Summary: Kagami didn't realize that returning to Japan could trigger a change far different from the one he had envisioned. Crossover KHR. GOMxKagami. Slight to drastic AU.

Note: Warnings in every chapter. Check them out before going to the story.

Warning: Unedited. No Beta. Slash. Short chapters (either the same or shorter than my usual). Slight to drastic AU. Slow and erratic update. Crossover KHR. Will be re-classified when this has more chapters.

(This actually have the highest potential of being updated faster than the others).

Flickering Lights

01:

When Kagami set his foot in Japan, he felt free.

He was the only one there, and knew no one from his family would come for him.

It was relieving.

. . . . .

It wasn't that he hated the calls he got from his dad because he does like hearing from him. Kagami just didn't like the schemes his dad does occasionally when he wanted him to be nice to the rest of their family.

"Your Mama's been looking for you," his dad casually said. Kagami wanted to close his eyes at that.

"Dad…" he already knows what his dad really wanted to say. His stepmother, Vivian and him get along well. They have an Aunt-slash-Best friend relationship. It was weird for others but it was okay with them and dad so it wasn't really a bother. He also already talked to her about not wanting anyone but his dad to know where he is so she wouldn't feel as if he doesn't trust her (he trust her. He was just really sure that she wouldn't be able to keep that tidbit from her very own son so it's best not to tell her) so there's no reason for her to tell his dad that.

He heard his dad chuckle at him lightly before his voice turned serious, getting to the point directly knowing that he was already onto him.

"Just try. Your brother misses you. He also wanted to know where you are now," He felt his heart stopped beating for a minute before it resumed again, this time almost palpitating in nervousness. He scowled.

He felt trapped again.

"You promised me you won't tell anyone," he said, not quite accusingly because no matter what he is feeling, the man on the phone is still his dad, but he couldn't help it if his voice sounded defensive. He heard the other sigh heavily.

"Yes, I know. I didn't tell anyone. I won't go back on my word,"

"Sorry dad," he says contritely. He knew his dad won't. When he promises something, he always makes sure he won't break it. He just wanted to hear the reassurance again, even if he feels guilt for the heaviness he can almost hear clearly in his father.

"I don't know why you wanted to be there but I'll trust that you know what you are doing,"

"I know dad. I wanted to be here," he didn't want to tell the real reason why he left America when he has quite a good life there even with some bullies.

"Take care,"

"You too,"

. . . . .

Choosing a school was quite a hassle. In the end, he decided to pick the one closer to his apartment and newer than the others.

Seirin High School. He had a feeling this school would be the one where he would benefit the best.

He always heeds his feelings. It never led him astray.

. . . . .

He knew that to others, he looked intimidating, that he looked like he was always scowling even though that really wasn't the case. He knew that it wouldn't be good to be annoyed at the person in front of him.

He just couldn't help it. He may be used to it but it was also getting on his nerves.

He wasn't that intimidating!

"I want to join the basketball club," he repeated with emphasis, glaring at the student looking up at him with wide eyes who was clearly assigned as someone who had to look for interested students to join the club. The student didn't speak, he just gulped while continuing to look at him.

"Tsk!" he held the other's uniform and slung him on his shoulder. He ignored the yelp from the student.

"Where to?"

"T-there…" he pointed out weakly. Kagami began walking. The sooner he gets this over with, the better.

He sighed in irritation. He needed to cool down.

. . . . .

He didn't need to join the basketball club, he knows that. It's just that this sport had given him plenty of positive feelings, even if it was also partly the reason why his relationship with Tatsuya soured.

But he blames that both on himself and his chosen brother.

Besides, if he didn't join basketball, what would he do? He would just get bored if he didn't do it since he had no interest in other clubs

So he went and signed himself up. It's not as if he had anything else to do anyway. Even if he found that players here in Japan are weak (he wasn't being arrogant because it's true), who knows that there might be other strong opponents he could play with in official tournaments. Not to mention that the basketball club in Seirin High, despite being new, managed to be in the InterHigh Finals. Even if they lost, it was something to be proud off.

Not to mention the fact that they played in that finals without their full strength. He watched their play in a recorded video and he could say that it wasn't Seirin's fault they weren't in full strength.

It was that foul school.

He was sure he would punch the daylights out of that school's basketball team members.

. . . . .

Kagami didn't know why, but he felt drawn in to the ghost presence of his fellow first year team member, Kuroko Tetsuya.

Catching the eye of the other and seeing how the teal eyes of the first year stuck on him, he realized the feeling might be mutual.

TBC.

(Word Count: 935)

A/N:

Ooops, I started another fic again. I can't resist. I've been reading GOMxKagami for a while now. It tickled my imagination, and this was created.

Btw, did you even read the note and warning above? You must. It's important. Go back and read it if you haven't.

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