You have quite the reputation as a Monster Hunter in these lands. You are skilled, yes, but you owe a lot of that rep to an old friend...Volt, a Zinogre you found abandoned as a pup and raised as your own. You both grew alongside each other, fighting as a team. You both started garnering a reputation as a hunter-monster duo with an unbreakable bond.

They called you mad when you explained that you had not only tamed a Zinogre, but had also managed to become friends with it. Volt was the best ally any Hunter could ask for. He was smart, strong, tactful, the whole package. After all, you taught him yourself. Even though you couldn't really make rhyme or reason out of his growls and vocalizations, you were certain that he understood every little thing you told him. Most Hunters jumped at the chance to get the both of you in their squad whenever you turned up at the Gathering Hall. There was nothing that the two of you couldn't handle together. You two were practically inseparable--or so you had thought. You had to go, and where you were going, you couldn't bring Volt with you. He'd have to stay behind. Volt, despite his loyalty to you, also had a more playful, softer side. Through your bond you had not just become partners, but brothers. When you broke the news to him, Volt started to howl in sadness. He would miss you, greatly. But he would never forget you, and would await your return. He managed to communicate all that with just his eyes and a few growls just before you had to go. You asked the people of Yukumo Village to care for Volt in your absence, and you told Volt to protect the village and it's people until your return. You left Volt with a promise. A promise that you would one day return. You also told Volt to keep training, to keep getting stronger...Maybe even become a hunter.

You were only half-joking when you said that last part. I mean, c'mon now...A monster becoming a Hunter? Ridiculous. Surely nothing will come of that, right?

...r-right?

Eventually, years later, you'd end up returning to Yukumo Village. The village is abuzz with life, seemingly larger than when you'd left. Maybe it was because of Volt...the village was not only protected, but it grew, prospered. All thanks to him.

Sore from your journey home, you go to the hot spring located in the Gathering Hall to unwind.

That's when you see him...or rather, he sees you. Volt has certainly taken your last words to him to heart. He seems a lot bigger than he was when you last saw him. Not to mention the gigantic Switch Axe sat next to him in the water. He perks up for a second and sniffs the air, getting a whiff of a familiar scent. His eyes lock onto you, then he gets up out of the water and barrels toward you.

"GRRAAAAAOOOWWWW!!! BOSS! YOU CAME BACK FOR ME!"

Oh, he can talk now too, huh? Seems his body wasn't the only thing that changed. He picks you up and hugs you, bellowing out a hearty, growled laugh.

"GWAHAHAHAHA! Volt did it boss! I became a hunter, just like you asked! I-I didn't think I could do it, but i just kept thinking of you and...well, look at me!"

He puts you down and takes a few steps back, flexing as little bolts of electricity dance across his body.

"I know i look a bit different...but...I'm still a good boy, right?"