"The really important things ought to be said cleanly and clearly." -Asuna After barely surviving a bitter attack by 2 PKers on the 6th floor, Asuna is left feeling vulnerable and shaken. Kirito too, after almost experiencing the fear of loss, has to rethink his relationship. Through all the struggles, uncertainty, and fear, the two may just yet connect with their hearts.

Sword Art Online can offer a truly fair beginning for all. Rin enters Sword Art Online not to hunt monsters or delve into dungeons, but to live in a world where she can be free of her real world struggles. A place where she can create and explore to her heart's content. But after SAO is revealed to be a Death Game - does she really want to find a way out?

Kayaba Akihikio's dream of an iron castle in the sky is never realized. Instead, Argus decided to work for the JSDF, forcing Kayaba to slave away on combat simulators as he slowly realises that the Japan he grew up in is taking a darker turn. But when they try to convert it into a recruitment tool, Kayaba sees his chance to do something about it, collateral damage be damned.

No matter what, we'll get through everything together, Kirito. Discord server challenge week

The Underworld is in danger. After a fragile peace is built between the real and virtual worlds, an unknown assailant threatens to disrupt it. To uncover the motive, Kirito must investigate the fallout of the Specter Incident. Part 2 of the SAO Alt: Specter series.

November 6th, 2022, the VR game, Sword Art Online traps 10,000 players and the only way to get out is to clear all 100 floors, but the catch is that if you die in the game, you die in real life, two former Beta Testers, Jose and Koharu, find themselves in this death game and must fight through all 100 floors, but at the same time ensure that they don't die in the process.

Alex has always been a loner, an outcast among his peers, but that all changed the day he met Vicki, she's impulsive, and everything he isn't When Vicki gets Alex into her all-time favorite game New Life Online he finds himself getting caught up in a war with a Guild of Griefers and dealing with his own insecurities is this something he can handle? an OC story inspired by SAO

The night sky is vast and full of stars, unreachable by any human's hands. Logic dictates humans would never be able to grasp the stars on their own. However, sometimes, a shooting star makes the impossible, possible. A crack fic with hints of sexual content. Made for Kirisuna Week.

It's the end of a long tiring day, and together, Kirito and Asuna have retired to their home. Rather than let his girlfriend cook dinner for them as usual, the young man has decided to take it upon himself to take care of culinary duties that evening. Kirito is determined to make Asuna satisfied with the meal he has prepared. Will he succeed?

She is 100% certain Kazuto Kirigaya and her would always be on complete opposite sides of the spectrum. That was a fact, an unspoken but established rule between every single student on campus ever since their first year of college. It was just as irrefutable as the sky was blue and the grass was green. So why...? [Full Summary inside] Enemies-to-lovers!AU

Sword Art Online was created as a verdant wonderland, a triumph of art, science, and technology all coming together to create a picturesque world of rolling plains and forests filled with sweet fruits, a world where the sword ruled and warriors reigned. This lofty dream turned into a nightmare when the one million users came face to face with the fact that they are trapped inside.

It's KiriSuna Week! The SAO fan fiction discord server has issued a prompt challenge. There are seven days of prompts following the main pairing of SAO: Kirito & Asuna. Come read for a fluff fest (with some light angst mixed in depending on how spicy I'm feeling).

A series of seven 'prompts' following the main pairing of SAO: Kirito and Asuna! Expect a lot of fluff, teenage romance, and enough sweetness to turn you into a diabetic! Filled with wholesome goodness that might trail off into some more raunchy citrusy scenes (Rated M to be safe!) Part of the SAO Fanfiction Central's KiriSuna Event 2022! (Review/PM for the link!) :3

During routine physical rehab, three astronauts and a cosmonaut are introduced to Nervegear headsets. Unfortunately, they decide to try out Sword Art Online of all things. A rehabilitation session quickly turns into a rescue mission. If you die in the game you die in real life? Please. This is an occupation where a fraction of an inch determines success or failure.

SAO but different. Mostly canon (SAO and progressive) except everyone is aged up 2 years, 20,000 people are trapped instead, and Kirito isn't a complete shut-in thanks to an unexpected friendship IRL. AU elements possible and likely eventual Kiri/Argo/Non triad as the story evolves.

Following the end of the second "Bullet of Bullets," a tournament in GGO...a third body is found. In response, Kirigaya Kazuto, better known as "Kirito" is sent to stop the bleeding. However, with increased pressure from his higher-ups, and the thought of another body appearing, the Virtual Division leader decides to send the Black Swordsman 'extra' help...from across the Pacific.

Kazuto Kirigaya is the Most Powerful Psychic in the world. Sadly, that's not helpful when all he wants is a normal, boring school life. Brocon sisters, childhood friends, transfer students, and teenage problems on top of it all... What's someone cursed to be the Main Character to do?

After the VRMMORPG 'Aincrad Online' was announced, Ayano Keiko found out her aunt was on the dev team. As a small present, she gave Keiko access to an admin account to play around with. Now stuck in a game where everyone is gunning for her, Silica must ask how far she is willing to go to survive.

Kazuto 'Kirito' Kirigaya is a teen with a slight video game obsession. When the worlds first ever full dive VRMMORPG dropped, of course he was one of the first to get it. However this decision proves unwise when the game becomes real. Suddenly stuck in a world of spaceships and galactic war, Kirito has to find a way to survive without sacrificing to much along the way.

Inspired by 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy', this "Guide" provides an (un)helpful introduction to various aspects of the Sword Art Online franchise for those living in it. So grab a pint, and prepare to (not) learn about the virtual worlds of swords, guns, magic and everything between.

Another D&D like story where my character has a dense background. This time, done in the world of Sword Art Online Sword Art Online is owned by A-1 Pictures, Aniplex USA, and Reki Kawahara.

This is ALO but SAO (confusing, i dont care)

Leafa falls in love with the sexy pink-haired blacksmith. NSFW Yuri/ Erotic

This story follows Hexagon, a young teen who got trapped in SAO along with 10,000 other players. Too scared to fight, he opens a tavern in the Town of Beginnings and gets to hear about all the battles that happen as people come in looking for drinks.

Dupin was always good at finding glitches in games that he could ruthlessly exploit. Now that he's trapped in SAO, he has to put his skills to the test to make sure he gets out. And of course, reap the benefits along the way. Scumbag MC, lemons, non-con/dub-con. Short series.