Feral Legacy
By Sphinx
Author note: Standard Disclaimer: I do not, have not, nor will I ever, own Sailor Moon; you may thank Naoko Takeuchi as the real owner; her characters are just being borrowed to relive a classic fairy tale under fair use specifications. Ideas, incidents, and characters, concepts and locations in respect to anything resembling persons alive or dead and their lives are entirely coincidental.
Pairing: Usagi/ Mamoru
Summary: Usagi is a young maiden forced in exile from her home, Mamoru is a king forced into a curse, his people fearful of his legacy. Their path crosses when Usagi seeks sanctuary, what will happen when their paths cross and the maiden is confronts the beast. U/M. Alternate reality
Chapter 2
The Beast's Curse
********Flashback 6 months ago********
It is said that no one could stare down a wolf and live to tell the tale; however, the ocean blue eyed, raven-haired man leaning against the antique bookcase was no ordinary man. At this moment though he had his gaze so that the wolf was not the focus.
An annoyed growl was heard strong and apparent across the marble floor from the door of a balcony. The owner of said growl watching as dusk began to paint the sky. "Mamoru Endymion Terra, when…" The owner's voice continued the conversation that his son was clearly not wanting involvement "When are you going to realize that this is not a choice but our destiny."
The raven-haired man hearing his full name knew he would face consequences were he to continue his silent game. "When you are gone, and I take on the role, I will have no choice, will I?" He snapped back. "I will not allow another woman to die for this curse, the line ends with me."
"It will not end and you know it. " The elder turned his gaze from the setting sun, across the marble floor and across the walls of portraits and bookshelves until his eyes were fixed on his only son.
Mamoru took the moment to turn his gaze so his own ocean blue eyes were fixed on the wolf man before him. " Stop living in fairy tales, you're delusional; we all know Selene never left an heir and that witch Beryl's own sister killed her."
"Setsuna, Hotaru, and Raye can not all be wrong."
"I believe they are."
"Believe what you want, I am sending teams to monitor the border lands see if we can locate what the fortunes have told."
"I will not support this."
"I did not think you would, but know this to end the curse you will take a bride."
"Every Queen has faced death, I will not add to it."
Stepping out of the shadows of the room, the King approached his son claws flexing as he moved his hands to grasp the young man's shoulders. "There will be no more death, except for our enemies." His glare more focused and yellow eyes glowing.
*****End flashback******
Mamoru growled as his attention cleared from the memory. He was wrong. The raven-haired man thought to himself as he scanned the same room from the memory surrounding him. It had once been his father's private office slash meeting chambers where the villagers and people from across the kingdom, who dared speak to the wolf, were given an audience.
"There is word from the border lands."
All eyes turned to the tall lanky man with short blond hair that had broken the silence.
"Jadeite, have the spies found anything of interest, or is it more of the trash father had the girls investigating? The King glared at his comrade with eyes of ice.
The blond continued, ignoring the annoyed tones of his best friend and leader. " That demon is on the move in the valley near the Montes Carpatus. He has sights now supposedly on the woman of the High lord's home in that region."
"So in other words, he is very close to our territory," The King said in a pondering voice from where he had been pacing the room.
"Yes."
"Shall we send out a border patrol to bring him back dead or alive?" A tall man with strawberry blond hair questioned; knowing how dangerous the wanted one was.
"I want him alive so I can tear him up myself."
"Not if she gets to him first." A voice came from near the hearth in a corner of the room. The generals had only heard a growl, yet they knew the King would hear loud and clear. The crew turned their gaze to the young wolf who had voiced her opinion, now up and stretching her limbs before deciding to trot to the door.
"Maybe I will let her stand and help me; if my anger does not overcome me first." Mamoru responded, in consideration to the wolf that had just spoken. All the men in the room had forgotten as they always did that at least one of the girls was always going to in the study standing in watch per their Uncle's request. Though the raven-haired man would not acknowledge his father's demand, the girls made it their mission regardless their King's order. He mentally shook his head letting it go.
The wolf turned her head to acknowledge the response continuing her way to the door, only stopping once more for her emerald green eyes to meet the chestnut brown eyes of the general who was closest to the door.
Nephrite glanced into the eyes of the lean green grey wolf that stood before him, a smile hitting his face as recognition hit, he nodded to the wolf and stepped so that he could open the door releasing the wolf into the hall and back to her quarters.
Upon watching his cousin leave, the raven-haired man turned his attention to the men in the room. "He will fall for his transgressions, I do not care if we have to take down the other kingdom or not, she should know better than let her Generals have their way with members of the Terra family." His tone spoke the volumes that the team already knew.
" I have a feeling that Makoto will take care of calling the patrols." The General nearest the door seemed to contemplate. "Though Raye would probably want a hand in bringing him in."
"By the way, where is Raye?"
King Mamoru turned to the shorthaired blond, rolling his canine blue eyes. "Out on patrol with Mina, though I would rather that she be in the safety of these walls."
"Sorry Jadeite, no date for you tonight," The strawberry blond general laughed at his comrade. "I think that we can expect her back some time tomorrow."
"Come to think of it she mentioned the woods around Montes Carpatus for this patrol." Nephrite commented as the thought came to mind. "Maybe if word travels fast she will decide to end her patrol early and return home."
If any of the men were trying to drink at that moment they would have choked, every single man, including the King could not help but laugh. Finally when he regained himself for just a second he responded. " Come of Nephrite that is my sister you are talking about, nothing will make her end anything early."
A young maiden with long raven hair dropped down from her perch at the top of an old oak tree. Ignoring the beauty of the setting sun her mind was concentrating on noise. She heard a faint howl but knew her companion would have better luck listening.
"Patrols and parties of militia are on the way to search around our side of Mare Serenitis."
The raven haired woman nodded, dusting off her britches and moved to grab the reins of the red roan filly who was sneaking bits of the grass near the wolf's paws, the presence of a predator not even phasing her.
"In other words, he must be on the loose." The voice seemed to hint at the horror in the speakers mind.
In a quick motion Raye swung herself back into the saddle before turning to again face her companion. "Minako, do not let him get to you, we are safe in numbers remember." She eyed the wolf knowing full well the reasoning for the change in tones. "If he is on the move, I suggest we get moving as well; if I remember correctly there is a village a few more miles east of here closer to our border." The raven-haired woman's violet eyes scanned the area head. "We should stop at the Inn."
The wolf nodded keeping stride with her companion. "So you really think tonight is the night? It is almost over as it is."
"The flames do not lie."
"He is not going to be happy."
"He never is, what makes you think this will be any different."
"Still try not to get your hopes up, if he gets to her first; I know that I should consider myself lucky as it is."
"Luck has nothing to do with it, we will persevere and follow through like father wanted."
The two looked ahead to see a clearing and the edge of a village straight away.
"Race you to the village."
"Your On." The girl on the horse slackened the reins and clicked her heels to the filly's sides.
The wolf dug in her heels and leapt forward. Together they ran, the setting sun to their backs, knowing a warm bed and meal waited ahead.
To Be Continued
AN: Here we have the view of the King and a little in depth to start on those in his life. Next to come is the journey ahead where characters meet. Will Usagi be able to outrun Demando?
Extra Notes:
-Inspiration for a lot of my stories comes from maps of the Earth and Moon both. Some locations you might have read in here are based on locations on the moon.
- How am I doing? Please let me know. Chapter 3 should be up by the end of the week. Thx for the reviews I feel appreciated ;)