High School SAO
Author's Note: Hello writers and readers. It is nice to see you. For a long time I had this story of the characters of Sword Art Online living within the High School DxD world. This fanfic however isn't a true crossover as I simply do not intend to bring the characters of DxD in this story. Finally I just have to say that this is my first ever fanfiction story so it may not be so good "sigh". Also beware I have some spoilers for Sword Art Online. Anyways thank you to all my future readers and/or reviewers.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sword Art Online or High School DxD they are oowned by Reki Kawahara and Ichiei Ishibumi respectfully.
August, 2026
I, Kazuto Kirigaya better known as Kirito by my close friends and companions, 17 years old, 5'7 and wearing a black button shirt, black pants, and black shoes, am currently in route to a meet a certain enigmatic man, Kikuoka Seijirou.
Kikuoka Seijirou is to my knowledge a high ranking officer of the JPDF as well as the director of the former Project Alicization (who I was involved with just two months ago). He always calls me to talk about certain incidents that occur around the virtual net that need my investigation. Mostly when it concerns the virtual worlds created by the World Seed, which was given to me by the late Kayaba Akihiko. In truth however the World Seed and its many worlds have been actually peaceful without incident so that begs the question, what are we meeting for?
Arriving at my destination, I parked my Yamaha DT125R motorbike outside a truly expensive restaurant that sort of became Kikuoka main meeting spot for us. Entering I am quickly called out by him who is happily smiling without a care in the world. I arrive at his table and sat across him while ordering the most expensive cheese cake they have to offer. We start off with simple chatter, mostly concerning previous incidents that occurred. I soon grew tired of this and decide to get to why we were here, because it never is simple pleasantries between us.
"So Kikukoa shall we get to why we're here, because I am not here to talk about your travels eating random foreign food."
"Kirito-kun please we both know we enjoy our talks, only trying to extend it a bit" Kikukoa said while smiling like a bumbling idiot. Idiot he is not though and to understate him is a fool's errand. Soon however his face turns serious and I know the discussion as to why we're here is about to begin.
"Before we get to that Kirito I have to ask: how do you truly feel about Kayaba Akihiko?"
Narrowing my eyes, I simply look at him. Many of our talks always go back to him and not wanting to extend this any longer I decide simply to say the truth: " Simply put I used to admire the guy, however you already know that don't you Kikuoka so why bring it up again and again" my patience was wavering.
"The main reason is because there were many things you don't know about the man Kirito-kun. " Kikuoka said. I simply shrugged my shoulders." Of course there is I never decided to look into his personal life that was your job".
"Haha more then you know my friend. However I do wish to tell a little more about him and what he truly was, that is if you allow me."
We sat there staring at each other; I couldn't deny not wanting to know more. Every day for the past 4 years, I wondered why Kayaba did what he did. He was a genius no doubt, so why waste it all. I simply close my eyes and told him to go on.
He spoke of many things, most where pointless however hid reached a point that got my full attention. He said Kayaba had help that just wasn't from our world. At this I raised my eyebrow, very few things we ever truly shock me. I simply looked at him quizzically and it appears that is what Kikukoa was looking for.
"It appears I finally got your full attention Kirito-kun. Good because I for one am truly excited about the next part" Saying that he got this really suspicious smile and I decide to truly get into this conversation.
"So enlighten me what exactly do you mean form not of our world. Truly you don't mean like some form of extraterrestrial being?"
"Haha no not really, before I say anymore I have to give you another question: do you believe in devils, angels, fallen angels, or God?"
That was unexpected; truthfully I am not a religious person. To me the closest being I will consider a god would be the Cardinal System that was implemented with the World Seed. However for every world created by the World Seed a new Cardinal is created for that world. So in simple terms, no I don't really believe in devils or angels yet have a narrow view in God.
"Well I never met one so I can say I do" I say that with as much sarcasm as I can. Yet Kikukoa suddenly burst out laughing, then starts looking at me with somewhat of a gleam in his eyes.
"Truth be told Kirito-kun, in reality you have many times, in fact you are speaking to one right now"
"Of course Kikuoka, so let me guess you're a devil if the way you use people has anything to say about".
Of course I was joking; Kikuoka never truly ever used me. In fact we help each other quite a lot and I do owe him my life after I nearly died when I encountered Johnny Black in real life.
As I looked at him I expected a sarcastic reply yet only got a look of admiration. He only ever gives me this look if I answered a question of his correctly. Know that I think about it Kikukoa has never truly lied to me; he has neglected to say some things, but never a true lie.
"I assume that this talk of devils and angels has to do with Kayaba" I was growing tired, why bring up religion with Kayaba who I myself assumed wasn't religious. Of course I didn't know everything about him as I said earlier.
"Some what yes, though it mostly does with the devil side."
"So now you're going to tell me Kayaba did all this because he was a devil."
"In truth yes."
"So let say I believe what you're saying, so what of it."
"First allow me to tell you about the devils and their society."
For several hours I sat there hoping that this talk of devils and how they live had any meaning. While he talked there were a few things that got my attention: Ranking Games, the social standing of the devils, Evil pieces and finally Peerage.
The Ranking Games was basically a gladiator form of chess. The closest thing I can compare it to would have been when two guilds would fight it out in Alfheim or Aincrad. It sounded fun but there was the chance of loss of life.
There are three ranks within their social standing: low-class, middle-class, and high-class.
Only the high-class devils were the one who are allowed to keep Evil Pieces.
Evil Pieces were simply put chess pieces. The evil pieces allowed the high-class devils to form a group or party for those familiar with VRMMORPG like myself. The group is called a Peerage.
Finally the peerage would compete in Ranking Games to elevate their own social standing.
To say I wasn't interested would be a lie, in fact I was really intrigued by all this, it was all fascinating. To me a hardcore VRMMORPG player, this was like building a guild and competing to increase out ranking in the leader board. Truthfully I was never a guild master yet my friends would usually make me party leader when we would go out questing. I was getting out of topic there for a bit, thankfully Kikukoa appeared to almost finish I should got back to listening to him.
"Finally the devils are led by four great clans: the Gremory, Sitri, Astaroth, and the Glasya-Labolas. Tell me which do you think Kayaba was affiliated with?"
Truthfully I didn't recognize any of the names, so I decided to take a wild guess.
"The Astaroth clan"
You know I have never seen a man open his eyes as wide as Kikukoa did. By his reaction I imagine I chose the right answer. After he got thru the shock Kikukoa appeared almost no he was truly happy. He even had a genuine smile; I don't believe I have ever seen him smile like that.
"Kirito-kun did you actually know about devils or are you a really good guesser"
"Who knows however if you notice it is getting kind of late; about everyone here left already we are the only ones here. So do tell, why are we talking about devils." My patience was no more at this point, good thing I didn't set up a date with Asuna or she wouldn't make any sandwiches for days. No never my sandwich-kuns are MY LIFE. No truly an angry Asuna is a very scary thing; the only thing scarier is an angry Shino though an angry Shino is a very cute thing. I am of topic again.
"Alright Kikukoa get to the point what do you want from me "
Kikuoka face turned serious again and he finally told me why we're here.
"I want you, Kazuto Kirigaya, to become a devil"
"Before you say anything Kirito-kun let me show you a devil."
At the moment Kikukoa stood up, most of the workers left the area and I sat there alone waiting to see exactly what I was about to see. At that moment wings sprouted from Kikuoka's back, four of them actually two at each side.
"…"
"…"
"…"
"Is that it?"
"Really no shock or fear, just a question. What you expected horns or a goat tail?"
"Well wings alone aren't that spectacular" The time I got my wings in Alfheim was more shocking. Truthfully I considered the virtual world as a second home, and I have seen many things in my time there. Very few things will ever truly surprise me and now I have a supposed devil in front of me, sure why not.
"So you're a devil and you want me to become one, I hope you're not suggesting I join your peerage if I recall correctly."
"No no, you are much better at doing things your own way and should I say even more efficient then I. Actually I have the authority to turn you into a high-class devil. Therefore you can start your own peerage."
"I hope you're not suggesting I turn my own friends into devils."
"Kirito-kun I am not suggesting anything I am only giving you an opportunity for a new life."
"I am pretty happy with my life (even if it happens to attract a lot of trouble) and what do I get even if I choose to become a devil. What is it in for me?"
"Then let me ask you this: have you ever missed your Old Aincrad days, wish to relive them, being a true hero. Hmm doesn't this life bore you eventually the virtual world won't need the current you. I know you wish to create the next biggest VRMMORPG hit. I can give you the resources for that while at the same time you can even relieve those moments that made you, or should I say the Black Swordsman a grand person."
"Who is to say I wish to be the Black Swordsman again." What am I saying of course I wish to live as him again. Before I enter Underworld and was part of the Alicization project, I decided to leave him behind in the Old Aincrad. However during my battle with the Administrator Quinella in Underworld I, for every sense of the, willed myself to become the hero again to become the Black Swordsman Kirito again.
I do wish to be the hero, I do wish to be the Black Swordsman, yet it is a selfish wish. To be him means I must be ready to accept my own actions. To be a hero means to responsible for your actions and serve others, yet also except that I might lose those who are close to me. To live life as a hero and risk those I love, no never I will never want that, yet I still wish to be someone grand. Call it a hero complex, but for four years that is all I have truly known and desire.
"Kirito-kun we both know that you wish to live as a hero and know you can. You already lived through and wish to go through it again. Don't deny it because it is what you want. As for your friends maybe just maybe they also wish to see the Black Swordsman in action again."
"I can't risk there life like that, for my own self gains"
"So you do actually wish to be a devil good. Before that do you remember me mention something called a sacred gear."
"Yes there some sort of ancient and powerful artifacts that some lucky people acquire."
"Indeed and you Kazuto Kirigaya have one in your possession young man and let me say it is a powerful one indeed."
"WHAT!?" This shocked me indeed. Sacred gears are well let me say it like this: an example of a scared gear would be my Holy Sword Excaliber. An object that is super rare and only one exist of each kind. Now Kikuoka is telling me I have one!
"So that did surprise finally a reaction I wanted to see from you. Do you know those are hard to get from you, but yes you own one and like I said is very powerful. "
By the look on his face I could see that he was very serious. I had to known what was it, if I recall correctly sacred gears are heavily sought out. Those that have them are in danger from outside forces and usually end up dead or are forced into joining an organization…..
"That is why you want me to become a devil, to ensure the sacred gear doesn't fall into unwanted hands." My eyes narrowed at him, why didn't he tell me from the start. Actually what is the sacred gear and for how long have I had it. Kikuoka said it is really powerful yet no one has been after me, well except for Johnny Black but his intention was personal I know.
"That…. Is one of the reasons, yes but there is more to it Kirito let me explain please." Kikukoa suddenly hid his wings and sat down at his chair.
"Yes I wish to keep the sacred gear from bad people sort of speaking, but I am also generally concerned of your health. Kirito for almost two years I considered you a friend" ha no honorific he is serious.
"Then why tell me know, you risked the lives of those close to me by not telling me sooner."
"Not true this entire city is devil territory, so you would not have been in danger."
"From the supernatural." I stated.
"Yes the incident with Johnny Black was unexpected."
"Did you save my life because of the sacred gear?"
"No I did not even know you had it until you arrived at Rath headquarters."
"Really!" I do know that he told Asuna that I was vital for Project Alicization and that the Fluctlights reacted to me more than other. Now that I think about it was it because of this sacred gear that I have yet to know what it is exactly yet I feel that I already know what it is.
"Ok but before we say anymore, just tell me what sacred gear do I have and maybe learn how to at least use it or bring it out." I needed to know and now.
"It shouldn't be hard Kirito; Kayaba gave it to you personally."
"The World Seed"
"Yes, it should have been obvious Kirito-kun."
"But the World Seed was a program package that was needed to keep the VRMMORPG alive."
He is right though, when I held the World Seed in my hand the time Kayaba gave it to me it felt well alive. It was one of several reasons as to why I decided to keep it then later allowed it to sprout across the net. In the end however it was simple data or so I believed.
As I was thinking about it I suddenly started to glow. I looked at Kikuoka and noticed that he himself was just as shocked as I was. Then in a bright flash of light a golden colored egg shaped object with a bright light in the center appeared.
"The World Seed"
"Yes, yes it is how did you do that Kirito."
"I was simply thinking about, that was all." It was an honest answer, yet why would it suddenly appear. Was it because I no longer view as some form as data and viewed as a real life object, I don't know.
"For now just hold it in your hand and let me tell you what it does exactly".
I simply sighed, so I am finally going to know exactly what this World Seed can do. Curiosity started to fill every cell within me.
"To my knowledge Kirito-kun this World Seed has the ability to bring any object you desire into reality. Of course you can only bring it into existence if you have the sufficient will power to do so."
"Any object I desire"
"More like anything really, the World Seed is a very mysterious sacred gear and not much is known."
"Considering that the other World Seed can create worlds, this just doesn't surprise me"
Wait I can bring anything into reality. Then does that mean I can bring Yui into real life. That in itself is a miracle, it is one of own personal life goals. To be able to hold my own daughter in my hands and personally introduce her to my mother, wait that is not a good idea.
"Kikuoka can I bring an A.I into reality, tell me just tell can I and if they come with their memories."
"Thinking of your adopted daughter? I believe you can and I imagine they do come with their own memories but only if you simply truly desire her be here, however that would be equivalent to creating life and even if you have the will power you're still human there is a chance you won't live."
"What do you mean; does it use some of my life-force. You neglected to say that didn't you."
"Yes. However we both know of a method to make you stronger don't we Kazuto."
"How different will I be if, no when I become I a devil?"
"Honestly you're just going to become more powerful."
"Still I must ask how do I even qualify to become a high-class devil. I imagine there are steps for that."
"True yet everything you have in the past few more then qualify you for a high-class ranking. Truthfully I was going to offer you the chance anyways even if you didn't possess a sacred gear."
"Why?"
At that moment Kikuoka lifted up a small handheld box and offered it to me. Upon opening it I saw 16 chess pieces. I can only assume that they were Evil Pieces. At a closer look they were all gray well except for the King piece which glowed red.
"Those Kirito-kun were once Kayaba Akihiko's own Evil Pieces. Yet he never used them he was never truly content with being a simple devil."
"So he created Sword Art Online to be a god, yet he didn't really play the god role. He chose to be part of the players. Even helped us until I discovered him."
"Honestly I don't have the answer for that I am only telling you that Kayaba never used his own pieces. He never created his own peerage."
"What about the people who helped him make Sword Art Online."
"No all his workers were human believe me. So before we say anymore Kirito-kun I believe it is time for you to become a devil king. Hold up the king piece while I state the reincarnation chant."
I did as I was told; yes I decided to become a devil if only to have enough physical strength to use my sacred gear. The first thing I am going to do is bring Yui into life. If there is a God then he will know this is the one thing I truly desire. In my spare time I worked building a machine that allowed Yui to see my world, soon see will be able to touch and feel our world. The only question remains: should I tell Asuna or surprise her. Actually I want to see her reaction to this. Ok I will bring Yui out first then show Asuna.
At that moment a wide red circle with many symbols written all over it appeared under my foot. Soon enough a light surrounded me I closed my eyes and soon enough the light vanished.
"So Kazuto Kirigaya how do you feel?"
I open my eyes and decided to stand. The first thing I noticed was how light I felt. It was almost as if a huge amount of weight was lifted and chains that were restraining my arms and legs were unlocked.
"Truthfully I feel amazing. Almost as if my avatar body was my real body." I also felt this huge aching feeling in my back, relaxing my shoulders a bit I quickly felt wings sprout from my back and there were four of them.
"Impressive you have four wings not the usual 2 I wonder why."
"Anyways Kikuoka can I now use the World Seed."
"Impatient aren't we I know I am. Very well since you still have the World Seed in your hand let us see if it lives up to it legend. Kirito show me why you are known to do the impossible."
"So all I need to desire her here sounds simple enough."
As that moment the World Seed started to float in mid air. Many smaller lights started to encircle it and the World Seed itself started to expand. It soon was twice my size. Then suddenly it started to crack the lights were now returning to me and finally the World Seed shattered.
I held my breath without realizing as soon as my onyx eyes met hers. Complete silence surrounded us however it wouldn't last. Soon I hear the cutest voice I have ever know that melted my own heart.
"Papa"