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A/N: Hello, everyone. This is my first time in the KOF section and I hope to be acclimated with the section soon. Now, this is the tournament roster for an upcoming fic. I hope you like my reasoning and I hope you like the roster. And here … we … go:
The King of Fighters XIV Roster:
The New Japan Team
Kyo Kusanagi
Shingo Yabuki
Benimaru Nikaido
After the King of Fighters XIII, Kyo and Shingo found themselves without a third member, as Iori was understandably no longer an option. They then contacted Goro Daimon, but he declined as his son was preparing for his first Judo competition, an event Goro was determined not to miss. Then, just as Kyo and Shingo started to consider they may miss the tournament, they got a save from a good friend: Benimaru Nikaido. Goro told him that the two of them were having a hard time finding a third, so, Benimaru decided to leave the 'Rival Team', and aid Kyo in dealing with Ash Crimson especially considering what happened between the two during the KOF XIII. In doing so, it produces a Japan team that's never been seen before, a rather odd fact considering how familiar the members are with each other.
The Rival Team
Elisabeth Blanctorche
Duo Lon
Iori Yagami
All set to go against Ash for a final time, Elisabeth and Duo Lon got a surprise when Benimaru told them that he was leaving. When asked why, he merely said that he would still be fighting Ash, but he would do it alongside Kyo as insurance for the Kusanagi heir. That was good for Kyo, but it still left 'The Rival Team' one member short. Enter Iori Yagami. Since having his Magatama stolen, Iori has been relentlessly searching for Ash, wandering from place to place, following lead after lead, but with no results. Then, one day, Duo Lon and Elisabeth found and approached Iori about joining their team. Elisabeth and Duo explained that they could find and confront Ash because of their extensive knowledge on him, and Iori agrees to join, marking the first time Iori has been on the 'Rival Team' since his debut.
The Lone Wolves Team
Terry Bogard
Andy Bogard
Duck King
It wouldn't be the 'Lone Wolves' without Terry Bogard. Now, with Hokutomaru well again, Andy went back to focusing on his student's training, but, when the invitation came, he was unsure whether to respond or not. However, thanks to the combined efforts of Hokutomaru, Terry, and Mai, Andy decides to makes his return to the King of Fighters Tournament. Andy also got encouragement from a rather unexpected source: Duck King. Even though it took multiple people to convince him the first time, Duck King jumped at the chance to compete again, saying that he 'couldn't resist the beat and the rhythm of the tournament'.
The Korea Team
Kaphwan Kim
Jhun Hoon
"May" Jinju Lee
The day the invitations came, Kaphwan Kim went to tell his students (and planned partners), Chang Koehan and Choi Bounge. However, when he went to the gym where they were training, he found both Chang and Choi … severely beaten, almost to death. As he saw his students suffering and trying to recuperate in the hospital, Kim shook with anger at what was definitely an evil act, but he was also now put in a difficult position: he didn't have a team. Fortunately, when they heard about what happened, May Lee and Jhun Hoon quickly came to wish Chang and Choi well, and to aid Kim in finding who was responsible, setting up the first Korea team without either Chang or Choi on it. The problem now is that they have no clues, leads, or suspects. So, who could have done this? Why would they do this? And how strong are they to have beaten Chang and Choi so badly?
The Gorgeous Team
King
Mai Shiranui
Blue Mary
With Andy once again in the tournament, Mai also resolved to compete when she reunited with a former teammate, King. As the case always seems to be, King and Mai Shiranui are eager to compete in the KOF, but, per Robert's request, Yuri rejoined the Kyokugen team, leaving 'The Women's Team' without a third member once again. Soon, Mai and King contact all the former members of the team only to be turned away each time. Just as they pondered looking for an all-new member, they remembered one former member they hadn't contacted: Blue Mary. At first, she began to decline as 'Those from the Past' were still at large, but she got some further encouragement from Seth and Vanessa, who said that coming from a different angle would probably be beneficial. So, with that, Blue Mary rejoined the Gorgeous Team. If nothing else, Mary thought, it would be fun to reunite with the Women Fighters again.
Kyokugen Team
Ryo Sakazaki
Robert Garcia
Yuri Sakazaki
Ever determined to promote the name Kyokugen, Ryo easily decided to participate in the tournament, joined by his returning friend, Robert. The problem with his company now resolved, Robert returned ready to get back to the tournament. Yuri however was the wild card this year. With Robert's return, King gave him his spot on team, and, when they both reunited with the also-returning Mai Shiranui, Yuri began to leave as well in hoped of re-forming the original Women Fighters' Team. However, while she got the expected pressure from her father and brother, the convincing factor actually came from Robert, who sincerely entreated her to stay. Sorry to let her friends down but nonetheless affected by Robert's words, Yuri eventually decides to stay with the Kyokugen team.
Anti-Kyokugen Team
Eiji Kisaragi
Kasumi Todoh
Malin
Just as the 'Kyokugen' team fights to boost the art's reputation, this team joins to break it down. Also, just like the 'Kyokugen team', the 'Anti-Kyokugen' team faced termination when Malin was told by a source that Yuri Sakazaki wouldn't be in that team, destroying Malin's reason for being in the team. However, after using her skills in espionage to see for herself, Malin found out that Yuri had eventually decided to stay with 'Kyokugen' team, meaning that the 'Anti-Kyokugen' would be competing as well.
Garou: Mark of the Wolves Team
Bonne Jenet
Gato
Tizoc
Enjoying the tournament despite its lack of tournament money, Bonne Jenet summons Tizoc and Gato to compete in the tournament again. Unbeknownst to Gato however, Hotaru Futaba managed to get through to Tizoc and even Jenet, and the three plan to set up a meeting between her and Gato. Also, finding out through her Lillien Knights, Jenet learned that several wealthy parties including a member of Blanctorche and the owner of a major Japanese financial corporation had also entered this year's tournament. Not wanting to pass up a chance for a major monetary gain, she easily decided to summon her 'Garou' teammates again.
Psycho Soldier Team
Athena Asamiya
Sie Kensou
Momoko
The Psycho Soldier team again joins the tournament for their fans and to inspire good in people. But, there is something else fueling just underneath the surface. Lately, they all (including Chin Gentsai) have been sensing a subtle but steady feeling of dread within, an almost foreboding sense of things to come that seemed to hover over them. What's was worse was that the feeling seems to be centered on Sie and Bao, something that unnerves Sie as he can feel it as well. With them all feeling the same thing, it's now a matter of when and what's going to happen.
Agents Team
Seth
Vanessa
Ramon
The 'Agents Team' is again working with Ikari to investigate 'Those from the Past' and Ron. Although Seth wasn't originally going to compete, it was learned that Blue Mary had been offered a spot on another team: one she formerly competed on, 'The Gorgeous Team'. Heidern and the 'Agents team' eventually figured that with an agent flying under the radar, it would give them a better chance to encounter their enemies. Going through with the idea, Seth encourages Mary to join with her former team, which she does, and joins the 'Agents Team'.
K' Team
K'
Maxima
Kula Diamond
Being caught up in the Ikari invasion, K' and company briefly encountered and attacked the two children who blew up one of the ships, only for the two girls to speed past them without damage. Angered by the audacity of the attack, K' sets out to get another shot at the two girls and 'Those from the Past'. A chance for payback did not come in KOF XIII, only fueling his desire. Fortunately, he doesn't have to wait long as he and his team get invitations to the next tournament soon after. Also, K' was mildly affected to hear that Kyo had lost his flame, but blew it off when he found out that it was only for a moment.
Ikari Warriors Team
Ralf Jones
Clark Still
Whip
The Ikari Warriors continue their investigation into 'Those from the Past', but now the fight against the mysterious group has grown personal… Mere feet away but unable to prevent it , Ralf, Clark, and Whip witnessed the attack on Heidern and the theft of his eye patch, something Ralf and Clark that take personally for its blatant nature. Not taking invasion sitting down, Ralf and, in a departure from his usually-calm demeanor, Clark continue to pursue 'Those from the Past'. Whip also takes the attack to heart, and seeks an encounter with the two girls, not only for her Ikari teammates but also for her 'younger brother' K', who also wants to take the two girls down.
Ash Team
Ash Crimson
Sharon
Xiao Lon
In KOF XIII, Ash Crimson managed to steal the Kusanagi sword from Kyo, acquiring the three Sacred Treasures. His triumph was short-lived, however, as he lost the sword almost immediately afterward thanks to the actions of 'The Rival Team' (Elisabeth, Duo, and Benimaru), Iori, and even Kyo himself. Escaping with two treasures still in tow but having tasted the combined power of all three, Ash longed to feel it again. When he received his invitation for KOF XIV, he began hearing rumors of 'a man with white fire', and tracked the source to one Hiroshi Amaterasu. Hoping to recruit the 19-year-old fighter, Ash paid him a home visit, but Hiroshi, somehow knowing of Ash's past actions, aggressively turns him away. Without a team, Ash was unsure of who to call on, but he was soon approached by two women: Sharon, a woman with red streaks of hair and a familiar looking fighting style, and Xiao Lon, a young woman with a very familiar name. The two of them heard that he needed team members and offer their membership with Sharon even beating Ash in a game of Chess to join him. Though weary of the two at first, Ash couldn't pass up such an intriguing prospect and accepts their proposition.
And Finally…
Heaven and Earth Team
Vice
Mature
Hiroshi Amaterasu
This Tournament's wild card team… This marks the (formal) return of Vice and Mature to the tournament ranks, but many things about this team are largely a mystery to everyone else. The only thing known about the third member of this team is that he is the owner of the Amaterasu Corporation, estate, and fortune. After that, only questions abound: How did Vice and Mature survive the end of KOF '96? How did they come across this young man and why have they emerged with him now? There does seem to be one clear reason for their return, but why have they waited so long to act towards achieving it? The most pressing question on everyone's mind however is…
Who is the 19-year-old Hiroshi Amaterasu?
End Roster
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