<Asuna's PoV>
I showed Kirito my room and told him he can sleep in my room as well. My bed is abnormally large so it can easily fit the both of us. My parents were a little suspicious and Kirito was against it but I managed to convince them. I let Kirito use my bathroom while I sat down with my parents in our living room. "It's so great seeing Kirito again! I can finally talk to his mother in person again" My mom says and I stay silent. He was a bit weird when I said I'll call his mom...
"He sure has become more physical as well. He's got a nice appearance. Muscles look good. Asuna your lucky aren't you" My dad teases and I blush redder than a tomato. "Dad stop it! Don't get wrong ideas" I say looking away. "I must say though... his eyes look cold and lifeless. It's odd and I didn't like it" My dad says and my mom nods. "Yeah... he didn't hug me back like usual as well... Asuna dear what happened to him?" My mom asks but I just shrug.
"Yeah I don't know either... he's probably only smiled once since I've met him. And laughed once. He's got a bit of an attitude. I want to find out and help him but I don't want to force him either" I say and it stays silent after that. "Wait let me call his mom and see what's going on... because if Kirito moved here she would have called me" My mom says and dials Kirito's mums number.
We wait a few seconds but my mom puts the phone down with a confused expression. "It said, she will never pick up again" My mom says and I just stare at her. "How? That isn't what usually is said." I say and then we see Kirito enter the room with sad eyes. "It's true... she will never pick her phone up again" He says and just stands looking down in pure sadness. I go over to him and hold his hand to comfort him but he just stares down.
"What happened Kirito? We don't want to force you but we want to help you too! So speak up" My dad says and I just see Kirito look down. "I'll tell you... you guys have the right after all. But I beg you do not speak of this to anyone else. And don't bring it up publicly. If you want to know more find me alone with only people in this room and Asuna's brother" He says and we all just stare at him. This must be something really serious.
"We swear honey! After all you will be our future son in law!" My mom teases and I just blush heavily and I could see Kirito blush a little as well. "Thank you ms. Yuuki. But now I must tell the truth" He says and the mood changes back to darkness.
"The reason why my mom will never pick up again is because she's been dead for 4 years and so has my dad... because..." once he says that he falls onto his knees with tears flowing out of his eyes. We were all shocked to hear all of this but I hugged him tightly. "Because it's my fault... my fault... they died for me" He said and cried uncontrollably but I patted his back and held him close to me. "There, there Kirito. Your parents didn't die in vain! They died because they love you. They saved you!" I say.
"Yes She is right Kirito! Your parents are not gone because they will always be in your heart beating it for you! You just have to stand up and fight for their name." My dad says with encouragement. "I appreciate your kindness. But my heart died long ago. Right now you cannot raise the dead but only heal the sick... but I'm sure with you guys I'll be fine" He says wiping his tears. I couldn't help but kiss him on the lips. I could feel the silence around us and I could see his face drown in embarrassment.
I pulled away and smiled at him... "I love you Kirito. And I will keep loving you till my last breath" I say and I could see tears form in his eyes. Again his emotions were coming out. "Thank you Asuna... I love you too" He says and I could see my parents look at me with a smile.
"Alright you two should rest now... make Kirito feel at home now" My mom said and I nodded. I felt happy now that Kirito and I confessed. I felt on top of the world.
<Kirito's PoV>
It was midnight and I could not sleep... I felt uneasy for tomorrow. I don't know why. Is it because I'm with Asuna? I look at her but I felt somewhat calm. No it's not that... it's something else. I then looked at my wallet which was on the table next to me. I took it out and unfolded it. It was a picture and when I saw the person on it my breath stopped. "Huh?" I gasped and this woke Asuna. I quickly put the picture back and looked away.
"What's wrong Kirito? Something up?" She asks and wraps her arm around my body. "Don't worry Asuna... it's nothing. Let's just sleep" I say and wrap my arms around her and close my eyes... I need to find that person!
It was now morning and I was having breakfast alone at 6am. No one else was awake as school was at 8. I guess my habits of waking up early won't go since I spent 4 years in harsher terrains. Of course no one in this world knows that I am the Black Swordsman apart from Zias and Heathcliffe. But I cannot afford to show my powers while at the academy. It will make Zias call for reinforcements. And I don't want the fame of the Black Swordsman. I just have one goal and that is to kill the top Villain Keita!
My mind then flashed an image of a silver haired girl and I flinched... I need to find her... where is she!? I was on the verge of crying and I did not know why... I knew she's going through a rough time right now... so I need to find her and save her!
