The Call of the Jungle
Part 1
Deep within the lush canopies of the jungle, a figure swung through the trees with ease, his movements fluid and powerful. Katsuki Bakugou, known only as Tarzan to the creatures of the wild, lived a life untouched by human civilization. His past was a mystery, shrouded in the mists of time, but one thing was clear: he was not like the animals he called family. His strength, agility, and endurance set him apart, and yet, he felt an insatiable curiosity about the world beyond the jungle. Tarzan's days blended into a seamless routine of hunting, exploring, and surviving. He had never known a life different from this, and the jungle was all he had ever known. The sounds of the wild were his lullabies, and the trees his home. But amidst this serene and solitary existence, a sense of isolation gnawed at his heart. He yearned for something more, something he couldn't quite grasp. On the outskirts of the jungle, a young woman, Y/N, referred to as Jane, trudged through the dense underbrush, her expedition gear weighing heavily on her shoulders. She was an adventurer at heart, seeking the unknown and the unexplored. Her determination and intellect had led her to this remote corner of the world, driven by a thirst for discovery. As she pushed through a thicket of vines, a misstep on the uneven terrain sent her tumbling to the ground. A jagged rock protruding from the earth caught her side, and she cried out in pain, clutching her injured flank. The jungle, once a silent observer, now stirred with concern. Tarzan, alerted by Jane's distress, swung through the trees, his eyes scanning the scene below. He spotted Jane, her face contorted in pain, and his curiosity turned to concern. With a few swift movements, he descended to her side, gently lifting her into his arms. Jane's eyes widened as she took in the sight of Tarzan – his wild hair, his muscular physique, and his eyes, which seemed to hold a deep, unspoken intelligence. Tarzan carried Jane to his treehouse, a marvel of makeshift engineering high above the jungle floor. He laid her on the soft bed of leaves and began to tend to her wound, his fingers probing her skin with a gentleness that belied his rugged appearance. Jane winced, her eyes welling up with tears, but she did not struggle. There was something about Tarzan's calm, almost animalistic demeanor that put her at ease. As Tarzan worked to clean and dress her wound, Jane couldn't help but steal glances at her rescuer. She marveled at his physical prowess, his features chiseled from the very essence of the jungle. And yet, despite his imposing presence, there was an innocence to him, a vulnerability that drew her in. Tarzan, too, was captivated by Jane's presence. He had never seen a being like her before – soft, fragile, and yet, resilient. His gaze roamed over her face, taking in the contours of her features, the color of her eyes, and the texture of her skin. It was as if he was drinking in the very essence of her, trying to understand this strange, new creature. In that moment, Tarzan felt the stirrings of a curiosity that would change the course of his life forever. He had stumbled upon something new, something that would challenge everything he thought he knew about himself and the world around him. And as he looked into Jane's eyes, he knew that he was ready to embark on a journey that would take him into uncharted territory, a journey that would awaken him to the very heart of his own humanity.