Disclaimer: I don't own Super Smash Bros. Brawl nor do I own its characters. So basically, nothing is mine. I just made a story out of it. Disclaimer disclaimed.

:MAIN DESCRIPTION:

(Because the limit is retarded)

It's time to wretch up friendships and bring out one's inferior self when lives intertwine in a grand brawl! Leave your past life behind and put forth the raging spirit to be the final victors.

Focusing mainly on five characters (and also weaving in and out when it comes to the rest of them in every chapter), you'll notice how each individual changes gradually after being put in the situation of having not only formidable opponents but also powerful teammates in a grand team-tournament brawl. Learn how each one brings out his/her true powers when it reaches the final stage to win it all.

:Intro:

(Basically, I'm planning for a fic with the main characters to go all out in a team-tournament, but obviously it's going to be more interesting than that. I'll add a couple hints of drama and suspense here and there.)

This is basically my first fic! For this account, that is. Good luck finding my other one, which actually won't be too difficult if you (decide to) look deep enough. I decided for it to be on Brawl because I got the game about a few months ago, and only recently bought a second controller and my older sister and I have been playing it non-stop despite the fact that we both should be doing more productive things.

Hence, since I really loved the concept, I decided to make a similar fic on it. Using the same characters (about 77% of them in the battlefield), I wanted to make it a tournament. Then I thought to myself, who on earth would be willing to read a one-on-one tournament battle that'll probably take up more that seventy chapters? So I precisely planned out a blueprint of all events for my plan right now (just kidding, I was fooling around while drinking a peach smoothie and jotted notes down on my phone) and I came up with it! Teams!

What a better way to include awkward situations than to have them in teams! I AM A FRICKEN GENIUS, I tried to tell myself (attempting) to boost my self esteem. But whatever, that's what I'm doing.

:Important Note(!):

I know you're going to kill me through my laptop for this, but I won't be including these characters (either completely, or just not in the main battle):

Ganondorf – still in the story

Bowser – a bit iffy on him

Pokemon Trainer will be in the story, but his three Pokemon won't be in it (probably in one brief moment)

JigglyPuff – Sorry for removing the cute puff-ball.. ):

Toon Link – Think about it, he's just a better Link..

Donkey & Diddy Kong – might just be in the story, I don't know yet

Game & Watch – a bit hesitant, but whatever

Wario - …

Yoshi – iffy still..

So, I'll be using 28 of the 35 characters (25 for the tournament), or possibly more if I add in the ones I was a bit 'iffy' about..

*NOTE*: The prologue won't be long, so don't even think that the chapters will be of the same length. :)

IRON BATTLEFIELD

SSBB fanfic

1 – 0 – Prologue

-AERIESZE-

"I have been on every short list there is, and they never get back to me." Ike sat lethargically while polishing his long, radiant sword and eyed his friend- an elf with the signature ears and a face that wasn't the least bit ecstatic.

"I've been training myself for what? Watching the sidelines?"

They started fiddling around.

"Perhaps you're just anticipating too much." Link placed his magnificent Master Sword on the glass table. "Just give it time, you'll likely get chosen to compete in something once they realize the Ragnell's potential."

"Likely, huh?" Ike sulked for a brief moment. "You always came up with more motivating statements. Are my chances that low?"

He finally realized that with thousands of arrogant fighters, there will be no place for mercy. Tournaments are taken seriously and considered highly beneficial to their.. well.. arrogance. Obviously the number of spots for competitors will quickly decrease by the minute. They don't look for your potential, they look for who has the most guts and wants to win the most.

The blonde elf laughed. "I've been spoiling your self-esteem, Ike, but you've got to have some hope as well. I mean, I'm wishing for a spot as much as you are."

Ike then noticed how much he was tiring his friend with his negativity and decided to turn on the television. It wasn't just any channel, it was the Official Brawl & Tournament Channel. The two watched silently the current standings of the combatants became arranged in a standings chart with numerous thoughts in their minds.

"So.. will there be any hard feelings?" Ike broke the silence.

"In terms of what?"

Link eventually understood the question and the meaning behind it. How would their friendship last after the hard reality of tournaments and fighting against each other? Of course, they had been such good friends after meeting in vigorous combat in one or two fights before, but rivalry will never disappear. Especially recently, these aren't just regular quarrels or squabbles. It often meant your future and status in some cases.

"Well, we did meet after one heck of a fight in the battlefield, so we might as well.."

Link was stopped halfway by the roaring noise of the audience coming from the current show.

"What's going on..? The match just ended a while ago.. why are they all suddenly so excited?" Ike raised the volume to better hear the announcer.

"Does everybody witness the crowd behind me? Do you hear their violent shouts and excited cheering? Well, you're in luck to be the first to be informed of our upcoming year-closing event! Usually we end it with a worldwide tournament, but we decided to change things up this year!"

"This year, to close up all the events and congratulate everyone on their hard work, we'll be holding a Grand Team Tournament Brawl (GTTB) to take place during the last few months of the year!"

Ike and Link stared at each other in awe. Something so crucial and great had never occurred before. It was a first, but it seemed to be something everyone was expecting for.

"Well.." Link was as speechless as the crowd in the television program. "Maybe we just received that extra drive we were looking for."

Ike, on the other hand, still had no clue as to how to react to the announcement.

"Something like this.." he folded his hands together. "Is this something we have a shot of?"

Link looked at him in disgust. "What's wrong with you?"

"What..?"

"You were so eager for it, and now you're backing out.. I don't understand your mentality at all, Ike."

The blue-haired swordsman made no comment, but managed to sneak a snicker out. "Maybe you have been spoiling my self-esteem... Possibly I'm just overwhelmed."

A few minutes passed unknowingly.

Link sighed. "I'm actually stumped on wondering just what kind of people we'll be meeting.."

-end of prologue-

[COMMENTS]:

THE PROLOGUE WAS SO SHORT. FORGIVE ME. I'LL MAKE SURE TO MAKE IT UP.

Hm, I didn't know whether Link had blonde or brown hair. :/ I preferred brown but naturally stuck with blonde.

The channel will be from now on known as OBTC. Who wants to write out the whole thing anyway? -_- And maybe I'll remind you at some points what it is just so you don't blank out.

Hmm, I wonder what kinds of people they'll meet indeed. That's a tough prediction. Hmm..

It's the prologue! How do you like where the story's going so far? Please leave your thoughts, they're greatly appreciated. :) Thanks for reading!

-AERIESZE