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Chapter 18 Strea, and the Ghastlygaze.

One day, Akira was walking around the town after some grinding with his 'adopted' sister Silica, along with Wyvern's Inferno, who had just gotten back from some grinding, and were on their way back to Agil's place. When they arrived the group found the rest of the Moonlit Black Cats talking to a strange girl, with pale skin and red eyes. She pinkish violet hair that fell just before her shoulders. Her clothes were light and consisted of a violet color with white trimmings. A huge two handed longsword, leaned against the bar stool adjacent from her. The girl was having a deep conversation with the guild.

"It sure is nice to have such wonderful friends." she said. The rest of the group chuckled, except for Mataras. Soon, everyone turned and saw the Ren, and Akira, along with the rest of their friends.

"Hi." she said, "It's nice to meet you. My name is Strea. You two must be Akira, and Silica."

"Yeah." replied a shocked Akira, "But how did you figure that out?"

"Just a hunch." replied Strea.

"Who is this girl?" asked Silica.

"Got me. I've never seen her before." replied Quint.

"I think she's funny." said Helios.

"No one asked for your opinion, Helios." responded Mai.

"What's everyone talking about?" asked another voice which surprised the group as they turned to Strea, who was curious about the chatter coming from Wyvern's Inferno. The group had no idea how high her stealth skills were, but she was really good. Strea, didn't seem to notice the awkward stares coming from everyone, and had a very welcoming smile on her face. "Hi, you must be Kirito's friends."

"Yes, we are." replied Ren. "But, who are you?"

"My name is Strea. It's nice to meet you." she responded, "I hope we can all be friends."

Akira chuckled, "Same here, Strea."

The entire group really got to be great friends with Strea, and rented rooms, in Agil's place, which worked as an Inn as well. When the group went they're separate ways, Akira looked out of his window. Mom, I hope you can hear me. Today, we met a new friend named, Strea. She's very skilled in stealth, and very kind. I hope to see you soon. He then went over to Silica, and got into bed, and fell right to sleep.

The very next day, The Assault team heads out to face the Floor boss of Floor 76, Strea stayed behind to help keep mid level players from getting in trouble. As the team reached the doors to the boss room, Asuna, turned to the players, "Everyone, I have one thing to say to you." she said, and pointed her Rapier into the air, "Let's win, and make it home alive!"

The team let out a battle cry and entered the room, and saw a most gruesome sight.

The boss was a huge floating eyeball, with tentacles having mouths at the end, the creature's eye was red, and had purplish red skin. The boss HP was revealed to have Five HP bars, and its name, The Ghastlygaze appeared overhead. The boss let out a horrific shriek for battle. Yui analyzed the boss, and helped give Ren, a strategy to face the boss.

The creature's eye was the weak point, and the tentacles protected it, so Ren called out an attack on the tentacles first.

The boss however, wasn't going to down that easily, using his arms also as a whip, The Ghastlygaze lashed out at the team as well. This caused quite a bit of trouble for the group, because the tentacles would eventually grow back.

Having enough of this Akira activated his Original Skill, and used Horizontal Square, giving the boss a burn affect. Ren, soon noticed the boss' Hp dip into the last sliver of red, and calls for an all out attack. The boss is struck by multiple weapons until, finally bursting into polygons. Everyone was tuckered out, and didn't cheer.

Soon, the doors to the next floor appeared, and everyone went in, activating Floor 77.

"Well, so far no casualties, that's good." stated Mataras.

"Yeah." nodded Diabel, "How about we head back. I'm tired."

"Great idea." replied Alice. And so, the assault team return to Arc Sophia, for some much needed rest and relaxation.

When they returned, the the Moonlit Black Cats were greeted by Leafa, Sinon, and Strea. "Welcome back, everyone." stated Leafa.

"Thanks, Leafa." responded Kirito.

"Did you win?" asked an excited Strea.

"Yep, but let me tell you, it was trouble." replied Akira.

"Aye, but that is all behind us now." nodded Mataras, "Let's celebrate."

"Looks like your in a good mood." stated Sachi, making Mataras chuckle himself a bit.

"Sure he would." stated Sinon, "He always gets to be on the front lines."

"Oh, is that so?" retorted Mataras, "Well, I guess we'll have to settle this with a little duel."

"Fine." snapped Sinon.

The group all gathered in the town square to watch both Sinon, and Mataras duel. Crowds gathered to see the fight, and as the timer went down, quieted themselves as the fight began.

Sinon, was quite well for a dagger user, and made sure to get plenty of space to use her skills. Mataras deflected however, and made sure to close in on her when he got the chance. Sinon, got pretty angry when he suddenly stopped, and when tried to strike, he deflected the weapon, and sliced it in half. She was in awe to what happened, that she nearly fell. Mataras, caught her and had his sword by her neck.

"I was aiming for your left leg." said Sinon, "How did you know I was going to try and hit you there?"

"I could see it your eyes." replied Mataras, "You seem to have a skill for locking on to a target. Next time, however, don't directly right at it."

"You saw all that?" asked a shocked Sinon, "Your strong! Your really strong!"

"Your pretty strong as well, Sinon." nodded Mataras, which made Sinon blush, "But I highly recommend you surrender, I don't like to hurt unarmed girls."

Sinon soon realized what Mataras meant and forced herself off the Red Swordsman, and surrendered. This caused an emotion with the crowds until Mataras gave them his cold glare, giving them a message, Back off. Afterwards, Mataras shared a kind smile which to Sinon, made him look charming in a way, and revealed to everyone that she somehow had gained a unique skill for shooting.

The group soon realized she might be able to help out on the assault team, so the very next day, Kirito and Sinon, went and got for her a unique weapon. A bow with arrows, giving her a sub category. Mataras was very impressed with this, that he asked her if she was interested in joining the guild.

Sinon nodded in agreement, and joined the guild. Now she could help out as an archer, and a member of the Assault team, and as a Moonlit Black Cat.

However, Mataras, and Sinon got into another minor argument, but it didn't last very long, and the group prepared for more adventures with their newest member. Sinon, The Phantom Archer.

Kirito: Well. That was something.

Mataras: Aye, that it was.

Akira: Well. At least we don't have to worry much for right now.

Leafa: Yeah, for right now anyway.

Author: Next time on The Azure Swordsman: The Lost Fragment. Chapter 19: The Crystal Claw, and Leafa's truth.

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A/N: Sorry if this chapter is too short this time. I've been busy on an original story staring my OC's. But nonetheless, the story will go on. Thanks.