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Aki-Shinko sat on a floral painted couch. She looked up and smiled

"Hello. I'm watching Toy Story 2! Go Woody! Kick A$$ Cowboy! I own nothing. If I did I would be sitting here in between Shugo and Tsukasa. Enjoy Chapter 7"

Chapter 7 Shugo's Eyes

I keep remembering that night; I was there with my party after beating a special event. Code was even broken so we could have sake. Yeah, I know its alcoholic contents would have no affect here in the world, but it was still fun to pretend!

That night, I was having a blast, and then I caught sight of Aki. She looked amazing in her bikini. I started over towards here, and there he was, Jayko. I couldn't believe it. There he was again trying to beat me, stealing her away from me.

When Aki finally saw me, her eyes grew sad. It was like a star that had lost its shine. I knew she was happy in a sense to see me, but I figure she felt guilty for being with Jayko, afraid that her being with him sent me the wrong messages.

Aki hadn't actually spoken to me since the day at the Cherry Blossoms. That was a week ago. I don't regret what I did.... I'll never regret what I did.

I remember meeting Aki-Shinko at Mac Anu. To me she seemed normal; She wasn't some slut or snob, just normal. Someone you could really get along with, someone who you could relate with.

Uhh back to the party I'm getting off course. That night sky was beautiful. The moon was full and was partially hidden behind thick clouds. It was cool out, the perfect night for a party.

Jayko and I always fight. We're cousins, like brothers; we fight, we laugh, we cry, it's normal. But fighting in front of Aki...damn. I wish that never had happened.

As our words flew, I could see the fear in her eyes grow. I don't think Aki was used to being fought over, and it frightened her. Aki looked like a little girl who had awaken from a horrible nightmare, only to find dark room.

When my past resurfaced, Aki began to crumble. I hurt her...I just don't understand how. I love her, I told her, I kissed her, but why does she not trust me?

-Flashback-

"I want you to sort our your emotions. Then come find me"

-End Flashback-

That incident was two days ago. I sent her a message yesterday, but she hasn't replied to it. Honestly I've been thinking like crazy...but nothing comes to me. No new thoughts...I'm not confused. I loved Elsie, but she's gone...and it's been two years. Jayko's my cousin and I'll always have his back. I've been thinking about Aki too...I have to see her, I NEED to see her.

Today, I was walking around Mac Anu, mostly restocking on goods. I literally had only been on the server for twenty minutes when a girl screamed out my name.

At first, I thought it was Aki, but it wasn't. She ran around the plaza desperately calling my name, tears pouring down her face. For a moment, I stood there immobilized by the millions of questions that rapt through my mind, at one point, she tripped and came crashing to the ground still calling my name. Time seemed to stand still as she fell; she looked as if she had met defeat

"Shugo if I don't find you AKI WILL DIE!"

Those were her final and desperate screams. I ran to her and held her for a moment. Weakly she placed an item in my hand, a life restorer; a super expensive and rare healing potion.

"Aki is in the Crystal Caverns. She's fighting an undefeatable monster...the cavern's collapsing. She's bleeding, Shugo why is she really bleeding? She's crying she's in pain. Shugo, she has no one, she's along...please you have to save glass...whisper. Please Shugo, save her..."

I sated down at this girl one who still remained nameless. Befuddled, I was and yet still remained cool and content.

"I will save Aki, do not worry. But, who are you?"

She looked at me and shut her eyes. "I'm...Hik-aru..." Her name faded as she too logged out. "Good luck"

I ran to the Chaos Gate and arrived at the cavern

"SPEED CHARM" I ran through the cavern dodging falling debris. I stood at the front of the cavern watching from afar. When I found Aki, what I saw, is so hard to grasp. I wanted to scream, I wanted to cry. Aki was being thrown around like a limp rag doll. The ceiling was caving falling all around her. I watched as she fought on agonizing with pain. I saw her sword lying on the ground, and I picked it up.

I was choler, raged. I clutched the sword so tight that my knuckles turned a pale white. I exhaled and watched my breath condense into a cloud. My eyes followed that cloud until it vanished, like it was never there.

I glanced at her sword, one that didn't follow the basic character weapon design. Its design was complex as a dragon was constricting itself around the hilt. It's eyes were jewels embedded within its pewter face. This sword defined brilliance; the dragon's eyes refracted the rainbows in the room. The Crystal Cavern themselves were beautiful.

A stalagmite fell, crashing into Aki's side. False blood spilled onto the frosted floor. Aki did not even scream she barely reacted at all. Soon the Unhappy Snowman began its ascend ready to finish off Aki once and for all.

I dashed across the cavern's floor ceasing the Snowman's final attack. Then I smashed the sword in a side slash destroying the Unhappy Snowman, It did not appear as an immortal monster...but Hikaru said it was...and look how bad it had attacked Aki.

The cavern moaned and strained as I slowly walked and stood about Aki- Shinko. I knelt down beside her and stroked her battered face. A tear fell down hitting her, but she remained unstirred.

"Oh Aki...I am so sorry"

I remembered the gift Hikaru gave me. I propped Aki up resting her head on my knee. Slowly her mouth fell open and I poured the liquid contents into her mouth, Her hit points were restored, but Aki still remained unconscious.

I sighed, but jumped as another part of the cavern collapsed. I gingerly scooped Aki up and held up my Sprite Ocarina.

I didn't honestly know where to take her. Her condition was not one that usually happened in The World. I wondered if it had something to do with her being an "Isochild". I sat down underneath a willow tree that grew beside a lake. Aki lay on my lap and I smiled as I watched her sleep.

But soon after I could only grow sad again, seeing her breathing was so hard. She hadn't moved in such a while. I began to wonder what was wrong with her. This doesn't happen to players...what the hell I going on? I tried to remain calm, and just continued to stroke her cheek.

"Rest up Aki, it has been a rough night, for the both of us."

I smiled once more looking at her endearingly. I kept flashing back to her smile, and her laughter...I missed her so much yet she was right here beside me... I gazed at the moon until finally I too fell asleep.

Author's Note

Well here's Chapter7. I hope you all enjoyed it, Chapter 8 on the way