Song: 映画「ノーゲーム・ノーライフ ゼロ」テーマソング「THERE IS A REASON」/歌:鈴木このみ

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Akashi was laying under a tree. The same place Kuroko and him used to play in with the water surrounding them.

A warm hand brush though his hair. Akashi slightly open his eyes and saw Kuroko smiling at him.

"Tetsuya...I'm glad your still here." Akashi smiled reaching out to cupped Kuroko face.

Suddenly a droplet of tears fell from Kuroko cheeks to Akashi cheek.

"Tetsuya why are you crying?" Akashi asked.

Kuroko shook his head.

He open his mouth to say something to Akashi but Akashi couldn't hear what he was saying.

Kuroko smiled at him and then he suddenly disappeared turning into particles of light. Akashi reach out to him screaming his name.

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"Tetsuya!!!" Akashi open his eyes reaching out in the air.

"Akashi! Your awake!!" Momoi face teared up.

Akashi came back to reality he noticed where he was. He was in the hospital with his teammates. Tears fell from his cheeks for some reason.

"Momoi? Midorima?" He saw Midorima sitting next to him.

He looked and saw Aomine leaning on the wall with bandages on his body. Kise with a broken arm and Murasakibara eating some chips quietly with bandages on his head.

But Akashi had a question that was on his mind.

"Where Tetsuya?" Akashi asked.

Everyone grew silent. The room felt pressuring and sad. Akashi didn't understand why.

Midorima took a deep breath. He looked at Akashi in the eyes he put on hand on Akashi shoulder.

"Kuroko is dead." Midorima Said.

Akashi felt his whole world broken into pieces.

"Wha..." Midorima cut him off.

"They found his body yesterday. They had confirm that it was him. Kuroko is gone." Midorima Said.

Akashi felt the world turned dark. All the colors disappearing from his world.

"So it wasn't a dream....it was real..." Akashi cover his face as tears fell from his eyes.

All everyone could do was let Akashi cry. No one said anything to him. Because Akashi has lost his childhood friend and his one and only lover.

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Three days later there was a funeral held for Kuroko. Akashi was recharged out of the hospital. The air was heavy. No one said anything or fought. As the priest finished his prayer.

Everyone put out the white flower into the grave that was six feet down the ground.

Akashi held onto a blue flower he was the last person. He didn't say anything with one last look of Kuroko coffin he drop the last flower as the solider start to burn the coffin. As the priest said silent prayers the soldiers salute and and sung a prayer song.

He remember the dream he had.

"I love you. I'll always be with you." Kuroko smiled.

Akashi took a deep breath and salute to the sky as fire flicker to the blue sky.

~Akashi flashback~
(this is a long flashback if you don't like it just keep going until it says ~ flashback End~)

"Good morning Akashichii! Did you hear a new group member is coming!" Kise smiled.

"Yeah I heard." Akashi said.

"I wonder what he looks like? Will it be a girl or a cute girl?" Kise thought.

"Momoi would you explain who the Phantom is?" Akashi turned to her. Momoi holding a clipboard.

"Sorry Kichan but it's going to be a boy. His name is Kuroko Tetsuya. Code name: The Phantom. He was born January 31st." Momoi said.

"I wonder if he's strong." Aomine said.

"Baka of course he's strong." Midorima said.

"Really how do you know?" Murasakibara asked.

"Becuase he trained ever since he was born." Midorima push up his glasses.

"Midorima, Aomine, Murasakibara, and Kise if you all have time to talk go run outside." Akashi smirk.

"B-but Akashichii.." Kise shook.

"Kise 30 laps." He smiled.

"Okay! Let's go!" Kise said happily. They walked to the door. Just as they were about to leave. The leader came in.

"Hey, where are you going? The new member here." Nijimura said.

"Huh? Where!" Kise brighten up.

"Here-" Nijimura pointed to an empty space.

"Where Nijimura?" They looked confused.

"I'm pretty sure he was her-"

"I'm here." Suddenly there was a boy next to him.

Everyone shriek at the sudden appearance except Akashi.

"Domo, I'm Kuroko Tetsuya. Nice to meet you all." Kuroko bowed.

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"Good job. You pass." Akashi said.

"Thank you." Kuroko deadpanned.

"What! Akashi he cheated!" Aomine protest.

"No I didn't, you looked ready so I started first." Kuroko said.

"Well that's still cheating!" Aomine shouted.

"If you have a problem talk to me. He already shown you enough right. You all also." Akashi turned to each member who nodded or didn't say anything.

"Kuroko." Akashi walked to Kuroko.

"Yes?" Kuroko turned around. Suddenly Akashi face was close to him. He felt something soft touch his lips. Kuroko eyes widen. When their lips part Kuroko looked at Akashi with his deadpanned we face.

"Akashi, I never knew you were a romantic." Kuroko said.

"Oh well thank you." He sparkle.

"Sorry but my first kiss was already taken." Kuroko said.

"Oh..who is it?" Akashi said.

"A secret." Kuroko put a finger on Akashi lips. Akashi eyebrows twitch.

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"Okay..then I want Kuro. I want it black like the dark." Kuroko said. Nijimura nodded.

"Ehh!! But a light blue color will look better for you." Kise said.

"No, black is the only color I need. I'm not allow to wear any bright color. Black is what I represent like my name and heart." Kuroko said he touch his chests.

They all looked at him not able respond to those sad words.
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Kuroko lean forward and fell off the building. He didn't scream or flinch. For a second there Murasakibara saw Kuroko smiled.

"H-hey! Kurochin!" Murasakibara watch as Kuroko fall off the building. Both Akashi and Midorima eyes widen and watch as Kuroko fall off the building.

"Hey Akashi is he trying to kill himself!" Midorima said.

Akashi didn't answer him. He was to fascinated as Kuroko fall to his death.

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Your good at dancing. Someone teach you?" Akashi asked Kuroko.

"Yes, it was a boy from a long time ago. He taught me how to dance. It was really fun." Kuroko smiled a bit.

"Really? Is he still here?" Akashi asked.

".....no, he's not here anymore. Because I took something away from him. I'm sure he hate me." Kuroko looked down.

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Hidden behind Kuroko hands was a smile on Kuroko face. His eyes glowing darkly.

Suddenly Kuroko burst out laughing causing everyone to look at him weirdly.

"Pfhahahahahaha!!!!!!" Kuroko laugh out loud that everyone could hear him. Kuroko still covering his eyes.

"Kuroko?" Akashi looked a bit confused. Kuroko stopped laughing when he heard Akashi voice.

"Sorry Akashi, it seem I'm feeling a bit weird today." Kuroko stood up picking his daggers.

Kuroko remove his hands from his eyes revealing cold, and dark Eyes. Staring at Hanamiya who flinch. Shadows emerging behind Kuroko darkly.

"Your right Hanamiya I want to die in the arms of the person I love. I really want to die. But is that wrong." Kuroko said darkly.

"But once he remember and the people that I've lied and betrayed hate me I don't regret it." Kuroko said. He looked at his hands with his dagger.

"I've have killed thousand of people that day. I don't regret it. But I know one thing for sure he will be the one to end me. I'll be waiting..." Kuroko smiled.

Akashi felt his heart ache when Kuroko said that. Who was this person Kuroko was waiting for? Why does his heart ache when Kuroko say those words?

"That why...Until that times come I'll eliminate anyone who stand in my way." Kuroko smiled creepily. Pointing his dagger at Hanamiya eyes glowing.
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"Would you still love me even if it was true." Kuroko sadly Said. Tears rolling down his cheeks.

"Tetsuya?" Akashi looked at him.

Kuroko pushed Akashi away from him and took a step back from him.

"We should have never done this. This wedding or meeting each other. I've shouldn't have fallen in love with you. You know...I love you very much." Kuroko Said. He step over the edge of the roof.

"Tetsuya? Stop..." Akashi reach out to him.

"Everyone right...I'm a monster who don't deserve happiness." Kuroko fell backward.

"Tetsuya!" Akashi shouted.

Akashi ran over to the edge. He watch as Kuroko fall down the building. He saw a black shadow wrapped around Kuroko and disappeared.

"Tetsuya..." Akashi felt tears rolled down his cheeks.

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"Sei..I'm sorry for everything...but those days I spent with you and everyone wasn't a lie. I had fun it was my first time I had this much fun with everyone at the amusement park together and you. It was the best even though I knew what would happen once you got your memories back. I know that..." Kuroko smiled.

"So I'll give them all back to you." Kuroko Said.

Kuroko lean toward Akashi and kissed him. Akashi eyes widen the hands around Kuroko neck was gone.

A red marble glowed in Kuroko other hand. It glowed so brightly that it shatter into little tiny particles flying toward Akashi left eye.

"I love you Sei..." Kuroko hand slip from Akashi face.

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"Sei, live no matter what happens I will always love you....Never let hatred harvest your heart. Remember to always protect people that need help....Even thought I might not see you no more I wish for you to live a happy life." Kuroko smiled.

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"Give me your left hand." Akashi siad.

Kuroko did as he was told. Akashi held onto his hand and slip something in his finger. When Akashi remove his hand Kuroko eyes widen.

His wedding finger had a silver ring with a small blue diamond.

"Sei..this." Kuroko looked at him.

"Aomine and Kise helped me choose this. It was last week after my birthday. It looks beautiful on you." Akashi Said.

"Sei....I-I..." Kuroko felt tears about to fall down his cheeks.

"Don't cry..So is this a yes my love." Akashi kissed his forehead.

"I...." Kuroko burry his face in Akashi chest.

"Yeah. Thank you Sei. I love you." Kuroko Said.

Akashi smiled.

"I love you too. Tetsuya." Akashi kissed him.
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~Flashback End~

That day Akashi went to announce to Kuroko family with Nijimura that Kuroko had passed away. Akashi cried telling them that it was his fault that Kuroko died. But none of the Kuroko blamed him.

"It wasn't your fault. I'm sure my son is happy now thanks to you. Thank you for always being with him." Hirato smiled sadly holding onto Akashi shoulder.

Akashi cried bitterly that night. For the past couple of weeks. He didn't sleep that night as he kept blaming himself and thought of Kuroko.

All his friends started to worry about him when he started to distance himself from them. Whenever someone tried to talk to him he would glare at them to back off.

No one couldn't say anything to him. The only one he would listen only to was Kuroko.....

They all were in the headquarters doing what they always do. They all kept glancing at Akashi who was stacking papers ignoring them.

"Um...Akashichii." Kise voice shook.

"What?" Akashi voice held anger.

Kise flinched.

"Uh-" Before Kise could speak Midorima slam the desk hard making everyone turned to him.

Midorima stood up with a angry face and walked toward Akashi.

"Hey Midorima-" Aomine was about to stop him but Midorima shoved him away.

"Move." Midorima Said.

Midorima walked over to Akashi desk. Before anyone could say anything Midorima punched Akashi in the face hard.

Everyone eyes widen in shock.

"WAKE UP ALREADY AKASHI! CANT YOU TELL THAT YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO LOST A FRIEND!" Midorima shouted at him.

Akashi held onto his red cheeks glaring at Midorima.

"Can't you Tell were all suffering here....your not the only one who miss Kuroko....we all do..." Midorima cried.

Akashi eyes widen when he saw his childhood friend crying.

"Why don't you get that....your not alone. You still have us. Don't you know that we all care about you? Your our captain and a leader to us. We need you Akashi....don't you remember what Kuroko told you." Midorima Said.

"Sei, live no matter what happens I will always love you....Never let hatred harvest your heart. Remember to always protect people that need help....Even thought I might not see you no more I wish for you to live a happy life." Kuroko smiled.

"I....." Akashi looked away.

"Kuroko told you to keep living didn't he. You should listen to his words if not Kuroko will not be able to rest.....and we promised Kuroko that we'll take care of you." Midorima sadly said.

Akashi open his mouth to say something but he closed it.

"I'm sorry..." Was all Akashi could say.

Midorima Sigh.

"Come I want to show you something." Midorima stick out a hand to him.

Akashi looked at him. Akashi smiled and grab onto it. Everyone in the room smiled.

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They all were in the training room. Midorima and Akashi was in the field.

"What's the meaning of this Midorima?" Akashi looked at him.

"Just wait and see. I want to confirm something." Midorima pulled out a pistol and pointed it at Akashi.

Everyone eyes widen. Had Midorima gone mad!

"Mido-chin! What are you doing?!" Murasakibara yelled.

"Just shut up and watch." Midorima push up his glasses and pulled the trigger.

Bang!

The room went silent. Akashi closed his eyes waiting for the pain but it never came.

He slowly open his eyes.

"Wha..." Akashi eyes widen at what he was seeing.

Everyone also gasp at what was in front of Akashi. In front of Akashi was a shadow protecting him. Akashi could see a figure of Kuroko in front of him smiling at him

"Tetsuya..." Akashi reaches out to him.

But the figure of Kuroko smiling disappeared.

"Like I thought. I was right." Midorima put the gun into his belt.

"Midorima What is the meaning of this?" Akashi looked at him.

"It seems before Kuroko died he must have gave his power to you." Midorima Said.

Everyone gasp and look at Akashi who was looking at his hands.

"Tetsuya power..." Akashi whisper.

"B-but that's impossible! The only person who could control them was only Kurokochii!" Kise Said.

"Who knows. Kuroko must have gave them their last order making you their new master. His last wish must have been to protect us and you Akashi." Midorima said.

"Tetsuya last wish..." Akashi looked at the shadows.

"Wah...Shin-chan so cool!" Takao appears between the GOM.

They all screamed. Except Akashi.

"T-Takao! W-when were you here!" Midorima face was red.

"What do you mean when? I've always been here." Takao laughed he waved down at Midorima.

"Shut up! Don't talk like Tetsu your not like him! Tetsu even more scarier!" Aomine pointed at him.

"Eh....boring...." Takao pouted.

"Your right....Kuroko is scary when he's mad." Kagami appear.

They all scream again. Except Akashi again.

"Kagami when were you here!" Takao shouted.

"What do you mean? I followed you duh." Kagami Said.

"Eh....I didn't noticed...hahah..." Takao laughed.

"What are you two doing?" Kasamatsu walked toward them.

Kise Brighten when he heard the voice.

"Kasamatsuchii!!" Kise ran towards him with open arms.

But Kasamatsu kicked him the the face.

"Don't get near me." Kasamatsu glared at him.

Everyone laughed at them.

"Then if Kuro-chin order them to still protect us. That mean...." Murasakibara thought.

"Haizaki is still alive." Aomine groan.

"Then that mean we might be targets again." Kagami Said.

"Your right. This will be a all out war. But we don't have to worry about anything because we got a strong captain still here." Aomine Said.

They all looked at Akashi.

Akashi looked up at them. He could see it in everyone eyes that all held trust in them and would always follow him wherever he goes. Akashi took a deep breathe and looked straight into the future that was coming.

"What's your order captain." Aomine smiled.

Akashi smiled.

"As the captain of the Kiseki no Seidai we will assassinate all the enemy that killed Tetsuya. We will have revenge. But I can't do this alone....will you all help me?" Akashi looked st them.

They all looked surprised at Akashi words. Akashi never plead before.

"What? Do you guys not want to help me?" Akashi looked at them confused.

"No, no, No it's not that...it's just we've never seen you beg people before." Aomine said.

"Is that a problem?" Akashi voice raised up.

"No! It's just kinda cre-" Aomine was about to continue.

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"Do you all wanna help or not?" Akashi smiled evily with his red scissor.

"Woah haven't seen that in a long time....." they all thought.

"Of course!" They all shouted.

"This will be an all out war let's begin our mission to assassinate!" Akashi shouted.

"Yes sir!!!" They all cheered.

Akane: Thank you for reading Assassination Corp. then I'll see you in the next book buh bye~ 😈😈😈