A/N: I'm back...

So, after... Some time away, I've made my return here, with a new fic in mind, and some fresh ideas I'd like to share with you guys. I hope you all enjoy the trailer, and don't worry, this is only the tip of the iceberg...

Beware the joining of the flesh, and of Nature's Wrath.

For those who take the touch of dust will soon resign their path.

The western jungle remnants of Menagerie. Above the town of Kuo Kuana, a safe distance away from the general populace of the island, a small part of uncut trees remain, an effort to let the wildlife of the island live in peace. There are plenty of legends and tales about that place, and why none should enter that small portion of the tree line. About the terrible grimm that inhabit it, about the vicious wildlife and fauna, and about the creature. The giant that lives deep within the forests, and would kill any would dare approach it. Many stay away from that place and leave it alone, out of fear or any other reason. However... None know the truth hidden deep within.

The day started easy for the giant of the forest. She woke up, her 7 feet frame viewing everything around her, as she turned to her mother, sleeping by her side. The woman tended to wake up later and later lately, though she didn't mind it, and shaking her a bit, she finally opened her eyes, gold staring into gold. She stood up, shaking her body a bit from the rest of the night before, her gigantic mane of hair, easily reaching her feet below her, swishing to and fro, golden locks with kitty ears on top.

"I'm up, I'm up... Good morning dear." She gave her daughter a hug, holding her tight, the giant returning it with the same amount of affection, if not more. A minute or so after, her mother finally broke the hug, starting their morning routine. It usually consisted of cleaning her daughter's hair, pulling stray shards of dust that formed there through the night, as well as examining her form after a night's rest, to see how much of her skin turned to crystallized dust in her sleep. She sighed in relief when she didn't see any significant changes since the days before, jotting it down in a small notebook she kept close by at all times. The girl never did understand why her mother did that, as she was like this since the day she was born, and it never really bothered her, but regardless, her mother seemed adamant on checking her each day, not that she minded. After all, this was just who she was, and she wouldn't have it any other way.

After that, she dressed up, wearing her large pants her mother got her, with plenty of room to spare, as well as wrapping her robe around her chest, constricting it, and making sure it wouldn't move. She didn't like the tension much, but it was a must, or so her Mama told her, paying special attention to covering the glistening bits and pieces of crystallized dust that replaced her skin.

"So... Ready to continue out trip the beach?" Her mother said, leaning on her gently, using her to keep her strength up.

"Yeah! Let's go Mama!" She cried, the naive child she was. Letting her mother wrap her arm around her shoulders, she got up completely, walking towards the end of the tree line. She spent her entire life there, in those woods, living with her mama, growing up and learning about the world around her, and the precious life she had. The two continued their small journey, the girl knowing the forest like the back of her hand, only making it easier when a strange gurgling noise came from behind one of the trees. Like a trained hunter, she quieted down, her face growing more serious, as her mother tried to free herself, and take a battle stance, standing strong, despite her wavering aura.

"Alright dear... I'll take the ones to the left, you take the right. Okay?" She asked, her right arm starting to glow and emanate that familiar hue of gold she remembered so fondly.

"Okay!" She shouted in a mix of excitement and instinct, dashing towards the tree line, knocking back the Beowulf waiting behind it, thinking it could surprise the two. From there, it staggered back, trying to gain ground, though its opponent was not gonna give him any time, claws of crystal forming around her fingers, as she slashed and hacked, tearing the rather weak grimm to shreds with ease. However, even if the ambush was suppressed, she knew never to let her guard down. Those Grimm... They always came in packs.

Two more burst through the trees beside her. Seeing them, and readying herself, she reached out with her palms, grabbing their heads, smashing them against one another, shattering their masks with one hit. One of them jumped from above, claws at the ready, catching her off guard and knocking her off her feet. She spun in the air, grabbing on the trees, and climbing it, dashed back at the grim, grabbing it as she flew, crashing into one of the trees, but bringing it down with her.

She looked around. Her mother was still fighting, but she seemed alright. She gave a quick sigh of relief, turning her head away again, while several more surrounded them. Thinking quickly, she lunged one of them, driving claws through its skull, using it as leverage, to launch herself into the air. She brought herself down on another, crushing it under her massive weight, catching scent of another approaching her rapidly. Spinning around, she gave it a good hack, sending it flying and hitting one of the trunks back behind her, while letting her instincts guide her movements, lowering her body to standing on all fours, and moving about the battlefield, decimating them one by one. Several of the young beowulves tried to jump her at the same time, landing on her back and trying to claw through her body, her massive hair keeping her alive, and giving her just enough time to shake them off.

The horde was nearing its end, she had a sense for those things. Less and less grimm were appearing, and the battle was drawing to a close, though still with quite a number for her to take out. The rest of the pack came out, circling her, flesh-eating monsters all around her. The giant didn't have much aura left, just enough to finish the fight. She needed to do something quick, or both she and her mother would die.

And she'd never let that happen.

With all the strength she could muster, she called upon the dust, flowing through her body, as her very skeleton started to glow eerie brown, channeling the power of the earth to her side. She raised her hands, shouting, and slamming the ground, she let out the energy she built, causing a small tremor to occur. The Grimm were caught dead in the center, jagged rocks erupting from the very earth, tearing their flesh to shreds, leaving red mist in her wake. She finally calmed down, the thrill of the hunt leaving her mind, rushing to her mother to make sure she's fine, seeing the woman still standing, dead Grimm decomposing all around her as well. She dashed in, giving her a hug, just like she always did, and her mother returned it, feeling a hint of weakness.

"Mama? Are you okay?" She asked, a hint of worry forming on her face, one that her mother dismissed quite quickly.

"D-Don't worry about it sweetie. I'm all right, see?" She gave her right arm a flex, as much as the crystal it was made of allowed her to, and the giant cheered in relief. "Now come along, alright? We're almost there."

"Okay!" She yelled, happily letting her mama lean on her, taking her further, before the scenery of Menagerie's beach sprawled before them. The sunset skies painted the ocean a pretty shade of orange, and alongside the empty, barren shore, laid a single raft, built by her mama and her over the past few weeks. It was finally finished, and she couldn't wait to see what would happen now.

"Now... Help me to that tree over there, okay?" Her mother pointed to a palm tree, sitting alongside the sand. She guided her there, helping her sit down, her back leaned comfortably as she gazed into the ocean.

"Like this Mama?" She gazed at her innocently, noticing tears forming around her mother's eyes, crystallizing as quick as they flowed down her cheeks.

"Yeah... Now, remember how to use the raft? Just like I taught you."

"Yup!"

"Good... Then listen, please." She beckoned her daughter to approach, as she leaned down to her resting mother. "I want you to take that raft... And go, okay? Go as far as you can go. Go and meet new friends, and make a family of your own. Find a place that will truly make you happy... And please, promise me you'll stay safe."

She stared at her mama for a couple of seconds, processing everything she was just asked to do. Of course, she could never refuse her mother, and so, with a big, happy smile, she sat by her, giving her one last hug. "Alright! I'll come back later Mama!"

"Okay..." She managed to utter, her voice growing a bit weak, masking it as hard as she could. She watched her daughter, her pride and joy, take the raft they worked on so hard on, getting on it, and letting the currents of the ocean, coupled with the dust inhabiting her body, pull her into the waters, further and further. She saw her, as she shrank in the distance, before the speck she used to be before vanished entirely, uttering one last word before falling asleep.

"I love you... Jin."