Hey New story. I actually wrote this a while ago but never continued it because I had the other stories to update. I really got to update more or cut back on stories. By the way, sorry I haven't updated anything in so long. I got sick recently and I still am. Plus I've been down lately and not really motivated.

Hope you guys enjoy and I'll try to write the second chapter now.

Red

Blue

Yellow

Green

Orange

Purple

Grey

Pink

These are the colors the scientist told me to remember. I must always remember them, no matter what. No matter what happens, no matter how long it takes, I must remember these colors.

My name is Tetsuya Kuroko, or at least that's what the scientists told me. I don't remember much of my life. I am 15, though I heard of the scientists talking about my birthday which is coming soon. That means I will be 16 soon.

They said I would be allowed to go outside, to explore the world when I'm 16. My whole life I have been excited for this moment, but I've also been scared. The scientists, the medicines, the needles, I've grown used to it all.

I've gotten used to the other people too. They were mostly younger people, but there are some adults here too. I've gotten used to the old man across my room who can freeze whatever he wanted. I think he's ill. I do like the kid down the hall though. He has nice leathery wings and sharp claws.

I wondered why I wasn't like them. I asked them before and they said my time would come. What would that mean? I've been here my whole life, how long must I wait? But I must be patient. I was taught to be patient.

While we wait for my next check up, I mind as well tell you as much as I can without giving away too much information.

As I said, I have lived here my whole life, but I don't remember my early childhood memories. The scientists told me I suffered from amnesia at the time, so I didn't remember. And I never did. But I believe in them, they always tell the truth.

The people around here are special, they told me. I see some people walk around with tails dragging behind them, or their skin would glow a strange color. Sometimes I even saw animals run through the halls, or some monsters that had me hiding under my bed.

I wondered why I wasn't like them. I didn't have any tail, no wings, claws, nor abilities. Why couldn't I be normal like them? It felt so unnatural, not having anything special about me while I'm surrounded by those special people.

Anyway, I didn't say what this place was called. It's called Home, that's what the scientists told me. It's filled with long halls, many rooms for lots of special people, and bright rooms where I saw some creatures running around in.

I never saw what was outside of Home. I was curious of what it looked like and I got a chance to read a few things about it. I was taught to read and write, and I was fairly good at it. I was better at it than most, the Scientists told me. One day they had brought in books, some having pictures and others have lots of words.

I liked reading, it was fun since I couldn't do much here at Home. All I got to do here were my daily classes, my tests, walk around the halls, hang around in the cafeteria, sleep or read.

Oh, I think the Scientist for my check up is coming. I better stop writing for now.

Swift hands moved, grabbing the piece of paper they had been writing on, and hiding it under the mattress of a teen boys bed. They made sure the paper wasn't wrinkled or bent before carefully placing it under just as the door opened.

Cerulean eyes looked up at the door, seeing a tall man in a lab coat come inside his room. It was one of the Scientists.

"Tetsuya, how have you been this morning?" The Scientist asked, carrying a bag inside before closing the door.

The boy on the bed, named Tetsuya Kuroko, looked at the man. He raised a small, pale hand to move some of his long light blue hair out of his face so he could see more. It has been growing for a long time, and he didn't remember when he last had it cut.

"I've been okay." Kuroko answered at which the man nodded.

"Did you wake up okay?" He asked, setting the bag on his bed.

"Yes, as always." Kuroko replied truthfully.

"I see." The Scientist said, opening his bag. He saw him taking out his usual needles, some empty and some full of different colors. He set them on Kuroko's nightstand, and the latter just watched. "What are the colors you are to always remember?"

"Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, Purple, Grey, and Pink." Kuroko said without hesitation.

"Very good. You even remember the order." The Scientist said, getting an empty needle. "Alright, stay still. It's time for your daily check up."

The check ups always take at least a half hour, maybe more if Kuroko wasn't feeling well or the needles hurt too much. Though soon they were done and he expected the Scientist to leave, but he didn't just yet.

"Did you know your birthday is tomorrow, Tetsuya?"

"Really?" Kuroko asked. He didn't know it was tomorrow. He thought he would have to wait at least a week.

"Indeed." He slowly pulled something else out of his bag. It was scissors. "I need you to stay still once more."

"What will you do?" Kuroko asked, unsure about the scissors. These weren't used in his usual check ups.

"It's time to cut your hair. You don't mind, right?"

After Kuroko shook his head, the Scientist began cutting his light blue hair. It took a few minutes since it was long, but it was finally short, well done light blue hair. "You're all done. Now will you come with me?"

"Where are we going?" Kuroko asked, touching his new short hair.

"Since you will be leaving tomorrow, we will celebrate today. Today will also be like a last goodbye."

"Goodbye? Can't I return?"

"You can visit, but I'd be proud of you if you found another Home in the world." The Scientist said, and Kuroko tilted his head.

"Like in the books? With the bricks?"

"They can also be wood or stone too."

"I want a cabin." Kuroko said, remembering reading about one in a book.

"Then work hard and make us proud."

True to the Scientists word, they had celebrated and also said goodbyes. Apparently Kuroko was supposed to leave in the early morning, being taken to the closest town.

Kuroko couldn't wait and he almost didn't sleep all night. It was so exciting! He would he leaving soon and seeing other people. Though he wondered if they would accept him. He's not normal, he doesn't have powers or wings, nothing. How would people see him? Would they make him an outcast, like that one character he read about?

He was scared of not being accepted, but his excitement covered it. Trying his best, it took a bit before he fell asleep. He slept for a long while until a different Scientist woke him up early in the morning.

After getting dressed, making sure to hide the paper he has been writing in his pocket without the Scientist noticing, the Scientist lead him into another room which had a few other Scientists and a big door.

"It's time to take you out into the world, Tetsuya." The Scientist he did his check up with yesterday said. He held a red bandana in his hands as he walked closer. "Do you remember your colors?"

"Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, Purple, Grey, and Pink." Kuroko repeated as the Scientist gently tied the bandana around Kuroko's wrist.

"Good. What color is this?" He asked, pointing at the bandana.

"Red."

"Very good. This will help you."

"Help me with what?" Kuroko asked, confused.

"You will know when the time comes." He said before backing away. "Don't do it now or in the car, but when you touch this bandana which is red, just think of any power you've seen around here or would like to have."

"Like ice or super strength?" Kuroko asked.

"Yes. Doesn't matter what you think, but once you do, it'll be permanent." He explained.

"What do you mean?"

"It's time to go." Another Scientist said, and before Kuroko could get his answer, he was lead to the big doors. They were slowly opened and a bright light hit Kuroko's eyes, making him close them. When they reopened, he looked around in amazement.

All around him were trees. He could see the bright blue sky filled with white puffy clouds, just like what he saw in picture books. The grass was indeed a beautiful green, and he saw a butterfly fluttering about.

"This is a part of the outside world." One Scientist said, leading Kuroko into the car. He couldn't wait to see more. "Go ahead and take a nap. It's a long car ride."

Kuroko slowly sat in the seat, his hands touching the leather car seat. When his door shut, he looked out the window, wondering if the whole world looked like this. He heard of snow falling from the sky and bodies of water called oceans bigger than Home. Was it all true?

Leaning his head against the window, he closed his eyes, knowing he should sleep more. With a soft sigh, Kuroko slowly began to drift off into unconsciousness.

When he awoke, he didn't know how much time has past. All he knew was that when he opened his eyes, they were in a dark parking lot, pulling up to a stop. He slowly looked around, seeing that they were by a building with other parked cars surrounding them.

He read the sign of the building and he slowly thought of the letters before the word. M-O-T-E-L? Kuroko thought in confusion. He didn't know what a Motel was.

When he was told to get out, he did as he was told. He got another look around, tilting his head. It was dark out, so it must mean they've been driving all day.

"This is a Motel," A Scientist explained. "It's a place where people sleep."

"I understand." Kuroko said, even though he was confused. So Motels were places where people can sleep... Maybe he could sleep there for tonight before exploring tomorrow.

"We must be going. Good luck, Tetsuya." The Scientist said, getting back into the car. Wait, they were leaving him here, all alone?

"B..Bye..?" Kuroko said hesitantly, raising his hand to slowly wave to him.

"Goodbye, Tetsuya." The Scientist said before pulling away in his car. It only took a few seconds for him to leave the parking lot, leaving Kuroko all alone.

Kuroko sighed before looking around. He didn't see anyone around as he began to walk around the corner of the Motel, trying to find the entrance. He just wanted to get some more sleep so he could explore the next day.

When he turned the corner, he stared in surprise. He was faced with a street that had a lot of people walking around. Buildings, tall or short, were shining brightly with lights all around. Just where was he? Shaking his head, he slowly walked to a door that seemed like the entrance to this Motel.

It was bright inside with two sets of stairs, a big desk with someone behind it in between. They looked up, seeming surprised that a 16 year old walked in all alone.

"May I help you..?" The woman asked hesitantly.

"...I was told people could sleep here." Kuroko said, looking at the woman. She didn't look like a Scientist.

"That is correct. Do you have enough money?"

"You require money to sleep..?" Kuroko asked in surprise. He learned of money from books and the Scientists. Apparently people loved this green paper or their different colored coins.

"That's what a Motel is." The woman said with a roll of her eyes. "If this is some joke then leave."

"But..."

"If you don't have money then leave. Go back to your parents." The woman said with irritation. Kuroko, not wanting any trouble, left quickly. Now where would he go?

He looked around, his eyes unused to such bright colors everywhere. He began walking quickly, merging with a large crowd of walking people. Why were so many people out now?

He felt a little scared of being surrounded by so many people. Plus, he didn't know if he couldn't see from the crowd, but it looked like these people didn't have tails or wings...

He ducked into a dark alley, wanting to escape the crowds. With a sigh, Kuroko walked down the alley carefully, making sure not to trip over anything. It seemed a little dirty...

"It's weird here and it hasn't even been ten minutes..." Kuroko said with a sigh, hugging himself as he continued walking. Though he didn't see where he was going and yelped in surprise when he fell down. Another yelp, one of pain, left his mouth when he felt something cut his hands. Was this glass?

He slowly stood, raising his hands. They had multiple cuts in them, some bleeding more than others. Why was there glass in an alley?

"Hey, who's down here?"

Kuroko jumped in surprise when he heard a new voice. Who was that? He slowly turned around, seeing a man there. He seemed alone and Kuroko tilted his head. "Who are you?" He asked in confusion.

"Don't worry about who I am." The man said, walking closer. Kuroko didn't move, curious of what this man would do. He felt him staring and he slowly looked down. "That's some nice blue hair you have. Is it dyed?"

"Dyed? I've never been near dye in my life." Kuroko answered and the man hummed. Wasn't he going to ask about his wounds? Could he not see them in the dark?

He jumped in surprise when he felt a tight hand on his wrist, the one with the bandana. "Come with me."

"Where are we going?" Kuroko asked, keeping his feet in place. He was not going anywhere with a stranger.

"It's rare to see natural light blue hair. People like that get auctioned."

"They do...?" Kuroko asked.

"Yes, all the time." The man answered. "Whoever pays the most money gets that prize."

Wait, money? The Scientists warned him of this before... They told him if anyone wishes to sell him to not trust them at all.

"You're a bad guy." Kuroko said almost childishly. All he knew were that people like these were bad guys, like in his stories.

"No, you got it wrong. I'm nice- Hey!"

Kuroko had tried pulling away, wanting to get away from the man but he had a tight grip. "You won't be leaving that easily." The man growled.

Kuroko reached out his other hand, placing it over his bandana, trying to pull his hand away. Oh how I wish I could disappear! He pleaded in his mind as he was getting dragged away.

He blinked in surprise, because right as he said that, he saw his hands and arms slowly disappear. It scared him, making him shout in surprise. The man looked back before giving a shocked look, letting Kuroko go. Kuroko couldn't see his hands nor any part of his body. Did he disappear?

"Hey! Where did he go? He was just here!" He heard the man say, unknowing that Kuroko was right in front of him. Confused, Kuroko tried touching where his arm should be. He felt his own skin under his hand which he couldn't see. He didn't disappear... He was invisible! Even his clothes were invisible.

"It's time to take you out into the world, Tetsuya. Do you remember your colors?"

"Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, Purple, Grey, and Pink."

"Good. What color is this?"

"Red."

"Very good. This will help you."

"Help me with what?"

"You will know when the time comes. Don't do it now or in the car, but when you touch this bandana which is red, just think of any power you've seen around here or would like to have."

Kuroko blinked in surprise as he remembered the conversation he had with the Scientist. So... now he had the power of invisibility?

Wait... The Bandana is red... Red is the first color of my colors that I must remember... Do I have to have certain colored bandanas? Kuroko thought to himself, but shook his head when he saw the man walking around, trying to find Kuroko.

Swiftly and quietly, Kuroko ran off, still invisible. He made it onto a new street which was a little quieter. There was only a few people out, probably heading home to rest or something. When no one was looking, he thought about turning back to normal. It only took a second but his hands reappeared, along with his body and clothes.

"I have to somehow find all the other colors now..." Kuroko murmured, beginning to walk down the street. "I wonder where I can get them..."

"Hey, are you okay?"

Kuroko turned around quickly, surprised again by the voice. Was it that man? It couldn't be, it sounded different.

He saw a red headed male standing there, a little taller than him. He looked about 16 as well. He had short blood red hair, the same color as his bandana, and mismatched cat like eyes. One was red, the other was golden, and it fascinated Kuroko.

"Hello? I'm speaking to you. Are you alright? Your hands are bleeding." The male said and Kuroko blinked before looking at his hands. He forgot about his hands, too excited about gaining his first power.

"I'm okay..." He answered and the male frowned.

"You're bleeding badly and you might get infection. Come with me, my home is close by. I'll help you then let you get back to your parents."

"I don't have parents." Kuroko said, tilting his head.

"What?" The redhead asked before humming. "Well, come along. I promise not to hurt you. I am Seijuuro Akashi, do you know your name?"

"Yes... I am Tetsuya Kuroko." Kuroko said, slowly following Akashi when he walked off.

"You don't have parents? Are you an orphan?"

"No... I never had parents. I was always surrounded by Scientists." Kuroko said, raised to only say the truth.

"...I see." Akashi replied, leading Kuroko to his home. "What are you doing alone then?"

"The Scientists finally let me outside since it's my birthday." Kuroko said with a bright smile, while Akashi just glanced at him.

"It's your birthday? January 31st? How old are you now?"

"16."

"Same. I turned 16 last December on the 20th." Akashi replied with amusement.

"Oh nice." Kuroko said, looking around. They seemed to be in a quieter place now, rather than that noisy and bright street. "Where do you live?"

"I live close to my parents house. They live in a penthouse but it was noisy where they were at. I got permission to live in a house by myself, as long as it was close by." Akashi answered.

"I see." Kuroko said, completely amazed. He didn't know what a penthouse was, but he was amazed how Akashi lived alone at the age of 16.

"Do you have a place to sleep?" Akashi suddenly asked.

"I tried this place called a Motel but... They said you needed money." Kuroko said with a sad sigh.

"Yes, you need money for a lot of things." Akashi said, almost sighing himself. "You won't get by easily without money these days."

"Oh... How do you get money?"

"You work." Akashi answered, suddenly turning into a yard and walking up to a door to a nice house. Kuroko simply followed. "Work? On what?"

"Different things." Akashi answered patiently. "Say, do you know how to read? And write?"

"Yes. The Scientists taught me how." Kuroko said, proud of himself.

"I see." Akashi murmured, opening the door and walking inside. He let Kuroko inside before closing the door. "Come with me to the bathroom. I'll clean up your wounds then let you sleep."

Kuroko followed Akashi through the nice furnished house. It definitely had more color and decorations than Home. Akashi lead him into a bathroom, making him sit on the edge of the tub with his hands out.

"Alright, I don't see anything in your cuts. Stay still, this might hurt." Akashi said, getting a wet cloth, slowly wiping the blood off his hand. Kuroko didn't even flinch, used to more intense pain from needles.

"What can I call you?" Kuroko asked.

"Whatever you want." Akashi said, cleaning his wounds.

"Like what?"

"...Try Akashi-san?"

"Akashi-san? No, I don't like that."

"Then try Akashi-kun." Akashi said with a shrug, placing the blood soaked cloth on the sink. He got out some bandages before carefully wrapping Kuroko's hands up.

"Akashi-kun... I like that. What will you call me?"

"What were you called before?"

"Tetsuya."

"Then I'll call you Tetsuya." Akashi said, looking up at Kuroko with a smile. The latter smiled a little, liking the sound of his name coming from Akashi's lips.

"I like that."

"Alright." Akashi said, standing up after he wrapped up Kuroko's hands. "You can sleep on the couch if you want. I'll get you a blanket." Kuroko nodded as he stood up, looking at his bandaged hands.

Akashi walked away so Kuroko simply followed, watching as Akashi opened a closet door and pulled out a blanket. They walked back to the living room which they passed on their way to the bathroom.

"There's the couch," Akashi said, pointing at the couch. "Lay down so I can give you your blanket."

Kuroko did as he was told, laying down. Akashi handed him his blanket and Kuroko covered himself, feeling the warmth immediately. "Thank you, Akashi-kun."

"...Get some rest." Akashi said after a moment before walking away and upstairs. Kuroko smiled, snuggling into his blanket as he closed his eyes. He couldn't wait to explore this place in the morning and to find some more colors to collect.