Finding You (Sequel to Survive or Die)

Finding You

Kirito's POV

Ever since that time,

I never knew where I stood in relation to the rest of my family.

I wasn't truly a part of this family.

I learned this when I was ten.

"Who is she really?"

"Can I honestly say I know her?"

Is what I thought about Suguha.

Maybe that strange feeling about not fitting in was one of the things that drove me to online gaming.

An artificial world, where no one really knows anyone else.

I immersed myself in that wonderful world...

But my two years in SAO,

Taught me something else.

That there's no real meaningful difference between real and a virtual world.

It's pointless to ask anyone who they really are.

All you can do is accept and believe in them.

Because whoever they are in your mind,

Is their true identity.

When I returned to the real world and saw Sugu's face, I was really happy.

I swore that I would try to make up for the distance that had grown between us over the pervious few years.

But I...

What can I do for Suguha?

I turned towards the door of Sugu's room.

"I'll wait for you in Arun, on the north terrace."

I sighed as I entered my room, hoping she'll come.

Suguha's POV

I was so horrible to you.

You're really strong, Brother.

But I can't be that strong...

Back then, I told you to do your best, to not give up.

But now, I can stop crying.

I looked towards my Gear.

I guess I'll just have to go meet him.

I sighed as I was now Leafa, not Suguha.

But what can I say to him?

"Leafa!" I hear and look up. I was face-to-face with Recon.
"I've been looking all over for you and Hina!"

"R-Recon? Did the Salamander catch you?"