As I'm sure any author knows this was a difficult 'chapter'. Starting a new story always is lol. Advice and criticism is always welcome as long as its constructive. I do have ideas to make sure my readers aren't simply reading canon with Kirito added to the story so worry not.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto nor do i own Sword Art Online.

Kazuto Kirigaya was sitting in the waiting room of the hospital waiting on his mother to show arrive with his Nerve Gear. He was there visiting his best friend, Naruto Namikaze. Naruto and his parents had been in any accident six months ago. Ever since the accident, Naruto had been in a coma. Unfortunately, Minato and Kushina died on immediately.

The doctors said the most likely reason as to why Naruto survived, was because he had been testing his father's video game using his own Nerve Gear. This meant that his body and brain never registered the danger, therefore he never tensed up. Surprisingly, when the police and paramedics arrived, Naruto was still wearing his Nerve Gear. This turned out to be a blessing, since as soon as they attempted to remove his gear, his vitals started going crazy.

It was determined that since he was still linked to the game at the time of the accident, that maybe his brain was dependent on the game for the time being.

For that reason, Kazuto had been trying to convince his mother to allow him to link his Nerve Gear to Naruto's for the past four months. Since they were such good friends, Kazuto had been given a copy of the game to test. The final straw for him had been earlier today while he was visiting. It had began like any other visit, with him trying to get a response from Naruto.

Suddenly, Naruto's vitals skyrocketed and Kazuto had been rushed out of the roomroom. Afterwards, Kazuto was finally able to convince his mother and the doctors to allow him to link with Naruto's game. Fortunately, today gaff been the end of classes, so Kazuto had three months to get his friend back. Thanks to the games time system, that would give the boys three years in-game to find a way to get Naruto out.

Thanks to the recent events, Kazuto didn't notice his mother until she was standing directly in front of him.

Midori Kirigaya had a concerned lol on her face as she held out his equipment. "Are you sure about this Kazuto? Three months of being in a bed means you'll have to go through physical therapy to learn to walk again."

"That's if it takes that long," he said, taking his gear as he stood up and began walking towards his friends room. "Besides, you and I both know that he would have done the same for me months ago. We're like brothers to each other."

Midori gave a small smile as they reached their destination. "Well, once you pull him out of that game you will be." Her smile faded as she saw the unmoving blond, "Kushina and Minato did name me as his godmother after all."

Kazuto frowned as the nurse was attaching wires to monitor his own vitals, "If he asks...how do i tell him?"

"Speak from your heart Kazuto. Besides his parents, no one is as close to Naruto as you."

They say in silence as the nurse finished setting everything up. "The I.V. will keep his body as healthy as possible while he is under. He'll be in a medically induced coma during the duration of his stay. We will also have everything set up and ready to wake him at a moments notice. Whenever you're ready Kirigaya-san."

Kazuto nodded before putting on his Nerve Gear and laying back. "See you when i wake up," he said as he closed his eyes. "Link start!"

Midori stayed silent as the nurse monitored both boys vitals for a few minutes before she left. Finally, Midori stood and kissed both boys on the forehead before waking towards the door. She stopped in the doorway and looked towards Kazuto, "Bring him back Kazuto, and be safe."

That's a wrap for the prologue. Leave me a review and let me know what you think.