Chapter 3:The Captive queen.
After Sora defeated the players who tried to assassinate Leafa, she quietly informed them that she was going to Sylbein, Sylph territory.
-All right, but why do we whisper-Sora asked
-You see those flames there, it means they can still hear us- Leafa said.
After a while those flames went out.
-Very well Why an imp and a spriggan are here in this territory-Leafa asked
-Well, we got lost- Kirito answered.
Leafa only mocked the two boys saying.
-Your town is to the east and yours is to the south it's impossible that you got lost-Leafa said.
-Well I only have one question and it's about that tree, Kirito said looking at the tree that sustains the world.
-I'll explain that once we get to Sylbein, but one thing, don't think of doing something stupid or they'll start attacking you and you won't be able to defend yourselves because it's their territory, understood- Leafa said
-Don't worry about that-Sora said.
-All right, come on-Leafa said.
The three of them flew towards Sylbein, Sora was at the head since he was the one who had more experience thanks to Peter pan in neverland, this made Leafa a little jealous, but I'd better let it go.
-Guys, you know how to land?,- Leafa asked.
Both answered no.
-Well I wish you luck, hahahah-Leafa said landing.
-What do you mean- Kirito asked
-To that-Sora screamed, but it was too late.
They both crashed into the city's main tower, causing a great noise.
-That was horrible, Leafa-Kirito said
-All right, I'll cure them- she replied.
-Is it magic?- Sora asked
-Yeah-Leafa's answered.
-Look,i do it different, Heal-
Sora finished the spell and some trefoils came out above Kirito recovering a great part of his life.
-I had never seen that kind of magic before-Leafa said.
-I don't even know if your race can make it-Leafa replied
-What's my race supposed to do? -Sora asked
-Well, you can fly where you want to besides seeing in the dark-Leafa reply.
-Awesome- Sora answered.
-And mine?-Kirito asked
-You're a spriggan, so you're a treasure hunter.-
-Hmmm I see- Kirito said a little anguished.
-So this is the town of the sylph, it's beautiful-Sora said.
-Yeah i love it-Leafa said.
Suddenly the conversation of the three friends was interrupted by a boy shouting Leafa's name.
-Hey, you're the guy I couldn't save- Sora said.
-Recon, you did it-Leafa said.
-Leafa! What are you doing with a spriggan and an Imp-Recon said.
-Ah, they saved me-Leafa answered.
-I'm sorry- Recon said shaking they hands "but he quickly distrusted them again.
-Won't they be spies?- Recon asked Leafa.
-They're too dumb to be spies- Leafa said.
-Hey whats that suppose to mean-angry Sora Answer.
-That was cruel-Kirito said.
-Sigurd saved you a place in the tavern-Recon said.
-Thank you, but I won't go, I promised Sora a drink for saving me- said Leafa taking Sora by the hand.
-Well see you later-Leafa said.
-Ahh Leafa- Recon said sadly.
Leafa, Kirito and Sora went to the tavern for a drink.
-That was your boyfriend?- Kirito questioned
-He's just a friend-Leafa said annoyed.
-I know him in real life, he goes to my school-Leafa said
-Anyway, thanks for saving me, Sora-
-Dont worry, Leafa-Sora said.
-That's common right? the Pk groups-Kirito asked.
-The salamanders and the sylph don't get along well, but the PK groups are quite new, soon they'll be climbing the World Tree-explained Leafa.
-I need you to tell me more about the tree- Kirito said
-For ... -Questioned Leafa.
-I need to climb it-Kirito replied.
-Well that's the objective of the game, since we can't fly more than 10 minutes you can't cross outside- explained Leafa.
-But inside it's a very complicated dungeon, but if someone gets to the top, he'll have a meeting with the king Oberon and reborn as an ALF the most advanced class of all.-she said
-Sounds interesting.-Kirito said
-The bad thing is that the guardians are very powerful enemies, and there's no mission left to unlock the entrance.-Leafa said.
-And the other thing is that no race will help itself since only one race can be ALF- Leafa said.
-Then it is impossible to climb the tree- Kirito said sadly.
-Come on Kirito, don't give up, I'm sure there's a way-Sora said
-Besides, I believe in the next year they will put a mission so the acess will become possible," said Leafa.
-I can't wait any longer," Kirito shouted.
-Why you're in such a hurry to climb the tree," Leafa asked.
-It's hard to explain but I'm looking for someone- Kirito said.
-Thank you Leafa, that information has helped us a lot-Kirito ended up retiring, but he was stopped by leafa.
-Are you going to go to the World Tree?-Leafa said.
-Yeah I need to see it for myself- Kirito said.
-It's crazy, but I'll help you, because you don't know where he is-Leafa said.
-I'll see you both at 3:00 a.m.-Leafa said disconnecting.
-We'd better rest- Kirito said disconnecting.
-See you tomorrow-Sora said.
They both disconnected, Sora woke up in the gummi ship.
-Wow Jiminy, I have to tell you the whole story-Sora said.
-All right, I'll write it down in my diary-Jiminy said.
Meanwhile in another world.
-Cid, I'm so glad we found you-Donald said.
-What's up, guys-Cid replied.
-Sora disappeared in a Vortex and we don't know how to find him- Goofy said.
-I see, they need a vortex type Navigation Gummi, I can make it but it will take time, plus I need something to find Sora and adjust the gummi so you can found him-Cid said
-Don't worry about, i know where we can get it- Donald said confident in his words.
-All right, I'll have him in 3 days, be ready-Cid said
-All right, Captain- Goofy replied.
-ehhm Donald where we'll get something to detect Sora.-He asked.
-Remember Merlin's book?- Donald questioned.
-The one from The 100 Acre wood?- Goofy replied.
-That's right, Sora was there and even he appeared on the cover, so we'll use it," said Donald.
-All right, Donald-Goofy said.
Back with Sora, Kirito and Leafa.
-All right it's 3:00 am- Sora said
-You're ready?-Jiminy asked.
-Link start-Sora shouted entering the game.
He had appeared in the tavern yesterday, Leafa and Kirito were there too.
-All right, we're all here-Leafa said
-Let's go shopping, you'll need new weapons-Leafa said
-I'm fine, Kirito is the one who needs new equipment-Sora said
-Sure?,with that weird looking sword is enough?-Kirito asked
-Of course the Keyblade has never failed me,- Sora said summoning it.
-Hmm how strange I can't see the statues-Leafa said
-Well, how much money you have-Leafa asked
-Is this thing called Yuld right-Kirito asked.
-Yes-Leafa said
-I've got a lot.-He replied
The three went to the arms market where Kirito bought himself a slightly large sword for his body.
However, they ran into members of Leafa's group.
-Hey, where do you think you're going, you're part of our group-
-Hello sigurd, I know I left but that doesn't mean I left the group completely-Leafa said
Kirito interrupted the conversation.
-The members of a group are not items.
-Players can change freely, you can't put them a lock- Kirito said
-Damn Spriggan for sure you only come to steal from the rubbish- Sigurd said.
-Hey, don't insult him -Sora said summoning the Keyblade.
-Kirito is my new companion- Leafa said
-Leafa you are going to leave your own territory and be a renegade-said Sigurd.
-Yeah thats right- Leafa said
-Geez, I didn't want to get involved with you-Sigurd said drawing his sword.
-Wait Sigurd this is not a place to fight- said one of his companions.
-Once you're out, you'll have to run Leaf- Sigurd said.
-I'm sorry I got you involved in this-Leafa said
-It doesn't matter, are you sure about leaving your territory?- Sora said.
-Let's keep walking-Leafa said-
Leafa took them to the lookout of the building where they talked about the renegades but Recon interrupted them.
-Leafa, why you didn't say anything before you left.-
-Sorry, I forgot-Leafa answered
-They say you left the group-Recon said
-I just let myself go,what are you going to do- Leafa asked
-Well, my sword belongs to you-Recon said
-I don't think it'll useful-Leafa said
-Well then, I'll go with you-Recon said.
-You cant,this is a very dangerous mission-Leafa said.
-Arghh fine-Recon said.
-Kirito, Sora has a habit of getting into trouble, so take care of her and to make it clear she's my... -Recon was going to finish his sentence but Leafa kicked him.
-We'll be in a neutral area for a while so call me if you need anything,"-Leafa said flying away from the lookout. With Sora and Kirito following her behind
-I think that boy likes you-Kirito said
-And He likes you?-Yui asked.
-No of course not-Leafa said in anger, but when she saw Sora, she began to blush.
-Let's hurry- she shouted.
-We must get to that Lagoon.-
-okay-both Sora and Kirito said.
Meanwhile at a place in alfheim.
-What a problem, you're such a cold woman titania-said a man with blond hair.
-Come on, don't you want to have a little fun- he said.
-I told you to call me by my name Sugou,- said the girl.
-What do you mean, Asuna, when the protocol of erasing the memories ended, you'll be all mine and I can tell you how I want,- Sugou said.
-I won't be here long, He will come to save me-Asuna said.
-Who?, your boyfriend, the hero Kirito, or whose name isn't Kirigaya?-
-I met him yesterday in the hospital, i can't believe that little boy was the one who completed SAO.
-I bet you that kid doesn't even have the guts to wear the Nerve Gear again-Sugou said
-But there's something intriguing about it, since I spoke to him yesterday, a series of external codes have crept into the game," said Sugou.
-What do you mean-Asuna reply.
-There's corrupt data in the game that I'm trying to decipher.-
-But for now, I better concentrate on the wedding, hahhahah-Sugou said
-I'll see you soon, titania-Sugou said
-Kirito, is still alive- Asuna though happily.
-And maybe i can try escaping, now that i know the password from the door.
Back to Kirito.
The three heroes were murdering monsters in order to rise to the next level.
Sora had the advantage, thanks to all the skills he possessed, so they stayed there for a while until it was time to land.
-Look guys, see those mountains?-Leafa said-
-Yeah they're too tall- Sora said
-The only way to cross them is through a cave system-Leafa said.
-There's the Arun territory, I've never been there before.-she said
Leafa was finishing explaining the plan when Yui interrupted her.
-Dad, Sora detected corrupt data.-
-Heartless, Kirito, get ready,- Sora said.
-Heartless?" Leafa asked.
From the trees enemies came out in the shape of fairies in armor, carrying the heartless symbol.
-I had never seen that enemy before-Leafa said.
-They are very dangerous-Sora said attacking one of them.
These Heartless released a powder that poisoned the player, Sora suffered one of those attacks but Leafa cured him while Kirito covered him.
-So they're dangerous? Let's see how they handle this-Leafa said.
Leafa cast a crescent-shaped moon that cut off the Heartless in front of her.
-Theres more coming-Kirito shouted.
There was another heartless with the form of a dark mass with lianas of tree that made it rain the same toxic spore of before.
-Thunder! -Sora scream, and a lightning descended from the sky electrocuting the heartless.
Kirito used his speed to get behind the enemies and cut them with tremendous ease.
-I think it was the Last one-Sora spoked.
-We have to move, more could come-Kirito.
-Wait, what were those Things?- Leafa asked.
-The heartless?-Sora replied
When Leafa heard that, she remembered what Sora had said yesterday in her house.
But she decided to pretend she didn't know.
-Then these were the Heartless ones, it seems that they can take the forms according to the world where they are - Leafa Thought.
-Well the Heartless is a kind of enemy that they put in the patch update or something like that I heard from my friend Egil-Kirito said
-I understand, well since we're here, let's do a rotation-Leafa said.
-Rotation?- Sora asked
-That's right, one player disconnects to rest, while the other takes care of his body in the game,-Leafa said
-I understand, you go first- Kirito said to Leafa.
-All right-
Leafa disconnected and went downstairs for something to eat.
She also decided to take a quick bath.
-I'm excited to help them, Sora, it's not that I've fallen in love with you, it's just that I'm moved by the excitement of exploring a new world,- Suguha said.
He finished taking a shower and went back into the game.
-Welcome, everything was calm-Kirito said.
-All right, I think it's my turn now-Kirito said.
-E...wait, Kirito-Leafa said but it was too late ,Kirito disconnected.
-Oh, I'm alone with Sora- Leafa thought flushed.
Luckily for fate Sora had fallen asleep in the field.
-Uff is asleep- Leafa thought.
-He looks so...-
-Don't suguha, control yourself, think of something else.-she said
Yui came out of Kirito's pocket.
-Hello Leafa-Yui said.
-Can you move without your master being here?-Leafa asked.
-Of course, I'm my own person and he is not my owner, he's my dad,- Yui said.
-And how, did he configure something?- Leafa asked.
-No, he only save me and name me as his daughter-replied Yui.
-Leafa, do you know what it's like to love someone?-
-What do you mean-Leafa answered
-Well is...-
-It's when you want to be with that person all the time, and you're excited to be with her,- Leafa said looking at Sora.
-What happens Leafa your Red-Yui said
-Nothing at all-Leafa said excitely.
-Nothing about what?-asked Sora who had woken up.
-We were just talking about...- Yui said but Leafa interrupted her.
-No, girls' stuff- Leafa said
Kirito entered the game again.
-Well we're all better off now,- Kirito said
-Yeah lets go- Leafa replied.
-To ARUN-Sora shouted and the three friends start flying to the mountais.