Chapter – 15
Welcome to Alfheim Online – SAO Integral Fragments
I aplogize for uploading the chapter late but I have been very busy. Nevertheless, as promised, no matter how busy I am, I will get the chapter done. Enjoy.
Previously on SAO Integral fragments
I was standing alone, facing three salamanders.
Red salamander 1: Sorry about this. Were on a mission though. Give up your money and items, and we'll let you go.
Red salamander 2: why are you acting like such a gentleman now?
Red salamander 3: Yeah, we haven't had the chance to fight with a chick in forever, let's waste her!
Leafa: Grr…
Hearing their words made me sick, like as if they don't know how hard I've worked.
Leafa: Go ahead and try it… *I ready my weapon* but I am taking one of you with me. Whoever is not afraid of dying, step up and get some.
Red salamander 1: you're a stubborn girl. Suit yourself.
The three salamanders took their stance when they were ready for battle. I knew I had no chance, there were three of them and only one of me, their strength is stronger than ours so I won't even last long… but still, I faced them. But before that…
?: WHOAAAAA! GAGH!
Leafa: Huh?
?: augh, Man… I gotta learn how to break…
(You) crash landed on his face just a few feet away from where I was standing.
You: Alright, I want you three to answer me… why are you attacking her? She's my friend I'll have you know, and I don't appreciate you two bullying her like this.
Red salamander 2: what did you just say?
Red salamander 3: Get out of here noob! Unless you wanna die.
You: Geez, you're just as stupid as the other players I knew…
Red salamander 3: what?! Alright, you asked for it! GEAAAAAAH!
At first I would have panicked, but knowing (You), I was actually panicking for the salamanders.
You: Hmph.
As the red salamander strikes, (You) hold the tip of his weapon with his palm. No damage and no effort.
You: *he grabs the weapon*
As (You) grabbed his weapon, he throws it at its wielder and the two salamanders crashed in with each other due to the impact.
You: Hey Leafa, sorry I'm late. Do you know where the others are?
Leafa: Nope. I've been searching for you guys all this time. Think you can handle this, I am not as strong as I was in SAO.
You: No prob. *I unsheathe esper*
Leafa: Wait, is that Esper? How-?
You: I'll explain later, right now… *I breath in* Hmph!
Within the blink of an eye, (You) dashed to the other side of the salamanders with his weapon held up high.
Red salamander 3: What?!
Red salamander 2: How did he get—?! GAAAAGH! *he disappears into red flames*
You: Hehehe… look out ALO… because the Integral Factor has just arrived.
Now on SAO Integral fragments
Red salamander 2: H-How did you do that?! You were too fast, I couldn't even see you!
You: Simple really, just bend your legs *I bend my legs* position your weapon *I position my sword* and leap!
"Swoooosh!"
With a single leap, I am face to face with the red fairy who stares at me with a stunned face and before he can react, I slice through half of his body and he disappears into a red flame.
You: It's all in the legs. How about you? You wanna face me too?
Red Salamander 1: Hmm… Nah, my magic skill is about to reach 900 so I'd rather not die.
You: Being honest to your enemy, huh. I can respect that, how about you miss Leafa?
Leafa: Don't call me that, it's weird. And I'll pass as well. But next time you're going down!
Red salamander 1: Oh? Then next time I'll be sure to bring more friends. *he flies away*
You: Hmm? *I take a look at the flames* hey, what is it with these flames? *I attempt to touch them*
Leafa: No! They're remain lights, the players you killed can still hear you, just wait a moment.
Within a few seconds, the flames disappear.
Leafa: Okay, now we can talk.
Leafa's appearance changed. While although she still had the long blond ponytail with green eyes, her outfit was different, she had a white and green collar on her neck, her dress was a mostly green and slight white as well, her ears were also pointy.
You: Alright, what was the deal with those red fairies? With the way they acted, they kind of reminded of red players.
Leafa: Well for one thing, the sylph and the salamanders never got along but those guys were organized. It has been some time since I last entered this game so I don't know how much it changed. I don't know, they might be gearing up to clear the world tree soon.
You: The world tree?
Leafa: Yeah, it's that big tree over there.
Leafa then points to a massive tree that seemed to reach the top of the world's sky, it was all curly and its branches were barely visible by the clouds.
You: Oh yeah, if I remember correctly, that was the goal of the game wasn't it?
Leafa: Oh yeah, I forgot I told you about this game. Oh, you chosen the sylph race I see.
You: Hmm? Oh yeah, it was the first fairy on screen and it kind of reminded me of my old avatar back in SAO.
Leafa: Speaking of SAO, what's the deal with Esper? How is it that it's here?
You: According to Yui, my sword is considered a lost object in this world as well. As such, it can still be wielded in this game.
Leafa: Yui?
You: Yeah, she's right here.
With a flutter sound, Yui emerged from my pocket and lands on my shoulder.
Yui: Hi Leafa.
Leafa: Whoa! No way, she's one of those navigation pixies!
You: She's helped me a lot after entering, but I fear that our friends might not be doing so well as us. We should find them as fast as we can.
Leafa: You know, the sylph race is known because of its incredible speed in flight.
You: Hmm… so you're saying that the sylph race is very agile in flying.
Leafa: that's what I am saying.
You: Huh, I do like speed.
Leafa: then you have a lot to learn. Here, let me help you with the basics of flying *she summons her wings*
You: Wait, you mean you can fly without the controller?
Leafa: Sure can, I have a little trick into doing it. Turn around.
You: Okay *I turn around*
As I turn around, I could feel Leafa's palm on my back.
Leafa: can you feel where my hand is touching you?
You: yeah.
Leafa: Now, imagine that there are virtual bones and muscles here that spread throughout your wings, then try and move them.
You: Hmm? You mean like trying to move my hand?
Leafa: something like that.
You: Okay.
Using a lot of brain power, I adjust my focus on my back as my wings begin to flutter.
"Flutter-Flutter-Flutter"
Leafa: Okay, your doing good. Keep doing it.
Using all of my brain power, I keep on powering and powering my brain cells as the flutter intensifies on my back.
Leafa: Good! Now… GO! *she slaps my back*
Feeling a massive wave of energy on my back, I take off to the sky.
You: Hey—WHOAAAAAAAAA! "Crassh!"
I let Leafa take the over the next part
Leafa POV
As I sprung my secret technique on (You) he blasted off into the sky and keep tumbling on tree branches.
Leafa: Uh-oh…
Yui: Uncle!
Yui and I both dashed to the sky to try and find him. Luckily enough, it wasn't hard.
You: Wh-Whoooa! Help! Where are the brakes?!
(You) was flying all over the place, screaming and squirming, it was so funny, Yui and I couldn't help but laugh at him.
Yui and Leafa: Hahahaha!
Yui: I-I'm sorry uncle!
Leafa: you're just too funny! Hahaha!
You: When I get my hand son you too! I swear I'll— *he crashes in some trees* Bleeegh! *he spits out leaves and twigs* seriously, where are the brakes?!
Leafa: Hang on! We're coming! *I say while still laughing*
Your POV
I kept zooming though the forest with high velocity, I couldn't tell or see where I was going.
You: too fast! This is too fast!
The wind and speed were to strong I couldn't see where I was going, the forest was too dark to see as well. Deep within it though, I could see two sharp glowing eyes that seemed to be of a cat.
You: Uh-oh!
?: Look out!
You: AAAH!
?: AAAH!
"Craaash!"
The stranger and I both collapse as we begin to fly throughout the forest.
?: AAAAH! LET ME GO! LET ME GO! *she looks down* EEEP! ACTUALLY, DON'T LET ME GO! IM AFRIAD I'LL FALL!
You: Would you quit blocking my view!
?: I cant, if I let go of you I'll fall!
The stranger and I kept blasting in through the forest as we both screamed for our lives.
?: Look out, look out, look out! There's someone there!
You: Where? You're blocking my view!
? 2: Watch out!
Everyone: AAAAAAAAH!
"CRAAAASH!"
The three of us landed in a lake and now we are finally standing on the ground.
You: Whoa…! That was… AWESOME!
?: "Splash!" *she gasps for air* "Cough" "Cough" are you kidding me! We could have died back there!
You: I-I'm sorry! I didn't see you.
?: Aurgh! Who even are you?!
You: M-My name is (You).
?: *she gasps* (You)?
You: Hmm? You know me?
?: I-it's me.
As I take a closer look at her, the light of the moon allowed me to see her better.
You: Koharu?
Koharu: Yes, it's me!
You: Koharu!
Koharu: (You)!
With huge smiles, we hug each other and laugh together.
You: I can't believe it, you're here!
Koharu: I thought I'd never find you!
You: Well, at least we found each other.
As we both face each other, I was shocked to her appearance.
You: Whoa! Hey, where did those ears and tail came from?!
Koharu had black ears on her head and a black tail on her butt. Her appearance also changed as she was wearing a blue jacket that was similar to mine, she was also wearing a dark blue skirt with high kneel socks and light wear shoes.
Koharu: W-Well, right after we entered the portal, I was in some sort of area where it asked me ti chose my race and name. I saw this race of cats and thought I would look cute, so I chose it.
You: Oh… I see.
?: "Cough" "Cough" I am sorry to interrupt your little reunion but you also hit me and I am standing right here.
You: O-Oh, sorry about that, I wasn't… wait, Kirito?
Kirito: Yes, that's me.
Kirito's appearance also changed. His black hair stood in natural spike, his large eyes appeared mischievous and his ears were pointy, he was also wearing a starter equipment that looked almost similar to mine, only it was black.
You: Sorry about that, I couldn't see anything.
Kirito: Don't worry about it. At least we found each other.
You: what were you doing standing on top of that log?
Kirito: Just gazing at the world, trying to figure everything out. I noticed that all my stats are still the same as it was in SAO?
Koharu: Yes! I noticed that too!
You: Yeah, apparently our avatars were ported over and marched and whatever skills we possess in SAO, were also ported in this game. Some might not be working though.
Kirito: Oh, so that's why my dual wielding skill is gone.
Koharu: as my Crimson diesis skill.
You: Not only that, your items are missing too.
Kirito: Yeah, I noticed.
Koharu: Really? *she scrolls down her menu* Oh yeah, they're gone.
You: Don't worry, Yui can transfer them to a safe storage to SAO's server.
Kirito: Yui?! Where is she?
You: She's uh… oh right, she's with Leafa.
Kirito: Leafa? Well where are they?
You: I don't know, I was flying so fast, they might have lost me.
Leafa: (You)! Are you okay?!
You: Oh, speak of the devil. Leafa! Over here!
Leafa is then caught flying above us and then turns around to the sound of my screams.
Leafa: Oh, they you are. *she flies down* I thought I'd lost you over there.
You: I'll get you back for that someday.
Leafa: Ehehe, sorry about that *she says while sheepishly scratching her head*
You: Anyways, look who I found.
Leafa: Hmm? Wait… Koharu, Kirito?
Koharu: that's us.
Leafa: We found you! *she hugs them both*
You: well, technically I found them.
Kirito: Where's Yui?
Leafa: She's right here.
Yui then emerges from Leafa's back and flies to Kirito.
Yui: Daddy!
Kirito: Yui!
Kirito hold Yui with his palms as Yui hugs his cheeks.
Koharu: Whoa! When did she get so tiny? …And so cute!
Yui: Auntie! *she hugs her cheeks*
Koharu: Aww! She's so small!
Koharu and Yui held each other as they both laughed with each other's embrace.
Leafa: Hmm… it seems you chose the Sith race Koharu. And you chose Spriggan Kirito.
Koharu: I just chose this race because I thought it was cute.
Kirito: I chose this race because I thought it looked cool.
Leafa: Basically, everyone chose their race based on their appearance.
You: It seems so. How did you guys end up here anyway?
Kirito: I don't know how. After my avatar was created, I was supposed to land in a place called spriggan territory but I ended up here in this forest.
Koharu: the same thing happened to me.
You: So I guess we all fell for the same glitch.
Koharu: what do you think happened?
You: Well the cube containing the Integral fragment did just react when I entered the game. Maybe it has something to do with it.
Kirito: do you think it might have affected this game the same way it did to SAO?
You: it could be possible. By the way, we found each other, but we are still missing Sanya, Strea and my sister.
Kirito: Actually… I found Strea.
You: Oh, where is she?
Kirito: Um… well… she's right here— "Swooosh!"
Kirito was about to reach into his pocket but before he could even touch it, a blur of pink light dashes out of his pocket and crashes with me.
You: Pugh! *I fall down*
As I fall on the ground, I could feel my cheek getting squished and rubbed.
Strea: Darling! You're here! I thought would never see you again!
You: Strea?!
Strea… changed too, which was an easier way to describe it. The way she changed... was identical to Yui's. She was a pixie.
You: How is it that you're a—?
Strea: Pixie? Well… I do not know how, I just woke up like this.
You: (For some reason, I didn't believe her) is that so?
Strea: Yup.
You: Hmm… alright then.
Kirito: When I landed, she was flying all over the place until I caught her.
Strea: I have been searching for all of you, one moment were all together and the next thing, poof. Your all gone from plain sight.
You: Do you know where twilight or Sanya is?
Strea: No. I am afraid I didn't see anyone until now.
You: Yui, do you sense anymore players near here?
Yui: Let me check… *she closes her eyes* Hmm… there doesn't seem to be any traces of players near this area.
You: then I guess were just gonna haft to search on higher ground. *I summon my wings*
Koharu: Whoa! You got wings! And they're so pretty.
Leafa: you got wings too. You as well Kirito.
Koharu: huh?
Koharu and Kirito's wings spread out from their backs and they both give different melody sounds as they spread. Koharu's wings were slight brown and Kirito's wings were all black.
Koharu: how do we fly with them?
Leafa: Well, I got a trick that can help you *she says adjusting her shoulder*
You: Not recommended! *I sigh* I'll teach you, but I did just start so don't expect much.
I began teaching Koharu and Kirito the basics I knew about flying and eventually told them how I was able to fly without the controller. Firstly, they got adjusted with flying with the controller.
Koharu: Whooooaa! Wooohooo!
Kirito: Haha! Hehahaha!
Kirito and Koharu flew all around the forest going left, right, up, down while also accelerating a bit.
You: Nice. You guys are doing great!
Leafa: Yeah, you guys are a natural!
You: *I summon my wings and take off* alright, it looks like my wings spread and move when I want them to. I think about moving left or right, and they do it.
Koharu: this is so much fun! I always wanted to fly with my own wings!
Kirito: Me too! This is awesome!
You: Alright, now let's try without the controller.
Koharu: Huh? But how?
You: Let go of it.
Koharu: B-But, what if I fall?
You: *I hold her hand* not if your with me. *I say with a smile*
Koharu hestently but bravely, held my hand and let go of the controller.
You: Now, think about what your wings want them to do. You want to move left, think about moving left, want to move right, think about moving right.
Koharu: Okay…
Koharu's wings then move slightly to the right and we both turn right way.
Koharu: Whoa…
You: Nice!
Koharu: Hahaha! This is so much fun!
You: How are you guys doing?!
Kirito and Leafa were following behind us as Kirito was managing by himself doing loops and turns.
Leafa: just fine, it seems.
Kirito: Hahaha!
After some time, Koharu was flying smoothly.
You: Alright Koharu, I am going to let go of your hand.
Koharu: What?!
You: you'll be fine, just remember what I taught you!
Koharu: "Gulp" okay…
You: *I let go of her hand*
As I let go of Koharu's hand, Koharu begins to fly on her own and the wind blows her hair gently as she hovers through the waves.
Koharu: Wooohooo! Hahaha! I haven't had this much fun since I first started the beta test back in SAO!
Yui: You're doing great auntie! You too daddy!
Strea: that's my darling for you, always willing to help anyone in need!
Yui and Strea were both flying next to Kirito.
Seeing Koharu fly, I decided to land on a floating island.
You: Okay… gently… gently…
I began descending to the island and slowed my speed down, as I did, I finally was able to make a perfect landing.
You: Whoa. Okay, looks like I just need to control my speed before landing.
As I looked up into the night sky, I saw Koharu flying through the sky making loops and turns with her own wings. The smile she had on her face that day, is something I have not seen in such a long while.
Koharu: (You)!
You: Yeah!
Koharu: I am coming!
Koharu then began to descend towards the island… however.
Koharu: wait… how do I stop?
You: oh crap…
Koharu was flying directly towards me.
Koharu: (Y-You)! I can't stop! How do I stop?!
You: J-just slow down your pace and you'll be able to land!
Koharu: Igh…
Koharu looked like she was attempting to slow down but was still flying a bit too fast.
You: N-No, you need to slow down more—ah crap!
Koharu: Aaah!
You: Aaah!
"Craaash!"
You: Augh… you okay?
Koharu: Y-Yeah…
Koharu was laying on top of me as the impact threw us a bit into the floating island.
You: Augh… snrk…
Koharu: Uh… pfft…
You and Koharu: Hahahaha!
You: that was so much fun!
Koharu: I know, I haven't had this much fun in ages… makes me only want to clear SAO as soon as possible and experience new things.
You: Don't worry, we'll get Asuna back and the missing integral fragment and get back home. Once we find the next remaining piece, we'll find the last one and get back to clearing SAO.
Koharu: sounds like a plan to me.
Leafa: are you lovebirds done with your chit-chat? *she says with a smirk*
You and Koharu: UH?!
With blushed faces, Koharu gets off of me and I get back up.
You: Don't you have something better to do? *I say angrily*
Leafa: No, not really. Hahahaha!
Koharu: Mmm… Hm… *she smiles while blushing*
Eventually, everyone was flying more appropriately and we were all flying together.
Koharu: Wooohooo! This game is the best!
Leafa: Looks like you all have got the handle on this. Now then, follow me! *she takes off*
The five of us began following Leafa in the direction she was flying.
Leafa: We'll all take this slow so you can all get better at it.
You: I cant speak for anyone else but I can go faster.
Kirito: don't worry about me, we can go faster.
Koharu: I can't get left behind at this point, can I?
Leafa: hmm… okay…
"Swoooosh!"
With a blast, Leafa grabs acceleration and the wind begins fluttering her hair more briskly.
Leafa: *she turns around* huh?!
You: Surprise!
Kirito: is that as fast as you can go?
Koharu: Um, I think this is pretty fast!
Leafa: Alright, but font go blaming me if any of you crash.
"SWOOOSH!"
With a stronger blast, Leafa begins accelerating even faster and the ground we cover flies right threw us as our speed increases.
Yui: "Pant" "Pant" I can't go on!
Strea: Me neither! *she flies into my pocket*
Yui: Mm! *she flies into Kirito's pocket*
Strea: Aah~ now this is a nice flight. Do you have any flight entertainment (You)? Or how about a bag of peanuts?
You: sorry Strea, but cutting amenities is how we keep our prices so low.
Strea: it's a loud of baloney and you know it!
"Swooosh!"
With a dash, my wings shine brightly and I fly pass Leafa.
Leafa: Whoa! He's faster than me!
"Swooooosh!"
The trees rattle with each other as the speed of my winds blows through them.
Kirito: faster than any of us actually.
Koharu: don't you guys think we should lower our speed?!
You: WOOOHOOO!
Strea: EEEEEEEP!
Strea screams as my speed increases.
Strea: (You)! Can you lower your speed please! I don't feel very well!
You: Whoop! *I slow down* phew… well, how's that for flight entertainment?
Strea: urp… I think I prefer a bag of peanuts…
Leafa: *she catches up* you're the only guy I know who can fly at such speed.
Kirito: Yeah, you blasted right through the forest!
You: I guess my speed is a bit overpowered, huh.
Leafa: Hahaha! We're almost there!
A few fields away, stood a village with four massive towers.
You: Hey, that's the village I was supposed to land!
Leafa: yeah, it is Swilvane. Sylph territory.
You: Oh.
We all entered the territory and began heading to the base of the central tower.
Kirito: we made it to the first territory.
Leafa: Okay, were gonna land at the base of the central tower… Mm! Wait, Kirito you did practice to land, right?
Kirito: Uh… (You) and Koharu did… I didn't…
Leafa: Uh! Well, uh, you must…
You: too late now!
Koharu: I gotta land now! *she begins descending*
Leafa: Argh! Sorry, you're on your own!
You: Sorry bro!
We all begin descending but Kirito is still flying at high speeds towards the tower.
Kirito: Wh-what?! YOU'RE KIDDING MEEEEEE! "CRAAAAASH!"
Birds: "scraw" "Scraw" "Scraw"
Kirito's crash was so loud, it even made birds fly away.
Kirito: Augh…
You: Hey there sunshine.
Kirito: grr… that was so not cool.
Koharu: *she holds her laughter*
Kirito: Koharu!
Koharu: I'm sorry! I really am… but that was just so funny!
Leafa: Hehe, sorry about that. Here, let me heal you.
Leafa holds her palm in front of her and then chime spells begin to swirl around her.
Leafa: "Su-Fila-heirll-Asteluu"
As the words line up, they turn into mist and surround Kirito body with bright pixelated sparkles and heal Kirito.
Kirito: Whoa… so there is magic in this game?
Leafa: the Undines are the only one's specialized in high level spells. But that's an important one anyone can do.
You: So basically, depending on the race you pick, there are different type of bonuses.
Leafa: Koharu's race, the Sith, they are experienced for their fast combat abilities, treasure hunting skills and fast reflexes on flight. Sort of the same as the Sylph race.
Kirito: what about me?
Leafa: Well, Spriggans are mostly good at treasure hunting and illusion magic, none of those are much helpful in battle though.
You: Aah! Not if they are used in the wrong way. A smart gamer can use those abilities in a fight and since this is Kirito were talking about, I have no doubt that he will find a way to use them properly.
Kirito: I don't know if that's a complement or an insult coming from you.
You: take it however you'd like. So, how are we gonna find our friends?
Leafa: First we will need to get help. I know a few people that might be willing to help.
?: LEAFAAA!
A short and squeaky voice was heard in the distance as a young sylph race fairy was running towards us. He had a yellow-green bob-styled hair and green eyes, his body seemed delicate and he also had long pointed ears.
?: YOU MADE IT BACK!
The small sylph fairy leaps towards Leafa and holds her in a tight embrace.
Leafa: R-Recon! What are you doing?! *she said with an embarrassed face*
Recon: I thought you'd never come back after entering SAO, I was so worried about you all this time! *he says with tears in his eyes*
Leafa: H-Hang on, not so tight!
Recon: Leafa! Leafa!
Leafa: Grr… JUST CALM DOWN, WOULD YA?! *she punches his stomach*
Recon: Pugh! *he falls down*
The small fiary hold his stomach and whimpered on the floor.
Recon: Ooh…
You: Hey, uh… you okay? You do know we can't feel any pain.
Recon: Huh? Oh right… *he gets up* sorry about that…. I was just so happy to see that you were still alive. *he notices Kirito* Huh?! A spriggan?! *he grabs his dagger*
Leafa: Uh! N-no-no! It's okay, he's my brother.
Recon: Huh? Brother?
Leafa: Yes and, this are my friends. Koharu and (You).
You: Hey there.
Koharu: *she bows* nice to meet you.
Recon: Oh well, the pleasure is all mine. But wait, I thought you were trapped inside SAO?
Leafa: Well, at lot has happened. I'll explain later. Everyone, this is my friend, Recon. Were in the same party.
You: I see…
As I saw this Recon guy, I could totally see the look on his eyes when he sees Leafa, there was no denying it. He had feelings for her.
You: Hmm… so that's how it is.
Koharu: what is it?
You: Oh, nothing. *I say with a smirk*
Recon: so what are you all doing here?
You: we are searching for some friends of ours but had no luck so far in finding them. Leafa said that she had a plan to find them.
Leafa: Yeah… although…
You: Hmm? What is it?
Leafa: Well, you see… I am not exactly in good terms with some players here… before I left to search for Kazu-I mean Kirito, I had to leave my party and my territory…
A few years ago, after the SAO Incident, Leafa POV
Before I entered SAO, I had to leave the party I was in. I didn't show up or anything, I just sent the message that I was leaving, so without much to say, I left and never looked back, but before I could leave…
?: LEAFA!
Leafa: Huh? Oh… hello Sigrid.
Sigrid: whats this I hear about you leaving the party?
Leafa: Well… I am leaving because I am going to enter SAO to save my brother. I am sorry I couldn't tell you in person, but I thought it could create conflict and I wanted to avoid that.
Sigrid: do you have any idea of how that's going to upset the other members?
Leafa: you said it was fine I could join inly if I had the time and that I could leave whenever I want to.
Sigrid: yes, I know what I said but you have been with us for a while now. If you leave now it's going to damage the reputation of the party.
Leafa: in this case, family is more important than reputation. I have to do this.
Sigrid: so you're okay with become a renegade?! You know what will happen if you do this.
Leafa: Yes, I am aware. And I do not care, I will not come back until I get my brother back!
Sigrid: I FORBID YOU TO LEAVE!
Leafa: *I stop in my tracks*
Sigrid: Come back here now, Leafa.
Leafa: *I face him*I won't… I'm sorry.
Without anything left to say, I turn around and leave.
Sigrid: Grr… LEAFAAAAA!
Present moment, You're POV
Leafa: because I am a renegade, most players won't be happy to see me.
Kirito: whats a renegade?
Leafa: Basically, it's a fairy that abandons its own territory and other players look down on them.
Koharu: So… it would be like, you're a beater in this world Leafa.
Leafa: Ehehe, something like that. Though not as bad as it is for Kirito.
You: But then, why did we came here if you know how they would treat you?
Leafa: it can't hurt to ask, right? We need to get all the help we can get to fund the others. There is no telling where they could be in this world.
Recon: Actually…
Leafa: Yes?
Recon: There has been a lot of stuff happening ever since you left. I can't describe it yet but… I have been staying in Sigrid's party because I have been having suspicions.
Leafa: oh?
Recon: I can't prove anything yet so I need to stay and see what I can find before you even approach him… Kirito, Koharu, (You), can you all take care of Leafa until then… she has a habit of flying into trouble.
You: Are you kidding? We have been fighting with her ever since SAO. We can handle it.
Recon: Oh, and just so were clear, Leafa is my— Augh!
Leafa steps on his foot and he begins leaping while holding his foot.
Recon: Ow-ow-ow-ow!
Leafa: I guess we'll be in the neutral zone for now and keep searching. Message me if you need anything… come on you guys, we need to get to higher ground if we wish to find the others.
You: its night time though. Are you sure it's okay?
Leafa: Don't worry, it's because its night time that we must take this opportunity. We'll be less visible for any enemies. Come on! *she begins running to the center tower*
Recon: Leafa…
You: Hmm… (Sorry man, were gonna be taking your crush for a while. I know it must hurt)
Koharu: are you praying?
You: Something like that. Come on you guys.
As well catch up with Leafa, we enter the tower and Leafa calls in an elevator.
Kirito: So that Recon guy, is he your boyfriend or something?
Yui: yeah, are the two of you in love?
Strea: I could definetly feel the chemistry with you.
Leafa: Wh-wha?! No! We're not in love, were just in the same party is all!
Kirito: I don't know, from what I saw, you guys seemed tight.
You: And chubby.
Koharu: And friendly.
Leafa: Oh, whatever! I know him in real life, we go to the same school and were classmates but that's it!
Kirito: Mm-hmm…
Leafa: what's that noise for?
Kirito: nothing, just proud to see my little sister growing up. I must say, I'm a little jealous.
Yui: They're were feelings even I could understand, he must like you a lot. Don't you feel the same way Leafa?
Leafa: Wha-I-I-I don't know.
Elevator: "Beep"
Leafa: Geez *she enters the elevator all emberassed*
You: I don't know about you guys, but we gotta make this happen. *I whisper to them*
Koharu: I agree. Did you see the way he looked at her? You could totally tell he was happy.
Kirito: then we all agree.
Strea: I am always down to be a matchmaker.
You, Kirito, Koharu, Yui and Strea: *we nod at each other*
To be continued…