Chapter 24: The Boss Fight

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Xertic logs into ALO and looks down at his boots. The sound of grunting made him turn around. Gamelus was spinning a blue orb on his finger, leaning against a tree, and grinning.

"Sooo, how's our favorite little nuisance?" He asks in daemon. Xertic smiles evilly.

"In prison for life, eating mediocre food, and secretly thanking God that we didn't kill him on the spot."

"Not that nuisance, idiot," Gamelus rolls his eyes and pops the orb in his mouth. "The little daddy's boy."

"He was trying to steal the dagger. I caught him and his the key deep in my personal vault. Though I don't think it's entirely safe there. He is the son of one of the first demons, after all." Gamelus puts his arm around his brother's shoulder.

"Relax, we're here to kick ass. Speaking of which, you're missing your girlfriend in a bikini." Xertic raises an eyebrow.

"What is Asuna doing in a bikini? I told her that if she wants to flaunt herself she has to do it right." Gamelus walks forward, waving his hand.

"One word, beach." The demon follows his twin, face tilted in confusion.

Gamelus parts the leaves to reveal a beach with a large lake, sunlight glittering across the surface. In the pool, all of the girls had on their swimsuits and were having some fight with water. Yui was on her mother's shoulder, trying her hardest not to get wet. Kirito and Klein were sitting in chairs, admiring the sight, and Drake was sleeping on a rocky pathway in the form of a wolf, his tongue hanging out of his mouth. Liz looks over and smirks.

"You found the other one. Asuna put this on just for you!" She blushes.

"Liz, stop it!" Xertic sighs and snaps his fingers, a wave washing over Liz. He materializes above Asuna , hangs upside down, and slides a hand under her chin.

"Only I can make you blush like that." She catches his eyes glance down at her chest quickly. She shoves him forward.

"I saw that, you know." He twists away and flies to Gamelus, who was standing proudly, now in his black and green swimsuit.

"I made this. You proud?" He presents a massive sand castle, about 15 feet tall. There were even sand cannons on the walls. Xertic tousles his brother's hair.

"I proud." They fly to the top and look down at the two boys watching the girls, smiling.

"Klein, are we in heaven?" Kirito asks. Klein nods.

"Definitely..." Xertic whistles.

"Kirito, you can only look at Liz and Sinon. Asuna is mine, and Silica is too young, and god man, Leafa is your SISTER. Klein, free game besides Asuna and Silica." Kirito holds his hands up.

"Excuse me." Simon glares at the laughing demons.

"Why am I in this?" Gamelus recovers.

"Because unless you want to be asked out right now, no one is after you besides these two... And kind of me." He says the last part loud enough so Xertic can hear. He pats his brother's shoulder.

"Soon. Defend the castle, I feel like the girls may turn on us. I'm gonna try and redeem myself." Gamelus salutes and Xertic flies over to Asuna.

"Mind if I pull you out for a bit?" Asuna smiles and shakes her head.

"Not at all. Yui-chan, can you stay with your uncles for a little bit?" Yui giggles.

"Yes mommy." She flies over to Kirito and Klein and lands in her human form, scolding the two. Xertic takes Asuna's hand and the two walk down the beach.

"Since when do you wear bikinis?" He asks.
"Since when do you look at my chest?" She counters. Xertic puts a finger up.

"I said we don't need it. But having a little excitement is good from time to time. Plus, look at you." The small trace of a blush was forming on Asuna's face.

"Thank you..." Before the two could go any further, Xertic steps on something hard that sinks in. He steps back and looks down. He had stepped on a stone button with a trident on it.

"Wait... Trident... God... Beach!" He turns to the others. "Get out of the water!" The other girls look over at him, nod, and run out. Asuna looks at the button.

"What is it?" Xertic steps back.

"I triggered the boss. I should have thought it would be him with this setting." The water explodes like a geyser, hitting the sand castle. Gamelus jumps off and lands, in his rogue outfit. The water settles down to reveal a burly man with a white beard dotted with seaweed. A crown made of pure gold, and a blue trident in his hand.

Gamelus smiles widely. "Long time no SEA, Poseidon, god of the sea." He looks at the others. "Get it? See, god of the sea? I'm hilarious..." Kirito puts on his armor and draws his two swords, Elucidator and Excalibur.

"This is it guys. We need a distraction." Xertic nods, already in his armor.

"Leave it to us." Poseidon let's out a laugh, and his trident glows green.

"You foolish mortals wish to challen- what? Why are you two here?" Xertic had materialized in front of Poseidon, smiling.

"Aw, he remembers us Gamelus!" Gamelus smirks and spins a dagger in his hand.

"Think he remembers us kicking his ass for Hades?" Poseidon swings his trident at the two, making them quickly move out of the way.

"Yep, he does. Let's do this." Gamelus and Xertic snap their fingers, four clones appearing on each of their sides. The 10 demons all begin laughing, flying into the air, and flying around Poseidon's head. They taunt and slash at him, but only two do damage. One of the clones yells to the others.

"Kirito, this is your distraction!" Kirito nods and looks at the others.

"Remember guys, this is a god, we need to bring out everything we can." He nods at Liz. "I'll need support, you got it?" She gives him a thumbs up.

"No problem." Drake turns into a samurai sword and enters Klein's hands.

"You may use me as your weapon, Mister Klein." Klein smiles and slides a finger on the blade.

"Let's see what this baby can do." Leafa and Silica ready themselves, Pina on Silica's shoulder. Asuna and Sinon smile at each other, aiming their wand and bow at Poseidon. Xertic and Gamelus are knocked to the ground when Poseidon connects a hand to them, making the other clones disappear.

"Go! Now!" Kirito, Klein, Silica, Gamelus, and Xertic run at Poseidon, their swords glowing a rainbow of colors. Sinon pulls back her bow, ready to fire, and Asuna begins a spell. Lix sends a fire buff to the fighters, a single thought in her mind.

"Good luck Kirito."

Well, I must depart, I hope my loyal readers have enjoyed themselves, and have a lovely time.