Authors note: Sorry about the short chapter, but this was an emotional moment that I had to put in.

Kirito, Asuna and Klein fiercely attacked at Nicholas until he was no more. Then Kirito activated the revival item, a bright light flashed in front of them and Carly appeared before them once again.

"Merry Christmas Kirito" Carly said happy to see him again.

Kirito hugged her as tight as he could, Asuna got a little jealous. "Carly, I'm so glad you're back!" Said Kirito, tears were emerging from his eyes.

"It wasn't your fault Kirito, it wasn't your fault that I died, the fault went to none of you, none of you could get to me, the soldiers were blocking you, besides, I should have been strong enough to survive on my own, I'll have to work on that" Said Carly.

"No, you won't, because you'll never have to fight alone again, I pro-"Kirito said.

"No Kirito, no more promises, I know it hurt you deeply when I died because you felt like you had broken your promise to me that you would always protect me, me and Ajax both warned you that one day you wouldn't be able to keep a promise that you made, but you didn't listen, so please Kirito, save yourself the pain and listen to me now, no more promises" Said Carly.

"Okay Carly" Said Kirito with a smile.