The Fields of Camelotte

Note 1: While this fic's story and characters are largely based on the anime Battle B-Daman, the battle system, Arthurian namesakes and the renaming of some places in the original world are particular to this Alternate Universe.

Note 2: This fic centers mainly around the Super Five Field Guardians and Marilyn, with some mentions of the main gang. Not too sure if they will have direct involvement in the storyline. Members of the Shadow Alliance might not be included at all.

Note 3: As for pairings, there maybe one by the end of this fic, but do take note that this is not a dominantly romantic story. It is more of a…character study experimental thing, I think.

With that said, do sit back and enjoy my first real attempt at a long fanfiction.

-Seven Nation General

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Prologue

Four Saint Guardians, The Champion And The Guide

For the record, the Four Saint Guardians were not meant to be saintly at all. The 'saint' in their shared title hints towards saving grace, saving grace for those who did not make it pass their test in Camelotte and hence showing that they bore little warrior in them to truly face the Sons of Watt in the City of Neon. Yes, that was the true purpose of the Four Saint Guardians and the city Camelotte itself, to serve as a gauge for potential heroes.

Yet somehow, in the subtle ways history was written, the Four Saint Guardians' name grew to become as highly regarded as the great Sons of Watt themselves. I, for one, am not particularly surprised.

The Four Saint Guardians, in no particular order were—The Saintly Red Phoenix of the North, the Saintly Black Tortoise of the South, the Saintly White Tiger of the West and the Saintly Green Dragon of the East. These titles were passed down from generation to generation, but the story I am about to tell only concerns the generation the present Guardians and I were a part of.

The present Saintly Red Phoenix of the North was Tsubakura Jyou, a samurai who originated from the Tsubakura village of Zipangu. During the election for the new Guardian, he who was previously the Head's right-hand man was sent instead of the Head's son, who instead chose to be the next Head of the village.

The present Saintly White Tiger of the West was Asadou, who alternated between the advancing civilization of society and the more animalistic premise of the jungle. During seasons when activities in Camelotte was inactive, he would retreat to the forests and rumouredly became the disciple of various animals.

The present Saintly Black Tortoise of the South was Sly, who was a General in both Great Wars. Many Lords and Barons had objected to his position as a Saint Guardian, fearing that he would use the candidates of Camelotte to organize a coup against the hierachracy. However, word had gotten out that he was the gentles and most merciful out of the Four Saint Guardians, and with the prevalent positive image the complaints died down.

The present Saintly Green Dragon of the East was Joshua, who was probably the most obscure Guardian. Fortunately, I am a good friend of his and it was with this privillege that I had found his first work permit, on which the occupation 'butler' was printed. There seemed to be no connection between a butler and an examinor of heroes.

This is where I announce that the listing is not over yet, as we all come to the one many had mostly forgotten—the Present Champion, Cain McDonnell. Unlike the rest, he did not bear the title based on a Saintly Beast and throughout the ages, the Champion was always known as a knight in shining armour. This impression of the Champion was not entirely unsuitable, for Camelotte was afterall the first battleground for knights. For many, it was nothing more than a rite of passage of growing up, to become a knight and obtain a knighthood, then climb the ladder of society with honour and pride. Why the Champion decided to dedicate his entire lifetime to knighthood and staying only as a knight permanently, was beyond everyone's guess. However, for this generation, the mystery of the Champion was further deepened as Cain McDonnell became more widely known with the unofficial title of the Ultimate Knight.

As for me, who am I? What did I have to do with the Four Saintly Guardians and the Champion? Well, as a basic introduction, let me just say that my name is Marilyn and I just happen to have a destiny with Camelotte. I do not have a title; rather, I am a figure and am commonly known as the Guide. The Guide leading men through the terrains of Camelotte to the Saint Guardians and ultimately the Champion, dressed in the traditional Guide costume resembling that of a cowgirl.

Thus, like a Guide doing a proper Guide's job, here I am, to guide you through this tale. A tale of the Four Saint Guardians, the Ultimate Knight and perhaps the Guide herself.