The tale of the Black Swordsman, a mischievous Rat, and the water Shinobi; before they were renowned by those names by both sides of the coin before they were faced with a monumental task, they were just Beta Testers, misfits. The story of Kirito, Argo, and Nagi began long before the Death Game and the memories throughout Aincrad.

It's cold outside, there's no kind of atmosphere... Or at least, that's Kirito's opinion of space. Four million light years away from Earth, and drifting aimlessly, his time in Space Adventurers Online could charitably be described as a bust. Still, at least he has the skeleton crew of the ESS Centoria to keep him sane...

The name 'Zekken' has spread across Alfheim, of a swordsman whose skill rivals even the most battle-hardened players. One challenger decides to test that claim personally, the result of which will change the lives of two people forever. Even within the virtual world, memories and feelings remain timeless.

Kirigaya Suguha decided that things could not continue as they were. She was going to reconnect with her brother, and what better way to do so than through the game that he had been a beta player in: Sword Art Online?

A tale of Klein and Lisbeth, alongside the Fuurinkazan guild, venturing through the dangers of Aincrad while forging deeper bonds in a quest that will reshape their destinies!

"It's a Motor Neuron Disease...the average life expectancy is three years. "Those words. They had killed me before the disease can. I asked myself: What's the point anymore? That question would remain without answers for a whole year, and I'd thought it would never be. Until I met a person who knew the answer. A slowly deteriorating girl who lived not a day in sadness.

Climbing Aincrad was a daunting proposition, even on its own without the threat of death hanging above. Add to that murderers, spiraling mysteries on the horizon, and more personal struggles than anyone could ever ask for… there was a hell of a challenge in store for Rei and the others. (Slight AU, OC focus)

On December 25th, 2023, the death game, Sword Art Online was cleared, freeing the remaining players. Suguha Kirigaya was elated to have her brother back, but he is different from the brother whom she once remembered, so she vows to make him feel better, no matter what it takes. Kirito x Suguha/Leafa KiriSugu The Moonlit Knight AU – Fairy Dance

Escaping his new life in Japan, the last thing Michael Edmondson expected was to be trapped in the game Sword Art Online, alongside nearly ten thousand others, fighting for their lives and freedom... funny how things work out, really. Based loosely off Integral Factor at first, with elements of Progressive and the Gameverse, alongside original story elements.

A few weeks have passed since Takeshi and Mitsuko haven't returned from another world. Ryu and Yumi head to the world to find them. They discovered a game called SAO. What they didn't know was that they're going to be trapped, have to survive in order to beat the death game.

Eugeo awakens in Quinella's bed, disoriented yet surrounded by allies, including Alice, Tiese, and others who have cared for him and Kirito during their recovery. As he learns of his survival, Alice's sacrifice, and the looming threat of the Dark Territory, Eugeo resolves to fight again. Bonds deepen, struggles persist, and hope ignites. Story by: Falchion1984

What if the first attempt to escape the first floor failed? Heroes die, survivors carry on and attempt to clear the game. Will feature characters from various SAO series and will not follow canon.

Dangerous dungeons and creatures, ancient grudges and secrets, everlasting war and chaos in the castle of Aincrad. The fake reality, now the prison of 15000 unfortunate souls due to the dreams of a madman. How far must they struggle, what would they destroy and who would they sacrifice to earn their freedom? Features dungeon crawling, guild politics and international players.

Kazuto Kirigaya es un Cazador de Rango-E. Conocido como el Cazador Mas Debil del Mundo, el trabaja como Cazador para ayudar a su Familia economicamente, pero un dia, dentro de una Mazmorra de Rango-D se topo con una Doble Mazmorra ¡Muy cerca de la muerte! Obtuvo una Habilidad que le permite subir de Nivel. Ahora Kazuto Kirigaya se convertira en el Cazador Mas Fuerte del Mundo.

Becoming a pro gamer was like a double-edged sword. He loved the perks, but hated the fame. Now in the world's first VRMMORPG, Sword Art Online, Kirito is sought out by fans once more. Now trapped inside the game with death looming over their shoulders, players need his skills more than ever. There is only one problem though. Kirito is a solo player, and plans to keep it that way.

Decorating a Christmas tree together is the perfect task for a family to do. That’s exactly what Kirito, Asuna and Yui have been doing as they prepare for the holidays in their little home on Sword Art Online. They are just putting in the finishing touches when Yui finds what her parents call a mistletoe - and needs them to show her what it is used for at this time of the year…

"Going into a dungeon? Fighting monsters? And getting dirty?" The merchant in silks laughed. "Why do that when you can hire mercenaries to do the job?" Kazuto Kirigaya doesn't like fighting, he likes making money. Much safer than swinging a sword at monsters, yuck! Besides, that was what his fearless Asuna was for anyway. KiriHarem (Argo, Asuna, Sinon)

It all started with a hint of annoyance, a vow that meant nothing at the moment, a value of one's life weighed against another. One would think about every single step it took to make it to this place, every minute detail of the journey of two people in this never-ending death game they call their lives now. In that moment everything changed in small but significant ways.

Kazuto Kirigaya had always known SAO would be unlike any other game he had ever played before. What he hadn't been expecting, however, was just how deadly it would be. AU reboot of the Aincrad Arc, set in a harsher version of SAO where Player-Killing is rewarded, there are evolving game mechanics and the pain absorption meter has been dialed down. GuildMaster Kirito / KiritoxAsuna.

Eugeo finds himself cornered by Alice and Tiese in a playful yet overwhelming moment of care and affection. As their teasing turns into sincere comfort, he struggles to accept the support he never realized he needed. With Kirito observing, the day unfolds in a blend of humor, warmth, and emotional release, leaving Eugeo with a newfound sense of ease and connection.

Eugeo and Alice, bound by battles against the Axiom Church, find solace in each other under a star-streaked sky. Through shared courage and unspoken love, their bond deepens as they confront vulnerabilities and desires. United by their struggles, they pledge to face the world together, their love becoming a beacon of strength in a world of chaos and duty.

In Sword Art Online: Moonlight Reverie, Lycryst, a haunted swordsman, joins forces with Lunamyst, a mysterious info broker, and her bright-hearted sister Lumina. Together, they face Aincrad's trials, uncovering secrets and building bonds as they battle for survival. In a world where death is real, friendship, trust, and hope may be their only way forward.

Dr. Koujiro Rinko, who knowingly and willingly assisted the creator of the death game that claimed four thousand lives, walked away without a scratch. This is her story, the story of someone whose kindness killed. (Characters: Koujiro Rinko, Kayaba Akihiko)

Alice wants to bake Kirito some delicious sweets but when she notices Asuna was already making some, she challenges her rival to a bake off to see which girl Kirito prefers to bake for him. One shot drabble.

November 6th, 2022, mankind finally built a full virtual environment. Or at least in the alternate timeline they did. (A background character's point of view of significant dates in the SAO series updated in real time.)