The Lightning Flash is gone, and in her absence is left a boy with a black past and a girl with an empty future. Will Asuna's death yield any good in the world of Sword Art Online? Or will only heartache be left behind in the hearts of those that loved her? A one-shot requested by TriforceHero. Not related to the Red Swordsman stories. Disclaimers on SAO and its affiliates.

When Shino Asada is trapped inside of the death game Sword Art Online , she must fight with the one partner she trusts to make it out alive. KiritoxSinon fic. T just to be safe. DISCLAIMER: I do not own Sword Art Online, or the cover. SUPERCEEDED BY REWRITE, which is much higher quality.