Chapter 9: The Alliance Pact
Chapter 9: The Alliance Pact
Ever wondered why the three 'Kings' were untouchable, under the protection of the pact? The three countries of the southern province, the lands of Seiho, Senshinkan and Shinkyo. It was recorded in historical books of the incident that made humans form an alliance. An incident that had almost wiped out the existence of humans several hundred years ago. Yes, and it was tomorrow, happens to be the anniversary of the day the alliance pact was formed. This was the tale humans who had lived through the ancient times.
It was about four hundred ago, human know no lands, no resources, and no capital. Humans had lived in peace, were ignorant of many things, obeying the sacred teachings of the Gods and traditions. Teiko had stood strong and controlled the vast lands of mother nature, were vanguards towards survival and development. Teiko were worshipped and respected. On the day of the new moon, spiritual mediums and priests, sacred messengers of Gods received a warning. The Lord of Earth had descended from the heavens. The Lord had gifted human knowledge and power, in hopes and wisdom, believing humans can struggle and yearn with a pure heart like the way humans are.
But the Lord was mistaken.
Humans began to seek conflict. Lands were divided, humans ruling over each other. Humans had become too powerful. The discovery of metal weapons had changed the flow of conflicts. They bare their claws against the Lord of Earth. The Lord of Earth had lost hope, had died from depression. Only his remains were left, before long, his existence was forgotten. The spiritual realm had wept and mourned for their brother's loss. Consumed by desire and greed, humans had forgotten the sacred teaching of the heavens. Only the elders had displayed respect towards the Gods of heavens, the guidance of fate and destiny. Conflicts had brewed in cycles, age and periods. Again and again, humans rise to conflicts, without hesitation and compassion. A cold-blooded killer.
The loss of the Lord of the Earth had angered the master of Teiko. Humans were forbidden from entering the lands of Teiko, defying the sacred teachings result in deadly consequences. Once there was a man who defied the teachings of God. He stepped foot into the lands, and was branded as an outcast. He forsaken the teachings of his elders, and seek power for his self-interests. He was cursed to walk the earth of immortality. A mind of a human trapped in a body of monster. The man was given the task to protect the balance of the spiritual realm and humanity. With nowhere left to go, he capitulated his will to the master of Teiko.
That man was the man who would become the first master of the Kuroko clan, Kuroko Tetsujin.
That is the beginning of the long history of the Kuroko clan. He ended the warring lands of Kirisaki Daiichi, Josei and the southern districts of Senshinkan, Shinkyo and Seiho. The legendary feats of the man Kuroko Tetsujin would be the origins of rumours, curses, myths and legends. The lands, their resources exhausted had agreed to peace, the southern district would never war against the lands of their weaker counterparts. Seiho, Senshinkan and Shinkyo had signed and became part of an alliance pact, vowing to protect the promise under the sky of heavens.
In time, when the war was finally over, Kuroko Tetsujin's duty was finally over. As if his sins were repented, he rescued a princess of the spirit Kyoka Suigetsu, which would one day become his wife and continue the cursed bloodline of the Kuroko clan. Their journey together to the lands of Teiko had created a pathway of affection and compassion. The princess would become the first wife of the Kuroko clan. The master of Teiko relieved Tetsujin of his duty, bestowing him words of wisdom.
"Preach the way of the pure, abandon the evil of the devil. There will come one day you will come back to me, survivor of the Kuroko clan."
The master's parting words had left the man baffled and nonplussed. Kuroko Tetsujin and the princess returned to the human lands, settled themselves at the border of Kirisaki Daiichi and Teiko. He helped and took in outcasts, eventually became his disciples. Kuroko Tetsujin developed the mastery over spirituality energy, which he discovered humans who possessed strong spiritual powers since birth have the powers to fight against spirits. He preached on importance love and compassion will be the key to unlock powers to levels beyond.
Producing water out of thin air. Conjuring fire from nothing. Sudden surge of winds. Thunderous storms of lightnings. Kuroko Tetsujin discovery did not stop there. He discovered the potential of spiritual energy used for divination, seeking guidance and exterminate shadows and malice, taking forms of monsters. People of the Kuroko clan serve and preach strongly the sacred teachings of Gods, the messengers of the divine spirits. These monsters were capable of possessing humans and driving them insane, stirring conflicts against each other. The people of the Kuroko clan under Tetsujin's tutelage are the only ones capable distinguishing supernatural phenomenon from human doings. Fearing the unseen enemies, the Kuroko clan were called again and again to exterminate evil and deal with unnatural mischief of the spirits. Wielding spiritual weapons, renamed demon-slaying weapons.
As the Kuroko clan grew larger and stronger, people began to fear them. The negative energies humans harboured were expanding larger and larger. The Kuroko clan were viewed as the brethren of the monsters and devil, the cannibalism of killing their own kind. Their influence had become a nuisance to the rulers of the land. Soon, the Kuroko clan were shunned and were outcasted from the human society. Before long, without the Kuroko clan, the human lands were manifested with monsters and little devils. The feudal lords of the lands had panicked. They finally realized the truth. No one was superior than the Kuroko clan, in dealing with supernatural phenomenon than Kuroko clan. They are a clan of veterans specializing in knowledge and skills of the spiritual realm.
"Someone, call the Kuroko clan!"
"Sir, the Kuroko clan had refused to answer our call. We have no ways of contacting them." The first advisor of the Kirisaki Daiichi had reported.
"Then send someone to their headquarters!" The first lord of Kirisaki Daiichi had snapped. The advisor had shaken his head, it was a path of the dead end. No one holds the knowledge of the mysterious Kuroko clan. Humans cannot walk in without a guide, those who seek their presence would get lost in the mist of labyrinth, died out of hunger.
The lord had snapped, the table was chopped in half. This was their retribution. Their retribution for throwing away the Kuroko clan. The Kuroko clan had known this day would come. Monsters and devils manifest where negative energies surround. The human lands in covered in negative energies, making it very conducive for monsters to manifest.
The princess had sighed as she watched the lands manifested with evil and negative energies. "Is this alright? Not helping them." She asked her husband. His husband shook his head.
"They cannot save themselves if they cannot separate their energies and possess a pure heart. No matter how we help, one day when we're gone, will be their demise." said Kuroko Tetsujin. He took his wife into his embrace. "There is also another thing to worry about. I can't get my family involved when you are already pregnant with my child. I don't want my children to be involved in their petty dispute."
"Master." One of Tetsujin's disciples greeted their master. "The human won't last any longer." Tetsujin nodded.
"Tell the others to get ready for battle."
His wife chuckled. "Despite what you say, you're still such a kind soul." Tetsujin kissed his wife.
"We're going to teach them a lesson this time. I'll be back soon. Kagami-kun, I'm counting on you." His disciple nodded and bowed at the faded shadow of his master.
The princess had chuckled. "Get up, Kagami. Isn't he such an endearing soul? It makes you wanna follow him."
Kagami's expression had brightened. "Yes!" The disciple of the Kuroko clan named Kagami would become the ancestor of a boy named Kagami Taiga in the far future, which would be a story for another time.
The lords were greatly relieved the Kuroko clan had made their appearance one second before the monsters had taken over their hosts. "Cleanse them," Tetsujin had ordered his disciples he had brought along with him.
"You damned Kuroko... how dare you leave me to die?! I am your master!" The first feudal lord of Kirisaki Daiichi was seething in the face of Kuroko Tetsujin. The feudal lord's anger had no effect Tetsujin's deadpan expressions. The humans had begun whispering and spreading abominable rumors of the Kuroko clan.
"Is that so." Was Tetsujin's only reply. "Well, it can't be helped since you tried to assassinate my disciples. I thought you didn't need my help anymore."
The feudal lords were furious. They had brought this on themselves. It had pried their senses open. Only the Kuroko clan had the strength to deal with abominable beings manifesting of evil. Normal weapons do not hurt them. They're a mass of feelings, you cannot damage them. The Kuroko clan is special. That was the last time they saw the gallant view of Kuroko Tetsujin and his disciples. That man had taught humans the truth of those monsters. It was their defiled thoughts of evil that had attracted monsters towards themselves. From that point, the feudal lord Kirisaki Daiichi had reached out to the lords of lands, making efforts to repair broken bonds and letting go negative energies, cleansing the lands with pure energies.
It was several hundred years later, Kuroko Tetsujin had become weak despite his curse, and time was encroaching upon him. He had ordered his disciples to travel the world, and spread his teachings. With their master fallen into a deep sleep, the princess had vanished, as if following her husband into the afterlife. Their son would become the next head of the Kuroko clan, passing on the traditions of his parents, and their unfinished tasks. When Kuroko Tetsuya was born, the clan had felt he would be the one they had been waiting for a long time. They had believed he would be the reincarnation of the first master, Kuroko Tetsujin. With his deadly knowledge and skills, he and his half-brother had led a miserable life.
Times had changed. A dispute of siblings had led the downfall of the Kuroko clan. The dying members of the clan had claimed Kirisaki Daiichi the puppetmaster pulling strings behind all those incidents. Kuroko Tetsujin's unfinished task was far from done. No one knows the true identity of the one who controlled the monsters of manifestations. And no one for sure knows the true mastermind was Kirisaki Daiichi, when the the enemy of the Kuroko clan was a professional at trickster. At the age of seven, he would be returned to the lands of Teiko, just like the master had prophesied a millennium ago. The feudal lords had been consumed by evil and greed. Kuroko Tetsujin had failed to seal the mastermind who controls the monsters of manifestations, and the brother-in-law of the thirteenth heir had been tricked and led ashtray, bringing the demise of the Kuroko clan, a massacre of family members. Kuroko Tetsuya and Mayuzumi Chihiro who had been taken hostages, believed their disciples would one day return, when destiny is upon them. The enemy knew that the members of the Kuroko branch family easily fall into their traps. They do not emphasize their focus on purity, are easily filled with anger and jealousy.
Kisaragi Amaya had fallen into their hands.
The alliance pact had stand strong even after a millenium. The vows of the sworn brothers. Destroyed effortlessly, the southern district was demanded to join the war frontlines. It was the world's last choice. The enemy of the Kuroko clan lurked and hided in the shadows, the goadings of evil had deceived the feudal lords of the lands, making them join hands in times of war. And that time was soon drawing nearer. An all-out war against the great empire of Teiko. Kuroko had stared at the grassy view of his window and sighed. He was worried what would Kirisaki Daiichi do to his brother. Take him hostage? Use him to fight against Teiko? Kill him? No, the last option wasn't possible. Mayuzumi Chihiro is strong, like the rest of the clan, he possesses the rare power of vanishing arts.
"What are you doing?" Akashi had discovered Kuroko staring at the window in a corner with a history book in front of him. He picked up the book and read the title. "The history of man? Since when you liked these things?" He picked up his wife in his arms. "You don't have to do anything. I'll end the war without them even destroying our barrier."
Kuroko shook his head. "That's not it, Sei-kun. I remembered something. This war may have a bigger underlying motive than I thought." He embraced Akashi's hug. "I remember our clan's last duty my ancestor had failed to do so. It's my responsibility, I won't fail a second time."
Akashi put Kuroko gently on the table. "Oh? You finally realized?" He smirked, looking into Kuroko's clear blue eyes, took his lips with his own. The table was higher than the both of them combined. Kuroko was currently taller than the master. They separated, gasping for air. Kuroko had blushed crimson, the heat burning through the surface of his cheeks. "You are Kuroko Tetsuya, my love. Kuroko Tetsujin had long left this world."
Kuroko gently caressed through his husband's soft crimson red hair. "I was told I am Kuroko Tetsujin"s reincarnation a long time ago. My clan had strongly believed he had returned to fulfil his unfinished duty. My powers are far stronger than anyone had ever seen. Only my ancestor could have been born with such raw power." Kuroko had sighed, his other hand was massaging his tummy at the slight discomfort which had vanished in mere seconds. He was puzzled, wondering on the source of discomfort. Telling himself it was nothing to be worried about, Kuroko returned the thought to the back of his mind.
"You inherited his powers. But you are not him. You are Kuroko Tetsuya, the man I fell in love with." Akashi planted a small kiss on the back of his right hand. "On a side note, Kuroko Tetsujin is nothing like you. He's rude, sarcastic and selfish. But his journeys changed him. He learnt the values and compassion of life. So don't worry, Tetsuya."
Three days left before the invasion.
Kagami had begun his training with Aomine, in the land of To'ou. Akashi had made plans with Seirin, to cease the war with minimum damages, he had asked for Seirin's cooperation. The female monarch of Seirin, Aida Riko had promised them Seirin's military force after witnessing Teiko sincerity. Seirin is probably the only country left who still believes in the sacred guidance of the heavens. No one had ever saw the master of Teiko and lived. His existence was a legend. Teiko was a legend. Akashi realized that Teiko could not afford to remain a legend. A legend that just watches does not serve any meanings. The legend must take a step forward and becomes the sword that cuts through evil, transforming its existence into reality.
Kuroko had used the remaining time mastering the ancient techniques his ancestor, Kuroko Tetsujin had developed. It was fortunate Akashi had collected and stored everything related Kuroko Tetsujin in the library. Kuroko felt his husband must have foresaw he would need it someday, and had his people stored the history, culture, traditions and knowledge of the now extinct Kuroko clan. It also included the teachings of spiritual strength, which would be very helpful in the war. Kuroko had a feeling that mastering just vanishing arts would not be enough. He would have to worry about facing his own brother in the war. There won't be a pleasant result when two masters of vanishing arts clash.
The people of the empire were occupied with their duties and equipping themselves with skills that will contribute for the sake of their master and their beloved empire. Akashi returned with the military force of Seirin had perturbed the people. The master's order was the order of Teiko. The people of Teiko were thankful for the additional military forces he had allocated for the sake of the upcoming war.
"These people... they don't look scary at all." Seirin's most trusted general, Hyuuga Junpei had muttered, his soft inaudible voice heard by Riko and the master of Teiko. "It's like, they're human."
The fuss of the people had intrigued Kuroko's curiosity. Kuroko had frowned, put down his book back on the table. "Kise-kun, let's find out what's happening." He had grabbed his walking aid and raced down the halls, his ankle chains clanking loudly against each other, dragging his attendant along behind him, stepping foot into the villages for the first time despite his attendant's protests. Akashi and the Queen of Seirin were walking in front, followed by the troops of Seirin marching into the village of Rakuzan. Kuroko and Kise were ambushed by the rare sight before him.
"Sei-kun, these people are?" Kuroko had questioned the returning Akashi, glancing at the tremendous sight of soldiers. He had recognized the flag. It was the military force from the land of Seirin. Kise had paled, panicked and bowed to the master, apologizing for disobeying his orders.
"I'm sorry, Akashi-sama! Tetsuya-sama just had to see for himself the cause of the fuss in the village." Kise had explained. Akashi smiled, dismissing Kise without any punishment. Kise had breathed in a sigh of relief. He would not want to die just yet. Akashi stepped nearer, closing the gaps between Kuroko and himself.
"Why are you here, Tetsuya? Did you miss me?" Kuroko was lifted into his strong arms effortlessly, the long chains making the subtle sounds of metal chains clinking against each other and planted a kiss on his pale lips. The villagers had bowed, in the presence of their master and his wife. The populace of Seirin had stepped back in astonishment. Several of the soldiers had reddened at the master's bold comportment. They scrutinized at the small boy in the master's arms. Pale cyan blue hair and eyes, a delicate body and milky white skin. Could this boy be...? Riko had wondered, her fingertips massaging her chin as the thousand possibilities running wildly through her mind. But why are his legs locked in chains? Observing the villages reactions, and the fallen walking aid when Akashi had picked Kuroko off the ground. Riko concluded there could only be one possibility.
"Master of Teiko, may I owe the pleasure of this young man?" Riko had gathered courage to question Akashi.
Akashi and the villagers had chuckled. "Oh yes, I have yet to introduce you." Akashi held Kuroko firmly in his arms. "This is my wife, Kuroko Tetsuya." The villagers had nodded proudly in an approving manner at their master's revelation. The people of Seirin had stared at Akashi with a very discombobulate look on their faces.
"Master Akashi, did you say Kuroko Tetsuya?" Hyuuga had questioned, pointing a quivering finger at Kuroko. The boy called Kuroko Tetsuya had been kidnapped by a spirit fox and was declared dead. But the young boy before his very eyes was locked in chains. It was inconceivable. Hyuuga shook his head, the struggling awkwardness of the mind-blowing revelations still evident and foggy of his mind.
Two pairs of heavy footsteps had joined the discussion. "Just when I thought we had intruders for the first time in awhile, aren't these people from Seirin, Akashi?" Aomine and Kagami were right behind Hyuuga. "What are they doing here?" Judging by Akashi's demeanor, Aomine had decided the opposite. He grinned. "Or... I see, you have brought them here to defeat that jackass Hanamiya?"
"Kagami!" Hyuuga had stared at his missing soldier in bewilderment. "What is going on? Why are you here?!" The presence of his supposed missing soldier was perfectly blending into Teiko empire had stunned the general.
"Hyuuga, calm down." Riko had advised her general. "Akashi, shall we hold a conference on our plans for the future ahead?"
Akashi nodded. "That sounds reasonable. This way." The entrance to the Rakuzan palace was already open, thanks to Kuroko's brashing. Akashi had picked up his wife's walking aid and folded them, placing them back into Kuroko's kimono. "Daiki, Ryouta. Escort the troops to the barracks." The troops, excluding the general Hyuuga Junpei and his vice-general, Izuki Shun were showed to the barracks. Kagami had followed the troops with Aomine and Kise, to the barracks. Riko and her two generals had followed Akashi into the Conference Room.
"Hey! Put me down, Akashi!" Akashi had fondly ignored Kuroko's protests, had carried his wife all the way to the Conference Room and settled himself comfortably at the head of the table. Kuroko was placed in the seat next to him. Opposite them were Riko and her two generals.
"Before we start, I should clarify something." Akashi started. "Kuroko Tetsuya was my wife before he wound up in Seirin. Teiko is the home of Kuroko Tetsuya for almost twelve years." The generals were devastated, so was Riko. "If you think Tetsuya has been kidnapped and tries to bring him out of Teiko, please refrain from doing so. You would not welcome the consequences of my wrath a second time." Riko had massaged her temples. The rumors were true. This was going to be a long discussion. Kuroko had asked the servants for some calming tea. Riko and the generals had gratefully accepted the tea.
It was an hour later the discussion was finalized with the main points in place. All cards are ready to confront Kirisaki Daiichi, along with the lands of the Alliance pact.The world would become a disaster if Kirisaki Daiichi had won the war. Everything would perish into the darkness of abyss.
Kuroko had fished and unfolded his walking aide from his kimono, making his way to the library. Riko and the generals had wondered since when Kuroko had bad legs. It felt like it was only just yesterday they were playing basketball in school. Was it the chain's fault? Riko had wondered. Before Kuroko could even reach the entrance of the Conference Room, Kuroko was lifted again into his husband's arms. Heat began to warm Kuroko's cheeks. "What are you doing, Sei-kun? Put me down. Both of us have duties to attend to."
"I'll carry you there, Tetsuya." Akashi had smirked. "At this rate, you'll become even more slower than a tortoise. Seems like you learnt a new trick though, in two days I haven't seen you." Akashi glanced at the fallen walking aide.
Kuroko had huffed. "Whose fault is it? I can't ask people to chauffeur me every single time." Akashi pulled Kuroko into a kiss and smiled. Ah, you're too cute, my little wife.
"Is something wrong with your legs, Kuroko-kun?" Riko asked. "It seems fine though,"
Kuroko laughed a little too heartily. "No, Riko-san. It's because of Sei-kun I can't walk." Riko used to be Kuroko's basketball coach, she was sensitive to the physiological changes of the human body.
She frowned. "I knew it. It's the chains, isn't?"
"Master Akashi, isn't he your wife? Disabling your wife's ability to walk...isn't that too much?" Hyuuga had asked.
"It's Tetsuya's punishment for running away. He will bear the sin with the inability to walk for the rest of his life. I will always be here to take care of my wife, there won't be a problem." Akashi impassiveness he had displayed had sent the three of them agitated, aghast at his distorted compassion. They watched the master and his wife's figure faded into the darkness of the palace hallways. Riko was sharp, she cannot be underestimated. Kuroko knew he could not fake an outright lie in front of her. Only the truth would satisfy her. The ankle chains constraining Kuroko's legs weren't just normal chains you can find anywhere. It was made from a special material which is exclusive found in the lands of Teiko. It has the powers to rob away the wearer's ability to walk.
"I'm appalled." Izuki had sighed. "I still can't believe Kuroko can't walk anymore."
"There's nothing we can do." said Hyuuga. "Their paths were crossed twelve years ago, and his fate was already sealed. No one could wedge in between their love. Although it seemed wrong and distorted."
"I wonder how is Kuroko going to fight with that kind of leg condition?" Izuki muttered.
"Have you forgotten? He is from the Kuroko family." said Riko. "Certainly, you haven't forgotten your history lessons?" The general stared at their Queen. He remembered their historical lessons in class. The Kuroko clan! The world's greatest spiritual specialists. Kuroko's powers would become a fearsome key when he fully awakened his potential. Vanishing may not be Kuroko's only ability. "Kuroko's powers will definitely change the flow of this war, just like during a basketball game. I know it." The three of them made their way to the army barracks, with the help of the nearby servant after getting lost and walking in circles.
Akashi had settled Kuroko down in his favourite seat, the table was a mess of scattered books, his tea which Murasakibara had delivered that afternoon had turned cold. "Are you angry?" Akashi had sighed, questioning Kuroko. Kuroko had pulled his husband into a deep kiss. Their tongues battled for dominance, tasting each other's territory and granting pleasure they both had yearned for. When they had finally released their grasp, they were a panting mess.
"How could I be doing this when I'm angry at you? I'm your wife, Sei-kun." He had caressed Akashi's cheek and wrapped his arms around his neck. "You're fine to do anything to me. I would still love you, even if you had taken away all my senses. Even if love would the only thing left within me." Akashi smiled. Kuroko was the only person he would give his heart to.
"I'll see you tonight, my wife." Akashi gave Kuroko one last kiss, before disappearing from the library. Like the king he was, a ruler had many duties. Kuroko picked up his forgotten book, and continued his reading. He had summoned a servant to ask Murasakibara for a new cup of hot vanilla tea. It was several hours later his favourite spot was discovered by Izuki, Hyuuga and Kagami. Kuroko guessed they had spent quite an effort looking for Kagami in this colossal empire. And they had deliberately looked for him. Kuroko had speculated they had wanted answers from him.
Kagami had clicked his tongue, drawn a chair opposite Kuroko. Kuroko had blinked innocently, clueless of Kagami's deal this time. "Kagami-kun, I believe you're supposed to be training in To'ou with Aomine-kun."
"It's finished, stupid. Tomorrow is the day of invasion. What the hell are you doing all alone here?" Kagami frowned, glancing at the walking aid. Kagami was surprised he had not seen it before. Was he trying to hide his walking ability? "I heard from Riko and Hyuuga you can't walk?"
"Does it matter?" Kuroko had asked, not looking up from his book. "The results will be the same."
"Do you know the danger you are getting into? How can you fight without your legs?! You are an idiot!" Kagami had told off Kuroko. "And you're wearing women's clothes again." He sighed at Kuroko's kimono.
Kuroko closed his books shut and sighed. "I am the successor of the Kuroko clan. There are many ways of fighting. Kagami-kun's style which involves heavy footwork definitely doesn't suit me. There are also things I must teach you as the descendant disciple of the Kuroko clan." He had grabbed his walking aid and rose. Wearing an extremely puzzled look, Hyuuga and Izuki did not have a chance to question Kuroko what he had meant by those words.
"Yeah right. The great successor is a wife to another man and wears women's clothing." An insensitive Kagami had scoffed confidently, earning a punch from Hyuuga and a slap from Izuki's slapstick.
"I won't deny that." Was Kuroko's famous deadpan reply, irking Kagami, Hyuuga and Izuki. It had been ages since Kuroko had ghosted his way and startling them out of their wits. His body had long become Akashi's, even responding to his husband's wishes and desires, despite his constant denials.
With the generals of Seirin on his tail, they headed for the palace banquet hall with his kimono sweeping down the long hallways, Akashi was waiting for Kuroko at the entrance. He had one hand wrapped around Kuroko waist, his right-hand holding Kuroko's delicate hands gently in another. "I was waiting for you, my wife." His kissed Kuroko's right hand. Kuroko had shied and turned away from the thousand pairs of eyes observing him, the wife of the Teiko master.
"What are you doing, Akashi? You can't make the world wait for me." Kuroko had pouted. "You are the king."
"And you are my wife." Akashi had stubbornly refuted.
The miracles had sighed. This was going to take forever. "Kuroko, Akashi. Just sit down." Midorima had sighed heavily, the soft click of his metal glasses could be heard. "Our guests would start to think we're running a rom com." The soldiers had chuckled and laughed. Kise and Aomine were laughing their eyes out. Kuroko had scowled at the miracles. Akashi had guided his dear wife to his seat at the head of the table, next to the master of Teiko. Akashi gave an inspiring speech, motivating soldiers, both Seirin and Teiko alike. It was then Kuroko and Kise had felt a lamentable feeling. Kuroko had a warm feeling, viewing the beautiful sight of the banquet, once sworn enemies becoming sworn brothers, a feat no human has done before. It was only recently, Seirin realized the existence of Teiko, a mystical empire which was said to be a divine empire of the Gods. It would become a memorable night many would remember.
Akashi lifted and embraced his wife into his arms, startled Kuroko. Kuroko couldn't resist a yawn and rubbed tired tears from his eyes. He didn't have enough exuberance to repudiate his husband's advances. "What are you doing, Sei-kun?" He muttered tiredly. It had been a very long day. Kuroko's delicate body was exhausted. Akashi had instructed the miracles to take care of things from there in his absence, carrying his wife back to their chambers.
Akashi gently lay his wife on the bed. Stripping off his wife's kimono and draping his sleeping kimono over his delicate body. Akashi had also showered and changed into his own sleepwear, consisting of red and black kimono fabric. He had gently shaken his wife awake from his drowsy sleep. "You can't sleep yet, Tetsuya." He revealed the pale skin of his neck, caressing his wife with his gentle touch. "You must feed. You haven't feed in the past two days I way away." Kuroko, had incapacitated to tiredness and sleep, had unconsciously elongated his fangs and penetrated his husband's neck. His body was deprived and hungry, despite Kuroko's denial of desire and hunger. Pulling out his fangs, Kuroko had licked the excess blood from Akashi's neck, cleaning the wound, free from any evidence of feeding. Kuroko had fallen asleep in the arms of his husband, the man he had promised his life with.
Akashi smiled gently at the sleeping Kuroko. The day of destruction is drawing nearer. Akashi could sense, even without the divine spiritual powers like his wife and Kise who are gifted to perform divination of the future.