AN: Hello, guys and gals! This is a sequel to "Amulet of Janus" with a bit of a twist. Anyway, I don't own the Rayman series or any characters in this story so far except for Fenris. Also, I know that my first chapter is very open ended, but I'll explain things soon. And here it is…
Prologue: The Watcher
It was a peaceful morning in the fairy glade. It was far too early for any animals to be up, but that didn't stop a lone Teensie from taking a walk in the forest. He enjoyed getting up early so he could take his morning walks interrupted and not be bothered by any animals in the area. He was so intent in the scenery that he never noticed the watcher behind his back… until it was too late.
A hooded figure emerged from the brush, sneaking behind the Teensie and placing a hand on its back. It gasped in horror as a strange purple light began to envelop it, draining its life away.
"That's right, friend." The strange figure said soothingly. "Sleep."
Barely hearing the man's words, the Teensie crumpled on the ground in a heap. At that, the figure took off its hood and stepped into the open.
Fenris the Watcher looked a lot like an ordinary human. He was a rather tall man, with jet black hair and arctic blue eyes that made him look strangely handsome. He wore a brown cloak and a silver brooch around his neck, and carried a strange gray staff at his side. He also was a very patient man, and his face radiated eternal calm. But there was something strangely inhuman about him that could only be detected by looking in his eyes; Fenris' dark blue eyes burned with a strange fire that seemed to peer into the souls of all they observed.
It had been twenty-five years since Fenris had landed on the planet; he had watched the inhabitants of the world in their daily lives, always watching and never being seen. Of all the creatures, Fenris was the most interested in Rayman, the self-proclaimed guardian of this world. He was fascinated with the strange hero; he had been watching him wherever he went, keeping track of the hero as he saved the world from all who had threatened it, even the Dark Lord Janus. The small warrior was his only obstacle in his conquest of the world.
Interrupting his thoughts for a moment, Fenris turned to look at the body of the Teensie whose soul he had destroyed. His life energy had provided sustenance for him, but it was not enough. The Shadow Curse that had been placed on him long ago was slowly killing him, and he needed more energy to keep himself alive.
"Arise." Fenris said to the Teensie on the ground. Animated by strange powers, the Teensie rose from the ground and turned towards the Watcher with dead eyes.
"Yes, Lord Fenris." It droned. "I only exist to serve you."
"Good." Fenris said. "Now, come along." Saying this, he went forward into the interior of the Glade. It was this day that he would finally reveal himself… and this day that the planet would become his.