Hello again, everyone! It's so nice to see you again! I'm very apologizing for those awaiting my [Alternate Ending II] and the update of my [New Resolve] fanfics, I still can't finish them! Sorry! Deeply Sorry!! T_T But I'll never give up on those stories, so please wait patiently. In the meantime, new stories are just popping in my head, so enjoy them for the time being!

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.hack//G.U.

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By superecho

Summary: Set in .hack//G.U. Vol. 2 Reminisce. What if Alkaid somehow avoid being PK'ed by Bordeaux? What will become of Haseo and his battle in Holy Palace Tournament? Read to find out.

Chapter 1: Slow Doberman, Rescue the Empress

//Sapporo, Hokkaido – Kuramoto's Residence, Chika's Room

Chika Kuramoto, a normal 16 years old girl, is marching her feet happily while staring at her computer. Still wearing her Micro Monocle Display (M2D), she is grinning cutely while reading an e-mail in her Desktop Altimit.

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Sender: Bordeaux

Subject: Sirius

I know something about Sirius conditions. Come to θ Hidden Forbidden Battlefield.

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"Sweet! I finally got a lead of what truly happened to Sirius," Chika said enthusiastically. After all this time she wondered about what happened to her friend in Icolo Home, the Holy Palace Emperor Sirius, all she can do is enter the Holy Palace Tournament and confront him directly.

Because in order to enter require 3 people; and she's not sure any of her female friends able to help out, she had no choice but to team up with her former enemy--- Haseo, a legendary PKK known as "The Terror of Death". The stupid guy, who beat her in Demon Palace Tournament with a cheat! But after all the time she tried to befriend him, along with his odd female friend Atoli, she thinks that Haseo… is not evil. Actually, he is very nice and strong. Maybe he even as good as Sirius, or maybe more… She could---

"…Crap! What I'm thinking!?" Chika slams her head into her desk (*slam*), blaming herself for thinking about Haseo. Sure he is nice and all, but it doesn't mean that she want to be his---

"…Argh!" Chika slams her head once again (*SLAM*), this time it's harder. She is hardly feminine at all in school or online… Why she even think of something romantic--- At a time like this!? Well sure; that the fact Chika really dreams to be a bride one day it's true, but that doesn't mean she have to be like that sissy green Harvest Cleric who obviously seeks the black Adept Rogue's attention!

It's true that Chika had purposely give Haseo the "Lit Honeysuckle" blades to Haseo that time in special training… But she really didn't know the meaning of "devoted affection" behind those pair of short swords! She really didn't mean it like that to Haseo… But somehow she didn't feel that angry about it… Maybe she is really---

*SLAM* for the 3rd time, Chika slammed her head to the desk. …This time, with all her might.

"…I really need to stop my brain function for a while," she murmured in pain. Shortly after, Chika send an e-mail to Haseo, then logged in to "The World R:2". Chika really hasn't paying attention at the sender's name--- as long that someone know the truth about Sirius, everything's fine.

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Ω Warring City Lumina Cloth

Three azure rings formed in front of the Chaos Gate, warping in a short, red haired female Twin Blade, wearing a battle kimono and a fan in her back. Chika grab her controller tight, ready to move as Alkaid, her PC.

"Let's see… θ Hidden Forbidden Battlefield, right? I need to go to Dol Dona first."

After the last match, Alkaid haven't moved from that city which contain the Arena, since she chatted for a while with her 2 friends--- whom fought alongside her in the Demon Palace Tournament. The two other female Twin Blade praised her over and over; some for her fight in the Holy Palace Tournament, but mostly for---

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- Alkaid's Memory

"Alkaid, you go girl! To team up with the 'Terror of Death'!"

"Cheeeeaaatiiing…!! How did you do that!? Tell me!!"

Alkaid knew that these two always been overly dramatic, but to drag Haseo in their conversation? She's twitching for it, "Come on… What's the big deal?"

"Of course it's BIG! It's that Haseo, the legendary PKK!!"

"Many said that he's scary and such a jerk, but when I saw him for the first time… I think he's dreamy."

Chika really wanted to remove her M2D and hurl that time, "…You're kidding me, girls."

"We're not! He is awesome and charismatic!"

"To be able to get his member address is a dream every girls will fight for!!"

"…," Alkaid look away from them in embarrassment, as if they're complete strangers.

"Alkaid…!! You're trying to 'get' him, aren't you!?"

Alkaid's cheeks are blushing, "Wha--- I'm not!"

"Liar…!! Then what's with that tomato face!?"

Alkaid shivers, tinkling her fingers in panic, "Uh… Well… We're just…"

"Have a date!?"

Alkaid roars, "WE'RE NOT DATING!"

"Alkaaaiiiidddd!!! Even just look at him our trigger fingers are frozen, but you easily to have lovey-dovey time with him!"

"I'm not--- Hey, wait!" Alkaid's tone change from panic to anger, "…Is that why you're late to use the Rengeki that time!?"

"---Whoops."

"…Big mouth."

Alkaid face is red--- from fury, not blush. She looked like she wants to drag those two to an area and PK them, "YOU… GIRLS…"

"…I'm logging out!"

"…Me too!"

Alkaid screams, "HEY! GET BACK HERE!!"

- Alkaid's Memory over

---

Alkaid's face blushed only by remembering it, then she quickly shove her short red hair, "…This isn't the time for reminisce."

As Alkaid want to open the menu in front of the Chaos Gate and choose to teleport to Dol Dona, tinkles of metal can be heard from behind. It's like someone with metal gloves keep battering their fists together, along with heavy steps like a giant robot. Mecha Grunty…? No… it's a PC!!

"Hold it right there!" said a manly voice, with a loud volume.

Alkaid turns; she sees a PC--- which seems to be a Lord Partizan with the giant GOLDEN armor and big build, wearing a GOLDEN helmet with red sunglasses. The character design is… Well, Alkaid have no clue how to put in words--- as it's really AWFUL in taste. Alkaid didn't dislike the design that much, but even she is a former Empress of the Demon Palace, she still freaked out as the odd PC approaches her with shining teeth.

"W-Who are you!?" Alkaid asked, still shocked.

The giant PC stopped, "…Me? I am…"

Suddenly the giant PC strike a pose like the Kamen Rider, but oddly twisted and not cool looking, while---

BGM: bing, bing-bing, bing-bing… *drum rolls* PIROS, PIROS, PIROS-SAAANNNN…!!!

"---Piros the 3rd!" he exclaimed, as he bathes in golden light, in 'heroic' pose.

"What the---!? How did you change the BGM!?" Alkaid twitched, while covering her eyes.

…And the BGM returned to normal. But it's enough to draw attention of many. Well, with such freaky music and a shining GOLDEN figure, who wouldn't blink?

"That's not important, Miss! I have a serious matter to discuss with you. What is your name?" he said.

Alkaid scrubbed her eyes, before answering, "I-I'm Alkaid… What matters…? Wait, you are…"

Piros the 3rd blinked, curious, "You know who I am? The Hero who protect the weak and innocent, put down evil PKers' schemes, and try to spread love to all 'The World'?"

Alkaid shrugs her head, "No… You must be that weird guy Haseo was talking about!"

Piros the 3rd surprised, but his eyes are sparkling, "Oooh! You are acquainted with 'He of fair eyes'!?"

"He of… what? Well yes, I know Haseo," Alkaid replied, this time she already calmed down.

Piros the 3rd spreads his arms in excitement, "Amazing! This must be the telepathy of our strong bond!"

"Uh, yeah…," Alkaid scratches her hair, "Anyway, Haseo said that you are a staff at CC---"

Piros the 3rd suddenly covered Alkaid's face with his big hand.

"Ughmph!?" Alkaid try to spoke, but half of her PC's face is covered.

---

Then from behind, a Macabre Dancer with brown outfit and yellow goggles is approaching the two. Alkaid switch her target cursor to him; the name is---

"Matsuyama-san! You're here!" Ninjato said.

Piros the 3rd looked panic, yet he screams with so many people still fix their view on them, "…DON'T CALL ME THAT!"

Ninjato gasped, "Sorry, Matsuyama-san!"

"Ughmpff!!" Alkaid still try to spoke. But no matter how loud Chika spoke through her mic, Alkaid still cannot say a proper word.

Piros the 3rd finally calmed down and whispers to Alkaid, "Miss Alkaid, please be quiet about this. I'll let you go after that."

Alkaid nodded, then her face is free, "…Phew. Some hero you are."

"Sorry, Miss Alkaid," Piros the 3rd bowed in gentle manner, "It must be hard to breathe."

Chika thought to herself, "…That's hardly the problem!" …As a PC doesn't breathe.

Ninjato speaks again, "So, Matsuya--- I mean, Piros the 3rd! I want to inform you about the latest news from Uchiyama---"

Piros the 3rd clenches his fist, "Switch to whisper!"

Ninjato gasped again, "Sorry!"

---

…And so, they whisper to each other. It seems these two really worked at the CC Corp., and maybe discuss some news from their executive-something. Alkaid really want to bolt off to the meeting place, but can't since a GOLDEN big hand is holding her small hand tightly. THANKFULLY, the other players aren't locked their attention on them anymore. Few minutes later, Ninjato left.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Miss Alkaid. Shall we discuss now?" Piros the 3rd said, finally as calm as a polished lump of gold.

"Yeah…," Alkaid said weakly, "So… What do you want to talk about?"

"Here's the thing: Do you know Tri-Edge?" he said enthusiastically.

"Oh, that mysterious PKer? Yeah, I know. Only rumors though," Alkaid replied.

"Well, it's not a rumor! He does exist! He did crimes in 'The World', and I want bring him to justice," Piros the 3rd said again, more enthusiastic this time.

"Really? Wow. Wait--- Ah, you're that guy who posted the 'Come forth! Tri-Edge' thread on the forum, aren't you?" Alkaid said, finally aware of this guy's identity.

"Correct! But I failed to catch him, so I'm still on the apprehend journey," he replied again.

"I see… Good luck with that… But, what it has to do with me?" Alkaid said again, waving her fiery red hair in curiosity.

Piros the 3rd jabs his fists to his waist, "I smell Tri-Edge from you!"

Alkaid twitch her face in confusion, "What?? ---You mean…"

Alkaid is furious now; as she is aware that Tri-Edge is a Twin Blade--- the same as her, "You think I AM TRI-EDGE!!??"

Alkaid readies her fists; if the town let PK system active, she would have drawn her dual swords by now.

"Nope, miss! I sensed that you're going to meet Tri-Edge!" Piros the 3rd corrected.

Alkaid calmed down, "…Me, meet Tri-Edge? Hey, I'm just about to see someone, that's all."

Piros the 3rd point his GOLDEN pointer finger in determination, "Hark! Do you know the person's identity?"

Alkaid's eyes narrowed, "Well, no…"

Piros the 3rd tighten his fist, "That flame of evil! He must be in disguise to do more harm! Maybe he is the unknown person you wanted to meet!"

Alkaid is starting to worry now, "W-What!? It can't be…"

Piros the 3rd put his right hand in his chest, "There's a good possibility, miss! I would like to accompany you there! I'll be your bodyguard and capture Tri-Edge!"

"B-Bodyguard…?" Alkaid's cheeks are somehow blushing; she is so strong that she' hardly need a bodyguard, but if Haseo was the one to say it, she---

*SLAM* Chika, once again slammed her head in the real world, causing her PC Alkaid's head to spinning.

Seeing that, Piros the 3rd can't help but worry, "Are you alright, Miss?"

Alkaid slowly regain her balance; holding her head, "No… But it's alright."

Piros the 3rd jumped in excitement, "Shall we go now?"

Alkaid finally returned her balance, and reply, "No. I'm going alone."

Piros the 3rd jumped, this time in disbelief, "WHAT!? Why?"

Alkaid frowned a bit, and then speaks sarcastically, "You're a good guy… But I'm not going to see Tri-Edge, understand? Besides; even if it's true, I don't think you stand a chance against mysterious PK guy."

Piros the 3rd suddenly fell silent then jumped, "Not this time! Today I'll catch him for sure with--- this!"

Alkaid confused; it seems that the real Piros is opening a new window on his computer screen, which contains a… program, maybe?

"Ooh! I'm sure you can feel it! This is the ultimate tool to detect and track down Tri-Edge I invented! EVIL-LOCATOR-TRI-EDGE!" Piros the 3rd said happily.

"Uh yeah…," Alkaid said in low tone, ready to dash away and open the Chaos Gate menu.

…When all of sudden Ninjato return and speak toPiros the 3rd from his back, "Mr. Hiroshi!"

"WHOA!?" Piros the 3rd surprised; so surprised that he accidentally pressed Enter on the keyboard. Then a small ball of light floats above Alkaid, buzzing, and then vanishes.

Alkaid feel that her PC is infected with something, freaked out, "Hey---!? What did you do!?"

Piros the 3rd ignored Alkaid however, and whisper each other again with Ninjato.

Alkaid's character data don't show any change though, which make her feel relieved, but the fact that those two ignored her make her feel pissed, "…Heck with it! I'm going!"

---

And so, Alkaid warped to Dol Dona. Piros the 3rd, finally aware of Alkaid's absent presence, turn his eyes, only to see she's no longer there. Then Piros the 3rd screamed in panic.

"Oh no! My ultimate tool!"

"What happened, Mat--- Piros the 3rd!?" Ninjato asked.

"I accidentally pressed the Send button! Now it's gone---!" Piros the 3rd looked as if he wants to cry.

"G-Gone? You have a copy, aren't you sir?" Ninjato asked, worried.

"No…!! I set up so whenever it received by a PC, it automatically installs itself!!" he cried, then tears flowing from his red sunglasses, "Now I can't find Tri-Edge, and 'The World' will be harmed more…!"

Ninjato patted Piros the 3rd as the GOLDEN figure get down to his knees and crying out loud, "Matsuyama-san…"

A quarter minute later, Piros the 3rd wake up and strikes his heroic pose once again, while shouts:

"There is no use to cry! I will capture Tri-Edge by other means!"

Ninjato backed away; speak in embarrassment, "Matsuyama-san…," and then logged out.

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Θ Celestial City Dol Dona

Alkaid finally arrive here; after so much time wasted, by the GOLDEN hero.

"Aw, man! I can't believe that took me 25 minutes," she complained.

Still, why she even stays that long with such a freak? What reason could it be? It's not like he have anything in common with Haseo---

*SLAM, SLAM, SLAM*

In the real world, Chika slammed her head to the desk… again; and this time around, three times the pain.

Chika slowly removed her M2D, and then scrubbed her forehead with medicinal oil, while murmuring in pain, "…This is your fault, Haseo."

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//10 minutes earlier in the real world, Misaki's Apartement

A boy returns from the toilet, then gaze at his computer screen.

"Hmm? An e-mail… From Alkaid?"

To be continued…

Finally, Chapter 1 is done! I really like Haseo, Alkaid, Atoli, Aina, Sakubo, and so many more (even Piros the 3rd!). I'm actually planned this to be a one-shot story, but it turned out too long and need to be divided. This won't be a long story, and most likely will be finished in Chapter 2… But if you all request to make this story longer, I might make it much longer! Thank you for your patronage in this fanfic! ^_^

Hope you enjoyed it, and please review!