HELLO MI BAMBINO! Ahaha, sorry I think my Italian is crappy, I'm sorry for offending this wonderful language(if there is any Italian readers out there). I'll try my best LOL I'm still learning. And its raining since this morning, and I luckily classes were cancelled today so yep, that means I have time to upload! So yeah, I'm home eating homemade French fries and coffee while writing the author's note. More importantly WELCOOOOME TO CHPATER 20 and yeah, we're just a chapter away from the end. ARE YOU READY? No, I'm not LOL. But yeah, goodbye is always difficult, but it must be done *sniffs*. Thank you everyone for reading Tsubasa No Yume, its been a hell of a ride with you guys ILOVEYOU ALL! Thank you for supporting Kicchin so much! And yeah, so many feels last chapter, don't you think. Well MORE feels today. I wish you like it!

Again thanks for the reviews guys, to xxNido-san ohohoho yesh Kagami x Kuroko in the rain? OHOHOHO let's see! And Furi, Furi will be in the next chapter, but for now someone else will have a few camera moments LOL, look out for him because he's bringing the A in our AkaFuri! Ahahaha. And yeah, I understand your feelings, gosh the friggin profs I swear if they start growing those leathery wings I wouldn't be really surprised(Kidding, I'll still be surprised you know). But yeah with all honesty THEY ARE TOO MUUUUUCH*dramatically uses hand gestures* I MEAN WE ONLY HAVE ONE BRAIN, TWO HANDS, AND TWENTY FOUR HOURS IN A DAY, I am starting to think they don't know that we cannot do all things all at once. And Kira-san thank you! I'm glad you liked them. Oh and to Bubbles9595 Ahahaha Midotaka as a main pair, hmm good idea! Maybe after Hollow Thy Macabre I'd do a Midotaka fic, since it is almost like my love story *awkwardly laughs* wait did I even have one? And sorry for making you wait but CHAPTER 20 finally!

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Chapter 20: Wreath

His feet brought him outside the Izuki household, he didn't know what force had pulled or clicked in his brain to brought him outside, to a place he could barely recall. But one thing is for sure the one thing that could stop the fire and ache in his chest is somewhere there, he needed him, to find him. His small feet felt painful from walking and running around without shoes, ignoring the looks he got from the few people who saw him, the teal haired boy continued looking around. All that was in his brain, all that he could be sure right then were frail and vague memories of that crimson haired man. All else were still foggy, even the memories of his siblings. It has been two hours since he woke in the living room of Izuki Shun's house, the young man whom had stood as his older brother for almost a week had a very concerned look in his face, but quickly he sat up and dash out to look for Kagami. The name rang loudly in his brains in synch with the pounding of his heart in his chest, something told him that meeting Kagami would tell him everything that there is to know about himself. He could only pray that Izuki wouldn't be angry, and would understand the reason that he left.

The city was huge, and he couldn't remember where Kagami's house was. He felt so small in the bustling streets of Tokyo. His small barely visible presence didn't help either, no one would notice him whenever he tries to ask for directions. His feet hurt, and he was confused. He stood in the waiting shed of a bus stop, watching as a group of high school boys get in the parked bus, one of them had a white and blue jersey jacket slung in his shoulder. He bet none of them would notice him there at all. Quietly, Kuroko tried to shake his thoughts with anything that could help him in finding where might Kagami's apartment be. The wind was starting to feel a bit too cold for his liking, and his clothes barely helped. He had forgotten the hoodie that Izuki lend him.

"Ah!" Kuroko blinked as he felt something bumped into him—more exactly, someone. Turning he found a taller man wearing a dark blue sweater and a gray scarf. The man blinked and almost yelp in surprise as he found the Kuroko there. "Oh, ah sorry, I didn't see you there." Kuroko noted his long raven hair, the jet black hair was a bit long, almost as long as his older brother's.

Kuroko bowed in apology as well, "I'm sorry I was on your way."

The younger man's eyes widen, he looked like a talking doll, he thought. His limbs were scrawny and his skin was pale white, his hair was the strangest shade he had seen in his life, and his eyes were big and almost like those dolls they sell in Europe for girls. The man felt embarssed, how can he just simply speak so rudely to this beautiful creature, "Ah, no its my fault," he said, he was alarmed when he noticed the boy was wearing too thin clothes for the weather. He blinked and realized he wasn't wearing any shoes as well. "Oh, my!" he exclaimed, "Are you alright, y-your feet are bleeding!"

The boy sheepishly looked at his feet, "Oh…Its…"

"Reo-senpai the bus is leaving!"

Mebuchi Reo blinked as he heard his name, spinning around he found one of his underclassmen standing at the bus. Mebuchi turned to the boy again, how can he leave him like this, he doesn't look like he could be harmful or could do anything wrong, he didn't look like some street urchin as well, with that white button shirt that was very well ironed and his nice pair of jeans. He doesn't look a runaway as well, someone with such angelic face, a runaway? Running a hand in his hair he turned towards the bus, "Wait a second," he said before turning towards the teal haired boy and taking a handkerchief from his pocket and wiping off the small dust in his cheek. "Sorry, I can't do much for you. I hope wherever you are going, you'll be safe."

Kuroko blinked as the man placed the soft material in his hand before smiling at him and dashing out. Looking at the handkerchief Kuroko pressed it to his chest, he's going to find Kagami he silently vowed to himself, he wouldn't put all Akashi's sacrifices in vain—he'll find his happiness. Kuroko looked at bus and found the man sitting by the window and waving at him with a smile. Kuroko waved back. He swore, he wouldn't lose faith, he'd look for Kagami, he'd search for him and they'll meet once again.

Not wasting anytime Kuroko started to walk again, looking at the signs, praying one of them may click something in his memories, that his vague memory would clear a bit and maybe give way to remembering where Kagami lived. The wind was getting colder and the clouds above was looking heavy, Kuroko wondered if their Father could see him now, he wondered if Akashi as well was watching over them. Their lives had been nowhere near easy, but he smiled to himself thinking, for the very first time he could feel the thumping in his chest—for the first time he felt alive. Closing his eyes Kuroko felt the wind in his cheeks, even without his wings he felt complete. For the very first time in his life, he felt what humans felt like, so this was why their Father endeared them more than anything. The heart, the soul, their very existence.

"You could ask me whatever you want."

"WHA—Hey, that's not true!"

His thoughts were suddenly assaulted again with Kagami's memories, his face, his voice. Ah, yes, this was the reason yes? And for a moment he was filled with bliss. His memories was comfortingly warm, just like a fire. Those days spent with him were like a dream, it wasn't easy, but Kagami felt like he had wrapped him in a protective veil away from the evil of this world all those time—just like his wings. Kuroko's memories started flooding in his brain all of a sudden, he remember falling, he remember Takao Kazunari the doctor who helped him and Kagami, he remember Midorima staying there, he remember meeting Kagami's coach and a brunette whose name was Furihata Kouki, he remember everything now. Without minding the blisters and wounds in his feet, Kuroko started running, his small strides and failing strength pushed himself. What are the chances that Kagami is there, honestly, Kuroko don't know, but he will take that spider thread and cling to it if that's the only thing that could lead him to Kagami.

He remember this way, he told himself as he pass by a familiar library, yes, this is it. He continued running, the asphalt beneath his feet felt cold and excruciating but he didn't mind. For all he know he might be just a breathe away from meeting Kagami. He said he'd be there, he said when he's not home, he said when he's not anywhere to be found he'll see him there.

He'll be there.

He promised.

He swore to him.

"In case of emergency, when I'm still at school, leave immediately and come here, find Coach or me."

Kuroko panted as he stood there at the front gate, the name of the school was there in the gate. Kagami said to him, when he isn't at home, he'll be at school and he should come then and find him there. Tears almost fell down his eyes as he stares at the closed gates. What were the odds that Kagami might be here, he understood it, he understood the odds were logically small. But he swore to himself, he chose Kagami, and that decision was something he had long decided to stand in for all his existence, to pull Kagami even in his damnation, to be by his side, always. Biting back the rest of the tears Kuroko surrendered everything to fate, he believe he'll come.

He walked towards the gate and sat on the ground hugging his knees, surely, he will never leave him, surely he'll come.

Drip,

Drop,

Kuroko looked up and before he knew it was starting to rain. Ah, isn't it just like that day? Isn't just like then when he met Kagami. He remember Kagami pulling him in his back and carrying him. He remember the warmth of his back. If he meet him again, he'll say those words to him, he'll make sure there will be no room for goodbyes anymore. He will make sure to tell him properly. The rain soaked him even more, and it was slowly freezing, his body started trembling, his breath fogging as well. How long can a body last again in this cold again? He shook his head, no, he's going to wait. The sound of the rain pounding the pavement resounded in his ears almost deafening.

Burying his head in his folded arms, Kuroko filled his thoughts with the days he spent with Kagami. As if his ears started playing tricks on him, Kuroko heard faint steps mixing with the sound of the rain.

.

.

.

"U-Uh, hey, a-are you okay?"

Kuroko's eyes widen as he heard the familiar voice and he quickly raised his head up and his chest clenched at the sight, tears started rolling down his wet face. Standing there, was everything he ever prayed for. Crimson met blue, Kuroko couldn't put in simple words all the feelings he felt in his chest pouring and flooding all his senses blocking all other unnecessary thoughts. He couldn't find the right words, but his body compensated by moving on accordance to the drumming of his heart. Pulling himself to his feet he launched himself to the man before him. He couldn't help the loud sobs and whimpers as he encased him for the first time in his arms. He felt warm, he's alive, and that was all that mattered. He had forgotten his shaking nor the cold of his body, all he understood was—

Kagami Taiga is here

"K-Kuro…ko…" the words escaped his lips, Kagami couldn't believe his eyes, Kuroko Tetsuya is here, Kuroko, his Kuroko. With trembling arms he wrapped him in an embrace burying his face in those mop of teal hair. He waited for him here under the rain.

"I-I knew it." Kuroko's voice was muffled by Kagami's chest, "I-I knew b-believing in K-Kagami-kun wouldn't be in vain."

Kagami pulled away, he couldn't believe it, he's finally here, finally. He cupped that small face in his hands, cradled it like it was some fragile antique vase. Those beaming baby blue eyes, that teal blue hair, those small lips, and that supple cheeks, the skin pale white like ivory. His angel, he whispered to himself. It's true, it is really true. He didn't thought about anything else, forget about the rain, forget about anything else, all that he understood was Kuroko is there, with him, right at his fingertips, his half, his everything. "I-It's not a dream, r-right, y-you're not a dream." He almost whispered shaking. He prayed he wouldn't wake up and realize this is just a dream. He'd sell his soul for this very moment to be the truth, to be real, for Kuroko to be really with him.

"Yes."

And that was all it took for Kagami to put him in utter bliss, he quickly grabbed the smaller boy and wrapped him in his arms, frightened that if he ever let go he will lose him again. He couldn't swallow the thought of living without him again, it frightened him more than dogs does, or the thought of losing in a match in basketball, it frightened him more than the thought of his death. The feeling of those slender limbs, that small back, the scent of him—it was all it needed to take to ensure him that he really is here, that this is not a dream. Kagami let go and wiped off those water in those face, he could not help but smile, he had waited and just like him believed that he will be back. He leaned down and kissed his eyes, thanking heavens, Kuroko's brother or whoever made this possible, "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry for making you wait." He said before embracing him again, he felt like he would never get enough of him. "I'm so sorry."

Kuroko shook his head, "No, I…It was me, it was me that brought this to you Kagami-kun." He said, "Y-You suffered so much because of me, b-because of w-what I am."

"No, no, no, d-don't blame yourself, please." Kagami almost begged, he knew Kuroko, for years and thousands of it, he had always blamed himself for the things going on, learning that he was actually the one who had almost brought the end of the world didn't help. It wasn't his fault, he didn't chose to be born this way. He didn't chose or wanted to harm anyone, not him, not his brothers. Kagami felt his chest ache at the thought, he couldn't protect him from all this pain. He felt useless, he felt undeserved for Kuroko's loving eyes. "I-Its was me, I…I couldn't even protect you, I…what was I even? What did I even do? I…I'm just—I'm so sorry. Do I even deserve you?" he laughed dryly. "I'm so lame."

Kuroko shook his head, "No, you, Kagami-kun was—is my everything, my world, my life, my sanity." Reaching out, his small hands caressed that cheek, he had dreamed of this day, to finally be free to touch him, to not fear that he may hurt him, or to be improper. His skin felt warm, so…so subtle, just like his voice, and his soul. "You kept me sane when the whole world was trying to do otherwise, you were the reason why I am still here, you are the reason why I am whole. Kagami-kun is the reason I breathe, Kagami-kun is the reason why I am who I am. The reason why I came back. Its is me that should ask, do I deserve such kindness? I am broken, I am a threat to your race, and yet you…you were there."

Kagami leaned in and held that small hand in his in close to his skin, and kissed it. No, he deserve more than that. He deserve everything. He deserve more than him, and yet he chose him. He chose to come back for him. He chose a petty life such as him. And for that Kagami felt more than grateful.

"I'd take you in no matter what shape you may be in, I'd take even the hell with you if you came with it. I'd still want to be with you. I'd take a broken Kuroko, I'd take in a hell bent Kuroko, whatever you were. Because it is you."

…When you see your life from somebody else's eyes

I'll give up all I had just to breathe

The same air as you…

"I love you." Kagami whispered, his voice almost drowning in the melody of the rain, but Kuroko heard it as clear as the gush of the wind in their faces. His eyes widen. Love. Kagami…loves him. He felt a knot in his stomach unclenched, and felt a warm tear filled his vision. To be loved, to mean so much to someone, it was the first time. "I love you." He repeated leaning down and slowly pressing his lips against Kuroko's eyes. He never even thought he'd be able to be this close to him, he felt too dreamy to even thught of their hands holding, and now. He is kissing him, holding him, under the weeping of the rain.

If the heaven is crying, maybe it wasn't in anguish, maybe, just maybe, for the first time it was for joy. Kuroko had never cried like this before, he wasn't emotional like Kise, he was too cold, like a compensation to his overly aggressive eldest brother, and Kise's over dramatic personality. Yet right then he felt like a dam of emotion just broke inside of him and he just felt happy, so happy that he couldn't help but cry.

The world doesn't to me…

I can't take my eyes from you

The kiss was short and chaste, when Kagami broke the kiss his tan cheeks had already a hint of red decorating it. He managed a grin.

"I'm glad I met you too."

Kuroko's eyes widen, he remember saying Kagami the same words, he felt as if his heart was soaring, he almost feared it would jump out of his rib cages, putting a hand over it he felt his lips tugging in a smile. So this is how it is to be truly happy is? He smiled, the first, most genuine he ever made in his long years of existence.

"I love you too."

Say what's that sound that's my

Heartbeat

Is getting my much louder…

My

Heartbeat

.

.

"Ah, I think I forgot something."

Mebuchi blinked as he heard one of his teammates said. He glanced at his wrist watch, it's late. It took them almost three hours to get back to Kyoto after their little excursion to Tokyo to visit some of their families there. Mebuchi sighed, they're tired and all and someone again forgets something. He looked behind to see who was it this time, to his demise it was Kotaro. "Alright, whatever." He grumbled as he walked with his teammate. It was his last year in this school anyways, at least give his underclassmen a few sparks of kindness. Speaking of kindness, he wondered briefly about the boy at the bus stop. He didn't look someone you'd bump in every day. Such angelic face. Poor child must be looking for his family, after that tragic incident.

Mebuchi fumbled with the keys in his hand to open the door to the gym, he could only pray that Kotaro will be fast in his feet. Finally he found the right key and was about to slip in the keyhole when—

BAM!

Mebuchi froze, and turned his eyes to Kotaro who looked like he was creeped out as much as he is. "D-Did you…hear that?" Mebuchi asked the younger boy, his teammate nodded unable to speak. It came from the gym, but they haven't left the gym for a just a few minutes, and they made sure there will be no one there. Mebuchi doesn't believe in ghost but, he was sure that no one is there when they locked the door, whoever the loud sound that felt like something blasted told them otherwise. "S-Should we even—"

"Reo-nee, I-I think we could uhm get my stuffs t-tomorrow, haha." Kotaro awkwardly and a bit creep said.

Mebuchi was about to say something when suddenly—

BLAG

"Ahahaha, I-I told you R-Reo-nee, w-we should just—" Kotaro's eyes widen when he saw Mebuchi quickly putting in the key, and opening the door, "Reo-nee what are you doing i-it could be a-a ghost o-or a b-burglar?!"

Mebuchi stopped and look at Kotaro, "Didn't you hear that? That's a sound of someone slamming against the floor!" he said in utter distress, what if it was a student who secretly snuck in, what if something terribly is happening inside, he cannot imagine going to school the next week only to find out that a corpse was found in their gym and they were the last person seen around. He quickly unlocked the door and pulled it open. It was dark and surely difficult to check if there was anyone there. He quickly tried to find the switch to the light and when he did, he turned it on.

Gasp

Mebuchi heard Kotaro's audibly if not overly dramatic gasp, looking over at the boy, he found him staring widely at whatever there was in the middle of the gym, slowly he lifted his hand and pointed at the gym. When Mebuchi turned, he felt his feet suddenly glued itself on the floor.

A guy literally on fire lay unconscious on the gym floor.