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Mar 16, 2008 22:24

Title: A Nymph and an Alchemist's dream - The Quest part X
Author: Ree
Theme: AU - alchemy
Genre: general/ kind-of adult
Version: AU - (manga/Anime)
Rating: PG

Takeuchi Naoko created them. I'm just following a different branch on their universal tree.



A Nymph and an Alchemist's dream - The Quest part X

And one more makes four - The Quest part IX

Artemis flew along, skimming the forest floor. Luna flew right behind him. Following the two fairies, Usagi and Mamoru were amazed at how different but similar they were. They were obviously of the same species, but their coloration and wing patterns were distinctly different.

The further into the forest they traveled, the healthier the trees became. Eventually they broke through the cover of trees and entered into a sheltered clearing. The lush grass was dotted with rich flowers whose perfume was rich and heady. Usagi breathed in deeply. The smell caused her to tingle all over, and warmth to pool in her abdomen.

Mamoru's nose twitched as he breathed in perfume. 'Sex... that is what this smells like. Thick and heavy, exciting...' His eyes trailed over to Usagi. 'No... There is no way. This smell... it must act like an aphrodisiac.' Taking shallower breaths, he caught sight of Luna gesturing towards a spring.

"This is it. This is the Spring of Transmutation." Luna grinned happily as she gazed at the second of the three ingredients. She felt Artemis move behind her. Turning slightly, she frowned at him.

Smiling at her, he tipped his head towards her. "So, why did you want to come to the Spring?" His eyes slid over her, caressing her with his eyes, taking in every curve.

Luna felt the heat of his gaze and it sank deep into her core. 'That's right... the spring is a place for lovers. To ask to come here...' Swallowing slightly, she looked into his warm blue eyes. "We have to collect some of its water to make a healing potion for the land. It is one of the ingredients needed to defeat the Grub."

Artemis looked deep into her blue eyes, the black lashes making them appear even larger than they were. Heaving a small sigh over what he saw there, he glanced at the water behind her. "Then let's collect it and move on." The disappointment he felt leaked into his voice.

Usagi dismounted and pulled out the lead flask The Sage had given her. Kneeling down at the water's edge, she heard footsteps behind her.

A rich, husky voice drifted across the clearing. "You can't have any. Not unless you pay the price."

Usagi jerked around and her eyes widened at the sight of the voice's owner. Mamoru's eyes locked onto her as she moved sensually across the clearing. Her golden hair hung to just below her bosom, curling just under the edge, accenting their fullness. Her blue eyes were rich and warm. Her legs were long and inviting. Every inch of her skin, all of which was visible except that what was covered by the curtain of hair, looked velvety soft.

Luna moved in front of Mamoru. "Minako, the Nymph of the Spring, it is a pleasure to meet you."

Minako smiled down at the small fairy. "You brought a gentlemen... a large gentlemen as payment." When she looked at Mamoru her smile changed, her lush lips curving into a clear invitation. Waving towards Usagi, she kept her eyes latched on to her prize. "Take your drought." Reaching out, she attempted to take Mamoru's hand. "Come with me. Let me make all your fantasies reality."

Using all his willpower, Mamoru broke eye contact with the nymph. Stepping backwards away from her grasp, he shook his head no. "I am not the payment. We didn't know there was a payment. The Sage told us to draw water from your spring."

Minako frowned, her hands coming to rest on her hips. "The Sage?" Glancing at the two fairies, she waited for confirmation.

Luna nodded. "The Sage sent us here to gather one drought of your water."

Spinning sharply, Minako strode towards the water's edge. Mamoru's eyes latched onto her luscious bottom as it swayed away from him.

Minako peered down at the kneeling girl. Slowly, her lips curved back into her inviting smile. Leaning down, she cupped her fingers under Usagi's chin. Usagi forced her eyes to look into Minako and ignore the heavy breasts that were swaying slightly above her. Sliding her thumb across Usagi's lips, Minako leaned down and kissed the princess.

Usagi felt the pooled warmth spread out of her abdomen and through the rest of her, making her shiver slightly. Minako ended the kiss before Usagi could figure out how to react.

Raising her head, Minako glanced back at Luna. "I have been paid." Looking back down at the trembling girl, she released the girl's chin. "You can take your water now. I'm sure The Sage sent the right type of flask."

Usagi stared at the nymph as she struggled with her desire to find out what was after a kiss, especially one that had held so much promise. With trembling hands, Usagi unscrewed the lid of the flask and carefully lowered it into the water. To her amazement, the lead flask changed color as it filled with water. Lifting the now golden flask out of the spring, she tightened the lid. Leaning slightly, she looked around the nymph to see Luna. "Luna... How...?"

"It is the Spring of Transmutation. It changes one thing into another. Lead into gold is its most common use. Only a vessel made of lead can hold the water from this spring."

Artemis continued where Luna left off. "It is also known as the Alchemists Dream. But they have to pay the price." He looked at Minako who was still standing between them and Usagi. "And many of them never leave this place."

A satisfied smile curved Minako's lips. "They never regretted staying. Not one of them ever asked to leave."

"I'm sure that you were able to satisfy their every want and need." Artemis looked at Usagi, hoping she wasn't now trapped by the nymph. "But we must now be on our way. We have much we must accomplish."

Usagi's eyes trailed over Minako, taking in every part of her before she closed them. 'Every want and need? What do they want? What do they need? Does it feel anything like this? But I don't have time to stay, I can't find out... not now.... not here.' Sighing, she dragged herself to her feet. "Thank you for the water." Turing slightly, she opened her eyes. The sight of her friends greeted her. Walking away from the nymph, she headed for her horse.

"You can stay with me." Minako's voice caressed her like soft velvet.

Usagi stowed the flask into her saddle bag, next to the pouch of tears. Raising her eyes to the branches above them, she spotted the signs of wilting. "I fear I can't. The Grub must be defeated." Turning her gaze to the golden beauty standing by the spring's edge, she let a small regretful smile show. "I can not dawdle or all will die." Mounting her horse, she turned it's head and rode out of the clearing. She could hear her companions following behind her.

The last ingredient and a mystery - The Quest part XI

feb'08, the quest, au

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