The Crimson Hunter. SAO X Reader. [DRAFT].

●Chapter 6: The Past, and Present Reunions.

17 April 2023.
Floor 20, Red Dragon Guild Headquarters.
Current Level: 45.

It was midday, you were laying down under the shade of a tree with your back on the grass, Natsu was overhead in the sky, playing with some birds passing by, but every time he would stray too far he'd come flying back to circling above you. It was a good day, a good day to relax.

U/N: *sigh*Man....it must be cool being able to fly, It would be awesome if the game could give you wings.

???: Better that its not, you would just look like a fairy....*chuckle* that would look hilarious.

You looked to see the speaker, it was Kore, Yusho was behind him, he gave a wave. You smile and get up, Natsu landed on your shoulder, and squeaked.

U/N: Hey guys, what are you doing out here? I thought Akira had you two helping her with shopping.

Kore: We just finished, she asked us to come find you so we can have lunch. I'm cooking.

U/N:*groan* please don't let it end up sour like that fish last week.

Kore grew a frown on his face.

Kore: Hey! I messed up one ingredient, ONE. *pauses when Yusho smiles, he points a finger at him.* Don't you start either, if the two of you don't like my cooking so much than you can go join The Knights of the Blood and ask Asuna to cook for you.

U/N:*Laughs* I'm joking, your cooking is just fine, besides...white and red really doesn't suit me.

You and Kore laugh while Yusho smiles and you all walk to the Headquarters, you remembered that Asuna left your guild, you thought back to a few days after clearing Floor 25.

*1 month ago.*
You were all sitting in a booth inside an inn, Shoji and Yusho were already asleep in their rooms, Asuna just quit her allegiance so she could head out and level up on her own, it was something she did often so you were fine with it.

Asuna: I'll see you all again in a few days.
Akira: Sure, see you soon.
Kore: Have fun Asuna.
Marco: Bye Asuna.

Lavira just waved her hand.

U/N: *gets up from seat*I'll come with you to the teleport gate, there's a store near there that has some food for Natsu.
Natsu(excited): skraaaw.

You both walk out with her waving goodbye, once outside you begin to walk through the town. Weaving through passing people until reaching the courtyard with the teleport gate. Whilst walking Asuna decided to speak.

Asuna: Sorry for leaving again (U/N).

U/N: No need to be apologize Asuna, I understand you want to get strong on your own.

You both stopped at the teleport gate. Asuna hugs you which you return.

Asuna: I'll see you soon, try not to get yourself killed ok?

U/N:*chuckles* c'mon! It's me.

Asuna: That's why I'm saying it.

You both share a quick laugh, while Natsu gives of a short whimper, Asuna notices this, and starts rubbing the small dragons head.

Asuna: Don't worry little guy, I won't be gone that long.

Natsu: skraaaw.

???: Excuse me.

The both of you looked to the side, you saw an older man taller than you, he was wearing dark red armor with touches of white, he had long wavy white hair, he was smiling and held a white tower sheild with a red cross, with a rather delicate Longsword at his hip. You felt something off about the man, but decided that you were just paranoid and dropped your suspicions.