"People say that I'm the most honest person in the world, mostly Seirin and the Generation of Miracles. But after this happened, will anybody actually want to believe me?"- Kuroko Tetsuya

Chapter 5: Shot Down Part I

"N-No way!"

"What is it, Kagami-kun?," Coach asked.

"Yeah, tell us," Izuki urged.

"L-look at my phone guys. W-what does it say?"

The Seirin team moved closer to Kagami, all wanting to see what the red head was so nervous about. Hyuga snatched the phone into his own hands and glared at it; Kagami already had his turn.

"That's a lie! He must be lying! He can't joke about these kinds of things," Kiyoshi said.

Riko turned away and sniffed. She could not believe what she had read. "Guys that's enough."

"This is ridiculous! Why would he do something like this? He's such a goody-two shoes!" Tsuchida stated.

"Right!" Koganei agreed.

"THAT'S ENOUGH!" Coach yelled smacking Kagami's cellphone down. Every stared at her in surprise as she began to cry. "This is not right. It just can't be."

Hyuga walked over to her and grasped her shoulder. "It's okay Coach. We'll find out who truly did this. Somebody just set this up to blame it on him." He turned around and faced everyone.

"As your one and only captain, we will swear to find out who really did this and got our friend into this dilemma. In the meantime, Kagami, Kiyoshi, Izuki, Furihata, one of you will go to each school where each GoM is located. Is that clear?"

"Yes."

"What the fuck was that?! I can't hear you. Let me repeat myself: IS THAT CLEAR?!"

"Yes!"

At Kaijou High…

"Kasamatsu, do it one more time."

"No, I'm slowly losing my pride here. Plus, I already gave you one when we won the last game. So basically-"

Kise moved in closer to Kasamatsu's face with pleading eyes. "Please…"

"Ah, fine! You'll just keep pestering me if I don't do anything! Where?"

Kise tapped his cheek with his finger. "Right there," he said.

As Kasamatsu was about to plant a kiss on Kise's cheek, the door opened. Guess who it was? It was Kagami Taiga.

"Oh? So this is what you two do when you're all alone in the gym, huh?" he mocked, crossing his arms and walking in.

"You completely ruined the damn moment; what's the matter with you? You should have at least knocked fir-"

"Shut up!," Kasamatsu yelled, kicking Kise in the back of his head with his foot. "Well, what brings you here Kagami? It's quite unusual to see your face around here." He walked closer to where the red haired teen stood.

Kagami's expression turned serious. "Something bad happened to one of our friends. Look. Kise come here too."

They both stared at Kagami's cell phone screen for a while. Then they gasped in harmony. "That's not true! Why would he…" Kise's voice trailed off as he slowly dropped to the floor.

"Yes, Kise's right. "He"would never do something this horrific. We know his demeanor too well, so this can't possibly be his doing."

"I'm going to the bathroom. I don't feel so good right now," Kise mumbled, trying to get up.

Kasamatsu noticed this and rushed to his side. "Whoa hold on. Want me to go with you?" Kise nodded and Kasamatsu slung his arm over his shoulder. He faced Kagami.

"Thanks for the news. You can be a real ass on the court, but you can be a helper in real life. I owe you one."

"You're… welcome, I guess. Wanna come with the rest of Seirin and the Generation of Miracles when you guys are done?"

"No. We'll go by ourselves. Thanks for the offer though. Let's go, Kasamatsu," Kise drawled.

"Okay, bye," Kagami said, and he left.

"Kasamatsu, do you believe this?"

"Kise I'm afraid that cannot be answered. We need more evidence. In the meantime, didn't you ask for something earlier?"

"I did? I don't remember… oh the kiss? Can you still… it'll make me feel better."

Kise looked down at the shiny gym floor, embarrassed. Suddenly his chin got pushed up and his gaze was directed to his friend's sharp eyes. "Don't worry," he said. "This is just another trial in life, Kise. You'll be fine."

And they kissed sweetly, sharing the doubt that was building inside both of them.

Yeah, this was short. The next chapter we'll see the person who did this and made everyone surprised. The opening quote will be repeated. Please review! :)