TORMENTED BATTLES
THE STORY OF THE KING OF FIGHTERS TOURNAMENT
(by Kailu Lantis)

 
	Greetings, and welcome to the cronology of the events that have occured in 
the legendary King of Fighters tournament. This document has been recorded up to 
January 18, 2000, only months after the conclusion of the fifth tournament that 
introduced the team battle mode. This goes way back to the year of 1994, but the 
story of the tournament goes way more back than that. However, I shall cover the 
events that have occured ever since, and the present situation in the tournament. 
The King of Fighters '98 event is not covered, since it has no official link with 
the main storyline, but there are some interesting features in it, which I will 
mention in the right moment...
	First, let me state that, behind the glamour and glimmer of the 
tournament, lies true carnage and passion. The fights in the event not only 
represents advancing, winning positions, and earning a lot of money out of it. 
It also involves honor, glory, fame, and even taking care of several grudges, 
personal vendettas, or longtime rivalries between families. The warrior must 
dedicate their mind, body, soul, even their very lives into perfecting their 
skills, to overcome all obstacles and come out a winner at the end. However, if 
he/she doesn't rely on their partners, defeat is not only a choice, but a 
reality. That is why, as of late, some fighters have decided to enter the 
tournament alone, since they feel they have no need for partners to aid them. 
However, this is also a proof of true courage, strength, and determination. 

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INDEX
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1.-The Beginning
2.-The Evolution
3.-The Chaos
4.-The Resurrection
5.-The Fighters of Legend
6.-Credits

	Now, let me begin with has happened before the team battle mode was 
introduced back in 1994. 