Kazuto wanted answers... why did this happen? why do they exist and prey on us? Tell me child, are you content living in a birdcage? and that alone sparked interest in him

Their stories were meant to have come to a close. And yet, in a twist of fate, the tale of the three children begins anew, guided down a different road. Saving the world was never meant to be easy, but together, it might just be possible. Even if it meant defying fate and gods themselves.

AU reboot of the entire SAO storyline, beginning from the premise that Kayaba Akihiko was obsessed with magic and Norse Mythology rather than swords and pure melee. As a result, he created the Death Game of Alfheim Online rather than the floating castle of Aincrad—a world in which PvP is not a crime, and the nine player races are in competition to escape. **SPOILERS IN REVIEWS**

"No matter what happens, we'll all be together, and we'll never stop fighting." The SAO cast have lived through so much and they'll always be together regardless of the game, world, and AU. Regardless of where their next adventure lies, they'll do it together. Collection of mostly One-shots AUs of romance, angst, fluff, humor, everything.

The lapses in her memory couldn't be some dream or joke. Somehow, Asuna Yuki had lost her memories of the past four years. Four years of experiences that she only had the vague inkingly of. People she didn't remember, a place she vaguely remembered as a beautiful forest complete with a small cabin and a family of her own. Who she didn't remember. (2022 Rewrite of Lost Memories)

The tale of the Black Swordsman, a mischievous Rat, and the water Shinobi; before they were renowned by those names by both sides of the coin before they were faced with a monumental task, they were just Beta Testers, misfits. The story of Kirito, Argo, and Nagi began long before the Death Game and the memories throughout Aincrad.

Due to an edited NerveGear and the will of the gods, Kazuto Kirigaya can now play life like a game. If only unlocking the power didn't mean two years in a virtual hellscape, it might be really good!

Kirigaya "Kirito" Kazuto had every intention of playing Sword Art Online as a solo player. When he unexpectedly makes friends on launch day, the fate of Aincrad will forever change as the lone wolf becomes a pack leader. This isn't the Aincrad you know and love. (Canon divergence, new game elements, new characters, multiple PoVs, & glimpses into the real world.)

Dual Blades and Holy Sword...these two [Unique Skills] made their wielders stronger than their peers...imagine what the wielder of a third one could accomplish? Now has a TV Tropes Page! Which needs updating!

"Going into a dungeon? Fighting monsters? And getting dirty?" The merchant in silks laughed. "Why do that when you can hire mercenaries to do the job?" Kazuto Kirigaya doesn't like fighting, he likes making money. Much safer than swinging a sword at monsters, yuck! Besides, that was what his fearless Asuna was for anyway. KiriHarem (Argo, Asuna, Sinon)

What happens when you put a 'bloody fool of an Englishman' in Sword Art Online? This, apparently. Based loosely off Integral Factor at times, but I'll probably be making my own story later on.

Normally a story only focuses on one person throughout its entirety, but this is not that story. Instead, this story is about the people who helped the "Main Protagonist" from the Shadows and those around him. Their names never known, nor their sacrifices ever told. I hope you are prepared for what's in store, cause I sure don't.

Sword Art Online is an MMORPG world, the first of its kind. 10000 people rush over to play it, and a special 1000 of them were lucky enough to be beta testers. It is revealed that this game isn't much of a game, all our young Mc can do is keep on running. His speed is unmatched but can he run away from hell and back into his own problems? This beta got some interesting times ahead.

In the wake of a world where both the empire's goddess and the dark realm's god have fallen, ancient forces begin to creep, an unforeseen plot ensues, and a mysterious force seeks to spark the divide between worlds...or claim something greater. Kirito, Asuna, and Jaymes, with allies old and new, face off against a new threat to the Underworld.

Reincarnated as a Girl? In the Sword Art Online Universe? What a life. [ Slow to Update, Author is 'basically' a bot. ]

Based on the game Re:Hollow Fragment. After reaching the 76th floor of Aincrad, the Assault Team is in disarray. There are too many issues to handle: Heathcliff's secret identity, a huge system error and new, inexperienced players arriving at the frontlines, even from outside the game! Help arrives in form of a player who's experienced in training other players.

retarded journey

Just when they believe their lives would return to normal, Kirito, Asuna, Jaymes, and their friends are plunged into a new game that mysteriously fusion of other games. With only their best weapons, currently equipped armor, and skill of the highest proficiency brought over, the first order of business for the separated friends is to survive and reunite in a brand new game.

Kirito, Asuna, Jaymes, and Koharu continue their progression up the lower levels of Aincrad and embark on the Elf War Campaign with their new friend Kizmel. Up ahead lies three new levels, more fighting between the DKB and ALS, a new party member from Asuna's past, a dangerous enemy of the elves, and a rising of players that seek to make death part of the game.

A multiple-perspective story of Aincrad starting from scratch, with both new and cannon mechanics of the original stories. Follow the original cast and new in their progress through each floor. Inspired by progressive novels, season 1 & 2, Material editions and more. Slightly AU.

AU. In the midst of an apocalypse, those blessed with 'gifts' have been able to survive. This is the story of a group of stragglers, desperate to make it to safety in the midst of the chaos around them. Leading them is Kazuto Kirigaya, an enigma destined to forever bear the burden of his newfound family on their journey. Watch as they survive, striving to find a place to call home.

What if the first attempt to escape the first floor failed? Heroes die, survivors carry on and attempt to clear the game. Will feature characters from various SAO series and will not follow canon.

After hearing about the NerveGear from an old friend, Ian Becker travels to Japan to acquire it and Sword Art Online. Little does he know that he's in for a wild time when he befriends a boy named Kazuto Kirigaya and his cousin, Suguha Kirigaya. First story of the Lone Wolf Saga.

Now and forever, together. [SAO AU]

As always, Kirito plays the beta of Sword Art Online, but this time he doesn't just meet a certain rat. With new and impressive help in Aincrad, Kirito will take the castle by storm with his friends and allies. Harem later in history. No regular updates. And maybe a big surprise for Kirito and friends later in the story (Much Humor)