Author's notes: This chapter sucks… oh well. Promise it'll get better from here on out, now that my writer's block is gone. THANK DIN IT'S FRIDAY!

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Chapter 1: You should already know that

Chapter 2: Link says: 'THANK YOU!'

Chapter 3: Yes, I felt it stupid that she would have to ask Link yes and no questions during the whole thing. And why am I so obsessed with Coro's soup? Well… it killed me in the game… which sucked big time.

Chapter 4: Ya… it's really boring because I know it all too… I won't! And no one's annoying when they review!

Chapter 5: Yes they do! Glad you like it.

Chapter 6: I like cliff hangers! They make you wonder and read more. Here's the chapter.

That's all from me!

Thank you.

Enjoy!

A Wolf in the Fall of Dusk.

Link darted out of the shelter, spotting everyone nearby searching.

"Epona's gone too." Rusl commented. "You don't think she ran off, do you?"

"With those injuries, very doubtful." Telma replied before looking back to Link. "Oh hey Sweetie. I guess Colin already filled you in." She smiled with a wink. Link rolled his eyes and looked around for something of Ilia's to get her scent from.

He found her bag of pellets near the shelter and used it to get her scent. He told Hanako to do the same and the two wolves started leading the others on Ilia's scent trail.

They came to the field and Link led them to a tree, and started barking up it. Standing on one of the branches was Ilia, covered in mud and dirt. At her side was once again the sword she brought with them. …That vanished for awhile… Link thought.

"Ilia!" He barked up to her. No response. "Ilia, answer me please." She glanced down at him before looking away. "ILIA ANSWER ME!" He snarled. The girl jumped from the tree and landed a good couple metres away. She looked at him.

"I know where to find the stone, but someone waits for you…" Her voice was emotionless, causing everyone to step back in confusion. "Someone of an evil heart"

"…And you would know this how?"

"I just do."

Link had a dumbstruck look on his face.

"And you've met them before… they are responsible for the attack on Castle Town."

Someone evil I've met before… Um… Link would've gotten a big grin at one of his thoughts, but then shook it off. "So they're evil… but I know them…"

"Right."

I wish she'd stop.

"Will you return with us?" He asked her, tilting his head as she turned and walked up to him before nodding and acting like herself again.

"Of course!" She exclaimed.

"Now that sounds more like the Ilia from Ordon." Rusl commented.

"It does." Telma agreed with a nod. Ilia shrugged before turning back to Link.

"When will you be ready?" She asked Link.

"As soon as you are." Link replied with a nod. She smiled with a nod before he followed her back to the shelter, where she collected some of their supplies and got Colin. She nodded to Link before he howled Epona's Song again and the ginger mare galloped up to them. Ilia and Colin mounted just as 'The Group' returned.

"Ilia, where are you going?" Rusl asked. Ilia shrugged in reply before motioning for Link and Hanako to follow. She spurred Epona as Link and Hanako took off ahead, going past 'The Group' and into the field. "…Okay, don't answer. Colin's only my son…" He muttered.

"If we go to Lake Hylia, we can easily get to where your stone is hidden." Ilia shouted to Link, who barked and started towards Lake Hylia quickly, Epona and Hanako following suit.

Link slid to a stop at the bridge, and glanced around cautiously.

"What's wrong Link?" Ilia asked.

"First time I used this bridge I almost went up in smoke. I had to jump into the lake in order to survive…" He replied. She nodded. That would make someone weary of something. Link slowly walked across the bridge, followed by Epona, Ilia and Colin, followed by Hanako.

Once at the other side Link led them to the lake, and from there to Lanayru's Spring under Ilia's instruction. Link stopped before getting to the entrance, however, and Ilia an Colin dismounted, looking out at the lake.

"Hey Link," Colin started. "Are there any monsters in the lake?" Link shook his head. "Can we swim the rest of the way?" Link looked at Ilia.

"Oh course Colin!" Ilia exclaimed, taking the hint from Link. Hanako's eyes lit up and she instantly dashed forwards and dove under water with a big 'splash', getting everyone wet. Link shook his fur before jumping in after. Ilia got in, and Colin followed her.

Link swam to the entrance to the spring, climbing out of the water. Hanako was next, followed by Ilia, who then pulled Colin up. Link and Hanako shook the water from their fur getting Ilia and Colin wetter.

"Ey ey ey!" Ilia exclaimed, arms in front of her face to protect it from the flying water. "Stop!"

"Sorry." Link whimpered when he stopped. Ilia shrugged and the group of four walked into Lanayru's spring.

Once everyone was inside, Link let out the same note he played at Ordona's spring, and the golden serpentine spirit appeared in front of them. Ilia bowed before rising again.

"Ilia… Link… Colin…" Lanayru paused, and Hanako started to leave. "Do not leave, fourth of the legends." Hanako turned.

"Wha?" The wolf asked.

"You over look the slightest things, Hanako." Lanayru started.

"But the fourth of the legends was the Child of the Flower!" Hanako exclaimed.

"Do you not know your namesake?" Lanayru eyed the wolf. "Hanako means 'Flower Child', you are the fourth." Hanako had that 'I've got to let this sink in…' look on her face. "It is natural to be confused. Resite what you know of the legend of the five children of destiny… Colin, for this you shall be able to understand Hanako, but once she finishes, you will no longer have that ability." Hanako paused, before nodding. Colin nodded as well in understanding.

"Five children shall arise to the challenge of removing the last of the Evil King's army to completely restore peace. The first child shall be the Blue Eyed Beast, Hero of the Twilight Realm. The second child shall be a life long friend of the Blue Eyed Beast possessing the ability to commune with the animals. The third shall be the youngest, one possessing great abilities as a swordsman through blood. The fourth shall be the Child of the Flower, a twili raised Hylia and Shadow Hylian-" She choked on those two words, 'Shadow Hylian'. "No… I can't be…" She darted outside.

"She cannot accept the truth… and she wonders why she's a wolf…" Lanayru commented. "Return once she is ready." The Serpentine Light Spirit then vanished.

Ilia, Colin and Link all went outside, finding Hanako lying near the water. Link could hear her quiet crying, something strange for a wolf.

"Why didn't anyone tell me? No wonder Midna kept me close… she knew… they knew… I was not one of them… Being a Shadow Hylian is a disgrace to the Twili in one of the highest forms… and a Hylia at that! I can't be… Hylias have hearts with more light then Hylians…" Hanako didn't react when Ilia kneeled by her and placed a hand on the wolf's side.

"Hanako, you must realize, in this realm, you are one of us. You have been given an honour everyone would kill to have! Twili, Hylian, Zora and Goron alike! You mustn't cry over a gift." Ilia comforted her.

"There are no such things as curses," Colin started, and everyone looked over at the boy, even Hanako. "Only gifts we cannot yet control."