SAO (FanFictions)

SAO: New Beginnings 3

Boss Fight Floor One

Kazuma and and his new guild were at the front of the group of those who decided to pay heed to his warnings. Those who didn't keep to themselves continued on ahead of them, expecting to become the heroes of this boss fight. Once most of them were in the middle of the room the near pitch black room lit up, to reveal the fierce looking Kobold King. Instead of having the normal beta weapon, it immediately had a weapon that wasn't suppose to be on the level; the No-Dachi, a fierce alternative to what most would assume to be a Katana. The weapon allowed for ease of movement, fluid strokes and lethal consequences for anyone to fall victim to. None of the raid members would be allowed room to breathe as ten smaller Kobolds bolted out from behind the boss, fully clad in steel armor with shields and swords raised to attack.

Illfang, the Kobold Lord, immediately went to work, picking his first group before he leaped up into the air. The large body began to spin just before touching off with it's scaled green feet against the ceiling, which sent it hurling in a spiral toward the first group of five. The ground shook as the sheer weight of Illfang smashed into the first two, resulting in instant fatalities. Even though the boss looked like it would be slowed with it's weight, it immediately sliced it's No-Dachi outward and used the momentum to twist back onto its feet. The No-Dachi struck the last three members, decimating an entire squad within seconds. The surprise, awe and fear began to show in the faces of the raid members.

Even Kazuma, momentarily rooted by fear, knew he should have listened to Shizunei and tried harder. A new look of determination spread across his face, his resolve final.

"Mithos, on me! Shizunei and Keiko Sentinel's!" His voice boomed over the crowd of shouting, most of them now looked toward him for directions. "Everyone, Pair up switch out and take out these sentinels! Five forward groups, switch and bait Illfang into launching a leaping attack! Once he smashes into the ground, Shields up front, wait for the Talwar! Afterward, everyone Power attack!"

Most of the groups followed without hesitation to the booming orders, after all, half of them just wanted direction at this point in time. There were no retorts to his orders, or even agreement. Only battle cries, men and women fighting for their very lives. Kazuma began speeding toward Illfang with Mithos following close behind. A sentinel jumped in front of the men and forced Kazuma to slide to a stop. Kazuma reached out with his left hand, gripped the tip of it's shield and pulled it toward him to expose the chest of the sentinel. Mithos was quickly upon the Sentinel, his Two handed sword already being forced in a downward arc through the sentinel, but not enough to kill it. Instead, Mithos and Kazuma veered around it and continued their path toward Illfang, leaving Keiko and Shizunei to complete their work and take out the sentinel.

Mithos glanced at Kazuma "Whats the plan Kazuma?" His voice held a bit of fear, but fear is what kept you alive. One without fear would be the first to die in this cruel world.

Kazuma couldn't say much aside from the obvious "Stay alive, stay quick and use the switch like we have been. He's just another monster, we'll survive this."

Kazuma approached Illfang first, getting under Illfangs radar as it swung its No-Dachi toward a different group, shields met the No-Dachi head on causing sparks to fly. Kazuma brought back his right arm, and formed a fist then waited for it to glow a bright teal color. When it reached its bright teal, he slammed his fist into Illfang's ribcage, barely even budging the hitpoint bar. Following orders, after the No-Dachi had been swung, the rest of them followed suit and began to power their attacks and hit the Kobold, still barely budging it's hit point bar.

The invading voice of the barbarian from earlier now boomed over the cries of battle, barking orders to everyone that would listen. "Break shield lines! Everyone focus on attacking! Groups A, B, C an-"