In Love With The Swordsman

Decision Of A Life Time

Asuna POV
When I finally arrived home and walked through the giant door of the castle I was stopped by my mother.

" Asuna! Where have you been?" She asked her arms crossed over her chest in a stance of anger.

" I was just out riding mother." I said truthfully. She pause and gave me a scoff.

" Well next time, Don't be out so late. Who knows who could have hurt you or even killed you!." She said with a to e of fake worry. I say fake because I k ow she hates my guts and doesn't really care for me.

" Yeah, Right." I said and made my up the large staircase towards my room. When I opened the door i instantly fell back onto my bed and sighed deeply. Closing my eyes and opening them once more to stare at the large ceiling.

Maybe I should go with Kirito. I mean I would be protected and also be able to get away from my mother. But if she does find me the punishment will be a life sentence. I thought really hard almost until my brain was about to explode.

I sighed once more before lifting myself off the bed and went to change into my nightgown.

Once finished I undid my hair from the bun in which my mother forced me to wear and let my chestnut brown hair flow down my back.

I looked at my self in the mirror and admired myself. Same old Asuna. Long eyelashes, light chestnut eyes, some acne here and there but nothing to noticeable.

I sighed and closed my eyes still going over the tough decision to run away with kirito. I am a princess and the heir to the throne but is it really worth it to have a long life of sadness and be forced to marry? And even worse have children?.

I am only 19 almost 20 I'm still very young and I have a whole life ahead of me. And I want to do things and see new places, not be trapped in a castle probably never to see the sunlight.

I opened my eyes and looked at my reflection. I have made my decision. I am going with kirito. And I won't be coming back.

I walked back to my bed and got comfy before falling into a dreamless sleep.
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The next morning I awoke to the sound of roosters crowing outside my window. So much for sleeping in.

I sighed and lifted myself off my bed and stood up. Slowly at first so I could get the feel of my legs. I walked over to the mirror and gasped at the sight

My hair was a disheveled mess! Strands sticking up In random places and ya hair was frizzled to no end. Must have been the humidity.

I took my hairbrush and brushed through my hair until it was straight and laying flat again. I then decided to look at the clock and seen it was 7:47. Seriously who wakes up this early? It's a sin against nature!.
I walked to my closet and picked out a nice outfit. Just a simple short dress what reaches just below my hips and was red in color with white details here and there -yeah just a little inspiration from the show :) -

I smoothed out the skirt and proceeded to add a little makeup just foundation and mascara will do. And pulled my hair up into a ponytail. Once satisfied with my look I finally headed downstairs for some breakfast.

As I entered the dining hall I stopped and stared seeing my mother sitting down and sipping her coffee. I sat down in front of her. Not a word was said when she finally spoke up.

" Asuna, I think it's about time we decide of wedding plans. You know the cake? The dress and stuff like that." She said and I gave her a glare.

" did you forget what I said yesterday? I said I was not getting married anytime soon. And there is nothing you can do to make me" I snapped at her in a low voice.

She gave me the meanest glare she could ever possible give me and set down her coffee.

" Asuna, I am not telling you again. You WILL be getting married this spring and produce an heir by the next. It is my decision as you mother to make the choices for you!" She said and I stood up both hands still flat on the table.

" Mother I have made my choice and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it." I looked her straight in the eye

" You don't even deserve what you have. As queen it is your duty to protect the kingdom, not worry about who the person is that I marry or have children with, I should be able to make that decision myself." I snapped

" I am leaving this kingdom and don't even worry about coming after me, because there is nothing you can do to make me return and also I am no longer your daughter, but a stranger who you will never get to know again!" I yelled in anger and ran off back to my room.

I didn't cry only because I was stronger then that. I packed my things into a large bag and proceeded to open a secret storage compartment in the wall that no one but me and my father knew about.

I opened it dust flying out as I did and revealed a sword sheathed in the fabric that covered the blade. I took it out and unsheathed it revealing a aqua blue rapier which was just the right size for me.

My father had this forged for me when I turned 16. And it was the last gift I ever received from my father before he was killed in combat.

I admired the blade and also took out the sword strap that was specially designed to hold the blade on my hip and equipped it onto my side before grabbing my bag and opening my window.

Luckily no one was around outside so I had an easy escape. I threw my bag down first before hoisting myself onto the gutter and slid down. Once I landed on my feet I ran to the stables to retrieve my horse.

I saddle him and also grabbed a few apples and carrots from his storage box that was above his stall and also grabbed some extra little things for him. I also equipped him with a saddle bag so I could carry small items in there and I hoisted my bag onto the back of the saddle and secured it .

I patted his nose and mounted him and he moved a bit to get used to the weight he was carrying but it didn't really bother him since her was a strong horse.

I kicked his sides lightly and he took off instantly I made my way to the blacksmiths shop to inform kirito my plan. Even though he wasn't leaving till tomorrow i was still leaving whether or not he came with me.

Once arrived at the shop I hitched Diablo to the post and made my way inside the shop. I seen kirito placing swords on the small pegs on the walls designed to display the swords.

He smiled when he saw me but when he seen my sword on my hip his smile became a look of worry.

" Asuna? What's wrong.? Why are you dressed in your gear?" He asked and I sighed before telling him

" I have decided to leave " I said and his eyes opened in shock
~TBC
So guys this story is hitting off pretty quickly for a story I only started yesterday and I am very happy that it's coming together nicely. I hope you enjoyed and this is the last chap until tomorrow. I have decided to write two chapters a day that way people won't have to wait for chapters.

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Well that's it for now hope you did enjoy it and this is farewell till tomorrow. ( or even later this evening if I'm feeling up to it )
~ Howl🐾⚔️