Monster Hunter: The Dragon Corps
Disclaimer: Unfortunately I don't own Monster Hunter, Capcom does. The characters are based off my file and my friends.
I may include monsters from the new upcoming titles, like MH3 and the newer one from Monster Hunter Frontier.
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It was raining, for that he was sure. A cliff loomed large beside him as he hugged the coast. He was returning from his previous hunt against a Gypceros. It wasn't a long walk to the base camp but for Garet it seemed to take forever. His body was in pain and his head throbbed, but he was still alive and that was a reward in itself. The rain seemed to bounce off his Kushala Daora armour, something that had taken him almost forever to obtain. A very nice Eager Clever rested in it's sheath as he walked slowly forward.
His best friend Zell who had accompanied him on the hunt was also battered. His Rathalos mail was beginning to wear heavy on his shoulders along with his incredibly heavy Red Wing great sword, a weapon he took great pride in because he had to slay a Rathalos alone in order to obtain it.
Garet is a strong, reckless hunter hailing from Pokke Village. Although he doesn't show it the first thing he feels during a hunt is fear. He would happily sacrifice himself to save a friend. He has shoulder length brown hair, with a small scar across the left side of his face, given to him by a Giadrome during his first ever hunt.
Zell on the other hand is a muscular young man who uses his great strength to wield the heavy great swords. He has blonde coloured hair which is spiked at the front. He also sports a scar running down his left cheek, received when he pushed Garet out of the way of a Giadrome claw. He shows great affection for his friends, even considering them as family. He also sports a dragon tattoo on his right shoulder blade, symbolizing the respect he has for Elder Dragons. He is also somewhat of a 'ladies man'.
Well now that I'm done with the character introductions I'm gonna start the actual story. Thanks for bearing with that.
I hope you enjoy the chapter.
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Garet and Zell removed their armour, instantly feeling the strain on their bodies lessen. They shared the same house along with a female hunter named Sheila. Sheila had long blonde hair which she wore in a ponytail. She preferred to wield bows while hunting preffering the range one offers.
They lived in a medium sized house near the centre of Pokke Village, which was always warm because the Felyne helpers kept the furnace in the kitchen burning all night. The house had two bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs with a single bathroom. (Unlike the games there will be a sewer system to carry waste because they will obviously need the toilet/shower. But I won't be giving them to many modern things. They will also get their water from a well).
Zell collapsed upon his bed and stretched his legs outward "And another monster bites the dust" he said turning his head towards Garet.
Garet placed his Eager Clever in his equipment box before giving his friend a reply "Yup, but damn was that one close. I though he had me for sure!"
Zell couldn't help but laugh as he recalled the events of the hunt. The Gypceros charged recklessly towards Garet who turned tail and ran in the opposite direction, trying his hardest to escape the poisonous mist flying from it's open mouth. In his attempt at escape he dove to the right, avoiding the Gypceros but landing face first in a pile of wyvern dung!
"That's what happens when you jump without looking" replied Zell "Besides we got him didn't we? My sword saw to that!"
Garet shook his head as he remembered the hunt. The Gypceros turned quickly and charged towards Zell, who un-sheathed his Red Wing and held it in both his hands. Garet stared in disbelief as the ground began to shake under the monsters heavy strides. Zell simply allowed his legs to absorb the shocks as he gripped the handle of his Red Wing tighter and tighter! He breathed out slowly as the creature moved ever closer.
"Would you hurry up and split it's skull!!" thought Garet who was running towards it, his Eager Clever at the ready. Zell released a vicious battle cry as he brought his heavy weapon down upon the Gypceros skull, splitting it down the middle, lightcrystal included! Blood splattered over his armour and face as the bird-wyvern fell to the ground before him.
"Yeah but your swords got a fire element. Mines lightning, not great when facing a thing that's basically made of rubber".
Garet collapsed upon his bed "Hope we get paid for this, that Gypceros wasn't no pushover".
Zell nodded his agreement "I hear ya pal, let's get some shut-eye. If Sheila sees us like this we'll never hear the end of it". The two closed their eyes and allowed themselves to fall into their individual dream world.
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Sheila approached the entrance of Pokke Village. Her Prominence Bow was strapped to her back with her quiver of arrows sitting at her right hand side. She wore a suit of Kirin armour, which barely covered her body but still provided good defence. Her armour earned her many looks among the villagers, some who admired the armour, while others admired her.
Sheila wasn't as shy as she used to be but she still blushed whenever people looked at her, especially those of the opposite sex. The only men she felt entirely comfortable around were Garet and Zell, Garet more than Zell because Zell was a well known 'ladies man' and often hit on her.
She walked towards the house and opened the door quickly before closing it again. The heat was a welcome change from the cold air that blew from the mountains. She looked at the boys who were sleeping upon their beds. As usual Zell was sleeping in an awkward position whilst snoring loudly. The upper half of his body was on the floor with his lower half on the bed.
Sheila giggled "How does he sleep like that? It's good to see you never change Zell" she thought. Garet however wasn't much better. He often mumbled in his sleep which was soon accompanied by a loud grunt. He soon relaxed himself, beginning the cycle over again.
Sheila removed her Prominence Bow and placed it in the equipment box before walking into the Felyne Kitchen. She was greeted by the Felyne chef Shiva (named after my own Felyne chef). She was a black Felyne who wore a blue chefs coat "Nya miss Sheila, what can I do for you nya?"
Sheila looked around the kitchen. The heat was comforting, a stark contrast to The Snowy Mountains she just returned from. Her job was to collect fifteen mountain herbs for the elder and slay a Giadrome that had appeared also. An easy task in itself but enough for her to work up a small appetite.
"I'll have something to eat" she said as she looked at Shiva "I'll let you decide the meal".
Shiva returned shortly after with a plate in her hands. It contained a small piece of meat and a bowl of rice with a small bowl of fish. Sheila looked at the meal and smiled "Thanks Shiva".
Garet awoke and placed his hand on his head. His headache was still present, but that was understandable after getting whacked by the tail of a Gypceros. He stumbled into the kitchen, more than a little surprised to see Sheila back so soon "I thought you were gathering herbs for the elder? said Garet "When'd you get back?"
Garet sat on the bench beside her as she finished chewing her food "I'm only back a few minutes. I was hungry so I came back earlier". She continued eating her meal as Garet stretched his tired arms.
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Zell was awoken by a nock at the door. He stumbled towards it and opened it slowly "Hello?" His face turned to one of complete surprise as none other than his old friend Lloyd stood before him! The two hugged each other.
Zell smiled as he shook his friends hand "God are you a sight for sore eyes! How long has it been?"
Lloyd was a muscular man who had distinct silver hair despite his age. He was well mannered and wore his heart on his sleeve. He wore a guild suit with a sleek rapier at his waist, made from Rathian materials and it's shield on his back. As his armour hinted he is a member of the guild and often seen around Kokoto Village.
Zell began to wonder why he was here but soon pushed the thought to the back of his mind as he invited him inside. Lloyd looked around the small building and smiled "It's good to see you never change Zell". The room was a mess. Blankets lay scattered over the floor, along with some pieces of armour and a carving knife or two. Lloyd was careful were he placed his feet and walked into the kitchen.
Garet rose instantly and smiled "Lloyd? Is that really you? Said Garet, his face a mixture of surprise and shock "I thought you were stationed in Kokoto Village".
Sheila looked at him and lowered her head. Lloyd noticed immediately and walked towards her "My fair lady my name is Lloyd Tribal, may I have the honour of your name?" He placed his hand in hers and kissed it.
Sheila turned beat red and was lost for words. Zell placed his hand on his friends shoulder, a fierce expression crossing his face. He moved his head forward and whispered in his ear "She's shy you moron! Leave her be!"
Lloyd bowed his head "I'm terribly sorry if I offended you my lady". He turned his attention towards Zell and Garet "I've got a mission for you. The guild are low on hunters due to a Lao Shang Lung approaching the fortress and it means we have no one to deal with the Khezu that has appeared in the Snowy Mountains. That's when I thought of you guys, come on, what do you say?"
Lloyd turned on his heel and walked towards the exit of the kitchen, not even giving them time to give a reply, but before he could leave Sheila raised her head "W-Wait! M-My names Sheila". Lloyd smiled and bowed once again before leaving.
Garet sighed and turned his head to Zell "Never could stand that moron. 'Sorry if I offended you my lady'!" said Garet with a mocking tone "He's so full of it!"
Zell shook his head "That guy seriously needs to pull that silver spoon outta his ass! I mean seriously. Just because the guys in the guild doesn't mean he's some kind of big shot! Hey what's the odds I end up punching him before the end of the week?"
Garet raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the comment "I'd say about fifty-fifty, okay what happens if I punch him first?" Zell scratched his chin "A thousand zeni. Deal?" Garet shook his hand, sealing the deal.
Sheila remained quiet. Garet looked at her and shook his head "So we've got a Khezu to deal with? Ah fuck! Remember the last one we fought?"
Zell shuddered at the thought "Don't remind me! The big blob knocked me off the cliff! If it hadn't of been for the snow to cushion my fall your's truly would be long gone!"
Garet rolled his eyes and walked towards his equipment box "Khezu eh? Lovely…" He donned his Kushala Daora armour and looked upon his eager clever "My other weapons won't even be able to dent the thing, guess I'm facing lightning with lightning" thought Garet as he placed the blade on his back. One monster he hated more than any other were Khezus! He just hated the way they looked and attacked.
Zell followed him soon after and donned his Rathalos mail. He didn't wear the helmet, opting instead for a piece of protection piercing, preferring to fell the wind upon his face. He lifted the Red Wing from the box and smiled "This time I'm knocking it off the cliff, Zell's comin for ya!" thought Zell as placed the heavy sword upon his back.
Sheila was already prepared, safe for her bow which sat in the equipment box. She lifted it out and re-strung it. She placed several poison and sleep coatings into her item bag, along with a few restorative items. She often brought more than she needed because Zell wasn't exactly the most careful hunter in the world. She placed her Prominence Bow on her back and filled her quiver with arrows. She also carried a single blade, only using it when she ran out of arrows. It was only a hunters dagger, a weak weapon, but one that would do the job if needed.
The three looked at each other and then exited their house, heading towards The Snowy Mountains…
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The first chapter is only here to introduce the characters, so please be patient. If you have any tips on how I can improve my fic and writing then please fell free to tell me. If you have any time then please leave a review. Any comments are greatly appreciated, thanks for reading!