Strongest Under The Heavens!

[Leon]

Strongest Under the Heavens!
Leon Landers

Disclaimer
I do not own any characters seen here. I repeat, I do not own any characters in this story, and they belong to their respective creators. They're only displayed for your entertainment, and take it from me, I'd rather enjoy reading than risk a potential lawsuit. Most notably, you'll see characters from anime series, and games like Sonic the Hedgehog and FF series. Though I may not have knowledge about most of FF, I'll try my best when displaying a character from their respective world. If you haven't guessed it by now, it'll be a story filled with plenty of crossovers! I will also try my very best to have everyone stay in character.

Genre(s): Crossover, fighting

Rating
This fan fic is rated PG-13 due to violence, scenes with alcohol, language, and the chance of suggestive themes.

Prologue
A mysterious prophet's words are heard as the screen is filled with nothing but the stars and emptiness of outer space.

Wars have been waged. Wars have been won. The constant struggle between good and evil will possibly never end. As I take my place among the Guardians, I cannot help but wonder what goes on in the worlds outside Azeroth.

So now, my eyes must wander from Azeroth and into new worlds. Evil will threaten the universe itself, and it all falls into the shoulders of many heroes....

A word from Leon
I, Leon Landers, have been writing Fan Fiction for almost five years now. And even though there have been many cases my stories have been sloppy, don't count this one out just yet. I will now explain my writing techniques.

() -- Anything between parentheses displays the thoughts of the characters. Usually, no one but the character and the audience knows what's actually been thought.

[ ] -- Anything between these two symbols displays the location of the scene. Parentheses between these symbols will help giving out the overall location, or even a flashback. You'll understand as the story goes on.

Name: -- My stories, perhaps like many authors, will be displayed in the form of a play. Simple as that.
Example = Steiner: Having sworn fealty, must I spend my life in servitude?

:: :: -- And finally, any words between the total of four colons will display the actions of the character. During my first weeks in writing, I used parentheses. I started using colons after seeing a great colleague of mine doing it. I've used them ever since.
Example = ::fires a laser beam::

So now that you know my writing techniques, you won't be so confused as you read my story, as I want nothing but for my audience to enjoy my work. Though I accept criticism, please avoid any sort of flaming. Trust me, it's best if you stick to criticism.

One more thing, something that concerns the story. Despite who died in the actual series of anime, shows, games, etc. you have actually played, don't be surprised if you see one of those characters. After all, this is fan fiction, and I suppose I'm entitled to add what I want.

I'll be honest. My favorite characters will be in the spotlight a lot. However, everyone will get their chance to shine, no matter how small the role is.

Now, let the story begin. I hope you like it!

-Leon

Chapter One: How It Begins.
This chapter will simply display some of the main characters as well as a lot of supporting characters.

[(Gaia) Alexandria Castle-- Garden]

This is the world Final Fantasy IX takes place in. For those who are into the game, you're in luck.

Right now, Zidane Tribal and the new queen Garnet take a walk in the garden-like area.

Zidane: ...I'm telling you, you should have seen Ruby and Blank! I thought they were going to kill each other in that argument.

Garnet: What about everyone else?

Zidane: They're all doing great. But seriously, Dagger. You don't have to stay locked inside the castle.

Garnet: It's not like I have a choice. I'm the new queen, remember? I cannot leave this city to everyone else in the castle just so I could go to Lindblum or anywhere else whenever I want.

Zidane: ::as a giant ship flies slowly above them:: Is that the Prima Vista? No....then what is it...?

[(Fynn) Castle -- Throne Room]

What happens in Gaia will be revealed in due time. Now we go to Fynn. The name of the world in Final Fantasy II is never mentioned, so the best I can do is give out the names of the cities/towns in it.

Firion, Maria, and Gus approach Princess Hilda and Prince Gordon and kneel before them.

Firion: You wanted to see us, Your Majesty?

Hilda: Yes. Soldiers from the neighboring towns believe they have seen a huge vessel float above them. Five sightings just over the last hour.

Maria: Where has this vessel been sighted?

Gordon: You name it. It's been sighted in Paloom, Poft, Bafsk, even in Salamand. We fear it could be another Dreadnought.

Firion: But the Emperor is history! Who else in this world would build such a thing?

Hilda: I would like for you three to investigate. Can I count on you?

Firion: Yes. Leave it to us.

Maria: You can count on us, Princess!

Gus: ::nods:: Can do.

[(Fynn) Airship -- Bridge]

Firion, Maria, and Gus board the airship. They then take off, heading for the last location the "vessel" was sighted last: The cold town of Salamand!

Gus: Firion, I see vessel there. :: Points ahead::

The airship was so fast it didn't take long to catch up with the unknown flying object. It got bigger and bigger as they approached.

Maria: That ship is enormous!

Firion: Not even the Emperor is capable of doing something like this! But who's responsible?

The technology on the strange object was beyond that of this particular world. The three young heroes could not help but wonder what was really going on.

And just then, the ship reveals the image of a not-so-sinister looking man.

Firion: I haven't seen him before. I wonder who he is.....

[(Planet Earth) Nerima, Japan -- Tendo Residence]

And now Earth, where I will begin showing off characters from anime series. Well, the ones that I like, anyway.

Right now, I'll show you the cast from Ranma 1/2, an anime from the '90s. The main protagonists, Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo, make their way outside.

Akane: ::as they run off:: Hurry up, Ranma! We're going to be late for school! We can't be late for our English test!

Ranma: No sweat, I got this in the bag!

[(Planet Earth) Nerima, Japan -- Furinkan High School]

After a long run, they finally reach the school ground with 10 minutes to spare. But what would seem strange to the ordinary eye is actually just a normal day for these two teens.

For instance, an upperclassman wielding a bokken (a wooden sword) rushed towards the one we know as Ranma, ready to strike.

???: Ranma Saotome, this is the day you die!!!

The upperclassman swings his sword, only to be dodged by Ranma, who in turn retaliates by landing on the upperclassman's head with both feet.

Ranma: Yo, Kuno! What's up?

Introducing -- Tatewaki Kuno
Upperclassman, captain of the school's kendo club.

Akane: ::sighs:: I swear, every single day...

Tatewaki: Silence, Saotome! It still makes my stomach turn at the thought of you walking dearest Akane tendo to school.

Akane: For the last time, Kuno! Our parents engaged us. We didn't have a say in this.

Ranma: Yeah! If you want a brawny macho chick, you can have her!

POW! Akane practically PWNS Ranma right on the head by her mere fist. Perhaps I should have mentioned Akane is no ordinary girl, huh?

Ranma: ::gets up, bump on head:: Alright, I got 10 minutes, giving me five to spare to wipe the floor with you!

Tatewaki: I accept thy challenge, Saotome!

Random Student A: Oh, look! Ranma and Kuno are going at it again!

Random Student B: What's the score between them?

Random Student C: 203 wins for Ranma, 0 wins for Kuno, and 1 tie!

Suddenly, a large, unidentified object flies right above the schoolgrounds.

Akane: A blimp?

Ranma: That's no ordinary blimp! W-what is that?!

[(Planet Earth) Mochinoki City, Japan -- Takamine Residence]

Next, I will introduce to you the world of Zatch Bell!. I know you were probably expecting more, but never fear. More characters will be introduced as the story goes on.

The main protagonists, Kiyo Takamine and Zatch Bell, head outside as Kiyo walks to school.

Introducing -- Kiyo Takamine
Brainy junior high school student

Introducing -- Zatch Bell
Titular character; a mysterious child

Kiyo: You really didn't have to throw a tantrum. You could have just stayed with Ponygon.

Zatch: It's alright, Kiyo! I like going to school with you.

Kiyo: ::scary face:: You're only a kid! I don't know why you still come to school with me.

Zatch: You know why. The enemy can always come to our school.

Kiyo: ::calms down:: You're right. :: Pulls out a red book:: We can't let them burn this. I wonder how many enemies are left? ::as a shadow covers the duo:: Huh?

As you may have already guessed, the same mysterious flying object is seen hovering above the city.

Kiyo: A UFO? So Iwashima was right.

[Outer Space -- Space Vessel]

The same type of vessels have been sighted in many worlds. Midgar, Gaia, Earth, Elicoor, you name it. While to some worlds it appeared like a normal ship, to other inhabitants it looked like something awful. There was panic everywhere.

And the culprit behind these sightings? You may not know him. But as for you Sonic fans, you know him by two names: Dr. Robotnik, a.k.a. Dr. Eggman! He had a ship of his own in outer space, safe from whatever harm he could suffer in any of the other worlds.

Inside his ship, Eggman stood in front of a camera, which delivered his image to the screens implanted on the ships inside the worlds. Whatever seemed impossible in technological terms seemed very possible to Eggman because he was, after all, a genius. A mad scientist, I might add.

Dr. Eggman: Greetings! Oh, where are my manners? My name is Dr. Eggman, and as of today your worlds belong to the Eggman Empire! The ships you see before are simply used to deliver my message. But make no mistake. Hundreds, no, thousands of my robots are patrolling outside your worlds as I speak. If you try to resist me, you'll meet an untimely end.

[Airship -- Bridge]

Firion and his company were absolutely shocked at this. If the enormous ship they saw was not meant for battle, they couldn't begin to imagine what the ones for battle looked like.

Maria: Is he going to enslave us all?

Firion: Maybe. If that's the case, we'll be ready to fight him. ::looks down:: Even if we're outnumbered.

[(Outer Space) Eggman Ship]

Dr. Eggman: But let's make a deal. Enter the tournament I'm about to host. Those who make it to the finals will get to fight me. If you beat me, I'll leave your worlds alone. But if I win, my other friends and I will forever enslave your worlds and you will become part of the new Eggman Empire!

[(Gaia) Alexandria Castle -- Garden]

Eggman had finished his message. The ships had recorded it all and began playing the tape again and again, until everyone got word of it.

Zidane: A tournament? I wonder what kind.

Garnet: Perhaps a card tournament.

Zidane: Nah. I know how people love cards, but no one will make a deal this big about cards. Whatever it is, that Eggman guy can count me in! ::runs off:: I'll go tell the others. See ya, Dagger!

Garnet: Zidane, wait!

[(Planet Earth) Mochinoki City]

Kiyo: No doubt there'll be Mamodo looking for each other to fight. We're going, Zatch!

Zatch: But where is this tournament going to take place? Eggman didn't mention that.

Right on cue, hundreds of flyers were dropped from the ship. Kiyo grabs a hold of one.

Kiyo: ::reads from the flyer:: "All those attending the tournament, spectators and contestants alike, will depart on a spaceship provided by Eggman this time tomorrow. Also, prizes await the top winners."

Zatch: Prizes?

Kiyo: For a guy who wants to enslave us all, this Eggman person seems generous enough. ::keeps reading:: "First prize is 1 million of whatever currency you wish. Second prize will get 500,000, third prize 100,000, and the rest will receive a consolation prize of 50."

[SeeD Garden]

And from Final Fantasy VIII. Zell can be seen punching a large punching bag, while Squall stood next to him.

Zell: 1 million Gil? I think I'll enter, too.

Squall: Why did you say "too"?

Zell: Well, I'm assumin' I'm not the only one.

Squall: ......

[(Planet Earth) Nerima, Japan -- Tendo Residence]

Later that day...

Ranma and Akane arrive from school. Everyone in their household had heard the news too.

Ranma: Yo, Pop! I'm thinking about entering this tournament!

Genma: Right, you are! We'll have to train now. There's no time to waste!

Introducing -- Genma Saotome
Martial artist; will put money and food over his own son

Soun: Akane, I hope you're entering, too. This will bring good name in the Tendo family!

Introducing -- Soun Tendo
Martial artist; sole father of three

Akane: I'll enter too, dad. This Dr. Eggman looks like he's not playing around.

Nabiki: With you in there, I don't think everyone else stands a chance.

Introducing -- Nabiki Tendo
Akane's older sister; greedy and conniving

Akane: ::fingers twitching:: What does THAT mean?

Kasumi: Just don't break any bones, Akane.

Introducing -- Kasumi Tendo
Akane's oldest sister; calm and kind, Nabiki's exact opposite

Akane: But is it okay if I enter? I'd have to cut school so I could train and go, but the top prize is 1 million yen.

Soun: Of course it's okay! Perhaps there'll be enough to pay for your wedding day, after all.

Akane: ::blushing in embarrassment:: Dad!

Ranma: Alright. I feel like sparring in the dojo. What do you say, Akane? Let's spar with our dads.

[(???) Kuja's Palace]

In another world, a group of evil villains gathered together.

::cue "Kuja's Theme (Millennium Version)" from the ninth Final Fantasy installment::

Kuja: This Eggman better be right about this.

Kefka: ::shakes his head:: He better be. I got stuff to do, people to boss around, and ants to CRUSH!

Red-Haired Boy: I hope this brings peace to the Phoenix people!

Alien Businessman: This will be even better than DreadZone! It's all about ratings, people!

Elderly Knight: Just as long as I have my revenge, I'll go with whatever strategies this Eggman grants us. I'll go as far as slaying any runt that gets in my way.

Kefka: Well, you're no prize yourself.

Elderly Knight: Silence, clown!

???: Enough!!!

A four-legged villain makes his way to the group. He held a staff with a precious stone on its top.

Kefka: Riou.

Riou: And don't you forget my name! As long as I'm alive, I'm in charge! Understand? You're all under my command. Even Eggman!

And just then, a hooded being appears out of nowhere.

Hooded Being: And you, Riou, are mine to command. Don't you forget it.

Riou: Yes, sir.

And thus ends the first chapter of this story. How will everyone respond to the tournament? What's Eggman got to do with this? More importantly, will there be an epic battle somewhere in this story? Stay tuned for the next chapter!