Sword Art Online Alicization: War Of Underworld

The Night Before Battle

*Let's Continue Where We Left Off*

"T-Tails?" Sonic said

"Hey, Sonic. How are you?" Tails said

"I'm doing all right. H-How did you log in here?" Sonic said

"Well, I decided to create one of those STL things that you are currently connected to with this drone and find you to get back home. And yes, after you're best friend lost his ability to speak and you as well. I decided to enter the system and keep you're Fluctlight in stable condition. So that's why you are able to continue on normal. I would've helped you're other friend but... you know." Tails said

"I mean, that's great and all but why didn't make you one for yourself?" Sonic said

"It would've taken longer to build a STL for me and this world was about to be in it's final step with those monsters coming here and taking over this peaceful. So why not just come in the Underworld with the drone I built before you left." Tails said

"You really are a good friend, Tails." Sonic said

"(Laughs) Now then, hold still. It's time for an upgrade. By making you the most powerful one in this world." Tails said

"Hold on, Tails. We could do that later. Right I need to go follow Alice." Sonic said

"Who's Alice?"

"Ummm... some knight who I was her enemy at first but we soon became friends and so on. I'll tell you more later on? But for now, we need to hurry up. Those monsters are coming here and we have no time to loose." Sonic said

"Sounds good to me." Tails said

And so, Sonic and the drone start flying and catching up to Alice and Amayori.

*Somewhere Else*

The knights were practicing swinging wooden swords at each other. Eldrie's dragon roared as he noticed another dragon heading toward's him.

"That's..."

Amayori land's while Alice get's off with Kirito and Sonic land's beside her with the drone. Alice noticed the drone woth Sonic.

"Sonic, what's that?" Alice looking at the drone

"It's a drone. My good friend is currently talking to me from the other side." Sonic said

"Hello! My name is Tails!" Tails introducing himself

"Tails, huh?"

"Mentor! I always believed in you!"

Eldrie noticed that Alice was holding Kirito.

"Lady Alice..."

"We just looked at the Eastern Gate. There's not much time before the gate's destroyed and the enemy pushes through."

"The enemy army has about 50,000 troops. We have 3,000. We have to give them what training we can." Eldrie said

"Where are the other Integrity Knights? From above, I could see seven outside."

"That's everyone."

"Wait, are yous serious?" Sonic said

"That's ridiculous! There should be 31 members of that order, including me!"

"Surely you're aware, Lady Alice. That Prime Senator Chudelkin has been used a retuning art on knights who showed symptoms of memory issues. Ten of thise knights have yet to awaken from that art. At this time, 21 knights are awake. Four are watching over the Cathedral and the capital, and four are patrolling the End Mountains."

"That leaves thriteen."

"Our forces are already stretched too thin. And yet, Lady Alice... Do you intend to shield that young man while you fight?"

"Of course I do."

"Why would we not defend him?" Sonic said

"We swore to protect him."

"You mustn't, Mentor! Should you encumber yourself with such deadweight in battle, not only it will diminish the power of your sword, it could expose you and you're blue friend into danger yourselves!

"Sonic should be fine. At least trust him just a little." Tails said

"Pipe down, Tails. Not the best time." Sonic said

"And what is that thing that is levitating next to you? Did that come from the Dark Territory to spy on us?" Eldrie looking at the drone

"First of all, It's not from the Dark Territory. Second, this is my friend who's here to help us fight off those monsters from the Dark Territory." Sonic said

"Hello, names Tails! Nice to meet you two! And as Sonic said, I'm here to help you fight against the monsters." Tails said

"Well, don't get so worked up, Eldire."

The three and the drone turned around to see Bercouli standing on top of the hill.

"Yo, little one. I'm relieved to see you look bettwr than I expected. Have your checks filled in a little?"

"Uncle. It's been a long time."

"Commander-"

Bercouli look's at Kirito with a strange look on his face.

"Uncle."

Sonic slowly grabbed his sword.

"Is he going to kill Kirito?"

Alice slowly's put's her hand close to her sword.

"It's all right, you two."

Bercouli take's a deep breath and releases it, causing a small shock wave.

"U-Uncle..."

"W-What just happened?" Sonic said

"You two, did you just see that?"

"Yes. It was only for an instant, but I definitely saw the flash of a sword."

"I launched an incarnate Sword, or rather, a dagger at that young man. If I had hit, it would've sliced some skin of his cheek."

"If it had... hit? Which means..."

"That's right, He stopped it. With his own willpower."

Alice and Sonic's eyes widen and looked at Kirito.

"It doesn't look like the young man's mind is here. But he's not dead. Listen. The boy wasn't protecting himself, but you both. So he'll be back one day. That's what I think. Probably when you need him the most."

"Even if you are still like this, Kirito. You still care." Sonic said

The two hugged Kirito both at the same time.

"Guess I missed out on a lot. Didn't I?" Tails said

"So you see, Eldire. We can look after one young man."

*Evening*

Kirito, Alice, Sonic, and the drone were all inside a big tent together. Kirito reached out his arm, wanting the swords.

"All right. Wait a moment, okay?"

Alice take's the swords off the bag and give's them both to Kirito.

"Kirito."

"Even though your heart has been lost since that battle, you still tried to protect us from Uncle's sword technique. For Sonic, you been friends for a very long time. You two are like brothers, helping one another. But, what do you think of me? What do I think of Kirito? No. I'm only a created being. Who continues to occupy Alice Zuberg's body. A puppet who exists to fight. I'm not allowed the luxury of feeling anything other than the intent to fight. But maybe... it's because I've been suppressing my feelings that you can't hear my voice."

Alice get's closer to Kirito. Sonic had his helmet off and noticed Alice getting closer to Kirito which made his eyes widen up.

"If I were to unleash all of my willpower at this moment, would you respond?"

She get's closer to Kirito but soon back's up and heard ringing coming from outside. Sonic shook his head and looked. Alice and Sonic looked out and saw Tiese and Ronie standing there.

"U-Um... W-We've brought you two your dinner, Lady Knight and Sonic." Tiese said

"Thank you. I appreciate it."

"Thank you, you two! And it's also a pleasure to see you two again." Sonic said

"U-Um, it's bread and something to drink." Ronie said

"You don't have to be afraid. Are you two from the North Centoria Imperial Swordcraft Academy?"

"Yes! I'm Primary Trainee Tiese Schtrinen of the Human Empire Guardian Army Supply Corps."

"Primary Trainee Ronie Arabel, of the same."

"You don't have to be so formal. Here, I'm just another swordsman, nothing more. Please call me Alice. (Noticed Ronie and Tiese acting different) What's the matter?"

"O-Oh, it's nothing. It's just that you seem so different from when we met you at the academy." Tiese said

"You... think so? Anyway, is there something you wanted?"

"Yes. Um, Lady Kni- Lady Alice, we heard that you arrived with a dark-haired young man."

"And we were wondering if he might be someone we know. So we thought..."

"Oh, yeah. That's right. You tweo were also friends with Kirito at the academy, weren't you?" Alice said

"So it is Kirito!"

"Then Eugeo must..."

Alice and Sonic looked at each other, they didn't know what to say about Eugeo.

"This might be too harsh for you to bear. But I have faith, that as Kirito's, as well as Eugeo's juniors, you're surely capable of accepting it."

Alice and Sonic opened the entrance of the tent for Tiese and Ronie. The two walked in and both noticed Kirito. But not in his cheerful mood. Ronie walk's up Kirito and start's crying. Tiese noticed the broken Blue Rose Sowrd on the ground as tears rolled down her eyes. Sonic and Alice looked at them with sad expressions. Tiese put's her hand on the sword as it glowed.

"I just... heard... Eugeo's voice. He said, "Don't cry, I'll always be here."

Ronie hold's Tiese's hands,

"Did you two have feelings for Kirito and Eugeo-"

"That's not it! I... I'm..."

"Lady Alice, you know the Taboo Kirito, Eugeo, and Sonic violated, don't you?" Tiese said

"Yes? I was told they killed another student."

"How about what led them to break that Taboo?" Tiese said

Sonic rubb's his back, not knowing what to say.

"No, not that much."

"Kirito, Eugeo, and Sonic raised their swords to save us. If only we'd been a little wiser they wouldn't have fought the Church to change the law, and no one would've died. We've committed an irreparable crime!"

Tears rolled down Sonic's face but wipe's them as he hold's back from crying.

"That's why... no matter what happens, we can't ever... admit we're in love with them!"

Ronie and Tiese both hug as they both cried. Sonic couldn't hold back anymore and start's to cry as well. Alice hug's Sonic to cheer him up. Sonic hug's Alice back.

"I don't want to deal with this anymore... I don't want anyone to suffer... I want everything to be peaceful... I-I'm not meant to kill... But I couldn't stop myself from saving them!" Sonic crying

"It's okay Sonic, everything is going to be alright. No need to cry. I'm here for you." Alice said

Eventually, Alice cheer's up Sonic and stop's making him cry. She understood how much Sonic went threw with Kirito and Eugeo.

"(Look's at Tiese and Ronie) No, you're wrong about that. You've commited no crime."

"Lady Alice, you... You're an esteemed Integrity Knight, Lady Alice, so you can't understand! Our bodies were played with, and our pride has been tainted by sin!"

"The body is nothing more than a vessel for your heart. The heart... the soul is the only thing that truly exists. And what determines the nature of your soul.. is you alone." Alice said

"I know I can do it. Just like how Kirito and Sonic showed me."

Alice glowed as she tranformed into her younger self.

"A-Alice." Sonic said

"You see? Your body and appearance merely follow your heart. Your heart can't be tainted by anyone. I was born in a villahe in the hinterlands, and I should've grown up to be like this. But when I was eleven, I was taken away by a criminal, me memories were erased by an art technique and I became an Integrity Knight. There were times when I cursed such a fate. But... Kirito and Somic taught me that there was something that I could do... that I should do. And that's why I'll never hesitate again. I've decided to accept myself as I am and move on. (Grab's Tiese and Ronie's hands) I'm sure there's a wide, long, and straight path meant only flr you, too."

The two cried again and hug's them. Sonic also join's as both Alice and Sonic hugged Tiese and Ronie.

"Sonic, I am very sorry on how much you went threw. I know killing is not meant for you, but you did the right thing to protect those innocent girls." Tails said

*The Next Day*

As Alice and Sonic were walking.

"Yo."

The two looked at saw Bercouli standing there.

"Hey there, Bercouli." Sonic said

"Uncle. Good morning."

"About where we're going to put that young man. If you want, I can ask the rearguard unit-"

"No. It's fine. I met his former pages from the academy, and asked them to look after him once the battle begins." Alice said

"Oh? That's good to hear. So how is that black-haired boy? Did he react in any way, coming into contact with people from his past?"

Alice nodded with a no.

"I see. To be honest, I can't help but feel that he'll be the one to set the course of the coming battle. As well for armor kid here."

"What?"

"Excuse me?"

"Even if they had helped from you and their partner, defeating the prime senator and the pontifex was an incredible feat. I'm not sure if I'd be a match for the intensity of his willpower."

"That can't be."

"When our willpower clashed yesterday, I definitely felt that. That boy and armor kid here has the same amount as, or even more experience in actual combay than me."

"What do you mean by actual combat?"

"Just what I said. A fight for life. The Taboo Index prohibits any battles to the death. So where did those two gain that kind of experience?"

"Uncle, Kirito and Sonic actually-"

"My lord."

The three turned to see Fanatio walking toward's them.

"It's almost time for the war council."

"Lady Fanatio."

Sonic didn't know what to do so he just bowed down. Fanatio removed her helmet and Alice noticed something different from her.

"Lady Fanatio... with makeup on?"

"It's been a long time, Alice. I'm glad you're well."

"She sounds... feminine?"

"I-It's been a long time."

"Hey, Alice, I hear you brought that black-haired boy with you. (Look's At Sonic) And also his armor friend as well." Fanatio said

"Uh, yes."

"Great to meet you once again, Fanatio." Sonic putting his arm's in front of him.

"(Shakes Sonic's Hand) Great to see once again and thank you." Fanatio said

Sonic looked at Fanatio with a confused look on his face."

"Also, could I see that black-haired boy after the war council?" Fanatio said

"Why?"

"I also want to thank him."

"Thank him?"

"Yes."

"What do you mean by thanking both me and Kirito for?" Sonic said

"For fighting and defeating me. In all my years as an Integrity Knight, those two are the only ones who fought me all-out, even though they knew I was a woman." Fanatio said

Sonic blushed a little, giggled and rubbed his back.

"What do you mean...?"

"Whever a man fights me, there's always a slight difference in his swordplay. When I realized that, I hid my face with a helmet and mastered the art if continuous attacks to prevent opponents from getting close. But that was only because I was self-conscious about my own gender. Those boys saw right through me, and didn't hold back as they crossed swords with me. During my battle with them, I unleashed all of my sword skills and art techniques, and when it was over, all my trivial obessions had vanished. See? It's no matter I want to thank those boys, right? I already the armor kid here, so that make's it one to thank for. Not to mention, I'm also a little annoyed. Because when that black-haired boy saw my exposed face, he didn't find any womanliness in me. So I thought I'd try a few things... an maybe if i do this or that, he might wake up."

Sonic and Alice's gasped and eyes both widen up on what Fanatio said.

"I am grateful for you kind words, but he's resting in his tent right now. I shall pass on your regards to him later." Alice said

"Oh, my. I need your permission to see the boy? Whenever you asked to meet with the commander while he was on duty, I don't think I ever refused you due to my personal feelings."

"Surely I don't need your permission to see Uncle."

Sonic noticed Alice and Fanatio were arguing so he decided to back away from the argument and stand right next to Bercouli.

"First of all, if you wished to be beaten up by a male knight, shouldn't you have just asked Uncle to do so?" Alice said

"Oh, but he's exempt. Since he and armor kid here are the most powerful swordsmen in the world, of course they would go easy on everyone." Fanatio said

"Oh, is that right? Whenever they trained with me, Uncle was always drenched with sweat from going all-out." Alice said

"(Fake Laughs) -My lord, is that true?"

"-Uncle, it's all your fault for-"

They noticed Bercouli was gone and only Sonic was standing there watching them. He just waved at them.

"Hey! It's time to start the war council. Armor kid, you can join if you want." Bercouli said

"Sure. I'll go." Sonic walking away

Alice and Fanatio took deep breaths.

*War Council*

"For the last four months, we've considered all kinds of strategies, but have concluded that it will be difficult to repulse on al-out attack at our current strength. On our side of the End Mountains, there's nothing but grassland and rocks for 10 kilors in all directions. If they force their way in this far, then we'll be surrounded and massacred by the enemy. Therefore, we... have no choice but to fight in this narrow ravine, that's 100-mel wide and 1,000 mel long. We'll set up a defensive position here, and relentlessly repel the enemy's advances, and strike them down. This will be our basic strategy throughout this operation. Does anyone have any thoughts so far?" Fanatio said

Eldrie raised his hand up.

"The enemy forces include orge units equipped with longbows, as well as the even more dangerous order of the dark mages. What are we going to do about their long-range attacks?" Eldrie said

"It will be a risky gamble, but..."

Fanatio look's at Alice and Sonic.

"There's no sunlight in that ravine, even during the day, and not a single blade of grass on the ground. In other words, spatial resources are sparse there. If we can consume every last bit of it before the battle starts, in theory, the enemy will be unable to launch any powerful art techniques. Needless to say, the same is true for us. However, we only have 100 or so sacred arts wieldees on our side. Should we find ourselves exchanging art techniques, the enemy will be sure to consume far more resources." Fanatio said

"I see. I believe you're right, Vice Commander. But if the resourcesare exhasuted, won't we be unable to restore the life of the wounded?"

"That's why I said it was a gamble. We've brought all of our high-level reagents and healing potions with us. If we restrict al art techniques to healing arts, and use our medicines to assist, the reagents should last for at least three days."

"There's one more problem. Lady Fanatio. No matter how sparse Solus and Terraria's blessings may be, there must be a vast amount of resources in that ravine that have built up over the years. Who wuld be able to deplete that power in the short time we have before the battle?" Alice said

"No, there is someone. Just one who is capable of that."

"Just one?"

"That would be you, Alice Synthesis Thirty. Perhaps you haven't realized, but your power has surpassed that of any Intergrity Knight. I'm sure you're capabke of wielding it now. The true sacred power that can split the heavens and rupture the earth."

"Good job, Alice." Sonic clapping for Alice

*Evening*

"All right, please look after Kirito for us, will you?"

"Yes, you can count on us."

"Lady Alice and Sonic, we promise to protect Kirito, no matter what."

"Alright Tails, you ready?" Sonic looking at the drone while putting his helmet on

"As ready as always!" Tails said

"All right!"

"Kirito, this could be our last goobye. Will do our best, as well. I'm going to burn every last drop of the life that you gave me. So if I should fall, and call your name with the last of my strength, will you stand up and draw that sword for me? Along with Sonic? If you're awake, iy won't matter if the enemy has thousands, or even tens of thousands. Make a miracle happen again and protect everybody. After all, you..."

Alice hug's Kirito. Sonic soon join's in as well.

"After all you defeated Administrator. You and Sonic are the most powerful swordsman of all."

"Kirito... All the fights we have been threw. Comes down to this. Thank you for everything... Best friend." Sonic said

Later, Alice, Sonic, and the drone exited their tent.

"Lady Alice. Let's head out now."

"Eldrie?"

"What is it?"

"You've served me until now. I was truly blessed to have you by my side. You didn't choose a senior male knight like Sir Deusolbert. You wished to be trained by a amateur like me because you were concerned about my heart."

"Not at all! I would never be so insolent. It was because I was so in awe of your splendid sword skills."

Alice grab's Eldrie's hand.

"Thanks to your support, I was able to walk this dangerous path until today. Thank you."

"Lady Alice. Why are speaking in the past tense? Why would you imply that your path is about to end here? I... I still haven't learned enough from you! My sword, my arts... I'm still nowhere near your level! I meed to continue training and guiding me, forvere and ever..."

"Integrity Knight Eldrie Synthesis Thirty-One!"

"Yes..."

"Here are my final orders as your mentor. Make sure you survive. Live to see the advent of peace. And then, take them back. Your true life and your loved one."

Alice and Sonic walked pass Eldrie as he was crying.

*November 7. 380 HE The Eastern Gate*

The gate cracked more until it officially started to break. In both sides, the good and the bad were waiting for the gate to break. The Integrity Knights, soldiers, and Sonic were waiting for the gate to break. Sonic looked at the drone and nod's at it. The drone fired a laser at Sonic as Sonic glowed and upgraded his status to higher. Once Tails finished blasting the beams at Sonic, he checked his status and noticed that they weren't showing numbers at all. Just "*" . Sonic looked at the drone and smiled.

"I knew I can trust you Tails."

*Final Load Test* The door then broke and a huge beam erupted.

To Be Continue...

"Next Time: "Battle Of The Knights." Alice and Sonic as narrtors