Intertwined Destiny

Chapter 15: Akashi Masaomi

Chapter 15: Akashi Masaomi

Midorima strode into Akashi's study with a sealed letter in hand. Akashi had looked up from his work as he watched his advisor clicked his glasses with his taped fingers and settled the parched envelope in front of him. Akashi sighed as his cheek rested on his hand supporting on the mahogany shiny wooden desk. The desk was custom-made, carved by the finest wooden artists in Teiko Akashi had summoned when Kuroko had just arrived in Teiko all those years ago. The desk was a pair. The other half of Akashi's desk had belonged to Kuroko, which was placed in Kuroko's chambers, now Kuroko's study since he had moved into Akashi's chambers.

Akashi had sighed as he eyed at the envelope with great dislike. "And what do you expect me to do about this? Throw into the fireplace?" He asked Midorima with a bored glance. He had no interest in what the letter had contained. The seal on the envelope had revealed the identity of the sender. "You should know better than this. Especially when it comes to that person."

Midorima sighed. "Akashi, isn't time to call a truce against him? After all, he is Teiko's highest vampire, and he is your father." Midorima knew, both Akashi and his father were extremely stubborn when it comes to these matters. The squabble between father and son had often put poor Midorima into a tight spot. As Akashi's advisor and right-hand-man, Midorima was skillful and efficient. It was one of the reasons why Midorima was chosen and had served many terms as Akashi's sole advisor.

"Let him come. I don't care. Teiko is mine to command. After all, I am absolute. He can come as he wishes. But, I will not allow him to interfere with my business." Akashi had said. Midorima had sighed. Akashi would not be able to escape forever. One day, the father-and-son pair would have to face each other. They had been at each other's throats for centuries, even after Teiko had taken in Kuroko twelve years ago. Akashi had refused to reveal Kuroko existence, and was absolutely no interest in seeking approval from his clan. Akashi had stood, laying his pen to rest on his pen holder. "C'mon, Midorima. It's almost time for our council meeting."

Midorima had nodded, grabbing the documents as he trailed after his master. Today was the day, an annual council gathering between the royal sovereigns of the lands which was held in the lands of Teiko. Only the invited guests of the sovereigns could enter the lands. Humans who attempted to enter the lands with ulterior intentions without permission were said to be lost within the labyrinth of Teiko, and ultimately dying of hunger as a result of going on days without insufficient food supply. And this time, there was much to discuss about the Kirisaki Daiichi incident. Haste must be made, or it may become too late with the ignorant and naive fools who ruled the human lands.

The council meeting involves Seiho, Senshinkan, Kirisaki Daiichi, Seirin, Shinkyo, Senshinkan, Josei, Fukada Sogo and finally Teiko. Akashi and his trusted advisor, Midorima Shintarou were the last to arrive. The room they were using for their council meetings were one of their many rooms in Rakuzan. "Bastard, Akashi. You are the last to arrive again. Think about others who had to travel all the way here just for a council gathering." The sovereign of Seiho,Tsugawa Tomoki had grumbled.

"Heh, this isn't anything new. Stop bitching and start the meeting already." The male monarch of Shinkyo had commented. "We don't have all day." Akashi gave a smile, and took his seat, Midorima took his place, standing behind Akashi. Just you wait and see, traitors of your people.

"The agenda for today is reports of renewed contracts of Kirisaki Daiichi and Teiko, following the death of Kisaragi Amaya." Akashi began. Midorima handed him the contract between Teiko and Kirisaki Daiichi. "Here is the documented contract. Of course, this is just a copy. Any of you who are dissatisfied, you have no say in this. Your disagreement means nothing to me. This is between me and the king of Kirisaki Daiichi."