Liminality: a state of "between", when one is no longer what they used to be, but not yet something new. After the events of the Seventh Floor, Kirito is even more adrift than ever, no longer a normal player, alone in his new status. Royal Guard Kizmel travels with the players, but not one of them. Asuna acts to hold it all together. Warning: Major Progressive 8 spoilers!

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.

Making games was hard. SAUER knew that. But it was especially hard for an Australian to get recognition in Japan, while working for an American-founded company. Once he had done it, though, he would prepare to connect with a large quantity of his new fellows at once - only to find that he would be spending a lot more time with them than he initially had in mind.

After completing the 75th floor, you continue your journey on completing SAO by reaching the 100th floor. However things are about to change when a few new allies join the team along with a new strange area opening up as you get mysteriously transported there by an unkown source. The world of SAO was changing and it was just beginning. Can you protect everyone and get to floor 100?

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.

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

Tired of spending a life studying to reach an empty future, Asuna enters Sword Art Online, a world of swords and airships, to gain some measure of freedom. When she is trapped, she throws herself into building a new life for herself, as far from what her parents intended as she can. Meeting a dark swordsman sets her on a new course, in Aincrad's skies...

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.

They never meant to end up like this. Kirito, a former pariah turned a hollow husk after the disaster of SAO. Quinella, a girl whose ambition turned her into a monster. Although enemies at first, a misfortunate set of events will force them to work together if they hope to protect the world they came to love. And maybe, just maybe, together they shall mend their scars.

Kiriko was definitely a boy. He just... looked like a girl, acted like a girl from time to time, and knew a lot of girl things. She — HE was definitely not a girl, despite all his quirks. Now if only Eugeo could convince both himself and the people around them of just that. (Crack)

"You know, Onii-chan, I had another dream last night. In my dream, there was a floating castle in the sky..." In which Akihiko Kayaba's dream was not his own, and the Death Game was instigated by a monster born out of that dream.

Kirito is happily soaking up the warm sunshine outside his house. After spending so much time fighting in the virtual world, he is happy to relax in the real world. However, Leafa has something planned for her cousin’s lazy day…

This is a story of how I would've made Sword Art Online and the characters/plot I would add or take away to mold the story into how I like it

Eltelm is a German player who understands only a few words of Japanese or English. Not that he cared much when a started playing SAO. But when the game becomes a death trap he'll have to care, as he becomes isolated by the language barrier. He might be talented with a sword, but can his heart and mind survive the struggles ahead? (Being Rewritten, Last Update: Chapter 3)

Players wake up in Sword Art Online in the Town of Beginnings having no memory whats so ever. Kirito, one of the swordsman to wake up wasn't sure how to feel about this whole situation but everything felt familiar. It felt like this was where he belonged. Will players learn to survive this new world or will they try to live in it?

Things went a little differently on that first day of the death game. Before Kayaba's announcement, Kirito had PKed another player. An action that permanently changed his cursor to orange. Now he's a criminal. The other players will hunt him down for that. The NPCs will refuse him service. He won't be able to trade with anyone anymore. He was completely alone now. Slight AU.

A complete summary is in the first chapter, but in short, the story parallels the plot of War of Underworld anime, here, you will see how Kirito and Alice could have been given the romance I wanted them to enjoy, but without changing the general structure of the original story. I hope I can provide as much emotional depth as possible and show the beauty of AlicexKirito.

On December 25th, 2023, the death game, Sword Art Online was cleared, freeing the remaining players. Suguha Kirigaya was elated to have her brother back, but he is different from the brother whom she once remembered, so she vows to make him feel better, no matter what it takes. Kirito x Suguha/Leafa KiriSugu

This is a story outlining a sort of "alternative universe" for SAO. This story outlines the demons the Shino is still grappling with, and it is through the love and support of another that she is able to move forward. More stories in this universe to come.

As an AI, Yui's purpose in Sword Art Online had been solely to monitor players suffering with mental health issues. She was never meant to become attached to any of them, but when some certain players entered her programmed life, they became very important to her - and now she wants to take the time to make it clear just how much she loves them…

Echoes of the SAO Incident continue even after the fall of Castle Aincrad. To this end, a coalition of former Clearers have formed to dive back in to GGO, led by a girl who once put her notebook and blades to rest. Two estranged allies of the Black Swordsman, Argo and Sinon, form an unusual friendship to put an end to what started so many years ago—in this "world of guns."

Set during the events of Sword Art Online: Alicization, Adam Synthesis Fourteen is a young knight who is gifted in the art of combat, but his anger hinders him from becoming a better knight. Going a journey of self discovery, Adam will have to face his inner demons if he is going to save the people he cares about as war wages between the Human Empire and the Dark Territory.

After a tragedy Kazuto has the chance to go back and relive his life from the most important point. And change history for the better. And hopefully get the happy life he deserves… T for now will change to M later. ( bad summary better story inside)

This is Sword Art online fan story, but hentai version. This story includes sex scenes and it's rated M for Mature! Enjoy

Alternate universe story. No science fiction, no virtual reality games. Kirito is just a normal, teenage boy who finds himself in a school full of hotties and slowly builds his harem. My first harem fic is a masterpiece to behold. Starts out as T rated in the first chapter, but that will change in the second one!