Dear readers,

This is my first fanfic ever so if you could just review and comment that would really help get this anxiety monkey off my back. Thanks!

Disclaimer: I do not own these characters or places. SquareEnixâ„¢ owns them.

Chapter 1: The Poster

The man stood and stared at the poster. His dirty blonde hair rippled in the wind. His blue eyes gleamed with interest. He smiled a sort of knowing smile, then chuckled. He hefted a long, celestial sword and began to walk towards the Luca airport; he had an airship to catch. "Time to make headlines again," he said as he walked. Behind him the poster flapped in the wind. It read:

Come One,

Come All.

To Bevelle!

Grand Fighting Tournament to be Held at the Bevelle Stadium

All Warriors Who Think They Can Hold Their Ground Against Any Other Man, Woman, or possibly Child. The Winner Will Receive 100,000,000 gil!

Host: Maester Seymour of Guado

Place: Bevelle Stadium

Date: From whenever we have enough fighters to when we only have one.

The symbol of Maester Seymour Guado was stamped at the bottom of the page.

A great tournament was about to be underway. One that would change the way many thought and acted. And so begins our tale of strength, love, friendship, betrayal, and death. Let the games begin!