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The dark serenity of the woods encloses a wolf that is on guard for any attack. This wolf isn't like any other though. This wolf is intelligent, this wolf is pure white, and this wolf isn't just a wolf. Nothing seems to be disturbing the usually dark and quiet forest, but she guards it for a reason. This wolf is part of a tribe that can change from beast to hylian. They were granted this gift to protect an evil that most of the world doesn't know. This evil is in form of a necklace. The necklace is a leather string that holds a dark pearl. Any who wears it becomes increasingly evil themselves till the necklace or they bring destruction on the world and the tribe must interfere. The necklace is always searching for the one who will satisfy its dark desires, but has not found one yet because of the fierce tribe that works under the princess of Hyrule. Enough history for now, let's get back to the wolf on guard. Her name is Wolf, ironic as it is, she will have a bigger story in store for her than she realizes.

Nothing seems to be out of place, but I still have this unrelenting feeling someone is watching. I must be vigilant. A soft bark shattered my concentration. "Wolff! Where are youuu?!" A gray fur ball bounds into me forcing us to fall to the ground, but not before I saw a shadow disappear. Looking up at my intruder I see an old friend. "Liz you do know I am on guard right?" She gives a wide grin showing her fangs that were glistening with saliva. "Yeah, yeah. I came to relieve you; well that and your grandfather needs you for a council." Liz is an old friend who is one of my second in command. The other is Fang. Liz danced from paw to paw. She was gray mostly with a brown muzzle and one brown paw she proudly claims comes from her great-great-grandmother who was a pure brown wolf. She is energetic and bubbly, but in a fight she is deadly. "Wooollllffff.. You going into la-la land again? I don't want to drag your furry behind to the Chief Alpha…" She was whining in my ear. She is really good at that by the way. "Liz get to work. I think something is out there." At my ominous words she lets go of her playful exterior and bares her white fangs growling softly. "Don't worry nothing will harm the tribe." She took guard and I took my leave. Being the commander of the guards/hunters has its perks. I allow my legs to relax as I run to the tribe as the trees speed by at impossible rates. I could have used magic to just teleport, but my muscles are stiff and I want to run.

The tribe has houses and such, but it is always busy it seems. Wolves are running here and there for various jobs. Some sale from their stores, others are preparing for teaching, hunting, guarding. It was like every other community in a small town just with wolves. I mean we could do it in our hylian forms, but the wolf form seems more useful. Finally spotting my grandfather I approach him with my head down casted slightly to show respect. My grandfather came to be head of the tribe by being the strongest there is. He is gray and white from his years for we seem to grow old, but no one knows how old really. He purrs as I approach. "Wolf, you are needed in the council room. Head to the house to change into your hylian form and get presentable clothes." Why do I need to change my form? The council will be in their wolf forms. However, you do not question the alpha ever. "Yes Chief Alpha." Bowing my head in the slightest I began backing away preparing to head to our home. Yes I live with my grandfather and this is because my father and mother died in a battle. His deep rumble in his chest stopped me. "My dear, I am your grandfather do not forget your place either." I look into his deep blue eyes that always showed kindness to me. Smiling softly I ran to our home.

Our home, though the biggest, was probably the emptiest. The most it had was ancient texts my grandfather would consult from time to time. That and our clothes and beds and kitchen, but nothing is truly decorated because we are always out. This doesn't bother me however. The woods are my home, the tribe is my family. It always will be. I walk into the room I claimed to be mine and shift into my hylian form. Truth be told I could have just magically transported the clothes I needed to me while I was next to my grandfather and shifted there, but he insisted on going home. I look at my left hand noticing the small black ring that swirls around my finger. You only get this mark when you are to marry and mate someone, but I have not done such a thing. Also, each mark is unique and has its own special design. Grandfather says that in the old days wolves would be predestined to be paired and they had to search for their mate by finding the same design on their hand/paw. I'm not sure I like the idea, but I haven't even met the guy so I guess it's just there for now. Fingering through my clothes I decide on a simple pair of black pants, a black tank top, black boots, and a black cape. The only other thing I add is a silver head piece to show that I was basically royalty. I glance in the mirror that is next to the door to check my appearance. My blue eyes scan over the pointed ears, to my flowing silver hair, to my boots. This will have to do because I am not wearing a dress. I take the short walk to the council area that was only about a mile from the home. Grandfather needed it close in case of any emergencies that needed to be taken care of immediately.

Entering the council room most wouldn't think of the circular space with a blue floor and wooden walls. The only accessories really are the rugs that the council sits on. All the rugs are red except for the white one the alpha sits on. The eldest eight male wolves, not counting grandfather, sit in a semi-circle across from the doors. Four are on each side of grandfather and he is elevated only slightly. I walk into the middle on the room and bow before sitting before the council.

"What is your purpose before the council?" This would sound like a rough growl to anyone outside our tongue; I mean we are wolves we speak as they do. "I was summoned by the Chief Alpha." My words were soft and in hylian tongue. A murmur broke through the council before my grandfather's sharp bark broke it into silence. "Indeed you were. Do you know why you are here?" Why was I here? Usually the one summoned would answer this question themselves to prove to the council that they had an important purpose to be there, but I didn't know this purpose. The council was giving questioning stares that I could almost feel into my soul, but my face was impassive as I remained silent. "You do not." My grandfather answered this not as a question, but a statement. Were I of lesser training I would have grimaced at this. We were supposed to make the elders, especially the alpha, speak little as possible. A ruggedly red wolf known as Thomas answered. "You were called because we have need of you to go to Hyrule kingdom so that the necklace remains safe." I couldn't stop my reaction from my eyes widening. The necklace was in danger? Grandfather picked up what Thomas had left off. "There are bandits near our woods and we fear that the necklace will soon call to them. You are to go to Hyrule's Princess Zelda and tell her to remove the people as in our agreement made thousands of years ago. You are to abide by the laws of the tribe however. The reason you are being sent and no one else is because you seem to be the most immune to the necklace's influence." I had to use every restraint I had been taught over the years to remain where I was. I could not say no this was an order from my Chief Alpha, but my grandfather yearned to say no and keep me here relatively safe. "I understand. I shall pack and leave tomorrow at first chance." All the elders got up from their positions and bowed their heads to me. This was almost the greatest respect I could get the only one greater would be if they howled. Getting up I headed out to go home and begin packing for my travel for it wouldn't be the easiest of ones without being able to transform.

The rules were simple. I could not transform or give away my origin unless they are of another tribe, and the only other tribe there is would be the shadow clan, but they mostly died out. It is rumored that the prince still lives and roams around ready to avenge his clan, but I wasn't overly sure about it. I could not let know of the necklace's existence and if anything were to happen to return immediately to the tribe. Any breaking of any of the rules would mean banishment from the tribe. If only I knew what would come I would have said no to begin with and carry the shame.

A ray of sunlight entered the woods signaling dawn had arrived and it was time to leave. I along with three wolves stood near the edge of our territory. Grandfather had come to say goodbye and remind me of the mission I now carry as is the duty of every Chief Alpha. Then my two second in commands Fang and Liz were there to receive their final orders till I got back and also to tell me goodbye. "My dear you carry a hard burden, but I know you will not fail the tribe. You must go to Princess Zelda and tell her to send her guards to take care of the bandits before the necklace calls to them. With speed may you accomplish this so we may howl together by the next moon." Grandfather's voice was but a low growl rumbling showing how much he wished he didn't have to send me away. "By the next moon may our howls greet another again." This was a custom goodbye for the tribe. Grandfather then stepped forward and licked my hand. This was his sign of how much he loves me for the only ones you lick are your mate or your children. A small smile and slight pet showed I loved him just as much. I then turned to my two second in commands. "You two are to head the guards/hunters. I trust you will do your job well in my absence. Let no harm come to the tribe." Two swift barks let me know that they will follow my orders. "Farewell my friends." Fang head butted my leg to wish me luck and Liz howled to say goodbye. With that I turned and began my journey to Hyrule. A kingdom I never wished to step into.

The woods began to thin out about a mile or so away from the tribe's territory. Even so I still felt eyes on my back and I know it wasn't anyone from my tribe watching over me because they would have shown themselves to me at least once. Picking up my pace to get away from the unwavering glare I stumbled into what almost looked like an abandoned camp site if it weren't for the two men I saw sitting next to a small fire.

"Well, look who we have here. You're a beaut. Say friend why don't we show her some fun?" The other man just nodded. "Do you know the way to Hyrule castle?" I left no wavering in my voice even though my instincts told me to run away from these men. The one who had yet to speak chuckled. "Sure we do, but why should we tell you?" His friend nodded. "How about we will tell you if you do something for us?" I wanted to growl and send these disgusting men into an abyss. Both men stood and the fire light showed how terrible they truly look.

One was tall and lanky with yellow teeth and few hairs while the other was shorter and chubby with grimy skin and too much hair. Both took a step towards me and I shifted into a fighting stance preparing to magic some blades to fight these monsters with. As they both took another step a black dagger flew out from behind me and hit the chubby one square in the chest. He fell coughing up blood. The lanky one tried to scream and run away, but another dagger appear flying right by my face hitting him in the leg causing him to fall. A shadowed figure walked up to the lanky man lying in the ground bubbling out pleas to spare him when he was silenced by a slash to the throat. My guard stayed up as the figure turned around to face me. The light cast an eerie glow on him and I could barely make out his silver hair and red eyes. "Not going to thank me for saving you?" His form flickered and appeared in front of me slamming my back into the tree behind me. "Good." He shoved his face to my neck. My hand came up glowing with silver black magic bursting forth and I pressed it to his side burning him. He shouted in pain and jumped back. His eyes darkened. "You shouldn't have done that little Wolf." I summoned a blade as he pulled his dark sword. A battle was to begin.

A/N:Hope you enjoyed the story! If you want more or have suggestions please tell me because I do have more for this story! Thanks for reading!
John 3:16