The Monster Inside (AoKaga)

Kagami's Past

A/N: I realized that the whole Kasamatsu being almost chosen for the seventh seat may be a bit confusing because of how I worded it since it was only a year ago that Haizaki was abdicated from it. What I meant was that Kasamatsu was changed not long after the first few vampires (Murasakibara, Midorima, Aomine, Momoi, Haizaki) and then later Kise was changed (so that's why he doesn't know about Kasamatsu). And when Haizaki was kicked out (a year ago) then the debate went up for who would take over and though Akashi thought about Kasamatsu he chose Kise because of his magical abilities. Hope that clears some stuff up for you guys.

ALSO IM SO SO SORRY IN ADVANCE FOR THE SLIGHT SERIOUSNESS/ANGST IN THIS CHAPTER.

Warning: slight smut at the end. (though it's more like realllllyyyyy slight)

The fire was crackling behind his seat on the dais as Akashi stared at the shogi board. There was no one across from him, but there were pieces on the board in the middle of a play. Momoi quietly entered the hall and took up the empty seat. "Speak Satsuki, it is unlike you to be hesitant in saying what is on your mind."

She pouted a bit looking every bit innocent but there was intelligence behind that façade that no one could deny, "Why did you put Kagamin under Dai-chan's command for training?"

Akashi didn't look up from the board, "Now Satsuki, is that the right question to ask?" While she was thinking over her next question Akashi reviewed what happened earlier that day.

Akashi could tell that the reluctant acceptance that Kagami would be under Aomine's control put a sour taste in his mouth, if his expression was any indication. He knew that they both were unhappy with the situation and he couldn't help chuckling to himself. If only they could see what he could, but then again, where would the fun in that be?

Before anyone could say anything Murasakibara whined, "But Aka-chin I told him to come into the Cooking Unit after drills tomorrow. Is Mine-chin going to take him away from me?"

"No that's fine Atsushi. Change of plans Taiga, after you finish with the Cooking Unit then you will report to Daiki."

"Where will I be reporting to him?"

"I will give you the same clearance as Kazunari and Yukio but for Daiki."

This seemed to displease Aomine greatly, "Akashi please tell me you're not giving this baka access to my room." Kagami's eyes twitched at the name-calling but he somehow refrained from jumping across the table to strangle him.

"In fact I am Daiki. Are you questioning my judgment?" Aomine pursed his lips, looking fully put out but didn't respond. "Very good, now here is the portal location." Akashi quickly did the same for Kagami as he had with the guys before him, pulling out his see-through pad to pick the right location.

"Oh don't look so down Aominecchi~! That'll wrinkle your face," Kise smiled brightly.

Aomine just glared and gave a noncommittal grunt before snapping back, "What like the wrinkles on your face?"

Panic was clearly shown on Kise's face and he screeched, "Where? I don't have any wrinkles right Momoicchi!?" He frantically pulled out a mirror from his own space pocket and quickly searched for any dreaded wrinkles while the rest who were used to his dramatics ignored him. Kagami though, looked positively startled that a guy could reach such high-pitched noises.

"Is that all Akashi...sama?"

"Almost Taiga. Be patient," Akashi turned to the pure bloods next to him. "I would like to speak to Taiga alone, only Tetsuya and Satsuki are allowed to stay." Midorima, Kise, and Aomine glanced at Akashi curiously, obviously wondering what he could want with a new recruit that couldn't be shared with them. Atsushi just didn't care, and simply grabbed some sweets and another vile of blood off the table before departing along with the rest of them.