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

●Chapter 12: Black Swordsman and The Beast Tamer.

21 February 2024.
Floor 16.
Erinaca(Inn).
Current Level: 67.

There were many things that you were cautious of: Erca-Tor, the Assault Team and the threat of death in the real world. But right now it was this conversation with Lavira in a corner booth of an inn. You were currently waiting for your soon to be partner in a job you were planning. But because of who it was, you weren't really on board with the whole thing.

U/N: This is a bad idea.
Natsu: *growls*

Lavira: It's our only lead to finding Titans Hand.

U/N: It's still a bad idea, especially since it's him.
Natsu: (short) Sqaaw!

Lavira: I talked to him myself (U/N), he can be trusted, he has business with them as well.

U/N: And you believed him?
Natsu: (curious) Skraaw?

Lavira: I'm still on the bar with that.

U/N: That doesn't help my reassurance and confidence in you Lavira, this could be a trap.
Natsu: *nods and squeaks*

Lavira: Well do you have any idea on how to find them? I'm all ears if you got one.

U/N: I don't, it's just that he fights with the Assault Team, he could have been asked by them to find us, it's not a far bet.
Natsu: (frustrated) Skriie!

The greenete shuffles in her seat, getting more comfortable.

Lavira: Look, I know you two haven't been on the best of terms lately-

U/N: That's an understatement.
Natsu: (quick) Skaw!

Lavira: -and I'm aware that he has a history of being unpredictable-

U/N: as well as being dishonest at times.
Natsu: (upset) Skraw!

Lavira(irritated): -but we don't exactly have any other choice! We don't have a base, no one to really trust and our freedom of movement available has become a very fragile object. And I've been on edge for a VERY, long month now, so I suggest that being a bit open-minded would be just a little bit helpful for us right now, as well as good for your own health....

You shift uncomfortably, she won that argument. Not wanting to test her any further, you nod your head in silent agreement, and she let out a relieved sigh.

Lavira: Thank you, and besides I never took you for one holding a grudge.........well, a grudge that didn't involve murder.

U/N: What do you mean?

Lavira: Well, you both started hating each other because of your argument back in August, but he got better and that drama got resolved, and with the Christmas Eve event being nothing more than a fools errand, I'd assumed things were on fair ground.

U/N: You'd have to think otherwise then. He still hates me because of that...not because we wanted the same item...

Lavira tilts her head in curiosity. You continue.

U/N: but because of what happened after he entered the event room...after what I did.

You both heard the door of the inn open, and all 3 of you turned to see who had entered...and there he was, clad in a dark brown and black coat, with an equally dark sword strapped onto his back, and his pitch black hair swaying a little as he scanned the room, his matching black eyes set onto you like the aim of a rifle....here he was: Kirito.