(Location: Everstream) (Kira's POV)

I know I've seen Zorah Magdaros before, I can still remember how we miserably failed at the Great Ravine. But landing on its back and taking it by scale is a really whole new perspective. I've studied almost every monster in every category, including the Legendary Apocalypse Elders "The Black Dragons".

I heard some even theorized that Zorah Magdaros is an old Dire Miralis, but that was debunked due to the difference between body structure and nature of monster. Zorah Magdaros is a migratory Elder while Dire Miralis is an Apocalypse Elder Dragon that can make the sea itself boil. But when it comes to sheer size then Zorah Magdaros takes the second place title, second to only the Legendary Serpent Dalamadur.

As we landed on Zorah's back we quickly went on to search for Zorah Magdaros' magma cores. Kazuma and I had a bit of an upgrade towards our equipment. Kazuma fashioned himself a new set of Rathalos armor and he changed his Insect Glaive to that of a Jyuratodus because of the needed element in this quest. As for me? I was a bit reluctant at first but Kazuma talked me into using the materials we got from the Starving Deviljho.

I was hesitant because I still have nightmares of it almost finishing me off if Arashi didn't save me back then. So I went and requested for a new Bowgun. After it was forged, I could feel the dragon element coursing in it. While in armor, Kazuma has the Rathalos set while I requested for the Diablos set, it's a little bit heavy but my body will get used to it. I snapped out of my musings when I heard Kazuma.

"Kira! Found the first magma core!" Kazuma exclaimed as we went to work, I loaded my water bullets and begin firing. Also, this new Bowgun has some serious kick in it despite being only a Light Bowgun. Kazuma waits as the magma begins spewing out magma as a defense mechanism. When it finally stops Kazuma went at it and kept on slashing until it suddenly lost its glow and goes dark.

"WHOA!" I shouted as the pain from attacking Zorah's magma core causes it to stumble.

"Alright Kira first magma core dealt with!" Kazuma said as he loaded a flare and launched it high. A bright green glow signaling our progress.

(Location: Everstream Blockade)

"Commander! First magma core destroyed!" The Serious Handler announced as she saw the green flare with her binoculars.

"Good! Are the binders ready?" The Commander asks.

"Binders ready Kota?" The Serious Handler calls to her partner Kota.

"Locked and load Mira!" Kota replies to his Handler Mira.

(Location: Zorah Magdaros' back)

"Kira, stalactite in range!" Kazuma says as we just finished climbing Zorah's peak. I can see the stalactite Jiro said that they rigged with explosives before the operation.

"Roger!" I aimed down my sights and fired at the explosive barrels. The result was intense. The stalactite on the ceiling dropped down and we had to brace ourselves as the impact causes Zorah to roar out in pain as the hit from the tip of the stalactite causes it to lose its footing a bit and tilts to the side to get rid of the stalactite that was left on its back. Good, our mission is to only weaken it enough for the Dragonator to deal maximum damage, enough to repel it out to the open sea.

We then feel it begin to shift. It's beginning to stand up! We slid down towards a hollow space that houses its second magma core. This one's a bit tougher since there isn't much space in this space and the magma core is bigger than the first one. I had to fire at it while holding on to a Cliffside since I don't want to be burned alive in molten magma, Kazuma was able to jump around and avoid the onslaught of magma from the core.

It took us a while but we were able to reduce it to its blackened state again, Zorah then returned to its normal position due to the pain. I fired the next green flare signaling the second magma core destroyed.

(Location: Everstream Blockade)

"Second magma core destroyed Commander!" Mira exclaimed as she and her partner Kota were now awaiting his next command.

"Good. Binders ready?" The Commander looked on as the fleet nodded in confirmation that they were armed and ready.

"FIRE!"

(Location: Zorah Magdaros' back)

We heard the sound of the Binder Ballistae hit their mark and Zorah flinched as it's temporarily immobile now. We climbed out of the magma core in its crater when a shadow flew over us.

"It's here!" Kazuma says as we dropped down to the base area where Arashi and Nergigante fought the first time around. And there in its fearsome appearance is the one who almost killed my Best Monster Friend.

(Location: Everstream Blockade)

"Stand at the ready! Nergigante is upon us" Senshin announced as he walks toward a hitching post.

"Heh… of course it is. Hunters! Prepare to intercept!" The Commander ordered and the rest of the fleet began to load up on ballista ammo.

"I'm coming with you Master!" Jiro says as he went with Senshin on the hitching post. Senshin let out a breath as he patted Jiro on the shoulder.

"Try to keep up then, kid." Senshin said before latching on a Wingdrake flying towards where Kira and Kazuma were.

"Game on old man!" Jiro replied as he latched on his Wingdrake.

(Location: Zorah Magdaros' back)

"JUMP!" I shouted as Kazuma vaulted over Nergigante and I shot at it a face full of dragon bullets. It recoiled in pain. Then it dug its claws deep and gave out an earsplitting roar signaling it's in rage mode. Kazuma then landed on its back and it began to try and shake off Kazuma. It left itself wide open for my attacks and I didn't stop firing. Round after round until I ran out of Dragon bullets, I then switched to Piercing.

I heard Zorah's back erupt and began to spew globs of lava. My mind suddenly reeled back to what happened to Arashi the first time. I saw one ball of lava arching towards Nergigante.

"Kazuma jump off!" I shouted as my partner looks up and sees the falling ball of molten rock. He jumps off in time and the ball of lava hit Nergigante directly, but it didn't seem to affect it that much since it just shook it off and is about to lunge at Kazuma.

*FLASH*

I closed my eyes as a bright flash went off in front of Nergigante.

"Sorry we're late!" Jiro's voice sounded off as he and the Huntsman Senshin landed and drew their weapons.

"On your feet kid!" Senshin says as he pulled Kazuma up to his feet.

"Let's do this!" I cried as all four of us stand at the ready. It's time for a little bit of payback!

(Location: On a secret exit of a cave system just on the cliffs of the Everstream) (Arashi's POV)

Seeing it on a screen is one thing, but looking at it in real life is a whole other level. I knew Zorah Magdaros is huge but this is like watching an island with an active volcano with legs. The sheer size of it completely dwarfs most monsters. Even Lao Shan Lung is but a small hill compared to this living volcanic island.

Earlier the Ancient Kirin told me to follow him and he lead me to a series of deep tunnels that span all across the depths of the New World. I never imagined that the New World had a network like this. I also was about to enter the fray when I saw Nergigante engage Kira and Kazuma. But he told me to stand by and watch, telling me that I wasn't strong enough. I argued that I had plenty of options in my arsenal that could finish the fight already.

"And yet you nearly died twice. Despite the power you claim to possess, you do not have the skills yet to fully understand them." Was his refute to me. I couldn't really argue with him because he's right. Despite my new found powerful techniques I actually did a Resurrection of F thing.

Like the first time Frieza achieved Golden Form he immediately rushed to Earth without bothering to master the form and it burned him out too quickly. That's my problem since arriving here, I recreate a technique and I didn't really bother to refine it. Just like Hit said.

"What matters most is not raw power but the skill by which you hone it."

I knew that despite these attacks it takes a lot out of me despite how hard I try to ignore the strain just by using one big move. Even when I've been using Overcharge and Supercharge frequently, the strain on my body is still noticeable. I need more time to train and fully understand this new body.

*GROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH*

I was snapped out of my musings and didn't realize that it was already in the final stretch of the Repelling Operation. I can see the entire Guild Fleet firing all they got on repelling this walking volcanic island. I wanted to help, I really would've obliged, but one look from the Older Kirin beside me is preventing me from intervening. All I can do for now is watch and hope all is according to the game.

(Location: Everstream Blockade) (Kira's POV)

"FIRE!" Kazuma shouted as we finished loading up the cannons. It was an intense fight, and while we didn't kill Nergigante we did manage to repel it and with a parting gift from me. When Kazuma was able to catch it off balance, causing it to fall on its side I was able to hit it with a Wyvern shot straight to its ugly face! It escaped with one less horn on its head! That was for Arashi!

But now it was time for the moment of truth. The fate of the entire New World depends on this mission, if we succeed then we saved the New World, if we fail then everything here will be burned into a fiery wasteland leaving nothing but memories of those who survive, if any could survive the cataclysm.

*GROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH*

Zorah Magdaros' mouth begins to glow signaling its most devastating attack.

"The Blockade won't be able to stand against that attack! We've got to stop it from firing!" The Commander said as he and the Huntsman were firing all they've got on their cannon.

I looked around for anything to stop or at least divert it.

"Kira! Use this!" Jiro said as he handed me a Binding Ballista shot.

"Alright!" I said as I loaded and attached the chain that was linked to the Ballista head. I can hear Zorah Magdaros finishing its charging I got but one shot at this.

I then carefully aimed at its snout.

"FIRE!" The shot aimed true and I didn't hesitate to use the reeling mechanism on the Ballista. The tip of the ballista shot dug deep enough on its snout that it turned to the left and misfired.

"Great job Kira! Hunters give it everything you've got!" The Commander shouted as the misfire caused the rest of the fleet to gain hope and boosted morale. Every cannon fired all at once and the barrage causes Zorah Magdaros to reel back and I think it's panting in exhaustion.

"Commander, this is it! The chance we've been waiting for!" I shouted to the Commander on board on the ship with the Dragonator!

"All right! This is the last phase!" The commander said as he turned around towards Jiro.

"Where's my Dragonator?"

"Ready when you are!" Jiro said as that was all the confirmation the Commander needed.

"FIRE!" Senshin pushed the lever and the result was instantaneous.

*GROOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH*

Zorah Magdaros roared in pain as the Dragonator pierced its rocky hide. It fell on its side and the splash causes a wave that crashed towards us. It then begins to swim towards the exit of the Everstream.

WE DID IT WE REALLY DID IT!

"WE DID IT!" I shouted as the rest of the Fleet followed and cheered, celebrating the success of the operation. I saw the Commander give a breath of relief.

"It's over." The Commander said as the Huntsman dropped his weapon and sat down on the deck.

"Yes. It only took 40 years." I don't know if he was serious or was using sarcasm.

I was still looking over the horizon to where Zorah Magdaros is heading. I then saw Kazuma standing right beside me, he places his hand on my shoulder.

"We did it Kira!" He says with a grin on his face, I couldn't help but return one back. Hehehe. I then grab my book and open it to see the leaf that I got from one our adventures here in the New World. I took one look more before I released it and the wind blew it out towards the New World.

"Still thinking about Arashi?" Kazuma asks me. I close my eyes and just gave a smile.

"Yeah…" I sighed, still worried about my Elder Dragon friend.

"I'm sure he's still out there. Hey, maybe we should go out on an expedition and look for him." Kazuma offers. I actually smirked at what he just said. Hehehe, you should've worded that out more carefully partner.

"My, my Kazuma. Are you asking your own handler out~?" I asked coyly with a teasing smirk on my face. I can barely hold my laughter as I watch him trying to save face. Hehehehe. At least I can enjoy some peace and quiet for now. Wherever you are Arashi, I know we'll meet again. I let out a breath and left my flustered partner behind, for now it's time for a celebratory feast!

AN: Sorry for the really long hiatus guys. I've been really dry on Monster Hunter since the delay on Alatreon. But at least I can finish the Zorah arc here.

And yes I decided to name the Serious Handler and her partner. I'll leave you to guys why I chose their names, here's a hint on one "God Eater".

Also, I usually like to surprise you guys with new twists but I guess you can figure this out on your own. Eventually as this story progresses I will be doing, somewhat of a story crossover.

*Wink, wink* *Hint, hint*

With one of my new stories. So I hope you guys like this and hopefully I realistically put this chapter together when it came to the quest progression. This is Fatalis0217 saying. ALATREON!