A World Embroiled in Chaos

Chapter one: An explanation

DISCLAIMER: I do not own the Super Smash Bros. series, or the characters within the game. I do own the storyline, and how the transformations, themselves may look. The transformation process itself, is, however, similar to the Laguz of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, which I also don't own. The characters are based on real people I know, and their SSBM skills, though.

A/N: Well, here I am, finally writing my first fanfic. For those of you reading this story, and giving it a chance, thanks. I'll do my best not to disappoint. Chapter one, which is more like a prologue, actually explains how the entire story and its setting works. Well, enough talking, here it is. Enjoy:

Sometime in the semi-near future…

Humans have taken the next step in evolution. They have the ability to transform from their normal human selves, to a SSBM character, to do battle, then back to their normal human version. Each person has three transformations, which are their three best characters. The transformations themselves, however, are usually modified a bit to look like the person, him or herself. An example is a person who has brown hair and eyes, and transformed into a Kirby, they'd be brown, and have brown eyes. The skill level of the person also modifies both the look and power of these transformations… and another interesting effect, is that people are losing all signs of advanced aging, and unless are killed in battle, will not die…

This new evolution of the human race brought forth the beginning of the "grand tournaments." Glorious battles where people used these transformations to fight, for power, glory, love, fame, or their own personal gain or enjoyment, it was up to them, and for awhile, the world became quite an interesting and prosperous place. Although, there's only one direction to go from the top: down.

The more corrupt ones, or now commonly known as, the Silver Rogues, used this new transformation to promote their own evil ends… and because of this, the world was thrown into a state of great chaos. The rogues slaughtered many innocents, and the people thought the world was at an end.

Hope, however, still existed. Clans began to form. The clans were groups of people who did not support the actions of the rogues. They greatly improved the chances of survival. The clans will each build their own settlement, trained with each other every day, and the strong would protect the weak. Each clan had four levels of authority within:

-The normal members: simply the normal members. They always number the most, (that is, unless the clan has under 15 members). They are simply, the weaker members of the clan.

-The elites: otherwise known as the generals, the elites are five stronger members of the clan. They have more power than the normal members.

-The second-in-command: obviously, the clan's second strongest member. The clan master's right-hand man, he/she must obtain a high level of trust from his/her leader. Usually is a messenger for the clan master.

-The Clan Master: The strongest, and the leader of the clan. The clan master is responsible for the survival of his clan members. All others must listen to him/her, as a clan is only as strong as its clan master…

…Stronger clans began to repel the rogues, while the weaker ones were wiped out. The clans would sometimes break out into turf arguments, but the stronger clan always prevailed. Eventually, clan justice, which is basically the revival of the law and order enforcers, in clan form, was established. This also increased the chance of survival greatly, but the chaos in the land still outweighed its order…

Coming up: First, we have a chapter of the events leading to the chaos of the world. Then, twenty years later, the story will begin at the settlement of clan wildfire. Set in the middle of a vast plain, which is surrounded by a dense forest, clan wildfire doesn't have many members. The clan is known to accept anyone in need of being in a clan: It has its weak members, but silver rogue attacks, however, are rare…. for two good reasons:

One: the plains that the settlement is upon are surrounded by a dense forest, which makes reaching the clan's settlement, simply hard.

Two, which is the better of the reasons: clan wildfire will accept anyone, so it has its weak members. It's stronger members, however, are legendary, and the clan master possesses absolutely terrifying, and rumored to be unfathomable power; it is said that none of the clan members have ever seen him in his strongest form.

After learning of these two things, only the bravest rogues attack them. But what happens when the clan master and the second in command are away, and very skilled rogues attack them? Well, the elites argue for leadership, of course!

Phew. There you have it, chapter one finished. I hope that you guys like it, and will continue to read for my story, and hopefully send some reviews as well. Constructive criticism is welcome, as are ideas for distant chapters. But please don't flame; this is my very first fanfic.

-Until next chapter,

Biggoron