Chapter – 18
Wings of justice – SAO Integral Fragments
Previously on SAO Integral fragments
Kirito: Igh, ah crap, we are wasting time by just standing here, we gotta go! Yui, can you lead the way?
Yui: You got it daddy.
Kirito: Here, give me your hand.
Leafa: Uh *he grabs her hand*
With a strong grip and a hard foot, Kirito dashes at high speed towards the exit.
Leafa: WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Koharu: whoa! They are going really fast!
You: *I hold on to her hand*
Koharu: Uh…
You: Hold on *I say with a smirk*
Koharu: oh crud…
With a tight grip and a hard foot, I sprint with the same speed as Kirito's and dash out of the cave.
Koharu: AAAAAAAAAAAH! CAN YOU SLOW DOWN?!
As Kirito and I both grabbed hold of Leafa and Koharu, we both dashed through the cave in where a herd of monsters spawned right in front of us.
Leafa: H-Huh?! Monsters?!
Koharu: monsters up ahead!
Kirito and You: Hmph! *we dashed through them*
As Kirito and I dashed through the herd of monsters, a blur cyan light illuminated the path and from there, a small blast was detonated from beneath and ended the monsters life.
"Kaabooom!"
Monsters: GRAAAAARGH! *they burst into polygons*
You: Nice!
Kirito: Haha! There's the exit!
At the end of the cave stood a gap of bright light, which led us to believe it was the exit.
Leafa and Koharu: AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Now on SAO Integral fragments
Kirito and I kept dashing through the cave at high speeds, dodging rocks and mobs while Leafa and Koharu…
Leafa and Koharu: AAAAAAAAAAAH!
Well, they weren't having a good time.
Kirito: there's the exit!
You: head towards the light!
Within a dash, Kirito and I leaped out into the light and found ourselves hovering in mid-air through a wide open field.
Leafa and Koharu: Wh-whoaa! Whoa,whoa! *they summon they're wings*
Koharu: "Pant" "Pant" what is wrong with you two?!
Leafa: Yeah! Are you guys trying to kill us?!
Kirito: Hehe, no just trying to buy us some time.
You: Hey, look!
Directly ahead of us was a missive tree that covered almost the entire sky. Its branches reached a point higher than the altitude we were flying at, I would say it was over 36,000 feet in the air.
Koharu: whoa… it's huge…
You: That's what she said…
Koharu: What?
You: Nothing.
Kirito: Hey, do you know where this meeting is happening?
Leafa: Yeah, let me check.
Leafa then scrolls down her main menu and checks the coordinates on her map.
Leafa: Northwest, inside that mountain.
Kirito: how long do we have?
Leafa: about twenty minutes.
Kirito: then were not going fast enough.
You: No problemo! *I fly in front of them* Kirito, hold on to my ankles.
Kirito: Huh?
You: you might wanna use both hands.
Kirito then proceeds to hold on to my ankles with both of his hands.
You: tell leafa to do the same and then tell her to tell Koharu the same.
Kirito: Leafa, hold on to my ankles, tell Koharu to do the same!
Leafa: *she holds on to his ankles* Koharu, hold on to my ankles!
Koharu: *she holds on to her ankles*
You: whatever you guys do, don't-let…
Focusing my strength, my wings get sharp and shine a bright light.
"SWOOOOOOSH!"
You: GOOOOO!
Everyone: WHOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
With a blasting sound, the four of us are flying at high speeds through the lands you could barely even see our figures.
Yui and Strea: AAAAAAAAAAH!
You: with this speed! I'd say we'd get there in ten! Hold on! "Swoooosh!"
Everyone: AAAAAAAAAAH!
Later
Within a few moments, we arrive to the top of the mountain where a bunch of fairies were gathered in single large table. On one side there were sylph fairies, with them there was a female fairy with glossy, dark green hair so dark that it is nearly black hanging down her back. She has white skin, almond eyes, a high nose bridge, and thin lips. She wore a Japanese-style cloth and had a katana that hanged from her obi.
On the other side were some fairies of the Sith race and among them was another fairy with a petite figure, wavy blonde hair encircling her triangular cat ears. She wore a single piece of armor that exposed her delicately tanned skin. She had claw-like weapons that dangled from the sides of her waist, while a colorful stripe near her hips emphasized her tail. She also wore a bell collar around her neck and a cape on her left arm with a red stripe near the front.
Yui: I got player readings! 68 of them flying in formation! From what I can tell, it could be the salamander attack squad!
Everyone: Huh?!
After flying through the clouds, we could see a squad of red salamanders flying through the forest.
Yui: there are fourteen more players on the mountain, most likely thay are the diplomats from the sylph's and cat siths! The two group of players will make contact in fifty seconds!
You: Were almost there, my speed can get us there in time!
Leafa: (You)… even if you get us there in time, there still will be no stopping the general of the salamanders, you guys have done enough. I'll try to save Sakuya, you don't need to get involved any further!
You: first of all, I think she is the leader of the sylph race, right?
Leafa: Uh…
You: as far as I am concerned, I am sylph as well. I think it is only right that I stand up for my partners.
Koharu: and they are cat sith's, just like me. I also need to protect them.
Leafa: Uh…
Leafa looked at us with a face of realization and understanding, but there was one guy here who also didn't say a vote.
Leafa: Kirito…?
Kirito: …sorry, but running away from a fight is not really my style.
Leafa: Huh?
You: Hold on, were about to land! This might be a little bumpy. "Swoooosh!"
Everyone: WHOAAAAAAAAAAH!
Tall gentle sylph fairy: Greetings everyone, I would like to welcome you all this evening to—
Random sylph fairy: H-Hey wait, what is that?
Everyone: Huh?
Everyone: WHOOOOAAA—"Bllaaaaast!"
As we all land, the ground blasts with a dust screen and the only thing visible are our shadows.
You: Hello there, sorry to interrupt your meeting but there is an issue going on.
Everyone: "Whisper" "whisper"
Kirito: looks like they are here.
Everyone: Huh?!
As we all look up, we see the salamanders surrounding the area from both the air and ground, all ready with armor and weapons. From what I could tell, they were pretty high level.
Random cat sith fairy: What are salamanders doing here?!
Leafa: Sakuya!
Sakuya: Huh? L-Leafa? What are you doing here?
Leafa: it's too complicated.
Koharu: right now, those two guys in the front, the faith of our races depend on their next move… do you have a backup plan in case if by any chance, your races fell apart?
Sakuya: Huh?
Koharu: never mind, it will probably be okay… I hope.
You: Salamanders, stay down!
As I shout my words, all the salamanders pay their attention to us.
Kirito: we wish to talk to your commander, please bring him out!
A few moments later, a tall and well-built Salamander with bristling flame-like, purplish-red hair that framed a face reminiscent of a dark-skinned bird of prey came hovering through the salamanders until he was facing the two of us. His strong body was covered in ultra-rare Blood armor and his face looked menacing. Kirito and I flew up to him and faced him face to face.
Salamander general: I could understand why a sylph would be here, but why the hell would a spriggan like you be here?
You and Kirito: …
Salamander general: I am going to kill you both anyway, but since you two are brave enough to face me I might as well hear you out.
You: my name is (You), and I am a diplomatic from the sylph and cat sith alliance.
Kirito: my name is Kirito, and I am an ambassador of the spriggan and undine alliance. Since you're on the offensive today, I assuming you want to wage a full on war between our races.
Salamander general: the undines are allied with the spriggans, ey? And you're supposed to be a member of sylph and cat sith alliance? Someone as weak as you couldn't even come close to being a diplomatic.
You: Everyone underestimates me.
Salamander general: I guess I can never judge a book by its cover but you even come here without a guardian?
Kirito: that's right, I came here to negotiate with the sylph and the cat siths, but if you dare interrupt our meeting, you are going to get seriously hurt! All of our races are going to team up, and when we do, we will take you all down!
The general didn't even react to what we were saying, it was hard to see if he'd believe everything we were saying.
Salamander general: you're kidding right? You two are all alone and got crappy gear, there is no way you could be an ambassador or a diplomatic! *he unsheathes his sword* if you two can survive my attacks for thirty seconds, I'll believe everything you're telling me.
Sakuya: this is bad…
Leafa: why?
Sakuya: do you see that salamander's sword? It's the demon sword gram, you need a two handed sword skill of nine hundred fifty to equip it.
Leafa: N-Nine hundred fifty?!
Sakuya: Yes, and there is only one person I know who can wield it. General Eugene… have you heard of him?
Leafa: Yeah, I know the name.
Sakuya: he's the younger brother of leader of the salamanders. In terms of power, it is said that Eugene is the strongest player.
Leafa: No way… the strongest player?
You: Two against one, only thirty seconds? Seems like the odds aren't even.
Salamander general: Yeah, I guess you're right. So how about this? You spriggan, you will face me. And you… *he faced me* you will take on… my second hand. *he said with a smirk*
At that moment, another salamander flew next to him. The salamander was all covered with blood armor and his face was covered by a helmet.
Sakuya: Uh?! No way…
Leafa: what is it now?
Sakuya: have you heard the stories of the shadow devil?
Leafa: Shadow devil?
Sakuya: it has been said that last night, there have been a ton of hunting spots that were massacred by a single player. It was unclear who he or she was due to him or her always wearing a helmet, and would always flee the scene before they got a clear glimpse of him or her, that is why they nicknamed it the shadow devil. Until recently it was learned that it was a salamander. Once they figure out what race it was, they brought him back to its territory. They were utterly surprised by his skills and strength that the leader of the salamanders challenged him to a dual. They're battle was intense, until finally he was defeated by the shadow devil.
Koharu: you're kidding…
Sakuya: after witnessing his strength, General Eugene made him his right hand man, something that only happened within a day… if what the stories say is true… I am not sure if he can stand a chance against him. Or that other boy facing Eugene, they are both facing extremely strong players.
Koharu: come on (You)… you can do this…
Shadow devil: I see you've come to stop us from our attack.
You: that is right.
Shadow devil: I must admit, for a weak sylph such as yourself to stand here all alone facing us seems… kind of stupid, don't you think?
You: Maybe so… but that never stopped me.
Shadow devil: Hmm… interesting… if you are who you truly say you are. *he prepares his sword* then prove your worth!
His sword seemed pretty high level, not as much as the generals but I knew that he was tough.
Kirito was facing the general and I was facing his right hand man, both of us facing strong players with low level gear. Esper was the only thing I could count on right now. After a while, the sun came out from the clouds and as the light touched the general's sword, he used it to blind Kirito.
Kirito: Igh!
Eugene: GRRR!
Kirito: Uh!
Eugene: GREAAA! *he slashes towards Kirito*
Kirito attempted to block the attack but instead, the sword went through his sword hitting him with a strong impact.
Kirito: Gaaagh!
"CRAAAASH!"
With a large smoke of dust, Kirito is thrown into a mountain.
You: Kirito!
Shadow devil: Don't get cocky!
You: Igh!
The guy attempted to slash me but I used my wings to swing my body vertically and dodged his attack.
You: Hmph! *I upper slash him*
Shadow devil: Hmph! "CAAACHING!"
Leafa: whoa! An attack that strong and he was still able to block it?!
Koharu: he must be really strong…
Kirito then emerges from the dust and attacks the general.
Kirito: HEAAA! "CACHIING!"
Eugene: Hehe, can't believe you're still alive.
Kirito: what the hell kind of a move was that?!
Leafa: what was that?!
Cat sith leader: the ethereal shift, it's one of the sword bonus skills. Whenever someone tries to block it with a shield or sword, the demonic sword gram can phase right through it!
Koharu: this fight just got dangerous…
You: HREAAA!
With my wings flying straight, I aim for the salamander's waist but instead.
Shadow devil: Hmph! *he parries my attack*
You: (What the?! He parried my attack like as if he knew I was going to do that!)
Shadow devil: Hmph! *he flies straight at me*
You: Uh?! "CHING! CHING! CACHIING!"
The two of us kept flying through the air, blocking or parrying our attacks
Kirito: HREAAA! *he attacks the general*
Eugene: Hehe… *he blocks the attack* Hrmph! *he swings his blade*
Kirito: GHigh! *he attempts to block it*
The sword ignores the block and slashes Kirito.
Kirito: Igh… damn he's good. Hey tough guy, I think your thirty seconds are up by now.
Eugene: I changed my mind, I am going to kill you anyway. Now you haft to survive until I do.
Kirito: yeah, that figures. But I won't go down that easy!
The four of us were now flying through the entire air, slashing at each other attempting to bring the other down but all we were doing was wasting time and energy.
Sakuya: this won't end well, those two boys seem like skill fighters but with they're level of equipment, I don't think they can hold on for much longer…
Koharu: No… I know my partner… and he won't lose.
Shadow devil: Hmph!
You: Ghigh! *I block the attack* "CACHIING!"
Eugene: HRR!
Kirito: Igh! *he parries the attack*
Leafa: he can do it… I know he can…
Eugene: HREAA! *he unleashes a sword skill*
Kirito's body is then slashed multiple times by the demon sword, making him more vulnerable.
Kirito: "SWOOSH!" *he began flying away*
You: "CACHIING!" "Pant" "pant" I must admit… you are strong. Nobody has lasted this long fighting me.
Shadow devil: that is only because you haven't found any worthy foes.
You: Ha! Maybe you're right… but let's see if you can keep up… "SWOOOOOSH!"
Shadow devil: Wha?! Hey get back here! "Swooosh!"
With high speeds, I reach Kirito and whisper to his ear.
You: "whisper" "whisper"
Kirito: Uh…! Right! *he chants a spell* GRAAGH!
With a bright purple glow, black smokescreen emerges from his hand, covering almost the entire field.
You: Here we go!
Using my speed, I begin circuling the area, grabbing the smokescreen with my winds and swirling into a tornado.
"WHEEEEEEEEEEW!"
Everyone: AAAAAAAAAAH!
Shadow devil: Igh…! Lost… visual contact!
Eugene: Igh… what is this…? I've never seen someone fly so fast before!
As the tornado was formed, I reach the top hold my sword up high and my palm facing down.
You: ~Alo-Schaloo-Schuto-shumalas-grichtoo~
As my palm glowed bright green, a wind attack was shot from my palm and entered the tornado.
Eugene: Gagh! Ghigh!
Shadow silver: Augh! Ghigh!
My wind attack emerged with the black tornado and from there, my wind attack begin swirling around its clouds as it emerged into one, attacking everyone inside it.
Sakuya: whoa! I've never seen anything like that!
Koharu: they're spells emerge like one!
Eugene and the shadow devil were both getting attack by our spells again and again, with that, they're HP's were lowering.
Eugene: Ghighrr! A few seconds… is all that it took!
Eugene and Shadow devil: GAAAAAGH!
Using they're strength, the wind and smoke are blasted away into the fields.
Everyone: AAAAAAAH!
Leafa: Igh…! *she tries to cover her face*
Kirito: I need to borrow this!
Leafa: H-Huh?! Wh-what?! Kirito?
The smoke then disappears and the field is empty, with only the general and the shadow devil flying in the middle.
Eugene: Huh?
Shadow devil: where'd they go?
Players: "Whisper" "Whisper"
Random cat Sith: do you think he ran away?
Koharu: No! Never… they would never run away…
Leafa: Yeah… I know they are still here… Kirito…? (You)?
….
….
"swoooosh…"
Leafa: Huh?
Koharu: Uh… up there!
Eugene and Shadow devil: Huh?
Up in the sky, everyone sees Kirito heading down towards the general.
Leafa: *she smiles* Kirito!
Eugene: Grr! DIE!
With the general attempting to slash Kirito, Kirito blocks the attack with his sword, but the demonic sword gram phase's right through it but before it could reach Kirito.
Kirito: Hmph!
Eugene: Huh?!
Kirito block the attack with his second sword, or I should rather say, Leafa's sword. Kirito was dual wielding both his sword and Leafa's sword.
Kirito: rrrRREAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Kirito slashes the general's body multiple times as his HP Begins to lower down.
Eugene: GAAAAAAAH! *he summons a fire shield*
Kirito attempts to destroy the shield with both of his swords and as a result.
"KUUURPOOOOW"
The shield explodes into a massive fire ball and sends Kirito and the general in opposite directions but of course, that didn't stop the general, he emerged from the smoke with his sword ready in hand.
Eugene: DIIEE! *he attempts to slash Kirito*
Kirito: *he dodges the attack* Hmph!
Using both of his swords, Kirito stabs the general as both swords drains his HP to the yellow zone.
Eugene: GEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
As a last attempt, the general grabs Kirito's head and his sword, attempting to slash right through it.
Kirito: Hmph! *he slashes his hand and body*
Kirito manages to stop the attack and instead…
Kirito: HEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! *he slashes the general*
Eugene: GEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
"KAAAAAAA-BOOOOOOOOOM!"
The general's body explodes in a massive blow and then disappears into a red flame.
Players: Whoaa…
Shadow devil: Hmm…
Koharu: Uh! Wait, but where's (You)?
You: I am here…
My voice echoed through the land. My voice could be heard, but no one could see me.
Players: "whisper" "whisper"
Random salamander: Wh-where is he?!
Random Sylph player: I can hear him, but I can't see him.
You: you can hear me… "Swooosh…" but you can't see me…
Leafa: its creepy… it's like hearing a ghost…
Shadow devil: Where are you…? "CHING!" Ghaagh!
The Shadow devil gets attack from behind but as he sees behind him, there was no one in sight.
Shadow devil: Wha?! How did you—?! GAGH!
The shadow devil gets attacked again by an invisible foe.
Leafa: that's insane… where is he?
Koharu: its his special ability… lurk.
Shadow devil: you coward… you chose to fight in secret instead of facing me head on! That is a disgrace to a dual!
You: personally, I think that if you do not show your special skills… *I attack him again* you're not taking the dual seriously.
Shadow devil: Grr… even so, I still want to face you head on!
You: alright, alright… but let's see if you can keep up *I appear in front of him and smirk* try to keep up.
Shadow devil: Grr! Hmph! *he attempts to slash me*
The shadow devil only cuts air as I disappear into black stripes.
Shadow devil: Grr! Enough with the tricks, come out and face me!
"swoosh…"
Players: Huh?
Koharu: Igh…! He's up there!
Everyone then sees me heading down towards the shadow devil the same way Kirito did.
Shadow devil: Why you little!
The shadow devil then fly towards me with his weapon in hand, I proceed to block the attack and then begin flying in the opposite direction.
Shadow devil: where do you think you're going?! "Swoosh!"
The shadow devil proceeds to follow me at high speeds… but…
You: Sorry, you're still not fast enough! *I disappear into black stripes*
Shadow devil: Wha?! GAAAGH!
I elbow punch the shadow devil as the force of the impact pushes him a few feet back.
Shadow devil: Igh! How did you—?! GAGH!
I give him to time to react as I dash vertically, slashing the shadow devil by its side.
You: I am not done yet!
Doing a sharp U turn, I slash at the shadow devil the same way and then repeat the same way of attack.
"CHIIING! CHIING! CHIING!"
Sakuya: amazing… I've never seen someone fly with such precise movement using that speed.
Koharu: it's like seeing a pencil being drawn in circular formation.
Shadow devil: Grr! Damn you!
The shadow devil then chants a spell and as I arrive to slash her.
"KUUURPOOOOOW!"
His body explodes with a flaming power, sending me flying a few feet in midair, knocking my HP down by a quarter, a little bit more and it will reach the yellow zone.
You: Damn, I didn't expect him to form a spell like that.
Sakuya: that was a self-detonation spell, it makes the caster's body explode while not producing any damage to him but rather to the enemies around him.
Leafa: it was very powerful…
Shadow devil: so you like to use tricks among your attacks, ey. Well let's see you try to break this!
Chanted spells form on her palm and then a bright light of red is fired throughout the entire field and a massive red barrier is formed.
Koharu: Whoa… what is this?
Leafa: it's a barrier spell, anything inside it cannot get harmed from those outside it, but for it to be this massive, it has to be chanted by someone as powerful as a mage, but he was still able to cast it… *she says worriedly* but it most have consumed a great amount of mana, so he shouldn't be able to create something that powerful for a while.
Shadow devil: Hehe… so they think. *he grabs a vile*
Leafa: Uh?!
Koharu: what's that?
Leafa: a mana restoration potion!
The shadow devil then drinks the vile and his mana is restored.
Shadow devil: let's see you dodge this!
The shadow devil then begins to chant spells and fireballs are then fired from his palm.
You: Whoa! Whoa!
Doing my best to dodge the fireballs, I was beginning to run out of energy for my wings. At this rate, my wings will get tired and if they do…
You: *I look down* a fall this high will be enough to kill me… so that's his plan…
Shadow devil: *he fires multiple fire balls*
You: Igh! *I dodge the fire balls* no choice… I am gonna haft to break through it!
Using esper, I attempt to break the shield but of course.
You: damn it… that didn't even dent it!
Shadow devil: Haha! If you wish to destroy it, then you'll need something more powerful than that!
You: Grr… alright, let's try this! *I begin to grab altitude*
I begin flying upwards and reach a certain point of altitude, I was at a higher point then the mountains but it also reduced more energy from my wings.
You: alright, got to do this now before it's too late!
Using the force of gravity, I begin heading down towards the earth at high speeds.
Leafa: what is he doing?
Sakuya: it looks like he is going to attempt to break the shield using a hard impact between him and the barrier.
Koharu: is it possible?
Sakuya: it might… if he's fast enough.
Koharu: (You)…
Strea: "flutter" don't worry, I am sure he will do it.
Koharu: Uh… yeah.
You: Grr…
The wind was hitting my face very hard but I didn't stop my momentum, I kept heading down at high speeds.
You: Grrr…
My sword was facing the barrier and it began shining bright yellow as my speeds kept increasing.
You: More speed…
"Swooooooosh!"
You: gotta go faster…!
"SWOOOOOOOSH!"
Leafa: he is heading down pretty fast… well he hurt himself…?
You: More speeeeeeeeeeeeeed!
Koharu: come on (You)…
You: GOOOTTAAAAA GOOOO FAAAAAAASTEEEEEEEEER! GEAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!
"Swoooooosh…. KAAAA-BOOOOOOOOOOOM!"
Sakuya: A sonic boom! He's moving faster than the speed of sound!
You: GEAAAAAAAAAAAGH!
"CHIIING!"
My sword hits impact with the barrier, the shield began to show a small crack that begin to spread throughout the entire barrier and within seconds.
"Shatter-shatter-shatter"
The barrier falls into pieces and the area is accessible again.
Shadow devil: Wh-what?!
You: HREAAAAAA!
Shadow devil: Huh?! PUGH-GAAAAAAAGH!
Using my speed, I stab the shadow devil on its chest while still falling down to earth, and within seconds…
"KURPOOOOOOOOW!"
Everyone: AAAAAAAAAAAAH!
The force of the impact sent up a shock wave of dust and smoke and after a while…
You: "pant" "Pant"…
As the smoke cleared out, a red flame was standing under my blade.
You: Looks like… I win…
Everyone: …
Sakuya: Amazing! Marvelous!
Blond hair Cat sith: Amazing! Nice fight!
Cat sith players: WOOOHOOO!
Sylph race player: YEAAAH! THEY DID IT!
Red salamanders: Hehe! That was good! They put on a good fight!
You: "pant" "pant" Phew…
Kirito then hovers down towards us with a smirk on his face, still holding both swords in his hands.
You: Heh… looks like we did it.
Kirito: Yeah, good job *he fists bumps me*
Leafa and Koharu: They did it! They actually did it! *they squeal as they hug each other*
All the players and our friends applauded our victory while both flames of the defeated remained on the ground, waiting to be resurrected.
The leader of the slyphs, Sakuya I believe, she resurrected the two flames and from there, the general and the shadow devil were back to life.
Eugene: Hmm… Well done.
Shadow devil: Indeed. You two fought hardly and we lost. We accept defeat.
The shadow devil then proceeds to walk in front of me.
You: Mm…
Shadow devil: then there is no mistaking it… you are (You).
The shadow devil then placed her hands on his helmet and proceeded to take it off. As he toke off his helmet, silver like hair fell from the helmet.
Everyone: Uh!
Kirito: Wha?!
Leafa: Huh?!
Koharu: its—!
You: Sanya?!
Sanya: Indeed. *she says with a smirk*
Eugene: Uh… even I didn't know she was a female. The helmet made her voice sound deeper.
Sanya: with the way you fought and the way you strategized throughout the battlefield, there was no denying you were the (You) I knew.
You: so you're the shadow devil… I guess that name should have been our first clue.
Sanya: I didn't intended to be called that but just like in SAO, the rumors started to spread about me.
You: How did you ended up with the salamanders anyway?
Sanya: well, after I arrived some weird glitch caused me to fall somewhere else. I had no idea where I was but I saw that my characters strength was the same as in SAO. Using that advantage, I used everything I had to get stronger. I didn't know where I was but I knew I had to get out and find you guys. The items I had were missing but instead of deleting them I stored them in a storage that I bought after scouting out some items.
Leafa: Sakuya did say that the hunting fields were all wiped out.
Sanya: I chose the salamander race because it said that its strength and skills were pretty offensive, thus I chose this race. It took me a while to get used to the whole mechanic system but when the players started to suspect me, I used this helmet to hide my identity for the time being but even so, I did not expect for players to actually fly in this game, one of the players shot me and I fell victim to the salamanders. They asked me how I was so strong without them noticing me at the beginning. I just said that I have been leveling up behind the scenes, of course they didn't believe me at first but after I defeated they're leader, it was clear that I was strong.
You: thus, they made you like into the general's right hand man.
Sanya: once the news got out that we were going to raid this meeting, I knew that you guys would try to stop it.
Koharu: are we that predictable?
Sanya: you are to me at least. I didn't expect you guys would show up this quickly though.
Leafa: well, we all got here thanks to (You's) speed in flight.
Sanya: I see. Your speed is quite impressive (You).
Eugene: I agree. I've never seen anyone fly that fast before. Is there some sort of trick or spell you use to go that fast?
You: No… I just don't fight the wind, I fly with the wind…
Everyone: …
Eugene: Pftt… Hahahaha!
Everyone: Hahahahaha!
You; Wh-what? What's so funny?
Eugene: that has to be the lamest answer I have ever heard!
Leafa: talk about lame.
Koharu: that's something a mere protagonist would say!
You: I am not lying, I just… let my wings fly. I don't do anything special.
Eugene: Hahaha! Well, regardless, your speed is impressive. I didn't know that the sylphs or the Spriggans had someone like you two in they're ranks. This world is a bigger place then I thought.
Kirito: are we cool then, will you withdraw?
Eugene: Hmm…
Everyone was waiting with anticipation for his answer, I was pretty nervous to hear what he had to say but before he could give his answer.
?: Eugene?
Eugene: hmm? Kagemune.
Leafa: Uh, it's him again.
Kagemune: you might find this interesting. You know how my party was wiped out yesterday?
Eugene: So?
Kagemune: this sylph, he's the one who wiped it out. And I also saw a cat Sith fairy wondering around that forest, my guess would be that it was her. *he says pointing at Koharu*
Koharu: Hmm…
Everyone: Uh…
Eugene: interesting… then I guess I haft to believe you. But just for the record, the last thing we want is our leader and I to go to war with the spriggans, undines, sylphs and cat sith's. We'll withdraw for now, but I am going to look forward to fighting you again, oh and, I would also like to test your strength sooner or later, sylph.
Kirito: then that makes two of us.
You: you better not hold back when we do fight.
The three of us fist bump each other and Eugene turns around to leave but before he could take off.
Sanya: Eugene.
Eugene: what is it?
Sanya: I'm sorry… but I am afraid that this is where we part ways for now. These people… they are my friends. I cannot leave them in this journey they are taking. I hope you understand.
Eugene: I see… then I guess I have no choice but to let you go. It was fun having you around *he says with a smirk*
Sanya: *she smiles* thank you.
With that, all the salamanders begin retreating and both race's return to piece.
Kirito: Well, I guess some salamanders can be cool after all.
Leafa: you two are insane.
Koharu: and that is merely putting it lightly.
You: Maybe so, but I guess someone has to be the crazy one.
Sakuya: pardon me… would any of you mind explaining what's going on?
After a while of explaining, Sakuya became aware of the situation.
Sakuya: I see… I could tell there was something off about Sigrid's attitude lately… he seemed angry.
Leafa: about what?
Sakuya: my guess, he was dissatisfied with the state of things, that in terms of power, he couldn't accept to be followed behind the salamanders. Power is very important to a man like Sigrid and not just for his abilities and character stats but also as a player. He craves power.
Leafa: yeah but even so, why would he turn spy for the salamanders?
Sakuya: I think it has something to do with the five point O update that's gonna be realizing soon. I heard a rumor that there are going to be adding a reincarnation system.
Leafa: Uh!
You: with something like that, he could be reincarnated as a salamander, not only that, he would have had so much power over the sylphs and cat siths, gaining money and items all with just a simple command.
Sakuya: Yes… that must have been his intention.
Leafa: so what would you do? Sakuya?
Sakuya: Hmm… Rue, have you raised your dark magic skill yet?
Rue: Mm-Hmm.
Sakuya: open a moon light mirror to Sigrid.
After a while, this girl named Alicia Rue chanted a spell in where a space like barrier covered the area, kind of the same way Sanya's barrier did, only it was much smaller. From there, a mirror appeared in front of Sakuya and we could see Sigrid on the other side, sitting in a chair smirking with a cup of wine.
Sakuya: Sigrid.
Sigrid: *he gets startled and drops his wine* S-Sakuya?!
Sakuya: nice to see you too. As you can see, I am still alive.
Sigrid: H-How? I mean, how did the meeting go?
Sakuya: it went well, there is still the matter of signing the treaty though. By the way, we had an unexpected guest.
Sigrid: wh-what guest?
Sakuya: his name is General Eugene and he sends his regards.
Sigrid: Uh?!
Sigrid looked displeased with seeing her alive, and from a corner, he could see us smirking back at him.
Sigrid: Leafa… I see… well, it's your move now Sakuya. Are you going to find me? Or maybe you want to take away my command. Either way, remember that without me around, your rule won't last very long.
Sakuya: actually, I was thinking of granting you the request you made them, since you can't stand being a sylph, your free to go.
Sigrid: wait, what?!
Sakuya then uses her administrations as a leader and banishes Sigrid from the sylph territory.
Sigrid: hold on! Are you crazy?! Me, you're banishing me?!
Sakuya: I am letting you free to wonder the neutral territory as a renegade, with any luck, you'll find something there to occupy your precious time.
Sigrid: Grr! YOU BIT-
Before Sigrid can finish, he disappears from the spot and all that is left is the spilled glass of wine on the floor. The barrier and mirror disappear as well and things go back to normal.
Leafa: Sakuya?
Sakuya: thank you for being here Leafa. You have no idea how grateful I am having you around.
Leafa: Oh no, I didn't do anything. If you want to thank someone, thank Kirito and (You).
Sakuya: she is right. Whoever you two are, you have our thanks.
Rue: hey handsome, about this Spriggan Undine ambassador business, you aren't are you?
Kirito: Uh…
Kirito then shows a proud smile with both his hands on his hips.
Kirito: Yeah that was a big fat lie.
Rue and Sakuya were both surprised to actually hear him being honest.
Sakuya: my goodness you must be insane. You haft to be in order to make all that up at the last minute.
Rue: it's not just him… you also aren't a diplomatic for the Sylph and cat sith alliance, are you? I've never seen you before.
You: … *I smile* yeah your right, I am no diplomatic or messenger, I am just a passerby. Both Kirito and I were mainly negotiating with the general to see if he would stand down.
Sakuya: and you just followed along with everything he said?
You: Well I had to in order to make it sound convincing, and besides it worked.
Kirito: yeah, whenever (You) and I are dealt to bad hand, we always raise the pot. It's kind of our thing.
Rue then gets closer to Kirito with a face of excitement.
Rue: you know for a big fat liar, your pretty fricking strong handsome. You're like the MVP of Spriggans, are you they're secret weapon?
Kirito: Nah of course, just your friendly neighborhood mercenary.
Rue: Pftt hahaha! *she holds him close* I like the wondering type, have you ever considered being a merch for the cat sith? You get three meals a day plus snacks and a nap…
Rue was holding Kirito pretty close, with her height, she was practically holding Kirito's entire arm.
You: Damn, talk about lady killer.
Kirito: (You)! You son of a—
Before he could finish, I felt an arm and a soft sensation gripping my right arm.
Sakuya: so (You)… I was thinking, why don't we get to know each other better? I know a nice little pub in Swilvane, my treat… *she says gently*
Son of a bitch, Kirito gets stuck with the Jr size and I am stuck with this jumbo Sunday supreme with two large strawberry's on the side!
Kirito: Snrk…
You: If you laugh, I'll kick you in your mini Kirito's!
Feeling a tight grip from behind, Koharu tries to free me from Sakuya's grip.
Koharu: A-Ahem, I am sorry but… you see his my… my…
With a blushed face, Koharu gathers all the courage inside her and shouts.
Koharu: H-He's my boyfriend!
Everyone: Uh…
Koharu: Mmm…
Sakuya: I see… that's too bad. I guess it will haft to be for another time.
Leafa then proceeds to do the same with Kirito while grabbing him from behind.
Leafa: W-Would you chill out! For your information he's my… my…
Everyone was waiting with anticipation considering the way Koharu reacted, but Leafa was an a whole another level of embarrassment.
Leafa: He's my…
Kirito: what?
Leafa: Mm… never mind…
Kirito: Um… look I appreciate the offer, but the truth is I am just looking for a lost friend. Not really interested on joining any guilds or territories.
You: the same applies to me, but if you'd like I'd still like to go with you. Just… not as a date and it will haft to be some other time.
Sakuya: I see. Alright then, I guess we can schedule for some other time. What about you Leafa?
Leafa: I am leaving the slyphs, for now at least. I need to help my friends locate a friend of ours that could be lost somewhere in this game. But I wanna return to swilvane at some point
Sakuya: I see, alright I understand. Feel free to come back anytime you want and bring your friends as well.
Rue: what about you cutie? Are you leaving the cat siths? *she says to Koharu*
Koharu: O-Oh, not my intention but… I too haft to find these friends of ours. It's very important that we find them.
Rue: Oh well, but be sure to stop by my place, we'll through you and your friends a party.
Koharu: thank you that's very kind.
Sakuya: thank you so much for coming today. Leafa, Kirito, (You), Koharu, we are forever in your debt.
You: Aww, it was nothing.
Kirito: Yeah, don't mention it.
Leafa: Hey Sakuya, Alicia, wasn't the point of this alliance to make a try to the world tree?
Sakuya: ultimately yes, that was our goal.
You: I am rather curious… *I face the tree at a long distance* what exactly is at the top?
Sakuya: it is said that the fairy king Oberon lives there, on a floating city of different fairies. Those who reach the top would be reincarnated as an ALF's. That's as far as the story goes anyway.
You: you might think I am crazy… but I don't think that's the case.
Everyone: Huh?!
Leafa: what do you mean?
You: Earlier, before we got here… I felt a reaction…
Koharu: Uh! Wait, you don't mean…
You: Yeah… I think the missing integral fragment is at the top…
Everyone in our group was speechless with nervous expressions, I couldn't say I blamed them… if the remaining piece of the integral fragments is at the top… then could it be possible that the top is not as the stories say, it could be that I am just overthinking it, but ever since I got to ALO, I couldn't shake the feeling that ALO is not what it seems.
Sakuya: I am sorry, but I am having trouble processing what you're saying.
You: Uh, sorry… I'm just a little on edge that's all. Forget I said anything.
Kirito: oh by the way. *he materializes a bag* if you guys are planning to take on the world tree, maybe this will help you and your raid get some new gear.
Rue then proceeds to grab the bag but the moment Kirito lets go.
Rue: Whoop! "Shatter-shatter"
The sound of coins are heard shattering with each other as the bag turns out to be heavier then it seemed.
Rue: Wh-Whoa!? S-Sakuya, check this out!
Sakuya: A-A hundred thousand pieces of medal yuld! You don't want it, you could buy a castle on prime land with this.
Kirito: Nah it's cool.
Rue: you really are the best, with this loot we have just about enough to make some new gear.
Sakuya: We might be able to take on the world tree sooner, thank you so much. I hope you find your friends, when you do, feel free to step by.
Koharu: We will, thank you so much.
Sakuya: No, thank you all.
With that, all the sylphs and cat sith's take off and begin taking they're leave.
Rue: Bye guys! We'll be seeing ya!
They all take off, and it's just us.
Leafa: I don't know about you… but I had no idea you two could pull it off.
You: speaking of witch, why did you plan to fight me Sanya? I am pretty sure you must have known it was me and Kirito.
Sanya: I wanted to test your strength. Truth be told, I always wanted to get a chance to fight you and now that I did, I can say for sure, that you are no easy target. I had no idea you could pull all that stunts together. I apologize if I may have seem somewhat selfish… but I truly wanted to duel you.
You: Hmm… I see. *I smile* no harm done, even now I know that even you are someone who can't be defeated easily, you did have a run for my money back there.
Sanya: *she smiles and blushes* thank you… that's very kind of you…
Yui: *she sighs* oh honestly, uncle you promised our friends in SAO that you wouldn't go flirting with other girls and as for you daddy, I cannot believe that you would actually flirt with someone other than mommy.
Kirito and You: Huh?!
Kirito: But I wasn't flirting with anyone!
You: neither was I!
Yui: when those girls were clinging with the two of you, I noticed that both of your heart rates increased.
You: we are guys, that's what happens when girls get too close, it's something were not in control of.
Kirito: and that doesn't mean we were flirting!
Yui: Seriously…
Strea: "flutter" come on, give them a break. It's not their fault they get excited when girls pamper them.
You: Strea, I would appreciate if you kept your mouth shut.
Leafa: Mm wh-what about me?
Yui: huh?
Leafa: what about me? I'm a girl…
Sanya: as am I…
Yui: Mm… no you seem pretty safe to me Leafa, as do you Sanya.
Leafa and Sanya: Huh?
Kirito: Mm… I think what she means is that… most of the times, you two don't act much like girls.
Leafa: Uh?! We don't what?!
Sanya: Say that again! I dare you! *she grips her sword*
Kirito: Ghigh! N-No, no! I just mean that you two are easy to get along with! I meant it in a good way! Come on *he takes off* the sun is about to set, I think it'd be best if we find somewhere to stay.
You: I agree. Come on Koharu.
Koharu: I am coming! *we both take off*
Sanya: hey, wait for us!
Leafa: Were coming! *she giggles*
The five of us begin taking off. Sanya, known is this world as the shadow devil, we found another member of our friends, and all that were missing were Asuna and Twilight. Wherever they are, hang on, we are coming.
To be continued…