Hello readers and reviewers! Like always, thank you very well for your support!
Quickly, here are answers to some reviews :
Cupcakekitten1 : xD Sorry, but I like cliffhangers. Don't hit me please.
Delta Marauder : Sorry, but it will really get tough to updates more ofter until this summer (but I planned to end this story before that). I'm really busy right now and, for some reason, I can't see the end of it yet. T_T
Kanrei : You're absolutely right about the hopeful/hopeless side that take the story. :) Hope you'll like this chapter.
.1 : How I totally agree with you. This is why I write this story in the first place. Thank you very much for your review.
Also, thank to : Screeching Harmony, ethanhaynes79, dragonsoul97, LadyIwashi, kataangfan1999, Souma Aquifina – Yulli K. Liam.
I don't know when the next chapter will be out. Probably in March but it might be at the end of February.
Disclaimer : I don't own SAO. The original story and the characters are property of Reki Kawahara.
To save him
Chapter 6 : Erika
"Can we dive together tomorrow?"
"No problem, if you find an Amusphere of course. Will we skip classes again?" asked Suguha with the ghost of a smile on her lips.
"Indeed."
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The following day
When she knocked at the door of the Kirigaya household, Asuna was really hopeful. While waiting for Suguha, she hugged her bag a little harder. Inside was the key of their plan to rescue Kirito : an Amusphere. Klein lent it to her without asking much because he was 'really busy with work' and need to stop playing for some time. In a way, this was rather a bit of luck for him and for her. He also kindly let her borrow the game since he had it. She was at a loss of words at the time but she had to thank him properly once Kirito would be safe.
After several minutes, her friend opened the door, a bright smile on her face :
"You managed to find one in less than 24 hours. You're really something!" she said while inviting the redhead inside. Asuna smiled back and entered the house.
Once settled in Suguha's room, Asuna was about to start the game with her own account but something bothered her. The younger Kirigaya felt it and sat beside her.
"Are you still uneasy about diving? If you want, we can try another time... or I can go alone."
"No way!" was the sudden answer. "You will not fight this man alone. Plus... I think I'm as ready for this as I can right now. Yesterday, when I saw Yui, I realized that my family is in this game and they need me. Kirito gave me a place to return to when we were trap in SAO. Now, it's my turn to help him find his way back home."
Suguha could only agree to that.
"Okay. I'll be by your side if anything happen anyway. Oh! By the way, chose the Sylph race for your avatar. This way, I'll could easily found you."
The redhead shook her head and added : "Search for the one named 'Erika'. I'll wait for you at the Sylph town of beginning."
"Yes ma'am" answered Suguha playfully. Then, after Asuna dived, she took her own Amusphere and joined her friend in the world of fairies.
XxXxX
At the same time, at RECT headquarters
In his office, Sugô Nobuyuki was beyond furious.
"How can this little punk still rebel against me, after all this time! He should be broken! If he manage to quit the game... My life... My career... My wealth... Asuna..."
Angrily, he bit his thumb. Suddenly, he got up and shout :
"No, he would not! I'll make sure of that. And Asuna will be mine and mine only."
He then left the room, an evil plan in mind.
XxXxX
While waiting for Suguha, Asuna tried to learn how to fly since it would be needed to travel to the big white tree. Surprisingly, she managed to understand how to do it quickly, with only one or two failed attempt.
When the younger Kirigaya, named Leafa in game, arrived, she was surprised to see how good Asuna/Erika was at flying.
"With some training, you'll certainly be able to beat me. You're truly amazing. I now understand why my brother chose you."
At the last sentence, Erika suddenly became as red as a tomato.
"Stop joking around" said Asuna, hiding her eyes behind the blonde locks of her avatar. "Speaking of your brother, we're here to rescue him, so led the way to the tree please."
And Leafa do as she was asked.
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Along the way, the two girls meet up with Yui who was a little lost between Leafa and Erika since Asuna was 'Leafa' the last time she saw her. But after some explanations, she understood and decided to help them. She provided directions (mainly shortcuts) and support during battle with monsters and others players.
At the end of the day, Asuna/Erika could see the giant tree from afar. It was breathtaking. Truly and utterly beautiful. She understood why Suguha love this game. She really liked it herself after just a day of playing but it was sad to think that this game was also a prison for her love.
She was lost in this thoughts when Leafa's voice wake her up :
"Earth to Asuna. We need to log out for today. Otherwise, my parents will be back home before us."
"Already? But we'll came back tomorrow, right?"
"Of course!"
"Okay then. Yui, I'll see you tomorrow too?" asked Erika to her daughter.
"Yeah. See you tomorrow mama." answered the tiny fairy, smiling and waving goodbye when the two girls log out.
But once she was alone, tears started to run down her cheeks.
"It was too hard. Her smile was so bright. How can I tell her that papa is not reachable anymore, even for me?"
And with that, the tiny fairy burst into tears.
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During two days, Asuna and Suguha skipped classes to play ALO in order to save Kazuto. Every ounce of their time without parents were spent in the game. They even stopped their visits to Kirito's hospital room. Saving him was more important.
Of course, since she couldn't take the Amusphere to her house, Asuna used the plushie of the dark haired one to hide it. And everyday, she came from dawn to dust to play.
Friday evening, when they stopped playing, their avatars were at the bottom of Yggdrasil.
The two girls were overjoyed so they didn't notice Yui's sad expression at the time. They log out and decided on what to do the next day, a Saturday.
Suguha's mother didn't work Saturday's morning so the girls decided to went to Kirito's hospital. Then, they would play and released him from the game during the afternoon.
That sound good. They agreed with each other to meet up in front of the Kirigaya household at 10:00 am, and Asuna left.
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Saturday morning
With big bags under her eyes (she was too excited to sleep), Asuna knocked at the door of Suguha and Kazuto's house just before 10 o'clock.
No one answer.
Worried, she tried again and, after a very long time, Sugu opened the door but something was off. She was crying.
Feeling anxious, Asuna asked : "What happened? Is it about Kirito?!"
The younger girl shook her head.
"Asuna, something terrible happen." And then, the dark haired one threw herself into the redhead and cry.
Without understanding much, Asuna hugged back and entered the house.
XxXxX
And here ended chapter 6.
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