Sword Art Online Journeys

The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Me and the others were gaining levels as we decided to take a break. We were on floor 11 after all. We had also made a guild by this point, it was called The Pride of Swords. "Alright, it's getting late so we should probably find a place to stay and eat" I say as I look at them. "There is a place to eat not to far from here" Aloe said as they led the way as they galloped there

Aloe's POV
I was the first to get there as I saw Kirito with a bunch of weirdos. I entered so the rest could enter after they arrived. Took them long enough

Bree's POV

I was the last one to enter as I saw Kirito surrounded by people but tried paying no mind. After all, being now a beater myself I kinda tried learning to stay out of others business. I, of course tried to get the others to leave so they wouldn't be treated badly as well but they insisted sticking with me so I allowed it. We got our meals as I listened in to the conversation Kirito and those people were having. They were thanking him and asking his level. He said he was at level 20 which I knew wasn't a good idea to begin with. Especially when they asked him to join their guild. 'Don't do it' My mind screamed though I didn't say anything. I sighed when I heard him say he would do it.

Bree's POV

The next day we were fighting against monsters again to try and gain more levels. That was what we did the entire day. We even met up with Klein and battled some monsters together as Kirito came out as me and the others including Klein went to talk to him. "Man, it's been a while since I have seen you. You doing same late night leveling or something. Wait, what's up with that icon? Did you join a guild or something?" Klein asks as he looks at him. I kinda stayed behind everyone with my hands in the pockets of my hoodie. "Yeah, I guess you could say that" Kirito says. I chime in by saying "He did." He walks by everyone including me while saying "Cya." Soon our guild and Klein's parted ways as everyone was asleep except me. I get up as I decide to go for a walk on my own. After a bit I walk until I see Kirito and the girl from his guild talking. I knew I shouldn't interrupt or interfere but I thought maybe I could talk to them as I walked over to them. The girl was scared of me but Kirito told her that I was cool and we both introduced ourselves. I smiled at Sachi as the three of us talked about our worries and troubles before Kirito and her went their separate ways. I made my way back to the place where our guild slept. It was pretty much morning when I arrived. Everyone was awake as I entered as I was hugged by everyone.

Kitten's POV

Everyone was worried sick since we didn't see Bree sleeping in a room. I was probably mostly worried. We heard a door opening as we saw Bree. I couldn't handle it anymore as I got up and hugged Bree and started crying. Everyone else hugging her soon afterwards.

Bree's POV

I hugged everyone back as I chuckled. "I wasn't gone for an entire day you know" I said as Aloe bonked our heads together. "I was still worried cause anything could happen" Kitten said as his tears calmed down a bit. "Well, as you can see I am fine" I said as everyone was relieved

[Time skip brought to you by Aloe cupping my cheek and slapping it]

Everyone's POV

It was now around a Christmas time event as we were celebrating. It had been a while since Bree heard from Kirito and she was starting to get bad vibes. We all went our separate ways in no time.

Bree's POV

I was eating something while exploring until I saw Kirito sitting on a bench. Once he got the info he needed he got up and began walking. I knew the person he was talking to. It was Argo or known as Argo the rat. I contacted my guild as I began following. Soon my guild members caught up as we caught up to Kirito. And so did Klein and his guild. Kirito had stopped and looked at us all as he did. "You followed me?" Kirito asked. "Yes, your after the revival item. Aren't you?" Klein asks as Kirito says yes. That's when it all hit me as I had a look of sympathy in my eyes. "Don't be risking your life for a rumor that could turn out to be bogus" Klein says as Kirito says nothing. "Listen, I am sorry that what happened had happened. But you shouldn't risk your life for a damn thing. You need to live for the people that care about you now though" I said with a glare which shocked everyone, including Kirito. Then another team showed up as everyone prepared by grabbing their weapons. "I guess you were being followed too, huh Klein and Bree" Kirito says. "Apparently" I say as I smirk. "It sure looks like it" Klein says as my guild finds out it is the Holy Dragon Alliance. "Screw these guys, get out of here Kirito" Klein says to him. "No way" Kirito says as I sigh. "Just go before I go for it myself" I say as I glare at him. He then makes a run for it as me and Klein's guilds battled. There was a few close calls but we all managed to defeat them as he returned.

Everyone's POV

"Kirito hey!" Klein says as Kirito stays silent. He tosses the item to Klein as he catches it. "There, that's the revival item" he said as Klein read it. We found out that it needed to be administered within 10 seconds! "If someone dies in front of you someday, make sure you use it" Kirito says as he begins walking away

Bree's POV

Klein grabs his coat as he says "Kirito listen, stay alive until the end." We then go to walk off as we say bye to Klein and his guild. I still couldn't help but feel bad for Kirito but got over that rather quickly, knowing that I had to worry about my guild and myself