Rare Gemstone (Kirito x reader)

Sad Ending

(Y/n)'s POV

~Nightmare~

Ugh, my head hurt. Did I fall off the bed while sleeping? Well, there was no time to worry about that. Wait, what was the time? 8:10?! Oh no, I was late for the meeting!

I quickly rushed out of my room after changing into a (f/c) dress. Once I arrived outside of the throne room, I straightened my dress before knocking on the door.

"Come in."

I opened the door and went inside. Father, mother and the two invited guests were already here.

"Pleasure to meet you."
"The pleasure is mine. Please, have a seat," replied the aristocrat, Sir Henry.
"(Y/n), you are late. Now, the meeting will be delayed due to your late appearance," announced father.
"No, Lord (F/n). It's alright. Kids at this age need to have some time to themselves."

I looked at the boy that seemed as if he was the same age as me. His features reminded me of a prince from a fairy tale. He had the typical blonde hair and sea blue eyes, but still looked quite handsome. In fact, he didn't take after his father in looks at all. His father had dark brown hair with vibrant green eyes.

"(Y/n), this meeting is all about you and Keiji. We have arranged a marriage for you two," father said.
"A-an arranged m-marriage?"
"Yes, why? You seemed a little flustered," mother replied.
"It's just that...I have fallen for another lord..."
"And who may this boy be? asked father.
"Kirito, father. Glocken's heir to the throne."
"G-Glocken's heir?! Kazuto Kirigaya...that's quite a surprise," commented mother.
"I am terribly sorry, Sir Henry. My daughter seems-"
"Don't worry, your highness. Just let us spend some time together. I'm sure I'll be able to change the princess's mind," exclaimed Keiji.
"Very well. Off you go then."

Keiji nodded and held his hand out for me to take. I hesitantly took it. He smiled gently and led me outside to the palace gardens.
Suddenly, Shiki immediately ran up to me and shook my arm.

"What's the matter?"
"Kirito! His father is here and he is in an arranged marriage with Asuna! It seems that everyone has gathered in Aincrad," he exclaimed.

Kirito...was going to marry Asuna? Please tell me this was a dream.

"Princess, now is not the time for you to cry. You have to stay strong for him, don't you think?" Keiji asked with a smile.
"You..."
"I too have fallen in love with another. But she's just a maid and if father found out, he'd have her banished."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"No, you don't have to be. I'll convince father somehow."

Shiki tugged at my hand and pointed to the other side of the gardens. Kirito had finished his meeting, but was obviously being 'strangled' by Asuna.

"Is that Kirito and Asuna? Seems as if she's blinded by one-sided love," Keiji said.
"I guess you could say that."
"Come on, let's go."

He grabbed my hand, along with Shiki's and walked towards Kirito and Asuna.

"Ne, (Y/n). Don't you think we'd be a great couple? I want to have kids as well," Asuna exclaimed excitedly while giving me a quick glare.
"Oi, get off of me. I told you already, I love (Y/n) and nothing you say will make me change my mind! Can't you understand?" Kirito asked with an annoyed expression.
"Excuse me, I don't think it's very ladylike to cling onto the arm of someone who already loves someone else," Keiji pointed out.
"And who are you exactly?" Asuna asked.
"I'm Keiji."
"And you're with (Y/n)? Why?"

Why did she have to be so rude? He shouldn't be talking to her. She didn't deserve it.

~Some time later~

All of our fathers were here, watching us. Well, I'd say stalking. They really wanted these arranged marriages to work but Asuna was the only one that agreed with them.

Kirito had no choice but to give in to Asuna's pleads because of our fathers. Keiji squeezed my hand and smiled at me.

"Just ignore them. We'll do something about it later."
"Keiji? Why...are you being so nice to me? I haven't done anything to-"
"Because you remind me of my deceased sister, Yuri," he replied with a sad smile then added, "She died while trying to save Asuna...at least that's what father told me. But I think Asuna intentionally killed her. I saw how she was using my sister but never had the courage to do anything about it."
"I'm sorry to hear that."

I looked up and continued to stare at Kirito. Suddenly, someone covered me eyes.

"You shouldn't show your longing for him in front of our fathers," Keiji whispered into my ear.

I giggled. His breath tickled.

~Timeskip to the afternoon~

"Why?! Why is everyone on your side, huh?! You little brat!" yelled Asuna.

She threw her daggers at me, giving me almost no time to dodge her poison. I wanted her to be gone but I couldn't fight her now. If father found out, he'd surely punish me.

"Why are you dodging?! Are you scared?!"

Finally, when she realised that she had no chance of winning, she stopped. But before I could do anything, she swallowed a pill.

Suddenly, a powerful force caused me to crash into the wall. Her power seemed to have increased immensely. What did she eat?!

A giant ball of toxic energy formed into her hand.

"Say goodbye, (Y/n)."

I closed my eyes, hoping that this would all end but the attack never came. I cautiously opened an eye.

"Kirito?!"
"(Y/n)..."

He pulled me in for a quick kiss. My body was suddenly surrounded into lightning.

"I...love you...(Y/n)."

He took his last breath. No! Kirito! Don't leave me! Tears fell down my cheeks. No...Asuna, I'll kill her.

"(Y/n), I'm sorry if I have sometimes made you doubt me. I'll try to make it up to you. Let's go on lots of dates, okay? We'll go to lots of fun places. There's a new (favourite food) restaurant, let's go some time. I love you."
Kirito wanted to give you that letter. I'm sorry.

~Nightmare end~

I woke up with a gasp. Oh, thank god that was just a nightmare...

Shiki pushed the door open and ran into my room.

"(Y/n)! Kirito...h-he...he's not breathing!"