Alfheim 2

Chapter 17: Grimmsley's Defeat

Hirada and Leafa were transported back to the crystal from where they left before and waited there for Yusuke. They waited for about twenty minutes when Yusuke appeared when he logged in.

Hirada said to Yusuke, "Yusuke, come here a minute I got to tell you guys something."

Leafa was already sitting there looking concerned, "Explain Hirada."

Yusuke was confused, "Um... explain what? What happened while I was gone?"

Hirada explained, "Leafa and I went to retrieve the Tournesol, the most powerful sword in the game and while doing so I ran into someone. You remember that Beta guy that we talked to? Uh..."

Yusuke answered, "Kisuke Yamamoto?"

Hirada finished, "Yeah, him. Before the game was released in the mall, that girl that was taken was my sister. She was taken by Kisuke, and she was forcefully put into this game as the daughter of Kirito and Asuna."

Leafa gasped and said, "Oh no, Yui! Is that why you lied about getting the game?"

Hirada's face then looked pale as he continued, "Yeah, I didn't want you to know the real reason for me getting the game. I'm sorry Leafa. I mean... I'm sorry Suguha."

Leafa smiled behind her tearful face and said, "You don't have to apologize Hiro, I understand. I..." She couldn't talk anymore for the tears came flowing quick and hard.

Leafa said through the crying, "Why... why would someone steal your sister for a game?"

Hirada then said, "I don't know, it wasn't just for the game either, he said he had other plans for her as well. Now you see why I had started in a rush in the beginning."

Yusuke just looked depressed and said, "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get up and finish this game and save your sister?!"

Leafa wiped her tears and stood up yelling, "YEAH!"

Hirada got up as well and said, "Yeah, let's go!"

They went into the Undead Grave and traversed the dungeon. After a good forty minutes of fighting zombies and ghouls, solving creepy puzzles, and getting scared out of their wits every five minutes because this dungeon had tons of jumpscares in it, they made it to the boss door.

At the boss door Hirada said, "Wait guys. This boss is kinda tough, you remember right Yusuke?"

Yusuke stated, "Oh yeah... uh Reaper... Grimm... Grimmsley right? Yeah, he was kinda hard to defeat but you did it didn't you?"

Hirada answered, "Yeah, only because you sacrificed yourself to help me. Don't help me on this because I believe I can beat him alone this time, alright?"

Leafa said, "Here, have the Tournesol. You earned it, I snagged it while Kin was being all dramatic."

Leafa then tossed the sword to Hirada who caught it and said, "Tha-"

Leafa interrupted, "You don't have to thank me Hirada... like I said. You earned it." She then smiled.

Hirada and the others walked into the boss room and waited for the boss to show. The room then darkened and the floor rumbled as a platform rose up from beneath the floor revealing the boss.

The boss looked just like in the Beta except his sword had been changed to a scythe and named, Sickle Blade. The boss's eyes lit up as he unsheathed his sword and said, "Well, well. If it isn't the two Beta players again. How ya been guys? Long time no see."

Hirada drew the Tournesol and said, "Cut the crap... you know I have to defeat you so we can beat the game. So let's get this started!"

The boss said, "Not to be in a rush but I have to introduce myself or else we can't fight, I am the Reaper Grimmsley. Now, why are you in such a hurry?"

Hirada said, "I have somewhere to be is all. Now come and fight me!"

Grimmsley said, "Well, now I am curious where do you have to be exactly?"

Hirada lowered his head in anger and said, "I don't have time for this!" He then yelled as he made a break for Grimmsley fairly quick and slashed Grimmsley.

The boss just stood there shocked and said, "Wait... how did you? AGH!" He then doubled over in serious pain and said, "How did you strike me already?" He then gasped when he saw the sword Hirada was using.

Grimmsley then said, "Huh? Thats... thats the Tournesol. The strongest blade in the game! How did you obtain that weapon?"

Hirada said softly, "I had to slay a boss for it why?"

Grimmsley slowly blinked and said, "Hmm, no reason." He then evaporated into the floor and appeared behind Hirada. Hirada saw the move coming and blocked Grimmsley's attack. Grimmsley's face was blank as he said, "How did you know?"

Hirada then stated, "Well, I already beaten you once so I know every move you can perform. Be careful on your next move, because the next move I have planned for you will be the last one. That's a promise!"

Grimmsley thought for a second and said, "There is one move you never saw at least." He then smirked and said, "I don't think anyone has ever seen it either!" Dark energy then covered Grimmsley's body.

He then swung his sword and said, "Morph!" The dark energy then engulfed Grimmsley and caused his body to change form. He was now slimmer, and had a new mask on along with a new sword, Infernus.

Grimmsley then said, "My name now, is just Grimm!"

Hirada then said, "That's nice to know."

Grimm then suddenly appeared next to Hirada laughing and said, "Let's see who's the fastest shall we?"

Hirada smirked, "Let's!"

They both disppeared from the spot they were at and in mid air they began clashing swords violently. Every few slashes there would be a brief pause before they went back at it.

Grimm remembered, "I thought you said, your next attack would be the last, what happened?"

Hirada said, "I'm not done yet." He then smiled and said, "I'm getting it ready."

They continued clashing swords as Leafa was watching as she said, "Oh, I hope Hirada can win!"

Yusuke then said, "With a statement like that said with THAT much confidence he's got Grimm right where he wants him."

Hirada then said, "Alright! Time to finish this! NOW!"

Hirada held his sword high and yelled, "OMNISLASH!" Grimm then gulped hard as he said, "Oh crap!"

Hirada's body was then glowing red as he began teleporting back and forth slashing away at Grimm cutting down Grimm's health down quickly. Grimm couldn't do anything but take the hits.

Once Hirada's Omnislash was done Hirada then turned around and landed the last hit upon Grimm which completely emptied his health bar the rest of the way. Grimm could just get to his knee and say, "Damn kid, you weren't kidding when you said it was your last attack. Good job."

Grimm then slowly faded away revealing the loot and experience afterwards.

Hirada said, "I told you so Grimm. You didn't listen. I have somewhere to be soon. Now lets get out of here and head for the seventh one alright guys?"

After they looted Grimm they left the dungeon and began preparations for the trip to the next dungeon. Before they headed out Leafa looked a little depressed.

Hirada walked up to Leafa and asked her, "Is everything alright Leafa? You seem a little down."

Leafa looked towards Hirada, as she did a faint image of Hiro appeared in front of Hirada and she spoke, "Oh, it's nothing. I... actually I wanted to talk to you Hirada. Just you and me alone is that alright?"

Hirada said, "Sure thing. Yusuke, we're going for a walk is that ok?"

Yusuke was preparing his pack as he said, "Sure, sure. Be back here when your done and we'll head out."

Hirada and Leafa began walking to the park to talk.

Alright guys, I gotta end it here for now . Man this Chapter kinda flew by didn't it. When I get to work, I don't know when to stop. The next chapter will be revealing and a little confusing somewhat since there will be another little time skip in it. Its not a big time skip though I promise ^_^. Next time i n Chapter 18: True Feelings. Stay awesome guys~