Disclaimer I do not own Princess Mononoke, I have never owned Princess Mononoke, and unless it's by some very freak chance I will never own Princess Mononoke.
Chapter Three- Surprise Troubles
We have been walking for days. My feet hurt and I wish I had something to ride. I may sound like I'm complaining and that's because I am.
The rifleman, whom I came to know as Huro, kept assuring Iron Town wasn't far. He's said that for days and I'm growing impatient.
One thing that keeps me going is the thought that with each step I grow nearer to my brother. Another are the tales Huro tells as we walk. If what he says is even half true, Ashitaka saved this land from the evils it was bringing to itself.
Finally on the fourth day, I could start to smell the ironworks. They weren't the most pleasant smell, but I've been through worse.
"That, my friend, is Iron Town." Huro told me. He pointed and I caught the first view of the town I'd heard so much about. It was on the a small island-like area across from our perch.
"It's great." I told him. "Will I find Ashitaka there?" I pressed. He laughed. I'd asked that question, save in different forms, so often I'd thought he would strike me down.
"Yes. You are impatient, Keiya, that much is certain." he laughed. He turned to look at his companions. It was almost nightfall, but we decided to hurry to town before it grew too dark to see.
I walked in the back of the caravan with Huro. As we walked a fine rain began to fall. No one else seemed to notice, but I felt something strange in the air. Suddenly a great gust caught me off guard. My feet flew from underneath me and I fell backwards. I was sure I was going to fall from the stone ledge until Huro caught my arm. My legs straightened below me, but felt no ground. I opened my eyes and realized I was hanging over the edge.
"Hold on, Keiya." he told me. The rain intensified until it fell in sheets. I couldn't see Huro's face and he could do little more than clutch my arm. But his grip was slipping. I tried to grab the ledge, but it was too slick to gain a grip.
"Huro, pull me up!" I yelled. He didn't respond, but I could feel his grip loosening. I was terrified.
Finally I slipped from his grip and fell. I hit against the rock face, but didn't try to grab it. I tried to ball up, but that only left my back as a target. I hit the ground hard, landing more on my left than right. I collapsed into a heap, feeling the rain mixing with crimson blood. I was almost sure my left leg was broken, or at least badly sprained. I had a few deep gashes along my back and arms, along with various scratches.
I fought the darkness for as long as I could. I hoped fervently that someone would find me, but my hope dripped away with each passing moment, each falling raindrop.
Finally I gave into the fight for consciousness.
A very short chapter...sorry! Well, the next chapter should be out soon anyway, so not too bad of a deal.
Chapter Three- Surprise Troubles
We have been walking for days. My feet hurt and I wish I had something to ride. I may sound like I'm complaining and that's because I am.
The rifleman, whom I came to know as Huro, kept assuring Iron Town wasn't far. He's said that for days and I'm growing impatient.
One thing that keeps me going is the thought that with each step I grow nearer to my brother. Another are the tales Huro tells as we walk. If what he says is even half true, Ashitaka saved this land from the evils it was bringing to itself.
Finally on the fourth day, I could start to smell the ironworks. They weren't the most pleasant smell, but I've been through worse.
"That, my friend, is Iron Town." Huro told me. He pointed and I caught the first view of the town I'd heard so much about. It was on the a small island-like area across from our perch.
"It's great." I told him. "Will I find Ashitaka there?" I pressed. He laughed. I'd asked that question, save in different forms, so often I'd thought he would strike me down.
"Yes. You are impatient, Keiya, that much is certain." he laughed. He turned to look at his companions. It was almost nightfall, but we decided to hurry to town before it grew too dark to see.
I walked in the back of the caravan with Huro. As we walked a fine rain began to fall. No one else seemed to notice, but I felt something strange in the air. Suddenly a great gust caught me off guard. My feet flew from underneath me and I fell backwards. I was sure I was going to fall from the stone ledge until Huro caught my arm. My legs straightened below me, but felt no ground. I opened my eyes and realized I was hanging over the edge.
"Hold on, Keiya." he told me. The rain intensified until it fell in sheets. I couldn't see Huro's face and he could do little more than clutch my arm. But his grip was slipping. I tried to grab the ledge, but it was too slick to gain a grip.
"Huro, pull me up!" I yelled. He didn't respond, but I could feel his grip loosening. I was terrified.
Finally I slipped from his grip and fell. I hit against the rock face, but didn't try to grab it. I tried to ball up, but that only left my back as a target. I hit the ground hard, landing more on my left than right. I collapsed into a heap, feeling the rain mixing with crimson blood. I was almost sure my left leg was broken, or at least badly sprained. I had a few deep gashes along my back and arms, along with various scratches.
I fought the darkness for as long as I could. I hoped fervently that someone would find me, but my hope dripped away with each passing moment, each falling raindrop.
Finally I gave into the fight for consciousness.
A very short chapter...sorry! Well, the next chapter should be out soon anyway, so not too bad of a deal.