Trapped within the death game Sword Art Online, Asuna Yuuki has all but given up hope of escaping. But when she'd rescued from certain death by a mysterious swordswoman, she might find a reason to keep moving forward. Together, they might be able to free the other players from Aincrad. A Sword Art Online AU told from Asuna's point of view, in a version of the game where many things have changed... beginning with the presence of Yuuki Konno .