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Date Uploaded: April 11, 2016- Tuesday.

Also, if you can't handle OOC's, I'm warning you a lot! BEWARE!

I already warned you how this fic will go, so don't blame me if you didn't stop and read something you don't like. Sounds like I'm threatening you? Well.. Viewer Discretion Advised. Okay?

Still Kirito but here we'll be back with Sinon too. Kirito x Sinon? More like Kirito rapes Sinon... I know, I know, it's bad! Don't worry, I cancelled that thought! Oops, I already spoiled it out. Expect the worse because this will NOT have a good ending. You've been warned. Many times now.

A new warning, drama alert!

Black cherry 1236: Oh, it's not. I forgot to write everything that happens in this fic is AU. And I kinda just wanted to get all characters involved in this madness. *chuckles*. Thanks for your review!

Let's start!

WARNING! The story contains matured content!

Guideline:
(location and description)
If it's in italic then it's Kirito's POV
If it's in normal then it's just a third person

Let's start!

Shinkawa's Revenge- I Need Sinon
(Kirito's POV)

Kirito contacts Lisbeth again and asks for her help to free Sinon from rehabilitation. Lisbeth was hesitant about it but since Kirito said he have 'good intentions'. She will try her best.

It's been quite some history about what Kirito made her say and do. She's guilty about it no matter how hard she tried to act like it never happened. She knew Kirito's still 'sick'. And if he says the only way to cure him is to do what he needs to, Lisbeth will apologize deeply to the victim because she'll help Kirito.

Lisbeth was surprised to have find out from the police that Sinon was released days ago, confirming that it was indeed self-defense and that the acts afterwards where caused by Shinkawa's provocative presence.

Lisbeth wasn't sure how to put it, but Shinkawa wasn't present at the scene as they said. She's informed Kirito about it to warn him and he understood.

"Are you sure you're alright now?" Rika wanted to assure. "I mean, you can't go in there and.. and repeat history."

"I know." Kirito said, looking down on his toes. "But I have to do do something."

"What if you ask for help from doctors or something?"

"And send me to some kind of rehabilitation as well?" Kirito shook his head. "Not a chance!"

"But-"

"I don't know how that jackass Shinkawa got away with everything he's been doing and how he got Shino out of the rehabilitation center, but whatever's driving him.. it's something."

I can't believe I'm complimenting him.

"And you want to somehow pay back to him.." Rika tried to guess.

Kirito gritted his teeth and looks away. There's one person he knew that Shinkawa really, really, really cares about. And that's Asada Shino. If in some way he could get back to Shinkawa.. the answer is to hurt Shino. But was he really going that far for the sake of getting back at Shinkawa?

"Rika.. I know there's no way that you'd forgive me, but.. I'm sorry if I got you involved in this." he still didn't look at her.

"The moment I agreed, I know what I'm getting myself into." she replied. "So it's not your whole fault."

Kirito leaves her side to go to Sinon's apartment. He hoped that he'll figure out things with Sinon. After all, Shinkawa was mad at the two of them. Not Asuna. Not Lisbeth. not Silica. Not Klein. Not Agil. Not anyone else but them.

(Sinon's House)

Kirito knocks on the door and Sinon opened the door for him without a trace of doubt or fear.

She's okay now?

He shook his thoughts.

I can't just let myself out easy from what I did.

"Can I talk to you about something?" he asked her, not stepping a foot inside his home just yet.

"Sure." she said, leaving the door open and going back to her room.

The first step wasn't so bad. He seemed to have a calmer heartbeat than the last time. He just hoped that he won't go berserk again.

He entered her home and closed the door. He didn't lock it just in case he went wild. Someone can just barge in and save Sinon from him. But what if it's Shinkawa? He changed his mind. He locked it.

"Shino.. I'm sorry." another beginning of his apologies.

"It's not your fault Kirito-kun." Sinon said with a low tone of her voice. She was calm.. or was she just sad?

"What I did and said.. it's way out of line." he tried to keep himself calm. His voice limited to a minimum.

"And you didn't mean it." Sinon wasn't shouting as well.

Why isn't she mad at me? Why? Just how can she be so forgiving?

"Why Shino?" he asked. He didn't want his questions remained unanswered. "How could you forgive me so easily? It's not just simple words that I've let go. Even if I was driven by some drug."

"You told me the truth." she answered simply. "There's nothing wrong with revealing the painful truth to me. It actually helped me realize some things." she looked up his black eyes. "An eye opener you could say."

He remembered mentioning that back then. Guilt was still inside him.

Sinon noticed that he wasn't satisfied with her answer. And that guilt was still eating him up alive. He didn't even want to look back at her. He kept his gaze someplace else.

"Do you know why they let me go?" she knew it was another one of his questions.

"It's Shinkawa, isn't it?" he tried to guess. His eyes still drifting around the room.

"Someone spoke on my behalf. Or- well- some people." she noticed how hard it was for him to look her in the eyes. She didn't want him to continue blaming himself for what Shinkawa did. So she hoped.. this'll help. "These people believed that what I did wasn't my fault."

Kirito turned to her at last. But his eyes were still filled with regret.

"Five years ago.. when I killed that man.. I always thought that the only thing I've accomplished was saving my mother and becoming a murderer. Thus having the fear of guns. But I was wrong." she narrated. "Oosawa Sachie. And her daughter dropped by when they recognized me on TV. Sachie told me that she wanted to thank me for saving her and her unborn child."

"But they already thanked you back then." Kirito said. His attention finally caught.

"This time she spoke on my behalf. She told the police everything that had happened back then. Even went through all the trouble to contact her old colleagues to help strengthen her testimony."

"And they let you go?" he asked, wanting to hear the ending of her story. But she shook her head.

"The police were willing to count that murder as self-defense. But the recent murder.. they said I did it in my own volition."

"Did you?" he focused his eyes on her, wanting the truth from her mouth.

FLASHBACK:

Sinon and the man she had tackled, eyed the gun between them. None were making a move. After a few moments of exchanged glances and stares, the two dived down to reach the gun, racing for the trigger.

The young girl who was faster and has 'experience' in such situations, adeptly dove on the concrete ground, rolling over as she grabbed a hold of the gun. She turned the safety off and stared at the robber who was staring back at her. He jumped on her, in an attempt to get his weapon back but Sinon was startled, ending up shooting him in the stomach.

She was about to lower the gun, not wanting to shoot again but then the robber spoke.

"Kirito will die." he said. Getting the attention of Sinon who locked her eyes on him, the gun still in hand. "I will kill hi-"

Angered by his threats, she fired the gun again. Once, twice.. thrice. She ran out of bullets before she knew it.

When she realized what she had just done. She drops the gun and ran away. Unknown to her, a certain figure arrives at the scene, but hidden from the surveillance cams. The robber was crawling for the gun.

"You failed." Shinkawa told him.

"I.." was all the robber could say before life was lost.

END

Apparently, none of that part was seen in the surveillance cam. Quite suspicious if the guy who took the shot was a friend of Shinkawa's or it was simply not seen.

"I did." Shino answered him. "I.. I didn't want him to hurt you."

"It's pointless Shino. He was dying. What could he have done?" Kirito sounded like he was scolding her. Sinon didn't take it personally anyway.

"I was angry at that time." she responded with a saddened voice. "..frustrated even. Shinkawa-kun has brought his wrath upon us. Even involving Silica-san with that incident. So when he (robber) said all that nonsense about killing you.. I just couldn't help but imagine Shinkawa shooting you or Silica-san.. or anyone else." she sobbed. "I didn't want anyone else to get hurt."

Kirito froze for a moment.

The feeling was so familiar. So.. similar.

I.. all that anger.. it was because of frustration? Was I THAT threatened by Shinkawa's revenge? So threatened that I wanted to put all the weight of his actions on someone else?

"I know you didn't want Asuna to be involved in this as well." she added. "That's why you vented your anger towards me. The person Shinkawa-kun is looking after."

"Shino-" he wanted to say something to her but she cuts him off.

"You're strong Kirito-kun. Your love for Asuna and your friends is what drives you to do the impossible. But Shinkawa-kun turned that strength into your weakness."

Yeah. You're right about that. But..

"I understand how that feels. Just like when I was driven to save my mother and Silica-san. I almost didn't care what will happen to me."

Shino was caught in shock when she felt a warm body pressed against hers. Warm and comforting arms wrapped around her. Kirito embraced her as he started sobbing. He always wanted to stay composed in front of others.. he didn't want to show his weakness. He didn't want others to see him that way.

But finally someone understands him. His feelings. The burden he carries. The war in the virtual world is entering reality as Shinkawa's revenge continues.

"Shino.. I'm sorry.. I just.. I love Asuna! I love her very much! And I.. I don't want to see her hurt. To see the smile in her face to fade. I don't want her to cry. I don't want to lose her, Shino. I'm scared! I'm scared to be alone.. I'll probably be scared to love again.." he sobbed in her shoulder and Shino just patted him in the back to encourage him to let it all out.

I never knew you were this strong, Sinon. Not just your physical abilities..

"Asuna's.. Asuna's everything to me..!" he continued.

He couldn't do it in front of Asuna. He didn't want her to worry or to have the same fears. There are a lot of things that he didn't want to do or show Asuna. There's a lot of things that he limits himself for Asuna's sake. Asuna.

Asuna.

Asuna.

Asuna.

That's all that ever left his mouth as he cried.

The girl he loves.

The girl he wants to marry.

Asuna.

That's the one.

"Kirito-kun, I can't promise you that Asuna will be alright even if Shinkawa-kun is gone. There's a lot of bad people out there that might do her harm. The only thing you can do is stand and protect her." Sinon advised him.

"And I can't do it if I break down like this, huh?" he sniffed but he didn't let go of his embrace.

"The more you recognize your fears, the more you'll know what kind of fear you'll have to fight against."

You weren't lying when you said you realized some things.

"Thank you."

"Thank you too."

Silence.

They stayed like that for a while before one of them decided to speak.

"Shino?"

"Yeah?"

"Can we.. can we fight this together?" he asked. "I.. I've done things towards Rika and the others.. and.. I'm not sure I can do it alone."

"Of course."

Outside of their house, they didn't notice that a silhouette figure was right there, watching them was they talk. Anger formed all over his face as he walked away.

(At Lisbeth's apartment)

The two went to Lisbeth's apartment. Kirito felt that whatever was driving him to go nuts for the past days, it was gone. For whatever reason.. it was gone. He was relieved but he wasn't sure it was really gone. It was like the fear of seeing Asuna get hurt. It goes back and it fades. He was never really sure if it was gone. If it comes back. But one thing he was sure he needed to do, was to apologize to those he have hurt.

Rika opens the door and sees Kirito.

She bit her lip when she saw him, nervous of what he's planning to do now. But she glanced beside him and saw Sinon.

"Rika.. I.. I want to apologize for the other night." Kirito started. She doesn't have to welcome him to her home.

"I know."

"I don't know how to make it up to you but.. I'm really sorry."

"I lied to my best friend, had a secret sex relationship with her boyfriend, and pretended like nothing had happened. If you were Asuna.. what would you have done? What would you tell me if you find out?" she said apathetically.

Kirito wasn't sure. Asuna was kind but.. would betrayal.. can she handle it?

"I forgive you, Kirito-kun." she added and Kirito looks up at her, confused. "We are both responsible for what we did. I knew something was wrong with you that night but i just let you do it to me anyway. So I have a fault in it."

"Rika.."

"I don't hold anything against you." she assured him. "I just haven't forgiven myself yet."

"We'll talk to Asuna together. I'm sure she-"

Rika raised her hand, hushing him for saying anything further. He stopped. Rika's eyes were filled with grief and pain. She's never been in such depression before. Not a faint smile was across her face.

"I'll talk to you when I get over it." she said. "I tried to call Asuna but she won't answer me. For some reason, I think she already knew."

"I didn't tell her anything yet."

"I know." Rika closes the door afterwards.

Kirito sighed. Apologizing was harder than he thought. Even if he was forgiven, he felt that he's still not. Sinon pats him the back comforting him.

"Rika-san is a strong girl.. she just needs the right time to let it all out."

"What do you mean?"

"She's still holding on to what she did. As long as she's holding on to it, she can't forgive herself."

Kirito nodded. But at the same time wonder.

Did Sinon feel the same thing before she was strong enough to stand proud?

(Sugu and Kirito's house)

Silica and Sugu were at yard. Sugu was showing Silica some kendo moves, she said that it's useful in ALO at times. The two girls spotted Kirito and Sinon and the two stared at them, pondering what it was about that they show up.

"Sugu.." Kirito approached her with a sincere look. "..I'm sorry. For kissing you that night. And for leaving."

Sugu didn't say a word. Silica was waiting for her response and so was Kirito. Sugu kept silent as she stared at her big brother. Holding onto her wooden sword. She gripped it tightly and Kirito was afraid he also hurt her. But then..

..she smiled.

A genuine smile. She drops her sword and hugs Kirito after smiling at him.

"I'm worried about you onii-chan!" she cried out. "Don't ever do that again!"

"I won't, Sugu. I promise." Kirito assured her as he returned her embrace. A warm and brotherly embrace.

"Whew." Silice smiled. She thought things would've gone worse. Then she saw her savior standing at the corner. She walked towards Sinon with a sheepish smile. "Thank you."

"Keiko-san.."

"I didn't get the chance. I was afraid that because of me your condition got worse. And that somehow, you regretted saving me."

"I was grateful to have done that." Sinon smiled.

"That's why, thank you." she bowed her head a bit in gratitude.

The only one left was Asuna.

They were worried that Asuna must've found out the truth, just as Lisbeth had guessed. But she would've said something by now. Not go MIA.

(That night, Kirito's bedroom)

Kirito couldn't sleep. He kept thinking of Asuna. Not everything went well, because in Lisbeth's case, she's still not happy. But then there's Asuna to worry about.

Asuna.. please.. please don't get angry with me or Lisbeth.

Was she really angry?

Where are you?

Kriiing! Kriiing! Kriiing! His phone rang.

He got up and checked who it was. An unknown caller.

Asuna?

He wondered and answered the call.

"Ki~ri~to~kun~" said the caller.

"YOU!" Kirito burst out but remembered Sugu was sleeping so he lowered his voice. "You!"

"Miss me?" Shinkawa said on the other end, laughing maniacally.

"Whatever you've done to me, you will pay for that!"

"Maybe. Maybe not. BUT I'm happy that i critically injured you."

"It's not funny. This is the real world. Real relationships are not some kind of game to toy with!"

"Maybe you should've thought about it before you entered MY world!" he laughed again. Kirito was getting pissed. But on the other side he could hear a very familiar voice. A muffled scream at the background.

Asuna..!

"You sick son of a-!"

"Onii-chan,?" he heard Sugu outside his door. "Is everything alright?"

"U- Uh yeah. I just had a nightmare." Kirito lowered his phone to his chest. Praying that Sugu will not enter.

"Alright then."

When he heard that Sugu had left, he sighed and put the phone in his ear again.

"Sugu-chan worried?" Shinkawa teased.

"Don't you call her that! And don't even think about laying a finger on her!" he warned. Shinkawa wasn't threatened a bit. He merely snickered.

"Speaking of 'her'. I have your precious Asuna." He left out a few seconds of silence, the silence enough for Kirito's growls to be heard then he cuts him off almost immediately. "AND I want you to do something for me in exchange of her."

"What?"

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So yeah, I think that's long and ending is near.

I'm warning you guys, next chapter isn't as easygoing as the past ones. Shinkawa will really make Kirito mad! And Sinon too of course.

So those who has guts, see you in the next chapter!