It's said that, the team known as "Generation of Miracles" is separated, under their leader's orders. They take different paths, but if he summons, they assemble. After all, his word is absolute.

(The Jötunn)

"Murasakibara Atsushi, right?" Masako Araki, leader of the Yosen team, asked.

The purple-haired giant nodded.

"What brings you here?"

"Dunno..." he muttered. "Aka-chin suggested it, I went along with it."

Mutters erupted around. Just who is that Aka-chin person anyways?

"I'm guessing it's your former Captain." Araki suggested.

She received another nod for confirmation.

"While you're here, you'll follow our rules."

"Such a chore..." he groaned. "But I guess I'll do it."

(The Arkab)

"I'm Midorima Shintarou." the tall, green-haired male introduced himself.

"Well, welcome to Shuutoku." his new Captain greeted. "Just don't expect special treatment because you were part of the Teikou elite."

"I don't expect any form of special treatment." he replied, no annoyance or similar emotion evident in his words or expression. "There one thing you should know in advance though."

"And that is...?"

"If situation arises... We assemble at Akashi's call. He's our true Captain."

(The Kitsune)

"I'm Kise Ryota!" the cheerful blond introduced himself excitedly. "I'm one of Teikou's elite and my birthday is-" his words were cut by a swift kick on the back of his head. Kise inwardly admired the man's ability in that kick, its strength and precision. Maybe it could be used as a killer move, and suddenly, the blond felt relieved that this guy was one of the Doves rather than a serial killer on the loose.

Maybe he was a bit too violent for a serial killer, he added in his thoughts. A boxing ring should be more fitting, and he chuckled at his thoughts.

"Oi! What's so funny?"

Kise chuckled again. "Nothing... Sempai."

"Is there anything you want to add to that silly introduction of yours? If it's not something serious, I'll kick you!" he warned.

"Only that if Akashi-cchi summons, we come to his side."

Everyone silently agreed, that Akashi-cchi was the blonde's former Captain, and we meant his old group. And, as it was natural, everyone took a more hostile approach to the newcomer.

Kise smiled one of his irresistible smiles and spoke again. "If it weren't for Akashi-cchi, none of us could do what they can. I wouldn't be here today. Who knows, maybe I'd been killed already?"

Most wondered what Kise meant with those words, and if he was exaggerating.

The golden-eyed male didn't, and those words were meant to be true, in more ways than simply one.

(The Panther)

Imayoshi Shoichi, captain of the Tōō group, eyed carefully the lazy blue-haired man. "So, you said you were asked to join?"

"If you don't want me, I can leave." he suggested. "All the better for me."

An eerie smile formed at the bespectacled male. "Ah, there's no need for that, Aomine Daiki-kun."

Aomine's gaze focused on the other. "How do you know my name?" he demanded.

"I thought you wanted to join Tōō, right, Aomine-kun?" he repeated.

He fell silent for a few moments. "What do you ask of me?"

"The only thing you're required to do is fight when you're asked. Other than that, you're quite free to do as you please." was the reply he received.

"Ugh, fine. I guess I can do that much." he said in a mocking tone.

Imayoshi was more than pleased. He found someone truly interesting.

(The Temptress)

"Dai-chan!" a familiar voice called over him.

"Oh, shut it, Satsuki!" he complained. "Why are you yelling at me this early in the morning?"

"Why didn't you tell me you're joining Tōō? Did Akashi-kun ask you that?" she questioned, her woman's intuition strong as ever.

"What is it to you?"

"Well, Akashi-kun asked me to keep an eye on you, Dai-chan!" she cheered. "So I'll be joining you in Tōō as well!" she declared.

Aomine cursed under his breath. Momoi Satsuki devoted herself to seeing Tetsuya happy, and Tetsuya, in return, wanted to see Akashi happy. If Akashi asked anything of Tetsuya, he'd try to do it, and if Tetsuya asked something from her, she'd gladly follow through it.

He was screwed.

(Start)

The clacking noise of the pawns moving on the board echoed in the abandoned room, accompanied by footsteps. It was a solo game, and the youth who fought against himself in this form of a mock battle, deeply concentrated in it, as though his very life was hanging in that one game. Dissatisfied, he knocks down the black king, moving away from the board, and towards the window.

Tetsuya was the first to settle down. He reminded himself. I made sure myself, I was present, after all. If he needs anything, Aomine and Midorima will be close-by. Murasakibara should have reached Akita by now, and Kise should have already been in Yokohama. Momoi is most likely with Aomine. The first stage has been cleared.

Red eyes focused on the full moon.

Tomorrow, I'll be leaving for Kyoto. Who knows how long that'll take?

(chapter end)

This chapter isn't as long as I wanted it to be. *sighs* But it's midnight, I feel the need to sleep an eternity and half, but I promise you the next chapter will be much longer than the quota I give myself.

This chapter takes place a few days after the ''break up'' of the Miracles, when they each take their own way (so it's more or less the same time with Chapter 2, Kuroko bonds easily with others), but what most people don't know is that their bond is too strong to be severed. And of course, the Kiseki are loyal to Akashi, reasons explored much later. (Because this story doesn't follow cannon events in general from both anime, but I guess you expected that?)

I think I've settled in their ''names'', but they may or may not be changed later on.

Jötunn: Murasakibara. Okay, I can't resist some references. Those familiar with Norse mythology know they're giants. And if someone wonders why I prefered that one instead of ''giant sth'', let me remind you of Thor's Hammer.

Arkab: Midorima. Arkab is the name of one of the stars in the constelation of Sagittarius. It's name means "achilles tendon". I was thinking of picking a star from Cancer, since that's Midorima's star sign, but then again, Sagittarius is the Archer, after all.

Kitsune: Kise. He's got such a playful personality, and to my not so good understanding of Eastern myth, Kitsune are playful and mischievious, and that's sort of the way I picture Kise.

Panther: Aomine. Yay for me being uncreative.

Temptress: Momoi. But I'm sure you saw that coming.

Imayoshi knows more than he lets on.

Next chapter will focus on Akashi (yay me!)