Disclaimer: I do not own Princess Mononoke.

More of my story. Please read and enjoy.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------

Another Path

Chapter Six: Trip Across The Land

It had been days since Ashitaka and San met up with each other in the territories of the mountain cat.

Since that day, Ashitaka and San had been spending time together while she continued to spend time with Mitsu as well.

This however, made San's two brothers worried.

"Kagi, I am getting worried." Mune said to his older brother as they sat watching the three humans together walking along the shoreline of the river.

"I know, Mune, I am worried as well." The older wolf said as sat next to his brother.

"But there isn't anything we can do." The older wolf continued as the two of them continued to observe the human, while the elk grazed behind them.

Since that day, Ashitaka had spoken to the two humans raised by animals about land outside of the forest.

It was originally for San, but Mitsu for some reason had taken interest as well. As he went on, San for the first time became interested in human in her life.

"How about let's go out and see these things you talked about?" San finally asked as the curiosity in her couldn't be contained anymore.

The request surprised Ashitaka, since in all of his memory San had hated human. Still, he didn't mind, but nodded.

"Very well, let's go then." Ashitaka said and was immediately followed by Mitsu and San who was in a hurry due to the excitement as they walked towards the cave.

"Brothers, I am going to see the land with Ashitaka and Mitsu." San told her brothers as they came into audible range.

Hearing what San said, they realized that Ashitaka still had a chance in getting their sister and for the first time, Ashitaka saw the two wolves smiled.

"Sister, we are coming with you." Saying so the two wolves stood up.

Moments later, a group of three humans, two wolves, and one elk left the forest and headed towards the world of humanity.

The trip to the nearest human town was not of a far one, but it took them longer, since Ashitaka had to inform Ken that he had found San. However, no minded it and within that day, they came to the nearest town inhabited by humans.

"It's looks beautiful." San commented as she stopped Mune, who she was riding, to view the scenery of a city by the lake.

"How did they manage to do that?" Mitsu asked Ashitaka pointing to the a bridge not far away.

"It's called a bridge." Ashitaka explained. "It allows humans to cross a river without using of boats."

Hearing Ashitaka's explanation satisfied him, while San was already getting very excited about going to town.

"Stop acting like a pup, San." Hearing that made San a little bit embarrassed.

Soon they entered the town and they disguised two of San's brothers by putting them into a wagon and Yakkul pulled it, so that no panic would be caused.

As they entered the town, the two wolves laid comfortably in the wagon while Yakkul pulled the wagon as the humans stayed in the front.

"This is so amazing." San commented as she almost dropped her jaw.

Hearing her comment, Ashitaka smiled a little bit.

Finally their wagon came to stop as they found a empty house in the city which had a stable large enough to put Yakkul, Kagi, and Mune in.

"How can you allow them to put you in here, brothers?" San as the two wolves entered the stable.

"Don't worry, sister." Mune answered as San gently rubbed his muzzle. "It's like a place to sleep."

Knowing that this would be the only place where they could stay without been discovered, San decided to leave them and accompany the other two to the town.

The rest of the day went by fast as Ashitaka spent time with Mitsu and San explaining everything in the best he could. Then night came and they returned to the house in order to prepare for the next day.

After the dinner, San felt guilt as she talked with Mitsu, while she noticed that Ashitaka was watching them.

Then before he could do anything, Ashitaka left the room. Seeing this, San left the room as well after telling Mitsu that she had something in order to talk to Ashitaka.

"It's a beautiful night." Ashitaka commented as San slid the door opened and walked out into the street.

"Ashitaka." She called his name quietly, not knowing what to say.

"It's okay, San." Hearing that San had called his name, he replied as he turned to face her.

Then as San walked towards her, there was silence until they were side by side.

Then without any warning, San let her hands hold onto Ashitaka from behind.

"San!" Ashitaka cried her name in surprise quietly as her hands surround his shoulder.

"Ashitaka, just give me more time, I just need time to figure this thing out." San continued as they remained there.

For a moment, they felt happiness as they felt each other's body, but soon after they broke off their contact.

"Let's go." Ashitaka told San and soon they entered the house together as one of Ashitaka's hand held onto her shoulder, while happiness remained in both souls.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------

Well, please review. Thanks.