taken extra precautions to prevent myself from drinking your blood. My vampire instincts would cloud my mind and take me over. I would not be able to control myself… Im barely holding on as it is now. In your weakened state from the blood extraction, you would not be able to survive any more blood being taken away from you. Im doing this for the good of my race" Kuroko saw the clear determination in Midorima's eyes. Something which made him admire the green haired vampire.
"Thank you Midorima-kun" Kuroko smiled at the green haired vampire's kindness. Midorima blushed at Kuroko's slight smile towards him as he hid his face with his hand. "I-Idiot. Im merely doing my job as a doctor"
"Are you a doctor Midorima-kun?"
"I strive to become one. Someday in the future, when I graduate from Teiko and become a Vampire Council member… I wish to help others in need" Kuroko smiled again making Midorima blush even more. The blush even showed on his ears.
"You are kind Midorima-kun, you want to help others. It must be nice having a dream to follow" Kuroko tilted his head to the side and Midorima noticed Kuroko's changed expression. Does he have a dream? Midorima thought.
"Don't you have a dream as well?" Midorima asked the weak human who returned his gaze back to the green haired vampire.
"Not really… it would be useless for me to dream anyways… Im just glad Im allowed to live. Im truly grateful for that" Kuroko smiled again but Midorima knew it was a fake smile.
"Sorry…" Midorima now titled his head downwards facing the floor. Kuroko was surprised at the green haired vampire's words. No vampre before had apologised to him before… ever.
"My kind must be really giving you a torture of a life. I am truly sorry for that. If there is anything I could do… I would do it. I dream of a world where vampires and humans can live side by side in peace. Not feeding off one another. Im truly sorry for the life you have lead so far" Kuroko was completely taken aback by Midorima's sudden words, but said nothing in return and simply bent his head down looking at the soft blanked covering him.
"Here" Midorima suddenly threw a small object towards Kuroko and the latter caught it but almost dropped it due to the sudden throw without notice. Kuroko opened his palm in which the object was, only to be surprised by the small blue marble in his hand. Is it what I think it is? The object from his childhood which he admires so much. The only possession he was ever allowed to have. Kuroko started to tear up small tears before placing the object close to his heart. Kuroko felt warmth embrace him from all sides, just like an embrace from one's mother. The tears soon reached Kuroko's cheeks and finally fell onto the warm blanket.
Midorima felt something warm inside his chest. He is really glad he was able to give Kuroko the small marble. It is something so small, yet it gave Kuroko so much happiness. Midorima did not know of the feelings attached to that small object but it has to be very precious to Kuroko due to his reaction. Midorima smiled looking at Kuroko.
"I'll come back as much as I can to visit you, is Aida-san's message to you. He was the one who gave me the marble" Kuroko's tears could not stop but he managed to open his eyes to look at Midorima.
"Thank you so much Midorima-kun…" Kuroko held the small marble tighter and tighter in his hand close to his heart, with tears flowing from his eyes. Midorima felt as if he had accomplished something. A warm feeling enveloped his heart as well as the green haired vampire positioned himself to lay down on the cold stone floor. "Go to sleep. You need to recover your energy" is what he said before covering himself up with a blanket, the only object he has with him on the cold floor.
"Thank you Midorima-kun… thank you…" Kuroko brushed off the tears as he laid down on the bed again. He curled up in the blankets, holding the small blue marble close to his heart. With all of the exhaustion, the teal haired boy soon fell asleep.
On the ground, the green haired vampire smiled. Even though the floor was freezing cold, he endured. He had to endure for his patient who needed comfort more than anything. For the person who has his freedom taken away for the rest of his life. The coldness Midorima is feeling is nothing compared to the coldness Kuroko felt his entire life.
Author's note
Yo~ readers! Sorry, I was planning to release the chapter on monday or yesterday but I didn't make it. I wrote this chapter today with no breaks! haha motivation suddenly hit me. Sadly everyone enjoys reading fanfics and want fast updates... but actually the process of writing it is a pain to the writers. So please respect the writers of any fanfic who works so hard to please their readers and make them happy. It really is tough so any help will do. The best thing you guys can do for any author out there on this website is to give them reviews. It is the least you can do for all of their hard work. I would be really thankful if you did that :)
So my birthday is coming up on June 14th and I decided I will release a chapter on my birthday. Haha yes Im a Gemini just like Kise and our birthdays aren't that far apart. Kise's birthday is on 18th June and mine is 14th, so I thought... "Hey! Why not release a chapter on my and Kise's birthday! It would be cool!" so I will do it :) Of course, before my birthday comes up I will release chapters. Probably 2. But definitely expect a chapter on the 14th June and 18th June (Mine and Kise's birthday-ssu!)
So did you like the chapter? Now it's Midorima's turn to shine. haha I always liked how kind Midorima is, even in the official Kuroko no Basket series. It's the one trait I really like about him. I think he's one of the kindest ones in the GoM... but for my fanfic.. the kindness of everyone else is yet to be shown :)
Again, a reminder. I will probably post 2 more chapters before my birthday, the 14th June and then post the next one on Kise's birthday on 18th June.
Please review :) It would bring smiles and happiness to my heart :) and I really hope you enjoyed the chapter. Any feedback what so ever will be amazing! and also a BIG THANK YOU to those wonderful souls who do review my chapters. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I LOVE YOU ALL!