Author's Note: Please Review and tell me what you think of this parody so far. Anyway, time for the dramatic battle scene. -EeveeInHeat

The Legend of Vulpix: Leaf of Time

- Chapter 3: Last Request -

Link mind started to work against him as the sound of digging stopped. It was way too dark to see, let alone battle this thing. How would they make it? He glanced over at where he thought Midon was, but he couldn't see him. This was bad.

"Uh, Link? What's our battle plan?" Midon asked nervously.

The silence afterword was punctured by the sound of tapping from several feet, slowly coming closer. "Who dares interrupt my search?" a voice asked, echoing through the tunnel. Link could suddenly see several glowing eyes in the darkness.

They needed light, which was outside. Then an idea came to Link. "Run!" he yelled to Midon, hoping he would take the advice. He turned and quickly started running down the tunnel, back the way they came. He heard pattering beside him, and only knew it was Midon when he started screaming.

"I won't let you get away that easily," the voice said ominously, a crackling laugh coming afterward. Link just hoped that it was following them.

Soon, the tunnel was getting lighter as they got closer to the surface. Soon, they were back at the intersection where they had met back up. Link decided the light enough to battle and stopped, turning to face their opponent. Midon ran a few more steps before realizing Link had stopped.

Behind them, approaching slowly now that they had stopped, was a large yellow creature that struck fear into Link from just looking at it. It was much larger than him and Midon. The creature had four large legs that went up, bending half way to touch the ground. This kept the creature low to the ground even with its size. Its pointed feet were a dull, dark blue. It had two large pincers covered in its yellow fur on its face. It had two large eyes with four smaller ones between them that locked on Link and Midon. Its underside was a purple, with a few purple striped on its back, while blue fur spiked up at the sides. It stopped about ten feet away.

"It's a Galvantula," Midon whispered, his face turning a pale yellow.

"I will silence you both and find the stone. You will not stop me. I must find the stone," it said, staring them down. Link didn't know what a Galvantula's eyes looked like, but he wondered if this Pokemon was being manipulated also. Maybe it was the one to confuse the others.

The Galvantula suddenly started coming forward again. Link quickly reacted, flicking a pebble at it. It hit it right on the head. However, unlike the Spinarak, this Pokemon continued as though it hadn't felt the rock at all.

Link glanced back at Midon and saw that he was frozen in place as he stared at their opponent. "Midon, do something!" Link yelled, flicking another rock. The rock just hit one of its legs and bounced away harmlessly. He needed a better attack.

"Take this!" Midon suddenly yelled. Several leaves passed him and went straight for the Galvantula. The Pokemon paused as the leaves hit it, closing its eyes until the attack was over. However, it didn't seem to be hurt from the attack at all.

"You cannot take me down," it boasted, starting toward them again.

Midon shot another volley at it. This time, the Galvantula countered. It charged up and then shot a shining, net-like attack toward them. The leaves hit it and fried, dropping harmlessly to the ground. Link quickly jumped out of the way of the attack before the electrified net could hit him. Link stopped right before he rammed into the wall. He would have to be careful not to get pinned here.

The attack continued and then hit the wall farther down. The electricity continued, illuminating the area a little more. The Galvantula gave another crackling laugh as it started to approach again. Link glanced over and saw that Midon was against the other wall of the tunnel. Now they were separated to top it all off.

Link looked at the Galvantula again, looking for any weak points. Then he came up with one as he looked at its face. Its eyes were large and could easily be hit. Link aimed and then flicked another pebble. He found his aim true as the rock hit the Galvantula in one of its large eyes. The Galvantula cried out and backed up a step. So it was a weakness.

Suddenly, the Galvantula rose on its hind legs and cried out loudly. It dropped back down, the wounded eye closed and already swelling. Link was just about to try attacking again, when he heard the pattering of more feet, coming from behind them. Link and Midon looked back to see two extremely smaller versions of the Galvantula. They looked much less menacing as they were smaller than Midon's Cleffa, but Link didn't like how there were now outnumbered.

"I'll hold these Joltik off," Midon yelled, stepping toward them. His Cleffa stayed behind him, scared. He released a Razor Leaf, pushing the two back slightly. However, most of his attack was stopped by the electricity that suddenly shot off their body.

"Okay," Link affirmed. He got slightly away from the wall to prevent being pinned. The Galvantula watched his movements, having heard their plan.

Link quickly flicked another pebble at the beast, but it moved slightly, making it hit it above the eyes in the same place as the first time. Its pincers started to glow as it began to charge a counter attack. Link dived to the side, barely dodging the large lightning web it shot at him. The attack kept going and hit one of the Joltik. The Joltik fell under the weight of the web, though the electricity didn't seem to hurt it much.

Link quickly turned his attention back to the Galvantula. It didn't seem at all affected by the loss of one of its comrades. Link flicked another pebble, but it once again moved, getting hit on the upper forehead. It winced slightly as it hit this time, though. Maybe it was finally getting through its skin.

Link had no more time to think as the Galvantula suddenly lurched forward, ending the distance between them. Link was grabbed by the pincers of the Pokemon and then slammed against the wall. Link tried to wiggle out, but the pincers held him tight. Link cried out as he was then shocked. The Galvantula had shocked him using its pincers. He needed to escape now.

However, try as he might, he could only move his head slightly and his tail. Then he remembered his attack. He felt with his tail for a stone on the ground, while the Galvantula charged up for another attack. He finally found a stone and tried to aim, though it was hard to do while he was pinned. The Galvantula was finally ready to attack again, so Link flicked the pebble. It missed its eyes, but hit it in the head, again. This time, the Galvantula dropped him and started to sway. Link jumped out of the way and as it fell to the side, unconscious.

Link looked around and saw Midon finishing up with the Joltik he had been facing. The other Joltik had escaped and ran some time ago, as it was nowhere in sight. The electricity on the web against the wall and ground were starting to fade, leaving them in what seemed to be darker light than before. It took a little before Link's eyes were able to adjust to the new darkness.

"We did it!" Midon cheered. "We defeated the evil Galvantula!"

Link just sighed with relief. He was glad it was over, but the feeling of accomplishment and how they had helped was worth it. He glanced over at the Galvantula and froze as he saw it getting up. Midon apparently saw it, too, as he screamed and hid behind Link, his Cleffa hiding behind him.

"Where . . . where am I?" the Galvantula asked, looking around in confusion.

"What do you last remember?" Link asked, guessing the situation.

"Umm, the last I remember, I was going to sleep," it said hesitantly. "Who are you, anyway?" it asked, turning to Link and Midon.

"I'm Link and this is Midon. We came here to stop the evil being attacking the Great Tree. You were the one attacking," Link said bluntly.

"What? I wasn't . . . was I?" it said, confused.

Link nodded. "I think you were being controlled by someone else," he explained. "Like being hypnotized or brainwashed. Do you remember anything like that?"

"No. I am sorry if I've caused any trouble. I will leave you in peace, now. Thank you for getting me back to my sense," it said, starting to head pass them.

"We better go, too, so the others don't attack it," Link told Midon. Midon simply nodded his head, looking fearfully at the Galvantula.

Link and Midon followed the Galvantula out, the sunlight feeling somehow stronger as they came out. Link was immediately enveloped in a hug as he came out. After a second, Link realized it was Rose. "You're okay, Link," she exclaimed. Link blushed at her affection and awkwardly returned the hug.

Midon was tapping his foot angrily when Rose released him from the hug, but Rose ignored him. She didn't seem to mind the large Galvantula right beside her, though. Link quickly headed over to Grace, who was now sitting up in the field. Other various forest Pokemon were there, but they had left a large circled around her for Link to approach.

"You did well, Link . . . Midon," she said, adding Midon when he came up, his chest puffing out proudly. Link smiled at her praise, but then gasped as he realized that she was still in her land form while sitting around Gracidea. "Yes," she said, reading his expression, "I am in my land form. While you did manage to free the evil holding the Pokemon and the Galvantula, I was affected too much.

"In order to protect the forest from the evil seeping into the roots of the plants and the trees, I took the power into my own body to stop it. Unfortunately, it is too much. I will not live much longer."

Everyone gasped at her announcement. Link felt unbidden tears come to his eyes as he found out that the only one who had treated like their own child was now going to die. "But . . . but you can't die, Grace," he said, the tears now starting to flow.

"Everyone dies at some point, Link. It's what makes life so precious. It is my time to go, as is the Great Tree's. Me and the Great Tree are connected, and therefore, will die together. This is why I was able to stop so much of the evil trying to spread," she explained.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know what . . ." the Galvantula said, stopping as he found no words to explain himself. Honest tears were forming in his eyes and Link wondered if he lived somewhere in the forest, also.

"Do not worry; I know this is not you're doing. There is a much greater evil out there that was controlling you and the others. The one who truly did this is the black coated master of the desert people. He plans to rule all of Hyrule, the land that we are in, by taking control of the Triforce," Grace explained.

"What's the Triforce?" Link asked, listening intently to Grace.

"The Triforce is the power given by the legendary Pokemon to help govern the land," Grace started to explain. "Power, though, is neither good nor bad. It reflects the wielder. So, if a person with a pure heart were to take the power of the Triforce, the world would become good and just. However, if a person with an evil heart were to touch it, the world would fall in chaos and be controlled by evil.

"Something horrible is drawing near Hyrule that will destroy it. We must not allow the evil Pokemon to get his hands on it. With your abilities, I believe you can stop him, Link," Grace said, a strong conviction behind her words. "You must be the one."

"But . . . Why me? I can't fight someone like that," Link said.

"It must be you, for you were destined for this long ago. You must leave the forest and grow in the outside world, Link," Grace explained.

Link and a few others gasped at her proposal. No one left the forest, for it was dangerous out of the trees, where they were protected. No one alive had ever ventured outside the trees. Link set his face though. He would do it, for Grace asked him to. Hyrule needed him.

"Link, you must go to the Hyrule Castle and to the princess that has also been destined," Grace said. Suddenly she closed her eyes. Link thought something was wrong for a second, before the ground next to her started to split. Small vines came up from the ground in a thick tangle. The vines then separated, revealing a green stone sitting there. "You must give her this stone. It is the Eternal Leaf Stone, the sacred stone of the forest. This is what the evil Pokemon wanted. Take good care of it." Grace nodded for him to take it.

Link came up and could see the stone more clearly. He had seen Leaf Stones before, but this one was different. Like others, there was a green leaf inside. Unlike others, the rest of the stone was like the green, golden light shifting down through the tree leaves on a summer day. It seemed to almost glow, though it gave off no light. A thin, golden strand went around the sides in a twisting pattern. Link reverently picked it up, staring at the beauty of the stone.

"You are a good boy, Link. Your mother would have been proud. Please, accept this last gift from me," Grace said. She came up to Link and pressed her snout against his forehead when he leaned down some. Link suddenly felt a surge of information enter his head. The thoughts were confusing at first, swirling around in his head, but they soon settled, though Link wasn't sure what it all was. "That is my final gift. That is how you use the move called Bite, which is something you can use to protect yourself. I believe in you, Link," she said.

"Thank you, Grace. I will do as you say," Link said, his tears flowing even more now.

"Grace . . ." Sallah started, stepping up beside Link.

"Sallah, you did well bringing Link. Thank you. Please help Link on his quest. He could do well with your guidance," she said.

Sallah numbly nodded in agreement.

"Thank you all for what time we've been together, everyone. Goodbye," Grace said, facing the crowd. Then she laid down and slowly closed her eyes, a small smile on her face.

Several of the yelled out Grace's name, but most just cried as their wise guider died. Suddenly, there was a bright light coming from Grace, and then it stopped just as quickly as it came. Link looked back to see Grace gone. In her place, were several new Gracidea flowers, just starting to bloom.

Link cried for a while, before he finally got up. He would make sure that he did as Grace asked. He turned and saw Sallah waiting beside him. "Nice to meet you, Sallah," Link greeted.

"You, too, Link," she replied.

Link started to go forward, but stopped as he realized that there was really no easy way for him to carry the Eternal Leaf Stone around as he was a quadruped creature. He was just wondering what to do, when Midon came up. "Here," he said, shoving something toward Link. "Take this."

Link looked down to see a small, brown, pouch like thing. There was a small loop connected, just wide enough for Link's head. "What's this?" he asked.

"It's a pouch for the stone. I thought you would need it where you're going," Midon said, not really looking at him.

"Thank you," Link said, surprised at Midon's generosity. He slipped his head through the loop and the pouch settled against his side, mostly hidden in his mane fur. Sallah took the Eternal Leaf Stone and put in into the pouch, closing the small flap.

"Now, you get going and make sure not to die," Midon said, still not looking at him.

Link smiled and nodded, though Midon didn't see it. Link turned and started to head into the trees, heading for the border of the forest. As he entered the trees, he began to run. The cool air hitting him as he concentrated on running helped him to calm down after what had just happened. Sallah kept pace beside him, doing a little bounce like run that kept up with his speed.

Finally, he saw the edge of the forest in front of him. He slowed down to a walk, a little hesitant about just leaving the safety of what he had always called home. He came up to the last few trees and stared out at the vast grassland beyond. That was where he was to go.

"You're leaving," a voice said. It was more a statement than a question.

Link turned to see that Rose was walking up to him. "Rose . . ." he started. "I've always wondered why I was different than all the others. Now, I'll be really going out into the world and I'll be able to see everything. But," he said, pausing for a moment, "this forest will always be my home, Rose. I'll come back one day."

Rose smiled. "Right," she said, coming up to him. "Here, take my Leaf," she said, holding out the curled instrument. "Play it and remember the forest, okay?"

"Okay," Link promised. He bent his head down and she slipped it behind his ear, the easiest way that he had always carried it.

"Goodbye," Rose said. She suddenly leaned forward and pecked him on the cheek. Link stood there, stunned, as Rose turned around and walked away back into the depths of the forest.

"Well? Are we going?" Sallah asked, snapping his attention back to the present.

"Oh, yeah," Link said. They turned and walked outside the forest together, starting their journey.