I don't own Sword Art Online or Mataras the Red Swordsman. Sword Art Online is owned by Reki Kawahara. Mataras the Red Swordsman is owned by Mataras the Author. The Wyvern's Inferno guild is owned by TheSib. Brandon is owned by Naruto Sakura Uzumaki. I only own my OCs.
Chapter 17: Leafa, Sinon, and The Hollow Area.
It's been two weeks since the event that occurred on Floor 75, and things were finally starting calm down. The Moonlit Black Cats had made a new home in a bar which also worked as a hotel by Agil, in Arc Sophia. The mid-level players have stopped coming up to the higher floors, and players were working on making out the entire area of Floor 76, while looking for the Floor boss.
On this particular day, however, The Moonlit Black Cats were out enjoying a walk, when they ran into an old friend, a particular girl, she had pale skin, brown eyes, short blond hair, and had grey bandaged bands on her arms. She wore a brown shirt, and brown baggy pants, with black shoes, along with a light brown hood, and cape. This player also had three brown sashes on both of her cheeks, resembling whiskers. Kirito waved to her, "Hey Argo, what's up?" he said.
Argo smiled as he knew he would be in for a treat today. "Oh, not much their Kii-bo. Just doing my thing as an Info-Broker." she smirked in reply.
Mataras, only cringed, "You really are a rat, you know Argo." he said.
Argo only chuckled as she continued with her special info. "Have I got some juicy info for you guys." she said.
"Really, what is it?" asked Silica.
"Well, not to far from in the forest outside on the western part of Floor 76, players have been claiming to be seeing a fairy." explained Argo.
"A fairy in SAO?" asked Liz.
"Yeah." replied Argo, "and no one knows if its an A.I., or an NPC, or even, a player."
This got the attention of the guild, and all agreed to check it out. "All right, Argo." said Akira, "We'll check it out."
"Cool. See you around then." replied Argo, and walked away.
The Moonlit Black Cats were prepare to fight just in case the fairy was an enemy, and went off into the forest. When they arrived the Cats all saw, was indeed, a fairy, with tannish skin, pointy ears, and long flowing blonde hair, tied into a ponytail with a white bow. She was wearing a white shirt and a green puffed sleeved coat. A brown vest belt, white gloves with green cuffs, and green skirt. Her sword was a katana like one handed sword, with light green trimmings. The Fairy also wore white stockings and brown boots, and a small pair of green translucent wings were sticking out of her back. The group soon realized that the fairy had a green cursor over her head and HP bar, meaning she was a player.
The Cats had to be careful in case she tried to attack when she turned, and carefully moved closer, until Silica stepped on a twig causing it to snap. This caused the fairy's ears to twitch at the sound, and turn around, revealing her eyes were emerald green, and around her coat collar was a red bow. She gasped when she saw the group, "Oh! Hi, I didn't notice anyone behind me." she said, "I should be more careful."
The guild didn't know what to do, or what to say at this mysterious girl, except for one. Kirito, came up to the front, and decided to ask for her name. But when he approached her, the fairy gasped, and covered her mouth when she saw him.
"It's really you. Oh my God." said the fairy with her hands over her mouth. She hesitantly asked him, "Is that you, Big Brother?" tears were starting to form.
"Huh, Big Brother?" asked a confused Kirito, "But how would you know,…" he stopped his question dead in it's tracks when he realized who this fairy really was. "Sugu?"
The fairy revealed as Sugu, started tearing up, and sniffling at the sight of her older brother, when he asked again, "Suguha, is that really you?" asked Kirito.
Suguha, finally showed a smile and rapidly nodded, confirming Kirito's question. Kirito, surprised at this, also teared up, ran over, and give his sister a good hug. The siblings were reunited.
"I can't believe it's really you, Big Brother!" cried Suguha.
"You have no idea how much I missed seeing my little sister!" cried Kirito.
The guild soon realized that the two were indeed siblings, and started to tear up themselves, seeing this happy reunion. Soon, the siblings turned to the guild.
"Everyone." said Kirito, "I like you all to meet my little sister." he introduced.
"It's very nice to meet you, everyone." she said with a bow, "My name is Leafa."
"It's very nice to finally meet you, Leafa." replied Silica, "My name is Silica, and this is my best friend, Pina." Pina chirped to say hello.
"Hey it's nice to meet ya'. The name's Agil." said Agil.
"Hi, I'm Lisbeth, but you can call me Liz for short." replied Lisbeth.
"Hi, Leafa. My name is Yui." said Yui.
"I'm Asuna. It's very nice to meet you." replied Asuna.
"I'm called Diabel." said the Cavalier.
"I am Mataras." said The Red Swordsman.
"My name is Akira." said the Azure Swrdsman, "And these two are, Megumi, and Sachi. While the big fire dragon, is Mataras' familiar Litrosh." he said pointing to the two girls, and large orange dragon.
"So, your avatar name is Leafa." said the Black Swordsman, "In that case, you can call me Kirito."
Leafa chuckled at her brother's avatar name, but decided to do so none the less. Then an idea came into Kirito's head, and smiled. Accessing his menus, he sent an invite for Leafa to join the guild, which she instantly said yes. The guild head back to town and introduce her to Klein, and his guild, Yolko, and Wyvern's Inferno, who welcomed her openly.
The very next day, The Moonlit Black Cats are enjoying some time together and walked along the streets when they heard Yolko, screaming at the teleport gate. Heading into action, they immediately head to the scene. Upon arrival, they saw what looked like a crack in the sky, which instantly broke open, as a person literally came out, unconscious and falling to the ground.
Kirito runs over and catches the person revealing to be a girl, before she hit the ground but was still out cold. The girl had pale skin, and short brownish, brunette hair, with two ribbons tied up, becoming little pigtails. She was wearing a black shirt with a red scarf, and black sleeved arm gloves, and a green coat, with silver breast plate armor, black short-shorts, green baggy leggings, and black shoes.
The girl soon wakes up, revealing she had brown eyes, and sees a lot of people surrounding her, worried about her. "Where am I?' she asked, in a quiet voice.
"You're in Sword Art Online." replied Asuna, "You came in here from falling out of the sky. Are you okay?"
The girl simply shook her head, "I don't really remember at all how I got here. And what you said about me falling from the sky is pretty difficult to believe." she replied.
"Well, do at least remember what your name is?" asked Sachi.
"No, I don't yet." the girl replied. Then on instinct, she waved he hand down, which shocked her until her saw what appeared to be her name. Her name was Sinon.
"Well, just don't try and scare us like you did, snow princess." retorted Mataras, to Sinon.
Sinon didn't like that comment, and instantly drew her dagger to try and strike at him, while Mataras, drew Guilty Thorn to block the strikes, but the two stop when Akira intervenes. "Alright you two. We don't want any arguments between us, especially if she hurts you, her cursor will turn orange. Which is considered a crime." stated Akira.
Sinon nodded, and put away her dagger, while Mataras, did his notion for putting away his sword with a reverse swinging motion. Things between these two were not going to be well.
The guild rested up and had sometime to relax, and introduced Sinon, to Klein, and Wyvern's Inferno along with themselves. Sinon herself, had really gotten to know Sachi, and Asuna, and was even a nickname from her dubbed, 'Sinonon'.
Several days had passed since Sinon came to SAO. Now Kirito, Mataras, and Akira were heading out to explore some more of Floor 76, saying goodbye to the guild, the trio head out. The trio appeared in front of a dungeon, and after taking some monsters out already, head in to see what they can find. But after searching for a few hours a bright blue flash overcomes the trio, and they disappear.
Meanwhile in an unknown region of the forest in an unknown area, two players, a boy and a girl are running from someone, or something. The boy was around the age of 19-20 years old, while pale skin and black hair and eyes. He was wearing a midnight blue shirt, grey pants, and silver samurai like armor. He was wielding a spear on his back, and a katana on his hip.
The girl was near the same age as him if not a year younger, with blonde chestnut colored hair, pale skin, and emerald blue eyes. She was wearing a dark blue hood and mid level cape, a dark blue shirt with light blue, and silver chest armor. Her left arm had a dark blue sleeve cloth, and her right arm was equipped with armor. She was also wearing black short shorts, with a mini side sash, and a brown belt. Her left leg had a secondary pouch for items, and she was armed with a black serrated dagger. The girl also had long knee high socks, and brown shoes.
The duo continued running as fast as they could, the girl turned to see if the duo had lost whatever was chasing them, when the blue flash appeared, bringing the three swordsman, and the five literally bumped into each other. All five hit the ground hard but managed to get back up, when the spear wielder, and dagger user, charged at them, weapons drawn, Kirito, and Mataras fought against the duo, Mataras, fought the spear user, who was battling like a dragoon. Kirito fought the dagger user, while Akira fought with Mataras, only to see him change froths spear, to his Katana.
The Three swordsman soon saw the two players cursors, they were orange. "Are they orange players?" asked Kirito.
"Not sure, especially if they're fighting us!" replied Mataras.
"I don't like the look of this." said Akira.
The girl then switched her blade to the reverse, and all five clashed their weapons in a neutral stance. "Who are you?" asked the girl.
"Where did you come from?" the boy added.
"That's what we should be asking!" replied an angry Kirito.
The group to fight until a huge field boss appears, while the mystery duo prepare to fight, the trio of The Moonlit Black Cats stared in horror with the return of an old adversary, The Skull Reaper. only now, it's tale was a weapon, and had four blade like scythe claws. The creature hissed out for a battle.
"A S-Skull Reaper?!" cried Kirito.
"What is that thing doing here?!" exclaimed Akira.
"We haven't seen that monster, since the boss battle that took 14 members of the Assault Team on Floor 75!" growled Mataras.
"I guess we didn't get away from it." said the girl.
"Looks like it." nodded the young man, "Now we have to fight it."
"You're right. The three of us fought that beast before, but should be safe with five." replied Akira.
"Just be careful!" called Kirito.
The group nodded and instantly went into action against The Skull Reaper. The boss was not as powerful as it was on Floor 75, but was still a force to be reckoned with. However, in the end, The boss met its end at the hands of the five warriors. The continued strikes were just too much, since it wasn't like the one from before. The boss made one final hiss, and bursted into shards, and polygons.
Afterwards, the five warriors spoke to each other. "We did really good out there." said Akira.
"We sure did." replied Kirito.
"Indeed." nodded Mataras.
"You seem to get along quite well." the boy said.
"Yeah. So what are your names?" asked the girl.
"I'm Akira." introduced Akira.
"My name's Kirito." he said.
"I am called Mataras." said the red swordsman. "What are your names?"
"My name is Brandon." said the spearman.
"And I'm Philia." replied the girl.
The group soon notice a symbol coming from the swordsmen, and go together to a huge half opened egg in the sky. The group also learn from Brandon and Philia, that the trio have ended up in The Hollow Area. The gather up information, and take on a hollow boss, thus entering The Holow Area's special location, The Administrative Area.
"Wow! Look at this place!" exclaimed Akira.
"It's huge!" declared Mataras.
"Hey look, a teleport gate!" Kirito pointed out, "and a GM Console."
The group headed over, and learned that because of their cursors, Brandon, and Philia, had to stay behind. The trio promise to see them again, and introduce their guild to the duo. The trio soon teleported out of the Hollow area, and back to Arc Sophia, and confirmed that they could go back. "Come on, we better let the others know what happened." said Akira, the others agreed. But just they were about to head over to Agil's place, The rest of the guild came to them, all of which were worried, and relieved to see the brothers all right.
The group reunite and calm everyone down, and explain everything that happened, from entering The Hollow Area, to The Skull Reaper, to Brandon, and Philia. The next day, the group explore the fields, and into the labyrinth of Floor 76, and the Hollow Area, where the rest of the guild meet Brandon, and Philia.
Now the guild has returned to Arc Sophia to prepare for a huge moment, The 76th Floor boss.
Akira: Boy, this was totally crazy with what happened.
Mataras: Ayes, but at least we don't have to worry about it so much.
Leafa: That's true.
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Kirito: Hey! Who in the world are you?
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