Fun-Size Hero

by Zorgithon Phantom CXIV

After Akihiko Kayaba traps 10,000 people in the game Sword Art Online, a day of unmoving shock settles over the masses until a figurative phoenix rises. Taking out floor bosses with deadly precision, known as The Black Swordsman or The Beater, they rose as the highest ranking player in the game. Kirito, a ten and a half year-old beta tester, is SAO players' only hope. young!/kirito

1. Chapter 1

A large group of people stood quietly as the sound of clanging swords and determined shouts echoed through the hall. This group was full of 'Front-Liners' in guilds, not a single solo player in sight. They stood, frozen, before the entrance of the 74th Boss Dungeon. Two days after the official launch of SAO, a player by the name of Argo sent a message to every player that said the first level of Aincrad had been cleared.

Two days later, a similar message was sent out, only it stated that the third floor was cleared. Many thought it was a lie, until several players released data and maps of the floor. After that, hundreds of people swamped Argo for information on the 'Clearer' and all she was permitted to say was:

"They call themselves 'The Beater' or 'The Black Swordsman' and I actually have a message from them. They say "Don't give up hope, you will return to your families soon." He only wants you to return home, so do your best to survive." Eight days after that, another message went out. Announcing the clearing of the sixth floor.

In roughly seven months, floors one through seventy-three had been cleared, and the only reason for a guild was to stay in touch with friends, make sure no one got killed, and to find 'The Black Swordsman'. The leading guild of searchers was called the 'Knights of the Blood Oath' and they were currently standing outside the doorway to the boss room of 'The Gleam Eyes', watching in shock, at the one-on-one battle.

For several long months, this guild, like many others, had scoured every floor for the rumored player in black, that would always defeat the boss and disappear moments before they got there. Having finally caught up to him, they did not hesitate to rush into the room. Only to watch the boss swipe it's weapon at the player before it; the person leapt over the object and proceeded to attack the creature at a speed so fierce no one could even distinguish his blades.

With a yell, the player dashed and stabbed at 'Gleam Eyes' one last time; unable to dodge the incoming thrust of the beast's large sword. Silence overtook the area as the 74th boss burst into polygons, a 'Congratulations!' sign appeared and the player straightened their finishing stance. Before anyone had the chance to move, the midnight cloaked male released his grip on the swords and fell, head-first, towards the hard floor.