Author's Note: Woohoo! I'm back again to upload this second chapter. Still, it's another one-shot and it's a Kirito-centric story. So readers, please enjoy this new one-shot.

Kamen Rider Gaim is the property of Toei, TV Asahi, Gen Urobuchi and Ishimori Productions

Sword Art Online is the property of Reki Kawahara, A-1 Pictures, ASCII Media Works, and Dengeki Bunko

Chapter 2: A Day in the Life of Kirito

The sound of the alarm clock is ringing and there was a young man who is asleep. As it keeps on ringing, he slowly opened his eyes as if he was tired. At the time he stretched his arms up and yawned, he looked on his alarm clock and turned it off as he picked it up. He looked on it and…

"It's 5:30 in the morning…"

Then as usual, he got up from his bed, took a shower, dried himself up and get dressed for the day. It's just like your ordinary morning ritual, as if you put that way. But for a young man like Kazuto Kirigaya, this is another new day for him.

He opened his sliding window and looked up into the blue sky along with the sunrise. Then he remembered about everything that happened in his life in the last 3 years. As a gamer himself, he had his fascination about the sensation known as Sword Art Online back then. But everything changed around him when he is one of the 10,000 players trapped inside the game and it was no game after all. It's a game where once the player's HP went to 0, not only the player dies in the game but also dies for real. It is a game of death; a game for survival.

During his 2 years in SAO, he has met many friends. One of them is Ryotaro, who is also known as Klein. Then he also met Keiko, who also goes by the name of Silica and Reika, or Lizbeth in-game. Last but not the least, a girl who became the love of his life, Asuna Yuuki; or just Asuna in-game.

And speaking of Asuna, they shared a lot of moments when they are in SAO for 2 years. From the day they fought together in their first boss battle; to being a bodyguard to her while the latter served as Sub-Commander of a guild known as the Knights of the Blood Oath; to confessing their love for each other and even being married in-game and met an AI known as Yui, which they took her as their adopted daughter; and without her 'sacrifice', Kirito wouldn't have the resolve to defeat Heathcliff and beat the game altogether; including both shared their moments after beating SAO.

But that doesn't stop there: Kirito found out that his beloved was still trapped in the virtual world by Nobuyuki Sugou, who is her supposed fiancé. Because of this, he played the knight in shining armor once again with the help of Leafa, who is actually his cousin and adopted sister, Suguha Kirigaya. His discovery of that matter didn't stop him for saving his beloved, finally defeating Sugou by using Kayaba's ID and apprehended him to the police after thwarting the former's ploy to kill him. And finally, he and Asuna share their first-ever real kiss. And, as they say, the rest is history.

Kirito sighed in relief.

"Three years must've been passed… and a lot of things happened."

Then after the Death Gun incident, which it led him to meet Shino Asada, or Sinon in-game, he just returned to his own normal life. Not until Yggdrasil took over almost everything in Kawagoe, including the fact that they're now the handlers of ALfheim Online. Yes, he still has his VRMMOs, but…

"Well, I need to eat breakfast…"

He sat on the table ate his breakfast, which has bread toast and a glass of milk. He heard footsteps and as he turned, he saw his cousin Suguha.

"Oh, you're waking up so early, Onii-chan…" Suguha said.

"Yeah, I need to go to school early. Then I'll go with my part-time job this afternoon." Kirito told her.

Suguha understood as she went to the fridge to drink some milk. "Onii-chan, are you really sure about quitting the team? It's been a few months since we formed Team Gaim."

He looked backed at Suguha when he heard it. Yes, a lot of thing happened after GGO. Not only that, Yggdrassil took over and they introduced the Inves Games and the Beat Riders which consists of dance crews, along handling ALO.

"I know. But I really took Dad's words." Kirito answered. "Maybe I'm 17 but… juggling both work and school? Can't complain but it is necessary for me."

"You know, I understand about what you're trying to pull." Suguha tried to point out. "But Onii-chan, it's not about being responsible or anything. You're becoming distant from your friends, from us. Especially Asuna…" she uttered the name with a sad tone.

Upon hearing Asuna's name, Kirito startled a bit. Yes, the love of his life; the one who is always there for by his side. And because he busy now with school and work, he knows that he made her worry about him after he left the team. And she can't blame her cousin on why sometimes she was acting cold in front of him. He sighed in response.

As he finished his breakfast, he stood up and grabbed his jacket along with his backpack.

"I'm going, Sugu."

"Yeah, I know." Suguha mumbled.

"Oh, yeah. Good luck on your dance." Kirito said with a smile as he left the house.

She widened her eyes a bit. And then Sugu rushed outside, she saw Kirito revved his bike. And then she called out:

"Onii-chan!"

Kirito lifted his helmet' visor and looked back on Suguha.

Her worried look turned into a smile.

"Thanks."

Then Kirito smiled back at her. Then he turned down his visor, revved the engine and drove off.

Again, Sugu's smile turned into a frown. But not she was angry or upset, more like worried.

"Onii-chan…" she mumbled.

(Somewhere in a park)

Kirito took a break by sitting on a bench. After his schedule of classes at the SAO Survivor School where he also studied mechatronics, he went on his part-time job as a delivery boy. And while he was eating, he looked at the stage where he saw a group of dancers showing off their moves and dancing together. And there are people, kids, teens and adults alike are watching and cheering for them

And the best thing is… he could see the smile of those people who are watching them.

Kirito looked up in the sky. And he mused.

"So that's what the Beat Riders are: to bring smiles to the people and at the same time… bringing back joy and happiness for everyone."

Then something entered into his mind...

(Few months ago in ALfheim…)

"You know, since Yggdrassil is now the company who handled ALO, it seems that we have to try this so-called… Iv-Inva-"

"Inves Games." Lizbeth completed the word.

"Oh, right. And there is also something called Beat Riders, not only they can play the Inves Games, but they also dance together!" Leafa exclaimed.

Everyone in the gang was now in a discussion about what she discovered: the Inves Games and the Beat Riders are the newest fad in Kawagoe City. Beat Riders can also take part in their online territory battles inside ALfheim. And in a positive note, everyone around seems to like the idea.

"Hmmm….well, I want to try that one. Even I also like dancing!" Silica beamed.

"You know, I want to try something new aside from playing VRMMO." Lizbeth agreed.

"Playing and dancing, huh? Hey, sounds good to me. I'm in!" said Klein.

"For me, long as my friends are there then why not?" Sinon also agreed. Ever since she conquered her own fears after Kirito saved her from GGO and finally reunited with her brother, she wanted to do something not only where she and her friends are having fun together but also to bring joy to other people as well. She could never forget the time when she was first introduced to Asuna and Liz by Kirito in the real world; and at the same time, a mother and her 4 year-old daughter made a visit along with her daughter who unknowingly saved back then. They came just to say 'Thank you' to her and even the mother's daughter gave her a drawing as a gift. That moved Shino to tears because when she shot that robber in self-defense, her mother reacted in shock; thinking of her own daughter as a 'murderer'; but this time around is different. Shino, for them, is a hero.

And for Shino, she sees this as an opportunity to give back to joy to other people's lives.

"Hey, guys." Kirito, along with Yui in her pixie form who sat on his right shoulder, enters the house as he greeted his friends.

"Onii-chan!" Leafa exclaimed when she saw her cousin.

"Yo, Kirito." Klein waved his best buddy but he noticed that Kirito is not alone as another player arrived with him. "Huh?"

Asuna and the other girls also saw the new guy who just arrived. "Wait, who is this new guy?" Liz spoke first. Yui landed on Asuna right shoulder after she flew away from Kirito's shoulder.

The player wears blue pants and boots and carries a sword strapped on his side. He wears a blue coat with an orange-colored T-shirt that was worn underneath. He had a spiky hair and it's silver-colored and like Kirito, he is also a Spriggan. His name is Smith, whose real name is Yuuya Sumii.

"Alright, guys. Allow me to introduce Smith." Kirito said. Then Smith looked on everyone yet maintains a good mood.

"Oh, my name is Silica. In the real world, my name is Keiko." The little Caith Sith approached him and bowed.

"My name is Lizbeth. Real name, Rika." She introduced herself as she stands up.

"Ryotaro." He also stands up as he introduces himself. "But here, you can call me Klein."

"Well, it's my turn." Sinon turned to the new guy and approached him as she now introduces herself by extending her hand on the newcomer. Asuna also sees this as she also stood up while Yui flew off from her.

"I'm Sinon, but Shino Asada is my real-world name." She extended her hand to Smith.

"Well, nice to meet you." Smith returned the handshake.

"Oh, I'm Asuna." The blue haired Sylph introduced herself. Leafa suddenly joined in the conversation.

"Great that you finally arrived here, Yuuya!" But when she uttered his real-world name, she immediately covered her mouth in embarrassment, trying to cover up a so-called secret.

"Ah, so that is your ALO avatar, Suguha." Smith, who is also known as Yuuya, pointed out.

"W-what?" Sinon turned to Leafa about what she has heard: the real name of their guest. "His name is Yuuya?"

"Now I get it!" Lisbeth also joined in. "Smith's real name is Yuuya." Then she turned on Leafa as she leaned over the blonde Sylph with a sneered look. "Soooo….. How long have you known each other, huh? Is this Yuuya guy your new boyfriend?"

"N-No! That's not it, Liz!" Leafa reacted. Of course, she knew Yuuya but that doesn't mean she entered into a relationship. She sighed as she now begins to explain.

"Actually, I and Yuuya met at the park along with Onii-chan. He's the one who introduced me to him."

"Yeah, we met first in SAO Survivor School. To put it, he's our schoolmate." Kirito added.

"Wait a minute." Asuna tried to interject. "If he's our schoolmate, then why I haven't seen him around?"

"To tell you, Miss Asuna, I'm a 3rd year student at that school and I met Kirito since we are in the same mechatronics class. In other words, I consider myself as a senior. And that's why we became friends." Smith concluded.

"Oh, I see…" Asuna nodded. "And, cut off the 'miss' part. Fine if you call me Asuna."

"Okay." Smith fully understood.

"Now let's go on-topic." Kirito changed the subject. "The very reason Yuuya came here is because we talked about forming a dance troupe."

Everybody awed in surpise upon hearing this. Leafa then turned to the gang.

"You know, I'm with Onii-chan in this! And with Yuuya's help, we can form a dance team!"

"Wait up." Lisbeth raised her hand. "Who will teach us how to dance?"

"Don't worry. We will do rehearsals time to time since I'm also a dancer. After all, that is what a Beat Rider does: compete against each other thru dancing and the Inves Games." Smith answered.

"And in addition, Beat Riders can participate ononline territory battles here in ALO." Leafa added.

"That means we can play BOTH online and the real world!?" Lisbeth beamed.

"Exactly." Leafa affirmed.

While the others cheered in excitement, Smith saw a flying pixie in front of he, who is none other than Yui. But of course, he was taken by surprise.

"So your name is Smith, real name Yuuya Sumii. Am I correct?" the pixie asked.

"Uh, yeah." He answered with a slight chuckle, while Yui smiled. Smith turned to Kirito.

"Kirito, who is this Navigation Pixie floating in front of me?"

"Oh, this is Yui." Kirito replied.

"Papa!" Yui flew over Kirito.

"Papa?" Smith wondered in confusion.

"Well, she's an AI but she is also my surrogate daughter." Kirito clarified.

"But… how did it happen anyway?"

"Long story short", Asuna decided to join in. "Me and Kirito found her here in Aincrad. And after that, it's a long story."

"Ah, I see. That means…" Smith tried to guess.

"We're her surrogate parents." said Kirito.

"Actually, I'm more than just a Navigation Pixie." Yui began to talk in front of Smith, who pays attention. Suddenly, she glowed and changed into her original AI form, which it has human-like features. That also took Smith by surprised.

"W-What!?" Smith stuttered.

"It seems you're surprised, huh?" Asuna giggled while the silver-haired Spriggan nodded.

"I'm also a Mental Counseling Program made to watch the mental health of the players of SAO back then. But everything changed when I met Mama and Papa." Yui stated, as she points to Kirito and Asuna. While Smith is trying to process what Yui said, and as he looked back on Kirito and Asuna, something have entered his thoughts.

"Now, I get it. Here in ALfheim, you three are a family. Am I right?"

Kirito and Asuna both looked at each other. And they both looked at Yui, who was smiling.

And Kirito answered, "You were right."

"You know, this is the place where we started being together, met Yui, and we became a family…" Asuna said.

"That includes us!" Leafa said with a smile. Then Silica, Lisbeth, and Klein nodded in agreement. Sinon also smiled as she agreed. When Kirito and Asuna looked at them, they smiled in response.

"Now I understand." Smith realized. "So, what are your answers, guys?"

And the gang looks on each other, with Kirito's answer:

"WE'RE ON!"

"But wait!" Leafa interjected, which caused everyone to look at her. "If we're going to become a Beat Rider team, then we should have a name."

"Oh, right" Silica said.

"Yeah, we need a team name." Liz agreed while the others also joined.

"Now I get it. How about… Team Gaim?" Kirito pondered.

(The next day at a garage)

"Wow!" Keiko said in awe.

"Is this your garage?" Rika asked Yuuya

"Yes." Yuuya answered. "Actually, my uncle owned this back then."

The gang, along with Yuuya have entered simple garage and right beside them is a used car.

"Whose car is this?" asked Asuna as she noticed the car in covers.

"It's also from my uncle's. To be honest, I seldomly drive it." Asuna nodded on Yuuya's answer.

Kirito approached Yuuya. "This is a nice place to start."

Yuuya nodded.

"Listen up, guys!" Kirito rallied everyone. "From now on, this is our hangout so we can have rehearsals and stuff. All of you know that because we are friends, we can call ourselves as a family. This day on…"

Everyone gathered around in a circle and…

"WE ARE TEAM GAIM! THIS IS OUR STAGE!"

"GOOOOOOOO GAIM!"

And everyone cheered and laughed together.

Kirito formed a smile of his face. Those are the good times that he and his friends got very close since Team Gaim was formed. And most of all, his relationship with his one true love became closer and stronger than ever.

As he looked back at the dancing Beat Riders, a frown also formed on his face. Not just that he never had time to have fun for himself on playing ALO and dancing with them in the real world, but he really misses his friends, including Asuna and even his surrogate daughter Yui.

Shrugging it off, he stood up after he finished his lunch and resume his job as a delivery boy. As he starts up his delivery bike, he looked back at the dancers. And a thought entered his mind….

"Maybe, someday…"

And as he smiled upon the realization that he will return to his friends, he revved up the engine and went on his way. Kirito mused about the fact that not for long, he will laugh and dance together with Team Gaim once again.

AN: So this is the end of Chapter 2.

You know, of all the SAO-Kamen Rider crossovers I've read, my favorite is of Spartan719's take with Kirito as Gaim. Not just that Gaim also wields dual swords, but this is maybe the first time he was not seen as a 'Gary Stu'. He's more like his own character and not a Kouta expy (or should I say 'Kirito Kazuraba'). But he will have a LOT of development as his story progresses, just like how Kouta progressed as a character in the original show. And it makes sense for Kirito to have part-time jobs to support himself and his family aside from spending his time in ALO because one of the themes of Gaim is 'growing up'. And indeed, growing up is hard.

I know a LOT of you here would want to see Kirito getting his upgrades (Jinba Arms, Kachidoki Arms, Kiwami Arms) in future chapters, but don't worry, we will actually get there as Spartan719's continues his story.

Read and review. See you guys later!