Kaneki's POV...
"Um..why are you here?" I question the black haired boy again, who seem to be panting and was in exhausion from running. Observing him, I eyed at him quietly, he seems to be wearing a weird type of clothes although I can guess it as a medieval clothes or something. Or maybe I'm thinking this all wrong..Anyways, I wonder why is he here? What made him ran about in this place? I really dont know why am I asking to this myself but right now..I could really need his help.
"What do you mean by that? Dont you remember about what the red robe said?" he responded back, I can feel eagerness coming from his words, asking me to do something that I dont know off. Though, he gave me a question instead of a name or even a reason why he is in a hurry. I blankly stared at him, giving thoughts after thoughts of what was happening. What does he mean by that? I gave a questionable look. "Ah?" Did I say something wrong?
He sighed. Now this is making me even more curious. It looks like he cant understand what I am saying? Or is it that I'm getting this all wrong again? I mentally sighed and think for a brief moment. While thinking thoughts, a buzzing sound was heard then followed by a familiar voice in it. Though, its blitz noise twitch my ears, I looked around in wonder. Wanting to know where it came from.
"Hey Eyepatch..whats going on in there? C-cann You hearrrrr m-mme?" Its Amon! but why cant I sense him anywhere? Is he hiding from me? And why is his voice getting blocked? Argh! What the hells going on here!?
"Um..excuse me" I shot back my head at the boy who called to me.
"Are you..by some chance..a beginner?" He pointed a finger towards me. Just a second ago, I was so sure he was giving off a annoyed vibe with a slight dissapointment in his expression, but I left that thought on the back on my mind. Remembering what he just said, I pointed a finger at myself as if his only refering to me. When I did, he nodded.
"What do you mean by that?" I tilted my head and ask with a straight and honest face as possible. I dont want to lie to him. Especially since its only the two of us..his the only person I can rely on for now...
With this said, he gave me a long pause before finally explaining it to me,"Okay..a beginner is a player whose likely still new in a game and mostly lack at some status. In short, we call them Newbie. So let me ask you, are you a newbie?"
I thought for a moment, "Hmm..I guess you can say that I am?" I said then the boy went quiet for a sec. But, deep inside my mind, I wonder...am I still getting this all wrong?
Kirito's POV...
I have no idea what just happen. Did I really heard that right?
'Guess' he says! Isnt he even aware of what was happening?! Doesnt he know that his life is in danger!? What's wrong with this guy!?! My thoughts was in daze and I have no idea how to respond to this.
But, it gave me time to describe his appearance. As said, he had a ivory hair and a grey misty eyes and his clothes was very strange. Its like a black rubber material with cut features around his body and it kinda look like a battle suit, although, I shook that thought at the back of my mind.
"S-sorry.." stutered the white haired teen with an embarassed eye contact towards me. I've always been wondering if he dyed his hair like that. "Please forget what I said.." he politely beg. Asking that I should forget what he said a while ago of being a beginner. I sighed to this, our communication isnt going nowhere and because of this, my goal of wanting to be strong and head as quickly as possible to the next town, now, Im falling behind because of him. Okay..How about this. Let's get straight to the point.
"Sure" I agreed with a cautious nod, and added a question, " By the way, what are you doing out here?" When I said those words, he was a little confused to this.
"That..I dont really know how I got here..?" That was a question mark just now right? This guy is hopeless!
"But...I'm pretty sure I'll die right in here anyways.." I was surprised when he said those words. Is this guy a suicidal type? No- even though he is a beginner to this, I dont want him to die from such a thing, including myself, even if its just a game!
"Look..I dont want to be of a bother and all.." I said, rubbing my nape, "but dont just say die all of a sudden, you hear me?" I gave him a handchop on the head, giving his mind a sense to live, instead of the thoughts he had just now.
"Ow.." he said rubbing his head and I can see a tiny tear in his eyes. A misty eyes, who'se lost its way but was now brought back to its proper track. I smiled and walked away. Satisfied of my results "You cant get hurt in this game, you know?" then raised out a hand, biding to him as I walked. "Anyways, I need to head to the next town.."
There was silence, nothing but the wind's blowing force between us, I was getting used to this eventhough I wanted him to join me very badly but I dont want to risk him in any danger.
"Umm..please wait!" I heard his voice a mile away, but not too far that I can hear. Seriously, this scene reminds me of myself and Klein, a few moments ago. I turn around.
"C-can I join you?" He asked, wanting to come along. I was yet again surprised at his words. Does he really want to come along? I'd doubt that he'll be able to survive from this before he could even reached to the next town.
"You sure, you wanna come along?" I ask, warning him about the dangers in the open. "I cant quite guarantee about your safe-"
"Im already used to it but.." he pause for a second then responded, "could you show me the basics of this game?, if what you said being me as a beginner, can you teach me then?" He asked, eagerness existing in his eyes. A feeling of determination of learning something. This guy..
I sighed then walked towards him. I draw out my sword as I was near him, the point, near his neck. I was expecting for him to flinch right out or back away but he didnt even gave a single fear in his features when I drew it out. His grey eyes, they held no emotion at all, its like as if he was used to this kind of thing and was getting tired of it. Is this what he meant by he was used to it? Okay then..this I gotta know.
Somewhere in the open fields..
When I said that I'll teach him the basics of the game, and as wanting to see him fight off a low level boar without any worries of some kind. But now, I want to take that back. This guy doesnt even know what a HP is!? Does he really want to die that badly?! and why is his 2 swords is like a knife?! Left alone, he's been asking the whole do's and dont's in the game!! Does this guy live in a rock or something!?
I buried my head with both hands in dissapointment. This guy is gonna die early without knowing all the basics.
"Um.." he muttered again, and in instincts, I knew right away what he's about to say..here it comes..
"What's this white box? and why is it showing EXP and Gold? Is it because I killed that boar? By the way, what's EXP, Kirito?"
Yeah, my name's Kirito and before I started to teach him, we exchanged names. From what I learned from him is that his name is Kaneki. Although his way of things can sometimes be a little weird, but we havent exchanged much information between us so that I might be able to understand him at some point.
Anyways, back to our present situation, he was asking what a Exp is? Seriously..is he playing with me?
I sighed. Great, this is my 9th time to exhale. Oh well..here it goes "Exp, in short "Experience Points" everytime you kill a monster, this gives you points to the limit of leveling you up, the higher the level of your opponent, the higher Exp you'll recieve and.. that is well known to all gamers." I said, emphasizing the word 'all' while giving out my poker face. He looked intently at me then sighed.
"But I dont." He simply said, with a straight and honest face. For once, I feel like the urge to punch it somehow but I for now, ease my intent from doing so.
Though still, as Kaneki was busy killing off those boars. I gave myself a time to think.
Should I really bring him with me? Though I dont wanna cost his life..but, he seem to be good at fighting although he is still a newbie in this game..wait..Now that I mention this..why would he play here without knowing the basics?..no way, I must be thinking to much-
"Kirito!" I heard Kaneki called to me from a far, but before I could even turn to look at him, I was pinned down on the ground. When I regained back, I slowly glance at the monster that was on top of me. I looked at it in surprise. It was a blue maned wolf. It has a higher level than the boars. In instinct, I used my sword to sliced at it. Looking at its HP on top of it, it didnt much caused any damage. I grit my teeth in anger, dissapointed in my results. But the wolf was in brace to attack me and I closed my eyes with a shout.
During that split seconds, I heard a yelp from the wolf, this made me curious so I opened my eyes. When I did, I was completely looking at a fight between animals.
The wolf was hit on the eye and was glaring at his opponent. It was Kaneki. But I only saw him without his two small swords. Simply say his unarmed at the moment but I felt anxious to this, why isnt he using them!? He'll get himself killed!
On the battle that I'm seeing before me, the wolf was in its stance and took the first move. It ran towards him, attempting to bite Kaneki. "Kaneki-" I was cut off as I saw Kaneki having an aura that I cant quite describe..and his eyes, that emotionless grey eyes he bared, had something that has change in one of them. I quickly saw a glimpse of it, something with red and black, although I must be imagining it.
Then in a unknown speed that took me by surprise, he was behind the wolf and kicked it on a nearby rock. With a loud crash heard, I was strucked in shock from this fight. How was that possible? How did he get behind the wolf that quick!? No matter how I looked at this, such immense speed was enough to do that.. but strength.? Whats going on here!?
"Man..this wolf is tough" I heard Kaneki mutter then turn to look at me, "are you alright Kirito?"
'Dont worry about me idiot, worry about yourself for once!' This is what I wanted to shout to him but after being saved from the wolf, I dont think I could say that. Although I really wanted to say it.
"Im fine.." I finally said, as he helped me up. " what about you?" I asked, looking around him if he got hit. "..don't worry..I'm okay" he said forming a small smile in his face. But as I finally stood up, I gave him another hand chop on the head. "Ow.." he muttered, rubbing his head. "Again with the hand chop..?" he answered with a annoyed tone. By the time he said this, I took out my sword and looked at him with a serious look.
"You recklessly save me without using your swords, do you really want to die that badly?" He gave a shocked look. I sighed and ready my stance. "Anyways, the fight is not over yet.."
Out of the crumpled crash mist, the wolf was back on its feet and ran towards us from a mile away. "I know.." Kaneki answered and got his swords in his hands. With a shout, we both fought the wolf. It was hard actually, but with the finishing move we've combined, it shattered to a blue light mirror and vanishes. Our faces was both tired and haggard but between those features, we gave ourselves a smile. Victory was ours.
"What now?" Kaneki asked me, as he lay on the grassy fields beside me. His eyes was staring at the sky. "We are heading to the next town. That's what we'll do.." I said with confidence.
"We?" he said, surprised by my words. I gave out a smirk. A kind of smile that I wanted to bring out. "Yes Kaneki. Will you join me?" I stood up, and stretch out my palm to him. I was still wondering if he will join me. But I should always respect others decision. If he rejected, that's fine by me. I'll get used to it anyway-
"Sure" he quickly responded and took my palm as I helped him out to stand up. When he said this..I was really happy. I finally had someone to accompany with me. But sooner or later, we'll soon come to know as 'friends'