"Well, you know captain, you're such an ass. Seriously. You wanna know why I joined the basketball club captain? I knew this day would come that I will met you that's why I joined the Rakuzan basketball club to check out what Shougo said to me—"

"Shougo? You mean Haizaki Shougo?" Midorima interrupted which was not in his nature but he does so. This is not time to think about manners or whatsoever.

"Why the hell did that bastard entered this conversation? Oi Akashi—"

"Akashicchi? Are you alright?"

No. He is not alright. He thought that it was the boy who failed him but actually the vice-versa. Stunned as he should, no words can flee in his mouth though his inner thoughts want to burst out. All he can do…

Is to blame himself.

"Akashi?"

"…I-I'm fine Shintarou, I'm fi—" before he was able to finish his sentence, droplets of an alien feeling from him fell. For the first time in his life…

He cried.

"Akashi? Oi-"

"Akachin~"

All his worried friends keep calling his name trying their best to calm him down. Their ex-captain's reaction makes their hearts to breakdown. Emotions keep on coming out from Akashi. His fault, It is he who failed him.

-SLAM-

"Wahh! Midorimacchi!" Kise screamed by surprised, did Midorima just slapped Akashi? In the face for God's sake!

Akashi stumbled on the ground with his cheeks colored in rosy red. The soothing feeling of Midorima's slap made him came back to his senses.

"Akashi! What the hell are you doing? Don't just cry there as if everything was your fault. We must save Kuroko! For us, this is the time we must save him as token of gratitude in his selfish actions to save us. You're not alone Akashi, we're always be in your side no matter what" Midorima gasp his breath also trying to clam himself down.

"He's right Akashicchi… we we're once a team right? And we always be."

"Count on us…"

"I'm here too Akachin~" Murasakibara help Akashi to stand.

Akashi was surprised in his ex-teammates. The bitch-slapped of Midorima hurt like hell but he is thankful to him. No. He was thankful to all of them. Even though he showed his rough attitude before this could happen, they still in his side ready to help him and fight together with him. Now, he realizes Kuroko's point.

But, it's too late.

"Oh~ How sweet. I can get the feeling of you realizes something but too late. I just wish you realized that sooner."

"You wish? And now you're on our side?" Aomine blurted

"No. I'm not on anyone's side. Although I might say that I'll be on your side because Akashi is my captain."

Akashi stopped his tears and asked Mayuzumi "What did Haizaki Shougo have to do with this?"

"At last, you stop crying. On with the story?—Well, Shougo's attitude is bad and I know that since he's the son of that asshole Satan" Mayuzumi's face becomes serious.

"Go on..." Akashi let him to continue.

"But I requested him to enter that Teiko school of yours to investigate and watch for the five person who will change Kuroko. We had communication before Kuroko or you guys enter the middle school… errg but we're not friends, he just owe me something. He joined the basketball club to get closer to five of you and suddenly you kicked him out when the blonde came. Shougo told me that Kuroko talked to him after he was forcefully quit the club. By that time, I know this would happen that's why I decide to enter Rakuzan basketball team to wait for you, CAPTAIN"

Before Akashi could react "Oh—by the way, I told you Shougo is the son of Satan right? So I think you guys should ask him where is Kuroko. I bet he know where the soul of the cute poor boy went."

Mayuzumi's statement impregnate a great silence until Akashi decided to broke it "Does this mean, if we talked to Shougo, he will tell us where we can find Tetsuya's soul?"

"Ah finally, you decided to believe me. Hmmm… I don't think so. After what you did to him, you think he will tell you what you want to know? And after the ganguro punched him in the damn face he will bring back Kuroko's soul? HAHAHA Don't make me laugh, it's your damn fault that this happened to him. He is a good guy and was determined to save all of you from despair and selfishness. Your dark souls are like bad smell for him but he tried his best to heal and save all of you. His happy memories that all of you created three years ago… all gone."

Their sights meet the ground. Yes. They are the reason on their beloved phantom sixth man's despair but this time…

"We will save Tetsuya" Akashi's voice helped the other four to bring back to their old self. Once the captain stands strong, they must be strong to support.

Now, bringing back their old selves, Mayuzumi notice the flaming determination in their eyes. 'ohh… interesting, indeed my dear brother, they really are bunch of people who will never give up'

"Mayuzumi, I assure you that we will save Tetsuya from whomever Satan or Demon is that. You know me Chihiro, I am the devil myself" Akashi's words gave Mayuzumi a thrilling excitement and a little bit of happiness.

Mayuzumi sighed "Waaaaaaaaaaahhh! At last, you found what you really must take care and treasure."

The group is confused in Mayuzumi's reaction.

"Who are you really?" Midorima asked the man in front of them.

"Ah— I'm Tetsuya's brother. Ehrr hate to say this, I am one of the seven arch angels

I am… Gabriel"

He confessed wearing a pleasing smile.