Sousuke 0 Posted December 8, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sousuke stepped out of the teleporter into Urbarus looking around. It was his first venture past the first floor besides his new store. He flicked his hair out of his eyes and lit a cigarette, looking around he could see the many players running around doing various errands here and there preparing to venture out onto their next adventure where ever that may be and whatever challenges they must face. This death game was taking its toll on many players and Sousuke wasn't the only one. The death of his brother and the trouble that was caused since left him with a cold heart. Yet he still continued his brothers mission of getting everyone out of this game. Sousuke took a seat on the fountain in the centre of town, he liked the fountains. The sound of the running water calmed him and allowed him to think straight again after a stressful time. Not much was going on at the moment for him. He had no need to go out and train at the moment nor did he require to go material gathering just yet although he supposed he should get out there sooner or later sitting around bored him and left him itching for action. He had a past in the military as a young secret agent assigned to protect VIP's that the organisation deemed important enough to be targeted, but that came to an end when he disobeyed an order to save a close friend putting a plane full of passengers at risk. He wondered about how many of his family were actually trapped in this game with him after all his brother had been here and he knew of at least one other nerve gear in his family but the person who had used it was a mystery to him hopefully they hadn't met the same fate as his brother. He sat on the edge of the fountain puffing away on his cigarette trying to figure out who he should be searching for. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny 0 Posted December 8, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Destiny was wondering around the second floor; not entirely knowing where to go because she was still unfamiliar with this floor. She knew the first floor as if it were her own room at home, but this floor was mesmerizing. Destiny stood in the center of town; there seemed to be just as many people on the second floor as there was the first. It was actually bustling; the second floor . Destiny wasn’t sure what to do here. She glanced around at the merchant stands and the people. “Maybe I’ll just people watch?†She thought to herself. Destiny found a place in the background to lean against the wall and not make too much of a disturbance, or be easily seen by others. She began watching as were passing by; generally alone or in groups. There was plenty of chatter going on as it was the center of town. “This is honestly just like the first floor.†She said softly to herself. Destiny eased herself with the thought that the second floor was similar to the first. However, she didn’t entirely know about the differences, which worried her slightly. With Destiny’s worries starting to grow upon her, she started running her fingers through her right pigtail; pulling her head in the opposite direction, when she looked near the fountain. She saw someone that she swear she recognized. But she wasn’t sure entirely for she did not get a great look at them. Destiny squinted her eyes in an attempt to get a closer look at them; however this effort was futile due to the fact that there were far too many people who were going in and out of her field of vision, making it even harder for her eyes to focus. Link to post Share on other sites
Sousuke 0 Posted December 8, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sousuke took a puff of his cigarette and looked into the heavily crowded street. 'I know there is someone here from my family at least but who' he thought to himself. He stood up and stretched trying to see if he could see a familiar face in the crowd. As far as he could tell no one he knew was in the area so he started to head towards the merchant stands. He aimed to see if he could get a better weapon than the one he currently had. He began to browse the weapon stalls his long red trench coat trailing behind him. He took another puff on the cigarette and began to converse with a random weapons trader. Out of the corner of his eye he saw a girl he vaguely recognized, he couldn't figure out why though. He settled for eyeing her curiously trying to figure out who she was exactly. She just stood there resting on the wall clearly trying to avoid being seen and from what Sousuke could tell she was doing the same thing he likes to do quite often. Observe the crowd. So why was this girl so familiar to him? Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny 0 Posted December 9, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Destiny was staring at the stranger by this point. It was weird but she felt like she knew him home how. Destiny proceeded to rub her eyes trying to see if that would clear her vision a bit. It didn’t. “BUAH!†she exclaimed in her thoughts. “Well if I got closer to him maybe I can figure out who it is.†Destiny left the wall that she leaning upon and began walking in the direction of the stranger. Destiny weaved and bobbed around the crowd, cautiously taking note of her spatial distance of the stranger. She didn’t want to walk directly up to them so she walked all the way around. By this time she was within an arm’s reach away. Destiny made sure to make it appear as though she had been shopping; but in reality she was attempting to figure out who this mysterious stranger was. Link to post Share on other sites
Sousuke 0 Posted December 9, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Sousuke watched as this mysterious girl sort of just stared at him. In fairness he was doing the same, he couldn't shake the feeling he knew her but from where? He racked his brain for the answer as he stood there puffing onn his cigarette completely bemused by the situation. The girl pushed herself from the wall and walked in his direction so to avoid the awkwardness they seemed to have generated he retured his glace to the stall pretending to be inspecting the weapons. In the corner of his eye he saw the girl standing next to him. This was getting a bit silly now he knew this girl he was sure of it. "Hey you excuse my bluntness but i swear i know you from somewhere parhaps a friend maybe, i can't place my finger on it your face is familar but this game distorts the way we all appear to each other." He said to her. He was right most of the girls in this game despite looking like their real like counter part probably changed their hair style or something and Sousuke wasn't to good at figuring out who was who when they looked so different than out there. He scratched the cross shaped scar on his cheek thoughtfully. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny 0 Posted December 9, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Destiny’s eyes widen as the stranger turned and spoke to her. She couldn’t believe what she was seeing; it was her cousin Sousuke. A bit overjoyed that she had found someone familiar from home she jumped forward and wrapped her arms around her cousin. “OH MY GOSH SOUSUKE! ITS ME! YOUR COUSIN. DIANA.†She called out. Destiny was so overcome with emotions she forgot to let go of her cousin as she squeezed her cousin. Destiny eventually came back to reality and let go of her hold on her cousin. Destiny drew back and nervously said "Sorry about that, Souske. Its just... Well I honestly haven't met that many people here..." Destiny then bit her lip as she said, "And honestly.. I haven't thought that much about the family since I've gotten here..." Destiny pressed her eyes closed as she said the next bit, "I've been trying not to.. Honestly." Link to post Share on other sites
Sousuke 0 Posted December 9, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The girl practically jumped on Sousuke almost throwing him off balance he was completely bewildered by the act of affection until he heard her say her name. ''Diana? ... Oh OF COURSE DIANA!, wow its been a while the last time I saw you was before I left for the military.'' Sousuke said to her of course since he left he hadn't been in much contact with the rest of his family and he only really spoke to his twin brother when he finally did return. It was during the first few weeks he returned that he entered sword art online. He listened to her as she spoke just trying to take in the fact that he still had family he had completely forgotten the outside world he had been here that long. As Diana finished speaking she closed her eyes and Sousuke could see the sadness in her body language. ''Hey you don't have to worry about it I'm sure everyone out there is just fine and are waiting for us all to return one day.'' he told her he was close to Diana before he had left and felt guilty he couldn't have spent more time with her but things got complicated after all he became the youngest secret agent on military history. He thought about his brother for a moment and added one last thing. ''Well maybe not all of us.'' he whispered. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny 0 Posted December 9, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Destiny felt a bit reassured with Souske’s statement about not having to worry. “Well at least I have a bit less to worry about…†She thought to herself. “ You’re here…yes.. but you’re alive and well.†She let out a sigh of relief. “I haven’t seen you for so long…†“Hmm?†She said; not able to coherently head Souske’s last whisper. “Well at least you’re here. I mean.. I don’t think I could take it to know that someone in our family has died. “ She said as she stepped forward again to hug her cousin tightly. “I…I think I’d break, Souske..†she murmured as she pushed her face into his torso. Link to post Share on other sites
Sousuke 0 Posted December 9, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Sousuke held his cousin tightly he was glad he had family left alive here in the game but her words stabbed into his heart, if someone died ... Tomoya was dead and hiding it from her wouldn't be the right thing to do he thought to himself. He pushed her away just slightly so he could look her in the eyes trying to be as reassuring as he could. ''Diana I ... Tomoya he ... he's dead.'' he said to her bracing himself for her reaction he knew it would upset her but she needed to know. He wanted to prevent more pain in this world and he decided he would start by protecting his cousin. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny 0 Posted December 9, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Destiny was taken back by Souske’s slight push. She looked back into Souske’s eyes in search of what was going on. It felt as though there was something impending. Then it hit her like a ton of bricks. The sound waves rang through her ears. Destiny froze there staring back into her cousins eyes with nearly no emotion as it seem like time stood still. Everyone around them was frozen in that moment. “Tomoya…†She thought as the name just drifted in her mind. Destiny’s eyes began to water as she the notion began to surface. “S-s-sousuke… “ she barely uttered out of her mouth… “No…Sousuke…He can’t…†Tears started to fall along her cheeks as she brought her fists to her cousins chest, hitting him with her right fist as the left stayed pressed. “Tomoya….Tomoya..Tomoya… He can’t be dead, Souske! He just….can’t….†Memories of Sousuke, Tomoya and her began flooding her mind and sad depictions of a burial of Tomoya flashed. Destiny let out a immense cry of grief as she began to sob. Link to post Share on other sites
Sousuke 0 Posted December 9, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Sousuke hugged his cousin tightly doing his best to reassure. He understood that things couldn't possibly get much worse for her after all he witnessed his twins death right before his eyes. They say twins should never be separated when one dies the other suffers severe mental trauma, but Sousuke stayed strong for the sake of everyone around himand now he had to be strong for his cousin who was suffering. ''Lets go to a tavern and get you a nice cup of hot chocolate or something there are things you need to know about Tomoya and I think it might help cheer you up,'' he said as he released her and smiled the first genuine smile he had smiled for a long time. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny 0 Posted December 9, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Destiny felt the release of her cousins arms and she nodded in response. She was still recovering from her sobs earlier; hiccupping and slightly whimpering. Destiny didn’t know what to do, her emotions were at an all time low after hearing of Tomoya’s death. She rubbed the last few tears from her puffy reddened face and began walking towards the tavern. Link to post Share on other sites
Sousuke 0 Posted December 9, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Sousuke lead Diana to the nearby tavern and went up the bar and ordered a Hot chocolate for her and a glass of lemonade for himself. ''Ok this might be hard for you to hear but Tomoya died because he chose to.'' He said to her. He wanted her to know the story behind how he had met the fate he did and the reasons why it all happened. ''So what happened is there was a group of six players being help hostage by three powerful men and he offered up his life in exchange for there freedom, now as you might expect they tried to kill the hostages anyway something about proving a point.'' He said pausing to take a sip of his lemonade. It was quite refreshing and it was nice to be drinking something other than mead for a change. ''You with me so far?'' he asked her studying her for any signs of distress. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny 0 Posted December 9, 2014 #14 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Diana was sitting at the table when Sousuke handed her the hot chocolate. The glass was warm to the touch and slightly burnt her hands, though she didn’t mind. “Feels kind of nice.†She thought. Diana kept her eyes down watching the swirls and spins of the hot coco in her glass. She bit her lip as she listed to what Sousuke was saying. “I guess I understand…†she thought to herself. She tightened her clasps on the glass, burning her hands and fingers more. “It’s just…..Tomoya….†Though it was a courageous act, Diana couldn’t deal with the fact that her cousin died. “Maybe I’m being selfish…. “ she thought to herself. Diana nodded to Sousuke, acknowledging that she has kept up with what he was telling her. Link to post Share on other sites
Sousuke 0 Posted December 9, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Sousuke watched her as she cradled the hot chocolate as she listened. He could tell it was burning her from the way her hands were turning slightly red, he could understand what she was feeling though still he didn't want her burning her hands so he gently took it away from her and held her hands reassuringly. ''He fought those men to the death and succeeded in taking them out, the unfortunate side effect was he became a player killer.'' he told her giving her hands a little squeeze as he continued. ''Well it turned out they were the lackeys of one of this games strongest players and he placed a bounty of 10000 col on Tomoya. So knowing he wasn't going to escape because as a player killer he couldn't enter safe zones and almost all of Aincrad was after him he enlisted the help of my new guild leader, who proceeded to kill him in front of me she carried out his last will which was to pass on his gear to me and look after me. Mari saved him from a horrific death it was his choice to die.'' he told her as he finished his story Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny 0 Posted December 9, 2014 #16 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Diana looked up at Sousuke as he held her hands. She was in awe at what she was hearing. Granted that Sousuke said that Tomoya didn’t suffer a horrific death it didn’t matter to her. That name flashed in her head; stained in blood. “Mari…†she thought. That named was etched into her stone, like a scar that never will heal. “I’ll never forget that name…†she thought again as she bit her bottom lip. “Horrific death..heh, horrific death.†She murmured to herself. Diana slammed her left fist on the tabletop. She was breathing heavily. “Tell me, Sousuke. Do you truly believe that he is at peace with his decision?†She declared sternly; looking deep in Sousuke’s eyes to make sure he knew her dismay. Link to post Share on other sites
Sousuke 0 Posted December 9, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Sousuke was taken a back by the sudden outburst from his dear cousin but he couldn't blame her after all they were all very close in the past and Diana had suffered much herself, he should have known better than to think she would simply let this go as he had. ''Diana ... I don't speak of the war I was involved in a great deal, but the things I have seen I would never wish upon anyone I truly believe Tomoya was at peace when he gave his life. he would have done it for any body without a heart beat. In war soldiers die for what they believed in and this game is just another war between us the players and that man that appeared the first day we arrived here and war ... war never changes.'' he finished looking her straight in the eyes displaying that yes he was upset too but shedding more blood was not the answer. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny 0 Posted December 9, 2014 #18 Share Posted December 9, 2014 “I guess.†Diana said under her breath. She broke gaze from Sousuke as she thought to herself for a moment. “ I just don’t think I will ever be able to let it go….†Diana took a deep breath and let it out in the form of a sigh. “Well.†She said looking back at her cousin with eyes mixed delight and despair. “I have you. And I am MORE than grateful for that.†Diana’s grip on Sousuke’s hands tightened. “And!†she said with exuberance and she jumped up from her seat and made her way over to her cousin. “Since you’re my little cousin, I’ll make sure that nothing will happen to you!†She called out as she put Sousuke’s head into a head lock and gave him a noogie. Link to post Share on other sites
Sousuke 0 Posted December 9, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Diana seemed to cheer up a little at least so there was that. Then she grabbed Sousuke and put him in a head lock and gave him a noogie and no amount of military training can prepare you for an unexpected noogie from Diana. Despite him going into a top secret military organisation he was still the little cousin and couldn't help but grin. ''Alright alright.'' he shouted struggling to get free as he laughed ''Its good to have you back Diana and I'm glad your here I was scared I was left alone here but I at least know your here and you got my back.'' he said with a comical fist pump ''We will be un beatable!'' he exclaimed as he jumped in the air making a bit of a fool of himself Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny 0 Posted December 9, 2014 #20 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Diana giggled at her cousin who actually did a fist pump. “Oh Sousuke. Unbeatable team, huzzah!!†She exclaimed with a smile. “Oh, hey Sousuke! Have you gotten a profession yet? I haven’t yet and honestly I haven’t gotten much.†She said. Then Diana nervously put her hands to her back. “I haven’t even gotten a profession either. Eh, heh, ehhh…†Link to post Share on other sites
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