So...hi. Ok so...considering the suddenness of the chapter before I feel compelled to explain.

So this is obviously an AU of SAO where Kirito is a girl. Kirito...or Kiriko as she is now called is a player on he front lines, and a solo player. Somewhere around floor 35 or so she cut all ties and basically vanished, only reappearing for boss battles.

So...yup. Enjoy the chapter

Floor 51:

Kiriko was the first one on the floor. She looked around before stepping forwards. Immediately a system warning appeared in front of her. Apparently she was not allowed to move forwards without accepting her quest completion reward.

Kiriko took a second to wonder how she was even able to teleport without accepting the reward before shrugging. She looked through the items and col she got. Quickly finding the Last Attack Bonus her eyes widened.

Congratulations! You got the Most Damage Reward! (Ever seen one of these in an MMO? Its well...when one player deals the most damage against a boss...seriously. The rewards for one are unbelievable)

Dragon King Hide x5

Dragon King Claws x16

Dragon King Teeth x20

Congratulations! You got the Last Attack Bonus!

Dragon King's Heart

Kiriko blinked. All the items were listed under Armor, but unequippable. Which meant she could have them forged into an armor. Shrugging she swiftly moved away from the teleport zone before everyone else came pouring through to the new floor.

After wandering a while she quickly got bored. The monsters still hadn't spawned as it took 100 people to teleport to a new floor before any monsters spawned. It was somewhat a safety measure so that the people who cleared the boss weren't immediately slaughtered by new strong monsters as soon as they arrived.

Floor 51 seemed to be a sort of swampland. Kiriko guessed the mobs would most likely be unarmored organic monsters with low HP and very high attack. Maybe the floor boss would be a crocodile?

She quickly found the nearest town and bought a room in the inn. She then held on a Teleport Crystal and crushed it before saying "Teleport: Layfen". The crystal's light enveloped her and within moments the black clothed loner was gone.

She reappeared in a small village on floor 10. Quickly making her way through it she left the town and walked about the equivalent of a mile and a half before she stopped in front of a large cottage. It was a players home. Outside there was a large sign with a needle and thread.

Kiriko walked up and knocked swiftly on the door. A blonde headed woman opened it. She was a beautiful woman with sparkling eyes and a soft complexion. She also wore no armor, instead displaying a slim gown with a stylish jacket over it. The woman's eyes brightened as she saw Kiriko and she exclaimed "Kiriko! My favorite customer! Come in!"

Kiriko nodded "Thank you Ashley." And stepped inside. Ashley was an acquaintance of Kiriko who made her clothing and armor. She was widely known for making high quality items at ridiculously high prices. Fortunately, Kiriko was one of few people who could afford to get her clothes made there.

Ashley patted Kiriko's head "So...how have you been?" Kiriko swatted her hand away "I'm not a child Ashley " and the taller girl laughed "Youre what? 15? You are the youngest customer I've ever met! Well besides Grantham, oh and Sachi was 15 too ri.." She was cut off by the sound of a sword being unsheathed.

Kiriko's eyes glowed with hatred "Do not speak of her...ever again." She scowled. Ashley backed up a pace and drew herself up "Youre lucky that I like you Kiriko." She said. "I'm sorry, I forgot. Now can you put the sword away?" Kiriko nodded and silently sheathed her blade.

Ashley frowned "Come on Kiriko...I know that her death hit you pretty bad but come on..." Kiriko was silent and Ashley sighed in resignation "What's the order this time?" Kiriko gave Ashley the boss drops she had earned and asked "What could you do with this?" Ashley shrugged "I could make you a new coat? Your current one is getting a little too weak isn't it?" Kiriko nodded "That would be nice...the usual payment?" Ashley nodded.

"It should take about an hour so make yourself at home." Ashley walked off. Just as she was closing the door she heard Kiriko's faint voice travel across the room "sorry..." She mumbled and Ashley smiled softly as she closed the door with a click...

Two hours later Ashley came out "Hey Kiriko! Your coats ready!" There was no response. "Kiriko?" She called again. Once more there was no response. Ashley looked around before giggling softly. Kiriko was curled up in one of Ashley's chairs sleeping. Ashley smiled "Aww..." She cooed before taking a picture to send to Asuna and turning off the light.

At the Knights of the Blood Oath headquarters:

A loud shriek caused several guild members to rush into their subcommanders room. One asked "Miss Asuna?! Are you alright?" The guild members were highly confused to find the girl in question simply sitting in her desk.

They were even more confused by the huge smile that stretched across her face. Asuna said "Oh I'm fine...go back to whatever you were doing." Everyone left, confused. Asuna resolved to pay Ashley extra the next time she went to get something.

The next morning Kiriko blearily woke up. An elegant voice said "Good morning sleepyhead." Kiriko shot up, thinking someone had snuck into her room, before she saw Ashley and realized what happened. She sighed and Ashley smiled before exclaiming "You were so cute when you slept!" She cooed and Kiriko blinked "You were watching me sleep?"

Ashley nodded vigorously. "Yup! I've got a picture too!" Kiriko exclaimed "What?! Delete it!" Her blonde headed "friend" shook her head "Its too late. I already sent it to Asuna." Kiriko squeaked "What?!"

Ashley stuck out her tongue before saying "Oh yeah. Your coats done. Here. She gave Kiriko the coat. The black haired girl equipped it. The coat was made of what seemed to be silk, but it wasn't shiny. In fact, it was a deep black color. The fabric felt extremely thin and light on the inside. There were two pockets at about waist level and a small hood was attached to the back. The material reached all the way down to Kiriko's feet. It flared out from about the waist where a silvery belt cinched it in place.

Ashley exclaimed " Oh. There's also these." She handed Kiriko a pair of pitch black gloves with a white sword on each knuckle which went from the knuckle all the way down to the tip of the finger. It looked a bit like Kiriko had skeletal fingers. In the center on the palm there was a white rose, and on the backside was a white star.

Kiriko examined both items.

DragonSilk Jacket:

+219 Spd

+500 Def

+300 Atk

Bonus:

-Dragonscale Silk: Elemental Attacks from monsters are nullified to 33% damage.

DragonBone Gloves:

+100 Spd

+250 Atk

Bonus:

-Dragontooth: Melee attack power is increased by 20%

Personal Symbol Bonus:

-White Rose: Skeletal monster kills give a 250% bonus in Exp gain

-White Star: No Bonus

Kiriko was extremely impressed "Wow...wait so...what was the Dragon heart thing used in?" Ashley nodded "Oh that thing? Uh...it wasn't actually" Ashley frowned "To use it I need a sewing skill of 740 AND a forging skill of 500 " she shrugged "I'm close to both so how about I hold onto it until I can use it? I'll message you or something." Kiriko nodded. She payed Ashley and began walking out.

"Hey Kiriko..." Ashley called out. Kiriko turned back and Ashley said "Look...I know you haven't gotten over their deaths yet...even if it has been 16 floors...but please...try to move on. For all of us. The assault team misses you...Argo does. I do too "

Kiriko nodded slowly and walked out before vanishing into a flash of blue light.

Yeah I know...short second chapter. Sorry. Ill make a longer third. I promise.

Reviews are always good. Thanks!