Sword Art Online Alicization: War Of Underworld

In The Far North

*October 21, 380 HE*

Inside the forest, Alice was planting and removing the vegatables outta the dirt. She wipes the dirt off the vegetables and put's them in the basket along with the other vegatables.

"Sister!"

Alice turn's and saw her sister Selka running toward's her.

"Good morning, Sister!"

"Selka."

Selka run's up to Alice and hug's her.

"Welcome, Selka. What brings you here today?"

"Since it's so nice out, I wanted to go to the eastern hill. Krito and Sonic can come as well, right?" Selka said

"It's such a lovely day. It'd be a shame for them to spend it inside."

Inside the Log house, Kirito was sitting while watching the fire. Sonic was sitting right next to him, cleaning his Caliburn sword and shiny armor.

"Hey, Alice!" Sonic looking at her

"Hello, Sonic! How are you doing today?" Alice said

"I'm just here taking care of Kirito as normal." Sonic said

"That's nice of you to take care of him." Alice said

She look's at Kirito who didn't move nor speak.

"Shall we go, Kirito?"

Kirito just sat there without moving a single thing nor saying a single thing. Sonic look's at Kirito in a sad look. Alice put's a scarf around Kirito's neck.

"Let's get going."

"Come on, Kirito. Let's go get some fresh air." Sonic said while making his sword and armor disapper

Alice pull's the chair with Kirito on it. While Alice pulled Kirito, Kirito reached out his arm at his sword.

"I'm sorry. I'll get them for you right away."

Alice walk's and grab's Kirito's sword. She also grab's Eugeo's Blue Rose Sword and give's them to Kirito.

"Hold on tight so you don't drop them, all right?"

Later... The four were going on walking threw the forest. Alice was pushing Kirito on a wheelchair.

"You don't think he'll be cold?" Alice said

"Really. You're such a worrywart. You've piled enough clothes on him to make him sweat. Right, Kirito?"

"Does Alice really put a lot of clothes on you, Kirito?" Sonic asked

Kirito didn't say anything. Selka and Sonic looked at each other and continue walking.

"Eugeo, you think so, too, right?"

The four then stopped right next to a lake.

"It's beautiful. Far more beautiful than any painting on the Cathedral's walls. It's the world you and Sonic saved, Kirito." Alice said

*Flashback*

"This is bad, Mr. Kiku! If they sever the main power line, it'll cause a surge! The Lightcube Cluster is protected, but... the surge will hit Kirigaya's and Sonic's STL in Subcon! Their Fluctlight will get fried!"

"I'll handle the lockdown procedure! Higa, you take Dr. Kojiro and Asuna and evacuate to the Upper Shaft. Keep Kirito and Sonic safe."

"Asuna? Kirito. Sonic." Alice waking up

"It's no good, they're cutting the power! The screw propellers are going to stop!"

A large beam appars from the sky and hit's both Kirito and Sonic. Seconds later, the two feel on the ground and didn't move.

"Kirito! Sonic!"

Alice run's towards them.

"You guys! Guys! You've saved my life, so now you must see things through! Kirito! Sonic!"

Berocouli appear's behind Alice. And Sonic slowly open's his eyes and stood up slowly.

"Sonic! Are you alright?"

"Y-Yea... I'm fine..." Sonic rubbing his head

They both look at Kirito who still didn't wake up.

"Kirito."

"Little one."

Alice and Sonic looked up at Berocouli.

"Uncle."

Later...

"What happened? The is the gravest emergency since the Axiom Church was founded. The pontifex was defeated by three elite disciples and has left the Human Empire."

"What did you say?" Fanatio shocked

"How... How is that possible?" Eldrie said

"And that's not all. Prime Senator Chudelkin has also been killed, and the Senate has ceased to function."

"Why did those disciples tempt the wrath of the gods by doing such a thing?"

"Because the pontifex was pursuing a horrific plan to convert half of the population into monstrous, sword-shaped weapons." Berocouli said

"Her Eminence the pontifex had such a heinous scheme in motion?"

"Unbelievable."

"Sir Berocouli, where are the three who murdered Her Eminence? They must be captured and interrogated!" Eldrie said

"There's no time to deal with them right now. What do you think will happen when the Dark Territory finds out the pontifex is gone? Not to mention, the earlier battles with those swordsmen and the Dark Territory have halved the Integrity Knights' ranks. If we were to be attacked by the Dark Territory in this state, we couldn't defend against them on our own."

"Then what should we do?"

"First, we're going to restore the decimated Order of the Integrity Knights. Next, we'll rebuild the Imperial Knights of the four empires. They'll need to be retrained. Since there's not nearly enough Integrity Knights. I'm sure some of you are unhappy about this, but right now, saving the people is our top priority. I ask that you lend me your strength."

"Sir."

June 9, 380 HE

The knights were retraining all over again. Alice landed inside the Church with her Dragon and jumped off it. Later, she walked threw a hallway.

"Kirito...I wonder if he's hungry."

"Hey, is it true that those rebel swordsmen are still alive?"

"Yeah. But I hear one them is in a coma."

"It's important that we prepare for the Dark Territory's invasion, but we shouldn't we execute the rebels who defied the Axiom Church?"

"What is Knight Commander Berocouli thinking?"

Alice continue's to walk.

"It's not safe for Kirito here."

Hours later... Alice leave's the Church with her dragon, carrying Kirito and Sonic with her.

"Thank you, Alice." Sonic said

"No problem, Sonic. Let's go to Rulid Village. Since it's where Eugeo and I were born, they might accept us there."

*Rulid Village*

It was day time already in Rulid Village. Alice was carrying Kirito behind her back while Sonic walked beside Alice rubbing his eyes.

"Hold on! Strangers aren't allowed to enter our village!"

The person walked closer to them but noticed Kirito and Sonic. Alice turn's around to look at the person.

"You... You can't be..."

"I am Alice. I'd like you to summon the vailage elder, Gasuft Zuberg." Alice said

A crowd started to gather up as Gasuft Zuberg walked pass the crowd and toward's Alice, Kirito, and Sonic. Alice and Sonic turned as Gasuft gasped.

"Alice. Is that you?"

"Yes."

"Why are you here? Have you been absolved of your crime?"

"As punishment for my crime. I've lost all memory of having lived in this village. Whether or not that means my crime has been absolved, I can't say. But at this time, I have nowhere else to go but this village."

"Begone. We can't allow a criminal to live here."

*End Of Flashback*

"Sister?"

"It's nothing. Shall we head back?"

"Okay."

The four decided to go back to their home. Sonic tried to have a conversation with Kirito but he doesn't respond or look at him.

"Come on, Kirito... I don't really like seeing you this way. Please say something... Please." Sonic hugging Kirito

Alice stop's walking and look's at Selka.

"What's the matter, Selka? Is something troubling you?" Alice said

"Well, you see, Mr. Barbossa wants to ask you to help remove another tree from that clearing." Selka said

"What, is that all? You don't have to be worried about that." Alice said

"But... those people are so selfish! Mr. Barbossa and Mr. Ridack won't even let you live in the village, but they don't hesitate to ask for your help when they're in trouble." Selka said

"It's all right, Selka. I'm just grateful that they're allowing us to live near the village." Alice said

"Sister, I'll complete my training period next year, and though it won't be much, I'll start earning a wage. When that happens, you won't have to help those people anymore, okay? You, Sonic, and Kirito... I'll... I'll always..."

Alice hug's her sister.

"Thank you. But just having you and Sonic close by is enough to make me happy... Selka."

*Later*

Alice, Sonic, and Kirito were walking to help the people cut down a tree.

"Why is this taking so long? While you've been wasting time here, Ridack's men have expanded his 20 mels in all directions!"

"Hello, Mr. Barbossa." Alice saying Hi

"Nice meeting you." Sonic said

Mr. Barbossa turn's around and look's at Alice and Sonic.

"Alice, so good of you to come! And nice to meet you too, Sir." Mr, Barbossa saying hi to Alice and Sonic

"I brought my friend, Sonic for some help. I heard that you wished to see me as well."

"Look. You can see it, can't you? We've been toiling over that pesky platinum oak since yesterday morning. Even with ten grown men hacking at it, they've hardly made a dent in it. And so... I know we have a once-a-month arrangement, but I wonder if you could do me a favor just this once, Alice?"

Alice look's at Sonic. Sonic nod's at her.

"Very well, Mr. Barbossa. If it's just this once."

"I really owe you, Alice!"

Alice and Sonic walk pass Mr. Barbossa and heading toward's the Oak tree. Alice draw's a S on the tree to open up it's stats. They both look at each other and walk back to Kirito.

"I'm sorry, Kirito. I'd like to borrow your sword for a little bit."

"It'll be quick, Kirito. I promise." Sonic said

Alice reaches to grab one a sword off Kirito but he move's them away from Alice. But Kirito took a deep breath and took his arm off the swords. Alice grab's Kirito's own black sword.

"Thank you."

"May I as well, Alice?" Sonic said

"(Nods) Sure you can! You don't have to ask me. Just go for it." Alice said

"Thank you!"

Sonic summons his Caliburn sword as the two put one leg in front of them.

"Hey now! You really think you both can cut down a platinum oak with those flimsy swords?"

"Those swords are going to snap in two!"

Everyone else was laughing at Alice and Sonic. Moments later, they both swung at the tree.

"What's that! Did they miss?"

"It's going to fall that direction."

"Timber." Sonic added

"What are you-"

The Platinum Oak soon collapsed on the ground. They both put the swords away.

"Mag... Magnif... Magnificent! What splendid skills you both have! That was simply divine! What do you say, Alice? I'll double fee, so instead of once a month, could you help out once a week- no, make that once a day?"

"No. The amount you're paying me now is sufficient."

Alice reach her hand out.

"My payment."

"That's right that's right!"

Mr. Barbossa give's a 100 cent coin to Alice.

"Thank you very much."

They both heard a thump as they noticed Kirito lying down on the ground.

"Kirito!"

"What happened?"

Kirito reaches his hand out as the workers were taking away the Blue Rose Sword.

"-What's this? It's really heavy!"

"-No wonder even a woman and a animal like that can fell a platinum oak with one blow, right?"

"Let me."

Alice and Sonic noticed as they both quickly ran towards the workers. Once they got there, they had a pissed looking expression at them.

"That sword belongs to Kirito. Give it back to him at once."

"Or else."

"Look, we did ask that guy to lend us his sword!"

"And he was generous enough to agree."

"Going, "Ah. Ah." You know?"

Alice and Sonic both made a shock wave as the two were now angrier.

"Fine then! No need to look so angry."

They put the sword down as they walked away. Alice pick's up the sword as the workers were giving Sonic and Alice disturbing looks.

"What in the world did we fight for, suffering such unbearable pain? Eugeo lost his life. Kirito lost the ability to speak and his emotions. Sonic made a full recovery thank god. What did we go so far to protect?

*Later*

Alice, Sonic, and Kirito all returned back to the Log house. Alice's dragon landed right in front of them.

"Amayori. You've gained a bit of weight. You've been gorging on too many fish at the lake."

Amayori then lay's down underneath a cave and sleeps.

"Good night, Amayori"

Night Time...

Alice was feeding Kirito soup for him as Sonic was eating in the other side of the table watching them.

"Here."

Alice put's the spoon on Kirito's mouth, eat's it and swallows it down.

"Take your time eating, all right?"

"No nee to rush." Sonic said

Alice and Sonic heard something outside the house. They looked at each other and ran out of the house to check what the noises were. Amayori was looking up to see something apporaching. Alice and Sonic looked up as well.

"Is that...?"

The Dragon land's in front of them,

"Amayori's elder brother, Takiguri. Which means..."

The person got off the dragon as it was Eldrie. Sonic's eyes widen and had a angry an angry look on his face as he was about to summon his sword but Alice stopped him.

"I'm impressed you found this place. What do you want... Eldrie Synthesis Thirty-One?" Alice said

"It's been quite a while... my mentor, Lady Alice. And rebel Sonic."

Back inside, Eldrie, Alice, and Sonic were sitting around the table having a conversation.

"So how did you find this place? I'm sure the Order can't afford to send dragons all over just to track me down."

"I followed the bond between our souls, or so I'd like to say. But unfortunately, it was a complete coincidence. Recently, we've learned that goblins and orcs have been mobilizing in the north. On the Knight Commander's orders, we've collaped the caves to the north, south and west, but I've come to make sure they don't try to dig them out again."

"So were you able to determine the forces of darkness' actions?" Alice said

"I spent a full day patrolling the perimeters of the cave, but I didn't spot a singke goblin or orc. The interior of the cave was filled with rocks to the ceiling. Afterward, when I mounted to return to the capital, Takiguri began acting strangely. When I allowed him to go where he wished, this is where we ended up landing. Now that I've been reunited with you, it is my obligation to say to you... Lady Alice, please return to the Knights! We need your sword more than we need an army of thousands!"

"I can't."

"But why not? Is it because of that man? The man who broke out of the Cathedral prison and raised his treacherous blade against so many knights amd senators, not to mention the pontifex herself? So he's still leading your heart astray? If so, then I shall eliminate the source of that confusion right here, this very instant!"

Sonic quickly stood up and was about to summon his sword but Alice stopped him.

"Stop it. He, too, fought out of a sense of personal justice. Otherwise, how could we, the mighty Integrity Knights, even the Knight Commander himself, have all been defeated, one after another? You fought him and Sonic yourself, so surely you sensed the weight of their swords!"

"If that's true, then why won't these men take up their swords in battle now? Why would they allow themselves to be reduced to such a pathetic state, and shackle you, Lady Alice, to these hinterlands? If it's true that they killed Administrator for the sake of the people, then isn't it their duty to go to the Eastern Gate this moment?"

"Sit down, Sonic. You went threw enough for today." Alice said

"(Sigh) Alright then." Sonic sitting back down

"Forgive me, Eldrie. I simply cannot go with you. It has nothing to do with Kirito's condition. I can no longer wield my sword. That's all there is to it. If I were to cross swords with you now, I most likely wouldn't last three strikes." Alice said

"Is that so? Then I won't press you further."

Eldrie apologizes and walk's out the house. But not without saying good bye.

"I bid you farewell, my mentor. I, Eldrie, shall never forget as long as I live the secret sword skills and techniques you taught me."

"Take care. I pray that you'll be safe."

Couple minutes later, Eldrie fly's away from the place. After Eldrie left, Alice and Sonic walked up to Kirito.

"We're sorry. You must be tired. Then let's go to bed, shall we?"

"I'm going outside. I have something to do." Sonic said

"Sure thing. Be safe out there." Alice said

Sonic walk's out of the house and summon's his sword as well. Later, Kirito and Alice both layed down on bed together. Alice get's closer to Kirito and hug's him.

"Tell me, Kirito. What should I do? What should I do...?" Alice tearing up

Kirito start's shaking intensely and breathing.

"Kirito? What's wrong Kirito?"

Alice looked opened the currents to see something burning in the distance.

"Alice! Come outside, Hurry!" Sonic shouted

Alice run's out of the house and saw glowing in the distance.

"Is it an attack by the Dark Territory? Selka!" Alice cried out

To Be Continue...

"Next Time: Raids." Alice and Sonic as narrators