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.

On the day of Sword Art Online's launch... nothing bad happens and everyone has a great time. Young Kirito is excited to live in this new virtual world and escape the trials of reality. But how does he react when his overachieving classmate, his sister/secret admirer, and a group of streamers join his quest?

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.

"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)

There was a question that came to mind, regarding Sword Art Online. What if Yui was human? If you have read my Dragon Ball Z story, you may know that I have no idea where this is going to go. No specific amount of chapters.

When the Beta Testers entered Sword Art Online, they thought that they would have an easier time than other players in the world of Aincrad, as they were lucky enough to play a few floors before anyone else. However, they soon find out things aren't as it seems, and they are trapped in a Death Game. Read as one such Beta, Kirito, tries to beat the Death Game. NOT FOR CHILDREN

I had never thought I'd miss Life. Life was Boring. Life was Dull. Life was Exhausting. Life was Safe. Now, with everything hanging on a thread, blade suspended over my head, I can definitely say for sure. Death, for better or worse, is most definitely the more interesting Side of the Coin.

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.)

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I died and in my new life I get stuck in a death game. The only reason I'm still alive is because of him but can he see that without him I can't stop screaming?

Toshi and his sister both went into to SAO, but only Toshi escaped alive. Why? It's his fault that she's dead; the Black Swordsman, Kirito, wouldn't help save her. When the death game ends, Toshi is forced to reckon with the swordsman that he loathes more than anyone. But, how can he move on? Is he worthy of forgiveness, or was the price of the crime too great? I do not own SAO.

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.

The story centers on Eugeo and Kirito as they protect their friends, Tiese and Roine, from the malicious actions of two noble elites, Raios and Humbert. The intense confrontation escalates into a brutal fight where Eugeo overcomes overwhelming odds, displaying both valor and anguish as he defends justice against tyranny, ultimately eliminating both antagonists.

Hello everyone, this is a project of mine where i set for a reconstruction of the Aincrad arc of Sword Art Online, maintaning its premise and characters, but changing the rest for a overall more cohesive and more developed story, with a focus on the survival in a hostile world aspect (hence the changed title), hope you enjoy reading as much i enjoy writing it.

A "cover" and take of the story of SAO. Rewritten, and redone.

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...

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.