The Night Sky Swordsman (Sword Art Online X OC)

(SAO Arc Finale) Chapter 12 The End of World

No one's POV

Everyone continued to look at Heathcliff completely and utterly shocked to find out that he was in fact Akihiko Kayaba, the man who had trapped them for over two years and Heathcliff was still looking at Zora, smiling and smirking.

Heathcliff: Just for my curiosity sake, would you mind telling me how you figure it out?

Zora: The first time I knew something was up, was during your duel with Kirito. Remember when you turn the tables on him, that move was way to fast, the reaction was completely inhuman.

Heathcliff: Your one to talk, with that ridiculous speed and reaction time. But I thought so. It was a mistake to think that would go unnoticed by you. But Kirito was so strong and so fast, the only choice I had is to engaged the system's assist mode.

Kirito: So that's what it was... I had my suspicions after that happened but I didn't think it was possible.

Hethcliff then smiled at everyone in the room.

Heathcliff: Yes, I am Akihiko Kayaba. And now that my identity's been revealed, it should come by no surprised that I am the final boss on the top floor.

Everyone then looked at Heathcliff completely and utterly shocked and Philia held onto Zora's hand, completely shocked as well as everyone else.

Zora: So the strongest player in the whole game, ends up being the final boss, kinda cliche isn't it?

Heathcliff: Actually, I kinda like that angle. One things for sure, I always thought you been the one standing before me at the very end, Zora. You know dual wielding is a rare skill. The kind is only given to the player with the fastest reaction time. But to my surprise, the skill was given to both you and Kirito. Now that is odd, because I'm pretty sure I only make it to give it to one person. So that means one of you is hiding something, isn't that right Zora?

Everyone then looked at Zora confused.

Philia: Zora...?

Heathcliff: Before he revealed it to you I will explain that the Unique Skill he has is given to someone with the fastest speed and reaction time and has an unorthodox fighting style, he is the hero of this story, the one who rises up to challenge the demon king. But you Zora the power you display exceeded my expectations. I guess, this unexpected twist and turns is what makes MMOPRG is so thrilling to play.

One of the KOB members then stood up and glared at Heatcliff.

KOB member: Our loyalty... our hopes... How dare you... How dare you?

The KOB member then lunged at Heathcliff.

KOB member: How dare you!

Heathcliff then opened his menu and pressed something, and suddenly the KOB member then fell to the ground and everyone saw he was paralyzed.

Kirito: Paralysis?

Heathcliff then hit something else in his menu and everyone else other than Zora was paralyzed and he caught Philia before she could fall.

Philia: Zora...

Asuna: I-I can't move...

Kirito: Damm you...

Zora: So what's the plan now, huh? You're gonna kill everyone here and cover it up or something?

Heathcliff: God, no. That wouldn't be sporting of me, now would it? No I have a better idea. I'm gonna head to the top floor and wait for all of you there. I'll be inside the Ruby Palace. Its a shame I have to leave you all so soon, I spent lots of time developing the Knights of the Blood Oath and the rest of the Clearing Group. Oh well, you're all strong, so I'm sure you'll reach me, eventually. But before I go...