In the city:
Sonic and Kaede were walking to school.
Kaede: *Yawn* I guess I didn't get much sleep last night.
Sonic: I'm guessing playing that game everyday has gotten you no sleep.
Kaede: Hehe.
Risa: Morning, Kaede! Sonic!
Kaede: Oh! Morning, Risa!
Sonic: Morning!
Kaede: It feels like forever since we've been to school.
Risa: Sure does. It's only been one night in real life though.
Sonic: Yeah, it sure does.
Risa: Kaede, you best be careful today.
Kaede: Huh? Why?
Risa: Your in game habits might sneak up on you. This was the first time you spent s week in game, right?
Kaede: That's a good point. Okay! I'll be careful!
Sonic: Hopefully.

In class:
Kaede was sleeping during in class.
Girl: Kaede... Kaede?
Kaede: Huh? It's my turn to keep watch?!
Teacher: Kaede Honjo...
The students were laughing.
Sonic: Oh man.

In the hallway:
Risa: That's why I said to be careful.
Sonic was eating a chilly dog.
Sonic: Yeah. Nom nom nom. You should really be careful.
Kaede: Ugh, that was so embarrassing!
A boy was running as he bumps into Kaede.
Kaede: Whoa!
Kaede drops her notes.
Boy: Oh, sorry!
Sonic: No, it's- huh?
Kaede puts her fists up.
Risa: Kaede!
Kaede: Huh? Never mind! Never mind!

In the gym:
The students were playing dodgeball. The balls were coming for Sonic and Risa, but they dodged it.
Kaede: You two are just as nimble in real life!
Risa: Kaede!
Kaede: Huh?
The ball was coming for Kaede.
Kaede: Replica of the Dark Kn- ahh!
Sonic: Maple!
Sonic runs and catches the ball and throws it back as it hits a student.
Sonic: You okay?
Kaede: Yeah, thanks! Oh, maybe a break from gaming might be a good idea.
Risa: Maple?
Sonic: Oh, uhh... She let's me call her Maple.
Risa: Oh, I see...
Sonic was blushing.
Sonic: Risa! Geez!
Risa: Hehe!

In the second level:
Maple: It's been three days!
Sonic: Yeah, you really wanted to play so bad.
Maple: Hehe.
Sally: Welcome, back, Maple! While you were away, some brand new features got added to the game!
Maple: Some brand new features?
Sonic: Yeah. There's this insect called a Bright Bug that appears in some zones. If you catch one, you can have a right to buy a guild house.
Maple: A guild house?
Sally: You know how there're buildings you can't get into? You can make one of those your own home!
Maple: What?! That's awesome!
Sally: We've stayed in lots of inns and huts, but now we can have a home base!
Maple: L-Let's go looking for a Bright Bug then!
Sonic: We thought you'd say that.
Sally shows Maple the coin.
Sally: Tada! We snatched one while you were on break!
Maple: Ooh! That's my Sally and...
Sonic: Hmm? And what?
Maple was blushing.
Maple: N-Nothing...
Sally: Anyway, with all the gold we've got, we can buy a house whenever!
Maple: Awesome! You're so awesome, Sally!
Sonic: (What about me?)
Sally: Hehe! Praise me even more!
Sonic: Wow.
Maple was blushing.
Maple: Y-You too, Sonic!
Sonic: Hehe, thanks.
They then travel the plaza looking for houses for their guild.

Few minutes later:
Maple: It sure is tough finding the perfect house.
Sally: All the gold ones are too expensive or already taken. It's cuz there's ton of guilds expanding lately.
Maple: Really?
Sonic: Well, that sucks.
Sally: Yeah. For example, the "Flame Emperors" we saw before. The guild master Mii's been recruiting like mad with that charisma of hers, and they're totally massive now. And some winners of the first event formed "Order of the Holy Sword." Payne's the guild master, plus Dread and Drag are in it, too. There's also that Frederica person Drag was talking about. By the way, rumor has it that Payne's already level 60!
Sonic: What?!
Maple: Level 60?! And here I am just barely crossing 30!
Sally: I'm about the same.
Sonic: Same here. He really must be a gamer if he's already level 60.
Sally: At this point, Payne's probably the number one player by a long shot.
Maple: Payne, huh?
Sonic: Number one? Wow.
They then stopped as they see a big treehouse in the distance.

Sonic: Whoa!
Maple: What's that?
Sally: I think it's still up for grabs!
They look inside the house as they were surprised.
Everyone: Whoa!
Maple: This might be the one!
Sally: It kinda reminds me of a hideout.
Sonic: It sure is neat.
Maple goes upstairs and opens the window.
Maple: It's bigger than I thought!
Sally: You like it, Maple?
Maple: Yeah! I think it's great!
Sonic: Great then!
Sally: Let's seal the deal!
Sally puts the coin into the circle of the house as they now own it.
Sally: As of now, this house is officially ours!
Maple: Woohoo!
Sonic: Hehe, good thing you're happy.

Inside the house:
Sonic was playing with Syrup and Oboro.
Maple: Thank goodness! Syrup and Oboro like it, too!
Sally: Thing is, don't you think it's a little big for just us?
Sonic: Yeah, it's just us three.
Sally puts a guild board in the screen.
Sally: This guild house lets us recruit up to 50 people! What do we do?
Maple: Let's invite Kasumi and Kanade!
Sally: I knew you'd say that.
Sonic: Good idea, Maple.
Maple: Hehe.

In the second plaza:
Maple: Thanks so much, you two!
Kanade: I really appreciate the invite.
Kasumi: Had I known you three made a guild, I would've been asking to join it.
Maple: Hehe.
Sally: Good to know. I'm glad you're in.
Sonic: Huh? Oh, hey Kuromu! Iz!
Iz: Oh! If it isn't you three!
Kuromu: Yo!
Sally: You on a date, perhaps?
Sonic: Hmm?
Iz: Give me a break! We were out collecting materials.
Kuromu: Hmm? Isn't that Kasumi who placed sixth in the first event? And that's...
Maple: Kanade, a friend of mine!
Kanade: Nice to meet you.
Kuromu: Same here. It's a pleasure.
Iz: Aha! Are you guys thinking about forming a guild?
Sally: Yup! Actually, we just got finished adding them to ours.
Maple: I know! Kuromu and Iz! Would you like to join, too?!
Kuromu: Us?
Iz: Hmm... If it's you three running the guild, I would love to try it out!
Kuromu: Me, too. As long as it's okay with the other members.
Maple: Kasumi? Kanade? Well?
Kanade: Sure. Fine by me.
Maple: Thank goodness! You don't mind either, right?
Sonic: Nope!
Sally: Of course not! Let's get everyone registered then!

In the guild house:
Kasumi: What a lovely house this is!
Kanade: Agreed! It's seems so cozy in here!
Kuromu: Maple's the guild master, right?
Maple: M-Me?
Sally: Of course! You're the one who picked the house and members after all!
Kanade: No complaints here!
Sonic: Yeah. I think you should.
Maple: Huh?
Iz: Introduce yourself, guild master!
Maple: Huh? Um, um... I guess this makes me your guild master, Maple! I'm good at poison and defense! I hope we all get along!
Kanade: Now all that's left is picking a guild name.
Sally: You should decide. You're the guild master.
Maple: You think? In that case...
Sonic: Wait, I know what you're gonna say.
Maple: Hmm?
Sonic: You're gonna name the guild, "Maple Tree", huh?
Maple: Yeah! Maple Tree! The guild name will be "Maple Tree!"
Sonic: Knew it.

In the sky:
Sonic, Maple, Iz, and Kanade were riding on Syrup.
Kanade: So this is the famous flying turtle!
Maple: That's right! His name is Syrup!
Iz: I can see why you're the tall of the town.
Maple: You think we're that famous?
Kanade: You're both super famous! Haven't you noticed?
Sonic: I wouldn't say that I'm famous. They just think I am, cause I'm with Maple.
Maple: Hmm, I guess it just hasn't sunk in yet. Oh! There's the mine you were talking about, Iz!
Syrup lands where the cave is.
Maple: Thanks for the lift, Syrup!
Syrup turns back to normal as it gets back in the ring.

In the cave:
Iz: We should be able to get lots of materials in here.
Sonic: Alright then!
Maple: Yeah! We're counting on you, Kanade!
Kanade: Leave it to me!
Kanade brings out her cube.
Kanade: Akashic Records gave me "Mining V" to use today. I'm sure we'll dig up a ton! But I might not get the same skill tomorrow, so let's get as much done as we can today.
Iz: What a neat item!
Sonic: I see. You get a random skill every day.
The four then heard noises as monsters were behind them.
Kanade: We've got company.
Maple: Leave it to me and Sonic! You two focus on mining!
Sonic: Yeah! We'll keep em busy!
Kanade: Got it!
Iz: It's all you, Maple! Sonic!
Sonic: Alright! Time to get into action!

With Sally and the rest:
The monsters shoots roots at Sally, but she dodges it and jumps in the air.
Sally: Double Slash!
Sally Double Slashes the monster's as they disappear.

Kuromu: Sally's pretty frightening, too.
Kasumi: We don't even have a chance to fight.
Could've left item gathering all to her.
Three monsters were running towards Sally as she dodges their attacks.
Sally: Fireball!
Sally burns the monsters as they disappear.
Sally: Sweet! Got some! I wonder if this is enough? At this rate, this'll be great to top off the guild fund!
Kuromu: What's that aura of yours?
Sally: It's the "Sword Dance" skill. Dodging attacks gives me bonus strength. Still can't hold a candle to Maple though.
Kasumi: Huh? Just how high is Maple's vitality anyway?
Sally: Why don't you ask her yourself? I think she'd be happy to tell you!
Sally was still fighting monsters.
Kuromu: Time to show what I'm made of!
Kuromu runs up and hits the monster with his shield. He blocks another attack and stabs the monster with his small sword. Kuromu keeps hitting the monsters with his shield.
Kasumi: Can you believe that's a Great Shielder?
Sally: I know, right?
Kasumi: It's the same for me.
Kasumi sees a monster behind her as she Slashes the monster.

Kasumi: I may lose sight of what's normal being in this guild.
Kuromu: Me, too. So much for my respectable play style.
Sally: I think we've all been infected by Maple.
Everyone: Hahaha!
Kuromu: Let's do our duty and collect items for the guild master! Cuz we don't wanna disappoint her!
Sally: Yup'
Kasumi: Yeah!

In the guild house:
Maple: Without further ado, I'd like to begin Maple Tree's first guild meeting! Kuromu tells me he has as suggestion to make!
Kuromu: As everyone knows, the admins made a new announcement.
Sonic: What is it?
Kuromu: It's about the third and fourth events plus the upcoming third level.
Kasumi: That's a lot of stuff.
Iz: With the influx of people, the admins must think it's worthwhile. The third event is in one week. There's gonna be a special monster to fight and collect what it drops. It seems like a simple concept.
Kanade: The real issue is the fourth event...
Sally: The guild competition.
Kuromu: That's right. Just like the second event, in game time will be sped up.
Iz: But people who are busy that day might not be able to log in.
Kasumi: Maple Tree only has a few members. Even one of us gone will hurt our guild's chances.
Kuromu: Here's what I suggest: We can address that by recruiting more members.
Kasumi: You're right. It's worth thinking about.
Kanade: The more comrades, the better.
Iz: As the guild crafter, I'm not too swamped with work either.
Maple: In that case, let's go ahead with Kuromu's suggestion!

In the second plaza:
Maple: I know we've gotta find more members, but where do we even start?
Sonic: Hmm. Yeah, where do we start?
Sally: When it comes down to it, that's for you to decide.
Maple: Ugh, such responsibility!
Sally: There's the bulletin board. People use it to recruit for guild and parties.
They look at the bulletin board as they see requests.
Maple: Looks like damage is in popular demand. That's always exciting!
Sally: Hmm. I'm not seeing anyone promising for us.
Sonic: Hmm. Oh, why not go back the the first level? I think that anyone there can join our guild.
Maple: That's a good idea, Sonic!
Maple hugs Sonic.
Sonic: Hey!
Sally: I doubt there's any strong players still chilling down there.
Maple: It's okay if they're not! As long as they're fun!
Sally: Shall we go then? We'll probably have more luck than here.

In the first plaza:

Maple: Whoa, it's been a while!
Sonic: Yeah.
Sally: We haven't had much need to come back. Nostalgic, huh?
Sonic: Yep.
Sally: I'll go check around.
Maple: Okay!
Sally turns around with a smirk at Sonic.
Sonic: Ugh!
Sally walks off.
Sonic: So, where do we start?
Maple: Hmm, I don't know.
Girl: Yet another party said they don't want us. Maybe maxing out was a bad idea.
Sonic, Maple: Hmm?
Girl2: Cheer up, big sis! Once we get stronger, someone will want us!
Sonic: (Oh.)
Maple: (It's those girls from before...)
Girl: But it's so hard to level with both of us maxed out!
Girl2: Yeah... But we've already come this far, so it's a waste to start over.
Girl: I know, but what else can we do?
Sonic: Hey.
Maple: Um, do you have a minute?
Girl: Huh?
Girl2: What is it?
Maple: Um...
Girl: Just so you know, we don't have any rare items!
Maple: Uh, no, no, no! I don't wanna fight you for your stuff or anything! Um... Oh, yeah! Would you like to party... Party?
Sonic: What she's trying to say is, "Would you like to join our guild?"
Girl, Girl2: Huh?
Girl2: Um, thanks for offering, but we're pretty weak and still only beginners.
Maple: It's fine, it's fine! I'm the guild master! We have room for you!
Sonic: Yeah!
Sally: Maple? Sonic? Who are those two?
Maple: These are some girls we scouted!
Sally: Scouted? I don't mind if that's who you want. But what do you two think?
Girl: What should we do, Yui?
Yui: Hmm...
Saten: How about we sit down somewhere and talk?
Sonic: Isn't that cafe we went to nearby?
Maple: Oh, yeah! Let's go there!
Sally: Well? Let's get to know each other over some tea.
Yui: Should we go?
Girl: Yeah.

In Cafe Radish:
The others were eating their foods.
Girl: It's yummy!
Yui: What a nice place this is.
Maple: Right? It's our treat today, so eat as much as you like!
Sally: I'm Sally, and this is Maple.
Sonic: Name's Sonic. What about you?
Yui: I'm Yui. My big sister here is-
May: It's May.
Sonic: Yui and May, huh? Cute name.
May, Yui: Hehe, thanks, Mr. Sonic.
Sonic: (Mr. Sonic? They remind me of Cream when she calls me that.)
Maple: Um, both of you maxed something out, right?
Yui: Yeah. Me and my sister maxed out attack.
May: But our agility is zero and we walk so slow.
Maple: I get that! Zero agility is so inconvenient, right?
Sonic: (Wow, they're just like Maple.)
Yui: Except in real life, we're both on the small side and not very strong.
Sally: Kinda reminds me of Maple. You're not caught up in mix maxing what works the best.
Sonic: Exactly.
Maple: Hehe, that's true.
May: Are you maxed out, too, Maple?
Maple: That's right! Vitality all the way!
May: What about you, Mr. Sonic?
Sonic: I'm more of a balanced type. I balance my stats.
Sally: They're famous on the second level.
Maple: I'm not so sure about that.
Sonic: Yeah. I don't think myself famous.
Yui: Then maxing our can be successful after all!
Sally: You might not wanna use Maple as a reference point.
Maple: Well, Sally? Can we add them in?
Sally: Yeah. Sounds good. Most of the flaws with mixing strength vanish with Maple in the mix. If they level up before the event, it'll work out!
Maple: So it all comes down to how they feel about it!
Sonic: So, what do you two think?
May, Yui: We would love to.

In the air:

Maple: Sorry for shocking you, but this is way much faster!
Yui: Speaking of which, I've heard rumors about a player that flies on a turtle.
Sally: You'll have to get used to this kind of stuff. This is just the tip of the iceberg of Maple's wackiness.
Sonic: Exactly.

In the cave:
Maple: This place takes me back! I got flattened the last time though!
Sonic: Hehe, yeah, I remember.
Sally: Since we need you to come to the second level, we're gonna form a group and beat the boss.
Yui: R-Right.
May: I don't know if we can. The two of us aren't strong at all.
They got to the rocks as they open.
May: I'm sorry if we get wiped.
Sonic: Don't worry about it. You'll be fine. We got you.
May: Thanks, Mr. Sonic.
Sally: I'll take care of it, so just take a seat.
Sonic: Okay, then.
Maple: Okay!
Yui: W-Will Sally be alright?
May: You're up against a boss!
Maple: It's fine, it's fine! Just watch!
Sonic: Yeah, stay behind me.

A green light shines as it was a huge deer monster that Sonic and the others faced.
Sally: Oboro!
Sally brings out Oboro. The deer stomps it's foot as roots were coming for them, but they dodged it.

Sally: Oboro, Shadow Clone!
Oboro uses Shadow Clone as there were multiples of Sallys.
Maple: Oboro! Look at all the things you can do!
Sonic: For a little fella, it has moves!
Yui: Sally's way too good! How does she dodge that?!
May: And she's using clones!
Yui: Why is she blue?
Maple: That would be Sally's "Sword Dance" skill!
The deer keeps attacking the Sallys and Oboro, but they dodged it as the Sallys and Oboro damages the deer. The deer was in flames as it was in rage.
Sally: Tsk! It recovered! What a pain!
The deer sends roots at the Sallys and Oboro, as they dodged it.
Sally: Maple!
The roots were coming for the others.
May, Yui: Wahh!
Maple: It's okay!
Sonic: Yeah, look at this!
Maple takes out her shield as it devours the roots. Another root was coming for them.
May: Another one?!
Sonic: Don't worry, I'll handle this!
Sonic charges up his punch as Aura was around it. Sonic punches the roots as it disappears.
May, Yui: Whoa!
Sonic: Alright, I can't stay standing here for long while you battle that thing!
Sonic runs up to where Sally and Oboro are.
Sonic: Ready, Sally?!
Sally: Yeah, let's do it!
Sonic uses Shadow clone as there were multiples of him. Sonic and Sally jumps in the air with their clones as they used their range attacks to damage the deer.
Sonic: Sonic Wind!
Sally: Double Slash!
The Sonic Winds and the Double Slashes all combined together as it was a huge wave as it splits the deer in half as it disappears.
Sonic: Ha! Same as ever!
Sally: Yeah! All done!
Yui: Th-They really beat it together.
May: Sally and Maple are amazing! You too, Mr. Sonic!
Sonic was blushing a little.
Sonic: Hehe, it was no big deal.
Sally: It's too early to get excited. Our guild is full of awesome people.
Yui: I wonder if it's really alright for us to join a guild like yours.
Maple: It's totally fine! You'll get strong in no time, too!
Sonic: She's right! You'll level up faster by joining us!

In the guild house:
Maple: So there you have it! Please welcome our newest guild members, May and Yui!
May, Yui: It's nice to meet you.
Sonic's head was on the table sleeping.
Kasumi: To think the two of you both maxed strength...
Kuromu: That's Maple for you. She always picks out the strange ones.
Iz: The guild competition is still a ways off. Starting tomorrow, let's pile the levels on you!
Kanade: Let me know if there's anything I can do to help!
Yui: Sure! Thank you very much!
May, Yui: We'll do our best!
Their heads hit the table starts to break. The table breaks as Sonic falls on the floor.
Sonic: Whaa! Oof! Oww, my head!
Yui: Ahh! Uhh! I'm so sorry!
May: I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Maple: Um, you don't have to worry about that!
Sonic: No, no, it's fine!
Kuromu: Whoa. That's max strength for you. Such destructive power.
Sally: (May and Yui, huh? It's true... They do remind me of Maple quite a bit. What if those two end up becoming just like her?)
Maple: Hmm? What's up, Sally?
Sally: Hmm? Oh, it's nothing! Just thinking how much fun this might turn out to be!
Maple: I know! I can't wait!
Sonic: Alright then! May, Yui, welcome to the guild! Our guild is now in session!
Everyone: Yeah!

Another big chapter for you guys!!! The next chapter will be here soon!!! Peace!!!