Hello, This is CT2 posting another story. I hope you enjoy it.
(I don't own LoZ TP)
A black wolf a golden shine to his fur coat, groggily awoke to find himself in a dirty, run down cell. The wolf looked down to his paws and jumped at what he saw. He then examined his body further and his bright blue eyes came to rest on a shackle on his left paw. A noise from behind startled him, making him turn and growl threateningly towards the noise. The noise came from the back of the cell in a dark corner. The object that made the noise did not move on that side of the cell. The wolf took a step closer and found that the object was another wolf, smaller than himself. With the smaller wolf being unconscious, he examined it. The wolf had brown fur with a red shine to it. The muzzle, underside and paws were white. On its right paw was a shackle, just like his.
Gathering some courage, he whined bit as he nudged the other awake. After a few tries, the wolf began to stir. Upon opening its eyes, which were a murky brown color, made eye contact with his blue ones. The smaller wolf jumped to its feet only to stumble a bit and then it began to check its self.
"What the hell?! What is going on?!" it exclaimed in a feminine voice.
"I take it you were not born a wolf either," his voice catching her attention.
She turned towards him and shrank back, whining a bit. "N-no, I'm, I was a human." Her eyes widened suddenly and shrank back further, "W-wait, you said either. What are you?" her voice panic-stricken.
Not wanting to scare her further, he laid on the ground, "A human like you. My name is Link, what is your name miss?"
The other wolf calmed a bit but did not move. She seemed to ponder whether to tell him. She stood and hesitantly made her way over to him after she was sure he had no ill will towards her. Laying down next to him and snuggling into his side, she answered, "C-Caitlin. My name is Caitlin."
Link shifted a bit, laying his fore-paw and head on top of Caitlin to try to comfort her.
'Why does this seem familiar? I mean, I'm a wolf in a cell with another wolf named Link and….LINK.' Caitlin began to tremble and put her paws over her eyes, 'Oh man, please tell me this is dream. I'm not really in Twilight Princess.'
"Are you okay Caitlin?" Link asked worried about why she had begun to trembling.
"What in the world is going on? I don't understand," Caitlin mumbled, unaware she voiced her question.
"I'm not sure what's going on, I don't even know where we are," Link replied to her question, "I'm sorry."
For a few minutes the two of them laid there like that. Link wondering how he could get the two of them out while Caitlin was wondering when a certain imp would appear, a giggle was heard behind the two, catching their attention. Link jumped up and stood protectively in front of the female and growled at the imp like creature. Caitlin sat up and cocked her head to the side, examining the it.
Just like Caitlin remembered, Midna was small, with black and white swirling skin, orange eyes, some helmet thing on her head, and bright orange hair. Midna giggled at Link as he was growling at her.
"Oh my, aren't you scary," she said in amusement.
Caitlin nudged Link, "Please stop."
Link looked between Caitlin and the giggling imp. He was wary of it but if Caitlin trusted it, so would he. For now.
Midna tilted her head after Link stopped growling at her but continued to glare. Her grin grew in size, "What well-behaved humans you are. Well, I should say beasts since you're not human any longer." With that, Midna flew closer and tapped the nose of auburn wolf. She laughed as the black wolf tried to bite her. On the other side of the cell she placed a hand on her hip. "Now, now, no need to bite. I'll tell you what, I'll take your chains off but you have to get yourselves out of that cell. Then I might tell you where you are."
After she said that, a ball of energy formed in her hand before dispersing moments later. The moment it disappeared, the chains shattered, leaving the shackles on their paws. Caitlin and Link jumped in surprise and terror at the shattering.
"Okay, let's find a way out," Link told Caitlin.
Caitlin nodded and walked around the large cell. She neared a wooden box and frowned, 'How did I not remember this?'
Link noticed Caitlin trying move a wooden box. He walked over to her and saw that behind it, the bars were bent a bit. "Did you find a way out?"
"Yeah, but I think we have to break the box. It's too heavy to move."
As she finished talking Link simply head butted the box with all the force he muster and wood exploded everywhere. He shook his head to wave away the pain and laid down. "Not my smartest idea."
"Are you alright?" Caitlin asked, nudging him with her nose. "That wood was really hard."
Link nodded his head and stood, approaching the hole. He saw that it was indeed their way out. He dug bit and crawled through it. He surveyed the room to make sure that is was safe.
"Where's the magical imp lady?" he heard Caitlin ask as she came to stand next to him.
He felt a pressure on his back causing his to freak out a bit and bark at what it was. Caitlin merely sat down and watched the scene with a frown. She was trying to figure out if she was dreaming and if not, how she got there. The last thing she remembered was that she had taken a nap after finishing up her homework for her math class. Not to mention, though Twilight Princess is one of her favorites, she was currently obsessed with Wind Waker. She hadn't thought about Twilight Princess in a while and nearly forgot about it. If it was a dream, wouldn't it make more sense to be in the one that she was obsessed with?
"Hey, she-wolf, let's go," Midna called to Caitlin.
Caitlin blinked to see that to two were standing in front of her waiting to go.
"Ah, sorry."
"It's alright, let's go. We have to get out of here." Link replied.
The three made their way and Caitlin walked into the next cell and saw a chain hanging from the ceiling. She backed up a bit and ran towards it and jumped. Caitlin had been aiming to get a hold of it with her mouth, but she forgot to take into account her smaller size and missed. She growled in frustration at the chain, "Damn my shortness to hell!"
Link chuckled a little, "I'll get it."
He did the same thing Caitlin did, but succeeded where she had failed. The iron gate that sealed the two wolves in raised, allowing the to an exit.
The two made their way through the tunnel. It was long, dark, and narrow. "Say Caitlin, how did you get here. If you don't mind me asking," Link asked.
"Um, well, I had decided to take a nap in my home after I had finished some work. After that, I have no idea." she answered honestly, "What about you?"
Link fell silent for a moment, "My friends were kidnapped and I chased after them but I ran into some strange wall. Then a giant hand came out of it and pulled me through. I then turned into a wolf, and passed out. I guess it brought me here."
He paused when he felt the smaller wolf squeeze by him and turned to face, "Well, since you're helping me get out of here, I'll help you find your friends. Though I'm no good at fighting, I'm pretty smart, at least I like to think I am."
Link stood still, "You don't have to Caitlin. I can do it," she assured her.
She shook her head, "I have to help you some way." she almost pleaded. With that she turned around and continued walking. "By the way, how old are Link? I'm nineteen."
Link followed after her and tilted his head, "I am eighteen, why do you ask?"
"Just making conversation. Man this tunnel is long!" Caitlin pouted, "Oh wait, there's the end of the tunnel."
Once the two were out of the tunnel they saw what looked like a soldier too scared to move.
"Well, well, lets see what mister soldier has to say," Midna offered.
Link and Caitlin got closer to the soldier to hear him.
"Can't...run...any...farther...That's...far enough...right," he panted, "I'll be safe here, I think. What was that noise? Don't - Don't come near me!"
Link backed away a bit, "What is he running from?"
Caitlin looked at Link and started walking down the underground sewers, "Whatever it is, it's this way since this is the only way the soldier could have come from." she replied.
"Wait!" he called to Caitlin causing her to pause and look at him, "Since you said you're not good at fighting, I'll lead. I don't want you to get hurt."
Caitlin stood aside and allowed him to pass her. She followed closely behind him as they made their way down the sewers as quietly as they could. When they made it half way down Midna spoke, "That was a soldier's spirit. Perhaps someone from the other world? There are a lot of them roaming around. They might have something interesting to say so be sure to listen to them."
Link nodded to show that he understood her, since she couldn't understand what he and Caitlin spoke.
"Oh, and before I forget, I know you're not used to your new bodies yet so I'll just tell you. You may how changed shapes, but not your instincts."
Then the two continued on. Link saw another chain hanging from the ceiling and was about to jump at when Caitlin yelled at him to stop.
"Doesn't it open something if we pull it?" he asked, confused as to why Caitlin had stopped him.
"Yes it does, but you have to pay attention to what it opens and does. Look across from us," she instructed.
Link did and saw a barred entrance that lead to nothing. Then he saw something black slither around and he growled at it. Caitlin nudged him, "Be more careful alright."
"Thanks, I will Caitlin," Link was suddenly very grateful that Caitlin was there. If he had pulled the chain, he would have to fight whatever the thing inside was because he wasn't paying attention. He went a bit further to a corner when he heard a splash and looked to see Caitlin going towards another chain. This time it seemed connected to a metal sledge thing. "What are you doing?" he asked as he pulled the chain because, once again, Caitlin had forgotten about their size difference.
"In order to cross over the spikes, we have to raise the water level," she told him.
He nodded in understanding, "I'm sorry to ask this, but could you lead the way? I know I said I would but you seem pretty good at navigating."
Caitlin nodded, "Of course."
He followed Caitlin as they swam across the spikes and pulled themselves on the platforms again. Link narrowed his eyes and saw a creature up ahead and ran towards it. It seem to notice him but it was too late as Link had already pounced and killed it. He looked back at Caitlin and motioned for her to take the lead again. She did so and the two come across another metal sledge and a spirit cowering in the corner.
"What are these black monsters? I've never seen them before."
Link felt bad for the soldier but did as Caitlin told him and pulled the chain to lower the water level. With that done Caitlin lead Link to the other side of the sewers to what looked like a giant metal gate. Midna flew from Link's back and floated through them.
"Come on, this way you two," she giggled. "You have to help yourself for a change."
Link growled in annoyance but followed Caitlin when she approached the gate. She looked around and eyes fell on a hole in the wall. "Through there."
Link followed Caitlin through it to find another soldier spirit cowering, "Please, I am but a lowly soldier. Please, someone save me from these evil creatures."
Caitlin shook her head, "Don't worry, you'll make it out sooner or later mister soldier. Just have a little faith," she reassured him even though she knew he couldn't hear her.
She didn't expect the spirit to react and the soldier looked up and around.
"Who-who said that?"
Link and Caitlin looked at each other in confusion. "How did he hear you?" Link asked.
"Hello, are you still there?" the soldier was standing now looking around but didn't dare budge.
"I'm still here, but not for much longer. Just stay here and be quiet alright," Caitlin told the spirit uncertainly.
"Alright miss angel, I will," he replied shakily and sat back down seemingly more calm.
Link nudged Caitlin to the exit where Midna waited.
"That was odd, how come he could hear me, but not you?" Caitlin wondered aloud.
"I wonder too, but we have to get out of here first." Link replied.
Midna landed on Link's back again and she peered at the smaller wolf, "Aw, did 'Miss Angel' tire out because of the detour?"
Caitlin looked at Midna with wide eyes, "Say what now?"
Midna giggled, "For some reason you are able to communicate with others. Even in this form, though I don't understand mister big bad wolf here. I've been able to understand you from the beginning."
"How odd," Caitlin said.
"Certainly is, that is quite the gift. Who knows, it may come in handy later." Midna agreed. "By the way, did you notice that all the spirits here have been soldiers? I wonder where we could be? Alright, enough sitting around, let's go."
Caitlin and Link left that area and came across a circular staircase room. The two went up, though Caitlin and Link fell off the ropes a few times. They made it to the top where Link fought off the flying creature and Midna lead the two to the roof of the building. Caitlin, being smaller, and weaker than Link had to have a bit of help from Midna to get up there. The two looked out in awe at the castle pillars and flags. Even with them shrouded by the darkness.
"Ah, we're finally out of there and the black cloud of Twilight is beautiful today. Say have you figured out where we are yet?" Midna asked only to be met with a look of confusion from Link. "Fine, there's someone I want to introduce to you. But you have to get to tower over there."
Caitlin shrunk back a bit, her tail between her legs and shaking, "Not uh, I ain't goin' that way. I'll stay here."
Link and Midna looked at Caitlin, "Don't worry, I'll protect you," Link said to comfort her.
Caitlin placed her paws over her eyes, "I know you will, but I'm terrified of falling from great heights."
Link looked out to the tower that they had to go to and back to Caitlin, "You won't fall, trust me."
Caitlin looked at Link warily but stood, "O-okay."
Link lead Caitlin towards a wooden platform when Midna spoke up, pointing out another spirit. "There are spirits up here too? This whole spirit thing is still new to you huh? Though they can see the monsters and hear Caitlin, but they can't see you. How sad."
"What are those horrible monster birds? Ah our poor Hyrule Castle!" the soldier cried in horror.
Link's eyes widened, "Hy-Hyrule Castle?"
Caitlin nudged Link to continue on with their short journey wanting to get off the roofs as soon as possible. He complied and was a bit shaken. He couldn't be in Hyrule Castle, could he?
Link walked across the wooden platform where a bird monster waited. It flew up and dived down to attack them but Link head butted it, knocking it off the tower. He turned to walk away when it flew up again and nearly sliced him with its claws. Caitlin managed to jump on the bird creature and bite down on its neck killing it almost instantly. Though it thrashed and nearly threw Caitlin off of the tower had Midna not caught her.
When Midna sat Caitlin on the ground, Caitlin curled into a ball muttering to herself and trembling. Link walked over and laid down next to her in concern. "Are you alright?"
"No, not really. I'm scared, nearly got flung off this stupid place and I don't even know how I got here. I' sorry," she replied nearly crying and snuggling up to Link.
Link laid his head on hers, "You have nothing to be sorry for. You're doing a great job. You've been very brave about this," he tried to comfort her.
"That was attack you got in, Wolfie here would have been seriously injured if not for you." Link nodded in agreement," Don't worry, just a little farther and we'll be off this roof," Midna encouraged.
Caitlin nodded and stood on shaky legs after Link stood and followed after him. The next bird Link was careful and had Caitlin stay back and he killed it. Then they jumped from a pole onto another section of the roof. Though Caitlin was a hesitant because of her fear.
As soon as they got the other roof they were attacked by two of the bird creatures. Link jumped after one but it flew above his head. He turned to tell Caitlin to back away when he saw Caitlin taking a chunk of flesh out of the creature's neck, spraying black blood all over her coat. His attention was brought back to his own little battle when Midna told him to dodge. He jumped at it again and his claws sliced through it, blood spilling on the roof. It fumbled a bit before charging Link again, only to meet the fate that its friend did.
With that out-of-the-way, the two went inside the tower that Midna wanted them to go into. They entered into a tower that had a circular staircase and they ran up it. Soon they came across a door that was partly open. Link pushed it open and went inside first to make sure it was safe. Inside was a figure cloaked in black facing away from them. Link growled a bit, startling the figure only to stop when he heard Midna giggle and Caitlin stand next to him.
"Midna?" the figure asked, giving away that the figure was female. The two wolves approached the person.
"Oh, you remember my name. Such an honor for me," she replied.
The woman looked down at the two wolves and placed a hand on the smaller wolf's head, petting her, "There are two of them. Was there not one whom you sought?"
"The big one is, though he isn't what I had in mind," Midna peered at Caitlin who had sat down next the person and was getting petted, "And that one came with him. Though she is very interesting."
The woman knelt to look at the two and noticed to shackled that adorned their paws, "You were imprisoned," She looked away from the two, "I am sorry."
The woman smiled a bit when the smaller wolf nuzzled her to comfort her. She placed her hand on its head, "Such a kind person you are."
"The poor things don't even know where they are or what's going on. I think you should explain to them what you managed to do. You owe them that much...Twilight Princess," Midna mocked.
Caitlin growled at Midna but stopped when the woman spoke. "Listen carefully...This land was where the power of the Gods once slept. This was once the Kingdom of Hyrule. But that blessed kingdom was transformed by the king that rules the Twilight. It is now a world of shadows, ruled by the creatures that shun the light." The woman paused, remembering what had happened. "The Twilight covered Hyrule like a shroud and without light, the people became as spirits. They live on within the Twilight, unaware that they have passed into spirit forms. All they know now is fear. A fear of a nameless evil." The woman stood and turn to the window, not facing the two wolves and fell silent for a moment. "The Kingdom succumbed to the Twilight, but I remain its princess." The woman lifted her hood to reveal her face to the two, "I am Zelda."
Link straighten up a bit, almost making Midna fall off. He stared at he woman before him. 'I truly am in Hyrule.'
"You don't have to look so sad. I actually find it to be quite livable. Is perpetual Twilight really all that bad?" asked Midna, placing her hands behind her head.
Zelda fixed a pointed look on Midna, "This is no time for levity. The shadow beasts have been searching from and wide for you. Why is this?" she challenged.
Midna floated above Link and crossed her arms and faced away from the group shrugging, "I don't know. You tell me."
Zelda frowned slightly before looking at the two wolves, "Time has grown short. The guard will soon make his rounds. You must leave quickly," she warned.
Midna sat on Caitlin's back this time as the two made their out of the room. They ran down the stairs with Caitlin leading until Midna pulled one of her ears and placed a finger to her lips. The two paused and listened. Soon a door was opened and light spilled into the staircase. "Not this way, the guard is coming. Boy he's prompt." Midna looked around and saw a window. She used her power to get the two wolves back on the roofs and away from the guards. She floated ahead of them and the two followed.
"Have I mentioned that I hate heights?" Caitlin asked as she followed Link to where Midna was.
Link chuckled a bit and faced Midna, who was facing away from them.
"Well, do you understand where yu are now?" Midna asked as she giggled. "I guess a promise is a promise. I'll take you where you first tumbled into the Twilight. But...are you sure you should be going back? You aren't forgetting anything, are you?"
With that said, Midna turned into a little boy with blond hair and screaming in terror causing the two wolves to jump back in surprise. Then she turned into a young woman and screamed. This caused Link to stare wide-eyed at Midna. "Don't you want to save them? Well, in that case, little Midna will be happy to help. But...you have to be my servants. And like servants, you must do exactly as I say," Midna told Link and Caitlin, still in the body of the young woman. "I know, why don't you go back, take some time to think and it some thought," she giggled.
Link looked up to her and was about to bark at her but he felt something odd begin to happen to his body. All three then disappeared in little black squares.