Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own Princess Mononoke

Here's what I made up: Fokkusugaaru (Fokks), Kisa (kinda), Jisen (kinda), Mora, Taren


The guards on the wall all gathered together when 2 huge white wolves and a red elk ran up to the gate and began throwing themselves against it.

The vast majority of the guards were soon massed over the gate, watching with no small amount of amusement as the animals continually bashed their bodies against the gate.


Fokks smiled, "There they go. All the guards are going to the gate. Now's our chance." There was a small, barred opening cut into the wall for water drainage.

She grabbed each of the bars in turn and wiggled them. Apparently finding what she was looking for, the young woman delivered a sharp kick to one.

It broke easily, leaving a big enough opening for them all to squeeze through. Fokks went first, followed by Ashitaka, then Mora. They crouched in a corner.

The young woman whispered, "San is being held in the dungeon, so we'll have to go through the castle." In response to Ashitaka's questioning look, "I overheard the guards talking."

The small group crept through the front door of the castle. All of the humans were gathered by the windows, trying to figure out what was going on. Fokks pointed to a door. She snuck over and opened it, wincing as a loud squeak echoed through the hall.

Luckily, none of the guards noticed. When they went through the door, the young woman almost fell down the long, winding staircase. She carefully closed the door behind, making sure it didn't squeak again.

Mora spoke for the first time, "I do not like being underground. I will wait here and make sure no humans come down this way." The vixen's voice was soft and musical.

Fokks nodded, and led the way down the stairs. Ashitaka followed behind silently. They reached the bottom and found two humans sitting with their back to the stairs.

Dirks in hands, the young woman stepped forward. She reversed her hold on her knives and simultaneously dealt both guards a sharp hit to the head. They crumpled without a sound.

Fokks ran quickly down the long hall, feet making no sound as they thrummed over the stones. She found San in the very last cell. The prisoner was asleep, hands and feet bound.

Ashitaka tapped Fokks on the shoulder and handed her the keys. The young woman was inside the cell in a flash. She quickly sliced through her friend's bonds. "San! San, wake up!"

The wolf girl was awake immediately. She silently followed her rescuers out of the cell and up the stairs, pausing only to grab her spear and dagger from a table.

Mora was still sitting by the door. Fokks turned to the others and whispered, "Ready?" They all nodded.

The young woman carefully pushed the door open, and the group crept out.