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[ As Kirito and Dekarusu were completely shocked to see Joe and Volt still alive after what happened couple months ago at school, when they tried to beat and rape Yuuki and Aiko. As they approached Kirito and Dekarusu again in the park, they attacked them with abnormal movements. As Dekarusu was equal with Joe but it turns out~ Joe and Volt was taking control of the fight. At the end of the fight, both Kirito and Dekarusu discovered that Joe and Volt also obtained the Curse Mark by Quinella... it was unknown how'd they had it in the first place and why'd they were fully recovered. It's a unknown mystery for Dekarusu and friends... as they will deal with more problems in the future....]

-Two weeks later on Wednesday, November 7-

-With Dekarusu and his family-

"So Dekarusu, you're feeling better now?" Aoi asks as he sees Dekarusu looking at his sword

".....Yeah, I'm better now... but I'm still not better... y'know what I mean, right?" Dekarusu said

"Yeah... with those two guys... Joe and Volt..." Aoi said

"You said that Joe and Volt got the same marks... and Quinella is the reason why they're alive and suddenly changed..." Akira said

"Yeah... I don't know how... could it be after they were sent there... or before...?" Dekarusu questioned

"Who knows? The nurses and doctors would be surprised if they find out those two could actually escaped on their own... and this would be on the news by saying two badly beaten students had escaped the hospital out of nowhere." Soma said

"Yeah... but how'd did Quinella get to those two anyway?" Dekarusu questioned as he was still looking at his sword. "Well... I don't care about that.... but I do care if those two cause any more trouble with anyone who I cared about again, this time instead of going to the hospital, they're going straight to their graves!" Dekarusu tighten up his grip on his sword

"Dekarusu... I understand your anger... but don't take it that way...." Aoi said as he placed his hand on Dekarusu's shoulder

"I'm sorry.... but I REALLY don't tolerate things like Joe and Volt had done... it's really unforgivable!" Dekarusu said as still remembered Yuuki and Aiko suffering

"Yeah! But now, we can get even better and better for the next time they'll attacked us! And this time, we'll be there for it!" Akira and Soma said in unison

"Exactly! And we'll do it together!" Dekarusu said

"Don't forget about me. I know I'm busy with the bills, and the cooking and everything else... but I have been secretly training myself. And I've polished my moves, I can even used the "Counter Sword-Skill" that I made in SAO." Aoi said as Akira and Soma were amazed

"You can do that?" Akira asked

"Yeah... I thought it wouldn't be easy but since I've end up practicing it on ALO... I've finally got it to activate in real life. I can show you how's it done, again." Aoi said

"Yeah!" Akira and Soma said in unison

"And also, don't forget about school, and this is really weird that a school has swords and teachers who knows what to do about swords, magic spells and etc... but as long as they're helping you guys out... and with Dekarusu's Mark under control, then we're good." Aoi said

"Right!" Akira said

"Yep!" Soma said

"....Yes." Dekarusu said

"Ok. So where you guys wanna start training?" Aoi said

"How about Yuri's hideout... even though the tree house was destroyed... and there's blood spilled on the ground... but we can still fix it... and rebuild." Akira said

"Yeah... I bet it's still a good place to train and do whatever." Soma said

"Hm? We'll fixed it again later, so let's go ahead with our training there." Aoi said as Akira and Soma agreed, then he look at Dekarusu. "What about you, Dekarusu?" Aoi asked

"..... I.... I'll stay here... I wanna go solo... and get to understand my sword more...." Dekarusu said as they understood his answer

"....Ok. I get that.... and we do need to understand our strengths and weaknesses... with our swords... and I still don't know if these swords are "Divine Objects" or not." Aoi said

"Well, we won't know until we know..." Dekarusu said

"Okay... just be careful. If the mark is out of control, Alice and the others are still here to help you." Aoi said as Dekarusu nodded

[ As Akira, Soma and Aoi were heading to their hideout for training... Dekarusu headed outside to train more... but before Dekarusu's training began... he was looking at his sword...]

"....." Dekarusu was looking looking a bit sad. "This sword... I used it to almost killed someone~"

[Flashback]

"You know what? Breaking your arms wasn't enough... I'll just cut off your shoulder instead...."

"Deku! Don't do it~!!!

SLASHED! BLOOD SPLATTERED!

[End Flashback]

"(I know what I done was wrong.... and I can't take it back... I really regret of doing something evil... even though I really didn't like people like Joe, Volt, Raios and Humburt... but I'm going to make up for my own mistake. I'll train as hard as I can, so I can be better! Better than Alice, Bercouli~Sensei, and especially Kirito.... since I'd admit... we was both equals in SAO.... but... we'll just have to see who's better one day...." Dekarusu said in his thoughts as he begin to train.

"Okay... let's see if I can do the "Horizontal Square"..."

SLASH! SLASH SLASH! SLASHED~ SWOOSHED!!!

"(Ok! I can do it! If I can do the "Horizontal Square" then I'm positive that I can do the other "Horizontal" Sword skills!)"

[As Dekarusu was practicing sololy.... Alice was watching him from his room... looking worried about her friend...]

"Deku...." Alice was standing at the window, looking down at Dekarusu, then Eugeo knocked on the door

KNOCK KNOCK!

"Can I come in, Alice?" Eugeo said

"Oh, Eugeo." Alice turned around and sees Eugeo

"Are you watching Dekarusu practicing." Eugeo said

"...Yes... I'm just seeing how he'll progress his sword training." Alice said

"You're worrying about him, because of the mark." Eugeo said

"Yes... I really can't stop thinking about him... it's my fault that I couldn't get him away from Quinella and having the mark." Alice looked depressed as Eugeo walked towards Alice.

"Alice, I know it's really hard for you to do your part, but Dekarusu's still alive now, that's more important." Eugeo said

"Yes.. your right, but still... as we were working together for the first time against Quinella... I was knocked out by her... then suddenly I woken up and I couldn't hold my own as Deku sacrifice himself to save me.. and now he got it... and I failed." Alice said

"Yeah, but as long as Deku is still himself and in high spirit, then everything is still good. And plus, if anything changes him, we'll be there to help him out. So you can relax for a little bit." Eugeo said as Alice understand what Eugeo was talking about.

"Yes, thanks Eugeo. I feel better now." Alice smiled at Eugeo

"You're welcome Alice. Are you going to train with him, I'm planning to." Eugeo asked

"..... I'll pass this time." Alice said

"Okay. Me, Ronye and Tiese will be outside." Eugeo leaves the room

[Once Eugeo leaves the room, Alice sees Ronye and Tiese outside, talking to Dekarusu. Then as the girls looked happy as they get to train with Dekarusu once again but this time, as Eugeo join the training session...]

"Okay, the two of you are ready?" Dekarusu said in his fighting stance

"We're ready, Deku~Senpai." Tiese said as she and Ronye were ready to begin.

".....Come!" Dekarusu said as they begin running towards him once again

DOUBLE STOMP! DASHED!

"(So, they begin that strategy again, huh.)" Dekarusu thought to himself as he sees Ronye charges towards his direction.

[As Ronye begin to dashed towards Dekarusu... she instantly dashed back as Tiese quickly used "Vorpal Strike" and dashed towards Dekarusu, almost landed a scratch on him]

DASHED! BACKED UP~! DASHED! WHOOSED!!

"Woah!" Dekarusu evaded Tiese's attack

"Here I come, Senpai!" Ronye used the opportunity to land a hit on Dekarusu!

"Aw crap~!"

DASHED~! SWING~! CLASHED!!!!

[Ronye's sword almost made a scratch on him, but as he quickly connected his sword against hers, their swords were clashing!]

CLASHING! THUD!!

"Amazing! Using a fake-out to aim for my blind spot. Really clever." Dekarusu praises their efforts. "Let's go you two."

~"Yes!" Tiese said
~"Yes!" Ronye said

[ As Dekarusu and the girls were back at it... Eugeo was amazed of how the girls were able to make good progress on attacking and their "Switch" are improving better than the last time they fought Dekarusu before...]

CLASH CLASH CLASH~! SWIFT! THUD!!

"Hmph. Good. That's really good you two." Dekarusu regained his ground as Ronye and Tiese were catching up their breaths

(Pant, Pant.)
"The training for our "Co-op" routine has finally paid off." Tiese said

"We was practicing on finding any openings and this is one of them." Ronye said

"Hehe.... nice. You two are incredible when it comes with teamwork. The more you keep this up, the better you become." Dekarusu said

"Yes!"
"Yes!"

"Let's go another round."

~"Yessir!"
~"Right!"

DASHED!! CLASHED~!

[ While Dekarusu and the others were still facing each other... Eugeo was taking good notes on how to change up his fighting style a little bit....]

CLASHED CLASHED~! GRAB! HOVERED! TOSSED! THUDDED!

[As Dekarusu parried Tiese's attack, he hovered her left shoulder and tossed her towards Ronye as they crashed into each other....]

"Checkmate." Dekarusu point his sword at Tiese

"Oh... we was so close..." Tiese said

"Just a step away..." Ronye said

"Don't feel so down. You two were really good today. Especially when Tiese used a fake-out to trap me into a corner and Ronye used to opportunity to hit my blind spot, that was perfect." Dekarusu helped the girls up.

"Those two are getting better with working together. I have to give those ladies credit for their hard work." Eugeo said as he walk towards them.

"Right." Dekarusu said

"So Dekarusu, can you help me with my sword skill training?" Eugeo asked

"Yeah, I'm down. You two can take a break now, thanks again." Dekarusu said as he smiled at Ronye and Tiese

"You're welcome, Deku~Senpai." Ronye said as she and Tiese nodded their heads

"Now then.... are you ready, Eugeo?" Dekarusu was on his fighting stance

"I am ready." Eugeo was in his stance

"(Hm? His stance... it's exactly like Kirito's?)" Dekarusu thought to himself. "Ok! Let's go~!"

DOUBLE DASHED!! CLASHED!!!!

[As Eugeo and Dekarusu were now fighting... Alice was about to come outside and watch them fight but then, she heard the door knocked]

"Hm? Who is it?" Alice heard Yuuki's voice

"It's Yuuki." Alice open the door for Yuuki.

"Hey Yuuki." Alice said

"Heya Alice, how are ya?" Yuuki said

"Good, just going outside to watch Deku and Eugeo train, wanna come." Alice said

"Yeah!" Yuuki said as she followed Alice to the backyard

[ With Alice and Yuuki just made it to the backyard... they've seen Eugeo on his knees with his "Blue Rose Sword" clashed with Dekarusu's sword... they're taking deep breaths]

"I think... we'll call this a draw..." Eugeo said

"....Yeah....I'm fine with that..." Dekarusu said as he helped Eugeo up. "Hehe... geez... that sword is really hard." Dekarusu said

"Oh! This "Blue Rose Sword" is really something alright." Eugeo said

"Yeah, it's like you understand that sword." Dekarusu said

"I do. I completely understand my sword, I understand it's hidden ability, it's like I was destined for this sword." Eugeo said

"How do you understand your sword?" Dekarusu asked

"Oh... I wish I could tell you but... I really don't know how.. sorry." Eugeo said

"Sigh"
"Ok then...." Dekarusu sighed as Tiese said something

"Oh hey Yuuki." Tiese greeted Yuuki

"Hey Tiese, Ronye." Yuuki said

"How are you today." Ronye asked

"Good, I just wanna stop by today. What you guys are doing?" Yuuki said

"We was training with Deku~Senpai and Eugeo wanted to join as well." Ronye said

"How'd it go?" Yuuki said

"Really great." Ronye said as Yuuki nodded and looked at Dekarusu

"Heya Deku~Kun." Yuuki said as Dekarusu turned around and smiled

"Sup Yuuki." Dekarusu said

"Whatcha doing?" Yuuki asked

"I was just training with Eugeo, Ronye and Tiese... they were a big help." Dekarusu said as he sheath his sword

"That's good, you guys are keeping it high spirits." Yuuki said

"Yep, with Ronye and Tiese's teamwork is improving a lot now." Dekarusu said

"That's cool, did they managed to win?" Yuuki asked

"They almost did, they had a strategy to find my weak spot and I almost got hit.. well.. almost 3 times to be exact." Dekarusu said

"Wow, you're still going easy on them cuz their girls, huh Deku~Kun." Yuuki tease him

"No, why would I, I treated them as fair as everyone else." Dekarusu said

"Mhm, sure." Yuuki smirked

"Anyway, I'm going to get a drink.. wants some?" Dekarusu asked

"Of course. Do you guys want some refreshments." Yuuki said as they all smiled

[ As Dekarusu and the others went inside and got some refreshments for training today.. Dekarusu was thinking about something..]

"(....How can Eugeo understand his sword completely? How can he, Alice, Bercouli~Sensei and the others know how to understand their own weapons?! And suddenly.. I don't feel like myself when it comes to training..") Dekarusu thought to himself as Yuuki sees him looking depressed

"Hey Deku~Kun.." Yuuki said his name but he didn't respond. "Deku~Kun.. are you ok?" Yuuki was shaking a little bit as he was back to reality

"Hm? Sorry, what's up?" Dekarusu said

"You're really quiet, your good?" Yuuki asked as Eugeo spoke

"Is there anything bothering you?" Eugeo said

"No, just in my mind thinking about something.. that's it." Dekarusu said as he drank his juice

"(I wonder.. if Kirito.. is thinking the same thing.. of both of us being equals.. ever since SAO? I mean.. it's obvious cuz we both were almost alike.. almost like we're the same but different. And out of all the people I'd faced in that place.. Kirito is my strongest opponent and rival that I know. And I wonder if we both settle the score one day?)" Dekarusu thought to himself

[ With Dekarusu was thinking about his past, with him and Kirito were equals inside SAO.. as it suddenly made him thinking about getting stronger in SAO to survive and now in real life..]

-With Kirito and Suguha-

[ Kirito and Suguha were sitting in the living room watching T.V. Suguha suddenly asked Kirito a question]

"A Kazuto?" Suguha said as Kazuto looked at her

"Yeah Suguha?" Kazuto said

"I don't know why I'm even thinking about this.... but in SAO, who was the strongest opponent you've faced, not the boss raid monsters?" Suguha wonders

"Hm.... I'd say Heathcliff.." Kazuto said

"You mean, Kayaba." Suguha said

"Yeah."

"Oh no, I meant to say other than him too.. I'm talking about with the others. Is Klein, or Agil, or someone." Suguha said

"Oh. Well.... I would say.... Dekarusu's the strongest opponent that I faced." Kazuto said

"Oh! Is he like a rival to you?" Suguha asked

"Hm.... I admit, he's strong, he's just like me inside SAO but different. We only faced one time and it was a draw, we were equals. I didn't even know how but he was suddenly in a same boat with me. And.... I never thought I would see him that way.. but yeah, he's my rival.. I never said it out loud, either way, he's my friend who's like a brother to me." Kirito said

"Oh, so do you want to know who's stronger, and settle the score?" Suguha asked

"I never really thought about that.. but I was thinking about it at first but.. yeah.. I do now." Kazuto admit

"Oh.. now I wanna know myself." Suguha giggles

"Well, we'll know when the time comes." Kazuto said

-With Quinella-

[Quinella was looking at her shiny orbit as she watched Dekarusu's every move.... then as Joe and Volt approached her]

"My lady Quinella.. we've returned." Joe said as they both bowed on they one knew

"Did you two battled Dekarusu and analyzed his stats?" Quinella asked

"Yes, my lady." Joe said

"Excellent.. brilliant work. Now with the data I've collected from beforehand, it's all going according to plan." Quinella smirk as she was holding a small purple-cube

"Now, give me your hands, Joe and Volt.."

[Joe and Volt gave each their right hand to Quinella, as she suddenly seeing their thoughts of their battle with Kazuto and Dekarusu.. then she transferred the images of the battle to her purple cube.]

"Perfect.. and now.. it's almost done. My project is almost complete." As Quinella walked a few steps away.. a pillar suddenly appeared with a cube-hole opened and she inserted the cube in and the pillar descended. "Joe and Volt.. witness your eyes on this~"

DESCENDED!!!

"My lady.. this project.. is it..~"

"Yes.. I can create anyone and anything as I please.. but for this, I remember his fighting stances, his powers, his feelings, everything about him. And now it's finally complete!" Quinella said as she saw the purple cubed was inside the purple light.. then suddenly the cube was transforming into a human size form.

"So that means.. she's actually~"

FORMING COMPLETE! SHINES!!!

"Now.. witness my own creation!" As Quinella finished her sentence.. the light shrouded on loud as they couldn't see.. then just 5 seconds later.. the light disappeared.

"What happened?" Volt has opened up his eyes and see a person who looked exactly like someone he knows. "Wait... is he~?"

"It can't be?! He looks exactly like him?!"

"Now! It's finally complete~!

(A/N: Imagine that Dekarusu)

[ The purple cube has a person inside.. as the cube suddenly shattered apart... the person inside.. it's Dekarusu!]

"It's all going according to plan! Meet your new partner~! Dekarusu Sumisu!" Quinella introduced her new pet

-To be continued