Chapter One: A Golden Glimpse

It was almost sundown, the sky was a blissful orange and pink. Hardly any spot was free of clouds, which were tinted beautifully. They were almost like a barrier, so thick and unyielding. A forest that was known as Faron woods. A gem of a forest it was. Those thick leafy branches barely let the light in, yet when it did it was an amazing sight to behold. The insects, the animals going about their life in peace. The dense plants that covered the land.

The dirt roads that wound around between trees and bushes. A small stream of water followed the road not far away. The gentle round river rocks laid in and to the sides of the water. Some animals do in fact travel in the stream to hide their presence. Yes it is a smart tactic.

Doing so leaves no scent and tracks to follow. And wherever water is food is as well. As of right now an animal was walking through the small gentle stream of flowing water. Hooves scraping against the round and smooth rocks. A long black tail of hair draped in the water, only a fourth of it was wet. A bright golden sunlight equivalent coat with a dark brown almost black muzzle and leggings. White paint markings covered about 60% of the animal's defined and toned body.

A big star blaze on that delicately shaped and curved face. Bright brown eyes that showed fire hidden behind them. A medium length main that was both black and white. Evenly separated. Yes it was a horse. Something you wouldn't normally see alone.

However this mare was, she prefered it actually. Spurred on by the adventurous spirit. She bour scars as reminders from her past adventures, yes most were just nicks or bite marks. Mostly from other horses. The only evidence that meant she was a troublemaker.

The only reason there weren't predatory scars was because she was a slippery equine. A fast strong willed horse would be a good steed, that was if you could catch it. What was her name? While no one that wasn't an animal knew it, it was indeed something befitting a fine steed like herself.

Elidora…

That was her name. It meant a few things, and they were Sun dancer, sun warrior and child of the sun. She was like a gift of the sun, the sun's child. Graceful in her every movement and motion.

The water the mare was traveling through splashed about as she trotted with sheer grace. Not even the round rocks could falter her movements. Tail raised and flagging with nothing but pride. Ears pointed forwards and her head arched like a battling stallion, obviously enjoying herself. If the way she carried herself wasn't evident enough.

Elidora had to be around 4 years old, still young for her age and skills. Her majestic gait was cut short when a questionable noise that sounded by the dirt road. The road that wasn't far off. Almost like a melodic noise. Something that peaked her interest. Something she hadn't heard before.

Something that could rival her own graceful nature. Head held high and pointed to the offending noise. Nostrils flaring and puffing out hot air. Head and neck extending out with signs of interest. Treading silently through the water. Tail no longer flagging but laid flat against her rump, only occasionally flicking around. The end result was a whip like sound with every movement.

Moving through a slightly dense bush, she came into view of what had or must have made the noise. A kid, a human kid from what she could tell. Though the pointed ears were something she wasn't used to. Perhaps a different kind of human. Sun kissed skin, blond hair and such spirited blue eyes.

This human kid wore a peculiar get up. A green outfit or uniform with a long hat. A sword that was beautiful and graceful looking. The sword wasn't alone, some dinky wooden shield. Elidora leaned closer to get a better view.

The sword suddenly flashed a blue color, earning a lifted head and a small surprised horse noise. The flash was followed by the blond's attention turning to her. Green didn't exactly hide her golden and white pelt well so she stuck out like a sore thumb. The kid tensed up slightly, looking actually threatened by her.

Her nostrils flared again, scenting the air, she wasn't feeling afraid when she realized the kid was more afraid of her. So no running would be needed at the current moment. Elidora craned her head lower to seem less imposing. Cautiously walking out of her horrible hiding spot. Said sword of his flashed that blue again and the kid seemed to calm down. Sword now sheathed on his back along with the wooden shield.

Elidora wasn't a big horse compared to most, maybe just below average, but this kid wasn't too tall either. So in a sense Elidora had a good half a foot on the kid. Said kid in green didn't move. To the mare this was a positive sign.

As the golden mare neared the human kid she started to slow her pace, head reaching out just a foot away from the very non threatening human child. This kid was now showing incredible courage all of a sudden, hand reaching out to gently rub the mare's muzzle. A smile cracking on his innocent face.

This was the first human contact she had in a long time, and it was almost addicting, like part of her being was returned the moment the boy's hand make contact with her head. This contact only seemed to fuel his confidence boost, a small gentle giggle formed which caused her ears to perked even more forward. Her head to lift slightly.

Those gentle hands were now on both sides of the golden mare's head. That delicately defined head was now at eye level with the blond boy. Elidora tossed her head upwards, ears now doing their own job; keeping alert.

A snort came from the mare, a small warning to stop grabbing her head. It seemed to have went almost ignored. The boy did tone it down a notch. "You're a hell of a lot friendlier than I thought you were." The kid stated cheerfully, again with the smile. The golden filly remained ever silent talking wise. However her body language practically said 'Yeah okay whatever.' along with her tail flicking around more constantly. The repeat of the snort before sounded off along with a simple head toss.

Shifting on her legs as the mare remained in an idle. The sword on the boy's back flashed again, but this time something erupted from it, blue and purple became some form of human from what the horse could tell. It spooked her. The end result was a high pitched squeal, a short rear and a dash to a safer distance. Bucking only once as she ran away. Only turning to face the new being, ears slightly pinned backward.

That sound the golden filly heard before happened again. Once again the child's attention was stolen, but this time back to what it possibly was before.

"Master, I am detecting irritation from her, perhaps you should be less physical approach." The new being said with a smooth voice that had Elidora's attention now. The boy nodded, turning his head to look at this new person. "Fi do you know what she is?" The boy asked.

Fi looked down, holding a what would be a hand to her chin, seemingly thinking hard on the subject. "The information I have is that it is a horse, like the ancient times before your ancestors moved to the sky. They were the equivalent of a loftwing. Thought it is odd to see one this far into Faron woods. Perhaps they changed migration habits." Fi said with no emotion, which it didn't seem she was capable of it.

"Never seen one before. She's beautiful, like Zelda…" Link started the sentence with surprize but then it turned sad. Elidora could pick up the emotion well, by his scent and his posture; slumped over.

"Do not worry Master Link, we will find the spirit maiden and fulfill what we are needed to do." Fi said, floating closer to Link. "Master I suggest we return to skyloft before nightfall." Fi stated the obvious, as always.

"Right, It was nice to meet you Goldy, I hope I can see you again." Link said, waving a simple goodbye that was lost the the mare, such a gesture had no purpose to her. It did give her a scare, flinching as she took off back towards the stream at surprisingly fast speeds. A full gallop in a matter of seconds, tail flagging like a surrender flag as she bolted through the bushes and trees.

The boy couldn't help but smile again, the horse reminded him of Zelda, golden, bright and sweet but also a fire cracker. Link just couldn't wait to find Zelda and tell her about this creature so much like her.

Sundown happened shortly after the golden equine made herself scarce, no doubt the boy and his odd 'friend' made it back to their supposed home. Even with the clouds blocking the star filled sky, she knew a storm was brewing. It was the way the wind smelled and rushed past her face. The faint crackling of thunder and the dim streaks of lightning that rained down from the cloud like barrier. It was hardly raining, just a small drizzle but the threat of lightning was more than a little rain.

The golden filly still stuck out like a sore thumb, even at night. Elidora was just in the heart of Faron woods by now. Hanging out in the most open area she could find, keeping away from the trees. She knew they were potential lighting strike points. Which is why she stood out in the rain. The light drizzle still had her soaked with no hopes of drying off soon.

Every few minutes the golden filly would wake up from her light slumber and take in the scenery, on the alert for a few minutes before going back under. Occasionally shaking off the excess rain. Safety wasn't something common when you're alone.

Right before dawn is when the golden horse started to become active yet again, waking up just before the sun shown itself through the clouds. She was hungry, and making the most of the water soaked grass. Grazing hungrily to her heart's content. Focused intently on getting enough food into her system.

Elidora started walking while grazing, slowly moving to a lusher spot. Somewhere along this action something sprouted up from the ground as she tried to take a chomp out of what she took as a plant. A damn good looking one too. A Kikwi started screaming as it started running off.

The mare reared up before dashing off, obviously just as spooked as the small creature. Running around the small open area, tossing her head while she bucked like any wild horse running for it's life, or a spirited one with much pride and ego to not do that. After a couple of seconds ticked by the golden equine calmed down, returning back to the spot it popped out, nostrils flaring as to scent the area. The Kikwi obviously hauled ass and was no longer in the area.

The horse continued to eat her fill, only afterwards did she start dancing around the area. Mourning's was always a time where she had bounds of energy. Like an endless stream.

After an hour she finally gave up running and prancing around like a foal. Settling for standing by a small water source. A puddle. Occasionally drinking from it, then going to look around. Rinse and repeat . She had seen a large tree but decided to ignore it for now. It didn't really catch her eye, and she didn't feel like moving over there at the moment.

Eventually the golden mare got bored of this area and trotted off. Not really caring where she went.

Somewhere along the line she got ambushed and was now galloping blindly through the forest. Loud horns were sounding off and she squealed out a whinny as she kept on going. Briefly looking back she only freaked out more. Bokoblins, though she didn't know what they were. Nor did she care. All she cared about was getting away alive and safe and that they were on giant pigs? Boars? Wild pigs?

Luckily this wasn't her first rodeo, or well chase. Unluckily she had no idea where she was and where she could lose them.

Something hit her and hit her hard. The feeling of something attacking one of her hind legs. Instinctively she bucked.

Now realising it was something alive and it was deep into her leg. It hurt and stung.

Eventually she began to slow down, limping at a trot. Her leg hurt, there was blood, whatever it was, was still stuck in her rear leg. Even worse those hideous creatures were closing in. Cheering and waving their weapons around.

Fleeing was now out of the window, she had to fend them off. Ears pinned as her nostrils flared. Angrily stomping the ground with her front legs. Kicking up dirt and grass.

Head held high, her midnight tail swishing around like an annoyed cat. They were circling around her, some even went as far as to get off their mounts; the giant boars.

The lot of them were growling and grunt like a pack of wolves. Except wolves aren't upright like humans nor do they throw or carry weapons. One of them blew a horn, and Elidora reared up in utter annoyance.

Only to come back down before she could reach maximum rearing height. Her wounded leg stopped her. So much that she lifted it off the ground and settled for standing on only three legs.

They only laughed at her behavior. Like this was merely for sport than anything else. Their cruel laughing was like torture but why weren't they going to finish her off.