Disclaimer: I do not own the characters from Monster Hunter, only how the story goes. The characters and world of Monster Hunter belongs to Capcom. The only thing that I do own are the OC's of the story. I do apologize for any errors in grammar and/or if I was not accurate in reference to something.
A/N: I know that I said that we were going back to the Ancient Forest, but before then, I'm going to let Jacob receive a bit of a goodbye from one of the residents from the Wildspire Wastes.
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Chapter Seven: Return to the Ancient Forest
Shielding his eyes from the sunshine was the first thing that Jacob did when he stepped out onto a slope that led away from the Diablos' cave. Looking around he didn't see anything that looked like it was wanting to pick a fight or anything. Jacob moved to the edge of the slope and looked across a large gap. His eyes widened when he saw more dunes that went all the way to the far mountains to the north. He also saw multiple caverns here and there and could see multiple creatures about, including other Diablos. Thinking it pretty neat, Jacob then turned and walked up the slope. Had he glanced back, he would have noticed the white-horned Diablos watching him go from up on a ridge that had a view of the sloping path. The smaller Diablos joined the first and they both watched the human disappear around a tall rock.
Jacob came upon a familiar place as he found himself before the maze-like area of the Wastes. He looked to his right and saw the opening that would take him back to the high point and thus to go back towards the waterfall and the tunnel behind the water. But before he could make any moves for it, the bellowing of the Kestodon in front of him made him look about. He noticed that there were a good number of them between him and the opening. The crested animals snorted as they looked to the human teen. Making sure to keep a distance from the herd, Jacob looked up to see a hanging fruit on a branch. The teen looked around for something to knock it off its perch to use as a distraction and saw a rock. Picking it up, he applied the stone to his slinger and aimed for the fruit just as the Kestodon started bellowing at him again. Firing the rock at the hanging fruit, the stone smacked against it and the fruit fell from its place and onto the ground. What Jacob wasn't expecting was for the fruit to explode into multiple pieces and send the Kestodon into a frenzy. The herbivores started running in different directions and they didn't seem interested in the human anymore.
Taking a chance, Jacob dashed for the opening in the herd. He had to come to a complete halt, maneuver around and watch his back as he ran through the panicking creatures. When he made it to the other side and he turned right up a small hill, the opening into the forested area was just a few yards away. Making his way up the small slope, Jacob was about to cross through when something tackled into him from the side. The human fell onto his side with a startled cry and looked up and gasped from what he was seeing. The surviving Kulu-Ya-Ku, the one from the attempted raid on the Rathian's nest earlier this morning, was standing before him. Its body was still covered in the scratches and burns that it got from the fight and it was looking really ticked off as it looked at him with narrowed eyes.
"Uh, any chance we would move past what happened?" Jacob asked with a nervous grin. But the Bird Wyvern didn't seem to be in a cooperating mood when it gave a loud shriek and started pecking at the ground towards him. Jacob started scooting out of the way to avoid losing his legs or anything from the attack while commenting, "Guess that's a no!"
Quickly rolling out of the way, the human teen rose onto his feet and removed the Dual Blades from his back and prepared for another fight. The Kulu-Ya-Ku started digging at the ground before pulling out a pretty big sized rock. Jacob grimaced at the sight of it. The Bird Wyvern then leapt at the teen with the rock in an effort to smash him with it, but with a quick jump out of the way, Jacob managed to roll back onto his feet and out of harm's way.
The Kulu-Ya-Ku turned and was about to attack again when a fireball suddenly landed between the two and sent both Jacob and the Bird Wyvern flying backwards from the resulting explosion. Jacob grunted when he landed on his back and groaned from the slight pain that he was feeling. Opening his eyes, he looked to see what was happening and gasped in awe by what he was seeing. From above them, a figure descended down towards the two, but the sun behind it obscured his vision from seeing what it was. At first as he slowly got back up, Jacob thought it to be some kind of angel, but he became really surprised when he saw who it was. The figure crashed down between the teen and the Bird Wyvern just as the Kulu-Ya-Ku got up and looked fearful when it saw the Rathian standing between it and its target. Shakily propping himself onto his feet, Jacob watched in wonder and worry to see how the Queen of the Skies was going to play this out. He and the Kulu-Ya-Ku winced when she let loose a loud roar. When he looked again, the human saw that she was glancing back to him and it wasn't anger in her eyes, but a different emotion: gratitude.
The Rathian turned her attention back to the Kulu-Ya-Ku and flared her wings. The Flying Wyvern and the Bird Wyvern started lunged at one another before moving back before one could take a bite or peck at the other. The Kulu-Ya-Ku tried rushing in for a swipe with its claws, but the Rathian caused it to halt when it spun around with the spikes of her tail. The Rathian suddenly jumped into the air and with a somersault of her body, she used her tail to slap the top of the Kulu-Ya-Ku's head. The Bird Wyvern was lucky that the poisoned spikes didn't stick into it. But the blow did make it fall face first into the dirt with a pained squawk. The Rathian didn't let up on her opponent as she picked up the dazed egg thief into her talons and flew a good distance away. The Kulu-Ya-Ku struggled in her grip and the Rathian released it. The Kulu-Ya-Ku fell from her grip and landed pretty hard on a bridge made of stone. The Bird Wyvern gave a bit of a wheezing sound as laid on its side. The Kulu-Ya-Ku tried to roll onto its feet, but it ended up rolling the wrong way and yelped in shock when it fell off of the stone bridge. It landed with a loud thump on the ground below. From the sounds of a groaning squawk, it sounded like the Kulu-Ya-Ku was still very much alive.
Even though he thought that last bit a little funny, Jacob had to stifle a laugh as he thought that that could have easily been him, not to mention that he might have another beast to contend with. Looking up into the sky, he saw the Rathian keeping her eyes on the Kulu-Ya-Ku with narrowed eyes. The human tensed up when she turned her head to him and started to fly back towards the human. Feeling worried about what she might do to him, Jacob turned and started running for the opening. But unfortunately, he wasn't fast enough as the Rathian dropped down between him and the opening into the forest area of the desert with a loud thud. Taking a step back, Jacob prepared himself for what may come as he held up the Dual Blades. The Rathian gave a light growl as she looked to the two weapons before gazing into the teen's eyes. Jacob couldn't tell why, but the way she was so calm at the moment seemed to make him feel relaxed as well. Jacob slowly lowered the Dual Blades until he let them fall from his hands. The twin weapons fell to the ground with a clang. The Rathian slowly started to lean her head forward. Jacob nervousness came back to him as she inched closer to him. The Queen of the Skies really surprised him when she moved her head to where she was lightly rubbing against his head with hers. Thinking that saving her unborn hatchlings might have had something to do with it, Jacob gave a small grin when he said, "Um, you're welcome."
The Rathian then backed away and raised her body to where she was looking down at him. Jacob opened his mouth to say something, but didn't get a chance to when the Flying Wyvern suddenly jumped up into the skies and with a flap of her wings she took off to the east. Jacob watched her go and guessed that she must be heading back to her nest to watch over her eggs. He laughed a little when she moved her head to look back at him before turning her attention forward again. When she had disappeared from his sight, Jacob picked up the dropped Dual Blades, reattached them to his back and turned to leave the desert.
He walked through the forest area with no struggles, and Jacob was grateful as he thought, Maybe I can get back to my uncle's boat without any confrontations back in the Ancient Forest.
When he came to the river and the waterfalls, Jacob took a glance down the river that led to the marshes and even further after that. He thought of coming back every now and then if he was still in the world of monsters. With a deep breath, Jacob turned to the waterfall to go into the tunnel.
…
He made it to the other side of the tunnels by what felt like the middle of the afternoon.
(Cue Savage of the Ancient Forest from Monster Hunter World)
But as the human teen neared the exit back into the Ancient Forest, he heard the sounds of roaring and from what it sounded like, two of the inhabitants were going at it in a battle. Carefully making his way to the opening, Jacob peeked out to see what was going on. He didn't see anything at first, but when he stepped into the light he saw the Tobi-Kadachi and the Pukei-Pukei circling each other. And at the moment, the fight seemed to be going in the Pukei-Pukei's favor when it spat a huge glop of its poisonous spit in the Tobi-Kadachi's face. The snake-squirrel-like monster cried out in pain from the burning feeling on its face and backed up a little. The poison in the spit seemed to weaken the electrical monster as it started to breath heavily.
The Pukei-Pukei continued its offensive by jumping forward and flapping its wings in the Tobi-Kadachi's face. The action disoriented the electrical beast even further and a kick to the face sent it tumbling to the ground. The Pukei-Pukei then leapt at the downed Tobi-Kadachi and started scratching at its foe with its talons. The electrical creature screamed from the harsh slashes that it received. Thinking that this wasn't something to be watching, Jacob carefully made his way out of the tunnel, down the wall of vines and was about to make his way around the two battling beasts when he looked to the Tobi-Kadachi as it was struggling to get out from underneath the Pukei-Pukei. But every time that it pushed or kicked the Bird Wyvern off of it, the Fanged Wyvern was once again under the assault of the other monster's talons. After one push, the Tobi-Kadachi noticed the human standing there as it gave a pained whine. The look in its eyes was almost as if they were pleading to him.
Quickly deciding on what to do, Jacob turned back to the two, dropped the bag on the ground and reached back and removed the iron katana from its scabbard. He raised the blade and with a yell he charged forward. The Pukei-Pukei looked up from the torture that it was inflicting and jumped back when Jacob swung the sword. It cocked its head and left a bit of space between it and its opponent. The human teen moved between the downed Tobi-Kadachi and the Pukei-Pukei who just narrowed its eyes at Jacob. As it swished its long tongue around, Jacob happened to notice the scar on it and recognized it at the Pukei-Pukei from the other day. Jacob positioned the katana beside him at the ready and said, "Looks like we've been brought back together to face each other once more."
The Pukei-Pukei gave a gurgled roar in response to this. With a yell, Jacob rushed forward and swung the sword. The Bird Wyvern moved out of the way to avoid the blade. But Jacob didn't let it get too far as he came and slashed again. This time, a few feathers were sliced off at the stem. Jacob then held the sword above his head before throwing it really hard. The katana spun through the air a bit before embedding itself within the Pukei-Pukei's shoulder and making it stumble back a bit. The Pukei-Pukei gave pained cry and the Tobi-Kadachi shakily rose its head to see what was going on. Jacob knew that he would be in for it now as he quickly removed the Dual Blades from his back. The Pukei-Pukei raised its body up and came running towards him like it was waddling a bit and extended its tongue. Jacob ducked as the appendage was swung at him. Raising back up, Jacob came up spinning with the Dual Blades extended. The blades grazed the Pukei-Pukei's chin and sent it reeling back. Quickly dashing around the venom spitter, Jacob came in with another slash to its leg. The move caused the Bird Wyvern to step away from him. Jacob went in for another attack, but he was knocked for a loop by the Pukei-Pukei's tongue. Jacob fell against a bed of flowers and looked up to see the Pukei-Pukei coming down at him from a leap. With a startled cry, he rolled out of the way just as the venom spitter came down heavily. Getting back up again, Jacob rushed forward and swung the Dual Blades. This time he managed to land a blow to the Pukei-Pukei's wing and the Pukei-Pukei roared I pain again. Jacob jumped up into the air with his blades above his head again. With a downward slash of his arms, he created a couple more scratches along its side.
The Pukei-Pukei swung its tail and it knocked Jacob back again. The human teen tumbled in the dirt and laid there for a moment. The Bird Wyvern looked to the human just as Jacob felt something inside of him starting to grow. His mind went back to the previous confrontations when he was in a fight for his life. With one eye he glanced over to the Tobi-Kadachi who was trying to get back up themselves. But then as he continued thinking about the previous couple of fights, there had been much more than just his life on the line. The emotion growing, Jacob gripped the Dual Blades as he felt something inside of him snap. Rising off the ground, glared at the Pukei-Pukei who had what Jacob could have sworn was a smug smirk. With another holler, Jacob rushed forward again and much faster than he had earlier. Jacob rushed up to the surprised Pukei-Pukei and landed a slash as he went back.
The poison spitter was startled from the sudden scratches and turned to attack the teen, but Jacob was already once again on the move. He moved behind the Pukei-Pukei and placed one of the blades on his back and reached out as he ran past the monster again. His hand grabbed the hilt of the katana and with little to no effort, he pulled it out of the Pukei-Pukei's hide. The poison spitter cried out in pain from the harsh removal of the weapon. But it didn't have time to react when Jacob came around and swung both weapons. He slashed into the Pukei-Pukei's face and made it reel back in pain. The Pukei-Pukei then gave a gurgled roar as it lashed out its tongue again and Jacob tucked and rolled underneath the appendage. Placing the other Dual Blade on his back, Jacob looked around for an idea to use against the Pukei-Pukei. He had to quickly move out of the way when the poison spitter tried to turn and slam its tail down on him. Getting his idea, Jacob stepped up on the appendage with a hard stomp and was thrown into the air by the beast. He cried out as he was sent flying through the air. The Pukei-Pukei turned to where the human once was and looked in confusion and raised its body to look. But a yell from above made it look to see Jacob coming down from a tree branch with the katana above his head. Time seemed to slow down as Jacob prepared to swing. Even from him falling, he could see a mixture of fear and surprise in the Pukei-Pukei's chameleon like eyes. With a downward swing of his sword, Jacob sliced right through the Pukei-Pukei. A long line slowly went from the Pukei-Pukei's head and down its torso a little. The blow turned out to be a fatal one as the Pukei-Pukei gave a gurgled groan before falling to the ground.
(End of track)
Jacob landed on his feet and flailed about to keep himself from falling down. Taking deep breaths, Jacob looked down at the dead creature and waited to see if it would get back up. When it didn't move at all, Jacob looked back over to where the Tobi-Kadachi was laying and saw that it was limping away into the forest.
Jacob followed after the electrical beast, but made sure to keep at a distance. They went down the tunnel that went to the shaded area of the forest and the second camp. Jacob remained behind the trees and waited when the Tobi-Kadachi stopped to look about. When it was clear to follow again, Jacob came around the tree and continued to follow after it. They came out into the sun again and the Tobi-Kadachi took a right and deeper into the forest. Jacob followed after it and stayed back a good bit when it turned another right. When it was clear to follow again, Jacob was surprised to come to a high wall of vines. Looking up he watched as the tail of the poisoned beast disappeared over the top. With a light huff at the climb, Jacob walked up to the wall of vines and started climbing. He reached the top and became surprised when he didn't see the Tobi-Kadachi anywhere in sight. Climbing all the way up, Jacob walked forward and found himself before a slope that went deeper up into the giant tree but also took a left turn as well. Looking down the left path, he saw the Fanged Wyvern just up ahead.
Making sure to keep his distance, Jacob walked down the path. The two walked across what looked like a bridge that was a mixture of ground and plants. Jacob looked down about the structure of his surroundings and quietly said, "Man, this place is just full of surprises."
Looking to his right, he saw a big drop and took a quick peek. He saw a small clearing within. A small creek ran through it, there were a few paths here and there to take, a small herd of the Kestodon and a large assortment of boulders hung at the center of it all.
Remembering the Tobi-Kadachi, Jacob backed away from the drop and continued down the path. When he came into a more sunny spot, he was amazed by what he saw. What looked to be like a giant tree limb growing out from an adjoining path that went into another part of the forest stood strong. And around the circular sides of it, he could see branches growing up to the sky as well. Lowering his gaze from the branch, he noticed the tail of the Tobi-Kadachi disappearing around a corner that seemed to go down a level. Slowly making his way down, he came around the corner to see the Tobi-Kadachi shakily climbing up onto an elevated platform. Figuring that that must be where it sleeps, Jacob carefully made his way to it. But as he neared the nest, he noticed a light blue plant growing not too far from him. Walking over to it, Jacob thought it looked like the Antidote herb, but this one was clearly different. Racking his brain, he thought to a page that had been about the plants and remembered something about one that helps one to fall asleep. Plucking a piece from the stem, Jacob took a small whiff of the plant and immediately felt a little drowsy. Shaking his head to keep himself awake, he wondered if this would help the Tobi-Kadachi rest and put it into the bag. He turned back to the elevated platform made of flora.
Reaching the bottom of the platform, Jacob slowly and carefully started to climb to avoid startling the electrified creature. When he made it to the top, he saw that the Tobi-Kadachi was trying to lie down in the middle of its nest. The Fanged Wyvern noticed him and gave a growl and the fur upon its back started to rise up in agitation. Wanting to defuse the situation, Jacob climbed up and held up his hands in a nonthreatening manner and said, "Hey, it's okay.
"I won't hurt you." He promised even though the Tobi-Kadarchi hissed at him. The human could hear the sounds of its heavy breathing and figured that the poison must still be in its system. Jacob thought of the vial of antidote and slowly fished around his bag for it. When he pulled out the blue vial, he looked to the ailing wyvern in front of him and said with a light shrug, "This ought to help, I hope."
Gingerly taking a step forward, he tensed up a little when the Tobi-Kadachi tried to get up and hissed at him again. But it fell onto its side and groaned as the poison continued to hurt it. Moving around the ailing creature, Jacob kneeled down and lightly touched its head. His hair puffed up when he felt a light jolt of electricity run through him and chuckled a little, "Ooh, tingly."
Getting back to the task at hand, Jacob opened up the vial and looked down at the Tobi-Kadachi. The Fanged Wyvern looked up to him with its right eye as it continued to breath heavily. It weakly raised its head and Jacob took the opportunity to pour some of the antidote into its mouth. The Tobi-Kadachi gave a hard swallow and coughed a little. It continued to breath heavily for a moment before its sides started to rise and fall more calmly with each motion. Placing the cork back to the vial, Jacob followed up with one of the healing potions and poured some into the wyverns mouth as best as he could when it laid its head back down. Remembering the herb, he took it out and crushed it in his palm. Then with a soft blow, he let the dust from the herb fly into the Fanged Wyvern's face and it breathed a little in. The Tobi-Kadachi closed its eyes as it seemed that the potions and the plant would kick in at any moment. Jacob recorked and put the healing potion back into his bag. He was about to get up and leave when the Tobi-Kadachi suddenly moved its head into his lap.
Jacob was a little startled by the action, but relaxed when he saw that it was drifting off to sleep. The teen gently stroked the Fanged Wyvern's furry scales and it seemed to enjoy it from the sounds of soft growls. The human watched over the sleeping beast for a moment or two as he thought about the last few hours and how this crazy world has managed to surprise him. Not just by what he's seen, but by the kind of miracles who was witness to.
(Cue Miracles by Colton Dixon)
He thought of the different miracles that had not only kept him safe, but how he managed to do a couple himself. He looked into the sky and said with a grin, "Lord, I don't know why I've been brought here, but I do thank you for keeping me safe.
Colton Dixon: Ninety miles on the highway
Every day moving so fast
"And for me to at least make a difference here too." He added when he looked down at the resting Tobi-Kadachi. The Fanged Wyvern looked like it was in a blissful slumber.
Colton Dixon: Taking all the wrong ways out
Never saw you coming
Gently placing the Tobi-Kadachi's head on the ground, Jacob grabbed his back. Carefully standing up he carefully made his way around to avoid waking the electrical beast. When he was at the edge of the elevated platform, he glanced back at the sleeping Tobi-Kadachi once and then started the climb down.
Colton Dixon: Stopping me in my tracks
Keeping me from the long way down
When he reached the bottom of the vines, Jacob wondered about which way he should take to get back to his uncle's boat. He knew that he could take the way he came on the way up, but didn't feel like taking a short route.
Colton Dixon: Doesn't matter just how many times I tried
There could only be a single reason why
So tell me
With a small sigh, he turned left and went down the slope. He came to a tall, grassy area underneath a shaded portion of the botanical walkway. When he came to a spot that had a wall of vines on the right and an opening on the left, Jacob looked to the opening and decided to go that way. Walking up to the opening he saw the small herd of Kestodon a good deal from one of the openings.
Colton Dixon: How do miracles just happen like that?
Happen like that, happen like that
Carefully making his way down the root like walk way, Jacob kept his distance as he made his way to the far opening. And as he made his way to the opening, Jacob started thinking about all the miracles that had happened.
Colton Dixon: You can say the stars align but
I know that it's more than timing
He remembered the storm and how lightning crashed against the boat, and yet it hadn't been destroyed. Nor when the boat had washed up onto the cove.
Colton Dixon: How do miracles just happen like that?
Happen like that, happen like that
Then he remembered the first battle between the monsters. He thought that if the Great Jagras had noticed him sooner and the Anjanath weren't there, then he might have been attacked.
Colton Dixon: Right before I hit the ground some
How You came along and found me, ooh, ooh
As he walked down the path, Jacob came upon a pretty big body of water. Not really wanting to get wet, Jacob looked about for a way across and saw a plethora of vines hanging from above. Taking a few steps back, he rushed forward before jumping and grabbing a vine. Swinging across, he made his way over the water.
Colton Dixon: Righter before I hit the ground some
How You came along and found me
When he reached the other side, Jacob dropped down into a crouch before standing tall again. He continued on his way back to the boat by taking a right when he came to the end of a junction. The teen walked into a familiar place and came upon the Pukei-Pukei's still form.
Colton Dixon: Some will say it's magic
But I know that You did all that
You're the reason, there's no doubt
Taking one glance at it, Jacob turned to go back down the shaded path to the shaded area of the forest. And as he walked, he continued to think of the miracles that happened.
Colton Dixon: Doesn't matter just how many times I tried
There could only be a single reason why
So tell me
He began to think about when he had been saved by that mysterious person who saved him when he had been poisoned by the Pukei-Pukei. Though he knew that it had been the blue herb that had cleared the poison from his system, the mysterious person had been the one to move him out of danger. Jacob then thought about to the incident on the boat and thanked God for helping him to live after such an experience.
Colton Dixon: How do miracles just happen like that?
Happen like that, happen like that
He found himself in the shaded area of the forest, but didn't see anything threatening. Continuing on his way, Jacob then thought about the things he's seen and done over in the desert.
Colton Dixon: You can say the stars align but
I know that it's more than timing
Jacob glanced up to the sky and thought about the Rathian and her nest when he noticed some of the smaller creatures above him. The name Mernos came to mind as he passed underneath them.
Colton Dixon: How do miracles just happen like that?
Happen like that, happen like that
He thought back to when the sandstorm had hit and the Barroth had been coming right at him. Though it hadn't been intentional, Jacob was grateful for the rescue when the Diablos had appeared from underneath the sand.
Colton Dixon: Right before I hit the ground some
How You came along and found me, ooh, ooh
The teen wondered if the person that he had thought that he had seen at the northern camp was the one that had helped him when he had been poisoned. He had to shield his eyes when he came out into the sun again before making his way down the slope to go back to the boat.
Colton Dixon: Righter before I hit the ground some
How You came along and found me
Jacob then laughed when he thought about how he had been saved by a Diablos from another Diablos that was probably the Diablos that had saved him from the Barroth. Jacob thought about the bigger Diablos and wondered what was its story.
Colton Dixon: There's no doubt when I feel Your love
Call me crazy and out of touch
As he came upon the slope that went down to the sea, Jacob looked down to see the herd of Kestodon that normally roamed around these parts. He wondered if they mourned for their fellow head butter that had met its end to the Great Jagras a few days ago.
Colton Dixon: But I know that it's from above
Tell me
Keeping his guard up, Jacob made his way to the cliff that would take him back to the boat. He kept low and moved slow in case the Anjanath was anywhere close by.
Colton Dixon: How do miracles just happen like that?
Happen like that, happen like that
Entering the tall grass, Jacob remembered the bruises he got when he was tackled by the surviving Kulu-Ya-Ku. He lightly shuddered when he remembered severing the other one's hand. Jacob hadn't been intending on that happening, but he had been determined to protect the nest. He had a feeling that if he were to go back to the desert, he would need to be careful.
Colton Dixon: You can say the stars align but
I know that it's more than timing
Jacob stopped a moment to listen out for anything big coming through. Not hearing a thing, and when he didn't, he kept on going. The human made it to the opening and carefully made his way down it. He still didn't hear anything as he came to the end and carefully looked around the corner to make sure that there were no surprises waiting for him.
Colton Dixon: How do miracles just happen like that?
Happen like that, happen like that
Seeing that the coast was clear, Jacob made his way to where he could climb down to the path along the cliff and back to the boat. He carefully made his way down and turned to see the boat, just as he had left it the previous day.
Colton Dixon: Right before I hit the ground some
How You came along and found me, ooh, ooh
When he stood before the ladder that went up onto the deck, he once again thought about all the things that had happened to him, both the good and the bad. Looking up to the sky again, Jacob smiled when he said, "Thanks for having my back God.
"I don't know what I'd do without you." He gratefully said before making his way onto the boat.
Colton Dixon: Righter before I hit the ground some
How You came along and found me
(End of song)
Jacob sighed with a content smile when he felt the deck under his feet again. Deciding to take a rest, Jacob went below deck to grab a bite and take a nap for a little bit.
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Author's Note: A lot smaller than the previous chapter, but a fun one to write all the same. I chose the song Miracles because I thought it would fit with the chapter. Plus, I couldn't think of the right healing kind of song. I mean, I wanted to use something like that, but having Jacob to reflect on the different miracles that he's been a part of is a pretty nice way to do things too. I look forward to reading your reviews. Be sure to leave a comment either about if I've done something wrong or if you want something specifically to happen. See you next time.