CREDIT FOR THIS PROLOGUE GOES TO MY COLLABORATOR.
Contest of Champions
Prologue: Let the Games Begin
The Multiverse.
A vast collection of endlessly growing parallel universes that are divided by interdimensional walls that stretch all the way to infinity itself. These walls keep the beings of each respective dimension away from entering another should they manage to travel to the far end of their own universe. However, there exist a select few of beings that live throughout the multiverse who wield the power to travel across the vastness of the multiple dimensions with ease.
One such being was the ancient cosmic being known as the Grandmaster. From the universe he hailed from, he was the undisputed lord of all games who had the power to create the ultimate contests that made the other beings of his universe bow to his whim. He once even created the ultimate game by pitting his universe against another and the prize would the very meaning of life itself. But, in the end, the Grandmaster had been bested time and time again by those he used as pawns in his games.
Bored with his constant losing streak, the Grandmaster secluded himself from other god-like beings of his world and became something of a watcher in what he called the grand game of life itself. However, one day, an idea crossed the Grandmaster's mind: perhaps he could form another contest, but on a far grander scale with the pawns hailing from other universes this time.
Excited at the thought of this new game, the Grandmaster went about searching for worthy contestants. He began in universe C-One-Thirty-Seven, not known for containing metahumans, but it was home to creatures of great power and ferocity.
As he sat in his ship looking over the possible contestants, he sensed the presence of another omnipotent being close by. It wasn't one of his brothers or anyone else from his universe, but one who hailed from another. Just moments after sensing the intruder's energy, the newcomer suddenly materialized before him, knowing that he had been found out. The stranger in question was a one-eyed, yellow triangle shaped being with thin, stick-like arms and wearing a top and bow tie. The Grandmaster let out a growl of disdain as his eyes narrowed at the creature before him, they may not have met before this moment, but the cosmic elder was fully aware of who this intruder was.
"Bill Cipher," he said with venom in his greeting. "To what do I owe this intrusion?"
"Intrusion? That's funny, because last I checked this wasn't your universe, Grandmaster," the demon chided. "Do your brothers know you're out and about?"
The Grandmaster scowled at the triangle at that remark as his intruder continued.
"Oh yeah, I know who you are, En Dwi Gast," Bill furthered, using the elder's true name. "Not a single omnipotent being in the entire multiverse doesn't know about that stunt you pulled with Krona."
Of course they knew. Everyone in the multiverse knew the mess he had caused. Years ago, the Grandmaster had come across a being called Krona, a rouge Guardian of Oa who sought out the meaning of all life. Intrigued by the villain's game, the Grandmaster created a game that pit his universes Avengers against the Justice League, a team of heroes who hailed from Krona's universe. However, Krona used this game to turn the tables on him and nearly destroyed both universes in the process. Had it not been for both teams of heroes, the rouge Guardian would have had his wish to know the secret of all life.
"In my defense, it was Krona who took things too far," the Elder of the Universe countered. "I merely wanted to play a game."
"Oh, of course, you just gave that psychopath the tools to merge and nearly destroy two universes," Bill chastised. "You little enabler you."
"I assume there's a point to all this mockery?" Grandmaster asked, wanting to get to the point.
"As much as I'd like to see you torment the people on this Earth, I gotta stop you," Bill explained. "I've got plans for that little mudball, and they don't include you."
"And you think you can stop me from doing so despite your protests?" the cosmic elder questioned. "You may be powerful, but I doubt you can challenge my strength."
"You'd be surprised what I can do, blue boy," the demon commented. "And besides, it wouldn't just be me you'd be having to fight. I'm sure that Lady Yue, Oberon, Primus, the Magical High Commission and every other god and reality-warping being from here to infinity would just love to hear that you've mucking around in other people's universes again."
En Dwi Gast merely glared back as Bill threatened him. He may be strong enough to fight back Bill and a few others, but even he could not stop the likes of every god-like being attacking him all at once.
"But I'll make you a deal, Grandmaster," the triangle stated. "Y'a see, I'm a fan of the whole 'Contest of Champions' thing you did a while back, and you are just the kinda guy who can help me with a little problem."
"Go on," the cosmic being allowed, trying his best not to sound interested.
"So, here's the deal," Bill began. "Let's play a game. We'll pick out heroes and villains from across the multiverse and have them fight one another for us and whomever has the most wins is declared the winner."
"And, the stakes?" En Dwi Gast questioned.
"If you win, I won't say a peep to the other gods that you were here and you won't get beaten to a pulp," his opponent stated. "But if I win, then you give me the power to unleash Weirdmaggddon on this entire universe!"
The Grandmaster began to think it over. This was not unlike his game with Krona, and like Krona, Bill could easily betray him and get what he wanted regardless. He had to make sure that the rules he would set up for this game would be ones the trickster would follow to the letter.
"Before I agree, I have some rules to this little contest," he began, much to Bill's chagrin. "Rule one: each of our combatants must be on equal grounds in terms power and skill."
"Rule two: you can't summon anyone from your universe or any of those cape and tights universes," Bill interjected.
"Rule three: if one of our combatants are killed, they must be resurrected," Grandmaster continued. "we must also erase our fighters' minds of these events after our use of them to prevent the other gods from catching wind of our game."
"Rule four: we can use multiple combatants from the same universe," the trickster added on.
"Rule five: whenever one of our fighters win, we can choose the next arena for the following match," En Dwi Gast said "For example, if your fighter wins a battle, you may create the arena for the next fight, giving an advantage to your pawn in the process and vice-versa."
"Sure, whatever," Bill agreed, sounded impatient. "Now can we play?"
"We can," Grandmaster answered. "Let us play."
And so, it began, the two god-like beings readied themselves for what was sure to a cosmic clash of epic proportions. Heroes and villains from across the multiverse would be pawns in their game. Many would no doubt die in the struggle between the demon and the cosmic elder, but none would be fully aware of the grand game they would soon be a part of. Only the strongest would be selected for this coming war, for this was to be a true contest of champions.
Before I start this, I feel the need to say a few things.
1. I will not be taking requests for fights. Not that I wouldn't appreciate it but my friend and I have thought up plenty at the moment.
2. Please be civil in the reviews when it comes to the fights. I know that not everyone is like this, but some people do tend to get really upset when they see their favorite characters loose in something like Death Battle or Super Powered Beatdown, so this is just in case someone like that starts reading this. Any review that bashes me just because a character lost will be instantly removed without a second thought.
DISCLAIMER: The Grandmaster is owned by Marvel, Krona is owned by DC, Gravity Falls, Gargoyles and Star vs the Forces of Evil are owned by Disney, Avatar: The Last Airbender is owned by Nickelodeon and Transformers is owned by Hasbro.