A/N: Hello! It's me again! Time for this chapter of awesome things. I don't know, my writing I think is sort of crappy. I'll still do what I like best. I'm going to make Asuna like she was before, where she fights with her Rapier, instead of a magic user. But she still will use her magic, for helping out the team.
By the way everyone! I'll be putting the swords moves into my stories. I'll add a small discription of how the move is used. So that you don't have to look it up yourself. Just scroll up or down, because it will be in both the top A/N and the bottom A/N.
Disclaimer: Haha, It makes me laugh that I have to answer this. DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF THE WORD NO!
Sword Moves
One-Handed Sword (Kirito's Elucidator)
-Snake Bite- A left and a right swings that target the opponent's weapon, with a chance of breaking the weapon. *Combo 2*
-Vertical-A simple sword skill slashing vertically *Combo 1*
-Horizontal-A simple sword skill slashing horizontally. *Combo 1*
-Howling Octave-Five high-speed continuous thrusts then cut downward, upward, before another full force upward cut. 40% Physical, 60% Fire. *Combo 8*
-Vertical Arc-A simple sword skill creating a 'V' shape trajectory. *Combo 2*
Rapier (Asuna's Lambent Light)
-Star Splash-A high-level one-handed thrusting Sword Skill. *Combo 8*
-Crucifixion-A skill composed of six strikes, the first three being vertical thrusts, and the latter three being horicontal thrusts, creating a figure of a cross. *Combo 6*
Katana (Klein's Katakurenai)
-Tsumujiguruma-(Revolving Wheel) An omnidirectional (transmitting in all directions) 36-degree whirling spin. *Combo 1*
Dagger (Keiko's Shadow Dagger)
-Rapid Bite- A middle class charge-type dagger skill. High Hit Chance & DEX Down *Combo 2*
-Fad Edge-High Hi Chance & AGI Down *Combo 4*
Ch 5. The Dungeon's Curse
Asuna and Kirito, looked at the figure that was Kayaba Aihiko. Staring in shock, as he looked at them. After a long while of silence, Kayaba finally spoke. "A great evil is coming, Kirito-san, Asuna-san. Be prepared, for a fight you wont forget." He then shut their door. "Hey!" Shouted Kirito, grabbing the door, and opening it back up. But he was no where to be found. Asuna, grabbed Kirito's hand and pulled him to the couch.
"W-What was that Kirito-kun?" She asked, still in shock. "I don't know... Great evil..." Said Kirito, as he thought back on his words. "Well... At least we will get through it together right?" Asked Asuna, placing her head on his shoulders. He raised his head, and kissed her forehead. "Of course we will," he said, pulling her close.
A few minutes later, someone knocked on their door. Kirito got up from his seat, and opened the door. There stood Leafa, Klein, and Silica. "Where's Liz?," asked Kirito, looking around the house. "She said that she had to finish these orders for other customers." Said Leafa, entering the home. "She said she wants all the ingots and materials that we got."
"That wont be hard, this dungeon is in the caves. I think we'll find a lot of good stuff there." Said Klein, pulling up his menu. "We should get started, I heard that some other players are going to be there to fight the dungeon." Everyone started to pack up some simple items. Before leaving, the door to the bedroom opened up, and a sleepy Yui came walking out. "Mama? Where are we going?" Yui asked, as she stretcher her little arms. Asuna picked her up and said, "we are headed towards that dungeon. Are you ready?" Yui simply smiled, and turned into her pixie form. She landed smoothly into Kirito's shirt pocket. With a small laugh, he said "I guess you finally woke up." She started pouting, and Kirito was just laughing. When everything settled, they were off to the dungeon.
Upon arrival, they were greeted by a NPC. A small young lady, with a blue shirt on, with gold trimmings. She wore a dark green skirt, that reached her ankles. Her hair was long, just like Asuna's just a blonde color. The group walked up to the girl, and a quest popped up. Kirito accepted the quest, and the NPC started talking. "Oh! Travelers, I am in need of your assistance!" She said, her name popping up as Princess Kiredel. "My father was taken prisoner in that cave. I can't go in, or they will take me away as well. Will you please go save me father?" She looked at Kirito, with tears in her eyes. Kirito accepted the quest, and Kiredel spoke once more.
"Thank you so much! Please come back quickly, I will award you if you accomplish this quest!" She walked up to Kirito, and placed a small kiss to the cheeks. He was shocked at the sudden motion, and instantly turned to Asuna. Who was glaring at him, and the NPC. "A-Asuna! I-It was just the quest starting! You aren't mad right?!" Said Kirito, fear placed in his eyes when Asuna slowly started walking forward.
"This is going to be funny," chuckled Klein. "If only I had some popcorn." Leafa and Silica turned to Klein. "I mean, Kirito-san couldn't have known that would happen. It was just the quest starting, hopefully Asuna doesn't think of anything else..." Said Silica, as she looked over at the couple, worrying.
Asuna walked up to Kirito, and whispered. "If she wasn't a NPC, I would have beat her with my Rapier..." She said, as she glared at the NPC with rage. 'Now I know, if I flirt with any other girls... She beat me into the ground' he thought, those thoughts appearing into his mind. After shaking it off, Kirito shouted. "Let's go! It's time to start the dungeon!" He started a light jog as he caught up with Asuna.
Inside the dungeon, were huge rock formations. There were crystals lining the walls, shining brightly. "I wonder if we can get some of those for Liz..." Said Leafa, examining the walls. Kirito looked back, and said "if we find any pieces not attached to the wall. We can probably take those back with us. Liz would love to use some of these. But we can't just rip them off the walls." Running his hand across the wall. Feeling the smooth edges of the crystals themselves.
A sudden screech came from deeper into the cave. The group stopped where they stood. Listening to hear if anymore sounds would be made. They all pulled their weapons out, all ready for a fight. Bat like creatures, started to swarm out of the darkness. "Batadons!" Shouted Klein, as he deflected one from hitting his face. They were attack by more than 15 Batadons.
Kirito deflected one off, gripping his -Elucidator- he used -Snake Bite- to cut down the Batadons wings. It exploded into millions of polygons. He continued to fight off the Batadons, with -Vertical-'s and -Horizontal-'s. Striking with precision, and power. Asuna reared up her -Lambent Light-, aiming at 5 incoming Batadons. She charged up her Rapier, and unleashed -Star Splash- upon all 5 Batadons. They were easily taken down by her immense speed.
Klein held his Katana up, -Karakurenai-. Batadons surrounding every one of his sides. He reared up, charging his Katana. The Batadons finally attacked, but it was too late for them. He activated his skill called -Tsumujiguruma-(Revolving Wheel). Repelling the incoming Batadons, and they explode into polygons. Silica, dagger in hand, -Shadow Dagger- She was up against 2 Batadons. She ran towards one, charging up to use -Rapid Bite-. She instantly killed the first one. But was hit by the other one. She quickly recovered, and used -Fad Edge- killing the other some quickly.
After awhile, all of the Batadons were killed. They all regrouped, and Silica said. "Wow, they were pretty tough, they boss is going to be a real pain." She started stretching her back, as Pina hovered in the air. "We should keep on moving," said Kirito, looking down the path of the cave. "That boss isn't that far away." Pulling up her map, Asuna searched around. "I think the boss room is just up ahead of us." She said, looking up from her map.
The group started walking further into the cave. While walking, Klein tripped over what seemed to be a rock on the ground. "Ahh!" Shouted Klein, falling to the ground. The group turned, and started laughing. "Klein! You should watch where are going." Said Leafa, helping him off the ground. Kirito walked over the what he tripped on, and examined it. His eyes suddenly widened, as he picked up the rock. Asuna walked over to him, seeing his sudden actions. "What is it Kirito-kun?" She asked, getting closer to get a better look.
The dirt was brushed off of the rock. And it started gleaming, the true form of it showing. Staring in awe, Kirito finally said. "I-It's a rare ingot," taking a closer look, it showed that it was called, The Dawn Stone. "I've never seen anything like it..." Said Kirito, looking around the cave looking if there was any more of it lying around. Asuna looked at it, and said. "I wonder what we can make out of it.." She pulled her hand up to her chin, and started thinking. Leafa came over and looked at it. Her expression was a mix of stunned and awed. "We should give it to Liz, she probably knows what it can do." Said Leafa, turning around to look where the boss room was.
"We can look for more later," she continued. "Completing the quest is what we need to finish. Before doing side quests." Everyone nodded in agreement, turning towards the boss room. Kirito, opened is items menu, and stored the Dawn Stone in it. They finally stopped in front of the bosses room. "Is everyone ready?" Asked Kirito looking at his friends. Everyone nodded, and pulled out their weapons. Waiting for the fight they have been waiting for.
Kirito glanced over at Asuna, who was stand next to him. "You ready?" He asked, placing his hand on one of the doors. Asuna returned his glance, then replied. "I'm ready if you are." and placed her hand on the other door. They started pushing the boss room door open.
Everyone started to enter the room, it was dark. You could see the varieties of gems and crystals that grasped the walls. When they go far enough into the room, the doors eased shut. The gems in the wall, started to glow brightly. Everyone looked around, then Silica shouted. "Look! Over there!" Everyone followed her gaze, and set there eyes on the massive beast in front of them. Getting ready for the beast to awaken, so that the fight may begin.
The monsters eyes started glowing a bright red. He had a long thrashing whip in his hand. Spikes surrounded the whip, with sharp points. He was pretty much a shadow, shifting like the flames shadows. His HP bars finally appeared, 4. Finally, the beast's name showed up on the top of it's head. Level 75, The Dark Curse. With a loud pitched screech, the beast finally moved, slithering around the place.
"Get ready! It's level 75!" Shouted Kirito as he pulled out -Elucidator- from its place. Everyone reared up, just dodging around. Trying to figure out it's weak points, and its attack patterns. Klein was hit why it's massive shadow claw. He was thrown into the wall, and landed on his stomach. "Ugh.. That thing is stronger than most of the creatures we've seen before." Said Klein, staggering back on his feet.
"Papa! Incoming attacks!" Shouted Yui. Kirito was blocking The Dark Curse's every move. Grunting after each blow, Kirito shouted back, "We need to surround it! It doesn't have good reaction time!" He blocked another blow, but was pushed back. Kirito reared up, and was trying to get it's attention on him. While the others started to surround it. The Dark Curse, unleashed parts of his body, and summoned minions from it. He grew a bit smaller in size, but now was quicker. "W-What? I've never seen anything like that!" Yelled Leafa, holding back one of his littler minions, Cursed Souls.
Kirito, and Asuna were fighting The Dark Curse. While Silica, Klein, and Leafa were fighting the Cursed Souls. Kirito charged up his sword, and started running towards it. Asuna not far behind him, ready for the switch. He activated his sword, and unleashed -Howling Octave- on the creature. The beast, now having an opening was pushed back. "Switch!" Said Kirito, moving to the side for Asuna to strike. She already had her -Lambent Light- charged up. She did a series of blows called -Crucifixion-. The beast was thrown back, calling back its minions. It grew back to it's normal size, and became enraged. "Two more bars! Let's go!" Shouted Kirito, starting to run towards the beast. Everyone started following him, getting ready to fight him off.
Before any of them reached him however, it vanished. Everyone stopped and looked around the room. "W-Where did it go?" Asked Asuna, looking around the room for the beast. "I think it's attack patterned changed," said Kirito, also looking around. "I'm guessing it hid in the shadows where we can't see it." Everyone started close, not wanting to be attack by surprise. Leafa was searching around, when he heard something. She looked down, to see it emerge from the floor that she was once standing on. Now in the grasp of The Dark Curse. "Hu-? Ahhh! K-Kirito!" Shouted Leafa, dropping her sword on the ground.
The group looked up, to see Leafa in his shadowy hands. "Sugu!" Yelled Kirito, charging at the beast. The creature started to float up in the air, out of reach of the others. Kirito jumped as high as he could, but could only land a -Vertical Arc- from that distance. Only doing a little damage. He landed on the ground groaning. "Kirito-kun!" Shreiked Asuna, running to help him up. 'His bar is in the yellow, if he keeps this up...' thought Asuna, switching to her wand. She spoke the incantations, that led to healing someone. Everyone in the group was healed, but Leafa. Who was still trapped up in the grasps of The Dark Curse.
A/N: Welp, that was fun to write. Fighting is a thrill, if you can imagine it the way I did. Chapters will be posted a regularly as possible. 1 or 2 each day, until the start of winter activities. So that you can have something to read. While I'm out doing stuff. I'll be working hard so that you guys have something to read while I'm away!
Sorry for not showing Leafa's attacking. It didn't want to tell me what her swords name was. If you know the name, and what type of sword it is. Please inform me... Thank you!
Sword Moves
One-Handed Sword (Kirito's Elucidator)
-Snake Bite-A left and a right swings that target the opponent's weapon, with a chance of breaking the weapon. *Combo 2*
-Vertical- A simple sword skill slashing vertically *Combo 1*
-Horizontal- A simple sword skill slashing horizontally. *Combo 1*
-Howling Octave- Five high-speed continuous thrusts then cut downward, upward, before another full force upward cut. 40% Physical, 60% Fire. *Combo 8*
-Vertical Arc-A simple sword skill creating a 'V' shape trajectory. *Combo 2*
Rapier (Asuna's Lambent Light)
-Star Splash- A high-level one-handed thrusting Sword Skill. *Combo 8*
-Crucifixion- A skill composed of six strikes, the first three being vertical thrusts, and the latter three being horizontal thrusts, creating a figure of a cross. *Combo 6*
Katana (Klein's Katakurenai)
-Tsumujiguruma-(Revolving Wheel) An omnidirectional (transmitting in all directions) 36-degree whirling spin. *Combo 1*
Dagger (Keiko's Shadow Dagger)
-Rapid Bite- A middle class charge-type dagger skill. High Hit Chance & DEX Down *Combo 2*
-Fad Edge-High Hi Chance & AGI Down *Combo 4*