Red Dragon's Wish

CHAPTER 3

it was almost night when he stayed inside a small old house. the house belongs to Kagami. he was a tall guy that also has red hair but much darker from the guy he met before (Akashi). he met Kagami after all the people left him standing beside the pole. he was hungry that his stomach made a loud noise. then Kagami came and gave him a piece of bread and water. he was grateful to the kind man that he thanked him quickly and took the bread and water. he quickly eats it and thank him again. Kagami is much kinder, that he provides him a place you can stay after hearing what he had been through. not like that leader who left him, still he skipped the part when he went inside the book. Kagami might call him crazy.

"your really something, Kuroko. everyone is talking about you. some say you're a spy from and others say your still a witch. but I know you are not one of those." Kagami enters his room and sits in front of Kuroko who is sitting on the bed. Kuroko looks up at him confused.

"what do you mean, Kagami-kun? can you explain it to me?"

"well, that necklace of yours.The red dragon. according to my grandfather. Many years ago. everything was at peace. no wars. no hunger can be seen. all the people are still one and happy. that is because of a god, the Red Dragon, and it gives them everything. land, food, water, and even bring the dead back to life... but then others want more. they want the power that the Dragon had. they became greedy. the red dragon has seen the darkness inside his people's hearts. so he decided to divide the country into 6. Seirin, Kaijo, Touo, Rakuzan, Shutoko, and Yosen. each country has a king to guide and provide their people. you are in the land of Seirin Empire, Kuroko."

"Seirin... well ... its indeed a peaceful place to stay. so tell me. what happens to the dragon? "

"the dragon disappeared after giving powers to 5 people. they are called the generations of miracles and each person has a dragon tattoo on their bodies. though we never knew if they are real or not. because they say they haven't found one before. but still many had gone and tried to find then gather them together to summon the Red Dragon and will make 3 wishes. though the only one who could find them is the true carrier of that necklace, Kuroko. "

Kuroko couldn't say a word. he was speechless after what he had heard. he looks down at his necklace and holds it. " so.... you mean... I have been chosen by the dragon to gather the generations of miracles and make peace to this world? but it's already peaceful here. "

"no Kuroko. not all is at peace. Seirin empire hasn't experience rain for years. Rakuzan has made their people slaves, too has been covered by mountains of snow and blizzard, Kaijo's king died from assassination and upset was taken over by Jobberwocks."

"W-what about shutoko.?"

"We haven't heard about them for 15 years now."

"I see.... " he looks down on his laps.

"Y-you can save this world Kuroko. you have been chosen by the gods. please... help us Kuroko. " Kagami went in front of Kuroko and kneels.
"I... I don't know... if I can.... do it, Kagami-kun... I'm weak at everything. " he grips his necklace.

"Kuroko... you are the only one who can help us. please-.."

"don't force him if he doesn't want to help, Taiga. "

Kuroko and Kagami were surprised to hear that voice and turn to the door where Akashi was standing.

"Seijuro. what.... we... " Kagami tried to explain.

"don't bother to explain everything cause I heard all of it. I was going to talk to you, Taiga. but it seems you already open your loudmouth to a stranger like him. then I guess I have to leave. "

"Kuroko is the chosen one, Akashi!! "

"Don't call me by that bastardy name., Taiga. this is a warning and I don't care who he is. all I have to say is that he should go back to where he came from... we don't need him and he can't even do anything. " his harsh and sharp words hurts Kuroko to the core. Kuroko's eyes widen while still looking down.

this person is right, he can't do anything. he grips his necklace tightly and let go of it. "I can't... " both Kagami and Akashi turn to him... "I can't go home... nor can do all of those things that you asked me, Kagami-kun. he is right. I am weak ... and I am not the chosen one... I'm sorry. " Kuroko stood up and ran out of the house.

"Kuroko!!! " Kagami ran after him but he was too late. Kuroko was nowhere to be found. he went back to his house and angrily grips on Akashi's collar. "damn you, Seijuro!! this is our chance but you blew it!! "

"don't be foolish. your just thinking of yourself, Taiga. " he push Kagami's hands and walks away.

"no! you are the one who is thinking about yourself! all you think is that you can change everything without anyone's help. do you think you can end this war when you kill your father? so who is the fool here! " Akashi stops and grips his hands. "tsk. that's what I thought. you can't run away from your destiny Seijuro. you just have to face it." Kagami quickly runs out of the house and tries to find Kuroko, leaving Akashi alone in his house.

"destiny huh..." Akashi walks out of the house.

"I don't know.... I can't.... Even get home...I won't see grandma and.... Ogiwara-kun again." He buries his face on his knees and weeps.

"Do you know that you can be killed by wolfs here?" that voice. He looks up and saw red. Akashi was standing in front of him. How did he find him so quickly? The moon behind Akashi becomes brighter when the clouds cleared. It's like... It's giving them light. Akashi kneels in front of him and wipes his tears that soon fell from his blue eyes.

"I apologize for being mean to you... I just... want you to go back home to your world. So you won't have to suffer here."

Kuroko just looks at him, but then he jumps himself to him, making Akashi sits on the ground surprised at his sudden actions. Kuroko wraps his arms around Akashi's neck and silently cries. Akashi doesn't know what to do. This blue-haired boy captivates him and it feels like... he doesn't wasn't to let him go. He slowly wraps his arms around the boy's back to comfort him. But then... a loud explosion was heard and they turn to the village's direction. They saw smoke and lights... no ... it was a fire. Their eyes widen, but Akashi had it worst.
His people...

His home...

... was attacked.