XWuZHeAR

Ok, so the giant thing is moving now, best thing is not to panic but, of course I inevitably panic because this thing is so goddamn big. The bull head it has isn't helping either i feel like that just makes the whole situation worse really considering that only gives him another painful method of attacking. Maruchan is currently distracted chasing around a butterfly, but its not like i can blame him for not being a combat type of familiar. Alright now its time for me to try this attack again and really try not to get hit. 

Hmmm Lia? I like it, sounds pretty. I said as i let go of a smile only slightly teasing the girl for blushing as she began to pet maruchan. She said something about not liking big dogs but loving little ones, luckily for maruchan i don't think he ages I've literally never seen him get bigger in all the time we've been together. Either way now this girl will eventually become a sort of apprentice of mine which is pretty trill i guess mostly because she's cute but also because she seem's really fun to be around in a "once you get to known her way". My name's X by the way pretty simple considering its only one letter. So what's your story on why your level one? whatever it is it can't be worse than the reason why I started a year late... *mumbles* and then fell into a two month coma... But! that's whatever i want to hear about you. I asked keeping my playful attitude with this new friend of mine.

Name: DMX- where the hood at (acoustic cover)

Your Profession: performer

Your Rank: 2

ID: 32279

Roll: 12

Item Type: Healing song

Quality: Perfect

Enhancements: Mass HP Recovery

Description: A serenade that makes everyone feel good and get back in the fight!

Shop/post: X\'s musical dojo

Name: To those who wish to live

Your Profession: performer

Your Rank: 2

ID: 32282

Roll: 9

Item Type: song

Quality: good

Enhancements: none

Description: a simple party jam that also has a deeper meaning pertaining to those trapped in SAO

Shop/post: X\'s musical dojo

I sat down and decided i would quit messing around and get to work on my "comeback album" as i like to call it since I've been away from all of this for a while. Maruchan settled down in his dog bed as i finished tuning my guitar and began strumming a few random cords until i felt inspired enough to make some actual songs. Alright maruchan get ready to hear pure beauty.

*id 32279 craft: 12 PERFECT 8 XP

Name: DMX- where the hood at (acoustic cover)

Your Profession: performer

Your Rank: 2

ID: 32279

Roll: 12

Item Type: Healing song

Quality: Perfect

Enhancements: Mass HP Recovery

Description: A serenade that makes everyone feel good and get back in the fight!

ID; 32282 craft: 9 good 2 xp

Name: To those who wish to live

Your Profession: performer

Your Rank: 2

ID: 32282

Roll: 9

Item Type: song

Quality: good

Enhancements: none

Description: a simple party jam that also has a deeper meaning pertaining to those trapped in SAO

ID 32283 craft 4 fail lost mat 1 xp

Ehh one and a half out of three ain't bad.

I looked back as maruchan came to me and i scooped him up in my arms as he barked in my face still very excited to see me. Following was Azide who i half expected not to actually be there since he had disappeared prior to my coma. However the question still remained where the hell did he go? Well Azide aren't you quite the sight for well rested eyes? The guilds gone to hell since you've left I'm sure you already discovered, after it disbanded I kept helping the lower leveled players when i could; not sure if i can say the same for Rebekah and that psychopath. It actually was true, i did hang around the town of beginnings a lot even though my shop is on floor ten. The player who had found me had spoken up and finally said his name which was macradon which i thought i had heard at first macro dong but thankfully that wasn't the dudes actual name. Name's X not sure how to explain you finding me here, But if the date on the menu is true that means I've been asleep here for almost two months.

The minotaur was now stunned and unable to attack for a while, this was my chance to try and use another one of my new sword skills to finish it off and get away unscathed. I remember seeing another sword skill...something about kicks and a neck chop i figured it was worth a try since i really dont relish the idea of getting punched by that thing.

ID 32269 Battle; 2 + 1=miss Mob: STUNNED

I must of messed up the sword skill bad since i didn't even get a registered hit on the giant stationary target. To make matters worse he was now un stunned and i would now have to try and dodge any attacks he has. Damn maybe i don't still got it!

The minotaur walked slowly back and forth in front of the entrance to labyrinth as i watched from the tree. I took a few deep breathes as i readied myself for our encounter. I opened my menu to look at the available sword skills i had to see which one could benefit me most. Then i spotted one by the name of crescent moon an easy one for someone of my acrobatic stature to pull off. Finally i closed the menu and ran towards the end of the branch.

ID: 32157 battle: 9 = crit MoB: 5-3 =2 miss. Skill crescent moon: 3x1 & Stun = 21 damage + stun. energy: 9/15

I jumped but still alerted the giant guardian who moved a lot faster than i had originally expected let go of a huge punch heading straight for me. However i managed land on the giant arm itself and run for the bull head of the beast. To slow! I yelled as i felt the sword skill activate and make my limbs glow red. The skill then allowed my leg to punt the minotaur's head like a kicker in the super bowl then follow up with a back flip that in itself landed two more hits on the giant head before landing me in front of the now stunned beast. Ha i still got it.

X: 60/60

minotaur: 24/45

Me and Maruchan were sneaking through the forest of the wavering mist searching for the entrance to some tomb that is said to have a pendant that is very precious. However it is also said to be guarded by two minotaurs on both sided of a big maze thing. As we moved through the trees rather than the pathways to avoid the mobs the mist got thicker and thicker. Eventually i could see the glow of a red mob marker which i assumed to be the minotaur. He didnt look like someone i wanted to take a punch from so i stood in a tree watching the mob looking for anything I could exploit. Maruchan hide here when i go to attack. I whispered to my familiar as i slowly stood up on the tree branch and tightened my hand wraps. I havent engaged in combat in a long time but no time like the present to start back up.

i will be soloing this quest 

 I walked up to the alchemist stand recommended by Piera and saw a girl with black hair trying her hand at making potions. I think she was doing ok mainly because i have no idea how making potions work in the first place. Hey someone said you'd be able to make me this potion? nothing too major just a simple damage modifier i need for a quest. I said as i took out the order form and placed it on the cart. 

Name: [Trill kill]
Your Profession: Alchemist
Your Rank: 
ID: [Leave blank]
Roll: [Leave blank]
Item Type: [Potion]
Quality: [Perfect]
Enhancements: [+3 damage]
Description: [If you can make it taste like strawberries that be pretty wizard]

I can pay for this in col. I told the girl as I sat down on a bench by the cart. 

The rising sun made the snow glow as if it was actually on fire instead of frozen. The player said the date on his menu was the same as mine so that meant this is all real, I've actually slept here for almost two months. Maruchan has probably run into Azide by now and should be on his way back already. I then pulled myself off the ground using the tree branch i had been sleeping on. Then I heard the player said he didn't really recognize my guitar at all. Well i suppose that's to be expected. Looks like im starting from the bottom again. I brushed the cold snow off myself and picked up my guitar to store it back in my inventory. However instead when i picked it up my hands just sorta began to act on there own and began playing music. This music echoed all through out the forest as the wind picked up with it only carrying the sound further rather than dampening it. Finally i got my hands under control and put the guitar into my inventory. It's been along time so yeah... I said to the player as I shook the rest of the snow off me.

I smiled as the player's true intentions were actually pure and in good faith. It actually does warm me up a bit to learn that there are good players in this game and everybody isn't just out to survive for themselves. Then to my surprise the player also didn't believe me when i said id help her learn to play music in this game. Sure, but i don't think you can accept the quest today it might be to late. I'l teach you some other time so don't worry. I explained to the girl then letting off a nice smile. It seems she is genuinely interested in singing and playing music. Now i couldn't hold maruchan back anymore and he went over to the girl and wagged his tail panting. Ha that means he likes you!

Fine 100 col! you damn crook! I yelled in a shop owners face as i threw the money at him and took the formal articles of clothing. (Grey button up shirt + red skinny tie ) [-100 col] I then ran out of the shop equipping the clothing through my menu while sprinting with my familiar leading me to Zel's 18th birthday. Maruchan looked back at me and barked excitedly, maybe because buying him that necktie that actually matches mine right now actually is good for something on this day. I then took another look at the invitation as my clothes began disappearing and reappearing. It said something about no weapons allowed which of course forced me to look down at my hands. I then simply decided Zel would understand since I'm a fist fighter and all. As me and maruchan entered the woods hoisted him onto my shoulder and kept sprinting to the party praying not to be too late.

When I reached the clearing i saw Zel in a rocking chair being greeted by a few other guests. Maruchan barked excitedly like he always does when he spots someone he recognizes. Paging doctor boy! doctor birthday boy! I joked as i made my way over to zel. Happy birthday. oh! and i got you a present! i know its not perfect but it should still help you should you choose to ever use it. I explained as i handed Zel the recording crystal i made earlier today.

(-1 song of the wild)- (wait for it to be approved before use)

Name: Song of the wild

Your Profession: performer

Rank: rank 1

ID: 32089

Roll: 11

Item Type: attraction song

Quality: rare

Enhancements: + 2 familiar call

Description: A dynamic tune with lyrics animals enjoy

Shop/post: X\'s musical dojo

Name: Song of the wild

Your Profession: performer

Rank: rank 1

ID: 32089

Roll: 11

Item Type: attraction song

Quality: rare

Enhancements: + 2 familiar call

Description: A dynamic tune with lyrics animals enjoy

Shop/post: X\'s musical dojo

The girls reply was shy and timid which was kinda cute due to her nervous body shift as i sat down next to her. Maruchan then hopped down to my lap and barked little tiny high pitched barks at the lime haired girl wagging his tail excited to meet her. i stroked his fur as the girl talked and chuckled along seemingly with her but instead chuckling at the way she spoke shyly. Well in here singing and stuff is a great way to cheer up those who are afraid and... meet, people. I said wondering about the kids I used to play for down at the daycare. If you wish maybe some other time i could teach you how to play in this game. I said while gesturing to the virtual world around us that we both currently reside in.

After finally thinking up some lyrics for a new song i decided to put my plan in motion and begin by strumming a complex number of cords followed by a little palm muting. the funny thing is these lyrics im singing is about a hooker that has super powers but instead it sounds like im telling a girl how amazing she is. Maruchan seems to like it so far so i pressed record on the crystal to see if it will take.

32089 Craft: 11 a rare item! - 1 mat + 3 xp LEVEL UP! 2/2 attempts 

It seems my familiar really likes the song... i wonder if other animals would too?

Name: Song of the wild

Your Profession: performer

Rank: rank 1

ID: 32089

Roll: 11

Item Type: attraction song

Quality: rare

Enhancements: + 2 familiar call

Description: A dynamic tune with lyrics animals enjoy

I walked into a pretty decent looking shop on the town of beginnings with my familiar maruchan riding on my shoulder looking as happy as always. I looked around the little shop marveling at the mannequins and half made articles of clothing. once i walked up to the girl at the front counter i took out an order form i had filled out prior.

Name: performer's suit 
Item Type: formal clothing
Quality: perfect
Enhancements: +3 ambition
Description: A pretty trill formal suit with an open jacket and a red skinny tie

So think you can make me this? il pay 400 col for it. I said as i set the order form on the counter and waited for a reply from the girl.

After my slow song ended I opened up my eyes and noticed a lime haired girl was sitting on the ground in front of me. Wow she's really staring into my soul here, d-do i say hi or some thing? While i am in the middle of a performance its not like a cafe owner is asking me to do this like usual instead im just hanging out here on the street building my name back up. Hey there. I said as i slung my guitar around to my back and sat on the ground next to the girl. You seem like you rather enjoyed that little number. its about a dead girl but i suppose that's what makes it special. I explained while further remembering Sasha and getting a little sad remembering her. But what about you? Did you have music experience in the real world?

Me and maruchan rushed in side the shop excited to see the place after being gone for so long. a little bit of dust gathered however everything looked just how we left it. I immediately jumped onto the boxing ring as the little pup followed. After playing around with maruchan for a good thirty minuets slightly out of breath i went over to a coach and maruchan went to take a nap in his bed. I then realized i was sitting on top of a recording crystal i had left in the shop and decided to play maruchan a litle lullaby.

32069 Craft:4

looks like im a little rusty after not playing for so long. The mat exploded and it looks like maruchan is also not yet asleep... damn.

-1 mat +1 xp attempt 1/2

I was standing by the fountain strumming my guitar trying to start my career back up after being a sleep for two months in this game which is a headache of a story in itself. Players passing by were suddenly reminded of my existence as they called out such things as "Hey X is back!" or "oh my god he isn't dead!" Hell yeah man! I yelled back excited people had not totally forgotten about me. My silver guitar shinned in the sun as my rather fast tune filled the air around me with pleasant sound which my familiar maruchan seemed to enjoy more than ever after not hearing it for so long.

I then slowed down the tempo drastically as I would begin singing a song i haven't sang yet. Birds...in. the sky..carry..these words, for me... As i continued playing and singing maruchan made himself more comfortable by climbing up and resting on my shoulder. The song it self is more or less a tribute to the girl my hand wraps are named after. If it wasn't for her teaching me how to fight this way that is now familiar to me I'm not sure how long i would have lasted.

The kid laughed at Maruchan's tricks and then asked me about the quest boss which i had actually no idea about other than the raw description. I then flicked up the menu and went to view the quest stuff. It says "dark elf" "12 hp" "looks like an elf only darker" Yeah you don't have to worry about it i can take him down in two punches, i guess you can hide behind some bushes or something? Assuming this is in the forest? I looked up slightly to ponder what i just had said and then shook my head assuring my self it had to be in the forest. While walking along the trail i noticed crows in the trees, an odd place for crows to be on this floor but whatever it doesnt really concern me too much.

The girl looked particularly excited to go out and find something to fight although anything she should be fighting would only take me or jomei one hit to destroy. I looked around the area we were in maybe the dungeon north of here we could find a decent field boss but then again we are still on floor one. I then opened my map to see if i had marked any locations of interest nearby. A wolf cave isn't far from here, hopefully the wolf king is in and I can kick his ass. He usually has at least four smaller wolves with him so... just go ham with that axe of yours i guess. I said while playing while closing my menu and looking in the direction of the cave. So who's up for a little crash course in combat?

The nice lady explained how she was the boss bit- WHaa i mean boss battle alchemist for this floor boss soooo i aint gonna get my potions i need for my quest. oh ok im sorry, i usually go to miss mari but... her place is a little scary. Mari is a little scary. I explained as i slowly realize i may have to go to her again. I then got up from the crate and walked up to the counter face to face with the lady. I'd be happy however to hear who you would recommend since you know mari scares the hell out of me. I said as i dragged the bell off the table and stuffed it back into my pocket for my next victim. I gotta keep these things now since ariel threw my favorite loudest one in the fire...

I fell back now in the snow as my pup tackled me back with surprising strength licking my face quite excessively due to our long time away from each other consciously. I then opened my menu again in dis-belief. As I just now noticed the person who found me, after explaining the dangers of sleeping in the wild my first instinct was to laugh however this was overcome by the pure shock I had after looking at the date. Hey you! What does the date on your menu say? I asked thinking maybe my menu could have gotten glitched some how. After a few split seconds of drive by thoughts I decided to check the locations and level of my friends next on my menu. Shockingly they were now higher than me, but i realized on the tracker screen one was near. One who also disappeared for some time although i don't think like this. Bring him here. I ordered my dog to do so after i pointed at the name Azide on my friends list. Maruchan then ran off into the distant forest to do as I told while i looked over at the rising sun. Hey guy... do you recognize my guitar over there at all? I asked the player who had found me really just wondering if my fame has died out by now and if i would have to start back up again.

The players quickly scrambled to think of plans on what they wanted to do with this group that has now assembled. The smart thing was they wanted to go search for materials and stuff. The boring thing was that they wanted to go search for materials and stuff. I then stretched out my arms and let out a little bit of a grunt, to my surprise maruchan did the same which was evidence he slept away those two months with me. Materials? hahaha I've been in a two month coma; inside of this goddamn coma were all in. I joked to make it more comedic however that is literately what happened. Daddy needs to express a little rage you know get the blood flowing? I say we go find something i can beat the hell out of! I exclaimed as maruchan barked enthusiastically even though he's a tracker not a combatant so material searching would be more interesting for him. Either way the pup really did have a personality that matched mine, his tamer. You guys can watch if you feel its too dangerous.