Chapter 2: Yui's Birthday

Yui walked out of the classroom in a fast pace, hoping to get home soon. When she saw Kazuto waiting for her, she became ecstatic as she ran up to her father. She jumped into him, "Daddy!"

Kazuto smiled as he opened the door to the car, "Come, on. We've got somewhere to be." He said. Yui smiled as she hopped in the car.

Kazuto smiled as he drove to the apartment. As he was waiting for Yui to be let out from school, he received a text from Asuna saying that everyone had arrived.

The government had been doing more research on Yui's background since the day they brought her back to the real world, and had been getting Kazuto and Asuna up to speed on everything they've learned, and the only noteworthy thing they've informed them of lately, in their opinion at least, was that her birthday is October 27th, the same day that they met Yui back in SAO on floor 22.

Since this was her first birthday since being brought into Kazuto and Asuna's real world lives, they decided to go the extra mile and give her the thrill of a surprise party.

He looked back at Yui for a moment, "So Yui? How was school?" He asked.

Yui looked out the window, "Boring." She said.

Kazuto laughed, "Yeah, that's pretty much school in a nutshell. But it's important." He said in a fatherly manner.

Yui nodded, but didn't say anything for a few minutes before smiling again, "So can we play ALO today?" She asked.

Kazuto smiled, "Well we've got something to do when we get home, but when we get through with that…maybe." Kazuto pulled up to the apartment building and opened the door for Yui, "Let's get inside." He told her.

Once at the door, Yui opened the door to see Asuna. Standing behind her were Midori, Suguha, Kyouko, Shouzou and Kouichirou. "Happy Birthday!" The all cheered at once.

Yui had a huge smile on her face as she ran to her mother, "You're the best Mommy!" She said.

Asuna hugged her back with a smile, "C'mon, you've got a lot of people here who wanna talk to the birthday girl."

Yui was speaking with Shouzou when Asuna walked over to her brother, "So where's this girlfriend of yours? I told you she could come." She said.

He sighed, "Yeah well, she has a lot of homework that she needs to get done." He then looked over to Yui, "Besides, Yui's never met her before, so she would've felt like the odd man out, or something."

Asuna eyed her brother suspiciously, "Ya know…you keep telling me about this girlfriend of yours, yet every time there is an opportunity to introduce us to her, you have an excuse for her not being there. If I didn't know better, I'd say you're making it up."

Kouichirou made a breathy laugh, "Trust me, she's real." He said with a chuckle, "Very much so."

Asuna shook her head, "You are such a perv." She said playfully before walking over to Kazuto.

Kazuto smiled, "You did a great job setting the place up for Yui's party." He said.

Asuna sighed with a smile, "Yeah, it took a lot of work." She then looked over to Yui, "But it was definitely worth it."

Asuna then decided to change the subject, "Hey, when you picked Yui up from school, did she come out with anyone? Any other kids?" She inquired.

Kazuto shook his head, "Nope. I imagine she wanted to hurry back home to celebrate her birthday." He told her.

Asuna shook her head, "She's always come out of school by herself, I'm a little worried."

Kazuto wrapped an arm around her, "Come on, it's Yui. If something was wrong, we'd know it." He assured.

Asuna managed a smile, "I guess you're right. Thanks, Kirito."

After singing 'Happy Birthday,' They sat Yui down on the couch as everyone grabbed their presents for Yui.

The first up, was Suguha, "Here ya go kiddo." She said as she handed her a long box that was gift wrapped in a yellow wrapper. Yui eagerly opened it up to reveal a plastic copy of the back-handed knight sword that she uses on ALO, "Since it's a skill system instead of a level system, you can use that to practice and play with here. I'd be happy to teach ya a few moves."

Yui was ecstatic, "It's so cool! Thanks, Aunt Sugu!" She got up and hugged Suguha.

Next up was Midori, who was carrying a large, thin box in a blue wrapping, "Here you are, dear." Yui opened it up to reveal a poster of ALO that shows all of Yggdrasil City with lights that are the same colors as all the different races showering over it.

Yui had a sparkle in her eyes, "Wow, it's so pretty! Thanks, Grandma!" She said.

After Midori, was Kyouko, Shouzou and Kouichirou, "This one's from all of us." Kyouko said as she handed Yui a large, thin box.

Yui opened it and gasped, "Wow." She said.

Asuna smiled, "What is it Yui?" She asked. Yui slowly picked it up to reveal a white dress that was her size. It had frills on the rims and pink highlights over the front. Asuna made a small gasp as well.

Kazuto noticed this, "Something wrong Asuna?" He whispered.

Kyouko smiled, "That was your mother's favorite dress when she was your age."

Yui smiled and looked to Asuna, "Is that true Mommy?" She asked.

Asuna nodded, "Yes. Every time I was told to get dressed for an event, I'd always get in that one. And I'd throw a fit if I wasn't allowed to wear it." She then paused for a moment "And I can't think of anyone else in the whole world to have that dress, then the sweetest, most adorable little girl I've ever known." Yui had the biggest smile on her face as she and her mother shared a warm hug.

After the moment had passed, Kazuto and Asuna gave Yui there gift for her. Yui opened it up to reveal a heart shaped locket with a picture of the three back when they were still in SAO. Yui was sitting on Kirito's shoulder and Asuna was cuddled up close to the two of them. On the left-handed side of the locket was a charm that looked like the Lambent Light, and on the right-handed side, was two charms that looked like the Elucidator and the Dark Repulser. Yui smiled, "I love it! Thanks, Mommy and Daddy!"

An hour later, and all the guests needed to leave, but the celebration wasn't over. The three were preparing there Amusphere helmets (Kazuto has upgraded since they moved) and were preparing to dive back into ALO.

When they awoke, they were in the forests near there cabin home. Yui wasted no time, "Come on! Let's go!" She said as she hurried towards home.

Kirito made a small sigh, which Asuna noticed, "Bothered by how your little girl looks all grown up?" She asked.

He shook his head, "Actually…It's because she looks older than I do." Asuna simply laughed and took off after Yui, followed by Kirito.

When they arrived, Yui was once again greeted with a surprise party.

Kirito and Asuna used teleport crystals to make it home before her and were now sitting on the couch with Klein, Leafa, Recon, Liz, Scilica, and Agil all waiting for her, "Happy Birthday!" Klein, Recon, Liz, Scilica and Agil said.

"Again!" Kirito, Asuna and Leafa added. Yui ran over to her parents and hugged them for all she's worth.

Yui found herself in a similar position, except this time, her inbox had gifts from everyone present. From Recon, it was a weapon called "Boomerang dagger" which is a secondary weapon that is attached with a skill that makes the weapon live up to its name. The user throws it up to a max of 240 yards away and then turns around back to the holder, deals a damage ratio of 230-340 points.

Leafa's gift for her was a pair of gray wing boots that extend the wearers flight time by 10 seconds, and increases SPD stat by 27 points.

Agil gave her a gray Mithril Armor that gave her the "Sturdy" Skill, that makes her immune to one hit kills. It also raises her DEF stat by 570 points. It consisted of a Gray dress that went down to her knees with a white breast-plate covering her chest

Klein gave her "Armguards of Might" Which gives the wearer an extra 120 STR and 90 ATK points.

He was also going to send her a special outfit, but Kirito pummeled him black and blue and threatened to do worse IRL if he sent it to her. Needless to say, Kirito had no further problems from Klein.

Scilica gave her a "Cloak of the Spriggan Sages" Which grants the wearer 1 minute of invisibility from all races except Spriggan. It was a black color and went down to mid-way past her thighs.

She also gave her a pet egg. When Yui asked what kind of egg it was, she answered, "That's a surprise for when it hatches." When Yui checked the egg in her inventory, it had a countdown that showed the egg would hatch tomorrow, which excited Yui to no end.

Liz gave her a back-handed grip sword that had a black handle, with a white jewel on the bottom. The blade was gray. She told Yui that the sword was called "Harmony."

Yui looked up to Liz and asked, "Why'd you name it that?"

Liz smiled, "Because it is made out of the combined materials that are needed to make the swords your parents use. It's the harmony of the two completely different characteristics that created such a masterpiece." She said, not only referring to the sword. When Yui showed Kirito and Asuna the swords stat booster, they were shocked that it gave the wielder an extra 1,000 STR and SPD.

When Yui equipped all of her new items (except the egg of course) Her friends and family all gave her compliments on her appearance.

The Harmony was strapped to her lower back in a sideways fashion, while the Boomerang Dagger was strapped to her left hip.

Her outfit also came with knee high socks, just like her mother. And her cloak looked a lot like her father's coat in the game.

Kirito and Asuna were about as proud as they could be to see their daughter armed as a combination of the two, "Can you believe how much like us she is?" Kirito asked.

Asuna smiled, "I know. She likes spicy food, she's fast with her sword, and she even looks like she could have been born from us too." Yui saw the big smiles on her parents faces and ran up to them and hugged them both.

When they separated, she laughed, "It feels weird, being so tall in this game." She said.

Kirito chuckled, "Well, if it helps, we're all short compared to Agil." He said.

Yui smiled, "This is the best birthday ever! I love you Daddy! I love you Mommy!" She said as she hugged them again.

They hugged her back, "We love you too Yui." They both said.