The Crystal Swordsman Side-Stories

Alternate Beginning

Slashing and slaughtering of weakened Wyverns ensued until a moment of exhale fell upon the pandering group.

"This is it, team! We take out this area boss and we move onto the next phase! Let's coordinate our efforts and finish this quick!" Yelled Kirito to the rest of the cast.

"Right!" The others called back as a fearsome red dragon boss roared in response.

"Ready?" Kirito shouted.

That's when a black figure suddenly dropped in front of them all. It fiercely drew a blade and slashed cleanly across at the beast before them. The distance was clear, but even still, the figures cut had landed with vibrant energy. Not only that, but the dragon boss roared in pain as the red game grid grew bright within its wound. The beast blew into shards and the hero was left standing before the group.

"What the hell?!" Kirito was dumbfounded.

They hadn't even gotten a chance to damage it much less slay it for themselves and this mysterious player comes in to insta-kill it in one cut.

"Who is that guy?" Leafa was shocked too as they all analyzed his appearance.

His cloak disappeared and his black feathered wings were suddenly revealed, symbolizing that he had made it to the top of the World Tree. He wore no armor, no top, for he was afraid of nothing. No creature, no player, no soul that defy his sword. His Sword Made of Crystal.

"Wait! He's the-" Lizbeth tried to say. 

That's when the screeches of more Wyverns filled the air as they swooped in from above. They didn't agro onto the group tho, only onto the swordsman.

"Lookout!" Leafa warned.

The hero simply propelled himself forward with his feathered wings, slicing thru every target that came across his path like paper. One by one they each burst into particles, creating an almost snow like mist that followed in the players wake. The hero cut away, and the others were behind.

"He's clearing a path for us! Now's our chance!" Kirito yelled and took off after the hero in a sprint, leading the others valiantly into battle.

"You can do it!" Yelled Asuna to the hero for encouragement.

"You've got this!" Liz shouted too.

"You're doing awesome!" Silica yelled, not exactly sure what to add.

"Cut them down!" Called Sinon who could see the warriors prowess.

 "Leave my home!" A thundering voice came from before them and a massive black dragon created large gusts of wind as it entered the fray. 

"Final Boss. Right before we get the loot and leave." Kirito saw this and readied his swordskill as did the others.

The hero slowed up and analyzed the beast for a quick moment but didn't seem to attack. 

"Mm." The dragon reeled back just as Kirito and the others were about to charge past the hero. 

"Wait stop! It's an Elder Dragon!" The player had to knock Kirito to the ground and turn his back as the beast unleashed a beam of fire. 

The hero's black feathered wings somehow absorbed the blow and he saved everyone from being burned. They all stood puzzled, unaware as to why he would do this when they could just as easily withstand the blow.

"An Elder Dragon?" Asuna asked. 

"You guys would have been incinerated by that blow, but not me." He turned back to the beast that simply stared back at him.