Kagetane let out a small laughas he walked into the tavern. Why marriage organizer of all things? Well pushing the thought aside, they did need the rooms.

Pebbley walked to the middle of the tavern. "Who's ordering them?

"That may be so, but if you're at 10% HP and I'm at 30%, it's only that much easier for an enemy to kill you," Yukimura explained with an example before continuing, "it's better if I'd be at 25%, and you'd be at 25%. Or me at 10% and you at 30%." It was rather odd, but it didn't seem that the swordsman put much care in how much HP he had, and was more concerned with how much HP Lily had. Though perhaps that could be chalked up to him being a higher level than her.

Yukimura scanned their surroundings once more before finally sheathing his blade. If he noticed Lily's flustered blushing, he didn't remark on it. Rather, he just set off on the road. "Better safe than sorry," he said, nodding in affirmative, "Let's head to town and recuperate before we get caught in a fight we can't win."

"Alright. Snap out of it, Lily." she said still staring at Yukimura, glancing into his eyes. But she quickly snapped out of it. Yeah, he was right, her health was pretty low and they couldn't win a fight now. All they had to do was atleast rest up for a bit. "Alright.... We can go now." She said trying not to keep blushing, she wanted to snap out of it.

As Lily was walking she looked at Yukimura, this time her blush fading away slowly. "Ummm. Thanks again for protecting me..... I would've been dead...and I bet you have practices alot to fight like that huh? Your speed is pretty fast, but not like mines." She said trying to sound cool, clearing her throat and going on to the next town. "Maybe we should stop and sit down and drink something or eat. Im a great cooker. I have been cooking ever since, in the game."

Rath was still fighting some enemies, his Hp at 16%, when he heard someone yell look out. So he ran towards where the two others players were, to help if need be. Rath shoulder-checked an enemy into two others, destroying them, which lowered his Hp to 12%. Then he stabbed another one in its head, also destroying it. When he arrived he seen the two other players heading towards the town. "Hey, are you guys okay?" asked Rath as he trotted towards them. Rath still had his bandanna over his nose and mouth, but it had some holes in it, and his shirt was missing its left sleeve. Other than that he looked normal.

"I guess you could say something like that," Yukimura explained vaguely, before continuing to a more specific explanation, "I've just played enough MMORPG's to know how things work. That's all." And with that all explained away, he remained quiet, allowing their stroll down the pathway to town to continue in silence. It went on like so until Lily spoke up again, this time about stopping for a meal and her own <<Cooking>> skill. Yukimura shook his head, though how effective that was with his hood up was debatable. "No. The woods isn't a safe zone. Monsters might not be the only thing out and about. Player killers could be skulking around. No matter what game you play, if there's a multiplayer aspect, somebody's going to get bloodthirsty."

Just then he noted somebody call out to them and placed a hand to his blade sheath at his back. Upon noting it wasn't even a threat what with only 12% HP, he calmed down. "Yes," Yukimura answered simply.

It was so silence as they walked to the next town. It was pretty far too. She turned her head looking at Yukimura. "Ooooh. Thats true. Alot of people do that to get things handeled." Lily nodded smiling at Yukimura as they kept walking. She wanted to sit down and relax and
have meals and such, but there wasnt time for that.

As they were walking she noticed a guy calling for them. Lily was going to grab her Rapier but she stopped, he wasn't one of those orange players nor was he a creature, so it was all good. SHe was scared because of their health. "Yeah... we are okay." She said smiling at him and looking at Yukimura as she got closer to him.

Sakura and Kayo were sitting next to each other peacefully in a small town close to the town of beginnings. Sakura watched Kayo carefully. They had just found out they were stuck in Sword Art Online and it was a lot to handle.

“Don’t worry, Kayo. I promise we’ll get out of here soon.” Sakura whispered.

Night was starting to creep up on them and Sakura tapped Kayo.

“We should go find somewhere to stay the night at this town. I have enough money for a room from fighting today." Sakura told Kayo.

“Alright, Sakura. What do you think mom and dad are doing right now? Do you think they’re worried about us?” Kayo asked, afraid of what Sakura would say.
She didn’t know what she was more afraid of, Sakura telling the truth or lying to make her feel better.
Maybe she would let her sister protect her this time.
Maybe.

Sakura eyed her sister for a while. She sighed heavily. She could feel a part of Kayo wanting Sakura to tell her the cold hard truth. That their parents were probably watching us, their eyes filled with tears, weeping and praying for their girls to return to them.

Sakura let herself imagine home for a moment. Her average size and brick house. Their dad kept a vegetable garden in the back yard and had planted purple Larkspur flowers in the front of the house. She used to hate her dad forcing her to water the plants when he wasn't home. Yet, here and now, she yearned for her father to call her again and tell her to tend to the garden. She was completely homesick, but she couldn't let that stop her from watching over Kayo. She had to protect her from this sick and cruel world. She had no choice. She couldn't let her worry about home. Kayo needed to focus here.

“They’re cheering us on, Kayo. They want us to beat this game. Don’t worry, okay? You’ll see them soon. I promise.” Sakura tried not to cry as she spoke. She refused to let her sister see her cry.

Kayo smiled sweetly. She leaned against Sakura’s shoulder.
“I’m getting sleepy.” Kayo yawned softly.
Sakura’s words kept repeating in her head. Kayo let herself belief what her sister had said. Just for now though.
She looked up at the big and dark sky filled with sparkling stars. Her mind slowly drifted off and before she could stop herself, she fell fast asleep.

Rath noticed that the two players both moved to grab their weapons, but they both stopped. He thought it probably was because how low his health was.

"Yes," said the male player.

"Yeah... we are okay." said the female player.

Rath walked up to the other players, but not to close. "Okay, good," said Rath as he breathed out in relief. He pulled his bandanna down so it was around his neck. Rath looked at their health bars and seen their health were low as well. So he brought up the menu; then, went into his inventory and clicked on the healing crystal. Which he used to heal the two players by saying heal and aiming it at them. After he did that the crystal shattered. 'Looks like I'll have to get a new one,' thought Rath. He pulled out a potion, and used it. He hoped it would heal him a good amount in a short amount of time.

As the other player approached, Yukimura's eyes narrowed. He glanced over to his companion and them back to the new arrival. Wisely, the older male stopped before Yukimura's temptation of drawing his sword and pointing it threateningly boiled over. He was about to question why exactly the man was coming closer, when he was answered by the presence of a healing crystal. Seemed this man wasn't a player killer... Unless he was one of those weirdos that ran around searching for 'worthy opponents' to fight at peak efficiency.

Yukimura shook his head and pushed the healing crystal back to Rath as the latter began to point the object at him. "Thanks but no thanks. Save it for yourself," he insisted, "I have <<Battle Healing>>, I won't be killed that easy. I'll survive."

“Kayo.. I don’t know if you should fall asleep.” Sakura muttered to herself.

They were in a safe zone, nothing could hurt them she thought. The rules stated that anyway, but with everything that had happened... Did the rules still stand? She couldn’t understand why they wouldn't. Even so, Sakura wouldn't let herself fall asleep. She decided to let Kayo sleep for a while but eventually they would buy a room. Sakura watched the marvelous night sky for a while. It was hard to believe that it was all fake. That this whole world wasn't real. Eventually, In her thoughts, she fell into a deep slumber.

Sakura woke up suddenly. She looked around, searching for the noise that woke her. She could see a small glow beginning to rise in the horizon. A soft laugh came from her small mouth.
“We slept out here all night.” Sakura shook her head. How could she be so irresponsible? She glanced at her sister, sleeping beside her. Kayo looked adorable when she slept. Sakura smiled to herself. Maybe she would go hunting this morning? She wanted to find a beast to tame, but hadn't had the time to do so yet. She slightly shook Kayo awake.
“Wake up, sleepy head.” Sakura giggled.

Kayo woke up with a yawn ”Whaaat?” she asked.

“Let’s go, okay?” Sakura smiled “I’d like to find a beast to tame. Since we’re still low levels, maybe a wolf? That could be cool.” Sakura and Kayo stood up and stretched.
“Wow, that wasn't comfortable..” Sakura mumbled. Her hair was in a tangled mess. Strands of it were everywhere and getting in her face. She combed through it with her small fingers until she was satisfied.
Alright! Let’s get going. Are you all ready? Remember to be careful. I’ll be busy trying to tame an animal so you’ll have to fight. How’s your battle healing skill?” Sakura asked Kayo.

”Hmmm….I’m getting better” Kayo smiled sweetly, proud of herself. “I’m a little hungry are you? We should find a place to eat” she suggested.

Her stomach growled quietly and her cheeks turned into pink roses of embarrassment .

“I think there’s a restaurant over there..” She pointed toward a building nearby.

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As the other player approached, Yukimura's eyes narrowed. He glanced over to his companion and them back to the new arrival. Wisely, the older male stopped before Yukimura's temptation of drawing his sword and pointing it threateningly boiled over. He was about to question why exactly the man was coming closer, when he was answered by the presence of a healing crystal. Seemed this man wasn't a player killer... Unless he was one of those weirdos that ran around searching for 'worthy opponents' to fight at peak efficiency.Yukimura shook his head and pushed the healing crystal back to Rath as the latter began to point the object at him. "Thanks but no thanks. Save it for yourself," he insisted, "I have <<Battle Healing>>, I won't be killed that easy. I'll survive."

Lily stood there next to Yukimura and the guy right infront of them. If he was an orange player, he wouldve attacked already. But good thing he didnt. Their health was pretty low. She now noticed two girls walking to them, they seemed to be caring and all. And they were. Lily got closer to Yukimura grabbing his hand and squeezing it tightly.

She was a little afraid but she felt protected with Yukimura and turned her head to him. "Battle skill? Really? Impressive. You seriously need to tell me more about you." She said now looking down as their hands were still touching.

"Sorry...." she blushed taking her hand back nowclearing her throat looking around. "We should keep going? Our health is too low to be standing around."

Sakura looked at the restaurant close to them.

“Yeah we can stop for a bite, but then we need to go hunting.” She told Kayo

Together they walked into the building and sat down. The room was empty except for a couple of Npcs. Sakura sighed in relief. It wasn't like she didn't want to meet the other players, that was inevitable,but she had to be cautious. They sat down at a seat towards the back so they could see if anyone walked in. They ordered their food quickly and ate. It tasted so real, so delicious. Again, it was so hard to believe that it was fake. She pushed these thoughts away. They were here, at this moment. She should just enjoy it. She ate the food without any doubts or second thoughts.