14Here is the last chapter of the story, I hope you've enjoyed it and I hope to finish my other ones and start new ones soon!xxxxoooo
Alfhiem, Floor 22, Castle Omnichro, 2nd of April 2027
It was a beautiful day on floor 22, the sun was out, not a cloud in the sky and the climate was at its most perfect setting, It would been so perfect if Kirito and his Guild hadn't gathered in the newly renovated castle's garden for such a depressing reason, the group's head were lowered and did not say anything, they were morning, morning the loss of the guild's past leader, Yuuki, Kirito had ordered a ceremony of passing in her honer before they focused on anything else, they had all crowded in front of a single block of white marble in front of them, they cleared the way fro Kirito to step forward, he walked soberly passed them, stopped in front of the marble and turned to face them.
''Dear swordsmen and women of the Sleeping Knight's guild'' he begun looking down ''We are gathered here to honer the memory of someone who deserved more then she was given, Konno Yuuki... she was not what everyone thought she was, she was not the same kind, fun, loving girl in the real world like she was here...she was sick, very sick, 15 years of pain and suffering, strapped to a machine and made to live...she was alive without living'' he said tearing up slightly. the group nodded in agreement before he continued ''But even then, when she could not live in the real world, she blossomed in the virtual...She made the friends that would have turned her away in real life, she had hope's, she had dreams...and she lived them...Even though her life was in no way real...It was enough for her...to have that small place for her to call home in her darkest time's...maybe that's why Virtual Reality was created in the first place'' he said ''To give us a second life, should the first be like the one she lived...we'll let Yuuki be an example of that theory, She lived even though she was dying everyday inside for years...so let's say a prayer to her, to more then just a Leader, She was a sister and a friend to all of us'' he dried his eyes and smiled.
''Here Here!'' Asuna clapped before the others followed, Kirito turned to the marbe, he slowly walked to it then brought up a menu screen on his interface:
''Do you wish to dedicate the memorial to: Yuuki?'' the screen read to him, he sighed and pressed the accept button.
The marble then dissolved into a pile of particles before it constructed a massive Statue of Yuuki holding her sword high with her hand and smiling her usual happy smile, the guild started in awe at the masterpiece, then they paid their tributes to it, some rested a bouquet of flowers beside the base of the statue, others lit candles around it, Nori placed a photo of Yukki inbetween the candles before returning back to the group, once everyone paid their tributes, Kirito stood in front of them with a determent look on his face.
''From this day forward, I shall take leadership of the sleeping knight's guild in her place'' he said as they looked up to him ''This is the dawn of a new era for the guild, the salamander's will not rest until they get the Excalibur, but if we stand together, we will remain strong, we will prevail and we shall clear this game once and for all!'' he finished pointing his sword up to the sky, the others cheered and followed his gesture.
''Hail Master Kirito!'' they yelled before Kirito brought down his weapon.
''Master, what is your first order?'' asked Nori from the crowd.
''Our task will not be easy, there will be many more boss battles and quest's to complete before we are victorious, so we'll need to strengthen our numbers'' he said ''So post an advertisement for recruitment trails for the next two weeks, we must find new members!'' he ordered, Nori bowed ''Yes master'' she said before leaving, the group soon followed her.
''You coming?'' Klien asked Kirito noticing him lagging behind.
''In a moment Klien'' Kirito repiled ''There's one thing I need to do''
''Sure thing Bro, we'll be waiting, master'' he bowed coyly before catching up to them, Kirito smiled before walking back to the base of the memorial, he knelt down for a moment before opening up his menu and placed Yuuki's Kirito plushie beside her photo.
''I will protect for guild, your sword shall live on, through me, farewell old friend'' he said to the statue before leaving, the plushie staying with Yuuki's photo.
Tokyo, Japan, 12th of April 2026
''Need any help unpackin all this?'' Agil asked Suguha as she was setting up for the group picnic that the gang organised a while ago, she smiled.
''Sure, if you don't mind'' she said while Kilen was showing Lizbeth and Silica a picture of a girl on tinder from his phone.
''Isn't she cute?'' he asked them, they just smiled awkwardly trying not to upset him, meanwhile Gonishi was with Sinon.
''Here, I got you a little something'' he said nervously handing her a giftbag, she smiled gratefully.
''Really? Oh you shouldn't have!'' she said as she opened it to reveal a single rose and a thin box of chocolates with a note saying ''Will you go out with me?'' she was surprised by this, she looked back at him smiling nervously.
''Oh Gonishi'' she said nearly crying, she pulled him in for a hug ''Yes, yes of course I will!'' she said, Gonishi smiled as he welcomed her embrace ''Wait till the guys hear about this'' he thought.
Nearby Kirito and Asuna were siting down beside eachother away from the others enjoying the sight of the park's cherry blossom trees.
''Are you having a great time with us all Yui?'' Asuna asked her from the camera pod.
''Yes mommy and the cherry blossoms are pretty!'' Yui exclaimed.
''Yeah, though its a pity they're almost out of season'' Kirito said sadly.
''Oh don't be such a spoil sport, there's still more around'' Asuna warned him ''Still, It's nice that we have Yui here with us, that's what matters''
''Yeah, I still can't believe we made It happen this quick'' Kirito said happily.
''Thank you so much for this daddy!'' Yui thanked him.
''Yes Kirito, Thank you'' Asuna added, Kirito shook his head ''Nah, If you wanna thank anyone, thank Yuuki for motivating me to develop it'' he replied modestly, Asuna smiled as the spring breeze made the trees give off their cherry blossom petals, creating a marvelous scene.
''Wow!'' Yui exclaimed at the sight.
''The real and virtual worlds'' Kirito begun ''I imagined if the closer those worlds came together, the better things would be you know?'' he asked Asuna.
''What do you mean?'' she replied, Kirito looked up.
''But it's like, the more these world's rift break's into eathother, the more people get's trapped into it's dark side'' they looked back the the others, chatting, laughing and smiling.
''Yeah but, It's help a lot more people too'' Asuna pointed out patting her camera pod.
''I guess so, We found eachother, made new friends, Gonishi overcame his social anxiety from playing ALO and Yuuki got a chance to live in the virtual when the real world failed to give her one, I guess the concept differs to everyone'' Kirito said ''If anything though, I wish I knew exactly what Kayaba intended for SAO, maybe...just maybe...It's our responsibility as the survivors of his game to discover it...But I figure there's no rush to it, we have the rest of our lives now to figure it out'' he smiled.
''All thank's to you'' Asuna said with a loving look, Kirito held her hand.
''Look, I don't know what exactly is going to happen to us tomorrow but I know one thing for certain'' he said.
''What's that?'' Asuna asked.
''I want to be with you forever and I want you to be with me'' he looked into her eyes, she smiled.
''I'll stay by you even if you move halfway across the planet!'' she happily confirmed, Kirito looked stunned.
''Hey, who said anything about moving anywhere?!'' he asked, they laughed.
''Don't forget to take me as well!'' Yui said.
''Hey lovebird's, quit kissing already we wanna take a photo, Gonishi's setting up the camera!'' Lizbeth called out to them from the picnic, they sighed.
''Well best not keep the others waiting, let's head back okay?'' Kirito said getting up and taking Asuna by the hand.
''Okay daddy!'' Yui said as they ran back to the picnic to join the others for the photo.
''Okay, alright...'' Gonishi said finishing up the camera ''and there, 5 seconds!'' he yelled running to the group of friends to join the photo, he stopped inbetween Sinon and Kirito.
''1...2...3 Smile!'' he said before the camrea clicked, catching him giving Kirito a noogie on the head as Sinon kissed him on the cheek and Asuna kissed Kirito's.
''That's a keeper'' Klein said looking at the photo.
''I think my eyes were closed though'' Silica worried.
''It's fine Silica'' Lizbeth said ''Now let's eat!'' she said as they sat down and enjoyed the moment together, one of many in the future.
The End
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