Sapphire: Hi everyone! I have another story for y'all. And this one is for those who love The Legend of Zelda games like I do.
Crystal: All right! I can't wait to see who like this one.
Ashley: Wait, I thought you were working on Monster and other stories? What happen to that those?
Sapphire: Oh Ashley! Can't a girl write more than one story at a time? Others do it to like VannuroRB. I love her stories.
Crystal: Yeah Ashley! Let Sapphire do what she wants. She knows what she is doing.
Ashley: All right, but if things don't go right or the people don't like it don't come crying to me.
Sapphire: Oh Ashley, don't be rude. Can you please give them a summery of the story for me please? (gives her big sad wolf eyes)
Ashley: Oh, all right! I'll do it.
Sapphire: Yeah!
Ashley: This takes place after Twilight Princess. Link has just saved Hyrule from evil and now is trying to relax before going back to help Zelda and Hyrule get back to normal. After awhile something happen and now Link can turn into the wolf he was during the war with Ganondorf. But what is different about it this time is that there are other powers connected to it and the triforce. There is also a wolf that comes around and calls him Prince! Can Link handle it or will he lose control before the new enemy appears. And what's with the prince thing?
Sapphire: That was great Ashley! Crystal do the disclaimer, please?
Crystal: Sure Sapphire! Sapphire doesn't own anything. The Legend of Zelda and it's characters belong to Nintendo and the rightful creators and such. She only owns the idea for this fan fic.
Sapphire: Last minute things! I always had the idea of Link have powers that come from the triforce or something like that, so it will be done. The next thing is that there will be a small flirting between Ilia and Link but nothing big. This will be a LinkxZelda thing. I think of Ilia being only a friend for Link, not lover. If there is anything I forgot to mention it will be at the end of this chapter and so forth.
Ashley and Crystal: Start the fic already!
Sapphire: All right, all right! Now on to the story!
Everybody: ENJOY!
The Wolf Prince
Chapter 1 – Home At Last
The battle was won. Ganondorf was defeated and gone from the world. No more evil.
Midna was gone, too. Back to the Twilight Realm to rule as the true ruler of the realm. Taking back the stone that turned Link into the Divined Beast, the blue-eyed wolf. Something Link was somewhat going to miss, but happy that it was almost over.
Almost over, yes. There was still reconstruction to do on Hyrule Castle and the surrounding areas and to rebuild the ties between each province. And Link was going to help out with those things, but first things first, go home and get some well deserved rest.
He had just dropped Princess Zelda off near the Castle Town entrance on the west side and was slowly making his way back home to the Ordona province, back to Ordon and the people who he loved and cared about so much that he risk life and death for them.
He was nearing the bridge that lead to his home town, listening to the sounds of nature, finding peace in it. Goddess, it has been to long, he thought, I can't wait till I'm in bed and sleeping the whole night.
He was tried, dirty, and hungry. He had not slept for a couple days and the last time he had anything to eat was … well he couldn't remember the last time he ate. To busy with a war and fighting to eat anything.
He was so tried that he almost fell asleep on his horse, Epona. She had to whine loud enough for him to wake up. "Don't worry, Epona. We're almost home. See there's the gate." He looked up ahead and saw that the gate was up again. The only problem was that it was closed and locked for the night. "Great. Just great! What are we going to do now? I can't sleep out here again. I don't have the stone to turn into a wolf anymore." He sighed and was about to turn Epona around when he heard a voice that made him so happy to be home again. "Hey Link! See you finally made it back home," Rusl said.
"Rusl! I am so happy to see you again. Can you let me in? I know it's late, but I had a few things to do before I got back home," Link pleaded.
"Sure Link, but you're going have to come into town with me real quick," he said as he unlocked the gate for Link. "Can't it wait until the morning? I'm really tired," Link said, looking at Rusl begging for him to leave him alone so he can get some sleep.
"It only take a few minutes, I promise. So how did the final battle go? I can only assume that you won, since you're here and alive."
Link gave a quick yawn and said, "Yeah, I did. The bad guys are gone except for a few that need to be taking care of. I saved and meet the princess as well and gave her the sword we were going to give her. She liked it." As he finished the last part they pasted Link's house and started to walk into town.
As soon as they were in the town, Link got a big shock and saw everybody there. The kids, Ilia, Auru, Ashei, Shad, Telma, and the rest of the town was there waiting for him.
"Hey, there's Link, everybody! Welcome home, Link!" Talo yelled waving his arms.
Everybody ran up to him and Epona and yelled thinks like "Way to go Link!" and "You're a real hero, Link!" All Link could do was say thank you and he slowly got down off of Epona, knowing that as soon as Ilia saw her like this, messy and with a few nicks and cuts, she was going to let him have it. "Link!" Too late.
He looked up and there was Ilia looking back at him. She looked up and down the exhausted hero and said, "You look like a complete and tried mess, Link."
He looked at her and pouted, "Tell me something I don't know already," he said with a little bit of sarcasm in it. "Tell you the truth, all I want to do is go to bed. I had a long day. I have seen to many people leave or died, too much blood. And I'm covered in a mixture of said blood, sweat, and other things I don't want to know what it is. And on top of that I'm hungry. I just want to eat and go to bed. I'm grateful that you want to celebrate and stuff, but I'm too tried. Epona is tried too and needs a bath."
Ilia looked at Epona and said, "What have you done to her! She a complete mess! And she covered in cuts and whatnot! You should know better than to let her get hurt like that, Link!" Yep, as Link predicted, she was pissed.
"You don't understand, Ilia," Link said walking towards her and putting his hand on her shoulder, "I was fighting a war and I need my horse to help me out. So could you do me two favors?" he asked her.
"Sure, what?" she asked.
"One, STOP YELLING AT ME!" he growled at her, only to get a glare back, "Two, can you give her a bath. I know you are mad about her getting hurt, but these things happen. I can't control them. Okay?" he sighed and walked back over to Epona, "I really not in the mood to fight or argue about this. I just want a bath, some food, and some sleep. Please?"
He looked at Ilia and saw that she was somewhat sad and tears started to run down her face. "Sorry Ilia. I'm just really-." He started, but was cut off when she ran to him put her arms around him and cried harder on him, "No, Link! I'm sorry. You tried and hungry and I am just being annoying. I just wanted to say that I'm glad that you're home and safe."
He hugged her back and said, "Its okay. I'm back and will stay for next couple of weeks to get my well deserve rest before I go."
Ilia pushed him back arm's length, "What! Your leave! Again! Why? Haven't done enough?" she asked him, voice filled with worry and concern.
"I want to help with the rebuild of Hyrule. This country needs help. Most, if not all, the trade routes have been destroyed between the provinces and those around the boarders of Hyrule. The castle was destroyed in the final battle. The army is in need of repair and stronger men. And Princess Zelda wants me to train her in the ways of the sword that I learn during this war. There are all lot things that need to be fix and I want to help out," he said in one breath.
He walked back to Epona and patted her mane, "I won't leave until the princess really needs me. So I'll be here for a while, okay?" Link asked, knowing that probably wasn't enough for Ilia or anybody else in the small village, but what choice did he have. Say no and let people suffer. No!
Rusl walked up to Link, putting a hand on his shoulder and said, "We understand. There still a lot that needs to be done and people who still need help. I know your doing the right thing. It is who you are, Hero."
Link blushed a little at that, but he knew Rusl was right. He was a hero, he had to help, he couldn't let the people of Hyrule down now. They needed him and he was going to help.
"Why don't you go and take a quick bath and come back to get something to eat. The women have been working hard to make all your favorites," Rusl said, pointing to a table that had some food already on it. Link saw this and his mouth started to water. Oh how he was hungry, but first a bath to get rid of the funk and the blood from battle.
"Okay. Thanks Rusl," Link said, glad to have one person who understands how and what he was going through. "Thanks everybody."
Link then ran towards his home and quickly cleaned himself up and put on his old Ordon outfit. Wow, he thought, this feel weird. I guess I just got too used to wearing the hero's grab. Oh well, need to get it clean and soon. He walked out of his home and stretched, breathing in the woods that he felt so comfortable in and grew up in. Man, I missed this place. It is going to be nice to relax for a while.
He went back into town and saw that the table of food had grown and it was all waiting for him. He walk towards it, hoping to grab something soon, but was stop by the kids. "Hey Link!" Talo yelled again.
"Hey guys, what's up? Everything's okay, right? You are not in trouble already, are you?" he asked trying to get into a more authoritative role and narrowing his eyes.
"What? No! No we are not in trouble. We just wonder if you are feeling better now. That's all," Beth said.
"Oh!" he said, "Yeah, I feel a little better now. I'm just glad that you all are okay, are safe, and are back home were you all belong."
"We are too," Colin said, "You hungry, Link? All the food is ready when ever you are." He pointed to the table where everybody was sitting and waiting for him.
"Yeah! I'm starving!" Link said as he and the kids rushed over to the table and took a seat next to Rusl. Across from him was Ilia. She looked at him with a look of happiness and something else Link could not quite put his finger on. Oh well!
They ate while asking Link all kinds of questions about his adventure. All of them coming at him at the same time, which was annoying him beyond belief. He was about to yell, but Rusl and Telma manage to come to his rescue, "That's enough!"
Telma stood from her seat, "Yeah! Can't you see he is getting a little annoyed right now?"
For once, Link was glad that he meet the powerful and loud woman. "Thank you Rusl, Telma."
Telma smiled and gently patted his back, "No problem honey! Why don't you tell us the whole story after you eat?"
Link paled a little. The whole story! How was he supposed to tell the whole story? He wasn't sure if he should tell them about the Twilight realm and about him partnering up with the princess of that realm. How would they react to the fact that the wolf that run into the village and stole the sword and shield and run into Kakariko to make sure they were on their toes was actually him? They probably would not believe him; to bad he didn't have the twilight stone anymore.
He then thought what would Zelda say about this. Would she approve him to tell the whole story or would tell him to not mention the part about being a wolf and about Midna. That kind of didn't seem fair to him. He wouldn't have gotten through the whole thing without her. If it wasn't for her, he would still be in that dungeon in the castle. He was so caught up with his thoughts that he didn't notice the people talking to him until Ilia yelled in his ear, "Link!"
He jumped a little and glared at the girl, "What the hell is wrong with you!"
"I was just trying to get you attention dummy head. You were all spaced out. No need to yell," she said trying to keep a calm attitude.
He hanged his head a little and sighed, "Sorry, just thinking. I think you guys are not going to believe me when I tell you the whole story. There some stuff that is somewhat hard to explain and probably unbelievable and I don't think it might be good to tell you all about it."
Rusl put a comforting hand on his shoulder and said, "Don't worry Link, you just tell what you think is good and we'll listen and believe you. We know that you don't make up things, unlike the children and Ilia." He took a quick look at them and saw that they were looking at the other end of the table, away from Rusl's stare.
"Alright then," Link said, decided to tell the whole true story. He finished his food first and waited for everyone attention. When he did, he finally told his whole adventure; from when he first enter the twilight to when he meet the princess for the first time. From when he turned into a wolf and meet the imp, Midna to finding out she was the real ruler of the Twilight realm. From save the first spirit to saving the princess from Ganondorf's clutches and breaking Midna's curse. He told tell them all that he and Midna went through.
It was silence though the whole thing. Kids would gasp at the most tense and suspenseful parts. The adults would nod their heads in some understanding or have looks of worry or concern for the hero. When he told them about the wolf stuff most, like he thought, had looks of disbelief and would shake their heads.
"So that my adventure. I told you all every little detail there was. I was turned into a wolf instead of a spirit, I was saved by imp, who turned out to be a princess of another realm, helped her out, help the princess of Hyrule out, and save Hyrule from a psycho bastard and ancient evil Thief King. Is there any questions?" he asked with a sheepish grin.
It was quiet for a while; no one made a sound or move. It was Bo who made the first move, "I don't believe the whole wolf thing, Link. I believe the other things like the spirits and saving the princess, but you turning into a wolf is unbelievable," he said with a small chuckle.
Link looked around saw the most were agreeing with Bo. He should have listen to that inner voice and not told tell them about the wolf thing. "It's true though, Bo! I could turn into a wolf! But only when I was in the twilight shadow or when I used the wolf stone Midna had!" he yelled.
He felt a hand on each of his shoulders. He looked and saw that both Rusl and Uli were by his sides. Even the rebels were on his side. "Don't worry, Link. We believe you. You have no reason to make up things," Uli said. He was shocked. They believe me, he thought, At least I have them on my side. He smiled at the thought.
"Thank you guys. I really couldn't have done anything without you or Midna."
Shad looked at his pocket watch, (A/N: I don't know if they had them during that time, so go with it.) and saw it was past midnight. "Maybe we could finish this little debate in morning. It is past midnight and I'm getting tired. And I'm sure our hero is just as exhausted, if not more, right Link?"
Link was about to answer, but a yawn he was trying to hold back finally came out, "Yeah. Let's pick this up in the morning. I just want to get sleep now."
Everyone agreed and said their good nights to everybody else, including the hero. Link watch as everybody walk to their homes, with the rebels staying at Bo's. With everybody finally in their homes safe and sound Link could finally relax. He was about to go for his home, but stopped when he heard sounds coming from the stone wall next to Rusl's house. He waited a little longer, trying to see what was making the sound. He didn't have to wait long.
Bokoblins appeared and jumped down from the ledge. They ran towards him, making all kinds of noises, waving their clubs at him, but he was ready. As soon as one was close enough, he launched several bomb arrows at the small group, killing them all quickly. But soon another group, bigger than the last, but not that big, 14 or so, came after him.
With all the noise and yelling, everyone came out and saw Link fighting with a ferocity that reminded them of a beast, maybe like a wolf even. He kept killing each one with his sword, the master sword (A/N: Yes I know, 'it is suppose to be in the pedestal,' but I decide to do something different and he needs it for later).
After some time the monsters were gone, the whole village walked slowly towards Link, who was just standing there looking at the ground. "Link!" Rusl called, "Are you okay?" He finally made his way to the hero and saw that Link had his eyes closed. "Link?" he asked again, carefully putting his hand on his shoulder and gently shook him.
Link opened his eyes and looked around. He saw all the villagers and the rebels looking at him. "Oh! Sorry about that. Guess I'm more tired than I thought. I'm going to bed now. Night," he walked away and went down the road towards his home with Epona following behind.
Everyone looked at each other, worry was upon all of their faces, but they knew that Link need his sleep and he would explain later. Right now they need to make sure that he got that sleep and kept the monsters, if they did come back, away from him. "Rusl, can you take the first shift? I take the second," Bo said.
"Already ahead you," Rusl said pulling out his sword, "Does anybody want to help?"
He was almost to ladder that lead to the door of his home. Goddesses, he thought, how long has it been since I been in my home? To long, I say. He finally made it to the ladder and was about to put his foot on the bottom step when he heard rushing in the near by grass.
He looked over at the grass, hand slowly moving towards the hilt of his sword. He was about to put his hand on it when the thing in the grass jumped out and landed on him. He cried out when he hit the ground, it was loud enough for the villagers to hear, and cause them to run towards his house.
He looked up to see what had jumped him and saw a wolf. He had fur that was the colors of green and grayish white. He had a strange mark on his forehead that looked like the one that was on Link's when he was a wolf. The wolf had deep green eyes that were caring and full of wisdom.
Link looked at the wolf while the wolf looked at him. They were silent for awhile until the wolf spoke, "Listen to me son. The time to become who you truly are is upon us. Our tribe needs you, Prince Link."
This confused Link, Why is he calling me Prince. I'm no way a prince! Link was about to say something, but the sound of the villagers and rebellions coming stopped that. He looked back at the wolf and saw the wolf was gone. Where did he go?
He managed to get back up in time for most of the villagers to appear. "Link are you alright?" Rusl asked.
Link looked around, seeing no sight of the wolf. He shook he head, I'm must be really tried to imagine that, he thought. "Yeah, I'm fine. I just got pounced on by a wolf."
"A wolf!?" everybody said.
"Are you sure, Link?" Rusl asked.
"Yeah and he…he…" before he could say any thing else he fainted. His body couldn't take it anymore and fell to the ground.
"Link!" everybody yelled.
Rusl picked him up and hold him close. Rusl was like Link's father and he cared about the boy since he found him when he was little. He checked his pulse and found it was fine but weak.
"Is he going to be alright?" Ilia asked.
"Yes, he'll be fine. He is just tired. I suggest that we let him rest tomorrow. He needs it after all he's been though. I'll take him to bed," Rusl said. He shook Link lightly and said, "Come on Link, wake up. I can't carry you like I use to."
Link stirred and weakly open his eyes and looked at Rusl. He gave a weak smile and said, "Sorry Rusl. Must be more tired than I though." He tried to get out of Rusl's hold, but couldn't and fell back into the man's arms.
"Here Link, let me help you to bed, okay?"
"Thanks," Link said as he and Rusl got up and slowly climb the ladder.
They finally got to the top of Link's house, where his bed was, and laid the tired hero down. "Do you need anything else, Link?" Rusl asked.
Link shook his head, "No I don't think so. All I really want is to sleep through the night and part of the morning."
"Don't worry Link. I talked to everyone and they agreed to let you have the next couple of days of to relax and recover. After all you did just fight possible the strongest enemy ever. I heard tales about the Thief King and they were not good."
"Yeah, he was tough, but I was able to defeat him," he said with a yawn following short after.
Rusl chuckled, "Maybe you should rest now."
"Sounds good to me," Link said as he closed his eyes.
Rusl smiled and rubbed the top of Link's head. "Good night, Link. I'm proud of you, son," he said as he climb down the ladder. He never noticed the smile on Link's face. He was always happy that he had Rusl and Uli and Collin in his life. They were his family. They might not be his biological family, but they were the best family he could ever have.
The whole village was his family. They took care of him when they didn't have to. They could have left Link in the forest to die, but took him in and gave him a home. And he loved everything about that home. It was the one of the reasons he saved Hyrule. He would do anything for the adults, who like the parents and aunts and uncles, and the children, who were like brothers and sisters to him. He loved them all.
I'm really am a lucky guy to have such great people who care about me. Goodnight Rusl...Dad, he thought before finally letting sleep take over.
Sapphire: That's it.
Ashley: It has some promise.
Crystal: I know people will like this.
Sapphire: I hope so. If I made a mistake or something, please let me know. I already started the second chatper, but before I work on finishing I would like some input. So please go down and review for me.
Ashley & Crystal: Please review or she go insane!
Sapphire: Hey! I do not! (hides bag full of tricks and straight jacket) Until next time, bye!