Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own Princess Mononoke
Here's what I made up: Fokkusugaaru (Fokks), Kisa (kinda), Jisen (kinda), Mora, Taren
Mora shot through the gate like a flash of red lightning. The fox slowed for a moment as her rider called out, "Where can I find Ashitaka?"
The answer came back quickly, "He's at the forge!" Fokks directed her companion to the pyramid in the center. They didn't even slow as Mora went through the door.
Ashitaka was standing by the bellows with Eboshi, talking. Both humans gaped at the horse-sized vixen. "Who… Where…?"
Fokks grabbed her friend by the shoulders and gave him a hard shake, "That's not important right now! San has been captured by Asano!"
Ashitaka threw off his surprise and started off towards his house. Eboshi shook her head and turned to Toki instead.
Fokks fell in beside her human friend and filled him in on the situation. "They must have captured her once they realized they weren't going to win. Kisa and Jisen are meeting us at their home at sundown. We are going after her."
Within the hour, Ashitaka was ready. He had several weeks' worth of rations, and Yakkul was ready to go.
It was an hour before sundown when they departed Irontown. Fokks and Mora led the way, with Yakkul and his rider close behind.
They reached the meeting place right on time, and the wolf brothers were waiting. Without a word, Kisa and Jisen fell in next to Mora and her rider. All three had their noses in the air, following the scent of humans.
They disappeared into the twilight.
Three days later, San caught her first sight of her destination: Asano's fortress. She had spent the trip prodded at swordpoint with her hands tied behind her back.
She had caught the scent of fox, elk, and wolf on the wind several times during the journey, but did not see any way for them to infiltrate the castle.
It was impenetrable to such a small force. She sighed, and continued down the hill.
That same evening, Fokks stood on Mora's back, peering down the hill. After silently watching the guard cycle for hours, she had come up with a plan. The two tribemates headed back to the camp.
They gathered around a stone near the cliff. Fokks planted her feet firmly on the flat top and informed the others of her plan, "We will split into two groups; Jisen, Kisa, and Yakkul will be a distraction. You three will 'attack' the front gate and draw the humans' attention. Be careful. Meanwhile, me, Ashitaka, and Mora will infiltrate the fortress and free San."
The group dispersed to fulfill their parts.