Monster Hunter: The Chronicle of Maxwell Rathstone.

Written by MaxTheRathalosTamer.

NOTE: well…there is no note today, I just enjoy making notes. Enjoy!

Chapter 4: Planning and Plotting.

The Same Day. Maxwell arrives at Rathstone Manor, His home. Which is a large Estate passed down by his family for Ten Generations. He walks into the house greeted by two of his Felyne Servants Ryu a Black Spotted Felyne and Talbah a tabby, female Felyne.

"NYAH! Welcome home, Master!" the two warmly yell.

"Ha-ha, Well thank you Ryu and Talbah… any chance on where I can find Grandpa?" he politely asks.

Ryu Replies saying "Oh yes, he is in the study. You know how Ezekiel is with his Novels."

"Okay, then. Thank you" Maxwell walks into the study. And finds his Grandfather, Ezekiel Rathstone, enjoying the tale The Epic of Zachariah. Ezekiel is an old, wise, yet strong man. He notices Maxwell enter the study, closes his book, stands up, and greets his Grandson.

"Welcome Back Me Boi! And here I thought ye were dead…" He spoke with a warm and humorous tone.

"Nope Gramps, I'm pretty alive as you can see." Maxwell Replies.

"Well I'm not surprised you would return from a dangerous hunt barely unscathed. You are a Rathstone, of course. Hunting is in your blood." Ezekiel says with Pride.

"Well I have an amazing teacher…" Maxwell Replies with Compassion and Respect.

"Are you trying to flatter me?" asked the cunning old man "or are you trying to ask me for something?"

"You could say both" replied Maxwell.

"Well then sit, me boi." Ordered the Elder. Maxwell and Ezekiel sit in large, plush chairs facing each other. "Now than what do you need to ask me for?"

Maxwell answered "Advice…"

"About?"

"You know Anne, Right?"

Ezekiel then replied, "Oh yes, Anne Bravenhart. Beautiful, Brunette, nice cup size….man if I were 55 years younger I'd-"

"GRANDPA! THAT'S NOT WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!" interrupted Maxwell.

"Oh, relax Maxwell. I'm just messing with ya. What's the issue?"

"Well, it should be obvious… I kinda…well I uh….really like her-"

"OH FINALLY YOU ADMIT IT! GODS BE PRAISED!" Ezekiel Cheers and lets out a hearty laugh. "Me Boi, everyone from the south side to the Palace pretty much know this!"

"Really? Everyone?"

"Well, not everyone. Don't worry Anne is as naïve about this as you are."

"Grandpa, I need to find a way to make my move, ya know?"

"Oh yes" Ezekiel Replies. "I know. Well I need to know a little bit more about her. For example, what are her hobbies?"

Maxwell scratches his head "Well…. She's really into medicine….. books… oh she has really gotten into hunting this year—" Ezekiel then smacks Maxwell over the head with his cane "—OW!"

"Are you that stupid?! It's should be obvious! Take her on a hunting mission!"

"That's Perfect, Grandpa! Only one issue… she's only a Rank 3 Hunter… and I'm a Rank 7…"

"Even better! Get a mission at her level-preferably in the mountains—help her defeat the monster, impress her with your fighting skills, and then when it gets really cold, cuddle up with her for warmth. It'll be very romantic."

"Grandpa, you're a Genius!" Maxwell Exclaims.

"Genius? No… wise? Yes…" Ezekiel replies.

"I'll go check the bulletin board for tomorrow!" Maxwell gets up.

"Not so fast!" Ezekiel yells. Maxwell stops. "I have to give you something."

"Oh, Okay…" Ezekiel hands Maxwell a list of Chores. "CHORES?!"

"Oh come now, lover boy… you really thought I would let you off easy this week?"

"Ugh… no Grandpa…" Maxwell Groans in frustration.

"Now get to work. Supper is in three hours."

"Yes Grandpa…" Maxwell heads outside to start his chores. Ezekiel watches his Grandson begin his chores and lightly chuckles.

"Nathan…. If only you were around to see your boy…." Ezekiel whispers.

The Palace of Akadeon. Our story continues with Anne returning to the palace to aid her younger sister, Claire, with her studies. She finds her sister in the library reading A Study on Pelagius. Anne quietly grabs a seat and sits beside her younger sister and slowly creeps up behind her.

"BOO!"

Claire screams and then blushes from falling for that same old prank. "Anne!"

"Sorry Claire" she hugs her sister. "I couldn't resist. You were so into that book."

"Whatever. What do you want?" Claire asks.

"Father wanted me to assist you on your studies." Anne politely replies.

"Anne, no offense, but I'm fine." Claire replies with a snotty attitude.

"Oh really… then tell me where a Blangonga would be located…"

"Easy! Uhhh….uhhhh…" Claire opens the book and flips through the pages.

"Uh-huh… have fun." Anne gets up and begins to walk away.

"Oh yeah! Anne! Lance is back from getting materials. He wants to talk to you."

Anne gasps "Big Brother's Home?!" Anne rushes to the palace's forge. Lance is at the workbench. He notices Anne walk into the forge and gives her a giant bear hug. Lance is a giant with a huge heart.

"Well if it isn't my little Annie!" says the giant.

"Hi Lance! I'm glad your home! How did the mission go?"

"Well my ass almost got handed to, but now there are two less Khezus in the tundra." Lance replies happily.

"Khezu? Why are you hunting Khezu? Aren't you a little over-qualified for that kind of monster?" Anne asks.

"Yes… but I'm making something special with the material."

"Ooohhh, what?" Anne asks with excitement.

Lance then takes a deep breath "It's a surprise." Anne makes a pouting face. "Awww, you're adorable when you're upset."

"Not funny, Lance."

"Anyways, what are you up to, today?" Lance goes to work on a few new weapons. Anne sits on a stool.

"Oh you know; walked around the town square, got some ingredients, and I tried to help Claire with her studies."

"Sounds boring… by the way, I saw Maxwell while passing through the town square. He was taking care of some chores for his Grandpa."

Anne then jumps up "Really?!"

"Yeah, nice kid, very talented too…" Lance pulls a letter out of his coat and hands it to Anne. "He wanted me to give you this."

"What the-?" She opens up the letter.

Dear Anne,

I didn't get to ask you because your Father and that prick Valorus kind of interrupted our conversation, but I'm gathering some materials for a friend in the mountains. I understand that most Level 3 missions are located in the Mountains, and I would love it if you would accompany me on a mission. If you would like to join me, let me know by tomorrow so I can prepare. Hope to hear back from you.

Warmest Regards

-Maxwell Alexander Rathstone.

Anne gasps and starts to jump for joy. YES! YES! YES! This is the luckiest day ever! "Lance! Maxwell wants me to go on a mission with him!"

Lance replies "With his team?"

"No! just him and I!"

"That's great Anne, so I assume you're going to go tell him yes?"

"Duh!"

All of the sudden, one of the servant Felyne walks up to the brother and sister. "Pardon my intrusion, Lord and Lady Bravenhart—Nyah!"

"It's fine" replies Lance. "What do you need?"

The Felyne Replies "Well the Emperor is at the Guild HQ, and dinner will be ready in an hour, would one of you go let him know?"

"Sure" Anne and Lance reply at the same time. They look at each other.

"I'll come with you then, Lance. I have to make a stop somewhere, anyways."

"Please" Lance scoffs "you just wanna go see your precious Maxwell."

Anne blushes and yells "That's not—"

Lance finishes "True?"

Anne sighs and surrenders the argument.

"Look," Lance replies. "You go tell Max you'd love to go hunting with him, and I'll go inform Father about Dinner. Besides, I haven't seen the old man in over a week."

"Good point" Anne nods "Deal! See you in a hour then!" Anne runs out of the Forge, leaves the Palace, and heads to Rathstone Manor.

20 minutes later. The tale brings us back to Rathstone Manor. Maxwell has just finished all of his chores. He is sweaty and exhausted. He is lying in his bedroom shirtless trying to fall asleep. Suddenly his Grandpa walks in.

"Maxwell, Me Boi!" Ezekiel yells.

"Ooooohhh God, WHAT NOOOOW?!" Maxwell whines "I did everything!"

"Calm down lad, I just came in to offer you some Ale." Ezekiel hands Maxwell a Bottle.

"Oh….sure" Maxwell takes the bottle and takes a swig. "Aaahh, Refreshing… by the way, why didn't you just take care of the chores while I was out hunting that Diablos?" Maxwell asks.

"Oh you expect an old man to do all those hard chores?" Ezekiel asks.

Maxwell gives his Grandpa a stink eye. "Really? You're gonna play the old man card? Come on Grandpa you're as strong as a Monoblos!"

Before the argument coule flare up, Ryu walks in. "Nyah! Excuse me Sirs…"

"Yes Ryu?" Ezekiel Replies.

"Maxwell, sir… you have a visitor—Nyah! Miss Anne Bravenhart."

Maxwell replies "Really? Uh I'll be right back." Maxwell walks out of his room and heads to the Main room. Talbah is conversing with Anne. She is wearing a beautiful, formal gown. Anne notices Maxwell, thanks Talbah for her hospitality, and walks up to Maxwell. "Hello, Anne." Maxwell politely bows. Anne blushes.

Anne responds "Hello Maxwell. Do you always walk around in your home shirtless." She giggles. Maxwell suddenly realizes that he is shirtless and blushes.

"Oh God! I apologize! Let me go grab a shirt."

Anne stops him. "I never said I really cared." "I won't be here to long anyways. I wanted to reply to your letter in person."

"Oh? So I see Lance gave the letter to you… well are you up for it?"

"You bet. I can't wait." Anne replies. She then starts to talk in a flirty tone. "Maybe… you can give me some pointers? I mean you are an expert hunter after all."

Maxwell responds also in a flirty tone "I could possibly teach you a trick or two." Anne and Maxwell are literally inches away from each others faces. Ezekiel walks in and notices the two young adults. He clears his throat. Both of them pull back blushing. Several moments of awkward silence pass before one of them speaks again. Maxwell gives Ezekiel a dirty look.

"Uhhh I should go, supper is almost ready." Says the blushing woman.

"Yeah, were about to eat too…" Maxwell replies "Have a good night, Anne"

"You too, Maxwell…" Anne responds. "Nice to see you, Elder Rathstone." Anne leaves the Manor. Maxwell walks up to his Grandpa and punches him in the gut. "What the Hell, Gramps?"

Ezekiel responds "I may deserve that…" Ezekiel smacks Maxwell in the face with his Cane. "But you should never hit an Elder!"

"Sorry Grandpa..." Maxwell replies.

Ryu and Talbah walk in "Dinner's Ready! NYAH!"

The Guild HQ. The Emperor, Valorus, and Valorus' Lackey, Abel are currently counting the money from taxes for the city. Little does the Emperor know that every time he leaves, Valorus takes 10 percent of the taxes for himself and Abel.

"And that's it. 20,000,000 zeny…" Valorus declares.

"Oh excellent, that amount will definitely help the city this season." The Emperor responds with Optimism.

Their conversation is interrupted when Lance walks in. The Emperor drops everything and gives his son a big embrace. "Lance! Welcome home, son!"

"Hello Father—"

"Hello, Prince Bravenhart." Says the annoyed Valorus.

"Hello…Valorus. Father I need to speak to you about a few things."

"Very well son, what do you need?" asks the Emperor.

Lance Replies "Well I just wanted to let you know that Anne will be going on a hunting mission with Maxwell."

The Emperor happily replies. "Perfect! If there is anyone who can help her become great Hunter, it's Maxwell." Valorus tunes into the conversation. "When will he going on this mission, son?"

"Oh, sounds like Friday." Lance Responds.

"Well I'm happy for her, I'm sure they'll do just fine."

"Oh and the Felynes wanted me to tell you" Lance spoke "that supper is almost ready."

"I am famished." replied the Emperor. "Valorus, I'm going back to the Palace. I assume you can take care of everything else?"

Valorus responds "Yes, your Majesty."

"Excellent… Let us go, Lance." The Emperor and Lance leave the Room. Once they leave Valorus reveals a menacing grin. He starts to chuckle. Able walks up to his master.

"What is it Master Valorus?" asked the foolish Servant.

"I think I have come up with a plan that will take care of our… problem….once and for all…" answered the Evil Guild master.

END OF CHAPTER 4

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-MaxTheRathalosTamer