A/N: Omg, you guys are seriously amazing honestly *blushes* I really didn't expect such a response! Since you guys were so awesome I decided to get this cranked out today (and because I just cant wait lol I'm a comment whore what can I say?)

Two weeks had passed since the opening ceremony and what Kagami calls the most embarrassing moment of his life. Thankfully it had ended as well as it could have because he didn't have his life cut short by Captain Aida. Just thinking back on it gave him the chills.

Right after the morning drills all the platoons dispersed to continue their own specialized training. Kagami was still in a daze after the fight so he didn't feel the intense presence behind him before he was tackled to the ground and put in a hold. "Gah~!" He screeched, manly like of course, much to the amusement of the others.

Aida was still on his back shouting at him, "You BAKA! Accidently interrupting the opening ceremony is one thing, but then purposely disrespecting the damn GENERAL!? Are you trying to get killed?" Kagami couldn't get out of the hold no matter what he did, but thankfully it didn't last long. He groaned once she got off, where the hell did all that strength come from? She had to be descended from gorillas.

When he peeled himself off the ground he faced her and sheepishly scratched the back of his head. "Uhh, sorry…ma'am."

She sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. "What did I do to deserve a platoon of idiots?"

"HEY," Was the resounding chorus from the others.

"Kagami, you'll be tripling your training regiment. And you'll be joining the third years in sword training. You've at least shown yourself proficient enough in that." The others all thought to themselves, 'Proficient is a bit underrated'. "Report an hour earlier than usual, if you're late I'll quadruple the training." To say Kagami was distressed was an understatement. The woman was evil, pure evil.

He had been doing the triple drills for a while now and the exhaustion was showing in his body when he went for his lunch break with the rest of the platoons. Thankfully all the top respected platoons ate before the others and by some stroke of luck it seemed Seirin got there first, with the exception of Mitobe (he had left early he had said that he had a meeting, or more like Koganei interpreted his blank face). The mess hall was a very clean building in between their sleeping quarters and the Healing Unit.

To everyone's surprise when they got into the building there was no one in the kitchen and no food was placed out yet. "Did we miss an announcement or something?" Koganei asked.

"No… not that I remember," Hyuuga answered thoughtfully. They were all standing in the line next to the counter waiting for anyone to show up. Kagami's annoyance was steadily rising; he was tired, sweaty, hungry, and just plain pissed off.

After waiting five minutes Kagami scowled and jumped over the counter, "That's it, I'm not waiting anymore."

Hyuuga looked scandalized, "Kagami I don't think that's a good idea. The Head Cook will crush you if he finds out you went in there without his permission." Kagami just ignored him and went to the back where there was a cooler and started pulling out random ingredients. A stress mark appeared on Hyuuga's forehead, "You stupid Kouhai ignoring your elders, I'll teach you a thing or two!" He made to jump over after him but Kiyoshi held him back while smiling innocently.

"Just let him do it, you know how Kagami gets when he doesn't eat. We'll all pay for it later." The others cringed at the thought and looked at each other, "And it's a plus, if Kagami cooks we wont get in trouble and we'll be fed." All eyes looked at Kiyoshi, whom was still smiling.

"You're kinda devious Kiyoshi," Hyuuga said, but went back to waiting for Kagami whom was now cutting all the ingredients and putting them into a big pan.

"What are you making, Kagami?" Izuki peered over the counter to look into the pot.

"Just some simple Katsu Curry." The others looked on in amazement and wonder as Kagami moved around the kitchen like he had grown up there. "It shouldn't be much longer, did you guys want any side dishes?" They all shouted out different things to which Kagami nodded and went about preparing the things that he could.

The delicious smells coming from the kitchen seemed to attract the attention of the other platoons, which were just entering the mess hall. Kagami had just given the last plate out to Hyuuga and was about to grab his own when the Shuutoku platoon got in the line. "Hey, can I get the Main dish with an extra side of rice?" The guy had black hair and sharp, slate blue eyes that shone with mischief.

Kagami's eyebrow twitched but he nonetheless gave it to him; he after all knew how it was to be hungry if his growling stomach was any indication. Much to his dismay the influx of hungry people didn't stop coming. Every time he tried to grab his own plate another platoon came through asking for food. In fact he had almost run out and had to prepare more food, he even ended up making a selection of desserts because people wouldn't stop complaining.

After about an hour of cooking it seemed a few other cooks had come in a few minutes after he finished feeding the six different platoons. Once again he had finally grabbed his plate and started filling it to the brim before a hand rested on his shoulder, "Hey you must be the new guy. Thanks for coming in early. We're so sorry we're late, very sorry." Kagami turned around to face a mousy brown-haired guy who was tying on his apron.

"But I'm not-," he was cut off by another guy this time.

"Now now Kouhai don't talk back to your superiors. Grab some more rice from the back we're running out. Drills were extra hard today it seems. I wonder if any girls saw how hard I was working," he mused as he posed for effect.

What the hell? Kagami only did as he said because the guy was creepin' him out. When he came back he started making more Katsu Curry again as the other soldiers had started pouring in. After finishing the curry again he started on making some New World type of desserts much to everyone's delight. He paused and thought to himself, how the heck did I get roped into this? Is there someone up there that hates me? As he put the finishing touches of icing on the cake a bruising grip grabbed the top of his head and forcefully turned his head to look back.

Kagami couldn't help but gulp, the guy behind him was giving off an intense vibe, it didn't help that he was a freaking giant. "Who are you? And what are you doing in my kitchen?"

The mousy guy, Sakurai as he found out a bit ago, spoke up from beside him, "Ah, sorry Murasakibara-sama, isn't he the new guy?" When the giant turned to look at Sakurai he flinched and started muttering 'sorry' over and over again while slowly backing away. The last sorry was muttered to Kagami as he fled to the back room. Honestly, Kagami didn't blame the kid.

"Kagami Taiga, sir… I'm making cake." In an instant the grip loosened a bit and an interested look came onto the giants face.

"Cake?" He peered over Kagami's shoulder his eyes widening as he saw the huge cake that was just finished decorating. "Hmm…" Murasakibara cut himself the biggest portion Kagami had ever seen in his life, which was huge considering his own appetite, and bit into it. Within seconds the portion was gone and he turned to Kagami. "It's good Kaga-chin. Leave drills tomorrow an hour early and report for duty here." He never would have thought that cake would save his life one day.

Kaga-chin? That was all Kagami could think as the giant left his side to lazily sit on the sidelines and occasionally test food. Then after that thought settled in the next one was, Report for duty? He doesn't even work in the Cooking Unit!

Moriyama sidled up to him after Murasakibara left, "You're lucky, and Murasakibara-sama only gives nicknames to people he respects. The cake must've been damn good." When he also tried it stars shone in his eyes. "Please teach me how to make this, maybe I'll attract some girls with this delicious treat tomorrow." Then to Kagami's horror, Moriyama giggled at the thought and left to finish what he was working on.

Finally, after what seemed like six hours (it was in fact only one and a half) he was able to grab his own plate to fill up. Kagami sighed wearily as he sat down with the rest of the Seirin regiment who were already eating the dessert that he made. A few comments of gratitude and praise were thrown his way and though it made him happy he was too hungry to answer.

Kagami picked up his spoon and almost wept in joy. "Kagami-kun, a moment please." His plate and utensil flew out of his hands to smash on the ground as he screeched in surprise.

"WHEN THE HELL DID YOU GET THERE," was the first thing out of his mouth, the second was as he gazed at the floor spilled across the floor. Kagami fell to his knees wailing in dismay, "Why? Why? My food!" He turned to glare at the guy who interrupted his meal. The man had pale blue hair and bright blue eyes with the blankest look on his face, no remorse for ruining precious food.

"Kagami-kun I've been here since you sat down."

He just sighed and slumped on the table, "Wait, how do you know my name?"

"I suspect almost everyone knows your name after the opening ceremony," the guy deadpanned.

Kagami huffed, a little embarrassed, "yeah well anyone would have made that mistake."

"Actually no one's ever disrupted the ceremony and disrespected the general in the same setting before. It took a lot of bravery facing up to your mistake."

"Okay now I cant tell if you're giving me a compliment or insulting me," Kagami peered into the empty blue eyes. "And who says stuff like that with a blank face anyways?"

"I didn't mean to insult you Kagami-kun," the man said innocently, to which Kagami snorted in disbelief. "My name is Kuroko Tetsuya and I am here on orders of Akashi-sama. You are being summoned to the mansion. I regret to inform you that you will not have time for your meal."

This got the attention of the rest at the table. "We'll make sure to have a nice ceremony for your funeral Kagami," Kiyoshi smiled. Hyuuga just snorted and the rest broke into laughter.

"That's not funny guys, and he wouldn't kill me for that," the others said nothing. "…Right? Guys?" They all promptly went back to their meals ignoring Kagami who was now sweating bullets.

"Come Kagami-kun, there are others I must grab also." With that Kuroko walked away with Kagami trailing behind him. They went up to the table that held the Shuutoku platoon. Kuroko stopped behind the guy that Kagami remembered seeing earlier that day. Before Kuroko could say anything the man turned around and smiled.

"Hello Kuroko-san. Is there something that the right hand man of Akashi-sama needs from a lowly soldier like me?"

"If you would follow me I'm sure you'll find out Takao-kun. And Kuroko is just fine." He scooped the rest of his dessert in his mouth before standing up and waving at the rest of his orange colored platoon mates. As they were walking to another table Takao nudged Kagami.

"Hey, you know what this is about?"

Kagami frowned in thought, "Kuroko didn't give me any hints. Though I'm hoping it's not about the opening ceremony."

The guy laughed to his displeasure. "I must say that was a good show you put on. I can't believe you went toe to toe with General Aomine, though I doubt that was all there was too him. That guys a monster at fighting."

"…He wasn't that good," Kagami muttered irritated. There was no way in hell he was complimenting that bastard. His ego seemed big enough as it was.

"Pft you're funny, as if you don't know that no one's defeated him before," Takao laughed but stopped when Kagami just looked at him. "Kami-sama, you really don't know?"

"And what if I didn't? Got a problem with that," he glared down at the man.

Takao snickered again. "This is just too good," but he didn't explain any further since they had arrived at the Kaijo table.

"Kasamatsu-kun, may I speak with you?" Just like Kagami the guy flinched at the sound of a voice appearing next to him, but had the dignity to refrain from yelping.

"Is there something you need Kuroko?" This guy seemed to be familiar with Kuroko with the way he spoke with him.

"Akashi-sama requires your presence immediately." Kasamatsu nodded and they went outside before opening a portal to the mansion. Kagami wondered why they didn't just walk there, it wasn't that far, but his mind supplied him with one reason, security. The portal that opened was a special one that would only allow certain people access to enter. "Here wear these or else you'll be forcibly removed from the room." He handed them each a little charm that they put in their pockets.

The room was huge with various paintings and sculptures lining the walkway that lead to a platform that had steps leading up to it. On the dais there was seven seats but the one in the middle was by far the most ornate one. Seated on the throne was a short, magenta haired man who had the presence of a person who knows he's in charge. The seat to the left of him was empty and the next on that side was the pink haired vampire, Momoi if he remembers right. After him was an irritated looking green haired megane.

On the other side of Akashi was an empty chair that Kuroko walked up to claim. Next to Kuroko was a slightly bigger chair that Kagami figured was for the giant since he was the only one that would be able to sit in it, and finally a blonde haired beauty. The guy had the longest eyelashes he'd ever seen and the clearest skin, if he didn't have relatively short hair Kagami would have mistaken him for a girl.

All those thoughts went straight out the window as soon as he noticed the table placed in front of them that was covered in the most delicious looking food. Three chairs were placed opposite Akashi and the other pure bloods. "Please, have a seat soldiers." Kagami chose the middle with Takao on his right and Kasamatsu on the left.

"I'm sure you're all wondering why I requested a meeting with you three." The others nodded but Kagami couldn't tear his eyes away from the food. "To begin-," a portal opening on the far end of the dais interrupted Akashi. A yawn was heard as a figure stepped through. Aomine looked as bored as ever as he strode smoothly over to plop on the seat next to Akashi. "You're late Daiki."

Kagami looked at him incredulously after he tore his eyes away from the food for a second. Aomine was barely dressed (a dark blue yukata that was open a bit in the front and his sword strapped to his side), had no shoes on, and had terrible bed hair. He had obviously just woken up. "I was busy with drills and stuff," was his lackluster response. It was obvious no one believed him. Around this time Aomine finally noticed who was looking at him across from the table. "What the hell's this baka doing here?" He smirked at Kagami, "back for another beating?"

"You wish," he exploded while waving his fist. "I'll kick your ass next time!" The table was quiet for a second before the blonde burst out giggling.

"He's so cute~!"

"I'm NOT cute!"

"Look at him all in denial," the blonde giggled again. "Kagamicchi you are just too precious."

"Kagamicchi?" He asked confused.

This time Momoi answered, "Ignore Ki-chan Kagamin."

"Kagamin?!"

"Bakagami's definitely anything but cute. Now ugly I would agree with."

"BAKAGAMI?!" This was the last straw for Kagami. He stood up and slammed his fist on the table. "WHO YOU CALLIN' BAKA YOU… YOU AHOMINE!"

Aomine's eyes sharpened as he sneered and he was about to retort when a very exasperated Akashi cut in, "Silence." One word was all it took for everyone to shut up. Kagami sat down when a glare was directed towards him. "Now… back to where I was before I was rudely interrupted." He turned his red and yellow eyes on Takao. "Kazunari I have chosen you to be put as the guard for Shintarou, he needs someone with a keen eye that will help him with his experiments while watching out for attacks. It has been shown that you have an impressive magic that will aide him greatly."

Midorima huffed, "Akashi-sama this is really not necessary. I do not want nor need an assistant."

"You will heed my decision Shintarou. After the last accident I don't want a do over." That seemed to shut the man up. He pushed up his glasses and glared at Takao who just snickered. "You will report to the Healing Unit first thing tomorrow after standard drills. I am also giving you access to Shintarou's lab and room," Akashi ignored Midorima's sputtering and waved his hand. A screen appeared in front of him and he swiped a few things to find what he was looking for before clicking on the right portal number and pulling it from the see through pad. With a flick of his finger it was absorbed into Takao's head, "That is the location number and I have given you a special pass so that you are allowed through. That is all, you are dismissed." Takao stood up and bowed and threw a wink to Kagami and Kasamatsu.

"Don't worry Shin-chan~! We'll have lots of fun together." He smiled mischievously at Midorima.

"Don't call me that. You will refer to me as Midorima-sama at all times now that you are under my command."

Takao chortled at his response, "Sure thing Shin-chan. See you tomorrow~," he bowed once more to an amused Akashi before a portal was opened via Kuroko and he left.

Akashi turned to Kasamatsu next. This time when a portal opened and Murasakibara stepped through quietly munching on leftovers of the cake Kagami made Akashi just ignored him. "Yukio it's good to see you. Satsuki informs me that you're progress has been quite pleasing these past hundred years." The only one that was confused about this was the blonde vampire at the end.

"Akashicchi you know this cute soldier?" Kasamatsu twitched at the mention of being cute, but since he was his in front of Akashi he didn't respond.

Akashi smirked, "In fact I do. Atsushi changed him through my orders even before you were chosen to fill the seventh seat. Yukio was almost chosen to fill the seat you are sitting in actually, but I wanted him to get more experience so I decided on you." Kise looked in amazement at Kasamatsu, though the man showed no outer expression. "Yukio, though you have not yet fulfilled all your requirements I am assigning you to guard Ryouta, there has been more troubles coming from the New World and it would put my mind at ease knowing that one of my most trusted soldiers is guarding him. Since Ryouta is known for his flights of fancy ("That's mean Akashicchi~!" Kise pouted), you will be in charge of making sure he stays on task."

Only a flicker of aggravation showed on Kasamatsu's face before he nodded reluctantly and looked over and the blonde. Akashi could sense the distress that Kasamatsu was emanating and added, "Because this is such a special case, and I can't trust Ryouta to do what he's told, you will be granted seniority over him." That eased some of the tension in Kasamatsu.

"Very well sire."

Kagami didn't even notice when Kasamatsu left to be honest. After he had heard the beginnings of Akashi's talk to Takao the scent of the food was too much for him. His hungry tummy was demanding food, and it didn't help that right in front of him was a generous amount. And the vampires were just letting it go to waste! He could feel himself salivating over the various plates, wondering how they would taste.

"-aiga, Taiga, Taiga." He broke out of his trance to look up. Blinking in confusion he blushed when he noticed all eyes on him.

Clearing his throat he scratched the back of his head, "…Sorry sir." Aomine snickered and he shot him a glare.

"Is the poor Tiger-chan hungry?"

Kagami snapped, "No, and don't call me Tiger." Though his stomach chose that moment to set off a loud growl that echoed through the hall. His cheeks flamed up in mortification. This time almost everyone laughed at him and he couldn't help but turn away.

"Look, he's pouting."

"Shut up, Aho."

"You're the idiot, not me."

His head turned to face Aomine so fast that it cracked, "I'm not an idiot, idiot."

"You're both idiots," Kuroko input.

They both glared at him and said in unison, "No I'm not!" To which they then glared at each other. "Don't mimic me!"

Akashi cut in before they went off again, "Taiga, you just came from the mess hall. Did you not eat properly?"

"Ah, Aka-chin that may be my fault."

"Explain Atsushi."

"He was baking me a cake."

"…"

Momoi looked confused and pulled out a file from a space pocket, "but it says here that he doesn't work in the Cooking Unit. Why was he in the kitchen?"

Murasakibara shrugged, "Found him there when we came in late today. Kaga-chin makes good cake." Aomine looked at the cake he was still eating and tried to grab some. The purple haired giant who guarded his food religiously quickly shut him down.

They all looked at him pointedly, clearly waiting for him to explain. Kagami sighed, "Seirin was the first platoon in the mess hall and we waited for a while but there wasn't anyone there. So I decided to make some food because Aida has been putting me through triple drills since…" He didn't want to say that it was because of the opening ceremony, but from the smug look Aomine was shooting him it was obvious he knew. "Anyways, I was gonna stop but then platoons just kept pouring in and I couldn't get away from the damn kitchen long enough to eat my meal."

Kuroko seemed to appear in his seat making Kagami jump a little, "It's true Akashi-sama. In fact I had just gotten there when he was about to eat, but due to some mishap he dropped his food."

"What do you mean 'mishap' you brat? You're the reason I dropped my food!"

"Well, please do eat, we have plenty here." At that Kagami relaxed, a bit surprised. For all the rumors he had heard about Akashi being a domineering tyrant he still seemed to care about his own.

Kagami's face lit up in a brilliant smile, "Thanks!" He was too interested in piling up a plate to notice that the pure blooded vampires were looking at him awe, all thinking one thing 'What an angel'. Though that thought was quickly dismissed when they looked on in horror as he devoured a third of the food at the table within minutes.

"Where the fuck does it all go?" Aomine whispered to Momoi who shook her head. "Aren't you supposed to know all about our soldiers?"

"There's no way anyone would have been able to guess that was possible for a human," she whispered back.

Akashi gained the attention of the table again, "To the final matter of the day, because of the skill shown in your duel against Daiki two weeks ago you will be reporting directly to him for further training."

Kagami choked on his food, "Um…What?" This was said at the same time as Aomine who exploded, "No way in hell am I training him!"

"Satsuki's information on you has shown that you have great potential to grow, so in order to make those talents blossom I want you to go to Daiki every day after the daily drills. This is nonnegotiable for both of you." He looked at each of them, making them swallow their protests.

"Yes…sir." Why? Why? WHY?! It was official Kami-sama hated him. There's no other reason he would put him through being in that aggravating, lazy, cocky bastards presence otherwise. From the pissed off look on Aomine's face, he knew that he was going to get the brunt of his anger.