Authors Note:
Although the story seems to be the same story as the Main line at first, it is simply setting the stage for what comes later. Also, the Prologue is the only portion with time stamps. This will be explained later in the series. Thanks for reading, and please leave feedback!
Prologue
USA Central Time: 15:30 Language: English
"Sigh". Setting my bag on the floor, I took a look at my small room. In one corner sat my bed, and in the other sat my desk. Sitting atop the desk was four computer monitors. And in the center sat the the newest piece of technology out there. The NerveGear. I was in the process of creating my own software for the tech, but this day came faster than I thought. The day I was refering to was the day the game card with the name "Sword Art Online" displayed in bold Japanese letters became active. As I have till eleven before the card was usable, I went about my homework.
USA Central Time: 18:00 Language: English
"I am going to enter SAO for an hour tonight." I said over my oven pizza. My older sister next to me began to whine. "Why do you get to go first! I am the older one!". "Because I bought the game." I replied. "Anyway, as the game opens at one in Japan, I will be going in at eleven". "Okay, just make sure you log off by twelve thirty, we are going to the Neal's tomorrow." "Shall do."
USA Central Time: 22:58 Language: Japanese
"Time to go" I said to myself. Placing my NerveGear upon my head, I closed the clasp. "Link Start". The startup sequence began.