5iou5

"Hey Gris, how much do I owe you?" I ask after seeing him pay someone who looked to be in charge. Said man then pointed to a small two-person boat which did not give me hopes of not getting wet as with Griswold's' size and the significant extra weight I carried now. We were surely going to be top-heavy and capsize quickly if not careful. However, I followed Griswold's example of getting into the small vessel while hearing of his experience with being struck by lightning which made me sweat a bit at the thought. Before I realized I was mumbling about what I hoped we found, Griswold snapped me back to reality, or at least mental reality, as the floating castle we were in was in no way reality or a game. It was either a nightmare or hell. "Sorry, Gris meant to think, not to talk to myself anyway I only know a little of Japanese culture. Looked the stuff up while the game was downloading, but never mind that, wherein this swamp are we going, and how do you suppose we will encounter the lighting fox if we can't find it? And I hope it has a solid form, or I won't be able to get it to submit." I state the last part with a serious undertone while grabbing another paddle to help us along.

Walking up to Griswold, I began tightening the buckles around my ankles, wrist, torso, and neck. “I say we get a boat and take it as far as it can, and then hoof-it the rest of the way.” I answered Griswold as I took in his metallic equipment “Jesus, he’s a lightning ro-.” I stopped the thought as I looked over my shoulder, realizing that I was carrying a massive sword that might as well be a lightning rod strapped to my back. “Um, Gris, you realize that we are WALKING LIGHTNING RODS!” I yelled in my recognition of what we had on us. However, in my apprehension, I let out a sigh. I then outstretched my arm with my palm facing up, gesturing for Griswold to lead the way. “Please, after you,” I said with a nervous chuckle. “Oh, if I get stuck by lightning, I am not going to be happy. I do hope we find some type of elemental fox water that would be good too, and hopefully, it will have more than one tail if memory serves me right. The more tails, the more intelligent and more powerful they are also with multiple tails they go by two names demon fox or kitsune in Japanese mythology.” I muttered to myself just loud enough that Griswold could most likely hear what I was saying as I fallowed behind.

I was about to head to the teleport gate before I remembered that there was an easier way to go about teleporting to another floor. Turning on my heels, I make my way to the guild vault to retrieve teleport crystals enough for the venture, plus a spare. I then turn to look at Griswold, "I guess I will see ya there." I stated before holding out one of the teleport crystals and saying, "Floor twelve." in a casual tone, the crystal shattered in my hand before a blinding light began emitting from the ground around me, turning everything I could see white. The cozy, not too hot, not too cold, comfortable interior of Firm Anima's HQ. was replaced with the swap's hot, muggy, humid air. Quickly adjusting to the temperature, I hastily moved away from where I had landed and began to survey the surrounding area due to my unfamiliarity with the floor and environment. "I think I should have let Gris go first." I thought to myself

"Well, anyway, the guild vault is over here correct, this is my first time in the HQ, so I don't know where everything is; I need a better coat and trinket." I state, bringing the conversion back to a Griswold safe topic. "hey Gris can you help me find something like a call or song, a lure of some kind. Maybe the scent of a fox or something to that effect. After we get that stuff, I best bet to find a lightning element fox is somewhere there is a lot of ambient electricity and lightning. What are your thoughts." I asked Griswold while I looked through the vault for the items that I had mentioned. "Oh never mind, Gris, I found the stuff I was talking about." after equipping the gear and putting the consumables into my inventory, going over to Griswold. "ok, I haven't left the first floor much, so I have no clue what floor might have a mountain or plains with none stop lightning. That is where I need some advice. What do you say, Gris?"

"Wow," I exclaim to the sudden weight in my arms. I thought it was some slab of metal for a few moments. Until I noticed a hilt sticking from it "what in Aincrad is this, and what is it made of." I ask, barely holding it with one hand. It was not until I grabbed the hilt with both did it seem like either the sword or the world allowed me to lift the goliath of a weapon "Bellringer that's a fine name for a sword that feels as though it wants nothing but the destruction of this a cursed castle or is that just me ?" I ask rhetorically while looking Bellringer over. I answer Gris's question, "yeah, a fox. I think their personality and cunning is a good match with my personality, along with the way they fight swift, agile, precise, and never stopping to give their opposition a chance to get them. is similar to me. There are other reasons I like foxes, but those are what matter." I informed Griswold "Sigh.. are you sure it isn't a quest? to get a familiar I mean." I ask looking to Gris's familiar.

"and for your question for elements, I was thinking electric or lightning. But what element do you think would complement my fighting style?" I question, hoping for Griswold's input. However, for the short time I was waiting for a response, another question came to me. Without thinking, I asked, "say, you believe Kayaba added any Japanese mythological creatures to SAO, such as the nine-tails or Kitsune?" I ask, wondering if it is possible.

Watching as Griswold began to pull pieces of armor out of his inventory, I answered, "Well, I was thinking about a fox; however, a normal fox would be too weak. Do you know of any species that might catch my interest, or does the guild have a resident tamer we could ask?" I asked while starring at the suit of armor Griswold just finished pulling out of his inventory "that looks like some quality armor there, Gris, oh, speaking of quality do you have a great sword or zanbato? by chance or maybe in the Guild vault?" I ask while looking at the sword that Raidou had given me. It represented Firm Anima, especially with the name Vampire of Anima. It was a bit too light and too short for my fighting style; however, it was definitely better than bare hands. That is when a new question from the previous topic came to mind "um, Gris, how do I even begin to look for a familiar is it something I just go and do, or is there a quest I have to start first?" I question while scratching the back of my head.

"Hey Gris, how are yo- Wow, that a big pup didn't know you could get a familiar this big," I said as I got down to eye level with the hound rubbing its face and scratching its head and behind the ears before moving to give the hound some appropriate strength pats on its side. "Vulcan, that's a fitting name, don't worry too much. When I was younger, my family had half a dozen large dogs on our ranch. among them were a couple of wolfdogs. Unfortunately, I can't remember their exact breed, however, but seriously, I didn't know familiars could be this big. Does he help in combat? I bet that he is better than most swords," I mentioned while looking down at my sword resting on my left hip.

letting out a long sigh, I look to Griswold. "I have become too inactive and rusty. I have wanted to assist in the frontline assault to be freed from this hell. Still, I need to get myself back up to the standards or, better too, be of any help. After seeing your familiar, I think the first step towards my goal is curing my solitary lifestyle is. Having a familiar that whenever I look at it, I will be encouraged to train and fight. What do you think, Gris" I asked, resolve in my voice and determination in my eye. I wait to hear from my senior to know if I am on the right track of thinking.

I was relaxing behind my store counter, with what has to be the most bored expression in SAO, as I sit in wait for customers. It has been months since I sold anything. I began to consider joining the fight to escape this virtual hell. It wasn't until after checking the guild status that I realized that I was the only one who had went stagnant and stopped growing in strength, and well, I could not stand it. Grabbing my equipment, I headed to the closest teleport gate, "Floor twenty-two, Forest of Memories." I said with a raised voice in almost yell before a blinding light engulfed me, and then I found myself in the Forest of Memories. "So this is the twenty-second floor. Well, at least some headway has been made though now I want to help. I am getting an itch for a good fight." I spoke to myself with wonder being the first time I had went above floor ten, snapping back to virtual reality. I quickly checked my map, getting my baring's. I orientate myself and start walking with purpose.

wasting no time getting to Firm Anima guildhall, I opened the doors and looking around inside before shouting, "yo, anyone here?" I then waited patiently waited for a response before I started to walk around aimlessly. 'I wonder who would be willing to assist me in increasing my states. Maybe Raidou is the toughest person I know, or maybe Setsuna, she's tough too, or Griswold, I don't recall seeing him fight. The same goes for Kasumi. She's also cute.' I could feel my cheeks heating up with that last thought, 'I don't understand why I just thought that, and why do I feel so strange when all I did was think of her name? Never did I feel this way before on any of my previous visits to her shop.' I started muttering to myself at ridiculous speed over my thoughts the whole time, subconsciously wishing for someone, anyone, to change subjects to a new conversion.

my merchandise from my store need re-evaluated

» Vampire of Anima +2 damage +1 life steel On Role of 8, 9, or 10 (Item equipped)

» Bracer of the people +1 accuracy (Equipped for the remainder of the RP it is in)

» Dragon shade Duster +2 accuracy +1 Thorns (Item equipped)

» Cloud Boots +2 evasion (Item equipped)

After curing 2 of the group members start rapping 5 Begins to get irritated as they are not taking the battle serious. "Please, no more rap you want to make me snap" Dammit, now I'm doing it 5 then hold the sword out suicide at his irritation became anger 5 would charge towards the Phoenix At incredible speed The Phoenix or tried to defend itself from 5 But at the last second, he would change direction And attack it from the side as he cuts one of the wings down the middle I hate rap Not even pausing for Second to look at his handiwork. 5 would Get out of the way for the next person to attack

BD = 6 (1 DMG) + (1 weapon skill) + (2 on sword) = (4 DMG)

Ruri: 77/77

Kirigiri: 7/7

RyujinSeaLord: 56/56

Alkor: 3/11

Zelrius: 63/63

Zero: 19/19

Mayonaka: 27/27

Keith: 83/83

Yami: 17/17

Rebekah: 17/17

5iou5: 17/17

Ethereal: 35/35

Twinfire Phoenix 67/150

I hear some floorboards slightly squeak as I leaned back in my chair to look to see who is in the display room I noticed that it is soul reaper As I get Out of my chair. I start heading into the display room noticing that he's leaving "Where are you going were You needing, something?" I asked him as I looked down at the counter seeing a big stack of material "were you wanting me to craft something." I asked once more

My turn

5 Returning notice that the largest Boar has yet to attack Without losing focus 5 would Look towards the weakened Boar that he has already hit twice noticing that it is keeping It's distance 5. What also note that it is limping As it's not looking towards him 5 charge towards it right. As he started to get within reach. It stopped his run and flight to stop stabbing his sword right into the back of its neck severing its spine as it would then shatter into thousands of Blue and green polygons A sack would take its place As soon as it did so 5 without hesitation would spin back around waiting for the boars retaliation on their brothers death

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:0/10 (LD 15)

Boar 2:-3/10 (LD 6)

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 5

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0

Alpha Boar Turn

The Alpha Boar would stand back and watch as It's Brotheran Attack the player, even after seeing one of its brothers die. It didn't go in for an attack like its siblings It would patiently wait slowly circling around 5iou5 Watching his moves patiently waiting for an opening Watching the player do hit-and-run Attacks. The boar would stay calm as it circle Him Not attacking as it is studying Him

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:0/10 (LD15)

Boar 2:2/10

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 0

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0

My turn

As 5 is focusing on the boars circling him. He notices that they're all looking for opening looking around he notices a enormous boar Sitting on the sidelines as the other Boers had been circling 5 for 10 minutes. Now, as 5 is trying not to make any sudden movements. He starts getting frustrated At the fact that he is just standing there waiting , but then for a split-second He would lose any patients He might've had. as he sprinted straight Towards, the boar. His lack of patience would cost him as he starts sliding on some loose dirt Unable to even hit the boar. That was On. The sidelines with no time to spare 5 jumped back onto his feet and gain a little distance between him and the Boers

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:0/10 (LD15)

Boar 2:2/10

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 0

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0

Boar 5 Turn

One of the boars that has yet to attack Steadily circled around 5iou5 waiting for opening as it watched him attack another one of its Brotheran again it would stop looking for opening as it charged the player is make a loud squeal right before it hit him alerting 5iou5 Just in time as 5iou5 jumped out of the way

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:0/10 (LD15)

Boar 2:2/10

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 0

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0

My turn

After having one of the biggest Boers charge him 5 Would prepare his blade as he goes after the weakened Boar Sprinting straight towards it. His blade dragging on the ground it Would create a small dust cloud as 5 slashes his blade up to the belly of the Boar It would make a clean-cut, through its belly 5 would then make a hasty withdrawal To get out of the reach of the Boers."Slow and steady the only way to fight multiple enemies" He said to himself as he kept watching the Boers movements

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:0/10 (LD15)

Boar 2:2/10

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 4

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0

Boar 4 Turn

This boar Was bigger and meaner than the others It also seemed more intelligent as it circled around 5iou5 Looking for an opening as it found one. It began its charge towards 5iou5 It lets out a very deep roar for its size. Unfortunately, doing so alerted 5iou5 To the danger behind him As he barely manages to get out of the way in time. The Boer would slide to a stop turning around watching 5iou5 moves

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:0/10 (LD15)

Boar 2:6/10

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 0

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0

After avoiding the wasp and spider 5 would Sprint a good distance away as he starts to focus on finishing off the wasp taking a quick breather 5 would take a Sprint stance using a fallen tree to kickoff sprinting at full pace he pulls the sword out to his side as it was glowing bright orange his Sword homes in on the wasp head As 5's sword makes Contact with the wasp neck As it struggles to cut through "Die, you damn bug" 5 Would yell on the top of his lungs as he forces the blade to go through the neck of the wasp It would them burst into thousands of red polygons 5 would then turn around jumping back to stay away from the spiders reach

5iou5: 12/17 life steal +1 HP

Wave: 1

Wasp1: 0/10

Spider: 20/20

Wasp2: 0/10

Current Loot: 1 Crafting Material

I don't know if I get one more crafting material so I'm not adding it also you did not give the wasp on your 2 posts 3 HP you left it at 7

Seeing Daeron trip 5 wouldn't hesitate as he started sprinting towards the skeleton. He hears Daeron shout as 5 had already chosen his target. He headed towards the weakened skeleton Rushing forward his sword glowing bright orange 5 slash at the skeleton Unfortunately 5's timing was off as he didn't hit the skeleton But the sword was close enough that the skeleton jumped back, making sure that it dodged 5 would then Sprint over to Daeron getting between him and the skeleton "are you all right did it hit you." 5 asked as his sword is steady and ready for the skeletons attack

Daeron: 45/45

5iou5: 19/19

Diabel: 11/11

Skeleton1: 15/23

Skeleton2: 23/23

Damage dealt: 0

Damage received: 0

Damage mitigated: 0

Health restored: 0

My turn

5 would now pick his next target after successfully dodging the last attack Now, looking at the 2nd Boer that attacked him sprinting towards the Boar his sword would begin to glow bright orange As he charges head-on towards it. He quickly faint left stabbing his sword into its side, then jumping back into the grass As to not be within range of their tusks he watches the Boers stay on the road as 2 of them began to circle him

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:0/10 (LD15)

Boar 2:6/10

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 4

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0

Boar 3 Turn

After just witnessing one of its brothers get destroyed the Boar would charge after 5iou5 It's eyes, blood red with rage. It would charge towards him at incredible speed. Unfortunately, it began its charge to faraway because 5iou5 Was able to see this once again, and dodged it effortlessly.

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:0/10 (LD15)

Boar 2:10/10

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 0

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0

My turn

As 5 is focused on the 1st Boar he hears a 2nd one squeal turning around, he sees it, start charging him, but it is so far away that he had time to prepare to Dodge As the Boar got closer 5 would pivot On one foot spinning out of the way Like a matador. "Olé , is that all you have." He would say to the Boer that charged him seeing an opening as the previous Boar Was not completely focus on him 5 would seize the opportunity as his sword glows bright orange he would charge towards the weaken Boar With 1 slash of his sword he would cut its head nearly off As he reached the other side of where the Boar was it would then shatter into thousands of blue and green polygons As a small sack appears where the boar was

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:0/10 (LD15)

Boar 2:10/10

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 4

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0

Boar 2 Turn

The Boar was unaware as of what just happened As it was still turning around, as it finally found 5iou5 It began to charge towards him. I aware that it was so far away that 5iou5 Could see him coming a mile away at It got close 5iou5 Would pivot On one foot dodging it like a Matador as the Boers are not hard to Dodge as the Boar turns around awaiting the players reaction

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:4/10

Boar 2:10/10

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 0

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0

My turn

Seeing the Boar charge towards him. 5 Quickly sidestepped to the right avoiding the attack altogether Not but a second later would 5 charge towards the Boer his sword glowing bright orange He began to circle the Boar without notice 5 slash towards the boar 6 different times from 6 different sides 5 would come to a skidding stopped using his free hand to grab the ground As the Boer. Let out the squeal making the rest of the Boers focus on him. "This may take some time which I have plenty of." Muttering to himself as he prepared for the next attack.

5iou5: 19/19 (+3DMG With Weapon skill +2ACC +1DM +2EV +1EVSprint +1LS +1Thorns)

Boar 1:4/10

Boar 2:10/10

Boar 3:10/10

Boar 4:12/12

Boar 5:10/10

Alpha Boar: 15/15

Damage Dealt: 6 (Weapon skill +1 sword +2)

Damage Received: 0

Damage Mitigated: 0

Health Regained: 0