Special Chapter: Memory – Zedept
Note: This doesn't affect the story, this is only a background story.
While Xross Blades are on a boat heading towards the Northern Continent, everyone is asleep and Zedept is dreaming about his past.
Southern Continent: Desert – 5 Years Ago
Zedept is walking through a desert in his Black Yian Garuga armor and his Golden Eclipse (Sword and Shield), sweating. "I was told that the Southern Continent's deserts were hot but I didn't listen." He said as he walks slowly. "I must get to Garetaten no matter what." He said as he pants from exhaustion. Zedept continues walking until he falls over. "Damn, not… now." He said before passing out.
Unknown Room: 3 Days Later.
Zedept wakes up and notices that he's in a room. He then sits up and notices that his armor is off and placed next to him. "Where am I?" Zedept asks himself. A female in Monoblos armor comes walking in through a curtain. "You're up, that's good." She said. "Who are you and where am I?" Zedept asks. "You're at Garetaten." The female said. Zedept looks around the room. "Somehow I made it." He said in his head.
"And my name is Kana, please to meet you." The female said. Kana is a 13 year old female with medium length orange hair and dark yellow eyes. Zedept looks at Kana and then looks away. "Who are you?" Kana asks. Zedept remains silent.
"I guess you don't want to answer." Kana said as she stands up. "Just stay there, my leader wants to talk to you once you've woken up." Kana said and then leaves. Zedept gets up and puts on his armor and as he finishes a male in Jhen Moran armor walks in. "And where are you going?" He asks. Zedept looks over and sees the male. "That's none of your business." Zedept said as he puts on his shield.
"Is that how you treat someone that saved you?" The male asks. "Thanks." Zedept said as he turns around facing away from the male. "The name is Rocks by the way." The male said. Zedept is shocked by the name he just heard and quickly looks at Rocks.
"As in the founder and leader of The Creators?" Zedept asks. "Yeah, that's me." Rocks said. "So I'm really in Garetaten then?" Zedept asks. "Yeah, me and my friends found you on the ground passed out and we brought you here to recover." Rocks said. "Thanks but I have to get going." Zedept said as he tries to leave. "I can help if you need any." Rocks said.
"I'm looking for information on a monster that's been called 'Master of Elements'. Any ideas on its real name?" Zedept asks. Rocks thinks for a minute. "Sorry, never heard of it before." Rocks said. "So not even The Creators can help." Zedept said to himself. "Have you been traveling around gathering information on it?" Rocks asks. "Yeah, for 4 years now." Zedept said.
"And by yourself? Where's your team?" Rocks asks. "I don't need a team. I'll hunt it by myself." Zedept said. "That won't do, everyone needs a team they can trust." Rocks said. "I don't trust anyone." Zedept said as he faces away from Rocks.
"Let me propose something." Rocks said. Zedept looks at him. "Stay here for a while and I'll try to get information on that monster for you." Rocks said. Zedept looks away and thinks for a minute. "Fine, but only for a short time." Zedept said.
"That's fine. Now follow me." Rocks said. Zedept follows Rocks into a big room where there was about 14 other hunters were at. "Everyone." Rocks said and everyone looks at Rocks. "Starting today, this hunter will be staying will us." Rocks said and then looks at Zedept. "Go and introduce yourself." Rocks said to Zedept.
Zedept walks forward. "Name's Zedept, that's all." Zedept said. Rocks walks forward. "Treat Zedept like you treat everyone else here." Rocks said. Everyone nods. "That's all." Rocks said and walks towards everyone. Zedept walks over to a corner and sits down and puts his bag in front of him and starts searching it. "So that's your name." A female voice said. Zedept looks up and sees Kana. "What?" Zedept asks. "Just coming over to talk." Kana said. "Just leave me alone." Zedept said. "Now don't be rude, can't we be friends?" Kana asks. Zedept gives her an evil glare. "Ok, I'll leave." Kana said and leaves.
Zedept goes back to searching his bag when 3 male hunters appeared. One in Ceadeus armor, one in Diablos armor and one in Rathalos armor. "That was rude of you." The male in Ceadeus armor said. Zedept looks at them. "What do you 3 want?" Zedept asks. "First off, I'm Myst." The one in Ceadeus armor said. "I'm Tre." The male in Diablos armor said. "And I'm Ave." The one in the Rathalos armor said. "So you're the other members of The Creators. What do you want?" Zedept asks. "Rocks said that you're staying here but treat people more kindly while you're here." Tre said.
Zedept looks away from them. "Why you little." Tre said. "Cool it Tre." Ave said. "Tch." Tre said and walks away. "You should know that everyone here besides me, Ave, Tre and Rocks are trainee's that want to become members of The Creators." Myst said. "That has nothing to do with me." Zedept said. "Even so, at least try to treat then a little nicer." Ave said. Zedept remains silent. "Let's go Ave." Myst said. Myst and Ave leaves. "I won't treat anyone kindly ever again." Zedept said in his mind. Zedept has been staying at The Creators HQ for 4 days now and hasn't talked to anyone the entire time.
Creators HQ: Dinner
Everyone is gathered around a table talking about their hunts while Zedept sits in a corner away from everyone. Kana looks in between Ave and a male trainee and sees Zedept eating by himself. Kana gets up and takes her food and sits next to Zedept. "Care for an eating buddy?" Kana asks. Zedept doesn't reply and continues eating. The other trainee's looks over to Kana and Zedept. "Why is she trying to be friends with him?" A female trainee asks.
"Who knows." A male trainee asks. "Just let her do what she wants." Rocks said. "Yes sir." The trainees said. A messenger comes in. "I'm sorry to interrupt everyone's dinner but I have a message for Rocks from the guild." The messenger said and hands an envelope to Rocks and leaves. Rocks reads a notice that's inside the envelope. "Zedept." Rocks said. Zedept looks at Rocks. "I got a hunt for you. I want you to take Kana and her group and hunt a Monoblos." Rocks said.
Zedept stands up. "I don't need anyone with me." Zedept said as he walks over to Rocks and takes the notice and leaves. Rocks gets up and walks over towards their weapons room. "What do you want us to do sir?" Kana asks. "Take your group and follow Zedept and watch him. When he gets into trouble, jump in and hand him this." Rocks said and hands Kana a Sword and Shield set. "Understood." Kana said and she along with 2 other females headed out after Zedept. "Are you sure about this?" Myst asks. "Yeah." Rocks replies.
Canyon: Early Night
Zedept is looking around for the Monoblos. "Where can it be?" Zedept asks himself. The ground suddenly started to shake. "It's near." Zedept said as he pulls out his sword with his right hand. The ground stopped shaking. Zedept is looking around when the Monoblos's horn appears inches from his face. Zedept backs up and sees the Monoblos in front of him.
Monoblos charges Zedept and he dodges it and slashes at its left leg. Monoblos digs underground but Zedept throws a sonic bomb and half of Monoblos appears out of the ground. Zedept charges and slashes the Monoblos while switching hands and grip styles from regular and back grip.
Kana and her group watches. "That's some impressive sword work." A female in Dosufurogi gunner armor said. "Now we know why Master Rocks wants us to give him that." A female in Genpray armor said. "He also said to jump in when he gets into trouble so keep an eye out." Kana said.
Monoblos gets its horn stuck into a wall and Zedept attacks the legs. Monoblos breaks free and digs underground. Zedept runs around and avoids Monoblos's attack. Monoblos slams its tail onto the ground and sends Zedept into a wall. "Damn." Zedept said and sees Monoblos charging straight for him. "I can't move." Zedept said in his mind.
Suddenly a lance pushes the Monoblos towards the right and its horn gets stuck into the wall. Zedept looks and sees Kana with a Crimson Lance (Monoblos's starting lance). "Why are you here?" Zedept asks. "Master Rock's orders." Kana said. The other 2 females help Zedept out of the wall. "You ok?" The female in the Genpray armor asks. "Yeah." Zedept said.
"Here, this is from Master Rocks." The female in the Dosufurogi armor said handing Zedept a Djinn (Rathalos's Sword and Shield). "Fine, I'll take it." Zedept said and the female puts on the shield and Zedept takes the sword in his right hand. "This is the only time I'm going to let you girls help." Zedept said as he flips both swords into the back grip style.
"Fine by me." The female in Dosufurogi armor said pulling out a Jaggi bowgun. "Let's do this." The female in the Genpray armor said unsheathing a Bone Katana "Shark" (Long Sword). "Ready?" Kana asks. "Let's go." Zedept said and they charge the Monoblos. After hunting it for 5 minutes, they kill the Monoblos. "Good work everyone." Kana said panting. Zedept sits on the dead Monoblos with both swords in his hands. "I could've handled it myself." Zedept said breathing heavily. "Lighten up some." The female in the Dosufurogi armor said. "Remember Angel, he almost died before we showed up." The female in Genpray armor said.
"I know that Taylor." Angel said. Angel is 13 years old, long black hair in a ponytail and green eyes. Taylor is 12 years old, spikey medium length blonde with brown eyes. "Great job you 4." Rocks's voice said. They look and sees Rocks with everyone. "What do you want now?" Zedept asks. "Easy." Myst said. "We were watching the whole thing." Ave said. "That was some impressive sword play Zedept." Tre said. "Whatever. You can have the Djinn back." Zedept said as he starts to take off the shield. "Keep it, it's yours." Rocks said. "It's illegal to carry 2 Sword and Shields at the same time." Zedept said.
"But if you became a Duel Sword wielder then it's fine." Ave said. "I still can't carry 2 shields with me." Zedept said. "Don't worry about that, I'll handle it." Tre said. "What's the catch?" Zedept asks. "Become the 5th member of The Creators." Rocks said. Everyone (except for Myst, Tre and Ave) are surprised by what Rocks said. Zedept closes his eyes and sighs. "Fine, but only for a while." Zedept said. "Of course. Kana, Angel and Taylor." Rocks said calling their names. "Yes?" They said in unison. "You 3 will become members as well." Rocks said. The 3 of them got happy and jumped around. "We did it." Taylor said. "We became members." Angel said. "Let's work hard." Kana said. Zedept sighs. "Women." Zedept said.
Over the next 5 years, Zedept worked with The Creators and upgraded his Djinn into Silver Solar (A Silver Rathalos version of Corona) and became known as the "Twin Flames of Silver and Gold". One day, Kana came walking up to Zedept. "Hey." Kana said. Zedept is laying with his hands behind his head. Zedept opens his eyes and sees Kana. "What?" Zedept asks. Zedept is now 16 and Kana is 18. "Even after 5 years you still like that to everyone." Kana said as she sits next to Zedept.
Zedept is still in his Black Yian Garuga armor and Kana is in Hapurubokka armor. "What is it?" Zedept asks. "You've been here for 5 years and you haven't gotten any info on that monster." Kana said. "I know." Zedept said. "So why did you decide to stay?" Kana asks. "I guess to pass the time." Zedept answers. Kana chuckles. "What's so funny?" Zedept asks. "Nothing, it's just that answer is a typical Zedept answer." Kana said. "Whatever." Zedept said and then gets up. "I need to go and talk with Rocks, I'll see you later." Zedept said. "Ok, later." Kana said and Zedept leaves.
Creators HQ: Meeting Room.
Zedept walks in and sees Rocks, Myst, Tre and Ave in a meeting. "We need to talk Rocks." Zedept said. "What is it?" Rocks asks. "I'm leaving." Zedept said. "Off on a hunt?" Ave asks. "Not that leaving, I mean I'm leaving The Creators." Zedept replies. Myst, Tre and Ave looks at Zedept. "So I guess the time has come then?" Rocks asks. Myst, Tre and Ave looks at Rocks. "You knew this was coming?" Tre asks.
"I agreed to be a member if you can get info on that monster." Zedept said. "That is true." Rocks said. "I've been here for 5 years now, I'm done being a part of this group." Zedept said. "I'm not going to stop you from leaving." Rocks said. Zedept reaches into his bag and pulls out an ID card. "Here's my membership card." Zedept said and tosses it to Tre. "See ya." Zedept said and leaves.
Garetaten: Eastern Gate
Zedept is walking towards the gate in a traveling cloak. As he was about to leave a female voice says his name. "Zedept! Wait!" The voice said. Zedept turns around and sees Kana. Kana catches up to Zedept and is holding her knees and panting from the run. "I heard that you left The Creators." Kana said. "Yeah." Zedept said. "Why?" Kana asks. "There are things I need to do." Zedept said. "You could've told me first." Kana said.
Zedept puts his right hand on Kana's left shoulder. Kana doesn't see his silver shield on him. "It's time for me to go, take care." Zedept said as he takes his hand off and turns around. "Take me with you." Kana said. "Sorry, this is something I have to do myself. Take care of yourself as well as Angel and Taylor. Bye Kana." Zedept said and walks onto the sand boat. As the sand boat was about to leave.
"You better take care of yourself and come back someday!" Kana yelled at Zedept. Zedept looks at Kana and gives a thumbs up with his right thumb and the sand boat leaves the dock and heads east. "Good luck Zedept." Kana said as a tear falls from her left eye.
Present Day: Late Night
Zedept wakes up. "Another memory of my past." Zedept said softly. Zedept looks out the window. "I wonder what the 3 of them are doing right now?" Zedept asks himself. "I hope you 3 are doing alright." Zedept said before he yawns. "Ok, back to bed." Zedept said and falls back asleep.