A/N: Ok so I kind of wrote this all in one sitting... yeah...

To be fair, this chapter has been planned for...oh about 3 weeks? Its my first real dip into action scenes (as short as this one was) and it was somewhat inspired by the dock scene in rwby.

Now then again I'm sorry for my late chapter last week, hope this one makes up for it.

I actually had to go back to some old chapters so I could write some of this (you will probably know what I'm talking about) and wow my writting was so much worse. Like...ugh

Anyway onto the chapter.

Beta: N/A

Shino Asada sat awkwardly at the table, a small cup of sencha hiding her expression as she observed the small girl before her. The hoodie had come off, revealing golden-brown locks of hair, cut short in a style very similar to Shino's own. Her brown eyes danced with veiled amusment, her smirk matching. The main thing that had calmed Shino down however, was her outfit. The black skirt and dress shirt combo was a familiar one, as she had personally seen Asuna and Rikka sporting the same uniform. What still confused her was the girls proclamation that she needed information. It was true, but what could this girl provide her?

"You know, if ya keep staring like that, I might get the wrong idea." The girl, Argo, was grinning wide. "Sorry, Don't swing that way." The teasing remark brought Shino back to earth, the question finally forming on her lips.

"So, why are you here." Argos grin seemed to widen further, before her hand came up and tossed a card onto the table and gestured for Shino to look. What she saw shocked her.

It was a JSDF I.D. card. And it was Argos.

"H-how? Your barely older then me!" On closer inspection the card showed the girls real name, Tomo Hosaka. The girl grinned at her, and when she spoke the amusment was clear in her voice.

"You didn't think Kii-boy was the only one recruited by Kikuoka, did you? Mine was just a little more official. Apperenty he saw potential in my information gathering skills. Like the Death-gun file he used to recruit Kii-boy." The information was slow on being proccesed, but Shino finally put it together. It was supprising that the JSDF could even recruit her, being so young. But Shino felt there was some unofficial workings behind this as well.

"So your with Kikuoka? What do you want with me?" The girls expression semmed to radiate a smugness that she had only seen from Kazuto when he was teasing. The conection between the two becoming clear.

"Simple, I know you stole his phone. " Shino wilted. "And I can help you get into it" Shino started, a clear questioning look on her face. A hand was held up before she could ask and Argo started speaking. "I know your wondering why I'm helping you and not arresting you. Its simple. I may work for the JSDF, but I am not loyal to them. The only thing I pledge to is money. Info broker first and for-most. Not to mention I know you want to use the phone to find Kanamoto. A goal I agree with, since after all if he is out of the picture, Kii-boy is safe."

"Thats exactly why I'm doing this. To keep him safe." Shinos voice was firm, her resolve more so. Argo flashed a small smirk in return.

"I figured. After all your friends with him and your female, which tends to mean some feelings involved. You hoping to save prince charming and get a reward~" Shinos face went bright red, moreso because Argo had hit right on the mark with her feelings. Her roaring laughter said she knew it to. Damn her...

"Y-yeah well your friends with him too! And unless your hiding something in that skirt, you fit your own parameters." The girl finally calmed down and gave Shino a teasing smirk.

"Oh? And would you like to check?" Shinos face turned even more red, causing more teasing laughter from the girl. "Ahhh thats precious. But in answer to your thinly veiled question, no I don't have those feelings for him. Although at one point I did have a small crush on him, he quickly became more of a brother figure. Although with how his sister is thats not saying much..." The last sentince was mumbled, but it caught Shinos curiosity. No! Focus on the present. more pressing matters at hand.

"So how is this going to work. You unlock the phone, then leave and the rest is up to me." Argo raised one eyebrow at the question, the unimpressed expression seeming to be foreign to her.

"After how you handled the last incident. Not quite. Lets just say I have my own score to settle with them..."

"It's Shino! She's gone!"

The words caused a gasp to slip from Kazuto's lips, his breath coming out in short bursts.

"What do you mean gone? Give me the full story" He got up and started dressing as Asuna gathered her thoughts.

"I was texting her to check up on her, and she wasn't responding. So I got worried and since Mr. Kikuoka told us to keep an eye on her I got worried. I went to her place, but it was empty! The only thing left was a note saying not to look for her." Kazuto opened his door and rushed down the stairs. The hall closet was opened with force, as Kazuto reached in for a coat.

"I'll find her, if anything comes up keep me posted" His winter coat was in the wash, so he grabbed a spare from Suguhas father. The overcoat went down to his knees, the navy fabric giving a familier weight that Kazuto longed for.

"Okay. Be careful, and don't do anything risky. I... I love you." The phone beeped as the call ended, and Kazuto stuffed it in his pocket before reaching for another object he carefully set on his head.

"Hello Daddy!" Yui greated as his Augma activated, the familier tinkling reaching his ears.

"Yui I don't have much time to explain. Sinon might be in danger and I need you to track her phone for me." He grabbed the keys to his bike as he was talking, rushing towards the door.

"I'm on it! You can count on me Daddy!" She gave a small salute as he opened the door. But as he was about to leave, something caught his eye. He grabbed the object and set out, hoping beyond hope he made it on time.

Shino regreted a lot of things in life, her PTSD chief among them. However in this particular moment, her temper was the biggest regret. The same temper that made her miss her shots at Kirito during BoB, and which caused her to rush the three Laughing Coffin members as soon as she saw them. As she saw the knife flash towards her, she realized maybe rushing in without a plan wasn't the best idea. Lucky for her she had backup.

"Hayyah!" A second knife countered the first, her savior knocking the blade down and spinning into a combat roll. Argo jumped up and came beside Shino, tranfering into a combat stance easy. She transfered the knife into her right hand, left slipping in her jacket and pulling out a second before passing it to Shino.

"I called this in, SDF will be here soon. We just need to hold them off. I know your not trained with a knife but keep the pressure on them. They most likely won't pull a gun unless needed since it will bring attention." With a flash the girl moved forward engaging two of the opponents, one of which Shino recognised to be Kanamoto, or Johnny Black.

Shino ran after the last one slashing down with her knife. The man easily evaded her, stepping to the side and grabbing her wrist. His elbow struck her in the face, hand slipping forwards to take the knife from her hand. He pushed her back and spun the knife expertly.

"You know, your completely outmatched here. I'm not opposed to letting you go. Not as blood thirsty as the rest of this lot" He gestured to the other Laughing Coffin members, both in a dizzying melee with Argo.

"As much as I'd love to take you up on that, I can't have you teaming on my friend back there" The confident smirk she wore was a mere mask, panic welling up inside her.

"Suit yourself, but I'll at least be fair about it." He tossed the knife back to her, and she gave him a nod. She moved the next moment, stabbing at his stomach. He dodged back, and did so again as she slashed at his shoulder. The game of cat and mouse continued before she lost her patience and tried something more risky. Her blade flashed towards his side before she checked her attack and thrusted towards his throat. The feign caught him off guard and he barely dodged, the blade scoring a line on his collar bone. His suprise registered on his face for but a moment before a sadistic grin broke out. His hand shot out and caught Shino's wrist again, spining them so they were back to back, with her elbow on his shoulder. He pulled down on her arm, causing her to scream and drop the knife. He caught it easily and dropped her, turning slowly with the blade still clutched in his hand. Shino pushed herself back desprately, but the distance ment nothing. That is until a small object flew through the air and into his chest.

"Urk.." Shino looked at the man, who seemed to choke. The reason why was clear as the small black handle of Argos knife, sticking from his chest. He took another hard step before falling to the ground a few inches from Shino. The victory was short-lived however, as a yelp cut the air.

"Argh!" It had come from Argo, as the member she was fighting saw the distraction for what it was. His pommel connected with her temple, dropping her like a sack of flower. He grabbed her collar and threw her next to Shino, before walking slowly towards them. Grabbing Shino by the hair, he dragged her up to a kneeling position. Her defiant eyes met Kanamoto's crazed ones, his lust for murder apparent.

"Well well, if it isn't Kiritos little friend. Not here to protect you now is he?" His blade traced her chin but he pulled it back, his off hand coming forwards instead. A suppressed VP9 comming forwards and resting against her forehead.

The finger pulled back on the trigger. Shino stared at it, her fate all but certain. She was so focused on it that she failed to notice the approtching footsteps, nor the sinister grin on Kanamotos face. At the last second, his hand came up, the long knife blocking a much longer bamboo Shinai. The eyes behind the wooden blade burned with anger and hatred, the normally black irises semming to shine gold.

"You'll pay for that..."

Cliff hanger much?

And yes incase you didn't get it, Kirito intervened at the end. Originaly the action scene was gonna involve more explosions but I felt that hella unrealistic. Oh and to be clear Argo isn't dead. Just knocked out.

BTW I've been thinking of starting a patr eon or ven mo. There will be no restricted content, just a donation kind of thing. Let me know your thoughts.

Anyway till next time

Next chapter: Nov 20