The Maverick(Sword Art Online X Male Reader)

Ch.88 Truth Of The Underworld

Mav: Your silence is very unnerving guys. I hope you didn't expect me to say something cool.

Sinon slowly walked forward kneeling down in front of the young man. She caressed his face with her hands tears beginning to form in her eyes.

Sinon: Mav....I.....

Mav: Your sorry?

Sinon gazed at Mav who weakly smiled placing a hand over one of Sinon's.

Mav: You don't have to be sorry for anything.

Sinon: But, I should've done something! This shouldn't have happened!

Mav: What happened, happened Sinon. You being here is good enough for me.

Kirito knelt down beside Mav as Sinon stood up and backed away letting the others in.

Kirito: Good to have you back, Y/N.

Mav: Thanks. But if I'm being honest, I really need that food.

Tiese: I-I'll go and get some!

Tiese dashed out the door

Mav: Was everyone supposed to have a welcome back speech?

Ronie: Mav!

Ronie couldn't hold herself back hugging the young man as tight as she could. Kirito backed up to give her some space.

Ronie: I'm so glad you're back!

Mav: That's....great but....ease...up.....or....I'm gonna...be asleep again....

Ronie quickly loosened her grip and stood back up.

Ronie: S-sorry!

Mav: Heh, look at you, got some battle scars. Your mentor is very proud of you.

Ronie: Thank you!

Asuna smiled as she knelt down and gently hugged Mav. Before giving him a stern look.

Asuna: Don't ever make me worried for you like that again.

Mav chuckled a small smirk on his face.

Mav: I'll try not to, sis.

Kirito: Hah, I'll believe that when I see it.

The three laughed together as the initial shock of Mav being awake died down. Kirito and Asuna decided to spend some time alone and catch up with Kirito bringing Asuna up to speed on the situation. Mav sat there eating some food with Ronie alongside him.

Ronie: Did you see what happened?

Mav: I could a little but honestly, I had faith you'd be able to handle it. Even if that Integrity Knight saved the day, you held your ground and that's worth praise.

Ronie: But, if he wasn't there, I would've failed to protect you.

Mav: That may be true.....But, you gotta learn to make the most of the small victories. You didn't freeze up and you did the best you could with limited training. The next goal should be how are you gonna improve and make sure you can defeat enemies on your own? Small steps Ronie.

Ronie: Thank you Mav.....can I sit closer to you?

Mav: Sure, I don't mind.

Ronie scooted closer to Mav knees in her chest as the two sat in silence. Ronie moved closer until she was up against the young man. She glanced at Mav who noticed and weakly smiled as he wrapped an arm around her after he finished eating. A big smile grew on Ronie's face along with a bright red  tint. Y/N then heard the sound of fighting outside.