Monster Hunter Stories: The Adventure Begins!

Rebuilding Bonds

As we entered the city of Albarax we were met with an awful sight, most of the once lush and vibrant desert city was now a ruined wasteland. It was no mistake, the Blight was present as the area was shroud in a purple-ish black haze. 

Avinia: "Oh my...you weren't kidding when you said it had been decimated." Avinia mumbled as she glanced around the area. 

Chief Nolma: "Indeed...it is a shame, but once we rid of the rampaging beast we can begin reconstruction." He nodded in our direction.

Yn: "Keep your guard up everyone, we don't know when this thing will show it's face. Tonight we can take shifts keeping a look out, is there any specific order you two want to go by?" I asked the group as I hopped off of Pn's back next to them.

Navirou: "Haha...I'll leave that to you guys-" Navirou took a step backward leaving just me and Avinia.

Avinia: "I'll take the first watch, Navirou you next, and lastly Yn. Seem good?" Avina gazed over at me, knowing Navirou would protest to the plan.

Yn: "Sound's like a plan. We can make camp over at the edge of the cliff side since it's more sheltered there, see you soon." I gave Avinia a smile as Navirou pouted off to the side. 

Navirou: "Aw man this isn't fair...I'm gonna get my tail trampled.." Navirou muttered to himself as me, him, the Chief and Fahali made our way to our designated base camp for the night. 

Yn: "It won't be so bad- not you getting stepped on of course..!" I replied quickly "I mean, the look out job. Just pick somewhere high up, it won't leave you exposed out in the open." I tried to be reassuring to the smaller felyne. 

Navirou: "That's my pawtner! Always coming up with the smartest battle tactics!" Navirou nodded his mood seeming to lift and I gave him a smile. 

Yn: "Alright everyone let's try to get some rest, remember, if you see anything on watch give us the signal." the group nodded and with that we set up our sleeping mats and tried to get some rest while Avinia took the first watch. 

Later...

Navirou: "Uhh guys I think we may have a problem..." Navirou came running up seemingly out of breath as we began to stir at the sound of his voice, it was around dawn, the faintest hint of sunlight peeking out over the top of the cliffs. 

Yn: "Hnn..? Navirou? What's wrong-?" I yawned sitting up from my spot on the ground. 

Navirou: "Uhh there may or not be a blighted-" he was cut off by a a loud screech in the distance, "Diablos....." he finished his sentence as the rest of us immediately jumped up and grabbed our weapons. 

Yn: "I've never seen a real live Diablos before- but I heard they're pretty tough. Come on guys we have to hurry! It sounds close-" 

Fahali: "Right. Let's just see how useful you and your monster companions are Rider." Fahali sighed as we quickly began to make our way in the direction Navirou had come from. 

After what seemed like only seconds we had arrived at the town gates, weapons in hand we stood our ground and waited keeping an eye on all sides...

Avinia: "There! Behind us!" Avinia called as the ground shook and a Diablos black as the night sky exploded out of the earth beneath us with another ear splitting screech it began to charge right at us. 

Yn: "Everyone! Get to your monsties! Chief, Fahali, you may want to get to higher ground!" I called as I ran to Pn and hopped onto his back. 

Cheif Nolma: "I would say that's a good idea, come Fahali let us leave the Riders to this one. We may observe in the safety of the overhang." he beckoned with his hand and the two made a quick exit as the rest of us prepared for the Blighted Diablos's next move.