Disclaimer: I do not own Sword Art Online or any of the characters. I only own my OC Asako Souko or Axis during the game scenes.
The boy studied the girl closely and the only thing that popped into his head was why the girl always hid in the shadows. There wasn't any-oh wait. The boy sighed. "Kirito. Nice to meet you," He said extending his hand to Axis. Axis took it cautiously. "D-do you think you can teach me some stuff?" she asked sensing that the boy knew more than the rest of the SAO players. The boy cocked his head at her question. "Like what?" Kirito asked. "H-how to fight with a sword for instance," Axis asked with a light blush. "Alright. Let's go to the field. There should be some low level monsters you could fight." Kirito says grabbing Axis's hand. Axis nearly jerked her hand back as she wasn't too familiar with this kind of touch. She only knew of her father's hand which was more than likely the tool that would one day end her existence. Kirito looked back at Axis with a puzzled look on his face. "I-it's nothing. Let's go," Axis says motioning for Kirito to lead the way. Axis thought she would follow this boy by using the shadows as they seemed to enjoy her a lot more than themselves. Kirito and Axis arrived in the field and Axis watched Kirito demonstrate the way to activate a sword skill. She watched with amazement in her eyes. She vowed that she would be like Kirito and not only beat this death game but defeat the problem with her family. If she could face her father with the courage she had to tell this boy her name. She was knocked out of her trance when Kirito called out, "Your turn!"
Axis shook her head and drew her white hilted katana. She held it the way she had seen Kirito do it. She calmed her thoughts and her blade glowed a grey color. She charged forward a dark look in her sea blue eyes and sliced the monster with all the strength she could muster. The monster disintegrated and Axis smiled a dark smile. Kirito looked at her with a look Axis had no clue existed. It was mixed with his usual hard expression and a kind one. "Good Job. Now you can protect yourself. So, we're done here?" Kirito asks hovering over the button that would end the party. "Wait! I-I was hoping we could do the whole 'defeat the death game' thing together." Axis admits. "Sorry. I'm a solo player, "Kirito says. Axis's eyes began to water which made her look younger than she really was. "Please. I don't know if I could go through this alone. I need someone there. Just in case," Axis says looking elsewhere. "Why?" Kirito asks wearily.