Me: Hi everyone! So, this chapter isn't as long as others since I want to keep the focus on Mars. I mean, I will have a few parts in ALO, which is later on (and revised as the only thing that happened with Asuna was she developed Princess Peach Syndrome and was practically raped by a creep), where it'll be Kirito's thoughts, but….yeah...Review and enjoy!
June 24, 2024
I skip into the restaurant Asuna meets up with me and my husband often. After the two had friended one another, they've gotten along more, though they did have their fights every now and then. When I got there, Asuna and Kirito were talking hushedly, and stopped altogether when they noticed me. Suspicious…. "Hey guys, what's up?"
"Nothing!" Kirito says quickly. Hmm…
"We're just talking about the floor boss. No biggie" Asuna tells me casually.
I narrow my eyes at them, before shrugging it off, "Well, in that case, can we keep those talks for the Assault Team meetings? I wanna hang out, not talk strategy."
"Actually, I have to go do something right now, so I'll let you two have a girl's night" Kirito said, standing up, before pecking my cheek, "I'll see you later, ok?" I nod, a bit confused, and watch him rush out the door. I look at Asuna, hoping she'd clear my confusion, but she just shook her head.
"Don't worry about it. Hey! Let's go shopping!"
~Skippy!~
Me and Asuna had a fun time. She suggested we try to have a sorta modern Girls Night, and we ended up at a beauty parlor sort of place. It was funny seeing Asuna with pink hair. But as soon as she noticed why I was laughing, she demanded it be changed back to her normal red-brown. I made a point that she should try blue hair, like mine. But she shook her head and said blue hair wouldn't fit her.
After that failure, she insisted on teaching me how to cook, saying a woman must know how to in order to be a good wife. Which I felt insulted as I feel I'm a perfectly good wife without knowing. Besides, it's only in-game. In RL, I'm an amazing cook thanks to my mother. I just didn't train my cooking skill here, too busy fighting off monsters with my husband and everything. Anyway, as we headed to her house, a message window popped up from my husband. "Huh. Weird."
"What?"
"Kirito said he ran into a few problems and is going to be later than he hoped. But he said he'll be back by nightfall."
"Oh. I hope he's ok."
"Ditto."
In the end, I gave up hope when it past midnight. In fact, I couldn't even sleep. I tried to find out where he was, but his server kept saying out of reach, which made me feel a tiny bit better, because it meant he wasn't dead. Yet. For all I know, he's extremely hurt and currently dying! Asuna stayed with me, as it turns out, her friends was also missing. At which point, she broke and said that Kirito wanted to meet with her friend to ask for something. But she didn't tell me what, just that it was important.
The next day, Kirito popped back up on Floor 48, along with Asuna's friend, so we immediately raced towards them. Asuna slammed the door open and jumped down the small staircase, crushing her friend to her chest, while I paused at the scene. Why was the pinkette looking at my husband like that? "Liz! I was so worried! Where were you last night?! I tried messaging you but you didn't answer, and I couldn't track you on the map!"
"I kinda got stuck in a dungeon" the pink haired girl answered.
"A dungeon?! Alone?!"
"No, I went with him" Liz explained, pointing at my husband, who Asuna just noticed. Still not happy about that girl eyeing my husband, but I decide to ignore it and focus on the fact that he's alive and well.
"KIRITO!" I shout happily, jumping onto my husband, and squeezing him to death, "Don't you ever scare me like that again! I was so worried! I couldn't even sleep and Asuna had to keep me company because I thought you were dying somewhere and I couldn't contact you and-"
"Hey, calm down Mars!" He begged, trying to make me loosen my grip, "Can't breathe!" I loosen only a tiny bit and let a relieved sob exit my mouth.
"Oh hey Kirito!" Asuna greeted with a sly smile, "Get what you wanted?"
"Hi Asuna. Yeah. You were right. She's a great blacksmith" Kirito smiled, but I give them a confused look.
"I don't understand. Why did you need a blacksmith? You have plenty of swords, and they all work perfectly well" I remark.
Kirito grinned, obviously proud of himself as he presented a new awesome-looking sword, "Ta-da! This is Dark Repulsor. I had it made for you."
"E-Eh?!"
"Well, your sword is nice and all, but it's getting too weak for high level dungeons, plus, this one was created with dragon-made metal. It's perfect for you, and it won't melt when you use full force flames!" Kirito said happily, "Though, I do admit, it's all thanks to Liz here. She's the one who made it. Liz, this is my wife, Mars." I turn to the pinkette, who looked rather upset. Oh boy. Another Silica….I look over at Asuna, who was smiling.
"And you were in on it, huh?"
"Duh! He asked me to keep you distracted for him. But, Kirito," My husband looked at Asuna curiously, "You didn't do anything weird to her, did you?!"
"O-Of course not!"
"Why'd you stutter then?!"
"Were you flirting with her?!" I accuse.
"W-what?! What's up with you thinking I'm constantly cheating on you, huh?! After nine months of marriage, you still doubt me?!"
"I'm just teasing you. Why are you acting so defensive?" I let out a gasp, "You were flirting with her!"
"I WAS NOT!"
"LIAR!"
Me and Kirito continued arguing, while Asuna laughed, before turning to Liz, "He wasn't rude or flirting was he?" But she paused and looked at Liz curiously, making me and Kirito stop fighting and look over. "What's wrong?"
"You wanna talk about rude, try this. First thing he does when he comes in is shatter my best sword!" Liz exclaimed.
"What?! That's even worse than flirting! Kirito, how could you?!" I scold him.
"It was an accident! I was testing to see if it was a good sword for you! I don't want you going on the front lines with a weak sword!" I sigh and shake my head. Well, at least it was with my best interests, but he still shouldn't have done that. But then Liz asks Asuna to look over the shop for her and suddenly leaves.
"I think we may have interrupted something" Asuna muttered.
"You should go talk to her" I urge my husband, who looked a bit reluctant. "Go. Me and Asuna will watch the shop until you come back." He nodded and ran after the pinkette, and I sigh when he's gone, "Geez. How come that idiot has so many fangirls? First Silica, now Liz, who's next? Asuna?!"
"Don't lump me in that!" she exclaimed, "And I don't exactly think it's their fault. I mean, maybe if I didn't know he was married to you, I might have fallen for him. He does have a lot of admiring traits after all. I think it may be the fact that he doesn't think to explain he's married."
"Idiot…"
"Yep."
I at least hope that's the last girl that gets caught up in his charms. I don't think I'd be able to handle too many lovestruck women. I'm jealous enough as it is.
