The Swordsman in Black

Chapter 6: Humans, Demons, and Hybrids

Asuna's p.o.v.

With Kuradeel in tow, I head to the library in hopes of finding answers about Kirito and the tens small horns that were buried in his hair. I had told Kuradeel about what had happened yesterday, misses my discovery about Kirito, and he was a little upset that he was not there to protect his 'sister'.

When we reached out distination, I asked Kuradeel to remain outside while I head in. He only listen because we were inside headquarters. He took his position besides the enterance as I walked in. I will never be able to get over the size of the library. It is the largest place in the building. My father says it takes up ten to fifteen prescent of the total area of the headquarters.

I walk over to the librarian. "I have a question." The librarian turns to look at me. "What is it my dear?" "I was wondering where I can learn about demonic characteristics on humans." I say. He looks at me, then nods and turns around and began looking around..

He comes back with a large, leather bound book. The title of the book was Humans, Demons, and Hybrids. My eyes went wide at the last word. "I think this should answer all of you questions." Replied the librarian. "Thank." I said and took the book.

I left the library and Kuradeel fell in behind me. "Where are you going now?" He asked. "I'm heading to my room to read." I said. He nodded in understanding.

When we arrived, Kuradeel bowed and left as I entered my room. I placed the book down and look at it again. Humans, Demons, and Hybrids. I opened it and turned to the section on hybrids and began reading.

'The birth of Hybrids can be a little confusing. They are born form the willing union of a human and a demon. An unwilling union just produces the child of the race that forced itself upon the other. Mostly, it is a demon that forces themselves upon a human, but there has been humans that forced themselves upon a demon.

Children born from the willing union of a demon and human are called hybrids or half breeds. At a first look, they appear just like a normal human. But a second look shows that they have a better appearance or look, either being handsome or beautiful.

If one were to take a look, a number of small horns can be found within the hair, with a higher number of horns meaning a stronger demonic parent and a stronger hybrid. Some of the most powerful hybrids can even control the dangerous Hellflame, a fire that is so hot, it can burn through anything.

There has been no record of hybrids being born since the war began.'

I stopped reading as my eyes opened wide and I finally understood. Kirito was a hybrid, a half breed. It would explain the horns hidden in his hair. It would also explain why he stayed away from people. And I had found ten horns within his hair. That ment that he had to be one of the most powerful hybrid, maybe even person, currently alive. No wonder he called a back hand from the 80th Guardian a love tap. And if I were to guess, he most likely can use Hellflame. I had to find Kirito.

I got off of my bed and left the room and began to run through the halls of headquarters and out of the building. I reached the gate and, using its magic, I located Kirito within the sea of trees on the 50th floor. When I arrived, I saw Kirito just lying on the ground resting. Just when I was about to step into the clearing, a hand grabbed my arm and another covered my mouth. I tried to fight back, but, soon, everything went black.