Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own Princess Mononoke
Here's what I made up: Fokkusugaaru (Fokks), Kisa (kinda) Jisen (kinda), Taren, Mora
Fokks fought her way up from the dark depths of unconsciousness. She opened her eyes and saw Ashitaka sitting on a bed nearby. He smiled to see her awake, and she returned the expression.
The wounded warrior sat up and swung her legs over the side. Her human friend quickly came over and helped her to stand.
Fokks looked around and spotted her belongings. She fastened the cloak around her neck and strapped the knives in their sheaths in their place.
The young woman strode out the door, only showing a slight limp. She made her way through the town towards the main gate, which was standing open.
Toki blocked her path, "Where are you going? You shouldn't be out of bed yet!"
Fokks grinned cheekily at the human, "I am a notoriously fast healer. I need to get back to my home. The closer I get to Shishigami's pond, the faster I will heal."
She stepped around the woman and continued out of the town. Turning, she waved to the massed humans. They set up a great cheer, and watched as Fokks disappeared into the forest.
Fokks walked steadily through the forest. If she kept up the same pace, then she would be back at her cave at nightfall. A red shape slunk out and stood in her path. The fox stared curiously at her.
"What's the matter?" she asked. It stood for a moment on its hind legs, then dropped back to all fours.
"Come." the fox barked. The young woman started to ask why, but then shrugged and followed amiably after.
After about an hour, they came to a clearing with a rock in the very center. Upon the rock's flat top sat a gigantic fox, with a horse-sized fox next to it.
Fokks instantly knew that she was in the presence of a god, and knelt.
The fox regarded her for a moment. "Welcome, Fokkusugaaru. We have been watching you since we rescued that baby from the raid all those years ago. It has been 13 years, has it not?"
Head bowed, the young woman answered, "Yes, my Lord."
The fox god nodded, "We have gathered to officially join you to the tribe. You are now Fokkusugaaru, princess of the fox tribe. I am Taren, the chieftain. This is my daughter, Mora. She has decided to live with you for a while."
The vixen leapt lightly down and came to Fokks. The young woman stood up next to her new companion. She knew she had been dismissed, and pulled her mask down over her face.
Mora crouched down, allowing the fox princess to mount. They turned and raced out of the clearing. Fokks cast one glance back.
Taren was gone. There was no trace that the god had ever been there at all.
Fokks leaned forwards on Mora's back. "Do you think we could go visit a friend of mine? I want to tell her the good news."
The fox turned in her path slightly, angling towards San's home. When they arrived, the young woman gasped.
Kisa and Jisen were sprawled on the ground. Blood ran down the younger one's flank. Fokks dismounted quickly and ran to check him over.
Luckily, the wound was superficial. Mora sniffed around Jisen, nudging him awake. The wolf shot to his feet, snarling. He stopped when he realized that Mora and Fokks were the only ones around.
The young woman had succeeded in waking up Kisa, but both wolves seemed confused.
"What happened? Where's San?" she asked.
Jisen snarled again, "Humans. In armor. They took her! They took San!" The brothers howled their anguish and anger together.
Fokks tossed her head decidedly, "We're going after her. I am going to get Ashitaka. Meet me here tonight at sundown." She swung up on Mora's back and they tore off towards Irontown.