The Moonlight Maiden (Monster Hunter)

The steam from the hot springs washed over the companions’ faces, the stars shining brightly high above in the night sky. The Handler sighed, clicking her goggles down to watch as a flock of
Legiana flew by.
“We should head to Astera soon…” she said, with a quick glance at her partner. “They’re waiting.”
A waitress bustled over, shivering, and set down a cup of tea in front of the silver-haired girl. Haven looked up
and smiled. “Thank you, very much.” The waitress turned red in the face and
nodded, running back to her counter and proceeding to flip through the quest
book.
Haven turned to the Handler. “Yeah, I suppose so… It’ll be hard…” she looked up at the moon, and her blue eyes
reflected it nicely. The silver stars and blue wings painted around her eyes shone
in the light, and so did the bright white fur on her coat.
The Handler grinned empathetically. “You’ll do great! You’re one of our best hunters, and I’m sure the other Stars
will help you out!”
Haven stood, toasting at the sky. “You’re right! Besides, I’ve gotta do this! For the sake of our world!” She
turned, striding confidently toward the Quest desk, placing some z on
the counter for the girl. She blinked, then gave a small smile, picking up an
old book and lifting it. Haven leaned over and picked up the quill hanging from
the center of the book, writing the words: “Paean of Guidance”, then her own
name beneath it.
“Thank you,” she said to the girl,
turning to head out to Astera.
“Wait!”
Haven and the Handler turned, and
the blond-haired waitress had come out from behind the counter, her dark-haired
companion giving her a sly glance from where she was helping a Hunter manage
Arena quests.
“Uhm, I…” she looked at the ground
nervously. “G- Good luck. B- be s- safe, pl- please… For m- my- for e- everyone’s
sakes…” She placed an amulet in Haven’s hands. It was made of a long, purple,
glistening string and had a long, black horn hanging off of it. An Oroshi Kirin
horn. An Oroshi Kirin hair. The entire thing felt cold to the touch, and it chilled Haven’s skin as she placed it over her head.
“Thank you very much,” Haven smiled at her kindly. “And don’t worry. I’ll be fine.” She placed a hand on the girl’s
rosy cheek and walked away.
The Handler blinked, then turned to the girl. “She’s got this, don’t worry. Haven is the best Hunter in the Fifth
Fleet. Our Sapphire Star… Actually.” She placed a hand on her shoulder. “Can I
tell you something?”
She nodded.
“Haven calls herself the Moonlight Maiden, and says that the people of Astera and Seliana are her Sapphire Star.
Because,” the Handler looked up at the sky. “Just like in the legend… Wherever
the Sapphire Star shines… The moon is close by.”
Throwing another bottle to the
ground, Haven picked her hammer back up. Her teammates shouted cries of thanks,
and the monster’s wide, unblinking, red pupils slid towards her, its jaw
hanging open in preparation. The entire dragon was covered in tender knots of
wood, its enormous wings like giant hands out to catch another victim.
Category:Literature
Category:Star's stuff
Category:Monster hunter
Category:Fanfictions (Unfinished)
Category:Fanfictions (Semi-Canon)