Hello guys! This is EpicVizard and this is the third chapter of the Life and Times of Kirigaya Kazuto! Thanks to the people who put this story as a favorite! It's little things like this that keep my story going, even if it's just little. I just did an SAO marathon before posting this, and I'm all fired up! Maybe I can take on Gleam Eyes myself if I was in SAO, but sadly I still don't own it. If only I owned it...

Disclaimer: I don't own SAO in any way whatsoever; copyrights go to Reki Kawahara and ABEC.

Aincrad Standard Time: 2:9:3:2:8:30 pm

Players remaining: more than 6000

Strongest player: Kirito

Levels cleared:74

SYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT:

All guild leaders report to Grandam, Knights of the Blood HQ for the first Guilds Alliance meeting. Attendance is compulsory.

The Guilds Alliance is an organization of guilds formed to protect the best interests of all SAO players and to find a way to clear the last 25 floors of the game. All guild leaders will become representatives in the Alliance Council and will have equal representation. The first Assembly will elect the Lord Protector of Aincrad by representative vote and organize the government system.

Please head there as soon as possible.

The announcement rang through the entire floating castle as guild leaders rushed to Grandam for the first ever Guild Alliance meeting.

Kirito sat down waiting for the rest of the guild leaders. So far, Klein of Fuurinkazan, Schmitt of the Divine Dragon Alliance, Yolko of the Golden Apple, Kotaru of the Fumaningun, Kibaou and Thinker of the Army, Argo the solo player, and a few others were already there. I just wish that Keita was here-he'd make a far better guild leader than me. Kirito brooded silently before he got up and announced the beginning of session.

"We have gathered here today on the behalf of all SAO players: to elect our leader that will guide us through the last 25 floors of this game. I am Kirito, leader of the Knights of the Blood and presiding officer of this assembly." "Kirito? The Black Swordsman?" "The Kirito who fought against Heathcliff in a duel?" Murmurs and questions rippled through the crowd. "Everyone! Gather up and take your seats in the seats, which are arranged like a circle for the sake of our unity!" Kirito shouted. "Now, let us begin."

The guild leaders have agreed to formally establish the Council as Aincrad's player-ruling body. The Army would serve as the backbone of the Level-Clearing Force, with Thinker as General. Argo and the Fumaningun will form the Peacekeeping Force which will hunt down and detain PK guilds like Titan's Hand and Laughing Coffin and jail player killers as well, being under the direction command of the Lord Protector. But the question remains: who will step up and bear the responsibility of 6000 plus players?

The argument pressed on and no decision has been made after 2 hours of discussion.

"For the sake of our safety, vote for Kirito because he's the best player!"

"No, vote for Schmitt!"

"No, for Kibaou!"

"Oi oi! Why don't we settle this in a first-strike rumble?" Klein suggested.

"A rumble it is then! All nominees in the middle please!" Schmitt said.

Kirito, Klein, Kibaou, Schmitt, and Kotaru moved towards the small circular arena formed in the space inside the chairs. The last one to remain undamaged will be the one who wins the fight while a secret criteria was passed to each observing guild leader: the the one to show restraint and avoid audience damage will become Lord Protector, because in a fight like that things could get rough.

3...2...1... Duel Start!

All five duelist charged forward bravely, using their skills and wits to dodge each other's attacks. Klein used «Tsujikaze» to compensate for his range, but Thinker parried and sent Klein's katana back. Kibaou and Kotaru double-teamed against Kirito, who used the same dodging strategy he used until Heathcliff-until Klein used «Iai» that created a huge shockwave, causing Kirito to use «Starburst Stream» to break the energy wave and deeming him as a worthy Lord Protector in the eyes of all guild leaders present.

"The result has been decided," proclaimed the Council in unison, "that Kirito will become our Lord Protector because of his dedication to protect us, the helpless citizens of Aincrad, from all threats that come. May Kayaba Akihiko fear you, Kirito, and may you lead us to him and free us from this prison to where we truly belong."

Cheers erupted from the chamber as Kirigaya Kazuto was elected Lord Protector of Aincrad: Thinker and Schmitt hastily said "Congratulations!" as they joined the Army and Peacekeeping Force respectively, while Klein and Kibaou shot Kirito glares (although Klein's was quite playful). But most of all, Kirito only had eyes on Asuna, who tackled and kissed him on the spot, not caring about the roar of the crowd.

"Lightning Flash Asuna is with Kirito, our Lord Protector?"

"So that means that she's the first lady of Aincrad?"

"Marry me, Kirito-kun!"

The crowd just can't stop hollering.

"Asuna, I don't care what they say, but you'll be my first lady. Got that?"

"Mmm-hm, Kirito... And since I'm the first lady now I could actually give you the first child of Aincrad.." Asuna cooed suggestively.

"That sounds really good now Asuna.. Want to give it a shot, milady?"

"Ah Kirito, you're such a pervert. Of course I want to.."

"Well then, let's have our first night out as the first couple of Aincrad! See you later Klein and say hi to Agil for me!" Kirito waved goodbye.

Life's funny for people like Kirito: one moment he's a hated beater, then the next moment sees him the best in all of Aincrad.

So there it is, guys: the third chapter of the story! I can't think of titles for the SAO's leader, so

I thought of Lord Protector as an option. Anyway, I hope that you guys enjoyed it!