Little one-shot I came up with focusing on the sibling-like relationship between Kirito and Silica. Hope you enjoy. :)

Disclaimer: I don't own Sword Art Online.


"Mmm…"

Silica blinked her eyes sleepily, opening them halfway as she left off a soft sleepy yawn.

The young Beast Tamer was in the open landscape of Danac. The sun was looming in the blue less blue sky to light up the lush green grass of the fields. Such a warm beautiful place was popular for the players of Sword Art Online to come to rest - which was precisely what Silica had come there to do.

The girl shifted where she was sitting before glancing down. A gaze softened to see Pina curled up in her arm. The Feathered Little Dragon was taking a nap in her usual spot on her loving owner.

Silica smiled as she tenderly petted the small creature's head. Her eyes twinkled as she took in in how contented she looked. Pina seemed to be very comfortable while sleeping in her embrace…

…just as much as Silica felt in the embrace of the person holding her while she rested.

She tilted her head back to send the smile on her face to the player of Sword Art Online - who she saw as her big brother.

Kirito was behind the Beast Tamer. He was sitting against a tree while he had his arms wrapped protectively around her. Upon coming to his favourite spots to take naps in the sunshine, he had ran into Silica and Pina. He had offered to let them join him in a daytime sleep - before taking it upon himself to be a cosy and safe place for her to rest. His own eyes were closed as he snoozed away, but not even a nice slumber would distract him from looking after the girl he viewed as his little sister.

Silica knew she would not find a more secure place to sleep in Sword Art Online than within the arms of the young swordsman. She knew that if any threats were to come their way, Kirito would protect her from them. Having come to her aid and saved her life during many times while she was in distress, she knew she could trust him with her life. A warmth filled her heart as she gazed at the player who was always keeping her safe. There was no one else in the real world or the game's world that she would rather have as an older sibling figure.

"Thank you so much for looking after me, Kirito…" she murmured happily, closing her eyes again as the smile remained on her face. "My beloved big brother…"

No sooner had Silica fallen back to sleep that Kirito woke from his own nap.

The boy gazed down at the girl in his arms, observing how adorable and peaceful she looked in her slumber. He was determined to not let anything happen to her while she rested. He held her closely in his protective embrace, willing to let her sleep against him for as long as she wished.

"Have a good nap, Silica…" Kirito whispered softly. "My sweet little sister…"


Thanks a lot for reading. Hope you liked this. ^^