Hero Forever: The Mighty Thordis Sailor Moon! – By Ocramed
Disclaimer: SM, R1/2, Star Trek, Marvel/DC and other properties belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a fusion/crossover story. C&C are welcomed (though monitored).
Special Note: This side-story to "Hero Forever", which specifically deals with elements of classic mythology, high magic, and, of course, the supernatural. Also, this story ties into the events of "Thor: The Dark World".
Part 1
Long ago, in a previous cycle of the gods of old, a war raged between the forces of Light and Darkness. It was not a war between merely good and evil, but between remnants of the Old Universe and those of the New Universe. This remnant, led by the so-called "Dark Elves", sought to return the Universe to its previous incarnation, regardless of the fact that doing so would destroy all life of this new Universe. Amongst the Dark Elves, there was one named Malekith, Lord of the world named Svartalfheim, who discovered the substance known as Aether, the lifeblood of the Universe. With this, Malekith learned that when nine worlds, or realms, have converged in a cosmic alignment, it was possible to reshape the Universe into whatever the possessor so choose.
Naturally, Malekith's heart's desire was to end the Universe in Light.
Thus, on the plains of Svartalfheim, the final battle to end Malekith's mad scheme was well underway…
"Do not suffer these fools to live!" Lord Bor of Asgard yelled, as he directed his men to go through the living rage monsters known only as the Kursed. From the vantage point of a plateau, where he commanded his forces, he turned to his allies.
"Your forces are a great help, Lady Theia-Iusaaset, daughter of Gaea and All-Mother of the Sun Children," Bor replied, referring to the fact that Theia-Iusaaset is the mother goddess to a pantheon of gods that would one day be known as the Heliopolitans, or Egyptian gods. The Lord of Asgard, All-Father of the Norse, then turned towards his other ally.
"As are yours, Lord Izanagi."
"Considering the threat Malekith poises, I am glad to be of help," Izanagi, All-Father of the Amaterasu-kami, replied. "But you remember our agreement?"
"Aye, that I do," Bor said. He would have gone on to defeat the Dark Elf lord himself, but the matter of the convergence, and of the Aether, was of great importance. Better to swallow one's warrior pride than to risk the whole Universe…
"I will spare the people of Svartalfheim, in exchange for the Amaterasu having a claim on Vanaheim."
"Not a claim, but a path towards redemption," Izanagi said. "Since the end of Sauron, those 'Easterlings' that foolishly threw their lot with are without a home. Surely, Vanaheim will serve as a place for them to start over, as well as for all peoples of the East who need sanctuary."
"No doubt this will frustrate your rival, the Jade Emperor's grand schemes of creating a 'Middle Kingdom', Bor replied.
"Hey, he's the one who started that rivalry, when he sent the Jade Warlord and his flunkie to kidnap my wife Izanami," Izanagi said with a snort. "And because of that, my marriage suffered..."
Pause.
"Besides, there are other gods in the region on Earth that resents his attempts at controlling the entire East on Earth," Izanagi said with a snort. "So, blame HIM."
"I see," Bor said, as he turned towards Iusaaset. "And I suppose that you seek a condition for your alliance, My Lady?"
"No, I do not, only to convince you of my companion's sincerity," Theia-Iusaaset replied. "That, and the fact that both my husband Lord Ra and my cousin Lord Zeus of Olympus have a vested interest in making sure that Malekith fails in his attempt to return the world to Chaos."
"I see."
"And, you will be allowed to administer Vanaheim as normal," Izanagi replied. "But if you mistreat the refugees, you and I will have a problem."
"We sealed the deal in blood by way of the Runes, friend," Bor said. "Our lives are now bound by the Fates, thanks to the fact that your efforts have saved all the realms that would be to first to fall due to Malekith's wishes," Bor said.
"But what of the Aether?" Theia-Iusaaset asked.
"I will ensure that the Aether will be safely hidden, when this battle has concluded," Bor replied. "You have my word-"
"Sires!" said one scout, as he bowed to Bor and his companions. "I bring news, both for good and for ill!"
"What is it?" Bor asked.
"We captured the Aether, but our spies have indicated that Malekith and his generals are fleeing to safety, and will scorch Svartalfheim in the process!" the messenger said. "All is lost!"
"Not if I can help it," Izanagi said, as he picks up his bow. "Bunny?"
"I'm on it," Theia-Iusaaset said, as she brought her hands together to bring forth a silver chalice.
"My friends?" Bor asked.
"I will lend my strength to our warriors, so that they may see another day," Theia-Iusaaset said, as she began to glow, as did those combatants who would be dead thanks to Malekith…
Meanwhile, Malekith, flanked by his general Algrim and his young daughter Lorelei, began to board their "space craft", when Malekith sensed something.
"What is…this?" Malekith said.
"It appears that Bor and his allies intend to double our defeat, My Lord," Algrim said.
"Father?" Lorelei said.
Before Malekith responds, he took an arrow to his knee.
THOK!
"Arrgh!" Malekith said.
"FATHER!"Lorelei screamed.
"Sire!" Algrim said, as a volley of arrows rained down on the Dark Elves.
"No!" Malekith said. "Protect my daughter, and live to see another day!"
Algrim nods his head in reply. He then forcefully removes Lorelei away from her father Malekith, even as Malekith's flagship begins to rise.
"FATHER-!" Lorelei screamed, as the hatch to the ship closes, even as Malekith falls…
"Sir?" said an aide to Algrim.
"Scorch this world, and leave for the darkness of space," Algrim replied, as he tried to comfort Lorelei.
"But our people-"
"Those who are left behind are lost," Algrim said. "It will be up to us to start anew."
"Yes, sir," replied the aide, as he gives the order to scorch Svartalfheim…
"Those fiends!" Bor yelled, as something is dropped from Malekith's ship. "They mean to destroy us all-"
BOOOM!
The land is scorched, as a wave of fire envelopes the world. However, thanks to Thei-Iusaaset's magic, the combatants are saved. Afterwards, the form of Malekith is found.
"You live," Bor said, as he, Theia-Iusaaset and Izanagi gathered around the Dark Elf. "It is too bad that you will rot in a dungeon."
"I will NOT rot," Malekith said, as he eyes Bor and his companions. "No, it is you, who will rot, in a never ending cycle of violence."
"What do you mean by that?" Izanagi said.
"You, you lovely companion and Bor, and those who you call family, friends and allies with never find peace, as you will live, die and be reborn again and again," Malekith said, as he steady himself. "It is too bad that I will also be caught up in my curse upon you all, thanks to the last of the Aether in my system…"
"Bunny, can you-?" Izanagi said, as he turned to Theia-Iusaaset.
"I'm all spent," Theia-Iusaaset replied sadly. "I'm sorry…"
"Then…die!" Bor roared, as he jammed his spear into Malekith.
"Bor, wait!" Izanagi said, as he tried to stop his friend.
SPLURCH!
"Yearrgh!" Malekith screamed, as a wave of dark red energy erupted from within his body, enveloping everyone in the realm, and then across the Nine Realms that were at the point of convergence, including Earth.
And, when it was all over, Malekith falls to the ground…dead.
"It is over," Bor said. "We have trumphed."
"But at what cost?" Theia-Iusaaset wondered, as she looked up at the night sky.
The cost of victory was steep indeed, for a cycle of death and rebirth would occur for those who were involved in Malekith's defeat. And thanks to Malekith's curse, in the particular case Bor's allies, Theia-Iusaaset, upon her death, would be reborn as Serena Manidis, daughter Bor's son Odin and Sol. Meanwhile, Izanagi, upon his death, would reborn as either Ran, goddess of the storms, or Hogun the Brave, Prince of Vanaheim. Eventually, the cycle of death and rebirth, which would affect all involved that were at the epicenter of the convergence, known as Ragnorak, would be finally broken. Unfortunately, many cycles later, the effect of the legacy of Malekith's machinations would be felt once more.
Now, many cycles of the gods later…
The place known as "Asgardia", located in Oklahoma, North America, was the seat of power for the Norse gods on Migard. The place known as Asgard still existed in its native realm, Aseirheim, where the Great Hall still stood. However, it was felt that Midgard, aka "Earth Realm" would serve as a neutral ground for the rest of Norse, whether they were gods, elves, dwarves, giants, demons and so on. Certainly, it allowed the Earth powers to know about these unknowable elements that were known the humankind since, well, forever. At the very least, having allies against alien threats was a plus on their part.
And, at the center of all this, was the All-Mother Serenity Mondis, known to world at large as "Thordis", the Lord of Asgard, who was perhaps one of the most powerful beings in the Universe, in spite of her child-like nature…
And speaking of which, the All-Mother, in the civilian guise of the immortal soldier of love and justice Sailor Cosmos, is in her native Japan, playing games of chance at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
DING-DING!
"We have a winner!" said the carnival operator, as he smiles. However, inwardly, he was amazed that none of the usual tricks to milk money from gamers at his stand would work on this particular contestant…
"Ya-ta!" Usagi Tsukino said, as she jumped for joy, in spite of wear a form-fitting kimono. "I did it, Mamo-chan!"
Mamoru Chiba smiled, as the love of his life accepted her prize: a special edition "Hello Kitty" doll, which depicts the character Melody in a shinobi outfit. He had decided to take Usagi and their daughter Chibiusa to the Cherry Festival at Juuban Park, in the city of Tokyo, Japan.
"What's your secret, little lady?" the carnival operator asked. "I don't know how you did it, when many others have tried and failed to win this doll."
"Well, what can I say?" Usagi said with a smile. "I'm not named 'Usagi' for nothing…especially since I have two feet. Get it?"
"Er, riiight…"
Just then, Chibiusa walks up.
"Mom, Dad, can we go?" said the teenage girl. While her mother Usagi was dressed in a white kimono with a gray trim and a crescent moon pattern, Chibiusa was dressed in a black kimono, also possessing a crescent moon pattern on it, only red.
"You want to go now?" Usagi said.
"Yeah. I'm bored."
"I'm sure we can do other things, Chibiusa," Mamoru said. He was startled as how much his daughter looked like the dreaded "Dark Lady", back when the Black Moon Clan had brainwashed Chibiusa into becoming an agent of the Wiseman, an incarnation of Chaos…
"Um, Mamoru, can I speak to Chibiusa in private?" Usagi said, resulting in Chibiusa rolling her eyes.
"Um, sure," Mamoru said. "I'll be back after I validate our parking…"
After Mamoru walks away, Usagi turned towards her daughter.
"Chibiusa-"
"Mom, I KNOW," Chibiusa said. "You want all of us to act like one big family, even though Dad doesn't know that you have a husband AND a wife already, and that you have had many boyfriends AND girlfriends over the years, resulting in me having a lot of half-siblings running around."
"Actually, I was about to say that you can go hang out with Hotaru earlier than planned, while I spend some time with your father," Usagi said. "And when I say 'your father', I mean YOUR father, not your step-father."
"Oh, okay," Chibiusa said, as she smiled bright, as she turned away. "Be seeing you-"
"Chibiusa, no," Usagi said.
"Aw, Mom," Chibiusa whined. "What did I do THIS time?"
"I'm not exactly going to get on your case, but I want to know why you've been acting up lately," Usagi said.
"Well, I'm not sure how to deal with the fact that you suppressed Dad's memories of what you actually do on your own, because YOU were afraid that he might leave you," Chibiusa said. "How does that make you any different from those freaks you fight all the time?"
Usagi sighed, knowing that her daughter was speaking the truth. In spite of her best intentions, Usagi knew that what she did was morally and ethically wrong.
"Fine, I'll tell your father the truth," Usagi replied. "And, no matter what happens, we'll always be your parents."
"Thank you, Mom," Chibiusa said, as she hugged Usagi. "I knew you'd do the right thing."
"Well, I try," Usagi said with a smile. "Okay, let's go find your father, and call it a day-"
"Usagi?" said a familiar voice.
Usagi and Chibiusa both turn around to see Mamoru standing in front of them motionless in front of them.
"Mamoru?" Usagi asked.
"What does Chibiusa means by you needing to tell me the truth?" Mamoru asked. "I only caught the tail end of your conversation with her."
"Oh, boy…"
Hours later, in a private room at Café Americana, a restaurant that Usagi and Ranma jointly owns, the Moon Princess tells Mamoru the truth.
"…And there you have it," Usagi said with a sigh, as she sipped her glass of Romulan Ale, something she personally makes as one of her numerous hobbies. "You didn't want to have a relationship with me, because you don't want to share me with others, two of whom I am legally married to."
"I see," Mamoru said evenly. "So, when were you going to tell me all this?"
"Originally, never," Usagi replied. "But Chibiusa is right; what I did was wrong on so many levels."
"Damn right what you did was WRONG!" Mamoru yelled, as he stood up. "You erased my memories-!"
"No, I suppressed them," Usagi said. "Erasing anyone's memories would cause permanent brain damage."
"Like that helps any. You do know what this means, right?"
"Yes, yes I do," Usagi said with a sigh, as she stood up. "Come here."
"What?"
"I am undoing what I did."
"I don't even trust you, Usagi."
"Fine, then live with the knowledge of knowing that you have suppressed memories," Usagi said.
"You sound too cavalier for my tastes."
"That's because I am TIRED," Usagi replied. "I do apologize for messing with your mind, but I didn't want you to lose you."
"Well, that may be too late-"
Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew over the land.
"Hey!" said a patron.
Usagi and Chibiusa ducked their heads, as the snow suddenly blinded them.
"Mamoru!" Usagi yelled.
"Dad!" Chibiusa yelled.
"Usagi!" Mamoru yelled. "Help-!"
When Usagi and Chibiusa could see again, they saw a Dark Elf woman holding her beloved Mamoru by the throat.
"Dad?" Chibiusa exclaimed.
"Hello, All-Mother," said the Elf maiden. She wore the traditional garb of a warrior maiden.
"It is interesting that you would hide amongst these mortals like this, in the guise of a 'twit'."
"Unhand that mortal!" Usagi said, as her expression darkened, as did the skies above. "I may not be in my true guise, but I do have more than enough power to deal with the likes of you!"
"Perhaps," the woman replied. "But would you want to risk this mortal's life, in a place like this?"
Usagi did not need to extend her sense to know that the Dark Elf was not alone…
"State the terms of your queen," Usagi said.
"Mom?" Chibiusa said.
"Oh, it is not Queen Alfyse that you have to worry about, All-Mother," the woman said. "It is Malekith the Unbound that is your enemy today."
"'Malekith'," Usagi said. "What has happened to Alfyse?"
"She is being dealt with for betraying her people," the woman said. "But you not need to concern yourself with her at the moment…"
The woman took a step backwards.
"If you seek the return of your friend, all you have to do is find Malekith…if you dare!"
"Usagi-!" Mamoru said, just as he and the woman fades from view in an audible popping side.
FWOOMP!
And, with that, the once-and-future All-Mother of the Norse and her daughter are standing alone.
"Mom?" Chibiusa said, as she turned towards her mother. "What are we going to do?"
Usagi looks up at the skies. Using her knowledge of the runes, she saw a pattern that jogged something in the back of her head…
"Mom?"
"Sorry," Usagi said. "What is it?"
"What are we going to do about Dad?" Chibiusa said. "We can't let some bimbo take him, you know!"
"I know," Usagi said, as she expanded her telepathic senses to contact her other husband Ranma first, in order to apprise him of the situation. "First, we gather together those who need to know about Malekith's latest actions."
"And then?"
"We go to war."
Tbc.