Escape From Avalon (SAO AU)

December

Vali
"Y/N... Wake up".

Y/N sluggishly opens his eyes, Baldr and Hodr looked out the window to see... Snow. This means that it's December, and Christmas and New Year's is coming.

"The year is almost ending, and Christmas is coming".

Prometheus
"C'mon, let's not waste time gawking and leave this hellhole".

Prometheus grabs several coats from his inventory, and hands them to the siblings and Idun. Y/N began thinking Christmas and New Year's, it's going to be the first he time without family.

Prometheus
"What's the long face for?".

"First Christmas without family...".

Prometheus
"Me too, but you can spend it with your friends. Remember, Christmas is about spending time with the ones you love, in this game, it's crucial you spend Christmas with them, because you may not see them tomorrow".

Several hours later, the group leaves the building, and headed towards the portal. Y/N have one last look, and left, thankfully for the weather, it inhibits the movement of the hordes.

Leaving Deadlands, they head towards the base where Riley was stationed, players were playing in the snow, throwing snowballs and making snow angels.

Captain Riley
"Hey Y/N, who's his lucky lady?".

"Idun, where heading back to Valkyrie, I don't suppose I can borrow a vehicle?".

Captain Riley
"Yeah of course, but can you drive?".

"I have a driver's license back in the real world, of course I can drive!".

Captain Riley
"Alright then, let me see if I have any stored".

Riley went to the depot, the group waited for her to return. Y/N felt something cold against the back of his head, he turns around to see one of the players holding a snow ball.

"Do that again, and I'll kill you".

Riley returns, only to come with horses.

"Seriously, I know I'm from a game that involves fantasy, but can I at least have something modern for once, I don't care if it's a damn Model T, anything that runs on oil!".

Captain Riley
"Sorry guys, my superiors can't spare any at the moment... The day we fear had come, WW3 is upon us".

Prometheus
"WW3, Ragnarok, and many more, just take the horses and go".

"WW3?"

Captain Riley
"I don't what's going anymore, Riker is gone, Ardin is dead. The damn Nazi War Machine is defeating factions left and right, only the Americans, Soviets, Dragons, and the rebels remain...".

Prometheus
"Y/N, the Fuhrer has the key, you know what we need to do".

"I know....".

Prometheus
"Riley, can you hold them off, we'll bring help as soon as we can".

Captain Riley
"I honestly don't know...".

Prometheus
"Listen Riley, your a brave girl, your the only one here that isn't afraid to die, or ignores orders of your superiors to ensure everyone survives, I want you to get as many survivors as possible, that's an order from a developer".

Captain Riley
"Yes sir... What's your name?".

Prometheus
"Kayaba, I trust you can do it Riley, I know it's a big job for you a girl your age, but you can difference, you can save millions".

Captain Riley
"Yes sir, I won't let you down!".

Prometheus
"Alright, we'll be back to help you".

Riley hugs Prometheus, like father comforting his daughter. As the rest of the group gets on horses, Prometheus returns holding something in his hands.

"What is that?".

Prometheus
"Riley's letter to her parents, in case she doesn't make it through... She's a sweet girl, and brave warrior. Maybe we should invite her for Christmas?".

"I guess..".

Prometheus
"Alright, let's head back to Asgard, and pray Ragnarok hasn't started yet".