Chapter 2

Hello guys and gals its me and I've got another chapie for you! Okay so as I said in the first chapter I'm going to post chapters after I have a head start. By the time y'all read this I'll probably be working on chapter 4 so I don't get angry reviews saying that I'm not posting and all that. Also speakin of reviews I will need them for ideas and so I know that y'all are actually reading this story. So anyways let's get started on this chapter and see what Chase says.

Kirito's P.O.V.

Chase just looked at Kirito and said...(SUSPENCE)..."Why not. This will give me an opportunity to actually help for a change. Also because I can tell you care for this girl. More than you care to admit."

Kirito looked ecstatic and very energetically thanked his old allies.

The trio then took to the streets in search of Sachi. Chase and Regan put their skills as bounty hunters to good use. Chase soon picked up a very discreet trail leading away from town. The three then opted to follow said trail. Obviously.

Eventually the trail led them outside of town and into the wilderness. The trio ran and fought like a well oiled machine.

The three suddenly stopped as Chase knelt down to inspect the trail. "She's close. Very close. Looks like she stopped here to rest and then kept going. The trail goes over that hill over there so I'd guess your friend is somewhere over there." Chase looked at Kirito. He had an almost savage look in his eyes as he thought about how close he was to her. That's when something amazingly rare happened. Chase laughed. Not a giggle or chuckle but a genuine laugh that resonated from deep in his stomach. Kirito and Regan looked up in shock.

"Well what are you waiting for, an invitation? Let's go!" he said.

Kirito looked at his longtime friend and ally and nodded his agreement. He set off in a wild sprint the crest of the hill. When he reached his point of interest he was presented with the most beautiful place he had ever seen in Aincrad or otherwise. After spending all night out looking for Sachi, Kirito first noticed the stunning sunrise that was painting the sky with colors of orange, yellow, red and pink.

Next he noticed the view of the cliff top below him. Spread out below him was a great expanse of trees fields and hills. He felt he was on top of the world.

He noticed on more characteristic below him. On the edge of the cliff grew a great cherry blossom tree. The enormous branches hung low enough for a player to climb onto one with no trouble.

But the one thing that truly caught Kirito's attention was the lone figure in the tree. There in morning light was Sachi. Kirito had finally found her after hours of searching. And here she was, in the most beautiful place he had ever seen. Her figure was laying in one of the many branches sleeping peacefully.

Kirito sprinted towards his slumbering ally hoping to find out why she disappeared the night before. As he reaches the tree Regan and Chase make the crest and call for him to slow down.

"We might as well set up camp here so we can rest." Chase advised to his closest friends.

"We were out all night running around looking for this one. I think we deserve a break,and considering she hasn't been attacked this must be a safe zone." Regan said relieved that she could finally rest.

"Alright, I guess I'll make a fire. But your cooking Chase because I can't cook worth shit." Kirito said still looking at Sachi's sleeping form.

"You know what? I agree and I will cook because I don't need burned food as my breakfast. Also because I'm the only one with cooking supplies I know you'll fuck them up." Chase said scrolling through his inventory.

Sachi's P.O.V.

Sachi started to stir as she heard a strange noise that she did not recognise. It was a strange popping sound. She also smelled something marvelous. Then she heard three voices. Two she did not recognise and the third she could not tell. She couldn't make out his grunts to his companions, but he sounded worried. She could tell that there was two men and a woman from the pitch of each player's voice. The woman was commenting on the beauty of the area and that she should come here more often. One of the men was quiet and started mumbling that something was almost done and ready to serve. The other male just kept quiet and stayed close to Sachi's tree.

Sachi started to realise the potential danger she was in and slowly thought up a plan to see who was with her and what they wanted with her. The plan was being formulated slowly but surely. Then she heard movement to the left of her branch and decided to act.

First she rolled off and swung from her branch to the player nearest her. She caught him off guard and knocked him off his feet into the ground. Next she drew her sword and put it up to his throat.

She looked to the other two and growled, "Who are you and why are you here? Don't try anything I have your friend."

The man and woman she saw were sitting around a fire serving themselves some food. After they got over their initial shock the man looked at their friend while the woman laughed.

"I thought you said she was your friend Kirito. Or do all your friends attack you to say hi." The man said sarcastically. This just made the woman laugh harder.

'Wait, what?!' Sachi thought in sudden realisation. She slowly looked down and saw him. Kirito was being pinned down by none other than Sachi.

She quickly let go and jump backwards. She would have fallen off the edge if Kirito hadn't been so fast and grabbed her hand. 'Kirito is holding my hand.' she thought. She blushed at her own thoughts and climbed back up.

"Be more careful Sachi. I might not be around the next time." Kirito said jokingly.

He smiled her way and walked back to the fire. Sachi followed him back towards the other players. She looked at the fire they had built and looked at the saw slices of bacon, over easy eggs and stacks of pancakes all ready to be served.

Then she looked up some more and saw the cook. He was a very scary looking man. What sacred her the most though wasn't how big he was or the horrifying scar on his right shoulder. No, the thing that scared her the most was his eyes. Eyes that looked like they had seen their fair share of horror and pain. His brown, almost black, eyes pierced her soul and made her want to huddle in the fetal position and cry. His eyes were so full of pain and sadness that Sachi nearly did just that. However she was saved by the girl sitting next to him. "Come on Chase you're starting to scare her." his eyes softened and he looked appalled by his behavior.

"I'm sorry miss. I didn't mean to scare you. My name is Chase. I'm an old friend of Kirito's and he asked me and my partner, Regan here, to help him find you. Regan, Kirito and I are old friends from the beta. Again I'm sorry that I scared you. Next time please tell me I'm doing so." he said politely.

Sachi looked between the players and relaxed. She finally introduced herself. "My name is Sachi. I'm one of Kirito's guild mates. Also there is no need for you to apologize."

"Thank you miss. I appreciate the trust you have shown."

Kirito decide then to speak up. "Well then, now that the pleasantries are out of the way let's get to the matter at hand. Sachi why did you run away?"

Sachi just looked down and bit her lip. "I...I...I well...

Well I'm gonna have to leave it here for this chapter. Another cliffhanger I know but I'm evil so I'm gonna do this crap so get used to it. Also before I forget, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH I'M SOOOOOO EVIL. Okay then now that I got that out of my system I'd just like to say that you guys are awesome. Also again just to recap Chase is a character based off of myself and my life so yeah, anyways. Please leave a review so I know what I'm doing wrong. Like when RStyle and a guest told me not to make it center aligned. That's the stuff I want you to tell me. Also I want Ideas from you so that I can make this story better. Also ask me any questions you have and I'll answer them at the start of every chapter. And if i don't and you're a late reader just ask in a review and I'll answer via PM. So anyways thank you guys and gals for reading and reviewing and I'll see you later!

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