Chapter 2: Truth
A/N - Ahh..well I'm back (no duh) I'm sorry I made Itachi's death so sudden. Soo urrm yeah.
Oh and I'm sorry for some of the mistakes in the last story...I kind of rushed. never did this before so I'll see where this goes.
Music suggestions will be included in certain parts of the story, so make sure you play them while you're reading, if you want to get the feels that is!
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*EDITED*
"Talking"
"Thoughts"/"Flashback"/emphasis
"Player abilities/Sword skill'
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Sao.
~The past cannot be future is yet in your power~
July 4th, Friday, around 7:30 p.m
"Why didn't you save me, Sasuke? I could have lived, but you were just too much of a coward! You'd rather just watch me die on the street rather than getting help right? You're just a fool. I only helped train you because I was getting paid! It wasn't because I actually cared...Sasuke."
"NOO!" Sasuke wakes up with his eyes widened, as he looks down at his trembling hands. He was sure glad that was a dream.
"It was..a dream, Calm down," He says to himself. He throws the covers off his body and looks at his shirt and grunts. Was I sweating this much? And plus, *snif* I need a shower. First, I'll go see if Mom and Dad are here. Sasuke began looking around the two story house, but only come to conclusion that they were not there.
"Of course why even bother," He Grunted."How long did I sleep?" He checks his clock. It's already 7:35?! I slept all day huh? Sasuke thought, as he rubbed the back of his scalp. He had figured he'd skip school because of what happened yesterday.
(Flashback)
"It's probably that stuck up attitude that got your brother killed, you brat!"
"What did you say?"
"Arghh...let go! You're gonna break my arm!
"Aww, what happen to the 'big and bad' Eric I know? This is just getting sad."
"AHH STOP! *sobs* I'm sorry!"
(Flashback End)
Sasuke clenched his fists. "How dare they insult Itachi, I should've broke his arm when i have the chance!" He sighs. "Guess I'll shower and head out."
"Now this is more like it," He says as the warm water drips rapidly down from his face. After Sasuke got out of the shower, he puts on clothes specifically for going out. For his shoes, they were black low tops with no shoe strings. He had on white at-the-knee cargo shorts holding only two pokers in the front. Sasuke personally favor theses because it didn't show off too many pockets. He had on a regular black shirt complemented with Itachi's necklace that hung loosely around his neck. Last but not least, he had on a mid- collared sweater on. As the the young Uchiha walks towards the door, he looks back at the dark empty home.
How did it come to this? He thought as his eyebrows raised away from each other, showing off a concerned look on his face.
TimeSkip: 15 minutes later
Add song: Naruto OST 1 Evening
Sasuke arrives in central Tokyo, eyeing all the tall buildings and lights. "It's been awhile since I've seen something like this," the boy said while taking in all the awe. Suddenly, as he comes to a halt, the boy finds himself standing in front of a large map that read:
East gardens of the Imperial Palace.
The palace is surrounded by a water-filled moat and tree-covered grounds. It was simply a precious taste of nature within the bustling metropolitan city.
"Interesting," Sasuke says as children come running around him as if they were playing tag with one another. He cracked a small smile to that.
The young Uchiha sticks his hands in his pockets just as he starts to walk away at a steady-going pace. Later, he comes to a stop to see a small convenient café across the street.
Dicey Cafe? Quite a catchy name if you ask me. The Uchiha thought.
As Sasuke walked in, he noticed it was completely empty. He smirked, "Hn, this might be my new go-to spot. Nice and small, no one here." Sasuke wasn't too big on being around a lot of people.
The cafè had a compact layout with only 4 tables that had chairs around them and a counter with several stools in front of it. It's a bright and colourful place that also gives off that attractive and relaxing feel to it.
"Welcome, how are ya?" The tall figure asks as he was happily cleaning a couple of coffee mugs. He looks up to see Sasuke, who was still looking around the place. "So what can I do for ya?"
"Oh, psorry, um-" Sasuke paused to look at the menu sign above him. "I'll just have a cup of coffee...oh, and not too much sugar," He added. After Sasuke finished looking around the place, he decided to walk over to the front of the the bar counter and grab a seat.
"Ahh coming right up," The man replied with his back turned away. "Say, I haven't seen you around here before, are you new here?" He asked as he whirled around to face Sasuke who was sitting at the counter.
"Yeah, you could say that. It's only because I don't really go out much. Mainly, I'm stuck at home training or doing my studies."
He chuckled. "Oh I see. What type of training to do you do? Karate?" The man asked as he was pouring the cup of coffee and handing it to Sasuke.
"Well I've been studying a mixture between martial arts and Aikido. My brother-" Sasuke paused. "He's been training me since I was little," He says as he sips some of his coffee.
"Aikido? What's does that mean?"
"It's basically the art of grappling. I use my body to flow with the motion of my attacker rather than opposing it straight-on. Personally this type of art is my favorite to learn." He smirked, recalling the time he flipped Eric on the ground.
"Ohh I see," The man replied as he stroked his chin. He saw a chibi version of himself trying to do this move.
"Hey, no offense but you don't look like you're from around here either," Sasuke said.
The man rubbed the back of his bald head and grinned sheepishly ."Hehe, yeah, I'm actually not. The name is Andrew. My parents were interested in Japan's culture so they decided to settle here. They opened up a small café and then later on the years, I took over."
"Took over?" Sasuke asked before he took another sip of his coffee.
"Yup, you're looking at the new head-honcho," Andrew pridefully said with his thumb pointing at his chest.
"Is it usually this empty this time of night?" Sasuke curiously asked.
"Not really, It's actually crowded during this time, but I guess this is just one of those nights," The hairless man said.
"Have you heard of the new vrmmorpg coming out?" Sasuke asked, trying to make small-talk.
"Sao? Yeah I've heard of it. As a matter of fact, I'm going to register for the beta test, buuut I doubt they're going to pick me," he leans in slightly, "I heard they're only accepting 1000 players. Hey, I trust you, can you watch the place? I gotta go take a leak," he said as he rubbed the back of his bald head. "Be right back."
"Um..o..ok?" Sasuke replied as a confounded look washed over his face.
Hmm... that guy seems to be pretty cool. What was his name again?...oh yeah,.. Andrew. I guess tomorrow I can see into signing up for the beta...let's just hope I get picked. Sasuke thought.
I wonder what Kirigaya is doing?
"Ahh much better, no where was I-" The bald made stops to see someone opening the front entrance door to the café.
"Hey Rika, long time no see!" Andrew heartily said as he brung his hand hand up. Sasuke shifted his head slightly to the left and widened his eyes to the young girl standing at the entrance.
Her brown hair only complimented her chestnut colored eyes. Which sasuke liked the most. Her hair was separated by two clips that kept her bangs out of her eyes. She seemed to have on a checked button up shirt with a red bow hanging out in the open. Over her outfit, she had on a pink v-neck sweater with a black skirt.
The two looked at each other for a second. Sasuke eyes quickly rebounded back to his empty coffee cup, while Rika,slightly blushing, was still glaring at the raven haired Uchiha with an "o" shaped mouth.
"So I guess love at first sight is true after all," He chuckled to himself while he poured Sasuke another round of semi sweet coffee in the Uchiha's cup.
"Hey Rika, what brings you here?" Andrew asked.
Rika finally snapped out of her gaze at Sasuke. "W-wha...oh, I saw that you were still open so I thought stop by," She nervously said.
"Alright, well why don't you take a seat, I'll pour you a cup of coffee," Andrew offered while wiping off the round tables in the coffee shop.
"Thanks, but I don't have any money on me. I spent the last I had on this sweater, what do ya think, does it look good?" She asks, twisting her body around to show off the pink sweater.
"Well I thi-" Andrew was interrupted by Sasuke.
"I could pay for it," he said as he turned towards Andrew. At that moment the hairless man smiled, because he knew exactly what Sasuke was trying to do.
Rika walks up to the front counter and sits next to Sasuke who seemingly can't make eye contact without blushing. It just wasn't his style.
"Hey thanks, I'll find a way to pay you back, so no need to worry," She grinned sheepishly. "Um...so...what's your...name?" She nervously asks as she peers into Sasuke's obsidian eyes.
"It's Sasuke, and don't worry about paying me," he said as he raised a single hand signaling a 'no problem' wave.
Meanwhile, Rika is desperately trying to find a way to further the conversation with the Uchiha boy. Her encounter with other guys weren't exactly successful. It's either they already had a girlfriend, or just not interested. Her cheeks turned a shade of red from embarrassment, thinking of the all times she took interest in other boys, and then finding out they already had a boyfriend. It's just too humiliating. Suddenly without thinking she blurted out...
"So Sasuke, got a girlfriend?" She blinked twice. Wait...why did i say that!? She hung her head low with a defeated look on her face. It's all over, I give up. Why can't I just float away. She thought, bewildering Sasuke.
Is she taking interest in me? Usually most of the girls in school don't even come up to me. They all just think that I'm going to buy their trust with money. Sasuke closed his eyes and opens them again.
"Uh...n...no," He stutters as he sweatdrops.
Surprised, she turns back at the raven haired boy looking as if he didn't mind her asking that question. She felt relieved. Sasuke gets up his chair, adjusting the collar on his jacket.
"Alright Andrew, I guess I'll see you around. I think I'll go walk around the Imperial Palace one more time. Oh, and keep the change for me will you?" Sasuke said. He raised his hand behind him,waving good bye without looking back.
"Take care ,Sasuke, and be careful, I heard the past couple of nights have been crawling with troublemakers," The bald man said. He looked over to Rika who was staring at Sasuke.
Oh no, this could be my only chance! what should I do? Should I rush in?...no then he'll just think I'm a weirdo. Beg? THAT'S EVEN WORSE! Rika then turned to Andrew who was given her a look saying "just go for it". She nodded.
Add song: Clannad OST- To the same heights
Just as Sasuke reached for the door to leave, he felt a small tug on the elbow of his jacket. He turned to see Rika, who quickly withdrew her grip, and began twitching her two index fingers back and forth in a nervous manner.
"Um Sasuke, I-I was wondering if..I...could join you ...for your walk?" Rika asked as she glanced in the Uchiha's obsidian eyes before quickly looking back surprised herself, she's not usually this nervous around guys, but this one in particular was different.
He was...special.
"Yeah...I don't mind," Sasuke said smiling sheepishly. It's been all long time since he actually put a real smile on. Well..before that day. Rika's face quickly brightened when she heard sasuke's response. She put a huge grin on mixed with a slight blush. The chestnut haired girls quickly grabbed his arm and pulled him out the café with Andrew smiling in the background.
"C'mon I know a shortcut!" Rika exclaimed.
Later, the two arrived at Seimon Ishibashi bridge.
"Wow, this is beautiful." Her sight was held captive; gazing at the water below while. "I just love how the water reflects the moonlight so perfectly."
Sasuke couldn't help by looking once more in Rika's brown eyes, almost like they were calling out to him. She turned towards Sasuke who was gazing in her eyes, making her blush heavily. Sasuke quickly averted his eyes towards the sky. "Yeah you could say that," he calmly stated. "Hey, it's getting late and I'm about to go. I'll see you around." Rika pokes her bottom lip out as she's seeing Sasuke leave.
"Wait Sasuke!" The Uchiha stopped for a brief moment. "I-I was wondering if you could walk me home? It's kind of dark and I don't want creepers coming up on me."
"Yeah, just stay close."
"Man, it's pretty dark out here, and why did you drag me to an alleyway!?" Rika sweatdropped.
"I don't know, something feels off, like we're being followed. I'm going to go check it out." Rika deadpanned.
"So you decide to go through a dark ally? And what do you mean "being followed"? By a cat or something?"
Add Song: Naruto- Orochimaru Theme
Sasuke squints his eyes, "No...a person." Suddenly, the two heard faint footsteps in the distance, gradually getting louder.
"Rika stay close to me, there's no telling who that is...Rika?" Sasuke turns to Rika who was frozen in fear. "Rika! Snap out of it and get over here."
"Well, well, well, if it isn't my good old pal Sasuke Uchiha. "The figure playfully greets, still standing behind the shadows.
That voice, it sounds so familiar don't tell me it's- "Come Out and show yourself!" Sasuke shouted as he moves his body in front of Rika's. The figure slowly walks out from behind the shadows, revealing a familiar face.
"Wait, Eric? What are you doing here!? Haven't I taught you a lesson already?" Sasuke smirked. All of a sudden multiple footsteps slowly walk behind Eric. He had nine other people come out from the shadows, all holding a dark grin, and one of them was Hido. The majority of the group looked older than Eric and Hido. All carrying at least one weapon of some sort. Hido started to tap his bat up and down on his palm.
"What is this about!?" Sasuke grunted. Eic began laughing as if this were all a joke to him.. He turned towards Rika with a villainous smile. The kid then signaled the men to surround Sasuke and Rika so they wouldn't escape.
"Well, since you and your little girlfriend are gonna die here in the next few minutes, I guess it won't hurt to tell you right?" Eric said as he was waiting to get the group's approval in which they all nodded. "Very well then, where do I begin...when you had your little "episode", I began thinking of the many ways to get my revenge." He snarled. "Until one day, these gentleman you see around you, came up to me, they seem to know your name. I was curious of course, but that all washed away when the leader hold this gang paid me a generous amount of money. Eric started to pull the left shoulder of his shirt down, revealing a-
"Serpent tattoo? What the hell is going on Eric? What do you people want with me!" Sasuke shouted. Come to think about it, didn't Itachi have on as well?
"Oh Sasuke, how could you be so brainless, WE WANT YOUR WEALTH, OF COURSE!" One of the members shouted.
"AND NOW YOU WILL SUFFER THE SAME FATE AS YOUR BROTHER AND YOUR PARENTS!" Another member shouted. Sasuke quickly grabs Rika as Eric pulls out a gun.
"Now then, you have five seconds to say your last words." Eric clicks the gun. Sasuke's eyes widened desperately thinking of ways to escape.
"Five..."
I could grab Rika and make a break for it, No.. they'd just end up cornering us. I can try to fight back, but we're clearly outnumbered and plus they all have weapons.
"Four..."
Sasuke turned towards Rika who is clenching his arm for dear life. "S-Sasuke, I-I'm scared" Rika said, tears falling from her eyes. Sasuke grunts. I have to think of something!
"What does this have to do with Itach!?" Sasuke desperately asked, trying to buy him more time.
Eric lowered his gun. "Well, if you wish to know...he was previously a member of our gang," one of the gang members said. Sasuke stood there in shock. Not knowing what to say. He slightly lower his head in disbelief.
"My...older brother, Itachi...was in a gang?"
(Flashback)
"Ok so did you gain any information on the tattoo?" Aki said.
"Yes, it would appear to look like a serpent..although, I can't seem to tell what color it is because it is covered by a scab that formed over it. It's located on his left shoulder. Unfortunately, that's all the info I could obtain, since his tattoo looked as if he was trying to scrape and/or burn if off."
(Flashback End)
"Why...WHY DID YOU KILL HIM!" Sasuke snarled. Rika was surprised, this wasn't the same calm and collected Sasuke she knew.
"Oh my friend, you got it all wrong, twas neither Eric nor Hido who killed him. It's the people around you who killed him. That's what the fool gets for trying to leave this gang. The same fate was met with both of your parents as well. I bet you were wondering, why haven't Mommy and Daddy come home yet?" He says in a mocking tone. "Well, I'll tell you, supposedly they knew Itachi had joined our gang, of course they talked him out of it, so we killed him along with your parents for butting in. HAA! You should've seen their stupid faces, it was great blasting their brains out. We can't let word get out can we now?"One of the tall members says, signaling Eric to point the gun back up at the Uchiha, who looks like he finally accepted fate.
"OK, now I'm not even going to count down anymore, this is getting boring. Say bye bye." Eric says as he cocks his gun.
"Itachi, it looks like I can't keep your promise. I'm sorry." He looks over to Rika. " I'm sorry for bringing you into thi-"
"ALRIGHT, PUT YOUR HANDS WHERE I CAN SEE THEM!" Everyone directs their attention to where the voices came from. "Don't worry kid, you're safe now," Said an officer. Sasuke and Rika's eyes widen seeing the area filled with cop cars. A sudden wave of relief came over the young Uchiha and the brown haired girl.
The raven haired Uchiha smirked. Sasuke looked down towards Rika who was still clinging on to his arm. The gang members standing around the two, started to back away as the bright lights are hitting their faces.
"Tch DAMMIT! MEN, SCATTER!" One of the members shouted. They all turn to run the opposite way. "Till next time...Sasuke" One of them said.
"Where do you guys think you're going?" The men come to a halt, as more cops surround the area. A familiar figure comes out of nowhere, face still hidden in the shadows. He then taps on Sasuke's on shoulder.
"Hey, sorry I came here late, hope I didn't scare you," A spiky ponytailed man said.
"Sh-Shikamaru?" Surprised, but relieved, Sasuke couldn't help but smile. Shikamaru looks towards Rika who just finished wiping away her tears.
"Take them away boys." Shikamaru raised his hand up and gave a little wave of his signaling the surrounding cops charge after the gang members.
"Hey Shikamaru?" Sasuke called. Shikamaru directed his attention towards the Uchiha. "How did you know I was here?"
"My old pal, Andrew called me, he knew there was something fishy going on when he saw a bunch of shadows running in your direction, so I called in a bunch of my guys just in case things turned out worse. I'm just glad I made it in time."
Yeah a second later and I would of been...dead. Sasuke thought. "Hey Rika, I'm sorry I put you through all of th- OOF" Rika talcked Sasuke on the ground with a hug.
"I'm glad you're alright Sasuke. I forgive you, it's not like you meant for this to happen." Finally realizing to what just happened, Sasuke feintly blushed with her on top of him. He could point out in detail on how her bobs felt on his jest-the warmth of her stomach touching his-Her hair smelled of cherries as the wind picked up. Shikamaru looked down and smiled.
On the way home
"So, you're telling me that your brother, Itachi Uchiha, was killed for trying to leave the gang?" Shikamaru asked. Sasuke nodded. "Hey sasuke...I'm sorry to hear about your parents, you won't be hearing from those guys in a while." Sasuke stayed silent as the thought of his parents being dead dawned on him. Now he's has no one.
"Listen, Shikamaru, it's not that I'm being rude, but could you not bring up my brother or my parents," Sasuke stated without making eye contact.
Shikamaru looked at Sasuke with a concerned look. "Right, sorry."
"I can't believe that girl stayed about a block away from all that craziness." Shikamaru said.
(Flashback)
"Hey thanks for the ride, Shikamaru!" Rika said as she was waving her hands. She stopped and turned towards Sasuke. She couldn't help but feel bad. "Man, he really looks depressed. Hey Shikamaru, can you wait for a sec? I'll be right back."
"Got it," Shikamaru replied.
Seconds later Rika came running out the with piece of paper in her hand. "Here Sasuke, take my number, if you need anything feel free to call me," She said with a warm smile.
(Flashback End)
"Thanks for the ride home, Shikamaru," Sasuke said. He then put his hands in his pocket and proceeded towards the front door.
"Hey, call me if you need anything and don't worry, you're safe, I'll send over body guard tomorrow." Sasuke just put his hand up as he walked inside.
"GAAAAH! IT'S NOT FAIR" Sasuke began to punch the nearest wall. "Why..is..this...happening...to...ME! Mom, Dad, I'm sorry...sorry for yelling at you!" Sasuke cried out. "What did I do to deserve this?" The Uchiha quickly ran up stairs to his room.
"I just want to escape from this cruel world."
Two weeks later
"Thank you for your registration. We hope to see you soon!"
"Well, that was easier than I thought," Sasuke closed out of the game's main website and leaned back in his chair. Silence was heavy in the house-only the sound of his squeaky chair as he rocked back and forth.
*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*
The young Uchiha waited a second before getting up from his chair and went to his room window to see who it was.
"Yo Sasuke, it Shikamaru, you there?"
"Yeah, be right there!" He shouted. He quickly took off down stairs and opened the door.
"Is it alright if I come in? I have some news on the gang we arrested last week." Sasuke stepped to the side, allowing Shikamaru to enter.
"Ok, so you want the good news or the bad news?" Shikamaru asked.
"I don't care, just tell me, I got things to do," Sasuke said with an aggravated tone.
Shikamaru sweatdropped to that.
"Erm...well, it seems we figured out the name of this so called "gang", the Dawn gang, and it turns out we caught everyone of the members, all but the leader which was nowhere to be found. It's a drag, so we will further our research on the matter.
"The Dawn gang? Huh that's a weird name." Sasuke said. "Hey, I found something you might wanna see into." Sasuke reaches in his pocket, pulling out a note. The same note that appeared on the day of Itachi's death. Shikamaru shook his head and took the note.
"Thank you, anything will do at the moment. Well that's about all I wanted to say, so I'll see you around," Shikamaru said as he was walking out the front door.
"See ya." Sasuke began to scratch his hair. I think I'll go visit Dicey Cafè. With that, Sasuke headed out the door.
"Closed? Well that's just great," Sasuke grunted.
"Hey, Sasuke, remember me?" The black haired boy shouted from afar.
The Uchiha quickly turned around in recognition. "How could I have forgotten, Kazuto." The two walked up to one another giving each other a high-five.
"The developers are going to choose who gets to be in beta tomorrow, you excited?" Kazuto asks.
"Yeah, you could say that, but what are the chances of them picking me? There's around two hundred thousand people signing up, and only one thousand are picked.
"Hey don't get your hopes down so quickly you never know," Kazuto brings his elbow up to teasingly nudge Sasuke.
"Hn, we'll see about that."
"So, what are you doing in downtown Tokyo?" Kazuto asks.
"I was going to Dicey Cafè but it's closed," Sasuke answered.
"Oh so you've met my pal, Andrew yeah? He's really easy to get along with."
"Yeah, I met him about two weeks ago, we talked for a whole hour. Time must of slipped my mind," Sasuke said.
Kazuto's began to go off. "Oh shoot! I'm late for my mechatronics lesson! Hey, Sasuke, I'll catch you later...oh and you better get picked for the beta tomorrow!" Kazuto said as he was running off. Sasuke didn't even get the chance to say anything.
Ok? Was all he could think. while the Uchiha was walking, he began to think of his brother.
(Flashback)
Add Song: Naruto Man of the world
"No Sasuke, your stance is all wrong, your feet are not supposed to be that far apart, try again."
"Aww why Bother, this is stupid."
"Don't you want to get stronger Sasuke? Remember why you started training."
Sniff * sniff* "Big b-brother w-why do people have to b-bully me at school? I haven't done anything to them, how do I get back at them?"
"Now Sasuke, what did I tell you about revenge? While seeking revenge, you might as well dig two graves - one for yourself."
"So big brother, are ready for another round of training? I think I got that kick down"
Poke* "owww, why do you keep doing that Brother?"
"Maybe some other time sasuke, I have to go to a meeting. Don't worry, I promise that I will train you after I'm done." *holds out pinky*
"What's that, big Brother?"
"It's called a pinky promise"
"a-a pinky promise?"
"Yes, it means that I will no doubt, keep my promise. If I can't keep it then, I'll cut it off."
"WAIT WHA? YOU CAN'T DO THAT BIG BROTHER!"
"Smiles* "Well Sasuke, I won't have to because...I don't...break promises."
Flashback End)
Tears Start to weld up around the corner of Sasuke's eyes refusing to let them fall.
"I won't break my promise to you Itachi...The same goes for you..Mom, Dad." I guess I'll go home now there's nothing to really do...other than wait for the beta announcements.
"I...gotta...get...stronger. haah*haah*
"Handstand push ups are harder than it looks, but it feels like it's getting easier the more I do them," Sasuke says as he held his hand up, opening and closing it.
"You revived a new e-mail!"
Sasuke squints his eyes as he walks towards his computer. "Hmm, I hardly ever get emails...unless-" Sasuke sits down at his computer. "What!?"
Sword Art Online Beta Program Installment.
Hello fellow gamer!
The creator of Sword Art Online
has chosen you..yes you, to participate
in our new beta test program.
Congrats!
Beta ends August 31, 2022.
"Whoa, I didn't think this would even happen." Sasuke walks upstairs and transferred the new data to his Nervegear. After Sasuke followed the instructions, he securely fitted the helmet on and comfortably potion himself in bed.
Ok, if my calculations are correct, once everything is hooked up, all I have to do is say "link start?" Sounds easy enough.
He took a deep breath.. "Why do I feel so...nervous? I guess it's just a new experience for me. Alright, I'm ready."
"Link, Start!"
'Hearing, Ok'
'Touch, Ok'
'Smell, Ok'
'Taste, Ok'
'Sight, Ok'
...'Checking complete.'
'Language: Japanese'
'Account set up'
xxxxxxxxxxx
'Choose password'
xxxxxxxx
New beta test player save complete
' WELCOME TO SWORD ART ONLINE!'
Sasuke spawns*
"Oh wow this...this is...this is amazing." His jaw slowly drops to every second he turns his head.
"So, you were chosen for the beta test after all?" Sasuke turned his head towards the kid with long black hair.
"Who are you?" Sasuke blankly asked.
"It's Kazuto, but in this world you can refer to me as Kirito," He said as he sheepishly smiled.
"I must say, you have pretty long hair, Kirito." Sasuke said still amazed by this virtual world.
"Speak for yourself, Sasuke," Kirito replied. Sasuke began checking himself out, using the sword as a mirror. His eyes quickly widened while his pupils shrank.
"WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH MY HAIR?" Sasuke shouted. His eyes turning all white. "Why is it this long!?" I must of zipped past the menu."
Kirito laughed. "You can change it back later on, c'mon wanna search around the place?" Kirito asked. Meanwhile, Sasuke is still winning over his long hair.
"Yeah fine I guess." He grumpily agreed.
"Alright, let's go!" Kirito said.
Later on as the two were talking they came across a boar.
"Wait, get back!" said Kirito. "It'll only attack if it's Been-"
"Oops, too late," Sasuke said after he threw a rock at it.
"Or, you can just ignore me." Kirito deadpanned. "Ok, now we have no choice but to fight it." Sasuke nodded in agreement. "Alright I'll distract it and you finish it off."
Kirito began throwing more rocks at the boar, directing its attention away from the Uchiha boy. The boar ran towards Kirito, but just as he was about to strike The black haired kid blocked it's attack, allowing Sasuke to get ready.
"Now, Sasuke!" Kirito parried the boars second strike, leaving it open just it time for Sasuke to come in for the kill.
"Right, here I go!" He shouted.
"Haaaaaaa!" Sasuke charged, slicing straight through the boar. When It's HP hit zero and exploded into glass-like pixels.
Results:
EXP 15
Col 35
Items 1
"Wow, that was awesome!" Kirito cheered
Meanwhile, Sasuke was kneeling on the ground, panting holding his body up with his starting sword.
Huh* Huh* "Yeah, but why do..I feel so drained?" He panted. Kirito walked over to Sasuke and gave him a hand up.
"It's because you haven't leveled up your stamina and agility yet," He answered. Sasuke pats of dirt from his clothes and looks in the distance.
"I see, and how do you know this stuff already?" The Uchiha asked, giving him an eyebrow.
"Well, before the game came out I've been doing some research about this game, rumor has it, that it is possible that Kayaba Akihiko will grant one player hidden abilities."
"Hidden abilities? What do you mean?"
"It's basically like an upgrade to your previous skills. Like my Embracor."
Kirito held his hand back as his hand began to glow yellow, before quickly dispersing it. "The only downside to this is that it has a cool down guage and you have to wait five minutes till you're ready again. With this particular upgrade, if you try to use any more of your enhanced abilities than the cooling state permits... your HP will drop down to zero and of course you die..but don't worry you just respond back at the last save point. You can also do the same thing with your sword." Kirito held his sword up as it started to glow. He thrusted his body forward, demonstrating the move.
This is called a "Sword skill" Sword Skills are activated when a player performs the appropriate pre-set motion the game has created. As soon as the system recognises the motion, the player's weapon begins to glow in a colour specific to a Sword Skill. The bright side, if someone is lucky enough to get these enhanced skills, are allowed to set their own motion to it. Well there's a lot more stuff to this game, but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it. "Right...Sasuke?" Kirito deadpanned in seeing Sasuke who was asleep on the grass with a giant drool spot.
"Next time, I'll just cut to the chase. Kirito turns to Sasuke to wake him up. "Hey Sasuke, c'mon let's go back to town, the other beta testers are discussing about the first boss." Kirito reaches over and lightly shakes him.
"Hm...what?...oh yeah sorry, it's just that you're talking put me to sleep." Kirito deadpanned followed by a sweatdrop.
"Let's just go," Kirito sighed. Sasuke followed closely while he began to think about Rika.
(Flashback)
"I'm just glad you're ok...Sasuke."
"Hey sasuke, if you need anything just call me!"
(Flashback End)
"Hn, I haven't even talked to her since that day...I wonder what she's been up to."
"Hey sasuke, make a promise to me-" Kirito held his and out and stretched his pinky towards the Uchiha. Sasuke smirked to that.
"Yeah, what is it?"
"Promise that we'll become the strongest in the game. No one will be able to stop us...put together that is." He smiled and their pinkies met.
"I promise, Kirito."
End Chapter:
A/N. Finally that took longer than expected I had to drag everything out.
What do you think? I hope it's better than the first chapter...I had good feedback.
If there are tiny mistakes I apologize ahead of time.
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