Sword Art Online: Kasey's Story

Link Start

"I can't thank you enough for this. This is a dream come true."

My friend Toshi, got me a copy of the brand new VRMMORPG that has been blowing up the internet. He lives in Japan, and his dad works at a gaming store. I paid him double just to get me a copy, since Japan is the only place it was being sold, and when I heard only ten thousand copies were being sold, I knew I had to get my hands on one.

"Just don't say anything about where you got it."

He chuckles over Skype.

"So there are officially no more copies?"

I ask waiting to hear the delayed response.

"All ten thousand have been sold and people have been starting up there games."

I smile, excited for the game.

"Seriously, I can't thank you enough. I feel like I'm holding diamonds and gold."

I can see his face change into a sarcastic expression.

"Well, considering you bought that black market style from me, you technically are. Not many Americans have what you do, only around a thousand, if that."

I'm wriggling with anticipation now.

"I can't wait anymore, I'll see you in there."

I plug up the Nerve Gear and put in the game.

"See ya, and try not to get killed before we meet up, okay?"

I giggle at his remark.

"I'll try, same to you."

I lay down on my bed and put the helmet on. I look through the tinted lens and smirk.

Once I'm in this world, I'll be in my element. Lets do this.

I close my eyes and scream the magic words with pure excitement.

"Link, Start!"

I open my eyes to see a few blue particles in front of my face. I look down at my hands, then my whole body. I'm wearing a standard outfit for the game, just in the color blue.

It's a good thing I made an account before the launch date.

I notice in the corner of my vision, I see my health bar, and next to it I see my username.

"Angel..."

I think to myself. I smile and run over to the center of town and wait for Toshi.

"Hey, Slowpoke! Took you long enough."

I hear him coming up from behind me. I turn around and see his avatar. He has the same standard suit, just in red.

"Samurai? Is that really your username?"

I look at him in disbelief.

"Hey, its simple, and cool. What about you Angel? Are you gonna go to a Victoria Secret fashion show anytime soon?"

I hear his remark and punch him in the shoulder.

"Hey, I was just kidding."

I look at him with apologetic eyes and he quickly changes the subject.

"Wanna get to the fun part now?"

I look up with wide eyes.

"Choosing our weapons?"

I looked at him with a wide grin. He nods and we race over to the market. We start looking at the different swords and daggers like we're kids in a candy store.