In the world where monsters roam the land; where hunters, alone or with friends, take down great beasts; and where man rules nature. Welcome to the world of MONSTER HUNTER.

Deep in the forests of the Eqaunox region lies the seaside city of Sayuna. Sayuna, like most cities, has a hunter's guild. This particular guild is ruled by a hunter named Shinba. Shinba is a Greatsword user, adept in hunting and has many followers. Notable members of his guild are his 19-year old son Zaine. Zaine has white hair and light blue eyes, matching his desire to be the best Thunder-Element user. He uses a Thunder Axe and wears Zinogre armor. His 18-year old nephew, Jared. Jared, like most of his family, has deep blue eyes. Like his late father, he has raven-black hair. Jared uses a variety of Longswords and armor to match the hunt. And finally, His 17-year old niece, Jared's sister Diana. Diana has sky blue eyes and black hair that reaches below her shoulders. She designs her own armor and wears an armor with a combination of Azure Rathalos and Pink Rathian materials. She also designs her own weapons. She wields a unique Dual Blades; a glaive on the right hand, and a sword that bears the shape of the town's symbol. Diana calls her weapons Whirling Blades. Shinba trained the three as hunters since they were very young. Now, are they ready for a new and changing world?

"Alright, a Duramboros has been wreaking havoc in the woods." Shinba, with an Ice Barroth set and a Carbalite sword, told to the hunters of his guild. "Travelers haven't been able to enter Equanox since. Now I want three of you to hunt it down. Any volunteers?"

"...Brute Wyverns are my specialty," Andyr, a Dual Blader with plain black hair and HR Garuga armor, said. "I'll do what I can to help stop one. I'd take Janus with me, but he's out in the Volcanic region. Too bad, his fire weapons would be useful by now."

"I'll go with him..." Aria, a female Light Bowgunner, with shoulder length black hair with a purple fringe with HR Baggi armor said. " ...My Flame Shots will make up for Janus' absence." Janus is one of Andyr's best friend. He, Janus, and a guy named Dino grew up together. Orphaned at a young age, Shinba saw the boys' potential as hunters and took them in to the guild.

"That's two..." Said Shinba. "One more."

" I'll go..." Jared said, raising his hand. The young hunter, wearing modified HR Jaggi armor, stood up and approached the others. "I haven't hunted for a while...'think I need some exercise after laying back for sometime..."

"Okay, I'm counting on you." Shinba said, getting up and putting his helmet back on. " You are all dismissed." All the hunters resumed what they were doing as Aria, Andyr, and Jared plan their hunt.

"Pete, I want you to come with us..." Jared said to his Felyne Comrade, a Black Melynx with a full Alloy S set, Pete. " Your tracking abilities are needed for this hunt."

"Meow, I will do my best, nya." Pete said, saluting.

Aria loaded bullets to her gun, a Rathalos Cannon, as the 3 hunters exit the city. Andyr, with his Hidden Sabers, check on his bag for supplies the group will need.

"...I tell you man, this hunt will be a piece of cake." Andyr said to Jared as Jared examines his Eager Cleaver longsword.

"But remember, no matter how easy it may be, a hunt is a hunt. Lives will always be in danger." Jared said, sheathing his sword.

/ Sayuna Woods/

Jared, Aria, Andyr, and Pete journey on to the depts of the forest, continuously searching for the Duramboros. It's been two hours and not a sign of the Brute Wyvern, Andyr, being short-tempered, is getting annoyed.

"...This is getting us nowhere..." He groaned, walking gloomily. Aria is also getting annoyed...by Andyr's never-ending complaints.

"Jared, can we just split up?" Aria said. "Andyr is getting in to my nerves."

"Alright," Jared said. " Andyr, go to the northern part of the forest. Shoot up a Bounce Bomb if you see it. Aria, you know what to do..."

"Got it." Aria replied.

"Pete, go with Aria."

"Yes, leader."

With that, the three went their separate ways, seeking out the Hammer-Tailed Wyvern.

Andyr, looking around, headed for the sea-side parts of the forest. As he walk to his destination, Kelbis ran towards him, getting away from something. The Herbivores stampeded, Andyr avoiding every charging Kelbi. He brought out his swords, ready to attack. A large Arzuros appeared, roaring and swiping around. It caught site of the young hunter and roared.

"Guess I could spare a few minutes with this guy..." Andyr said to himself. "Come get some..."

"See anything, Pete?" Aria shouted to Pete, who is atop a large tree, overlooking the forest.

"Hmm...Nothing, Nya." The cat replied as he slide down the tree.

"Blast it...I hope Jared and Andyr are having a better time than we have..." Aria said. " Let's go Pete"

"Nya," Pete nodded

Jared wanders the swampy parts of the woods. It was dark, wet, damp, and very quite. But suddenly, a roar echoed from afar...

'Duramboros...' Jared thought. He ran to the roar's direction. He passed through the shrubs and ferns, hurrying to the location. 'That roar...It must be battling with someone...'

He reached an opening. There, he saw the wyvern hit a girl with it's tail. The girl crashed to a tree and staggered to get up but then fainted beside an unconscious Felyne.

Jared brought out a horn and blew on it three times, loud enough to get the monster's attention and enough to echo around some parts of the forest. The Duram turned to him and growled. Jared brought out his sword and the wyvern charged. He rolled to the side and slashed at the Duram's thigh. It retaliated by swinging it's tail but Jared ducked down, narrowly avoiding the clubbed-tail from smashing his skull. He slashed again at the wyvern's leg, tripping it. Jared was about to give it a lethal blow when suddenly, Andyr came running to him. He is being chased by three Arzuros, a large one and two normal sized.

The Duram got back up and attacked the Pelagus, driving the two normal Arzuros away. During the confusion, the hunters set up a Shock Trap near the wyvern. The Arzuros swiped at the Duramboros, making the wyvern step back, triggering the trap.

"Bingo." Andyr said. He was about to attack when the Duram fell to the ground after getting shot by tranquilizers. He looked to the far right to see Aria. "Nice one, A."

Aria gave him a thumbs up and Pete went on to fight the Arzuros. He threw a boomerang, making the bear flinch. It took a step back, receiving the end of Jared's blade to the heart killing the beast. The Arzuros fell to the ground, dead.

"Good job, guys." Jared said, sheathing his longsword.

"Let's get a wagon and transport our hunts." Aria said as she approach the others.

"...Wait..." Jared interrupted. "The girl!" He said and ran to injured girl. He picked her up in his hands. "...We have to get her and her Felyne to the infirmary."

"Go, we'll clean the area up." Andyr replied. With a nod, Jared picked up the fainted Lynian and the girl and ran to Sayuna's direction. He ran hastily and took the shortest route possible.

Half an hour later, Jared arrived in the city and went strait to the local hospital. He was able to make it on time. Jared waited for what the girl's condition is and hung around the lobby. A nurse approached him sometime later and said;

"She's going to be alright, along with her Felyne. They just need to rest and will be better when they wakes up."

"Thank you." Jared replied. The nurse went off, leaving him.

"There you are..." A female voice said. Jared turned to see the Sayuna's guild lady, his girlfriend, Lillia. Lillia's green eyes winked at him and said. "Aria told me you were here so I thought I'd drop by."

"Thanks Li," Jared said as Lillia sat next to him.

"She also told me about the girl you found."

"Yeah, but I couldn't just leave her injured can I?"

"That's why I love you, Jared. You just can't stand around and see people get hurt. A true hunter in my eyes."

"You always know what to say, Lillia. Thanks."

/The next day /

Jared and Lillia went to check on the girl and the Lynian. They went to their room to see the girl awake, looking out the window and, her long brown hair being blown by the breeze. She seems to be in deep thought. She turned around to see the two them and said, "Oh, good morning. Are you the ones that brought us here?"

Lillia shook her head and said, "Not me, just him."

"Thank you." She said to Jared with a bow. Lillia and Jared went on to ask her about herself.

"So, what's your name? Where are the two of you from?" Jared asked.

"I'm Naira, 17 years of age. My Felyne companion is Dora. We are from the town of Centurion. I want to go here because I wish to be a hunter."

"Nice to meet you Naira, I'm Jared and she's Lillia." Jared introduced.

"You said you came here because you want to be a hunter. Why not just join the local Training School in Centurion? It is one of the best schools out there." Lillia asked. Naira frowned and replied;

"That's just it. They're too good that they told me I don't have what it takes to be a hunter. I thought of the next best thing; Go to Sayuna City and find an instructor."

"Hmm...You know what, we'll take you to this city's guild and ask the guild-master, my uncle, to train you." Jared said.

"You'd do that?" Naira asked with a bit excitement in tone.

"A new guild member means a new friend." Lillia said. "Would you like to our new member, our new friend?"

"Yes"

Jared and Lillia led Naira and Dora to the building near the town's edge, where a magnificent ocean can be seen, Sayuna Guild. They went inside and Naira was introduced to the guild members. There, she met Jared's fellow hunters. Lillia immediately went back to the quest counter to accept and sign the other hunters' mission while Jared approached his cousin Zaine and asked;

"Hey, Zaine, where's uncle? I have something important to ask him."

"Dad huh...he just went for a walk." Zaine replied. "He should be back by...wait... There he is." He said and pointed Master Shinba as he enter the hall. Jared left his cousin and called Naira. They approach Shinba and Jared said;

"Good morning, uncle. I have something to ask you..."

"Fire away, kiddo."

Jared nodded and introduced Naira and Dora. "This is Naira and her Felyne, Dora. Can you take her in as your apprentice? They came a long way just to find an instructor."

"Hmm...You know what, I already have three students." The master said to Jared. "You, on the other hand, have none. You're old enough and skilled enough to have an apprentice." He then grabbed everyone's attention and said; "Everyone, from now on, Jared will have his first student, Naira. That also means that she will be apart of is. Welcome to the guild, Naira. May you be successful and learn many things from my nephew..."

"Thank you, uncle. I will teach her everything you have taught me."

"Yes, thank you sir, for giving me a chance to train as a hunter in your guild."